[Q] Rooting turned my phone into a "soft Brick" - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727

I have a Samsung S2 Galaxy Skyrocket (SGH-I727) on the AT&T network. I set my phone into download mode, opened Odin3 v.1.85 and selected the .tar file I downloaded off this forum to root the device. Well after about 30 mins of Odin being stuck with the "<ID:0/009> SetupConnection.." prompt I figured it froze up or something. Well I restarted everything and and now my phone just goes straight into Odin mode with the error "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." I'm trying to reload the .tar and it is still doing the same thing...
I'm a complete noob at this! Will someone please help me out with really simple detailed instructions on how I can get my phone working again? I will do anything in return!!!!

1st poster in distress! Shoot me an message with your email and I'll walk you through what to do or if you have ever used Skype on your pc I can assist.
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androidsc said:
1st poster in distress! Shoot me an message with your email and I'll walk you through what to do or if you have ever used Skype on your pc I can assist.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda premium
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SENT! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

Samthereptileguy said:
I have a Samsung S2 Galaxy Skyrocket (SGH-I727) on the AT&T network. I set my phone into download mode, opened Odin3 v.1.85 and selected the .tar file I downloaded off this forum to root the device. Well after about 30 mins of Odin being stuck with the "<ID:0/009> SetupConnection.." prompt I figured it froze up or something. Well I restarted everything and and now my phone just goes straight into Odin mode with the error "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." I'm trying to reload the .tar and it is still doing the same thing...
I'm a complete noob at this! Will someone please help me out with really simple detailed instructions on how I can get my phone working again? I will do anything in return!!!!
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Anything? Lol

xcrazydx said:
Anything? Lol
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My entire life is on this phone... I will give anything (almost...) for help in getting it working today.

Lol, don't worry, i've got a nice long guide coming to help ya. LOL. Ok i think that's as far as i'm going with that joke

androidsc said:
Lol, don't worry, i've got a nice long guide coming to help ya. LOL. Ok i think that's as far as i'm going with that joke
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LoL

Samthereptileguy said:
My entire life is on this phone... I will give anything (almost...) for help in getting it working today.
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Ok, if he can't get it going for ya, I'll help.
Remember, make sure repartition IS NOT checked!!!!!!

xcrazydx said:
Ok, if he can't get it going for ya, I'll help.
Remember, make sure repartition IS NOT checked!!!!!!
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Thank you xcrazydx, I can use all the help I can get right now!

Samthereptileguy said:
Thank you xcrazydx, I can use all the help I can get right now!
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Just so you know, reflashing it will work. Sometimes it takes a few tries. Just make sure repartition is not checked, only reboot. click pda and select the CWM tar. Just make sure the device is recognized in the com port before you push start.

xcrazydx said:
Ok, if he can't get it going for ya, I'll help.
Remember, make sure repartition IS NOT checked!!!!!!
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Just sent a nice long guide, and yes I included those words although not as red and large.

androidsc said:
Just sent a nice long guide, and yes I included those words although not as red and large.
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Cool, thanks for helping!

Use odin and flash the sammobile image it will wipe everything but should fix the issue
CM9 Skyrocket

Sometimes its as simple as rebooting your computer, open Odin as admin, select your tar under PDA, connect your phone, make sure com is lit up and flash. My windows machine gets freaky like that sometimes and just fails or sits there doing nothing. Driver issue I assume even though they are there. I've encountered that error a few times trying to flash in Odin. No worries. These guys will get you back up. Good luck!
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androidsc said:
Just sent a nice long guide, and yes I included those words although not as red and large.
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Got it! Working on downloading the .tar file from sammobile right now.
You mentioned different versions of the OS like ICS and 4.0... Which one do I want? LOL and where do I get it? I'm assuming its different than the firmware correct?

Samthereptileguy said:
Got it! Working on downloading the .tar file from sammobile right now.
You mentioned different versions of the OS like ICS and 4.0... Which one do I want? LOL and where do I get it? I'm assuming its different than the firmware correct?
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Thats a personal choice. Currently there are many different roms floating around but it depends on what you want.
Deciding on which to get is a matter of 2 simple questions for me: Do you want to be up to date, since ICS is the new hottest, thing (sexier UI IMO, some app issues, but overall feel wise. it makes the phone feel so much better, and fits the sleek profile, but lets not have me go on about aesthetics lol.
Or do you want functionatilty, extra options, overclocking (changing clock speeds) and things like that, currently we can only do that on 2.3.5/6 (Gingerbread, also known as GB)
I personally like ICS. Sometimes the Skyrocket just has to be sexy than the powerhouse e-beast that it is. That will happen whenever the Official ICS comes out

