Hey guys how you all doing? I have a soft bricked SGH-M819N aka MetroPCS Samsung Mega, it has TWR flashed on it, gave to a customer to use for a week and he wiped the OS from TWR now the phone has no OS.... Tried to find the stock over the internet and kies but no success. Can somebody help me? Thanks in advance.
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Hey guys how you all doing? I have a soft bricked SGH-M819N aka MetroPCS Samsung Mega, it has TWR flashed on it, gave to a customer to use for a week and he wiped the OS from TWR now the phone has no OS.... Tried to find the stock over the internet and kies but no success. Can somebody help me? Thanks in advance.
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I,like you, have a MetorPCS Mega.
If your customer only wiped the OS, do a TWRP backup so you will at least have any data that may be on the phone.
There is no official firmware yet that I'm aware of. However, you can get your phone back working by flashing the CM11 (Android KitKat) ROM from the following thread. I confirm that it works on the MetroPCS Mega. I (as well as others with MetroPCS Megas) flashed it on my phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2566642&page=25
Find any post from Silesh.Nair. Look in his signature and you will find links to TWRP, his custom CM11 ROM, and one of the GApps file. You have to flash the TWRP from his link via ODIN. His version of TWRP supports the newest version of Android (KitKat). This is necessary for you to be able to flash his ROM in TWRP. You will also need to flash one the GApps files in his links. This way you can get back any contacts,calendar, etc. info via your google account.
I'm not sure if the i9200/i9205 custom ROMS from the Mega development forums (here on XDA Developers) work on the MetroPCS ROM (I never tried them) but having TWRP recovery installed on your phone and a backup or working custom ROM gets you back working in case you soft brick your phone flashing a non-compatible ROM. You don't have much to lose given you're already soft-bricked and there's no existing MetroPCS Mega firmware. Hopefully a firmware comes soon so you can get back to stock.
Who knows? you may fall in love with CM11 and forget all about the stock firmware. LOL
if anyone has a better idea, or see a problem with my suggestion, please say so.
For future reference, the first order of business when you flash a custom recovery, do a NANDROID backup and save it to your phone memory or SD card if you have one in the phone. That way, you can reverse a soft brick in all of five minutes (the time it takes to restore the backup).
here is a clean backup of the stock ROM. Just unzip it and put the file in your TWR back up folder. Than flash it as a restore.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4kEgjurpDOLMzFrd2h5WkZFc2M/edit?usp=sharing
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Thanks guys i will try it out now.
Hey guys thanks for your time but i ran across some problems.
Where's the TWRP backup folder? i have all the files on sd but cant find the backup folder to move the files to. curgervending I could't flash the file you mentioned it's giving me an error.
gxteam said:
Hey guys thanks for your time but i ran across some problems.
Where's the TWRP backup folder? i have all the files on sd but cant find the backup folder to move the files to. curgervending I could't flash the file you mentioned it's giving me an error.
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If you don't have a TWRP folder, then you probably haven't ever done a TWRP backup to the sd card. Perhaps you can put the sd card into the phone, go into TWRP recovery mode and perform a backup just to create the proper subdirectory you need. Be sure to create the backup on the sd card and not the phone's internal storage. Everything below is based on the backup being on the sd card and not the phone's internal storage. The backup will create the proper folder.
Then, take the unzipped folder (ceanbackup) from bnb25's file (ceanbackup.zip) and move it into the TWRP folder. Be sure to put it into TWRP/BACKUPS/xxxxxxxx (the name of this folder varies but you need to move the ceanbackup folder into it)/
With the sd card in the phone, go into recovery mode, select Restore, select the micro sdcard for your storage (right below the time and battery percentage at the top you will see Storage, you can click on it to switch between the micro sdcard and the phone's internal storage),hit ok, then touch ceanbackup to select it, make sure all partitions are checked (boot, data, system), then swipe to restore (at the bottom of the screen).
This should get you working. I did it myself and it worked.
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If you don't have a TWRP folder, then you probably haven't ever done a TWRP backup to the sd card. Perhaps you can put the sd card into the phone, go into TWRP recovery mode and perform a backup just to create the proper subdirectory you need. Be sure to create the backup on the sd card and not the phone's internal storage. Everything below is based on the backup being on the sd card and not the phone's internal storage. The backup will create the proper folder.
Then, take the unzipped folder (ceanbackup) from bnb25's file (ceanbackup.zip) and move it into the TWRP folder. Be sure to put it into TWRP/BACKUPS/xxxxxxxx (the name of this folder varies but you need to move the ceanbackup folder into it)/
With the sd card in the phone, go into recovery mode, select Restore, select the micro sdcard for your storage (right below the time and battery percentage at the top you will see Storage, you can click on it to switch between the micro sdcard and the phone's internal storage),hit ok, then touch ceanbackup to select it, make sure all partitions are checked (boot, data, system), then swipe to restore (at the bottom of the screen).
This should get you working. I did it myself and it worked.
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Thanks I was able to find the TWRP backup folder thanks a lot guys phone is running smooth now!!!
gxteam said:
Thanks I was able to find the TWRP backup folder thanks a lot guys phone is running smooth now!!!
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Cool. Glad you got it back working. I know how it feels to not have your device. I bricked my Mega the day I bought it. I rooted it but there was no custom recovery or ODIN-flashable firmware available. I installed software to change fonts and bricked it. It's not a good feeling.
Glad you got it working. I'll leave that backup online for anyone else that needs it.
I have a question, bare with me.
First and foremost, hello and happy holidays! Ok ive been following the post on the mega on here and before that
on my other device. Ive learned a ton from you guys. My question is this. I just bought the mega about 15 days ago.
I was able to get root but since then have messed some things up.
