Restore Galaxy S3 to Stock ROM - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi, need some advice on restoring my S3 back to stock.
What I've done so far...
Used this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/galaxy-s3-i9300-basics-best-performance-t3111802 to install CyanogenMod V11.0(Android 4.4.4)
I have had battery issues and also changed to a new phone, so now would like to restore the S3 back to its original state.
I have followed this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/restore-to-stock-rom-galaxy-s3-i9300-t2187081
But so far had no success.
The ROM that thread links to doesn't work for me so have tried to download 2 others
I9300OXAEMG4
I9300OXAGMK6
Having run Odin it gives the following messages:
Added!!
Enter CS for MD5..
Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
KIES_HOME_I9300XXEMG4_I9300OXAEMG4_1314436_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS..
Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Initialzation..
Get PIT for mapping..
Firmware update start..
boot.img
Normally just seems to hang at this point, or eventually display failed message.
This is first time I have ever used a Custom ROM on a phone so I am very much a novice at this.
Apologies if this seems a stupid question or if I'm asking the wrong place, just have no idea what I'm doing wrong!

athunder said:
Hi, need some advice on restoring my S3 back to stock.
What I've done so far...
Used this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/galaxy-s3-i9300-basics-best-performance-t3111802 to install CyanogenMod V11.0(Android 4.4.4)
I have had battery issues and also changed to a new phone, so now would like to restore the S3 back to its original state.
I have followed this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/restore-to-stock-rom-galaxy-s3-i9300-t2187081
But so far had no success.
The ROM that thread links to doesn't work for me so have tried to download 2 others
I9300OXAEMG4
I9300OXAGMK6
Having run Odin it gives the following messages:
Added!!
Enter CS for MD5..
Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
KIES_HOME_I9300XXEMG4_I9300OXAEMG4_1314436_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS..
Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Initialzation..
Get PIT for mapping..
Firmware update start..
boot.img
Normally just seems to hang at this point, or eventually display failed message.
This is first time I have ever used a Custom ROM on a phone so I am very much a novice at this.
Apologies if this seems a stupid question or if I'm asking the wrong place, just have no idea what I'm doing wrong!
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For a start,try diffrent cable and other usb ports on pc.
Sent from my Q10101 using Tapatalk

Sorted!
Seems it may have been drivers?
Had Kies installed but when i loaded it up and tried to connect my phone, i got some files/setup appear that didn't happen before, tried with Odin again and worked.
Thanks for the suggestion Stevica

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mess-up my S3 and please HELP~

