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Hey all, so I have a galaxy s2 (as you may have guessed) and had a friend root it for me a while back with lightning rom ... Not sure if anyone can help me here ...
I am giving the phone to mum, so went and did a factory reset on it, and it apparently ate the OS because it is now just stuck rebooting itself, it wont actually load into the OS at all.
I've gotten it into recovery mode, but nothing i do seems to work, it just says it can't find files, or sits on a screen with a pretty little icon.
Is there any way I can download the OS again, or somehow get it back onto the phone?
Cheers for your help in advance!
- Rhiana
Find a rom that is installed through odin, either a stock ki8 rom or a modded one, there's plenty in the dev sections.
do you have CWM installed if it is then mount usb storage from CWM menu push the ROM in your mobile from your PC. I would recommend this ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1290468
then install as the instructions given on the first page
P.S odin works good too, your choice
There is a sticky just at the start page called bootloop. Take advantage of that.
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I have a problem with my 16GB Galaxy Tab 10.1 in that for some reason, while trying to pick up a WiFi signal from my Sky Broadband router (which none of my other WiFi devices has any problems picking up a signal from), the WiFi option seems to be stuck on the "Turning On" message and I don't know how to get it unstuck so that I can pick up a WiFi signal again from any device.
If anybody has any suggestions (I'm already looking at trading it in for a Asus Transformer Pad Infinity) to fix it, I'd be very grateful for them.
I had a similar problem. It occurred after using rom manager to install cwm on stock rooted rom and a factory reset fixed the problem for me, did you try it?
Sent from my amazing 10.1 galaxy tab
Panos_dm said:
I had a similar problem. It occurred after using rom manager to install cwm on stock rooted rom and a factory reset fixed the problem for me, did you try it?
Sent from my amazing 10.1 galaxy tab
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Sorry for the late reply.
I haven't tried it because I didn't know how to back up everything on my Galaxy Tab 10.1 to do so.
My problem occured weeks after I installed CWM on my Galaxy Tab 10.1
Also, does anybody else know if there's an alternate way to fix this problem without needing a factory reset?
Try to flash a different kernel. Odin or cwm doesn't matter. And you won't lose data!
Sent from my amazing 10.1 galaxy tab
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Try to flash a different kernel. Odin or cwm doesn't matter. And you won't lose data!
Sent from my amazing 10.1 galaxy tab
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Thanks for the advice! What's the best kernel to use as I don't have a custom ROM on my Tab 10.1 because all I did was just root it, nothing more.
Here: http://droidbasement.com/db-blog/
But sorry to say it but I don't think you will avoid wipe data. I could be wrong but wiping fixes almost all problems...
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Here: http://droidbasement.com/db-blog/
But sorry to say it but I don't think you will avoid wipe data. I could be wrong but wiping fixes almost all problems...
Sent from my amazing 10.1 galaxy tab
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I just hope I don't have to do a wipe as it would be a pain in the ass to have to do so (It's stuff like this plus the fact that I'm on my third Galaxy Tab 10.1 due to all the constant problems I've had with them that's making me switch to the Transformer Pad Infinity when it comes out!).
What's the best way of doing a kernel installation with this as I've never done one before? Also, how do I do a complete backup of the device?
I've installed the kernel via CWM after doing a wipe (and I did a backup in ROM Manager as well as via Titanium Backup AND backed up everything possible to my hard drive) and now my device is stuck on the Galaxy Tab 10.1 boot screen! (The one which says "Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1" on it)
Does anybody have any suggestions on how to fix it?
UPDATE: I also can't switch it off using the Power button as well!
Did you flash the correct kernel? There are different kernels for ics and hc and they are different for every device as well. Get into recovery and wipe dalvik cache and cache.
Since you wiped the data, the best solution is still to go here:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=3&o=1#osa.
Download your stock firmware, flash it via odin, root again and restore everything with titanium!
Sent from my amazing 10.1 galaxy tab
Panos_dm said:
Did you flash the correct kernel? There are different kernels for ics and hc and they are different for every device as well. Get into recovery and wipe dalvik cache and cache.
Since you wiped the data, the best solution is still to go here:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=3&o=1#osa.
Download your stock firmware, flash it via odin, root again and restore everything with titanium!
Sent from my amazing 10.1 galaxy tab
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It looks like I used the ICS kernel for the 3G version (which is the version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 that I have) instead of the HC version by mistake!
In the meantime, should I wait until the battery drains completely and try to recharge it to see if your advice works?
With the backup that I made with Titanium, I take it that's still safe on the device if I can get back into it?
