I have an S3 GT-I9300 and about a week ago it started refusing to turn on. It was fully charged, and I'd get LED indicators for messages, emails etc, but none of the buttons would switch on the screen, neither would unplugging the cable. The only way to fix it was to remove the battery, and after removing it one time, it refused to boot, sticking at the Samsung logo screen. Recovery mode wouldn't work, I tried resetting to factory settings, and wiping the phone, but it kept sticking (I think at cache), and wouldn't boot whatever I did.
I tried to update the firmware through Kies, which just froze at 94% every time. I also tried Odin, which again froze about the same point. So I tried following this guide, but when the phone restarted it tried looking for files on an SD card (which I don't have), so no luck. I tried repartitioning, but it keeps failing and if I try to flash the phone it now fails with "there is no PIT partition". I can't remember at which point it started happening, but although I can still get into download mode, switching the phone on any other way gives me a glitched screen something like this.
Is there any way at all to fix this phone at this point?
@edwards87: I'm confused about your description: no recovery mode, but factory reset? A root tool for rescue?
If you can boot into download mode, download actual firmware and Odin from sammobile.com (all new, delete old stuff) and try to flash it.
rp158 said:
@edwards87: I'm confused about your description: no recovery mode, but factory reset? A root tool for rescue?
If you can boot into download mode, download actual firmware and Odin from sammobile.com (all new, delete old stuff) and try to flash it.
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I can get into download mode (power + home + vol down), but can no longer get into recovery mode (power + home + vol up). When I could get into recovery mode right at the start, none of the recovery options did anything because it said there were missing files or directories.
I've tried several firmwares from sammobile through different versions of Odin and they all froze at the same place towards the end. Now none of them go anywhere because there's no PIT partition.
Then my next step would be a 3part-firmware +PIT-file.
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Then my next step would be a 3part-firmware +PIT-file.
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Finally found a 3-part firmware but I get the same problem - repartition operation failed.
@edwards87: sounds like broken internal storage. Can't help you, sorry.
I need a pit file for galaxy s3 i9300 16GB please help me
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Hi all,
I'm trying to root but having problem. Then I decided to restore to factory reset via software and thru CWR but both failed....any suggestion?
Best Regards,
Jay
Sorry if I'm hijacking this thread, I am also having a similar problem. My tab has been rooted since I bought it, nearly a year ago. I have flashed loads of different roms and builds without any problem. Recently with the AOKP builds, my tab locks up randomly and I have to do a reboot by holding power for 15 secs. I can install a new rom etc, but it does not fix the issue.
I have since decided to do a factory reset, however in cwm when I choose this option it hangs and freezes the device...
I've tried the superwipe scripts, but because they are not for this device they do not work.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
jaytee84 said:
Hi all,
I'm trying to root but having problem. Then I decided to restore to factory reset via software and thru CWR but both failed....any suggestion?
Best Regards,
Jay
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What exactly fails? The factory reset in CWM won't format the SDcard partition, btw. Only stock recovery does that.
I would suggest to flash a stock system using odin (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1651794). That'll revert the system and recovery to stock and you can do a factory reset.
I have fixed my problem, I don't know if it will help the OP. But here is what I did.
Downloaded ODIN plus the stock 3.2 honeycome odin file for my model p7500 (Unzip it too ). booted my tab holding power and vol down. Once the samsung logo comes up, release power.
Press Vol UP to select "Download Mode". Open ODIN, connect usb cable pc --> tablet and press volume up on tab again, to confirm download mode.
ODIN will recognize the tab, select the file you just unzipped, and click start... once finished you should be back to stock, so you can re-root. Like I had too
Now I just hope that my device is fixed and wont freeze anymore
Localhorst86 said:
What exactly fails? The factory reset in CWM won't format the SDcard partition, btw. Only stock recovery does that.
I would suggest to flash a stock system using odin (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1651794). That'll revert the system and recovery to stock and you can do a factory reset.
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CWM wont work...I tried rooting but it said "E:/ can't be mounted"
welshboy09 said:
I have fixed my problem, I don't know if it will help the OP. But here is what I did.