Samthereptileguy said:
Got it! Working on downloading the .tar file from sammobile right now.
You mentioned different versions of the OS like ICS and 4.0... Which one do I want? LOL and where do I get it? I'm assuming its different than the firmware correct?
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You don't need the sammobile tar unless you're returning to stock. If you wanna just be stock rooted, flash CWM in odin. Make a nandroid backup. Then put the superuser zip on the sd card and flash it in CWM.
If you wanna run a custom rom from our dev section, just flash CWM, make a backup and then flash the rom which will already be rooted

xcrazydx said:
You don't need the sammobile tar unless you're returning to stock. If you wanna just be stock rooted, flash CWM in odin. Make a nandroid backup. Then put the superuser zip on the sd card and flash it in CWM.
If you wanna run a custom rom from our dev section, just flash CWM, make a backup and then flash the rom which will already be rooted
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I just wanted to make sure that I got him back on the upgrade path to ics if he wants and the tar file saved me so I can verify it personally. Don't want to trip his counter.
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androidsc said:
I just wanted to make sure that I got him back on the upgrade path to ics if he wants and the tar file saved me so I can verify it personally. Don't want to trip his counter.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda premium
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Yeah I know the sammobile tar works, I found it a while ago and have been telling people to use it.

If your entire life is on it, I'd take the time to backup your important files, so you don't lose them!
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[ROM][STOCK UVKD1 - FLASHABLE] T959VUVKD1 Zip File

So after a bit of work I was able to decrypt the encrypted file from the fus.samsungmobile.com site. The result? The stock zip able to be flashed to your device to put it on UVKD1.
Mostly I did this because of people who may have problems with Kies Mini to update to UVKD1 (like I did, took forever to get drivers etc and kies to behave).
Again this is completely stock! Nothing done to it. I did use Kies Mini to apply this update automatically, but again it's the unencrypted zip that gets flashed to your phone.
As always, I'm not responsible for bricking your device etc. etc.
I imagine this can be used via ODIN to update your device, but again I haven't gone through this process.
As I have not tested this method personally, I cannot guarantee anything. Just wanted to provide the STOCK Zip without the encryption on it.
Anyone more knowledgeable about this please feel free to interject.
Stock UVKD1 ZIP
http://www.multiupload.com/NW7XF9XQYT
Omg KD1 awesomeee u hope they fix the SMS issues and some of the other issued the sgs4g had.
thanks man you rule.
I'm downloading it to try it
Inside the zip there is a .tar.nd5 file would I be able to flash it with Odin like the other .tar that we have around?
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Zixx said:
Omg KD1 awesomeee u hope they fix the SMS issues and some of the other issued the sgs4g had.
thanks man you rule.
I'm downloading it to try it
Inside the zip there is a .tar.nd5 file would I be able to flash it with Odin like the other .tar that we have around?
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That's what I figure. No PIT as far as I know either.
I imagine following the ODIN guide is the proper way to flash this stock KD1 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1001759.
joedeveloper said:
That's what I figure. No PIT as far as I know either.
I imagine following the ODIN guide is the proper way to flash this stock KD1 .
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Well lets give it a try in the name of well trying to get the newest Rom a try Xd. The only thing I'm wondering is what does that .DLL does
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Flashing Works good and flawless no issue.
arahma said:
Flashing Works good and flawless no issue.
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Did u flash using odin or using recovery?
I used odin 1.3, 512.pt and no partition.
Has anyone tried flashing this with a rooted phone that also has the bootanimation change applied? I just don't want to brick my phone lol.
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I used odin 1.3, 512.pt and no partition.
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You used a .pit file and had no issues??
Heimdall worked on this. And (in a fit of insanity), I had Deodexed KC1, flashed the 4 files right over KC1.
Its booting fine.
(Update - it's booted. Now I have to go through rooting it...again).
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Heimdall worked on this. And (in a fit of insanity), I had Deodexed KC1, flashed the 4 files right over KC1.
Its booting fine.
(Update - it's booted. Now I have to go through rooting it...again).
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LOL I know what you mean. Word is there will be a deodexed version of this fairly soon
Anyone else get SuperOneClick with RITC exploit to work with KD1? I can't.
sgyee said:
Anyone else get SuperOneClick with RITC exploit to work with KD1? I can't.
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use psneuter I don't use rage, and i think in the latest version it's been taken out.
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use psneuter I don't use rage, and i think in the latest version it's been taken out.
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Cool. It's rooted again. So, at least the normal tools work fine.
Now, I'm going to play with it. See what (if any) is different. Likely - nothing.
sgyee said:
Cool. It's rooted again. So, at least the normal tools work fine.
Now, I'm going to play with it. See what (if any) is different. Likely - nothing.
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only thing I noticed was that the pattern lockscreen now has the emergency button at the bottom centered below the pattern. It's fairly smooth, seems like mostly bug fixes based on the release notes.
I'd really be curious to find out what the OTA url is for this, but not sure anyone here is going to get the OTA, cause we're probably all rooted or that and KC1 won't.
However, if anyone does wanna logcat and then get the OTA eventually that would be cool.
deodexed version is coming soon!
chadster214 said:
deodexed version is coming soon!
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Awesomeness!!!
Hopefully we get a Nice Boot animation with the Deodexed Version I hate the Pink Boot animation thingy
chadster214 said:
deodexed version is coming soon!
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Cool! That's gonna be nice.
This was awesome.
I thought i had to redo my homescreens, my contacts, etc.
But everything stayed the same.
Thanks!
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Meh, it seems i still can't send picture messages...
MarkP80nj said:
This was awesome.
I thought i had to redo my homescreens, my contacts, etc.
But everything stayed the same.
Thanks!
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Meh, it seems i still can't send picture messages...
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Maybe coverage? I just sent a picture message with out any problems.