You can flash without draining the tab. Also, everything in your /sdcard (music, videos, cwm backups, etc) don't get wiped. What you loose is only the apps you have installed. Just if you use odin flash only the Rom and not a pit file, as it will COMPLETELY wipe the tab, including sdcard.
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You can flash without draining the tab. Also, everything in your /sdcard (music, videos, cwm backups, etc) don't get wiped. What you loose is only the apps you have installed. Just if you use odin flash only the Rom and not a pit file, as it will COMPLETELY wipe the tab, including sdcard.
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I'm just downloading the firmware right now and I was wondering which option in the Files section on Odin do I use to flash the firmware. (Sorry for being such a noob, but it's been quite a while since I've used it to flash a ROM and I can't remember what the option was to do so)
In the meantime, thank you for answering my questions (I'm still going to get me a Asus Transformer Pad Infinity in any case) and showing patience to someone who's had nothing but problems with the device since he got his first one a few months back.
UPDATE: I drained the battery and recharged it, but from the looks of things it's still stuck on the same screen and still won't let me switch it off! It's a shame that I've been having so much with the Galaxy Tab 10.1 even though I've forgiven it for its lack of microSD slot.
Hey no prob. That's the best way I can contribute here for the moment. I am glad that my advices are somewhat useful to you.
Here is a complete guide to restock the tab:
http://www.teamovercome.net/p7500/?page_id=5
You don't have to use the provided stock rom, since you are downloading your own! Just skip the pit part, unless you have backed up everything in your hard drive. I don't know the exact options, since I have never used odin for the tab, but it explains it all with screenshots.
I have a small favor to ask. Can you check whether the binary counter will increase after that? In theory it shouldn't be affected, because you flash a stock rom but I would be grateful if you could tell me what happens.
Yeah, the only thing which bothers me too is the lack of the microsd but ok, I decided I can live with that!
Sent from my amazing 10.1 galaxy tab
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Hey no prob. That's the best way I can contribute here for the moment. I am glad that my advices are somewhat useful to you.
Here is a complete guide to restock the tab:
http://www.teamovercome.net/p7500/?page_id=5
You don't have to use the provided stock rom, since you are downloading your own! Just skip the pit part, unless you have backed up everything in your hard drive. I don't know the exact options, since I have never used odin for the tab, but it explains it all with screenshots.
I have a small favor to ask. Can you check whether the binary counter will increase after that? In theory it shouldn't be affected, because you flash a stock rom but I would be grateful if you could tell me what happens.
Yeah, the only thing which bothers me too is the lack of the microsd but ok, I decided I can live with that!
Sent from my amazing 10.1 galaxy tab
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The device is still stuck on the screen with the Galaxy Tab logo on it and won't switch off at all! Does that mean it's unfixable or is it one of those boot loop problems that I've read about here?
I'm seriously looking at sending it off for repair or replacement if it can't be fixed.
This happened after odin? Just wait a little bit. It usually takes a while for the first boot.
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I haven't used it with Odin yet. Should I wait for it to drain fully and recharge fully before trying again?
Also, it's good to know that my data is safe and all I need to do is to root it again and reinstall my apps using Titanium Backup.
It's best to be full before you flash. If the battery is drained before the process is finished then you have a brick!! Just please check your binary counter before and after you flash the stock firmware. I really need to know this... You can see this number in the downloading mode screen. Your tab will be fine...good luck!
Sent from my amazing 10.1 galaxy tab
I've fully charged it up to 100% so hopefully it should be safe to try and fix the problem.
Also, I've downloaded what seems to be the latest Vodafone UK stock ROM and I take it that's the one I should be definitely using to return the device to stock?
Yes, that is correct, although it does't matter which rom you choose as long as it is for p7500. I am waiting for an update with good news!
Sent from my amazing 10.1 galaxy tab
Sorry I haven't updated in a while, been kept busy.
I've plugged it into the laptop after charging it up to 100% but it's not being recognised by the laptop at all even after reinstalling the USB drivers.
I've managed to get into the screen with the Android Downloading icon on the right and the folder logo on the left. What should I do next?
I've tried to put a new rom on phone after installing cwm. The 3 different jellybean roms that I've installed will not load up. They all stay on the loadup screen and never finish loading. I never had any problems flashing previous phones with CWM. Anyone's help would be appreciated.
weati said:
I've tried to put a new rom on phone after installing cwm. The 3 different jellybean roms that I've installed will not load up. They all stay on the loadup screen and never finish loading. I never had any problems flashing previous phones with CWM. Anyone's help would be appreciated.
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Are you following the instructions as stated in the op?
