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[Q] (Q) Downgrade frm CM 9 back to gingerbread and bricked [Resolved, please delete]

I tried going back to gingerbread using Heimdall 1 click and it gives me a kernel error and failed. Now phone won't boot past the rogers logo. Any suggestions? No samsung screen. No green battery indicator when plugged in. Heimdall does detect the phone, and I've tried all USB ports and cords at my disposal. I use a mac so no access to odin. This is the first brick I haven't been able to get myself out of. Any help you would be appreciated

I am a gt i9000 owner, but can you get into download mode?
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If you can get download mode, then flash a gingerbread stock rom, even if it means you will lose root still do it, then flash a new rom of your choice, if you can get into download mode then you haven't got a brick
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Been bricked more than once...you have?
Embarking on a fresh new ROM without educating oneself can be very frustrating....since your on a Mac..with in the one click you say it reading your phone...can you get to download mode?
Pull battery
Plug in USB to phone
Hold both volume button
Pop battery back in
Do you see...the yellow Android digging?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1293751

bigjoe2675 said:
Been bricked more than once...you have?
Embarking on a fresh new ROM without educating oneself can be very frustrating....since your on a Mac..with in the one click you say it reading your phone...can you get to download mode?
Pull battery
Plug in USB to phone
Hold both volume button
Pop battery back in
Do you see...the yellow Android digging?
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I can get into download mode.heimdall detects my phone. I tried both qksters and adam outlers 1 click. neither would take. If I upgrade heimdall version (as it tells me its out of date) it wont get through the initial connection to the phone. if I use with out upgrade it continues to fail on kernel download.
This is my second brick (first one was when trying to root it on my mac) First brick was fixed through odin at my work. Unfortunately I don't want to wait till monday to have a functioning phone

teknhard said:
I can get into download mode.heimdall detects my phone. I tried both qksters and adam outlers 1 click. neither would take. If I upgrade heimdall version (as it tells me its out of date) it wont get through the initial connection to the phone. if I use with out upgrade it continues to fail on kernel download.
This is my second brick (first one was when trying to root it on my mac) First brick was fixed through odin at my work. Unfortunately I don't want to wait till monday to have a functioning phone
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Hummmm..ok
Let's step back here does out prompt you for drivers?
....you might have to make a stop at your office..

Try different USB ports, I used heimdall yesterday to go back to gingerbread (so I could get the boot loaders) and I had the same problem as you, I finally got it to work with a different USB port and even then it kept failing...but I just kept trying and eventually it went through
(Pull battery, place battery back in, hold volume up and down, plug USB in-should put you in download mode...even if you can't see anything on your screen you can still enter download mode)
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DOesnt prompt me for drivers. It detects my phone and says ready to flash. I see the download mode screen. so its not completey screwed. Just can't get past the rogers logo.. I only have two USB on my macbook.. tried both quite a few times guess i'll mess with it some more. see if I can get it going. Thanks for the tips. ANy others ideas would also be appreciated

Alright, here it is:
I encountered the same problems yesterday, heimdall doesn't work when flashing back to stock from ics, from what I've found, you must use gtg's ultimate unbrick, the pit repartitions everything and also resets your binary counter (cha-ching! ). Once completed, your phone will reboot and be stuck at "...installing default apk files..." for a few minutes, don't panic, let it run its course. From there on, you can do the usual root/flash cwm deal. .
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theROMinator said:
Alright, here it is:
I encountered the same problems yesterday, heimdall doesn't work when flashing back to stock from ics, from what I've found, you must use gtg's ultimate unbrick, the pit repartitions everything and also resets your binary counter (cha-ching! ). Once completed, your phone will reboot and be stuck at "...installing default apk files..." for a few minutes, don't panic, let it run its course. From there on, you can do the usual root/flash cwm deal. .
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Funny I just did that yesterday using qkster heimdall after running the ics for the day....no issues utilizing it...so i say it does work...

