Hi guys
My coworker softbricked his Galaxy S2 Skyrocket and asked me to try and revive it. He says he WASNT trying to root it, but something was wrong and some tech support person for his carrier got him into Download mode, and now it doesnt boot up beyond the boot-screen.
Advice on where I should start for reviving it?
Kies (even with all the new drivers) hasnt been a help.
I use a Nexus 5, so not that familiar with how to either restore or root (from soft-brick status) a Galaxy S2
Sianspheric said:
Hi guys
My coworker softbricked his Galaxy S2 Skyrocket and asked me to try and revive it. He says he WASNT trying to root it, but something was wrong and some tech support person for his carrier got him into Download mode, and now it doesnt boot up beyond the boot-screen.
Advice on where I should start for reviving it?
Kies (even with all the new drivers) hasnt been a help.
I use a Nexus 5, so not that familiar with how to either restore or root (from soft-brick status) a Galaxy S2
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try reading the sticky right above your post
READ THIS B4 POSTING | THE MOST Common Questions Answered HERE
hint, restore to stock
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I was tryin to root my samsung captivate on 2.3.5 gingerbread software when i accidently unplugged the usb chord it was stuck and wouldnt go into download mode when i tryed everything i decided to try and download the root and it finally worked but only a little it goes to world phone atnt and has galaxy startup but one i havnt seen it says samsung 19000 and then continues to go back and forth between the two it will get in download mode and recover mode but i just want my regular software back can anyone help??
First of all, the I9000 is the Galaxy S, not the Captivate. You can't (generally) put firmware from one phone onto another (I've NEVER heard of that, anyway).
You need to go back to the start by flashing a stock ROM and getting your phone back to working order. You can do that by going here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300843
I'd strongly recommend that you spend some time reading the sticky threads in the development and Q&A forums as they will have answers to most questions like this.
Good luck
i tryed that and with all the options one im not to sure what to do but regardless it will still go into download mode but now it will only go to a white screen saying atnt world phone i am so screwed i have no clue what to do
hey i figured it all out thanks for the help!
espeyboi said:
hey i figured it all out thanks for the help!
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Glad you got it sorted mate. Most of the answers you need are already here - you just need to know where and how to find them
Hey all, I'm new to the forum (although I've been crawling around for years without a name)
I recently got hold of a Verizon Galaxy Note 3 SM-900V from a buddy of mine who bricked it or something. I have great experience rooting my devices so I figured I'd take it from him and try and get it working.
I'm not 100% sure what he has tried to flash, and hasn't but I'll tell you where my issues are, maybe someone can help!
Device doesn't go passed the Verizon screen. The bootloader is unlocked, but by the looks of it he did NOT install any type of Recovery System other than the original Android one. I've tried to see if I could flash any on the device, but it appears I can only use SafeStrap, and in order to install the device must power fully on. I've gone into the normal Android Recovery, deleted Cache, and Data/Factory Reset multiple times. Still goes to Verizon Screen.
Than I figured I'll just push 4.4.2 back in through Odin. Nope. I have the stock firmware and everything, but it stops on Odin at Aboot and my phone will say Fused 3 Binary 2? I'm really lost on that, I know it's due to the bootloader being unlocked.
It seems the only thing in Odin that will pass is the "unified KK Firmware." I'm kinda at a lose on this phone (luckily it was free) but I really would like to get it working.
Thanks in advanced and I really appreciate all the hard work everyone does here.
I'm really stuck on this.
I can't load stock, I can't recover, I can't factory wipe. Anyone?
What version do I flash? NC4? MJE?
Also, when I try and flash with stock recovery (since my buddy didn't install Safestrap) I get a error message. I believe it's footer is wrong -signature verification failed. I'm not sure what this means?
Thank you guys. I'm sure I can get this phone to work since I can get it to turn on, it's not a full brick.
Hi!
Sorry for the late reply.
Here's a guide that hopefully can help. If not, ask for help in the thread....and those that know the device Best can assist you.
>*Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 3*>*Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General*>*[GUIDE] VZW Note III Edition[Return to Stock or recover from a Soft Brick and More]
Good luck!! ?
KJ said:
Hi!
Sorry for the late reply.
Here's a guide that hopefully can help. If not, ask for help in the thread....and those that know the device Best can assist you.
>*Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 3*>*Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General*>*[GUIDE] VZW Note III Edition[Return to Stock or recover from a Soft Brick and More]
Good luck!! ?
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I really appreciate the help. I'm going to check it out and hopefully be good to go from here. Will update this thread with the info if it goes through, and if it doesn't I will be posting in the other. Again, thank you so much!
Ugh... Still no go. Same thing.
It fails at the aboot.mbn
Again...asking for help in that thread is your best bet.
I think there is something wrong with my bootloader. Is there a way to reset or lock it? I tried everything, it won't load past the red verizon screen.
I'm noticing my little Android in the back of Recovery Mode says "No Command" also. Kinda strange.
XDA Assist is here to help guide members to where they should be able to find help. We don't do support I'm afraid. Please ask in the thread I linked. And again, they know your device best.
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If you think that thread doesn't suit your issue, then please ask for help here....
>*Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 3*>*Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Hey guys, I'm having a pretty annoying issue with my Galaxy S3 (Verizon variant), and even though I'm pretty sure I know what the problem is, and that I screwed myself, I wanna know if there's another answer to what's going on.
As the title of this thing says, I tried installing Clockworkmod Recovery on my GS3, but I did it via the ROM Manager app, since I'd totally forgotten how to do it on my computer, and Odin 3.09 wouldn't use the .tar or .img files I tried using to install the damn thing (still haven't figured that out).
