Hi,
My I9100G is now on CM10.1.3 with CM stock kernel, everything is working great, but whenever i try to flash a different ROM or kernel, i get stuck on the bootscreen!
Except for samsung stock ROM and CM which work as well.
I have tried the following:
1- Wipe everything(data, cache, dalvik cache, format system) and do fresh installs.
2- Flash JB bootloader.
3- Un-root and re-root.
4- Try different recovery (CWM, TWRP).
5- Nand backup and restore works fine.
6- I forgot a couple of things, probably.
I miss trying out new ROMs and kernels, help an addict get his juice :silly:
I'm using ROM and kernel CWM cleaning scripts and I hadn't had any bootloops after ROM flash. I highly recommend this. Google ''i9100 ROM wipe script''. I also use the kernel wipe script, from the same xda thread.
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JB Bootloader? Not enough flash a kernel with root? However if he does not work try to put a ROM stocks and to send it in for support service.
I do hope you're flashing stuff meant for the I9100G, and not the I9100.
Still problem persists
f-r said:
I'm using ROM and kernel CWM cleaning scripts and I hadn't had any bootloops after ROM flash. I highly recommend this. Google ''i9100 ROM wipe script''. I also use the kernel wipe script, from the same xda thread.
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Found a great thread :[CWM UTIL] Hawker's Wipe Scripts (S2 GT-i9100)
Tried all scripts as i have become desperate, still to no avail.
But thanks, that will help in the future, provided i solve the problem at hand
-Marco said:
JB Bootloader? Not enough flash a kernel with root? However if he does not work try to put a ROM stocks and to send it in for support service.
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Service will cost a lot of money as Samsung's service in my country (EGYPT) are greedy ********* and also their service is not professional.
Besides, if i send it, what will i send it for? Stock ROM already works!
immortalneo said:
I do hope you're flashing stuff meant for the I9100G, and not the I9100.
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Thanks for your concern, i am well aware of the difference between the two variants
vima91 said:
Service will cost a lot of money as Samsung's service in my country (EGYPT) are greedy ********* and also their service is not professional.
Besides, if i send it, what will i send it for? Stock ROM already works!
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If you already changed the recovery, you've voided any warranty, Samsung won't do anything for you anymore.
You're on the dark side now
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warpgamer said:
If you already changed the recovery, you've voided any warranty, Samsung won't do anything for you anymore.
You're on the dark side now
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He can always flash stock firmware using Odin.
To OP: It's really bizzare. Using wipe scripts prepares the device for flashing any ROM. I'm assuming that no download errors occurred (MD5 check is ok), that the ROM is matching your phone's model and that you're using a proper recovery.
Flash a different kernel (cwm or twrp based) and flash the ROM with it.
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f-r said:
He can always flash stock firmware using Odin.
To OP: It's really bizzare. Using wipe scripts prepares the device for flashing any ROM. I'm assuming that no download errors occurred (MD5 check is ok), that the ROM is matching your phone's model and that you're using a proper recovery.
Flash a different kernel (cwm or twrp based) and flash the ROM with it.
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I have sent my phone a couple of times for service before the warranty expired, reset binary counter and flashed stock ROM, no problem.
MD5 checksum fine, ROM matching phone model, recovery i have been using for a while.
Will try TWRP and report back, thanks
So i cleaned up the system and flashed the Blazing safe kernel and now it got kinda interesting...
After using the scripts to clean everything up, then i flashed the kernel again to double check i had recovery, i tried to flash the ROM i wanted which is Cyanfox, it gave me an error.
Updating bla bla bla....
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This package is is for "i9100g,GT-I9100G" devices;
E:Error executing updater binary in zip '/emmc/......'
Error flashing zip '/emmc/bla bla'
Updating partition details...
After that i tried the SLIM ROM 4.2.2, frankly i don't remember where i got it from as it was sitting there for some time.
Anyways it worked and that's weird...cyanfox was supposed to work as other users say it worked for them.
Also when Slim was flashed it had CWM, which i opened and tried to flash cyanfox with it...and it flashed without errors but still stuck at boot logo screen!!
What's the problem here?? :silly:
So, anyone?
Is this in the right section in the first place?
My phone is a GT-I9100G model.
vima91 said:
So, anyone?
Is this in the right section in the first place?
My phone is a GT-I9100G model.
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Try asking here mate. :good:
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Thanks, but i found the solution to my problem.
Actually i had multiple problems:
4.4 ROMs will flash but will not boot.
Some ROMs will not even flash giving error in CWM (status 6, status 7 ).
Regarding the first problem, i found a thread mentioning that Kitkat ROMs are not all supported by CWM (Sorry i can't seem to find it again :/ ), and that a particular CWM version 6.0.4 will solve that. Too lazy to search for and get, and came across another solution, where aidfarth released his version of a Kernel supporting 4.4 Kitkat, with TWRP instead of CWM which solved the status 7 error.
Further reading is for the other two error solutions.
So i went on and tried to flash that kernel, giving me the status 7 error in CWM, which brings me to the next error.
Regarding the second error, status 7 in CWM, it could be solved by manipulating a script in the ROM or zip in general that you want to flash, this link will demonstrate, it's what i followed.
So i followed, edited the ZIP file and whatnot, then i tried to flash it in CWM, then got the status 6 error.
This will require the same steps as how you solved the status 7, but it has to do with UNIX encoding, this link is what i followed.
Thanks all for replies.
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Hi everyone,
I apologize in advance if a thread like this exists already, but I've been searching for a while now and can't find anything to answer my questions.
So, first of all, is there any way to fully format the memory on the phone without erasing required system files? I don't care about the ROM, but want to keep the boot loader(that's the thing that lets you boot into recovery/download mode, right?).
I basically want to erase any trace of anything on the phone except for the recovery mode options. From there, I would like to install a clean version of Android. Which brings me to my next question, which I have not found an answer to anywhere.
Is there a stable version of ICS for the Canadian I9100M? I realize that the M-version is the same as the regular I9100 version, but I'm not sure if there is something that would cause the OS to bug out. That beign said, would the modems which come pre-bundled with the European OS versions (which are the only ones out right now) work on the North American bands?
