[Q] Help Required from UNBRICK EXPERT Please? - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

-Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300
-FCC ID: A3LGTI9300A
-SSN: -I9300GSMH
Purchased a phone from ebay (with the above information printed under the battery) and the seller said its stuck on Android SIII logo so I though I could fix...I can get into download mode and tried flashing latest UK ROM (unbranded) using ODIN without much success (screenshot and log attached):
<ID:0/040> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> KIES_HOME_I9300XXEMB5_I9300OXAEMB5_996085_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/040> Odin v.3 engine (ID:40)..
<ID:0/040> File analysis..
<ID:0/040> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/040> Initialzation..
<ID:0/040> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/040>
<ID:0/040> There is no PIT partition.
<ID:0/040> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Also, currently the phone does not charge, battery is fine as i've tried the battery from own s3 and vice versa...both batteries are fine but the phone does not appear to charge...I'm hoping this is ROM related....
BTW...In the download mode the product bit is blank and does not say Samsung galaxy s3 like my own working phone does...screenshot attached.
Any help will be much appreciated otherwise its an expensive gamble!

Is your imei intact? (Settings/about phone/status) should match imei under battery/on box

slaphead20 said:
Is your imei intact? (Settings/about phone/status) should match imei under battery/on box
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Unfortunately can't check as its bricked and wont boot up!

mchu6am4 said:
Unfortunately can't check as its bricked and wont boot up!
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Ooops, me not thinking

Anyone else any suggestions please?
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mchu6am4 said:
Anyone else any suggestions please?
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You could try a complete reset of the phone using Kies
Start Kies then go to Tools > Firmware Upgrade and Installation then follow the on screen instruction the information needed is on the sticker under the battery

you have no pruduct name, try flashing only boot first, search for i9300 boot , then retry flashing and dont re partition when flashing boot

ag4751 said:
You could try a complete reset of the phone using Kies
Start Kies then go to Tools > Firmware Upgrade and Installation then follow the on screen instruction the information needed is on the sticker under the battery
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Thanks...I'll give it another go and report back but I think last time I tried kies didn't recognise the phone...
Simply_Android said:
you have no pruduct name, try flashing only boot first, search for i9300 boot , then retry flashing and dont re partition when flashing boot
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Current product name is missing, I've never flashed 'boot'...is there any instructions anywhere on xda and also what type of file is it? Just don't want to mess it up for good..
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Try using the JTAG REPAIR method.
It is method for unbricking device.

Akshay (Aky) said:
Try using the JTAG REPAIR method.
It is method for unbricking device.
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Thanks for your suggestion...I've never tried out...are there any instructions please?
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mchu6am4 said:
Thanks for your suggestion...I've never tried out...are there any instructions please?
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JTag is a service that you pay for . See the JTag thread in general section .
jje

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[Q] My new S2. Root attempt gone wrong. (Slight panic :P) SOLVED. TY.

