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[Q] Bricked my baby please help! :(

Hello! I just recently got my infuse, I had serendipity build 3 and I wanted to give MIUI a try (people said it had worked) and my cwm began to install then proceeded to say it was checking something but I can't quite recall what it was. I know it was a noob move but plea don't badger me, help ASAP would be greatly appreciated. It doesn't boot, the samsung logo shows up then "galaxy s" for a split second. When I attempt to connecty charger it goes into an endless bootloop every few seconds. I am not at my computer but will be in a few hours, as I am on vacation. Thank you very much to anyone who helps.

theROMinator said:
Hello! I just recently got my infuse, I had serendipity build 3 and I wanted to give MIUI a try (people said it had worked) and my cwm began to install then proceeded to say it was checking something but I can't quite recall what it was. I know it was a noob move but plea don't badger me, help ASAP would be greatly appreciated. It doesn't boot, the samsung logo shows up then "galaxy s" for a split second. When I attempt to connecty charger it goes into an endless bootloop every few seconds. I am not at my computer but will be in a few hours, as I am on vacation. Thank you very much to anyone who helps.
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it's not bricked so you can breathe a sigh of relief you need to get to Download mode flash back to stock and start over if you have a Jig use that easy way to get into DL mode if not pull battery reinstall Volume down +Power should get you to DL mode and go here and follow what it says to get you back to stock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1112555
In the future Don't double post in here and dev section only here for Q&A

theROMinator said:
Hello! I just recently got my infuse, I had serendipity build 3 and I wanted to give MIUI a try (people said it had worked) and my cwm began to install then proceeded to say it was checking something but I can't quite recall what it was. I know it was a noob move but plea don't badger me, help ASAP would be greatly appreciated. It doesn't boot, the samsung logo shows up then "galaxy s" for a split second. When I attempt to connecty charger it goes into an endless bootloop every few seconds. I am not at my computer but will be in a few hours, as I am on vacation. Thank you very much to anyone who helps.
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MIUI builds exist, but you can't just grab any MIUI build. They have a large number of issues which is why distribution is limited.
I suggest you Odin/Heimdall a Gingerbread kernel and then reflash Serendipity VII from CWM. Make sure to do a data wipe before rebooting.

I was using the s7 rom. To install miui boot into recovery flash miui then reboot. When it fails to boot pull battery and hold volume up down and the power button, should boot into recovery again. Then you need to flash miui again wipe data factory reset then reboot, all should be good
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well I am home now, how would i go about restoring step by step?
And how do i know if im in download mode?

Rotary Parts said:
it's not bricked so you can breathe a sigh of relief you need to get to Download mode flash back to stock and start over if you have a Jig use that easy way to get into DL mode if not pull battery reinstall Volume down +Power should get you to DL mode and go here and follow what it says to get you back to stock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1112555
In the future Don't double post in here and dev section only here for Q&A
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forgive me for double posting. I was freaking out D:

i got into download mode but odin didn't recognize it. I'm installing kies now, for drivers, yes?

Step 1: Here's what Download mode looks like
Step 2: Read this thread in its entirety from beginning to end and follow every step EXACTLY >> Back to Stock

theROMinator said:
i got into download mode but odin didn't recognize it. I'm installing kies now, for drivers, yes?
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That's right.

beatblaster said:
Step 1: Here's what Download mode looks like
Step 2: Read this thread in its entirety from beginning to end and follow every step EXACTLY >> Back to Stock
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Thanks, it's in progress

Yes. Odin won't recognize the device unless it's in Download mode.

All is well now Thanks to everyone who replied, i honestly greatly appreciate it.

theROMinator said:
All is well now Thanks to everyone who replied, i honestly greatly appreciate it.
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I hope you learned your lesson!! lol

beatblaster said:
I hope you learned your lesson!! lol
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yes i definitely did! thanks for putting up with me

theROMinator said:
yes i definitely did! thanks for putting up with me
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did you get miui installed?

haven't tried it, been to busy re-arranging it lol

theROMinator said:
haven't tried it, been to busy re-arranging it lol
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Follow the steps I posted and everything should work fine
Sent from my SGH-I997 using XDA App

speedfreak228 said:
Follow the steps I posted and everything should work fine
Sent from my SGH-I997 using XDA App
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Do you have the build?
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[Q] (Help!) Hard bricked skyrocket?

