[Q] brick? Galaxy S3 - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi everyone , I need your help.
This morning I rebooted the phone itself and got stuck on the boot logo Galaxy SIII . I use CM 11, one of the last nightly. I can get into CWM ( v.6.0.4.3 ) and into DOWNLOAD mode.
After reboot CWM writes :
E: Can not mount / cache / recovery / command
E: Can not mount / cache / recovery / log
E: Can not open / cache / recovery / log
E: Can not mount / cache / recovery / last_log
E: Can not open / cache / recovery / last_log
I tried to wipe data / factory reset + wipe cache + wipe Dalvik and nothing. I tried to install a new rom via CWM nothing. Installation via ODIN also see nothing = FAIL screen . I tried original ROM I9300XXUGMJ9_I9300VFGGMJ5_I9300BUUGMJ3_HOME.tar.md5
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Odin writes :
<ID:0/007> Added !
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5 ..
<OSM> Check MD5 .. Do not unplug the cable ..
<OSM> Please wait ..
<OSM> I9300XXUGMJ9_I9300VFGGMJ5_I9300BUUGMJ3_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> boot.img
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start !
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Complete ( Write) operation failed .
<OSM> All threads completed. ( succeed 0 / failed 1 )
Please any advice.

Not good, sounds like nand failure. Try the rescue firmware in general forum, follow the instructions exactly as it includes a pit file.
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I use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30087735&postcount=6 RESCUE FIRMWARE SGSIII I9300, but it did not help.
Odin show this:

Sorry, new motherboard required. Warranty should cover if still available and flash counter is zero.
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boomboomer said:
Sorry, new motherboard required. Warranty should cover if still available and flash counter is zero.
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Warranty is still valid, but my counter flash is 13. How it reset in this case?

Not possible in this case, triangle away runs from inside the rom.
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And via ADB? I find this:
Here are the commands to reset the flash counter.
adb shell
su
echo -n '\x00' | dd obs=1 count=1 seek=4193796 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0
The '\x00' portion tells it to reset to to 0.
I try this via ADB and dont work...

ORBITH said:
And via ADB? I find this:
Here are the commands to reset the flash counter.
adb shell
su
echo -n '\x00' | dd obs=1 count=1 seek=4193796 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0
The '\x00' portion tells it to reset to to 0.
I try this via ADB and dont work...
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Of course it doesn't since you have no working ROM with USB debugging enabled. Yesterday I learned that philz recovery provides ADB access from recovery, try to flash that one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/orig-development/i93xx-philz-touch-t2002953
Also try to flash stock recovery and perform format /data/ and factory reset. Sometimes stock recovery manages to fix this issue.

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[Q] Problem flashing with Odin Galaxy S2 i9100T

