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Superoneclick 2.1 stuck on Step 6 HELP

Hi,
Im trying to root my G2X using superoneclick but everytime it reaches step#6 the program says not responding and it just locks up. Has anyone had this issue and knows how to resolve it? Im running the G2X with the gingerbread update and the latest superoneclick which I beleive is 2.1. I unmounted the SD card and I have the USB debugging checked.
Anyone?
Thanks

Superoneclick does not work on gb update, nvflash custom recovery, then just flash any rom you want.
Look in dev section on how to nvflash custom recovery.
Start here http://tinyurl.com/3ejyxct

Dude u people need to do a little research wtf man u probably been at this for days all u have to do is flash recovery with nvflash use tga gunman's guide its a one click tool like the tool we use for root its one button done, then u just flash xboarders rom or cm or even restore a backup if u have one anything with root will give u root privileges, I myself updated with LG updater tool (I just wanted baseband) I then flashed recovery, then restored my cm nightly backup, still had new baseband and was rooted again

fcisco13 said:
Superoneclick does not work on gb update, nvflash custom recovery, then just flash any rom you want.
Look in dev section on how to nvflash custom recovery.
Start here http://tinyurl.com/3ejyxct
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Thanks, it worked perfectly

As ancient as this thread may be, I thought I would comment in case it comes up in a Google search (as it did for me).
As it was going through step #6, the common freeze point, I simply disconnected and toggled USB debugging to work it through each phase. It went to step #7, repeated, then left it to install busybox, superuser, and so forth.

Mulletsoldier said:
As ancient as this thread may be, I thought I would comment in case it comes up in a Google search (as it did for me).
As it was going through step #6, the common freeze point, I simply disconnected and toggled USB debugging to work it through each phase. It went to step #7, repeated, then left it to install busybox, superuser, and so forth.
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So that worked with stock gingerbread?

phburks said:
So that worked with stock gingerbread?
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As far as I know the exploits are blocked for security reasons so they never get root access. Without temporary root super one click cannot install the programs needed to make root permanent. If this is a work around that would be a new development.

still don't get it
read the posts but still dont understand how to root my galaxy s2. SOC freezes at step 6.
info: GS2, 2.3.3 phone bought in hong kong, flashed to new european firmware. insecure kernel. bb: I9100XXKDH. Original version "2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL161513 [email protected]#2" Compilation number "GINGERBREAD.XWKDD"
Can someone please help me?

androst said:
read the posts but still dont understand how to root my galaxy s2. SOC freezes at step 6.
info: GS2, 2.3.3 phone bought in hong kong, flashed to new european firmware. insecure kernel. bb: I9100XXKDH. Original version "2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL161513 [email protected]#2" Compilation number "GINGERBREAD.XWKDD"
Can someone please help me?
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Um...GS2? This forum is for G2x.

If you happen to have a linux machine you can root this way.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259852

Man of La Mancha said:
Um...GS2? This forum is for G2x.
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Awesome. Sorry guys.
@jcbofkc thanks! if it looks promising i'll create linux partition

guys ! help me ...
Hi Guys,
I am also getting the same old Freeze error at step 6.. i am trying with samsung mini and i use super one click 2.1.1 . please help.....

premsurya said:
Hi Guys,
I am also getting the same old Freeze error at step 6.. i am trying with samsung mini and i use super one click 2.1.1 . please help.....
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seriously???
Again, this is G2x forum not samsung xxx!

jose makalolot said:
seriously???
Again, this is G2x forum not samsung xxx!
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doesnt matter what device people use. ultimately, stock GB freezes at step 6. can anyone can validate the steps above, "to unplug the cable and toggle usb debugging" works or not?
if the only way is to flash the device, then there is no Rooting tool available yet for GB stock devices.

em0101001 said:
doesnt matter what device people use. ultimately, stock GB freezes at step 6. can anyone can validate the steps above, "to unplug the cable and toggle usb debugging" works or not?
if the only way is to flash the device, then there is no Rooting tool available yet for GB stock devices.
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If the device has an alternate recovery (doesn't matter which one) you can use by G2X root zip to root it. It will work on any GB device that has an alternate recovery.

