Hi Guys.
My friend has lost his phone password.he tried a few times to open it but the phone restarted and after that stucked at bootloop.
I have flashed some kernels on it but when the pphone come up the launcher keeps restarting.
Is there a way to fix it without wiping the data.
ICS 4.0.4
Ali6049 said:
Hi Guys.
My friend has lost his phone password.he tried a few times to open it but the phone restarted and after that stucked at bootloop.
I have flashed some kernels on it but when the pphone come up the launcher keeps restarting.
Is there a way to fix it without wiping the data.
ICS 4.0.4
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did you do a factory reset on the phone?
slimlo said:
did you do a factory reset on the phone?
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No i didnt.I cant do factory reset because i dont have a backup.
slimlo said:
did you do a factory reset on the phone?
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DON'T do a factory reset! OP states he is on 4.04. Search 'emmc brickbug', you may have it as you're on 4.0.4. If you do have the brickbug, a factory reset will brick your phone.
OP, by 'losing your data' do you mean photos etc? If so, you can flash a new firmware (download from Samfirmware) using Odin without losing photos etc. However, you will lose your app data (settings of apps etc). Better than having a bootlooping phone though.
then forgot abt the backup
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Hopper8 said:
DON'T do a factory reset! OP states he is on 4.04. Search 'emmc brickbug', you may have it as you're on 4.0.4. If you do have the brickbug, a factory reset will brick your phone.
OP, by 'losing your data' do you mean photos etc? If so, you can flash a new firmware (download from Samfirmware) using Odin without losing photos etc. However, you will lose your app data (settings of apps etc). Better than having a bootlooping phone though.
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no he dont have backup of his contacts.if i install a new frimware do i need a wipe or should i do it without wiping?
Ali6049 said:
no he dont have backup of his contacts.if i install a new frimware do i need a wipe or should i do it without wiping?
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So he doesn't sync contacts to google? (in sync options, 'sync contacts'? if ticked, then all contacts can be restored to phone after signing in to google account on new rom). If you do install new firmware: to be on the safe side, flash an ICS-compatible Siyah kernel using Odin. Then you'll be safe to wipe, as Siyah has the emmc bug (emmc_cap_erase) disabled. Then, flash new firmware in Odin.
Some people report success of upgrading with no loss of data (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2116344) so you technically could try upgrading with no wipe.
Flashed New Frimware.
didnet lose any data.
all things fine.thanks guys.
Ali6049 said:
Flashed New Frimware.
didnet lose any data.
all things fine.thanks guys.
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Good job, glad you got it working.
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Hi,
I may have deleted some applications with Titanium Backup and didn't back them up, oops! stupid i know.
Is it possible to completely reset the phone so all the apps that came with it are fully restored? I want the phone to be fully restored like it was when i first got it.
I have tried a "hard reset" but that obviously doesn't restore uninstalled apps.
If not, is there anything i can do?
p.s the main thing i'm pissed off about is the TTSservice crap, i deleted it and now Google Navigation keeps crashing, what if i uninstall Maps and reinstall, would that restore TTSService?
Factory Reset?
*2767*3855# or
Flash your firmware again.
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ithehappy said:
Factory Reset?
*2767*3855# or
Flash your firmware again.
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YEah but will that recover apps that i deleted? lol, i really screwed up.
Rekuja said:
YEah but will that recover apps that i deleted? lol, i really screwed up.
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No idea, try that, if unsuccessful, then flash your firmware back again via Odin.
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Hey guys, I can't even use my phone after the official update of the Jelly Bean (via Kies). After booting, the phone freeze almost completely and pop-up this message. Any fix without reseting ? I tried cleaning the cache but the problem isn't fixed
If anybody had this issue, can give me an idea about how to fix it ? Thanks
Try clearing its data in app manager
Nop, can't find it. I tried cleaning most of data but nothing works :/ Damn...is Samsung able to do something without bugs ?
that's why no one uses kies
Factory reset or download an Odin version and flash with Odin
slaphead20 said:
that's why no one uses kies
Factory reset or download an Odin version and flash with Odin
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Agree ! KIES sucks. First time I used it and already failed.
Ok...hard reset and everything is fine now...doh...reinstalling apps now...
demlasjr said:
Ok...hard reset and everything is fine now...doh...reinstalling apps now...
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time to root and take advantage of titanium backup and nandroid backups
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time to root and take advantage of titanium backup and nandroid backups
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Yeah, I like to root, but not to change the rom Now I need to root again. At least the issues has been solved.
Fixing permissions usually solves that problem barring that a full wipe and start again.