Hi, I have been trying to flash my phone with cf-root from this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
I have been following the instructions to the letter, downloaded Odin, downloaded the Kernel for my phone, downloaded latest drivers for my phone and ensured all Kies processes are shut down. However every time I try and flash my phone from Odin, it comes up with the following message -
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Any help on what to do? it would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers.
Mine also failed with same reason...someone pls help!
KG2 Hong Kong firmware
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Have u put the phone in download mode?
Volume down + menu + power on
Yes I have been putting the phone in download mode, been following the instructions to the letter, I have uninstalled and reinstalled Odin, downloaded the kernel again, still no luck...
You are flashing the correct firmware for T model ???
jje
In all honesty I am not sure if there is some specific firmware for the T model, I have been using KF4 during all these attempts. Is there a specific firmware for the T model?
Any more suggestions on what I could do to sort it out?
JJEgan said:
You are flashing the correct firmware for T model ???
jje
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"T" model firmware is identical save for the modem. If you have a T model you can use any rom as long as you reflash correct modem.
I'd guess OP isn't in download mode lol
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No, I am putting my phone into download mode (vol down+home+power), doing everything the instructions for this cf-root say, and this keeps happening...
I just checked again, and even when not plugged into the computer, in download mode it has some small writing at the top left of phone saying "Odin Mode", should this be there when not plugged in?
I just checked again, and even when not plugged into the computer, in download mode it has some small writing at the top left of phone saying "Odin Mode", should this be there when not plugged in?
A guess is that you are not following the instructions regarding the cwm root rom file .
Flash CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.tar (from the attached zip)
Of course it could be that you have extracted the tar file from the zip and its faulty .
jje
well, I have just downloaded it again, unzipped the .tar and tried again, same result..
On phone make sure Settings / Development is checked to USB debugging on.
I'm in the same boat.
I'm trying to root the phone so that I can install the original SIP service to enable VoIP calls as per this thread here so I have been reading up for most of the day (yeah I know stressing out and being over pedantic) Have been reading Chainfire's thread as well as "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126522A complete noobs guide to root using the [CF-Root v4.0] KE2/7/8, KF1 su+bb+CWM4"
And was following it to a T up to step 15... My Odin message stays on:
Screenshot here
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<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
And has been like this for 5 minutes..I don't know what to do if I can reset or if that will damage the phone... so desperately looking for answers!
My worst fears are happening right now guys..trying not to panic.
I Downloaded and used CF-Root-SGS2_XW_CLK_KF3-v4.0-CWM4 and my screenshots from my phone are here to compare that I am using the correct one.
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What to do!?
Thanks!
Restart Odin unplug phone etc start again make sure you are putting a tar file in to PDA .
jje
JJEgan said:
Restart Odin unplug phone etc start again make sure you are putting a tar file in to PDA .
jje
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I am loading a tar file, check the screenshot...
Tried it again and the same thing happens...just hangs there.
How do I get out of download mode?
Screen shot unreadable
Remove battery .
#
jje
Open device manager. Can you see this when the phone is connected in Download Mode?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I have flashed my GT-i9100T many times using Odin. Successful every time. Maybe try a different computer? Use Heimdall? Make sure you check your MD5 sums
Ok thanks guys, so far my original issue has been fixed, phone had USB-debugging off, turned it on, now Odin at least tries to do it's thing, however now I have this error message coming up:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Can't open the serial(COM) port.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
For Device Manager screenshot
h**p://img197.imageshack.us/img197/1298/unled12x.jpg
What do you mean the previous screenshot is unreadable...you have to click it and then click again yes?
Thanks for helping guys, appreciate it
Still having no luck here guys, any more suggestions worth trying?

