[Q] Samsung Galaxy S3 Bootloop, No Recovery - General Questions and Answers

I've read more threads than I can count to find an answer to my problem, but none have fit quite right.
I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy s3, U.S. Sprint L710. This is a secondary phone I use to test new roms and other mods. The last working rom I had was the Kitkat Carbon. I tried flashing Xenon and ended up in a continuous bootloop. I can get it into download mode, but I can't get to recovery. I've tried using Kies, uninstalled that and tried a jtag bit. Neither worked. I downloaded the latest USB driver from Samsung and Odin, but I can't install the driver because Odin doesn't detect that my Galaxy is connected to my laptop (Windows 8). The first box on Odin doesn't light up to indicate that my phone is recognized.
When I plug my phone in, Windows seems to recognize something is connected, because I get the little Windows chime. But it doesn't show up as an external device anywhere. So that's where I'm at. It goes into bootloop as far as the Samsung logo, or I can get it into download mode where it just says "Downloading" until I pull the battery. I keep looking on line hoping to find a unique way out of my predicament, but it just ends in frustration.
Am I just out of options besides sending it into Sammy for $72? Is there anything else anyone can suggest? Thank you in advance.

mjjcb said:
I've read more threads than I can count to find an answer to my problem, but none have fit quite right.
I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy s3, U.S. Sprint L710. This is a secondary phone I use to test new roms and other mods. The last working rom I had was the Kitkat Carbon. I tried flashing Xenon and ended up in a continuous bootloop. I can get it into download mode, but I can't get to recovery. I've tried using Kies, uninstalled that and tried a jtag bit. Neither worked. I downloaded the latest USB driver from Samsung and Odin, but I can't install the driver because Odin doesn't detect that my Galaxy is connected to my laptop (Windows 8). The first box on Odin doesn't light up to indicate that my phone is recognized.
When I plug my phone in, Windows seems to recognize something is connected, because I get the little Windows chime. But it doesn't show up as an external device anywhere. So that's where I'm at. It goes into bootloop as far as the Samsung logo, or I can get it into download mode where it just says "Downloading" until I pull the battery. I keep looking on line hoping to find a unique way out of my predicament, but it just ends in frustration.
Am I just out of options besides sending it into Sammy for $72? Is there anything else anyone can suggest? Thank you in advance.
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Try booting into ClockworkMod recovery and factory restoring from there.
Post thanky?

Thanks, but I have no way of getting to recovery. If I could, I'd know just what to do. I've tried smacking the power button side incase it was a stuck power button, but that did nothing.

You are prolly reading the wrong stuff...
- Download Odin (pc app),
- Get your Stock Rom.
- Boot your device in Download Mode;
- Open Odin; load your rom files in the correct place.
- Make sure you didnt change any checkboxes.
I.e:
"Clear EFS" must NOT be enabled. (Also keep in mind that you must backup your EFS partition before your phone loses imei).
- Flash the Rom.
- After completion (Green "Pass" message in Odin); remove USB Cable;
Now more stuff you must learn: search for CWM for your device; search how to install it; and also search how to perform a clean install.
Also Read how to backup your efs (before its too late).
Press thank button if i helped you.
This will keep me motivated to help and share my knowledge.
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Thanks for all of that advice. I have CWM installed, and I have nandroid backups on my SD card. The problem is Odin doesn't seem to detect that my phone is connected. When I plug my working S3 in, it shows up in the first com 1 box, but nothing shows up when I plug my down phone in. I have it in download mode, but Odin doesn't detect it.
When I hit start and run Odin, it confirms a valid tar file, but it shows 0 successful / 0 unsuccessful tasks when it finishes. If this was a hard brick, I'd just give up, but I keep believing there must be a way to get it into CWM recovery. It's just so odd that it will go into download mode but not trigger a response from Odin.
This is as much of an interesting mission of mine as it is a desire to get my phone up and running. Thanks again!

if you able to connect to odin, the problem can be solved.
manually install different versions of drivers, different pc, and check if odin detect it.
good luck

Well this got more interesting. I downloaded Odin 1.85 on a different laptop, and I got a response. It shows it's connected with a yellow box in the first com box and in the "activity" box below. When I disconnect it, it shows that too, so that's encouraging! When I plug the USB tar file into the PDA field and hit Start, it confirms that it's a valid file and it starts to download, but then it fails. I tried it a few times, but the result is the same. There's a hint of a download bar beginning on my phone, but that's it.
At this point, I wonder if I have the right USB file. When I try to download the USB from the Samsung site, I don't get a tar file that Odin it looking for. I downloaded the one I have from one of the countless sites I checked. The USB file I'm using is 1.4 gigs. Does that sound like the right size for a stock USB file? Almost every time I click on a link for a USB file, it has me at a downloading program where it takes 5 hours to download for free or an option for a faster download if I spend money. That sounds like a scam.
If anyone has a valid link for the correct Samsung Galaxy S3 SPH-L710 USB driver, I'd really appreciate it. Any other advice? Thank you for everything so far!

Well... Original drivers and Roms...
Check on Sammobile website.
Theres something there that can help you.
You can also compare rom file sizes.
Glad you're going on the right track
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rgxHost said:
Well... Original drivers and Roms...
Check on Sammobile website.
Theres something there that can help you.
You can also compare rom file sizes.
Glad you're going on the right track
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Heimdall might be another alternative if you can't get ODIN working. At least my version for S2 fond the right driver automatically.

I'd like to stay on this track until I try a few more things at least. Sammobile is where I downloaded my first file from. I went back and downloaded a different one for the Galaxy S3, but it still fails. I'm pasting the information in the dialogue box from Odin.
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> ALL_L710VPUCMK3_L710SPRCMK3_2034598_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> ALL_L710VPUCMK3_L710SPRCMK3_2034598_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)
I don't know if this will be useful information to anyone trying to help me, but there you go. The file [ALL_L710VPUCMK3_L710SPRCMK3_2034598_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5] is what I plug into the PDA field of Odin. As far as I know, I don't have to enter any other files.
Thanks!

