Hello!
I Have dead (stuck on Samsung logo) GalaxyS 5.0 International version. I have try to flash Clock Work Mod Recovery, but without success. Still have stock Recovery.
I have also try to flash many other firmwares via Odin, but device still hang on Samsung logo, right after boot animation. Can You help me somehow?
It might help if you told us what caused or what you were doing before the bootloop (the cycling of the Samsung logo) in the first place...
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My friend tell me he try to change ROM, but he not tell me what goes wrong.
Flash R14 kernel,enter recovery and flash some custom rom
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kwaku85 said:
Hello!
I Have dead (stuck on Samsung logo) GalaxyS 5.0 International version. I have try to flash Clock Work Mod Recovery, but without success. Still have stock Recovery.
I have also try to flash many other firmwares via Odin, but device still hang on Samsung logo, right after boot animation. Can You help me somehow?
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you have the international version so you need to flash this fileYP-G70-Kernel-r14.tar from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20750550&postcount=1
if you need a custon rom i can help you with that just say the word
Still same problem. Kernel 14 is in .zip file, so I can't flash with Odin, after flashing Kernel 13 there is still stock recovery. Only update.zip file, "install zip from sdcard" option not exist. I have no idea what's wrong with this device...
kwaku85 said:
Hello!
I Have dead (stuck on Samsung logo) GalaxyS 5.0 International version. I have try to flash Clock Work Mod Recovery, but without success. Still have stock Recovery.
I have also try to flash many other firmwares via Odin, but device still hang on Samsung logo, right after boot animation. Can You help me somehow?
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If you don't mind reinstalling apps, just do a factory reset in stock recovery.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
No, I mean I can't flash anything in Recovery, because it's stock. There is no option to flash from zip. How can I flash ClockWork Mod recovery?
kwaku85 said:
No, I mean I can't flash anything in Recovery, because it's stock. There is no option to flash from zip. How can I flash ClockWork Mod recovery?
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Download Entropy's first version - it's a tar file that can be used with Odin. Yes, I know your buttons won't work, but they aren't needed for CWM. So once that's flashed, then you can flash rj's kernel in recovery.
I have flash device with r2 Kernel (first working in .tar) and R13 (latest in .tar), but after flashing I still have stock recovery, not CWM. So, I can't play with custom ROMs, because in stock Recovery it's not possible to flash Custom ROMs. Is there any other way to flash CWM?
kwaku85 said:
I have flash device with r2 Kernel (first working in .tar) and R13 (latest in .tar), but after flashing I still have stock recovery, not CWM. So, I can't play with custom ROMs, because in stock Recovery it's not possible to flash Custom ROMs. Is there any other way to flash CWM?
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R13 has CWM..if you flash it then you have CWM.
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So, I have not. I have try flashing few kernels and I still have stock Recovery, where I cannot flash any Custom ROMs. I have no idea what to do next
kwaku85 said:
So, I have not. I have try flashing few kernels and I still have stock Recovery, where I cannot flash any Custom ROMs. I have no idea what to do next
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Then you flash it wrongly
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Can You tell me why?
I'm flashing it like any other Samsung. Put in Odin kernel file, in PDA field and that's all. It's nothing dificult. Flash is going well,. but after operation I have still stock recovery.
It's log from ODIN:
<ID:0/139> Added!!
<ID:0/139> Odin v.3 engine (ID:139)..
<ID:0/139> File analysis..
<ID:0/139> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/139> Initialzation..
<ID:0/139> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/139> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/139> zImage
<ID:0/139> Completed..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/139> Removed!!
Like You see, everything is ok. I have also try to flash CWM from this tutorial: http://coveringandroid.com/root-install-cwm-recovery-in-galaxy-player-5-0/ Step by step, even with latest r14 kernel. And still stock Recovery. I'm going crazy :silly:
kwaku85 said:
It's log from ODIN:
<ID:0/139> Added!!
<ID:0/139> Odin v.3 engine (ID:139)..
<ID:0/139> File analysis..
<ID:0/139> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/139> Initialzation..
<ID:0/139> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/139> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/139> zImage
<ID:0/139> Completed..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/139> Removed!!
Like You see, everything is ok. I have also try to flash CWM from this tutorial: http://coveringandroid.com/root-install-cwm-recovery-in-galaxy-player-5-0/ Step by step, even with latest r14 kernel. And still stock Recovery. I'm going crazy :silly:
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Can you attach a picture of what your recovery looks like?
