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[HOW-TO]Restore latest original LGP920 rom

Required:
Install B2CAppSetup.exe, LG PC Suite IV and related driver.
1. Run LGMobile update
2. Plug your optimus 3d (debug mode on) and wait for the connection
3a. If there is a new version, click on Start upgrading software for lg phone
3b. If you allready have latest version, click on User/Support then emergency mode, insert your IMEI and click on check
4. Wait for download and upgrading (15/20 min)
PS. you will loose root, but you will not loose data, data.img is untouched
PS2. if you got some problems, try again. I've tried few time before have a successfully flash.

Thanks Fabio!!

Trying it now
Lets hope it works
It Worked
I was on the right path before, but i took 3 tries to get it updated!
Thanks!

Renegade_Rulez said:
Trying it now
Lets hope it works
It Worked
I was on the right path before, but i took 3 tries to get it updated!
Thanks!
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What do you mean by 3 tries? What error message were you getting, if any?

shollywood said:
What do you mean by 3 tries? What error message were you getting, if any?
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It just stopped at 50% and the third time it worked.

Thanks....

I keep getting phone does not support S/W update message
Sent from my SCH-I510 using XDA App

I'm having the same problem as the person above me.. i tried so many times.. i still get the same message "software not supported for this model.."
Please help..

Im in the US , have a developer model on May software. I changed the country to UK and was able to install drivers. I installed Pc Suite. But still getting that error message stating my phone model don't support s/w update
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largo79 said:
Im in the US , have a developer model on May software. I changed the country to UK and was able to install drivers. I installed Pc Suite. But still getting that error message stating my phone model don't support s/w update
Sent from my SCH-I510 using XDA App
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Is it possible your model is 925 and not 920?

We need CWM so we can make a backup before trying to mess around in the system
It seems my recovery partition was messed up so again install original rom...

Renegade_Rulez said:
We need CWM so we can make a backup before trying to mess around in the system
It seems my recovery partition was messed up so again install original rom...
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ROM Manager should start supporting the p920 later today.

erezak said:
Is it possible your model is 925 and not 920?
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No its a 920 as I'm getting the same. So your updater always defaults to USA when you open it up correct?

aremcee said:
ROM Manager should start supporting the p920 later today.
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wow thanks
The famous CM developer aremcee, nice to see you here as well.
Really loving your work on the LG O2x!
Looking forward to use CM7 on my O3D as well if someone decides to pick up the challenge (hint hint )

Renegade_Rulez said:
wow thanks
The famous CM developer aremcee, nice to see you here as well.
Really loving your work on the LG O2x!
Looking forward to use CM7 on my O3D as well if someone decides to pick up the challenge (hint hint )
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It'll be a while before that. We had zero support for OMAP4 in CM, and merging it in will have to be done carefully to avoid breaking everything else. The only thing I merged in already was the bootimage-building stuff, in order to get CWM out there.

aremcee said:
It'll be a while before that. We had zero support for OMAP4 in CM, and merging it in will have to be done carefully to avoid breaking everything else. The only thing I merged in already was the bootimage-building stuff, in order to get CWM out there.
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No hurry for that, whenever you are ready we will see it
Thanks a lot for your hard work!

aremcee said:
ROM Manager should start supporting the p920 later today.
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Done. You can now flash CWM from ROM Manager (and reboot into recovery, and backup, and all the neat stuff RM does) on the O3D.

aremcee said:
Done. You can now flash CWM from ROM Manager (and reboot into recovery, and backup, and all the neat stuff RM does) on the O3D.
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Did my first backup feels good to be safe again!

Can I move the backup to external sd?
Sent from my LG-P920 using Tapatalk

Where can i find the CWM for this phone?
My phone model is LGP929 -- and its running the 08 software

[Q] Camera not opening

hey, I am new here but I have been doing some reading. However, the problem is still at hand. When I click on the camera app, the app opens but I cannot see an image (as if the lens haven't opened) shortly after It freezes.
I am currently running Zeus 5.2 (Sunrise theme). Upon installation, I flashed the ModCam1.1.zip (in hopes that it might get the camera working).
Before running this ROM, I used ODIN to return to stock but have had no lock.
I have also downloaded several camera apps from the Market all have been giving me the same issue.
I have now acquired Camera.apk, and copied and paste it to system/apps. I did a reboot and its still not working.
Am I gonna have to get a replacement camera or does anyone have any suggestions?