Hey guys,
So I have the Galaxy S2 Skyrocket with AT&T and I have it rooted etc. Today I tried flashing the MIUI rom, but was unsuccessful due to a message saying "Installation aborted". So I did as I read to do and wiped cache, Delvik or w/e, and then I reformatted the SDcard to redownload the ROM, however when I rebooted the next time it did not boot back up. Now I have the phone completely dead it would seem, I have tried the button combinations, etc to no avail.
What happened and is there anything I can do?
How can my phone be bricked if I never got to install a new ROM? I can't be without it for too long so any answers would be appreciated
Thanks,
Smernst

When you say button combinations are you saying you tried to get into download mode?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727

Sheolrock said:
When you say button combinations are you saying you tried to get into download mode?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
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Yes, exactly that

Smernst said:
Yes, exactly that
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Sometimes download mode can work even if the screen isn't turning on. You should follow the instructions for download mode and see if Odin recognizes the phone.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727

Well there are symptoms of Brick See below and find ur category!!!!
appdroid said:
Brick → When used in reference to consumer electronics, "brick" describes a device that cannot function in any capacity (such as a device with damaged firmware). This usage derives from the fact that some electronic devices (and their detachable power supplies) are vaguely brick-shaped, and so those which do not function are useful only as actual bricks. The term can also be used as a verb. For example, "I bricked my phone when I tried to modify its firmware.
Hard Brick → When your phone does not turn on at all. When you can’t get in to CWR/CWM Or Stock recovery. You are basically screwed. If its hard brick Here is thread that will help you!!!
Soft Brick → When your phone bootloops. When you can get into CWR/CWM. When You can use jigtag to get into download mode.
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Smernst said:
Yes, exactly that
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appdroid said:
Well there are symptoms of Brick See below and find ur category!!!!
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UPDATE:
I just went in to the AT&T store and they are sending me a new phone tonight and it should be here tomorrow!
Now, does anyone have a guide to recommend for getting, say, MIUI onto the Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket? I don't know enough about the versions, mp5, etc to do it alone, and a safe guide would really help me
Thanks

MIUI rite now is not daily driver has lots of bugs and Here is link scroll down it will give you step by step instructions.
Smernst said:
UPDATE:
I just went in to the AT&T store and they are sending me a new phone tonight and it should be here tomorrow!
Now, does anyone have a guide to recommend for getting, say, MIUI onto the Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket? I don't know enough about the versions, mp5, etc to do it alone, and a safe guide would really help me
Thanks
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Got it, thanks
Also, if my phone is truly hard-bricked the AT&T guys that I return it to will not be able to tell that it is rooted will they?
Thanks

No att ppl are dumb and they can't even turn on the phone so they won't be able to say that it was rooted. When they ask you anything about rooting just pretend like you don't know what they are talking about.
Smernst said:
Got it, thanks
Also, if my phone is truly hard-bricked the AT&T guys that I return it to will not be able to tell that it is rooted will they?
Thanks
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appdroid said:
No att ppl are dumb and they can't even turn on the phone so they won't be able to say that it was rooted. When they ask you anything about rooting just pretend like you don't know what they are talking about.
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Okay sweet thank you for all the help!
See you around
Smernst

Hope next phone doesn't give you any grief.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda premium