Sent from my SGH-I777 running AOKP
He used Rom Manager. Like a bad bad little boy. Or at least that's what I'd put my money on.
No
I just installed CWM and flashed the Roms. I've never had problems with other phones with this method. I followed the original post completely and the first Rom I tried was the cyanogen 10.1. The phone wouldn't connect to Kies to update either on 4 different systems with different operating systems. I ordered an unlocked S2 from Amazon and taking this one back so the problem is resolved.
Phalanx7621 said:
He used Rom Manager. Like a bad bad little boy. Or at least that's what I'd put my money on.
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I have seen this on a few different roms. After the rom hangs on the loading screen go ahead and reboot the phone. If that doesn't work flash a different kernel, and try to boot. If that doesn't work let me suggest Shostock 3. Try that rom. I have never had a problem flashing that.
weati said:
I just installed CWM and flashed the Roms. I've never had problems with other phones with this method. I followed the original post completely and the first Rom I tried was the cyanogen 10.1. The phone wouldn't connect to Kies to update either on 4 different systems with different operating systems. I ordered an unlocked S2 from Amazon and taking this one back so the problem is resolved.
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And because this phone isn't other phones, you can't use rom manager with it. It's a nono. And there is a sticky about it. And many threads. And posts. Warning about it.
thanks
Guess I should have tried that before restoring my cwm backup and ordering a different phone. I needed an unlocked phone anyway LOL.
Butchr said:
I have seen this on a few different roms. After the rom hangs on the loading screen go ahead and reboot the phone. If that doesn't work flash a different kernel, and try to boot. If that doesn't work let me suggest Shostock 3. Try that rom. I have never had a problem flashing that.
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weati said:
Guess I should have tried that before restoring my cwm backup and ordering a different phone. I needed an unlocked phone anyway LOL.
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Let me get this straight. So you:
1. Decided to flash first and look later, using a method that "worked on other phones."
2. Didn't search the forums or even look at the stickies to find a solution to your problem.
3. Gave up and ordered a different phone rather than taking the 10 minutes it would take to easily get yours up and running?
Wow. Just wow. Tell me this; what phone did you order as a replacement?
I wouldn't say that I searched the forums and flashed the roms the exact way you are supposed to for the phone. This isn't my first andoid and I know pretty well what I'm doing. The phones inability to update with Kies or take a new rom pissed me off. It was worth the extra 70 for me to get unlocked phone anyway. I ordered an unlocked S2 9100.
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Let me get this straight. So you:
1. Decided to flash first and look later, using a method that "worked on other phones."
2. Didn't search the forums or even look at the stickies to find a solution to your problem.
3. Gave up and ordered a different phone rather than taking the 10 minutes it would take to easily get yours up and running?
Wow. Just wow. Tell me this; what phone did you order as a replacement?
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weati said:
I wouldn't say that I searched the forums and flashed the roms the exact way you are supposed to for the phone. This isn't my first andoid and I know pretty well what I'm doing. The phones inability to update with Kies or take a new rom pissed me off. It was worth the extra 70 for me to get unlocked phone anyway. I ordered an unlocked S2 9100.
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1. Kies generally only works with stock unrooted phones. Use Odin instead.
2. The phone has no "inability to take a new rom" if you do it the right way.
3. Apparently you don't know pretty well what you're doing.
4. The i9100 works exactly the same way as the i777, and if you try to use Rom Manager on it, you'll end up with the same result: a phone that won't boot.
5. AT&T will unlock an i777 for you if you ask them.
6. Just read the damn stickies, particularly this one and this one.
This thread is full of win.
weati said:
I just installed CWM and flashed the Roms. I've never had problems with other phones with this method. I followed the original post completely and the first Rom I tried was the cyanogen 10.1. The phone wouldn't connect to Kies to update either on 4 different systems with different operating systems. I ordered an unlocked S2 from Amazon and taking this one back so the problem is resolved.
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You resolved the problem by buying the unbranded version of the exact same phone?
weati said:
I wouldn't say that I searched the forums and flashed the roms the exact way you are supposed to for the phone. This isn't my first andoid and I know pretty well what I'm doing. The phones inability to update with Kies or take a new rom pissed me off. It was worth the extra 70 for me to get unlocked phone anyway. I ordered an unlocked S2 9100.
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So u paid 70 dollars to unlock a phone. Great hope it was worth it. Because like others have said they are identical.
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Having just bought an S3 (on first charge right now), anything I should be aware of before I start playing? 32gb class 10 sd card on its way so I've a couple of days before I can actually set it up as I want.
