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Help: EFS Not Mounting After Flash

I've been running CM7 for a month or so and I started having some stability problems. So I decided to try DarkyRom.
I did everything like normal (used heimdall).
Upon boot it had an error.
Failed to mount /efs while applying multi-csc.
I'm dead in the water. I tried to flash back to stock. I get an error and thrown into samsung recovery. I can reboot from that and I boot to the gui with no radio. Phone info says "Unknown" Hardware and Baseband Version.
No. I did not backup any EFS (news to me). I do have access to the same model phone, my son has one he just uses as a fancy MP3 player (no phone/data plan).
Is there anything I can do? I did use the ADB Shell and ran "mount" to see if the EFS was mounted. It was a negative...
-MT

Could this have something to do with the file system?
I don't have CWM working. I'm going to work on that. Right now I juast have Samsung Rec. Utils. The error that is in there is:
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 (Invalid argument)

mainethoughts said:
Could this have something to do with the file system?
I don't have CWM working. I'm going to work on that. Right now I juast have Samsung Rec. Utils. The error that is in there is:
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 (Invalid argument)
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First off,are you even on the right forum? Darky rom isn't built for this phone so it's not going to work.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App

Ugh...an unfortunate response. Yes...I'm on the right forum.

I did make a CWM backup from a couple weeks ago. Not sure if that helps.

mainethoughts said:
Ugh...an unfortunate response. Yes...I'm on the right forum.
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Them why are you flashing roms from other forums/phones? Use odin and check repartition.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App

*hangs head* Admonishment accepted. I really don't know what I was thinking.
Here is my progress. I tried using Odin to just Re-partition. No go.
<ID:0/003> Can't open the specified file. (Line: 1455)
So then I downloaded stock EC10 (That was factory on my phone). I flashed that via Odin with "Success".
The same error as initially posted was on the phone. I rebooted from the stock recovery console and I was able to boot. 3g works. The hardware and baseband are now accurate. I'm getting a lot of force closes however. The twlauncher is constantly crashing.
So now the phone is semi-functional but there are still errors. (I was getting more forces than normal in CM7 that caused me to dive into this process in the first place).
I could be way off base but I'm thinking that possibly there is corruption (or wrong file system?) problems with the internal SD (I did format the External SD at the start of this).
I appreciate your help. Any suggestions from here?
-MT

Additional Note: Settings are not saved between reboots.

-Rooted
-Installed ROM Manager
-Installed CWM 3
-Reboot into Recovery Mode
No go. Same /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 error (installation aborted)
The 3e recovery also says:
"your storage not prepared yet, please use UI menu for format and reboot actions."
I tried both wipes. Errors.

mainethoughts said:
-Rooted
-Installed ROM Manager
-Installed CWM 3
-Reboot into Recovery Mode
No go. Same /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 error (installation aborted)
The 3e recovery also says:
"your storage not prepared yet, please use UI menu for format and reboot actions."
I tried both wipes. Errors.
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Use the full odin restore package and make sure you use pit and pda files. Repartition must be checked. Wiping data might be a good idea as well.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App

I would odin the full mesmerize package EE19. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881064

That is what I have already done I believe. Followed instructions from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881064
-MT

If you've done that, then i'm at a loss. That usually is my solve-all solution... Sorry man.

Thank you much. Is it possible that I could have a faulty internal SD? I had suddenly started getting a lot of force closes in CM7. I guess I'm just wondering if I'm fighting two separate issues here. (My bonehead move vs. a real problem)
-MT

I think I'm FIXED!
I was finally (I don't know how) able to get Odin to Flash CWM 4 (The Blue one needed to install CM7).
I got ZERO errors in CWM. So I took the opportunity to clear caches, format data...I got destructive.
I then installed the CM7 Rom. -SUCCESS
Installed GAPPS - SUCCESS
I hope everything is OK at this point. I know CM7 is booting in about 20 seconds opposed to 5 minutes like it was before I decided to try to morph my phone into an I9000.
I actually saw the black screen with the little phone to PC icons at one point tonight. I think I came real close....
Thanks for your help!
PS: CONFIRMED mmcblk0p1 is mounted! (EFS, etc) PHEW!

I had this happen to me right after a Odin even did the rfs formatter tool exact same problems not saving settings upon reboot and it saying something along the lines of process.android.blah blah blah and double vibrate when booting before the fc anyhow I just reflashed miui to get cwm4 wiped everything reflashed cm7 no probs since
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[Q] t959v cvm message

Hi all. i have Samsung galaxy 4G. Phone not start just showing
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Galaxy S 4G\exlusively from T Mobile
SAMSUNG
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How this happend? My sister try to send or receive file in skype, and phone freeze. after that i never can load os.
i'm trying load new software using odin.. but nothing help.
After flashing i can hear Linda voice..
and after restart CVM message
Wiping data
Formating /data
E:format_volume: rfs format failed on /dev/block/stl10
Formating /cache...
E:format_volume: rfs format failed on /dev/block/stl10
Wipe data failed.
when i'm trying install firmware from SD
--Install /sdcard ...
E:Short write of /tmp/sideloadpackage.zip (No space left on device)
Instalation aborted.
how can i fix my phone?? das anybody help me?