theROMinator said:
Alright, here it is:
I encountered the same problems yesterday, heimdall doesn't work when flashing back to stock from ics, from what I've found, you must use gtg's ultimate unbrick, the pit repartitions everything and also resets your binary counter (cha-ching! ). Once completed, your phone will reboot and be stuck at "...installing default apk files..." for a few minutes, don't panic, let it run its course. From there on, you can do the usual root/flash cwm deal. .
Sent from my SGH-I997 using Tapatalk 2 Beta-5
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I went back to stock from ics yesterday using heimdall...just took a long time and a lot of tries
I really think it depends on the computer though, for some Odin works best...for others heimdall works best
Sent from my SGH-I997 using XDA

bigjoe2675 said:
Funny I just did that yesterday using qkster heimdall after running the ics for the day....no issues utilizing it...so i say it does work...
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I did not mean to be misleading, as you both have said, either or may work, I simply wanted to share my experience
mg2195 said:
I went back to stock from ics yesterday using heimdall...just took a long time and a lot of tries
I really think it depends on the computer though, for some Odin works best...for others heimdall works best
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mg2195 said:
I went back to stock from ics yesterday using heimdall...just took a long time and a lot of tries
I really think it depends on the computer though, for some Odin works best...for others heimdall works best
Sent from my SGH-I997 using XDA
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Agreed. On my desktop (quad core 6 gb ram, watercooled blablablabl) can't run heimdal nor Odin to save its life.
My netbook (single core atom) took me back from CM9 with Odin like it was nothing.
My 7 year old laptop (running Ubuntu) works great using Heimdal (just run the .jar file as an executable)

theROMinator said:
I did not mean to be misleading, as you both have said, either or may work, I simply wanted to share my experience
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No ... understood..no worries...there are some many that have never flashed or much less read anything regarding flashing are having so many prob`s...when this ics it's still bring birthed...for the infuse.
Instead of going to the dev section and doing some home work...understanding the basic info....they see ICS and have pictures of Sunday treats....in their mind...having no clue about the current ROM they are on now...Then the questions pop up...from individuals...after wards yelling SOS...But hey it's their phone.

bigjoe2675 said:
No ... understood..no worries...there are some many that have never flashed or much less read anything regarding flashing are having so many prob`s...when this ics it's still bring birthed...for the infuse.
Instead of going to the dev section and doing some home work...understanding the basic info....they see ICS and have pictures of Sunday treats....in their mind...having no clue about the current ROM they are on now...Then the questions pop up...from individuals...after wards yelling SOS...But hey it's their phone.
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I've flashed lots of roms and never had any issues. Also looked through the forum and know the basics about getting back to stock. I'm no expert, but I have a decent idea what I'm doing. I do appreciate a forum you can ask questions though and have people help out when your stumped. I did what i could from the tools I have at my disposal here, and ran into some problems. I'm not yelling SOS, just asking for some tips as what I have tried hasn't worked. All the same I do appreciate everyones opinions and help they provide. THat's what makes this forum great.

why would you need to heimdall if you are on a rogers infuse? Isn't that for AT&T phones only?

teknhard said:
I've flashed lots of roms and never had any issues. Also looked through the forum and know the basics about getting back to stock. I'm no expert, but I have a decent idea what I'm doing. I do appreciate a forum you can ask questions though and have people help out when your stumped. I did what i could from the tools I have at my disposal here, and ran into some problems. I'm not yelling SOS, just asking for some tips as what I have tried hasn't worked. All the same I do appreciate everyones opinions and help they provide. THat's what makes this forum great.
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I apologize wasn't directed to you just in general and your correct this forum is great...

Then reflash ics lol
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threi_ said:
why would you need to heimdall if you are on a rogers infuse? Isn't that for AT&T phones only?
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Because I don't have access to a PC for Odin, and the at&t should work to get me out of brick state. I currently can't get past rogers boot screen
GoSooners345 said:
Then reflash ics lol
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I don't have recovery.. otherwise I certainly would have

[Q] Stuck in ODIN mode

I tried installing a ROM i found on this forum but when i went to reboot and turn back on a warning messege appeared saying something along the lines that the OS was blocked by verizon wireless and i had to bring my phone to the nearest store. It wouldnt reboot into recovery it just kept flashing back to the messege. Im not sure what i did but i managed to boot the phone into something called ODIN mode? It asked me if i wanted to install some firmware in which i assumed was the finishing process to the ROM installation but now its just hungup at the "Downloading...Do not turn off target!!" screen. Im not sure what to do from here any help would be greatly appreciated thanks!

cvbcbcmv said:
First, relax if you're nervous. There is nothing wrong. You didn't unlock your bootloader before flashing the rom, that's why the message is there. Read some of the threads (I'm mobile so I can't link but I'm sure there stickied in one of the sections) about restoring to stock. Grab the Odin file and read a tutorial if the thread doesn't have one on how to flash it. It's just another method of flashing to stock. I would give you step by steps if I wasn't on my phone in bed, if you still need help tomorrow hit me with a pm and ill help you as soon as I get home from school. I can get you familiar with the important things about rooting and flashing on this phone.
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Thanks for the quick reply. Is it okay to power off the phone if it says its downloading still. And my phone used to be rooted until the OTA updated it to 4.0.4 for some reason it completely slipped my mind to unlock the bootloader again.