..well i do have a G2X, with 2.3.3 out of the box.... and it get stuck on step 6 too
"rooting device...-step #6
that's it!...

vourinen said:
..well i do have a G2X, with 2.3.3 out of the box.... and it get stuck on step 6 too
"rooting device...-step #6
that's it!...
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You can't superoneclick root 2.3.3 only 2.2. You have to flash CWM recovery then install a root zip or pre rooted ROM. All can be found in the Dev forum.
Sent from my CM 7.1.0 G2x using XDA app

i myself would like to see a new biuld of this pragram that works with the g2x w/gb 2.3.3. who made the software ?

Mulletsoldier said:
As ancient as this thread may be, I thought I would comment in case it comes up in a Google search (as it did for me).
As it was going through step #6, the common freeze point, I simply disconnected and toggled USB debugging to work it through each phase. It went to step #7, repeated, then left it to install busybox, superuser, and so forth.
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Worked for me. Thank you, sir!

Thanks
Mulletsoldier said:
As ancient as this thread may be, I thought I would comment in case it comes up in a Google search (as it did for me).
As it was going through step #6, the common freeze point, I simply disconnected and toggled USB debugging to work it through each phase. It went to step #7, repeated, then left it to install busybox, superuser, and so forth.
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This worked for me. Thanks

Samsung Admire SCH-R720 - How to back up my factory stock ROM

Can someone please point me to a thread or topic dealing with how I can back up my factory stock ROM? I want to root this phone but I want to be able to flash the original ROM just in case something goes wrong. Help please!!!
Sent from my SCH-R720 using xda premium

1. Download Samsung Kies
2. Find out PDA MODEM CSC and your Product Code...
3. Check for checkfusdownloader...
4. Enter your phone information you found...
5. hit download...
This is the best way...

m sorry but could use the help here
djjonastybe said:
1. Download Samsung Kies
2. Find out PDA MODEM CSC and your Product Code...
3. Check for checkfusdownloader...
4. Enter your phone information you found...
5. hit download...
This is the best way...
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I've had my admire about a week, I rooted it and was successful until i got the message that i needed to update my binary after I did this i lost the root, is this the easiest way to get back to my metro stock
im still kind of new at all this so a step by step would be great if its not too much trouble.
thanks in advance
Cave

Could you please elaborate on step 2 and 3. I can't even get the phone to recognize either in Kies. Does the phone have to be activated? I'm try to create a stock and a rooted rom of this device. Please advise. Thanks in advance!

allmanallpimp said:
Could you please elaborate on step 2 and 3. I can't even get the phone to recognize either in Kies. Does the phone have to be activated? I'm try to create a stock and a rooted rom of this device. Please advise. Thanks in advance!
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Bump for this. Kies does NOT support the SCH-R720 and it stated in their FAQ. How do we go about retrieving those values? I've also tried the phone key combinations and no luck either.
Mind you, my phone's only been rooted but never activated.

Hey everyone, those of you that haven't flashed CWM yet, check out ACSyndicate.net, I have posted my tutorial with all necessary downloads. I write for ACS under screen name artifintel

Samsung sch r720 Android 2.3.4 Bck stock Rom
I have the same issue same phone Samsung Admire (sch r720) carrier is Metro PCS. I rooted the phone and now need to back up the factory mod. Any suggestions would really help.

[Q] T959W Opens To CWM Based Recovery Mode Everytime

I'm a noob but I'd been trying my best understanding to ROOT T959W, I'd followed the steps as described in one of the forums here using odin 1.7 and stock+Voodoo-T959VKJ1.tar and the update in sdcard but unfortunately I don't understand, no matter what i do, when the phone turns on it shows the Recovery mode, I'm however able to boot into the downlod mode and my phone is detectable.
The phone was I guess bricked onetime but i'd used oneclick unbrick and it went back fine.
Please help me to at least get it to a running state not necessarily root.
I don't know if this is right, what should i do next ? Flash the rom CM9 ? or have i messed up ? :S
THANKS A TON!
Attached is a preview.

