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So I just got the phone today and decided to upgrade to ics, that was a big mistake. The phone won't turn on . When I plug it into the computer it has the green charging led but when I plug it into the charger nothing just a dark green led that will blink every 10 seconds or so. don't care if I have to downgrade I just want it to work. Also when it's not plugged in it does the same dark green blink and when I try turning it on nothing no vibration or anything.
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Weird, maybe you flashed it wrong. Anyways, go back to GB and then flash again to ICS if you'd like to, you shouldn't get any troubles downgrading.
anerik said:
Weird, maybe you flashed it wrong. Anyways, go back to GB and then flash again to ICS if you'd like to, you shouldn't get any troubles downgrading.
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But that's the problem how do I downgrade without breaking my contract?
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But that's the problem how do I downgrade without breaking my contract?
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As for my knowledge this is not possible! but next time use the "MyPhoneExplorer" it keeps contacts in PC so whenever u flash firmware, install its client on phone and run this software on PC and then it will put all the contacts that u had on ur phone before flash. last night i had done rooting on my phone by following steps hope it will also help u for flashing a firmware via flashtool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
Provided you updated via seus try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1676565
I don't think you'll void your contract because you are re flashing the service providers update .
Your problem may be due to incomplete flashing .
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obaidshera said:
As for my knowledge this is not possible! but next time use the "MyPhoneExplorer" it keeps contacts in PC so whenever u flash firmware, install its client on phone and run this software on PC and then it will put all the contacts that u had on ur phone before flash. last night i had done rooting on my phone by following steps hope it will also help u for flashing a firmware via flashtool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
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To tell you the truth i'm not worried about contacts I just want it to work again without blowing off the contract.
GadgetNoob said:
To tell you the truth i'm not worried about contacts I just want it to work again without blowing off the contract.
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Which provider do you have? You are scared if you flash an international firmware instead of the one from your provider, you can't use sim card or what's the problem about that?
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But that's the problem how do I downgrade without breaking my contract?
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You mean your provider, right? Not your contacts like everyone else are saying. Well, nothing will happen, it's just an international firmware, you won't lose the contract... Don't worry
Don't worry bro, It has nothing to do with your Provider. Go ahead.
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You mean your provider, right? Not your contacts like everyone else are saying. Well, nothing will happen, it's just an international firmware, you won't lose the contract... Don't worry
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So your saying if I do the rooting guide to go back I won't lose my contract with At&t.
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So your saying if I do the rooting guide to go back I won't lose my contract with At&t.
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Exactly, at least i didn't lose anything (Movistar-Argentina). You might wanna take the SIM off just in case
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Exactly, at least i didn't lose anything (Movistar-Argentina). You might wanna take the SIM off just in case
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The other thing is can I root it if the phone won't turn on? Its not like it overheated since there is still a slight green light that blinks.
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The other thing is can I root it if the phone won't turn on? Its not like it overheated since there is still a slight green light that blinks.
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Wait, what? I don't think so, just downgrade to GB, and then root.
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Wait, what? I don't think so, just downgrade to GB, and then root.
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How though and if I did not flash root it before I did it legally with the upgrade tool.
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How though and if I did not flash root it before I did it legally with the upgrade tool.
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I still dont understand what you're saying... You wanna root it or not?
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I still dont understand what you're saying... You wanna root it or not?
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1.He upgraded his device to ics and the phone won't boot.
2.He doesn't want to downgrade (gb) or reflash (ics) using international ftf firmware (flashtool method) .
3. He always used official update software and he is afraid of voiding the CONTRACT with his service provider if he uses flashtool method.
4. Please read the op clearly he doesn't mean CONTACTS he means the CONTRACT with his service provider.
5. To the op,
Please post your problem step by step clearly and highlight the important words by using upper case letters or different color.
6. As I've never used a network contract phone I cannot comment on this thread confidently. So others please try to help the op.
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GadgetNoob said:
How though and if I did not flash root it before I did it legally with the upgrade tool.
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One won't lose the warranty if he/she fails in an official upgrade, send it to the dealer for repair before trying oneself with Flashtool, which may alter the build.prop, and else. Right?