You aren't downloading unless you've hooked your phone to your computer and have run Odin
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Methinks I hath killed it....

Sooo....
Been reading, researching and studying for a little more than two weeks now on rooting my S3, flashing roms, kernels, etc. Most of the 2 weeks my S3 has been rooted. I felt brave enough early on to do that, but only worked up the courage to flash my first rom this morning. Using the guide found here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
...I flashed the newly updated "SynergyROM VZW S3 | JB 4.1.1 | Multiwindow | PDroid | 1-10-13 r169" and to my delight it worked like a charm! For most of the day today I've been learning the ins and outs of my new rom and loving it!
This evening I decided that due to my success I'd give flashing a kernel a try. I apparently should've quit while I was ahead. I found this kernel : "SGS3-VZW-kernel-jb-cm-u-10312012" I followed the above mentioned guide again and followed all of the instructions up through step 6. I unzipped the kernel, and prior to rebooting I was unexpectedly asked a question about if I wanted to restore the stock recovery (if I remember it correctly). I chose the "go back" option (to see if I could just reboot without worrying about that question) in CWM and my S3 rebooted itself at that point.
Unfortunately the reboot process got through the quick glimpse of "Samsung", then the "Galaxy S3" screen then went black and that was it. I waited a while, removed the battery to be sure it was off and tried starting up again. Same result. I've tried rebooting into recovery (vol down/ home/power) but it just shows me the same two screens and goes black, never going into recovery and never taking me to the download screen.
I decided to plug the S3 into my computer to see if I could see it in Windows Explorer (I couldn't) but I fired up Odin and it is showing that it recognizes the S3 is plugged in in the ID:COM box.
Should I attempt flashing the stock rom through Odin even though I can't get the S3 into the download screen and even though it seems the kernel is what caused my problem? Or does it not really matter at this point....is it hard bricked? I survived a soft brick last week so I have the stock rom all ready to go, but I don't want to just try Odin'ing it in without the advice of those more schooled in this than I am.
I'm not a complete idiot. My device is a Verizon Galaxy S3, I535. I've been very careful about choosing the correct roms and kernels for my device....at least I thought I had.
Any suggestions and/or advice? Perhaps I should blow the dust off my Droid X to use until I send the GS3 out for JTAG repair. Heh.
Thanks in advance from a very humbled Noob.

Well did you try to put it in download mode not recovery but download
I don't believe it's hard bricked i think you can get past this of you did put it in download mode and Odin sees it i would push the ROM
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On my phone i have to take the battery out hit the volume down button and power button at the same time then plug into the computer then it goes into download mode. It sounds like you know how to do it..
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djteague said:
Sooo....
Been reading, researching and studying for a little more than two weeks now on rooting my S3, flashing roms, kernels, etc. Most of the 2 weeks my S3 has been rooted. I felt brave enough early on to do that, but only worked up the courage to flash my first rom this morning. Using the guide found here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
...I flashed the newly updated "SynergyROM VZW S3 | JB 4.1.1 | Multiwindow | PDroid | 1-10-13 r169" and to my delight it worked like a charm! For most of the day today I've been learning the ins and outs of my new rom and loving it!
This evening I decided that due to my success I'd give flashing a kernel a try. I apparently should've quit while I was ahead. I found this kernel : "SGS3-VZW-kernel-jb-cm-u-10312012" I followed the above mentioned guide again and followed all of the instructions up through step 6. I unzipped the kernel, and prior to rebooting I was unexpectedly asked a question about if I wanted to restore the stock recovery (if I remember it correctly). I chose the "go back" option (to see if I could just reboot without worrying about that question) in CWM and my S3 rebooted itself at that point.
Unfortunately the reboot process got through the quick glimpse of "Samsung", then the "Galaxy S3" screen then went black and that was it. I waited a while, removed the battery to be sure it was off and tried starting up again. Same result. I've tried rebooting into recovery (vol down/ home/power) but it just shows me the same two screens and goes black, never going into recovery and never taking me to the download screen.
I decided to plug the S3 into my computer to see if I could see it in Windows Explorer (I couldn't) but I fired up Odin and it is showing that it recognizes the S3 is plugged in in the ID:COM box.
Should I attempt flashing the stock rom through Odin even though I can't get the S3 into the download screen and even though it seems the kernel is what caused my problem? Or does it not really matter at this point....is it hard bricked? I survived a soft brick last week so I have the stock rom all ready to go, but I don't want to just try Odin'ing it in without the advice of those more schooled in this than I am.
I'm not a complete idiot. My device is a Verizon Galaxy S3, I535. I've been very careful about choosing the correct roms and kernels for my device....at least I thought I had.
Any suggestions and/or advice? Perhaps I should blow the dust off my Droid X to use until I send the GS3 out for JTAG repair. Heh.
Thanks in advance from a very humbled Noob.
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I think you flashed the kernel for cm, and not for touchwiz.

