Hi everybody! I tried installing an official firmware without bloatware for my sister's Ace. It entered into bootloop and does not go over the logo of Samsung and Orange. I tried reset factory, delete cache etc., without success. When I tried to install something via Odin, the computer did not recognize it. I have tried on two different Windows with Odin and a Mac with JOdin, without success. It does not work with Kies as well. It seems that the computers don't recognize a mobile plugged, even trying with tdifferent cables, USB ports, Windows and Mac, etc. Any idea/alternative?
Thank you very much!!
There are two cases when my Galaxy Ace was not recognized on my computer.
1. Which version of the odin you tried to use to restore Galaxy Ace?
- Since Galaxy Ace supports "Odin Multi Downloader 4.xx", instead of normally known Odin. There might be confusion between two different versions of the odin, since they look almost identical. However, the way you can find difference is that "Odin Multi Downloader" have "OPS" button that you can load ops file and another have "PIT" button that you can load pit file. Since JODIN have "PIT" button, it is unlikely to work for flashing Galaxy Ace. (And Jodin requires PIT file, not OPS.)
2. Are you using Windows 8 or older?
- This could be an issue you have encounter, since most computers nowadays have Windows 10, 8.1, or 8. I experienced this problem when I tried to flash my Galaxy Ace I dug out from desk. When I connected Galaxy Ace in download mode to Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 computer, it said "USB Not Recognized". When I actively used Galaxy Ace back in 2012, I had Windows 7 and was able to flash Galaxy Ace successfully. I posted the solution if you have a Mac Here with VirtualBox. You also may try using computer with Windows 7 or older.
I hope these information were helpful for your successful recovery of Galaxy Ace.
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Hello everyone from XDA!
I've been reading several different posts on the Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-i9100, and though many have been helpful (thank you!), I just can't seem to find the solution I'm looking for.
Not long ago I upgraded the stock firmware from Bell Canada (forget the specs) to:
Android version: 2.3.5
Baseband version: I9100XXKI4
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWJK3-CL647431 [email protected] #2
Build number:: GINGERBREAD.XWKJ3
My phone was also rooted.
Recently, however, I've been trying to upgrade to ICS but without success---and I've tried a number of ways, from the XDA forum to various websites around. I suspect the problem may be with my computer (USB related) and not the phone. I'm not sure, I'm not an expert, which is why I come to you for help, please.
The first and only attempt of ever upgrading the firmware (see above) was a success; as per directions, I used Odin: the PIT, PDA, PHONE, and perhaps CSC as well. It has been some time since the ugrade, and in the mix of trying new and different firmware (without success) I have forgotten exactly what happened.
So my problem, now, is that any time I try to upgrade to ICS (or another firmware for that matter) my computer ends up crashing when the flashing of the phone reaches the "boot.ini" stage. My computer (Windows XP Professional) crashes and a blue screen appears with an error---something to do with USB.
I just can't seem up update my phone.
The phone still works perfectly fine, but I really want ICS. I have tried with and without Kies installed. In fact, Kies even allows me to upgrade to a newer version (though it's not ICS) than I currently have. Unfortunately, though, when I try upgrading via Kies, I am also unsuccessful.
Could this just be my computer's USB? The drivers? If you have had similar experience and know the answer please help!
Hookah-Hoodlum said:
My computer (Windows XP Professional) then crashes and a blue screen appears with a USB error.
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This screams to me it's the computer.
Have you tried on a different one?
Hookah-Hoodlum said:
The phone still works perfectly fine, but I really want ICS.
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I agree it sounds like a problem with your PC. You can bypass that problem by using Mobile Odin.
As ctomgee says, a blue screen error indicates a problem with your computer, not phone.
The way you are trying to get ICS also seems strange, the current way to get it would be:
Root phone and install CWM using Chainfire kernel.
Download and put the ICS rom on your sd card.
Boot into CWM, wipe everything and install the rom.
Reboot and you have ICS.
What file were you trying to use to upgrade to ICS?
Thanks
@ ctomgee: I've considered using a friends computer but I'm worried about damaging their computer by having an error appear.
