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softbricked sk4g pain in the arse!

Hello, i recently messed up my SK4G by trying to root it and basically the last thing I did before my SK4G became stuck on the loading screen was click recovery in the QuickBoot app. So now everytime I turn it on, it becomes stuck on the loading screen.
From this, I simply googled up how to solve this, and got Odin and Heimdall.
So with Odin, I was able to put my phone in Download mode but Odin was never actually able to connect with my phone... I don't know why however and simply moved on to Heimdall.
With Heimdall, it connects and everything works fine.
UNTIL THE MODEM THING + ITS REBOOT. Once it reboots, the SK4G turns off and goes right back to its annoying stuck loading screen.
Please help I'm more stuck than Sharpie on your clothes
HERE IS WHAT THE HEIMDALL STATUS IS:
Total Stock UVKG2 is ready for your device.
Operating System: Windows
Found Heimdall Version: v1.3.1
Connect your device in Download Mode to procede.
Device not connected.
Ready for flash.Repartition was requested but bootloaders are not to be flashed.
Omiting Bootloaders.
KERNEL RECOVERY FACTORYFS DATAFS CACHE MODEM
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Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Setting up interface...
Checking if protocol is initialised...
Protocol is not initialised.
Initialising protocol...
Handshaking with Loke...
Beginning session...
Session begun with device of type: 0
Downloading device's PIT file...
PIT file download sucessful
Uploading KERNEL
KERNEL upload successful
Uploading RECOVERY
RECOVERY upload successful
Uploading MODEM
MODEM upload failed!
Ending session...
Rebooting device...
Device not connected.
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I had a similar issue, check this out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1717592

root GT-P5100 4.0.4 with heimdall

confirmed root wit heimdall and P5100 with stock 4.0.4 ! i
( used arch linux and heimdall 1.3.2 )
I am not to be held responsible for any damage this may do to your device
*not for newbies*
1. install heimdall http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=755265
2.download cwm-root-gtab2.zip http://goo.gl/WkRQy ,Galaxy Tab 2 GT-P5100.tar http://goo.gl/pwBvp
3.coppy cwm-root-gtab2.zip on externalSD
4.unzip Galaxy Tab 2 GT-P5100.tar (recovery.img) , cd to extracted tar
5.turn off tab ,push power+volume-up to get download mode , connect usb to tab
6.open konsole and run " heimdall flash --recovery recovery.img --no-reboot " (--no-reboot very important)
7.when finnished dont reboot ,straight from the "download" screen press volume down and power hold and wait to samsung logo shows then release only power button ,hold volume down until CWM6 loaded .
8.go to install zip from externalsd find cwm-root-gtab2.zip and flash
9.when finnished reboot device and when asked for "stock reboot fix" press yes.
you are rooted !
for windows you can try unchek reboot option !?
i tryed kang rom and cm10 both worked fine !

Sounds nice. Should give it a try. Any preferences for installing under windows

dehein said:
Sounds nice. Should give it a try. Any preferences for installing under windows
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i dont run windows , cant say nothing about it ? if you run win. then use odin , but i dont have experience with it ?
and didn try gui for heimdall i prefer konsole,

Can you assist? I keep getting one of two errors:
Checking if protocol is initialised...
Protocol is not initialised.
Initialising protocol...
Handshaking with Loke...
ERROR: Failed to receive response!
or
Checking if protocol is initialised...
Protocol is not initialised.
Initialising protocol...
Handshaking with Loke...
ERROR: Failed to open file "recovery.img"
Any advice?

xavier2k3 said:
Can you assist? I keep getting one of two errors:
Checking if protocol is initialised...
Protocol is not initialised.
Initialising protocol...
Handshaking with Loke...
ERROR: Failed to receive response!
or
Checking if protocol is initialised...
Protocol is not initialised.
Initialising protocol...
Handshaking with Loke...
ERROR: Failed to open file "recovery.img"
Any advice?
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Check md5sum and what version of heimdall you use ? Strange i roted 4 p5100 without errors .
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

I keep getting this error.
please help
Failed to detect compatible download-mode device.
Also, this is a new device running 4.0.4
I run linux mint on an imac

Michael61182 said:
I keep getting this error.
please help
Failed to detect compatible download-mode device.
Also, this is a new device running 4.0.4
I run linux mint on an imac
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I'm not sure, but maybe you need android udev rules -> https://github.com/M0Rf30/android-udev-rules

it's working perfectly

i get this.. and i don't know what this error is?
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
ERROR: Failed to access device. libusb error: -12

BrownGhost said:
i get this.. and i don't know what this error is?
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
ERROR: Failed to access device. libusb error: -12
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from Driver->zadig install samsung driver when connected

raressh said:
from Driver->zadig install samsung driver when connected
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I uninstall samsung drivers.
then i use zadig, then i see it found the tablet, but before i can do anything ****ty samsung drivers update and installs them self again, and its gone and im back to, not seeing the tablet GRRRRR
I try to uninstall samsung drivers, with delete, and no internet, dissablet wifi.. but its still they always tak over the zadig drivers stay only 10-15 secounds.. im on windowws 7...
man what a nightmare, 3 days ive been trying every single gude i can find, himedal, odin, this and that, nothing works, simply cannot connect to the tablet in download mode...