I acentdently took off google play. Bad move have got it working again and removed some bloatware. I would love to go back to as if I never rooted. Lol. What is the trw recovery? I seen where the guy posted a full stock recovery. I have used odin before on another device. So if one of you kind souls could tell me the steps to flashing this phone back I would be so grateful. I can follow the steps to a t. I will print the replies as to make sure. Thanks again!
metropcsmegauser said:
First and foremost, hello and happy holidays! Ok ive been following the post on the mega on here and before that
on my other device. Ive learned a ton from you guys. My question is this. I just bought the mega about 15 days ago.
I was able to get root but since then have messed some things up.
I acentdently took off google play. Bad move have got it working again and removed some bloatware. I would love to go back to as if I never rooted. Lol. What is the trw recovery? I seen where the guy posted a full stock recovery. I have used odin before on another device. So if one of you kind souls could tell me the steps to flashing this phone back I would be so grateful. I can follow the steps to a t. I will print the replies as to make sure. Thanks again!
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I sent you a reply
Need help with stock rom to sgh-m819n
Okay, so, I put a kitkat rom on my device without backing up my stock rom. im pretty savvy with installing roms and stuff like that. however, somehow, someway i forgot to back up the stock rom. I downloaded twrp and i can't find the proper folder to do the backup. am i doing something wrong?
lscruggs28 said:
Okay, so, I put a kitkat rom on my device without backing up my stock rom. im pretty savvy with installing roms and stuff like that. however, somehow, someway i forgot to back up the stock rom. I downloaded twrp and i can't find the proper folder to do the backup. am i doing something wrong?
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you have to make a back up of the current ROM for the Folder to be created.
Okay, I'm trying to find out, if, I can copy/backup someone else's ROM of the same model (sgh-m819n) and then install that stock ROM to my phone since I didn't do a backup of my stock ROM. I would like to just return my phone to the way it was when I bought it. With all of my metro apps and exclusive samsung apps. And is there also away I can backup (the other phone) without rooting or voiding their warranty? I tried using CWM & TWRP
lscruggs28 said:
Okay, I'm trying to find out, if, I can copy/backup someone else's ROM of the same model (sgh-m819n) and then install that stock ROM to my phone since I didn't do a backup of my stock ROM. I would like to just return my phone to the way it was when I bought it. With all of my metro apps and exclusive samsung apps. And is there also away I can backup (the other phone) without rooting or voiding their warranty? I tried using CWM & TWRP
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if you read through the thread I posted one already.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48551221&postcount=3
ODIN not working
I'm trying to use odin on my phone, I'm getting some error and I'm not sure what to do now. still having problems with my same device.
the error messages are below:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9205XXUCML1_I9205OXXCML2_I9205XXUCML1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/009> Added!!
<ID:0/009> Odin v.3 engine (ID:9)..
<ID:0/009> File analysis..
<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/009> Initialzation..
<ID:0/009> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/009> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/009> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/009> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/009> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
please help me!
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I sent you a reply
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Hey bnb25
are you able to send me the step by step process.... I kinda ran into this mess too
lscruggs28 said:
I'm trying to use odin on my phone, I'm getting some error and I'm not sure what to do now. still having problems with my same device.
the error messages are below:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9205XXUCML1_I9205OXXCML2_I9205XXUCML1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/009> Added!!
<ID:0/009> Odin v.3 engine (ID:9)..
<ID:0/009> File analysis..
<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/009> Initialzation..
<ID:0/009> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/009> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/009> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/009> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/009> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
please help me!
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what is it that you are trying to do? that doesn't look like the recovery.
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Koomoo88 said:
Hey bnb25
are you able to send me the step by step process.... I kinda ran into this mess too
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whats the issues you are having? you need step by step for what?
Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but is this a stock firmware for the SGH-M819N, that is flashable through Odin?
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-M819N&pcode=0#firmware
Could this be used for restoring a device back to a factory fresh state after installing a custom ROM like... CM11 (unofficial) for instance?
I'm downloading it now (super slow server-side bandwidth ~80kb/s) and will report back later.
If the file once you download it is a .tar or .tar.md5 file then it is flashable with odin then, looks like a stock firmware to me as it has the file for the PDA window of odin..what size is the file as i am not registered there and cannot see what size the file is.
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Hello everybody from XDA!
I'm having a MAJOR problem.
I recently bought an S3 one week ago. I rooted it and deleted some of the system apps.
So I was playing around with Swap files and such, and I deleted "Swapper2" which then suddenly my phone powered off and it got stuck in a bootloop.
Now I've flashed before and sometimes with flashing some thing went wrong, but it never got me as nervous as this.
I did a factory reset and it didn't help.
Would it help if I flashed a stock jellybean rom again? I REALLY need it working again ASAP. I have a wedding coming up from a family member in the morning and I need to plan A LOT of stuff. I don't have a second device either.
It's 02:40 at night here in the Netherlands, so I don't have a lot of time too. Not to mention, because of this lack of sleep too.
Samsung Galaxy S3 GT I9300
Stock JB 4.1.2
Siyah kernel
With kind regards (and hands in my hair and stressing)
Try to go to download mode and flash a stock firmware via Odin.
sachilleas said:
Try to go to download mode and flash a stock firmware via Odin.
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At the moment I am in download mode. I'm waiting 50 minutes for the stock rom to download. (Seriously, hotfile is slow as %&@#). About 5 minutes is left. Odin recognizes my phone too.
Any confirmation that this would actually work?
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At the moment I am in download mode. I'm waiting 50 minutes for the stock rom to download. (Seriously, hotfile is slow as %&@#). About 5 minutes is left. Odin recognizes my phone too.
Any confirmation that this would actually work?
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Don't panic. It will. It will write all the Rom files again (including the ones you deleted ).
sachilleas said:
Don't panic. It will. It will write all the Rom files again (including the ones you deleted ).
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Thank you!
I'm in the process of flashing it now. I hope it will work
AndroidFan2 said:
Thank you!
