I have a stock 4.3 d2vzw, Some how my friend tried to root and unlock the bootloader with ez unlock 1.2. Now the phone is "qhsusb dload" - hard brick. I tried over 20 hrs+ with micro sd tricks. It didn't work. Any one help!! Please help, anybody? Or only JTAG can help.
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magicianq007 said:
I have a stock 4.3 d2vzw, Some how my friend tried to root and unlock the bootloader with ez unlock 1.2. Now the phone is "qhsusb dload" - hard brick. I tried over 20 hrs+ with micro sd tricks. It didn't work. Any one help!! Please help, anybody? Or only JTAG can help.
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If you can access ODIN mode, then there's a script that fixes bricks like that. Look around the VZW Galaxy S3 threads.
And if you actually read around, people kept telling others that the bootloader is locked. So trying to use EZ Unlock is a BIG NO. That's why it bricked.
If you stuck to stock Android 4.1.2, then there would be no issue with using EZ Unlock. But since you're on stock Android 4.3, that's a big no. You'll definitely get bricked like the way you are right now.
If you truly are hard hard bricked maybe you will get insperation for a fix. NOT FOR THE S3 OR SAMSUNG but maybe helpful http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1522351
Bricked after trying ez unlock.....garbage!!!...
I have tried the sd card method on this phone multiple times...i have even tried placing all the debrick image files directly into the root of the sd card...tried multiple brand sd cards with no luck!!! thanks alot ez unlocker...may need to change the name to ez bricker!!! Oh and as far as telling people about "reading around"...no where did I see when reading about this ez unlock any mention of it bricking devices on 4.3! Are there any debrick files that anyone on here has used to unbrick this thing or what? As of right now...the phone is hardbricked to the point that odin doesn't recognize it...any ideas or help maybe using linux ...a nice step by step would be cool! thanks
crazy32horse said:
I have tried the sd card method on this phone multiple times...i have even tried placing all the debrick image files directly into the root of the sd card...tried multiple brand sd cards with no luck!!! thanks alot ez unlocker...may need to change the name to ez bricker!!! Oh and as far as telling people about "reading around"...no where did I see when reading about this ez unlock any mention of it bricking devices on 4.3! Are there any debrick files that anyone on here has used to unbrick this thing or what? As of right now...the phone is hardbricked to the point that odin doesn't recognize it...any ideas or help maybe using linux ...a nice step by step would be cool! thanks
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First of all, you're not supposed to even try to unlock the boot loader if you accepted the 4.3 OTA. The reason your phone got bricked was because you tried to unlock the boot loader after getting the 4.3 OTA. Don't blame the EZ unlock app for your mistakes.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581166
A link by Spyro for you in case you can't access the boot loader or ODIN mode at all. If you're able to get into ODIN mode, Pagel has a thread that explains how to fix that too. All you have to do is look.
Pagel's thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
I have tried the first link method, it didn't work. I believe it's new hard brick because of ez unlocked. I don't blame ez unlocked, I should think before I try it. Thank you for your help,.
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OK..I was DEAD in the water. Spent the last 2 days trying to un-brick the phone.
Samsung S3, VZW i535, Rooted, partially un-bloated, and unlocked until [email protected]$#! upgraded itself to Android 4.3 (#@!%$!#%@#$%@#$%@#$)
Unwittingly while trying to do a full Nandroid backup of the system, I ran across a problem which looked like it needed to be unlocked again. Upon unlocking it still worked, until I attempted the CWM recovery backup - Instant Black Screen power off.
Unresponsive to Power. Unresponsive to Power+Home+Vup - Unresponsive to Power+Home+Vdn. Not visible to ODIN or to USB...it would have a red-light when plugging in ISB for about 5 mins, then red light off. No vibration, no flicker of the screen, nothing. 100% UNResponsive phone.
I attempted a Jog - No Dice. Forget it.
I attempted to use WinDisk32 to create an image of "Verizon_Galaxy_S_3_Debrick.img" to the SD Card from the video of the kid thats 10:22 long, and his second video thats 12+ min long. Nope. Nada (I attempted at least 20 times)
His video ONLY works from pre 4.3 upgraded phones. He spent so much time doing that video he should add the extra link to the other debrick.bin file and he would be a guru!!! hehe
Attempted a few other thing as well since I now was sure it was fully hard-bricked FUBAR.