Downloaded ODIN plus the stock 3.2 honeycome odin file for my model p7500 (Unzip it too ). booted my tab holding power and vol down. Once the samsung logo comes up, release power.
Press Vol UP to select "Download Mode". Open ODIN, connect usb cable pc --> tablet and press volume up on tab again, to confirm download mode.
ODIN will recognize the tab, select the file you just unzipped, and click start... once finished you should be back to stock, so you can re-root. Like I had too
Now I just hope that my device is fixed and wont freeze anymore
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I will try these method and see if it work! Thanks all!!
Fail....maybe because i encrypted my tablet? Anyone can help decrypt??
Ok i've tried everything and it wont...even decrypt wont work...any suggestions??? My tablet is just paper weight. I cant even sell it cus data cant be wiped.
jaytee84 said:
Ok i've tried everything and it wont...even decrypt wont work...any suggestions??? My tablet is just paper weight. I cant even sell it cus data cant be wiped.
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Put the tab in download mode and Odin the stock tar.
+1. You will lose everything on your internal storage by the way, but its the best way to wipe any bad data or damage that has been done short of a hard brick.
Its quite refreshing actually I'm glad I did mine and it proved I didn't need half the junk that was on it lol!
@jaytee84: please tell your device's model my friend,and tell which firmware you are currently running
I rooted my phone successfully, tweaked a couple roms successfully as well. The last rom I tweaked was I think something to do with init.d. After I tweaked the rom, I restarted my phone and bam... that $H1T stood stuck at the boot animation loop a.k.a BRICKED.
I downloaded odin and some tars, but before that I deleted partition erased in recovery mode holding up and power button. I went to download mode using down and power button. I failed 9 times using odin, and then eventually I got the box screen to display "PASS" with a green color. I restarted the phone and it had a different model lol. However my phone still did not get back to the way its suppose to start up. I tried using new files for ODIN, and everything seemed about right until it said: Wait about 2 minutes, it was the last step I think and I was actually waiting 15 minutes, so I got anxious and unplugged it and restarted my phone and it shows a different model instead of SPH-D710 it shows GT-19100 and goes straight into recovery mode.
All I can do is scroll up and down using volume buttons but I cant hit the (ok button) which is the (power button) to attempt the action I want. I have a boost mobile samsung galaxy S2. Also Odin, Kies and my Computer does not recognize my phone anymore through usb. I tried usb samsung drivers update, and I even tried a bunch of different versions of ODIN including a different computer. My downloads folder is literally packed with a whole bunch of tool aid kits for my phone lol. OH and by the way before I used odin I did end the process of Kies in the task manager so yup. I do not know what else to do, I tried different computers I think I am pretty much PHUCKED over now. Unless someone has another solution.
I do not understand why I cant enter nothing in recovery mode all of sudden, I can only move up or down. I can only go into either recovery mode or download mode. In recovery mode it says:
Deleting Cryption Meta Data
-- Copying media files...
Successfully copied meida files.
# MANUAL MODE #
-- Updating application...
Successfully updated application.
-- Appling Multi-CSC...
Successfully applied multi-CSC.
If it shows I9100 on the boot screen instead of SPH-D710 you've obviously used firmware for the I9100 on your device, and there's a fair possibility you'll be making a trip to a service centre.
Find stock SPH-D710 firmware, flash that with Odin. Where ? No idea, like most people here know almost nothing about this model; try the usual haunts - Samfirmware, AndroidFirmwares.Net, Samsung-updates.com, Google search),.
Hi everyone.
I have a i9300 and it is stuck in rebooting.
Power key is ok.
I can get it to download mode or recovery mode.
I can wipe cache and partition but nothing change, it keeps rebooting.
I cant use odin because odin didn't see the phone,
I think USB debugging wasn't on. But I cant find a way to open it without turning on.
I am looking for possibilities and solution for 2 days and I cant find any. Please help me.
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It seems you are stuck in a boot loop. Try clearing the cache & perform a full factory wipe. Then reboot your device.
Hope that helps.
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It seems you are stuck in a boot loop. Try clearing the cache & perform a full factory wipe. Then reboot your device.
Hope that helps.
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thanks for answer. But I try that several times. Nothing changes.
