need help - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

hi,
i am running my phone on stock rom. its a region free phone, the standard international edition.
my phone suddenly got stuck at the boot logo, restarted it but still stuck.
couldn't get into recovery... vol up + power + home
download mode is working... vol down + power + home.
so i got the firmware from sammobile.com and got this tar.md5 file "I9300XXEMD3_I9300OJVEMC1_I9300XXEMA5_HOME.tar.md5"
so i have tried both odin 3.04 and 3.07, and i cant flash the firmware.
i get this error
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9300XXEMD3_I9300OJVEMC1_I9300XXEMA5_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/010> Added!!
<ID:0/010> Odin v.3 engine (ID:10)..
<ID:0/010> File analysis..
<ID:0/010> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/010> Can't open the serial(COM) port.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/010> Removed!!
please help me, is there something i am doing wrong or there is some other problem.

Do you have drivers installed? if yes than please close samsung PC SUITE from the system tray in your computer before you start odin. that might be the problem. best of luck

Chaitanyapatel8880 said:
Do you have drivers installed? if yes than please close samsung PC SUITE from the system tray in your computer before you start odin. that might be the problem. best of luck
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yeah i just installed the drivers not the suite. the PC suite in not installed.
i have also never used KIES..i installed it just to try n restore my firmware but didnt use it and un-installed it. somehow dont like using it. prefer using ODIN. I am a samsung user since galaxy s 1 came out.
i am pretty sure its not a motherboard issue... as i can enter the download mode.
BTW can i just root it somehow, i have the CF root SGS 6.4 with me.

haseeb.sarwar said:
yeah i just installed the drivers not the suite. the PC suite in not installed.
i have also never used KIES..i installed it just to try n restore my firmware but didnt use it and un-installed it. somehow dont like using it. prefer using ODIN. I am a samsung user since galaxy s 1 came out.
i am pretty sure its not a motherboard issue... as i can enter the download mode.
BTW can i just root it somehow, i have the CF root SGS 6.4 with me.
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try using cfroot with odin. hope it works
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haseeb.sarwar said:
yeah i just installed the drivers not the suite. the PC suite in not installed.
i have also never used KIES..i installed it just to try n restore my firmware but didnt use it and un-installed it. somehow dont like using it. prefer using ODIN. I am a samsung user since galaxy s 1 came out.
i am pretty sure its not a motherboard issue... as i can enter the download mode.
BTW can i just root it somehow, i have the CF root SGS 6.4 with me.
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also try installing custom recovery using odin.

Basics read first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
Critical you read the first two posts .

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[Q] Galaxy s3 stuck at logo with gt-i9300