[Q] Download mode but unable to unbrick

Just what everyone wants.... another thread about a bricked phone.
I have no idea what happened to my phone.... I have been running Valhalla Final for a week now with no issues to speak of and lost all my ringer tones after a failed attempt to put sound on a boot-loader using Absolute System. I rebooted into recovery and tried to restore my nandroid which failed when it said unable to unmount system. when I rebooted it had fc in android.core multiple times so I rebooted again and after it loaded had no control. did a battery pull and then would not go past the power up screen. downloaded heimdall one click file T959V-UVKJ6-One-Click.jar and put it into download mode. flashed and it went fine until factoryfs failed. now still in download but img is pic of phone to computer. last 2 attempt was
SMS-KJ6-beta2d_Stock-Rom_with_Bootloaders-One-Click.jar and it failed first at loading the modem and then at loading recovery.
I am lost. seems like everything I try makes it little worse. Have not tried ODIN yet.
Is there any hope or am I out a phone?
Give Odin a try. Last time I used Odin it froze so I pulled the plug, and when I put my phone back in download it showed that same screen, yet Odin still went through.
So no, that screen doesn't mean you're out a phone.
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95Z28 said:
Give Odin a try. Last time I used Odin it froze so I pulled the plug, and when I put my phone back in download it showed that same screen, yet Odin still went through.
So no, that screen doesn't mean you're out a phone.
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I was hoping to hear that... what odin file do you suggest... A lot of the links are now dead.
ShadyAce80 said:
I was hoping to hear that... what odin file do you suggest... A lot of the links are now dead.
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Grab chadster's KG4 here. I believe it has ODIN 1.85 included in the file. Don't mess with any of the check boxes in ODIN; let ODIN decide what to check.
After that, you should be able to get back to KJ6 via a one-click.
Shady grab Ravers stock GB and honks GB odin kernel. Flash Ravers, If you can, then honks. That will give you stock plus cwm. You know where to go from there. Funny thing is just yesterday FB had a post about leaving BOOTLOADERS alone w/o unbrickable mod. Good luck.
Downloading now from sendspace.com
I'm hoping this works...
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Funny thing is just yesterday FB had a post about leaving BOOTLOADERS alone w/o unbrickable mod. Good luck.
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LOL yeah I read that AFTER the fact... I have been messing with the animations for a few days with out issue... it was only after I trying sound for a day or two that I crashed.
Live and Learn
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Downloading now from sendspace.com
I'm hoping this works...
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wait no dude i downloaded that one from sendspace does the download stop and download stop download etc... for you? it did for me i think the files corrupt thomas.raines gave me a newer download link that one from sendpsace is like 197mb the one thomas gives me is 300mb and he said dont flash pit file (he did not include ) because is risky try this one first!!! i tried the sendspace one and it stop at setup connection...
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/54863010/T959VUVKG4.zip
shady
Are you going with the chadsters leak or ravers stock?
I don't know why you guys keep recommending old (leaked) ROMs to debrick with.
@Shady if you see anything posted by myself, dsexton, bhundven or raverx3x you can bet that we've tested it extensively and that it'll work on your phone.
On that note I recommend you read the whole page here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358498
Download from the SMS KJ6 (beta2d) Kernel Stock Rom with Bootloaders link. This will get you a one click flash solution that you can go back to when you have problems. This, unlike the KG4 file others have been recommending, is the latest version of gingerbread (KJ6 is 2.3.6) and you'll have a custom kernel + root to boot so you can get flashing other gingerbread ROMs. I hope you don't have trouble flashing, and if you do, read the OP to what I linked you to. All the instructions are there.
I know this file has been failing for you but you can try restarting your computer and flashing it from safe mode. When your computer is booting up, keep pressing F8 until you get a menu. Pick "Safe mode with networking" from the menu using your arrow keys and press enter.
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FBis251 said:
I don't know why you guys keep recommending old (leaked) ROMs to debrick with.
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Only because he was failing with one-clicks and wanted to use ODIN. That one (KG4) has always worked for me, so I was basing it off of experience. Never claimed it was optimal
I know this file has been failing for you but you can try restarting your computer and flashing it from safe mode. When your computer is booting up, keep pressing F8 until you get a menu. Pick "Safe mode with networking" from the menu using your arrow keys and press enter.
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Never thought about trying it from safe mode. Nice idea.
FBis251 said:
I don't know why you guys keep recommending old (leaked) ROMs to debrick with.
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That's what I'm saying. I don't use heimdell(because my computer hates it for some reason). So ravers stock GB and honks kernel to get cwm works well to set me back up.
ShadyAce80 said:
glad you posted this. download just completed. i haven't done anything with this file yet... will follow your link.
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oh after they say to flash the bhuvden kernel well that is what they told me to get rid of gremlines or something, then flash the custom rom, youll have cwm and such, tell me how it goes .
To all of you thank you very much for your help... I think I have my phone back.... Our fembot Linda is doing her thing right now...
@FB I tried one click method in safe-mode and it was unable to find the drivers even after reinstalling a few times.. restarted in normal mode and gave it one more shot and I now have my phone back.
Thanks again for all the help.
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That's what I'm saying. I don't use heimdell(because my computer hates it for some reason). So ravers stock GB and honks kernel to get cwm works well to set me back up.
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I totally forgot he made a stock ODIN. My bad!
I really need to rewrite the starter pack to have heimdall one click instructions. Nobody ever got around to making it.
I've only given the guide a cursory look at times, but I'd be willing to draft something for the guide if thst helps keep you focused on developing.
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I've only given the guide a cursory look at times, but I'd be willing to draft something for the guide if thst helps keep you focused on developing.
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A video would be perfect. Been busy with school since I just started and now I got a gig making a website so I'm also working on that.
FBis251 said:
A video would be perfect. Been busy with school since I just started and now I got a gig making a website so I'm also working on that.
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I've never done the video thing. Guess I can research it and give it a go.