Dear Friends
I HAVE MESS-UP WITH MY i9300!!!!
The incident is I was using custom rom, and installed some stupid app called "Adblock" or something,
and then, my phone just keep went-off for about 8-10 times a day. So then, I decided to reflash
custom rom by CWM, and after I pressed install in Aroma Installer, it just kick me out all of sudden, and
then, I couldn't get back to CWM anymore, so I decided to flash some stock rom by odin, but what
had happen was it starts until "Nand write start" and stacked for a while, and then just FAIL me.
On the net, I found that Checkrom Resurrection V4 could rescue softbrick i9300, I tried, but
no luck either. Finally, just now, I tried a 3 files stock rom with pit, and it came out as:
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CODE_I9300XXALE8_554452_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md 5 is valid.
<OSM> MODEM_I9300XXLE8_REV02_REV04_CL1145430.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> CSC_OJV_I9300OJVALE7_CL547448_REV00_user_low_noshi p.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/005> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> sboot.bin
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
What I have done:
1. reflash custom rom by CWM
2. 3 wipes - (but I am no longer to get back to CWM)
3. flash stock rom - hong kong combo firmware @ Samfirmware - by Odin
4. flash Checkrom Resurrection V4 by Odin
5. flash stock rom - 3 files firmware + pit - by Odin
6. changed usb port
7. changed PC
8. uninstall all applications relative to Kies
have you guys got any idea what can I do? I am thinking to mess-up the phone even badly (till it couldn't switch on), so that I can take it to Samsung Service Center for warranty replacement, but have you got ANY method I can do that to mess it up? Or anything I can over-come from the soft (or hard) brick. PLEASE Give me some help guys. I am very struggle.
Wrong thread.. Needs to be in Q&A
Try a fully stock rom with Odin 1.85
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Kingybear said:
Try a fully stock rom with Odin 1.85
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
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Thanks Mate, but no luck
<ID:0/009> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CODE_I9300XXALE8_554452_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> MODEM_I9300XXLE8_REV02_REV04_CL1145430.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> CSC_OJV_I9300OJVALE7_CL547448_REV00_user_low_noship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/009> Odin v.3 engine (ID:9)..
<ID:0/009> File analysis..
<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/009> Initialzation..
<ID:0/009> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/009> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/009> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/009> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/009> sboot.bin
<ID:0/009> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/009>
<ID:0/009> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
NatTheCat said:
Wrong thread.. Needs to be in Q&A[/QUOT
I put it on Q&A already, but just wanted to have more people can help, so I put it on here. sorry for any disturb.
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The fact that you want more people helping you doesnt mean that you can do what you want, wrong section.
By the way, it seems that your s3 is bricked pal.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
anyone can tell me how to delete the thread? Thanks
aguerito said:
The fact that you want more people helping you doesnt mean that you can do what you want, wrong section.
By the way, it seems that your s3 is bricked pal.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
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show the poor guy some love dude, your comments are abrasive he only wants help for his expensive phone sheesh
---------- Post added at 10:03 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:59 AM ----------
I wouldnt panic yet they say its very hard to brick an S3?
check around and see what you can find out
kk12175 said:
Thanks Mate, but no luck
<ID:0/009> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CODE_I9300XXALE8_554452_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> MODEM_I9300XXLE8_REV02_REV04_CL1145430.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> CSC_OJV_I9300OJVALE7_CL547448_REV00_user_low_noship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/009> Odin v.3 engine (ID:9)..
<ID:0/009> File analysis..
<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/009> Initialzation..
<ID:0/009> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/009> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/009> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/009> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/009> sboot.bin
<ID:0/009> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/009>
<ID:0/009> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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I think it's rom problems dude... I never encounter any problems for adblock app... Which rom did u flashed
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jothi2lingam said:
I think it's rom problems dude... I never encounter any problems for adblock app... Which rom did u flashed
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
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i was using Omega since v.9 until v33.2 at the last minute. and I found a video in youtube to resurrect my s3 by flashing Checkrom v4:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNaQfdOi56E
tried it as well, but it seems doesn't work as it kept rebooting / hanging at the Galaxy S3 logo. And I tried to flashed some stock rom (combo file) from Samfirmware, no luck neither. Tried to flash some stock rom (3 files + pit) HK base rom. Same happened. Fail after Nand Write Start.:silly:
and now, couldn't get into CWM neither.
jothi2lingam said:
I think it's rom problems dude... I never encounter any problems for adblock app... Which rom did u flashed
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Been using adblock for a while myself and never had a hiccup .. excellent app..
Probably mother board died. Same problem with my sister S3. Take to Samsung and use the warranty. :banghead:
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
johnkhor123 said:
Probably mother board died. Same problem with my sister S3. Take to Samsung and use the warranty. :banghead:
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
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I had flashed custom rom before, do you think I can still use the warranty? If yes, definitely going.
kk12175 said:
Dear Friends
I HAVE MESS-UP WITH MY i9300!!!!
The incident is I was using custom rom, and installed some stupid app called "Adblock" or something,
and then, my phone just keep went-off for about 8-10 times a day. So then, I decided to reflash
custom rom by CWM, and after I pressed install in Aroma Installer, it just kick me out all of sudden, and
then, I couldn't get back to CWM anymore, so I decided to flash some stock rom by odin, but what
had happen was it starts until "Nand write start" and stacked for a while, and then just FAIL me.
On the net, I found that Checkrom Resurrection V4 could rescue softbrick i9300, I tried, but
no luck either. Finally, just now, I tried a 3 files stock rom with pit, and it came out as:
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CODE_I9300XXALE8_554452_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md 5 is valid.
<OSM> MODEM_I9300XXLE8_REV02_REV04_CL1145430.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> CSC_OJV_I9300OJVALE7_CL547448_REV00_user_low_noshi p.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/005> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> sboot.bin
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
What I have done:
1. reflash custom rom by CWM
2. 3 wipes - (but I am no longer to get back to CWM)
3. flash stock rom - hong kong combo firmware @ Samfirmware - by Odin
4. flash Checkrom Resurrection V4 by Odin
5. flash stock rom - 3 files firmware + pit - by Odin
6. changed usb port
7. changed PC
8. uninstall all applications relative to Kies
have you guys got any idea what can I do? I am thinking to mess-up the phone even badly (till it couldn't switch on), so that I can take it to Samsung Service Center for warranty replacement, but have you got ANY method I can do that to mess it up? Or anything I can over-come from the soft (or hard) brick. PLEASE Give me some help guys. I am very struggle.
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Try TURN OFF antivirus, update Kies, Try on other OS.
Because I had the same problem with own S3.
Windows 8, AVG IS 2013, Odin 3.07,3.04.
Everytime after few second Odin stop working and show FAIL "Complete(Write) operation failed."
But on Windows 7, updated Kies to 2.5, turned off AVG, Odin 3.07, fresh downloaded rom ELK4, Galaxy S3 slowly but finished NAND write
and now I am happy againg
johnkhor123 said:
Probably mother board died. Same problem with my sister S3. Take to Samsung and use the warranty. :banghead:
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
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Ya i think so,,Same incident for previously after flashed one of the rom from this thread i went to sleep..The phone was reboot itself (stuck in bootloop) till i found at morning, my phone fuc**ing hot stucked in Samsung Galaxy SIII. After tried flashed using odin & using cwm not worked because my phone keep on rebooting. Once send to sammy centre i said that i put in charge, once wakeup in morning my phone keep on rebooting & so hot. So after one week they replace me new board for my s3 even they can see my cwm. I tried to delete cwm but cant. Thank god atlast they replace my s3. so only way is send to samsung centre. I face exactly same issue previously as you facing now
KKTHX said:
Try TURN OFF antivirus, update Kies, Try on other OS.
Because I had the same problem with own S3.
Windows 8, AVG IS 2013, Odin 3.07,3.04.
Everytime after few second Odin stop working and show FAIL "Complete(Write) operation failed."
But on Windows 7, updated Kies to 2.5, turned off AVG, Odin 3.07, fresh downloaded rom ELK4, Galaxy S3 slowly but finished NAND write
and now I am happy againg
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sounds good. give it a try .. thanks MATE
kk12175 said:
anyone can tell me how to delete the thread? Thanks
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Thread closed.