Lastly, is there any back-up software that would allow me to take an image of the drive to recover from at a later date? I.e. ICS doesn't work for me and I want to revert back to what I have now.
Thanks in advance.
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Hi everyone,
I apologize in advance if a thread like this exists already, but I've been searching for a while now and can't find anything to answer my questions.
So, first of all, is there any way to fully format the memory on the phone without erasing required system files? I don't care about the ROM, but want to keep the boot loader(that's the thing that lets you boot into recovery/download mode, right?).
I basically want to erase any trace of anything on the phone except for the recovery mode options. From there, I would like to install a clean version of Android. Which brings me to my next question, which I have not found an answer to anywhere.
Is there a stable version of ICS for the Canadian I9100M? I realize that the M-version is the same as the regular I9100 version, but I'm not sure if there is something that would cause the OS to bug out. That beign said, would the modems which come pre-bundled with the European OS versions (which are the only ones out right now) work on the North American bands?
Lastly, is there any back-up software that would allow me to take an image of the drive to recover from at a later date? I.e. ICS doesn't work for me and I want to revert back to what I have now.
Thanks in advance.
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first of all, do u have ur device rooted?? if so u must have cwmr. entering in cwmr (with ur phone off, press and keep pressing until galaxyy gt-I9100 logo appears, volume up+home button+ power button) and in there u r going to have an option to do a nandroid back up...that's the tool u r looking for, to make an image of ur phone exactly how it is now.
second, inm there u'll have an option (into mount and storage option) to format "/system", that's the option to eliminate any trace of ur actual rom.
at final, u can download any rom from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487 and flash it through odin.
modem can be flashed separetly, u can even use the same modem that u have now...so look for the file of ur actual modem, and after flashing rom, flash that modem or the one u wish
EDIT: DUNNO IF I9000 IS THE SAME AS I9000M, YOU SHOULD FIND OUT THAT FIRST THE ROMS, IN THAT THREAD ARE FOR I9000
pelpa87 said:
first of all, do u have ur device rooted?? if so u must have cwmr.
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Not necessarily true. You can be rooted and not have CWM recovery.
pelpa87 said:
EDIT: DUNNO IF I9000 IS THE SAME AS I9000M, YOU SHOULD FIND OUT THAT FIRST THE ROMS, IN THAT THREAD ARE FOR I9000
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If you meant I9100 and I9100M, they are AFAIK functionally the same phone. But flashing an I9100 firmware to an I9100M will result in the boot screen and About Phone to both read as I9100 afterwards, instead of I9100M.
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Not necessarily true. You can be rooted and not have CWM recovery.
If you meant I9100 and I9100M, they are AFAIK functionally the same phone. But flashing an I9100 firmware to an I9100M will result in the boot screen and About Phone to both read as I9100 afterwards, instead of I9100M.
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Welll then change the "must" for a "should" just to be more specific........
and, yeah, i say i don't know if they are the same, and put it in red saying that he first should find out.... i just put a rom solution for a I9000, just in case he finds out that are the same.
all other steps are the same for both devices.....
Thanks for the replies so far. I do have CWM installed and I am rooted. I have also previously installed I9100 firmware from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 with no problems. The Bell Canada version of Android is horribly behind. Was causing massive battery drain issues.
Anyway, I will try the system format stuff. Will this erase all folders, etc and leave the drive empty and clean?
I'm currently running Cyanogenmod 7.1, but it's causing some instability and freezes my phone from time to time. I want to reformat to get rid of any old system files that me be left over from my numerous experiments with ROMs.
Happydude666 said:
Thanks for the replies so far. I do have CWM installed and I am rooted. I have also previously installed I9100 firmware from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 with no problems. The Bell Canada version of Android is horribly behind. Was causing massive battery drain issues.
Anyway, I will try the system format stuff. Will this erase all folders, etc and leave the drive empty and clean?
I'm currently running Cyanogenmod 7.1, but it's causing some instability and freezes my phone from time to time. I want to reformat to get rid of any old system files that me be left over from my numerous experiments with ROMs.
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Yeap with system format is enough.. u could erase ir kernel to..with a kernel cleanner...
Can i recomend u a rom? Try rootbox rom...
When i get to work i ll give u both links, kernel cleaner and rootbox one
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make your choise
pelpa87 said:
Yeap with system format is enough.. u could erase ir kernel to..with a kernel cleanner...
Can i recomend u a rom? Try rootbox rom...
When i get to work i ll give u both links, kernel cleaner and rootbox one
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from cwm you have to do wipe dalvik cache, cache partition and system / factory reset (if you want to clear all your information).
You have to do this when you move from a rom to another rom.
And the magic of xda is the variety of ROM's.
Personally i don't like ROOTBOX, i prefer CM9 or Paranaoid. You should try and make your choise. There are two list of ROM's:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1702166
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529173
For dual boot flash SiyahKernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1680851
I use this to try rom's as secondary, and i always have my CM9 as primary.
Ok...so I think I may have gone a wee bit too quick.
I've downloaded Zip files of cMIUI and official MIUI from their website. I then proceeded to format the phone...and now I can get into CWM recovery & download modes, but Odin doesn't recognize the ZIP files.
Anyway for me to install these ROMs at this point? Response needed ASAP Please. >.<
Thanks everyone.
Happydude666 said:
Ok...so I think I may have gone a wee bit too quick.
I've downloaded Zip files of cMIUI and official MIUI from their website. I then proceeded to format the phone...and now I can get into CWM recovery & download modes, but Odin doesn't recognize the ZIP files.
Anyway for me to install these ROMs at this point? Response needed ASAP Please. >.<
Thanks everyone.
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Odin never recognize zip files...odin flash tar files...check inside the zip should be tar file(s)...if.not..if there ir only folders and other files, then its flashable trhough cwmr
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be aware that tar files are also compress files, so ur compressor manager maybe will reconize them as so
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I ended up restoring from CWMR back up. The ZIP files contain other files and folders, so I'm assuming it's one of those you have to copy onto the SD Card and flash with CWMR.
I'll try that when I get back to work on Monday as that's where all my files are.