It seems a little odd. Did you clear everything and not flash a rom?
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium

So you have the "W" phone from Wind and you flashed the bootloader? I can clearly see the Tmobile logo, which shouldn't be on a Wind phone. Just hold on, don't flash anything else and give a few, I'm working with bhundven at this very moment to try and dump my bootloader. Your phone still turns on, there is hope but the more you start clicking all over, etc the more damage you can do, so please wait.

getochkn said:
So you have the "W" phone from Wind and you flashed the bootloader? I can clearly see the Tmobile logo, which shouldn't be on a Wind phone. Just hold on, don't flash anything else and give a few, I'm working with bhundven at this very moment to try and dump my bootloader. Your phone still turns on, there is hope but the more you start clicking all over, etc the more damage you can do, so please wait.
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Sure, I will be waiting, Yes it shows the Tmobile logo and when I connect it to Odinv1.85 it tells me this phone is T959V but infact its a wind mobile.
I'll be waiting for you guys and will be more than willing to donate.
cheers!

zaryan said:
Sure, I will be waiting, Yes it shows the Tmobile logo and when I connect it to Odinv1.85 it tells me this phone is T959V but infact its a wind mobile.
I'll be waiting for you guys and will be more than willing to donate.
cheers!
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The T959V in odin is just a label in the ini file in the same directory.
You can change that to say anything you want.
I really recommend taking the time now to remove odin, and it's drivers, and install heimdall.
Look around in the wiki for help on that one.

bhundven said:
The T959V in odin is just a label in the ini file in the same directory.
You can change that to say anything you want.
I really recommend taking the time now to remove odin, and it's drivers, and install heimdall.
Look around in the wiki for help on that one.
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After i replaced the drivers, and ran flash in heimdall, it gives me an error - I ran T959VUVKJ6_STOCK-UVKJ6-One-Click.jar
"Local and device PIT files don't match and repartition wasn't specified
Ending session...
Rebooting device "

zaryan said:
After i replaced the drivers, and ran flash in heimdall, it gives me an error - I ran T959VUVKJ6_STOCK-UVKJ6-One-Click.jar
"Local and device PIT files don't match and repartition wasn't specified
Ending session...
Rebooting device "
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I didn't say to run it, yet. I'm making a new oneclick for t959w. Hang tight.

bhundven said:
I didn't say to run it, yet. I'm making a new oneclick for t959w. Hang tight.
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Sure will be waiting

zaryan said:
Sure will be waiting
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Me and Brian are working on it. He had to go out for a bit, so waiting for him to get back on IRC and I'm testing it and risking bricking my phone for the good of the 959W users, so please be patient until we have a test package that can restore the bootloaders, param's, everything full for a "W" model. I found a very complicated work around to get out of the loop but I rather wait till we have the 1 click tested and it's easier to use and do.
For now, the standard 1 click should get you back to stock, just don't flash the bootloader at all.

getochkn said:
Me and Brian are working on it. He had to go out for a bit, so waiting for him to get back on IRC and I'm testing it and risking bricking my phone for the good of the 959W users, so please be patient until we have a test package that can restore the bootloaders, param's, everything full for a "W" model. I found a very complicated work around to get out of the loop but I rather wait till we have the 1 click tested and it's easier to use and do.
For now, the standard 1 click should get you back to stock, just don't flash the bootloader at all.
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You are awesome! It worked like charm, thank you getochkn and xda-dev

zaryan said:
You are awesome! It worked like charm, thank you getochkn and xda-dev
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Glad I was able to help but I couldn't have done any of this with the guidance of bhundven and others from Team Acid. Hopefully I'll have the true stock modem our phone came with soon, full stock recovery, etc and be able to put out a full package to help people who are bricked or want to go back to stock.