Good Grief!! Sometimes I over-complicate and over-think things so much. I tried a different cord, and it worked like a charm! Thanks to everyone who chimed in to help. You were part of my learning process. Now I can say I successfully used Odin to salvage a soft brick! :good:

Killwish said:
if you able to connect to odin, the problem can be solved.
manually install different versions of drivers, different pc, and check if odin detect it.
good luck
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OK,
And are you putting your device to download mode before connecting to pc(odin).
Press Volume down+power +home key
to enter into download mode.
Hope this helps
mjjcb said:
Well this got more interesting. I downloaded Odin 1.85 on a different laptop, and I got a response. It shows it's connected with a yellow box in the first com box and in the "activity" box below. When I disconnect it, it shows that too, so that's encouraging! When I plug the USB tar file into the PDA field and hit Start, it confirms that it's a valid file and it starts to download, but then it fails. I tried it a few times, but the result is the same. There's a hint of a download bar beginning on my phone, but that's it.
At this point, I wonder if I have the right USB file. When I try to download the USB from the Samsung site, I don't get a tar file that Odin it looking for. I downloaded the one I have from one of the countless sites I checked. The USB file I'm using is 1.4 gigs. Does that sound like the right size for a stock USB file? Almost every time I click on a link for a USB file, it has me at a downloading program where it takes 5 hours to download for free or an option for a faster download if I spend money. That sounds like a scam.
If anyone has a valid link for the correct Samsung Galaxy S3 SPH-L710 USB driver, I'd really appreciate it. Any other advice? Thank you for everything so far!
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Related

I727R Soft-bricked can't flash

Hey, complete noob but will try to give a concise post of what I've done and where I'm at now. I received an I727R second hand and I am trying to put seanzscreams Sky ICS rom on it but am constantly running in to problems. Here are some important details:
Phone: SGH-I727R
Android Version: 2.3.5 GB (stock rogers firmware)
Baseband: I727RUXKJ7
Kernel: 2.6.35.11
Unrooted
O/S: Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Phone was in USB debugging mode before I bricked it
Did *#7284# and switched from Modem to PDA
Plugged in phone first time ever to PC, drivers installed OK. Installed Kies from Canadian Samsung website, did not recognize phone. Uninstalled/Reinstalled Kies after using registry cleaner; no difference, still connection error (wouldn't troubleshoot too). Uninstalled Kies. Uninstalled samsung drivers, installed standalone samsung drivers (Samsung_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1_3_2200_0.exe). Reinstalled Kies still no difference. Uninstalled Kies and standalone drivers, used registry cleaner, plugged in phone and let drivers install from Windows update.
Next I figured I wanted to root my phone so I could install CWM, and custom ROMs.
Installed android sdk for windows; made sure I had adb drivers for my phone. Tried to use adb for zergRush exploit; exploit worked but when running the command "adb remount" adb wouldn't recognize device (does the phone need to be in download mode when doing this whole process? Never was it mentioned that it needed to be). Then tried to use Skyrocket Easy Root method from this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1340710), plenty of errors but it resulted in my phone apparently being rooted. Tried installing ROM manager from market to then install CWM, said I had no permissions (phone isn't rooted).
Then after getting frustrated...
Tried grabbing Odin 1.8.5 and this recovery file for CWM (http://www.mediafire.com/?5xc7gjkrbwihajp) and tried to flash to phone. First attempt it got stuck at <ID:0/004> recovery.img, let it stay for about +15min, nothing. Phone bricked (Firmware upgrade encountered etc.; not able to get in to download mode). Next tried to reinstall stock rogers 2.3.5. Still nothing, hangs at <ID:0/004> SetupConnection... Tried multiple times to reboot phone and then load firmwares again, nothing. Latest error is this after trying the recovery image again <OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1). Moving the phone to different USB ports on my laptop makes Odin not recognize the phone at all
I beg someone to help me unbrick this phone and to help me get the custom ICS debloated version running on it. I'm short of pulling all of my hair out from frustration
Thanks for taking the time to read this
Look at the Odin tar thread. Its a sticky in the development section. Flash the tar file to completely restore your device. And read read read
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cdshepherd said:
Look at the Odin tar thread. Its a sticky in the development section. Flash the tar file to completely restore your device. And read read read
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+1
how did you ever find that old thread, read the last part of my sig and go to the second link in my sig
EDIT: Nvm, I just saw vincom's post which directs me to the thread you were talking about. I've read that thread, and still can't flash to stock firmware.
Here:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I727RUXKJ7_I727RRWCKJ7_I727RUXKJ7_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Can't open the serial(COM) port.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
flum said:
If by Odin tar thread you mean this, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1566613, it's not a stickied thread. I tried flashing it anyways and it fails everytime I try. Thanks for the input though.
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you must be blind, look at my sig
flum said:
If by Odin tar thread you mean this, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1566613, it's not a stickied thread. I tried flashing it anyways and it fails everytime I try. Thanks for the input though.
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My goodness lol. Look in vincoms sig. Its obvious you jumped into this without doing your homework. Now your paying for it. Not trying to be rude but your not paying attention. Good luck and we are here if you still can't figure it out...luckily:thumbup:
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vincom said:
you must be blind, look at my sig
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Nah, read his post before I refreshed and saw yours directing me to the thread
Well?
stoopendis said:
Well?
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He's not good at reading, it seems. Oh well that's what happens when you just start flashing away without research.
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stoopendis said:
Well?
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I've followed vincom's directions exactly for reflashing the phone with a stock firmware and this is what I get:
Code:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I727RUXKJ7_I727RRWCKJ7_I727RUXKJ7_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Can't open the serial(COM) port.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Then I tried his directions for reflashing the phone with a CWM recovery file to no avail:
Code:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> recovery.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
Odin is still running so I'm not sure what to do now
Sorry guys, I've just been frustrated with hitting so many problems right from the beginning after reading through numerous guides. I guess I did rush too fast in trying to upgrade it/fix it but now I face the result of it. Hopefully I can unbrick it and learn why it wouldn't flash. As for now though I feel like I'm at a dead end because Odin is still running and it seems that it won't write for whatever reason.
flum said:
Sorry guys, I've just been frustrated with hitting so many problems right from the beginning after reading through numerous guides. I guess I did rush too fast in trying to upgrade it/fix it but now I face the result of it. Hopefully I can unbrick it and learn why it wouldn't flash. As for now though I feel like I'm at a dead end because Odin is still running and it seems that it won't write for whatever reason.
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did you read the whole sticky, theres a troubleshooting section for odin, basically
you have a problem with
1. drivers
2. usb cable
3. usb port
go through the troubleshooting section for odin, thats why i wrote it, but if newbs arent going to read it then why the frack did i write it.
Throwing this out there.
Set time out to 10 minutes
Enable usb debugging in settings
Enable download from unknown sources
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When I've have Odin trouble sometimes this helped.
1. Uninstall kies if you have it installed, it will leave the drivers.
2. Try a different version of Odin and /or a different USB port
3. Try a different PC
If all else fails pm me
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stoopendis said:
Throwing this out there.
Set time out to 10 minutes
Enable usb debugging in settings
Enable download from unknown sources
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I made sure all of that was checked before I bricked the phone. Phone is completely bricked, I cannot get in to download mode or even recovery mode. It goes straight to the screen with an image of the phone yellow warning triangle and computer with the text reading "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."
cdshepherd said:
When I've have Odin trouble sometimes this helped.
1. Uninstall kies if you have it installed, it will leave the drivers.
2. Try a different version of Odin and /or a different USB port
3. Try a different PC
If all else fails pm me
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I've already had Kies uninstalled before I started to actually try flashing things to the phone. I've downloaded Odin 1.8.3 and it won't recognize the phone at all. I've tried different USB ports but I get an error from Windows saying that the USB device has malfunctioned and both Windows and Odin cannot see the phone; the only way I can get my system to see the phone again is if I reboot the phone and plug it in before the error screen shows. I'm going to be doing a little more troubleshooting before I try it out with another computer which will likely be tomorrow. Thanks for all the replies so far guys I'm gonna try tinkering with the drivers but I'm worried about my system not being able to see the phone if I do. I have no access to another cable and the cable I am using is not the OEM cable that came with the phone so the problem might be that right there.
flum said:
I made sure all of that was checked before I bricked the phone. Phone is completely bricked, I cannot get in to download mode or even recovery mode. It goes straight to the screen with an image of the phone yellow warning triangle and computer with the text reading "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."
I've already had Kies uninstalled before I started to actually try flashing things to the phone. I've downloaded Odin 1.8.3 and it won't recognize the phone at all. I've tried different USB ports but I get an error from Windows saying that the USB device has malfunctioned and both Windows and Odin cannot see the phone; the only way I can get my system to see the phone again is if I reboot the phone and plug it in before the error screen shows. I'm going to be doing a little more troubleshooting before I try it out with another computer which will likely be tomorrow. Thanks for all the replies so far guys I'm gonna try tinkering with the drivers but I'm worried about my system not being able to see the phone if I do. I have no access to another cable and the cable I am using is not the OEM cable that came with the phone so the problem might be that right there.
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That screen with the triangle means it's still in download mode, man
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xcrazydx said:
That screen with the triangle means it's still in download mode, man
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:thumbup:
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your not bricked if u see the dl screen, your on the right track for troubleshooting, just take it slow as your phone is not dead, but go through my odin troubleshooting section in the 2nd link in my sig.
kies and adb should not be running in the background, and yes get a samsung usb cable to rule out cable issues
I think your whole problem was when you did this
"Did *#7284# and switched from Modem to pda"
Ive never had to do that with mine. Just put phone in download mode. Use odin and flash. Runnin windows 7 x64 found drivers by it self.
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enegizer07 said:
I think your whole problem was when you did this
"Did *#7284# and switched from Modem to pda"
Ive never had to do that with mine. Just put phone in download mode. Use odin and flash. Runnin windows 7 x64 found drivers by it self.
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he did get into dl mode, the problem is the computer wont see the phone

Stuck at Samsung boot screen and can't fix it? (Ubuntu Touch)

I installed Ubuntu Touch and as it says on their wiki page, there are known issues like device fails to boot after rebooting, and I'm stuck at this point.
When I boot i get this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
and when trying to turn it off by holding on the power button for 5-10seconds it turns black for a few seconds and comes right back to the samsung boot screen.
They do say how to fix this in the wiki, but I got no idea how I can get access to those files and modify them
I would have posted on their development thread, but as I don't have 10 posts, I can't do that.
jeggy said:
I installed Ubuntu Touch and as it says on their wiki page, there are known issues like device fails to boot after rebooting, and I'm stuck at this point.
When I boot i get this:
and when trying to turn it off by holding on the power button for 5-10seconds it turns black for a few seconds and comes right back to the samsung boot screen.
They do say how to fix this in the wiki, but I got no idea how I can get access to those files and modify them
I would have posted on their development thread, but as I don't have 10 posts, I can't do that.
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although i haven't tried ubuntu touch still you can try going into download mode by holding power button and volume down button both together and flash stock rom or
try going into recovery mode and restore cwm or twrp backup which you must have made
HIT THANKS IF IT HELPED
Jaspreet.master7 said:
although i haven't tried ubuntu touch still you can try going into download mode by holding power button and volume down button both together and flash stock rom or
try going into recovery mode and restore cwm or twrp backup which you must have made
HIT THANKS IF IT HELPED
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yeah, i was thinking that, but I don't know how to? The only thing I have access to is "Download Mode", so I have been trying to find a way to install a new ROM from odin, but with no luck. I'm still a beginner to these stuff, so if you could show me a way to use twrp or cwm to install a new rom that would be great I used twrp to install Ubuntu Touch, but I needed access to Android to install twrp.
I didn't do a real backup before, but I saved all the important data online. I just want to make fresh install of Android, don't care if it's the original from Samsung or some custom rom
jeggy said:
yeah, i was thinking that, but I don't know how to? The only thing I have access to is "Download Mode", so I have been trying to find a way to install a new ROM from odin, but with no luck. I'm still a beginner to these stuff, so if you could show me a way to use twrp or cwm to install a new rom that would be great I used twrp to install Ubuntu Touch, but I needed access to Android to install twrp.
I didn't do a real backup before, but I saved all the important data online. I just want to make fresh install of Android, don't care if it's the original from Samsung or some custom rom
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if you have access to DOWNLOAD MODE then
download stock rom from sammobile
unzip the file and then u will obtain md5 file
now use odin3 dont check anything in it
select pda and open the md5 fie
wait till it checks the file
go to download mode and plug via usb and flash
if you get a bootloop keep holding ppower and volume up button for recovery mode
wipe data and cache rebbot
Jaspreet.master7 said:
if you have access to DOWNLOAD MODE then
download stock rom from sammobile
unzip the file and then u will obtain md5 file
now use odin3 dont check anything in it
select pda and open the md5 fie
wait till it checks the file
go to download mode and plug via usb and flash
if you get a bootloop keep holding ppower and volume up button for recovery mode
wipe data and cache rebbot
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It's stuck at
Code:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N8010XWALI4_N8010O2UALI1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> system.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
Jaspreet.master7 said:
if you have access to DOWNLOAD MODE then
download stock rom from sammobile
unzip the file and then u will obtain md5 file
now use odin3 dont check anything in it
select pda and open the md5 fie
wait till it checks the file
go to download mode and plug via usb and flash
if you get a bootloop keep holding ppower and volume up button for recovery mode
wipe data and cache rebbot
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Hi, I have same problem My Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 stuck at opening logo as well, further i can't able to detect my Note in ODIN(or my Laptop is not detecting any USB, even after connecting Note) , then how can i install and perform these steps. Thanks in Advance
jeggy said:
It's stuck at
Code:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N8010XWALI4_N8010O2UALI1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> system.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
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OK
CAN U PLZ TELL ME WHAT VERSION OF ANDROID DID YOUR TABLET HAVE BEFORE INSTALLING UBUNTU
WAS IT JB OR ICS
IF IT WAS ICS THEN U CAN TRY AND USE THE ODIN PROVIDED IN THE ATTACHMENTS
IF THAT DOES NOT HELP
YOU ARE INSTALLING UNITED KINGDOM ROM , REGION CODE O2U [ CORRECT ME ]
Try downloading the united kingdom rom REGION CODE: BTU
The latest is JB
And flash again and report
AND ALSO WHEN IN THE PREVIOUS POST I MENTIONED DON'T CHECK ANYTHING
I MEANT JUST OPEN ODIN SELECT PDA AND FLASH
Jaspreet.master7 said:
OK
CAN U PLZ TELL ME WHAT VERSION OF ANDROID DID YOUR TABLET HAVE BEFORE INSTALLING UBUNTU
WAS IT JB OR ICS
IF IT WAS ICS THEN U CAN TRY AND USE THE ODIN PROVIDED IN THE ATTACHMENTS
IF THAT DOES NOT HELP
YOU ARE INSTALLING UNITED KINGDOM ROM , REGION CODE O2U [ CORRECT ME ]
Try downloading the united kingdom rom REGION CODE: BTU
The latest is JB
And flash again and report
AND ALSO WHEN IN THE PREVIOUS POST I MENTIONED DON'T CHECK ANYTHING
I MEANT JUST OPEN ODIN SELECT PDA AND FLASH
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I had Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, and the only reason I installed UK was becuase I'm from Faroe Islands, and it's not listed there, it could be the danish one, but that wasn't listed either, so I have no idea which one to choose. And this file doesn't exist anymore :/ http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=20586 so what should i try?
jeggy said:
I had Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, and the only reason I installed UK was becuase I'm from Faroe Islands, and it's not listed there, it could be the danish one, but that wasn't listed either, so I have no idea which one to choose. And this file doesn't exist anymore :/ http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=20586 so what should i try?
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ok so u had Jb BEFORE
use this link http://samsung-updates.com/details/21145/Galaxy_Note_10.1_WiFi/GT-N8010/BTU/N8010XXUCMG1.html
its the same file u r trying to download only diff website
hope this will solve ur problem
Jaspreet.master7 said:
ok so u had Jb BEFORE
use this link http://samsung-updates.com/details/21145/Galaxy_Note_10.1_WiFi/GT-N8010/BTU/N8010XXUCMG1.html