By the way, my Xperia Mini Pro fails to change the input method by long pressing the text input area with.431 ics ROM, any hints? Thanks.
GadgetNoob said:
How though and if I did not flash root it before I did it legally with the upgrade tool.
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If you have never rooted and bootloader is locked (and I think it is), please send it to service or give it to the shop where you've bought it. This is better, and because it was an official update, you should be able to claim your warranty.
If you try to do it yourself with flashtool, you will modify your phone and if they find out, your warranty is lost. So please don't flash it, give it to service
i was running two roms with dual boot. first was a supernexus jb rom and other mystic glory. i had some hicups with supernexus so i flashed a dream kernel over it. for the first time it booted upto dream logo (even asked for loading 2nd rom) and then went black; phone turned off. second time happened the same thing. then i tried to go to cwm recovery mode, but no luck. so booted with mystic glory rom and from the restart menu tried to go to cwm recovery. the phone turned off and now the phone wont boot beyond samsung galaxy s2 logo.
i searched through this forum and couldnt find any solution.
any help would be greatly appreciated. pls provide any links to any threads if you want me to download something.
Thanks
poooolbachhan said:
i was running two roms with dual boot. first was a supernexus jb rom and other mystic glory. i had some hicups with supernexus so i flashed a dream kernel over it. for the first time it booted upto dream logo (even asked for loading 2nd rom) and then went black; phone turned off. second time happened the same thing. then i tried to go to cwm recovery mode, but no luck. so booted with mystic glory rom and from the restart menu tried to go to cwm recovery. the phone turned off and now the phone wont boot beyond samsung galaxy s2 logo.
i searched through this forum and couldnt find any solution.
any help would be greatly appreciated. pls provide any links to any threads if you want me to download something.
Thanks
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Dual booting has always been unstable and the only way out is to start from scratch. I would not advice dual booting unless you are able to spend time redoing it.
zelendel said:
Dual booting has always been unstable and the only way out is to start from scratch. I would not advice dual booting unless you are able to spend time redoing it.
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thks mate for the reply.........any suggestions to get out of this mess.....
poooolbachhan said:
thks mate for the reply.........any suggestions to get out of this mess.....
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Did u use the rom manager app?
Go to the development section and check out the stickies for going back to stock. That should be your first step.
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Phalanx7621 said:
Did u use the rom manager app?
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i m not sure wt u r suggesting.............but it was on my phone.......and now i cant get anyplace except for download mode using usb cable......
Red_81 said:
Go to the development section and check out the stickies for going back to stock. That should be your first step.
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i have tried going back to stock........odin runs completely and passes.......phones starts reboot......once past samsung logo, it shows cwm recovery pic for a sec from previous flash (which is wierd, since the phone must be back to stock)..........and goes black.......still able to go to download mode.......
i have also tried bootloader i777uckh7sbl.tar from one the posts here.........still no luck....
i think i have seriously messed up the phone........but since i can manage to get to download mode, its not a hard brick????
poooolbachhan said:
i have tried going back to stock........odin runs completely and passes.......phones starts reboot......once past samsung logo, it shows cwm recovery pic for a sec from previous flash (which is wierd, since the phone must be back to stock)..........and goes black.......still able to go to download mode.......
i have also tried bootloader i777uckh7sbl.tar from one the posts here.........still no luck....
i think i have seriously messed up the phone........but since i can manage to get to download mode, its not a hard brick????
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The only think that can hardbrick was that bootloader you flashed... Don't do that when it's completely unnecessary.
korockinout13 said:
The only think that can hardbrick was that bootloader you flashed... Don't do that when it's completely unnecessary.
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does that mean my phone is hardbricked........if not pls show me a way...........still can get into download mode...........
poooolbachhan said:
does that mean my phone is hardbricked........if not pls show me a way...........still can get into download mode...........
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Brick means no sign of life. Stop using that word.
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Brick means no sign of life. Stop using that word.
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thanks mate........that is a gre8 relief .........any suggestions to get me out of this mess?........i could have get the jtag done on it but i live in India and shipping the phone to mobiletechvideos and getting it fixed will cost me nearly a brand new phone..........since it is US version of s2, i cant get it fixed in India through samsung........
i need some definitive actions.....because everything i have been doing until now through research made it worse.......only life signs its showing right now is getting in to download mode with a pc connection......also smetimes i see a flicker in the bottom four keys......pls help
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thanks mate........that is a gre8 relief .........any suggestions to get me out of this mess?........i could have get the jtag done on it but i live in India and shipping the phone to mobiletechvideos and getting it fixed will cost me nearly a brand new phone..........since it is US version of s2, i cant get it fixed in India through samsung........
i need some definitive actions.....because everything i have been doing until now through research made it worse.......only life signs its showing right now is getting in to download mode with a pc connection......also smetimes i see a flicker in the bottom four keys......pls help
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I suggest you continue trying to get to stock. Use a different stock package than the one that didn't work.
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Hey everyone, (please don't yell at me!) I am a noob, I have scowered to find an answer for this and I haven't, so I'll post it here. Honestly whoever helps me is a GOD.
I have a Galaxy Note II from Rogers (Canadian provider). I've had it for 8 months and loved it. I haven't touched the innards of it yet, it has been stock since I've gotten it. So a few days ago, it died as per usual and I plugged it in over night. I woke up and it would not turn on! The farthest it gets is a battery with a frozen loading sign on it. It doesn't go any further.
It goes into recovery mode; rebooted the device but it gets past the home screen for about 1 or 2 seconds, freezes and dies. After frantically searching the internet and xda forums, I came up with the semi conclusion that my Note II has suffered from SDS (Sudden Death Syndrome) which is only a self diagnostic. I went into Rogers as it's under warranty to get it replaced but they said it'd be wiped clean! I can't have that happen. I have incredibly important files on my phones internal storage.
So this is where I need your help guys! I REALLY would appreciate it.
I downloaded the Rogers Stock upgrade to 4.1.2 and put it on a microSD and went into recovery mode again on my device and tried installing the update via external storage (so maybe my phone can boot up again!) but all I get is e:signature verification failed which is NOT GOOD! I am completely stuck beyond this point, my phone won't boot but goes into stock recovery. How do I get my phone to start? I need to preserve my files! I could use any help that I could get!
I'm taking it that your phone is not rooted?
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Theonew said:
I'm taking it that your phone is not rooted?
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No sir! I haven't touched it, everything's stock.
toothpickz said:
No sir! I haven't touched it, everything's stock.
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Are you able to access download mode?
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Are you able to access download mode?
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Yes I can!
Lgerint the
Theonew said:
Are you able to access download mode?
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Got Odin as well... Lemme know!
You could attempt flashing cwm and installing a custom ROM to see if it'll boot.
Edit - You may also want to see if this could come in handy - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2052779 (not sure if it'll work in recovery mode, but its worth a try. Even if it doesn't, you could use it once booted).
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hiya people this is doing my head in now ha please help. i have rooted my phone and im trying to use clockwork mod to backup my phone so i can try custom roms and hopefully the new kitkat update! but im having problems with cwm i have downloaded recovery_P780_CWM_6.0.1.5 and installed it via mobileuncle tools from a tutorial on here and it seamed to install fine, it asked for superuser right etc and asked if i wanted to reboot into recovery but i cant seam to get into recovery! i have tried holding power and volume up and i get options recovery mode, factory mode, normal, when i select recovery mode using power button the ginger bread logo apears with recovery mode but then the phone just reboots to normal use ha please help as i been trying this for weeks now i think its ROW 4GB
cboyer1 said:
hiya people this is doing my head in now ha please help. i have rooted my phone and im trying to use clockwork mod to backup my phone so i can try custom roms and hopefully the new kitkat update! but im having problems with cwm i have downloaded recovery_P780_CWM_6.0.1.5 and installed it via mobileuncle tools from a tutorial on here and it seamed to install fine, it asked for superuser right etc and asked if i wanted to reboot into recovery but i cant seam to get into recovery! i have tried holding power and volume up and i get options recovery mode, factory mode, normal, when i select recovery mode using power button the ginger bread logo apears with recovery mode but then the phone just reboots to normal use ha please help as i been trying this for weeks now i think its ROW 4GB
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Sooo.. i understand that you have allready root rights.
Iff you do... here is an ideea:
1. go to android market and download RebootManager
2. install.
3. this app has the power to make you happy .
4. press rebootmanager > press reboot to recovery... give app root right...
5. and... voila you are in recovery. Custom recovery(if and only if you installed the right and good recovery for your phone)
hope this helps you.
Ohh.. one more think: TWRP is way better then CWM. My opinion.
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Sooo.. i understand that you have allready root rights.
Iff you do... here is an ideea:
1. go to android market and download RebootManager
2. install.
3. this app has the power to make you happy .
4. press rebootmanager > press reboot to recovery... give app root right...
5. and... voila you are in recovery. Custom recovery(if and only if you installed the right and good recovery for your phone)
hope this helps you.
Ohh.. one more think: TWRP is way better then CWM. My opinion.
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thanks so much for your help when i get home later i will let you know how i get on pal and i will have a try with twrp too thanks a lot
ok i got home tried this but im still having the same problem m8 i have taken pics to show you what i mean, this is whart i keep getting when i select reboot into recovery http://imgur.com/Xvu8x8f can you see the little sign in the bottom left that says recovery mode? it just holds on this for about 10 seconds then reboots back into normal . sorry about the picture was the only way i knew how to post a pic haha
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thanks so much for your help when i get home later i will let you know how i get on pal and i will have a try with twrp too thanks a lot
ok i got home tried this but im still having the same problem m8 i have taken pics to show you what i mean, this is whart i keep getting when i select reboot into recovery http://imgur.com/Xvu8x8f can you see the little sign in the bottom left that says recovery mode? it just holds on this for about 10 seconds then reboots back into normal . sorry about the picture was the only way i knew how to post a pic haha
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Hi. What phone is that? That is not Lenovo P780. I have 2 of them and no one looks like that.
Tell me what phone you have so i can help you properly.
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Hi. What phone is that? That is not Lenovo P780. I have 2 of them and no one looks like that.
Tell me what phone you have so i can help you properly.
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hi mate it says it is a p780w on the root checker and also says p780w in the section about device heres a couple of pics ha please dont tell me im looking in the wrong section i have been on with this for weeks lmao http://i.imgur.com/8ur3Eqt.jpg and http://i.imgur.com/psIba6a.jpg
EDIT!!!! this is a fake phone!!!!! this is why it will not work i have just checked this on youtube mine is all coming up with same things except mine had no emei please watch this video i bought mine from aliexpress but froma different supplier
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hi mate it says it is a p780w on the root checker and also says p780w in the section about device heres a couple of pics ha please dont tell me im looking in the wrong section i have been on with this for weeks lmao http://i.imgur.com/8ur3Eqt.jpg and http://i.imgur.com/psIba6a.jpg
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I dont want to be the bringer of bad news but read here:
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=589378
Use google crome to read.
Sent from my Lenovo P780
stympy said:
I dont want to be the bringer of bad news but read here:
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=589378
Use google crome to read.
Sent from my Lenovo P780
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YES MATE IT IS 100% FAKE i have been had lol i knew something wasnt right as i have installed custom roms before ok so now i wonder if i can get my pennys back ? no chance have i ?
cboyer1 said:
YES MATE IT IS 100% FAKE i have been had lol i knew something wasnt right as i have installed custom roms before ok so now i wonder if i can get my pennys back ? no chance have i ?
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No chance indeed. I am sorry.
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No chance indeed. I am sorry.
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i have knackered it aswel now as i dont have any network! i think i knackered it trying to root it lol
cboyer1 said:
i have knackered it aswel now as i dont have any network! i think i knackered it trying to root it lol
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Try to speack with the one who sold that phone maybe they have some ROM and tell them to send it to you. This is all what i can think !
he has vanished off the face of the earth ha
P780w firmware to flash
cboyer1 said:
he has vanished off the face of the earth ha
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Here. Maybe this link will help you to revive your phone!
You have there DRIVERS, SP FLASH TO AND FIRMWARE.
Good Luck.
We are waiting for your FEEDBACK.
