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Okay, let me explain the situation. I am no developer but I have some basic knowledge, so I can usually solve everything by myself. My friend handed me his bricked Galaxy 3 like a week ago for me to fix it, but it looks harder than I thought. First, I don't know if it needs different drivers, the ones installed on my computer are probably the ones from my Galaxy S3, but I don't know if they will work properly. On the other hand, the Device Manager window does not show any unrecognized device, and under "Universal Serial Bus Controllers" there is a "SAMSUNG USB composite device", and no signs of any specialized drivers for any phone I've connected to my computer. So, I guess they should do. I have Kies installed, and closed while using ODIN. The situation of the phone is a soft brick, infinite bootloop with accessible Recovery, Download and Forced Upload mode. When I access Recovery, I instantly get the following messages:
Code:
CWM FOR G3MOD KERNEL
E:Can't mount /dev/block/stl8
(File exists)
E:Can't mount CACHE:recovery/command
E:Can't mount /dev/block/stl8
(File exists)
E:Can't mount CACHE:recovery/log
E:Can't open CACHE:recovery/log
E:Can't mount /dev/block/stl8
(File exists)
From there, I can explore the menu as long as I want, but for example, when I try to flash a new ROM, I get this:
Code:
Installing: ANY-ROM.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Then, it starts installing the ROM normally, wipes data but then can not write on the phone's memory...
I can't mount USB storage, nor any other drive such as /system or stuff. Also, when I try to flash something over Odin, despite if it is either a ROM or a Kernel, it gets stuck on Setup Connection. I have searched over the internet, solutions like plugging the USB cable on another port doesn't work, neither does connecting the phone quickly after entering Download mode.
Any ideas?
Thank you very much.
Download a ROM and flash it through Odin.
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MicroGeek said:
Download a ROM and flash it through Odin.
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Try wiping data/cache/dalvik cache etc. And then try flashing a new kernel and then a new rom through recovery?
Flash a new ROM
If you get the msg u got first, remove battery and re insert it
It should load on cwm.
Put your sd card in your phone before re inserting
Then wipe data,cache etc.
This worked for me.
Try and let me know
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Which ROM are u trying to flash anyway?
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You said you tried flashing a ROM through recovery not ODIN. You mentioned ODIN but the comment was vague therefore making it useless if I want to help you regarding it because I didn't understand what you meant...
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nico444164 said:
Okay, let me explain the situation. I am no developer but I have some basic knowledge, so I can usually solve everything by myself. My friend handed me his bricked Galaxy 3 like a week ago for me to fix it, but it looks harder than I thought. First, I don't know if it needs different drivers, the ones installed on my computer are probably the ones from my Galaxy S3, but I don't know if they will work properly. On the other hand, the Device Manager window does not show any unrecognized device, and under "Universal Serial Bus Controllers" there is a "SAMSUNG USB composite device", and no signs of any specialized drivers for any phone I've connected to my computer. So, I guess they should do. I have Kies installed, and closed while using ODIN. The situation of the phone is a soft brick, infinite bootloop with accessible Recovery, Download and Forced Upload mode. When I access Recovery, I instantly get the following messages:
Code:
CWM FOR G3MOD KERNEL
E:Can't mount /dev/block/stl8
(File exists)
E:Can't mount CACHE:recovery/command
E:Can't mount /dev/block/stl8
(File exists)
E:Can't mount CACHE:recovery/log
E:Can't open CACHE:recovery/log
E:Can't mount /dev/block/stl8
(File exists)
From there, I can explore the menu as long as I want, but for example, when I try to flash a new ROM, I get this:
Code:
Installing: ANY-ROM.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Then, it starts installing the ROM normally, wipes data but then can not write on the phone's memory...
I can't mount USB storage, nor any other drive such as /system or stuff. Also, when I try to flash something over Odin, despite if it is either a ROM or a Kernel, it gets stuck on Setup Connection. I have searched over the internet, solutions like plugging the USB cable on another port doesn't work, neither does connecting the phone quickly after entering Download mode.
Any ideas?
Thank you very much.
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try to uninstall kies restart your computer reinstall kies and keep internet activate so that it downloads drivers for your samsung galaxy 3 then put your phone in download mode and run odin if odin detects phone first flash with zero fill for g3 of hillbeast which will delete cache files of older rom then flash which ever rom you like .