getochkn said:
Me and Brian are working on it. He had to go out for a bit, so waiting for him to get back on IRC and I'm testing it and risking bricking my phone for the good of the 959W users, so please be patient until we have a test package that can restore the bootloaders, param's, everything full for a "W" model. I found a very complicated work around to get out of the loop but I rather wait till we have the 1 click tested and it's easier to use and do.
For now, the standard 1 click should get you back to stock, just don't flash the bootloader at all.
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any luck with the 1 click for the T959W yet? I am more than willing to donate also, my phone is stuck in download mode only so I desperately need this!!!!

munsen55 said:
any luck with the 1 click for the T959W yet? I am more than willing to donate also, my phone is stuck in download mode only so I desperately need this!!!!
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Give me a few mins, let me see what I can do.

getochkn said:
Give me a few mins, let me see what I can do.
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Please bro i have the same problem
please can you help me with the t959w bootloader or 1click solution

Factory Restore

i want to root my phone but Sprint seems to have patch the root exploit, so i am thinking of doing a factory restore.
does anyone know what software version it will resort back to, currently i am on 2.3.4.

You will still be on 2.3.4 you need to search for the method then reds until your head hurts
[.-.]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1357157
This root method works wonders nothing is more better then to learn to manually root your device. Of course you can use the tool provided in the, the development forums, but I personally enjoy learning to do things without the use of developed tools.
If you need help feel free to ask we are here to help ^_^
Good luck don't turn your device into a brick READ READ AND READ FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY HOW THEY ARE YOU WILL BE A OK.
Sent from my PG06100 using xda app-developers app

x2phrack said:
i want to root my phone but Sprint seems to have patch the root exploit, so i am thinking of doing a factory restore.
does anyone know what software version it will resort back to, currently i am on 2.3.4.
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Use the manual method by Indirect if you want to have more control over what you're doing (also does not void your warranty) and definitely read read read
I would recommend at least going through the whole "user" section of xda-university before even touching your phone, it has tons of useful information
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You will still be on 2.3.4 you need to search for the method then reds until your head hurts
[.-.]
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Definitely, also just FYI but when you do a factory restore that simply wipes all app data (both user and system apps)

x2phrack said:
i want to root my phone but Sprint seems to have patch the root exploit, so i am thinking of doing a factory restore.
does anyone know what software version it will resort back to, currently i am on 2.3.4.
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Best advice I can give you is to Read, Read, Read, and Read some more. Use the search function a ton, as it will help you to get used to resolving issues in the future. Because sometimes even when people are willing to help, answers are hard to come by. Also there are a few links you can check out in my Signature. The Shift community is one of the Best anywhere, so you picked the right device to learn Android with . Welcome to a great forum.

yes yes, i have rooted like 5 phones, but this one is stuck in a boot loop and trying to fix that

x2phrack said:
yes yes, i have rooted like 5 phones, but this one is stuck in a boot loop and trying to fix that
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Were you rooting with Indirects method and it got stuck in a bootloop on the 4G screen? If so, thats supposed to happen, its not a bug

CNexus said:
Were you rooting with Indirects method and it got stuck in a bootloop on the 4G screen? If so, thats supposed to happen, its not a bug
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Na i was using you shift rootility tutorial, but i screwed up and put the wrong PG06IMG.zip in the $path. there was 2 versions a 12.7MB and a 227MB one. i didn't realize that i needed to do the 227MB to downgrade first then after it's downgraded then use the 12.7MB one.
so i stopped mid way through and tried to boot normally, which sent me into a boot loop. doing a factory restore fixed the boot-loop and now i am starting over again.
BTW CNexus you have some dead links in your Tut.
You will be on older radios after rooting. Download the ZIP with the most recent radios, WiMAX, and touchscreen firmware from HERE or HERE.
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Points to dead files / links

x2phrack said:
Na i was using you shift rootility tutorial, but i screwed up and put the wrong PG06IMG.zip in the $path. there was 2 versions a 12.7MB and a 227MB one. i didn't realize that i needed to do the 227MB to downgrade first then after it's downgraded then use the 12.7MB one.
so i stopped mid way through and tried to boot normally, which sent me into a boot loop. doing a factory restore fixed the boot-loop and now i am starting over again.
BTW CNexus you have some dead links in your Tut.
Points to dead files / links
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Thanks for pointing that out! There are more recent links in the last 2 pages if you want to grab that file right now
EDIT: Links fixed, thanks again

