If anyone is able to assist me, I would really appreciate it. Being so sick of Samsung's slow upgrade service, I thought I would follow what so many have done and root my phone and flash android 2.3.3 to my Samsung Galaxy S.
Everything was going fine until Odin's screen changed from yellow to RED with FAILED across it. My phone had a blue progress bar only half way across the download screen and all things stopped. I removed the battery and tried to reboot, but now have only a small picture of a phone and a computer showing a broken link. I love the Galaxy I9000, is there any hope for repair?
If you can access download mode reflash it.
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Just try again, ive had it before and just reflashed 2.3.3 stock and everything was fine.
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help
i can help you. At odin chose "debug only" and then "PDA Format" and it will work 100%
Thank you "Thanks Meter"for responding... What version of Odin are you using and where do you get it?? I am using Odin 3 v1.82 and it doesn't have a "Debug Only"button or a "PDA Format"button. How do I select these things??
Also do you where there are any Australian based firmwares?? My Galaxy is a Vodafone based Australian phone and I would love to get a firmware that suited the phone, (if one exists that is).
Thank you again for trying to assist. You're a good bloke, not many try to assist.
I just thought I would let you know that I tried my best to follow your instructions. I have never had Odin successfully complete a flash even once. However, I did run it with only the PDA selected and that was the most helpful.
The problem is now that the phone is locked into a startup phase. I get to the "S"elblem on startup and then the phone reboots and starts again, over and over again without ever completing the log on cycle.
Have you heard of this before?
This is driving me nuts...
Thank you to all members who responded to my problem post. I have had no success but I really appreciate your efforts..
Multiburatino said:
i can help you. At odin chose "debug only" and then "PDA Format" and it will work 100%
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Have you worked so?
When I checked pda format, the odin always crashed.
Which version of odin did you use?
Thanks,
William
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I had rooted my phone with ODIN and installed the Debloated Rom and everything was working fine. I had the urge to go back to the stock ROM so i went into CWM recovery and did a wipe and installed the original ROM and now my phone doesnt work. It stays stuck on the samsung screen, can anyone help me please? I am clueless on how to fix this. Oh and its also not mounting the sdcard i get and E:can't mound sdcard error....this is horrible.
Try this
www.mydroidworld.com/forums/droid-c...harge-full-factory-tar-flashing-software.html
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Thank you sooo much, will try right now
Do i flash the tar using ODIN? or do i use the samsung flashing software to flash the tar?
Use odin. Post results
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Not having any luck. I tried odin and it failed, i tried the flashing software and it keeps giving me an error.
Hey thanks man for all your help!!! I got it to work. Dont know what was wrong with the flashing but i just kept insisting and the error went away and it finally flashed it. Thank you soo much.!!!!
That's great news! Not just for you (glad it worked) but for others that may have potentially bricked their phones.
thareefer said:
Hey thanks man for all your help!!! I got it to work. Dont know what was wrong with the flashing but i just kept insisting and the error went away and it finally flashed it. Thank you soo much.!!!!
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I was going to tell you not to give up.... odin sometimes has a mind of its own.... glad I was able to help and good for you for not giving up!!
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Did you select just pda option on odin or pda as well as phone? I am stuck at setup connection
rukshmani said:
Did you select just pda option on odin or pda as well as phone? I am stuck at setup connection
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Pretty sure you have to use the flashing software in the post and follow the directions. Samsung PST or whatever its called.
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From other post that I have read, you always use PDA not phone when flashing roms. I soft bricked my phone is error and I flashed EE4Xstock_DXC.TAR helped on my end.
I found out what i was doing wrong. With odin its ok to remove the battery to load files and i accidently removed the battery using the samsung software and you are not suppose to do that, the battery must stay in for the process to work.
OK, So first of all, I would like to say thank you in advance for all of your help. This has been a very informative site and I have been a daily reader here. I have learn alot, and then I think, wow, what if.....
So, here is my delema,, I tried to update with Kies mini and after a few minutes I got a message on Kies and my phone;
Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again.