phone became a paperweight after newest OTA

Well I decided to go completely back to stock and update through Verizon's OTA's until I get 4.1.2 before I try the minitab rom again. Well I odin'd back with no issues, got the first OTA installed and it worked fine. Got the newest one and it seemed to install just fine, but when I tried to boot it up it was bootlooping on the note ii logo. Pretty much try to boot up for maybe half a second and then start over. I tried to Odin back to stock again but it's failing on the boot.img. I am really hoping that installing the newest OTA didn't corrupt it but that's the way it seems, I am trying to dl the full restore without keeping the bootloader unlocked and see if that works. Thing that pisses me off is I have flashed probably fifty roms through all my phones yet never once bricked. Now the first time I take an OTA I have a $600 paperweight.
Well I tried the full restore in Imnuts' thread and it's still failing at boot.img so I am guessing I am screwed. Now the question is will Verizon send me a new one under warranty since it was something from them that caused it. Odin just shows this:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CI605_I605VRLJB_I605VRALJB_CL414933_HWID04_HW_Rev0406_low_ship_user.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
dmonger11b said:
Well I tried the full restore in Imnuts' thread and it's still failing at boot.img so I am guessing I am screwed. Now the question is will Verizon send me a new one under warranty since it was something from them that caused it. Odin just shows this:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CI605_I605VRLJB_I605VRALJB_CL414933_HWID04_HW_Rev0406_low_ship_user.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2280680
Sent from my SCH-I605 using XDA Premium HD app
dmonger11b said:
Well I decided to go completely back to stock and update through Verizon's OTA's until I get 4.1.2 before I try the minitab rom again. Well I odin'd back with no issues, got the first OTA installed and it worked fine. Got the newest one and it seemed to install just fine, but when I tried to boot it up it was bootlooping on the note ii logo. Pretty much try to boot up for maybe half a second and then start over. I tried to Odin back to stock again but it's failing on the boot.img. I am really hoping that installing the newest OTA didn't corrupt it but that's the way it seems, I am trying to dl the full restore without keeping the bootloader unlocked and see if that works. Thing that pisses me off is I have flashed probably fifty roms through all my phones yet never once bricked. Now the first time I take an OTA I have a $600 paperweight.
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It's been a while since I've done any troubleshooting, but checkout this thread by Adam Outler called "DON'T ACCEPT OTA UPDATES" in the Verizon Galaxy Note II General section. I'm aware that you aren't experiencing this specific problem, but it's possible that it may fix your boot loop problem.
If you happen to get your phone back up and running, I'd suggest checking out the Verizon Galaxy Note II Android Development section, because there are a couple of flashable stock 4.1.2 ROMs available. There're basically the OTA 4.1.2, but modified so that users with unlocked bootloaders can flash it as though they are accepting the OTA 4.1.2 without loosing root and their unlocked bootloaders.
larry_thagr81 said:
It's been a while since I've done any troubleshooting, but checkout this thread by Adam Outler called "DON'T ACCEPT OTA UPDATES" in the Verizon Galaxy Note II General section. I'm aware that you aren't experiencing this specific problem, but it's possible that it may fix your boot loop problem.
If you happen to get your phone back up and running, I'd suggest checking out the Verizon Galaxy Note II Android Development section, because there are a couple of flashable stock 4.1.2 ROMs available. There're basically the OTA 4.1.2, but modified so that users with unlocked bootloaders can flash it as though they are accepting the OTA 4.1.2 without loosing root and their unlocked bootloaders.
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Awesome thank you. Worked perfectly. I feel kinda embarrassed I didn't look in Adam's thread. But the issue was caused by something a little different than what he warned against. Either way phone booted back up. Definitely irritated I didn't look better,
Glad I could point you in the right direction.