Also I try partition wipe too. Sometimes I can see Samsung logo but I cant go further.
atilim said:
Hi everyone.
I have a i9300 and it is stuck in rebooting.
Power key is ok.
I can get it to download mode or recovery mode.
>> in recovery mounts and storage FORMAT system data cache sdcard .
Boot to download mode flash stock firmware via Odin .
I cant use odin because odin didn't see the phone,
>>> Thats either PC or Drivers usually see basic faqs .
I think USB debugging wasn't on. But I cant find a way to open it without turning on.
>>> Totally irrelevant .
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I cant use odin because odin didn't see the phone,
>>> Thats either PC or Drivers usually see basic faqs .
I think USB debugging wasn't on. But I cant find a way to open it without turning on.
>>> Totally irrelevant .
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You are right, it was computer malfunction. I can use odin now.
I have a i9300 and it is stuck in rebooting.
Power key is ok.
I can get it to download mode or recovery mode.
>> in recovery mounts and storage FORMAT system data cache sdcard .
Boot to download mode flash stock firmware via Odin .
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I both try 4.1.2 (with odin) and 4.3 (with octopus) but it keeps rebooting.
I also use octopus box to flash and repair efs.
atilim said:
thanks for answer. But I try that several times. Nothing changes.
Also I try partition wipe too. Sometimes I can see Samsung logo but I cant go further.
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If you've cleared the partition structure then you've turned a possible soft brick into a hard brick, you'll need a new motherboard now.
Try flashing the rescue firmware, from the thread in general, but I wouldn't hold out any hope.
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same problem but worse please help
HI guys i have exactly the same problem but my bootloop was caused by installing recovery through the cwm app and then rebooting to recovery through the app. i rebooted to recovery with an app before and it caused this aswell ...however back then my volume down button was working. i fixed it last time by going into download mode and flashing philz recovery however i cant enter download mode or recovery or boot into system.
PS: my phone doesnt boot into recovery it comes up with the samsung galaxy s3 gt 19300 logo then it comes up with the cwm recovery icon in the middle of my screen and 'clockwordmod recovery v6.0.6.4' at the bottom of the screen then restarts itself.
i dont know what to try i have looked around, didnt want to create a new thread just wanted to find out if anyone has any idea of what i can do except for buying a new volume down button thats my last resort apprently its £35 to fix
easy way to fill up you thanks meter guys as any sort of input and advice is extremely appreciated.
alphadavid99 you fried your lcd when you flashed cwm made for note in the other thread.
Hi i have the issue... I am able to get in Recovery and Download Mode.
While in recovery i had formatted the whole internal memory and tried flashing about three AOSP ROMs (Formatting each time before Flashing) but the only result was the endless boot up screen (not boot loop).
Then i tried flashing a sammy ROM and it worked...
Could someone tell me why am I able to flash Sammy ROM but not AOSP (such as ARCHIDROID & SLIMBEAN).
My Model is GT-i9300
Current Modem - XXUGMK6
Current ROM - S4 Revolution ROM (TM)
Thanks in advance for your time if someone has any suggestions
Hello, my phone is apparently soft bricked and stuck on the Samsung logo. I am trying to follow ATT's instructions on how to perform a master reset. These are the instructions I am following:
1. Power off the device.
NOTE: If unable to power off, remove and reinsert the battery.
2. Press and hold the Volume Up + Volume Down and Power key.
3. Release ONLY Power Key when Samsung Logo appears.
4. Use Volume Up and Volume Down to scroll down to "Wipe data/factory reset", and then press Power key to confirm to delete all the user data.
5. Scroll down to "Yes! delete all user data" and press the Power key to confirm.
6. When "Data wipe complete" is displayed, select "Reboot system now" and press Power key to confirm to reboot your handset.
Problem is, when I reach step 3, I get an animated Android with some blue thing in it's belly that spins faster and faster until the Samsung Galaxy SII logo appears and gets stuck again.
I've attached an image of the logo I am seeing.
I'm probably doing something stupid. Anyone have any ideas
EDIT: The phone is completely stock. Not rooted, no ROMS, etc
As far as I can remember, that logo comes with custom recovery but not the stock recovery. What firmware is installed on the phone?
