So i'm still hard bricked and ive been riff, medusa, ns pro, and easy jtagz3x shopping and for whatever reason, im having trouble finding support for this particular build?? This lady even told me it was dumb to have CDMA!! I just moved out of the mountains lady its the only thing that works out there eff off. anyway.. Does anyone have maybe a copy of their param and initial boot.img or whatever it takes to get me into my bootloader??? im begging now. Thanks for real though and I hope to be flashing again sooooon
ps: the site kept re-directing me to here from the verizon Q & A so dont yell at me haha
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UnBrick , a Tool/Utility for the Samsung Galaxy S 4
Contributors
!Led*Eyes!
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Status: Beta
Created 2013-10-25
Last Updated 2013-10-25
!Led*Eyes! said:
So i'm still hard bricked and ive been riff, medusa, ns pro, and easy jtagz3x shopping and for whatever reason, im having trouble finding support for this particular build?? This lady even told me it was dumb to have CDMA!! I just moved out of the mountains lady its the only thing that works out there eff off. anyway.. Does anyone have maybe a copy of their param and initial boot.img or whatever it takes to get me into my bootloader??? im begging now. Thanks for real though and I hope to be flashing again sooooon
ps: the site kept re-directing me to here from the verizon Q & A so dont yell at me haha
XDA:DevDB Information
UnBrick , a Tool/Utility for the Samsung Galaxy S 4
Contributors
!Led*Eyes!
Version Information
Status: Beta
Created 2013-10-25
Last Updated 2013-10-25
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1. The Developer DB (DevDB) is for developer projects only, do not use it for asking questions.
2. Moved to the correct forum :good:
FYI the reason it redirected you was because you created a devdb project.
So is there any solution for hard brick?
my phone doesn't really hard brick, because i can access download mode, but not recovery mode. flash stock rom via Odin + pit-file repartitition stops at recovery screen . Is there a way to solve that problem?
Thanks in advance for help.
!Led*Eyes! said:
So i'm still hard bricked and ive been riff, medusa, ns pro, and easy jtagz3x shopping and for whatever reason, im having trouble finding support for this particular build?? This lady even told me it was dumb to have CDMA!! I just moved out of the mountains lady its the only thing that works out there eff off. anyway.. Does anyone have maybe a copy of their param and initial boot.img or whatever it takes to get me into my bootloader??? im begging now. Thanks for real though and I hope to be flashing again sooooon
ps: the site kept re-directing me to here from the verizon Q & A so dont yell at me haha
XDA:DevDB Information
UnBrick , a Tool/Utility for the Samsung Galaxy S 4
Contributors
!Led*Eyes!
Version Information
Status: Beta
Created 2013-10-25
Last Updated 2013-10-25
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Xv1nX said:
So is there any solution for hard brick?
my phone doesn't really hard brick, because i can access download mode, but not recovery mode. flash stock rom via Odin + pit-file repartitition stops at recovery screen . Is there a way to solve that problem?
Thanks in advance for help.
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You're not hard bricked if you can access download mode.
What bootloader revision is your phone running? What ROM image were you trying to install?
You're probably trying to downgrade and failing because the bootloader is rejecting the recovery image.
So, tell us what bootloader and what you're trying to flash. Also, what messages are displayed on the phone? If you don't know what bootloader you started with, we can infer the revision based on what it reports on the phone when it fails.
Hi @k1mu,
i was on stock rom 4.4.2 and tried to install Cynogenmod 11 M3. But the installation failed, the phone stuck at a screen, i don't remember.
So i tried to ref lash the stock rom, which is the newest one: I9505XXUGNF1_I9505OXAGNF1_I9505XXUGNF1_HOME.tar.md5.
Also tried with this Pit-File: CSB_signed_Fusion3_EUR_0325_V2.
tried: flash pit file first => remove battery ==> insert & go Download Mode => flash stock rom: stuck at "RECOVERY BOOTING"
tried: flash any custom recovery (TWRP, PhilzTouch, CWM) => tried enter recovery => end up with: "RECOVERY BOOTING"
tried: flash flash pit file + stock rom together => end up with: "RECOVERY BOOTING"
tried: removed battery for more than 2 days => still end up with: "RECOVERY BOOTING"
the phone still can access enter Download Mode and recognizes key sequences. I don't know what i should do next. Do you guys think JTAG can solves this problem?
P.S i have an I9505.
k1mu said:
You're not hard bricked if you can access download mode.
What bootloader revision is your phone running? What ROM image were you trying to install?
You're probably trying to downgrade and failing because the bootloader is rejecting the recovery image.
So, tell us what bootloader and what you're trying to flash. Also, what messages are displayed on the phone? If you don't know what bootloader you started with, we can infer the revision based on what it reports on the phone when it fails.
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Xv1nX said:
Hi @k1mu,
i was on stock rom 4.4.2 and tried to install Cynogenmod 11 M3. But the installation failed, the phone stuck at a screen, i don't remember.
So i tried to ref lash the stock rom, which is the newest one: I9505XXUGNF1_I9505OXAGNF1_I9505XXUGNF1_HOME.tar.md5.
Also tried with this Pit-File: CSB_signed_Fusion3_EUR_0325_V2.
tried: flash pit file first => remove battery ==> insert & go Download Mode => flash stock rom: stuck at "RECOVERY BOOTING"
tried: flash any custom recovery (TWRP, PhilzTouch, CWM) => tried enter recovery => end up with: "RECOVERY BOOTING"
tried: flash flash pit file + stock rom together => end up with: "RECOVERY BOOTING"
tried: removed battery for more than 2 days => still end up with: "RECOVERY BOOTING"
the phone still can access enter Download Mode and recognizes key sequences. I don't know what i should do next. Do you guys think JTAG can solves this problem?
