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Nexus S Problem!!!

Hey,
I have a Nexus S[I9020T], whenever i tried to turn on my device it comes to the fastboot mode. It shows the following
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It was unlocked...but by mistakenly i locked it...but now wen i try to unlock it gets stuck.
Plzz somebody helpp!!!
Urgent!!!

Your nexus one looks weird
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b1337 said:
Your nexus one looks weird
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You are talking about the problem or the pic??!!!

Does your nexus one say Samsung on the back.
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Esteway.619 said:
Does your nexus one say Samsung on the back.
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Yes , it says Google and Samsung on the back

That's a Nexus S, not a Nexus One.

zgomot said:
That's a Nexus S, not a Nexus One.
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Oops...its Nexus S...i by mistakenly wrote Nexus One...
so plzz can u provide a solution??!!!

Because I'm having a great day so far, I will not tell you to google it, but I will instead post it right here.
[GUIDE] Step by Step ROOT Nexus S via ClockworkMod Recovery image (i9023 and i9020A)

zgomot said:
Because I'm having a great day so far, I will not tell you to google it, but I will instead post it right here.
[GUIDE] Step by Step ROOT Nexus S via ClockworkMod Recovery image (i9023 and i9020A)
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Thanks
But i want to inform u tat i tried the following:
Flash through odin but was failed.
Tried to push files using adb to sdcard but failed
Tried to mount usb...usb storage but errors come

It already says Lock State: Unlocked, so your bootloader is unlocked already. Use fastboot to flash a custom recovery such as ClockWorkMod.

Harbb said:
It already says Lock State: Unlocked, so your bootloader is unlocked already. Use fastboot to flash a custom recovery such as ClockWorkMod.
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It WAS Unlocked....i by mistakenly locked the device..and wen i tried it now ....it get stuck at the Unlock Bootloader screen and nothing happens

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But did you try to flash CWM using fastboot? As already said, your device seems to be unlocked so it should work.

supermaz said:
But did you try to flash CWM using fastboot? As already said, your device seems to be unlocked so it should work.
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Its not unlocked...its Locked
However, i tried and it said tat it failed coz the device should be unlocked

smarty.rockz said:
Its not unlocked...its Locked
However, i tried and it said tat it failed coz the device should be unlocked
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... maybe because it IS unlocked? How do you know it's not?

zgomot said:
... maybe because it IS unlocked? How do you know it's not?
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It was unlocked...but i by mistakenly locked it....n now wen i try it so it gets stuck on the Unlock Bootloader screen after i hv selected the Yes option

Try this.....
I had a similar problem after my OTA update in December because the firmware was for the i9020 and the device is a i9023. But it worked until the OTA.
My way-------
- downloaded PDA.net to get all drivers
- flashed original ICS via ODIN
- new root
- downloaded Rom Manger to access ClockworkMod
- started ClockworkMod via Rom Manager
- new Kernel
- new Rom
- satisfaction.........
Hope this can solve your troubles.

doa4ever said:
I had a similar problem after my OTA update in December because the firmware was for the i9020 and the device is a i9023. But it worked until the OTA.
My way-------
- downloaded PDA.net to get all drivers
- flashed original ICS via ODIN
- new root
- downloaded Rom Manger to access ClockworkMod
- started ClockworkMod via Rom Manager
- new Kernel
- new Rom
- satisfaction.........
Hope this can solve your troubles.
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Can you guide how did u flashed original ICS via ODIN coz i hv tried to search on Google but couldn't find anything

Dude, you dont need no Odin for Nexus.
I see youre bootloader is unlocked, it saids is unlocked.
All you have to do is follow this guide from step 7 (becouse youre bootloader is unlocked)
http://nexusshacks.com/nexus-s-root/how-to-root-nexus-s-or-nexus-s-4g-on-ics-or-gingerbread/

kvaju said:
Dude, you dont need no Odin for Nexus.
I see youre bootloader is unlocked, it saids is unlocked.
All you have to do is follow this guide from step 7 (becouse youre bootloader is unlocked)
http://nexusshacks.com/nexus-s-root/how-to-root-nexus-s-or-nexus-s-4g-on-ics-or-gingerbread/
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My bootloader is not unlocked.... i by mistakenly locked it

Is that screenshot from first post from youre phone?
Do you see red letter saids unlocked?

Clean ROM and System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless

I now tried to load the Clean ROM twice and when it's down loading I get the System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless and had to run ODIN to get the SIII back up and running.
Anyone else having this happen?

1) root
2) Unlock your bootloader using EZ Unlock v.1.2 from Rootzwiki
3) flash CleanRom using CWM or TWRP
Your bootloader is still locked that's why you see that Verizon warning.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
1) root
2) Unlock your bootloader using EZ Unlock v.1.2 from Rootzwiki
3) flash CleanRom using CWM or TWRP
Your bootloader is still locked that's why you see that Verizon warning.
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Yea I figured that out after the second time having to ODIN...
Thanks for the post.

