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How to get Samsung Galaxy S 4G into Recovery mode

I messed up my phone trying http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=892297 I can't figure out how to get the phone into recovery now that it just goes to black screen after it boots. I can't turn on debugging mode, and I've tried all the button combination's I could find to boot in recovery.

It is a little tricky but with the phone powered off push and hold the volume up and volume down button at the same time while you push and hold the power button. Keep holding the whole volume button in until it gets into recovery. You will see the splash screen then recovery should come up.

holy hell thank you so much... now how to restore this thing... hmmm

How do I get ADB now?
Can I start ADB while in recovery?

You shouldn't even be in recovery seeing as how there is no recovery yet.
Sent from my SGH-T959V using XDA App

What do you mean.. I'm staring at it now.. appears legit as well:
Android system recovery <3e>
Samsung Recovery Utils
-for BML-
etc...

that's stock recovery. there is no modded recovery to allow backup/restore/rom flashing.
You will need to ODIN if your phone is hosed.

Stock recovery? No, adb pretty much won't work in that.
Sent from my SGH-T959V using XDA App

krylon360 said:
that's stock recovery. there is no modded recovery to allow backup/restore/rom flashing.
You will need to ODIN if your phone is hosed.
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How exactly do I ODIN.. because its hosed...

aloneinshadow said:
Stock recovery? No, adb pretty much won't work in that.
Sent from my SGH-T959V using XDA App
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I got ADB to work.. however it doesn't allow root.. so pretty much pointless. It was really odd though ADB would work on and off, if it didn't work I would reboot into recovery and try again and it would work, if I rebooted back into recovery it wouldn't work until I rebooted back into recovery again.

adb reboot download
grab ODIN 1.7
flash the tar located here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978836
the tar needs to go in PDA. DO NOT check any boxes that aren't already checked.
Do Not use a PIT

krylon360 said:
adb reboot download
grab ODIN 1.7
flash the tar located here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978836
the tar needs to go in PDA. DO NOT check any boxes that aren't already checked.
Do Not use a PIT
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Just to confirm I need ADB reboot download, ODIN 1.7, and [ROM-ODIN]T959VUVKB5 Stock + Root? I'm very new to this sorry, just switched over from an iPhone and learning very quickly Android modding is a lot more dangerous then iOS. Also maybe is there a guide for doing this? I really don't want to mess anything up.

Sario27 said:
Just to confirm I need ADB reboot download, ODIN 1.7, and [ROM-ODIN]T959VUVKB5 Stock + Root? I'm very new to this sorry, just switched over from an iPhone and learning very quickly Android modding is a lot more dangerous then iOS.
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you are correct.

krylon360 said:
you are correct.
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<ID:0/004> Added!!
<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> factoryfs.rfs
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
What am I doing wrong?

Sario27 said:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<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> factoryfs.rfs
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
What am I doing wrong?
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keep trying. ODIN sucks like that.

Thanks everyone! It is now working and I still have root!
Thanks for all your help everyone especially krylon360 for the fixing advice.

New to Android, so please forgive a question that may be obvious to those more experienced.
On entering the recovery console, there are four options:
reboot system
reinstall packages
delete all user data
delete cache data
While the first is pretty clear, the others aren't so much. Any greater clarity would be helpful, as well as how these options differ from the user-land
Settings > Privacy > Factory data reset
which, I assume, returns everything except the SD card to as-shipped configuration, yes? I'm also guessing that there are things like usage counters that aren't reset either, yes?
One of the things I want to do before I go hog-wild with new firmware is to at least get a good tar of the stock configuration.
TIA

I guess it depends on what you did to your system. if you messed it up and want to get back to a clean stock system, follow krylon360 post top of this second page. get the tar file and odin 1.7 (that's the one that is working mostly for everyone) Shut down your phone. pull the battery out. connect your tether cable to the phone and USB to computer. start oden put tar file in PDA box. don't change any other settings. Put your phone in download mode by pressing both up/down volume buttons and insert the battery. once in download mode, click on Start on oden. wait for it to finish and the phone will reboot when successfull tranfer is complete. give the phone time to boot up and you should be good. note: you need to make sure that the samsung USB drivers are installed in your computer properly for this to work. ( I assume they are if you got this far) Good Luck.