P.S i have an I9505.
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OK, I just deleted everything I typed since you don't have a SCH-i545. That's several minutes lost.
Why, since you have a 9505, are you posting here? And not where you should, over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4
No you don't have to JTAG it. What you do need to do is to ask how to recover it in an appropriate forum.
i already asked several times in that forum, but they coulnd´t really help me. They told me to reflash stock rom with pit, that´s all what i can do. Si i tried to google and found this forum, i thought it is similar so you guys could have another idea. What would you do if your phone (verizon) get the same problem like mine? All the solutions i mentioned above don't work? I really hope you have an other idea to try out.
k1mu said:
OK, I just deleted everything I typed since you don't have a SCH-i545. That's several minutes lost.
Why, since you have a 9505, are you posting here? And not where you should, over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4
No you don't have to JTAG it. What you do need to do is to ask how to recover it in an appropriate forum.
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So I have a SCH-i545 and I believe I have messed up.
So I used Hyperdrive Kitkat(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301724)
and Odin and bootstrap. However Odin doesn't load now and when trying to use the phone it just stays on Beginning Android OS 4.4 boot sequence and does nothing else. The phone acts like it doesn't charge and I don't think it'll connect to my computer. I can get into recovery mode but wiping it doesn't do anything.
Help?
k1mu said:
OK, I just deleted everything I typed since you don't have a SCH-i545. That's several minutes lost.
Why, since you have a 9505, are you posting here? And not where you should, over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4
No you don't have to JTAG it. What you do need to do is to ask how to recover it in an appropriate forum.
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amfraptor said:
So I have a SCH-i545 and I believe I have messed up.
So I used Hyperdrive Kitkat(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301724)
and Odin and bootstrap. However Odin doesn't load now and when trying to use the phone it just stays on Beginning Android OS 4.4 boot sequence and does nothing else. The phone acts like it doesn't charge and I don't think it'll connect to my computer. I can get into recovery mode but wiping it doesn't do anything.
Help?
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Saying "Odin doesn't load" doesn't help here. Why doesn't it "load"? What do you mean by "load"?
If you can't open Odin, then either your download is corrupt, your computer is pwned, or your antivirus is blocking it.
Can you start your phone in Download mode?
How about slowing down and explaining the typical questions:
What build and bootloader are you on?
What did you try to flash?
Have you tried to flash a stock ROM image to recover?
Haha. Sorry for the rush there. When I press vol up and power it tries to download odin yet fails. Whereas it used to open.
I can start the phone in recovery mode, yes. and when i tried to flash to stock with what is on the phone it didnt work. But I havent tried to download something to a SD card then try it yet.
k1mu said:
Saying "Odin doesn't load" doesn't help here. Why doesn't it "load"? What do you mean by "load"?
If you can't open Odin, then either your download is corrupt, your computer is pwned, or your antivirus is blocking it.
Can you start your phone in Download mode?
How about slowing down and explaining the typical questions:
What build and bootloader are you on?
What did you try to flash?
Have you tried to flash a stock ROM image to recover?
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how to i9505 new rom with new baseband version flash
Hi, I have i9505 unlocked phone with xxugne8 baseband and csc is SIM. Now I want to install new stock rom another baseband version xxugnf1. I want to know is it possible to change baseband version or this act will brick my phone. Please help me any one who do this successfully. Thanks
!Led*Eyes! said:
So i'm still hard bricked and ive been riff, medusa, ns pro, and easy jtagz3x shopping and for whatever reason, im having trouble finding support for this particular build?? This lady even told me it was dumb to have CDMA!! I just moved out of the mountains lady its the only thing that works out there eff off. anyway.. Does anyone have maybe a copy of their param and initial boot.img or whatever it takes to get me into my bootloader??? im begging now. Thanks for real though and I hope to be flashing again sooooon
ps: the site kept re-directing me to here from the verizon Q & A so dont yell at me haha
XDA:DevDB Information
UnBrick , a Tool/Utility for the Samsung Galaxy S 4
Contributors
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Version Information
Status: Beta
Created 2013-10-25
Last Updated 2013-10-25
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i need assistance with my galaxy s4,
it is hardbricked... what can i do to get it to at least download mode... it wont come on or show it charging...
VampireSmith21 said:
i need assistance with my galaxy s4,
it is hardbricked... what can i do to get it to at least download mode... it wont come on or show it charging...
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Locked Bootloader man... sorry, you probably have no hope.
If it wont come on or show charging period, you are probably out of luck.
VampireSmith21 said:
i need assistance with my galaxy s4,
it is hardbricked... what can i do to get it to at least download mode... it wont come on or show it charging...
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JTAG may be your only option. I don't know anybody but you may want to search XDA for JTAG services from someone who is trusted and won't steal all your info (if it works). Sorry man ?
"Your words were found and I ate them, And Your words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart; For I have been called by Your name, O LORD God of hosts." - Jeremiah 15:16
liljoe727 said:
JTAG may be your only option. I don't know anybody but you may want to search XDA for JTAG services from someone who is trusted and won't steal all your info (if it works). Sorry man ?
"Your words were found and I ate them, And Your words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart; For I have been called by Your name, O LORD God of hosts." - Jeremiah 15:16
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Go to service centre ..
They help u sure man:good:
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I Downloaded and installed the ICS update last night and have been living in hell since. It doesn't have the soft buttons it is supposed to, so navigating through everything is an absolute nightmare! I want to go back to my standard rooted phone. But I have followed MANY, MANY guides, and it will not work. I have downloaded 10 different ROMS and FIRMWARES today and Flashed OVER AND OVER. I am completely stuck and NEED help please.