its the same file u r trying to download only diff website
hope this will solve ur problem
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It's stuck at NAND Write Start!! again, could it be the version of Odin that im running? I see there are thousands of thousands of versions of Odin out there
jeggy said:
It's stuck at NAND Write Start!! again, could it be the version of Odin that im running? I see there are thousands of thousands of versions of Odin out there
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try to use the odin i provided
Hi! Try this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=_PSt8b5D2dM#t=322
Also, have you installed the samsung USB drivers?
Jaspreet.master7 said:
try to use the odin i provided
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Hi,
Did you try to use ADB to find out whether your tablet can communicate with Odin??
Try this command:
adb devices
And reply with the output.
About the Jelly bean firmware, may be you can use other countries ( e.g. Dutch or German ) which is available for your device??
By the way, which recovery do you have and can you get into it??
rtunru said:
Hi,
Did you try to use ADB to find out whether your tablet can communicate with Odin??
Try this command:
adb devices
And reply with the output.
About the Jelly bean firmware, may be you can use other countries ( e.g. Dutch or German ) which is available for your device??
By the way, which recovery do you have and can you get into it??
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I ran that, and i got an empty list, I tried while it's in download mode and while it's turned off:
Code:
C:\Users\Jeggy\cminstaller\bundle\win32>adb.exe devices
List of devices attached
And yes I have Samsung USB Drivers installed. But I don't think my device is working anymore, I'm not getting the samsung boot screen anymore, the absolutely only thing I have access to now is download mode. I uploaded a video to youtube showing how it looks now:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgtZPHjoudw
Or do you guys still have hope for me, as I still have access to download mode?
jeggy said:
I ran that, and i got an empty list, I tried while it's in download mode and while it's turned off:
Code:
C:\Users\Jeggy\cminstaller\bundle\win32>adb.exe devices
List of devices attached
And yes I have Samsung USB Drivers installed. But I don't think my device is working anymore, I'm not getting the samsung boot screen anymore, the absolutely only thing I have access to now is download mode. I uploaded a video to youtube showing how it looks now:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgtZPHjoudw
Or do you guys still have hope for me, as I still have access to download mode?
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First of all, do not panic.
You still have the download mode
Second, the problem is clear, your adb driver is not installed properly. Solve this and then use ODIN to flash a stock firmware for your device.
By the way what is your device?? N8010??
rtunru said:
First of all, do not panic.
You still have the download mode
Second, the problem is clear, your adb driver is not installed properly. Solve this and then use ODIN to flash a stock firmware for your device.
By the way what is your device?? N8010??
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yes I have N8010. Could you list all the things I should have installed, so maybe I can try on another computer?
jeggy said:
yes I have N8010. Could you list all the things I should have installed, so maybe I can try on another computer?
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OK, I also have N8010
I think you did not do the steps at the right moments.
First of all we need to fix the ADB issue.
Therefore you need to do the following:
1. Put your your N8010 in download mode and start your ODIN
2.Connect the USB cable to your PC then to your tablet.
3.If the adb driver is not installed correctly, it will now.
4.Check your device manager for this.
5.If OK then
6. DO adb devices..Now you should get an output.
7.Check whether your ODIN also detects your tablet ( ID:com shows in color ).
8.Go back to Odin.
9.Flash your firmware with it.
10.If succeeded, your N8010 will come back to live
Good luck
rtunru said:
OK, I also have N8010
I think you did not do the steps at the right moments.
First of all we need to fix the ADB issue.
Therefore you need to do the following:
1. Put your your N8010 in download mode and start your ODIN
2.Connect the USB cable to your PC then to your tablet.
3.If the adb driver is not installed correctly, it will now.
4.Check your device manager for this.
5.If OK then
6. DO adb devices..Now you should get an output.
7.Check whether your ODIN also detects your tablet ( ID:com shows in color ).
8.Go back to Odin.
9.Flash your firmware with it.
10.If succeeded, your N8010 will come back to live
Good luck
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That one which is selected gets there when connecting to the pc, and when removing the usb it gets removed, and the other that is unknown I got no idea what it is, probably just some random driver I'm missing, I installed Windows 8 myself.
Even with the "Samsung Mobile USB" driver in the device manager I get an empty list when running adb devices
I just tested running adb devices with my phone and it worked right away:
Code:
C:\Users\Jeggy>adb devices
List of devices attached
47901ea687d530a8 device
And this is while having my tablet connected
EDIT
and when it said "NAND Write Start!!" it did change something on the tablet itself, I got a blue loading bar(The same one as when rooting but this time not moving) under "Do not turn off target!!" but it started at 100% and never changed
jeggy said:
I just tested running adb devices with my phone and it worked right away:
Code:
C:\Users\Jeggy>adb devices
List of devices attached
47901ea687d530a8 device
And this is while having my tablet connected
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This means that your PC and tablet are connected and the ADB driver is installed correctly.
At this point you must see the comm:id field ofOIDIN changes color.
At this point you can choose your firmware and then click on start.
EDIT
and when it said "NAND Write Start!!" it did change something on the tablet itself, I got a blue loading bar(The same one as when rooting but this time not moving) under "Do not turn off target!!" but it started at 100% and never changed
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Are you sure you are using a total package firmware and NOT the one with 3 packages??
In the latter case you need to fill PDA, modem and CSC in ODIN
rtunru said:
This means that your PC and tablet are connected and the ADB driver is installed correctly.
At this point you must see the comm:id field ofOIDIN changes color.
At this point you can choose your firmware and then click on start.
Are you sure you are using a total package firmware and NOT the one with 3 packages??
In the latter case you need to fill PDA, modem and CSC in ODIN
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It does change color and get "0:[COM4]", and I don't know which 3 packages you are talking about, I am trying the one I got from samMobile which is a .tar.md5 file and is a 1.5GB file. I never tried CSC and don't know what it is and how to get one
http://khp.randompoop.net/uploads/AndroidHelp123.png