[Q] Rooted S3 Stuck On Boot Screen

Hi All,
First time Android use and rooter and I've got a problem with my S3. I have rooted successfully and then downloaded an app from Google Play which allowed me to change the font, after doing this and rebooting the phone it sticks on the boot screen
Can anyone help me to try and get my phone back to a functioning state?
PS I dont have an SD Card installed if that makes any difference?
Thanks
Dave
which app you downloaded from google play?
It was "Font Installer *Root*"
Thanks
Power off
Recovery = volume up + home + power (keep all pressed until recovery screen)
Factory reset
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UpInTheAir said:
Power off
Recovery = volume up + home + power (keep all pressed until recovery screen)
Factory reset
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Thanks but all I am getting in System recovery is
reboot system now
apply update from external storage
wipe data/factory reset (tried this and still nothing)
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache
Thanks
Looks like you have stock recovery.
Flash stock firmware with Odin from here:
[Guide+ROMS]Odin Flash+Root Guide & Stock Firmwares LE4/6/8/9/F/D, LF1/2
Re-root; I suggest you flash Chainfire's [RECOVERY][11.06.2012] ClockWorkMod Recovery 5.5.0.4 - "v1.4"
Having a nandroid backup made via CWM Recovery would gotten you out of your mess within minutes
UpInTheAir said:
Looks like you have stock recovery.
Flash stock firmware with Odin from here:
[Guide+ROMS]Odin Flash+Root Guide & Stock Firmwares LE4/6/8/9/F/D, LF1/2
Re-root; I suggest you flash Chainfire's [RECOVERY][11.06.2012] ClockWorkMod Recovery 5.5.0.4 - "v1.4"
Having a nandroid backup made via CWM Recovery would gotten you out of your mess within minutes
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Odin wont do anything though as it just keeps saying "SetupConnection.." Ive tried to do this at the recovery screen on the phone too but Odin wont recognise it at all there.
Download mode
Volume down + home + power
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UpInTheAir said:
Download mode
Volume down + home + power
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Did that now and it went through the process but still stuck on boot screen
Did Odin show "success"?
First boot will take a while........... how long did you wait?
Tried just flashing the kernel?
UpInTheAir said:
Did Odin show "success"?
First boot will take a while........... how long did you wait?
Tried just flashing the kernel?
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Yep, Odin showed success and I left the phone for a fair few minutes.
Not tried just the kernel, how do I do that please?
Thanks
thedjbigd said:
Yep, Odin showed success and I left the phone for a fair few minutes.
Not tried just the kernel, how do I do that please?
Thanks
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PDA.............. it's in Intratech's [Guide] I linked earlier. Remember, it has to be .tar or .tar.md5 for Odin
UpInTheAir said:
PDA.............. it's in Intratech's [Guide] I linked earlier. Remember, it has to be .tar or .tar.md5 for Odin
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Tried doing that but still nothing, Odin says successful but phone still stuck at book
thedjbigd said:
Tried doing that but still nothing, Odin says successful but phone still stuck at book
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Sorry, bit tired here, not much sleep last night, and the light bulb is only dim . Maybe I missed something easy Or you're missing a step somewhere.
You could try:
1. Flash Chainfire [RECOVERY][11.06.2012] ClockWorkMod Recovery 5.5.0.4 - "v1.4". This will give you root and CWM recovery.
2. Download a custom ROM xx.zip (don't extract, it's flashable zip for CWM recovery I would recommend Wanamlite
3. Copy to external sdcard
4. Boot into CWM and Install zip from sdcard > choose zip from sdcard > flash.............
5. Allow at least 5+ mins for first boot
[ROM][XXALF2][15 Jun][V1.2] WanamLite Smooth, Stable & Battery Friendly
Or.
[ROM][CWM][ZSALED/XXALF2][ICS][4.0.4] Odexed & Fully Deodexed Stock Roms
Thanks for all your help, took it back to the shop and they've exchanged it for me....
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thedjbigd said:
Thanks for all your help, took it back to the shop and they've exchanged it for me....
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{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I also still stuck in S3
My phone (S3, rooted 4.1.1) is stuck in screen showing Samsung Galaxy SIII (GT-I9300). I am not sure whz cause it is. I am trying to install link2sd and then I reboot my phone. there phone is stuck. I went to recovery mode and there I did Factory restart and wipe all cache. still stucking. so I went to download mode and flash stock rom . there it failed showing
"<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9300XXDLIB_I9300OXFDLI1_I9300XXDLIB_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Can't open the serial(COM) port.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)"
anyone who did have experience in it, plz advice me how to recover it from that situation.
Thanks in advance!