Mevordel said:
Can you attach a picture of what your recovery looks like?
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Of course:
Like I said, it's stock.
kwaku85 said:
Of course:
Like I said, it's stock.
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That is a stock recovery, yes, but it doesn't look quite like a Galaxy Player 5 one, as we don't use BML. Anyway, look in /cache to see if there is a hidden file called ".stock_recovery" (or just try wiping cache from the stock recovery).
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Hello, sorry for my english , during the flash of the I9100G i have this error:
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/006> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> cache.img
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> factoryfs.img
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
The operation during 10 sec. I've tried most rom, but nothing! , help me please!
EDIT: I alredy tried the deep clean...
What was the firmware you were trying to flash?
Things to consider:
1. Make sure its the G version firmware
2. Maybe a bad download. Try downloading it again. Also verify the md5 sum.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
Harsha Raj said:
What was the firmware you were trying to flash?
Things to consider:
1. Make sure its the G version firmware
2. Maybe a bad download. Try downloading it again. Also verify the md5 sum.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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I used this firmware: I9100GXXLB1_I9100GATOKL1_I9100GXXKL4_HOME.tar.md5 , the download is ok, because yesterday the flash is ok! , I flashed another firmware but for this firmware isn't work the Root permission! , i flashed this: I9100XILA2_I9100OXIKK1_ITV (I9100XILA2_I9100XWKI1_I9100OXIKK1_HOME.tar.md5) and present the problem with freset ecc... with any firmware!
imyourpapi said:
I used this firmware: I9100GXXLB1_I9100GATOKL1_I9100GXXKL4_HOME.tar.md5 , the download is ok, because yesterday the flash is ok! , I flashed another firmware but for this firmware isn't work the Root permission! , i flashed this: I9100XILA2_I9100OXIKK1_ITV (I9100XILA2_I9100XWKI1_I9100OXIKK1_HOME.tar.md5) and present the problem with freset ecc... with any firmware!
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first try to flash a Stock kernel meant for I9100G, since the second firmware u tried to flashed(I9100XILA2_I9100XWKI1_I9100OXIKK1_HOME.tar.md5) was meant for I9100 ma8
after flashing the stock kernel meant for I9100G, try flashing a stockrom which is for I9100g and see
and u should be carefull wile selecting rom/kernel/modem for ur I9100g since it has a diff hardware compared to the I9100 and its variants M/P/T
Sun90 said:
first try to flash a Stock kernel meant for I9100G, since the second firmware u tried to flashed(I9100XILA2_I9100XWKI1_I9100OXIKK1_HOME.tar.md5) was meant for I9100 ma8
after flashing the stock kernel meant for I9100G, try flashing a stockrom which is for I9100g and see
and u should be carefull wile selecting rom/kernel/modem for ur I9100g since it has a diff hardware compared to the I9100 and its variants M/P/T
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I've found this stock Kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24671864&postcount=8 , but i flashed the odin version, but the triangle yellow appare! And i've found this kernel + bootloader stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25773965&postcount=25 but the bootloader report fail! the kernel is ok, but the yellow triangle appear!
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I've found this stock Kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24671864&postcount=8 , but i flashed the odin version, but the triangle yellow appare! And i've found this kernel + bootloader stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25773965&postcount=25 but the bootloader report fail! the kernel is ok, but the yellow triangle appear!
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that yellow triangle is OK ma8 u can remove it later, now try flashing the stock firmware meant for I9100G thro Odin and see
Sun90 said:
that yellow triangle is OK ma8 u can remove it later, now try flashing the stock firmware meant for I9100G thro Odin and see
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Error i used this I9100GXXLB1_I9100GATOKL1_I9100GXXKL4_HOME.tar
imyourpapi said:
Error i used this I9100GXXLB1_I9100GATOKL1_I9100GXXKL4_HOME.tar
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try with a diff USB port on ur PC and see
Sun90 said:
try with a diff USB port on ur PC and see
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With another PC FAIL
imyourpapi said:
With another PC FAIL
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check the link below hope it might be of some help to u
check under 'I9100G version' in the same.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
Sun90 said:
check the link below hope it might be of some help to u
check under 'I9100G version' in the same.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
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I alredy trying it But nothing , i use a gingerbread 2.3.6 europe, i flash the stock boot and kernel for i9100? In this thread is posted
Sorry for double post, but i SOLVED!!!!! i used this file: I9100GZCKH4_OZHKH4(www.mobims.ru).zip , google is your friend! i select pit,modem,pda,csc and re-partition, and work it!! The phone is working with Gingerbread Thanks for your help!