[Q] Bricked T959V Need a Step Guide Please

Soft Bricked my phone yesterday by overlooking a most likely common mistake. I flashed CLM Recovery but accidently selected the wrong model UGHHH! Now I get the T Mobile Screen and I can get into download mode, thats it. I am aware of this Vibrant AIO ToolBox but Im not sure how it works and I am aware of ODIN which I have also never used. I downloaded ODIN and it does recognize my device. It looks pretty simple to use although I may be wrong. One of my major problems is I can not download any Stock OS Roms because the range at about 200mb and I am currently staying with a relative that has dial up. I dont know if I could get something faster through email. What I would like is step by step instructions on how to get my phone back to stock or somewhat functional. Any help would be greatly appreciated as we all know how hard it can be without your phone. Thanks, J
Samsung Galaxy S 4G ((ROOTED))
SGH-T959V
GingerBread 2.3.6 (Installed Stock)
T-Mobile USA
Capablities: Download Mode

jlwarner687 said:
Soft Bricked my phone yesterday by overlooking a most likely common mistake. I flashed CLM Recovery but accidently selected the wrong model UGHHH! Now I get the T Mobile Screen and I can get into download mode, thats it. I am aware of this Vibrant AIO ToolBox but Im not sure how it works and I am aware of ODIN which I have also never used. I downloaded ODIN and it does recognize my device. It looks pretty simple to use although I may be wrong. One of my major problems is I can not download any Stock OS Roms because the range at about 200mb and I am currently staying with a relative that has dial up. I dont know if I could get something faster through email. What I would like is step by step instructions on how to get my phone back to stock or somewhat functional. Any help would be greatly appreciated as we all know how hard it can be without your phone. Thanks, J
Samsung Galaxy S 4G ((ROOTED))
SGH-T959V
GingerBread 2.3.6 (Installed Stock)
T-Mobile USA
Capablities: Download Mode
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all you rlly have to do is re-root is or do the steps you did to update it,just follow this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyKYUlnpYqI&feature=plcp

stefelz said:
all you rlly have to do is re-root is or do the steps you did to update it,just follow this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyKYUlnpYqI&feature=plcp
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People with bricked phones shouldn't give advice. I am supposed to help you on teamview and was going to message you when I was done eating and now I see you giving outdated advice to someone

OK, the bandwidth thing is going to be a challenge. I don't have all the answers, but one question is "Do you have a 'nandroid' backup from before you flashed?"
If so, you might be able to get away with just flashing a kernel with the same kind of recovery that made the backup (I'm guessing ClockworkMod recovery?), get into recovery, and restore your backup. Kernels are a lot "lighter" than ROMs, 5-8 MB typically. Still a long haul on a modem, but better than 150-200 MB!
I personally use Heimdall, not ODIN. I find the "one-click" collection good for getting a phone back into a usable state.
From that collection, AntonX-Basic_with_a_twist-v1.1.0-NO_OC_UV is 18.7 MB, and that includes what you need to install, assuming you have Java (~16 MB, I believe) and the Microsoft C++ executables (4.8 MB) already. You'll want to make sure I suggested the right kernel for the backup you have.
Another question is do you have a "good" ROM or kernel on your microSD? You might be able to unzip it on your PC and find boot.img and then install it with stand-alone Heimdall (9.6 MB, with the same caveats about Java and C++ libraries).
There's always the local coffee house with "FREE Wifi!" if you have laptop with a WiFi card.

stefelz said:
all you rlly have to do is re-root is or do the steps you did to update it,just follow this video
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getochkn said:
People with bricked phones shouldn't give advice. I am supposed to help you on teamview and was going to message you when I was done eating and now I see you giving outdated advice to someone
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ROTFL.
The best quote ever
getochkn said:
People with bricked phones shouldn't give advice.
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So what have we learned today???
getochkn said:
People with bricked phones shouldn't give advice.
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Again just in case you missed it
getochkn said:
People with bricked phones shouldn't give advice.
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And one final time
getochkn said:
People with bricked phones shouldn't give advice.
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First download KC1 clean up HERE This will contain the pit, csc, pda and everyting you need to get you phone opperational.
To get into download .... remove the battery and usb cable. Then, WHILE holding vol + and vol- put the battery in and plug in the cable. Afterwards you should get a screen asking you if you want to enter download mode. Press vol + for yes and then you get a screen saying------> Downloading Do not turn off target
Finally upgrade to KC6(i think) which is 2.3.6 ---->Get it Here<----- It is stock....with all the tmobile bloatware
This should get your phone to work..... oh yea obvously you need odin
Root using super one click
Done!
If you want custom roms go here, it will tell you how to install a custom kernel WITH Clockwork Mod recovery installed, CREATE A NANDROID BACKUP FIRST. Then download any rom you want here and put it on your sd card...Finally install it using CMR
If anything goes wrong use the nandroid you created