I have used Recovery to try and install new Roms, Used Odin as well, and I get problems EVERY time. It will reboot, load, and as soon as the "Touch the Android to Begin" logo comes up, It starts having process failures popping up over and over, preventing me from being able to do anything. Forcing me to reflash to ICS again.
Can someone please explain the process to take it back to stock so I can re-root it?
Did you wipe everything when you installed the roms? Data, cache, Dalvik?
Find stock roms here for odin:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Just make sure to download and install the correct rom depending on which SGSII you have.
xfile102 said:
I Downloaded and installed the ICS update last night and have been living in hell since. It doesn't have the soft buttons it is supposed to, so navigating through everything is an absolute nightmare! I want to go back to my standard rooted phone. But I have followed MANY, MANY guides, and it will not work. I have downloaded 10 different ROMS and FIRMWARES today and Flashed OVER AND OVER. I am completely stuck and NEED help please.
I have used Recovery to try and install new Roms, Used Odin as well, and I get problems EVERY time. It will reboot, load, and as soon as the "Touch the Android to Begin" logo comes up, It starts having process failures popping up over and over, preventing me from being able to do anything. Forcing me to reflash to ICS again.
Can someone please explain the process to take it back to stock so I can re-root it?
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first install stock rom from this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
then download this rom (i think this is best ICS Rom) and install it with CMW(you should copy the rom inside your internal SD) then full wipe your phone and install rom .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1451346
it isn't hard to push thanks button
All you need to do, if having FCs is perform a factory reset (via recovery)...
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
xfile102 said:
I Downloaded and installed the ICS update last night and have been living in hell since. It doesn't have the soft buttons it is supposed to, so navigating through everything is an absolute nightmare! I want to go back to my standard rooted phone. But I have followed MANY, MANY guides, and it will not work. I have downloaded 10 different ROMS and FIRMWARES today and Flashed OVER AND OVER. I am completely stuck and NEED help please.
I have used Recovery to try and install new Roms, Used Odin as well, and I get problems EVERY time. It will reboot, load, and as soon as the "Touch the Android to Begin" logo comes up, It starts having process failures popping up over and over, preventing me from being able to do anything. Forcing me to reflash to ICS again.
Can someone please explain the process to take it back to stock so I can re-root it?
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Why don't people search...?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1449771
Kaze105 said:
Did you wipe everything when you installed the roms? Data, cache, Dalvik?
Find stock roms here for odin:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Just make sure to download and install the correct rom depending on which SGSII you have.
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@Kaze & @Medhi, I went to the Link you provide above, which is INCREDIBLY well laid out and helppful, If I lived anywhere in the world except The US. There arent any Firmwares provided for North America there. Any other suggestions? That was a great resource if they only had some North America Help
xfile102 said:
@Kaze & @Medhi, I went to the Link you provide above, which is INCREDIBLY well laid out and helppful, If I lived anywhere in the world except The US. There arent any Firmwares provided for North America there. Any other suggestions? That was a great resource if they only had some North America Help
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Use any version... It is universal! Stop complaining and use search MORE OFTEN!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Phistachio said:
Why don't people search...?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1449771
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Phistachio!!! Thank You. And to reply, I most certainly DID search, MANY, MANY topics. I thought my phone was bricked but came across SOOOO many threads saying if your phone would load into a ROM it is most certainly NOT BRICKED, leading a n00b such as myself to believe I needed to search for a different issue. Always helps to know what you are looking FOR when searching. This looks awesome. I will try it right away and get back to you with an update as to whether this fixes it.
Phistachio said:
Why don't people search...?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1449771
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Phistachio - I followed your link, but when you get to the following step:
4) Download the necessary files : the Kernel, the Recovery Package and the Bootloader (it's the old one, which you can easily use a USB JIG to reset the counter and remove the yellow triangle when having a custom kernel or OS),
The link provided for the Recover Package is a Hotfile.com link, and the Archive that it downloads is PASSWORD PROTECTED, and there is no mention of a password anywhere on the page you provided, nor on the hotfile.com page.
Any Ideas?
zylor said:
Use any version... It is universal! Stop complaining and use search MORE OFTEN!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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Zylor, Thanks for the overt Negativity in your post. I was making sure we were clear, not complaining. I wasn't aware that telling someone that they have provided a great resource was "complaining". And when the OP AND the page he sends you to VERY CLEARLY say ONLY USE THE CORRECT VERSION, far be it for me to magically know that I can grab any random version from CHINA or wherever and have it work on my US ATT GS2. Sorry for trying to follow instructions and avoid a potential brick. But thanks for being a hateful Troll.
xfile102 said:
Phistachio - I followed your link, but when you get to the following step:
4) Download the necessary files : the Kernel, the Recovery Package and the Bootloader (it's the old one, which you can easily use a USB JIG to reset the counter and remove the yellow triangle when having a custom kernel or OS),
The link provided for the Recover Package is a Hotfile.com link, and the Archive that it downloads is PASSWORD PROTECTED, and there is no mention of a password anywhere on the page you provided, nor on the hotfile.com page.
Any Ideas?
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Password is probably samfirmware.com or [email protected]
Are you sure you've got an I9100 and not an I9100G or whatever?
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S II using Tapatalk.
mbutandola said:
Are you sure you've got an I9100 and not an I9100G or whatever?
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Actually, you may be able to help me there. Most site reference only the I9100 or the I9100G. My Phone Hardware has a sticker saying SGH-I777, but the boot screen has always said GT-I9100. So which would it be?
xfile102 said:
Actually, you may be able to help me there. Most site reference only the I9100 or the I9100G. My Phone Hardware has a sticker saying SGH-I777, but the boot screen has always said GT-I9100. So which would it be?
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You have the AT&T device.
Your correct forum is at http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1301
Not sure from the details supplied, but have youtried AT&T specific Roms?