I have the same issue and cannot get back to stock from odin. It keeps saying it failed
And I used odin to root the phone.
I have tried everything and nothing seems to work
I cannot get into recovery and in odin mode it dont work
Please help

NYGiants4Natic said:
I have the same issue and cannot get back to stock from odin. It keeps saying it failed
And I used odin to root the phone.
I have tried everything and nothing seems to work
I cannot get into recovery and in odin mode it dont work
Please help
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If you are having the same problem as the op then why didn't you use the solution provided in this thread? Nevermind just seen your thread I will post there.

[Q] Flashed a recovery?

Hey guys, I have a problem
I am somewhat experienced in hacking my phone, I was a previous Droid 1, and Droid Bionic owner. I just rooted my S3 today, I downloaded ROM Manager, flashed the CWM Recovery, rebooted and I get this message that says "Secure Fail: Kernel" at the top, and "System software not authorized by VZW has been found on your phone. Please turn off your phone and go to the nearest store for help." I'm not really sure what to do at this point, any help would be appreciated.

droidj said:
Hey guys, I have a problem
I am somewhat experienced in hacking my phone, I was a previous Droid 1, and Droid Bionic owner. I just rooted my S3 today, I downloaded ROM Manager, flashed the CWM Recovery, rebooted and I get this message that says "Secure Fail: Kernel" at the top, and "System software not authorized by VZW has been found on your phone. Please turn off your phone and go to the nearest store for help." I'm not really sure what to do at this point, any help would be appreciated.
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You need to unlock your bootloader
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bigshotrob22 said:
You need to unlock your bootloader
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by using odin? right? i just did that, and now i get stuck at the 4G screen. what else do i do?

droidj said:
by using odin? right? i just did that, and now i get stuck at the 4G screen. what else do i do?
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What 4g screen? What root method did you use?
You need to odin back to stock, then root your phone again. The newer methods don't always successfully unlock your Bootloader, so you may have to do it manually.
Download ez unlock version 1.2 from a website, then open it and verify it says unlocked. If it says unknown or locked, then hit the unlock button.
Then flash your recovery just like you did before and everything will work properly.
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BadUsername said:
What 4g screen? What root method did you use?
You need to odin back to stock, then root your phone again. The newer methods don't always successfully unlock your Bootloader, so you may have to do it manually.
Download ez unlock version 1.2 from a website, then open it and verify it says unlocked. If it says unknown or locked, then hit the unlock button.
Then flash your recovery just like you did before and everything will work properly.
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i used odin to try to go back to stock but i'm still going through the 4G LTE screen.

droidj said:
i used odin to try to go back to stock but i'm still going through the 4G LTE screen.
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Try to do a factory reset in recovery, then boot it up again.
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BadUsername said:
Try to do a factory reset in recovery, then boot it up again.
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it works!! thanks a lot but my phone is stuck on 4.0.4.., i guess i just got too excited to get back into the phone hacks. so now i just root again (i did it by the one click casual) unlock bootloader, flash cwm then i'm good to go?

droidj said:
it works!! thanks a lot but my phone is stuck on 4.0.4.., i guess i just got too excited to get back into the phone hacks. so now i just root again (i did it by the one click casual) unlock bootloader, flash cwm then i'm good to go?
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Yes, but if you're on 4.0.4 you might want to take the ota then root.
Or you can use the rootdebug method, it's an old rooting method but will work if you're on ics.
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BadUsername said:
Yes, but if you're on 4.0.4 you might want to take the ota then root.
Or you can use the rootdebug method, it's an old rooting method but will work if you're on ics.
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thanks for everything. after i root i'll get everything set up and start flashing. what is your recommended path of rooting? also, a good rom?

droidj said:
thanks for everything. after i root i'll get everything set up and start flashing. what is your recommended path of rooting? also, a good rom?
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Either way is fine, but I'd most likely take an ota update then use beans casual method.
Rom choice is all personal preference, read all the threads and look for the features you'd want. Most of the roms are very good.
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BadUsername said:
Either way is fine, but I'd most likely take an ota update then use beans casual method.
Rom choice is all personal preference, read all the threads and look for the features you'd want. Most of the roms are very good.
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so root, unlock bootloader, flash a recovery, then a rom?

droidj said:
so root, unlock bootloader, flash a recovery, then a rom?
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You got it.
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BadUsername said:
You got it.
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thanks a lot!! now i'm running MOAR, pretty decent.

[Q] Getting bootloader unlocked

So I'm not sure what went wrong or where but with in the last couple of days, I rebooted my phone and in loaded into odin with "could not boot normally." I could get passed this is using odin to flash some rooted images but no matter what I try, I can not get the bootloader unlocked. I can get root, recovery, and custom roms. However, every method I have tried won't unlock the bootloader and every reboot after a flash other than a stock rooted image will reboot into odin with the "could not boot normaly."
All help is appreciated.