Then I kept thinking to myself that it must have something to do with Android 4.3 and its bootloader...came here again and found this thread which lead me to the "After 4.3 upgrade" file of "Debrick.bin" - Used WinDisk32 to the SAME SD card, stuck it in, stuck battery in, and worked first time.
Can Only boot with SD card in phone for time being but hey, im 100% up. And I also can make the SD card back to its full 16GB using SDFormatter - free on the net.
Thank you all.
note: I think we need a new term: "Hard-Soft-Bricked" - reason is that if the power buttons still send a signal to the board to attempt a boot from the CD Card, then its technically still responsive, we just cant see that its responsive. Unlike a total hard-brick that isnt really doing anything from the buttons at all and only responds to a powered JTAG attempt.
ez bricker...
Hi i have the vzw s3 and used ez unlocker 1.2 to unlock the bootloader and it said "that was easy" then the phone was bricked ...also worth noting im on jb 4.1.2
Need help from Hard Brick
My phone is bricked after unlock bootloader via EZ-Unlocker. How Can I Un-brick my phone.
I tried SD card method but failed.
My Phone OS was: 4.4.2
Model: SGH-i535
Having exact same problem as the person above... Used ez unlocked 1.2 and the phone does not do anything now... Not odin recovery, not booting, nothing.... Tried the sd trick but did not work. Please kindly help me if there is something else....
Thank you very very much!
My Phone OS was: 4.4.2
Model: SGH-i535
I'm having the same problem ...
I try a usb JIT ... doesn't work ...
Did you try with a 4.4.2 debrick.img to your SD ?
My Phone OS was: 4.4.2
Model: SGH-T999V
here's what is on the apps page on rootzwiki <----- idk if im spelling it right
Since I know a lot of people do not thoroughly read threads or posts, I am again posting my warning at the bottom of the OP:
***Admin Edit*** - This app has not been updated since 2012 and does not work on any bootloaders since the ML1 4.3 OTA. If you have taken the 4.3 OTAs of ML1 or NC1 or the 4.4.2 OTA of NE1, do not download and try to use this app to unlock your bootloader. You will hard brick your device. The app is no longer even available on the play store.
Dont ever try ez unlocker
Exactly same problem was with me. tried unlocking bootloader of SCH-I535 and got it HARD BRICKED
SD card tricks wont work. The only solution is JTAG. My device remains at the repairing shop for 3 MONTHS. it goes from shop after shop and another shop... and after 3 months i get it back. and still its Wifi was not working and also the network signals drop frequently
lets give some tips for feature tries if u on 4.3+ dont bother trying to unlock u wont only brick trust me ive tried
1 never ever erase your modem or boot partion if u do u cant reboot u phone into download mode hard bricked send it in to get fixed
think only way fix it in this state is bootloader already unlocked lol so if locked forget trying does no good
im on 4.4.2 stock bootloader still locked can be rooted easy useing odon it works but u cant do upgrades ota after rooted so be happyy with your changes cause there whay u set it stays problem with customs id the google store apps dont all work like google camery my fav dont work on alot them stock works grat so far no custom beats 4.4.2 yet cept in maybe promtness but got bugs in stor and camera cant go with my cam or music google store are a must
This will fix the Problem
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35189036#post35189036
I have the same issue
EZ-unlocker Bricked my Galaxy S3 Varizon i535
Same happened to me after using EZ-Unlocker this F**king app made my mobile dead i tried everything found online but unable to boot my phone
My Phone OS was: 4.4.2
Model: SGH-i535
eh1san said:
Same happened to me after using EZ-Unlocker this F**king app made my mobile dead i tried everything found online but unable to boot my phone
My Phone OS was: 4.4.2
Model: SGH-i535
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Above it is stated that the sdcard debrick images do not work. If that is true in your case the only option available may be a jtag service.
eh1san said:
Same happened to me after using EZ-Unlocker this F**king app made my mobile dead i tried everything found online but unable to boot my phone
My Phone OS was: 4.4.2
Model: SGH-i535
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No, this app did not make your mobile dead. You not doing the proper research and reading before trying to use this app made your mobile dead. Your fault not the fault of the app.
landshark68 said:
No, this app did not make your mobile dead. You not doing the proper research and reading before trying to use this app made your mobile dead. Your fault not the fault of the app.