[GUIDE] How to unbrick s duos

THIS IS THE GUIDE FOR HOW TO UNBRICK S DUOS​
i have found many users of s duos asking how to unbrick s duos many times.So I am providing this tutorial to unbrick s duos
REQUIREMENTS
computer(with windows xp,7 or 8)
Device Drivers(click here)
ODIN (attached in attachments)
Disclaimer: I'm not responsible for any damage done to your phone.
1.Download the firmware of Your Country Click The Link Below
http://www.sammobile.com/2012/10/20/first-firmwares-galaxy-s-duos-online/
2.Extract The Zip Files You Downloaded Above
3. you will find tar.md5 file in it
4.Open odin
5.Click PDA-S7562XXBMG2_S7562ODDBMG1_S7562DDBMG1_HOME.tar(select this file)
6.now turn on the phone in download mode(vol up+home+power)
7.connect the phone with computer using USB cable(install drivers in computer before it)
8.Wait to yellow text appear in first box
9.Click START
10.And let ODIN do its work and wait till you see PASS in green color, it means the flashing process is completed successfully
11.Let the phone automatically Reboot
12.It's Done. Now your phone is unbricked
If you have Nandroid back up
1.place backup in sd card
2.open cwm recovery(vol up+vol down+home+power)
3.select restore
4.select the backup
5.select yes ,restore
6.the backup will restore.wait till complete
7.when it complete the restore,select reboot system
8.phone will reboot
9.It's done.
If you have hardbricked your phone and unable to boot recovery or download mode
then use one click unbrick tool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153310
Or use USB jig
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/help/guide-how-to-make-usb-jig-reset-binary-t1604707
If any question ask me
Cheers, hopefully I wont need it....but comforting to know its here
:good:
help me help me....
i have Nadroid back up but when i restore it it show E: signature verification failed ! :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
bricked s duos
Vaibhav Chauhan said:
THIS IS THE GUIDE FOR HOW TO UNBRICK S DUOS​
i have found many users of s duos asking how to unbrick s duos many times.So I am providing this tutorial to unbrick s duos
REQUIREMENTS
computer(with windows xp,7 or 8)
Device Drivers(click here)
ODIN (attached in attachments)
Disclaimer: I'm not responsible for any damage done to your phone.
1.Download the firmware of Your Country Click The Link Below
http://www.sammobile.com/2012/10/20/first-firmwares-galaxy-s-duos-online/
2.Extract The Zip Files You Downloaded Above
3. you will find tar.md5 file in it
4.Open odin
5.Click PDA-S7562XXBMG2_S7562ODDBMG1_S7562DDBMG1_HOME.tar(select this file)
6.now turn on the phone in download mode(vol up+home+power)
7.connect the phone with computer using USB cable(install drivers in computer before it)
8.Wait to yellow text appear in first box
9.Click START
10.And let ODIN do its work and wait till you see PASS in green color, it means the flashing process is completed successfully
11.Let the phone automatically Reboot
12.It's Done. Now your phone is unbricked
If you have Nandroid back up
1.place backup in sd card
2.open cwm recovery(vol up+vol down+home+power)
3.select restore
4.select the backup
5.select yes ,restore
6.the backup will restore.wait till complete
7.when it complete the restore,select reboot system
8.phone will reboot
9.It's done.
If you have hardbricked your phone and unable to boot recovery or download mode
then use one click unbrick tool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153310
Or use USB jig
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/help/guide-how-to-make-usb-jig-reset-binary-t1604707
If any question ask me
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Neither oneclick unbrick works nor usb jig.....
KaranPartap said:
i have Nadroid back up but when i restore it it show E: signature verification failed ! :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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i think youhave applied that backup by stock recovery
Sagar_Patel said:
Neither oneclick unbrick works nor usb jig.....
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have you hard brick your device?
S7562 Hardbrick
Vaibhav Chauhan said:
have you hard brick your device?
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i had installed swapper 2.....after which i had tried to restart my s7562....but then there was only samsung logo and the device gets reboot until the battery drains....i cant go into recovery, download mode...i had enabled usb debugging on but the device cant be recognized by pc...it sounds like connecting and disconnecting within few seconds....
Sagar_Patel said:
i had installed swapper 2.....after which i had tried to restart my s7562....but then there was only samsung logo and the device gets reboot until the battery drains....i cant go into recovery, download mode...i had enabled usb debugging on but the device cant be recognized by pc...it sounds like connecting and disconnecting within few seconds....
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have you tried both things?
usb jig and one clock tool
Vaibhav Chauhan said:
have you tried both things?
usb jig and one clock tool
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Yes, i have tried both USB Jig and One Click tool...none of them worked...Jig did nothing and One click tool ends up with message failed!!!
However, it could be possible that my jig is faulty one, or the device has been bricked in such a way that neither it cant be dived into download mode even by this jig nor it can be repaired through One click.....whatever, i had given my device to expert and he has given my device back in working condition with only fault that i cannot use SIM card at all!!! Whenever i try to insert SIM, pop up appears saying unavailable sim, need to restart or something like that...Actually, I had noticed that the firmware used for my device was not from my country India and the one that was used was may be of china or one from gulf country in which there were no play store or google play service. Hence i had side loaded both apk but they could not be open even after that....So, i had restored cwm back up and i have got my stock rom back with working play store and all gapps but the sim problem starts thereafter as i mentioned above.....However, im going to flash the Indian stock rom again via odin....Do you have any suggestion for me?
Btw, expert has repaired my device using JTAG.
and.......Thanks for helping me...
Sagar_Patel said:
Yes, i have tried both USB Jig and One Click tool...none of them worked...Jig did nothing and One click tool ends up with message failed!!!
However, it could be possible that my jig is faulty one, or the device has been bricked in such a way that neither it cant be dived into download mode even by this jig nor it can be repaired through One click.....whatever, i had given my device to expert and he has given my device back in working condition with only fault that i cannot use SIM card at all!!! Whenever i try to insert SIM, pop up appears saying unavailable sim, need to restart or something like that...Actually, I had noticed that the firmware used for my device was not from my country India and the one that was used was may be of china or one from gulf country in which there were no play store or google play service. Hence i had side loaded both apk but they could not be open even after that....So, i had restored cwm back up and i have got my stock rom back with working play store and all gapps but the sim problem starts thereafter as i mentioned above.....However, im going to flash the Indian stock rom again via odin....Do you have any suggestion for me?
Btw, expert has repaired my device using JTAG.
and.......Thanks for helping me...
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i think your sim.slot have hardware issues.
SIM problem in Stock rom
Vaibhav Chauhan said:
i think your sim.slot have hardware issues.
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Ok, it seems that whenever i use stock rom, sim issue appears but if i use rom that the expert had loaded after repairing my device, it works fine with no issue. However, i dont know why i cant use play store and google play services ( ok, there is no gmail, google search or any other gapps)... if possible i would post here what rom the expert had loaded in my device...
But, i think the issue is related to software problem and more specifically, to CSC file somehow....what say?
Btw, thanks for helping me....
Sagar_Patel said:
Ok, it seems that whenever i use stock rom, sim issue appears but if i use rom that the expert had loaded after repairing my device, it works fine with no issue. However, i dont know why i cant use play store and google play services ( ok, there is no gmail, google search or any other gapps)... if possible i would post here what rom the expert had loaded in my device...
But, i think the issue is related to software problem and more specifically, to CSC file somehow....what say?
Btw, thanks for helping me....
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looks like wrong country stock rom
Hi,
Recently, I did a Hard Reset on my GT-7562. [POWER +(VOL + VOL-) + HOME].
I wiped the cache partition and then wiped the user data.
After the reset the phone booted up and I did the initial setup [ Language, Wi-Fi & time].
Then, a "BLACK" screen showed up displaying only the time, battery status ,(network strength shows even though I didn't insert a sim) & nothing else. No apps, no home screen, nothing but a black screen.
What happened?? Did I follow a wrong method? What do I do now??
All I tried to do was get my phone back to the day I bought It.
Sagar_Patel said:
Yes, i have tried both USB Jig and One Click tool...none of them worked...Jig did nothing and One click tool ends up with message failed!!!
However, it could be possible that my jig is faulty one, or the device has been bricked in such a way that neither it cant be dived into download mode even by this jig nor it can be repaired through One click.....whatever, i had given my device to expert and he has given my device back in working condition with only fault that i cannot use SIM card at all!!! Whenever i try to insert SIM, pop up appears saying unavailable sim, need to restart or something like that...Actually, I had noticed that the firmware used for my device was not from my country India and the one that was used was may be of china or one from gulf country in which there were no play store or google play service. Hence i had side loaded both apk but they could not be open even after that....So, i had restored cwm back up and i have got my stock rom back with working play store and all gapps but the sim problem starts thereafter as i mentioned above.....However, im going to flash the Indian stock rom again via odin....Do you have any suggestion for me?
Btw, expert has repaired my device using JTAG.
and.......Thanks for helping me...
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hey brother who was that expert plz wattsapp me 9795158553 i had same problem as u were my phone is completely dead nothing no recovery no download mode i do not know watt to do .....thnx in advance:crying:
how much cost for JTAG
Cannot Unbrick my I8262
Stuck at the below screen since quiet sometime any ideas??
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I8262XXBNJ1_I8262ODDNJ1_I8262DDOD1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