EDIT: OMG this version only Chinese! ahahahahah , Now the Stock rom Europe install at 99%
EDIT2: The secret is a correct pit file... , but format spl1 spl2 param etc... , now i search another version of gingerbread compatibile with Root
EDIT3: Solved, the next of 99% flash of european version, i used the "i9100g unbrick.tar" And this flash the cwm recovery, and the phone Will start up with european firmware
EDIT4: In this method i found 1 bug, Wi-fi is not working, i flashed a chinese version used in first, and change the language, now the wi-fi is working, i update the forum
EDIT5: The bug of wifi is only rom used by me, with a another rom flashed at 99% i flashed i9100g unbrick.tar from cwm wipe data factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvin cache the phone is perfect! Yeeea!
India Galaxy S2 soft brick while JB OTA firmware update. PLEASE HELP!!
Recently i got a notification for OTA firmware for my I9100G. I guess it was JB update. After the update phone refused to start, it went into boot loop. I am trying to flash the stock rom ICS for India (I9100GXXLPQ_I9100GODDLP7_I9100GDDLP5_HOME.tar.md5) using Odin .
1. Initially I tried to flash custom ICS Kernel (SuperICS_i9100g_v1.0.2.tar) , then tried to wipe cache and wipe data/factory reset and wipe Dalvik cache. It says error mounting /sdcard/android.secure! .
2. After that I tried to flash the Stock firmware mentioned above after going into download mode but Odin fails every time after factoryfs.img or hidden.img
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<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> cache.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> factoryfs.img
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Tried different stock firmwares and custom Kernels for GB,ICS and JB (all for G versions) , different USB ports, different ODIN versions too! Nothing helped
Also I disable Kies everytime while attempting to flash the firmware.
Phone is soft bricked.
Any help will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance
Please do not create duplicate posts. Someone will answer you shortly.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
someone please help me!
Use this file
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5jyAyksEQ34cWF4YjlfMWlfNlU
---------- Post added at 03:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:26 PM ----------
your problem will solve
Hi all, My S3 GT-I9300 international edition, bought on Amazon from some German place, orignal stock Samsung no mods went into a boot loop Xmas day (yeah, what a present!).
I could then go into recovery mode and cleared the cache. Still boot loop AND I could NO LONGER get to recovery mode, but can get into Download Mode just fine. So there is hope...
I read this tread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
I am hoping this is the way to go for me. Experts may comment, please.
I am looking for kernel AND pit files. Where can i get them?
I tried using Siyah-s2-v5.0.1 but do not have a PIT file for it.
When I try to use it heimdall says I do not have the right PIT file:
"
Beginning session...
Session begun with device of type: 131072
Downloading device's PIT file...
PIT file download sucessful
ERROR: Partition corresponding to -kernel argument could not be located
"
I am on OS X with heimdall working fine.
Please help if you can and know more.
thank you so much
E
Using this rom:
I9300XXELL4_I9300O2UELL1_I9300BWELK1_HOME
and the Siyah-s2-v5.0.1 kernel, I can do:
heimdall flash --primary-boot boot.img --verbose
OK
heimdall flash --recovery recovery.img --verbose
OK
but nothing else. I cannot do:
heimdall flash --kernel zImage --verbose
it says:
ERROR: Partition corresponding to -kernel argument could not be located
Boot loop is flash stock rom via Odin.
Stay away from pit files .
jje
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culurciello said:
Using this rom:
I9300XXELL4_I9300O2UELL1_I9300BWELK1_HOME
and the Siyah-s2-v5.0.1 kernel,
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Why are you using siyah s2 kernel if you have an s3 maybe thats the reason you got into bootloop
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LOL
1. download an stock rom from www.samfirmware.com
2. dont make the same mistake as you did with before download a SIII rom instead of an SII rom...
3. Use ODIN to flash to a stockrom AND NEVER FLASH .PIT FILES with ODIN unless YOU reallyyy need it.
4. now keep it or move to a custom ROM for the SIII and not SII AKA S2
and for the rest i wish you an merry christmas and a early happy new year
haydar100 said:
and for the rest i wish you an merry christmas and a early happy new year
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thank you and you too!