djteague said:
Sooo....
"SGS3-VZW-kernel-jb-cm-u-10312012"
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This is an AOSP kernel. You only flash kernels if they match your rom. Synergy is a TouchWiz rom, so you would only flash a kernel if it states it's for TouchWiz. CM =CyanogenMod, an AOSP rom. AOSP = Android Open Source Project. Basically, AOSP is stock Android but on phones that don't ship with stock Android like a Nexus device.
Should I attempt flashing the stock rom through Odin even though I can't get the S3 into the download screen and even though it seems the kernel is what caused my problem?
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Yes, Odin flash a stock image then re-rooted and unlock your bootloader again. Just like what the other folks have said above. "Fool me once..." as the saying goes.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
This is an AOSP kernel. You only flash kernels if they match your rom. Synergy is a TouchWiz rom, so you would only flash a kernel if it states it's for TouchWiz. CM =CyanogenMod, an AOSP rom. AOSP = Android Open Source Project. Basically, AOSP is stock Android but on phones that don't ship with stock Android like a Nexus device.
Yes, Odin flash a stock image then re-rooted and unlock your bootloader again. Just like what the other folks have said above. "Fool me once..." as the saying goes.
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Get him SlimSnoop. :laugh:

So reflashing the stock rom will in essence erase the AOSP kernel? It won't still be there to continue to cause problems after I Odin in the stock rom?
I'm getting an education now! Thanks so much for the continued help!

djteague said:
So reflashing the stock rom will in essence erase the AOSP kernel? It won't still be there to continue to cause problems after I Odin in the stock rom?
I'm getting an education now! Thanks so much for the continued help!
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Odin flash will reset everything to factory settings. You'll just have to reroot and unlock once again.
Edit: Since I re-read your post. Volume down, home, and power will take you to download mode. This still works correct?

SlimSnoop you are turning what was a rather bummer of a night around! One final question before I push the start button in Odin...
I can flash the stock rom even though my S3 doesn't appear to be in dowload mode? (although the ID:COM box shows that Odin sees my phone)
Thanks again!

djteague said:
SlimSnoop you are turning what was a rather bummer of a night around! One final question before I push the start button in Odin...
I can flash the stock rom even though my S3 doesn't appear to be in dowload mode? (although the ID:COM box shows that Odin sees my phone)
Thanks again!
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What do you mean it "doesn't appear to be in download mode"? When you pull the battery/reinsert then hold volume down, power, and home for like ten seconds, what does it do? Do you get the prompt to to boot into download mode?

SlimSnoopOS said:
What do you mean it "doesn't appear to be in download mode"? When you pull the battery/reinsert then hold volume down, power, and home for like ten seconds, what does it do? Do you get the prompt to to boot into download mode?
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Don't hit no button if not in download mode.

Nevermind...my bad. Now my noobness is really starting to show. I had tried putting it into download when I first realized there was a problem, but apparently did something wrong. It worked this time, the stock rom is flashed and all is well.
Now, all that remains to be seen is whether or not this little adventure has scared me into being satisfied with my stock GS3 or if I go back to tinkering.
I truly thank you guys for holding my hand and getting me through this! Much obliged!

djteague said:
Nevermind...my bad. Now my noobness is really starting to show. I had tried putting it into download when I first realized there was a problem, but apparently did something wrong. It worked this time, the stock rom is flashed and all is well.
Now, all that remains to be seen is whether or not this little adventure has scared me into being satisfied with my stock GS3 or if I go back to tinkering.
I truly thank you guys for holding my hand and getting me through this! Much obliged!
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Go back to custom roms and flash Synergy again!