Over at this site http://galaxys2root.com/category/att-galaxy-s2-roms/ (Thanks to Max) they have quite a few to try. And make sure you do a complete wipe before you flash one of them ie, factory reset, clear cache then advanced delvik cache and battery stats and then install from zip.
Hope this helps.
I followed all the instructions, and my phone rebooted into the ROM. But it is not stock. My Back and Search buttons still do not work, and the Recovery is 3e, so I cant use the Recovery function because my model (US AT&T) doesn't have the OK button. Since I cant get it to take a screenshot, i'll list the info below:
Android Version: 2.3.5
Baseband Version: I9100XXKI3
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XXKI3-CL577579 [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XXKI3
I just want to get it back to AT&T Stock, or a WORKING 2.3.6. But as it stands, It doesnt work properly, because my Back Button does not work, nor my Search button.
All Guidance is appreciated. I want to get back to the Stock Bootloader, not the ICS Bootloader
P.S. - I DID SEARCH FOR THIS INFO. When I did, I came up with threads like:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1317372
- Turns out it only works on the CHINESE SGS2.
Bobgnarley said:
Not sure from the details supplied, but have youtried AT&T specific Roms?
Over at this site http://galaxys2root.com/category/att-galaxy-s2-roms/ (Thanks to Max) they have quite a few to try. And make sure you do a complete wipe before you flash one of them ie, factory reset, clear cache then advanced delvik cache and battery stats and then install from zip
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Bob!! Thats exactly what I want to do. But I cant, because the Recovery installed on my phone wont let me do anything because I dont have the OK button on my phone. I tried the power button and everything else, I cannot make selections in Recovery 3e, so the only way to get out of it is to pull the battery.
Xfile if your sticker says at&t sgh-i777 theres a complete forum dedicated to that model here in xda. Better pop in there and find more help.
They also have model specific roms over there and surely they should work. Wannit to post the link but not sure how to from the xda app yet.
Good luck.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
xfile102 said:
Phistachio - I followed your link, but when you get to the following step:
4) Download the necessary files : the Kernel, the Recovery Package and the Bootloader (it's the old one, which you can easily use a USB JIG to reset the counter and remove the yellow triangle when having a custom kernel or OS),
The link provided for the Recover Package is a Hotfile.com link, and the Archive that it downloads is PASSWORD PROTECTED, and there is no mention of a password anywhere on the page you provided, nor on the hotfile.com page.
Any Ideas?
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No problem I'm glad I can help
The password is samfirmware.com
BTW, to replace the ICS bootloader flash the BL in the thread
Also, I would like to apologize for my first reply (the "Why didn't you search" one)... It was a bit rude...
Phistachio said:
No problem I'm glad I can help
The password is samfirmware.com
BTW, to replace the ICS bootloader flash the BL in the thread
Also, I would like to apologize for my first reply (the "Why didn't you search" one)... It was a bit rude...
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No Sweat. I'm just trying to follow instructions and get this fixed ASAP. I did flash the bootloader mentioned, with no errors in Odin, but it still loads with the new galaxy S logo animation instead of the old GT-I9100 Logo with the Yellow Exclamation point. AND, I still have no use of the Back and Search buttons, functionality that is removed in the new ICS. What am I doing wrong? I cannot seem to get my phone back to Stock Android.
So, today I updated my phone to ICS and rooted my phone and just like a little kid i started playing with things and long story short I'm pretty sure I bricked it. I think what happened just before I think it bricked is that I was downloading and installing a ROM from ROM Manager. It went through the whole start up process(asking for gmail for syncing and all that nonsense) and when i tried to download another app from the google store i got a "error with purchasing" or something like that so i restored all the info and stuff i had on ROM manager and titanium back up and tried it again. no luck. I tried going for factory reset but it didn't work(all three ways). So i panicked and went to superuser and clicked the unroot choice. Really stupid choice since now i can't use any of the apps to get into bootload. Now I can't get to recovery, bootload, or any other of those things even with hardware.
So in summary here are the symptoms:
1. can't get into any other modes (recovery, bootload, etc.)
2. Get the error "Error processing purchase.[DF-BPA-13]" when trying to download something off google play.
3. Charges extremely Slow.
4. Phone works normally. goes through normal boot. I can text, browse, do all standard functions.
5. When turning off the phone it gets hung up at goodbye.
6. Can't perform hard resets.
More information:
Model Number: SGH-T989
Android Version: 4.03
Please Help! I'm begging you! and if you need more information just let me know. and one thought I would have in fixing it is using a USB jig. But i wouldn't know what to do once I got back into the other modes.
you can search how to fix it here on xda, but maybe this will give you a lead http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1805474
hope you get it fixed!
Right well there is 2 things you can do:
1) use a USB jig and get into download mode, and then flash a stock ROM
2) Do an adb restart into recovery using android SDK
Let me know if it work?
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
This is a forum for the international version, i9100. Your device T989 is a completely different device and has its own forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1329
Sent from my Galaxy S2 GT i9100
I don't think the phone is "hard bricked"
what version of ICS was you on?
UrbanDesigns said:
I don't think the phone is "hard bricked"
what version of ICS was you on?
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I'm kind of a noob, sorry. But I think I'm on 4.0.3 . Or do you mean like t989uvle1
Try to reflash an stock firmware again ？
Infinite96 said:
Try to reflash an stock firmware again ？
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Where would I get the stock firmware and how would I go about it . my Odin still works.
Infinite96 said:
Try to reflash an stock firmware again ？
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i reflashed a stock recovery and it works just fine now. Thanks a lot!
Goomanager app flashed a wrong recovery to the phone, now it won't boot but is stuck at the black "Samsung GALAXY Txt" Boot screen. does anybody know how to fix this? i wouldn't mind having to hard reset it. I tried flashing new recovery using adb/fastboot but adb doesn't "see" the device. thanks if you answer!:good:
bdec said:
Goomanager app flashed a wrong recovery to the phone, now it won't boot but is stuck at the black "Samsung GALAXY Txt" Boot screen. does anybody know how to fix this? i wouldn't mind having to hard reset it. I tried flashing new recovery using adb/fastboot but adb doesn't "see" the device. thanks if you answer!:good:
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I'd try using Odin to flash the stock firmware for your phone (Can be found on Samfirmware).
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
shimp208 said:
I'd try using Odin to flash the stock firmware for your phone (Can be found on Samfirmware).
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
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Unable to enter Download Mode
I flashed a wrong ROM as well, but my problem is that I can't enter Download Mode to re-flash the device with Odin.
Any idea?
Thanks
caraconan said:
I flashed a wrong ROM as well, but my problem is that I can't enter Download Mode to re-flash the device with Odin.
Any idea?
Thanks
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Are you able to get into recovery mode still? For download mode make sure your holding down the correct key combination to get into download mode. You can also try using a USB Download jig which you can get from here, which when plugged into the phone will force the phone into download mode. As a fair warning the download jig's don't usually work with newer model phones but for a couple bucks it's worth a try. Let me know if you still have questions.
Motherboard dead?
Sorry to invade this post. I would just like to have confirmation on my device and it's pretty similar to what is found here. The only way I can access download mode is by pressing Q+Power and then adding the battery. Odin connects to everything, I can even flash the firmware from Bell for my Galaxy gt-i5510M and it PASS. But I can't still power it up, is the motherboard or something similar dead?
Thanks
jfilippo said:
Sorry to invade this post. I would just like to have confirmation on my device and it's pretty similar to what is found here. The only way I can access download mode is by pressing Q+Power and then adding the battery. Odin connects to everything, I can even flash the firmware from Bell for my Galaxy gt-i5510M and it PASS. But I can't still power it up, is the motherboard or something similar dead?
Thanks
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If your device can still access download mode and Odin can successfully connect to your device an flash the firmware your device's motherboard is not dead. Try re-flashing the firmware to your device and checking auto-reboot option in Odin this way when the firmware finishes flashing the device will automatically reboot and hopefully power on then.
Thanks for the fast answer, you've been answering 3 people back on this thread, impressive.
Unfortunately I made sure of that, the auto reboot was checked but it doesn't reboot the device. I wanted to put a screenshot but I didn't realize you need around 10 posts to be able to post outside links. I've been looking through xda for a while but never posting.
I'm used to adb, so Odin is a bit new I have to admit. I've put the ops file, callisto in this case, in the appropriate ops , and then the One Package file I got from samfirmware "I5510UGKC5_I5510BMCKC5_BMC". Is there something else I could flash? It wouldn't be like some other phones where I could put down a Custom Recovery, go back to stock, etc. ?
jfilippo said:
Thanks for the fast answer, you've been answering 3 people back on this thread, impressive.
Unfortunately I made sure of that, the auto reboot was checked but it doesn't reboot the device. I wanted to put a screenshot but I didn't realize you need around 10 posts to be able to post outside links. I've been looking through xda for a while but never posting.
I'm used to adb, so Odin is a bit new I have to admit. I've put the ops file, callisto in this case, in the appropriate ops , and then the One Package file I got from samfirmware "I5510UGKC5_I5510BMCKC5_BMC". Is there something else I could flash? It wouldn't be like some other phones where I could put down a Custom Recovery, go back to stock, etc. ?
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To clarify did you put the firmware in the correct slot in Odin (PDA slot in this case) when flashing? Also double check your flashing the correct firmware for your device, as that could also be part of the problem.
Well you figured some things that were wrong. I was putting it in the one package slot. So I tried in the PDA slot, but it said "Invalid Image Type". From the sticker inside the battery compartment, it does say it's the GT-I5510M, so the 551 from Bell Canada it seems. But it's not easy to find a firmware for it, and the only one I found is at sammobile. There's plenty others under GT-I5510, but they're all European.
Any idea what I could use instead? The full name of the firmware I have is: "I5510UGKC5_BMCKC5_HOMEDOWNLOAD_TEST.tar" or "I5510UGKC5_I5510BMCKC5_BMC.zip" for the zip.
Thanks a lot for following this.
jfilippo said:
Well you figured some things that were wrong. I was putting it in the one package slot. So I tried in the PDA slot, but it said "Invalid Image Type". From the sticker inside the battery compartment, it does say it's the GT-I5510M, so the 551 from Bell Canada it seems. But it's not easy to find a firmware for it, and the only one I found is at sammobile. There's plenty others under GT-I5510, but they're all European.
Any idea what I could use instead? The full name of the firmware I have is: "I5510UGKC5_BMCKC5_HOMEDOWNLOAD_TEST.tar" or "I5510UGKC5_I5510BMCKC5_BMC.zip" for the zip.
Thanks a lot for following this.
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You can try ignoring the "Invalid Image Type" error and trying to flash anyway just don't unplug your phone from Odin until it fully completes the process.
shimp208 said:
You try ignoring the "Invalid Image Type" error and trying to flash anyway just don't unplug your phone from Odin until it fully completes the process.
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I did, but didn't work, I should have mentioned that. So the screen is still blank. But another driver got recognized and installed once the firmware was installed, Samsung com 3 if I remember well. I was hoping when I saw that!
jfilippo said:
I did, but didn't work, I should have mentioned that. So the screen is still blank. But another driver got recognized and installed once the firmware was installed, Samsung com 3 if I remember well. I was hoping when I saw that!
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With the new COM port being recognized try the procedure again and see if it has any different results.
sorry to interrupt you people.. but are you sure that it is a proper firmware file. because the pda file is .tar file. also, try entering the recovery mode and flashing a cwm recovery. then check if the system is mounted.
Sorry I've been away, meaning no phone and laptop with me. Thanks for the replies. I tried to flash again the firmware last week but nothing happened unfortunately.
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sorry to interrupt you people.. but are you sure that it is a proper firmware file. because the pda file is .tar file. also, try entering the recovery mode and flashing a cwm recovery. then check if the system is mounted.
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I can't access recovery mode, only download mode by simultaneously putting the battery back in and pushing Q+Power. But I am wondering also if it could be a wrong firmware... Can I just flash a custom rom through Odin? Would that make up for it? Anything to having back in working order.
jfilippo said:
Sorry I've been away, meaning no phone and laptop with me. Thanks for the replies. I tried to flash again the firmware last week but nothing happened unfortunately.
I can't access recovery mode, only download mode by simultaneously putting the battery back in and pushing Q+Power. But I am wondering also if it could be a wrong firmware... Can I just flash a custom rom through Odin? Would that make up for it? Anything to having back in working order.
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i dont think flashing it will help. Just try to download another firmware and flash it.
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Hi all!
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 which I since a week cannot start. It get stuck on the black/white samsung logo. I cannot enter recovery mode, nothing happens when releasing the power button after pressing volumeup+home+power buttons. I can however reach download mode. I'm not sure what caused this problem, one day I just couldn't start it. I read on forums that many similar problems seem to have occurred when upgrading android but I'm not sure this is the case here (unless the phone made an automatic update while I was asleep). I'm not sure what version of android I'm running, but I'm pretty sure it is at least the ICS.
I would like to hard reset my phone if possible. It seems to be easiest through the recovery mode which I cannot get into.. I read things about Odin, connecting the phone to the computer and downloading android to the phone but haven't quite grasped it. Could anyone explain this option for me or point me in the right direction? Are there other options?
I would appreciate any help, especially since my 1-year warranty expired a month ago!
Best regards,
Marcus
marlu873 said:
Hi all!
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 which I since a week cannot start. It get stuck on the black/white samsung logo. I cannot enter recovery mode, nothing happens when releasing the power button after pressing volumeup+home+power buttons. I can however reach download mode. I'm not sure what caused this problem, one day I just couldn't start it. I read on forums that many similar problems seem to have occurred when upgrading android but I'm not sure this is the case here (unless the phone made an automatic update while I was asleep). I'm not sure what version of android I'm running, but I'm pretty sure it is at least the ICS.
I would like to hard reset my phone if possible. It seems to be easiest through the recovery mode which I cannot get into.. I read things about Odin, connecting the phone to the computer and downloading android to the phone but haven't quite grasped it. Could anyone explain this option for me or point me in the right direction? Are there other options?
I would appreciate any help, especially since my 1-year warranty expired a month ago!
Best regards,
Marcus
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Sounds like the symptoms of a NAND RW corruption. Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
Hi Marcus,
I had the same problem few days back.
If it's not broken by you trying something fancy, the best solution is to take it to service centre. If you have rooted your device, had installed some custom firmware or are not willing to visit the service centre for some other reason, please read ahead.
All I did was,
Installed USB connectivity drivers through Kies.
Installed ODIN 1.83
Ensured that Kies or any of its processes are not running in background.
Downloaded the official SGS2 firmware
Flashed the firmware through ODIN.
It took around 10 minutes for the full process and I was having my mobile up and running. Using ODIN sounds scary initially if you haven't used it. I have slowly started gaining confidence in it after using it a few times.
Please note that though the process is well proven to be safe, there is still an amount of risk involved.
Sent from my GT-I9100
Download a siyah kernel(like v4.0.1) .tar file and flash through odin.
See if that makes it boot/lets you into recovery.
Adarzannh said:
Sounds like the symptoms of a NAND RW corruption. Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
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I appreciate all of your answers!
Adarzannh: I tried the guide but when flashing using odin I get stuck on:
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
both when trying to flash the recovery package and the kernel. Any clues?
mananbdesai: where do I find the "official SGS2 firmware"?
theunderlining: is it enough just to flash a new kernel or do I afterwards need to flash ROM too?
marlu873 said:
Adarzannh: I tried the guide but when flashing using odin I get stuck on:
NAND Write Start!!
both when trying to flash the recovery package and the kernel. Any clues?
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A couple of things..ensure KIES is not running on your computer in the background. If possible delete it completely. Also ensure your phone is connected to a USB port directly on the computer and not via a hub or to a USB port on a keyboard or something. Odin is a finicky s/w..so..
Also, try different versions. If v1.85 doesn't work try v3.4
marlu873 said:
mananbdesai: where do I find the "official SGS2 firmware"?
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Go to sammobile.com or a sticky in the Original Android Development section here..has links to all the stock firmwares.
marlu873 said:
theunderlining: is it enough just to flash a new kernel or do I afterwards need to flash ROM too?
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Lol at underlining. if you flash a custom kernel like siyah, you'll be rooted and get CWM. Using that you can install a custom ROM.
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And youll be safe from the 4.0.4 brickbug if you flash siyah.
You flash a kernel for various reasons like it has emmc cap disabled,you can tweak it etc.
You can flash siyah kernel and stop there.Or you can move onto a custom rom.
Whatever,when its done-backup your efs and make a nand backup.
And yesterday I was downgrading my wifes phone onto 4.0.3.I was using odin and kept getting "failed".After 3 attempts I realised I hadnt put the phone into download mode..........how stupids that......lol
hi there, just wondering, after Flashing the stock firmware through ODIN, do you lose everything in your phone? i need to get all the notes that I have in my phone (notes from the samsung stock apps). I dont have any external sd card in the phone. thanks in advance for the reply.
