I know i'm really stupid, i bricked my phone and didn't backed up efs folder, now it doesn't go further then Samsung GalaxyS III logo, when i go to recovery mode it says with two lines E: failed to mount /efs (Invalid argument), is there a way to fix it without needing to send to service center?
I tried, flashing several times, trying to clean efs in odin, and nothing worked.Please help me.
No backups at all? Send it to service. And you cleaned the folder with Odin, real nice
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No backups at all? Sens it to service. And you cleaned the folder with Odin, real nice
Have you tried flashing an ICS rom? Or the 3 part rom + PIT file?
Glebun said:
No backups at all? Send it to service. And you cleaned the folder with Odin, real nice
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No backups at all? Sens it to service. And you cleaned the folder with Odin, real nice
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I cleaned after it got corrupted. thanks
mikep99 said:
Have you tried flashing an ICS rom? Or the 3 part rom + PIT file?
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Yes i tried going back and forward with JB and ICS, i cant find a 3 part rom if its not a problem for u could u link or give me a indication? thanks
have a look at this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30087735&postcount=6
mikep99 said:
have a look at this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30087735&postcount=6
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Thansk, i'll download and give a try.
mikep99 said:
have a look at this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30087735&postcount=6
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well, didn't work, thanks anyway, does someone have a fix for it? if i could at least boot my device...
is there a way to boot the S3 with efs corrupted? i've seen some devices and they can...
Try reading in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1753833. Maybe it is helpfull. Good luck
gee2012 said:
Try reading in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1753833. Maybe it is helpfull. Good luck
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I may be wrong, but isn't that only for US and Canada variants? mine is international one. thanks
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Hi,
I Root my Device with CF-Root with CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip.
I want to unroot it with the original kernel.
All the Link in other posts are broken. (multiupload)
My original kernel is:
Israel: I9100JHKG2-CL368578
Please assist
Thanks in advance
Hagay
Rule 1 backup before doing any mods to your handset...
Hold tight someone reading may be able to provide a link for you..
How can i backup before root?
Take a look at the following thread, you should find it in there. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1221236
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I need only the kernel.
Please assist
hsela said:
How can i backup before root?
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Quite easy my friend there are files floating about and you download and keep the save... Like so many others...SIMPLE
Again if you have the rom to which you need said file if you know how to extract you could also do it this way...
Here a easy way.. Flash your stock rom once done you can backup said file to a save place and if you need root again you know what to do..
if you want the original kernel...
download your firmware @ sammobile.com
extract it (extract all .tar files)
you'll find a "factoryfs.img". in the same folder there is a "zImage".
thats your kernel...
How can i flash it?
With odin?
I give up
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marcadam said:
I give up
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Just my point...
Dont get me wrong I dont mind helping others but when they cant gett off their butt and search and read....
OP all the help we have given you are in english please search and read or better still leave things alone to which you have no understanding..
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hsela said:
How can i flash it?
With odin?
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Send me your fone so can flash your fone for you and also put a 32GB micro sd card in for you at no extra cost.
Where is your location?
Hi
noticing today that my camera quick start didnt work, i was wondering if anyone has had this issue before?
i have a blue S3, rooted and i cannot say that i noticed this before.
Once i go to calibrate i get this message: Unable to find Offset file. Try again
anyone knows what that means? i dont know where to look and what files are those. Do i need to reflash? I have a second S3 which i could copy a file if mine are corrupt...
thanks
vas
I'm hoping this is a software issue. Reflashing stock firmware didn't fix it. But if it was a hardware issue, would I be getting a message?
Don't think this is a hardware issue definately looks like the 4.2.1 update broke something with the camara gyroscope open feature. I didn't get the error message you are seeing however my GS3 worked with the feature on the 4.1.1 version FW most likely Samsung just missed this in trying to get the 4.2 update out before the end of the year.
But I'm only on stock kernel and 4.1.2 at the moment.!
Anyone?
wipe phone flash older firmware and test .
jje
So you mean hard reset and flash with 4.1.1 ?
How come my other s3 didn't have this issue?
Has this come up again on 4.1.2 ?
vasp3690 said:
So you mean hard reset and flash with 4.1.1 ?
>>> YES
How come my other s3 didn't have this issue?
>> Not a Clue / poor firmware update .
Has this come up again on 4.1.2 ?
>> Yours is the only post .
jje
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JJEgan said:
vasp3690 said:
So you mean hard reset and flash with 4.1.1 ?
>>> YES
How come my other s3 didn't have this issue?
>> Not a Clue / poor firmware update .
Has this come up again on 4.1.2 ?
>> Yours is the only post .
jje
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That's why I'm asking. What's the point going back to 4.1.1? If this was more common on 4.1.2 then others would/should have similar problems.
I did a hard reset on 4.1.2 and same thing again.
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Check if your gyroscope is still recognized by the phone: dial *#0*#->Sensor and play with the gyroscope tests.
If the folder /sys/bus/i2c/drivers/lsm330dlc_gyro is not present on your phone, then I would guess that the kernel isn't picking up your gyroscope.
Is there a way to replace that folder?
Like from a copy paste or push feature?
JJEgan said:
vasp3690 said:
So you mean hard reset and flash with 4.1.1 ?
>>> YES
How come my other s3 didn't have this issue?
>> Not a Clue / poor firmware update .
Has this come up again on 4.1.2 ?
>> Yours is the only post .
jje
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I have the same issue and it was working 2 hours ago any solutions please ?
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vasp3690 said:
Hi
noticing today that my camera quick start didnt work, i was wondering if anyone has had this issue before?
i have a blue S3, rooted and i cannot say that i noticed this before.
Once i go to calibrate i get this message: Unable to find Offset file. Try again
anyone knows what that means? i dont know where to look and what files are those. Do i need to reflash? I have a second S3 which i could copy a file if mine are corrupt...
thanks
vas
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Do a full wipe re-install rom and it should work fine, it did at least for me.
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Robbycop said:
JJEgan said:
I have the same issue and it was working 2 hours ago any solutions please ?
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Do a full wipe re-install rom and it should work fine, it did at least for me.
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Full wipe and reinstall:
Does that mean, Odin or mobile odin, stock firmware and kernel as before, then hard reset ? Or something else?
In the above order or different?
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vasp3690 said:
Robbycop said:
Full wipe and reinstall:
Does that mean, Odin or mobile odin, stock firmware and kernel as before, then hard reset ? Or something else?
In the above order or different?
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Full wipe and flash stock firmware
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Ok. Done that. Didn't work for me
then it's hardware
Hi,
I've got some problem with the mini USB port and I'd like to send send it to samsung for the warranty. I need to install a stock ROM but I can't do it with Odin.
Is it possible to flash a stock ROM with a .zip through CWM?
use mobile Odin. don't forget to reset the counter.
ps our phone uses micro usb, not mini
which counter are you talking about?
is there a free version of mobile odin? I can't find it
camille48 said:
which counter are you talking about?
is there a free version of mobile odin? I can't find it
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There is in XDA , search it inside forum.
The counter he talks about is Samsung bootloader count how many times of custom ROM has been flashed in order to kill your warranty, but relax, mobile Odin doesn't increase the count.
More info about this, search "triangle away "
But be careful with firmware you flash into the phone, because triangle away is still unable to reset count number in latest bootloader
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
qtwrk said:
triangle away is still unable to reset count number in latest bootloader
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not true at all, it's perfectly able to to that
Glebun said:
not true at all, it's perfectly able to to that
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Are you using XXELLA bootloader?
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what should i do first, install the stock ROM or reset the counter?
qtwrk said:
Are you using XXELLA bootloader?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
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yes
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camille48 said:
what should i do first, install the stock ROM or reset the counter?
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resetting the counter requires root
but installing a ROM after resetting the counter will change it?
good
can you be more specific?
thank you
camille48 said:
but installing a ROM after resetting the counter will change it?
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flashing a stock ROM doesn't change th. counter
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alhajjawi said:
thank you
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stop spamming
Apologies if I'm hijacking this thread, but this problem is almost exactly the same as mine. The microUSB on my S3 is also broken and I need to unroot before I send it to Samsung, however I'm having real trouble with SuperSU. It keeps saying installation failed when I open the app and am prompted to update it and I can't get Triangle Away to work as it says it is not being given superuser permissions. I figure I need Triangle Away to unroot my phone so is there any way to rectify this?
Try This:
Ujpest said:
Apologies if I'm hijacking this thread, but this problem is almost exactly the same as mine. The microUSB on my S3 is also broken and I need to unroot before I send it to Samsung, however I'm having real trouble with SuperSU. It keeps saying installation failed when I open the app and am prompted to update it and I can't get Triangle Away to work as it says it is not being given superuser permissions. I figure I need Triangle Away to unroot my phone so is there any way to rectify this?
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Go to Google Play, dl and install the free version of Super User from Google Play. Perhaps your version is corrupted.
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MobiManiacs said:
Go to Google Play, dl and install the free version of Super User from Google Play. Perhaps your version is corrupted.
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If successful with Super User dl from Google Play then do an xda search for Mobile Odin Lite v3.57. No need for USB port. BTW: Are you certain that you are rooted?
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MobiManiacs said:
Go to Google Play, dl and install the free version of Super User from Google Play. Perhaps your version is corrupted.
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If successful with Super User dl from Google Play then do an xda search for Mobile Odin Lite v3.57. No need for USB port. BTW: Are you certain that you are rooted?
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One other IMPORTANT thing: Before you use Mobile Odin, make certain that your model phone is supported, there is a list of supported phones, just search for it.
i just downloaded this ROM : I9300XXELL4_I9300XEFELK2_XEF.zip
can i install it via CMW or with odin mobile?
With odin mobile how can i install it, i have to let it as a .zip?
inside the zip there is :
I9300XXELL4_I9300XEFELK2_I9300XXELKB_HOME.tar.md5 and SS_DL.dll
camille48 said:
i just downloaded this ROM : I9300XXELL4_I9300XEFELK2_XEF.zip
can i install it via CMW or with odin mobile?
With odin mobile how can i install it, i have to let it as a .zip?
inside the zip there is :
I9300XXELL4_I9300XEFELK2_I9300XXELKB_HOME.tar.md5 and SS_DL.dll
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Try reading the basic faqs and guides first not after you brick your phone .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32664144&postcount=3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
jje
camille48 said:
i just downloaded this ROM : I9300XXELL4_I9300XEFELK2_XEF.zip
can i install it via CMW or with odin mobile?
With odin mobile how can i install it, i have to let it as a .zip?
inside the zip there is :
I9300XXELL4_I9300XEFELK2_I9300XXELKB_HOME.tar.md5 and SS_DL.dll
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Here's where I found a good guide for newbies:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1675474
Read and fully understand all of it before you proceed and note all cautions!
Then go here for the Stock ROMs to flash:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465800
Make certain you have the correct stock ROM for your country code.
Please take the time to read and do not proceed until you fully understand everything...it will save you countless headaches. My personal rule: "If You Don't Completely Understand It Then You're Not Ready To Do It."... works for me!
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MobiManiacs said:
Here's where I found a good guide for newbies:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1675474
Read and fully understand all of it before you proceed and note all cautions!
Make certain you have the correct stock ROM for your country code.
Please take the time to read and do not proceed until you fully understand everything...it will save you countless headaches. My personal rule: "If You Don't Completely Understand It Then You're Not Ready To Do It."... works for me!
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Please disregard the links and url's I've given you, they are for another phone.(I have 3 different android phones referenced in XDA forums)... this is for the wrong one. Sorry.
Okay, so I have a Galaxy s2 i777 (At&t) version as my phone. The other day I rooted it and then I didn't like it was because my youtube and my camera wouldn't work so I tried to factory reset it right on the phone menu in the back up and reset section but all it did was turn off my phone and it wouldn't boot. I brung it to At&t customer service and they said that it usually voids the warranty but they'll give me a chance so they did a whole factory reset on my phone. Okay, so i learned my lesson that i got a bad Siyah kernal and i retried to root it yesterday and it worked perfectly. I also installed ShoStock 3 for the jelly bean rom and i got it. I got this rom on youtube, and he said that if I added this Siyah kernal, it was more smooth and better so i added the zipped siyah kernal into my internal sd from my computer. So I wanted to go into Clockwork Mod recovery so on the app Rom Manager, I pressed reboot in clockwork recovery mode and my phone turned off. Usually it would go into Clockwork mod recovery mode but this time it just froze on the Samsung Logo and it wouldn't turn on. I tried to take out the battery and it wont go into recovery mode. I will go into download mode though. Please Help if you know this situation. thanks.
You really should know exactly what your doing before attempting anything. You need to odin back to stock I will provide a link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286432 All the instructions are there. Dont forget to hit the thanks button if I helped you
voldomart13 said:
You really should know exactly what your doing before attempting anything. You need to odin back to stock I will provide a link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286432 All the instructions are there. Dont forget to hit the thanks button if I helped you
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So which link am I suppose to use? Sorry for being such a noob. Lol.
gainstatom said:
So which link am I suppose to use? Sorry for being such a noob. Lol.
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Ive been in your same shoes bro, trust me ive broken 4 phones getting where I am today. Use http://dev-host.org/UWm this one. Doesnt matter which I just use this one lol
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Hows it going?
1. Stop using Rom Manager! There is a sticky about that.
2. Download mode > flash zimage from shostock3 zip in the pda slot of Odin.
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mismo problema
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help ..... I galaxy s2 sgh i777 hangs at lock .....
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Could you help me with a solution for my galaxy
voldomart13 said:
Ive been in your same shoes bro, trust me ive broken 4 phones getting where I am today. Doesnt matter which I just use this one lol
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Hows it going?
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So I am using the second choice using odin but what is the modem package that goes in the phone section?
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=i777+modem
Was that so hard?
How about you follow the rules here and do a little searching for your self.
Half of me feels bad for this guy, the other half wants to smack him in the face with a sack full of kittens.
I flashed my s3 i9300 with this rom I9300XWUGML4 (4.3 jellybean) from samsung-update.com but using odin but after success status reboot I am getting this error
"firmware upgrade encountered an issue"
I cant enter into recovery mode.But I can goto download mode.
I dont have CWM Recovery
Before flashing I noted my s3 i9300 info by dialling *#1234#
AP:I9300XXALEF
CP:I9300ZCELL1
CSC:I9300OJVALE7
Please help me in getting my mobile live again :/
Can u wipe ur s3?
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No i cannot goto recovery mode and please tell me how can I know that my motherboard is dead or not?
faisalkhalid690 said:
No i cannot goto recovery mode and please tell me how can I know that my motherboard is dead or not?
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how about download mode dude?
Yes I cann access download mode
Answer
faisalkhalid690 said:
I flashed my s3 i9300 with this rom I9300XWUGML4 (4.3 jellybean) from samsung-update.com but using odin but after success status reboot I am getting this error
"firmware upgrade encountered an issue"
I cant enter into recovery mode.But I can goto download mode.
I dont have CWM Recovery
Before flashing I noted my s3 i9300 info by dialling *#1234#
AP:I9300XXALEF
CP:I9300ZCELL1
CSC:I9300OJVALE7
Please help me in getting my mobile live again :/
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You can read these two threads: Galaxy S3 i9300 Unbrick [restore to stock rom] [noobs][easy]
Stock ROM Firmware Download Links HERE
I don't own this device but I will still try to help.
I went to shop today he said to you need to change something called mmc and your phone will goto samsung blah blah and it will cost you 120$ :/ dont know really what todo :/ Need some serious help
faisalkhalid690 said:
Please help me in getting my mobile live again :/
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just open this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538083
Solution
As the hotfile.com was permanantly shutdown, it was difficult for me to find out the stock firmware for your device.
According to your description, I found this rom to match with it.
Click here to view
Download it and flash it like you did before.
Ensure you have followed the precautions that I have mentioned before.
If you want other Samsung S3 firmwares, here is the link to the same website: Click here to view
Try to flash it again and check whether it works.
If it doesn't, PM me soon. I will try to provide another solution.
Press thanks if I have helped you.
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nasheich said:
just open this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538083
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The guide you made for flashing is great :good: But the problem is sammobile has each and every firmware uploaded on hotfile.com. Now as it is closed, it is impossible for anyone to download these firmware packages. Sammobile also now trying to reupload the files on another base site and also this process is not yet complete.
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I am sorry I didn't mention precautions anywhere before. It was another thread. Lol
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Precautions:
Make sure you flash stock rom after enabling download mode.
Also make sure you have downloaded the correct stock package for your phone and you have attached these package at the right place in odin.
Do not select any extra options in odin like erase nandroid and all. Just leave it as it is with the default settings.
Also make sure you have inserted your sdcard.
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Precautions:
Make sure you flash stock rom after enabling download mode.
Also make sure you have downloaded the correct stock package for your phone and you have attached these package at the right place in odin.
Do not select any extra options in odin like erase nandroid and all. Just leave it as it is with the default settings.
Also make sure you have inserted your sdcard.
thanks will update u soon