Anybody sitting at home looking to make a few extra dollars?

Verizon GS3 was running the new ota 4.1. Tempted to root and now its Bricked. It will only boot to the yellow triangle telling me to take it back to Verizon. I have tried to use Odin the flash back to stock and it will not for the life of me. If someone is home and willing to call me and walk me through this I will gladly fork over some cash.
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Can you describe your process trying to Odin back to stock?

Phush said:
Can you describe your process trying to Odin back to stock?
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I followed these instructions and got to the PASS screen but phone is still only booting to the yellow triangle telling me to go to Verizon Store.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/restore-verizon-galaxy-s3-samsung-pre-rooted-rom/

rswheaton said:
I followed these instructions and got to the PASS screen but phone is still only booting to the yellow triangle telling me to go to Verizon Store.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/restore-verizon-galaxy-s3-samsung-pre-rooted-rom/
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Currently downloading 1.2GB worth of files and going to try this next...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyuJ8ii3M4o

Don't stress.. Lol just put the phone back into download mode (home+power up+ power)... redo whatever you wanted in odin.. Don't worry, I think we all have had panic moments...

rswheaton said:
Currently downloading 1.2GB worth of files and going to try this next...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyuJ8ii3M4o
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I have been there and done that
Most likely you, while installing a custom recovery or custom ROM, forgot to unlock your boot loader.
For future reference you can unlock he boot loader using this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mmmeff.ez.unlock
I hate to say it but I doubt his method is going to fix your phone in this situation.. I have been in this situation and you need to follow the soft brick method here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
90% sure your binary count has been tripped as well and you will need to reset that as well if you ever plan to ship to Verizon.
Binary count number can be viewed in download mode by the way.
Flash count can be reset useing this app.
After you unsoft bricked.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.triangleaway
Let me know how everything goes. Feel free to pm me.
Hit that thanks if I pointed you in the right direction.
sent from that young galaxy on clean ROM!

FIXED!!!!
rswheaton said:
Currently downloading 1.2GB worth of files and going to try this next...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyuJ8ii3M4o
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If anyone runs into the same issue follow these instructions! The file is HUGE so it will take a while to download but it worked like a champ!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyuJ8ii3M4o

rswheaton said:
If anyone runs into the same issue follow these instructions! The file is HUGE so it will take a while to download but it worked like a champ!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyuJ8ii3M4o
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You mean when since not everyone will take the time to do some research before they embark on this journey called rooting.

hope you get it fixed man.
but just for future reference, (sorry if was already said, didn't read the thread)
a brick is just that, the phone is worthless, cannot charge, no lights, no nothing you cannot get it to turn on or do anything.

[Q] Need some help... rooted my phone, then received OTA update JZO54K.I535VRBMF1...

Hello,
Need some help here... I am a newbie... I had rooted my phone to unlock and use data while traveling in Europe with the below instructions... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439 .... worked great!
I installed VRBLK3 (last update) before I received the VRBMF1 OTA update last night which automatically updated my phone. I am faced with error saying Unauthorized Software on phone, goto Verizon.
I am unable to boot into Odin Recovery Mode, but I can boot into Odin mode. I am unable to perform any steps to flash my phone again and then load the latest update manually via Odin.
What am I missing here? Thoughts? Any assistance would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jason

Your bootloader wasn't unlocked correctly and the update sure did mess up it up as it updated while you are rooted.
You can odin it just takes time as soon pull out the battery as soon as you out it in hold power, volume up and home. You should get into odin so you can flash a stock image.
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I have the same problem. I haven't run the update, but it has downloaded. Either with buttons or through rommanager, I can't get into recovery mode (I have ClockWorkMod Recovery installed) . I keep deferring the update.
What are the steps to flash a stock image?

airtrons said:
I have the same problem. I haven't run the update, but it has downloaded. Either with buttons or through rommanager, I can't get into recovery mode (I have ClockWorkMod Recovery installed) . I keep deferring the update.
What are the steps to flash a stock image?
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Use the ODIN program and then download the stock image from rootzwiki (or here at XDA if its posted)
Plug your phone into the USB port of a computer and then run the ODIN program. Then post the entire .tar package in the PDA section after your phone gets recognized (you'll need to boot into download mode, which is volume down+power+home).
Read the guide over at XDA for a better explanation. Here's the URL.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
sent from my GS3 from the infected army

Addiso said:
Your bootloader wasn't unlocked correctly and the update sure did mess up it up as it updated while you are rooted.
You can odin it just takes time as soon pull out the battery as soon as you out it in hold power, volume up and home. You should get into odin so you can flash a stock image.
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I can get into Odin Download Mode, but I can't get into Odin Recovery (it gives me error in upper left corner ... SECURE FAIL: KERNEL).
When I get into Odin Download Mode and I hook it up to my laptop, it doesn't recognize the device even though I have the drivers loaded on my laptop.
Thoughts?