I'm in the process of flashing it now. I hope it will work
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I hope it too. Confirm the outcome after the flashing is over!
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I hope it too. Confirm the outcome after the flashing is over!
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I flashed it and the Samsung logo appeared with the sound (which was like heaven to me.) Untill I realized it came into a black screen and rebooted again....
AndroidFan2 said:
I flashed it and the Samsung logo appeared with the sound (which was like heaven to me.) Untill I realized it came into a black screen and rebooted again....
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This is very odd. Odin should write all the system files you deleted. There must be a solution but I really can't help you any further unfortunately.
sachilleas said:
This is very odd. Odin should write all the system files you deleted. There must be a solution but I really can't help you any further unfortunately.
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I used Swapper2 which uses a swap file from SD and uses it as RAM. Maybe if I took out the SD card and flashed it again?
I REALLY need it working...
You used the PDA slot in Odin?
JRJ442 said:
You used the PDA slot in Odin?
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Yes I did. It was the only file I got from extracting it.
AndroidFan2 said:
I used Swapper2 which uses a swap file from SD and uses it as RAM. Maybe if I took out the SD card and flashed it again?
I REALLY need it working...
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Swap is kernel related and the stock Rom's kernel you just flashed does not even support swap so it should totally disregard the whole swap thing. Anyway , Try to flash the stock rom once again without the sdcard in case something went wrong the first time.
Also check that the Rom's file you downloaded is not corrupted via md5 checksum.
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Swap is kernel related and the stock Rom's kernel you just flashed does not even support swap so it should totally disregard the whole swap thing. Anyway , Try to flash the stock rom once again without the sdcard in case something went wrong the first time.
Also check that the Rom's file you downloaded is not corrupted via md5 checksum.
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I flashed stock again without my SD card inserted. It did not help..
Would it maybe help if I rooted it with a custom kernel and flashed a custom rom? I myself was thinking about CM10.1
Also; does this mean the end of my new S3? I'm guessing a JIG wouldn't help me much either, as I can normally enter download mode..
Here is what Odin says:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9300XXEMC3_I9300NEEEMC1_I9300XXEMB6_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<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> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> tz.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> sboot.bin
<ID:0/004> system.img
<ID:0/004> boot.img
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> cache.img
<ID:0/004> hidden.img
<ID:0/004> modem.bin
<ID:0/004> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/004> RES OK !!
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
Everything seems fine, I wonder why it does not boot. I really don't know if a custom Rom could save the day, but if you install a custim recovery, run megawipe to eliminate everything before installing your Rom : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832326
sachilleas said:
Everything seems fine, I wonder why it does not boot. I really don't know if a custom Rom could save the day, but if you install a custim recovery, run megawipe to eliminate everything before installing your Rom : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832326
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I've never used tools like that, so I don't have much experience with it. How will I put this .zip on my phone? I don't have a card reader on my PC.
Also, reading the topic I need to have a ROM on my ext. SD to flash after. Can't I just plug it into my PC and run stock again? Or would my PC not recognize the phone? I preffer stock and not custom..
*edit* I just realized booting into recovery gives me the: "E: failed to mount /efs (Invalid argument)" Error. Is this my ext. sd card?
Also, I do NOT have a backup of my IMEI, or my efs. I read on some other forums that this is a pretty serious error, and most of them go to Samsung to repair the phone. I've avoided my warranty already, so I don't know if I can go to a Samsung center (we don't have one in my city, so I have to travel by train about 15 km) (Sigh)
Desperately waiting for an answer, and still with hands in my hair.
Ca you now grt into Recovery?
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Grrr. Hit wrong key. If you can get to recovery you shojld be able yo flashthings - do you have backups or downloads on card etc?
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Journyman16 said:
Ca you now grt into Recovery?
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Grrr. Hit wrong key. If you can get to recovery you shojld be able yo flashthings - do you have backups or downloads on card etc?
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Yes, I can get into recovery. I don't have a nandroid backup, or a backup of my /efs folder. I didn't came to that process yet.
AndroidFan2 said:
Yes, I can get into recovery.
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When you can get in recovery mode, try wipe data en wipe cache. and restart again
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When you can get in recovery mode, try wipe data en wipe cache. and restart again
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I tried this already. It still gives me the error to mount /efs file. Wiping data & cache didn't help.
Try restoring your backed up EFS folder .
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Hey everyone, total noob here when it comes to Android recovery and rooting. Also, feel free to move this thread somewhere else if needed Anyways, randomly yesterday my phone shut off and rebooted itself. Well, it became stuck on the Samsung boot screen. So I reset it again, and again, and again. Eventually I went into recovery mode and clicked the wipe data/factory reset button. Actually, at first I clicked the wipe cache button. So I rebooted it, and now everytime it boots it goes straight to recovery mode (Volume Up, Home, Power). So i began looking for solutions and decided it would be best to restore to a stock Rom. Well I downloaded one, and attempted to look for it in the internal SD card but all it said was "unable to mount sd". Did some more research, and found something called odin. I went into download mode and odin was able to recognize my device. Loaded up my stock rom (pda, .md5) and it would say this:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> KIES_HOME_I317UCAMA4_I317ATTAMA4_578342_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Added!!
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Not entirely sure why it stopped at recovery.img. I installed the Samsung Drivers from the website and still nothing. Uninstalled odin and went to an older one, still same message. Installed a newer one, still same message. Can anyone help? I really hope I havent permanently bricked my phone. Thanks!
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Not entirely sure why it stopped at recovery.img. I installed the Samsung Drivers from the website and still nothing. Uninstalled odin and went to an older one, still same message. Installed a newer one, still same message. Can anyone help? I really hope I havent permanently bricked my phone. Thanks!
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[3] Problem:- Odin gets Stuck on <ID:0/008> Set PIT file. or <ID:0/003> SetupConnection.. or <ID:0/007> Removed!
