[Q] SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 GT-I9300 lost PIT partitions - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

hey all i seem to be in need of some help
i have purchased a white samsung galaxy s3 GT I9300
it was ment to be just a simple re-install of the operating system but it would seem there is something more
going on here from what odin is telling me that some how not sure why or how but the samsung phone has lost all partitions(PIT)
it freezes on start up at the screen that shows samsung galaxy s3 GT - I9300 so i went to odin to flash with official os for the phone
but then odin fails with cannot find PIT files my device is a 16gb device
also in download mode the spec list of the device shows product name as blank, and binary samsung offical but the next line states custom
but most disturbing is that device name is blank i know it shouldnt be
also the charge port seems to be half broken it will connect to computer in download mode but will not charge the battery through cable
so my question is im guessing i should get the charge port replaced
and then how do i go about fixing my s3
any and all help appreciated here

Sounds like you might have a damaged phone.
If your sure its a pit problem flash this emergency firmware.
This is a last resort type firmware.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30087735

Darke5tShad0w said:
Sounds like you might have a damaged phone.
If your sure its a pit problem flash this emergency firmware.
This is a last resort type firmware.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30087735
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thanks for the info and link im just trying to get the charge port repaired as anything i try always write fails which i think is down to the port being damaged as it wont charge either but will pick up on computer so will try this after i have had it repaired many thanks tho

ferio678 said:
thanks for the info and link im just trying to get the charge port repaired as anything i try always write fails which i think is down to the port being damaged as it wont charge either but will pick up on computer so will try this after i have had it repaired many thanks tho
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Oh I missed that bit. If the port gets fixed try a standard stock rom first. The one I gave you is for emergency's only.

Darke5tShad0w said:
Oh I missed that bit. If the port gets fixed try a standard stock rom first. The one I gave you is for emergency's only.
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ah well thank you i will get the port fixed and try the standard first just so many scary reviews online about partitions missing and about product name not being there

ferio678 said:
ah well thank you i will get the port fixed and try the standard first just so many scary reviews online about partitions missing and about product name not being there
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Thats in very rare cases. 90% of the time flashing a standard stock rom will solve issues.

Darke5tShad0w said:
Thats in very rare cases. 90% of the time flashing a standard stock rom will solve issues.
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well thank you for all your advice i shall update this thread later today after the port has been replaced and let you know if i have problems
or if i get the phone working again

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GT-I9300 Bricked[JTAG] ?