STOP you only have four posts and have stated you flashed all kinds of wrong stuff on your phone...you also are telling him the hardest longest way to get fixed. No need to flash all that.

Help!!! I forgot to unlock bl

I just tried to flash Jellywiz for the first time. I forgot to unlock the bootloader prior to flashing the rom. I know.........So Stupid.
Anyway. I've tried the odin trick but my phone just has the yellow triangle with the message that the system software in not authorized by VZE. I can't boot into recovery to restore my backup. Odin doesn't seem to work. I'm trying to follow the instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030 But I'm not getting the "PASS" message.
Please help... I'm freaking out.

Are you booting into download mode before connecting to Odin?

Oh, no I wasn't. I'm now going through the Odin process in Download mode. Thanks for the tip. Hope this works

dbow32 said:
Oh, no I wasn't. I'm now going through the Odin process in Download mode. Thanks for the tip. Hope this works
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folks...i will say it again, you dont need to use puremotives guide to recover in this situation. just flash a stock rom in odin and be done. there is no need to flash bootchains...use section 6 of my guide, then if that does not work use puremotives guide. not trying to take anything away from pures great writeup, but its intended for devices that are actually soft bricked. i only recomend flashing bootchains if absolutely necessary because if anything fails during the flash, you get a hardbrick....then its jtag time!

droidstyle said:
folks...i will say it again, you dont need to use puremotives guide to recover in this situation. just flash a stock rom in odin and be done. there is no need to flash bootchains...use section 6 of my guide, then if that does not work use puremotives guide. not trying to take anything away from pures great writeup, but its intended for devices that are actually soft bricked. i only recomend flashing bootchains if absolutely necessary because if anything fails during the flash, you get a hardbrick....then its jtag time!
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Ok, I'll try that. Thanks for every ones help. I'll let you guys know if it works.

I'm up and running. Thank you all so much... especially droidstyle for the tutorial. I tried looking for a "Donate" button on the tutorial but couldn't find one. I'll keep looking and send some cash your way. Again, thank you VERY much.
Dave

dbow32 said:
I'm up and running. Thank you all so much... especially droidstyle for the tutorial. I tried looking for a "Donate" button on the tutorial but couldn't find one. I'll keep looking and send some cash your way. Again, thank you VERY much.
Dave
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donate link up! i never really thought to put up a link, but actually there have been quite a few folks wanting to make a donations...thx and glad your back up and running!

Droidstyle what are boot chains? I came from sprint and never saw them before and a Google search doesn't give an answer. Could u please shed some light on it for me. Thanks bro
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium

musclehead84 said:
Droidstyle what are boot chains? I came from sprint and never saw them before and a Google search doesn't give an answer. Could u please shed some light on it for me. Thanks bro
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bootchains are the order of operations for the boot process(aka bootloader). some folks have had thier devices emmc internal memory get corrupted during a cwm session causing the system permissions to read only. since no data can be written on boot, your device is stuck in a bootloop. reflashing the bootchain followed by the stock rom restores the proper boot sequence and read/write permissions allowing the device to boot. the kicker is you want to make sure nothing goes wrong when flashing a bootchain or its brick city. hopefully this makes sense lol

droidstyle said:
bootchains are the order of operations for the boot process(aka bootloader). some folks have had thier devices emmc internal memory get corrupted during a cwm session causing the system permissions to read only. since no data can be written on boot, your device is stuck in a bootloop. reflashing the bootchain followed by the stock rom restores the proper boot sequence and read/write permissions allowing the device to boot. the kicker is you want to make sure nothing goes wrong when flashing a bootchain or its brick city. hopefully this makes sense lol
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Yes it does. Thank you so much. I have never seen these used before so it was new to me. Thanks again.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium

I wonder how many times droidsytles howto has saved people, im sure its in the thousands, thanxs droidstyle! I known it saved me a couple times
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

[Q] Houston, boy do I have a problem!