Go to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1358498
Select and download:
Download SMS KJ6 (beta2d) Kernel Stock Rom with Bootloaders
Let me know when you have it downloaded and I can help you proceed.

i cant open this page..
404 Page Not Found
The page you requested was not found.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358498
While you are waiting for the download - go ahead and do step one in that thead:
"Get the latest version of Java 1.6 from this link."
** Just so you understand - Froyo and GB have different bootloaders. If you were on Froyo and trying to flash GB without bootloaders - that is a problem. That is why - to be safe - you are downloading KJ6 WITH BOOTLOADERS so we know you will be good to go afterwards.
Make sure you refresh your browser so you can see my replies.

downloading progress 23% ....
and i really need your help
Step by step... :-( bcuz i have no idea how to fix this problem ..

nvitek said:
downloading progress 23% ....
and i realy need your help
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Let's do it. Look at the post above yours. And take care of the Java.

nvitek said:
downloading progress 23% ....
and i really need your help
Step by step... :-( bcuz i have no idea how to fix this problem ..
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Step by step is no problem. Using this method is fairly easy.
What is your status? I need to take my daughter to the park

can't believe, file is broken . Looks like i'm must download this file using Download manager.
23 nmin left.
Zz...
Java is up to date, battery charged.

nvitek said:
can't believe, file is broken . Looks like i'm must download this file using Download manager.
23 nmin left.
Zz...
Java is up to date, battery charged.
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You are downloading it on your computer correct?
And downloading the link:
'Download SMS KJ6 (beta2d) Kernel Stock Rom with Bootloaders'
Correct?
ADD: I don't think you realize the thread is on page 2. Click the '2' at the bottom of your thread to see the next page. You also need to keep refreshing your browser to see new posts.

download Completed. Device connected
Operating System: Windows
Found Heimdall Version: v1.3.1
Connect your device in Download Mode to procede.
Device not connected.
SMS-KJ6 (v0.0.2d) Stock-Rom with Bootloaders UVKJ6 is ready for your device.
Ready for flash.
After Heimdall
Android recovery <3e>
...
installing update...
Succesfully installed package.
....
-- Updating filesystem...
E:failed to mount /data <Invalid argument>
E:discard_filesystem_for_rfs:Can't mount /data
--wiping cache...
formating cashe...
E:format_volume: rfs format failed on /dev/block/stl11
Chashe wipe failed.
--Apling Multi-CSC...
Installing Multi-CSC
Can't access to '/system/csc/TMB/system/'.
Successfully applied multi-CSC

nvitek said:
yeap..
url correct
54% and 12 min left
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Since you have some time to kill -
Read these two threads start to finish:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529348
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1515319
These are two people that did exactly what you are about to do.
---------- Post added at 04:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:55 PM ----------
When you are ready to get started:
USE A USB PORT YOU HAVE NOT PLUGGED YOUR PHONE INTO AT ALL AND THAT IS CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO YOUR COMPUTER (I.E. NOT A USB HUB OR ADDON PORTS)! DO NOT USE THE SAME PORT YOU TRIED TO USE ODIN WITH. DO NOT USE A PORT YOU MIGHT HAVE USED KIES MINI WITH. USE A PORT THAT YOU HAVE NEVER PLUGGED YOUR PHONE INTO DIRECTLY ON YOUR COMPUTER!
You will do this first:
- Get your phone in Download Mode
How to get into download mode:
Take your microUSB cable and plug it into the computer, but not the phone (yet).
Take out the battery from the phone.
Put the battery back into the phone.
Put the back cover back onto the phone, make sure it's snug so the battery doesn't fall out.
Hold vol + and -, keep holding them.
Plug the USB cable into the phone.
You should now be in download mode and should see a picture of a yellow triangle with Andy and a shovel in the middle.
Second:
- Run the Heimdall One-Click you downloaded using the directions in that thread:
Run: 'java -jar SMS-KJ6-beta2d_Stock-Rom_with_Bootloaders-One-Click.jar'
Third:
- You will need to install drivers. When doing the driver install make sure you go to "options" menu and make sure "list all devices" is checked. Then from the drop down menu choose "Samsung USB Composite device" and click the "install drivers" button and let it do its thing.
It will tell you whether it was successful or not.
Fourth:
- Heimdall should show you that your phone is connected:
See attached image.
If so - Select Flash.
Fifth:
- Your phone will reboot. You will hear Linda talk to you. Wait. Let me know if you get a rainbow screen. If not it will boot into CWM Recovery. If it does - select reboot system now and you will be good to go.
- If you see the rainbow screen - Let me know and we will proceed.