Help NEEDED - semi bricked phone- yes I searched lots 5 hours trying to fix

FIXED- I found the stock ODIN Rogers file rooted and that got me going.
The unbrick ROM does NOT work for ROGERS phones.
Hello Everyone,
Problem: Infuse will boot up and you see the ATT screen then 2 seconds later it sits on the SAMSUNG screen.
I have tried just about everything posted. I even tried the Infuse unbrick Odin pkg.
I CAN get into download mode. I can flash with ODIN. But upon reboot the phone goes back to the SAMSUNG screen.
How did I get here?
I had was running ZEUS. I had the issue with ppl not hearing me unless I turned speakerphone on and off for every call. I did a master reset. I had an issue with something else so I tried using a CWM flashable file which caused the problems needing the master reset.
I have tried many things but I am stuck.
I am trying to get an ODIN kernel that is moded like the V8 community kernel BUT all the links are broken.
droiduzr2 said:
Hello Everyone,
Problem: Infuse will boot up and you see the ATT screen then 2 seconds later it sits on the SAMSUNG screen.
I have tried just about everything posted. I even tried the Infuse unbrick Odin pkg.
I CAN get into download mode. I can flash with ODIN. But upon reboot the phone goes back to the SAMSUNG screen.
How did I get here?
I had was running ZEUS. I had the issue with ppl not hearing me unless I turned speakerphone on and off for every call. I did a master reset. I had an issue with something else so I tried using a CWM flashable file which caused the problems needing the master reset.
I have tried many things but I am stuck.
I am trying to get an ODIN kernel that is moded like the V8 community kernel BUT all the links are broken.
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Seems obvious to a rookie like me, but shouldn't you just use GTG's ultimate unbrick back to D5 stock and go from there?
droiduzr2 said:
I have tried just about everything posted. I even tried the Infuse unbrick Odin pkg.
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Hmm... EVERYTHING?? I dunno about that... 2 second search bro.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22459950
Really 5 hrs?
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SnowBeer said:
Seems obvious to a rookie like me, but shouldn't you just use GTG's ultimate unbrick back to D5 stock and go from there?
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I wrote that in my OP that I tried the ultimate unbrick with ODIN still stuck on Samsung Screen.
Erik_T said:
Hmm... EVERYTHING?? I dunno about that... 2 second search bro.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22459950
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I said I needed ODIN files...if I am stuck ont he SAMSUNG screen it means NO CWM for me. The links in the original community kernel thread are broken and several ppl have contacted the OP including me asking to fix the links.
droiduzr2 said:
I said I needed ODIN files...if I am stuck ont he SAMSUNG screen it means NO CWM for me. The links in the original community kernel thread are broken and several ppl have contacted the OP including me asking to fix the links.
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Soo....
Erik_T said:
YES THERE IS! God. MediaFire Y U take so long!
Mirror for Odin. All credits to GTG. I am going to pm him to ask him to add it to the op.
http://www.mediafire.com/?c85mj690uk5vaw5
Thanks >>
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Posted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1112555&page=17
And that is the "original" community kernel.. Dunno why you'd say it's not?
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Ltilt2 said:
Really 5 hrs?
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Yeah.. I dunno about that...
Guys, I already posted that I tried that NO GO
I need the files from here BUT the links are broken
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1119598
I think I can get it working again with a kernel that will convert to ext4.
I can not get into the phone to delete or change the voodoo lagfix.
It seems that the boot partition is not working right.
I can flash with ODIN the unbrick file and it will install but upon reboot still stuck at samsung screen. I can NOT get into recovery either.
WTF? Did I make a brick?
Someone has to know how to fix this
droiduzr2 said:
Guys, I already posted that I tried that NO GO
I need the files from here BUT the links are broken
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1119598
I think I can get it working again with a kernel that will convert to ext4.
I can not get into the phone to delete or change the voodoo lagfix.
It seems that the boot partition is not working right.