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bro shouldn't this app give a warning popup message to user when we open this app that "don't try this app on Android 4.4.2 this app will brick your phone"
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bro shouldn't this app give a warning popup message to user when we open this app that "don't try this app on Android 4.4.2 this app will brick your phone"
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In the app? Nope. The app has long since been removed from the Play Store. Also, the original place this app was distributed has a bright red warning indicating users on 4.3 and 4.4.2 should not use it:
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32456-ap...lock-your-bootloader-pre-43-bootloaders-only/
Edit: I'm referring to "EZ Unlock" btw. Any app by any other name, even a slight deviation in spelling, is not the original app to unlock the bootloader on a VZW S3 on 4.1.2.
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I decided to switch from synergy 4.0.4 to cm10 , Backed up under TWRP, then wiped cache / system , installed cm10 / gapps and rebooted...
My phone is locked up on a black screen saying '' software unauthorized by verizon, contact customer line or go the closest store...''
I need Help, I looked around but could not find anything, I am under mac osx 10.7.5 and could not get anything to work with Odin app ( modified version for mac that I downloaded doesn't show any infos about the phone when connected...)
I NEED HELP PLEASE... Just want to get my phone back to a working state,please....
***UPDATE ::::
I Did it, Got finally Odin to work under VIRTUAL BOX, XP, Lot of patience...then Restore twrp back up ..i m back to life! thank you all for the help.
Tee****sky said:
I decided to switch from synergy 4.0.4 to cm10 , Backed up under TWRP, then wiped cache / system , installed cm10 / gapps and rebooted...
My phone is locked up on a black screen saying '' software unauthorized by verizon, contact customer line or go the closest store...''
I need Help, I looked around but could not find anything, I am under mac osx 10.7.5 and could not get anything to work with Odin app ( modified version for mac that I downloaded doesn't show any infos about the phone when connected...)
I NEED HELP PLEASE... Just want to get my phone back to a working state,please....
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Can you get it into download mode? (ODIN)
ODIN screen ON
shojus said:
Can you get it into download mode? (ODIN)
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Although the Phone is on downloading mode '' odin '' screen, the ODIN software on my mac does not show it, I also tried Kies, it knows there is a device and try to connect but no success neither.
Tee****sky said:
Although the Phone is on downloading mode '' odin '' screen, the ODIN software on my mac does not show it, I also tried Kies, it knows there is a device and try to connect but no success neither.
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Well... I am not familiar with a mac but have you tried uninstalling your kies (and all samsung drivers) and re-installing the drivers again? You should be able to get out of that state but with a mac I cannot be very specific with you... Don't worry, you have not bricked your phone (well you soft bricked it) but are most-likely experiencing some software issues... I added a couple threads maybe they can help? I will keep lookin for ya....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
I appreciate your support
shojus said:
Well... I am not familiar with a mac but have you tried uninstalling your kies (and all samsung drivers) and re-installing the drivers again? You should be able to get out of that state but with a mac I cannot be very specific with you... Don't worry, you have not bricked your phone but are most-likely experiencing some software issues...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
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I reinstalled twice drivers and upgraded kies too. restart my computer few times to make sure but nothing so far.
I spent my night trying, I am hoping some script genius instal kinda thing may be my only chance...
I know there are few people out there that had the same issue, I am a novice but I have been flashing and using custom roms on my androids for the past three years and I am good at looking out and doing / following step by step solution....
I am hoping some of the guys at cm or some of you to be able to direct me to the right process to recover..
thanks again
( PS: stuck on my Tbolt the time I figure it out...I HATE IT..
Tee****sky said:
I reinstalled twice drivers and upgraded kies too. restart my computer few tines to make sure but nothing so far.
I spent my night trying, I am hoping some script genius instal kinda thing may be my only chance...
I know there are few people out there that had the same issue, I am a novice but I have flashing and using custom roms on my androids for the past three years and I am good at looking out and doing / following step by step solution....
I am hoping some of the guys at cm or some of you to be.able to direct me to the right process to recover..
thanks again
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Sorry I can't be of more help but I am blind with a mac... There has definitely been others that have had your same problem and have come out of it fine but that was with ODIN on a windows machine so I am not sure... Good luck! I have been there too!
From reading through some posts it sounds like you may have re-locked your bootloader by accident? Anyway that could have happened?