I am on with Odin now and this guide:
widefide.com/mobile/galaxy-s3-boot-problem-solution
I think I need a PIT file because of the errors:
<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> There is no PIT partition.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I have tried the pit file here
widefide.com/mobile/galaxy-s3-boot-problem-solution
and the stock rom :
I9300XXALE8_I9300O2UALE5_I9300BWLE5_HOME.tar.md5
still nothing I cannot seem to get Pit partitioning to work
PS. Yes I did make a huge mistake with the S2 kernel... how silly!
Service Centre required before you totally destroy the phone .
jje
phone is already dead due to component problem: Samsung KMVTU000LM eMMC(16GB)+MDDR(64MB) NAND Flash
see thread here:
on: forum.xda-developers: showthread.php?t=1993044
CASE CLOSED
thank you all for your help
took me 3 days to figure all of this out...
A good day to all you fellow developers, trouble shooters and geeks from other corners
I wanted to create my account here some time now, but now it's been kind of necessary.
You see, i (lightly) bricked my phone... i like to call it "clayed".
I honestly thought i had done my research and everything went ok... until i used EZ-Unlock to unlock my bootloader.
I remember pressing the "unlock" button 3 times or so because the status above said "Unknown" while a small temporary message beneath said "Bootloader unlock: successful".
The next morning, when my phone shut down due to an empty battery (forgot to charge my phone, so no excessive drain or anything), i plugged it into the wall for battery charging.
Then it went directly in download mode, which i can't get past.
The screen ONLY consists of a plain android in front-view with underneath the text: Downloading... Do not turn off target!!"
So no extra text as within Odin mode.
However i CAN get into Odin mode and CWM recovery mode.
I think that the bootloader got corrupt in some way myself.
But what should i do?
Flash it with a new one? And what is the best way?
I don't have a recovery at hand... but i don't care if the whole storage needs to be wiped if needed.
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INFO:
- Samsung Galaxy S GT-i9300
- Rooted
- Bootloader unlocked (Houston, we have...)
- Odin mode = possible
- CWM recovery mode = possible
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Thanks for reading!
Greetings
Well for a start, the international doesn't have a locked bootloader.......and that unlock app is for gs3 Verizon, which I assume does have a locked bootloader, so either you don't have an international and are in the wrong section, or, as per most posts here, you have failed to read and understand what you are doing
Thanks for the quick response.
I apparently didn't catch the parts about not having a locked bootloader, and the fact that the app is for Verizon.
My phone is the international version.
So, i know it's my fault although i really thought i knew enough while not even being close.
There is so much to rooting (and around it).
Do you, or anyone else, perhaps know what is going on with my phone from this point... and what to do about it?
Well the best bet would be to flash a stock firmware with Odin and pray like hell, what country are you in, and have you used Odin before?
slaphead20 said:
Well the best bet would be to flash a stock firmware with Odin and pray like hell, what country are you in, and have you used Odin before?
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Oof that doesn't sound too good.
I did use Odin (version 3.07) before to root my phone. I understand it's this desktop application which allows to flash/inject software to portable devices.
I am from the Netherlands, where i got my phone from T-Mobile.
With stock firmware, you mean like flashing my current state with the original TouchWiz ROM?
yes, then factory reset
Firstly I'd suggest downloading latest bootloader and patching it with odin even before patching anything else. You can't be sure that it's stable and won't cause any further issues after flashing.
JustArchi said:
Firstly I'd suggest downloading latest bootloader and patching it with odin even before patching anything else. You can't be sure that it's stable and won't cause any further issues after flashing.
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Luckily i've got patience, so i waited a bit before taking action.
Patching the latest bootloader through odin first seems a good idea indeed.
But should i do only that and then try to reboot since everything else still is untouched...
or would it seem better to setup odin with the new bootloader AND the stock ROM all in 1 go?
I'd suggest starting with bootloader, then rebooting. Then on the second go flashing custom recovery and on the last step flashing rom but not through odin but through recovery.
You can find my guide on flashing custom recovery in my ArchiDroid topic if you wish.
JustArchi said:
I'd suggest starting with bootloader, then rebooting. Then on the second go flashing custom recovery and on the last step flashing rom but not through odin but through recovery.