[Q] Able to Flash 'Root66' but not true Stock ROM, ODIN Fails at Modem.bin

I have searched everywhere (Not just XDA Forums) for a solution to my issue. Noe is to be found. Help me Android Geniuses, you are my only hope.
I Rooted my Verizon Note 2 LTE with Casual, and installed a sexy new ROM. I was loving it, till I realized I was no longer connected to the network. Not to worry! I had backed everything up using TWRP, so I restored the efs partition. Hmm, that didn't work.
Fast forward to me trying to flash my device back to stock, and it failing over and over (my flash count was at 18). Every time it failed in exactly the same spot: Modem.bin
Finally tried the "Root66" ROM, and it worked. However, my device is still rooted, no modem, no imei, and it still says minimum of 1 flash, and that I'm using custom ROM. Considering I have to warranty this phone, I need it back to stock for real. Can anyone help??
ODIN Log:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I605_VRALJB_Restore.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> boot.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> cache.img
<ID:0/004> hidden.img
<ID:0/004> modem.bin
<ID:0/004> FAIL!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
ArcelasTheNoob said:
I have searched everywhere (Not just XDA Forums) for a solution to my issue. Noe is to be found. Help me Android Geniuses, you are my only hope.
I Rooted my Verizon Note 2 LTE with Casual, and installed a sexy new ROM. I was loving it, till I realized I was no longer connected to the network. Not to worry! I had backed everything up using TWRP, so I restored the efs partition. Hmm, that didn't work.
Fast forward to me trying to flash my device back to stock, and it failing over and over (my flash count was at 18). Every time it failed in exactly the same spot: Modem.bin
Finally tried the "Root66" ROM, and it worked. However, my device is still rooted, no modem, no imei, and it still says minimum of 1 flash, and that I'm using custom ROM. Considering I have to warranty this phone, I need it back to stock for real. Can anyone help??
ODIN Log:
Added!!
Enter CS for MD5..
Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
I605_VRALJB_Restore.tar.md5 is valid.
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS..
Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Initialzation..
Get PIT for mapping..
Firmware update start..
boot.img
NAND Write Start!!
cache.img
hidden.img
modem.bin
FAIL!
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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hey bro, have you unlocked the bootloader? if so and you're trying to go back to stock try the alternative stock odin file from imnuts.
EDITuno: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390225151984927096
theres the link to his alt restore odin package. idk if that'll help fix the modem.bin failure, but it should help someway. hope it does! if you need anymore help you can pm me if you need to.
I'm curious to what rom you flashed. Was it for a Verizon note 2? If you get no network, try flashing the modem in recovery. That should solve it
Link for modem download.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=22946563261203878
Follow droidstyle's guide. Read his thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34891181
EDIT: Just realized you are making multiple threads for the same question. Sorry dude, that's my only rule. No more help. Also noticed that you flashed an international rom. Good job :thumbup: This is why you are supposed to READ before flashing
Sent From My Sticky Note, Too?
Not needed
I apoligze if it looks like I posted this question multiple times. I was told to post in a different forum, but figured more info=better.
I returned my phone to Best Buy, replacement in a few days. So thank you for all the help, next time I'll be more careful.

