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XI9000 Q&A

Well made this thread to ask the question haha
Would you suggest this rom or erikk's one? both are alpha

It looks like Eriks is a full Sony port and this is only a modified aokp with some Sony apps
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Mhm...okay. I was just actually about to test it out.
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pisherthefisher said:
It looks like Eriks is a full Sony port and this is only a modified aokp with some Sony apps
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I wanted something easy

Has anybody gotten it to flash? I just tried, and I get a recovery loop. Fortunately, was able to power cycle back into recovery and get miui flashed. I was afraid at first I was going to have to one click back and start over.

gregcapps said:
Has anybody gotten it to flash? I just tried, and I get a recovery loop. Fortunately, was able to power cycle back into recovery and get miui flashed. I was afraid at first I was going to have to one click back and start over.
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I'll look into it, and a question for experienced porters or devs. When I compile it (yes I am a zip noob) do I have to select no compression, or it doesn't matter?

th3controller said:
I wanted something easy
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I didn't mean to make it sound like that's a bad thing. Some people will prefer your rom because of the aokp features and some will prefer eriks for stock sony.
Either way, thank you for contributing your rom to the sgs4g development. It's very much appreciated

"flashing failed" in TWRP.
I'll try a new DL and let you know what happens.
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2nd DL, "Checking state of BML/MTD..." and then recovery loops.

DO not attempt to flash the zip file. It is improperly compiled, I will have a fix soon probably by tomorrow or tonight.
If you attempted to flash and got stuck on a boot loop, flash back to stock OR flash another ICS ROM.

Im stuck on the loading screen and can't get in download mode after being stuck in bootloop

Bricked
Phone stuck on load up screen and won't go into recovery or download mode.

chedy2009 said:
Phone stuck on load up screen and won't go into recovery or download mode.
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First what model of phone do you have? Second if it is indeed the t959v you're not bricked. To get into recovery hold BOTH volume buttons and power. Once the boot screen gets brighter let go of power only.

I do have t959v but i tried what youre saying but the screen doesnt get brighter it just says dim

OK. Try this. same button combo. As soon as you see the splash screen count to two then let go of POWER. If that doesn't work do it by counting to three.

Tried that to but still nothing idk how flashing a rom could cause this

chedy2009 said:
Tried that to but still nothing idk how flashing a rom could cause this
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What ROM were you on before you flashed? And flashing a ROM shouldn't cause this. You said you can't enter DL mode either?? Have you used Odin or Heimdall before??

to go to stock follow hechoen's saying, but on TEAM ACID logo, wait for a LIGHT CHANGE and let go of the buttons. That is how I goto recovery every single time.

I trying to put the Xperia rom that we just got in the t959v forum but it was a bad link that just puts your phone into a bootloop.

chedy2009 said:
I trying to put the Xperia rom that we just got in the t959v forum but it was a bad link that just puts your phone into a bootloop.
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Comment removed. Never a good idea to comment before my first mug of coffee.
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gregcapps said:
Comment removed. Never a good idea to comment before my first mug of coffee.
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Or the 6th beer. lol Greg did you flash this yesterday?? And if you did did it break recovery for you? or DL mode?

Methinks I hath killed it....