There is just 1 way to recover dead S3, check this out
http://www.mediafire.com/?zzpudz7euaw145c
Sboot
Sboot
Where can we get that version of Odin mentioned in the doc though?
Many days may just have been saved here.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
moschino_luv said:
There is just 1 way to recover dead S3, check this out
http://www.mediafire.com/?zzpudz7euaw145c
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In case original link disappears here's a copy
View attachment 1165515
Thanks, saved to dropbox just in case
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Anybody know if this method is available for the S2??
Can you upload please sboot for the i535 galaxy s3
wow if this will really work witch seem like it will makes the s3 even better
Is there anyway to make the SD card without another s3?
Will it work for the at&t s3?
GOSSIO said:
Can you upload please sboot for the i535 galaxy s3
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DID you ever get these files ???? if so, can you up load please....
does anyone have the document for note 2 n7100?
rgds
Can I repare "Sudden Death" with this Method?
Thanks
aspava said:
Can I repare "Sudden Death" with this Method?
Thanks
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NOPE .
jje
Does this JTAG file has a main thread here in XDA with more detailed information and all the necessary files?
Because this guide tell you to get some files into an external micro SD card, which are not available here. Also, it says connect "Anyway JIG", what is this jig? it says that this jig is powered by a power supply.. so where can I get this "Anyway JIG"?
I mean, how come there is still no jtag for the I9300?
Thanks
verynoob said:
Does this JTAG file has a main thread here in XDA with more detailed information and all the necessary files?
Because this guide tell you to get some files into an external micro SD card, which are not available here. Also, it says connect "Anyway JIG", what is this jig? it says that this jig is powered by a power supply.. so where can I get this "Anyway JIG"?
I mean, how come there is still no jtag for the I9300?
Thanks
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guys im screwed my phone wont load to cwm but can go to download and just wondering if this can fix i have tried to reflash me7 after my phone went really weird (rooted and cwm only) and now the phone wont load to anything but download its my lifeline my phone and cant afford to replace it can anyone help please also is there any way to fix it with out having to send it away and can someone provide the files
Casper cobain said:
guys im screwed my phone wont load to cwm but can go to download and just wondering if this can fix i have tried to reflash me7 after my phone went really weird (rooted and cwm only) and now the phone wont load to anything but download its my lifeline my phone and cant afford to replace it can anyone help please also is there any way to fix it with out having to send it away and can someone provide the files
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All the JTAG does is force the phone into download mode. If you can already get into download mode, JTAG wont hep you with anything.
If you're having a problem flashing things in download mode, and you've read the return to stock guides, search for your Odin error here. If still nothing, create your own thread for support.
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f63...9250-galaxy-nexus-gt-i9100g-gt-i9300-1465412/
Found this with more details...
Meanwhile someone saw JTAG dump?
Because rumours about unsecured I9300 floating around... without Password...
Maybe these Tizen Testdevices...
RD-PQ
On Label under battery you can find FCC ID from:
GT-I9300A
Best Regards
Casper cobain said:
guys im screwed my phone wont load to cwm but can go to download and just wondering if this can fix i have tried to reflash me7 after my phone went really weird (rooted and cwm only) and now the phone wont load to anything but download its my lifeline my phone and cant afford to replace it can anyone help please also is there any way to fix it with out having to send it away and can someone provide the files
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It was the main circuit board that went wrong and the Samsung repair fixed it it was also due to the leaked 4.2.2 firmware causing the device to get over heated now have my phone back and its not heating up at all on 4.1.2 and my sd problem was due to the over heating I had to replace the sd 4 times at a cost of £100.00 just over then had charging problems which was due to the supplied with the phone having a break in it then found out that using one of my old lg gt540 usb wire works perfectly with the usb mains adapter with no more problems at all but I am looking forward to 4.3 and some of the new features hope this post can help a few more people as it took me 3weeks to find any info on charging this phone
Sent from my GT-I9300 using XDA Premium App

[Q] very BIG mistake!