Trybal said:
So I'm not sure what went wrong or where but with in the last couple of days, I rebooted my phone and in loaded into odin with "could not boot normally." I could get passed this is using odin to flash some rooted images but no matter what I try, I can not get the bootloader unlocked. I can get root, recovery, and custom roms. However, every method I have tried won't unlock the bootloader and every reboot after a flash other than a stock rooted image will reboot into odin with the "could not boot normaly."
All help is appreciated.
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try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
Try the second post, sounds exactly like your problem.
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You have to an unlocked bootloader to get recovery installed. So if you can reboot into a custom recovery then you have an unlocked bootloader
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Sandman-007 said:
You have to an unlocked bootloader to get recovery installed. So if you can reboot into a custom recovery then you have an unlocked bootloader
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True, but my Qualcomm Secureboot is always Enabled. And when I flash a rom and reboot during the rom, it goes to Odin saying could not boot normally.
I did try Hero's softbrick method and I got the same results. It's like the unsecured aboot doesn't stick. Do I need a to facepalm myself somewhere? I'm seriously lost.

Trybal said:
True, but my Qualcomm Secureboot is always Enabled. And when I flash a rom and reboot during the rom, it goes to Odin saying could not boot normally.
I did try Hero's softbrick method and I got the same results. It's like the unsecured aboot doesn't stick. Do I need a to facepalm myself somewhere? I'm seriously lost.
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Ignore that Secureboot enabled message. It will always say that no matter what. It's been discussed that its a bug. Hang on and I'll link u to method of unlocking and rooting works no matter what. Doesn't rely on unsecure aboot images either
This works everytime. I recommend flashing the stock Image AND STOCK BOOTCHAIN or recovery won't install. Those are listed at the bottom of the tutorial. If you are on stock just install the stock bootchain
http://rootzwiki.com/index.php?/topic/29256-[TUTORIAL]-[ROOT/RECOVERY/BOOTLOADER-UNLOCK][ICS/JB]-Verizon-Galaxy-S-III
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Alright, thank you. Hopefully this hold because getting stuck in odin is beginning to get annoying as well as being on a stock rom the last few days.

[Q] Cant install Custom Recovery

I have tried odin (PC and Mobile), flashify and looked up various other ways but whenever i try to install a clockwork mod i just get a yellow triangle saying i have to bring my phone to verizon. I know the work around is just putting your phone in download mode then hitting cancel but then when i boot into recovery its just the default android recovery, Why cant i get into cwm! please help?!?!?!

cj1x35 said:
I have tried odin (PC and Mobile), flashify and looked up various other ways but whenever i try to install a clockwork mod i just get a yellow triangle saying i have to bring my phone to verizon. I know the work around is just putting your phone in download mode then hitting cancel but then when i boot into recovery its just the default android recovery, Why cant i get into cwm! please help?!?!?!
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If u on 4.3 ota safestrap u can't flash custom recovery
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twistedillutions said:
If u on 4.3 ota safestrap u can't flash custom recovery
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What exactly does that mean also i am running 4.1.2. And is there a way around safestrap or something i can do?

cj1x35 said:
What exactly does that mean also i am running 4.1.2. And is there a way around safestrap or something i can do?
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If ur on 4.12 gs3 i535. That means u never took the 4.3 ota... I suggested for me this would be the easiest way on my end. Odin to stock and re-root with CASUAL root unlock bootloader and flash recovery of choice... Actually first check if u unlock ur bootloader.
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twistedillutions said:
If ur on 4.12 gs3 i535. That means u never took the 4.3 ota... I suggested for me this would be the easiest way on my end. Odin to stock and re-root with CASUAL root unlock bootloader and flash recovery of choice... Actually first check if u unlock ur bootloader.
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Im already rooted and when i boot have it shows samsung with a lock that is unlocked so i believe that means my boot loader is unlocked

cj1x35 said:
Im already rooted and when i boot have it shows samsung with a lock that is unlocked so i believe that means my boot loader is unlocked
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Try EZ-unlock 1.2
If that doesn't work then go back to stock and use CASUAL root.. Very simple
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twistedillutions said:
Try EZ-unlock 1.2
If that doesn't work then go back to stock and use CASUAL root.. Very simple
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Already tried that so ill try factory reset

Have u tried TWRP?
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cj1x35 said:
Already tried that so ill try factory reset
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wait lol i cant get into recovery so where can i get a stock 4.1.2 rom for odin?

twistedillutions said:
Have u tried TWRP?
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stock android recovery decided to come on so i did a wipe and a factory reset. I still have that unlocked lock with samsung above it when i boot

cj1x35 said:
stock android recovery decided to come on so i did a wipe and a factory reset. I still have that unlocked lock with samsung above it when i boot
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Did u ever tried TWRP
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