I can flash with ODIN the unbrick file and it will install but upon reboot still stuck at samsung screen. I can NOT get into recovery either.
WTF? Did I make a brick?
Someone has to know how to fix this
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Dude.. if you can't figure this out with those links that I posted, then I don't think that I can help you.. I can somehow manage to odin myself and bring myself back to a rom with those files and the respective rom. And I know that there are other people that can too... good luck bro.. I'm done..
Edit: May I suggest this?
Edit 2: Actually, if you need the 3e recovery file. I just remembered that you need that too. Haven't seen a mirror posted for that. Maybe that is the element that you are missing? If it is lemme know..
It is really quite on xda today
Flash any GB kernel that's rooted, but uncheck reboot.
Then try to boot to recovery.
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Thamma513 said:
It is really quite on xda today
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Kinda random place to put that bit I agree.
Truckerglenn said:
Flash any GB kernel that's rooted, but uncheck reboot.
Then try to boot to recovery.
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Try Entropy's DD
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Erik_T said:
Dude.. if you can't figure this out with those links that I posted, then I don't think that I can help you.. I can somehow manage to odin myself and bring myself back to a rom with those files and the respective rom. And I know that there are other people that can too... good luck bro.. I'm done..
Edit: May I suggest this?
Edit 2: Actually, if you need the 3e recovery file. I just remembered that you need that too. Haven't seen a mirror posted for that. Maybe that is the element that you are missing? If it is lemme know..
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I am well aware of using this stuff. I flashed many phones and tablets hence why I like Samsung.
Yes, can you provide me the 3e Recovery ODIN file.
That would be a good thing to try.
Truckerglenn said:
Flash any GB kernel that's rooted, but uncheck reboot.
Then try to boot to recovery.
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I can only use ODIN files because I can ONLY get into download mode. I can NOT get into recovery to use any CWM files.
I have been trying to find ODIN kernel files but the ones available the download links are broken and I pm'd the OP as well as others that need the files but still no luck yet.
Can someone please post an ODIN kernel for me to try.
Edit:
Just to be clear I have now flashed the Unbrick ROM several times. It will load up and install. I get a green pass in ODIN but on reboot I see the ATT screen then stuck at the Samsung screen.
I have started to flash odin kernels from my captivate and tablet. They do get past the ATT screen and no Samsung screen but all I see is grainy stuff all over SO that tells me that changes are being made. I just need to try with an INFUSE ODIN kernel that might convert to ext4. I think that will solve the problem.
btw- thanks for the help...I am just ticked trying to get my phone to work.
I just need one damn file or small command to wipe the phone so it will take the stuff we are trying to push.
FIXED- I found the stock ODIN Rogers file rooted and that got me going.
The unbrick ROM does NOT work for ROGERS phones.
I went through the same thing about a month ago on mine... I eventually found the same file you did... it was a pain and since then if I've bricked I've flashed ultimate unbrick then flashed stock Rogers and it resolves my issue... I keep both saved on my computer now
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So.. you're good? Yes? Problem solved? Close thread...?
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Simple Fix...
Use. GTG's ultimate unbrick.
Download http://www.mediafire.com/?i57410xodydx5l1
Follow the easy steps.
This will bring to how you bought the phone.
SECOND to all with BLACK screens.
Turn off the phone using power and volume up and down.
While plugging in the phone to the USB. Release power button.
This may take multiple tried, but you will get the download screen eventually.
Its all about timing.
YOUR PHONE CAN NOT BE BRICKED.
The down loader is not on the internal memory,
it is on a FLASH ROM separate from everything else.
Thanks to "secretasianman"
Original:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22404594&postcount=392
People need to remember that not everyone is using AT&T Infuse, gotta clarify that before posting guides.
And yeah keep the stock rogers rooted rom on your desktop, comes in handy for a quick return to stock if anything goes wrong.