iNfUsEdG477 said:
hey, I am new here but I have been doing some reading. However, the problem is still at hand. When I click on the camera app, the app opens but I cannot see an image (as if the lens haven't opened) shortly after It freezes.
I am currently running Zeus 5.2 (Sunrise theme). Upon installation, I flashed the ModCam1.1.zip (in hopes that it might get the camera working).
Before running this ROM, I used ODIN to return to stock but have had no lock.
I have also downloaded several camera apps from the Market all have been giving me the same issue.
I have now acquired Camera.apk, and copied and paste it to system/apps. I did a reboot and its still not working.
Am I gonna have to get a replacement camera or does anyone have any suggestions?
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Reboot. Done. Had this same problem.
Thanks > >
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I have rebooted the phone many times.
Thanks for the suggestion tough

iNfUsEdG477 said:
I have rebooted the phone many times.
Thanks for the suggestion tough
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It may be a hardware issue. I've seen a corrosion report from another user.
Here are the steps I would take to see if it works.
1. Try google talk, Skype, or what ever video conference app. See if your cam can transmit. Switch front/cam to see if it makes a diff.
2. Take out the microSD if you have one. Who knows, maybe cam is trying to write a bad or corrupt sector.
3. Take off all your data, pics and the sdcard. connect to your pc. locate the /DCIM. Delete all thumbnails, pics and every data.
back up your mms and contacts.
From in the phone, go to /settings/privacy/ reset the phone back to square 1.
DL mode.
Use Gtg's ultimate unbrick.
boot it up without microSD and try the cam again.
If that doesn't work. it maybe hw.
let us know. gl

qkster said:
it maybe hw.
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Homework?? Wtf..
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using Tapatalk

qkster said:
It may be a hardware issue. I've seen a corrosion report from another user.
Here are the steps I would take to see if it works.
1. Try google talk, Skype, or what ever video conference app. See if your cam can transmit. Switch front/cam to see if it makes a diff.
2. Take out the microSD if you have one. Who knows, maybe cam is trying to write a bad or corrupt sector.
3. Take off all your data, pics and the sdcard. connect to your pc. locate the /DCIM. Delete all thumbnails, pics and every data.
back up your mms and contacts.
From in the phone, go to /settings/privacy/ reset the phone back to square 1.
DL mode.
Use Gtg's ultimate unbrick.
boot it up without microSD and try the cam again.
If that doesn't work. it maybe hw.
let us know. gl
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Thanks alot, I have already used Gtg's ultimate unbrick. I have came to the same conclusion and will be purchasing a replacement camera soon.

iNfUsEdG477 said:
Thanks alot, I have already used Gtg's ultimate unbrick. I have came to the same conclusion and will be purchasing a replacement camera soon.
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gtg's unbrick doesn't erase everything on the phone.
the factory reset in the phone will wipe everything, including all your files and pics on the phone.
I was thinking that it may make a difference..idk

Erik_T said:
Homework?? Wtf..
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using Tapatalk
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I think "hw" here means hardware.

iNfUsEdG477 said:
I think "hw" here means hardware.
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lol....can't tell with EriK sometimes

qkster said:
lol....can't tell with EriK sometimes
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Actually.. this time I wasn't kidding.

qkster said:
doesn't erase everything on the phone.
the factory reset in the phone will wipe everything, including all your files and pics on the phone.
I was thinking that it may make a difference..idk
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well, in order to install a custom ROM, the phone has to be wiped...correct?
Idk, i've honestly given up on it being a software issue.
I will give it one last try, gtg's unbrick, then factory reset or vice versa? maybe some time later on in the week though.
Thanks again

iNfUsEdG477 said:
I flashed the ModCam1.1.zip
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There's your problem. Do a clean flash and don't flash the modded camera.