[Q] My phone is only detected by Odin in a different way than instructed

I'm trying to follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1705260
But the instructions don't work for me. The only way I can make Odin detect my phone is if I start the phone normally (no usb debug, no download mode), connect the usb cable, and when prompted on my phone, select 'firmware update (kies)'.
Then the box on Odin goes yellow as OP says, and it's writen 0:[COM3]
Is that correct? Can I go ahead with rooting like this? I'm going to be installing Beansprout.
Edit:
I tried it anyway, and it failed (0 success 1 fail)
How can I get it to be detected in download mode then?
Code:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> PDA_UCLB3.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> PHONE_UCLB3.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> PDA_UCLB3.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> PHONE_UCLB3.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
Y.June said:
I'm trying to follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1705260
But the instructions don't work for me. The only way I can make Odin detect my phone is if I start the phone normally (no usb debug, no download mode), connect the usb cable, and when prompted on my phone, select 'firmware update (kies)'.
Then the box on Odin goes yellow as OP says, and it's writen 0:[COM3]
Is that correct? Can I go ahead with rooting like this? I'm going to be installing Beansprout.
Edit:
I tried it anyway, and it failed (0 success 1 fail)
How can I get it to be detected in download mode then?
Code:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> PDA_UCLB3.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> PHONE_UCLB3.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> PDA_UCLB3.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> PHONE_UCLB3.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
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Hey there,
I am assuming you have no trouble getting into download mode, and Kies is not running at the time?
Kies didn't work for me when it came to appropriate drivers. I ended up using generic Android drivers for stuff like ADB and download mode. The drivers in this package may work for you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Hope this helps.
joel.maxuel said:
Hey there,
I am assuming you have no trouble getting into download mode, and Kies is not running at the time?
Kies didn't work for me when it came to appropriate drivers. I ended up using generic Android drivers for stuff like ADB and download mode. The drivers in this package may work for you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Hope this helps.
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Unfortunately the new drivers didn't help, it's still not detected while in download mode, only when the phone is booted.
Yes, I can enter download mode (robot with a shovel).
When I first tried, Kies was running (didn't know it wasn't supposed to). I uninstalled to be sure it wouldn't run. When that didn't work I installed it again but made sure to close it before trying Odin.
Does it matter if usb debug is on or off? The OP doesn't say either way.
The phone is only detected in Kries firmware update mode (shows up as COM3) or Usb debug mode (shows up as COM4)
State of debug mode shouldn't matter, only matters for ADB (I think). But I would leave it on just in case.
I don't think the availability of COM ports makes any difference either.
Sorry, I am out of ideas for now.
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Code:
Beanstalk install instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2091900
Coming from Froyo(2.2) Gingerbread(2.3) or ICS(4.0)
Obtain CWM, this can be done using Jscotts Odin back to stock (Follow instructions and use SGS kernal flasher to obtain CWM)
Run Qksters IMEI backup script here
Make certain you are on ICS, this can be done by flashing Entropy's CM9
It is recommended now that you remove your SD Card
CWM: Wipe Cache / Factory Reset
Install ROM
... The package will start to install..
... Phone will reboot into the install screen again...
... Continue to install [Automatically] If not manually flash again
... Phone will reboot again and be at the recovery screen...
Install Gapps
CWM: Wipe Cache Partition
CWM: Advanced/Wipe Dalvik Cache
Reboot
So the idea is to get gingerbread on my phone (with Odin) and then use SGS kernel flasher to install CWM.
If I understood that right, I wonder if I can just use SuperOneClick to install gingerbread, then use the kernel flasher to install CWM.
I do have the kernel flasher on my froyo, but I guess it needs to be gingerbread.
Edit: well, scratch that, 2.3.3 superoneclick download not available :/
Edit: firmware 2.2 is froyo, right? I mean, it says that, and build number froyo, but my kernel version is 2.6.32.9
Alas, another edit! I could try installing jellybean (guide page 1, page 2) but again, that needs superoneclick for which there is no download available unless I'm mistaken.
Y.June said:
Code:
Beanstalk install instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2091900
Coming from Froyo(2.2) Gingerbread(2.3) or ICS(4.0)
Obtain CWM, this can be done using Jscotts Odin back to stock (Follow instructions and use SGS kernal flasher to obtain CWM)
Run Qksters IMEI backup script here
Make certain you are on ICS, this can be done by flashing Entropy's CM9
It is recommended now that you remove your SD Card
CWM: Wipe Cache / Factory Reset
Install ROM
... The package will start to install..
... Phone will reboot into the install screen again...
... Continue to install [Automatically] If not manually flash again
... Phone will reboot again and be at the recovery screen...
Install Gapps
CWM: Wipe Cache Partition
CWM: Advanced/Wipe Dalvik Cache
Reboot
So the idea is to get gingerbread on my phone (with Odin) and then use SGS kernel flasher to install CWM.
If I understood that right, I wonder if I can just use SuperOneClick to install gingerbread, then use the kernel flasher to install CWM.
I do have the kernel flasher on my froyo, but I guess it needs to be gingerbread.
Edit: well, scratch that, 2.3.3 superoneclick download not available :/
Edit: firmware 2.2 is froyo, right? I mean, it says that, and build number froyo, but my kernel version is 2.6.32.9
Alas, another edit! I could try installing jellybean (guide page 1, page 2) but again, that needs superoneclick for which there is no download available unless I'm mistaken.