You can find my guide on flashing custom recovery in my ArchiDroid topic if you wish.
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Thanks so much for the help already!
I'm going to read your guide and then get to work.
I'll place the outcome here of how it went and if there were any unusual hickups along the way as feedback to potential other unfortunate tweakers like myself... although i hope other people won't be as clumsy as me.
And the last one. Flashing with odin is nearly the same but if you're flashing bootloader then download latest bootloader and place it as "Bootloader" in Odin.
JustArchi said:
And the last one. Flashing with odin is nearly the same but if you're flashing bootloader then download latest bootloader and place it as "Bootloader" in Odin.
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Well, i've done what you specified.
And there's just a slight improvement on the bootup.
The difference with the previous experience is, that there is now a quick glimpse of the Samsung logo... but then immediately the plain download screen pops up.
I did flash a custom recovery though (Philz recovery).
I haven't tried flashing a custom ROM yet, but something tells me that that's not going to help since it's just the upper layer of everything.
Here is my Odin output:
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<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> bootLoader_I9300XXEMC3.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> sboot.bin
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/004> RES OK !!
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
If you've flashed bootloader and actually you CAN enter recovery (through combination vol-up+home+power) then everything is fine and don't worry. Just don't forget to clean your old system.
If however you're unable to do it then we'll try to repartition your phone using PIT file. But please firstly make sure that it's absolutely necessary.
JustArchi said:
If you've flashed bootloader and actually you CAN enter recovery (through combination vol-up+home+power) then everything is fine and don't worry. Just don't forget to clean your old system.
If however you're unable to do it then we'll try to repartition your phone using PIT file. But please firstly make sure that it's absolutely necessary.
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Yes i am able to enter recovery through vol-up+home+power.
But alright, i should then go into recovery and do:
- Wipe cache partition
- Wipe Dalvic Cache (?)
- Wipe Data/Factory Reset
- Install Zip (being the custom ROM like CyanogenMod for instance)
Firstly make sure that you have working .zip on your internal/external sdcard as it will be required.
From the recovery move to "mounts and storage" tab and click on format /system /data /cache /preload and if you have .zip on external sdcard also /sdcard.
Now you can install rom and everything should be fine.
BTW I suggest to stick with Samsung Base first, as it's proven to be stable and working. But it's up to you.
Ok, i will use the format method like you said.
I have no external sdcard so there's nothing to be done there.
One thing that's bothering me is that i should flash a new rom (Samsung's stock TouchWiz which i'm going to download) right from the recovery.
But, from how i see it, there's no way around than doing it from odin since i can't just put something onto my phone's storage like you do with the folder app inside the system.
Yeah I totally forgot that you can't connect internal sdcard with pc while being in recovery.
So basicly yes, you should flash some original soft from Samsung through Odin and eventually later put anything on your internal sdcard.
BTW it's much easier if you could find any external sdcard actually. You don't have to flash through odin then.
I had the same problem here on my galaxy s 3...
And here is what i did:
1) go to sammobile.com and download the latest firmware fot your country.
2) download odin.
3) turn your phone on and connect to your pc.
4) remember to have kies instaled (just download it from samsung's website.).
5) extract the file you donloaded from sammobile.com.
6) open odin and select PDA.
7) navigate to where you extracted the fitmware and click start.
8) thats it you are done.
It should take 4/5 minutes to complete.....
Please hit Thanks
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Mindu99 said:
I had the same problem here on my galaxy s 3...
And here is what i did:
1) go to sammobile.com and download the latest firmware fot your country.
2) download odin.
3) turn your phone on and connect to your pc.
4) remember to have kies instaled (just download it from samsung's website.).
5) extract the file you donloaded from sammobile.com.
6) open odin and select PDA.
7) navigate to where you extracted the fitmware and click start.
8) thats it you are done.
It should take 4/5 minutes to complete.....
Please hit Thanks
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Where do i need Kies for? I'm not using it.
Digitalstone said:
Where do i need Kies for? I'm not using it.
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KIES is the best bet to install phone drivers.
Ensure it is stopped in the Windows Task Manager before starting ODIN! Else it's a one way ticket to la-la-land for your phone. Good luck, mate! :thumbup:
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Hello,
My Galaxy s2 is stuck in boot loop, I can see only the GS2 logo.
It went into this situation after holding down power button trying to turn it off.
Tried to remove battery and nothing changed.