hi guys
i write this post after 3 hours when i read all the article and all the guide to try myself to solve my big problem..
i have try to set a custom rom on my galaxy s2 by odin..actually i have a rom based on cm10..
but during the operation..i played with my child and..i have insert the old pit file of my i9000 and not the new one of my 9100...
odin system was freezed, but i have make a error to unplug and switchoff the device...resut..black screen and bricked phone...
the problem is that i work with my phone and is a problem for me send it to the assistence...what i can do? do you have some idea that can help me?:crying:
thanks in advance
sam
sam213 said:
hi guys
i write this post after 3 hours when i read all the article and all the guide to try myself to solve my big problem..
i have try to set a custom rom on my galaxy s2 by odin..actually i have a rom based on cm10..
but during the operation..i played with my child and..i have insert the old pit file of my i9000 and not the new one of my 9100...
odin system was freezed, but i have make a error to unplug and switchoff the device...resut..black screen and bricked phone...
the problem is that i work with my phone and is a problem for me send it to the assistence...what i can do? do you have some idea that can help me?:crying:
thanks in advance
sam
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No download mode or recovery?
Tried a USB Jig?
If none work, a JTag might save it, not sure on .pit files, whether it kills the motherboard or not.
May have to be a Samsung repair job...
themadba said:
No download mode or recovery?
Tried a USB Jig?
If none work, a JTag might save it, not sure on .pit files, whether it kills the motherboard or not.
May have to be a Samsung repair job...
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no..don't work download mode and recovery...
i have only a black screen...
i have not with me this particular cable..my first idea now is try to found (where? tomorrow is sunday..) the Electric part and try to build myself the jig...as some guide that i have read on this forum..
the second option is try to use this jtag..but i must found some hop that make this service..the final..is assistence.. i have one year of guarantee too, but i don't know if thi guarantee is good for this kind of defects..
sam213 said:
no..don't work download mode and recovery...
i have only a black screen...
i have not with me this particular cable..my first idea now is try to found (where? tomorrow is sunday..) the Electric part and try to build myself the jig...as some guide that i have read on this forum..
the second option is try to use this jtag..but i must found some hop that make this service..the final..is assistence.. i have one year of guarantee too, but i don't know if thi guarantee is good for this kind of defects..
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Are you happy enough to make the Jig? They can be bought on eBay for £2 (very cheap wherever you are from).
There is a website called mobiletechvideos.com, they are based in America but they deal with these types of bricks.
As I said, not sure if a bad .pit file flash kills the motherboard or not. But try the Jig first and see if there is any response.
sam213 said:
no..don't work download mode and recovery...
i have only a black screen...
i have not with me this particular cable..my first idea now is try to found (where? tomorrow is sunday..) the Electric part and try to build myself the jig...as some guide that i have read on this forum..
the second option is try to use this jtag..but i must found some hop that make this service..the final..is assistence.. i have one year of guarantee too, but i don't know if thi guarantee is good for this kind of defects..
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Just take to Samsung Service center, just cook a good story Like the problem occurred update. It will be fix for free
Jokesy said:
Just take to Samsung Service center, just cook a good story Like the problem occurred update. It will be fix for free
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My mate tried that once and he got turned down, his phone was also stock.
Don't always expect a lie to work, but I suppose if you don't want the hassle of trying to fix it, the repair centre is a phone call away...
themadba said:
Are you happy enough to make the Jig? They can be bought on eBay for £2 (very cheap wherever you are from).
There is a website called mobiletechvideos.com, they are based in America but they deal with these types of bricks.
As I said, not sure if a bad .pit file flash kills the motherboard or not. But try the Jig first and see if there is any response.
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The problem is not the cost of jig cable but the time that I need to wait before receive it. I if I try myself maybe that I can save one week and, if this trick don't work, and I will send the galaxy s2 in the Samsung services...
I'm member of Samsung exclusive.. I hope to save some days..
Anyway... I hope to solve with a jig cable.. In the meantime I have found a basic smartphone from my friend.. Just to make a tethering and use my asus transformer for all the normal operation...
But.. Just for my information.. How a wrong file can generate a hardware problem in the motherboard?
I repeat...I'm really very stupid! I have make this operation a lot of times... And without attention I have make this operation yesterday... @##@#....
Thanks guys.. If some people have some extra idea... Reply me please!
Sam
You could be surprised the damage flashing wrong .pit file can do. I suppose doing what Jokesy said would be worth a try.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app