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I ended up restoring from CWMR back up. The ZIP files contain other files and folders, so I'm assuming it's one of those you have to copy onto the SD Card and flash with CWMR.
I'll try that when I get back to work on Monday as that's where all my files are.
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Exactly! U have to flash it trhough cwme
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pelpa87 said:
Yeap with system format is enough.. u could erase ir kernel to..with a kernel cleanner...
Can i recomend u a rom? Try rootbox rom...
When i get to work i ll give u both links, kernel cleaner and rootbox one
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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Is this the one you were referring to? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1696419&highlight=rootbox
I don't like cMIUI very much . Lots of settings that are still in Chinese and it's obviously not configured for North-America.
Happydude666 said:
Is this the one you were referring to? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1696419&highlight=rootbox
I don't like cMIUI very much . Lots of settings that are still in Chinese and it's obviously not configured for North-America.
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Yeah!! Try it out
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Hey guys.
I've searched the forums for this issue, unfortunately it seems like mine is a little unique and I can't find a solution to my problem anywhere.
I'm stuck in CWM Recovery mode, and although I can navigate the menu... when pressing the Home key to select the various options, nothing happens besides the options blinking for a sec. I can access Odin Mode with Power/Volume +/- but that's it. Also it's worth noting that I'm unable to access my phone's files from my computer when in download mode (my guess is because the phone isn't set to USB storage mode which I have to do from the booted home screen, which... I can't access).
This happened after the first time entering Recovery mode on CWM, and although I have ROM Manager installed on my phone, after researching a little I found that was NOT what I wanted to use. And I did NOT use that program.. my CWM was flashed in from a .tar on Odin (the windows program). I also have a Jellybam folder placed in the phone, which was my next step.
How can I get out of CWM Recovery so that I can continue flashing the Jellybam ROM?
I apologize if I've missed anything. Please let me know if you need any other information. I'll be sure to hit the thank you button on every reply.
THANK YOU!
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um....
you are supposed to flash the ROM from CWM, so why would you want to get out of CWM to get back into CWM?
you havent mentioned what version of Android you were already running or what kernel you flashed, but have you tried using the POWER button to select things in CWM? Are you sure you used the right kernel? Are you sure you have an i777?
Hey Pirateghost, thanks for the reply! And yes, I was going into CWM Recovery to flash the ROM. The reason I wanted out of CWM was because it had no functionality... yes, I did try using the power button to select things. Seems the home button was it? In any case nothing worked. My version of Android was Gingerbread UCKH7, and I'm %100 sure it's an i777. By using the "right kernel" you mean the right version of Jellybam?
UPDATE: I got out of the bootloop by using a stock root UCKH7 kernel, bringing it in from Odin. Now I'm just trying to understand what went wrong and how I can continue to flash my Jellybam ROM in without any issues. I also found that my CWM app disappeared after I uninstalled ROM Manager after getting access back to my phone.
More info...
the kernel I installed for CWM was KH4 at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
After putting the KH7 stock root kernel in via Odin and getting out of the bootloop, I deleted ROM Manager off my phone and reflashed the KH4 kernel so I could get CWM. That worked fine, but now Superuser is crashing.
??
xargis said:
More info...
the kernel I installed for CWM was KH4 at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
After putting the KH7 stock root kernel in via Odin and getting out of the bootloop, I deleted ROM Manager off my phone and reflashed the KH4 kernel so I could get CWM. That worked fine, but now Superuser is crashing.
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The kernel you just linked above is for the GT-I9100, not the SGH-I777. You seem to be moving forward without providing yourself with enough knowledge. If you are sure the phone is an I777 then stay away from the I9100 forums. Get what you need from here. There is lots of information in the guides linked in my signature. There is enough information there to guide you through everything you want to do.
xargis said:
More info...
the kernel I installed for CWM was KH4 at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
After putting the KH7 stock root kernel in via Odin and getting out of the bootloop, I deleted ROM Manager off my phone and reflashed the KH4 kernel so I could get CWM. That worked fine, but now Superuser is crashing.
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You are flashing an older kernel on a newer ROM??? why? if you want to have CMW recovery you should flash your stock rom and then get the CWM .tar file and flash it in Odin. If you happen to get a .zip CWM file you can rename it to update.zip and flash it using your stock ROM's recovery options.
Search something along these lines: CWM5.8.1.8-i777.zip or recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.3-galaxys2att.tar as examples
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The kernel you just linked above is for the GT-I9100, not the SGH-I777. You seem to be moving forward without providing yourself with enough knowledge. If you are sure the phone is an I777 then stay away from the I9100 forums. Get what you need from here. There is lots of information in the guides linked in my signature. There is enough information there to guide you through everything you want to do.
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WOW! I don't know how I missed that. Must pay more attention to detail...
Thank you so much for pointing that out Creepyncrawly!
Commodore 64 said:
... If you happen to get a .zip CWM file you can rename it to update.zip and flash it using your stock ROM's recovery options. ...
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It's great having new folks around helping out.
This is bad information, however. 3e recovery will enforce signature verification on any update.zip, and it will fail.
creepyncrawly said:
It's great having new folks around helping out.
This is bad information, however. 3e recovery will enforce signature verification on any update.zip, and it will fail.
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always a pleasure to lend a hand. you're right it used to work on 2e I think, I was trying to signify the difference between the zip and tar, but thank you so much for the correction.
So should I be using a different kernel? I'm sorry I'm not quite sure what you're saying Commodore64, my head has been spinning from all this.
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So should I be using a different kernel? I'm sorry I'm not quite sure what you're saying Commodore64, my head has been spinning from all this.
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you should be using a kernel intended for your phone....your phone (if branded AT&T) is either an i727 skyrocket or i777. this is the i777 forum section. you appear to have flashed a kernel for an i9100...
just follow creepy's guides and do it the right way. there is nothing you can flash in STOCK recovery that will give you CWM or a new kernel (which on this phone CWM is packed with the kernel)
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So should I be using a different kernel? I'm sorry I'm not quite sure what you're saying Commodore64, my head has been spinning from all this.
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There is not just one answer, you can go back to one of the stock ROMs, like the ones provided by creepyncrawly threads.
There are a lot of threads on this and I don't have my I777 anymore but I used to do this:
1- Once you flashed a stock rom, go into recovery and cleanup. data/cache reset.
2- Have the files you want to flash on your phone. (if you format the SD card you will erase your files including the ones you want to flash!)
3- Use your .tar Odin CWM that worked for you before now to flash CWM.
4- Once in the CWM flash a newer CWM version (CWM6.0.1.0-i777.zip) since your ROM is based on CM/AOKP
5- After flash Go to Advanced and reboot recovery (this will reboot your phone now with the newer version of CWM)
6- Once in the newer CWM clean up again.
7- Don't reboot, have the correct version (latest or whatever) of your Custom ROM and install it now.
This is the general idea, if you don't know what you're doing read the threads in the development section, everything you need is there.
Educate yourself before you make your phone a crippled rabbit and scream for help.
Commodore 64 said:
There is not just one answer, you can go back to one of the stock ROMs, like the ones provided by creepyncrawly threads.
There are a lot of threads on this and I don't have my I777 anymore but I used to do this:
1- Once you flashed a stock rom, go into recovery and cleanup. data/cache reset.
2- Have the files you want to flash on your phone. (if you format the SD card you will erase your files including the ones you want to flash!)
3- Use your .tar Odin CWM that worked for you before now to flash CWM.
4- Once in the CWM flash a newer CWM version (CWM6.0.1.0-i777.zip) since your ROM is based on CM/AOKP
5- After flash Go to Advanced and reboot recovery (this will reboot your phone now with the newer version of CWM)
6- Once in the newer CWM clean up again.
7- Don't reboot, have the correct version (latest or whatever) of your Custom ROM and install it now.
This is the general idea, if you don't know what you're doing read the threads in the development section, everything you need is there.
Educate yourself before you make your phone a crippled rabbit and scream for help.
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this makes no sense, dude.
1. if he is on a stock rom, there is nothing CM/AOKP on his phone
2. on this device the recovery is packed with the kernel, flashing some other CWM doesnt really matter at all. none of this is necessary.
you can flash any kernel you want (made for this device) if you dont plan on booting the OS and only plan on flashing a rom...
you have now complicated an already easy method.
Hey everyone - just wanted to let you guys know that I am now running JellyBAM and so far everything seems fine.
Thank you all for your help, seriously. If anyone has any questions about what I did etc., just ask and I'll get back to ya.
Thanks! :good:
Glad to hear you got JellyBAM up and running xargis, and just to reiterate what pirateghost was saying, you won't get CWM by flashing a CWM.tar file lol, I don't even think one can be found for this model (SGH-i777) which is the device that I currently have, the ONLY way to get CWM onto this device is to flash the proper kernel for this device, but keep in mind that there is another factor to think about as well, depending on what type of custom rom you want to run there are different kernels out there that work best and offer different/better features for deployment into the custom rom for which you will be running, in other words some roms are kernel specific, you can only use certain kernels with CM10/AOKP/ParanoidAndroid based roms, and such is the same with only using certain kernels with Sammy based stock roms, so the choice is yours, hope this info was informative to you and that you definately find a good productive rom that you will be happy to play with and run, have fun with your i777 s2, that's one of the things this forum is all about!!
Sir, I have 4.1.2 AT&T ROM OM MY I777. Problem is that I am unable to install CM recovery via ROM manager that says "error occurred during installation". Goo manager shows no TWRP for this. When I install via 6.0.1.0 ZIP after booting in recovery mode. The CM recovery gets install byt when I flash ROM stable cm 10.1.3 it says install aborted STATUS 7. I have done back by using CM recovery which installs temporary after boot mode installation from ZIP which is working fine. Did all as per instruction many time but of no use. Please tell how to install CM-recovery and via ROM manager or to remove STATUS 7 error.
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… ROM manager
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This is the reason you're having trouble. There are hundreds of posts in this forum (and a sticky) regarding the dangers of using Rom Manager on this phone. Most things just don't work well on it, ESPECIALLY installing recovery!
Don't know which AT&T rom you're on, but you've flashed recovery without changing the kernel and that could be why you're getting the Status 7; CWM is included in our kernels, so you would have only needed to have flashed the kernel.
There are a few things you'll need:
Mobile Odin, the. tar version of Ktonnez's old siyah kernel (you can search, it'll be in the OP of that thread), and a copy of AJK 4.9 AOSP.
Flash the old siyah .tar first, reboot into recovery. From there you'll have CWM and be able to flash the 4.2.2 rom you want. If for some reason you still get the install aborted error, flash AJK and be certain to follow the install instructions for that as well, it's also in AJ's OP.
Finally, please stay away from Rom Manager! While some things may work OK there's an extremely high chance of destroying your device by using it.
regarding the use of ROM manager on the i777: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1824419
The process from stock to cm on the i777:
-framroot for root
-mobile odin uses root to install a compatible kernel
-reboot to recovery to flash the desired firmware.
A more detailed guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2452388
this information is posted in numerous places, in detail, throughout this forum.
happy flashing
-Cyril
edit: SteveMurphy beat me to it.
rkgarg2000 said:
Sir, I have 4.1.2 AT&T ROM OM MY I777. Problem is that I am unable to install CM recovery via ROM manager[...]Did all as per instruction many time but of no use. Please tell how to install CM-recovery and via ROM manager or to remove STATUS 7 error.
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Thanks for this information.
cyril279 said:
regarding the use of ROM manager on the i777: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1824419
The process from stock to cm on the i777:
-framroot for root
-mobile odin uses root to install a compatible kernel
-reboot to recovery to flash the desired firmware.
A more detailed guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2452388
this information is posted in numerous places, in detail, throughout this forum.
happy flashing
-Cyril
edit: SteveMurphy beat me to it.
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Its really good. It took just 10-15 min with no error and I am getting what I want. I am in India . can you please tell any ROM having 3G video calling option in contacts. this has been removed in stock-sho also the link showing "Enabled VideoCalling for the Overseas peeps (NOT FOR North America" in same post is not giving correct file or procedure to enable it. I can't post there being new member. So please help.
rkgarg2000 said:
Its really good. It took just 10-15 min with no error and I am getting what I want. I am in India . can you please tell any ROM having 3G video calling option in contacts. this has been removed in stock-sho also the link showing "Enabled VideoCalling for the Overseas peeps (NOT FOR North America" in same post is not giving correct file or procedure to enable it. I can't post there being new member. So please help.