Note:
When using Odin to Flash, Open task manager and close these : Kies.exe , KiesTrayAgent.exe, and KiesPDLR.exe
IF your downloaded File (.tar, .zip, .md5 .rar ) is corrupted, Odin could get stuck too, so download from another source, if it happens repeatedly
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Solution:-
First reboot PC after a power cord unplug and also reboot the Phone after a battery pull. Always use a Fresh Odin after any attempt to flash, than make sure you "Uncheck Repartition", If you had checked it or clicked Pit when you are not using one. You should also be running Odin as an Admin and ensure that KIES is not running when using Odin. Most of all, only use Samsung USB cable and not others as they may be incompatible and trying it out on a lap top or another PC ( when it happens repeatedly)
Above from My Android Solutions, link below.
Also you have not mentioned what Model is your phone and what version of Odin3 you are using , as this will matter too.
Finally, your problem could be due to your Windows PC, win vista, win 7 & win 8, mostly do not perform well for flashing, try a lap top, when things keep getting complicated. And remember to charge your phone before attempting to Flash.
If you have a problem, how can anyone help, when they don't know, what phone you got, what ROM, What Kernel is installed, what caused the current problem and what you had done to solve it. All these matters, for an XDA member to even THINK of helping you.
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Model is SGH-1747 (AT&T U.S. 4G model). I tried repeatedly, and I was originally using jelly bean 4.1.1 (or 4.1.2) that was rooted when the phone crashed. I haven't attempted to install a different stock rom because for some reason I haven't been able to find one.
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Model is SGH-1747 (AT&T U.S. 4G model). I tried repeatedly, and I was originally using jelly bean 4.1.1 (or 4.1.2) that was rooted when the phone crashed. I haven't attempted to install a different stock rom because for some reason I haven't been able to find one.
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Okay, so I just used the firmware you just gave me and received the message:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I747UCALG1_I747ATTALG1_I747UCALG1_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> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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Going to try an older odin now, and if that fails going to switch to another firmware
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Okay, so I just used the firmware you just gave me and received the message:
Going to try an older odin now, and if that fails going to switch to another firmware
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Used 3.04 and 1.83. Both times I received the NAND message. Also I rebooted my computer and switched USB ports and cables. Same message
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Used 3.04 and 1.83. Both times I received the NAND message. Also I rebooted my computer and switched USB ports and cables. Same message
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3.04 should work, but 1.83 is meant for i9000, so try 3.07 or 3.09 or 1.85 ( if older) its best to reboot PC and Phone before trying phone would require a battery pull and power button press for a min before inserting battery and going into recovery mode.
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3.04 should work, but 1.83 is meant for i9000, so try 3.07 or 3.09 or 1.85 ( if older) its best to reboot PC and Phone before trying phone would require a battery pull and power button press for a min before inserting battery and going into recovery mode.
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Just tried 3.09. Still have the NAND error. Could it be possibly that I have completely bricked my phone and can never use it again? Or should I try this on a different computer?
Edit: Just used a different firmware, and it got past the NAND error. It now displays
<ID:0/010> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/010> recovery.img
<ID:0/010> FAIL! (Write)
<ID:0/010>
<ID:0/010> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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GameAnger said:
Just tried 3.09. Still have the NAND error. Could it be possibly that I have completely bricked my phone and can never use it again? Or should I try this on a different computer?
Edit: Just used a different firmware, and it got past the NAND error. It now displays
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yes preferably on a laptop
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yes preferably on a laptop
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Even with switching to a new computer, I still received the NAND write start error. I can get into recovery mode, it just says it can't mount the SD card.
GameAnger said:
Even with switching to a new computer, I still received the NAND write start error. I can get into recovery mode, it just says it can't mount the SD card.
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If you have all your data backup up already what you can do is get in recovery and go to mounts and storage> unmount> format all the partitions (DO NOT REBOOT PHONE) and copy ROM again to SD card and try flashing again . or IF you can access download mode after formatting SD card and partitions, or by using this tool, try flashing the Stock ROM twice at least.
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If you have all your data backup up already what you can do is get in recovery and go to mounts and storage> unmount> format all the partitions (DO NOT REBOOT PHONE) and copy ROM again to SD card and try flashing again . or IF you can access download mode after formatting SD card and partitions, or by using this tool, try flashing the Stock ROM twice at least.
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Okay so by formatting all the partitions do you mean /data, /cache, /sdcard, etc.?
And also, it gave me an error for mounting /data, mounting /sdcard, and mounting /external sdcard (most likely because I don't have one)
GameAnger said:
Okay so by formatting all the partitions do you mean /data, /cache, /sdcard, etc.?
And also, it gave me an error for mounting /data, mounting /sdcard, and mounting /external sdcard (most likely because I don't have one)
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yup, whatever can be formatted, may help in getting a clean Flash and reduce booting problems, you should also remove SIM card when flashing , to make it even easier to boot, since you have a problem.
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yup, whatever can be formatted, may help in getting a clean Flash and reduce booting problems, you should also remove SIM card when flashing , to make it even easier to boot, since you have a problem.
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Okay, so I removed my SIM card and formatted all the partitions, still same error :/ I have an idea but I don't know if it would work. If I downloaded a custom ROM zip onto an external SD card in someone elses phone, switched it to my phone, and from recovery mode install custom rom from external sd card, would it work? And then once I got the phone booted up I could download it onto my internal sd card. Not sure if that would work considered my phone can't mount anything right now
Also, I saw something about NAND erase, and I tried it but again it just gave me an error. It's weird. My phone can get into recovery and download mode but it can't seem to reboot anything right now
GameAnger said:
Okay, so I removed my SIM card and formatted all the partitions, still same error :/ I have an idea but I don't know if it would work. If I downloaded a custom ROM zip onto an external SD card in someone elses phone, switched it to my phone, and from recovery mode install custom rom from external sd card, would it work? And then once I got the phone booted up I could download it onto my internal sd card. Not sure if that would work considered my phone can't mount anything right now
Also, I saw something about NAND erase, and I tried it but again it just gave me an error. It's weird. My phone can get into recovery and download mode but it can't seem to reboot anything right now
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you should try all options to revive your phone, so its possible to flash customs ROMs using your CWM recovery, so no harm in trying what you have suggested. BUT this method will work, even if your SD card is corrupted when your External SD card has two partitions . look at this for reference only, espacilly links below about broken SD cards.