CNexus said:
Thanks for pointing that out! There are more recent links in the last 2 pages if you want to grab that file right now
EDIT: Links fixed, thanks again
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not a problem, so i should use the 12.7 zip after i have rooted the 2.2 before i use add the Cyanogen Rom or after?

x2phrack said:
not a problem, so i should use the 12.7 zip after i have rooted the 2.2 before i use add the Cyanogen Rom or after?
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It doesn't matter, you can do it anytime after you have rooted (make sure you flash it in bootloader and not through recovery though)

[Q] Hard Bricked S3 Verizon 4.4.2

ON: Galaxy S3 4.4.2 Verizon(d2vzw) -->OK, I know you all may think I didn't read the other debrick threads, your wrong. I made this new thread because i HAVE tried endlessy every method of debrick on this forum and the internet, and no success. I was messing around with safestrap and decided to try and flash a rom called flashingdroid: for some reason. So i did as usual, boot into recovery(safestrap 3.75) and wipe current os and flash the new one. So i wiped my stock rom(after making a backup) and installed/flashed the new one(flashingdroid) and after seemingly a successful flash, i pressed reboot. Then it went downhill. One second after i pressed reboot, the screen flashed quickly, then shutoff, for good. I couldn't boot it or get into recovery or odin or ANYTHING. I tried the microsd method of debricking with minimal success. It will only give me one vibration, then black scree with that method. Nothing else has worked. I know this was a noob mistake somehow, but does anyone know any special tricks or something? Will a good jig maybe work? I have doubt verizon or samsung will accept it back(it was well rooted!). Please anything/anybody help! I really don't want to buy a new phone or jtag it. Thanks!:crying:

You may have read the debrick threads, but what you should have done from the beginning was read and pay attention to which forum you were in. You flashed a ROM for the International version of the S3 onto your Verizon S3. You almost certainly turned your phone into a shiny paper weight. JTAG may be your only hope. If you don't have one, check out mobiletechvideos.com. I'm not familiar enough with safestrap to know if that may have actually saved you since it is not a traditional recovery and I don't know if it touches all the partitions. In the future, research, research, and research, and pay very close attention to exactly what you are flashing onto your phone. For the Verizon S3, you should only flash ROMs from this sub-forum. And when using safestrap, you are restricted to only flashing ROMs with the same build number as what your phone is currently on in a stock condition.

Ok...Thanks
landshark68 said:
You may have read the debrick threads, but what you should have done from the beginning was read and pay attention to which forum you were in. You flashed a ROM for the International version of the S3 onto your Verizon S3. You almost certainly turned your phone into a shiny paper weight. JTAG may be your only hope. If you don't have one, check out mobiletechvideos.com. I'm not familiar enough with safestrap to know if that may have actually saved you since it is not a traditional recovery and I don't know if it touches all the partitions. In the future, research, research, and research, and pay very close attention to exactly what you are flashing onto your phone. For the Verizon S3, you should only flash ROMs from this sub-forum. And when using safestrap, you are restricted to only flashing ROMs with the same build number as what your phone is currently on in a stock condition.
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Im kinda tired of my so confined locked bootloader and phone model anyways. Im going to purchase a $20 JTAG service off ebay, hope that works.