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marlu873 said:
Hi all!
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 which I since a week cannot start. It get stuck on the black/white samsung logo. I cannot enter recovery mode, nothing happens when releasing the power button after pressing volumeup+home+power buttons. I can however reach download mode. I'm not sure what caused this problem, one day I just couldn't start it. I read on forums that many similar problems seem to have occurred when upgrading android but I'm not sure this is the case here (unless the phone made an automatic update while I was asleep). I'm not sure what version of android I'm running, but I'm pretty sure it is at least the ICS.
I would like to hard reset my phone if possible. It seems to be easiest through the recovery mode which I cannot get into.. I read things about Odin, connecting the phone to the computer and downloading android to the phone but haven't quite grasped it. Could anyone explain this option for me or point me in the right direction? Are there other options?
I would appreciate any help, especially since my 1-year warranty expired a month ago!
Best regards,
Marcus
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Hi there sir,
Has the problem solved ? Care to share the solution ?
Thanks.
i had the same exact problem, i tried flashing with odin n stock firmware but stuck in NAND write start, i didnt try flashing with PIT & repartition though, i couldnt be bothered anymore, so i took it to samsung service plaza, they told me the problem is in the main PCB (hardware issue), so all they did was replace that n it got fixed! i didnt pay because it's still under contract/ carrier warranty
Can you get into downloading mode? It's by hold and pressing volume down+home+power
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
it seems for some strange reason the phone wont turn on now. Wheni plug it in i get the blue flashing dot but its faint. Tried download mode and nothing.
same problem
araz.rozh said:
Can you get into downloading mode? It's by hold and pressing volume down+home+power
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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my phone is stuck at the bootlogo too. but mine is rooted n running on biftor rom (jellybean) pls how do i flash with odin? thanks
help pls.
Pls guys I have the same problem but like I said earlier mine occurred while I waS tRyna backup my ROM. Plss can I get a detailed guide on how to flaSh my samsung galaxy SII GT19100. ItS verion; jelly bean 4.12.Its rooted n runs on a custom ROM( biftor). Plss guys help. Thank you.
tatchero said:
Pls guys I have the same problem but like I said earlier mine occurred while I waS tRyna backup my ROM. Plss can I get a detailed guide on how to flaSh my samsung galaxy SII GT19100. ItS verion; jelly bean 4.12.Its rooted n runs on a custom ROM( biftor). Plss guys help. Thank you.
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I had a similar problem, stuck at boot with Biftor v12, which happened after I tried to update SuperSU binary through CWM/TWRP. I don't know why it stuck at boot and why it wouldn't reboot to Recovery. Download mode was still working, so I had no choice but to flash new kernel through ODIN and see if it works.
So if your symptoms sound similar to mine, here's what I did to be able to boot again:
I REPEAT, SIMILAR TO MINE. MY SOLUTION MIGHT NOT NECESSARILY APPLY TO YOURS.
1. Download a suitable kernel in tar.md5 format. I used PhilZ-cwm6 v4.93.6 for XWLSN firmware (see OP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270)
2. Download ODIN, if you don't have it, found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
3. Once installed, boot your phone in Download mode by pressing Vol Down+Home+Power together until you see a warning dialog. Press Vol UP to get into download mode.
4. Make sure ODIN is running, and NO KIES processes are running.
5. Connect your phone with USB cable to your PC.
6. In ODIN, you should see a COM port with yellow background.
7. Click the PDA button ONLY.
8. Select the kernel file you downloaded.
9. Press Start and nothing else.
10. If everything went as expected, your phone should reboot after a while with a working Recovery.
Only do the steps if you are absolutely sure. This worked for me, and I hope it gives some tips for your problem as well.
Flash-IS-Bright said:
I had a similar problem, stuck at boot with Biftor v12, which happened after I tried to update SuperSU binary through CWM/TWRP. I don't know why it stuck at boot and why it wouldn't reboot to Recovery. Download mode was still working, so I had no choice but to flash new kernel through ODIN and see if it works.
So if your symptoms sound similar to mine, here's what I did to be able to boot again:
I REPEAT, SIMILAR TO MINE. MY SOLUTION MIGHT NOT NECESSARILY APPLY TO YOURS.
1. Download a suitable kernel in tar.md5 format. I used PhilZ-cwm6 v4.93.6 for XWLSN firmware (see OP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270)
2. Download ODIN, if you don't have it, found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
3. Once installed, boot your phone in Download mode by pressing Vol Down+Home+Power together until you see a warning dialog. Press Vol UP to get into download mode.
4. Make sure ODIN is running, and NO KIES processes are running.
5. Connect your phone with USB cable to your PC.
6. In ODIN, you should see a COM port with yellow background.
7. Click the PDA button ONLY.
8. Select the kernel file you downloaded.
9. Press Start and nothing else.
10. If everything went as expected, your phone should reboot after a while with a working Recovery.
Only do the steps if you are absolutely sure. This worked for me, and I hope it gives some tips for your problem as well.
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Hi Flash-IS-Bright
I have the exact same problem with SuperSU on my rooted Galaxy S2. I updated the SuperSU app, and when I opened it, it recommended me to update the binary, I selected the CWM/TWRP option and then my phone tried to reboot but is now stuck. It can only access download mode.
In doing the process above, you only flashed the kernel? Did this totally work? And all your apps/messages were left intact on your phone?
Any help is appreciated.
peshmann said:
Hi Flash-IS-Bright
I have the exact same problem with SuperSU on my rooted Galaxy S2. I updated the SuperSU app, and when I opened it, it recommended me to update the binary, I selected the CWM/TWRP option and then my phone tried to reboot but is now stuck. It can only access download mode.