So I follow the instructions, which say to remove the battery, replace the battery, hold volume + and _ while pwring up. And I still get the error message. Samsung cant even help....
My phone has never been rooted and is bone stock with exceptions to a few apps. I did unmount the sd card first....
SO PLEASE, any and all help will be greatly appreciated. I have read all I can find, but find nothing to pertain a unrecoverable phone ?
Can anyone help me?
Thanks again,
Frank
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524081
Read this thread and follow qkster directions...see if helps...you should be good to go
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Thank you for the reply. I have followed all of qkster post on this thread. I thought for sure I could get it recovered this way. But, I still can not get into dwnld mode and nothing I seem to do works
Have you tried
Take out batt
plug in USB cable to phone and pc or try another usb port on your PC..
Hold volume buttons both
And pop in batt
Should see this..
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Frank give us an update when you can ok :thumbup::thumbdown:
First off, make sure to thank bigjoe (thanks button);this phone is pretty much unbrickable so no worries there. If you where bone stock before the update then you probably need gingerbread bootloaders for qkster's one click to work (pretty sure bootloaders aren't selected by default).
You can either retry the links Joe posted and select to also flash bootloaders or...
You can give this a shot: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116251
It will take you back to stock froyo unrooted etc. From there you can try Kies again (make sure when you plug the phone in to select "Kies Firmware" option). I used this method last week to flash the update. Kies can be tempermental sometimes but you've got a lot of unbrick options at your disposal. Let us know how it goes.
I finally got a screen other than the error message. I had a choice, vol- or vol+ to continue. I chose + to upload a custom ROM or whatever it actually said, other than cancel, I had to plug in USB and hold + and - while inserting the battery.
I installed the USB cable to a different port. ,so now I have the android digging and underneath it says downloading do not unplug. BUT nothing is happening. A very small piece of a progress bar is showing up, but nothing is happening. Wait, the progress bar is moving a smidge. Let me get back to ya'll on this.
BTW, I cant click on the thanks button, there is no button to click but I will check that again as well.
Thank you
bigjoe2675 and xIC-MACIx,
I just want to say thank you guys for all your help and patience. I finally got the phone back with odin and am currently again trying the update with Kies mini. I will let ya'll know what happens with that.
I tried to find a thank you button but have not seen it? Am I overlooking it? I will look again, but a big THANK YOU to you both. And I am now rebooting after updating from Kies. Sooooo, I will update after awhile and let you know how its going.
focjoc said:
bigjoe2675 and xIC-MACIx,
I just want to say thank you guys for all your help and patience. I finally got the phone back with odin and am currently again trying the update with Kies mini. I will let ya'll know what happens with that.
I tried to find a thank you button but have not seen it? Am I overlooking it? I will look again, but a big THANK YOU to you both. And I am now rebooting after updating from Kies. Sooooo, I will update after awhile and let you know how its going.
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Yw but I would not use kies mho
BigJoe
Well, I did get the update and got everything back in working order. However, I did use Kies? I see that you say you wouldn't. May I ask why? or is it just because Kies is so flaky?
My ultamate goal here is to flash AEON, but I am not sure about doing it before my Samsung warrenty is up. I have read over and over through this forum and have decided that AEON is the one for me. As far as I can remember reading, Everything works and I would prefer it to be as such.
Any opinion or comments ?
Thanks again BigJoe,
Frank
Just thought i'd jump in....
Kies is just way flaky.... To say the least...
I've seen more flash errors with Kies than... Well I've just seen alot of weird problems with it...
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focjoc said:
BigJoe
Well, I did get the update and got everything back in working order. However, I did use Kies? I see that you say you wouldn't. May I ask why? or is it just because Kies is so flaky?
My ultamate goal here is to flash AEON, but I am not sure about doing it before my Samsung warrenty is up. I have read over and over through this forum and have decided that AEON is the one for me. As far as I can remember reading, Everything works and I would prefer it to be as such.
Any opinion or comments ?