Ok. So, today my gt-i9300 started working. I was using the Resurrection Remix rom 3.1.4 on my phone. Suddenly i wanted to check what's the time and the phone was one, the led was blipping but the phone wasn't working. I restarted it and app after app was crashing, whatsapp couldn't find the conversations, viber wasn't signed in, also the contacts weren't all found. I restarted it again, signed into viber, restored some contacts and i wanted also to restore my messages. I did it and it stopped again and i tried to restart again. Once i did, IT IS STUCK AT THE Samsung Galaxy S III GT-I9300 logo. I don't even know if this is a bootloop and how to fix it. Please help me guys, i really need it!!! And also if it's possible to save what's on my phone so i can put it back on the new software or something? How do to that?
Jokerbest2006 said:
Ok. So, today my gt-i9300 started working. I was using the Resurrection Remix rom 3.1.4 on my phone. Suddenly i wanted to check what's the time and the phone was one, the led was blipping but the phone wasn't working. I restarted it and app after app was crashing, whatsapp couldn't find the conversations, viber wasn't signed in, also the contacts weren't all found. I restarted it again, signed into viber, restored some contacts and i wanted also to restore my messages. I did it and it stopped again and i tried to restart again. Once i did, IT IS STUCK AT THE Samsung Galaxy S III GT-I9300 logo. I don't even know if this is a bootloop and how to fix it. Please help me guys, i really need it!!! And also if it's possible to save what's on my phone so i can put it back on the new software or something? How do to that?
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If you can get in to recovery restore the backup you should have made before you installed the rom. can you get in to download mode?
Jokerbest2006 said:
Ok. So, today my gt-i9300 started working. I was using the Resurrection Remix rom 3.1.4 on my phone. Suddenly i wanted to check what's the time and the phone was one, the led was blipping but the phone wasn't working. I restarted it and app after app was crashing, whatsapp couldn't find the conversations, viber wasn't signed in, also the contacts weren't all found. I restarted it again, signed into viber, restored some contacts and i wanted also to restore my messages. I did it and it stopped again and i tried to restart again. Once i did, IT IS STUCK AT THE Samsung Galaxy S III GT-I9300 logo. I don't even know if this is a bootloop and how to fix it. Please help me guys, i really need it!!! And also if it's possible to save what's on my phone so i can put it back on the new software or something? How do to that?
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Hey, you can enter download mode right? if yes you can flash stock firmware via odin or if you can have a access to recovery. how about to wipe data, cache and dalvik cache. it might or might not working. Have a try.
Yes, I can access download mode. So I should just flash the original firmware for the country i live in with odin by just putting it in the bootloader section and that's it?
Ok, what the hell, i download the stock firmware for my i9300 and when i'm flashing it with odin 3.04 i get this:
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9300XXEMA2_I9300TNLMA2_I9300BOLK3_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..
It happened when the .tar file was on pda and now on phone, and it's staying like this for 10 minutes without doing something....WTH?!?!? PLEASE HELP!!!!!
Jokerbest2006 said:
Ok, what the hell, i download the stock firmware for my i9300 and when i'm flashing it with odin 3.04 i get this:
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9300XXEMA2_I9300TNLMA2_I9300BOLK3_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..
It happened when the .tar file was on pda and now on phone, and it's staying like this for 10 minutes without doing something....WTH?!?!? PLEASE HELP!!!!!
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chill. are you sure your downloaded firmware is not corrupted? put the .tar file at pda. i suggest you to look at ultimate guide there. it will assist you from A-Z
The file is not corrupted, it's download from sammobile.com, that's the thing. I will download it again and try again maybe it will work. Thanks
So, what to do in case the flashing thing doesn't work on my phone? maybe specialised service center would help or something, pls pls i need solutions!!!
Nono, don't put it in the bootloader field, put it in PDA field.
Seems like a driver issue, reinstall drivers and uninstall Kies, try a different cable, port, OS, pc
Jokerbest2006 said:
The file is not corrupted, i
How do you know its not corrupted ???
Information reads as file corrupt or user not following instructions .
Service
Cheapest method is to start with a JTag service .
jje
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About setup connection (I'M NOT SURE !!) Insert your sd card .
I had this problem before with my old Galaxy Y . (The same problem 100%)
.......
Guys I need a little help ... my friend's phone (SGS3) can't boot , it just shows the samsung logo (logo begore bootanimation) .
can't enter recovery , but can enter download mode .
I tried to flash it with odin and it success ,, but the phone doesn't boot ??????
As far as I know the problem is with bootloaders . How to flash them ??
I'm very new with samsung , in LG devices we use a completely other tools .
Thanks on advance .
#------------------------------------------
echo "Sender.product.model=LG-P880" # (O4X) .
if [ $thanks -eq $pressed ] ; then
thanks_meter=$((${thanks_meter} + 1)) ; fi #Press it
I'd the flash was successful then boot to stock recovery and do factory reset, then it should boot
Note that this will wipe data AND internal sd card
Ok so i tried again to flash the stock jelly bean back and in odin it shows me like this:
<OSM> I9300XXELLA_I9300OROELL1_I9300BVELK1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008>
<ID:0/008> There is no PIT partition.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
The part where it says there's no pit partition worries me most. What should I do in this case, I really want to fix my phone? Should I flash the software again and tick "Re-partition''?
May help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1796062
jje