Currently using a htc desire, rooted, unlocked, cm7 rom etc..and had an old galaxy spica, so not afraid of odin
thanks
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Having just bought an S3 (on first charge right now), anything I should be aware of before I start playing? 32gb class 10 sd card on its way so I've a couple of days before I can actually set it up as I want.
Currently using a htc desire, rooted, unlocked, cm7 rom etc..and had an old galaxy spica, so not afraid of odin
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You need to start as always by reading the FAQS and Guides and number one is backup your EFS folder .
jje
Well, first things first: congrats, but you should have waited for the S IV to come out.
Second of all, you might want to download Odin and try out some different kernels, see which one you like. I personally am using Siyah Kernel overclocked to 1.8GHz whilst running on two cores (I only unlock all four cores when I need to).
Then check out a decent ROM which works for you. Just like with kernels, try them out, see what you like and (maybe even) stick with it. Again I'll tell you what I'm using (Even though it's pretty obvious, because of my signature) I'm using MIUI Polimorph 3.5c, I think it is.. For me it had amazing battery life and I'm just a MIUI fan, I guess.
All the links are in my signature
Then you should get an xda-developers battery cover. Just for aesthetics
CyanogenModded Very China-like, from my Samsung Galaxy S III
LG Familyguy59/Beatsleigher
Thanks. S IV is a little out of my budget, sadly. Odin installed, rooted and trying to back up the efs using EFS professtional 2.0.33, but it keeps showing an error, "unable to create archive". Seems the phone is writeable some of the time only? EFS created the folder but got no further, when I've tried putting apps on it works for a little whole then looks as though the drive is locked. Perhaps this is related to no sim or sd card installed?
Still, I'll googlesomemore, and play some more. Might stick with stock rom for a week or 2 to see how bloaty it is,and battery life on stock.
Maybe I ought to do it through ADB myself, following the guide
I had a look at a miui rom on my desire....it didn't last long
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Thanks. S IV is a little out of my budget, sadly. Odin installed, rooted and trying to back up the efs using EFS professtional 2.0.33, but it keeps showing an error, "unable to create archive". Seems the phone is writeable some of the time only? EFS created the folder but got no further, when I've tried putting apps on it works for a little whole then looks as though the drive is locked. Perhaps this is related to no sim or sd card installed?
Still, I'll googlesomemore, and play some more. Might stick with stock rom for a week or 2 to see how bloaty it is,and battery life on stock.
Maybe I ought to do it through ADB myself, following the guide
I had a look at a miui rom on my desire....it didn't last long
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Check the link to MIUI in my description. I hated it on my cousin's Leo, I almost kicked my Galaxy Nexus against the wall with MIUI and I never dared to install it on my GS II, but on the GS III it works like a charm. But everyone has to figure out there own thing, I guess.
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Thanks. S IV is a little out of my budget, sadly. Odin installed, rooted and trying to back up the efs using EFS professtional 2.0.33, but it keeps showing an error, "unable to create archive". Seems the phone is writeable some of the time only? EFS created the folder but got no further, when I've tried putting apps on it works for a little whole then looks as though the drive is locked. Perhaps this is related to no sim or sd card installed?
Still, I'll googlesomemore, and play some more. Might stick with stock rom for a week or 2 to see how bloaty it is,and battery life on stock.
Maybe I ought to do it through ADB myself, following the guide
I had a look at a miui rom on my desire....it didn't last long
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Personally I'd play around with stock for a while and identify any shortcomings with it from your personal point of view before flashing a custom rom, the S3 is the first phone that I've stuck with a stock based rom over CM simply because I miss some of the Samsung stock functionality on straight AOSP roms. If you've got root Philz recovery can back up the EFS for you saving the need for EFS professional, which TBH i have no experience of.
Guys, i am in serious problem here so this thread is not so decorated. :crying:
Hi, My Device Details are Follows:
SAMSUNG GALAXY GRAND DUOS I9082.
Rooted with ClockWord Mod ( CWM ) 6
I recently downloaded Chainfire 3d with a greed to run hard core games smoothly. And after installing, my pdone stucked at Samsung Logo Screen.
I Done All These:
Cleared All Cache, DAlvic Cache, Reset, etc.
'ADB Shell' isn't working (i think it is becouse MY MTP DRIver isnt installed properly. i tried to reinstall to but it fails.)
What Should i do ?
Should i go to service centre ?
Moderators, as i am newbie here, plz dont delete this thread if i added it on wrong place!
If you already have cwm recovery,just instal a custom rom
Link of Custom Rom & How to Install it on GRAND DUOS
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If you already have cwm recovery,just instal a custom rom
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Friend, i am new to this, so plz give me:
Link of Custom Rom & How to Install it on GRAND DUOS !