I did the mistake of attempting to install this pre rooted kernel: STOCKPLUS-GT-I9100-XXLPB-KERNEL-ROOTED through Odin.¨
I couldn't find a version that matched my kernel gingerbread.XXKL5 so I thought it would be okay to just install any kernel with the same android 2.3.6 version.
All I wanted was to root my phone, now my phone won't even boot. I think it's stuck on a bootloop ? It goes to the samsung warning triangle screen and stays there.
My phone doesn't seem to be able to enter recovery mode. However, it can enter download mode ..
I'm finding this whole rooting business slightly difficult. I'm in over my head. Please, assist me.
Kind regards,
Nate.
* UPDATE: Managed to reset my phone using the steps detailed by Ctomgee (my hero) I thought my phone was done for. Again, thanks everyone for the invaluable assistance you guys have provided! I even got back all my apps and data
ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: Back from the dead.
Now I'm kind of scared to try but if anyone could explain exactly how to root the i9100G version I'd be much obliged ..
NateWnz said:
I did the mistake of attempting to install this pre rooted kernel: STOCKPLUS-GT-I9100-XXLPB-KERNEL-ROOTED through Odin.¨
I couldn't find a version that matched my kernel gingerbread.XXKL5 so I thought it would be okay to just install any kernel with the same android 2.3.6 version.
All I wanted was to root my phone, now my phone won't even boot. I think it's stuck on a bootloop ? It goes to the samsung warning triangle screen and stays there.
My phone doesn't seem to be able to enter recovery mode. However, it can enter download mode ..
I'm finding this whole rooting business slightly difficult. I'm in over my head. Please, assist me.
Kind regards,
Nate.
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ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: Softbrick your phone
A quick look at the Q&A stickies on the top would lead you to this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
NateWnz said:
I did the mistake of attempting to install this pre rooted kernel: STOCKPLUS-GT-I9100-XXLPB-KERNEL-ROOTED through Odin.¨
I couldn't find a version that matched my kernel gingerbread.XXKL5 so I thought it would be okay to just install any kernel with the same android 2.3.6 version.
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Surely STOCKPLUS-GT-I9100-XXLPB-KERNEL would be 4.0.3. rather than 2.3.6?
If you're a noob, why ignore all the stickies and FAQ and jump straight for some random kernel?
I was reading a lot of posts via xda dev forum and someone linked to that kernel and I dunno what I was thinking. Apparently I wasn't thinking at all. SORRY. Now how do I fix this? =(
NateWnz said:
I reading a lot of posts via xda dev forum and someone link to that kernel and I dunno what I was thinking. Apparently I wasn't thinking at all. SORRY. Now how do I fix this? =(
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1) calm down
2) I already replied to your problem
Reading it right now, thanks, however, the download link for the kernel file they're advising you to d/l seem to have expired? Which kernel should I use?
NateWnz said:
Reading it right now, thanks, however, the download link for the kernel file they're advising you to d/l seem to have expired? Which kernel should I use?
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Please give me a link to the kernel file I should use to restore my phone =)
Before you make things worse, are you even sure you have an I9100? A quick search for XXKL5 revealed I9100G as more likely.
Stop waiting to be spoon fed and do some searching and reading.
NateWnz said:
Please give me a link to the kernel file I should use to restore my phone =)
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You can try KL3 from Chainfire's CF-Root thread. Should work. Or just use Siyah or Speedmod, and be done with it.
oinkylicious is right... I didn't even think of that.
I attempted to do steps 1-4 in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
.. However, After checking the box the phone came in I can conclude that the phone is indeed a GT-9100G. It never occurred to me that there are indeed different SIIs
NateWnz said:
I attempted to do steps 1-4 in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
.. However, After checking the box the phone came in I can conclude that the phone is indeed a GT-9100G. It never occurred to me that there are indeed different SIIs
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This is what I got after attempting to flash the recovery pack.
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CODE_I9100XXKI3_CL577579_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> MODEM_I9100XXKI3_REV_02_CL1062028.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKI3.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<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> boot.bin
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Also I should note that I now don't get the normal download screen but a different screen with an icon of a cell phone and a computer connected by four dots and a small triangle. However odin still seem to recognized my cell. Is my phone completely broken now? =(
I really appreciate your assistance guys. And if I ever recover this phone I vow not to do stupid uninformed mistakes like this ever again
