So something went wrong with my Tab S3 wifi(I assume failed update). This tablet has sat for a while and when I picked it up it wouldn't turn on at all. After I let the battery drain it finally will boot to download mode, but not to recovery(says mmc_read failed).
From what I've read I assume my partition table is trashed and I need to repartition, however FRP is on and Odin won't repartition in download mode.
I've tried every stock and combo firmware I can find with and without seperate extracted PIT file. I always get a SW REV CHECK Failed(Fused -1, binary 3) and lway PIT Download Ignored due to FRP.
I've tried nvram erase with and without extracted PIT file
I've tried Kies and Smart Switch recovery but have no recovery code.
I actually know the google login but can't get anywhere near that far.
anyone have any other ideas other than sending to samsung? which just isn't worth it.
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Hello,
I was playing around with my S2. It had CM installed, and I installed sensewiz, however it wouldn't boot after it. It would get stuck on CM loading screen. So I load it download mode, started odin and "uploaded" .pid file and .zip (CM update) to restart from beginning. So this step worked fine and Odin said to restart the phone. Unfortunately, after this, the phone is not working.
I tried, 2 batteries, I tried without battery for half an hour... nothing. Black screen and nothing happens. If I could only get something, it would be enough to load the original software. When I plug the phone it seems to be charging (the back part is heating). However screen is not working nor it is showing in any form that it is on.
Is my phone dead? - Motherboard or something? - any input is welcome
What model phone do you have? Is it SGH-I777?
What do you mean by .pid file? Do you mean a .pit file? And you don't use a zip file in Odin, you need a .tar file for Odin.
Or are you using mobile odin?
There is not enough information here to hazard a guess, but I'll guess anyway that you used the wrong firmware or the wrong pit file, and damaged the partition table.
If you will provide more detailed information perhaps a we can give a better answer.
Creepy is right, wrong firmware is the cause. SenseWiz rom has never been available for the i777, not even in a ported version. If that's really what you flashed it will never boot for you; use the 'Return/Unbrick to Stock' from creepyncrawly's signature to recover your device, then never flash anything you're not 100% certain is compatible with your device.
Hi everyone,
I'm trying to fix a friend's sgs3. He says his device ran out of battery while upgrading (over the air I think), and since then the device only shows black and white stripes on the screen when "on" (doesn't even show the boot samsung effect, let alone getting into the OS) . I have the device, and have tried to get it into download mode using the regular procedure, and failed everytime except once, when i really got in, but then ODIN said that I needed a PIT file, and by the time I found one the device was already stuck and I couldn't get it into download mode again ever since.
When in zebra mode, ODIN does communicate with the device, but fails everytime I try to do something (flashing a PDA file with PIT, without it, or even when I try the NAND erase, about which I read stuff on the web and it seemed like my case required it).
I'm doing all this just because my friend wants to avoid getting the phone to the phone lab (costy).
BTW he has no warranty.
The device is a Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 32GB.
My gratitudes for any response.
Edit: The problem with odin is that he always says "There's no pit parition", which is driving me crazy, because I tried every PIT I could find on the web and it just didn't work - odin keeps on being stuck on "Setup connection". (I can now get into download mode easily)
Im using 3.10, the latest odin I could find.
Try reading the dead boot restore thread in general forum, it sounds like your emmc is fried.
I can't find it, can I have a link?
My GT-I9300 international galaxy S3 gone brick itself, all of a sudden its stuck at the boot screen (white samsung ... text). I was using Cyanogen Rom 12 Unofficial Lollipop 5.1 for around 3 weeks (Everything Works Fine with few Lags and Reboots rarely in a day). I used various method's from noob to expert solution but didn't find success
Tried to reboot into recovery but no go, when i hold the buttons it just continues to reboot and reboot, only showing the white text.
Tried to reboot into download mode and that worked, i though fhew, i got a breath and not all is lost(Phone itself).
In Download mode,
It says : Product name = (Blank)
Custom Binary Download = No
Current binary = Samsung Official
System Status = Custom
Tried to recover with kies, but it complains that it cannot install new firmware (after i downloaded the firmware, extraction, and all instruction followed).
Tried with odin (several original roms with my region and the one from kies) but with no luck, odin complains "There is no PIT partition.".
Tried to repartition with GT-I9300_mx_20120329.pit but then it does SET pit and hangs on "Get PIT for Mapping".
Tried One Click Method but failure is what resulted.
Didn't Tried JIG Method (will buy if nothing works).
Is there any chance to save my phone ? I'm getting really desperate here.
:fingers-crossed:A Beer is sure to one that gets my problem solved :good:
---Waiting for Good---
So you just rebooted without changing ANYTHING before and then the device was stuck like you explained?
Have nearly the same problem.
Was using the original Samsung firmware. One day I want to power it on and I had the loop. It stucks on the white Samsung texts.
I cannot go in recovery mode, but I can go into Download mode. But whatever I try, there is no chance to flash an image with or without any pit-file. Always "There is NO Pit--Partition."
And: In my download mode, the product name is there. "GI-9300", no blank in my case.
Is there any chance to save our phones? :\
Thanks!
Did u try installing only a cm kernel through odin
This should bring you recovery
Bad news, blank PRODUCT NAME in download mode implies either broken motherboard, or at least broken eMMC, to the point that bootloader can't read board name.
Hard brick, don't waste your time, unless you want to replace eMMC or motherboard, which is currently not worth the money.
where to get PIT?
prabhu1980 said:
Did u try installing only a cm kernel through odin
This should bring you recovery
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What is a cm kernel and where do i get it?
//edit: Cyanogenmod Kernel? I tried to patch "Kernel_Odin_I9300XXEMG5.tar.md5" with Odin, but it's still the same error. "There is no Pit-Partition".
JustArchi said:
Bad news, blank PRODUCT NAME in download mode implies either broken motherboard, or at least broken eMMC, to the point that bootloader can't read board name.
Hard brick, don't waste your time, unless you want to replace eMMC or motherboard, which is currently not worth the money.
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In my case, it's not blank. It shows: PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9300
So I think, there is still a chance, right?
Nobody got an idea?
EDIT: Nevermind.
I`ve already posted in the longstanding q&a thread but I`m still unable to get this to work.
Encryption failed error appeared whilst in Japan, had to use a friend`s computer [so every program comes out in Japanese..] after soft and hard resets, recovery mode wiping didn`t work.
My problems are, in recovery mode it hangs on formatting cache,
Kies wouldn:t recognise or at least connect to it,
and after finding the exact firmware Kies was seeking, via sammobile,
[I9300XXUGNB5_I9300ORAGML2_I9300BVUGNB2_HOME.tar.md5]
it still won`t work with ODIN 3.9 as it flashes and once it reaches NAND write start, immediately get blank line then Complete (write) operation failed
I have to translate in my head every program I`m using, but I`m convinced it`s the right firmware and I extracted it properly, albeit via WinRAR. Softbank wifi makes any big downloads tortuously slow also. Any ideas??
I`m tempted to try using a PIT file and some of the other options like nand erase all, but as I`ve never used those functions, or tried to find a PIT file, I wouldn`t really know how.
After using my tablet for a few months, I thought it was time for a backup.
I booted it, pushing the louder and home button.
The result: The message: "Custom binary blocked by FAP."
Cause: In meanwhile, I disabled the "OEM-unlocking", cause I thought, it is no longer needed.
Now, only the "download mode" works. I install a recovery image again, but it do not work.
It shows " Recovery booting.... " but no more happens.
"Samsung Smart Switch" do no longer recover my device.
Please help me, to fix my tablet again. :crying:
Best regards
Juergen
If you can get into download mode flash the stock firmware with Odin.
I try to flash TWRP again, but it does not work. I get an error. (it is a TWRP Backup on sd-card)
Best regards
Juergen
Don't flash twrp, flash the stock firmware. Go to updato.com or sammobile.com and get the firmware for your region. With a locked bootloader it probably won't work but it's worth a try.
Thanks, I flash the stock firmware. Without an error. But also.. without another result.
"Security Error: This device has been flashed with unauthorized software & is locked.."
The download mode still work.
The recovery mode still shows, in blue letters:
RECOVERY BOOTING......
but thats all, no more happens..
I realize, I have not transfer the hole image. Now, I try it again. But I have not a hole working image. If I unpack the zipped file, I get a "file fails CRC check" error in the biggest image part. I download Tab s3 image again. But the cr-error again..
I need a working image for my Samsung Tab S3.
It is necessary to remove the "FAP" Error? (with a tool or something..)
I need a working image for my Samsung Tab S3.
It is necessary to remove the "FAP" Error? (with a tool or something..)
juer63 said:
Thanks, I flash the stock firmware. Without an error. But also.. without another result.
"Security Error: This device has been flashed with unauthorized software & is locked.."
The download mode still work.
The recovery mode still shows, in blue letters:
RECOVERY BOOTING......
but thats all, no more happens..
I realize, I have not transfer the hole image. Now, I try it again. But I have not a hole working image. If I unpack the zipped file, I get a "file fails CRC check" error in the biggest image part. I download Tab s3 image again. But the cr-error again..
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Your file is corrupt. Download again. There should be no error.
Sure, I know. I try a few times, to get a error-free image.
Samsung smart switch is able to fix this problem. But Samsung do not longer provide this service. (emergency recovery)
Next week, I will visit a local Samsung service office. I hope, I get the right image there. I have bad experience with Samsung. ´hope, this will not happens again.
juer63 said:
Sure, I know. I try a few times, to get a error-free image.
Samsung smart switch is able to fix this problem. But Samsung do not longer provide this service. (emergency recovery)
Next week, I will visit a local Samsung service office. I hope, I get the right image there. I have bad experience with Samsung. ´hope, this will not happens again.
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No need for service you just need the correct firmware.
Go to updato.com and download the correct firmware for your region.
Use 7zip to unpack the zip to md5.