[Q] AT&T Galaxy Note 1 SGH-i717 Unbrick Help with Odin

How it started:
A pop message appears asking to format the phone, I accidentally hit okay, after 10 seconds I realized it, I immediately stopped the process by hitting the back button which caused my phone to go blank screen and freeze. so I pressed and hold power button, and the phone shuts off turns back on then it get stuck on the Samsung Logo/screen and won't go through no matter how long I wait.
So with that said I may have corrupted my Operating System so I went online to try to look for solutions to recover my Note.
i have downloaded Odin v1.85 and v3.07
i have downloaded the latest OS Jellybean from samsung:
(KIES_HOME_I717UCMD3_I717ATTMD3_1117019_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5)
i have downloaded the latest USB software and currently using the original cable that came in the box.
I open Odin v1.85 on my Windows 7 Ultimate Desktop
i put my phone in Odin download mode (power + volume down)
I pressed volume up
I plugged in my phone to the USB
I clicked start
and then I get stuck
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> KIES_HOME_I717UCMD3_I717ATTMD3_1117019_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> amss.bin
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
Please see my screenshot as attachment.
Please help!
Thank you!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240096
okay thank you i am reading it now.
i will report back with the outcome.
thanks once again.
okay before i go further if you look at my attachment
first box says "MODEM"
is this normal?
i saw a vid on youtube shows "SYSTEM"
I have read your guide and installed the latest samsung USB driver
I rebooted my computer opened ODIN as admin
followed instructions and i am back to my original post
i think it has something to do with the fact mine shows "MODEM"
this is what i'm talking about.
the difference is on this pic it shows "SYSTEM"
while mine says "MODEM"
does that mean my phone can no longer be recovered?
Am I missing something here? seems like I have a more technical issue/problem other than common Odin problems.
any help would be appreciated.
What it says is what yrs currently flashing. That's just where it's getting stuck
studacris said:
What it says is what yrs currently flashing. That's just where it's getting stuck
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so is there any solution to this?
i tried it over again on another PC (Laptop)
i still get the same error where I get stuck:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> KIES_HOME_I717UCMD3_I717ATTMD3_1117019_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<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> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> amss.bin
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
stuck here... no matter how long I wait i have been up all day long and found no solution online
I will send $10 paypal donation to the website or to somebody that can help me revive my phone back to normal.
i am that desperate now. i have been up for almost 12 hours trying everything i could.
i am currently looking for a .pit file for Samsung Galaxy Note AT&T SGH-i717 cannot find it anywhere!
Are you using the same .tar everytime?
Try another package and see what happens.
Or... just flash a twrp.tar and just flash a custom Rom on that thing.
studacris said:
Are you using the same .tar everytime?
Try another package and see what happens.
Or... just flash a twrp.tar and just flash a custom Rom on that thing.
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Yes: KIES_HOME_I717UCMD3_I717ATTMD3_1117019_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
i'll download an older version (ice cream sandwich)
i have not tried twrp.tar nor custom ROM
can you point me to a link to DL it?
If another stock package doesn't work here's Twrp
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1647575
Then you put a custom Rom of your choice I your sdcard and flash that within recovery.
studacris said:
If another stock package doesn't work here's Twrp
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1647575
Then you put a custom Rom of your choice I your sdcard and flash that within recovery.
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tried it i'm still stuck.
please see screenshot
are you running Odin as admin?
as long as you can still get into download mode and have odin recognize you, you are in good shape. Dont do something to put yourself in qualcomm download mode. Else, you will be sending your phone to be jtagged. . .
In my guide it mentioned trying different cables and cleaning the usb port.
Have you taken those steps?
sinasiadat said:
are you running Odin as admin?
as long as you can still get into download mode and have odin recognize you, you are in good shape. Dont do something to put yourself in qualcomm download mode. Else, you will be sending your phone to be jtagged. . .
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yes
studacris said:
In my guide it mentioned trying different cables and cleaning the usb port.
Have you taken those steps?
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yes tried 3 diff cables and tried 4 MB ports and 3 laptop ports
I meant cleaning the port on the device itself
jeffcarp003 said:
yes tried 3 diff cables and tried 4 MB ports and 3 laptop ports
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what is device manager showing you when your phone is plugged in? what does it enumerate as . .
do you have a copy of QPST? (you work for qualcomm right?)
I Hard Bricked Galaxy note i7i7
Hello
I was flashing a kernel in order for this jellybam rom to work.So when i put my phone into custom recovery mode and installed the custom kernel through custom recovery a quick message appeared and my phone just shut off. My phone hasn't turned on since and i have no clue to unbrick my phone. I talked to a guy at att and he said that he unbricked his hard bricked phone without a jig or a jtag is that possible?
jeffcarp003 said:
I have read your guide and installed the latest samsung USB driver
I rebooted my computer opened ODIN as admin
followed instructions and i am back to my original post
i think it has something to do with the fact mine shows "MODEM"
this is what i'm talking about.
the difference is on this pic it shows "SYSTEM"
while mine says "MODEM"
does that mean my phone can no longer be recovered?
Am I missing something here? seems like I have a more technical issue/problem other than common Odin problems.
any help would be appreciated.
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Sounds like corrupted download. Look for another source and let me know how it goes.
Sent from my XT894 using Tapatalk