Just rooted my new SGS3 using New Root Method Released for Verizon’s Galaxy S3, No Odin Required. i did the data & kelvic wipe then install Clean Rom 5.0. All progressed without a hitch. Even backed up with CWM prior to flash.
I rebooted into the new rom and got this: System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless... rebooted several time with same result.
What can I do now? Thanks for your help.

Just a wild guess, but me thinks your bootloader is still locked! But I'm not sure that will even apply because I rooted my device before unlocking the bootloader. But I rooted my device via ODIN first.
You can try EZ-Unlock via the Market. The GUI is still very buggy and will show the status as unknown but the internal workings of the app works good.
You got nothin to loose in trying. Go back to stock and give it another whirl after you've unlocked the bootloader.
Of that fails then I would suggest using the tried and true method..ODIN.
G'luck!

yup your bootloader is still locked
check the downloads thread and use version 1.2.

That means your boatloader is locked. You now must Odin back to stock and start over. Droid style has a guide stickied in the development thread. Follow section 6 of it.
Next time use ez unlock version 1.2 to unlock you boatloader.
Sent from my SGS3 running Eclipse 2.1

downloads list
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850506

tekrhino said:
Just a wild guess, but me thinks your bootloader is still locked! But I'm not sure that will even apply because I rooted my device before unlocking the bootloader. But I rooted my device via ODIN first.
You can try EZ-Unlock via the Market. The GUI is still very buggy and will show the status as unknown but the internal workings of the app works good.
You got nothin to loose in trying. Go back to stock and give it another whirl after you've unlocked the bootloader.
Of that fails then I would suggest using the tried and true method..ODIN.
G'luck!
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Thanks. I can't get past the warning dialogue screen. Pulled the battery, no good. PC can't see the phone with USB.

Prophotog said:
Thanks. I can't get past the warning dialogue screen. Pulled the battery, no good. PC can't see the phone with USB.
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Yikes, ok
You have to get into DOWNLOAD MODE.. Power+ Volume Down+ Home key at the same time after a fresh battery pull.
Do a search on the Development forum to set up Odin on your PC.
YOU Must FOLLOW directions EXACTLY our you will have very expensive BRICK!
This forum could help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Or even better, this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030

tekrhino said:
Yikes, ok
You have to get into DOWNLOAD MODE.. Power+ Volume Down+ Home key at the same time after a fresh battery pull.
Do a search on the Development forum to set up Odin on your PC.
YOU Must FOLLOW directions EXACTLY our you will have very expensive BRICK!
This forum could help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Or even better, this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
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Thanks to everyone!! Looks to be a long night. :>)

tekrhino said:
Yikes, ok
You have to get into DOWNLOAD MODE.. Power+ Volume Down+ Home key at the same time after a fresh battery pull.
Do a search on the Development forum to set up Odin on your PC.
YOU Must FOLLOW directions EXACTLY our you will have very expensive BRICK!
This forum could help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Or even better, this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
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I lol'ed at your post. A little dramatic, don't you think? He's not even close to bricked. Just Odin from download mode back to stock, and redo the steps with bootloader unlock.
Here is a gift (working ez-unlock v1.2)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/42057363/com.mmmeff.ez.unlock_3.apk

@Techsavvy
Yeah, perhaps a tad overdone on the theatricals.
Cut me some slack, I'm taking acting classes..lol
And... I know... I know..don't quit my day job!

Still having issues. I "think" I am in the download mode. Screen says Downloading.... It has Odin in red in top left corner. Device connects with Odin. BUT I am not getting a PASS message when flashing VRALEC bootchain. Last text line in Odin is: <OSM> Leave CS...
I have tried several attempts.
Suggestions?