Hard bricked with odin re-partition

Guys. I am in deep trouble. I was trying to help a friend and its bricked now.
I was flashing CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG2-v4.1-CWM4 with omap4_all_20110627_emmc.pit and unfortunately re-partition was ticked automatically. After the flashing was passed the phone was removed. Now it doesn't turn on or anything. Its dead!
Please somebody gives me a fix please!!
ziaulh.ch said:
Guys. I am in deep trouble. I was trying to help a friend and its bricked now.
I was flashing CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG2-v4.1-CWM4 with omap4_all_20110627_emmc.pit and unfortunately re-partition was ticked automatically. After the flashing was passed the phone was removed. Now it doesn't turn on or anything. Its dead!
Please somebody gives me a fix please!!
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Did you try a USB Jig to get into the download mode?
What happens when you plug in the USB cable? Does Odin recognize the phone?
Scarface1991 said:
Did you try a USB Jig to get into the download mode?
What happens when you plug in the USB cable? Does Odin recognize the phone?
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Nothing happens when i plug in with computer. no response.
ziaulh.ch said:
Nothing happens when i plug in with computer. no response.
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Try a usb jig and see if you can get into download mode and if that doesn`t work you probably are looking at a Jtag job or Samsung repair service. Is the phone still under warranty?
Is it a I9100 or a I9100G?
Scarface1991 said:
Try a usb jig and see if you can get into download mode and if that doesn`t work you probably are looking at a Jtag job or Samsung repair service. Is the phone still under warranty?
Is it a I9100 or a I9100G?
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It was bought from uk. Im not sure if its G or not. Usb jig is not available in my country..... what to do? phone is not under warranty.
ziaulh.ch said:
It was bought from uk. Im not sure if its G or not. Usb jig is not available in my country..... what to do? phone is not under warranty.
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Remove the battery and under the battery there should be a model name.
However, if you have the I9100 and not the I9100G you flashed the wrong Pit File. There is a big difference between those devices. I9100 is Exynos based and I9100G is OMAP based. You probably messed up the partition of your phone or even the bootloader by flashing wrong stuff on the device.
Scarface1991 said:
Remove the battery and under the battery there should be a model name.
However, if you have the I9100 and not the I9100G you flashed the wrong Pit File. There is a big difference between those devices. I9100 is Exynos based and I9100G is OMAP based. You probably messed up the partition of your phone or even the bootloader by flashing wrong stuff on the device.
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Yes you are right mine is I9100. I flashed the wrong Pit file. So can I do anything to unbrick it? If I could get into download mode I could have tried to solve it. but I cant! Moreover the device is getting heated even if its turned off and unplugged. When I put the battery on its heating up itself.
ziaulh.ch said:
Yes you are right mine is I9100. I flashed the wrong Pit file. So can I do anything to unbrick it? If I could get into download mode I could have tried to solve it. but I cant! Moreover the device is getting heated even if its turned off and unplugged. When I put the battery on its heating up itself.
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There is no way (at least to my knowledge) to unbrick a hardbricked device without jtag. What you can try is to find someone in your country with a jtag and give him your device, so he can then unbrick it. Maybe there is a Android Forum that is based on your language, I would ask there. In Germany there are quite some people who do this for a little cash, so maybe you can find someone in your country.
Good luck