[Q] Is My Phone Dead Forever?

I have a Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 running the Samsung Stock 4.1.2 ROM.
It was rooted and I tried to flash CWM Recovery using Mobile Odinbut as soon as I did that the only thing that now appears when I try to boot the phone is the initial black screen with the "Samsung Galaxy SIII GT-I9300" words.
I cannot get into Recovery mode.
I can get in to download mode but no matter what I try with Odin it sticks at setupconnection. I have used Odin to try and re flash CWM to try and get back into Recovery mode but get stuck at setupconnection.
I have used Odin to try and re flash the stock ROM but again get stuck at setupconnection.
I get this whether I try using Odin on my laptop or my desktop PC
I did wonder if this would happen if my battery charge was low so I plugged the phone in the charger to see what the battery level was when it appeared but the battery will not appear and again I see only the words "Samsung Galaxy SIII GT-I9300" on the black background.
Can anyone suggest a way out of this?
Thanks
matrixmainframe said:
I have a Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 running the Samsung Stock 4.1.2 ROM.
It was rooted and I tried to flash CWM Recovery using Mobile Odinbut as soon as I did that the only thing that now appears when I try to boot the phone is the initial black screen with the "Samsung Galaxy SIII GT-I9300" words.
I cannot get into Recovery mode.
I can get in to download mode but no matter what I try with Odin it sticks at setupconnection. I have used Odin to try and re flash CWM to try and get back into Recovery mode but get stuck at setupconnection.
I have used Odin to try and re flash the stock ROM but again get stuck at setupconnection.
I get this whether I try using Odin on my laptop or my desktop PC
I did wonder if this would happen if my battery charge was low so I plugged the phone in the charger to see what the battery level was when it appeared but the battery will not appear and again I see only the words "Samsung Galaxy SIII GT-I9300" on the black background.
Can anyone suggest a way out of this?
Thanks
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Which version of ODIN did you use? What kind of file(s) were you trying to flash?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
I'm not sure but think it was Mobile Odin 3.65 and I was trying to flash CWM touch from xda.
Additionally, I think my battery charge may now be low after many attempts to recover it but will that matter bearing in mind I'm using Odin on my PC and the phone is connected to the PC by USB cable?
One flash Philz recovery and format system data cache and sd card .
Two check your USB drivers for Odin and make sure Kies is not running .
What do you mean Odin sticks at setup connection ??
If its before flashing its drivers or try another version of Odin .
JJEgan said:
One flash Philz recovery and format system data cache and sd card .
Two check your USB drivers for Odin and make sure Kies is not running .
What do you mean Odin sticks at setup connection ??
If its before flashing its drivers or try another version of Odin .
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<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> philz_touch_6.00.8-i9300.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..
and it stops there
matrixmainframe said:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> philz_touch_6.00.8-i9300.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..
and it stops there
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I am reading that as fail before install .
wo check your USB drivers for Odin and make sure Kies is not running .
try another version of Odin .
JJEgan said:
I am reading that as fail before install .
wo check your USB drivers for Odin and make sure Kies is not running .
try another version of Odin .
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Kies is not installed on my computer and I have tried Odin versions 1.83, 1.85, 3.04, 3.06, 3.07 and 3.09.
I have also tried 'Samsung_USB_Drivers_1.5.27.0.exe' and 'SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones.exe' and remembering to uninstall then reboot and then install.
On one occasion it got as far as (can't remember the exact words) "Get PIT Mapping" but then just stopped there.
I cannot believe I have done anything other than corrupt the CWM recovery because all I did was try to flash CWM Touch and as soon as I pressed OK the screen went black with the word "Samsung Galaxy SIII GT-I9300". Those words just stay there because since then I can't switch the phone off. I thought that if I just reflashed CWM via Odin on my computer I would be able to get back into recovery mode and just restore my backup.
Appears I am mistaken and have ruined a very new and vey expensive phone.
The only other thing I seem to recall is that before I tried the Mobile Odin flash the battery was below 50% charge but I'm not sure if that's relevant?
This is usually a wrong file flash symptom .
JJEgan said:
This is usually a wrong file flash symptom .
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Do you mean I'm trying to flash something I shouldn't?
Initially I tried to flash CWM Recovery but then decided just to try and get it back the way it was by trying to flash Android 4.1.2 again.
The file I have been using is "KIES_HOME_I9300XXEMG4_I9300OXAEMG4_1314436_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5" which I believe is from Sammobile and which is, I believe again, the ROM that the Galaxy S3 comes pre-installed with. Do you think it worthwhile me trying some other ROM?
I have been doing a lot more web research and some say that the battery charge should be more than 80%. Does this matter?
Won't the battery have been charging all the while the phone was plugged into into the Computer via the USB lead?
If I buy a separate charger and charge my battery to 100% do you think the Odin reflash will work then?
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9300XXELL5_I9300VFGELL1_I9300BUELK1_HOME.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> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