You probably used EZ Unlock from the Play Store which is broken - it doesn't unlock the boot loader. Your Odin problems sound Driver/Mac related - if you keep having problems with Odin try Heimdall.
Fix your Odin problems, go back to stock, re root using DebugFS, get EZ Unlock version 1.2 from RootzWiki and so on.
BlackBytes said:
You probably used EZ Unlock from the Play Store which is broken - it doesn't unlock the boot loader. Your Odin problems sound Driver/Mac related - if you keep having problems with Odin try Heimdall.
Fix your Odin problems, go back to stock, re root using DebugFS, get EZ Unlock version 1.2 from RootzWiki and so on.
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What he said....
I did not use ez unlock
BlackBytes said:
You probably used EZ Unlock from the Play Store which is broken - it doesn't unlock the boot loader. Your Odin problems sound Driver/Mac related - if you keep having problems with Odin try Heimdall.
Fix your Odin problems, go back to stock, re root using DebugFS, get EZ Unlock version 1.2 from RootzWiki and so on.
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I used " casual app method " by Adam on the stock Rom , it worked like a charm. I installed synergy rom and ran it no prob at all for two months + ...
then I tried to instal cm10 this morning to give a try to jelly modufugin bean..
no luck I guess....dawn it..
Tee****sky said:
I used " casual app method " by Adam on the stock Rom , it worked like a charm. I installed synergy rom and ran it no prob at all for two months + ...
then I tried to instal cm10 this morning to give a try to jelly modufugin bean..
no luck I guess....dawn it..
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Well you only get the "blabla Verizon Store" screen if your boot loader is locked and you flash something.
Like I said try to get your Odin problem fixed. Maybe one of your friends can give you access to a Windows PC - you can check Droid Styles Guide (Sticky in Development Sub Forum) for instructions how to go back to stock.
Well the unauthorized software error is definitely from trying to load an unsigned kernel with a secure aboot (ie bootloader is locked). So if it was unlocked before, it is somehow relocked. I dont think you will be able to get anywhere w/o getting Odin running.
I sure will
BlackBytes said:
Well you only get the "blabla Verizon Store" screen if your boot loader is locked and you flash something.
Like I said try to get your Odin problem fixed. Maybe one of your friends can give you access to a Windows PC - you can check Droid Styles Guide (Sticky in Development Sub Forum) for instructions how to go back to stock.
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I don't really know why odin doesnt work, I am trying to instal Heimdall too to take a look at it.
I guess I might be wrong and the method I used originally did not unlock my bootloader but this is what it said...
Adam Outler's Casual for Rooting/Unlocking Bootloader/CWM recovery(mac/linux) ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709 )
Which means I was unlocked theoretically for about 2 months, I was running synergy rom perfectly ....
I don't think there was anything wrong from my side in the process of backing up,wiping flashing... when I installed cm10, then I had problems...
Did their nightly locked my bootloader again? maybe...
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I like your sig but I don't think people care too much about the "Thanks" button anymore even though you try to help them at 2-3 AM....
I have a mac too and trying to do anything with a GS3 on a mac is a real pain. That's why I use boot camp. I definitely recommend using it. Getting windows is pretty easy if you know where to look
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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
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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?
Prophotog said:
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.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
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
Sent from my SPH-L900 using Tapatalk 2
I just hard bricked my sgs3. FIRST TIME EVER!! I've been flashing roms,kernels, etc since the MyTouch3.
Little back story.....
I flashed the LSmooth - Linaro 4.2.1 Jelly Bean Rom with CWM6. I noticed that I could not find my nandroid backups. Searched XDA and saw a thread that stated that TWRP is compatible with 4.2.1 and it will move the internal /sdcard from /0 back to its original file location, etc, etc. I went to GooManager, downloaded the twrp.tar (d2vzw), then went to MobileOdin, loaded the .tar file and flashed.
BOOM!!! No power, DOA. dead ass!! :crying::crying:
(( FACE SLAP )) then I remembered via build.prop it was configured as "maguro" and not "d2vzw". So, I'm assuming that since I failed to edit the build.prop before flashing the d2vzw TWRP recovery, it bricked my phone.
-- No power via wall, usb
-- No download / recovery mode
-- NOTHING!
My question is, if I were to call in and ask for a warranty exchange, what is the likely hood of Verizon troubleshooting, reviving my phone and figuring it out that its been rooted?
Or, should I just send my phone to someone that can JTAG it for me?