Hello,
I turned on my Xoom to see "Encryption Unsuccessful" tonight. If i boot into stock recovery and try to factory reset, it cannot mount Cache. If I plug the device into my computer, fastboot can find it but ADB cannot. I have the proper drivers installed. I can't get into my tablet to turn on USB debugging. I just bought an OTG cable to try to fix it, but cannot find the update.zip file that I need. If i try to fastboot oem unlock, it fails. I've tried everything I can find, I've done hours worth of playing/trial and error to no avail. Any help would be fantastic. Truly at a stand still. Please ask with any specifics needed to assist me.
Is it possible to flash to CWM recovery without being able to boot/find it in ADB?
Thank you,
Bradon
>.<
Nearly to the point of offering some sort of payment for assisting me. I'd rather not ship it out, but more than glad to work something out paypal or giftcard wise. This tablet is the only thing keeping my wife entertained, and another tablet is not in the budget.
But u can connect with fastboot to device ?
if yes this should help you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1451655&page=7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1049485
Probably you will lose all data on it ... Why u wanted to encrypt u device ...
I did it too but it was missunderstanding specialy when flashing a lot .
Alright so...
I've used fast boot flash user data, system, recovery and boot. Those are all successful, but if I reboot.. Nothing changes.
I've loaded many zips onto a flash drive with an otg cable, boot into the stock recovery and try to update, unable to verify signature.
Adv will not find the device, reinstalled drivers many times
Rsd will not find the device
Factory reset fails, cannot mount cache and about 10 other cache/recovery errors
Fast boot OEM unlock fails, unable to write a certain 3 letter file
I'm at work right now, so I can post specifics/pics later.
I didn't try to encrypt it, it seemed like a virus that my wife got. She clicks on advertisements, downloads sketchy files/apps.
It is unrooted, stock recovery.
20+ hours of research and trial.. No success.
Can u use this ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074979
Use 2 method.
Write response what happend and it does flash recovery .
You have to unlock bootloader
look here simillar problem :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1571827
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952628
And u do not need any special otg cabel - use stock xoom from package. OTG is for host-usb.
Anyway u will have to do it with fastboot , probably /cache partialy encrypted.
Alright, I just followed the CWM recovery guide.
First off, ADB does not find my device, meaning I cannot reboot into the bootloader. I can flash the recovery only after flashing userdata for some reason. After flashing, it says complete though when I reboot nothing changes. The other 2 links, first one I can't use because adb doesn't find my device, and the 2nd one.. I don't think xoom has a "download mode".
Thanks
Ok, so when u push down button in booting u have only recovery ?
U should have fastboot too ... try to press up vol 1 s after booting, then connect to pc, and check in device manager rmb on "My pc"
And ? .... This must working ... Use fastboot.exe in cmd ( in windows 7 ) on Administrator User.
Also, when I first boot up recovery I get
E: failed to mount /cache (invalid argument.)
E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E: Failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)
E:can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E:can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
E: Failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)
E:can't mount /cache/recovery/last_install
E:can't open /cache/recovery/last_install
E: Failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)
If i try to factory reset or clear the cache, I get the same message.
U do not understand what u reading, u cant do this from recovery ...
U have partialy crypted storage ... its normal!
1. download fastboot on windows
2. install drivers from
1) Get the Motorola USB drivers MOTODEV > Documentation & Tools > USB Drivers (you need to sign up on their but maybe you can google this and find it as well)
2) Get the Android SDK Android SDK | Android Developers (you only really need the fastboot executable file for your host OS)
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3. run fastboot protocol on xoom press down vol "find fastboot" if not press top vol in booting - should fastboot protocol ... in output
4. Use fastboot.exe from android sdk - run in in cmd ( Run ad Administrator , right click on cmd)
4. unlock bootloader
5. flash rom boot recovery in *.img format!
This must working...
When I connect it to my PC in fastboot mode, it comes up as "Mot Single ADB Interface"
bcwest said:
When I connect it to my PC in fastboot mode, it comes up as "Mot Single ADB Interface"
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Is it bad ? - now when u show up "fastboot protocol ... " on xoom run fastboot from android sdk .
Fastboot ran from cmd with admin privileges.
fastboot oem unlock
used volume controls to select yes/i accept
Device unlock operation in progress...