nwpro3 said:
I guess it depends on what you did to your system. if you messed it up and want to get back to a clean stock system, follow krylon360 post top of this second page. get the tar file and odin 1.7 (that's the one that is working mostly for everyone) Shut down your phone. pull the battery out. connect your tether cable to the phone and USB to computer. start oden put tar file in PDA box. don't change any other settings. Put your phone in download mode by pressing both up/down volume buttons and insert the battery. once in download mode, click on Start on oden. wait for it to finish and the phone will reboot when successfull tranfer is complete. give the phone time to boot up and you should be good.
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you'll also have better results if you remove your SD and sim as well.

Well Crap
After reading a lot of the post on this forum, it is clear that I'm an idiot. Since I seem to be the only one who screwed this up. I installed Gingerbread on my Galaxy S 4g. I was successful in that endeavour. However, I went looking for a root and screwed that up. Now my phone just says, "firmware upgrade fail! Try using recovery mode." The problem is that I can't get into recovery mode the same way anymore. I can't get into download mode either. Can anyone offer any help.

Why does this phone give me so many problems!

First the phone wouldnt read the sd card, and now when I rebooted into recovery (holding both volumes down then pressing power) I tried to restore it. Went to backup and restore, then restored it. now its stuck on the sidekick screen. All it does is once you turn it on, the black screen that says t mobile sidekick 4g samsung stays there. It wont boot up past it. Even holding down the volumes then pressing power it still gets stuck there. Anyone know what do do?? Ive killed the battery, ive let it sit there for a day and the screen never changed.

Ruki_Uki said:
First the phone wouldnt read the sd card, and now when I rebooted into recovery (holding both volumes down then pressing power) I tried to restore it. Went to backup and restore, then restored it. now its stuck on the sidekick screen. All it does is once you turn it on, the black screen that says t mobile sidekick 4g samsung stays there. It wont boot up past it. Even holding down the volumes then pressing power it still gets stuck there. Anyone know what do do?? Ive killed the battery, ive let it sit there for a day and the screen never changed.
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Pull the battery, or ODIN
RTFM
With Bali I haven't had a single FC, and its at least 25% faster. Battery life is noticeably longer as well.

Odin it back to stock. Follow the instructions in this thread very carefully. I noticed after first flashing Smooth Maximus bootup was kind of long, but it still booted. Good luck.

Kinda lost?? I have pulled the battery, its the only way to shut off the screen. And what's odin??

Ruki_Uki said:
Kinda lost?? I have pulled the battery, its the only way to shut off the screen. And what's odin??
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Edit: nvm its the name of the ROM lol. I'm about to try that now. Thanks, ill get back to you guys. If it works hopefully the SD card slot works again.

No, Odin is not a ROM. Odin is a leaked Samsung program that is used to flash Samsung phones. AFAIK Odin is the only way to fix a softbricked (like yours) phone.
If you follow the instructions in the thread I linked carefully you should be back to factory stock in no time.

tweeklulz said:
No, Odin is not a ROM. Odin is a leaked Samsung program that is used to flash Samsung phones. AFAIK Odin is the only way to fix a softbricked (like yours) phone.
If you follow the instructions in the thread I linked carefully you should be back to factory stock in no time.
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Now I see that lol. The one thing im worried about is in the steps it says, 3. Boot in to download mode using Trackpad+Vol down then power. When I do this it still stays at the black screen that intros the phone to you. is this normol? If not does that matter and will it still work??

The trackpad+voldwn+power does not work for me. To get to download mode what I do is:
1. open Odin and load the files into the appropriate slots
2. remove the battery from the SK4G
3. connect the SK4G to your PC with the USB cable
4. hold Volume Down + Trackpad while putting the battery in
5. voila, download mode. It may take a few tries.
download mode should show a big yellow triangle with the android alien
Odin also will not recognize your device unless you are in download mode
6. click Start and your phone should be back to stock in a few minutes

tweeklulz said:
The trackpad+voldwn+power does not work for me. To get to download mode what I do is:
1. open Odin and load the files into the appropriate slots
2. remove the battery from the SK4G
3. connect the SK4G to your PC with the USB cable
4. hold Volume Down + Trackpad while putting the battery in
5. voila, download mode. It may take a few tries.
download mode should show a big yellow triangle with the android alien
Odin also will not recognize your device unless you are in download mode
6. click Start and your phone should be back to stock in a few minutes
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Going to try now. Do I check off the file box next to PDA?