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Friend, i am new to this, so plz give me:
Link of Custom Rom & How to Install it on GRAND DUOS !
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You can choose one here http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-grand-duos/development
Chainfire doesn't work on anything past Gingerbread (and not even on every device), which is why you had this problem. This forum has dozens (100s?) of posts from people that did the same thing. A factory reset or clearing caches does not affect the /system partition so that wouldn't be of any help after you installed Chainfire. Your options are to install a custom rom or use Odin to restore the phone to stock with the original firmware. Don't let this scare you from modding your phone, but you have to research more about what you are trying to do and since you already have CWM, utilize the built in backup function. If you would have done even that, you could have just booted back to CWM and restored your entire set up and all you would have lost is about 10-15 minutes of time.
Plz tell whole process in installing custom rom
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Chainfire doesn't work on anything past Gingerbread (and not even on every device), which is why you had this problem. This forum has dozens (100s?) of posts from people that did the same thing. A factory reset or clearing caches does not affect the /system partition so that wouldn't be of any help after you installed Chainfire. Your options are to install a custom rom or use Odin to restore the phone to stock with the original firmware. Don't let this scare you from modding your phone, but you have to research more about what you are trying to do and since you already have CWM, utilize the built in backup function. If you would have done even that, you could have just booted back to CWM and restored your entire set up and all you would have lost is about 10-15 minutes of time.
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Thats the problem friend, i haven't made a backup of my phone before installing CH3D driver. Coz i thought that installing driver will not malfunction my phone. :crying:
Plz tell me the link of original Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 STOCK ROM or Custom Rom And the process.
( I think the process may be to Download the Rom in zip format and put it in SD Card and then open CWM recovery Mod and Install Zip from SD Card. )
But I have tried to Do that in CWM-touch-i9082-chotu.tar but after doing that, the Logo comes and phone goes off and restarts again and this process goes for unlimited times. :crying:
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Thats the problem friend, i haven't made a backup of my phone before installing CH3D driver. Coz i thought that installing driver will not malfunction my phone. :crying:
Plz tell me the link of original Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 STOCK ROM or Custom Rom And the process.
( I think the process may be to Download the Rom in zip format and put it in SD Card and then open CWM recovery Mod and Install Zip from SD Card. )
But I have tried to Do that in CWM-touch-i9082-chotu.tar but after doing that, the Logo comes and phone goes off and restarts again and this process goes for unlimited times. :crying:
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You've got to wipe/factory data reset your phone before you flash the rom.
It's fine that you are new to this, as we all have to start somewhere, but the fact that you are new means that you should do more reading about what to do and what not to do. There is an entire sub-forum here on XDA dedicated to your phone. Any question you've had has most likely been asked and answered multiple times. I suggest reading the stickies in the General forum for your phone and there's even a Help and Troubleshooting section there.
FInally I send it to SERVICE CENTRE and got it repaired.
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You've got to wipe/factory data reset your phone before you flash the rom.
It's fine that you are new to this, as we all have to start somewhere, but the fact that you are new means that you should do more reading about what to do and what not to do. There is an entire sub-forum here on XDA dedicated to your phone. Any question you've had has most likely been asked and answered multiple times. I suggest reading the stickies in the General forum for your phone and there's even a Help and Troubleshooting section there.
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FInally, I repaired my I9082 from service centre at a cost of 2.75$.
They upgraded it to 4.2.2.
NOW, I WANT TO KNOW THAT WHAT SHOULD I DO THAT BOOT-LOOP DOESN'T ENCOUNTER AGAIN. ?
NEW FEARURES IN 4.2.2 (discovered by me)-
1. Changed Look
2. Settings is divided by 4 parts
3. Data usage from both SIM can be seen.
4. SAFETY ASSISTANCE is added.
5. DEVELOPER OPTIONS is hidden (Unhide it by Tapping 7 times on BUILD NUMBER. (See attached pic ))
6. MOVING INSTALLED APPS TO SD CARD IS SUPPERTED. (See Application Manager)
BUGS IN ANDROID 4.2.2 (Discovered by me)-
1. Freezing of Device (happened once) due to TouchWiz Home hanged.
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FInally, I repaired my I9082 from service centre at a cost of 2.75$.
They upgraded it to 4.2.2.
NOW, I WANT TO KNOW THAT WHAT SHOULD I DO THAT BOOT-LOOP DOESN'T ENCOUNTER AGAIN. ?
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Seriously...? Read what it says on the very first line of the thread about Chainfire 3D: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1087427 and think about what happened after you installed it. A little bit of common sense is needed here to stay out of trouble.