Entered recovery mode and did wipe cache and then reboot.
It went past the initial logo, showed samsung animation and then it went back to samsung logo boot loop. It never went to samsung animation again.
From that point on it does not boot to recovery mode, it shows the android robot with the spinning cog for a while and then it goes back to the samsung logo boot loop.
The phone can go to download mode without problem. I have not tried to install a stock firmware through odin, since I would like to get a backup of the sms messages from the phone first. I already have backup of pics, contacts, etc so I dont care about anything else besides the sms.
The phone was running the latest spanish stock JB version
GT-I9100 Galaxy S II
PDA: I9100XWLSD
CSC: I9100FOPLS4
MODEM: I9100XXLS8
Added: 2013-02-03
The only modifications to stock were
. Root when it was running ICS
. CSC change from EUR to FOP (so that it auto upgraded to JB from ICS)
The phone retained root after the auto JB upgrade
Do you know if there a solution to this situation? I am still under warranty so I can take it back to samsung so I would like to avoid installing CWM recovery kernel that would make them immediately reject service due to warranty void.
thank you in advance!
Yes, you can keep trying to flash a stock firmware in Odin. Click the link in my signature if you're having troubles with the flash failing. Flash the JB version you were on before, that's got the most chance of working with out having to wipe.
Personally, I think you're going to have to get a working recovery and factory reset to be honest.
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Hopper8 said:
Yes, you can keep trying to flash a stock firmware in Odin. Click the link in my signature if you're having troubles with the flash failing. Flash the JB version you were on before, that's got the most chance of working with out having to wipe.
Personally, I think you're going to have to get a working recovery and factory reset to be honest.
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thank you for answering, so if I install the same version through Odin, it will not wipe out the current phone contents by default?
Toliver said:
thank you for answering, so if I install the same version through Odin, it will not wipe out the current phone contents by default?
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Correct. A 1-part firmware will not wipe by default. If you flash a 3-part firmware (JB leak, LSJ for instance) that WILL wipe by default.
If you flash something other than the firmware you were on directly before the bootloop, you've got pretty much no chance of getting out of the bootloop without a factory reset. If you flash the same firmware you were on before the bootloop, then there's a chance of getting it to boot up with all your data.
If that (flashing with the same stock ROM) doesn't work, then I'm afraid its down to a factory reset, sorry.
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Correct. A 1-part firmware will not wipe by default. If you flash a 3-part firmware (JB leak, LSJ for instance) that WILL wipe by default.
If you flash something other than the firmware you were on directly before the bootloop, you've got pretty much no chance of getting out of the bootloop without a factory reset. If you flash the same firmware you were on before the bootloop, then there's a chance of getting it to boot up with all your data.
If that (flashing with the same stock ROM) doesn't work, then I'm afraid its down to a factory reset, sorry.
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Ok then, I will give it a try and see how it goes. Another solution that I was thinking about is to try to install CWM through odin (i'm not sure if it's possible though) then boot into CWM and get backup through it. Then if I apply a stock firmware through odin, this would remove CWM and install the stock recovery kernel back, correct?
Yes, that's possible. You can flash Philz kernel via Odin, it's stock kernel only with root CWM. Other than that its the same. You could do that procedure using his kernel. When you flash stock rom via Odin then yes, you'd get rid of the custom recovery.
Depending on what you want to do (warranty etc) read up about the flash counter and then triangle away.
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regarding the 1-part firmware, I downloaded from sammobile the I9100XWLSD_I9100FOPLS4_FOP.zip.
The zip archive contains a tar.md5 file I9100XWLSD_I9100FOPLS4_I9100XXLS8_HOME.tar.md5 and a dll file SS_DL.dll.
So I should use only the tar.md5 in the PDA section of odin, right? should I keep this dll in the same folder as the tar.md5 in case odin needs it?
Also does it make any difference which odin version should I use?
thaks again
Well I suppose it can't hurt to put it in the same directory, but I don't know if it really does anything. Yes, flash it in the pda section.. Which version? Take your pick. I usually use 3.0.4 but have also used others. Click my signature if you want a zip file with a few versions.