NateWnz said:
I attempted to do steps 1-4 in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
.. However, After checking the box the phone came in I can conclude that the phone is indeed a GT-9100G. It never occurred to me that there are indeed different SIIs
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Yup. There are MANY different SII's... Most have completely different model numbers. GT-I9100 and GT-I9100G are similar, but have different chipsets, so are not compatible for firmwares. Take very good care you only flash things meant for the I9100G.
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NateWnz said:
This is what I got after attempting to flash the recovery pack.
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CODE_I9100XXKI3_CL577579_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> MODEM_I9100XXKI3_REV_02_CL1062028.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKI3.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<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> boot.bin
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Also I should note that I now don't get the normal download screen but a different screen with an icon of a cell phone and a computer connected by four dots and a small triangle. However odin still seem to recognized my cell. Is my phone completely broken now? =(
I really appreciate your assistance guys. And if I ever recover this phone I vow not to do stupid uninformed mistakes like this ever again
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That is forced download mode. Means you have to flash something to get it working again.
As long as you can get to download mode, it's not hopeless.
Try this.
Thanks! Just completet step 2. Repartition with Odin successfully!
Waiting 30 mins due to d/l limit on mirror site but then I will download firmware from http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/ and proceed with step 3. Should I just get the European one?
NateWnz said:
Thanks! Just completet step 2. Repartition with Odin successfully!
Waiting 30 mins due to d/l limit on mirror site but then I will download firmware from http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/ and proceed with step 3. Should I just get the European one?
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I've got no experience with this. I found it with a search. I have a non-G model. Just make sure you use a G firmware.
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you may download stock rom suitable to ur s2 and download it to ur s2 via odin. which file then? you need to know ur PDA number.
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sudonto said:
you may download stock rom suitable to ur s2 and download it to ur s2 via odin. which file then? you need to know ur PDA number.
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I can only find firmwares from China, Malaysia and india from the aforementioned link .. anyone found any european, british or american ones?
I9100GDZKJ2 ## 2011 October I9100GOLCKJ2 Malaysia Download
I9100GXWKJ2 ## 2011 November I9100GODDKJ2 India Download
I9100GDZKL3 ## 2.3.6 2011 December I9100GOLCKL3 Malaysia Download
I experienced it last weekend. Bricked!
Having the same issue mistaken I9100G for I9100 and flashed Kernel based on I9100. Initially hanged at the Samsung logo with Yellow Triangle when reboot the phone it shows Phone---Exclamation----PC.
Searched and tried almost everything except sending to MobileTech.
After days of trying I resend it back to Samsung Service Centre claiming got the Logo after updating new FW from Kies.
With no questions asked from Service Centre, they restored my phone the next day.
I would advice you to send it back to service centre if you run outta options.
NateWnz said:
I can only find firmwares from China, Malaysia and india from the aforementioned link .. anyone found any european, british or american ones?
I9100GDZKJ2 ## 2011 October I9100GOLCKJ2 Malaysia Download
I9100GXWKJ2 ## 2011 November I9100GODDKJ2 India Download
I9100GDZKL3 ## 2.3.6 2011 December I9100GOLCKL3 Malaysia Download
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Probably not... The G variant was only sold in those regions you're finding, as far as I know. Just use the I9100GOLCKL3 Malaysia one, it looks like the latest one. They'll all have english.
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ctomgee said:
Probably not... The G variant was only sold in those regions you're finding, as far as I know. Just use the I9100GOLCKL3 Malaysia one, it looks like the latest one. They'll all have english.
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Strange, since I purchased it from a swedish online retailer. But thanks will try the Malaysia firmware.
NateWnz said:
Strange, since I purchased it from a swedish online retailer. But thanks will try the Malaysia firmware.
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I actually feel slightly cheated since the product advertised is clearly the S2 with dual core see
http://www.bazula.se/Samsung-Galaxy/Samsung-Galaxy---mobiler/Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-i9100.htm
Read " Dual Core Processor på 1,2 Ghz "
According to my knowledge, the i9100G is actually limited to single core and is clocked at 1Ghz ?