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2.2 is Froyo. Kernel Version 2.6.x has to do with the Linux counterpart, not much to be concerned about at this point.
My concern with SuperOneClick is that if something goes wrong, you will be unable to flash back to Froyo. Best to get Odin working in Download Mode first.
A quick search ("no odin in download mode") found this thread (on a different Samsung device):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2561137
So your fix may involve a different version of Odin, a different USB cable (and as a note from some place else) you may want to make sure you are not using a USB 3.0 port (2.0 preferred), and connected straight from the motherboard (no hubs). This may not be a requirement for Odin, but I've seen the recommendation (and it's a requirement for certain HTC tasks).
Edit: ... argh... I did the install recommended to fix the rainbow screen and now the phone is bricked. No signs of life.
I guess it was too good to be true.
Don't do the bootloader he tells you to install to fix rainbow screen.
No download mode, no recovery mode. If I go into recovery mode it just gives me some red letters about RST_stat, IRQ, and some hexcodes (those 0x000 numbers)
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Edit again! I fixed it! I was all ready to get a usb jig. When I tried to go to download mode nothing happened at all. But instead of plugging in the cable to the phone and then to the computer, I plugged it to the computer first and then the phone. It gave me download mode! I thought this was bricked for sure!
So I can't do emergency recovery mode from kries mini, it only gives the option from the 'firmware update' option you get when connecting the phone while it's booted in.
That means I need to do Odin again... I hope it works! This time I won't do the rainbox fix. I'll just deal with it. Rainbows are pretty anyway.
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I got Odin to work and install! After uninstalling drivers and rebooting over and over, and installing the samsung driver that was in that link you posted.
Thanks!
This is what I was typing before I got it to work so I'll post it anyway. It might be helpful for someone:
I found a samsung.com link for installing gingerbread. I can't link on forums yet so just google this:
AT&T Cell Phones: How Do I Update My Infuse 4G (SGH-i997) Mobile Device to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System?
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I did try it,it was detected fine, and started installing after Kris Mini put the phone in download mode. But a bit after installing it failed. However, the website does have some more troubleshooting info that could help someone. The website does say kries 3 is not compatible with this model, you have to download kries mini.
Here's the troubleshooting info:
Basic Troubleshooting
General
If you are unable to download an install the Kies mini application you may need to disable all Firewall & Anti-Virus Programs.
Kies Mini Does Not Detect The Phone
Remove previously installed Samsung software and drivers. PC Studio, New PC Studio, or Kies can cause driver conflicts. Uninstall these applications/drivers and reinstall Kies mini.
Enable USB debugging mode before connect your device to the PC.
Close the Kies mini application.
On you device press Menu Menu >Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging to place a checkmark.
Reopen the Kies mini application.
Reconnect your device to the PC.
You may have changed your default USB settings. To check your USB settings follow the instructions below.
Close the Kies mini application.
On you device press Menu Menu > Settings > Applications > USB settings.
Touch Kies (Firmware update).
Reopen the Kies mini application.
Reconnect your device to the PC.
Download or update Windows Media Player to the latest version. Click here for the Windows Media player update website.
Remove previously installed service provider applications (ACM, VMM, etc…). These applications may cause driver conflicts. Uninstall these applications and reinstall Kies mini.
Depending on the amount of data stored in the phone memory, this could impair Kies Mini's ability to detect the device. It may be necessary to remove the microSD card (Requirements). Should problems persist, the internal memory may need to be purged. Backup all desired data (using instructions provided above) and then go to Menu > Settings > Privacy > Factory Data Reset. Follow the onscreen instructions and after reboot, attempt to connect to Kies Mini.
The Media Scan process could produce a loop if connected while in progress. If this occurs, disconnect and power cycle the device. Wait until the device fully boots and the process is finished before connecting again.
When the handset goes into download mode instructed by Kies Mini, additional drivers need to be installed. A timeout may occur from the time the drivers install until Kies Mini can detect. Should this occur, close Kies Mini and remove the cable. Next, remove the battery cover and battery. Afterwards, insert the battery, place the cover back on, and power on the device. When the device reboots, connect the data cable and open Kies Mini.
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Y.June said:
I got Odin to work and install! After uninstalling drivers and rebooting over and over, and installing the samsung driver that was in that link you posted.
Thanks!
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Glad I could be of help. If the ADB/Driver package post was helpful, feel free to thank it.
Y.June said:
That means I need to do Odin again... I hope it works! This time I won't do the rainbox fix. I'll just deal with it. Rainbows are pretty anyway.
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With regard to the rainbow bug, if I recall correctly the ROM's don't have that issue, so you may want to explore Cyanogenmod or Beanstalk (et cetera). I found CM 10.1 useful* (albeit with a few minor bugs), although it seems everyone has moved on to KitKat.
Just a thought. Gingerbread is a bit long in the tooth these days, but you may be set on sticking with stock for a while. (For the record, there is nothing wrong with the OS itself, it's that the app selection is starting to narrow.)
Good luck!
* I tried CM 10.2. I'm not sure if it was my phone (Rogers), or a bad download, but I could not finish the install and CWM was so borked I had to Odin back to stock and start over. I thus gave up on trying anything newer.
go up too CarbonRom latest nightly 4.4.2 KitKat https://carbonrom.org/downloads/?device=infuse4g&type=nightly its almost perfect