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Fixing permissions usually solves that problem barring that a full wipe and start again.
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As I got the official update, I lost the root, I tried to clear the cache and as I've seen that is not working and the phone was freezing each 5 seconds I got a bit scared to start rooting it. I wiped it, installed my apps and now everything is ok. However, it's weird that I didn't got the apps automatically installed like it's happened last time when Amazon replaced my S3 for some screen issues (some scratches inside the screen). I just added my google account and everything started installing automatically. Not this time...
just downloaded jelly bean tonight and having this issue. has anyone come up with a solution that does not involve a full hardware restart???
Had same problem after I updated 3 months ago. I think was an incompatibility with an app or something has not updated completely. Fixed it with factory reset.
You can backup apps with Samsung Kies I think if you don't want to lose progress in games, the other stuff is automatically synced
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I'm afraid it'll probably have to be a full reset just make sure you've backed up.
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Hi xda developers members,
I'm currently trying to reinstall my phone back to stock with just the stock files and nothing else, can anyone tell me how I would go about this? I just want the phone cleared of all apps and other files as I want a fresh start with it.
Galaxy is currently running Jellybean 4.1.1 rooted.
Thanks.
factory reset in recovery if you've not been flashing any custom roms/rooted etc...
EDIT - or just do a reset through the settings menu
mikep99 said:
factory reset in recovery if you've not been flashing any custom roms/rooted etc...
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Unfortunately the OS is rooted. Is that an issue?
EDIT: Thanks for the information, so if I reset the phone via Settings > Back Up or Reset > Factory Data Reset. This will wipe all the apps, files and the root off my phone and just leave me with the OS?
nope -
run triangle away first if you want to reset the counter
then flash a stock ROM firmware from sammobile.com - use ODIN to flash it.
then full wipe through recovery
should all be stock then....
mikep99 said:
nope -
run triangle away first if you want to reset the counter
then flash a stock ROM firmware from sammobile.com - use ODIN to flash it.
then full wipe through recovery
should all be stock then....
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I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to all this stuff so bare with me on this!
1. Why would I want to reset the counter?
2. I don't mind the device being rooted, I just want all the files and apps gone, I wouldn't mind if it was just the OS and the rooted files. Would that be done if I did the Factory Data Reset?
Thanks.
Oh right, yeah, if you still want root just do a factory reset
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mikep99 said:
Oh right, yeah, if you still want root just do a factory reset
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Cheers mate, much appreciated. I've just done as you've said and it's worked, hooray!
Now one more question if I may. At the moment, when I go and check for an update, it says "Your device has been modified. Software updates are not available"
This is a pain, as I don't want to loose my root, but I want to be able to update I guess, anyway to bypass this?
Im afraid not. You can still update through kies I think, but youll lose root.
The choice is basically root or ota updates..
Easiest thing to do is flash any new firmwares using ODIN then reroot using CF Root..
Or use custom roms..
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Im afraid not. You can still update through kies I think, but youll lose root.
The choice is basically root or ota updates..
Easiest thing to do is flash any new firmwares using ODIN then reroot using CF Root..
Or use custom roms..
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Fair enough, suppose we can't have it all!
So when the next Jellybean update comes out, I just download the firmware from SamMobile, and flash it via ODIN. Sounds easy enough!
Thanks for all the help mate, once again it's much appreciated. Enjoy your evening.
Yep, thats correct.
Cheers, and you!
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Meticulous said:
Hi xda developers members,
I'm currently trying to reinstall my phone back to stock with just the stock files and nothing else, can anyone tell me how I would go about this? I just want the phone cleared of all apps and other files as I want a fresh start with it.
Galaxy is currently running Jellybean 4.1.1 rooted.
Thanks.
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There is a function in the Samsung Kies Called "Firmware Upgrade and Initialization" which is located in the Tools of the Samsung Kies 2.5.0.
Fill in the information it requires and follow the instructions.
It will repartition your phone and install the new pure firmware just like it is a new phone.
[Q] Downgraded 4.0.4 -> 4.0.3 to beat brick bug, now getting 'App stopped' messages
Argghhh.
I've managed to use Odin to get from 4.0.4 to 4.0.3, but when the phone starts it stops responding to input as it's putting up a chain of error messages. It started with 'acore' has stopped. I googled and went and cleared the App Data for Contacts and Contact Storage. (Clear Cache wasn't enabled for either). I'm now getting other app stopped messages... LogsProvider, Maps, Voice Search etc etc.
Should I reflash? Or do a factory reset? Or do a Clear Cache and Clear Dalvik (Don't know how to do those, so brief tips welcomed!)