Root Wizard said:
Im kinda tired of my so confined locked bootloader and phone model anyways. Im going to purchase a $20 JTAG service off ebay, hope that works.
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I'd be very careful with eBay, they tend to be junk. I've been an eBay member over 10 years and ran into a lot of it
Sent from my Nexus 5

Try MicroSD 16GB (2GB not work)

Confused About What's Possible for Modding a Stock Verizon S3
Can someone please steer me in the right direction? I have a Verizon Galaxy S3 running 4.4.2 stock. I recently rooted my phone, but I realize I am very limited as to any mods I can make due to the locked bootloader. Am I able to modify my OS in some way at all (Safestrap) to make my phone run better, or am I just too late in going about this? I've read so much on this subject, but the more I read, it seems the more confused I get. I want to be careful not to brick my phone and would love to see some precise directions on what I could do. Thanks a million for any help at all!

straykat said:
Can someone please steer me in the right direction? I have a Verizon Galaxy S3 running 4.4.2 stock. I recently rooted my phone, but I realize I am very limited as to any mods I can make due to the locked bootloader. Am I able to modify my OS in some way at all (Safestrap) to make my phone run better, or am I just too late in going about this? I've read so much on this subject, but the more I read, it seems the more confused I get. I want to be careful not to brick my phone and would love to see some precise directions on what I could do. Thanks a million for any help at all!
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You should be able to install xposed but as far as mods your very limited to what you can do with it
Sent from my Nexus 5

ShapesBlue said:
You should be able to install xposed but as far as mods your very limited to what you can do with it
Sent from my Nexus 5
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Hey, thanks a lot for that! As much as I've read, I've never heard of xposed. I'll research it and see what it takes and what it will do for my phone. If it helps at all, which I'm sure it will, that would be great. Thanks again for your reply!

straykat said:
Hey, thanks a lot for that! As much as I've read, I've never heard of xposed. I'll research it and see what it takes and what it will do for my phone. If it helps at all, which I'm sure it will, that would be great. Thanks again for your reply!
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Your very welcome. That's what xda is all about. Helping others
Sent from my Nexus 5

XDA Forum - the best place for learning...
ShapesBlue said:
Your very welcome. That's what xda is all about. Helping others
Sent from my Nexus 5
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ShapesBlue-
It's hard to compare this forum with the others. I believe the people here are the most knowledgeable and, like you, very helpful. Funny enough, or not, I posed a related question on another site (initials AC), and it took over 150 views and a week later before anybody offered a reply. Anyway, I can see there is lots of information on this forum about xposed, so now I'll go and learn as much as I can about it. Thanks again for your help!
Btw, here's a link for others like me who are clueless about xposed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2299428

straykat said:
ShapesBlue-
It's hard to compare this forum with the others. I believe the people here are the most knowledgeable and, like you, very helpful. Funny enough, or not, I posed a related question on another site (initials AC), and it took over 150 views and a week later before anybody offered a reply. Anyway, I can see there is lots of information on this forum about xposed, so now I'll go and learn as much as I can about it. Thanks again for your help!
Btw, here's a link for others like me who are clueless about xposed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2299428
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I've been around the web going on nearly 20 years and I'd have to agree some are more helpful than others. I find xda to be a great resource for anything android or windows phone related. And yes I agree some are a lot more helpful than others. The guys and gals still lurking around the VZW S3 forums have been here since the beginning for this phone and even though mine is no longer active I still use it daily, mostly for games but will probably never give it up. It was my first true (I'm comparing it to the HTC thunderbolt) android phone
Sent from my Nexus 5

Can't Believe What I - did! - - - Need Help Rebooting Phone
ShapesBlue said:
I've been around the web going on nearly 20 years and I'd have to agree some are more helpful than others. I find xda to be a great resource for anything android or windows phone related. And yes I agree some are a lot more helpful than others. The guys and gals still lurking around the VZW S3 forums have been here since the beginning for this phone and even though mine is no longer active I still use it daily, mostly for games but will probably never give it up. It was my first true (I'm comparing it to the HTC thunderbolt) android phone
Sent from my Nexus 5
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ShapesBlue-
I seem to have gotten into big trouble - I hope there's a solution. I learned all about Xposed and installed it along with about a dozen modules. Everything was working great, except the torch/flashlight... [I wanted that! ] so, I saw a download for a module on this forum to fix the flashlight... http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xposed-flashlight-fixer-fix-devices-t2867267 . Well, since doing that, I think I realized that I should have left the flashlight alone! When I tried to reboot after adding the module to xposed, I ended up in what i believe is a boot loop. The Samsung screen comes on, and then it gets stuck on the red Verizon screen. I never dreamed that a module installation could cause this; and I guess I figured if it ever happened I could get into recovery mode and restore everthing. Btw, I had done a complete backup of my phone using Titanium on my sd card.
So, here's what I can/can't do now. I can push "down-volume-button" + home + power to get to screen where you can download a cusom OS - then pushing volume-up-button goes to screen that says "Downloading...Do not turn off target!! (Nothing seems to happen from here.) - - - I cannot enter recovery mode by pressing "volume-up" + home + power keys. When I do that I get the big yellow triangle with message - System software not authorized...go to nearest Verizon store. hmmmm.... So, am I hard bricked or soft bricked? Do I have a way out? Thanks very much for any help with this!