Sooo....
Been reading, researching and studying for a little more than two weeks now on rooting my S3, flashing roms, kernels, etc. Most of the 2 weeks my S3 has been rooted. I felt brave enough early on to do that, but only worked up the courage to flash my first rom this morning. Using the guide found here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
...I flashed the newly updated "SynergyROM VZW S3 | JB 4.1.1 | Multiwindow | PDroid | 1-10-13 r169" and to my delight it worked like a charm! For most of the day today I've been learning the ins and outs of my new rom and loving it!
This evening I decided that due to my success I'd give flashing a kernel a try. I apparently should've quit while I was ahead. I found this kernel : "SGS3-VZW-kernel-jb-cm-u-10312012" I followed the above mentioned guide again and followed all of the instructions up through step 6. I unzipped the kernel, and prior to rebooting I was unexpectedly asked a question about if I wanted to restore the stock recovery (if I remember it correctly). I chose the "go back" option (to see if I could just reboot without worrying about that question) in CWM and my S3 rebooted itself at that point.
Unfortunately the reboot process got through the quick glimpse of "Samsung", then the "Galaxy S3" screen then went black and that was it. I waited a while, removed the battery to be sure it was off and tried starting up again. Same result. I've tried rebooting into recovery (vol down/ home/power) but it just shows me the same two screens and goes black, never going into recovery and never taking me to the download screen.
I decided to plug the S3 into my computer to see if I could see it in Windows Explorer (I couldn't) but I fired up Odin and it is showing that it recognizes the S3 is plugged in in the ID:COM box.
Should I attempt flashing the stock rom through Odin even though I can't get the S3 into the download screen and even though it seems the kernel is what caused my problem? Or does it not really matter at this point....is it hard bricked? I survived a soft brick last week so I have the stock rom all ready to go, but I don't want to just try Odin'ing it in without the advice of those more schooled in this than I am.
I'm not a complete idiot. My device is a Verizon Galaxy S3, I535. I've been very careful about choosing the correct roms and kernels for my device....at least I thought I had.
Any suggestions and/or advice? Perhaps I should blow the dust off my Droid X to use until I send the GS3 out for JTAG repair. Heh.
Thanks in advance from a very humbled Noob.

Well did you try to put it in download mode not recovery but download
I don't believe it's hard bricked i think you can get past this of you did put it in download mode and Odin sees it i would push the ROM
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On my phone i have to take the battery out hit the volume down button and power button at the same time then plug into the computer then it goes into download mode. It sounds like you know how to do it..
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djteague said:
Sooo....
Been reading, researching and studying for a little more than two weeks now on rooting my S3, flashing roms, kernels, etc. Most of the 2 weeks my S3 has been rooted. I felt brave enough early on to do that, but only worked up the courage to flash my first rom this morning. Using the guide found here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
...I flashed the newly updated "SynergyROM VZW S3 | JB 4.1.1 | Multiwindow | PDroid | 1-10-13 r169" and to my delight it worked like a charm! For most of the day today I've been learning the ins and outs of my new rom and loving it!
This evening I decided that due to my success I'd give flashing a kernel a try. I apparently should've quit while I was ahead. I found this kernel : "SGS3-VZW-kernel-jb-cm-u-10312012" I followed the above mentioned guide again and followed all of the instructions up through step 6. I unzipped the kernel, and prior to rebooting I was unexpectedly asked a question about if I wanted to restore the stock recovery (if I remember it correctly). I chose the "go back" option (to see if I could just reboot without worrying about that question) in CWM and my S3 rebooted itself at that point.
Unfortunately the reboot process got through the quick glimpse of "Samsung", then the "Galaxy S3" screen then went black and that was it. I waited a while, removed the battery to be sure it was off and tried starting up again. Same result. I've tried rebooting into recovery (vol down/ home/power) but it just shows me the same two screens and goes black, never going into recovery and never taking me to the download screen.
I decided to plug the S3 into my computer to see if I could see it in Windows Explorer (I couldn't) but I fired up Odin and it is showing that it recognizes the S3 is plugged in in the ID:COM box.
Should I attempt flashing the stock rom through Odin even though I can't get the S3 into the download screen and even though it seems the kernel is what caused my problem? Or does it not really matter at this point....is it hard bricked? I survived a soft brick last week so I have the stock rom all ready to go, but I don't want to just try Odin'ing it in without the advice of those more schooled in this than I am.
I'm not a complete idiot. My device is a Verizon Galaxy S3, I535. I've been very careful about choosing the correct roms and kernels for my device....at least I thought I had.
Any suggestions and/or advice? Perhaps I should blow the dust off my Droid X to use until I send the GS3 out for JTAG repair. Heh.
Thanks in advance from a very humbled Noob.
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I think you flashed the kernel for cm, and not for touchwiz.