so close
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9300XXELL5_I9300VFGELL1_I9300BUELK1_HOME.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> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
so close
matrixmainframe said:
I have a Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 running the Samsung Stock 4.1.2 ROM.
It was rooted and I tried to flash CWM Recovery using Mobile Odinbut as soon as I did that the only thing that now appears when I try to boot the phone is the initial black screen with the "Samsung Galaxy SIII GT-I9300" words.
I cannot get into Recovery mode.
I can get in to download mode but no matter what I try with Odin it sticks at setupconnection. I have used Odin to try and re flash CWM to try and get back into Recovery mode but get stuck at setupconnection.
I have used Odin to try and re flash the stock ROM but again get stuck at setupconnection.
I get this whether I try using Odin on my laptop or my desktop PC
I did wonder if this would happen if my battery charge was low so I plugged the phone in the charger to see what the battery level was when it appeared but the battery will not appear and again I see only the words "Samsung Galaxy SIII GT-I9300" on the black background.
Can anyone suggest a way out of this?
Thanks
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Same here,and i have to load my battery 100% before it gets into 'download mode'again...
Lets see if we can get it up and running again...your not alone...
llcoolveer said:
Same here,and i have to load my battery 100% before it gets into 'download mode'again...
Lets see if we can get it up and running again...your not alone...
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Nice to know I'm not alone but sorry you're having the same problem. Have sat down to do some more web searching and will let you know if I find a solution
Service centre new motherboard .
JJEgan said:
Service centre new motherboard .
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Fixxed it by going in the OG recovery....did a hard factory reset and vavooom....fixxed it....:good:
btw,was it a problem that you rooted your phone....? Due to extra costs,or did they bring it under warranty...?
Thanx in advandce for the reply.....
Sincerely ,LLCOOLVEER
llcoolveer said:
Fixxed it by going in the OG recovery....did a hard factory reset and vavooom....fixxed it....:good:
btw,was it a problem that you rooted your phone....? Due to extra costs,or did they bring it under warranty...?
Thanx in advandce for the reply.....
Sincerely ,LLCOOLVEER
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Please can you tell me what is "OG Recovery"?
Thanks
matrixmainframe said:
Please can you tell me what is "OG Recovery"?
Thanks
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the Original Recovery....or Stock revovery.....http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=UvD6ZCENlJA
llcoolveer said:
the Original Recovery....or Stock revovery.....http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=UvD6ZCENlJA
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Thanks for that but as I stated in my original post I cannot get into Recovery Mode
matrixmainframe said:
Thanks for that but as I stated in my original post I cannot get into Recovery Mode
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I couldn't also....only when my battery was full charged....:good:
Succes....
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Okay, I started this thread so will end it now as follows:
1 Thank you to all those who offered help/advice/suggestions.
1a Some people do not read posts properly because even though I had specifically stated that I could not get into recovery mode some people proceeded to tell me to go into recovery mode and restore my rom.
2 Whilst I have recovered the full use of my phone I can no longer root it but that's ok because at least I have a phone that is comparable to the vast majority who choose not to root.
3 I will explain how I rescued it but obviously I don't really understand what the result is other than a usable phone so please don't copy.
4 Whilst I have no doubt one could damage a motherboard, that could only be done with very specialist software that most people would not have so the advice of some that I needed a new motherboard was ill informed. If you don't know the answer don't offer an unhelpful answer. Recommending a new motherboard is like a motorist taking his car into a garage with a blown fuse and the mechanic saying the only cure is a new car.
5 After a lot of research I found one lone website that explained that from July 2013 Samsung introduced a change to their ROMs which introduced an efs 2 file. Additionally it appears that once you have flashed/upgraded to an efs2 ROM you cannot then go back to an efs ROM.
6 This is above my understanding but I do know I did go from efs to efs2 and when I then encountered a problem I thought it a good idea to go back to my original (efs) ROM which I now believe caused my problem.
7 I did not know if I had found the answer but as I believed my phone was a paperweight at that point anyway I had nothing to lose and downloaded the GT-I9300.pit file and flashed with repartition selected. I then flashed Android 4.3 knowing it would be an efs2 ROM and my phone is now working again.
8 However, although my phone is now working again, I find that I cannot install a custom recovery nor can I root the phone but that is a small price to pay to have a brand new S3 working again.
9 Whilst it may not be wise to mess about with the pit file, it seems nothing can be lost to give it a go because even if it doesn't work you can still go for the new motherboard option happy in the knowledge you have tried everything.
10 I may start a new thread for advice on that matter but for the time being I'm just relieved to have my phone back and I stress again that it did work for my specific problem and whilst it might work for you please only do it knowing it may not work for your problem.