[Q] Status 0 no mater what

I have a Samsung Captivate SGH-I897. I have been experimenting with various roms to check them out. Now no mater what I try to do I get status 0 error. I can still get into semaphore cwm recover v6.0.2.7 mode. I can get into download mode, but odin will not see the device anymore (it used to). I have tried flashing the semaphore kernel again and even that gives status 0 and installation aborted.
Please help, I have to have my phone for work. I'm on call have to get emails on it. This is very urgent for me.
Thanks so much for any help.
Have you ever successfully flashed a ROM on this device before or is every ROM doing this?
JellyB-TSM v16 / Apex Pro
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I have successfully flashed about 6 or so. Just tongiht. Now any I try, even the previously working ones dont work.
Thanks so much for your assistance.
Don't you have any nandroid backup you can restore?
Unfortunately I do not.
If someone can tell me what files in the sdcard to replace I can still mount the sdcard to my PC.
Thanks!!!
Are you modifying the ROMs in any way before flashing them? Are you using UOT Kitchen? Status 0 error typically means the ROM is using the wrong kind of flashing script for your device. So, if you download a straightforward ROM which was designed for your phone, it should work.
Last resort, you should be able to flash to stock ROM.
Have you tried reflashing your recovery? You might take this opportunity to try an alternative recovery.
I have not tried to modify roms, im just using as is. I have tried to flash to an earlier version of cwm reocvery but get the status 0 error. If you know of a way I can go back to stock without odin I can. Atleast I can get calls in case of emergency.
Thanks!!!
Have you read this?
I can connect to the phone in download mode with Heimdall, but cant seem to find a Heimdall kernel package. Can you provide a link please?
Thanks again so much.
Sorry, this is all new to me. I've never used a Samsung phone or Odin, and I've never even heard of Heimdall before today. Just trying to help you troubleshoot.
Thanks for all your efforts.
Can anyone tell me how I can manually copy files to the sdcard strorage to recover my phone?
Thank you.
If you can connect via adb, you can transfer files that way. If you're not comfortable using adb, you can use Android Commander. If you have a card reader, though, you can just take the sd card out & put it in your computer.
I can transfer files, I just dont know what files to transfer and where to put them. Flashing does not work so it would have to be manually replacing like the system or data folder I'm thinking.
Can someone please help with this process or give a better one?
Thank you so much for any assistance.
As an update, I have been able to get Odin working again. I tried to use Odin to flash the .tar file for corn, but it does not even get to recovery mode. Next I used Odin to flash the tar file for Semaphone-JB-4.2.1-captivate and can get back into recovery mode again. I tried to use recovery mode to flash some of the past ROMs that worked yesterday, but still get the status 0 Installation aborted error.
So how can I completely wipe the phone and start completely over?
Thanks so much!!!
Another update.
I am trying the "I897UCKK4 Odin One Click - Stock, CONTAINS Bootloaders, Re-partition, Full Wipe" from post "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300843". It has been sitting there for about 30 minutes now. The top left box in odin says "Set Partition".
The bottom box has:
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/006> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
Will all the trouble I have had I'm afraid to touch it, but I read that it should not take nearly this long.
Advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much for helping.
UPdate again: lol
I just closed Odin and unplugged phone and tried again. This time it worked.
Thanks all for any suggestions and assistance.
Wow! Well, congratulations! Next time, you'll be helping someone with their phone.
I made these notes for myself, but maybe they will helps someone else. Warning: Im a noob at this, but this worked for me.
1. performed "i897uckk4_Odin_One_Click_-_Stock,_CONTAINS_Bootloaders,_Re-partition,_Full_Wipe"
2. Follow http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266, skip step 5, Use odin to install "speedmod-kernel-i897-k13e-500hz.tar" Phone only boots to the Galaxy S screen, but that is okay.
3. Boot to recovery mode, mount storage, copy "cm-9.1.0-captivatemtd.zip" and flash it.
4. Boot to recovery mode, mount storage to copy Flash gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip, then flash it.
DONE.