[Q] HELP: How to unbrick from flashing a .pit via Odin

Good day gang,
I was trying to sort out a USB Host problem and from another forum I was following a thread in which they stated to flash a .pit etc etc etc. Last time i do something from another forum. Ive been here since WinMo days....i know better than that....
Well...I've loaded up Odin....got my ROM (Factory) and it would hang on NAND Write Start. From there it would do nothing.
"Tech Support" :silly:
Thanks Mate.
PS- It's a I-9300
Paul_Days said:
Good day gang,
I was trying to sort out a USB Host problem and from another forum I was following a thread in which they stated to flash a .pit etc etc etc. Last time i do something from another forum. Ive been here since WinMo days....i know better than that....
Well...I've loaded up Odin....got my ROM (Factory) and it would hang on NAND Write Start. From there it would do nothing.
"Tech Support" :silly:
Thanks Mate.
PS- It's a I-9300
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Had that yesterday (only worse, Odin stopped half way during the flash), pull the battery and wait 30 seconds, put back battery and cover. Insert a jig in the phone`s usb port and you`re in downloadmode. Now flash a stock rom with Odin V3 3.0.4.
If you don`t have a jig you could try in manualy (volume down + menu + power button at the same time).If that doesn`twork there are threads on this site to revive your phone after a bad flash, please search for them. Good luck
???
gee2012 said:
Had that yesterday (only worse, Odin stopped half way during the flash), pull the battery and wait 30 seconds, put back battery and cover. Insert a jig in the phone`s usb port and you`re in downloadmode. Now flash a stock rom with Odin V3 3.0.4.
If you don`t have a jig you could try in manualy (volume down + menu + power button at the same time).If that doesn`twork there are threads on this site to revive your phone after a bad flash, please search for them. Good luck
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I dont have a jig, but I can get the phone in download mode. When I do, I choose in the PDA section my ROM, Reboot and F. Reset Time, and START then this happens:
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9300XXALF2_I9300OXAALF2_I9300XXLF2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> boot.img
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
From there it hangs.....the usual SYSTEM prompt on the top and the bar which shows progress dont appear.
Do i need to reflash a .pit to revert back?
Paul
Try 2
So I decided to try to flash it without the F. Reset Time option and this is what I got:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9300XXALF2_I9300OXAALF2_I9300XXLF2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
Kies is not running but I checked my PC startup files and there are some Kies managers and such that load on boot....gonna try to disable them....
Still if u guys know how to unbrick, please ring in...
Paul
Should I try a 3 part ROM and Re-Partition? Before bricking I just loadad a PIT by itself.....thats when the phone bricked.....
Paul_Days said:
Should I try a 3 part ROM and Re-Partition? Before bricking I just loadad a PIT by itself.....thats when the phone bricked.....
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First close everything Kies related, also in the windows traymanager. Rightclick on the bottom windows bar and select taskmanager, there are Kies aplications also and end them. Tick autoreboot and f.reset.time then retry flashing the rom with Odin. You don`t need an extra pit file because it is inside the rom already. Report back after you`re done please.
gee2012 said:
First close everything Kies related, also in the windows traymanager. Rightclick on the bottom windows bar and select taskmanager, there are Kies aplications also and end them. Tick autoreboot and f.reset.time then retry flashing the rom with Odin. You don`t need an extra pit file because it is inside the rom already. Report back after you`re done please.