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you should try all options to revive your phone, so its possible to flash customs ROMs using your CWM recovery, so no harm in trying what you have suggested. BUT this method will work, even if your SD card is corrupted when your External SD card has two partitions . look at this for reference only, espacilly links below about broken SD cards.
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Literally have just spent the last two hours trying everything. I give up
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Literally have just spent the last two hours trying everything. I give up
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well, final solution, since its still under warranty, you can take it to Samsung service center or a mobile phone technician, they will just use JTAG to flash it directly.
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Hello to all the devs in the forum and thanks in advance for the help that you will give me. Please bear with me, trust me I have made sure that seeking for help was my last resort seeing as I don't want to be just another guy with a bricked phone problem. Fortunately the forum has been quite educational and I have all you guys to thank you for that.
Now then, last night I decided to root my phone because it was running a bit slow and decided it was time to do it.
Everything went fine, I managed to root it successfully, installed Clockwork Recovery and all that, although when it said that backing up the image I think was an error, I sort of just disregarded it. I booted up my phone and everything is fine, I installed Titanium Backup Pro and deleted some of the bloatware that was in my phone.
Now this probably where my phone got on its way to being bricked.
Along with the bloatware that was deemed safe on the website, I also mindlessly uninstalled the Samsung Home and probably the stock keyboard app.
I deemed them unnecessary because I was running Go Launcher EX app as my launcher and Swiftkey as my keyboard app.
What I didn't know is that all the custom roms are probably going to be using those stock apps as base. Did I assume this correctly?
So then I tried to flash the custom rom that I found appealing, followed the steps in the guide that accompanied it, and when rebooted it, it was stuck in the Samsung logo screen.
Fortunately I planned ahead a bit, although not as much as I'd hope for, I knew that I can restore through CWM but unfortunately, the restore point that it created presented with an error and I can't restore it.
So I resorted to flashing a stock rom through ODIN and followed the steps in unbricking the phone.
I encountered some difficulties with regard to the drivers and all that but I managed to have the correct ones installed.
Now comes the final problem
As I am trying to have ODIN flash the stock rom, it wouldn't continue as it does in the videos that I watched. It would always stop in about 10 seconds and say that it failed.
I tried another stock rom from a different location and it still wouldn't work.
I have also run ODIN as an administrator, and this presented:
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> S5830iDXMC1_S5830iOLBLD1_S5830iDXMC2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> sbl.bin
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> BcmCP.img
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Again it only took about 10 seconds to stop.
I am running ODIN 3 v1.85
I have also uninstalled KIES.
Whenever I would cleared all the cache and mount everything sometimes it would bring me to the android setup at startup, but if I try to type there is no keyboard that would popup. And if I choose skip it, it's just black, but if I lock it, the blue stock lockscreen appears. Nothing else after that.
I decided to post as a last resort and knowing that I have done all in my ability to repair it.
So there it is, I tried to be as specific as possible to the things that I have done throughout the day,
A couple of solutions I found as I searched was to try to flash a stock rom through CWM, another suggested to use a different version of ODIN.
If someone could please point me to the right direction as to how to repair my device, it would be hugely appreciated.
Thank you very much for your time.
UPDATE: While I'm writing this I tried the latest version of ODIN and it still won't work. Same issue. Please help
See first of all Split the Firmware into 3 Parts PDA & MODEM & CSC then use pit file also ..
Ok now follow these
1.Go into recovery mod do wipe data/Cache
2.Get into CWM again do wipe data/cache
3.Now take down it into download mode and flash the Stock firmware .
Hope these works .
Hitesh2626 said:
See first of all Split the Firmware into 3 Parts PDA & MODEM & CSC then use pit file also ..
Ok now follow these
1.Go into recovery mod do wipe data/Cache
2.Get into CWM again do wipe data/cache
3.Now take down it into download mode and flash the Stock firmware .
Hope these works .
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Hello Hitesh! Thank you so much for your correspondence. I've been seeing your consistent replies to people who have the same problem as I had.
As for my phone, I managed to unbrick it yesterday by flashing a different custom ROM through CWM. I am currently running Extremis 2.1 from destructo570
Again thank you very much for your help.
As an advice to anyone who will have the same problem in the future, make sure that before you install a custom ROM to clear the cache and all that. Good luck!
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Help! Odin Bootloading Issue on Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II
Used the Odin tool (which I've done in the past without issue) to bootload the 4.4.2 software onto my phone and it now just flashes the start-up banner. Worse, my computer no longer recognizes my phone as a valid device, so attempts to load something else will not work.
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ConvolutedSpeech said:
Used the Odin tool (which I've done in the past without issue) to bootload the 4.4.2 software onto my phone and it now just flashes the start-up banner. Worse, my computer no longer recognizes my phone as a valid device, so attempts to load something else will not work.
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Okay, so, I've managed to get my device recognized by placing it in Odin Mode and reconnecting. I still can't bootload any software, though, it keeps resulting in failures. :crying:
ConvolutedSpeech said:
Used the Odin tool (which I've done in the past without issue) to bootload the 4.4.2 software onto my phone and it now just flashes the start-up banner. Worse, my computer no longer recognizes my phone as a valid device, so attempts to load something else will not work.