Idk if you're permanently hard bricked. Reason being is because this person flashed the latest twrp using GooManager but it installed the Maguro version. Different method but they were able to get out of it. Have you tried pulling the battery then booting holding all three buttons for like 15-20 seconds? Might take a few tries.
Verizon could care less I think.
I have had three droid razrs replaced just because of a boot loop and if they would look into the memory, they could clearly see I rooted if.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Idk if you're permanently hard bricked. Reason being is because this person flashed the latest twrp using GooManager but it installed the Maguro version. Different method but they were able to get out of it. Have you tried pulling the battery then booting holding all three buttons for like 15-20 seconds? Might take a few tries.
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I saw that post, lol. I tried that, but I will try it again. thanks
barrackOBAMA said:
Verizon could care less I think.
I have had three droid razrs replaced just because of a boot loop and if they would look into the memory, they could clearly see I rooted if.
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Cool! Thanks!
MOD Close Thread, pls
MOD,
Can you close this thread please. Got my replacement today, so I'm Good.!!
I've got a serious problem. I stupidly decided to update my S3 to 4.3. I then tried to root with old Casual method, no harm to the phone but not rooted.. Used saferoot, still no harm. I got root successfully, and updated the SU binary and disabled Samsung KNOX. Then I tried to use the "flash insecure aboot" option from Casual, and after restart now I've got a full brick. Can't boot system, recovery, or download. In fact, when I plug it in the charging animation doesn't even pop up. What should I do?
EDIT: Well I think I ought to explain what happened a bit more. Skip this section if you want, likely TL;DR.
I admit I did a lot of incredibly stupid things to my phone. First I updated directly on the phone, through Settings>About phone>Software update. Everything worked fine, and I was happy with 4.3. (I did factory resets before and after the update)
Then I rebooted and discovered many things including a new boot animation and sound which I was displeased with. Also,even though the new icons are nice, most of what I noticed was eye candy. I tried to root using casual. After a reboot, the phone still worked, but Root Checker said that root wasn't setup properly. Next I tried using saferoot, which is a method designed for 4.3, but not the Verizon S3. That worked and rooted successfully.
Then I opened the SuperSU app. It asked me to update the SU binary and disable Samsung KNOX (which I had no prior knowledge of)
It still worked fine after that. Then I tried "Flash insecure aboot" in Casual. And that's when everything stopped working.
EDIT 12/19/2013: I fixed it permanently! All credit goes to SpyroDazee for his wonderful guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581166
I restored stock bootloader, and can now boot without an SD card!
Well I've done a lot of searching, and it doesn't look like there is too much I can do. I've found some repair services that claim to fix it, but I really don't know at this point. I've also heard that you could get a debrick image and write it to a 16GB class 10 microSD card which may fix it. Any thoughts?
Think your hard bricked
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ultpokemonfan said:
Well I've done a lot of searching, and it doesn't look like there is too much I can do. I've found some repair services that claim to fix it, but I really don't know at this point. I've also heard that you could get a debrick image and write it to a 16GB class 10 microSD card which may fix it. Any thoughts?
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You are Hard Bricked. Follow this guide very carefully. It may just save your phone. Make sure you use a Class 10 SDcard that matches the size of your phone.
http://goo.gl/LJfOuZ
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ultpokemonfan said:
And that's when everything stopped working.
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Did that guide help?
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Did that guide help?
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I love when they come for help, but then never reply...
Sorry for the long delay. Sadly, I don't have a microSD card to test this on right now. However, I've ordered one and it should be coming soon. I'll post back once I've got it and tried following the guide.
Well I'm not having any luck so far. I got my class 10 16GB microSD card today. I tried following both the guide that Sandman-007 linked and a guide from this forum thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581166
Nothing is working. I tried each guide a few times each, rewriting the debrick image each time I tried.
I read that u have to try multiple times trial and error but if still don't work then JTAG is ur solution.
Flashing an insecure aboot or ANY recovery will brick the phone with 4.3
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I got it to boot. I just had to charge it! Not fully fixed yet, but getting there!
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I got it to boot. I just had to charge it! Not fully fixed yet, but getting there!