problem with installing original firmware on tab 2 10.1

Hi guys.
I have a problem with my galaxy tab 2 10.1
When I open it it is stuck at the initial logo "SAMSUNG" and the device continue with the loading without opening it.
In order to solve the problem I tried to reinstall the original firmware but when I use ODIN, at 47% of the installation the is a message error;
Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. ( succeed 0 / failed 1)
So the operation fails.
I don't know how to solve the problem.
Can someone help me?
Thanks in advance.
When it fails, don't close ODIN. Switch the USB port, mount the PDA, flash again, fails, change port again, retry. Keep trying and it will flash. Just don't close odin. Seems to be odin bug with some devices.
Also re-re-check if you have the correct drivers.
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When it fails, don't close ODIN. Switch the USB port, mount the PDA, flash again, fails, change port again, retry. Keep trying and it will flash. Just don't close odin. Seems to be odin bug with some devices.
Also re-re-check if you have the correct drivers.
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Thanks for the answer.
So, basically I have to start odin and the flash, then wait, when it fails I have to mount again the PIT and the PDA and start again in another usb port?
CeBits said:
When it fails, don't close ODIN. Switch the USB port, mount the PDA, flash again, fails, change port again, retry. Keep trying and it will flash. Just don't close odin. Seems to be odin bug with some devices.
Also re-re-check if you have the correct drivers.
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I tried and when I change USB port the pc do not recognize the tablet anymore.
No others suggestions ?

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