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Okay, so, I've managed to get my device recognized by placing it in Odin Mode and reconnecting. I still can't bootload any software, though, it keeps resulting in failures. :crying:
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This previous thread post gives some tips that might help you fix your phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=56167850
mattnmag said:
This previous thread post gives some tips that might help you fix your phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=56167850
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I appreciate your taking the time to reply to my post. I read over the tips you listed and tried those I hadn't already. I've switched my usb cord to every port on my computer. I've switched to different cords, oem and otherwise. I downloaded KIES, as per the last of your suggestions, and can't say how useful that may or may not be, as my device never would connect to the KIES interface. I've had many attempted firmware loads on my phone via ODIN, but all give me the unsuccessful write message. I've tried flashing TWRP, which I was pretty sure I already had on my phone, but still no bueno. It won't let me access TWRP if I do have it, and if I don't . . . well, there's that. I don't really know what else to do.
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I appreciate your taking the time to reply to my post. I read over the tips you listed and tried those I hadn't already. I've switched my usb cord to every port on my computer. I've switched to different cords, oem and otherwise. I downloaded KIES, as per the last of your suggestions, and can't say how useful that may or may not be, as my device never would connect to the KIES interface. I've had many attempted firmware loads on my phone via ODIN, but all give me the unsuccessful write message. I've tried flashing TWRP, which I was pretty sure I already had on my phone, but still no bueno. It won't let me access TWRP if I do have it, and if I don't . . . well, there's that. I don't really know what else to do.
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Oh, I also tried ODIN 3.7, 3.9, and 3.10.
@ConvolutedSpeech,
You can not install a custom recovery like TRWP on your phone after it got upgraded to 4.4.2 because the bootloader is locked with no current method for you to unlock it.
The only thing you can do right now is to restore the phone back to factory stock 4.4.2. There's a root method called GhettoRoot for 4.4.2, but no bootloader unlock method at present.
If you can post the log from Odin showing the error you're getting when trying to restore your phone, that will help others to help you. (I'm not sure why Kies couldn't see your phone, but I would uninstall it now or make sure it's totally disabled when running Odin again since the 2 programs can conflict).
I won't be able to respond for a while due to my job, but maybe someone else can help out.
mattnmag said:
@ConvolutedSpeech,
You can not install a custom recovery like TRWP on your phone after it got upgraded to 4.4.2 because the bootloader is locked with no current method for you to unlock it.
The only thing you can do right now is to restore the phone back to factory stock 4.4.2. There's a root method called GhettoRoot for 4.4.2, but no bootloader unlock method at present.
If you can post the log from Odin showing the error you're getting when trying to restore your phone, that will help others to help you. (I'm not sure why Kies couldn't see your phone, but I would uninstall it now or make sure it's totally disabled when running Odin again since the 2 programs can conflict).
I won't be able to respond for a while due to my job, but maybe someone else can help out.
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Thank you for all of your time. From looking at the posts on Ghettoroot it looks like it requires being able to send files to your phone and put it in debugging mode . . . which I can't so much do, given my phone won't let me in it. Maybe there's a workaround I'm missing? I uninstalled Kies and reran ODIN. Here's a c/p of the log:
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I605VRUFND7_I605VZWFND7_I605VRUFND7_HOME.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> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> sboot.bin
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> FAIL!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
If anyone can help it would be much appreciated! Thank you mattnmag, for all of your efforts, so far!
ConvolutedSpeech said:
Thank you for all of your time. From looking at the posts on Ghettoroot it looks like it requires being able to send files to your phone and put it in debugging mode . . . which I can't so much do, given my phone won't let me in it. Maybe there's a workaround I'm missing? I uninstalled Kies and reran ODIN. Here's a c/p of the log:
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I605VRUFND7_I605VZWFND7_I605VRUFND7_HOME.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> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> sboot.bin
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> FAIL!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
If anyone can help it would be much appreciated! Thank you mattnmag, for all of your efforts, so far!
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Crickets, huh?
@ConvolutedSpeech,
Can you confirm that you do have a Verizon Note 2 model SCH-I605?
Also, did you try to Odin flash any other device's firmware onto your phone (like the international N7100 firmware). If so, that would have overwritten your Verizon bootloader/firmware and you won't be able to use ODIN to restore your phone if that's the case.
If you do have the Verizon Note 2 and didn't accidentally flash another device firmware onto it , then you should be able to restore your phone back to Verizon factory stock 4.4.2.
Droidstyle's restore guide has step by step instructions on how to Odin restore the phone. If you're not flashing the pit file with the firmware tar file... then try that as well.
If it won't work on your computer and you have access to another computer (preferably one with Windows 7), then try the restore on that. Also... make sure you have a good download of the firmware.... you can grab the Verizon 4.4.2 firmware from here if you're not getting it from Sammobile already: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/30950/I605VRUFND7_I605VZWFND7_VZW.zip/
mattnmag said:
@ConvolutedSpeech,
Can you confirm that you do have a Verizon Note 2 model SCH-I605?
Also, did you try to Odin flash any other device's firmware onto your phone (like the international N7100 firmware). If so, that would have overwritten your Verizon bootloader/firmware and you won't be able to use ODIN to restore your phone if that's the case.
If you do have the Verizon Note 2 and didn't accidentally flash another device firmware onto it , then you should be able to restore your phone back to Verizon factory stock 4.4.2.
Droidstyle's restore guide has step by step instructions on how to Odin restore the phone. If you're not flashing the pit file with the firmware tar file... then try that as well.
If it won't work on your computer and you have access to another computer (preferably one with Windows 7), then try the restore on that. Also... make sure you have a good download of the firmware.... you can grab the Verizon 4.4.2 firmware from here if you're not getting it from Sammobile already:
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Hey mattnmag,
Yes, I do have a Verizon Note 2 SCH-I605. No, I've been trying to flash the Sammobile sourced version of the download you link to, but I suppose I could try redownloading it, for giggles, one never knows. I'll check out the restore guide and see if I'm missing anything. The computer I'm using is running on Windows 7, but I guess I could try my laptop, which also runs on 7. I really do appreciate all the time you've spent trying to help me.