straykat said:
ShapesBlue-
I seem to have gotten into big trouble - I hope there's a solution. I learned all about Xposed and installed it along with about a dozen modules. Everything was working great, except the torch/flashlight... [I wanted that! ] so, I saw a download for a module on this forum to fix the flashlight... http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xposed-flashlight-fixer-fix-devices-t2867267 . Well, since doing that, I think I realized that I should have left the flashlight alone! When I tried to reboot after adding the module to xposed, I ended up in what i believe is a boot loop. The Samsung screen comes on, and then it gets stuck on the red Verizon screen. I never dreamed that a module installation could cause this; and I guess I figured if it ever happened I could get into recovery mode and restore everthing. Btw, I had done a complete backup of my phone using Titanium on my sd card.
So, here's what I can/can't do now. I can push "down-volume-button" + home + power to get to screen where you can download a cusom OS - then pushing volume-up-button goes to screen that says "Downloading...Do not turn off target!! (Nothing seems to happen from here.) - - - I cannot enter recovery mode by pressing "volume-up" + home + power keys. When I do that I get the big yellow triangle with message - System software not authorized...go to nearest Verizon store. hmmmm.... So, am I hard bricked or soft bricked? Do I have a way out? Thanks very much for any help with this!
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No problem. Your soft bricked and it seems your on the latest firmware, correct me if I'm wrong
4.4.2 NE1? If so you can use Odin to flash back to stock 4.4.2 and you should be ok
Sent from my Nexus 5

ShapesBlue said:
No problem. Your soft bricked and it seems your on the latest firmware, correct me if I'm wrong
4.4.2 NE1? If so you can use Odin to flash back to stock 4.4.2 and you should be ok
Sent from my Nexus 5
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ShapesBlue-
That's great news!!! Thanks!
I believe my phone was on 4.4.3. A file I used in my rooting process using Towelroot was I535VRUDNE1_I535VZWDNE1_VZW; I used Odin before for the root procedure, so the program of course is on my PC. Is there a thread around with instructions how to flash back to the stock firmware? Thanks again a million for getting back to me!

straykat said:
ShapesBlue-
That's great news!!! Thanks!
I believe my phone was on 4.4.3. A file I used in my rooting process using Towelroot was I535VRUDNE1_I535VZWDNE1_VZW; I used Odin before for the root procedure, so the program of course is on my PC. Is there a thread around with instructions how to flash back to the stock firmware? Thanks again a million for getting back to me!
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But of course. Check this out which should get you what you need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639337
Sent from my Nexus 5

Try kies
straykat said:
ShapesBlue-
That's great news!!! Thanks!
I believe my phone was on 4.4.3. A file I used in my rooting process using Towelroot was I535VRUDNE1_I535VZWDNE1_VZW; I used Odin before for the root procedure, so the program of course is on my PC. Is there a thread around with instructions how to flash back to the stock firmware? Thanks again a million for getting back to me!
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Instead of odin, you could try using samasung kies 3 and use its emergencey firmware recovery tool which dl's and intalls the correct, latest firmware on your device.
What you do:
Install kies 3 on your computer.
Boot to odin mode on your phone.
Click on tools in kies.
Select emergency firmware recovery option.
Follow on screen directions.
Hope I helped!