Click the PDA button
It should open a windows explorer window
Navigate to where you downloaded KD1SK4GOdin.tar(remove .md5 by renaming it)
It should automatically check off the box next to PDA for you
Near the top only Auto-reboot should be checked

Its running through ODIN as we....uh type lol. I made sure to hit the thanks

UPDATE: I got a big red FAIL

Okay, still fixable.
What does the message box in Odin say?
E: you can try again, but this time click the PIT button, navigate to sk4g.pit
have auto-reboot and repartition checked
flash

<ID:0/004> Added!!
<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> factoryfs.rfs
<ID:0/004> cache.rfs
<ID:0/004> data.rfs
<ID:0/004> param.lfs
<ID:0/004> modem.bin
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
At the very very last bit it fails.

you can try again, but this time click the PIT button, navigate to sk4g.pit
have auto-reboot and repartition checked
flash
E: nvm

Ok ill try that now. Btw does it matter if the sim card and sd crd arre in, should I take them out?

Take them out just in case
It's a mystery how these things work, I wish they'd release documentation lol
E: if that still fails then there is nothing i can do for you now; just wait until ayoteddy comes online and he can probably help you

HOLY SH!T IT WORKED!!!! Buuuuuut still no SD card fix :/ But at least the phone can now be used.

Cool. Are you sure the SD card problem is the phone's fault? It may be a corrupt card. Worst case, you can now have T-Mo replace it for you if the SD slot really doesn't work

Im sure its the phone. Ive used about 10 different kind and size cards and none will work. And when the phone is in recovery and i try to reformat the card or anything, it always says cant find SD c ard ext. And I have Sprint lol, I have an EVO, I got the sidekick for hahas (craigslist is awesome lol) so not to sure if I can bring it to t mobile

Blaze Hard Bricked

Long Story Short:
I think I hard bricked my blaze
LONG STORY:
1. I tried flashing CWM into rooted konane's kernal (Stock ROM)
failed numerous times , accidently left "Re-partition on" ; but still the phone booted fine
every thing was working ;
2. Went into CWM ; made a nandroid backup
3. installed Dknight rom
4. Flashed Dknight (Wipe cache ; davlik cache wipe; then flashed)
5. phone never booted beyond the RED ORBS
6. I realized Now Im soft bricked
7. went into odin tried the soft brick method ; failed all the way
8. "Firmware upgrade encountered" error message ; phone is not recognized by windows neither kies nor ODIN
Conclusion:
I think I hard bricked
I NEED HELP !!!!!!!!!!

Not hard bricked that's soft bricked luckily for you and that's just another form of download mode
Take out battery and dc from USB cable now with Odin open and USB cable connected to PC only. Then put battery back in and hold the two volume buttons and plug the USB cable into phone then you will again see ur screen but Odin should recognize iit now ans well flash the tar
Just fyi if your phone turns on to any screen it isn't hard bricked
Now if it doesn't turn on at all then it might be hard bricked
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If helped don't be afraid to hit the thanks button it doesn't bite lol

I did that same crap when i first rooted this phone i didnt realize repartition rechecks it self that little silly [email protected] progam made me think i destroyed my phone but...eventually found a guide on google but what erik said will fix your issue, just to verify.
Sent from my SGH-T769 using xda app-developers app

Lol yep yep I've had my share of soft and hard bricks so I know how to fix em
Also, this is the main reason I hate Odin and prefer heimdall over it.
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If helped don't be afraid to hit the thanks button it doesn't bite lol

erikmm said:
Lol yep yep I've had my share of soft and hard bricks so I know how to fix em
Also, this is the main reason I hate Odin and prefer heimdall over it.
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If helped don't be afraid to hit the thanks button it doesn't bite lol
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OMGGG it freaking worked !!!! ****you very much (xtreme form of my thanx) ~~~~~

atifahmed33 said:
OMGGG it freaking worked !!!! ****you very much (xtreme form of my thanx) ~~~~~
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Lol glad I could help but if you are thankful hit the thanks button
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If helped don't be afraid to hit the thanks button it doesn't bite lol

btw ... erik whens the new update coming for Dknight ROM... :highfive:

atifahmed33 said:
btw ... erik whens the new update coming for Dknight ROM... :highfive:
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I think you're new here but not sure so just to let ya know asking for ETA's isn't cool around here...
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If helped don't be afraid to hit the thanks button it doesn't bite lol