Formatting UDA.
hardware/tegra/core/system/moto/fastboot_sparse.c:324 NvStorMgrFileOpen("UDA"):196624
ERROR: Failed to format UDA.
Error while unlocking device.
unplug mmc card from xoom and try again, where did u get files ... system.img ,recovery.img,boot.img ?
I've tried with both the mSD card in, and out. I got the boot/system/recovery/userdata from the stock image post from XDA.
ok, I didnt tryed this with stock rom, try to change recovery with http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074979
reboot and try to get to new recovery.
do this:
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img <- from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074979
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot reboot
Which model of xoom u have ? Did u restart xoom after flashing ? Is there any output ? (without up,down vol )
mx600 is the model that I have.
All of the flashing goes through fine
fastboot erase cache fails instantly (Failed to format PDB)
fastboot erase userdata fails instantly (Failed to format PDB)
fastboot reboot
volume down for recovery to see if CWM changes went through
stock android recovery
If I put my mSD card back into the unit, and try to do it all over again..
Flashes go through fine
Cache fails instantly, same error
Erase userdata causes my cmd to hang up, and the xoom sits at "StorMgr Formatting UDA STATUS: | | |"
5 minutes later, still sitting at that message.
Mx600, I restarted the device after flashing everything, If I let it go past the Dual Core Technology big red M, it boots into android but all that I get is the Encryption Unsuccessful screen. It says push restart, but it does nothing.
Which model of xoom u have ? Did u restart xoom after flashing ? Is there any output ? (without up,down vol )[/QUOTE]
Damn, that mean bootloader is locked or he have problem with gpt ?
ok... I'm not sure what will hapend but u can try to lock it again
fastboot oem lock
then reboot
fastboot oem unlock
output ?
Device Lock operation in progress...
Formatting UDA.
hardware/tegra/core/system/moto/fastboot_sparse.c:350 NvStorMgrFileWrite(ff, 0x00004000:00000000):196608
ERROR: Failed to format UDA
Device lock operation FAILED.
I got update for my tf300tg,,(ww 10.6.2.3), i flashed it through fastboot....progress bar was ok everything was going perfect...after completion...i rebooted my table...on boot loader screen shows " key driver not found...booting os ,,with ASUS logo only....after some blinks it goes to CWM recovery" on recovery there are lots of following errors shown on the bottom:
E: can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E: can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E: can't open /cache/recovery/ log
E: can't mount /cache/recovery/last log
E: can't open /cache/recovery/ last log
and same sorts of errors while other operations in recovery....
further more i tried to flash recovery again through adb,,,but on my Pc (windows 7 32bit)...commands and progress seems to be ok but on tablet no progress bar...even though no cold boot,,
I restart it again..now there is no recovery either,,,even adb is not working.....On bootloader i tried to flash update blob and TWRP but there is no progress bar on Tablet,,,,,,on PC fastboot is working!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....
Kindly help me to get my beloved Tablet normal........Thanks
known issue, there are tons of threads about this... read here and see if you're lucky http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2254553
matt95 said:
known issue, there are tons of threads about this... read here and see if you're lucky http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2254553
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I was there before this thread...no achievment so far
there is no solution at the moment unfortunately...
My phone is a Samsung galaxy S3 SCH-S968c, Verizon Networked for Straight Talk. I ran into having my phone stall after the Samsung logos boot up and then the tracfone logo appears and stalls there. The issue started after i tried installing multiple tweeks using a popular app for rooted devices (i cant think of the apps name at the moment). I have a version of CWM on it. After reading threads here in XDA i found that my CWM will not work correctly on this phone. Retired Forum Moderator "edfunkycold" said "It's not really a bug with the recoveries which where modded. It's part of whatever Samsung has done to keep people from rooting and flashing roms." so i downloaded both CWM_mod2.img and TWRP_mod2.img.
So between the soft bricking and the usless cwm i cannot flash anything or access the internal or external sd cards. I tried using ADB and these commands:
adb push .img /sdcard/.img
adb shell
su
dd if=/sdcard/.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
I just get the Android Debugging Bridge version...............
I also tried other methods found in XDA using ADB.
I tried Samsung Kies, 4 versions of Odin, SkipSoft Android Toolkit and some other java executable program that didnt work.