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It's a no-go its hangs on NAND write Start!!!
You haw imternational sgs3??
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muhamet said:
You haw imternational sgs3??
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Read OP.
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nodstuff said:
Read OP.
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I believe it is the International Version, the ROM is brazilian if I am not mistaken (I9300XXALF2_I9300OXAALF2_I9300XXLF2). BTW this is a Demo Unit, so I don't have the calling services. But I do remember that when I was inquiring about aftermarket ROMs I found out this one was Brazilian.
So yes, this is the International version.
So you borked your partition table by flashing a .pit? It would probably be a good idea to go one step back and fix your partition table before trying to flash a Rom.
I'm sorry but I have no idea where to find a .pit to return your partitions to the factory state.
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dr.m0x said:
So you borked your partition table by flashing a .pit? It would probably be a good idea to go one step back and fix your partition table before trying to flash a Rom.
I'm sorry but I have no idea where to find a .pit to return your partitions to the factory state.
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Me neither....But....I'll search around and see if there is a factory .pit somewhere....also...If I can get another device exactly like mine, can I dump the WHOLE system and flash EVERYTHING (pit, system, etc) onto mine?
???
Paul
Try this link: http://www.mod2xtreme.com/showthread.php?11722-Download-OPS-amp-PIT-files
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torsrex said:
Try this link: http://www.mod2xtreme.com/showthread.php?11722-Download-OPS-amp-PIT-files
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Which do I choose? The latest one? Then how do I this???
Do I run Odin......choose the PIT? click "Re-partition?, select the "PDA" and i9300 image? then Start?
I have no idea what to do....
Take your phone to a service center and tell them something went wrong during a software update.
Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9300 met Tapatalk
gee2012 said:
Take your phone to a service center and tell them something went wrong during a software update.
Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9300 met Tapatalk
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We don't have one....
PASS!!!
SUCCESS!!!
Moderators PLEASE STICKY!!!
Thanks to torsrex...I did a re-partition to the latest .pit found in that list. Then I selected my factory ROM which I had...
4 mins later... flash.....PASS!!!
In case this happens to a member...here is the simple solution....just hard to find .pit file.
Cheers,
Paul
PS- My system is COMPLETE: no files were lost....wow!
How did you flash the pit??
that is which option did you choose in Odin
Repartition and loaded the file to PDA or Loaded the file in PIT.
Also
Does anyone know how to extract Modem from Stock firmware??
adkamath said:
How did you flash the pit??
that is which option did you choose in Odin
Repartition and loaded the file to PDA or Loaded the file in PIT.
Also
Does anyone know how to extract Modem from Stock firmware??
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There is a modem thread
Paul_Days said:
SUCCESS!!!
Moderators PLEASE STICKY!!!
Thanks to torsrex...I did a re-partition to the latest .pit found in that list. Then I selected my factory ROM which I had...
4 mins later... flash.....PASS!!!
In case this happens to a member...here is the simple solution....just hard to find .pit file.
Cheers,
Paul
PS- My system is COMPLETE: no files were lost....wow!
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Hello,
Is your Galaxy S3 with internal 16Gb card?
Thanks in adavance.
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[Q] No partition table! ODIN MODE FAIL!