Yaah dude ..... Kinda new ... just wanted like a update thingy... As you're ROM made me kinda jumpy lol
Btw sorry
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spsamat thefe
my is with same mode but it wont work
i forgot to uncheak re partiiton
i try and it does not do anything
i goes to that odin mode screen and connects to odin but it say
and then i follow this steps hear to flash to stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591601
<ID:0/011> Added!!
<ID:0/011> Odin v.3 engine (ID:11)..
<ID:0/011> File analysis..
<ID:0/011> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/011> Initialzation..
<ID:0/011> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/011> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/011> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/011> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/011> 7z¼¯'
<ID:0/011> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/011>
<ID:0/011> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
please help i cant get it fixed

Boss777 said:
my is with same mode but it wont work
i forgot to uncheak re partiiton
i try and it does not do anything
i goes to that odin mode screen and connects to odin but it say
and then i follow this steps hear to flash to stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591601
<ID:0/011> Added!!
<ID:0/011> Odin v.3 engine (ID:11)..
<ID:0/011> File analysis..
<ID:0/011> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/011> Initialzation..
<ID:0/011> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/011> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/011> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/011> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/011> 7z¼¯'
<ID:0/011> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/011>
<ID:0/011> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
please help i cant get it fixed
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are you getting the same screen as atifahmed33? with the "Firmware upgrade encountered an error"? if so, do what erikmm said:
disconnect usb
pull battery
open odin application
put battery back in
plug in usb cables
push and hold BOTH volume up and volume down
press and hold power until the download mode warning screen pops up
release all buttons held
press volume up once
voila! you're in download mode
Odin should now recognize your device. if it doesn't, verify your computer recognizes your device (in windows, go to computer management->device manager, cant remember in linux, who cares in OSX, its an inferior OS)
I must have soft bricked my phone about 10 times over the weekend forgetting that stupid little check

I cant remember if you need the drivers too...
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SGH-T769NKBTMB
Check and see if that fixes. Also are you getting into download mode?

dispozable said:
I cant remember if you need the drivers too...
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SGH-T769NKBTMB
Check and see if that fixes. Also are you getting into download mode?
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for odin, yes. although if you have kies installed it should be good to go :/

i got kies it connects to odin but i know how to go to download moad it wont go there when i hold buttons it goes to that manu that says push up for download moad i did and it goes to that firmware upgrade encountered an issue please select recovery mode in kies and try again window but i can connect to odin and it starts but it gives me that error
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hear i just did again it connects to odin i can see that yellow but it wont go truth
<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> 7z¼¯'
<ID:0/009> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/009>
<ID:0/009> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
just did it again

it does not meter if i go to download moad or just power the phone it always goes to this screen and wont connect to kies but i connect to odin and it wont do all restore thing

hear is what it looks like

Do you MD5's match?

chjema said:
Do you MD5's match?
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that's the only thing I can think of... bad download....

Boss777 said:
hear is what it looks like
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I ran into a similar problem yesterday while trying to Odin back to stock. Couldn't figure out what going on after 2 or 3 unsuccessful attempts. I redownload the tar file several times, and decided something else had to be the culprit. And VOILA, it was my usb cable. It wasn't connected good, I think my port is a little loose. So before I clicked "start" in ODIN, I held the phone in my hand and made sure the usb had a good firm connection with the other and it worked. It may work for you as well.

Captivate-me said:
I ran into a similar problem yesterday while trying to Odin back to stock. Couldn't figure out what going on after 2 or 3 unsuccessful attempts. I redownload the tar file several times, and decided something else had to be the culprit. And VOILA, it was my usb cable. It wasn't connected good, I think my port is a little loose. So before I clicked "start" in ODIN, I held the phone in my hand and made sure the usb had a good firm connection with the other and it worked. It may work for you as well.
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good idea. also, its always best to use the USB cable that came with the device

Firmware upgrade encountered an issue

Yesterday my phone started boot looping and it eventually got to the point where it wouldn't load past the Samsung screen. I did a bit of googling and followed the instructions here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1591601 to a T. Everything worked on Odin, but now I'm stuck at the firmware upgrade encountered an issue. I tried to do it again and it all works but I get a NAND WRITE: ptn_erase fail on my device over and over, but Odin says it passed. I feel like I've tried everything. Any suggestions would be wonderful. Thanks!

After re-reading your post, I'm not entirely sure that I can help, but here goes ..
Please read my ENTIRE post before doing anything, please!
What's the problem? Well, I'm not familiar with the error you provided, so I'm not sure.
What needs to be done? Well, We're going to fix it (hopefully)
Go to THIS thread, within this thread is a download link for a file called "UVLB7.tar.md5", download it and follow the instructions in the thread to flash it. You now have a pre July 16th image of GB.. You can do two things from here
1) Kies will (or least should) recognize the firmware on your phone and push you to the latest Official ICS Stock ROM.
OR
2) You can root the phone, Follow THIS thread to root your phone. After you follow the directions in this thread, you should be fully rooted and ready to flash to your hearts desire.
NOTE!!!
YOU NEED TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN BOTH OF THE THREADS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO HARD BRICK YOU PHONE! IF THAT, OR ANYTHING ELSE HAPPENS, ME NOR THE CREATORS OF THOSE THREADS ARE RESPONSIBLE, YOU'RE CHOOSING TO FOLLOW THEM! BE CAREFUL!!
Sorry for that, lol, just had to cover my grounds

FroBreadCreamJellyPie said:
After re-reading your post, I'm not entirely sure that I can help, but here goes ..
Please read my ENTIRE post before doing anything, please!
What's the problem? Well, I'm not familiar with the error you provided, so I'm not sure.
What needs to be done? Well, We're going to fix it (hopefully)
Go to THIS thread, within this thread is a download link for a file called "UVLB7.tar.md5", download it and follow the instructions in the thread to flash it. You now have a pre July 16th image of GB.. You can do two things from here
1) Kies will (or least should) recognize the firmware on your phone and push you to the latest Official ICS Stock ROM.
OR
2) You can root the phone, Follow THIS thread to root your phone. After you follow the directions in this thread, you should be fully rooted and ready to flash to your hearts desire.
NOTE!!!
YOU NEED TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN BOTH OF THE THREADS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO HARD BRICK YOU PHONE! IF THAT, OR ANYTHING ELSE HAPPENS, ME NOR THE CREATORS OF THOSE THREADS ARE RESPONSIBLE, YOU'RE CHOOSING TO FOLLOW THEM! BE CAREFUL!!
Sorry for that, lol, just had to cover my grounds
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Ok, so I downloaded the link and tried to flash it. Goes through the same thing, Odin says it worked, but I get the nand_write: ptn erase fail. I forgot to mention that it won't connect to Kies.

nm192790 said:
Ok, so I downloaded the link and tried to flash it. Goes through the same thing, Odin says it worked, but I get the nand_write: ptn erase fail. I forgot to mention that it won't connect to Kies.
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This is odd, when flashing through ODIN what exactly are your steps?

nm192790 said:
Ok, so I downloaded the link and tried to flash it. Goes through the same thing, Odin says it worked, but I get the nand_write: ptn erase fail. I forgot to mention that it won't connect to Kies.
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I really can't help, and for that I apologize, but I'm assuming you've rooted or attempted to root, which would explain why you can't connect to kies.

FroBreadCreamJellyPie said:
This is odd, when flashing through ODIN what exactly are your steps?
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I connect the phone, check PDA and add the file, make sure all but auto reboot is unchecked and push start. No fails. When it gets to "<ID:0/004> system.img.ext4" this step that's when the erase fail shows up on my device.

njstein said:
I really can't help, and for that I apologize, but I'm assuming you've rooted or attempted to root, which would explain why you can't connect to kies.
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The first step of my how to would fix that, problem is, ODIN is failing to write anything, kinda weird ..
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nm192790 said:
I connect the phone, check PDA and add the file, make sure all but auto reboot is unchecked and push start. No fails. When it gets to "<ID:0/004> system.img.ext4" this step that's when the erase fail shows up on my device.
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What ODIN are you using ? And the error is your device not ODIN?

FroBreadCreamJellyPie said:
The first step of my how to would fix that, problem is, ODIN is failing to write anything, kinda weird ..
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What ODIN are you using ? And the error is your device not ODIN?
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Very strange that ODIN isn't writing anything here. Way beyond me!!

FroBreadCreamJellyPie said:
The first step of my how to would fix that, problem is, ODIN is failing to write anything, kinda weird ..
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What ODIN are you using ? And the error is your device not ODIN?
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I'm using v3.07 and yes the error shows up on my device, multiple times.

nm192790 said:
I'm using v3.07 and yes the error shows up on my device, multiple times.
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I apologize, I misunderstood, I thought the error was showing on ODIN itself..
Now, I have one last trick up my sleeve, It could be because of the version you're using, I use ODIN 1.85 .. Download that ODIN and try my tut again, I'm hoping this will work .. lol

FroBreadCreamJellyPie said:
I apologize, I misunderstood, I thought the error was showing on ODIN itself..
Now, I have one last trick up my sleeve, It could be because of the version you're using, I use ODIN 1.85 .. Download that ODIN and try my tut again, I'm hoping this will work .. lol
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Nothing. Failed real quick, lol.
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<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>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

nm192790 said:
Nothing. Failed real quick, lol.
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<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>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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You sir have a very interesting issue on your hands, what were you doing before hand that caused the phone to start doing this ?

FroBreadCreamJellyPie said:
You sir have a very interesting issue on your hands, what were you doing before hand that caused the phone to start doing this ?
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Nothing that I could think of. I updated to ICS via Kies about a month ago and it all worked fine. I was at work yesterday when it just started turning off and on, over and over. I followed those instructions to get back to stock using Odin v1.85 and it failed, so I used the 3.07 and got this erase fail. I'm completely stumped. I never rooted it or did anything to it really.

nm192790 said:
Nothing that I could think of. I updated to ICS via Kies about a month ago and it all worked fine. I was at work yesterday when it just started turning off and on, over and over. I followed those instructions to get back to stock using Odin v1.85 and it failed, so I used the 3.07 and got this erase fail. I'm completely stumped. I never rooted it or did anything to it really.
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JUST IN CASE! You are putting your phone in download mode right? (Sorry, but I gotta ask) .. And when you are what does it say just curious?

FroBreadCreamJellyPie said:
JUST IN CASE! You are putting your phone in download mode right? (Sorry, but I gotta ask) .. And when you are what does it say just curious?
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I've wondered this myself. I can't do anything with the phone. Holding volume buttons and power down bring me to the same firmware issue screen. Turning it on and plugging it in I still get this screen. I can't find anything that allows me to leave the Odin mode.

nm192790 said:
I've wondered this myself. I can't do anything with the phone. Holding volume buttons and power down bring me to the same firmware issue screen. Turning it on and plugging it in I still get this screen. I can't find anything that allows me to leave the Odin mode.
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You should take the battery out of the phone then plug it into the computer, then replace the battery and hold the power button, after the vibration immediately hold both volume buttons, you then should be in download mode, if that doesn't work then something is seriously wrong ..

FroBreadCreamJellyPie said:
You should take the battery out of the phone then plug it into the computer, then replace the battery and hold the power button, after the vibration immediately hold both volume buttons, you then should be in download mode, if that doesn't work then something is seriously wrong ..
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I've tried that too. As soon as I plug the phone in it starts vibrating and I can get to the warning screen about a custom OS and whatnot. Pressing volume up just brings me back to the same screen.

nm192790 said:
I've tried that too. As soon as I plug the phone in it starts vibrating and I can get to the warning screen about a custom OS and whatnot. Pressing volume up just brings me back to the same screen.
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Then something is wrong deep down inside your phone, lol, this is now out of my league. Hopefully someone will be able to get to you soon that can help. Good luck .