ShapesBlue said:
But of course. Check this out which should get you what you need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639337
Sent from my Nexus 5
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Shapes Blue & Root Wizard,
Thanks much for your replies. Is it possible for me, having had 4.4.3 on phone, to go to 4.3 instead of 4.4.2? Seems some people think that's an advantage, but I'm not sure. If I did do that, could I still run xposed?
Btw, RW, I tried using your idea, but when I was attempting to do the emergency Firmware Recovery, it asked for a computer code...??? So, that method doesn't seem to be a good route for me, but thanks for the tip!
You guys don't know how happy I am to have you come to the rescue! I've been using an old iPhone 4 for calls, etc.... during the day which I don't like at all! I'll be real glad to get back to AndroidLand. Thanks again!!!

straykat said:
Shapes Blue & Root Wizard,
Thanks much for your replies. Is it possible for me, having had 4.4.3 on phone, to go to 4.3 instead of 4.4.2? Seems some people think that's an advantage, but I'm not sure. If I did do that, could I still run xposed?
Btw, RW, I tried using your idea, but when I was attempting to do the emergency Firmware Recovery, it asked for a computer code...??? So, that method doesn't seem to be a good route for me, but thanks for the tip!
You guys don't know how happy I am to have you come to the rescue! I've been using an old iPhone 4 for calls, etc.... during the day which I don't like at all! I'll be real glad to get back to AndroidLand. Thanks again!!!
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I'm 100% sure the last update on the VZW S3 was 4.4.2 NE1. As long as you can root the phone you should be able to run xposed without an issue
And no you cannot downgrade to anything other than what your currently on
Sent from my Nexus 5
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Root Wizard said:
Instead of odin, you could try using samasung kies 3 and use its emergencey firmware recovery tool which dl's and intalls the correct, latest firmware on your device.
What you do:
Install kies 3 on your computer.
Boot to odin mode on your phone.
Click on tools in kies.
Select emergency firmware recovery option.
Follow on screen directions.
Hope I helped!
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Kies won't always work as it should
Sent from my Nexus 5

Still Not Up & Running...
ShapesBlue-
Believe-it-or-not, I still haven't been able to get my s3 back up & running. When I open Odin3 v 3.09 and try to flash the firmware 1534VRUDNE1 . . . . .tar.md5 , it doesn't successfully load to the s3. I've attached a screenshot showing the Odin screen. It show "All threads completed. (succeed 0 failed 1) - btw, when I click on the firmware file within Odin, nothing appears in the box to the right of the AP field; is that correct?
Thanks for any guidance you can provide.

straykat said:
ShapesBlue-
Believe-it-or-not, I still haven't been able to get my s3 back up & running. When I open Odin3 v 3.09 and try to flash the firmware 1534VRUDNE1 . . . . .tar.md5 , it doesn't successfully load to the s3. I've attached a screenshot showing the Odin screen. It show "All threads completed. (succeed 0 failed 1) - btw, when I click on the firmware file within Odin, nothing appears in the box to the right of the AP field; is that correct?
Thanks for any guidance you can provide.
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I can't open it. It's in the newest word format docx. I personally haven't had to do this myself and it's been awhile since I've used Odin. Damn MS having to have all files in there own format
Edit: trying to download docs by Google and seeing if it opens
Sent from my Nexus 5
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straykat said:
ShapesBlue-
Believe-it-or-not, I still haven't been able to get my s3 back up & running. When I open Odin3 v 3.09 and try to flash the firmware 1534VRUDNE1 . . . . .tar.md5 , it doesn't successfully load to the s3. I've attached a screenshot showing the Odin screen. It show "All threads completed. (succeed 0 failed 1) - btw, when I click on the firmware file within Odin, nothing appears in the box to the right of the AP field; is that correct?
Thanks for any guidance you can provide.
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Can you get into recovery?
I was able to open it once I downloaded docs by google. It's been so long since I used it though. I can't recall off hand how to use it to be honest
Sent from my Nexus 5