It should still work. Check the USB drivers in device manager.
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OK, so I've just been deferring the update. Just wanted to know if there is a way to get the update without having to unroot my phone first. I'd really rather not run through the motions of doing the whole unroot-reroot process but this update is bugging me.

iamme216 said:
OK, so I've just been deferring the update. Just wanted to know if there is a way to get the update without having to unroot my phone first. I'd really rather not run through the motions of doing the whole unroot-reroot process but this update is bugging me.
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I was rooted (stock), took the OTA (a no no but did it anyway) this locked the bootloader and i lost root.
I used this one click to unlock bootloader, gain root AND install TWRP custom recovery and it worked FLAWLESSLY!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332825
-SKB

iamme216 said:
OK, so I've just been deferring the update. Just wanted to know if there is a way to get the update without having to unroot my phone first. I'd really rather not run through the motions of doing the whole unroot-reroot process but this update is bugging me.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42978477&postcount=9
try this it worked for me

kidhudi said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42978477&postcount=9
try this it worked for me
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I believe I just got soft bricked with this method.

iamme216 said:
I believe I just got soft bricked with this method.
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what? how is that possible? what were the steps you took? where did things go wrong?
if you can get into odin you should be ok. just flash the stock image and use the one-click method. but be careful i am reading about the one click casual method causing hard bricks on some devices.

kidhudi said:
what? how is that possible? what were the steps you took? where did things go wrong?
if you can get into odin you should be ok. just flash the stock image and use the one-click method. but be careful i am reading about the one click casual method causing hard bricks on some devices.
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I followed everything. started the update, it reset and i got a "system software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone. Please turn off your phone and go to the nearest verizon wireless store for help." About to go in and odin now.

sorry about that bro. that process worked for me and a buddy of mine flawlessly. are you able to get into odin mode?
I deleted that post. I really still don't understand what went wrong. I have used these apps successfully MANY times in the past.
let me know how it all works out.

kidhudi said:
sorry about that bro. that process worked for me and a buddy of mine flawlessly. are you able to get into odin mode?
I deleted that post. I really still don't understand what went wrong. I have used these apps successfully MANY times in the past.
let me know how it all works out.
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Just went all the way back to stock. Had to erase everything. Luckily I have most of my stuff on my SD card and my TiBu backup so not all is lost. Sucks I ended up having to do what I didn't want just for an update.

skbgiants said:
I was rooted (stock), took the OTA (a no no but did it anyway) this locked the bootloader and i lost root.
I used this one click to unlock bootloader, gain root AND install TWRP custom recovery and it worked FLAWLESSLY!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332825
-SKB
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That's interesting. The same exact thing happened to me. I was rooted, running stock, accepted the ota, lost root but it left the bootloader unlocked.And then the next time I powered up my phone I saw Verizon had given me an unlocked icon and it says custom under it. I originally rooted my phone using that one click casual so now I'm really not sure if I should use it to root again. Any thoughts?

RipRip said:
That's interesting. The same exact thing happened to me. I was rooted, running stock, accepted the ota, lost root but it left the bootloader unlocked.And then the next time I powered up my phone I saw Verizon had given me an unlocked icon and it says custom under it. I originally rooted my phone using that one click casual so now I'm really not sure if I should use it to root again. Any thoughts?
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If you want root, then root. Preexisting root tools still work on the latest VRBMF1 ota. You can check if you're still rooted by downloading Root Checker from the store.
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RipRip said:
That's interesting. The same exact thing happened to me. I was rooted, running stock, accepted the ota, lost root but it left the bootloader unlocked.And then the next time I powered up my phone I saw Verizon had given me an unlocked icon and it says custom under it. I originally rooted my phone using that one click casual so now I'm really not sure if I should use it to root again. Any thoughts?
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Seriously use this tool. Works great!