[Q] HELP - ODIN : Fail

Hello,
I need some help please.
Yesterday i tried to root my SGS2 i9100G (2.3.6) using Odin fut it failed and the phone restarted with a yellow triangle.
So after reading a few threads here, i tried to restore with a 4.1.2 firmware using Odin and it failed again.
Then it was stuck with
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
So I downloaded the firmware I had which is I9100GXXLB1_I9100GATOKL1_ATO
but Odin keeps failing :
<ID:0/008> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9100GXXLB1_I9100GATOKL1_I9100GXXKL4_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> cache.img
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008> factoryfs.img
<ID:0/008>
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/008> Removed!!
Please help me, I have to fix this ASAP.
Thanks
why don't you try with cf root via recovery?
1) Calm down. People will help you when they get the chance & not before. You do realise most of the people here are in timezones where it's still early AM, don't you ?
2) 'Odin won't work' gets covered here all the time. There are a set of troubleshooting steps you need to go through. Find similar threads, go through the steps.
wishmas7er said:
why don't you try with cf root via recovery?
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I don't know how to do that
MistahBungle said:
1) Calm down. People will help you when they get the chance & not before. You do realise most of the people here are in timezones where it's still early AM, don't you ?
2) 'Odin won't work' gets covered here all the time. There are a set of troubleshooting steps you need to go through. Find similar threads, go through the steps.
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I read all the threads I found concerning this error.
Should I try to tick also Re-Partition with a PIT in Odin?
If yes, where can I find this PIT file?
kinder771 said:
I read all the threads I found concerning this error.
Should I try to tick also Re-Partition with a PIT in Odin?
If yes, where can I find this PIT file?
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No. Don't flash a .pit unless you are CERTAIN it will succeed. Ask yourself this: if Odin won't succeed flashing a ROM, why would it flash a .pit successfully? If the pit file fails, your phone will need a new motherboard. End of story.
What MistahBungle was referring to are troubleshooting steps for when an Odin flash fails. Google 'windoze i9100'. Read the first result (xda thread) and follow the steps MistahBungle posts there.
Hahaha Amazing. That Google search has a thread I posted to as the top result.
MistahBungle said:
Hahaha Amazing. That Google search has a thread I posted to as the top result.
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Maybe because of all the times I've searched it?
Here you go Bungle: all of those results have some sort of your list. Some versions more complete than others. But I can say you have clear domination of Google search results on the topic also note 'You've visited this page many times'
Yeah I saw, when you mentioned it I did a search. That definitely means it shouldn't be necessary for anyone to post them again.
Hopper8 said:
No. Don't flash a .pit unless you are CERTAIN it will succeed. Ask yourself this: if Odin won't succeed flashing a ROM, why would it flash a .pit successfully? If the pit file fails, your phone will need a new motherboard. End of story.
What MistahBungle was referring to are troubleshooting steps for when an Odin flash fails. Google 'windoze i9100'. Read the first result (xda thread) and follow the steps MistahBungle posts there.
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Is it a difference if I have a i9100G?
kinder771 said:
Is it a difference if I have a i9100G?
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when it comes to pit file's ,YES
Sun90 said:
when it comes to pit file's ,YES
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Just to clarify, the troubleshooting steps still apply. Sun90 is meaning that if you were to flash a pit, you'd need a different file.
Edit: also MistahBungle, I did write that guide. Currently just formatting/minor corrections. Will be posting soon.
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Ok thanks for your answers. Now everything is working, the phone is rooted and stuff but a few applications don't work at all such as contacts...
How can i fix this?
What do you mean by 'not working?' As in they force close on opening? Or it doesn't display your contacts? If it's not displaying contacts, sign in to your google account and let them sync. If it's force closing, you can try a few things. First go into recovery and fix permissions. If that doesn't work, clear data for the offending apps. Or, If when you rooted, did you use titanium backup to back up your apps? Then did you restore every single app backup? You can't restore things such as contacts, it's a system app.
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Hopper8 said:
What do you mean by 'not working?' As in they force close on opening? Or it doesn't display your contacts? If it's not displaying contacts, sign in to your google account and let them sync. If it's force closing, you can try a few things. First go into recovery and fix permissions. If that doesn't work, clear data for the offending apps. Or, If when you rooted, did you use titanium backup to back up your apps? Then did you restore every single app backup? You can't restore things such as contacts, it's a system app.
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Yes they force close. I will try this. Thanks for your help
Not one to be harsh but it sounds like you should of read about using flashing etc and the read again before starting anything.
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Slimkat, suddenly won't boot