djteague said:
Sooo....
"SGS3-VZW-kernel-jb-cm-u-10312012"
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This is an AOSP kernel. You only flash kernels if they match your rom. Synergy is a TouchWiz rom, so you would only flash a kernel if it states it's for TouchWiz. CM =CyanogenMod, an AOSP rom. AOSP = Android Open Source Project. Basically, AOSP is stock Android but on phones that don't ship with stock Android like a Nexus device.
Should I attempt flashing the stock rom through Odin even though I can't get the S3 into the download screen and even though it seems the kernel is what caused my problem?
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Yes, Odin flash a stock image then re-rooted and unlock your bootloader again. Just like what the other folks have said above. "Fool me once..." as the saying goes.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
This is an AOSP kernel. You only flash kernels if they match your rom. Synergy is a TouchWiz rom, so you would only flash a kernel if it states it's for TouchWiz. CM =CyanogenMod, an AOSP rom. AOSP = Android Open Source Project. Basically, AOSP is stock Android but on phones that don't ship with stock Android like a Nexus device.
Yes, Odin flash a stock image then re-rooted and unlock your bootloader again. Just like what the other folks have said above. "Fool me once..." as the saying goes.
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Get him SlimSnoop. :laugh:

So reflashing the stock rom will in essence erase the AOSP kernel? It won't still be there to continue to cause problems after I Odin in the stock rom?
I'm getting an education now! Thanks so much for the continued help!

djteague said:
So reflashing the stock rom will in essence erase the AOSP kernel? It won't still be there to continue to cause problems after I Odin in the stock rom?
I'm getting an education now! Thanks so much for the continued help!
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Odin flash will reset everything to factory settings. You'll just have to reroot and unlock once again.
Edit: Since I re-read your post. Volume down, home, and power will take you to download mode. This still works correct?

SlimSnoop you are turning what was a rather bummer of a night around! One final question before I push the start button in Odin...
I can flash the stock rom even though my S3 doesn't appear to be in dowload mode? (although the ID:COM box shows that Odin sees my phone)
Thanks again!

djteague said:
SlimSnoop you are turning what was a rather bummer of a night around! One final question before I push the start button in Odin...
I can flash the stock rom even though my S3 doesn't appear to be in dowload mode? (although the ID:COM box shows that Odin sees my phone)
Thanks again!
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What do you mean it "doesn't appear to be in download mode"? When you pull the battery/reinsert then hold volume down, power, and home for like ten seconds, what does it do? Do you get the prompt to to boot into download mode?

SlimSnoopOS said:
What do you mean it "doesn't appear to be in download mode"? When you pull the battery/reinsert then hold volume down, power, and home for like ten seconds, what does it do? Do you get the prompt to to boot into download mode?
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Don't hit no button if not in download mode.

Nevermind...my bad. Now my noobness is really starting to show. I had tried putting it into download when I first realized there was a problem, but apparently did something wrong. It worked this time, the stock rom is flashed and all is well.
Now, all that remains to be seen is whether or not this little adventure has scared me into being satisfied with my stock GS3 or if I go back to tinkering.
I truly thank you guys for holding my hand and getting me through this! Much obliged!

djteague said:
Nevermind...my bad. Now my noobness is really starting to show. I had tried putting it into download when I first realized there was a problem, but apparently did something wrong. It worked this time, the stock rom is flashed and all is well.
Now, all that remains to be seen is whether or not this little adventure has scared me into being satisfied with my stock GS3 or if I go back to tinkering.
I truly thank you guys for holding my hand and getting me through this! Much obliged!
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Go back to custom roms and flash Synergy again!

Stuck in recovery

Hello, so i just got an infuse for a couple of bucks (always wanted it, so went ahead n bought it) so my issue is i went into recovery to wipe caches (the rom was kinna slow) and as i hit reboot system,the phone just reboots into recovery... i saw it as an oportunity to flash another rom and flashed the carbon rom and gapps, but as i hit reboot system it just reboots back into recovery aswell... so im pretty lost here, is there something extra i should be doing? thanx in advanced!

What was on it before you wiped and flashed Carbon? Did you do full rewipe...that is factory/data reset ?
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psal217050 said:
What was on it before you wiped and flashed Carbon? Did you do full rewipe...that is factory/data reset ?
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full wipe always and i believe it was on cm9 4.0.4

Luisit0 said:
full wipe always and i believe it was on cm9 4.0.4
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I'm having the same issue right now, still haven't found a solution.

mchun said:
I'm having the same issue right now, still haven't found a solution.
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damn, its wierd cause it was working fine untill i went into recovery, then i rebooted and it started to straight into recovery.... im also having the stuck power button issue and its just making things harder! but yeah id atleast like the phone to boot out of recovery...