BrownGhost said:
I uninstall samsung drivers.
then i use zadig, then i see it found the tablet, but before i can do anything ****ty samsung drivers update and installs them self again, and its gone and im back to, not seeing the tablet GRRRRR
I try to uninstall samsung drivers, with delete, and no internet, dissablet wifi.. but its still they always tak over the zadig drivers stay only 10-15 secounds.. im on windowws 7...
man what a nightmare, 3 days ive been trying every single gude i can find, himedal, odin, this and that, nothing works, simply cannot connect to the tablet in download mode...
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ddon't uninstall the samsung drivers. only install the one from zadig over it. you should exit keis before and it should work

heimdall dont work, but after ive done the install of the other drivers ODIN works.. Cool now i finally can root the thing..
Done, and now running [ROM][GT-P51XX][JB][4.1.2] CyanogenMod 10 official nightly builds )
Thanks

Problems flashing CWM recovery with Heimdall

Hi!
I have some problems while using Heimdall... Well, not me, a friend. The thing is I am doing this long distance and I'm sending instructions to her, or using teamviewer but still I am doing something I've already done in my tablet. No matter what I do, I have the same error over and over again!
I am using the CM tutorial (http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_p3110).
So:
1. I have Heimdall, the recovery img file, and all the other files I need.
2. All the Samsung drivers and phone/tablet software was uninstalled.
3. Used zadig. The driver I installed was "Samsung USB Driver". The tablet was in download mode, and USB debugging was on.
4. When I executed the Heimdall command, I have this error:
"Initialising protocol...
ERROR: Unexpected handshake response! (x3)
Protocol initialisation failed!"
I have been looking everywhere but I can't find a solution for this. I have already done this like 10 times in my own tablet (same model) without problems.
Am I missing something? Maybe there's something wrong with the drivers?
Thanks!

When I had that problem, restarting Heimdall and my tablet fixed it.
jrc2
Sent from my GT-P3110 using Tapatalk.

Why heimdall?
Why not Odin ! No PC?
Pp.

[Q] Tablet corrupted, reflash stock rom?

Hi all,
First off, let me start by saying I have been messing with android phones for years, flashing roms etc, so I do know the basics.
This is my son's tablet and I've never messed with it, it has stock everything. He said he got some message about a system update, tried to run it, but now it won't boot at all, just hangs on the first Samsung splash screen.
It will boot into recovery, so I did a wipe, but it still won't boot. Interestingly, now when I try to wipe the cache I get an error, maybe because it's wiped already?
Anyway, long story short, windows won't recognise it even though I've updated drivers etc ("usb device has malfunctioned"), so I'm wondering if I can flash a stock rom via the stock recovery - there is an option to flash an update from the sd card? Everywhere I've searched talks about using odin, but can I do it without this? Or any other bight ideas? I'm not against installing a custom rom if I have to but windows not recognising it is a problem.
Cheers

Sometimes odin will recognize the Tab even though the pc won't, try downloading the correct odin for your tab and give it a try. You still have the option of flashing stock firmware with Odin.
Pp.

I've had no joy getting anything to recognise the tablet. Windows, Ubuntu, Odin, Zadig, several different leads and PCs, nothing wants to play ball.
I can still access stock recovery and the sd card. Is there any ROM I can install from stock recovery? I've tried a couple of stock roms but they have both failed. I really don't want to be defeated. :crying:

langerer said:
I've had no joy getting anything to recognise the tablet. Windows, Ubuntu, Odin, Zadig, several different leads and PCs, nothing wants to play ball.
I can still access stock recovery and the sd card. Is there any ROM I can install from stock recovery? I've tried a couple of stock roms but they have both failed. I really don't want to be defeated. :crying:
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Do you have hangouts? I'll help you out.

Hi, thanks for the offer, I have hangouts on my phone but I'm at work and don't have the tablet with me

If it says malfunction in windows as you say so, Try using different usb ports.
If it doesn't work either try changing your tablet's usb Cable that should be the one making malfunction.

I've tried different ports, different cables, different PCs, it just won't be recognised. Windows gives a malfunction message, Ubuntu does precisely nothing.
So does stock recovery let you do anything? There is a 'flash from sd card' option so what exactly am I able to flash from there?