@ oinkylicious: Thanks, I never knew about mobile Odin. I'll check it out.
@Kaze105: I appreciate the steps, thank you. The new firmware is GT-I9100_XEU_I9100XXLPB_I9100XXLPB_I9100XEUKH2.tar.md5 and Kernel_I9100XXLPB.tar.md5, respectively.
If any of you have links or suggestions as to favorite roms, kernels, or the like, well I'm open to suggestions!
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@ ctomgee: I've considered using a friends computer but I'm worried about damaging their computer by having an error appear.
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Can't hit the target if you don't take the shot...
I'm having a similar problem.
I decided to root my galaxy s2 with the CF-kernel (so this is my initial flash, and mobile odin is no alternative).
But every time I start (in Odin), my computer crashes.
I tried it on a "native" Windows XP x86 system and in a virtual machine with Windows XP x86(because I am using Linux only).
On my second machine with Windows 7 64bit, I cannot install the device drivers correctly (the CDC component fails to install), so Odin (and Kies as well) does not recognize the Device.
Is there any suggestion or alternative to Odin especially for Linux systems?
Thanks in advance!
Edit: enabling USB 2.0 for the virtual machine and reinstalling the USB-drivers did the trick (the native windows system has no USB 2.0). Now it hangs on connectionsetup, but that's another problem.
Alright, so I feel like a huge noob :| but i Boot Looped my Samsung Galaxy SII, I was trying to flash a new ROM but they kept failing, and I didn't do a backup the second time I formatted my phone (after restoring it from the first time I BLed it tonight). Also, I've seen on a few threads that I can do the Down Volume + Power to go to the downloader screen and then go to ODIN and flash a stock ROM but i cannot get my phone and ODIN to connect to each other (I made sure I had all KIES programs closed via task manager and that it connects via Device Manager).
Any Advice???
Update: Alright, after downloading like 2 different versions of ODIN I finally got it to connect!!!! But now I'm stuck, I cannot find a rom thats a .tar nor the stock rom for my phone (samsung galaxy s II I9100 sprint) and yes, i have looked on the thread where it has all the stock roms.
advise?
Stuff to try when Odin doesn't work (PC/phone don't recognise each other):-
*Must run Odin as administrator in Windoze.
*Ensure Kies & it's processes aren't running in Windoze task manager. Kill them if they are.
*Try different USB ports; you must be using a 'powered' or mainboard port.
*Try different USB cables (particularly the cable that came with the phone if you're not using it now)
*Try different versions of Odin (search on here/Google)
*Uninstall Kies, reboot, redownload & reinstall it, reboot, try the flash again.
*Check the rom/kernel you download for corruption. Programs like 7Zip, IZarc, WinRar, etc will allow you to 'test' the rom file you download. If there are any errors/any of the files fail the test, bad download. Try again/try downloading with a different internet connection if it keeps happening.
*Run Windoze Update.
Try everything on this list if necessary. And if all this fails, try a different PC. If the different PC doesn't work first try, go thru as many of the above steps as you need to with the 2nd PC. If that still doesn't work, either user error or possibly HW problem with phone.
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@Sejk97 Hahahaha ;-) Classic.
I've tried almost all of those and nothing....if none work any ideas on what to do???
And to the guy above me with the huge font :| i did all 8 steps 3 times before I ever thought about posting this :|
Or simply be connected to internet when you plug your phone in Odin mode. Specially if windows 7, it will install some drivers and will work after that
@atifsh I'm always connected to the internet, no go :\
@MistahBungle I tested both the different ROMs and they both tested fine
If you've tried all those steps with one PC & it's a no go, you'll need to try a different PC as per my post. Again, if still no go with the 2nd PC, who knows ? Could be anything.
Edit to add - If you've tried 'almost all of those', you need to try the things you haven't tried yet (almost all isn't all).
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@atifsh I'm always connected to the internet, no go :\
@MistahBungle I tested both the different ROMs and they both tested fine
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I've tried all but trying a different computer...this really sucks :|
r u good on usb phone drivers or pm me, in detail....
sorry
Theunheard said:
Update: Alright, after downloading like 2 different versions of ODIN I finally got it to connect!!!! But now I'm stuck, I cannot find a rom thats a .tar nor the stock rom for my phone (samsung galaxy s II I9100 sprint) and yes, i have looked on the thread where it has all the stock roms.
advise?
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Sprint user means you are in the wrong place, and have been flashing the wrong firmware to your Epic 4G Touch, aka SPH-D710. (look on the label under your battery) That's a totally different phone from an I9100. Your boot screen reads I9100 because you've been flashing I9100 firmwares.
I'd advise you to go to the Epic 4G Touch forums for help.
Hello
I've had this problem for a couple of days now and while Google is turning up plenty of threads and solutions nothing seems to be working.
Yesterday I tried to encrypt my SGSII and but it failed and would no longer boot. So I flashed a no ROM via recovery (there was a notice about corrupted memory) and restarted. Since then I've only been able to access the phones download mode. Most posts with this kind of problem suggest that Odin is required. Windows will not recognize my phone in while in download mode, therefore I can't use Odin. Windows will, however, recognize it as a Samsung SGSII in the device manager if I let the phone boot up and hang at the SGSII logo screen.
The things I've tried so far
Installing Kies
ONLY installing samsung usb drivers
Cleaning the usb port
Rebooting phone and pc several times
Tried different cables
Tried a different PC
Additional info: Last ROM I was running was one of the cyanogen 10 nighties.
Sorry everyone, I know this seems to be a pretty common problem but I'm just out of ideas to try.
So, do I need to buy a new phone? Any ideas would be really appreciated.
Cheers
I did search the forums already and tried everything. It's a samsung s3 GT-i9300, i'm trying to root it and I have the rom as well as odin 3.09, 3.04 and 1.85. I've tried windows 8 and windows 7 laptops, i've tried windows 7 computer as well. I installed kies and I then installed samsung usb driver 1.5.45.0 as well. The problem I'm having is that odin doesn't pick up the phone. I've also tried 2 different usb cables. Does anyone have any idea what I can do to try get the computer to pick up the phone? I do set the phone on download mode everytime, since the phone is bricked and I can't get it past the I9300 text, i don't even get as far as the samsung logo. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Dear all,
I am having a problem with getting Odin 3.xx.x (also tried older ones) to work on my clean installed Windows 10 64bit system. For some reason Odin is not recognizing any samsung phone on my system. Before i reinstalled windows it worked without any problems. Windows is recognizing de phones when i check the devices. it showes up as Samsung Mobile USB CDC composite Device and as a Samsung Mobile USB Modem. (Also showing up in COM ports when i show hidden devices)
What i have tried so far:
install/reinstall/uninstall Samsung USB Drivers
Different versions of Odin
Different Phones
Installed Kies
Latest (USB, Chipset) updates on my HP system.
Different USB Ports (2.0 and 3.0)
different cables
The strange thing is when i connect the phone(in download mode) and start Odin the added message appears. Flashing is not working. (Tried with a working twrp on a SM-G355HN, tested it with another PC that has a working Odin)
When i disconnect the phone Odin shows the "Removed" message. When i reconnect the phone, the "added" message is not showing. But when i disconnect is does show the "Removed" message.
My friend has the exact same HP Zbook with Windows 10 and does not have any problems at all.
I tried running it on another system (HP Workstation Z640) and i got the exact same problems. Also running Windows 10 64bit.
Is it possible that Odin needs specific software to work like a Visual C++ or .Net version?(just guessing here)
I really hope there is someone that can help me with this. Its driving me crazy.
Thanks in advance!
There is a particular type of Samsung drivers that works fine across all systems I think it's the version 15.4 download it and try.
Thank me later
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Tali099 said:
There is a particular type of Samsung drivers that works fine across all systems I think it's the version 15.4 download it and try.
Thank me later
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Thanks for your quick reply!
I installed SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_ver_1.5.65.0 and e few others. None of them did the trick. Is it possible that you ment 1.5.4? (Did not find it yet)
I tried 3 systems with windows 10 64 bit. unfortunately none of them are not working. No one else got the same issues? Or better, solved the issue?