LINK: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B_B98oK4DpK1UFNmR0J1TEtKelU&usp=sharing
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Try to speack with the one who sold that phone maybe they have some ROM and tell them to send it to you. This is all what i can think !
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stympy said:
Here. Maybe this link will help you to revive your phone!
You have there DRIVERS, SP FLASH TO AND FIRMWARE.
Good Luck.
We are waiting for your FEEDBACK.
LINK: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B_B98oK4DpK1UFNmR0J1TEtKelU&usp=sharing
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cheers pal i will have a bash tonight thanks a lot
im not too sure what to do with the drivers pal? in the drivers rar there is nothing for windows 8??
cboyer1 said:
im not too sure what to do with the drivers pal? in the drivers rar there is nothing for windows 8??
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Hi. i am sory! there are not win 8 drivers. try to use a windows 7 os! maybe you have a friend with an windows 7 os ! or maybe you could creeate a windows 7 vitual machine!
no joy buddy as when i am connecting the usb cable with phone off the phone is booting up when it is not supposed to and another thing is the tutorial is telling me to load scatter file V16_FWVGA_V3.1_20140322_1553_V1.2.0_ENZH_S_PIP_72M in the flashtool program but i cant find that ??
any way pal thanks for trying to help me i do really appreciate it
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no joy buddy as when i am connecting the usb cable with phone off the phone is booting up when it is not supposed to and another thing is the tutorial is telling me to load scatter file V16_FWVGA_V3.1_20140322_1553_V1.2.0_ENZH_S_PIP_72M in the flashtool program but i cant find that ??
any way pal thanks for trying to help me i do really appreciate it
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Hi. I am sory that is not working.
I have thinked about what you sad. Try this:
1. Load the scatter file that is in the firmware: MT6572_Android_scatter.txt
2. Try to flash without the accumulator pluged off.
3. Plug the cable after you pressed firmware upgrade button.
If this is not working, i will try to find something that is working, when i will have some time. From time to time check this post maybe i will find something and i will upload here.
Good luck.
Sent from my Lenovo P780
sorry mate been out all weekend so not had time to try. just got me a cheap samsung gt-s5830 so going to try put a custom rom on it as well
cboyer1 said:
sorry mate been out all weekend so not had time to try. just got me a cheap samsung gt-s5830 so going to try put a custom rom on it as well
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Ok. It is better then nothing. Use it well. And good luck with custom ROM.
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i dont know ha i think nothing might be better!!! i will try do this fake lenovo tomorrow as that fone is better than this samsung even tho its a fake
Hello, sorry about my english.
My friend phone started bootloop yestrday and now im trying to fix it for him.
i know what i need to do, i read the guides about this but im stuck..
the phone is turned off when he isnt charged, but when i connect it to my computer like the guide said it keep bootlooping and it wont turned off, just keep restarting..
and my computer connecet and disconnect everytime and i cant finish it in time..
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Hello, sorry about my english.
My friend phone started bootloop yestrday and now im trying to fix it for him.
i know what i need to do, i read the guides about this but im stuck..
the phone is turned off when he isnt charged, but when i connect it to my computer like the guide said it keep bootlooping and it wont turned off, just keep restarting..
and my computer connecet and disconnect everytime and i cant finish it in time..
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Was that an unlocked device?
sachin n said:
Was that an unlocked device?
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Yes..
snuper1234 said:
Yes..
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Have TWRP installed? If yeah, just try to boot into TWRP. Once you get there, wipe everything and flash a custom Rom.
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sachin n said:
Have TWRP installed? If yeah, just try to boot into TWRP. Once you get there, wipe everything and flash a custom Rom.
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he doesnt have it..
im trying to use sp flash tool, and im giving up slowly.. :/
snuper1234 said:
he doesnt have it..
im trying to use sp flash tool, and im giving up slowly.. :/
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Hmm, try to fastboot TWRP. If it works you can recover your device. Otherwise you've to use SPFT.
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he doesnt have it..
im trying to use sp flash tool, and im giving up slowly.. :/
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Hey sorry for disturbing, I am stuck in the same situation, my phone keeps restarting.
Have you found any fix