Bricked it? (Note 2)

So, I'm obviously quite new here. I rooted my Note 2 back when I first got it about 2 years ago lol. Had it rooted with 4.1.2 on it and some old version of cleanrom.
Having the Note 4 Pre-Ordered, I decided to un-root my phone and update it in case someone wants to buy it off of me.
Basically I unrooted, added new stock rom to it, now it is stuck in bootloop and I cannot boot into recovery.
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What have I done?
1) UnRooted from SuperSU
2) Wipped it in the system settings and TW recovery (CleanROM was still on it)
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Since it still had the cleanrom on it, I went over to SamMoible to download my version of the stock 4.1.2 Firmware
I ran it in odin and everything went perfect, and it rebooted and now it's stuck in a bootloop. I CANNOT boot it into recovery from PWR+HOME+UVOL
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Now I've tried running through adb to boot it into recovery and that did not work. I'm guessing because USB Debugging cannot be on with the phone fresh like this.
I can boot it into download, and I've tried re-adding that same stock rom onto the phone and it fails everytime.
I downloaded another SCH-605 4.1.2 stock rom, and it still fails just like the other one.
Log from Odin:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> KIES_HOME_I605VRAMC3_I605VZWAMC3_1098177_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> boot.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Can anyone help me? I have no clue on what to do and I cannot find anything online with someone having this same issue.
Thanks a ton!
If you haven't seen it already, you should check out Droidstyle's restore guide at this link: ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34891181). His guide has links and detailed instructions on how to restore back to stock. (go to section 1b for instructions on how to restore back to stock 4.1.2).
As far as ODIN failing... From what I've read, you should connect your phone to a usb 2.0 port on the computer rather usb 3.0, so try different ports. Also make sure to run ODIN as administrator. I've also read that trying different usb cables and disabling antivirus programs can help when ODIN fails.
As you probably know, Android build 4.1.2 is the last build for our phones that allows us to unlock the bootloader... so I would personally restore it back to 4.1.2 and leave it there. I think it would have more value on Swappa if you're going to sell it there.
Hope this helps and Good luck!
mattnmag said:
If you haven't seen it already, you should check out Droidstyle's restore guide at this link: ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34891181). His guide has links and detailed instructions on how to restore back to stock. (go to section 1b for instructions on how to restore back to stock 4.1.2).
As far as ODIN failing... From what I've read, you should connect your phone to a usb 2.0 port on the computer rather usb 3.0, so try different ports. Also make sure to run ODIN as administrator. I've also read that trying different usb cables and disabling antivirus programs can help when ODIN fails.
As you probably know, Android build 4.1.2 is the last build for our phones that allows us to unlock the bootloader... so I would personally restore it back to 4.1.2 and leave it there. I think it would have more value on Swappa if you're going to sell it there.
Hope this helps and Good luck!
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Hey, I tried changing the ports and made sure it was a 2.0 port.
Still getting the FAIL from odin at the same spot.
EDIT; I ENDED UP FIXING IT WITH SOME HELP FROM MY DAD lol
We had to put a new Pit file on it and re-partition it.
Thanks everyone!
w4sp said:
EDIT; I ENDED UP FIXING IT WITH SOME HELP FROM MY DAD lol
We had to put a new Pit file on it and re-partition it.
Thanks everyone!
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That's great. I was actually about to suggest some more ideas... and one was to make sure you were using the pit file if you weren't.... lol
Good to hear you got it fixed!!
w4sp said:
Hey, I tried changing the ports and made sure it was a 2.0 port.
Still getting the FAIL from odin at the same spot.
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I've tried with the new pit file, tried to repartition, using stock_mc3_recovery.tar.md5 and I keep coming across an error. Any ideas?
thewhitespicsk8r said:
I've tried with the new pit file, tried to repartition, using stock_mc3_recovery.tar.md5 and I keep coming across an error. Any ideas?
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What version of Android is your phone currently running? If it's on 4.3 or 4.4.2, then you can't use ODIN to downgrade back to 4.1.2 because of locked bootloader.
If you can post the error report you're getting in ODIN, it will be useful to assist others with helping you troubleshoot.
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What version of Android is your phone currently running? If it's on 4.3 or 4.4.2, then you can't use ODIN to downgrade back to 4.1.2 because of locked bootloader.
If you can post the error report you're getting in ODIN, it will be useful to assist others with helping you troubleshoot.
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I was using 4.4.2 before it crashed.... I know I can't go back to 4.1.2 because it's locked, and I can't seem to figure out why it won't let me go back to the stock software.. I've tried nearly everything.
This is the error:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I605VRUFND7_I605VZWFND7_I605VRUFND7_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> sboot.bin
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL!
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Even at that, if I use sch-i605-16gb for the pit file, I still get nothing
thewhitespicsk8r said:
I was using 4.4.2 before it crashed.... I know I can't go back to 4.1.2 because it's locked, and I can't seem to figure out why it won't let me go back to the stock software.. I've tried nearly everything.
This is the error:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I605VRUFND7_I605VZWFND7_I605VRUFND7_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> sboot.bin
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL!
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Even at that, if I use sch-i605-16gb for the pit file, I still get nothing
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When you say that you've tried nearly everything to fix it... hopefully you haven't ODIN flashed any other stock firmware onto the device that was from different phones-- if so, you may have messed up the bootloader. Here's a link to the 4.4.2 firmware if you need it, but I bet you got your file from there already.
You've probably tried this... but you could try flashing just the firmware without the pit file to see if that might work. You could also try to flash them both at the same time to see if that might work.
The most common fixes I've read for ODIN errors are to try other USB ports (the ones on the back of the computer near the power supply seem to be good choices and use a usb 2.0 port), try other USB cables (preferably the original one that came with the phone if it's in good shape), turn off Anti virus programs/ firewalls, make sure you are running ODIN as Administrator. Here's a thread that might provide some other tips for ODIN problems: (GUIDE--Troubleshoot a failed ODIN flash). It's for a different phone, so don't use any of the files linked in the thread...... but the tips provided should be helpful for troubleshooting.
If ODIN version 3.07 isn't working, you could try a newer version of ODIN. Here's some links to other ODIN versions that you might try: Download link for ODIN 3.09 ; Download link for ODIN 3.10.0. ~~With the newer ODIN versions, they have replaced the "PDA" slot with "AP"--so the .tar firmware file goes into AP in the newer ODIN. ****(For reference--Here's the XDA Thread where XDA recognized contributor -CALIBAN666- posted these links to newer ODIN versions. Hit the thanks button for him ****
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If you can't get the restore to work with ODIN, you could always try Samsung Kies to see if it can fix the device...
Where to download Kies -- http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/
Emergency Firmware Recovery using Kies 3 -- http://www.samsung.com/us/support/faq/FAQ00059169/81100
I hope that some of this info helps and that you can get it fixed. Good luck!!