Thanks again BigJoe,
Frank
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Since Aeon is my DD...daily driver for a rom....I say do it but that's me...there so many ROM s all are great I have loaded all the Infuse ROMs ...don't base your choice from me....just flash and try them see what works for you...as far a warranty...you can always Odin or one click hem back to stock...using qkster method and use it to flash a ROM also...k
And yes kies its flunky so many error or peeps have had issues...
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Like the others said this phone i nearly impossible to brick
odin and heimdall are your good friends for this phone (and other galaxy/samsung devices)
So no need to panic just be sure to read up before making any major moves
and you should just be fine
hope everything went well and have fun flashing!!
once you flash one... you have to flash them all lol
jk but it it gets addicting
I'm having problem with my KIES. trying to upgrade to ICS, my phone is NOT rooted. I want to see the official ICS first while I'm on my 30 days return period before I root my phone.
I went ahead and tried the process posted in samsung website. I'm getting Timed Out error all the time though. I tinkered with my programs and removed a bunch of apple inc applications/software from my pc. (I used to have an iphone, i know iknow) I also know that i have a stable internet connection because i was on facebook when i was doing the upgrade. Next, I uninstalled and re-installed the KIES, restarted my phone, my pc, and both numerous time. I tried doing the ODIN, found a video here... BUT that posted a new problem... KIES won't even connect my phone to the pc (KIES).
I've been looking here and can't find any thread that has similar problems. I know it is not technically an xda problem since i'm still unrooted, but i've got tons of problem with my rooted inspire 4g and figured i wanna check the official release first before rooting my new skyrocket.
thanks!! please help me. I'm no expert so please be kind and please do not flame me. :angel:
not sure what the problem is your not very clear on it.
get the odin tar then put phone in download mode turn on odin click pda point it at the tar you downloaded and make sure just auto reboot is clicked and nothing else then plug phone into comp and flash. easy pizzie.
you say kies wont see your phone? sounds like you messed up the drivers try re installing kies.
Here is the process from SAMSUNG
DONE: Connect your device to your PC or laptop using the supplied USB cable.
Ensure that Kies recognizes your device by looking in the upper section of the left-bar navigation menu. Your device should be listed.
DONE: Once Kies recognizes the device you will see the following pop-up.
DONE: Firmware versions shown will vary.
Click Update.
DONE: Read through the Caution pop-up and, if you agree, click to populate the I have read all of the above information checkbox.
DONE: Read the Allow saving of information statement and select Allow saving or Proceed without saving and then click Start upgrade.
DONE: Kies will begin downloading firmware upgrade components from Samsung servers. This will take a few minutes depending on the speed of your Internet connection.
STUCK HERE>>>>> After a few minutes, Kies will then begin transferring the firmware binary to the device. <<<GIVES ME: The Operation has timed out>>>
Tried uninstalling KIES, reinstalling KIES, restart pc, restart phone, remove battery from phone, uninstalled bunch of apple inc. software from my pc... :-( I'm just lost. my internet works fine, i'm surfing the net while the firmware upgrade progress is ongoing so I know I have internet.
Any help will be appreciated.
Ok, sorry... I got it to work. I didn't put my serial number and model in KIES. After I figured my mistake it took about 20 mins and I now have ICS! Yey!
Mods, please delete or lock this thread. Sorry for the trouble.
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a little bit of patients goes a long way.
good to hear you got it working.
Yeah I know.... I was working on it for 5 hours .... Hahaha
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droidbabyxda said:
Yeah I know.... I was working on it for 5 hours .... Hahaha
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What do you mean you didn't put in your model and serial number?? How do you do that on Kies???
thommdoolittle said:
What do you mean you didn't put in your model and serial number?? How do you do that on Kies???
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well, when you open the KIES software... go to > TOOLS > FIRMWARE UPGRADE AND INITIALIZATION
A popup screen will ask for your phone's serial number and model. Serial number can be found at the back of your phone, under the battery. Same with the Model. When you get these in, the update will go thru no problem.
Mine got stuck in exactly the same place during upgrade.