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I posted for you in shoman94's thread.
how to fix your phone
SteveMurphy said:
This is the reason you're having trouble. There are hundreds of posts in this forum (and a sticky) regarding the dangers of using Rom Manager on this phone. Most things just don't work well on it, ESPECIALLY installing recovery!
Don't know which AT&T rom you're on, but you've flashed recovery without changing the kernel and that could be why you're getting the Status 7; CWM is included in our kernels, so you would have only needed to have flashed the kernel.
There are a few things you'll need:
Mobile Odin, the. tar version of Ktonnez's old siyah kernel (you can search, it'll be in the OP of that thread), and a copy of AJK 4.9 AOSP.
Flash the old siyah .tar first, reboot into recovery. From there you'll have CWM and be able to flash the 4.2.2 rom you want. If for some reason you still get the install aborted error, flash AJK and be certain to follow the install instructions for that as well, it's also in AJ's OP.
Finally, please stay away from Rom Manager! While some things may work OK there's an extremely high chance of destroying your device by using it.
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I have found the Most rewarding way to fix most problems(not all) are
1.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2232085
2.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949604
Good Luck
I am going to go learn how to post properly
Thanks
creepyncrawly said:
I posted for you in shoman94's thread.
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please also tell if someone reply.
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please also tell if someone reply.
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Keep your eye on it.
Hello all,
I am a first-time poster on XDA, but I've read loads on this site and want to thank everyone who contributes to it!
I managed to soft brick my S5830i while flashing a dodgy ROM, and am trying to unbrick. I've been trying to do this by flashing stock firmware through Odin, but I'm not having much luck so far. I keep getting write fails. I've used multi-file firmware (through Odin v1.85/v3.07) and single-file (through Odin v3.07). I've re-downloaded several different versions of firmware, and none have worked (i.e. I don't think it's a file error). I've tried with the cooperve .pit file, tried with the bootloader. I've turned off my antivirus. I've taken the SIM and micro SD cards out of my phone (I've tried taking the battery out as well, but then my drivers stop working!). I can boot into download and recovery, otherwise I'm stuck on a boot loop.
Odin has failed a couple of dozen times with different files, and sometimes just times out while initializing.
I feel like I'm running out of options - if anyone has any fresh ideas, I'd be grateful to hear them!
Thanks very much,
gillyweed said:
Hello all,
I am a first-time poster on XDA, but I've read loads on this site and want to thank everyone who contributes to it!
I managed to soft brick my S5830i while flashing a dodgy ROM, and am trying to unbrick. I've been trying to do this by flashing stock firmware through Odin, but I'm not having much luck so far. I keep getting write fails. I've used multi-file firmware (through Odin v1.85/v3.07) and single-file (through Odin v3.07). I've re-downloaded several different versions of firmware, and none have worked (i.e. I don't think it's a file error). I've tried with the cooperve .pit file, tried with the bootloader. I've turned off my antivirus. I've taken the SIM and micro SD cards out of my phone (I've tried taking the battery out as well, but then my drivers stop working!). I can boot into download and recovery, otherwise I'm stuck on a boot loop.
Odin has failed a couple of dozen times with different files, and sometimes just times out while initializing.
I feel like I'm running out of options - if anyone has any fresh ideas, I'd be grateful to hear them!
Thanks very much,
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Go into Recovery Mode
Do Wipe data /cache
Flash CWM
Again do Wipe data /cache
Format system
And then try to flash with Odin .
Sent from my GT-S5830i using Tapatalk 2
Error mounting /system
Thanks Hitesh
I had a go at your instructions. I've wiped the data and cache multiple times as you suggested, but I'd not thought of formatting /system, so I hoped it might work. It didn't - it looks like I can't wipe it... I get an error message:
Formatting /system...
Error mounting /system!
Skipping format...
Done
I remember having problems mounting /system because of the ROM which bricked my phone in the first place! Maybe that's the problem? Any thoughts on how to get round it?
gillyweed said:
Thanks Hitesh
I had a go at your instructions. I've wiped the data and cache multiple times as you suggested, but I'd not thought of formatting /system, so I hoped it might work. It didn't - it looks like I can't wipe it... I get an error message:
Formatting /system...
Error mounting /system!
Skipping format...
Done
I remember having problems mounting /system because of the ROM which bricked my phone in the first place! Maybe that's the problem? Any thoughts on how to get round it?
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Ok try these go to search button right up side
Type it there MultiFormator.zip
You will see one thread of these zip
Go to last page its because on OP download links are not working you ll see on last page ...
After downloading Flash it via CWM
And It will start and will ask you 2 Option
a)Format system to EXT4
B)Format system to RFS
Then you choose RFS
After process get completes
Go into download Mode and then flash STOCK ...
i hope now these will work.
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Hitesh2626 said:
Ok try these go to search button right up side
Type it there MultiFormator.zip
You will see one thread of these zip
Go to last page its because on OP download links are not working you ll see on last page ...
After downloading Flash it via CWM
And It will start and will ask you 2 Option
a)Format system to EXT4
B)Format system to RFS
Then you choose RFS
After process get completes
Go into download Mode and then flash STOCK ...
i hope now these will work.
Sent from my GT-S5830i using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks again,
In case it helps anyone else following these instructions, I found the tool. Search for "multiformatter" [note spelling]. The thread is number 2012003 and is called "[TOOL] Multi Formatter [EXT4 to RFS vice versa]" - go to page 6 as Hitesh said.
Okay, so I got the tool, flashed it on my phone, formatted everything to RFS. Once it finished I went into download mode, and tried flashing stock... still no luck! I've tried different files, different versions of Odin, different USB ports and it always gets stuck at initializing and hangs.
Any thoughts? I'm really grateful for the help so far.
gillyweed said:
Thanks again,
In case it helps anyone else following these instructions, I found the tool. Search for "multiformatter" [note spelling]. The thread is number 2012003 and is called "[TOOL] Multi Formatter [EXT4 to RFS vice versa]" - go to page 6 as Hitesh said.