Basically, you are not able to boot into recovery. You should try again, holding down all three keys, vol+ vol- pwr, until: the Galaxy SII logo appears, screen goes black, Galaxy SII logo appears again. Then release all three buttons. Recovery should come up within a few seconds.
If you are unable to get into recovery, you will need to re-flash the stock firmware using Odin. We can guide you through the process if you are unfamiliar with it.
Hi CreepynCrawly. I tried the three button salute, hold down until you see the logo twice thing but it always goes to the animation. No menu! Tried more than just a few times, thinking I was fat fingering something.
So, I gave up and I took the flash to stock firmware route. My phone is at Android version is 4.1.2 and baseband I777UCMD8.
I downloaded Odin 3.0.9 and the stock firmware from Sammobile . It fails when it attempts to write the sbl.bin. (see attached). I've tried a few times and two different machines. I also tried doing a restore from Kies (installed the USB drivers along with it). Should I just keep trying? Seems like some people had success with that (although I don't understand why).
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As far as I can remember, that logo comes with custom recovery but not the stock recovery. What firmware is installed on the phone?
Basically, you are not able to boot into recovery. You should try again, holding down all three keys, vol+ vol- pwr, until: the Galaxy SII logo appears, screen goes black, Galaxy SII logo appears again. Then release all three buttons. Recovery should come up within a few seconds.
If you are unable to get into recovery, you will need to re-flash the stock firmware using Odin. We can guide you through the process if you are unfamiliar with it.
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I think we need to use Odin 1.8.5 for our device... don't quote me though. You could try that instead
badger109 said:
I think we need to use Odin 1.8.5 for our device... don't quote me though. You could try that instead
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Thanks Badger, I tried it, but it seems to just hang. I wonder if it is a hardware issue. It just "happened" that way. Had it in my bag. Took it out, and there it was, all soft bricked and what-not with the Samsung logo. Had not installed anything whatsoever in the past few days.
3 months to go before I can upgrade. I can live with my Captivate 'til then I guess.
This sounds like it could be a case of nand read/write corruption. The fix is fairly specific. And it is recommended to use Odin version 1.85 for this phone, although any version of Odin should work (in theory.) There have been some reports where newer versions of Odin did not.
Since you currently have UCMD8, you will be changing to an earlier version of the os during this procedure, so you will need to perform a wipe data/factory reset from within recovery after step 2 before the phone will boot. Please follow the steps in order and exactly.
1)Go to this post and download the Tar version of Siyah 2.6.14 Kernel. Flash it in the PDA slot without ticking Re-Partitioning. If you get a pass, it won't boot, so turn the phone off and then back to download mode and...
2) Flash the full stock Gingerbread distribution from the Download Repository, I777UCKH7 including the bootloaders and everything, in the PDA slot.
3) If you get a pass here, then the phone might boot, or you might have to boot into recovery first and perform a wipe data/factory reset. If you're able to boot the phone, then you are back in business, and can flash whatever firmware you want.
If it is not, then:
4) Download the SBL Bootloader from the Download Repository. Flash it as PDA in ODIN, without ticking Re-Partitioning.
5) Flash the Kernel, as in step 1.
6) Flash the full stock Gingerbread distribution, as in step 2.
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Hi CreepynCrawly, I started on your suggestion, but I cannot get past the kernel update. The green progress bar in Odin goes green and then just sits there with "NAND Write Start!!!". I let it sit for 30 minutes the first time, and then I tried with different versions of Odin - 1.3, 3.09, etc...no go. Found an article on here about a similar issue and went through the checklist - different USB ports, different computers, different cables, Odin version, etc, etc...not much success. The download count has increased though, and "Current Binary" says "Custom" on the phone. Any ideas from here on would be great, because my Captivate is kind of sad comparatively speaking .
[EDIT]: I've also tried flashing the SBL from the Download Repository - same issue. It sticks at "NAND Write Start!!"
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This sounds like it could be a case of nand read/write corruption. The fix is fairly specific. And it is recommended to use Odin version 1.85 for this phone, although any version of Odin should work (in theory.) There have been some reports where newer versions of Odin did not.