Thanks for the information about the SN and Model #.
It would have been nice if Samsung would have mentioned this little bit of vital info in the instructions. Mine moved past being stuck and appears to be continuing along with the upgrade now.
Thanx.
you are welcome. glad i could help.
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using odin is easier
you will get the exact same firmware as what kies is giving you
plus having the file on your computer you can always reflash it any time u want
when its on your computer it only takes 5-7min to flash
Hello..
I'm getting ERROR message everytime I try to enter the recovery mood. Its happened 2 days ago. I've tried to flash the stock ROM for several times and hoping that could correct this issue. Unfortunately, that couldn't help and leaving me dissapointed.
I noticed this issue for the first time when my device cannot process the command line "Updating BLA BLA..." during entering the recovery mood. Its stop there and nothing is happened for about more than 5 minutes until I forced it to shutdown by long pressing the power button. Then, I tried to enter the recovery mood for the second time. You guys know what happened to my device?
I predict that situation is okay until when I try to WIPE all data and encountered an error message with the red text asking me to 'use UI to format system and reboot'.
But, I still don't know what to do. I'm hoping that you guys with kind hearted to please do help me. Thanks in advance.
One more thing, please teach me how to make this flash counter mark (!) disapear......... THANKS.
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Mind was replaced new mainboard.
If you cannot, I recommend you read Samsung note forum. There are thread about 'parted' command to repartition to skip bad block. Mind was success to skip and boot but lost a lot of gigabyte.
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Thanks for replying to my question.. Will read the forum for sure.. Thank you.
Recently I faced the similar problem twice. The 1st time was using ODIN to flash the latest CWM and then format the DATA folder through the advance setting... solved the problem...
2 days ago, I faced the same problem again and the solution above won't help at all. I use the ODIN flashed the original Samsung firmware and do reset to default through the original recovery and it works. But I lost all my internal data in the internal memory.
So, you could try the suggestion above if it helps. Just the 2nd one WILL DELETE ALL DATA and it is UNRECOVERABLE. So you been warned. Don't blame me if you lost your multi-billion project file.
marwanxx said:
Hello..
I'm getting ERROR message everytime I try to enter the recovery mood. Its happened 2 days ago. I've tried to flash the stock ROM for several times and hoping that could correct this issue. Unfortunately, that couldn't help and leaving me dissapointed.
I noticed this issue for the first time when my device cannot process the command line "Updating BLA BLA..." during entering the recovery mood. Its stop there and nothing is happened for about more than 5 minutes until I forced it to shutdown by long pressing the power button. Then, I tried to enter the recovery mood for the second time. You guys know what happened to my device?
I predict that situation is okay until when I try to WIPE all data and encountered an error message with the red text asking me to 'use UI to format system and reboot'.
But, I still don't know what to do. I'm hoping that you guys with kind hearted to please do help me. Thanks in advance.
One more thing, please teach me how to make this flash counter mark (!) disapear......... THANKS.
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Try to reflash and repartition using original Pit file and original firmware( assume is Honeycomb ) for ur tab using Odin 3.17, I've encountered this kind of problem before and voila! It nvr happen again.
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where to get odin 3.17?
thanks, btw..
*Question: I'm using Odin 3 v1.85. Is only the Odin 3 v1.70 could correct the problem?
marwanxx said:
where to get odin 3.17?
thanks, btw..
*Question: I'm using Odin 3 v1.85. Is only the Odin 3 v1.70 could correct the problem?
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Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=428348&d=1288241246
ps. This DID work for me. I was unable to flash a working ICS with v1.85 but this version 1.70 worked.
UPDATE: My P6800 No longer powers on. No Recovery, No Download mode. nada ;(
kable said:
Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=428348&d=1288241246
ps. This DID work for me. I was unable to flash a working ICS with v1.85 but this version 1.70 worked.
UPDATE: My P6800 No longer powers on. No Recovery, No Download mode. nada ;(
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there's another thread with this problem in 'general' will edit with link momentarily. i'm having the /data format/mount error, and i'm afraid to try flashing ICS with a previous ODIN version as i CANNOT afford to loose this device.. from what i understand... THIS is the superbrick bug.... and with no warranty for customers in the US.... ugghhh..