Okay, so I got the tool, flashed it on my phone, formatted everything to RFS. Once it finished I went into download mode, and tried flashing stock... still no luck! I've tried different files, different versions of Odin, different USB ports and it always gets stuck at initializing and hangs.
Any thoughts? I'm really grateful for the help so far.
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Oh see our all steps are correct but now you have to check your firmware buddy...
Go to sammobile and download latest firmware and spit it by using these guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840645
And try to flash it ...
And follow that Video also provided in Guide
Sent from my GT-S5830i using Tapatalk 2
Up and running
Hitesh2626 said:
Oh see our all steps are correct but now you have to check your firmware buddy...
Go to sammobile and download latest firmware and spit it by using these guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840645
And try to flash it ...
And follow that Video also provided in Guide
Sent from my GT-S5830i using Tapatalk 2
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Just to get closure on this thread,
I continued trying everything I could to flash different versions of firmware through Odin. It was a big help to format the system in RFS, so thanks for pointing that out. After that fix, Odin was still unable to communicate with my device... but after realising that the underlying problem was now dealt with, I moved on to flashing through CWM. I didn't manage to get anything done with Odin - might be my (only!) USB cable, or my USB ports, or any of the other millions things that could go wrong with it. But I successfully flashed AndroidScream in recovery and am up and running.
Thanks again Hitesh, and also to the whole XDA community!
gillyweed said:
Just to get closure on this thread,
I continued trying everything I could to flash different versions of firmware through Odin. It was a big help to format the system in RFS, so thanks for pointing that out. After that fix, Odin was still unable to communicate with my device... but after realising that the underlying problem was now dealt with, I moved on to flashing through CWM. I didn't manage to get anything done with Odin - might be my (only!) USB cable, or my USB ports, or any of the other millions things that could go wrong with it. But I successfully flashed AndroidScream in recovery and am up and running.
Thanks again Hitesh, and also to the whole XDA community!
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Hi
I am having the same problem with odin (3.7 and 1.84), its just not flashing the stock roms. I am running out of ideas and getting desperate. When you say you "formatted the system in RFS" do you mean you factory wiped your phone? If that is the case then no luck for me
Here's the Solution,
[Guide] Know your Device: Galaxy Ace GT-S5830i | Root, Odin, CWM, ROM List & More...
:victory:
My friend managed to brick her ace in the same way tried evry possible thong no success ...
Can you provied a short description about how did you bring ypur ace back to life ? Amd amy way to flash cwm on ace - i via odin ? Please help asap... Its been a month now... Help needed please
NEWBIE
DEVICE - ACE PLUS GT-S7500
ROM - CM 11 kitkat omni rom speedmod
MODS - A FEW...
wanna learn sumthing new each day
zacg.rishabh said:
My friend managed to brick her ace in the same way tried evry possible thong no success ...
Can you provied a short description about how did you bring ypur ace back to life ? Amd amy way to flash cwm on ace - i via odin ? Please help asap... Its been a month now... Help needed please
NEWBIE
DEVICE - ACE PLUS GT-S7500
ROM - CM 11 kitkat omni rom speedmod
MODS - A FEW...
wanna learn sumthing new each day
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A Galaxy Ace Plus is not the equivalent of GT-S5830i. They most probably don't have the same chipset either, so DON'T TRY FLASHING GT-S5830i STUFF ON YOUR GT-S7500.
Instead, seek help on the relevant forums, and Google is also your friend.
Dude... ? I said my FRIEND has an ACE GT S5380i and she BRICKED her ace she asked me to help her out so... Please help... Me out...
NEWBIE
DEVICE - ACE PLUS GT-S7500
ROM - CM 11 kitkat omni rom speedmod
MODS - A FEW...
wanna learn sumthing new each day
zacg.rishabh said:
Dude... ? I said my FRIEND has an ACE GT S5380i and she BRICKED her ace she asked me to help her out so... Please help... Me out...
NEWBIE
DEVICE - ACE PLUS GT-S7500
ROM - CM 11 kitkat omni rom speedmod
MODS - A FEW...
wanna learn sumthing new each day
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herp derp
What did she do to brick her phone? A ROM? A kernel?
And does she have a backup of the stock ROM?
zacg.rishabh said:
Dude... ? I said my FRIEND has an ACE GT S5380i and she BRICKED her ace she asked me to help her out so... Please help... Me out...
NEWBIE
DEVICE - ACE PLUS GT-S7500
ROM - CM 11 kitkat omni rom speedmod
MODS - A FEW...
wanna learn sumthing new each day
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Just Follow these TUT
Above all, do you have the Samsung USB drivers installed?
For CWM, there is a flashable temporary CWM, and several custom kernels already have CWM as the default recovery.
Please post the links as i dont know which thread to search for as i m nt familiar with d device
NEWBIE
DEVICE - ACE PLUS GT-S7500
ROM - CM 11 kitkat omni rom speedmod
MODS - A FEW...
wanna learn sumthing new each day
WORKED!!
Hitesh2626 said:
Go into Recovery Mode
Do Wipe data /cache
Flash CWM
Again do Wipe data /cache
Format system
And then try to flash with Odin .