[Solved]Help Required!! Suspecting Brick :(

Hello,
I am new to the S2 forum. I have purchased the phone on Dec 04. It came with firmware version 4.0.4.
The PDA was I9100XWLPW and CSC was I9100ODDLPC.
After a week, I flashed the leaked JB firmware XXLSJ and used PhilZ cwm6 kernel to obtain root.
I was not having any problems until today.
I was using the phone normally, it had about 60% battery. Suddenly it was not waking up ( The phone was not used for about 15min ). I tried removing the battery, all button combinations but was not booting normally or into recovery. I could get into the download mode by plugging the phone to the PC. Odin failed to flash the official FW and the JB leak. I followed the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458 and found out it was a corrupted NAND r/w function.
I tried doing all the steps given in the thread. Now my phone does'nt go into the download mode and does'nt show charging when plugged to a power source.
Can I recover my phone?
Please someone help me or guide me to a previous post that solves this problem!!
Edit: Samsung service has replaced the mother board!!
Doing the pit partition has resulted in my phone getting bricked!!
So people new to the forum, never do it :laugh:
Hi,
You said you couldn't access download mode, but can you access CWM recovery?
If you can then, you should wipe data/factory set, wipe cache and wipe Dalvik-cahe. after that you should re-flash your ROM.
If that doesn't work, maybe you should restore your CWM/Nandroid backup of your ROM before you flashed the JB leak XXLSJ, which in this case seems to be Stock ROM. (providing that you have backed it up in the first place)
Greetz and Happy new year
CashAndPotatoes said:
Hi,
You said you couldn't access download mode, but can you access CWM recovery?
If you can then, you should wipe data/factory set, wipe cache and wipe Dalvik-cahe. after that you should re-flash your ROM.
If that doesn't work, maybe you should restore your CWM/Nandroid backup of your ROM before you flashed the JB leak XXLSJ, which in this case seems to be Stock ROM. (providing that you have backed it up in the first place)
Greetz and Happy new year
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I am unable to get into recovery mode also.
The phone does not respond to any button-combos or connecting to computer or a power source!!
Pradeep said:
I am unable to get into recovery mode also.
The phone does not respond to any button-combos or connecting to computer or a power source!!
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HI,
today I wake up with the same problem.(Bug from the junary 1st???). I'm on Leak 4.1.2 too
Mi Galaxy sII don't charge the batery (loop from charge batery symbol) All the combination button don't wake up the phone.
The only thing seem working is the download mode. Don't try to connect to ODIN for the moment.
Any idea?
Pradeep said:
I am unable to get into recovery mode also.
The phone does not respond to any button-combos or connecting to computer or a power source!!
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Remove battery for some time re insert it and see .
Or
Try a jig
leap before you think
Pradeep said:
Hello,
I am new to the S2 forum. I have purchased the phone on Dec 04. It came with firmware version 4.0.4.
The PDA was I9100XWLPW and CSC was I9100ODDLPC.
After a week, I flashed the leaked JB firmware XXLSJ and used PhilZ cwm6 kernel to obtain root.
I was not having any problems until today.
I was using the phone normally, it had about 60% battery. Suddenly it was not waking up ( The phone was not used for about 15min ). I tried removing the battery, all button combinations but was not booting normally or into recovery. I could get into the download mode by plugging the phone to the PC. Odin failed to flash the official FW and the JB leak. I followed the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458 and found out it was a corrupted NAND r/w function.
I tried doing all the steps given in the thread. Now my phone does'nt go into the download mode and does'nt show charging when plugged to a power source.
Can I recover my phone?
Please someone help me or guide me to a previous post that solves this problem!!
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We already have plenty of topics about this why do you feel the need to create another? Your symptoms are no different to others and the answers are no different.
If you cant access download or recovery and cant power on then try a USB jig. If that doesnt work then you will need to take/send it for repair which will either be JTAG or complete mobo replacement.
Just because you create your own topic it doesnt mean answer is going to be any different.
Gediprime said:
HI,
today I wake up with the same problem.(Bug from the junary 1st???). I'm on Leak 4.1.2 too
Mi Galaxy sII don't charge the batery (loop from charge batery symbol) All the combination button don't wake up the phone.
The only thing seem working is the download mode. Don't try to connect to ODIN for the moment.
Any idea?
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If you can access download mode, use it. Try re-flashing your kernel.
nikufellow said:
Remove battery for some time re insert it and see .
Or
Try a jig
leap before you think
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JIG ???
Gediprime said:
JIG ???
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Use the search button and use keywords "usb jig". Or google.
TheATHEiST said:
We already have plenty of topics about this why do you feel the need to create another? Your symptoms are no different to others and the answers are no different.
If you cant access download or recovery and cant power on then try a USB jig. If that doesnt work then you will need to take/send it for repair which will either be JTAG or complete mobo replacement.
Just because you create your own topic it doesnt mean answer is going to be any different.
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I am sorry!! I am new to this forum and the phone being a recent purchase, i was very much desperate!!
I know the answer may not be different and the problem may not be new hence I've asked to guide me to the appropriate thread in my post!! No offence!!
Thanks for your reply. I will be taking the phone to Samsung Service tomorrow.
Gediprime said:
JIG ???