Anyway, I flashed the CWM file on the phone, installed it, and whenever I try booting into recovery, it says some unauthorized software is on the phone, and I need to take it to a Verizon store.
I'm pretty sure Verizon locked us out of our bootloader, and we need to unlock it before we can make mods like this, but, being that I haven't had a GS3 for two years, I didn't know that, and didn't look it up, like a n00b.
So, I think I just partially bricked my phone. So, yeah. That sucks.
Is there any way around this? Is there a way to revert back to the stock recovery mode, so I can try doing this whole thing again?
Some phone info:
It's the Verizon, I535 variant
Running 4.4.2, Kitkat
Build number: KOT49H.I535VRUDNE1
Any help would be appreciated.
Hi, thank you for using XDA Assist. The best place to look for answers and ask questions is in your device specific forum. Please see this,http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3
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had a Paranoid OTA update which usually i click on and it downloads and installs everything automatically. had an update for "pa_i9300-5.1-20150612" which it did download and got into TWRP Boot. i dont remember much from flashing/rooting and so on so i tried to get out, but it didnt let me, kept reloading TWRP on startup.
so i tried to install, i did, and after it said if id like to root cause my system is not rooted (which is funny cause i did root it), so i did. same thing all over TWRP on startup.. and i just did wipe and factory reset and what not.. and deleted valuable data of mine like an idiot.
it doesnt even let me copy in the paranoid file so i can manually install.
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odin doesnt recognize it either... don't know what to do.. so frustrated.. and all of that thanks to that stupid paranoid update :/
please help!
ozzimund said:
had a Paranoid OTA update which usually i click on and it downloads and installs everything automatically. had an update for "pa_i9300-5.1-20150612" which it did download and got into TWRP Boot. i dont remember much from flashing/rooting and so on so i tried to get out, but it didnt let me, kept reloading TWRP on startup.
so i tried to install, i did, and after it said if id like to root cause my system is not rooted (which is funny cause i did root it), so i did. same thing all over TWRP on startup.. and i just did wipe and factory reset and what not.. and deleted valuable data of mine like an idiot.
it doesnt even let me copy in the paranoid file so i can manually install.
imgur com/sfLqEz0.png
odin doesnt recognize it either... don't know what to do.. so frustrated.. and all of that thanks to that stupid paranoid update :/
please help!
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There are many guide and tutorials for unbricking your device, such as:
How to: Unbrick galaxy s3 by NDUTU
Galaxy S3 i9300 Unbrick [restore to stock rom] [noobs][easy] by TechMasta
Fix Your Soft-Bricked Galaxy S III Samsung’s Way
Hopefully one of them will work in your case.
If not, best to ask in the [HELP THREAD] Galaxy S3 Ask any question. by tommypacker.
There are many experienced users having the same device like you.
Good luck !
It_ler said:
There are many guide and tutorials for unbricking your device, such as:
How to: Unbrick galaxy s3 by NDUTU
Galaxy S3 i9300 Unbrick [restore to stock rom] [noobs][easy] by TechMasta
Fix Your Soft-Bricked Galaxy S III Samsung’s Way
Hopefully one of them will work in your case.
If not, best to ask in the [HELP THREAD] Galaxy S3 Ask any question. by tommypacker.
There are many experienced users having the same device like you.
Good luck !
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hello, i manged to fix the problem using this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/fix-s3-to-factory-unroot-stock-recovery-t2323847
but i seem to not be able to flash the OS to any other.. either with TWRP or CWM.. both get me into a loop.
ill try the thread u suggested, thank you.. meanwhile im stuck with GS3 stock rom (ewww)
ozzimund said:
hello, i manged to fix the problem using this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/fix-s3-to-factory-unroot-stock-recovery-t2323847
but i seem to not be able to flash the OS to any other.. either with TWRP or CWM.. both get me into a loop.
ill try the thread u suggested, thank you.. meanwhile im stuck with GS3 stock rom (ewww)
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Yes, check the links and ask in the help thread I mentioned in my previous answer.
This is the right place to get detailed help and advices.
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Being a Root virgin,i had a play with my Samsung Galaxy s4 gt-i9505,i managed the first part ok but then i went a bit crazy and tryed installing the first rom i seen,which now i can't remember what it was.....ended up getting "firmware upgrade encountered an issue........" have trawled the net caught virus after virus trying to get something to work,kies or kies 3 dosen't seem to pick up my fone tryed installing reinstalling but nothing entered model and it told me wasn't supported,have tried odin,several different usb cables,seemed to pass first i managed to root but now its fail after fail,only computers i have both run 10....completely lost
thanks in advance :crying:
thejackal1 said:
Being a Root virgin,i had a play with my Samsung Galaxy s4 gt-i9505,i managed the first part ok but then i went a bit crazy and tryed installing the first rom i seen,which now i can't remember what it was.....ended up getting "firmware upgrade encountered an issue........" have trawled the net caught virus after virus trying to get something to work,kies or kies 3 dosen't seem to pick up my fone tryed installing reinstalling but nothing entered model and it told me wasn't supported,have tried odin,several different usb cables,seemed to pass first i managed to root but now its fail after fail,only computers i have both run 10....completely lost
thanks in advance :crying:
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Hello and thank you for using XDA Assist.
Sorry to hear about your trouble but fortunately there is an XDA area dedicated to the Samsung Galaxy S4 at http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4. I suggest you post your question with all relevant details in the friendly Q&A forum there at http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/help where the experts familiar with your device will be best able to guide you.
Good luck!