In doing the process above, you only flashed the kernel? Did this totally work? And all your apps/messages were left intact on your phone?
Any help is appreciated.
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when ur updating the binary u should always choose the 'Normal' thing instead of the 'CWM/TWRP' one ma8
if u flash a kernel it will not delete anything on ur phone, all u have to do is to select the right kernel like 'Philz' for example (if ur on a stock JB firmware) and flash the same through 'ODIN' and reboot ur phone
Sun90 said:
when ur updating the binary u should always choose the 'Normal' thing instead of the 'CWM/TWRP' one ma8
if u flash a kernel it will not delete anything on ur phone, all u have to do is to select the right kernel like 'Philz' for example (if ur on a stock JB firmware) and flash the same through 'ODIN' and reboot ur phone
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Thanks for your help. I've originally had Jeboo 1.2 kernel on my phone and tried to reflash that again through Odin. It passed, however I'm still encountering the same problem of the bootloop.
Would flashing a different kernel help? I'm on stock JB firmware but with a Jeboo kernel. I am happy to try another kernel (if that would not brick my phone)
Do you have any other suggestions to help me solve this?
Again thanks for your help
peshmann said:
Thanks for your help. I've originally had Jeboo 1.2 kernel on my phone and tried to reflash that again through Odin. It passed, however I'm still encountering the same problem of the bootloop.
Would flashing a different kernel help? I'm on stock JB firmware but with a Jeboo kernel. I am happy to try another kernel (if that would not brick my phone)
Do you have any other suggestions to help me solve this?
Again thanks for your help
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You could try flashing hawkerpaul's kernel wiper first and then install another stock kernel like PhilZ or Apollo, and see if that helps.
Neat Rom lite,suddenly struck in boot loop after 1 month of operation.
Dear All,
I have installed the "I9100XWLSZ_NeatROM_Lite_v5.0.1" custom rom and after 1 month of successful usage, today suddenly the phone was dead.(probably due to autoupdates over wifi) . I tried to reboot, but didnt. Tried to restart but got stuck in the logo screen with yellow triangle.
Tried to enter recovery mode, but no use. Only download mode is possible.
Tried to flash the stock rom using odin, but no use, Nand write failed.
Can somebody help me how to come out of this situation. Shall I install a different kernal and see?
Regards,
Maka11
Sorry if this is answered on another thread; I couldn't find any answer that helped me, so I am opening this thread.
My Galaxy S3 I9300 is stuck with the error: "Firmware Upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."
But when I try to upgrade using Kies I get the error message "This device's version cannot be updated." I get as far as entering my model number and S/N.
I cannot enter recovery mode on my S3, only download mode, so I am unable to perform a hard reset.
My phone is not compatible with Kies3 so I am using Kies.
Any suggestions?
make sure your phone is not rooted,otherwise kies becomes unvailable.
Flash stock ROM via Odin Download at http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
How can I tell?
alecore said:
make sure your phone is not rooted,otherwise kies becomes unvailable.
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How can I tell if the phone is rooted? I got the phone second hand last week, and I don't know if it had previously been rooted.
In download mode, I see the following:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9300
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: No
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
I am guessing this means it hasn't been rooted?
rmurray1975 said:
How can I tell if the phone is rooted? I got the phone second hand last week, and I don't know if it had previously been rooted.
In download mode, I see the following:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9300
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: No
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
I am guessing this means it hasn't been rooted?
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Download root checker from google play
On what?
nikctsh said:
Download root checker from google play
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This may seem a stupid question but on what am I supposed to download Root Checker? I cannot access my S3 (the reason for this thread).
rmurray1975 said:
This may seem a stupid question but on what am I supposed to download Root Checker? I cannot access my S3 (the reason for this thread).
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So why don't you provide us more details on why your phone stuck with that error message so that we can help you. You say you just got the phone second hand last week, so apparently the phone still works when you first get your hand on it. You must have done something to it, causing it to stuck with that error?
This is how I got it
nikctsh said:
So why don't you provide us more details on why your phone stuck with that error message so that we can help you. You say you just got the phone second hand last week, so apparently the phone still works when you first get your hand on it. You must have done something to it, causing it to stuck with that error?
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This is the state I got the phone in. I had taken a quick check on the internet to see how to resolve the issue, and thought it would be worth the cost of the phone (40 Euros) to try to fix it myself. Guess I was wrong!
rmurray1975 said:
This is the state I got the phone in. I had taken a quick check on the internet to see how to resolve the issue, and thought it would be worth the cost of the phone (40 Euros) to try to fix it myself. Guess I was wrong!
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I'm not sure whether this can help, but try mate.
1) Enter download mode and install stock rom using ODIN (preferred)
If this doesn't do the trick, try another EXPERIMENTAL alternative way,
2) Enter download mode, root your device using CF root using ODIN, flash a custom recovery using ODIN, boot into your custom recovery, flash a custom rom (risky)
I never encountered this before so I have no idea whether this can actually help or not, so do this at your own risk.
You are a star!
nikctsh said:
I'm not sure whether this can help, but try mate.
1) Enter download mode and install stock rom using ODIN (preferred)
If this doesn't do the trick, try another EXPERIMENTAL alternative way,
2) Enter download mode, root your device using CF root using ODIN, flash a custom recovery using ODIN, boot into your custom recovery, flash a custom rom (risky)
I never encountered this before so I have no idea whether this can actually help or not, so do this at your own risk.
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You are my new hero!!!
I flashed the stock rom in Odin 3.09 and it worked a treat! I have a working telephone!
Thank you very much!!!
rmurray1975 said:
You are my new hero!!!
I flashed the stock rom in Odin 3.09 and it worked a treat! I have a working telephone!
Thank you very much!!!
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You are welcome mate, glad that I helped you