[Q] GT-I9505 brick

Hello,
So I accidently deleted a folder of photos vs the one photo i wanted to. In my attempts to recover the photos i tried to root my Galaxy S4 GT-I9505. I tried to use Odin and I kept getting an error saying my phone was removed during the process. I tried mutiple USB ports which no luck. Now my phone is stuck with "Firmware has encounted an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." So i downloaded Kies which then told me my phone does not support initialization. so i tried Kies 3 which doesnt support my phone model. I am trying to download the firmware from samsung website, but due to where i am stationed the internet isnt the best. Is there anything a super rookie like me can do? would a factory reset solve my issue? Please help me, I need my phone to keep in touch with my family back home.
Mcrblues said:
Hello,
So I accidently deleted a folder of photos vs the one photo i wanted to. In my attempts to recover the photos i tried to root my Galaxy S4 GT-I9505. I tried to use Odin and I kept getting an error saying my phone was removed during the process. I tried mutiple USB ports which no luck. Now my phone is stuck with "Firmware has encounted an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." So i downloaded Kies which then told me my phone does not support initialization. so i tried Kies 3 which doesnt support my phone model. I am trying to download the firmware from samsung website, but due to where i am stationed the internet isnt the best. Is there anything a super rookie like me can do? would a factory reset solve my issue? Please help me, I need my phone to keep in touch with my family back home.
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If you can boot into recovery, a factory reset can't harm. But it might not fix your issues.
Can you still boot your phone into download mode? If yes, then just download the original stock rom from sammobile.com. It's best to choose the version for your country and carrier. Install it with Odin.
If you still want to root, try chain fire autoroot. Again with Odin.
http://autoroot.chainfire.eu
But after flashing stock Rom, I doubt you will be able to recover your photos. So no point in rooting if you don't care about having root.
Sent from my GT-I9505
Yes i can still access download mode..I think i tried using Chainfire with Odin but Rooting is something for another day. I just want to get my phone operational at a minimum. Im currently trying to download firmware from Samsung-update.com or something like that. Is sammobile.com a better site for me to use? I'm at work right now so I am unable to work on the issue at hand but once I get the stock ROM how easy is it to get on to the phone using Odin?
Mcrblues said:
Yes i can still access download mode..I think i tried using Chainfire with Odin but Rooting is something for another day. I just want to get my phone operational at a minimum. Im currently trying to download firmware from Samsung-update.com or something like that. Is sammobile.com a better site for me to use? I'm at work right now so I am unable to work on the issue at hand but once I get the stock ROM how easy is it to get on to the phone using Odin?
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Samsung-updates is just as good.
The firmware you download will probably be a zip file. You should extract it if it's a zip. You should end up with a file with the extension: tar or tar.md5.
You have to boot your phone into download mode.
Start Odin on the pc in administrator mode.
Connect the phone to the pc. Use the original USB cable that came with the phone.
You should see the text: in Odin when you connect the phone.
Put the firmware you downloaded in Odin in PDA or if you're using the latest version, in AP.
Make sure only: "auto reboot" and "f. Reset time" are checked.
Click start and wait until your phone restarts. (10 minutes or more)
You're done.
EDIT: one more thing, make sure Kies isn't running in the background. It might interfere with Odin.
Sent from my GT-I9505
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9505XXUGNF6_I9505H3GGNF2_I9505XXUGNF6_HOME.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> There is no PIT partition.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
Ok i want to start by saying i love you both for helping..I got my phone back!!!!!
and ive learned my lesson in rooting..dont do it because im dumb