Thanks!
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ConvolutedSpeech said:
Hey mattnmag,
Yes, I do have a Verizon Note 2 SCH-I605. No, I've been trying to flash the Sammobile sourced version of the download you link to, but I suppose I could try redownloading it, for giggles, one never knows. I'll check out the restore guide and see if I'm missing anything. The computer I'm using is running on Windows 7, but I guess I could try my laptop, which also runs on 7. I really do appreciate all the time you've spent trying to help me.
Thanks!
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OIC, haha, that's the guide I used to brick myself. Probably I missed something, but I can't see what, at this point.
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ConvolutedSpeech said:
Hey mattnmag,
Yes, I do have a Verizon Note 2 SCH-I605. No, I've been trying to flash the Sammobile sourced version of the download you link to, but I suppose I could try redownloading it, for giggles, one never knows. I'll check out the restore guide and see if I'm missing anything. The computer I'm using is running on Windows 7, but I guess I could try my laptop, which also runs on 7. I really do appreciate all the time you've spent trying to help me.
Thanks!
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OIC, haha, that's the guide I used to brick myself. Probably I missed something, but I can't see what, at this point.
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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! Okay, either I'm a dumbass, or you're a genius, but at this point I don't care how you want to label it. Flashing the PIT file WITH THE firmware worked beautifully . . . I think . . . my phone is now starting up and I got a full load and pass in ODIN. OMG, tytytytyty! I love you! Hahahaha, yes, it's definitely starting up! Yayyy! F*** yeah, MY PHONE IS ALIVE!
LOL. I'm glad to hear you fixed it. Just to be sure you get a totally fresh start with nothing leftover... it may be a good idea to boot into stock recovery and wipe cache and complete a factory reset.
:thumbup:
mattnmag said:
LOL. I'm glad to hear you fixed it. Just to be sure you get a totally fresh start with nothing leftover... it may be a good idea to boot into stock recovery and wipe cache and complete a factory reset.
:thumbup:
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Thanks! Based on the success of taking your previous advice, I'll have to do that! Have an AWESOME Thanksgiving!
Returning to stock
So I know that there are different instructions for returning to stock with odin after having taken the MJ9 4.3 OTA update, but I honestly don't remember if I did take the update. I have had this phone for so long, as well as other phones, and I just can't remember if I took it. Is there a way to either be able to tell if I did, or to return to stock safely regardless?
eve.ning_rose said:
So I know that there are different instructions for returning to stock with odin after having taken the MJ9 4.3 OTA update, but I honestly don't remember if I did take the update. I have had this phone for so long, as well as other phones, and I just can't remember if I took it. Is there a way to either be able to tell if I did, or to return to stock safely regardless?
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When you go to your phone's System Settings/About Phone, what does it show under Android Version and Build Number? That may help you determine what you're running.
An easy way to confirm what bootloader you're on would be to boot into Odin Mode (Volume Down+Home Button+Power Button at the same time, then press volume up to continue to Odin Mode). If it looks like the picture I've attached of ODIN mode from my phone (which is running 4.1.2), then your bootloader would not be on 4.3 or 4.4.2 because there's nothing about Knox.
But... if you see anything about Knox when in Odin mode, then it will be on 4.3 or higher bootloader. If it's on 4.3 or higher, then you won't be able to downgrade back to 4.1.2 and would need to restore to stock 4.3 or 4.4.2 (depending on what build version your on).
In Odin mode it says
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SCH-I605
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD (Yes, 1 counts)
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
It looks like you're still on 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 bootloader... since there's no mention of Knox. You should be able to follow section 1b in Droidstyle's Restore guide to restore the phone to factory stock 4.1.2 VRAMC3. This is the bootloader you'll want to stay on if you want to have the option to use Casual to unlock the bootloader and root/run custom ROM's. Your phone would probably be more valuable to others as well if you're going to sell it on Swappa.
Edit: Look into Chainfire's Triangle away app from the Play Store if you want to reset the Binary count back to 0. (And only use Triangle away on rooted 4.1.2 with unlocked bootloader for our phone... if you try it on 4.3 or 4.4.2, it may hard brick the device. Here's the XDA thread on Triangle Away if interested: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/orig-development/2014-01-15-triangleaway-v3-26-t1494114
Thank you! So I was originally restoring to stock unrooted because For some reason my phone stopped allowing me to flash any ROM. I unrooted, then rooted with casual noyou, and I still can't flash any ROM. I have verified that I do have root, and I have tried with both CWM and TWRP, but nothing. Any idea what could be causing this? Or how to fix it? I am stuck on stock 4.1.1 now.
I'm not sure if any of the custom ROM'S in the development threads will work with a 4.1.1 base... (they might.. but I'm not sure). I would probably use Droidstyle's guide to Odin restore the phone to 4.1.2 VRAMC3, then would boot into stock recovery and wipe cache & complete a factory reset just to make sure you've got a totally clean slate to work from.
Then, I'd run CASUAL again to root and unlock the bootloader.
(Edit)... I'm also wondering if the custom recovery that you were using to try to flash the ROM could have been too old for the newer ROM'S... or the wrong custom recovery. Some ROM'S need a specific version of the custom recovery to work, so make sure you read through the thread of whichever ROM you want to flash and that you're using the recommended version of the recovery for that specific ROM.
soft bricked note 2?
i wanted to give my son my note 2 for christmas, but i didnt want him to have a rooted phone. i have unrooted and returned to stock a few note 2 phones with no problem, but ..... this time ive run into trouble. i put the proper files into the pda slot, hit start, i got a pass. but i think im on a bootloop. i cant get into recovery, but i can get back into download mode. i would really appreciate some help. this was gonna be his "big" gift and now im screwed thanks so much for all you guys do on this site. ive gotten so much help here.
take care and merry chrismas
Verizon note 2 Root problems.
