Hi All,
i think i just softbricked my S3. i was running Omega rom 33.2 and found the phone was unstable. Hence i wiped data, factory reset, clear dalvik cache and etc. after flashing the rom, it got stucked at samsung boot screen.
i even tried to reflash the rom but still failed to boot up. after that i decided to flash stock rom using Odin (I9300ZSDLK2). it managed to boot in but then it got stucked at recovery (failed to mount /system (Invalid argument). i thought it could be something wrong with the /system, i then flash CWM to format /system. obvious i wont be asking for help if that step succeeded. i basically got pawned because i am not able to mount /system. anybody can help me?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830i which is rooted but on stock rom. I recently installed a live wallpaper "Exodus live wallpaper" from the play store and after going through the options it provided my phone just shutdown. I tried turning it back on and it started boot looping. I had a nandroid backup ready from CWM recovery but that would stop at data saying "Error while restoring /data!". I found this a bit odd so I factory reset it but with no luck. The next step I thought would be to flash back the stock using Odin. Again, no luck. After it says successful it reboots the phone which goes straight into recovery saying:
E:Can't open /data/log/recovery_log.txt
E:copy_kernel_file :: Can't open /data/log/recovery_kernal_log.txt
Reebooting...
and boot loop again.
I've tried re-partitioning, wiping cache, wiping dalvik cache, factory resets, formatting everything, using adb but with no luck (couldn't get root), tried restoring previous backups, trying different roms and copying the files directly to the directories using a root file manager.
I am now exhausted after 4 days of near sleepless nights trying to fix it and with nothing to show for it :crying: .
Please Help!!!!!
You haven't look into FAQ!
faq was one of the first things i checked and i've tried repartitioning with pit and i still get the same
lew101 said:
faq was one of the first things i checked and i've tried repartitioning with pit and i still get the same
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Use CWM to format everything except sdcard
Then flash firmware with Odin 3.07 with pit file and after flashing, go to recovery and wipe data
Try this and report. I've been in the situation and dozens more. We can always find a way out
iamareebjamal said:
Use CWM to format everything except sdcard
Then flash firmware with Odin 3.07 with pit file and after flashing, go to recovery and wipe data
Try this and report. I've been in the situation and dozens more. We can always find a way out
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Just tried it. On leaving recovery after flash it was still showing:
E:Can't open /data/log/recovery_log.txt
E:copy_kernel_file :: Can't open /data/log/recovery_kernal_log.txt
and it still boot loops
lew101 said:
Just tried it. On leaving recovery after flash it was still showing:
E:Can't open /data/log/recovery_log.txt
E:copy_kernel_file :: Can't open /data/log/recovery_kernal_log.txt
and it still boot loops
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Flash a stock rom which is splitted into 4 parts ie including bootloader file using Odin v1.87.
Sent from my GT-S5830i using xda app-developers app
andy.acei said:
Flash a stock rom which is splitted into 4 parts ie including bootloader file using Odin v1.87.
Sent from my GT-S5830i using xda app-developers app
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still doing the same thing
E:Can't open /data/log/recovery_log.txt
E:copy_kernel_file :: Can't open /data/log/recovery_kernal_log.txt
and still boot looping :crying:
P.S. sorry about the late reply
lew101 said:
still doing the same thing
E:Can't open /data/log/recovery_log.txt
E:copy_kernel_file :: Can't open /data/log/recovery_kernal_log.txt
and still boot looping :crying:
P.S. sorry about the late reply
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UPDATE
I've used Aroma file manager to see if I can find these files and they are exactly where they should be with read/write permissions for root and system (rw-rw-r--) so I have no idea why recovery can't open them.
also is there any way to force android to read them or to copy "recovery_kernal_log.txt" manually?
I'm thinking of taking it to samsung for repairs as nothing has worked so far so if anyone has some additional advice please post it before thursday 15th of august
First clear cache data from stock recovery. Than use cwm format system and data then enter download mode and use odin with pit file. U must use your country spesific firmware. If problem persists after all you may have a faulty phone.
Ps: take out sd card after odin flashes successfully in case problem related to sd card.
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ChelebiTech said:
First clear cache data from stock recovery. Than use cwm format system and data then enter download mode and use odin with pit file. U must use your country spesific firmware. If problem persists after all you may have a faulty phone.
Ps: take out sd card after odin flashes successfully in case problem related to sd card.
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Looks like I have a faulty phone then.
I wonder how that would have happened from using the live wallpaper as it was perfectly fine before that.
lew101 said:
Looks like I have a faulty phone then.
I wonder how that would have happened from using the live wallpaper as it was perfectly fine before that.
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Probably its the last drop makes phone dead! Usually high powered magnets or heat may cause the error. If you use your phone while charging it gets really hot. Hope phone service can repair it.
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same issue
Hi everyone, im having the same problem with my samsung galaxy ace gt5830i, after installing a playstore app, the phone just freezed and now its looping at start, the same error messege
E:Can't open /data/log/recovery_log.txt
E:copy_kernel_file :: Can't open /data/log/recovery_kernal_log.txt
also tryed flashing, and re - installing with odin, but nothing works, its a failure in the phone? isnt there is a way to install the bios firmware again?
sorry for my writing , my english is not very good, thanks to anyone who can guive an answer.
Radnico9 said:
Hi everyone, im having the same problem with my samsung galaxy ace gt5830i, after installing a playstore app, the phone just freezed and now its looping at start, the same error messege
E:Can't open /data/log/recovery_log.txt
E:copy_kernel_file :: Can't open /data/log/recovery_kernal_log.txt
also tryed flashing, and re - installing with odin, but nothing works, its a failure in the phone? isnt there is a way to install the bios firmware again?
sorry for my writing , my english is not very good, thanks to anyone who can guive an answer.
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Just goto CWM wipe data/cache goto mount and storage do format system and data
And then Goto samsung's stock recovery Do wipe data / cache and then Flash Stock ROM That's it if
the problem is still so again do wipe/data in stock recovery
Sent from my Ace-i
I fixed it
lew101 said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830i which is rooted but on stock rom. I recently installed a live wallpaper "Exodus live wallpaper" from the play store and after going through the options it provided my phone just shutdown. I tried turning it back on and it started boot looping. I had a nandroid backup ready from CWM recovery but that would stop at data saying "Error while restoring /data!". I found this a bit odd so I factory reset it but with no luck. The next step I thought would be to flash back the stock using Odin. Again, no luck. After it says successful it reboots the phone which goes straight into recovery saying:
E:Can't open /data/log/recovery_log.txt
E:copy_kernel_file :: Can't open /data/log/recovery_kernal_log.txt
Reebooting...
and boot loop again.
I've tried re-partitioning, wiping cache, wiping dalvik cache, factory resets, formatting everything, using adb but with no luck (couldn't get root), tried restoring previous backups, trying different roms and copying the files directly to the directories using a root file manager.
I am now exhausted after 4 days of near sleepless nights trying to fix it and with nothing to show for it :crying: .
Please Help!!!!!
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Hello,
Well i have the same phone as you and have just fixed my boot loop well today i have found how to do it first turn on your phone until you get the boot loop then remove the back of your phone then remove your battery and place it back in and then put your back of your phone back on and the hold power home and volume up until it says the first words of load ing up (Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830i) then let go. when it turns up with the red writing press volume down until you get to factory reset then press power wait until it resets then press volume up until you get to reboot then press power wait until it reboots GIVE IT TIME IT WILL BOOT LOOP BUT THEN LOAD go through with it all sign in with you google account wait until it loads up your phone and there
hell
i have also same problem just some different, my cell phone can,t access boot
Please Help!!!!![/QUOTE]
i was also facing the same problem
lew101 said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830i which is rooted but on stock rom. I recently installed a live wallpaper "Exodus live wallpaper" from the play store and after going through the options it provided my phone just shutdown. I tried turning it back on and it started boot looping. I had a nandroid backup ready from CWM recovery but that would stop at data saying "Error while restoring /data!". I found this a bit odd so I factory reset it but with no luck. The next step I thought would be to flash back the stock using Odin. Again, no luck. After it says successful it reboots the phone which goes straight into recovery saying:
E:Can't open /data/log/recovery_log.txt
E:copy_kernel_file :: Can't open /data/log/recovery_kernal_log.txt
Reebooting...
and boot loop again.
I've tried re-partitioning, wiping cache, wiping dalvik cache, factory resets, formatting everything, using adb but with no luck (couldn't get root), tried restoring previous backups, trying different roms and copying the files directly to the directories using a root file manager.
I am now exhausted after 4 days of near sleepless nights trying to fix it and with nothing to show for it :crying: .
Please Help!!!!!
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if your are still faceing this problem ..here is my skype ID :dotusman...i will tell you the whole procedure to update your firmware.and im sure it will fixed it..soryy for my english..
lew101 said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830i which is rooted but on stock rom. I recently installed a live wallpaper "Exodus live wallpaper" from the play store and after going through the options it provided my phone just shutdown. I tried turning it back on and it started boot looping. I had a nandroid backup ready from CWM recovery but that would stop at data saying "Error while restoring /data!". I found this a bit odd so I factory reset it but with no luck. The next step I thought would be to flash back the stock using Odin. Again, no luck. After it says successful it reboots the phone which goes straight into recovery saying:
E:Can't open /data/log/recovery_log.txt
E:copy_kernel_file :: Can't open /data/log/recovery_kernal_log.txt
Reebooting...
and boot loop again.
I've tried re-partitioning, wiping cache, wiping dalvik cache, factory resets, formatting everything, using adb but with no luck (couldn't get root), tried restoring previous backups, trying different roms and copying the files directly to the directories using a root file manager.
I am now exhausted after 4 days of near sleepless nights trying to fix it and with nothing to show for it :crying: .
Please Help!!!!!
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Follow every word given http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840645 and use the files downloaded from that thread . It will work[emoji2] [emoji2]
In the end i had to take it back to where i purchased the phone originally and they replaced free of charge.
help
Hey can I ask? How much did you pay for to fix your phone? We have the same phone and we have the same problem. im just playing modded game and it restarts and saying cant open copykernel file etc...
please help me ! I've try to reflash it . And its not fix. Ive been searching for almost two weeks . But I cant see other solution for how to fix it . Please help me.
Thank you.
please help me guys
hello guyz, i didn't follow the right steps in updating ma phone's OS and now it's bricked. i have tried using odin but galaxy ace s5830i seems not be booting. these are the steps i took
after getting into recovery mode, i wiped data/factory settings and selected wipe cache partition afterwards. Next i selected apply update from sd card and chose the zip. afterwards ma phone got bricked. Now when i try with odin, it says E: failed to mount/system (invalid argument) installation aborted. pls help me guyz
skyplakes13 said:
please help me guys
hello guyz, i didn't follow the right steps in updating ma phone's OS and now it's bricked. i have tried using odin but galaxy ace s5830i seems not be booting. these are the steps i took
after getting into recovery mode, i wiped data/factory settings and selected wipe cache partition afterwards. Next i selected apply update from sd card and chose the zip. afterwards ma phone got bricked. Now when i try with odin, it says E: failed to mount/system (invalid argument) installation aborted. pls help me guyz
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The reason your phone bricked was because you tried to install a custom rom from Stock Recovery Mode. Always make sure to install custom rom from CWM. Since you can go to Recovery Mode, install CWM from it and then install a custom rom from CWM. You will find all the necessary details here,
Know your Device:Galaxy Ace GT-S5830i ~Root~Odin~CWM~ROM LIST
If that doesn't work, then just reflash the stock rom back from Download Mode through odin. Do post the result. Hope I Helped
Hello,
I'm trying to flash an old Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830i with Cyanogenmod. Installing a new Recovery (CWM, tried several versions for the S5830i) works as expected. But unfortunately I'm unable to access (mount, format) the /system partition from any of those CWM recoveries.
If I go to 'mounts and storage' and try to 'mount /system', CWM says:
Code:
Error mounting /system!
If I try to 'format /system', it says:
Code:
Formatting /system...
E:format_volume: make_ext4fs failed on /dev/block/stl9
Error formatting /system!
I searched this forum and the web for answers, but so far were unable to find a sufficient one. Is this a known problem?
I tried to flash CM 9.1 unofficial port from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2118645 nevertheless. The installation seems to succeed (no obvious error messages), but afterwards the phone hangs at the 'Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830i' splash screen in boot process forever. I guess that this is related to the unaccessable /system partition, right? If the partition is not accessible, then flashing the new ROM must have failed to write data to it as well.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Seems like the phone was bricked. I managed to fix it by flashing the stock ROM using Odin. Afterwards flashing CM 9.1 worked like a charm.
Hi all,
I have Samsung A5 2016 and I tried to update my phone through latest Naugat official firmware using by Odin however it turned out something wrong. My first problem is when I enter the boot screen, ''installing update'' screen pops up and then ''no comment screen'' afterward. Second problem is that boot screen shows an error says E: failed to find /misc partition. I've read tons of post however I couldn't figure this out.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could help me.
Thank you & Best!
Hi
My message has been moved here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/samsung-a-series/help/sm-a510f-rom-stock-entering-mode-t3653121
Thanks
Anybody know how to deal with the E: failed to find /misc partition? I saw this come up on my SM-J700T after I tried to flash TWRP. The flash passed but TWRP was not successfully installed. Probably because I did not prevent reboot and reboot in a proper way . But now I have been all around the barn trying to recover and eventually get twrp and root. I flashed several stock roms with lots of errors and finally got the phone running with Nougat 7.1.1 but the E: failed to find /misc partition error remained on the phone all the while. I was unable to use Odin to re-partition due to errors and have been trying to figure out how to use adb, also with errors (yesterday I launch "abd devices" and get a listing for my device (I think- it is not properly identified) and it lists the device properly, today it lists the same device as unauthorized. So what I really would like to do is completely wipe the phone and start fresh but I only have access to the stock bootloader which allows cache wipe and data wipe- factory reset, which does not wipe the Missing partition. So 1)completely wipe phone 2)install twrp 3)root