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I tried flashing the same rom as it was installed but nothing changed, after the first boot I see the robot with the cog, a thin progress bar filling below it and then it goes to boot loop. No luck getting into recovery, still the same symptom... Besides the sms backup I am thinking about how to recover it, should I try installing 4.0.3 that was the factory default? Any more ideas??
thanks again
The odin log seems clean though, no error or anything else
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9100XWLSD_I9100FOPLS4_I9100XXLS8_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> cache.img
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> factoryfs.img
<ID:0/007> hidden.img
<ID:0/007> modem.bin
<ID:0/007> boot.bin
<ID:0/007> param.lfs
<ID:0/007> Sbl.bin
<ID:0/007> zImage
<ID:0/007> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/007> RES OK !!
<ID:0/007> Completed..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/007> Removed!!
And can you try a factory reset from the stock recovery? You're not on 4.0.4 so it'll be safe.
@gastonw, can you have a look here? I know that I've seen Odin passing but still no boot... I just can't remember how on earth it was fixed. It seems I didn't bookmark it either.
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Hopper8 said:
And can you try a factory reset from the stock recovery? You're not on 4.0.4 so it'll be safe.
@gastonw, can you have a look here? I know that I've seen Odin passing but still no boot... I just can't remember how on earth it was fixed. It seems I didn't bookmark it either.
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Could you provide more details on how to do a factory reset from stock recovery? Do you mean to flash 4.0.3 via odin? Or is it some options in odin that would enforce factory reset?
More details are to search for it mate. It's covered so many times that it's just plain spoonfeeding if I'm to post it.
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Eventually I made it work by installing the 4.0.3 EUR via odin. I did not allow it to boot into the OS, as soon as it finished flashing via odin, I rebooted into recovery mode. This time it went in successfully. Then I used the CWM recovery kernel that just runs from the sd (it does not install) and got the full backup. Later on by using nandroid manager I recovered the sms messages + more (apps, etc). Thanks for all the help!
Hello,
i tryied to flash CM11 to my i9300 using one of the manual here but i ended up with phone going on boot loop when started(Shows only Samsung i9300 black/white logo in 3seconds loop). I only have an access to download mode
It says:
Product name: GT-i9300
Custom Binary download: Yes
Current Binary: Samsung Official
System Status: Custom
When i try to get the recovery mode installed again the Odin say
<ID:0/028> File analysis..
<ID:0/028> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/028> Initialzation..
<ID:0/028> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/028> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/028> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/028> boot.img
<ID:0/028> NAND Write Start!!
And thats all. I supose i can connect through the USB while the odin shows the USB COM port and blue color.
Is my phone bricked or is there any way how to save it? Thank you for your advice
honzicek69 said:
Hello,
i tryied to flash CM11 to my i9300 using one of the manual here but i ended up with phone going on boot loop when started(Shows only Samsung i9300 black/white logo in 3seconds loop). I only have an access to download mode
It says:
Product name: GT-i9300
Custom Binary download: Yes
Current Binary: Samsung Official
System Status: Custom
When i try to get the recovery mode installed again the Odin say
<ID:0/028> File analysis..
<ID:0/028> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/028> Initialzation..
<ID:0/028> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/028> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/028> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/028> boot.img
<ID:0/028> NAND Write Start!!
And thats all. I supose i can connect through the USB while the odin shows the USB COM port and blue color.
Is my phone bricked or is there any way how to save it? Thank you for your advice
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If I'm not mistaken boot.img is the bootloader, not the recovery. Are you sure you can't get into recovery using the 3-button-combo? If not I would try flashing this recovery via ODIN. And then try to reboot into it using the combo. Then flash CM zip from there again.
Hi, im sure i cant get to recovery using 3 button combo. That gives me only the loop of "Samsung SIII" logo. The 3buttons combo work only for download mode.
Thats what i wrote, when im trying to flash the recovery via ODIN it gets stucked on the on the message <ID:0/028> NAND Write Start!! and nothing else happens. I tryed the 3.07 and 3.09 version of ODIN.
honzicek69 said:
Hi, im sure i cant get to recovery using 3 button combo. That gives me only the loop of "Samsung SIII" logo. The 3buttons combo work only for download mode.
Thats what i wrote, when im trying to flash the recovery via ODIN it gets stucked on the on the message <ID:0/028> NAND Write Start!! and nothing else happens. I tryed the 3.07 and 3.09 version of ODIN.
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Ah, I'm sorry I misunderstood. I thought that was just a snippet of the log... Try flashing the recovery I provided and see if it flashes. If not, maybe you can flash stock firmware with pit file (new partition table). If nothing flashes, I have no further ideas.