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Still having issues. I "think" I am in the download mode. Screen says Downloading.... It has Odin in red in top left corner. Device connects with Odin. BUT I am not getting a PASS message when flashing VRALEC bootchain. Last text line in Odin is: <OSM> Leave CS...
I have tried several attempts.
Suggestions?
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No need to do the boot chains. Just follow section 5 of this guide and I recommend root 66 for the ROM you flash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28530394
Sent from my SGS3 running Eclipse 2.1

tekrhino said:
@Techsavvy
Yeah, perhaps a tad overdone on the theatricals.
Cut me some slack, I'm taking acting classes..lol
And... I know... I know..don't quit my day job!
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I appreciate the theatricals...however, I am having issues with Odin. Can't get the Pass message. I assume the "Downloading..." text means I'm in the download mode. Tried several attempts. I AM glad I'm not close to bricked too! Can't afford $600 or a divorce. Might have to sell a camera instead.

Prophotog said:
Just rooted my new SGS3 using New Root Method Released for Verizon’s Galaxy S3, No Odin Required. i did the data & kelvic wipe then install Clean Rom 5.0. All progressed without a hitch. Even backed up with CWM prior to flash.
I rebooted into the new rom and got this: System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless... rebooted several time with same result.
What can I do now? Thanks for your help.
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And just for future reference, it's Dalvik, not Kelvic
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

Prophotog said:
I appreciate the theatricals...however, I am having issues with Odin. Can't get the Pass message. I assume the "Downloading..." text means I'm in the download mode. Tried several attempts. I AM glad I'm not close to bricked too! Can't afford $600 or a divorce. Might have to sell a camera instead.
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Just a heads up. You can get a real brick with Odin and easy. Follow the guide I linked earlier to a t and you'll be fine
Sent from my SGS3 running Eclipse 2.1

kintwofan said:
Just a heads up. You can get a real brick with Odin and easy. Follow the guide I linked earlier to a t and you'll be fine
Sent from my SGS3 running Eclipse 2.1
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You are a scholar and a gentleman!! THANK YOU very much. You can have a portrait session on me any time. Name the time and place.

Prophotog said:
You are a scholar and a gentleman!! THANK YOU very much. You can have a portrait session on me any time. Name the time and place.
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Cool, I take it you're up and running again. Just make sure you use ez unlock 1.2 next time. And the positive is you're an Odin pro now!
Sent from my SGS3 running Eclipse 2.1

Hi, I have a Verizon S3 flashed to Boost Mobile. I tried to gain root by flashing a stock rooted Rom and messed up the flash. I had to take it back to be flashed again  Now I'm more cautious before hand. I should have backed it up before attempting it, I know I know lol can anyone shed some light on how to update a flashed phone as well as how to root it. I could really use the help 
Also after I messed up the boost flash I paniced and flashed a sprint kernel hoping this would fix the problem. Since then anything that I've tried to view including taking camera shots and web browsing if done in landscape mode will be upside down, any remedy for this problem? I know now... root first, flash later. 
Sent from my SPH-L710 using XDA HD

Alex0826 said:
Hi, I have a Verizon S3 flashed to Boost Mobile. I tried to gain root by flashing a stock rooted Rom and messed up the flash. I had to take it back to be flashed again  Now I'm more cautious before hand. I should have backed it up before attempting it, I know I know lol can anyone shed some light on how to update a flashed phone as well as how to root it. I could really use the help 
Also after I messed up the boost flash I paniced and flashed a sprint kernel hoping this would fix the problem. Since then anything that I've tried to view including taking camera shots and web browsing if done in landscape mode will be upside down, any remedy for this problem? I know now... root first, flash later. 
Sent from my SPH-L710 using XDA HD
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Sprint kernel is causing the inversion. Flash a vzw kernel. Read first flash later.
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Who ever did your flash might not done it right cause ya not supposed to lose a flash like that unless he didn't do things right. I can factory reset mine and I wont loose flash
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