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3 100k resistors + 1k resistor in series connected between 4 and 5 pins of a male usb end when plugged will get you into download mode in case of soft bricks .
leap before you think
TheATHEiST said:
We already have plenty of topics about this why do you feel the need to create another? Your symptoms are no different to others and the answers are no different.
If you cant access download or recovery and cant power on then try a USB jig. If that doesnt work then you will need to take/send it for repair which will either be JTAG or complete mobo replacement.
Just because you create your own topic it doesnt mean answer is going to be any different.
If you can access download mode, use it. Try re-flashing your kernel.
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I try it but when a push up level button my phone loop again to charging symbol (without charging)
Sorry if this post is the same than another. For my part i'm just trying to find a solution. A have plenty of corporative information on my phone. I do my last backup one weeks ago :crying:
nikufellow said:
3 100k resistors + 1k resistor in series connected between 4 and 5 pins of a male usb end when plugged will get you into download mode in case of soft bricks .
leap before you think
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In some of the posts, I've read that a JIG may not work on ICS based roms!!
Is this true?? Should I try a JIG first before I take the phone to Samsung Service??
I was on XXLSJ before the phone went dead!!
Gediprime said:
I try it but when a push up level button my phone loop again to charging symbol (without charging)
Sorry if this post is the same than another. For my part i'm just trying to find a solution. A have plenty of corporative information on my phone. I do my last backup one weeks ago :crying:
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I had the same problem.. I could get into the download mode by:
1. Phone completely OFF state
2. Connect the USB cable to the phone and PC ( The battery charging indication has to come, atleast once )
3. Fire up ODIN
4. Get the phone into download mode ( Vol-down+home+Power ) while the phone is connected
5. The phone is now recognized by ODIN.
I could flash a kernel (tried siyah and Philz) but the phone was not booting.
While trying to flash Stock and XXLSJ, ODIN was getting failed at factoryfs.fs
After a few trys, the phone just went dead!!
Hope you can flash a firmware successfully :good:
Pradeep said:
In some of the posts, I've read that a JIG may not work on ICS based roms!!
Is this true?? Should I try a JIG first before I take the phone to Samsung Service??
I was on XXLSJ before the phone went dead!!
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You are misinterpreting what you read. What you're referring to is resetting the binary counter, and no it doesn't work on ICS bootloader however it still works for putting device into download mode (unless its bricked).
nikufellow said:
3 100k resistors + 1k resistor in series connected between 4 and 5 pins of a male usb end when plugged will get you into download mode in case of soft bricks .
leap before you think
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"Soft-brick" has absolutely no meaning, Your device is either "bricked" or it isnt. Its a made up term by n00bs when they cant get system to boot normally. Your devcie is only bricked when it wont power on or go into useable recovery+download modes. If you can simply use a jig or go directly into flashing a rom then your device is not bricked.
The "bricked" term is used far too loosely nowadays.
Pradeep said:
I had the same problem.. I could get into the download mode by:
1. Phone completely OFF state
2. Connect the USB cable to the phone and PC ( The battery charging indication has to come, atleast once )
3. Fire up ODIN
4. Get the phone into download mode ( Vol-down+home+Power ) while the phone is connected
5. The phone is now recognized by ODIN.
I could flash a kernel (tried siyah and Philz) but the phone was not booting.
While trying to flash Stock and XXLSJ, ODIN was getting failed at factoryfs.fs
After a few trys, the phone just went dead!!
Hope you can flash a firmware successfully :good:
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Your phone died? you kiding ?
I'm using the leak version of Sammobile since 3 weeks... Why do you think the phone make a bad reaction now? why now?
Ok, you try to flash OFW and don't result. and then you flash again the XXLSJ ? and the phone colaspe?
What kind of roms do i flash? OFM or CFW ? ICS or JB ?
Well if a can connect with ODIN of course
A quick question!!
Is it possible that the phone can be revived (put into download mode) using a JIG if it is not starting at all for any key combinations and it is not showing charging animation when plugged into a computer or a power source??
Pradeep said:
A quick question!!
Is it possible that the phone can be revived (put into download mode) using a JIG if it is not starting at all for any key combinations and it is not showing charging animation when plugged into a computer or a power source??
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Yes its possible which is the reason we already mentioned to try it
It all depends on the actual base issue though as to whether it will work. Its worth a try either way though, They only cost £1-2 or you can make them yourself if you have the spare parts. (Don't ask how, Use search).
I have tried the JIG, but no luck!!
I have given the phone to Samsung Service.
Hope they fix it!!
Will they use JTAG or it has to be done somewhere else in case Samsung people refuse to do it??
They wouldn't refuse just act dumb tell something like you were updating firmware via kies and all of a sudden power went down and device bribed
leap before you think
nikufellow said:
They wouldn't refuse just act dumb tell something like you were updating firmware via kies and all of a sudden power went down and device bribed
leap before you think
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Thanks!! Well I did act dumb there!! Said I downloaded a game Royal Revolt (~200 MB), the phone got heated, blah blah blah......
Well I did not tell about firmware upgrade via kies and all....
Only thing that I can do now is wait and hope!!:laugh:

My S9+ will not update anymore and I can't get Odin to flash stock firmware

I have Tmobile G965U on android 9 One UI beta build PPR1.180610.011.G965USQU3CSAB and when I try to update on the phone it says the software isnt supported. When I try to flash literally any stock rom in Odin it either fails or gets stuck at SetupConnection/Initialzation. Can anyone help me get my phone up to date?
bkob024 said:
I have Tmobile G965U on android 9 One UI beta build PPR1.180610.011.G965USQU3CSAB and when I try to update on the phone it says the software isnt supported. When I try to flash literally any stock rom in Odin it either fails or gets stuck at SetupConnection/Initialzation. Can anyone help me get my phone up to date?
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Sounds like a firmware mismatch possibly. What does it say in Settings/About phone/Software information/Service provider SW version? Last line under your IMEI number. Mine is TMB/TMB/VZW. I think possibly the first to have to match for OTA updates to work. The last one indicates what the original firmware out of the box was.
YrrchSebor said:
Sounds like a firmware mismatch possibly. What does it say in Settings/About phone/Software information/Service provider SW version? Last line under your IMEI number. Mine is TMB/TMB/VZW.
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In IMEI information is just says 32 under IMEI SV
YrrchSebor said:
Sounds like a firmware mismatch possibly. What does it say in Settings/About phone/Software information/Service provider SW version? Last line under your IMEI number. Mine is TMB/TMB/VZW. I think possibly the first to have to match for OTA updates to work. The last one indicates what the original firmware out of the box was.
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oh sorry wrong place. Mine says. TMB/TMB/TMB
bkob024 said:
oh sorry wrong place. Mine says. TMB/TMB/TMB
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Hmm that looks good. The OTA failure might be due to you having the beta firmware. There might be a series of beta updates you can install from here in the forums to get you where you need to be. I'm not a hundred percent sure though.
Otherwise you ought to be able to update via Odin if you download the latest T-Mobile release. Are you experienced with Odin, is it recognizing your phone when it's in download mode?
YrrchSebor said:
Hmm that looks good. The OTA failure might be due to you having the beta firmware. There might be a series of beta updates you can install from here in the forums to get you where you need to be. I'm not a hundred percent sure though.
Otherwise you ought to be able to update via Odin if you download the latest T-Mobile release. Are you experienced with Odin, is it recognizing your phone when it's in download mode?
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Odin wont flash any rom whatsoever. I've already tried 3 different versions but I gave up since they usually take 4 hours to download. Odin gets stuck and/or fails at Setupconnection or initialization steps every time. I'm only asking for help because Odin will not work. I figured I need an update for the beta. They only work for each build though so I need the build that updates baseband ZRL5
bkob024 said:
Odin wont flash any rom whatsoever. I've already tried 3 different versions but I gave up since they usually take 4 hours to download. Odin gets stuck and/or fails at Setupconnection or initialization steps every time. I'm only asking for help because Odin will not work. I figured I need an update for the beta. They only work for each build though so I need the build that updates baseband ZRL5
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So the phone is being recognized in Odin(the little box that says com:x or whatever)? Sometimes it helps to try a different cable if you have one. it sounds more like a connection thing than an issue with the firmware?
YrrchSebor said:
So the phone is being recognized in Odin? Sometimes it helps to try a different cable if you have one. it sounds more like a connection thing than an issue with the firmware?
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tried all the usb c cords in the house including the original one and a cord for a Pixel 2.
bkob024 said:
tried all the usb c cords in the house including the original one and a cord for a Pixel 2.
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what kind of USB ports does your computer have? I seem to remember people having issues with USB 3, and having to use USB 2 maybe?
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what kind of USB ports does your computer have? I seem to remember people having issues with USB 3, and having to use USB 2 maybe?
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Tried all 9 ports on my computer
bkob024 said:
Tried all 9 ports on my computer
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You have activate developer options and inside OEM unlocked and usb debugging ? Or try to get back to android 8 maybe is possible because you have beta firmware.
gentr said:
You have activate developer options and inside OEM unlocked and usb debugging ? Or try to get back to android 8 maybe is possible because you have beta firmware.
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Wouldnt even have gotten this far if I didnt have ADB debugging enabled. As I said before several times. Odin wont flash anything. I've already tried to go back to 8. If you can tell me how to get back to 8 without Odin that would be nice. But i need links to files not unhelpful text that tells me that I need to find something. Thats the whole issue. It's almost impossible to find the correct files unless someone who already knows gives you a link to them. I thought that's one thing XDA used to be good for but I guess that isnt the case anymore.
I would of helped but you kinda sound like a ****. Have fun with your perma-beta phone!
https://firmware.science
Download the update from this website then follow the instructions at the bottom of the page. This is the only thing I can think of if Odin isn't working
bkob024 said:
I have Tmobile G965U on android 9 One UI beta build PPR1.180610.011.G965USQU3CSAB and when I try to update on the phone it says the software isnt supported. When I try to flash literally any stock rom in Odin it either fails or gets stuck at SetupConnection/Initialzation. Can anyone help me get my phone up to date?
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If your stuck on setup connection on Odin some things to try assuming using windows
Use Odin 3.13.1 ( or modified Odin 3.13.1B )
If you have smart switch/Kies install, un-install it.
USB cable i'm assuming is a data cable.
USB port try plugging into USB 2 port.
Plug phone directly into PC not any hubs.
Use latest Samsung USB drivers.
Run Odin in administrator mode.
Boot into download mode then reboot back into download mode again.
Maybe turn off any anti-virus programs.
Try a different PC.
These are a few things to try as failing at setup connection can be a common with some people and can vary with the PC.
Also note having OEM unlocked or USB debugging has no bearing when flashing stock firmware with Odin.
spawnlives said:
If your stuck on setup connection on Odin some things to try assuming using windows
Use Odin 3.13.1 ( or modified Odin 3.13.1B )
If you have smart switch/Kies install, un-install it.
USB cable i'm assuming is a data cable.
USB port try plugging into USB 2 port.
Plug phone directly into PC not any hubs.
Use latest Samsung USB drivers.
Run Odin in administrator mode.
Boot into download mode then reboot back into download mode again.
Maybe turn off any anti-virus programs.
Try a different PC.
These are a few things to try as failing at setup connection can be a common with some people and can vary with the PC.
Also note having OEM unlocked or USB debugging has no bearing when flashing stock firmware with Odin.
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OMG. Ok I'll try all those things and get back to you.
Remember the days when this use to be easy? I miss the old days of just flashing roms willy nilly on my Galaxy Nexus. Oh how you will be missed Cyanogenmod :crying:
znel52 said:
I would of helped but you kinda sound like a ****. Have fun with your perma-beta phone!
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I dont see the issue with helping people that are named Richard, nor do i see any reason to post this as it definitely qualifies as spam and did nothing but detract from this thread.
bkob024 said:
OMG. Ok I'll try all those things and get back to you.
Remember the days when this use to be easy? I miss the old days of just flashing roms willy nilly on my Galaxy Nexus. Oh how you will be missed Cyanogenmod :crying:
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pls post up the Odin error report youre getting when flashing the firmware youre attempting.

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