Hi,
About 2 days ago, i've this problem... there is no samsung assistance here! What can I do !????????????????
Arrived at home, put the phone on the charger and went to sleep! When I wake up!? Boot logo!!!
There is no way to enter to recovery mode, only download mode!!!
The status printed when I go into the download mode is a bit strange:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME:
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: No
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
Why is there no product name and why is the system status "custom"? I have not rooted or flashed it yet.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated
Odin output:
<ID:0/05> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9300XXDLIB_I9300OXFDLI1_I9300XXDLIB_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/05> Odin v.3 engine (ID:15)..
<ID:0/05> File analysis..
<ID:0/05> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/05> Initialzation..
<ID:0/05> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/05>
<ID:0/05> There is no PIT partition.
<ID:0/05> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I've tried the MX.PIT file to fix the partition, and it failed too!!!!!!
Please... anyone!!!:crying:
The PIT partition has been damaged .
If you have genuine unrooted Samsung firmware return it to a service centre ..
jje
JJEgan said:
The PIT partition has been damaged .
If you have genuine unrooted Samsung firmware return it to a service centre ..
jje
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Don't have one here!!!!!
Have to do myself!!!
Help wanted!
BrunoEboli said:
Don't have one here!!!!!
Have to do myself!!!
Help wanted!
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Take or send it to the shop you bought it from for repair mate
gee2012 said:
Take or send it to the shop you bought it from for repair mate
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Bought it on the UK... I'm in Brazil!!!
So, thats not possible!
BrunoEboli said:
Bought it on the UK... I'm in Brazil!!!
So, thats not possible!
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Here is the link to Odin and a couple of pit files https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5k2b4jq4fvkcs9u/3a-R-77qnj. i `am not sure wich pit to use to be honest but i saw a tutorial using this pit file GT-I9300_mx_20120329.PIT.
So flash the firmware you need from www.samfirmware.com/firmware and use the pit file, check repartition, cross your fingers and hope for the best.
gee2012 said:
Here is the link to Odin and a couple of pit files https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5k2b4jq4fvkcs9u/3a-R-77qnj. i `am not sure wich pit to use to be honest but i saw a tutorial using this pit file GT-I9300_mx_20120329.PIT.
So flash the firmware you need from www.samfirmware.com/firmware and use the pit file, check repartition, cross your fingers and hope for the best.
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Already did that! I came saying there is no pit partition...
When I check de re-partition file the odin came no response ! Last time i leave it for almost 2 hs!
Dont know what to do !
BrunoEboli said:
Already did that! I came saying there is no pit partition...
When I check de re-partition file the odin came no response ! Last time i leave it for almost 2 hs!
Dont know what to do !
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Call Samsung in Brazil, explain the situation and ask them what to do mate Can`t help you further on this one, good luck mate
I have this exact same problem. If anyone finds an answer let me know too. Is there possibly a way to fix this using ADB?
Read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31747587
I described there how to fix such damage. Search for links for mx.pit and multiple file firmware to flash.
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
gee2012 said:
Here is the link to Odin and a couple of pit files https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5k2b4jq4fvkcs9u/3a-R-77qnj. i `am not sure wich pit to use to be honest but i saw a tutorial using this pit file GT-I9300_mx_20120329.PIT.
So flash the firmware you need from www.samfirmware.com/firmware and use the pit file, check repartition, cross your fingers and hope for the best.
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I'm thinking in use a Z3X BOX! Only hope!
SirKunon said:
Read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31747587
I described there how to fix such damage. Search for links for mx.pit and multiple file firmware to flash.
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
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Thx SirKunon... But I'm buying a Z3X BOX to solve this problem!!! Think will solve!