Thanks, but ive already tryed to flash several recovery with the same results (got stucked on NAND write in ODIN), I downloaded stock rom but the package was without pit and other kinds of files (got stucked too on NAND write in ODIN). Its a ROM for TMZ (T-mobile Czech). Do you know where i can get the "full" package. Do i need to flash the pit and other files together with ROM?
You're seriously pottering a brick. The 'full package' contents 3 files, which you've to place in the right Odin-windows +repartition-check. These files are unofficial. Google for files and instruction.
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You're seriously pottering a brick. The 'full package' contents 3 files, which you've to place in the right Odin-windows +repartition-check. These files are unofficial. Google for files and instruction.
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I could be mistaken but I believe the 3-part-roms (csc / pda / phone) is the "old style" how roms where put out by sammy. You would have to search but I would think you can also use the version you get from sammobile nowadays (one zip) and additionally just use the gt-i9300 pit file found somewhere here in the forums.
@Hawaiihemd: be shure, you're wrong.
honzicek69 said:
Thanks, but ive already tryed to flash several recovery with the same results (got stucked on NAND write in ODIN), I downloaded stock rom but the package was without pit and other kinds of files (got stucked too on NAND write in ODIN). Its a ROM for TMZ (T-mobile Czech). Do you know where i can get the "full" package. Do i need to flash the pit and other files together with ROM?
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Try this >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30087735&postcount=6 << the pit file is in the 4.1.2 download and can be used on both versions.(Also try the 1.85 version of Odin) >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...08-2013-odin-3-09-odin-1-85-versions-t2189539 <<
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@Hawaiihemd: be shure, you're wrong.
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@rp158 Well, I think I only made a small error in my assumption.
Here are the details on the sammobile download. It seems to hold everything a "3-part-version" holds. I downloaded the file and a look at the .tar file inside the single .zip seems to confirm that.
This post suggests that flashing the .tar with the pit file should work.
I don't know because I haven't tried myself, maybe you have. Or I'm missing a piece of the puzzle. If so, maybe you could point me to it!?
@Hawaiihemd: If I look into the unzipped tar.md5-firmware, there are image-files. One for each partition. If I look into a 3part-zip-file, there are 3 tar.md5-files for each Odin-input-window. I tried only this soft method. The way, described in your cited post, I would only try as a last exit. The whole Odin-firmware-flashing is a black-box: noone knows, why&when during a normal flash a factory-reset is triggered or during repartition efs-data are restored. So, where the software finds the necessary repartition-data in the usual 1part-zip, is also unknown. Sorry, if I hurt you.
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@Hawaiihemd: If I look into the unzipped tar.md5-firmware, there are image-files. One for each partition. If I look into a 3part-zip-file, there are 3 tar.md5-files for each Odin-input-window. I tried only this soft method. The way, described in your cited post, I would only try as a last exit. The whole Odin-firmware-flashing is a black-box: noone knows, why&when during a normal flash a factory-reset is triggered or during repartition efs-data are restored. So, where the software finds the necessary repartition-data in the usual 1part-zip, is also unknown. Sorry, if I hurt you.
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You didn't, don't worry. I was a little stumped maybe, but only because your answer was so terminal. Actually I only wanted to start a discussion about this, because you seemed to know more about said process than me and I always try to gain knowledge here to better help solving problems. I haven't been in this forum for long or into android for that matter...
That said, I have done the "3-files" version of this process with a .pit file thrice already on different gt-i9000s. Always worked flawlessly.
Looking at the ones in the post @tallman43 suggested, I found the contents of those 3 .tar.md5 files in summary(!) similar to the ones in the 1 .zip from sammobile. That's why I thought it could work in the first place.
One thing I'm sure of is that in both cases the repartition info is in the .pit file. If you choose none, the MMC should not be repartioned. If partitions are reformatted... that's another deal.
Concerning the efs partition, to/from where that info is stored/restored during repartitioning of the MMC... that's a very interesting question!
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Try this >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30087735&postcount=6 << the pit file is in the 4.1.2 download and can be used on both versions.(Also try the 1.85 version of Odin) >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...08-2013-odin-3-09-odin-1-85-versions-t2189539 <<
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Thank you very much for this hint. It worked well. I used the all files from KOR zip and 1.85 ODIN. Now i have the Korean version but at least i have something to start with and phone which works now.