I had my Note 2 SCH-I605 rooted before this, I bricked it and now its back to life but I can not get anything to work for root. I have tried odin,casual and kingo root and Ghettoroot. Odin says It has passed etc... and I never have root. Kingo says it works and that it has installed su but its never there. I have even checked with root checker to verify. And no root. I have the stock firmware (4.4.2) back on and I used odin to put the stock firmware back on. Can anyone shed any light on what I might be doing wrong.
chanelstout said:
i wanted to give my son my note 2 for christmas, but i didnt want him to have a rooted phone. i have unrooted and returned to stock a few note 2 phones with no problem, but ..... this time ive run into trouble. i put the proper files into the pda slot, hit start, i got a pass. but i think im on a bootloop. i cant get into recovery, but i can get back into download mode. i would really appreciate some help. this was gonna be his "big" gift and now im screwed thanks so much for all you guys do on this site. ive gotten so much help here.
take care and merry chrismas
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I downloaded stock firmware then applied with odin. It was 4.4.2 if I find the link ill post as soon as I can.
hello the community,
am in the search for a custom recovery for the above titled device as it's my work friends wifes device and the screen smashed and am trying to recover the data from it...it's screen is totally not working,it's pin locked and also no usb debugging enabled so no recovery programs will work...i found an article online which will get me access but the problem is that i need a custom recovery to get access via ADB if anyone can help that would be awesome...thanks
i have searched the forum and google for a compatible recovery but have found nothing so far
hey everyone a friend of mine here on the forum @HypoTurtle has kindly ported a recovery for this device if anyone would like to test it that would be awesome for users...the reason he originally made it was so that i could recover some files via ADB from a friends galaxy ace who's screen was broken unfortunately the device never bothered to power on so i couldn't get an opportunity to test this TWRP build...but if any of you are willing here is the link to the recovery please flash it through ODIN of course as there is no available recovery for this version of the galaxy ace and maybe this could help a few people
so please make sure you have a recovery rom or stock recovery.img to use if TWRP isn't working for you...this is a WIP and i am not even sure if this will be updated by the dev but it's worth checking out
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8...nB3WGZsOWRoeG8
Link doesn't work. I can test it , but first you have to reupload the files/fix the link.
mrsim said:
hey everyone a friend of mine here on the forum @HypoTurtle has kindly ported a recovery for this device if anyone would like to test it that would be awesome for users...the reason he originally made it was so that i could recover some files via ADB from a friends galaxy ace who's screen was broken unfortunately the device never bothered to power on so i couldn't get an opportunity to test this TWRP build...but if any of you are willing here is the link to the recovery please flash it through ODIN of course as there is no available recovery for this version of the galaxy ace and maybe this could help a few people
so please make sure you have a recovery rom or stock recovery.img to use if TWRP isn't working for you...this is a WIP and i am not even sure if this will be updated by the dev but it's worth checking out
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8...nB3WGZsOWRoeG8
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link broken?
I am available for testing...
sorry guys i am currently decorating my room and all my files are on my p.c. currently using my galaxy tab... should be finished in a few days then will reupload the file... sorry about the link
mrsim said:
hey everyone a friend of mine here on the forum @HypoTurtle has kindly ported a recovery for this device if anyone would like to test it that would be awesome for users...the reason he originally made it was so that i could recover some files via ADB from a friends galaxy ace who's screen was broken unfortunately the device never bothered to power on so i couldn't get an opportunity to test this TWRP build...but if any of you are willing here is the link to the recovery please flash it through ODIN of course as there is no available recovery for this version of the galaxy ace and maybe this could help a few people
so please make sure you have a recovery rom or stock recovery.img to use if TWRP isn't working for you...this is a WIP and i am not even sure if this will be updated by the dev but it's worth checking out
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8...nB3WGZsOWRoeG8
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I can test custom recovery for SM-G357FZ.
Any chace to reupload this TWRP port?
still decorating... a lot more work than i first thought, plus am getting a custom made desk built which has also delayed things for now... don't worry guys as soon as i am back up and running i will keep with the thread and hopefully we can get you all a workibg recovery... thanks for your patience
hey guys been a while but i am back up and running again...it's been so long i have managed to forget where the file is on my p.c. so am waiting for @HypoTurtle to get back to me after he has checked the file i think is the correct one then i will post the link...thanks for your patience
ok guys n gals so here is the link to the TWRP...hope it works for you please post any logs if you know how if it fails or there are any problems.. @HypoTurtle only usually makes these for MTK devices so this will be a slow WIP,also make sure you have a full backup available to use if anything goes wrong....please remember you FLASH THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK...if you get bricked,get pregnant,or anything else it's not our fault
http://www.4shared.com/file/RWd2ssB-ba/TWRP-test1.html
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http://www.4shared.com/file/RWd2ssB-ba/TWRP-test1.html
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Ekm, could you upload it somewhere else? I can't download from 4shared...
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Ekm, could you upload it somewhere else? I can't download from 4shared...
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what do you suggest...google drive refuses to allow the file to be uploaded as it always seems to pause halfway through
mega.nz or dropbox.com would be ok.
there you go
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bdtujoiwyvezknn/TWRP-test1.img?dl=0
i will asume no news is good news then....if anybody has managed to get this recovery up and running on their device please post an answer otherwise i will ask mods to delete the thread
Gonna test it later today. It's 4:25 AM at mine place right now.
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Failed to flash it. Current binary flag set to custom, knox on 0x0 (knox not triggered). Phone works normal after.
Log from ODIN 3.07
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> recovery.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> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Size)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
ok guys sorry to say but this thread will be closed as the developer has no time to work on this project as he does not have this device and also mainly works with MTK devices...sorry to get your hopes up...maybe in the future someone will attempt to get a working recovery for this older device