Sent from my GT-S5830i using Tapatalk 2
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JESUS ****ING CHRIST YOU SAVED MY PHONE! THANKS! SO MUCH! :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
Strucked in super soft brick
Recently i flashed cm 11 after that i tried to flash stock rom via odin but failed i tried every thing boot loader,pit,single pakage file but failed help guys
I am like strucked to my stock ro whenever i try to flash any rom it just shows sucessful message and then freeze on samsung logo nd then i have to restore my stock rom ...thanks in advance
Sent from my GT-S5830i
satvinder siddhu said:
I am like strucked to my stock ro whenever i try to flash any rom it just shows sucessful message and then freeze on samsung logo nd then i have to restore my stock rom ...thanks in advance
Sent from my GT-S5830i
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well I established a working scenario for your case and other similar symptoms @ post #4 of this topic start from the line "1. Download one of the newest non wipe,,,,,,,," and do exactly as i said < follow through all of the instruction >
hey there everybody
i have a serious issue and i think i could use your help
well previously i was on stock rom 4.2.2 on my I9300, then i flashing 4.3 manually using odin and downloaded the rom from sammobile anyhow since i flashed that firmware i can no longer access anything on my sim card, meaning i cant call or receive any call from anyone, it keeps saying no registered on network, then i thought it could be the rom or something, i tried pa rom and cm official latest builds but in vain, the same issue, i tried changing the sim card but the same, issue not resolved....how can i solve this prob, i wish it is just a software issue not a hardware
i also tried following this link, i thought it would help somehow, but in vain as well, now i have no idea what to do to solve this issue, tried reflashing another stock rom which is probably more appropriate than the old one, but also it didnt work, so now i have no idea what to do, i just need urgent help please, thanks a lot in advance
ahmed bahaa said:
hey there everybody
i have a serious issue and i think i could use your help
well previously i was on stock rom 4.2.2 on my I9300, then i flashing 4.3 manually using odin and downloaded the rom from sammobile anyhow since i flashed that firmware i can no longer access anything on my sim card, meaning i cant call or receive any call from anyone, it keeps saying no registered on network, then i thought it could be the rom or something, i tried pa rom and cm official latest builds but in vain, the same issue, i tried changing the sim card but the same, issue not resolved....how can i solve this prob, i wish it is just a software issue not a hardware
i also tried following this link, i thought it would help somehow, but in vain as well, now i have no idea what to do to solve this issue, tried reflashing another stock rom which is probably more appropriate than the old one, but also it didnt work, so now i have no idea what to do, i just need urgent help please, thanks a lot in advance
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Your efs as changed from efs v1 to efs v2 this happens from any upgrade to 4.3 it as nothing to do with flashing pit files etc try flashing a patched modem and kernel from here >> https://drive.google.com/folderview...=sharing&tid=0B6MIUd7HJudAbU5YaGkzOUowMG8#lis << also this explaines things a little >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/ref-imei-efs-stuff-i9300-including-t2393289 <<
tallman43 said:
Your efs as changed from efs v1 to efs v2 this happens from any upgrade to 4.3 it as nothing to do with flashing pit files etc try flashing a patched modem and kernel from here >> https://drive.google.com/folderview...=sharing&tid=0B6MIUd7HJudAbU5YaGkzOUowMG8#lis << also this explaines things a little >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/ref-imei-efs-stuff-i9300-including-t2393289 <<
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okay im trying to follow the link you gave me, all i get is to flash v2 efs baseband from here, but that other site you gave me to flash the patch and kernel from, which file shall i be downloading and flashing? and which site to follow?
ahmed bahaa said:
okay im trying to follow the link you gave me, all i get is to flash v2 efs baseband from here, but that other site you gave me to flash the patch and kernel from, which file shall i be downloading and flashing? and which site to follow?
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Flash the patched modem and kernel in the first link >> https://drive.google.com/folderview...=sharing&tid=0B6MIUd7HJudAbU5YaGkzOUowMG8#lis << if you get a bootloop after flashing go into recovery and factory reset.The second link was just to explain roughly what had happened to your phone.
tallman43 said:
Flash the patched modem and kernel in the first link >> https://drive.google.com/folderview...=sharing&tid=0B6MIUd7HJudAbU5YaGkzOUowMG8#lis << if you get a bootloop after flashing go into recovery and factory reset.The second link was just to explain roughly what had happened to your phone.
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dude there are many patches and modems, which one shall i be flashing? there are 3, patched kernel, patched modem, and this one (Patched_I9300XXUGMK6_Kernel_StockRepacked.zip) which one then?
pardon me for im new to this patch and modem, so i have no idea according to what i have to choose
btw dude, i just noticed that there is another stock 4.3 rom for my country, would flashing that stock firmware be of any good and solve the issue?
NOT WORKING, I TRIED
okay buddy i got it to work, flashed patched kernel and patched modem using twrp in one go and it did work, couldn't wait for your reply though, so now it is working peacefully and i can access my sim, calling sending sms etc, but i wanna know how to backup efs, or actually is it necessary to back it up, can't i have the patched modem and kernel files for solving this issue whenever it arises?
ahmed bahaa said:
okay buddy i got it to work, flashed patched kernel and patched modem using twrp in one go and it did work, couldn't wait for your reply though, so now it is working peacefully and i can access my sim, calling sending sms etc, but i wanna know how to backup efs, or actually is it necessary to back it up, can't i have the patched modem and kernel files for solving this issue whenever it arises?
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Hi sorry I have been away from computer i'm glad to see you got it working You will always need to use a patched modem and kernel the only way to return to normal would have been to backup your efs before it got changed. As for backing up your efs you can back it up with PhilZ recovery I'm not sure about twrp iv'e not used it for a while. There are are a few apps/programs that can back it up also just do a search on xda. But remember you will always need to use the patched modem/kernel if you change roms.
tallman43 said:
Hi sorry I have been away from computer i'm glad to see you got it working You will always need to use a patched modem and kernel the only way to return to normal would have been to backup your efs before it got changed. As for backing up your efs you can back it up with PhilZ recovery I'm not sure about twrp iv'e not used it for a while. There are are a few apps/programs that can back it up also just do a search on xda. But remember you will always need to use the patched modem/kernel if you change roms.
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okay cool...but may you tell me why do i have to keep on using patched kernel and modem? even when changing rom, i had another I9300 which didnt involve flashing patched kernel and modem with every rom change, keeping in mind i was changing rom like twice or trice every month
ahmed bahaa said:
okay cool...but may you tell me why do i have to keep on using patched kernel and modem? even when changing rom, i had another I9300 which didnt involve flashing patched kernel and modem with every rom change, keeping in mind i was changing rom like twice or trice every month
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Because when you flashed from 4.2 to 4.3 your efs got changed from efs v1 to efs v2 and in the process it got slightly corrupt so it was unable to read your modem ( This happens some times and you where unlucky) .This is a lesson for all people to make sure they backup the efs before flashing roms ( Especially the very first rom that they flash) it is the very first thing you should ever do.