There is a way to fix it . You need to bet it JTAG ed . I cant vouch for the guy but there is someone
On XDA that does offer that service . I dont have the link right now but do a search and you can find
It I hope . I will look for the link later . Dont give up there is hope .
http://www.jtagbox.com/jtag-news/ri...brick-dead-boot-repair-supported-world-first/
I have been looking at this.
Just rooted my new SGS3 using New Root Method Released for Verizon’s Galaxy S3, No Odin Required. i did the data & kelvic wipe then install Clean Rom 5.0. All progressed without a hitch. Even backed up with CWM prior to flash.
I rebooted into the new rom and got this: System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless... rebooted several time with same result.
What can I do now? Thanks for your help.
Just a wild guess, but me thinks your bootloader is still locked! But I'm not sure that will even apply because I rooted my device before unlocking the bootloader. But I rooted my device via ODIN first.
You can try EZ-Unlock via the Market. The GUI is still very buggy and will show the status as unknown but the internal workings of the app works good.
You got nothin to loose in trying. Go back to stock and give it another whirl after you've unlocked the bootloader.
Of that fails then I would suggest using the tried and true method..ODIN.
G'luck!
yup your bootloader is still locked
check the downloads thread and use version 1.2.
That means your boatloader is locked. You now must Odin back to stock and start over. Droid style has a guide stickied in the development thread. Follow section 6 of it.
Next time use ez unlock version 1.2 to unlock you boatloader.
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downloads list
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850506
tekrhino said:
Just a wild guess, but me thinks your bootloader is still locked! But I'm not sure that will even apply because I rooted my device before unlocking the bootloader. But I rooted my device via ODIN first.
You can try EZ-Unlock via the Market. The GUI is still very buggy and will show the status as unknown but the internal workings of the app works good.
You got nothin to loose in trying. Go back to stock and give it another whirl after you've unlocked the bootloader.
Of that fails then I would suggest using the tried and true method..ODIN.
G'luck!
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Thanks. I can't get past the warning dialogue screen. Pulled the battery, no good. PC can't see the phone with USB.
Prophotog said:
Thanks. I can't get past the warning dialogue screen. Pulled the battery, no good. PC can't see the phone with USB.
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Yikes, ok
You have to get into DOWNLOAD MODE.. Power+ Volume Down+ Home key at the same time after a fresh battery pull.
Do a search on the Development forum to set up Odin on your PC.
YOU Must FOLLOW directions EXACTLY our you will have very expensive BRICK!
This forum could help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Or even better, this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
tekrhino said:
Yikes, ok
You have to get into DOWNLOAD MODE.. Power+ Volume Down+ Home key at the same time after a fresh battery pull.
Do a search on the Development forum to set up Odin on your PC.
YOU Must FOLLOW directions EXACTLY our you will have very expensive BRICK!
This forum could help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Or even better, this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
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Thanks to everyone!! Looks to be a long night. :>)
tekrhino said:
Yikes, ok
You have to get into DOWNLOAD MODE.. Power+ Volume Down+ Home key at the same time after a fresh battery pull.
Do a search on the Development forum to set up Odin on your PC.
YOU Must FOLLOW directions EXACTLY our you will have very expensive BRICK!
This forum could help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Or even better, this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
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I lol'ed at your post. A little dramatic, don't you think? He's not even close to bricked. Just Odin from download mode back to stock, and redo the steps with bootloader unlock.
Here is a gift (working ez-unlock v1.2)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/42057363/com.mmmeff.ez.unlock_3.apk
@Techsavvy
Yeah, perhaps a tad overdone on the theatricals.
Cut me some slack, I'm taking acting classes..lol
And... I know... I know..don't quit my day job!
Still having issues. I "think" I am in the download mode. Screen says Downloading.... It has Odin in red in top left corner. Device connects with Odin. BUT I am not getting a PASS message when flashing VRALEC bootchain. Last text line in Odin is: <OSM> Leave CS...