I can boot into both recovery mode and download mode.
Recovery mode does nothing....
E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E: Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E: Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
E: Can't mount /sdcard
E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E: Can't open /cache/recovery/log
.....etc. etc.
In Download mode, Odin recognizes that the phone is connected but when i try loading anything it wont connect. example: trying to load a bootchain file it says:
checking MD5 finished successfully..
Leave CS..
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / fail 0)
Other attempts show the RED FAIL square.
Im having trouble finding the correct Files to Flash. Im guessing the SCH-I535 is the non-straight talk equivalent to my straight talk phone so i have downloaded file: Samsung-Updates.com-SCH-I535-VZW-I535VRALF2_Kernel.zip
and Rom: Sons Of Android - cm-10.2-20130928-UNOFFICIAL-jewel.zip
Bottom line is I DONT CARE what version of android (stock or ROM) as long as it's compatible and need the correct flash files necessary. I THINK it originally has jellybean 4.2.2??? PLEASE help. ive been messing with this for 3 weeks now :crying:
Thanks
try "fastboot flash boot boot (recovery.img location on your computer). " It will remove your rom, so put one on the sd card.
jbaker22 said:
try "fastboot flash boot boot (recovery.img location on your computer). " It will remove your rom, so put one on the sd card.
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ADB is not recognizing my phone. Odin still is. I tried to flash recovery with Odin last night. The process completed with success but when i restarted the phone i was not able to gain access back to the recovery. Now I can only get into download mode. Is this why ADB is not working, cuz it has to be in recovery mode?
Also I am confused on how the file structure should be when i put a rom on the sd card. I know they go in the root..... do i just extract them from the ZIP straight over to the SD? Is there a way to convert ZIP files to an Odin flashable file?
FIXED!!!! w/ Straight Talk Stock Firmware SCH-S968C
I FINALLY found a working download link for the correct firmware!!! Thanks to an old post by Kenny1974 who posted the name of the file. I googled it and found only one available!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/j2uc1hkm4...8CTFNAMH1_1304014_REV09_user_low_ship.tar.md5
I Flashed with Odin and Presto!
If this link becomes invalid, p.m. me and i will send you a link or the file.
I have a J7 prime, on7xelte, g610f, oreo 8.1.0, stock firmware, no custom recovery. I wanted to root it and for that wanted to install twrp. I did NOT use Samsung Antiroot Removal Tool, RMM State Bypass zip, No Verify Encrypt zip. I tried to flash it using adb but no matter what it wont detect my phone in recovery/fastboot, only when its on or sideload. On sideload i got an error. So i tried to do it with odin, since odin detects my phone EVEN though windows doesnt. After doing that somehow my system got corrupted. i couldnt mount /data once in twrp and trying to boot it up caused bootloop. i couldnt get it to mount usb either. then i force restarted it into download mode and reinstalled stock firmware, retried the twrp .tar, and failed again. and again. then i saw a video rooting j7 prime with a root file The link to the video:
. the file was for g610fd, i thought the "d" was a typo and flashed it anyway. Now I boot up into the stock recovery with the exact following lines:
Installing system update (loading)
no command (exclamation triangle)
(after a while)
Android recovery
samsung/on7xeltedd/on7xelte
8.10/MIAJQ/G610FDDS1CTE3
user/release-keys
[the regular options here]
#fail to open recovery_cause(no such file or directory)#
#Reboot Recovery Cause is [UNKNOWN]#
File based OTA
supported API: 3
E: unknown volume for path [/odm]
E: unknown volume for path [/vendor]
E: unknown volume for path [/odm]
E: unknown volume for path [/vendor]
#MANUAL MODE V1.0.0#
Successfully verified dmverity hash tree
:/ so apparently at this point, only the volume buttons work. i mean i can only go up and down but not select a thing. its bad. so i tried force rebooting into the download mode. THERE, the VOLUME buttons dont work. means i cant confirm and proceed into the download mode fully. my pc doesnt recognize the device in either states so i cant command in adb. one thing is that even before this error my pc didnt notice my phone in either states. so i might be missing the right drivers. my wire isnt flawed, i have 3 wires. i have hand typed everything here so will be great if you take your precious time to type any advice here for this poor fellow who is scared of losing his only phone.