My next steps were going to be to install the Chainfire root + CWM rom (instructions from http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s2-i9100-xxlpq-root-cwm-clockworkmod-recovery-65393/). Should I go straight into that instead?
Help would be appreciated. I'm normally quite geeky tech guy, but given the brick bug situation I'm erring on the cautious side with this
That. (As long as you're 100% sure you're not running a 4.0.4 kernel; if in doubt, flash a custom kernel first).
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Or do a factory reset?
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RostokMcSpoons said:
Argghhh.
I've managed to use Odin to get from 4.0.4 to 4.0.3, but when the phone starts it stops responding to input as it's putting up a chain of error messages. It started with 'acore' has stopped. I googled and went and cleared the App Data for Contacts and Contact Storage. (Clear Cache wasn't enabled for either). I'm now getting other app stopped messages... LogsProvider, Maps, Voice Search etc etc.
Should I reflash? Or do a factory reset? Or do a Clear Cache and Clear Dalvik (Don't know how to do those, so brief tips welcomed!)
My next steps were going to be to install the Chainfire root + CWM rom (instructions from http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s2-i9100-xxlpq-root-cwm-clockworkmod-recovery-65393/). Should I go straight into that instead?
Help would be appreciated. I'm normally quite geeky tech guy, but given the brick bug situation I'm erring on the cautious side with this
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just flash a custom kernel like Siyah v 4.1.5 (tar file for ODIN) from pc odin to get a custom recovery and then do a Wipe data/factory reset to bring about stability.
ps- do backup all ur user apps using TB so that after wipe data u can restore all those apps back on ur phone.Also make a backup of ur contacts (if not synched to google) and text messages (SMS) using third party apps from stores.
I've backed everything up via Kies and My Backup, and after logging out of the Samsung account I got a bunch more 'stopped app' messages... it's resetting now.
<fingers crossed>
If that's ok it's on to the Chainfire update I mentioned before...
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Yay, starts fine, no errors, thanks
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chainfire's kernel installed ok too. So I think I'll try MIUI until the official UK release of JellyBean.
Glad it's working for you now. You're welcome
Re: [Q] Downgraded 4.0.4 -> 4.0.3 to beat brick bug, now getting 'App stopped' messag
Hello guys. I am currently using Slimbean RC1 and I made a backup of my rooted stock 4.0.4 with Siyah kernel so that when I restore my backup anytime in future then will not have any super brick risks. But I have a confusion. Do I need to do a full wipe in CWM before restoring backup? Or it will wipe automatically?
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Hello guys. I am currently using Slimbean RC1 and I made a backup of my rooted stock 4.0.4 with Siyah kernel so that when I restore my backup anytime in future then will not have any super brick risks. But I have a confusion. Do I need to do a full wipe in CWM before restoring backup? Or it will wipe automatically?
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Wipe & restore.
My S2 is on custom rom. It gets stuck on boot screen when ever I restart it after it hangs or sudden power off due to low battery.
So today my phone turned off due to low power and now it's stuck at boot screen. I have made a backup using Philz touch recovery and did a factory reset. All I want to know is how to restore the data that I backed up without boot failure ?
I mean will it again stuck at boot screen after restoring previous data ?
Thanks
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My S2 is on custom rom. It gets stuck on boot screen when ever I restart it after it hangs or sudden power off due to low battery.
So today my phone turned off due to low power and now it's stuck at boot screen. I have made a backup using Philz touch recovery and did a factory reset. All I want to know is how to restore the data that I backed up without boot failure ?
I mean will it again stuck at boot screen after restoring previous data ?
Thanks
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There are several apps in play store that can specifically pick out app pr their data, or similar stuff from nandroid backups. I restored my app+data using titanium backup, but i've also heard of AppExtractor
What ROM is it? What kernel?
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What ROM is it? What kernel?
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this one - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012195
I recommend you changing ROM...try NeatROM(if you like it stock) for a few days.See if that happens.
GamingDj said:
I recommend you changing ROM...try NeatROM(if you like it stock) for a few days.See if that happens.
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I like this ROM. Isn't there a way to fix this ?
I said: try to factory reset/wipe all data and reflash ROM.Try this for a few days.Anyway,why don't you ask in ROMs thread?
GamingDj said:
I said: try to factory reset/wipe all data and reflash ROM.Try this for a few days.Anyway,why don't you ask in ROMs thread?
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I did but the author is not responding due to studies.
It works after factory reset and reflashing the ROM but I have to install every app again and again.
I am asking for a fix without doing factory reset.
And there obviously isn't one. So, you can either do the factory reset, or put up with the issue *shrug*