[Q] My galaxy tab 2 10.1 not does not start, is bricked ?

Hello guys
I have a problem with my Galaxy tab 2 10.1 tab (gt-p5100), and i need to help for recovery it..
This is the problem: 3 days ago i was surf on the web, when the tab FREEZED !!!, then I restarted with the key combination Power and Down volume and the tablet was no longer running, remaining stuck on the word Start "Galaxy tab 2 10.1" !!!:crying::crying:
After a while I decided to flash the firmware installed with ODIN 03.04 then I put it in download mode and connect it to the PC, but when I press start remains long on "Setup connection" ... I'm sick and I disconnect the USB cable...response ? it remains fixed on this Image:
I can not do anything else..
then again I try to flash with Odin, and other firmware and combination but I always come out:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> P5100XXDMJ2_P5100ITVDMJ1_P5100XXDMG1_HOME.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> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
What do i do ?
I also tried to update with kies, but comes out:"the device does not support the initialization" :crying::crying::crying:
is it rooted it it is just install a rom on it go to recovery and install cyanogenmod or omni 4.4.4 then download stock i will upload stock for you if you want but i got to find it first on my computer
thehackerwhohacksandroid said:
is it rooted it it is just install a rom on it go to recovery and install cyanogenmod or omni 4.4.4 then download stock i will upload stock for you if you want but i got to find it first on my computer
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TheHacker, thabks for reply...as recovery? this is the problem, I can not access any recovery, the tablet remains fixed on that image I press any button, although Odin sees it, and I try to flash recovery or firmware stock but Odin always fails writing and I have tried several versions of Odin...
what can I do ?
tanohack said:
TheHacker, thabks for reply...as recovery? this is the problem, I can not access any recovery, the tablet remains fixed on that image I press any button, although Odin sees it, and I try to flash recovery or firmware stock but Odin always fails writing and I have tried several versions of Odin...
what can I do ?
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Did you try running odin as administrator in Windows? That sometimes helps.
Olivier V said:
Did you try running odin as administrator in Windows? That sometimes helps.
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YES !
tanohack said:
YES !
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Perhaps an older version of Odin? Have you tried looking for an answer in the correct forum as this is the forum for the old tab 1, not the 2 like yours.
Sent from my Z1 Compact
Olivier V said:
Perhaps an older version of Odin? Have you tried looking for an answer in the correct forum as this is the forum for the old tab 1, not the 2 like yours.
Sent from my Z1 Compact
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I have try all old version and new of ODIN and "WORK" only with 3.07 !!!!!!!!!! this version of Odin flash the firmware correctly but on reebot the write "Firmware upgrade issue" remain !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! absurd..
..now move to galaxy tab 2 topic
other ideas ?

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