[Q] [HELP] Soft-Bricked Galaxy S3-I9300

Hey guys,
First up, this is what I was running.
-Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300
-FCC ID: A3LGTI9300A
-SSN: -I9300GSMH
-RootBox v3.8
So I installed RootBox v3.8 a few weeks ago and the update for v3.9 appeared on my phone along with the GAPPS update. I made the mistake of ONLY flashing the first update. So when my phone rebooted it kept on giving me the error 'Android.process.acore has stopped unexpectedly'. I was forced to then revert back to v3.8 and everything seemed peachy. Up until the other night where I turned on my phone and it showed, 'Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in kies and try again'. I accessed 'Download Mode' and tried to flash my stock rom back on but it failed in ODIN and gave me this error.
'<ID:0/007> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9300XXEMA2_I9300OPSEMA1_I9300XXELLA_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> boot.img
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/007> Removed!!'
Also if I switch on my phone, this is what appears, I can still access 'Download Mode'. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Baraa01 said:
Hey guys,
First up, this is what I was running.
-Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300
-FCC ID: A3LGTI9300A
-SSN: -I9300GSMH
-RootBox v3.8
So I installed RootBox v3.8 a few weeks ago and the update for v3.9 appeared on my phone along with the GAPPS update. I made the mistake of ONLY flashing the first update. So when my phone rebooted it kept on giving me the error 'Android.process.acore has stopped unexpectedly'. I was forced to then revert back to v3.8 and everything seemed peachy. Up until the other night where I turned on my phone and it showed, 'Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in kies and try again'. I accessed 'Download Mode' and tried to flash my stock rom back on but it failed in ODIN and gave me this error.
' Added!!
Enter CS for MD5..
Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
I9300XXEMA2_I9300OPSEMA1_I9300XXELLA_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS..
Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Initialzation..
Get PIT for mapping..
Firmware update start..
boot.img
NAND Write Start!!
Complete(Write) operation failed.
Added!!
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Removed!!'
Also if I switch on my phone, this is what appears, I can still access 'Download Mode'. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Heya!
Your SIII looks bad with this stripes!
Have you flashed your StockROM via Odin while you were in DownloadMode? If it don't be in DownloadMode, it also can't be flashed.
Try to download a firmware from samfirmware.com and to flash it via Odin in the PDA field while your device is in DownloadMode!
And when you have finished, go to Recovery and Wipe your Data&Cache!
Greetings...
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Of course I used ODIN to flash stock rom, it didn't work.
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Of course I used ODIN to flash stock rom, it didn't work.
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Sorry that I ask, but have you flashed it in Downloadmode?
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TheRealFelix0212 said:
Sorry that I ask, but have you flashed it in Downloadmode?
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If you read my first post, yes, I did flash it in Download Mode via ODIN.
Well, it obviously had a problem writing the rom into the phone (nand write failed). You may have a hardware fault. Do you have the nand chip that suffers from sds?
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I've had similar issues before, not that exact screen, but issues with Odin. It worked eventually.
Try Odin3 v.1.85 from here (CF-Auto-Root thread).
Next, be sure you got a valid file, those from sammobile (Choose your country for).
Next, use only PDA button, nothing else, make sure it's the same settings as in root thread above.
Also make sure all Kies processes are closed.
Now, try until it works. It might take a few tries. This is what worked for me, hope it does for you too.
ratatattata said:
I've had similar issues before, not that exact screen, but issues with Odin. It worked eventually.
Try Odin3 v.1.85 from here (CF-Auto-Root thread).
Next, be sure you got a valid file, those from sammobile (Choose your country for).
Next, use only PDA button, nothing else, make sure it's the same settings as in root thread above.
Also make sure all Kies processes are closed.
Now, try until it works. It might take a few tries. This is what worked for me, hope it does for you too.
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Still failed in ODIN. You reckon the eMMC chip is damaged?
Baraa01 said:
Still failed in ODIN. You reckon the eMMC chip is damaged?
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That's what it sounds like keep trying to flash, try a different usb cable and computer if you can. Also remove any sim or sd card.
Also maybe the partition table is messed up but emmc is Ok?
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jmpmjmpm said:
That's what it sounds like keep trying to flash, try a different usb cable and computer if you can. Also remove any sim or sd card.
Also maybe the partition table is messed up but emmc is Ok?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
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Same isssue here, same screen and everything.... I tried for over a month and nothing... got an expensive door steep. If you have any lights about this... let me know!!
try flashing recovery only and then flash 3.8 again through recovery.
try flashing the resurrection rom from the checkrom site through odin in download mode..
galaxys3lover said:
try flashing the resurrection rom from the checkrom site through odin in download mode..
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Been there, done that. Nothing happens. Same error, Re-Partition failed.
please help?
-Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300
-FCC ID: A3LGTI9300A
-SSN: -I9300GSMH
I hope I've not ended up with this phone mentioned in this thread....purchased a phone from ebay and the seller said its stuck on Android SIII logo...I can get into download mode but before I attempt anything can someone tell me if this is a UK phone so I can apply the correct ROM (if it works!).
Also, currently the phone does not charge, battery is fine as i've tried the battery from own s3 and vice versa...both batteries are fine but the phone does not appear to charge...I'm hoping this is ROM related....
Any help will be much appreciated otherwise its an expensive gamble!
BTW...In the download mode the product bit is blank and does not say Samsung galaxy s3 like my own working phone does...