OK - I assume you are sitting on page one of the thread. I can't reply to you if you don't come to the second page. Sorry.

Thx for your help.
After all steps andflashing with Heimdall my phone rebooted to CVM recovery.
after reboot phone stop in message like in my first post.

What are you doing in CWM to get that message? And do you know if you were on Gingerbread or Froyo previously. Because if you were on Froyo you were not finished with Heimdall One-Click. You would need to flash a second time - checking flash bootloaders.

1.CWM is automatically loaded after a reboot.
2.Froyo was previously.
3."You would need to flash a second time - checking flash bootloaders." - already done.
Message appears after downloading new software with using heimdall and automatical reboot
Phone still freezes on startup.
Is it possible to connect terminal to mainboard? perhaps that will help to see diagnostic messages... and will give me a chance to understand the problem.....

nvitek said:
1.CWM is automatically loaded after a reboot.
2.Froyo was previously.
3."You would need to flash a second time - checking flash bootloaders." - already done.
Message appears after downloading new software with using heimdall and automatical reboot
Phone still freezes on startup.
Is it possible to connect terminal to mainboard? perhaps that will help to see diagnostic messages... and will give me a chance to understand the problem.....
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If you correctly flashed KJ6 Heimdall One-Click WITH Bootloaders and that did not work -
Verify that you have a Samsung S 4G SGH - T959V for me. Look under the battery for the model number.
And to be clear - after flashing it will take a bit to boot your phone as things are being done to your phone during boot up. If you pulled battery too quickly that may affect it.
Lastly - "Message appears after downloading new software with using heimdall and automatical reboot" - Where is the message appearing? In Heimdall or on phone?

if you are still having issues, you can check the "Potential Problems" section of the guide in my signature (provided that you do indeed have the right phone model)
Sent from my SGH-T959V using xda premium

Hahahaha - This kid is so proud of himself. Aww me too Juls. Keep self-promoting every where you can. You still haven't asked dsexton to link to you in his OPs.

Juls317 said:
lumin, im just trying to help the guy out as your way isnt cuttinv. sorry for caring for the community.
and you self promote too you hypocrite.
Sent from my SGH-T959V using xda premium
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ok
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No need to belittle members. Lets keep things nice and clean ok? Happens again, I will not be so nice. Have fun guys.

P1000 stuck at samsung logo and losing all settings

Hello everyone,
I have a Samsung P1000 GSM tablet which i purchased from Jeddah a few years ago.
Froyo started acting up and Samsung was not releasing any new firmware updates, and so i decided to root and move up to Gingerbread.
I installed 2.3.3 JPJPC and rooted and things were good.
After a while, i installed rom manager from the market, and installed the recovery for the wrong model due to ROM manager not having P1000 listed, which was a reckless move.
Since then, the TAB gets stuck on the samsung screen, and i can tell it is actually sort of trying over and over in an endless loop.
After a few reboots, it comes back, but losing all settings (home screen empty, phone book gone, SMSs gone), and it starts with the welcome wizard (language, packet data etc...).
The bootloader at that point was giving errors about not finding android_reboot and unable to load the mcc ...i'm sure you guys know them.
I read tons of threads about this, but no one actually mentioned that this problem is intermittent! And no definite solution...
Attempts:
I tried loading JPJPD (P1000JPJPD_P1000OJPJPE_P1000JXJP4_HOME.tar) via ODIN 1.7 using gt-p1000_mr_PIT and then dbdata, same thing.
I tried using P1_add_hidden.pit, same thing
I tried using GB-Stock-Safe-v5, same thing, moved again to JPJPD, same thing.
The interesting thing is even ODIN would FAIL the complete (write) then after 1 or 2 retries, it would work (same setup).
I also installed the recovery CF-Root-TAB7_XX_OXA_JQ1-v3.3-CWM3RFS, same thing.
At this stage the recovery works well, and so after each ODIN attempt I was wiping everything...
At this stage I'm trying to figure out if the P1000 is recyclable, organic, or waste!!!:crying:
Can anything be done to stabilize this TAB ?
Thank you,
Bassem
EDIT:
After posting, i entered recovery mode and found the errors i tried describing above have come back again:
"E:internal mmc : open fail
Internal MMC checksum verify failed
# MANUAL MODE#
-- Updating application...
E:failed to mount /preload (No such file or directory)
E:install_application_for_customer:can't mount /preload"
multi-CSC is ok
now when wiping /data:
"Formatting /data....
E:format_volume: rfs format failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p2"
I am sure this will be fixed (which happed before) if i repeat the above steps, only to break again after a few reboots.