Luisit0 said:
damn, its wierd cause it was working fine untill i went into recovery, then i rebooted and it started to straight into recovery.... im also having the stuck power button issue and its just making things harder! but yeah id atleast like the phone to boot out of recovery...
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LOL same here, but I think I'm just going to use odin and start over.

mchun said:
LOL same here, but I think I'm just going to use odin and start over.
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meh i just did so bro, gonna try it all again (recovery > rom > etc...) but thanks anyways, atleast i know it wasnt just me!

[Q] Stuck In ClockWorkMod

Like others, I foolishly accepted the OTA. Now no matter what I do, phone will only boot into CWM v.6.0.0.4. The ***** is, I can't access download mode, or adb. Any help would be graciously welcomed.

When you try to go into download mode by holding volume up and then plugging in USB what happens?

It goes to the LG screen and wont do anything til I turn it off.
Actually it stops at the LG screen and then goes right back to CWM. In CWN I can flash a ROM or restore a back up, but after is says I was successful & I reboot it goes right back to CWM

TSF14 said:
It goes to the LG screen and wont do anything til I turn it off.
Actually it stops at the LG screen and then goes right back to CWM. In CWN I can flash a ROM or restore a back up, but after is says I was successful & I reboot it goes right back to CWM
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try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2451696

ScottsoNJ said:
try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2451696
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Dude, You ROCK!!! Awesome!:good:

TSF14 said:
Dude, You ROCK!!! Awesome!:good:
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Glad it worked. I had the same problem and bookmarked the page. lol

Now I have no apns & phone say I have no phone number.

TSF14 said:
Now I have no apns & phone say I have no phone number.
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Sounds like parts of the ota went through and now it's messed up. Maybe try flashing back to stock 4.2.2 to get a clean start.

Can't Install Custom Recovery
Drachenminister said:
Sounds like parts of the ota went through and now it's messed up. Maybe try flashing back to stock 4.2.2 to get a clean start.
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Thanks, much! Got fresh install of stock d80010d(4.2.2 At&T).:good: Now I have a new dilemma. Have followed every guide I could find, but not able to install any version of custom recovery. Have tried on 2 different machines, Win 7 64 bit, and a brand new laptop w/Win7 32 bit. And yes I have rooted.

Are you sure you are on 10d, I know 10o and 10q are a bit annoying to get recovery on, if you are on 10d then have you tried freegee from the playstore?
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XxZombiePikachu said:
Are you sure you are on 10d, I know 10o and 10q are a bit annoying to get recovery on, if you are on 10d then have you tried freegee from the playstore?
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Yes, running 10d. Thank you soooo much for the freegee referral!!! That did the trick!

TSF14 said:
Yes, running 10d. Thank you soooo much for the freegee referral!!! That did the trick!
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yea I wanted to make sure you were on 10d because some people brick there phone with freegee on 10q and sometimes 10o just fails, but glad it worked

[Q] Softbricked sch-I535?

Samsung galaxy SCH-I535, rooted, stock rom (im pretty sure it was 4.3), Power button removed. The other day I was driving, I had my phone sitting on the passenger seat, checked the time everything was fine on the phone. Checked my phone again about 20 mins later and nothing, black screen. I knew the battery was full and I didn't have a charger to turn it back on (no power button) so I forgot about it until I got home. When I got home I went to turn it on ( hold down home + vol down while plugging it in.) pops up into download menu and I hit cancel and back to battery charge mode. I recently changed out the screen (after I removed the power button) so i thought maybe some loca glue got into the power button contacts on the board. I tore it down and thoroughly cleaned out my frame and board, put back together and now it will boot into download mode, hit cancel, popps up with samsung galaxy s3, then the samsung splash screen, then the verizon splash screen, then back to black screen/charge mode at that point every time. I can get into download mode but if I try to get into recovery it just vibrates every 5 sec or so on a black screen until I release a button then goes to charge mode. I am downloading stock firmware I535VRUCNC1 right now and plan to flash with ODIN am I on the right track or could someone point me in the right direction?
Thanks to all XDA has saved me multiple times in the past this is the first time I have posted and I'm sure you guys can help a noob out again THANKS ALL!!