FroBreadCreamJellyPie said:
Then something is wrong deep down inside your phone, lol, this is now out of my league. Hopefully someone will be able to get to you soon that can help. Good luck .
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I figured as much. Thanks for all of your help though!

nm192790 said:
I figured as much. Thanks for all of your help though!
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No problem

[Q] can't get into download mode

So I was trying to root my phone. Kinda went through a quick crash course of it with Odin. For some reason it kept hanging up at boot.img but that's a different story. Long story short, after numerous tries, I forgot to unclick repartition. Why it clicks itself when you load up the PIT is beyond me. Personally, I think the developer got a kick out of people bricking their phones that way. **** him/her. Anyway, I can't get into download mode anymore, even with a JIG. Anybody got any ideas before I send it for JTAG?

crimsondragon said:
Personally, I think the developer got a kick out of people bricking their phones that way. **** him/her.
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Talking like that will likely not get you any help here...
Please everyone refrain from posting the rule about searching and reading as this should resolve itself (should the OP actually search and read).

anactoraaron said:
Talking like that will likely not get you any help here...
Please everyone refrain from posting the rule about searching and reading as this should resolve itself (should the OP actually search and read).
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I've searched through enough threads as it is with a combination of different keywords and all I've found is a bunch of people explaining how to get into download mode or others saying so and so can be fixed as long as you can get into download mode. With the latter, if you can't get into download mode, then what?

Just for the record, I've already tried reflashing it to stock with a .tar file. That failed miserably.
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> boot.img
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Kind of an improvement as before it would just hang at boot.img but now at least I can get a confirmation of whether it works or not. Currently the phone is still showing the "Firmware upgrade encountered blah blah" crap. But I tried it anyway as I read that it's supposedly a front.
Can't get into stock recovery either. Top left corner says Odin mode. Odd as the JIG puts it into Factory mode. I've uninstalled/installed the Samsung drivers several times. I've changed the USB cable to a Samsung one that I got like a month ago. I have Kies installed. Can't connect the phone to it either. I've tried flashing with Kies not installed and with it installed and shut down/not shut down. Don't think I missed anything else but if I did I'll add it.

crimsondragon said:
Just for the record, I've already tried reflashing it to stock with a .tar file. That failed miserably.
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> boot.img
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Kind of an improvement as before it would just hang at boot.img but now at least I can get a confirmation of whether it works or not. Currently the phone is still showing the "Firmware upgrade encountered blah blah" crap. But I tried it anyway as I read that it's supposedly a front.
Can't get into stock recovery either. Top left corner says Odin mode. Odd as the JIG puts it into Factory mode. I've uninstalled/installed the Samsung drivers several times. I've changed the USB cable to a Samsung one that I got like a month ago. I have Kies installed. Can't connect the phone to it either. I've tried flashing with Kies not installed and with it installed and shut down/not shut down. Don't think I missed anything else but if I did I'll add it.
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I believe that has been discussed also. Pull the battery, re-enter download mode and flash again. When it doesn't complete properly it won't let you Odin again until the battery is pulled.
Just curious but are you on ICS 4.0.4? If so the Odin root is exclusive to gingerbread... Odin cwm and a flash a rom or just Odin back to stock. Root through ICS is obtained by flashing supersu zip through cwm when on ICS.
I realize you are frustrated, but the devs here are awesome and deserve respect, especially since they just brought 4.3 to us.
Sent from my SGH-T769 using xda app-developers app

anactoraaron said:
I believe that has been discussed also. Pull the battery, re-enter download mode and flash again. When it doesn't complete properly it won't let you Odin again until the battery is pulled.
Just curious but are you on ICS 4.0.4? If so the Odin root is exclusive to gingerbread... Odin cwm and a flash a rom or just Odin back to stock. Root through ICS is obtained by flashing supersu zip through cwm when on ICS.
I realize you are frustrated, but the devs here are awesome and deserve respect, especially since they just brought 4.3 to us.
Sent from my SGH-T769 using xda app-developers app
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Got it figured out. I was surfing the other subforums and landed on the thread talking about Odin 3.07 and I figured why the hell not. The flash to stock was a success. Then I did the root and CWM Recovery. All is well. 3.07 is much better than 1.85. For the record, I am on GB. Thanks for the help. I apologize for earlier as it was indeed frustrating.