[Q] Rooting the Galaxy S4 + Side Questions [WIP - Soft-Bricked]

I'm interested in rooting my new Galaxy S4 but I also would like the original stock rom in case if I ever need to go back to it. Would anyone by any chance have the original stock ROM?
Model: SCH-I545
Android Version: 4.2.2
*If any other details are needed, let me know.
This is a Verizon phone fyi.
Also, could someone please link me to a tutorial/guide for rooting the S4 and some other links that have ROMs that are a "must-get".
Thanks,
Hydra
Read the development forums. The stock image is ready enough to find, as are step by step root instructions. As to your last question, that is the type of thing that gets a thread locked. Read the dev forums, pick a few roms that pique your interest, and give them a test drive.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD
najaboy said:
Read the development forums. The stock image is ready enough to find, as are step by step root instructions. As to your last question, that is the type of thing that gets a thread locked. Read the dev forums, pick a few roms that pique your interest, and give them a test drive.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD
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I'm new here so tried my best to find the correct section, and did search for guides.
I'm currently using this guide, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290798 , but upon flashing the prerelease kernal, it failed.
http://i.imgur.com/MjbRPrK.png
Also, in case of anything, how can I leave ODIN mode on the phone? Do I just power it off and reboot?
CM10.1 has been treating me pretty well. Haven't had any crashes or anything and runs fast and stable.
The only issue I noticed is you can't get a GPS lock while Network & Wireless location is on. Once you disable it GPS locks right in.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 2
I now have a huge problem. I'm at the screen: Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again. Need to resolve this as soon as possible.
HydraS4 said:
I now have a huge problem. I'm at the screen: Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again. Need to resolve this as soon as possible.
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Go to this guide and download the .tar image to be used in Odin http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259. Boot into Odin mode following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290771. Follow all the instructions exactly and ask questions here if you have any.
Ryno77 said:
Go to this guide and download the .tar image to be used in Odin http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259. Boot into Odin mode following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290771. Follow all the instructions exactly and ask questions here if you have any.
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The tar file is 1.8 Gbs, is this the only method? I have horrible download speed and going to take 3 hours to download it.
Btw, can someone educate me on what just happened? Did I brick my phone? Will I lose any data?
Thanks,
Hydra
HydraS4 said:
The tar file is 1.8 Gbs, is this the only method? I have horrible download speed and going to take 3 hours to download it.
Btw, can someone educate me on what just happened? Did I brick my phone? Will I lose any data?
Thanks,
Hydra
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Can you get into regular android recovery?
Ryno77 said:
Can you get into regular android recovery?
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Nope, I'm working on trying Samsung Kies, maybe that will do it but I tried to get into recovery mode thru the phone but takes me to that same window.
I'm also downloading the stock firmware.
Did you try just flashing the stock kernel back using Odin? Everything you've done is listed in this thread, right? Technically if you tried to flash the pre release kernel and it failed nothing should have happened.
Ryno77 said:
Did you try just flashing the stock kernel back using Odin? Everything you've done is listed in this thread, right?
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No, I haven't. Is that the one in the guide? If so, I'll do it soon. I have to go out, and now without a phone so going to be a problem for me.
Thanks for the quick support btw, appreciate it.
HydraS4 said:
No, I haven't. Is that the one in the guide? If so, I'll do it soon. I have to go out, and now without a phone so going to be a problem for me.
Thanks for the quick support btw, appreciate it.
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I don't know if it will work but it's worth trying. The stock Odin should definitely fix your problem though. Yes it's in the thread.
Ryno77 said:
I don't know if it will work but it's worth trying. The stock Odin should definitely fix your problem though. Yes it's in the thread.
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Code:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> SCH-I545_MDK_562219_Kernel.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Added!!
Is what I get upon flashing kernel to the stock kernel. I am downloading the stock ROM as I type this. 1 Hour left to download it. Btw, does it matter what type of ROM I download?
Is there a difference from, http://www.rwilco12.com/downloads.p...Galaxy S4 (Verizon) (SCH-I545)/Stock ROMs/TAR and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259 ?
I'm guessing it's the No Wipe feature?
And what's the worst case scenario with rooting the phone? Anything permanent? If this stock ROM fixes the current problem, then I'll attempt to root once more.
Thanks,
Hydra
Code:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> VRUAMDK_NoWipe.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> There is no PIT partition.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/003> Added!!
What is the PIT partition? Is that my internal storage?
Are you using the factory charging cable to connect to the computer? I don't know why everything keeps failing.... Odin has never failed for me. Do you have another computer you can try this on? Stock charging cable, different usb port or another computer are the things I would try next. I don't know anything about pit files.
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Ryno77 said:
Are you using the factory charging cable to connect to the computer? I don't know why everything keeps failing.... Odin has never failed for me. Do you have another computer you can try this on? Stock charging cable, different usb port or another computer are the things I would try next. I don't know anything about pit files.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda premium
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Tried two types of cables, a generic one and factory/original one. I tried two different computers with 2 different OS. Tried 3 different ports per computer.
Don't know what else I can do.
Since you're able to boot into Odin mode I think this can be fixed but it may require a pit file. Since I know nothing about pit files or why Odin kept failing for you I'm going to let someone else try and help you. I do not think your phone is beyond hope at this point. Good luck.... I hope someone chimes in with the help you need.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda premium
Ryno77 said:
Since you're able to boot into Odin mode I think this can be fixed but it may require a pit file. Since I know nothing about pit files or why Odin kept failing for you I'm going to let someone else try and help you. I do not think your phone is beyond hope at this point. Good luck.... I hope someone chimes in with the help you need.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda premium
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Alright, I appreciate all the help. Thanks!
Hopefully someone can help me out before I head over to Verizon later today.
HydraS4 said:
Alright, I appreciate all the help. Thanks!
Hopefully someone can help me out before I head over to Verizon later today.
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Yeah, no problem. I'm sorry nothing worked for you.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda premium
Does anyone know if Verizon will replace it if it isn't my fault? There is no proof of rooting just a messed up system.

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