IMEI changed after flashing to 4.3 jellybean GT-I9300
tallman43 said:
Because when you flashed from 4.2 to 4.3 your efs got changed from efs v1 to efs v2 and in the process it got slightly corrupt so it was unable to read your modem ( This happens some times and you where unlucky) .This is a lesson for all people to make sure they backup the efs before flashing roms ( Especially the very first rom that they flash) it is the very first thing you should ever do.
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hi there, I've just been reading, and I have the same problem MY IMEI number changed to a generic *0049*. I just clicked on the link but can I ask which one is the kernel patch and which one is the modem patch do I need to download?
darren29 said:
hi there, I've just been reading, and I have the same problem MY IMEI number changed to a generic *0049*. I just clicked on the link but can I ask which one is the kernel patch and which one is the modem patch do I need to download?
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The one that says kernel is kernel patch and the one that says modem is the modem patch lol Try the mk6 modem and the mk6 kernel patch flash them in custom recovery with 4.3 rom. If you get bootloop reboot into recovery and factory reset. Please note this is not guaranteed to fix all imei issues but does help in some cases.
tallman43 said:
The one that says kernel is kernel patch and the one that says modem is the modem patch lol Try the mk6 modem and the mk6 kernel patch flash them in custom recovery with 4.3 rom. If you get bootloop reboot into recovery and factory reset. Please note this is not guaranteed to fix all imei issues but does help in some cases.
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thank you, so I can't use Odin to flash them?
darren29 said:
thank you, so I can't use Odin to flash them?
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Is there a possibility that there's a way that I could just wipe my entire phone clean of all partition and data and start a fresh firmware update?, if so how can I do that, as I have a corrupted file then I think if it can be done it might just work a fresh firmware flash on a clean system??
darren29 said:
Is there a possibility that there's a way that I could just wipe my entire phone clean of all partition and data and start a fresh firmware update?, if so how can I do that, as I have a corrupted file then I think if it can be done it might just work a fresh firmware flash on a clean system??
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Read here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/ref-imei-efs-stuff-i9300-including-t2393289 << Also you can always pay for a service repair if the patched modems do not work.
important NB: TWRP recovery do support EFS backup with encryption, so i guess it is great to have a sensitive data such as EFS to be backed up with encrypted password, so i do recommend using it as a backup
Hello All, I'm pretty new to all this and am feeling out of my depth, however getting desperate and don't know where to turn next.
I am in Australia and purchased a brand new GT-I9300 from eBay around 3 weeks ago which was shipped from Shanghai, China.
It turned up running 4.1.2 and worked just fine. I tried using the software update feature on the phone to see if 4.3 was available, however, I got the error message to say that because the phone had been modified, software upgrades were unavailable. I mentioned this on a local forum here, and someone kind offered to help me upgrade to 4.3 using Odin.
Turns out the phone was shipped to me rooted and had SuperSU installed. Had to install and run Triangle Away to reset binary counter first. Then installed Odin and followed the links to the firmware and this is where it started going wrong. Fist attempt resulted in a boot loop and could not enter recovery mode to factory reset, however could access download mode, so flashed with 4.3 recovery firmware which got the phone to boot up. Then flashed 4.3 stock firmware again, which was successful this time. However, when trying to make calls or send text messages, the error message on the screen is "Not registered on network". Have tried going back to 4.1.2 and upgrading using Kies, but same result. Then tried the patch from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2745274 and still no luck.
I then sent the phone half way across Australia to Official Samsung Specialist Repair Centre, however, they called me yesterday, to say that because it was an international model, they can't/won't help as they don't have access to international firmware.
If anyone here can help me to get this phone working again, I would be very grateful. Thanks.
rakhurst said:
Hello All, I'm pretty new to all this and am feeling out of my depth, however getting desperate and don't know where to turn next.
I am in Australia and purchased a brand new GT-I9300 from eBay around 3 weeks ago which was shipped from Shanghai, China.
It turned up running 4.1.2 and worked just fine. I tried using the software update feature on the phone to see if 4.3 was available, however, I got the error message to say that because the phone had been modified, software upgrades were unavailable. I mentioned this on a local forum here, and someone kind offered to help me upgrade to 4.3 using Odin.
Turns out the phone was shipped to me rooted and had SuperSU installed. Had to install and run Triangle Away to reset binary counter first. Then installed Odin and followed the links to the firmware and this is where it started going wrong. Fist attempt resulted in a boot loop and could not enter recovery mode to factory reset, however could access download mode, so flashed with 4.3 recovery firmware which got the phone to boot up. Then flashed 4.3 stock firmware again, which was successful this time. However, when trying to make calls or send text messages, the error message on the screen is "Not registered on network". Have tried going back to 4.1.2 and upgrading using Kies, but same result. Then tried the patch from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2745274 and still no luck.
I then sent the phone half way across Australia to Official Samsung Specialist Repair Centre, however, they called me yesterday, to say that because it was an international model, they can't/won't help as they don't have access to international firmware.
If anyone here can help me to get this phone working again, I would be very grateful. Thanks.
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The link you gave was for the just for the mg4 modem try the patched modem and kernel from here >> https://drive.google.com/folderview...=sharing&tid=0B6MIUd7HJudAbU5YaGkzOUowMG8#lis << flash with a custom recovery not Odin! If you get a bootloop boot to recovery and factory reset.
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The link you gave was for the just for the mg4 modem try the patched modem and kernel from here flash with a custom recovery not Odin! If you get a bootloop boot to recovery and factory reset.
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Thank You. The phone was posted back to me yesterday, but I won't receive it back until the end of the week. Once I get it back, I'll try this out.
I'm very sorry to have to ask this, but could you give me a bit of a step by step by what you mean?
Thank You again.
tallman43 said:
The link you gave was for the just for the mg4 modem try the patched modem and kernel. Flash with a custom recovery not Odin! If you get a bootloop boot to recovery and factory reset.
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Many thanks tallman43, I managed to get someone to give me a hand with giving your idea a try. Just wanted to let you know that it worked, and my GT-I9300 is now back up and connecting to the network and running with 4.3. Thanks again, and much appreciated.