Compass Issue

I've been searching for solutions to this problem for weeks now with no luck.
Many users have complained about this issue. I'm quoting what the problem is exactly below.
https://forums.motorola.com/posts/61818a4ef4
Ever since I use Gingerbread and Google Maps (5.+), the compass function in Google Maps is totally erratic and wrong, basically useless.
Here is what I noticed when using compass dependent apps:
If it is a based magnetic compass only, it works.
if it is a GPS based compass only, it works, although you must be moving over a certain speed for the GPS to detect directions.
If it is a acceleration (Gyro) based compass it is all screwed up.
I tested all the above scenarios with many GPS, compass, and map utilities and I can confirm that that is teh case.
here is an simple way you can test this:
use Google Maps (not Nav) to display a map while you are driving. you will notice that while the car is in motion the map orientation is correct and tracks you direction in relations to North. Once you stop for more then a few seconds, the GPS compass can not detect motion and you will see the orientation of the map (or the little blue triangle) shifts to a new direction sometime as wrong as 180 degrees!
I tried calibration, resting the A-GPS data, factory reset, you name it.. Nothing fixes this problem. I don't think it is a hardware problem because I had the same issue with an Atrix 4G..
From the research I did on line there are evidence that this effect all Motorola gingerbread phone, and possibly other makes as well.
This is not a new problem, and all the solutions I have found on line do not fix this problem.
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I've tried all the calibration tips, but it just doesnt work because it isnt a problem with the compass. On dialing #*0*# I'm able to check if the compass is working fine on its own, and yes, its properly calibrated. The problem is with Google Maps and the Android OS.
I've even found a possible solution here:
http://androidforums.com/incredible-support-troubleshooting/79713-compass-calibration-problem.html
I worked out a fix that does not require a factory reset! It does require root and the Android SDK. Connect the phone to your computer using usb and run 'adb shell' once connected run the following commands:
su
cd /data/misc
rm AK8973Prms.txt
rm AK8973Prms.txt.tmp
reboot
This removes the saved calibration data. On reboot it will regenerate these files. In my research I found that on other phones the calibration data may be stored in a file called akmd_set.txt.
I hope this helps anyone else with this issue.
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and here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=957143
I'm quite positive that these solutions would work but they require root access. I would like to do a temporary root (root and then unroot) so that my warranty doesnt get voided. I've tried using SuperOneClick but it was unsuccessful (checked through SU checker). So is there any other way in which this could be done or solved?
Its running 2.3.6.

pudup said:
ROOT
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Please read my entire post before posting.

Hi
I have exactly that issue, always when you need your navigator walking. It happens with google maps navigator and with Copilot Live too.Just when walking, not driving. So you need to imagine where are you walking.
I asked in a Spanish forum (htcmania.com) but nobody talked about. So I thank it were from my rom (last Austrian with last CSC from the last Germany), our perhaps from the kernel (Ardatdat 1.8.1 to 1.8.3).
Sent from an GT-I9103 with Tapatalk 2

pudup said:
I mean you can root without doing damage to your warranty.
Sent from my GT-I9103 using XDA
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How? SuperOneClick has an Unroot option but it isnt rooting my phone. Can this (rooting and unrooting) be done with other rooting methods too?

112358z said:
How? SuperOneClick has an Unroot option but it isnt rooting my phone. Can this (rooting and unrooting) be done with other rooting methods too?
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Yes, you can root by flashing a rooted stock kernel which can be found in our forum easily and you can unroot by flashing the stock kernel after you're done.
I think SuperOneClick does not support galaxy r
From my galaxy R

vbz89 said:
Yes, you can root by flashing a rooted stock kernel which can be found in our forum easily and you can unroot by flashing the stock kernel after you're done.
I think SuperOneClick does not support galaxy r
From my galaxy R
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Would flashing the stock kernel require me to restore a backup or would my phone data be intact? I'm asking this because I did the restore once when I did a device update and it was a messy procedure, it did not happen successfully. Sorry for being such a noob.

112358z said:
Would flashing the stock kernel require me to restore a backup or would my phone data be intact? I'm asking this because I did the restore once when I did a device update and it was a messy procedure, it did not happen successfully. Sorry for being such a noob.
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Ideally a kernel only affects the boot image. All other images like System, Data etc remain intact....so there's no question of you phone data getting messed.

Thanks a tonne, all of you!
I wish something could be done about this bug. Its been there since Android 2.3.

Happy to help! Just root your phone! Try if the solutions above do solve the bug and report back. Who knows you might squash an imp. bug

can any1 help abt this ???
Actually, navigation/directions doent work on my SGR, when i select get directions, it will show route, but the MY POSITION icon doent move at all...
where as in my friend's Sony Neo V (2.3.5) it works awesome, what is the problem in my phone

Samsung Tab 2 GT-P3100 bootloop and odin fail.