Since you currently have UCMD8, you will be changing to an earlier version of the os during this procedure, so you will need to perform a wipe data/factory reset from within recovery after step 2 before the phone will boot. Please follow the steps in order and exactly.
1)Go to this post and download the Tar version of Siyah 2.6.14 Kernel. Flash it in the PDA slot without ticking Re-Partitioning. If you get a pass, it won't boot, so turn the phone off and then back to download mode and...
2) Flash the full stock Gingerbread distribution from the Download Repository, I777UCKH7 including the bootloaders and everything, in the PDA slot.
3) If you get a pass here, then the phone might boot, or you might have to boot into recovery first and perform a wipe data/factory reset. If you're able to boot the phone, then you are back in business, and can flash whatever firmware you want.
If it is not, then:
4) Download the SBL Bootloader from the Download Repository. Flash it as PDA in ODIN, without ticking Re-Partitioning.
5) Flash the Kernel, as in step 1.
6) Flash the full stock Gingerbread distribution, as in step 2.
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Yeah, my wife is still using my old captivate. I just bought her an SII on Swappa, so once I get her new phone set up for her, I'll be selling her captivate.
If steps 1 - 3 didn't work, you should proceed to steps 4 - 6. Loading the secondary bootloader first may allow the kernel to flash, followed by a successful system flash. Try it out and let us know.
The flash counter is really irrelevant now that the phone is out of warranty, but it can be dealt with later once the phone is booting normally. Completing the process will remove the yellow triangle warning boot screen.
Yup - Step 4 hangs - green progress bar and then "NAND Write Start!!" and then...nothing! It just sits there. Am I toast or what?
creepyncrawly said:
Yeah, my wife is still using my old captivate. I just bought her an SII on Swappa, so once I get her new phone set up for her, I'll be selling her captivate.
If steps 1 - 3 didn't work, you should proceed to steps 4 - 6. Loading the secondary bootloader first may allow the kernel to flash, followed by a successful system flash. Try it out and let us know.
The flash counter is really irrelevant now that the phone is out of warranty, but it can be dealt with later once the phone is booting normally. Completing the process will remove the yellow triangle warning boot screen.
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The common understanding is that if the phone can boot into download mode, it can be recovered to working. This would be true in all but a few rare cases of partial emmc memory damage. I would still assume that your phone can be made to work again.
Please view this post in another thread. I'm not familiar with "hg42's 120824-151927-emmc_find_brick_start.zip" but it would be worth the time to find this file and try it to see what it reports.
There are a large variety of things that can prevent Odin from completing. You need to do some research, and try all the possible issues, but just off the top of my head, it could be due to the cable, the usb port on the computer, the usb port on the phone, the usb driver on the computer, etc. So, try different cables - a Samsung original usb cable is best, try different ports on the computer, try a different computer, reinstall the usb driver, etc.
Hello,
I have a S3 which is stuck in a bootloop at the samsung logo.
when i turn it on it shows the logo for some seconds then the screen goes black and the logo re-appears.
i can not boot into recovery mode, but download mode is working without a problem every time.
i tried flashing stock firmwares with odin and also tried kies emergency firmware recovery. the flashing always went without any problem, but it had effect. whatever i try, i am never able to boot into recovery and still stuck in the bootloop.
in some tries after flashing the screen just shows the samsung logo forever, but after rebooting it once it then is stuck in a bootloop again (shows the logo - screen goes black - shows the logo...)
i also tried flashing TWRP and CWM via odin, but again i can never boot into recovery mode.
what should i try next?
thx alot for any helpful comment
Varjo said:
Hello,
I have a S3 which is stuck in a bootloop at the samsung logo.
when i turn it on it shows the logo for some seconds then the screen goes black and the logo re-appears.
i can not boot into recovery mode, but download mode is working without a problem every time.
i tried flashing stock firmwares with odin and also tried kies emergency firmware recovery. the flashing always went without any problem, but it had effect. whatever i try, i am never able to boot into recovery and still stuck in the bootloop.
in some tries after flashing the screen just shows the samsung logo forever, but after rebooting it once it then is stuck in a bootloop again (shows the logo - screen goes black - shows the logo...)
i also tried flashing TWRP and CWM via odin, but again i can never boot into recovery mode.
what should i try next?
thx alot for any helpful comment
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You can Try this:
1.) Pull out battery
2.) Put it in again
3.) Press Vol up + home + power
4.) When the Samsung Logo appears let it off
I think you press the Buttons too long.