Ok So I tries to flash both ML1 and NC1 also with a re-partition via ODIN 3.07 with a fail every time.... Finally got ML1 to flash but now it bootloops at the galaxy s3 logo again.... frustrated still cant get into recovery

If Odin is failing every time your more than likely on the locked bootloader. If so you cannot flash any custom roms which is why it isn't working
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I am not flashing any custom roms.... both of the roms I am trying to flash (NC1 and ML1) are both stock 4.3 roms....

I'm pretty sure I am on a locked bootloader I never did anything with safestrap or never tried a custom rom. on a side note when I used to boot my phone up it showed a picture of an unlocked lock and said custom under it (never sure why it did this unless maybe rooting with towelroot) but it no longer shows this icon when boot(looping)

SpinalMushroom said:
I am not flashing any custom roms.... both of the roms I am trying to flash (NC1 and ML1) are both stock 4.3 roms....
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If your on NC1 you cannot flash ML1 as it's the previous rom/modem. You'll have to flash back to NC1 using Odin. Even if it is stock what your trying to do will not work
Take a look at this thread, it should be of help to you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2653902
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I figured as much that I cannot go back to ML1 after the NC1 update but I got the phone used and am not totally sure which one it had so I tried both of them. And the links in the thread you posted are the exact same as the ones I am using following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319

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I figured as much that I cannot go back to ML1 after the NC1 update but I got the phone used and am not totally sure which one it had so I tried both of them. And the links in the thread you posted are the exact same as the ones I am using following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
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True they point to the same thing but are by two separate people. Just trying to help here
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True that... I am just trying to give as much information as I can to anybody who might see this thread

think Im at the point of giving up... Will try again to flash NC1 when I get off work... If I get fails again I guess ill have to finda new board for it. Thanks for trying anyways.

ok so I can (ALMOST) get into my recovery. boots recovery but I get error message "Secure fail: Kernel". Tried Flashing the stock recovery as well there is a .tar file on here I just don't want to look around for the link right now. I can flash the recovery via ODIN with success.... still cant boot recovery on the phone

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True they point to the same thing but are by two separate people. Just trying to help here
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Seems like you are the only one trying to help..
I don't know if it is possible but could I try going up to 4.4.2? I think I'm also gonna try the Hardbrick fix on here cuz why not I don't think it'll hurt it any

SpinalMushroom said:
Seems like you are the only one trying to help..
I don't know if it is possible but could I try going up to 4.4.2? I think I'm also gonna try the Hardbrick fix on here cuz why not I don't think it'll hurt it any
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Yea you could try that if you want to. You will have to unroot first. Some people will try to help where they can, I can't really speak for anyone else
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Yea you could try that if you want to. You will have to unroot first. Some people will try to help where they can, I can't really speak for anyone else
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How do I Unroot without getting into recovery?

SpinalMushroom said:
How do I Unroot without getting into recovery?
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By chance are you using supersu?
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ShapesBlue said:
By chance are you using supersu?
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I believe so... cant remember tho honestly.

SpinalMushroom said:
I believe so... cant remember tho honestly.
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If you have supersu there's an option to unroot within the app but off hand I forget if its only in the pro version or not. I'll look around to find another option
If not here's another possible option
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...laxy-siii-stock-updates-t1710613/post27407556
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Stock 4.4.2 NE1 is currently flashing its already gotten farther than NC1 or ML1 will keep you posted... If I can't boot I don't think I can get into SU

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Stock 4.4.2 NE1 is currently flashing its already gotten farther than NC1 or ML1 will keep you posted... If I can't boot I don't think I can get into SU
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That's great man. Glad I could help. Let me know if there's anything else I can help with
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ShapesBlue said:
If you have supersu there's an option to unroot within the app but off hand I forget if its only in the pro version or not. I'll look around to find another option
If not here's another possible option
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...laxy-siii-stock-updates-t1710613/post27407556
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That's great man. Glad I could help. Let me know if there's anything else I can help with
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4.4.2 flashed successfully.... still bootlooping tho... when I try to get into recovery it popps up in blue "booting recovery" then it goes back to the galaxy s3 logo then back to charge mode... Im not sure but it seems to be the power button causing this since it is the power button you hit to execute commands in recovery (I think)... but since the power button is removed it looks like im back to finding a new board