[Q] HELP PLEASE: Need help with what I think is a soft bricked phone

Hi, can somebody please help me?
I tried to use Odin to return from a custom rom to a stock rom and after following the instructions to do so, something happened and now im getting the following:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SGH-I727
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: YES (1: counts)
CURRENT BINARY: CUSTOM
firmare upgrade encountered an issue.
Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again
and now my phone only boots to this message
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I am using ODIN 1.85 and it seams like it can read my phone but gets stuck on <ID:0/004>Setup Connection...
I was following this instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1652398
I have read similar theads but found that they get CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: NO and CURRENT BINARY:STOCK, tried to follow those instructions but im guessing its not working because its not the same issue
is there a way to fix this? please help... don't know what to do
What tar file are you using?
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Upgrades just don't work via kies sometimes. But what stock TAR are you using?
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DrDoctor said:
Upgrades just don't work via kies sometimes. But what stock TAR are you using?
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im using SGH-I727-UCKJ2-k0nane.tar... and im trying to go from custom rom to stock
I have one that should work, but I'm not at my comp right now. I'll post it when I can.
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acviridiana said:
im using SGH-I727-UCKJ2-k0nane.tar... and im trying to go from custom rom to stock
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go to sammobile. You may need to sign up but it's free. They have factory firmware for lots of phones. I've heard lots of bad stuff about k0nane tars.
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stoopendis said:
go to sammobile. You may need to sign up but it's free. They have factory firmware for lots of phones. I've heard lots of bad stuff about k0nane tars.
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I am hosting that stock tar on dev host. There are also a bunch on vincoms sticky thread, including mine.
No big deal, he's still in download mode.
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acviridiana said:
im using SGH-I727-UCKJ2-k0nane.tar... and im trying to go from custom rom to stock
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Here's a UCLF6 TAR for ATT phones. Uploading to devhost.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1785999
stoopendis said:
go to sammobile. You may need to sign up but it's free. They have factory firmware for lots of phones. I've heard lots of bad stuff about k0nane tars.
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I believe k0nane's works fine except for the fact it trips the flash counter. Sammobile or the sticky threads pointed out are surely your best bet.
extreme noob here
Hey guys, I dont have the exact problem, but i do think my skyrocket i727 is also soft bricked. Ive been researching allot since i dont know too much, and i dont wanna risk my phone dying on me. Any help will be greatly appreciated. While at work (currently deployed, so i can't go into an AT&T store) i used my friends charger to charge my phone. Ok, i put it were all the sockets are, that i always use and have not had any issues with. And it didnt charge, so i plugged it into my friends laptop. I see on my phone the blinking battery, and continue to use my gtalk. Had to step out to work, disconnected the charger and continued on with my day. A few hours later i took my phone out and noticed it kept on vibrating while the screen was black. Took the battery off put it back and nothing. Then took the battery out for like 2 3 hours, and again nothing. It will jus go to the 1st samsung logo, then to the second and go black, then vibrates every other second. I'm going crazy because i dont have a memory card and am soo terrified of losing my pictures and videos. I have read and have had the guys i work with help me, and one friend downloaded the Odis program, but before i use it, i just want to make sure theres nothing else I can do. Again ive read the steps, understand them, but will it delete my pictures?? I apoligize for the length of my thread, just trying to give as much detail as possible. I have never tried to modify my phone, so its still in its original form. Please help. Thank you in advance. Have agreat day
Nohemy73 said:
Hey guys, I dont have the exact problem, but i do think my skyrocket i727 is also soft bricked. . Had to step out to work, disconnected the charger and continued on with my day. A few hours later i took my phone out and noticed it kept on vibrating while the screen was black. Took the battery off put it back and nothing. Then took the battery out for like 2 3 hours, and again nothing. It will jus go to the 1st samsung logo, then to the second and go black, then vibrates every other second.
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u have a sticky power button, below is a copy from the 1 stop sticky,
[INFO] Skyrocket randomly restarts and vibrates at 2 second intervals ...... possible sticky power button and solution
[INFO] Another thread with a bootloop problem
[INFO] Video of Skyrocket randomly restarts and vibrates at 2 second intervals
you can also search for more threads using "sticky power button"
stoopendis said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1785999
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ok, im currently getting ready to try and flash I727UCLF6_I727ATTLF6_ATT.zip fom sammobile... hope this works, becuase this phone sure scared the hell out of me and I don't want to be left with a 400dll brick.
acviridiana said:
ok, im currently getting ready to try and flash I727UCLF6_I727ATTLF6_ATT.zip fom sammobile... hope this works, becuase this phone sure scared the hell out of me and I don't want to be left with a 400dll brick.
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Just follow Vincoms directions for using Odin to a T. Specially what to check in what box.
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stoopendis said:
Just follow Vincoms directions for using Odin to a T. Specially what to check in what box.
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Ok, so i'm statting to worry... its been a little over 10min and Odin is still on <ID:0/004> system.img.ext4
last time this happened, after 3 hours of waithing on this message, my phone I guess crashed because it started to disply the original message I posted.
What should I do?
its been 30 min now... should I wait? should I unplug the phone and start over or should I just close Odin and start over?
acviridiana said:
its been 30 min now... should I wait? should I unplug the phone and start over or should I just close Odin and start over?
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Ya you need to figure out what has happened. Are you sure you have Odin setup correctly? you have the file in the right Box (PDA I think). Every other box unchecked except auto reboot..?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28785461&postcount=1
You extracted the TAR file from the zip?
yes, I followed all instructions posted on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1652398 and even reinstalled the drivers before beginning.
its still stuck there...should I just unplug the phone and start all over or should I close Odin?
acviridiana said:
yes, I followed all instructions posted on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1652398 and even reinstalled the drivers before beginning.
its still stuck there...should I just unplug the phone and start all over or should I close Odin?
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Yes I think you can safely disconnect. You don't have Kies running in the background? And your phone shows up in the the upper left small window of Odin?
yes kies is not even installed and the phone does show up in the upper left corner of Odin

[Q] Tried to root phone, now won't boot

tried to root my Skyrocket, tried to put on latest cm10.1 nightly, got system 7 error, someone said to format. Did so, now it won't go past the samsung screen. Can someone help me fix my newb-ness?
Noobs have no business messing with nightlies.
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xcrazydx said:
Noobs have no business messing with nightlies.
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thanks for stoppin' by
lookslikescreech said:
thanks for stoppin' by
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Np, enjoy the skyrocket!
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lookslikescreech said:
tried to root my Skyrocket, tried to put on latest cm10.1 nightly, got system 7 error, someone said to format. Did so, now it won't go past the samsung screen. Can someone help me fix my newb-ness?
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Start at the beginning. When you rooted your phone what ROM/build were you on? Stock? What Recovery are you running? Did you make a backup? In my experience, you usually get a system 7 error when the download is bad, (did you check the MD5?) or if you're trying to flash a ROM that doesn't match your current system (IE: trying to flash a JB ROM when you're currently on ICS.)
The more info we have, the better we can help you.
Fall of Enosis said:
Start at the beginning. When you rooted your phone what ROM/build were you on? Stock? What Recovery are you running? Did you make a backup? In my experience, you usually get a system 7 error when the download is bad, (did you check the MD5?) or if you're trying to flash a ROM that doesn't match your current system (IE: trying to flash a JB ROM when you're currently on ICS.)
The more info we have, the better we can help you.
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Uh status 7 is assert protection so its a mismatch usually in device info typically model numbers, and has nothing to do with bad downloads.
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Fall of Enosis said:
Start at the beginning. When you rooted your phone what ROM/build were you on? Stock? What Recovery are you running? Did you make a backup? In my experience, you usually get a system 7 error when the download is bad, (did you check the MD5?) or if you're trying to flash a ROM that doesn't match your current system (IE: trying to flash a JB ROM when you're currently on ICS.)
The more info we have, the better we can help you.
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Thanks for helping
I had a stock rom on it and found a youtube video referencing the how to guide in this forum, walked everything through step by step but didn't do the twrp thing, only odin . Tried it, didn't work. Didn't checkthe MD5 as it wasnt referenced in the video (have since seen it in the thread).
I'm gonna try and flash a stock rom with odin if I can and start over and ignore the youtube video.
At the moment Odin is the only program on my computer that talks to my phone so I'm hoping that works, just gotta find how to do it...
lookslikescreech said:
Thanks for helping
I had a stock rom on it and found a youtube video referencing the how to guide in this forum, walked everything through step by step but didn't do the twrp thing, only odin . Tried it, didn't work. Didn't checkthe MD5 as it wasnt referenced in the video (have since seen it in the thread).
I'm gonna try and flash a stock rom with odin if I can and start over and ignore the youtube video.
At the moment Odin is the only program on my computer that talks to my phone so I'm hoping that works, just gotta find how to do it...
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Yeah, stay stock until you have a clue on what you're doing.
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lookslikescreech said:
Thanks for helping
I had a stock rom on it and found a youtube video referencing the how to guide in this forum, walked everything through step by step but didn't do the twrp thing, only odin . Tried it, didn't work. Didn't checkthe MD5 as it wasnt referenced in the video (have since seen it in the thread).
I'm gonna try and flash a stock rom with odin if I can and start over and ignore the youtube video.
At the moment Odin is the only program on my computer that talks to my phone so I'm hoping that works, just gotta find how to do it...
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In this section (q&a), read through "the ultimate newb guide" by vincom.
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btm fdr said:
In this section (q&a), read through "the ultimate newb guide" by vincom.
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thanks, on it now. Just need to get it back to stock with Odin then I'll try again when I understand what I'm doing more.
Anyone feeling charitable and want to tell me how to flash the stock rom with Odin? I'd appreciate it.
lookslikescreech said:
thanks, on it now. Just need to get it back to stock with Odin then I'll try again when I understand what I'm doing more.
Anyone feeling charitable and want to tell me how to flash the stock rom with Odin? I'd appreciate it.
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It's in the guide bro
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Best of luck mate, reply here if you have any issues. And for pete's sake, next time, instead of watching a YouTube video, read read read and re-read the forums. Once that's done, read them again. Only then, start flashing.
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Best of luck mate, reply here if you have any issues. And for pete's sake, next time, instead of watching a YouTube video, read read read and re-read the forums. Once that's done, read them again. Only then, start flashing.
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hahaha thanks
Now it says "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." Far out, I can't win tonight!
lookslikescreech said:
hahaha thanks
Now it says "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." Far out, I can't win tonight!
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Bro, you're going to end up with a paperweight. That guide is step by step. Read it, read it again.
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lookslikescreech said:
hahaha thanks
Now it says "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." Far out, I can't win tonight!
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That's an alternate form of DL mode. Odin a stock ROM from that screen. Read the Noobs Guide. Odin is finicky so pay attention to the guide. Then read it again. Once you've read and comprehend it all spin in a circle saying "I deserve this" three times and Odin will grant your wish. lol
hechoen said:
That's an alternate form of DL mode. Odin a stock ROM from that screen. Read the Noobs Guide. Odin is finicky so pay attention to the guide. Then read it again. Once you've read and comprehend it all spin in a circle saying "I deserve this" three times and Odin will grant your wish. lol
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hahaha thanks
Got it working, used TWRP to flash the latest RC CM 10.1
Got it all going now after a minor heart attack and a few more grey hairs. Just gotta figure out why the wifi isn't working at all now. Can't get it to turn on.
Your original 'system error 7' problem was most likely caused by trying to flash a newer ROM with an older version of CWM or TWRP. Glad you got the phone up, can't help you with the wifi problem, sorry. Although, what modem did you flash, if any? System Settings -> About phone -> Baseband version?
Tom
rpr69 said:
Your original 'system error 7' problem was most likely caused by trying to flash a newer ROM with an older version of CWM or TWRP. Glad you got the phone up, can't help you with the wifi problem, sorry. Although, what modem did you flash, if any? System Settings -> About phone -> Baseband version?
Tom
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I flashed the UXUMA7 radio, didnt really do much, it worked before.
Still can't figure out the Wifi though :-/ just straight up won't turn on.
If you are on a newer CM 10.1 , the only supported radio is UCMC1, UXUMA7 is really old. That may be why wifi is not working.
UXUMA7 and UCMC1 are very similar. First one is the Rogers and second is att's release which is usually late by a month or so after rogers. Bottom line both will work.
Have your radiofile.zip, cm10.1.zip, and gapps from 20130301 all on your SD card.
Do you have a back up, nandroid? If not do it now.
Go to recovery and Clean up well:
Go to mounts and format data, system, cach twice or three times. Go to advanced and clean dalvik cache. Don't reboot
Now installing in this order:
- radio
-cm10.1
-gapps
Now reboot your phone.
Wait until it is finished and leave it untouched for 10 minutes to settle down and do its thing.
Then turn it off back on and enjoy.
Your noob status will start to fade if you do a clean install :thumbup:
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