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Keeping it charged is Key .. What you need to bring it to life
I'm having a bit of an issue here with my Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III where I tried to downgrade from Android 4.3 to 4.1.2. I used Odin and the 4.1.2 firmware that matches my device and when the process was finished Odin indicated that it was a failure and now my phone is not able to turn on, and gives an error message stating that "Firmware upgrade has encountered an issue. Please use Software Repair Assistant & try again." I'm not sure what Software Repair Assistant is exactly so I haven't tried anything regarding that. Also I tried entering download mode but then clicking the volume down button so that it restarts the phone.
Thanks.
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I'm having a bit of an issue here with my Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III where I tried to downgrade from Android 4.3 to 4.1.2. I used Odin and the 4.1.2 firmware that matches my device and when the process was finished Odin indicated that it was a failure and now my phone is not able to turn on, and gives an error message stating that "Firmware upgrade has encountered an issue. Please use Software Repair Assistant & try again." I'm not sure what Software Repair Assistant is exactly so I haven't tried anything regarding that. Also I tried entering download mode but then clicking the volume down button so that it restarts the phone.
Thanks.
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Once you are on 4.3, the bootloader is locked, you can't downgrade or install custom rom/kernel recovery. The only thing you can do is root. If you want to flash a few available rom you will need to install safestrap. Back to your issue:
SOFT BRICK - able to get to download mode
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
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HARD BRICK - phone not turn on
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581166
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Once you are on 4.3, the bootloader is locked, you can't downgrade or install custom rom/kernel recovery. The only thing you can do is root. If you want to flash a few available rom you will need to install safestrap. Back to your issue:
SOFT BRICK - able to get to download mode
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
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HARD BRICK - phone not turn on
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581166
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So I tried the soft brick tutorial and that seemed to have fixed the problem. I'm also interested in this safestrap you mentioned. How does it work? If I want to get something like PACMan ROM on my GS3 that runs 4.3, how do I use it in order to do that?
Currently its very limited, only works with TW ROM, so you need to wait a little bit longer since they are working on a patch for custom ROM for safestrap.
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Currently its very limited, only works with TW ROM, so you need to wait a little bit longer since they are working on a patch for custom ROM for safestrap.
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Any good sources where I can keep informed of the new updates?
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Any good sources where I can keep informed of the new updates?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2618887
buhohitr said:
Once you are on 4.3, the bootloader is locked, you can't downgrade or install custom rom/kernel recovery. The only thing you can do is root. If you want to flash a few available rom you will need to install safestrap. Back to your issue:
SOFT BRICK - able to get to download mode
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
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HARD BRICK - phone not turn on
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581166
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I tried this method, and it did work. However, I messed something up again, and this time it won't go into download mode for some reason. Also the phone didn't come with a micro SD card so I don't have one on me.
protocol.code0 said:
I tried this method, and it did work. However, I messed something up again, and this time it won't go into download mode for some reason. Also the phone didn't come with a micro SD card so I don't have one on me.
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What did you do to mess it up?
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What did you do to mess it up?
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I misread your indication that there is absolutely no way to downgrade from 4.3 to 4.1.2, so I tried re-downgrading back to 4.1.2 using a different tutorial (which I no longer have the link for), and this is what ended up happening to my phone.
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I misread your indication that there is absolutely no way to downgrade from 4.3 to 4.1.2, so I tried re-downgrading back to 4.1.2 using a different tutorial (which I no longer have the link for), and this is what ended up happening to my phone.
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OK, you just have borrow or buy a sdcard and following the hardbrick instruction a few thread up.
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OK, you just have borrow or buy a sdcard and following the hardbrick instruction a few thread up.
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How many GB should the SD card be?
The Sd card needs to be the same size as your phones internal memory. It would do you good to really read and research before messing with your phone. This particular section (Verizon s3 troubleshooting and questions) is FULL of threads about people bricking because they failed to read that you can't downgrade or you'll brick. I know that doesn't sound very nice, and please don't take it personally...It's not meant to be.
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DiSiD said:
The Sd card needs to be the same size as your phones internal memory. It would do you good to really read and research before messing with your phone. This particular section (Verizon s3 troubleshooting and questions) is FULL of threads about people bricking because they failed to read that you can't downgrade or you'll brick. I know that doesn't sound very nice, and please don't take it personally...It's not meant to be.
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How do I find out the size of my phone's internal memory? I don't know it and I don't really know how to check.
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How do I find out the size of my phone's internal memory? I don't know it and I don't really know how to check.
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Check the back of your phone behind the battery, the sticker will tell you
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