Samsung Galaxy i9000 cannot flash

Hi. Ok...long story short. Its not bricked. I can use it. Using it currently as a media player stripped of all non-essential system apps. Or so I thought.
Semaphore_2.5.0b
DarkyROM v10.4.2 XWJW1
Firmware 2.3.6
I uninstalled some apps. Nothing system critical or so I thought. The following errors are now happening:
1. Whenever I enable wireless or launch Play Store I get the Google Services Framework gapps has stopped unexpectedly error....a few times then it stops coming up.
2. My Windows 7 64bit says "USB Device not recognised"
3. Device Manager reports the device has an error
4. Unable to install drivers from anywhere, Windows says I already have the most upto date driver - probably from previous installs
5. Odin does not see the phone when connected even when its in Download Mode
6. Rebooting to CWM v5.0.2.7 gives the following list of errors:
E:failed to open /etc/recovery.fstab (No such file or directory)
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/command]
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/log]
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/last_log]
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/command]
7. I can't Wipe or Factory Reset or any of those things because I get similar errors to the above, i.e. can't open, or can't mount, or unknown volume...etc
8. I can't install a zip from the SD Card because it won't mount the SD Card.
9. I can't mount the SD Card - it just returns to the main CWM screen and lists the above errors again.
I have exhausted my search on the internet. You guys are my last hope of redemption. So I'm just praying that someone out there has an answer and takes pity on my poor condemned soul before the flames get any higher!
Sent by a large badger.
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Wouldn't the problem be fixed by attempting to install the rom via odin? I know you said it doesn't show up, my thoughts are that you should make sure you have the updated samsung kies drivers installed.
If that didn't I might consider updating CWMR and then reflashing?

Reflash gapps and wipe all data in cwm lol you should have flashed if you didn't know what you were doing
Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk 2

e2tango said:
Wouldn't the problem be fixed by attempting to install the rom via odin? I know you said it doesn't show up, my thoughts are that you should make sure you have the updated samsung kies drivers installed.
If that didn't I might consider updating CWMR and then reflashing?
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Well that was a really really really unhelpful reply. Thank you though.
You might have noticed I can't connect the phone to Odin because Windows is not recognising the device and if you read my post you'd see I already tried reinstalling the drivers which are upto date as far as Windows is concerned.
Thanks though.

bbrad said:
Reflash gapps and wipe all data in cwm lol you should have flashed if you didn't know what you were doing
Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk 2
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Brilliant. Very insightful. Maybe you shouldn't be using these forums if you can't provide support or at least a semblance of help instead of criticism and a holier than thou attitude. I'm assuming you're perfect.
I didn't think any of the apps were system critical. And I made that assumption as an ex-developer with over 15 years experience of low level assembler, C++ and Java development.
If you'd read my post properly you'd notice I can't flash or wipe.
But thanks though. It's nice to know people like you are still plaguing the forums.

captain_kirkoid said:
Brilliant. Very insightful. Maybe you shouldn't be using these forums if you can't provide support or at least a semblance of help instead of criticism and a holier than thou attitude. I'm assuming you're perfect.
I didn't think any of the apps were system critical. And I made that assumption as an ex-developer with over 15 years experience of low level assembler, C++ and Java development.
If you'd read my post properly you'd notice I can't flash or wipe.
But thanks though. It's nice to know people like you are still plaguing the forums.
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Your welcome if your so smart Y U ASKING 4 HELP
Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk 2

Frozen Memory Problem Caused By Prey(Phone Finding Software)

Hello Everyone
its almost a year since I got this problem and after all this time I still couldnt find a solution to it and I hope this description of it will end this once and for all.
Problem: The device has a memory of a certain day. Everytime I work with it, I remove some files and apps and install new ones. But next time i start the tablet the new ones are gone and the old ones are returned and smiling at me!
Things I have done: --Trying Not to get Insane-- I tried to flash device with different ROMS and Kernels even the stock ones. but even after a successfull rom installation, device gets back to its certain day ROM and memory!
Cause: After taking it to soooo many repair centers, finally one of them told me it was caused by a software called "Prey", This software is for finding your lost Android/Ios device, it has a feature called "Prevent uninstallations" which makes it unable to uninstall. Now that i try, I can uninstall it with my previous username/password but everything is the same after one restart....
gosh that was the story guys. In last year, good people of XDA tried to help me but I did not have the proper info, you can follow the conversations here
still any help is appreciated.
PS: Everytime I choose to wipe data/factory reset the device, get this message;
cant mount /cache/recovery/command
cant mount /cache/recovery/log
cant open /cache/recovery/log
cant mount /cache/recovery/last_log
cant open /cache/recovery/last_log