I had the same problem!
S1ay3r666 said:
I think you press the Buttons too long.
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i really tried everything, it's not working. btw with i am stuck at the very first image, where it says "samsung Galaxy sII GT-I9300".
i dont think it's just the way i press the buttons because i can reach it on my s1 and s2 without a problem, it's just not working on this device.
could some setting like "nand erase all" in odin help? in other threads there is sometimes mentioned that the internal file system might be screwed up and in those cases a simple odin reflash does not help anymore...
Nand erase will usually hard brick it. Try the rescue firmware from general forum, sticky thread. Follow the guide exactly as it includes a pit file.
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boomboomer said:
Try the rescue firmware from general forum, sticky thread. Follow the guide exactly as it includes a pit file.
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thx, but i already did that (multiple times) and flashing via odin always succeeds. then the phone reboots and is stuck at the first samsung galaxy s.. screen. twice i managed somehow to get into recovery (after flashing cwm6) but it then randomly rebooted.
and i dont think that the power button is stuck because when i am in download mode it is perfectly fine it never reboots itself unexpectedly.
Had a similar issue on my tab2 p3100. It all happened when I tried flashing a custom recovery from rom manager.
A bad flash of anything related to recovery or bootloader could be a probable cause.
I remember a knowledge share on one of the threads describing this issue and as mentioned on it all I had to do is this:
1) switch off the device and plug in the charger. This would light up the display showing you the charging status. The status has to show if at least your bootloader part of the phone is fine.
2) plug out the charger and immediately press the three buttons (home + vol up + power) get into recovery mode. This step has to work and help you get to recovery mode.
***Note : the interval within which this step has to be performed is too short since the display would turn off immediately as soon as you plug out the charger. A bit tricky too so you have to be fast. If this misses getting you into recovery, pull out the battery and put it back again. Repeat step1 and 2 again.
3) upon successfully getting into recovery, perform wipe data, cache and select reboot phone from option available on recovery again.
Allow the device to boot. This could take a while since you have performed a data wipe and may prompt for first time set up.
I was able to restore functionality on my tab after these steps and like ppl learn from their mistakes, I then learnt that recoveries and bootloaders are things that needs to be done with a pc only.
Worth a try if you have tried other alternatives and found no go. may help. Who knows..
all the best.
thats also not working. i tried to get into recovery since two days now...
i also tried the steps from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help/solved-pit-bricked-dead-problem-gt-t2535367
but again, after i flash the cf-root (successfully) the phone does neither boot into recovery by itself nor can i do it by hand...
its crazy... in download mode i can see the model number (GT-I9300) and i thought as long as the model number is there and i can enter download mode there should be a way to recover the device.
but i cannot think of anything to try that i have not done yet
If the rescue firmware didn't help then it looks like the emmc chip is damaged.
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boomboomer said:
If the rescue firmware didn't help then it looks like the emmc chip is damaged.
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is there a way to make certain of this? how can i tell if it is really a hardware damage and not just a software brick?
i just dont want to let the phone go, it looks still so shiny
is there anything else that could cause the phone not booting into recovery mode after flashing custom recoveries?
Varjo said:
is there a way to make certain of this? how can i tell if it is really a hardware damage and not just a software brick?
i just dont want to let the phone go, it looks still so shiny
is there anything else that could cause the phone not booting into recovery mode after flashing custom recoveries?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...-help-t2737707
Same here, still didn't found how to fix it.. I guess our motherboard just died..
Howewer I have a solution that "almost" worked for me.
Get a stock firmware in odin and turn on Nand erase and T-flash
When it's done phone reboots and you'll see just "Downloading..." mode when you turn it on.
Then got to Kies and Select firmware recovery...
Enter s/n and model name and wait for the flash to complete.
With it , I got past boot logo and actually booted into android but the phone crashed because I guess I have a memory issue..
Well , gl. If you don't find anything else helpful , try going with this method..