NAND failure, cannot access recovery, flashing stock ROM does nothing

Hi, got a problem with my SGS2 I9100P
So, I had Lineage (14.1) installed and since it sometimes corrupted itself, I had a backup done that I've had to use a couple of times to fix it. The partition size is modified, using lanchon's repit, with the settings being 2GB for the system, 6GB for the data.
Earlier today, all of a sudden, can't save images, I can't see the music that I have on my phone, so I decide to reboot it and it bootloops. No worries, I'll just flash that bac- Oh no. Can't access my recovery.
So far, I've tried everything I could, including this guide even though I had to track down a lot of the stuff since 99.9% of the links are dead, I haven't been able to get my hands on the bootloader for the I9100P however, seems like it's non-existent. I tried flashing the recoveries I had on hand (TWRP and CWM) and the only one I could access was the CWM that is packed with the TRIM Kernel made by lanchon, this one, but once I get into the recovery, I can't factory reset, it just shows me a blank screen with nothing moving when I try to wipe data.
I've tried flashing the TWRP 3.1.0.0 that I had, tried different kernels, I tried putting the stock ROM via ODIN, which passes but then ends up in a bootloop (30 minutes and it didn't boot, so I think it's safe to say it was not booting).
I'm at a loss and this is my only phone currently, I have no backup phones, no nothing, there's a reason I'm on a SGS2 in the first place, if I could have better, I would, but I don't have the money to spare for a new phone, so I need to make it work again.
Any help is appreciated, thanks for your time, people.
EDIT: Also, forgot mentioning that on the unflashable fix guide, I tried flashing with repartitioning and I get a FAIL on ODIN with this being the result, but that might just be the file I have, since it's just one .tar file for the entire thing.
Code:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9100PXXLSU_I9100PXXLS8_I9100PXEFLS3_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> Can't open the specified file. (Line: 2564)
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
EDIT 2: Stumbled upon a file that had every ROM with all the files for them since 2.3, phone booted, back on 4.1.2 now, all I have to do is reinstall everything once the phone is charged up again, problem solved.
If you're interested in the file, it's on a Dropbox here. Found it on a french forum, it contains the full ROM in separate files for 2.3.5, as well as both 4.0.3 ROMs from Samsung, everything is in separate folders in the order of install, pretty neat.
I have the same problem, so I'll give this a go and report back. Thankd
Look here - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71481676&postcount=587

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