I have tried several attempts.
Suggestions?
Prophotog said:
Still having issues. I "think" I am in the download mode. Screen says Downloading.... It has Odin in red in top left corner. Device connects with Odin. BUT I am not getting a PASS message when flashing VRALEC bootchain. Last text line in Odin is: <OSM> Leave CS...
I have tried several attempts.
Suggestions?
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No need to do the boot chains. Just follow section 5 of this guide and I recommend root 66 for the ROM you flash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28530394
Sent from my SGS3 running Eclipse 2.1
tekrhino said:
@Techsavvy
Yeah, perhaps a tad overdone on the theatricals.
Cut me some slack, I'm taking acting classes..lol
And... I know... I know..don't quit my day job!
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I appreciate the theatricals...however, I am having issues with Odin. Can't get the Pass message. I assume the "Downloading..." text means I'm in the download mode. Tried several attempts. I AM glad I'm not close to bricked too! Can't afford $600 or a divorce. Might have to sell a camera instead.
Prophotog said:
Just rooted my new SGS3 using New Root Method Released for Verizon’s Galaxy S3, No Odin Required. i did the data & kelvic wipe then install Clean Rom 5.0. All progressed without a hitch. Even backed up with CWM prior to flash.
I rebooted into the new rom and got this: System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless... rebooted several time with same result.
What can I do now? Thanks for your help.
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And just for future reference, it's Dalvik, not Kelvic
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Prophotog said:
I appreciate the theatricals...however, I am having issues with Odin. Can't get the Pass message. I assume the "Downloading..." text means I'm in the download mode. Tried several attempts. I AM glad I'm not close to bricked too! Can't afford $600 or a divorce. Might have to sell a camera instead.
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Just a heads up. You can get a real brick with Odin and easy. Follow the guide I linked earlier to a t and you'll be fine
Sent from my SGS3 running Eclipse 2.1
kintwofan said:
Just a heads up. You can get a real brick with Odin and easy. Follow the guide I linked earlier to a t and you'll be fine
Sent from my SGS3 running Eclipse 2.1
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You are a scholar and a gentleman!! THANK YOU very much. You can have a portrait session on me any time. Name the time and place.
Prophotog said:
You are a scholar and a gentleman!! THANK YOU very much. You can have a portrait session on me any time. Name the time and place.
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Cool, I take it you're up and running again. Just make sure you use ez unlock 1.2 next time. And the positive is you're an Odin pro now!
Sent from my SGS3 running Eclipse 2.1
Hi, I have a Verizon S3 flashed to Boost Mobile. I tried to gain root by flashing a stock rooted Rom and messed up the flash. I had to take it back to be flashed again  Now I'm more cautious before hand. I should have backed it up before attempting it, I know I know lol can anyone shed some light on how to update a flashed phone as well as how to root it. I could really use the help 
Also after I messed up the boost flash I paniced and flashed a sprint kernel hoping this would fix the problem. Since then anything that I've tried to view including taking camera shots and web browsing if done in landscape mode will be upside down, any remedy for this problem? I know now... root first, flash later. 
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Alex0826 said:
Hi, I have a Verizon S3 flashed to Boost Mobile. I tried to gain root by flashing a stock rooted Rom and messed up the flash. I had to take it back to be flashed again  Now I'm more cautious before hand. I should have backed it up before attempting it, I know I know lol can anyone shed some light on how to update a flashed phone as well as how to root it. I could really use the help 
Also after I messed up the boost flash I paniced and flashed a sprint kernel hoping this would fix the problem. Since then anything that I've tried to view including taking camera shots and web browsing if done in landscape mode will be upside down, any remedy for this problem? I know now... root first, flash later. 
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Sprint kernel is causing the inversion. Flash a vzw kernel. Read first flash later.
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Who ever did your flash might not done it right cause ya not supposed to lose a flash like that unless he didn't do things right. I can factory reset mine and I wont loose flash
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