My TAB 2 7.0 was not rooted and was in the bootloop all of a sudden. The issue is when it reboots, it lets me enter lock screen password and when I try to use something - It reboots. I tried to do the Clear cache partition and Factory Reset from android boot menu (power + volume up button) which says that DATA WIPE COMPLETE but when I reboot the tab nothing changes, not even the WIFI connections and their passwords. The WiFi remains on and connected to my router.
I deleted those connection from Settings but again it reboots and all deleted wifi connections (which were successfully deleted) are back with their passwords.
I also tried RESET DEVICE from settings, it asked me for my password but when i entered it and tapped on reset my device option - BOOM! it reboots again without resetting.
I searched a lot on net and tried ODIN option with proper firmware but of no use. And most importantly, I did visit authorized service centre before doing any of these, they returned it after trying couple of time to flash it and asked me to change the motherboard(Which would cost me about the price of good android phone - $120).
Can anybody please suggest me any other option than changing the motherboard (which is way much higher than my budget). The option you suggest may be hardware repair or anything else, I may not be able to get it done myself if it is hardware thing but atleast it will help to search the repair option by precisely telling the guy (technician) - what to do?
I have posted this after i saw mentions online about this forum and experts here, I hope you guys help me out as this TABLET is of great use to me.
:crying:

notsogeeky said:
My TAB 2 7.0 was not rooted and was in the bootloop all of a sudden. The issue is when it reboots, it lets me enter lock screen password and when I try to use something - It reboots. I tried to do the Clear cache partition and Factory Reset from android boot menu (power + volume up button) which says that DATA WIPE COMPLETE but when I reboot the tab nothing changes, not even the WIFI connections and their passwords. The WiFi remains on and connected to my router.
I deleted those connection from Settings but again it reboots and all deleted wifi connections (which were successfully deleted) are back with their passwords.
I also tried RESET DEVICE from settings, it asked me for my password but when i entered it and tapped on reset my device option - BOOM! it reboots again without resetting.
I searched a lot on net and tried ODIN option with proper firmware but of no use. And most importantly, I did visit authorized service centre before doing any of these, they returned it after trying couple of time to flash it and asked me to change the motherboard(Which would cost me about the price of good android phone - $120).
Can anybody please suggest me any other option than changing the motherboard (which is way much higher than my budget). The option you suggest may be hardware repair or anything else, I may not be able to get it done myself if it is hardware thing but atleast it will help to search the repair option by precisely telling the guy (technician) - what to do?
I have posted this after i saw mentions online about this forum and experts here, I hope you guys help me out as this TABLET is of great use to me.
:crying:
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I never encountered a problem like this before but 2 years screwing with my tab (well bootlooping it with myself) I would suggest rooting it via Odin and Flash TWRP (CWM works too but I prefer TWRP) through odin as well.
After that find a custom ROM, preferably a stable build since you'll be using it for daily use and flash it using TWRP. I would suggest downloading SlimKat or Cyanogen Mod 13 and GAPPS.
You can find a lot of guides (some are step by step) about rooting it through Odin, and flashing TWRP on your tab.
As well as custom ROMS and how to flash it.
Tell me how it goes dude. Goodluck
Edit:
Hmm before flashing custom ROMs, when you try to flash a firmware. Did you make sure that you're using a correct driver for your PC? Samsung Kies does the job but make sure to close Samsung Kies in order to avoid conflicts with Odin. Make sure also to switch your tab to Download Mode when you flash with Odin.

Factory reset but asif nothing happened? I'm sorry but your tab has the dreaded eMMc bug. Only an emmc replacement or a new motherboard can fix it. Sorry.
Sent from my espresso3g using XDA Labs

DeepBricked said:
I never encountered a problem like this before but 2 years screwing with my tab (well bootlooping it with myself) I would suggest rooting it via Odin and Flash TWRP (CWM works too but I prefer TWRP) through odin as well.
After that find a custom ROM, preferably a stable build since you'll be using it for daily use and flash it using TWRP. I would suggest downloading SlimKat or Cyanogen Mod 13 and GAPPS.
You can find a lot of guides (some are step by step) about rooting it through Odin, and flashing TWRP on your tab.
As well as custom ROMS and how to flash it.
Tell me how it goes dude. Goodluck
Edit:
Hmm before flashing custom ROMs, when you try to flash a firmware. Did you make sure that you're using a correct driver for your PC? Samsung Kies does the job but make sure to close Samsung Kies in order to avoid conflicts with Odin. Make sure also to switch your tab to Download Mode when you flash with Odin.
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Dude, firmware flashing was already tried by the technician at the authorised service center, even he couldnt flash it. I tried flashing as you said. But when i went through all the step by step tutorials on flashing or rooting through odin, they all wanted me to turn on the developers options in settings which I can't. Even if i manage to do that, it will just reverse right away after reboot.
The TWRP thing and rooting through odin that you told me are the options left with me. But I am not familiar with all those things so It would be great if you can share any link about the step by step method.

Lightracer said:
Factory reset but asif nothing happened? I'm sorry but your tab has the dreaded eMMc bug. Only an emmc replacement or a new motherboard can fix it. Sorry.
Sent from my espresso3g using XDA Labs
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New motherboard is way beyond my budget, so I am left with only one option i.e. eMMC replacement. Is eMMC readily available in the market, if yes then is there any trusted brand or something like that.

notsogeeky said:
New motherboard is way beyond my budget, so I am left with only one option i.e. eMMC replacement. Is eMMC readily available in the market, if yes then is there any trusted brand or something like that.
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Unfortunately, I am not familiar with eMMc replacement although @Android-Andi does have a friend in Austria who can replace/upgrade it for you according to one of his posts.
Although if you ask me, you're better off buying another more recent tablet.
Sent from my espresso3g using XDA Labs

Lightracer said:
Unfortunately, I am not familiar with eMMc replacement although @Android-Andi does have a friend in Austria who can replace/upgrade it for you according to one of his posts.
Although if you ask me, you're better off buying another more recent tablet.
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Thanks man. At least now I know what the issue is and what may be the best solution. I am from India so will have to search someone who replaces eMMC here.

It's only 11 screws & 25 bucks (USA) for a motherboard
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/131488094589
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SM-G955U1. XAA version. Bootloop problem, any help?

MY BAD, PLEASE MOVE THIS TO THE CORRECT SECTION. I'M REALLY SORRY.
Hello!, my mother bought this phone for her in the US and from day 0 it has been having problems. She couldn't use wifi or bluetooth for example, and sometimes it just kept restarting till it worked again, but without any connectivity functions, except mobile data.
I tried to fix this updating the phone using Samsung Smart Switch to the last build (AQL1) but now the phone is stuck on the boot screen no matter what I do.
Tried flashing with Odin, it worked, but the phone is still on boot loop. I read somewhere in this forum that you can install an older version of the bootloader to take the phone out of this hell and I did it, using the build AQK2 bootloader but no luck, same problem.
Also, the phone doesn't have USB debugging enable nor OEM unlock either. I can access both recovery and download mode though.
At this point I'm out of ideas, can someone help me with this one?
Thanks in advanced.
fefin

fefin said:
MY BAD, PLEASE MOVE THIS TO THE CORRECT SECTION. I'M REALLY SORRY.
Hello!, my mother bought this phone for her in the US and from day 0 it has been having problems. She couldn't use wifi or bluetooth for example, and sometimes it just kept restarting till it worked again, but without any connectivity functions, except mobile data.
I tried to fix this updating the phone using Samsung Smart Switch to the last build (AQL1) but now the phone is stuck on the boot screen no matter what I do.
Tried flashing with Odin, it worked, but the phone is still on boot loop. I read somewhere in this forum that you can install an older version of the bootloader to take the phone out of this hell and I did it, using the build AQK2 bootloader but no luck, same problem.
Also, the phone doesn't have USB debugging enable nor OEM unlock either. I can access both recovery and download mode though.
At this point I'm out of ideas, can someone help me with this one?
Thanks in advanced.
fefin
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Have you reached out to Samsung yet?

Mr. Orange 645 said:
Have you reached out to Samsung yet?
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Thanks for answering. Where I live there is not a single Samsung Service, only at like 1800km from here, that's why I'm trying to solve this by myself but seems that this is a hard one... I hope someone can help me to deal with this as it was a big investment :/
Thanks again!, if someone knows a way to help please tell me.
fefin

fefin said:
Thanks for answering. Where I live there is not a single Samsung Service, only at like 1800km from here, that's why I'm trying to solve this by myself but seems that this is a hard one... I hope someone can help me to deal with this as it was a big investment :/
Thanks again!, if someone knows a way to help please tell me.
fefin
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I mean have you called or emailed Samsung?

Mr. Orange 645 said:
I mean have you called or emailed Samsung?
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No I haven't, I will give a try soon through web chat.
I mean, this shouldn't be happening, it's a brand new phone, all over the internet are people with the same problems as me and looks like so far there is no solution.
Maybe it's a faulty phone/hardware? My knowledge is not enough in this matter.
See you!,
Federico.

I need a couple things from you
1. What model does it say on the back of the phone i understand you posted it in the header but please for safety sake .
2. Go into download mode for me so i can see what carrier it lists
3. Try wiping data cache in recovery
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allenjthomsen said:
I need a couple things from you
1. What model does it say on the back of the phone i understand you posted it in the header but please for safety sake .
2. Go into download mode for me so i can see what carrier it lists
3. Try wiping data cache in recovery
Sent from my SM-G955U1 using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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Thanks for answering!, here it goes:
1. It says SM-G955U1
2. Carrier: XAA
3. Done, still the same.
An update from my last post:
After a few bootloops the FRP screen showed up, as the phone can't use wifi yet I managed to access using mobile data and enabled the USB debugging, but after trying to enable wifi the phone froze and went on bootloop again, so still the same but with the USB debugging enabled. I'm currently on the build AQK2.
Thanks again, and I hope we can fix this.
Update 2:
I cleared the cache, after a few bootloops the phone actually boots (gets to the lock screen), and it restarts again while the message "Android is starting" is loading, so now it's a different type of bootloop I guess. It does the same even in safe mode.
I will turn it off for now.

fefin said:
Thanks for answering!, here it goes:
1. It says SM-G955U1
2. Carrier: XAA
3. Done, still the same.
An update from my last post:
After a few bootloops the FRP screen showed up, as the phone can't use wifi yet I managed to access using mobile data and enabled the USB debugging, but after trying to enable wifi the phone froze and went on bootloop again, so still the same but with the USB debugging enabled. I'm currently on the build AQK2.
Thanks again, and I hope we can fix this.
Update 2:
I cleared the cache, after a few bootloops the phone actually boots (gets to the lock screen), and it restarts again while the message "Android is starting" is loading, so now it's a different type of bootloop I guess. It does the same even in safe mode.
I will turn it off for now.
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Ok i want you to do a couple things for me
1.Download this file http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=F837B5F2EC0611E7A5F9FA163EE8F90B this is the latest update for the G955U1
2. extract the zip file using 7zip so you have 5 .tar.md5 files
3. go to the CSC_OYM_G955U1OYM2AQL1_CL12513005_QB15986651_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 and right click on the file and goto 7-zip and then click open archive
4. you will see a file called DREAM2QLTE_USA_SINGLE.pit i want you to extract it to the folder you have Odin in if not quick search forums for it
5. Open odin and go to the the pit tab it will do a pop up just click ok and ignore
6. click the pit button and find the pit file that you extracted and select it
7. now go to options tab
8.check to make sure you have auto reboot, re-partition, and f reset timer checked
9.Load BL,AP,CP,CSC in respective slots on right side
10. click start and let the phone flash, as soon as it is done hold volume up bixby and power button wait for recovery to load and wipe data and factory reset.
11. reboot and let it boot if you are still in a bootloop after these steps pm me and i will help you the last way i know how to fix these phones.

allenjthomsen said:
Ok i want you to do a couple things for me
1.Download this file http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=F837B5F2EC0611E7A5F9FA163EE8F90B this is the latest update for the G955U1
2. extract the zip file using 7zip so you have 5 .tar.md5 files
3. go to the CSC_OYM_G955U1OYM2AQL1_CL12513005_QB15986651_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 and right click on the file and goto 7-zip and then click open archive
4. you will see a file called DREAM2QLTE_USA_SINGLE.pit i want you to extract it to the folder you have Odin in if not quick search forums for it
5. Open odin and go to the the pit tab it will do a pop up just click ok and ignore
6. click the pit button and find the pit file that you extracted and select it
7. now go to options tab
8.check to make sure you have auto reboot, re-partition, and f reset timer checked
9.Load BL,AP,CP,CSC in respective slots on right side
10. click start and let the phone flash, as soon as it is done hold volume up bixby and power button wait for recovery to load and wipe data and factory reset.
11. reboot and let it boot if you are still in a bootloop after these steps pm me and i will help you the last way i know how to fix these phones.
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Sadly it didn't work. The phone is still loading till "android is starting" sign and then restarting again.
I will write you so you can help me through pm, could this be a faulty hardware?

I'd like to know the other solution too.

I will tell you all what todo as a last resort.
IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO THIS I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY IF YOUR DEVICE STOPS WORKING OR DOES NOT TURN ON!!!
Follow all previously said steps i outlined but when you go into the options tab select nand erase all also then flash device.
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try installing PartCyborgRom

@fefin -Sorry to hear that you're having issues - But I'd like to clear one thing up - Your comment that this is an issue "all over the internet" sim isn't true... I don't know how many Millions of S8 / S8+ have been sold - But your post is the first that I've ever heard of anything like this... I concur with the recommendation that you call or Chat with Samsung Technical Support - Preferably before you find the phone completely unable to Boot into Download Mode - Get Samsung to help you - or you may risk voiding the warranty if Samsung determines that you are ultimately responsible for the state of the phone ??
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allenjthomsen said:
I will tell you all what todo as a last resort.
IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO THIS I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY IF YOUR DEVICE STOPS WORKING OR DOES NOT TURN ON!!!
Follow all previously said steps i outlined but when you go into the options tab select nand erase all also then flash device.
Sent from my SM-G955U1 using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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Thanks for your help! Much appreciated.
DR25 said:
try installing PartCyborgRom
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Thanks for your suggestion, I will look into it.
shaggyskunk said:
@fefin -Sorry to hear that you're having issues - But I'd like to clear one thing up - Your comment that this is an issue "all over the internet" sim isn't true... I don't know how many Millions of S8 / S8+ have been sold - But your post is the first that I've ever heard of anything like this... I concur with the recommendation that you call or Chat with Samsung Technical Support - Preferably before you find the phone completely unable to Boot into Download Mode - Get Samsung to help you - or you may risk voiding the warranty if Samsung determines that you are ultimately responsible for the state of the phone
Sent from my SM-G955W
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Thanks for answering!, sorry for my late response.
Well, if you check samsung's official forum there are a few threads with 15+ pages of people complaining about wifi issues (https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/forums/v3_1/forumtopicpage/board-id/GS8QA/thread-id/862/page/1 and https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/forums/v3_1/forumtopicpage/board-id/GS8QA/thread-id/30601/page/1) about bootloop problems, (https://us.community.samsung.com/t5...id/GS8QA/thread-id/3920/highlight/true/page/1) also there is a post on another webpage talking about bootloops on this model and how to fix them (https://thedroidguy.com/2017/12/sol...p-issue-s8-turns-screen-remains-black-1079013).
I know it's not representative, as you said, millions of phones has been sold, but what I meant when I said "all over the internet" is that you can easily find people with this same problem. This shouldn't be happening, not on any phone even less on such an expensive phone.
I think the phone is officially dead, I took it to a well known local technician and even him couldn't fix it. My nearest official samsung service is 1600km away. On the other hand, my aunty got for herself an S8 and it's working perfect, so it's just bad luck for my mom I guess.
The phone had issues since she bought it (wifi and bluetooth didn't worked at all, but she is not really a tech person so she thought it was fine), the phone was working with some bootloops from time to time and after a while it fell from and got a little crack on the top but it didn't change the behavior of the phone, it was still ****ed up. That's the thing, because of the crack I'm pretty sure they won't take it back or even try to fix it (for free at least), they will say the problem is because of the fall. I'd been reading a lot about this and seems that I'm pretty screwed D:
I will sell the phone for parts. At least I will recover 60% of the initial investment.

fefin said:
That's the thing, because of the crack I'm pretty sure they won't take it back or even try to fix it (for free at least), they will say the problem is because of the fall. I'd been reading a lot about this and seems that I'm pretty screwed D:
I will sell the phone for parts. At least I will recover 60% of the initial investment.
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If you have some 'proof' the problem existed, before the crack, and can prove when the crack occurred, or reasonable determinate approximation, small claims court will vindicate you, and Samsung will have to pay.
Sad to say would take a little time of yours to get them there, but it is an easy process, and with reasonable ability to determine/evidence those two things, a sure win.
But still a PITA.