Hi, my i9100 is on Slimkat (Slim-i9100-4.4.2.build.4-OFFICIAL-3666) -- and has been for a while, slightly over two months I believe.
Yesterday, after rebooting the phone it refused to boot -- it's stuck on the first boot screen, the one that says "Samsung Galaxy SII GT-I9100" and has the yellow triangle on it. It does react to power button, I can still turn off the phone this way. I did not do anything unusual lately, haven't tried installing anything.
I cannot access recovery:
Home+VolDown+Power -- brings up a Warning screen ("A custom OS can cause critical")
Home+VolUp+Power -- does nothing, the boot screen appears for 2 seconds, the phone reboots/ turns off
Any idea how:
diagnose the issue
retrieve data on internal SD
bring the phone back to usable state
Thanks!
No recovery = your only option is back to stock via Odin/download mode. You shouldn't lose any data doing this, but it may not fix the problem on its own, you still may need to do a factory reset after doing this.
Only way to find out is to try it & see what happens. And no, you don't have any other options.
Thanks a god, Download mode is working.
As say above flash stock ROM via Odin. Download: sammobile.com
Can someone guide me to a suitable recovery? I've tried flashing "CWM-KitKatCompatible-i9100.tar" (which seemed like a good idea since the phone was already on KitKat) via Odin 3.09 however this did not quite work:
Code:
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<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> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/007> zImage
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Can still enter download mode. Now I need a working recovery. Slimkat was on TWRP I believe however I can't seem to find a standalone version (flashable via Odin)
No, that was not a good idea at all. Because you won't fix it that way.
You won't fix it by flashing recovery. You need to go back to stock, get it fixed, then you can re-root the phone & either restore a nandroid or reinstall a custom rom/kernel.
Also, if you flash a recovery independently of the kernel, it won't stick anyway & will disappear when you reboot.
So...You can either take the advice you've been given & fix your phone fairly quickly, or you can muck around for however long & live with a busted phone.
Problems with Odin flash = same as everyone else; find Hopper8's 'Odin troubleshooting' thread stickied in General & go through the troubleshooting steps in a methodical way as many times as you need to in order to get a successful flash.
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No, that was not a good idea at all. Because you won't fix it that way.
You won't fix it by flashing recovery. You need to go back to stock, get it fixed, then you can re-root the phone & either restore a nandroid or reinstall a custom rom/kernel.
Also, if you flash a recovery independently of the kernel, it won't stick anyway & will disappear when you reboot.
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I was hoping I can flash recovery and then immediately reflash Slimkat from it (which includes TWRP, kernel & ROM).
OK, I'll give stock a go first. But only after I sort out Odin.
You're having that problem because recovery is busted. Flashing another custom recovery won't fix that. Only going back to stock which will give you a fresh stock recovery will fix the problem (and as I said in my PP, you might need to do a reset after).
I've given you the tools (Hopper's thread) to enable you to 'sort out Odin'. You need to pay more attention to what people have posted after you've asked for help.
Update: I am unable to get Odin to flash the phone with latest stock. I've been through Odin problems in the past, with 3 different Samsung models and was able to resolve them. Not this time it seems, it's stuck on starting flashing boot.img however I try. Looking at forum responses this often requires a hardware replacement (mobo/ flash chip).
However: I've noticed I can (kind of) enter recovery. If I keep the VolUp+Home pressed long enough, it will ultimately get me to the following screen:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
-- but it doesn't go any further, it just stays there. What's more it reboots within 5-10 minutes.
BUT!
When I connect the phone to PC, my Win7 says it installed 2x
Code:
"Linux File-CD Gadget USB Device"
It doesn't show up as a drive unfortunately.
If I do
Code:
adb devices
on my PC, it does detect it:
Code:
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached
0123456789ABCDEF recovery
I can't connect or do
Code:
adb shell
because I get:
Code:
- exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2) -
But I am able to do
Code:
adb pull /proc/cpuinfo
Not sure if partitions got mounted properly, especially the emmc sdcard but -- what's the easiest way to browse the filesystem via adb now and hopefully retrieve some data from the phone?

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