No you can't flash anything from Stock it will usually say error due to zip signature or something like that, Give it a try and try using custom recovery flashable zip and try to flash it from that option i think it's named "Apply update from sdcard" because stock recovery don't have flash option.
Name the file to update.zip and put on your sdcard, the is no danger if it fails as if fails it wont even start flashing anything

@langerer pm me your email address and I'll send you a Hangout invite. You should be able to fix it inside Ubuntu.

my p3100 doesnt even go to download mode, just says Firmware upgrade encountered a problem

santa.phatt said:
my p3100 doesnt even go to download mode, just says Firmware upgrade encountered a problem
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When it says that, download mode is usually running in the background and you can still usually flash it with Odin.

jrc2 said:
When it says that, download mode is usually running in the background and you can still usually flash it with Odin.
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yes, it recognised the tab. then i flashed the ROM also using odin. odin said PASS also...but still my tab is the same. when i connect the charger cable it says the same thing..FIRMWARE UPGRADE ENCOUNTERED AN ISSUE...

santa.phatt said:
yes, it recognised the tab. then i flashed the ROM also using odin. odin said PASS also...but still my tab is the same. when i connect the charger cable it says the same thing..FIRMWARE UPGRADE ENCOUNTERED AN ISSUE...
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Have you tried Heimdall?

jrc2 said:
Have you tried Heimdall?
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nope...whats that?

santa.phatt said:
nope...whats that?
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It is for flashing Samsung stuff. It saved my phone when Odin messed it up.

jrc2 said:
It is for flashing Samsung stuff. It saved my phone when Odin messed it up.
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never heard of it! can you send me a link or something... thanks bro!

santa.phatt said:
never heard of it! can you send me a link or something... thanks bro!
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http://glassechidna.com.au/heimdall
You will want thee front end for it. It is the GUI and if you dont have it you have to type out the commands in the terminal.
It is a little different than Odin because you have to decompress the tar file to get image files to flash. If you Google Heimdall android tutorial, you skulls be able to get it.

jrc2 said:
http://glassechidna.com.au/heimdall
You will want thee front end for it. It is the GUI and if you dont have it you have to type out the commands in the terminal.
It is a little different than Odin because you have to decompress the tar file to get image files to flash. If you Google Heimdall android tutorial, you skulls be able to get it.
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Heimdall v1.4.0
Copyright (c) 2010-2013, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/
This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.
If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
development please consider donating:
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Setting up interface...
Initialising protocol...
Protocol initialisation successful.
Beginning session...
Some devices may take up to 2 minutes to respond.
Please be patient!
Session begun.
Downloading device's PIT file...
PIT file download successful.
Uploading SBL1
0%
80%
100%
ERROR: Failed to confirm end of file transfer sequence!
ERROR: SBL1 upload failed!
Ending session...
Releasing device interface...
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this keeps on happening... and odin fails too

[Q] GT-P5110 stuck at splash screen

Hi Folks,
I was asked to attempt a repair on this stock GT-P5110 that has stuck on its logo screen since doing an ota update.
First i tried using stock recovery:
Wipe data/factory reset ran ok but rebooted to the same stuck logo.
Wipe cache partition just gives "ERROR" and reboots to stuck logo
Then i attempred to flash via Odin in download mode
I know it works ok as i had used it to flash a samsung galaxy phone no problem.
On this tab however although it recognised the tab, it hangs whilst trying to send the img.
I switched to Ubuntu and Heimdall.
Again, tab recognized and was able to print the PIT, when i came to install CWM recovery, I get the following:
sudo heimdall flash --RECOVERY recovery.img
[sudo] password for john:
Heimdall v1.4.0
Copyright (c) 2010-2013, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/
This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.
If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
development please consider donating:
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Setting up interface...
Initialising protocol...
ERROR: Protocol initialisation failed!
Releasing device interface...
I think that USB debugging isn't switched on, so the device cant communicate?
Is there any update.zip that i can load from stock recovery that might help?
Update from cache allows me to navigate to /cache/recovery, but there is nothing in the folder
Can anyone offer advice please?
Regards
John
Update,
Following the same commands i had success uploading CWM recovery.img to the tab.
It reboots to stuck Logo screen. When i enter recovery mode, the stock recovery appears, with no CWM.
[email protected]:~$ sudo heimdall flash --RECOVERY Recovery.img
Heimdall v1.4.0
Copyright (c) 2010-2013, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/
This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.
If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
development please consider donating:
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Attempt failed. Detaching driver...
Claiming interface again...
Setting up interface...
Initialising protocol...
Protocol initialisation successful.
Beginning session...
Some devices may take up to 2 minutes to respond.
Please be patient!
Session begun.
Downloading device's PIT file...
PIT file download successful.
Uploading RECOVERY
100%
RECOVERY upload successful
Ending session...
Rebooting device...
Releasing device interface...
Re-attaching kernel driver...

Fixed
I was able to flash a stock firmware with Odin today, which brought the tablet back to life.

Good. .

Thanks PP:good: