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Hello everyone! Today I accidentally flashed a stock ROM (with stock bootloader) of Samsung i9020T on my Samsung i9023 and the result is that no longer turn on! Do you think I can solve with an USB Jig? If there were no other chances, can I send it to Samsung assistance?
P.s. sorry for my english
Can you get to download mode?
mabry said:
Can you get to download mode?
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No, I cannot access either to the fastboot mode, or in recovery!! To access to download mode, I ordered an USB Jig on ebay, but it will arrive next week! Do you know if it works?
Thanks
There is a gnu/linux tool called unbrickableMod by adam outler, it can be found from android development section. Try that.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA
jishnu7 said:
There is a gnu/linux tool called unbrickableMod by adam outler, it can be found from android development section. Try that.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA
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I saw that but I think it doesn't work because my smartphone doesn't turn on..
Because i red this on the thread:
If your phone is showing anything on-screen, this tool is not for you.
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Do you know if I can repair my Nexus using an USB Jig to enter in download mode?
CescoMn said:
No, I cannot access either to the fastboot mode, or in recovery!! To access to download mode, I ordered an USB Jig on ebay, but it will arrive next week! Do you know if it works?
Thanks
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Hi Cesco, sorry for your problem. I thought that if the rom would have been not suitable for the phone it would have advice you. Can I ask you the link of the jig you bought? I think is good to always have one...
foxmolder1985 said:
Hi Cesco, sorry for your problem. I thought that if the rom would have been not suitable for the phone it would have advice you. Can I ask you the link of the jig you bought? I think is good to always have one...
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Hi, I bought it on ebay.it! I can't post the link beacuse i'm new on XDA so I write it without http: bit.ly/wSobGE
I installed the rom through CWM Recovery and it doesn't say anythink! The ROM is Gingerbread Stock 2.3.1 for Samsung Nexus S i9020! What do you think about?
Thanks!
CescoMn said:
Hi, I bought it on ebay.it! I can't post the link beacuse i'm new on XDA so I write it without http: bit.ly/wSobGE
I installed the rom through CWM Recovery and it doesn't say anythink! The ROM is Gingerbread Stock 2.3.1 for Samsung Nexus S i9020! What do you think about?
Thanks!
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Thank you Cesco! I think that if it doen't turn on, there's not other choice to use the Jig to turn it in download mode!
Anyway, are you the cesco of androidiani.com? If you solve you problem, you have to implement unbricking in your tool!
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Thank you Cesco! I think that if it doen't turn on, there's not other choice to use the Jig to turn it in download mode!
Anyway, are you the cesco of androidiani.com? If you solve you problem, you have to implement unbricking in your tool!
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Ok, but I'm not sure that I can solve with the JIG!
Yes, I'm on Androidiani.com, but my tool can't solve an hard brick because are needed the JIG Usb and (if it works) ODIN Downloader, to reflash the bootloader.
If I can resurrect my phone I could write a tutorial to help the users with a problem like the mine..
Anyway I haven't yet figured out if, with the jig is 100% sure that I solve this problem. Have you never used it?
Thanks!
CescoMn said:
Ok, but I'm not sure that I can solve with the JIG!
Yes, I'm on Androidiani.com, but my tool can't solve an hard brick because are needed the JIG Usb and (if it works) ODIN Downloader, to reflash the bootloader.
If I can resurrect my phone I could write a tutorial to help the users with a problem like the mine..
Anyway I haven't yet figured out if, with the jig is 100% sure that I solve this problem. Have you never used it?
Thanks!
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No, Cesco. I'm a lucky man and never needed this Jig. But you know, for only 3euros I want to be ready for the worst. I usually flash a lot. Let me know if it work!
Ok, last question, I found a post on androidiani.com says that in this case, the jig is not working, so, do you think that Samsung assistance accepts it?
CescoMn said:
Ok, last question, I found a post on androidiani.com says that in this case, the jig is not working, so, do you think that Samsung assistance accepts it?
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I really don't know the warranty policy, but consider the warranty as the last thing. Try that jig, then you'll see what to do. The pc cannot see the phone plugged to usb neither with the PdaNet?
Try to open a thread on androidiani, maybe there's someone that have had your same experience!
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I saw that but I think it doesn't work because my smartphone doesn't turn on..
Because i red this on the thread:
Do you know if I can repair my Nexus using an USB Jig to enter in download mode?
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I had the same problem, not turning on my phone. I fixed it with that tool. That helps to turn on device to the bootloader mode. And we can flash boot loader and recovery from their.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA
My infuse atm is stuck in odin at the setupconnection while I was trying to install the kernel to root my rogers infuse. This is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1197248. It has been stuck like this for quite a while and I dont know what I should do. If anyone one is wondering, I did not check off re-partition while doing this.
apparently I am now soft bricked
I am assuming I'm supposed to use this method to unbrick my phone?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193927
Yes you are correct good job finding it...seems lots didn't...
{U.S.M.C.} "Fraternal Brotherhood of the Highest Order"
Just to make sure, my phone is soft bricked since it is saying firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in kies & try again
Nvm, got my phone to boot.
xinfinite said:
Nvm, got my phone to boot.
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good was fixing to ask for a status check on you and your phone...
keep us updated and any more info needed...holler
i had tried to install a custom rom and my phone is not starting in either way
it is neither starting in download mode ; the normal on nor in the recovery mode
i have already done this rooting and i am not new to installing custom rom in my device i.e. SAMSUNG GALAXY ACE.
i have also tried to boot it by using usb jig but it failed.
so guys do u have any idea how i can get my phone back or is it bricked for ever.
please share ur views.
Can you link the ROM you flashed?
If you take out the battery then put it back in, then turn it on (or attempt to), does it do anything at all? Vibrate, flash something, anything?
If you plug it in to your computer, does it recognize anything as plugged in, even just a driver?
orangekid said:
Can you link the ROM you flashed?
If you take out the battery then put it back in, then turn it on (or attempt to), does it do anything at all? Vibrate, flash something, anything?
If you plug it in to your computer, does it recognize anything as plugged in, even just a driver?
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i used this rom to flash
ROM & Kernel] Ace-i-Sure GT-S5830i
by .:: BRIJESH ::.
i tried what u said but its of no use
my phone doesnot respond 2 any of these thing it simply stays in off mode
nvnanda said:
i used this rom to flash
ROM & Kernel] Ace-i-Sure GT-S5830i
by .:: BRIJESH ::.
i tried what u said but its of no use
my phone doesnot respond 2 any of these thing it simply stays in off mode
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hmm.
Here is the ROM you flashed then
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2013936
I notice it says this
Caution: This update should be strictly applied to the devices which are having the model number as ACE S5830i and is not for S5830 model. If you still continue to update in your S5830 model, then we should not be held responsible for any damage happened.
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Sounds like you didn't have the i version...
To unbrick try the method here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840645
the 2nd section on unbricking, there's a chance you are missing the drivers necessary to have your computer recognize it and restore it. It's worth a shot.
orangekid said:
hmm.
Here is the ROM you flashed then
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2013936
I notice it says this
Sounds like you didn't have the i version...
To unbrick try the method here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840645
the 2nd section on unbricking, there's a chance you are missing the drivers necessary to have your computer recognize it and restore it. It's worth a shot.
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i have the i version
but can u tell me more about how to install those drivers in my pc
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i have the i version
but can u tell me more about how to install those drivers in my pc
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Follow the guide I linked you to step by step from this section
How to Unbrick Ace 5830i / How to use odin -
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Follow the guide I linked you to step by step from this section
How to Unbrick Ace 5830i / How to use odin -
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i understand what u mean to say but my phone doesnot start in download mode and usb jig is not working
nvnanda said:
i understand what u mean to say but my phone doesnot start in download mode and usb jig is not working
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Oh, I didn't actually watch the video, I assumed "unbrick" had something to do with maybe not being able to access Download Mode.
Something crazy, are you sure your battery is in correctly, and are any of the pins that connect to the battery from the phone bent?
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Oh, I didn't actually watch the video, I assumed "unbrick" had something to do with maybe not being able to access Download Mode.
Something crazy, are you sure your battery is in correctly, and are any of the pins that connect to the battery from the phone bent?
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yes buddy everything is correct my phone doesnot start in any mode known
nvnanda said:
yes buddy everything is correct my phone doesnot start in any mode known
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Sounds hard bricked to me, let me see if someone with more knowledge on that phone has better insight.
It does sound like its hard bricked.
If usb jig didn't work for you, then only Samsung can fix it for you.
As for warranty, depending on what reason you give them for the "sudden death" of your phone, you might be able to claim it.
Your phone's hard bricked. Get it repaired in the service center!
Sent from my GT-I9070 using xda premium
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Sounds hard bricked to me, let me see if someone with more knowledge on that phone has better insight.
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thanks man
i would really appreciate if anyone tells me how to get my phone back
thank you for understanding my problem
nvnanda said:
thanks man
i would really appreciate if anyone tells me how to get my phone back
thank you for understanding my problem
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You should probably call Samsung for a possible warranty claim at this point.
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You should probably call Samsung for a possible warranty claim at this point.
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i don't have the warranty but can you tell me how much will they ask for repairing my ace??
nvnanda said:
i don't have the warranty but can you tell me how much will they ask for repairing my ace??
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They might honor the warranty without having to "have" anything, just ask them. I have no idea how much they'll charge.
Motherboard replacement - anywhere around 2500INR
Approx 50USD.
There's one last thing to try.
JTAG. If you don't know how to do it, ask these guys if they can help you with your phone. http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/
They're very good and trustworthy, and their service is great.
It may not start in Download mode, but I'm quite sure a JTAG is still in point. If it doesn't boot into Download mode, it means bl.bin got messed up, which is something unusual since only Samsung code/flashable through ODIN can change that file.
Phistachio said:
There's one last thing to try.
JTAG. If you don't know how to do it, ask these guys if they can help you with your phone. http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/
They're very good and trustworthy, and their service is great.
It may not start in Download mode, but I'm quite sure a JTAG is still in point. If it doesn't boot into Download mode, it means bl.bin got messed up, which is something unusual since only Samsung code/flashable through ODIN can change that file.
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do i have to send my mobile to them or they will provide free guide to unbrick it?
i reside in india so what i have 2 do?
nvnanda said:
do i have to send my mobile to them or they will provide free guide to unbrick it?
i reside in india so what i have 2 do?
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You will have to send it to them and it will cost money. It's not something you can get a guide to do - they need to hook up hardware to the phone and that hardware is more expensive than paying them to do it, and not a "do it yourself" kind of thing.
You could search for JTAG repair in your country. Shipping might not be too bad in a small pre-paid USPS PMI box if you have access to that - I sent a small box to Russia for $13 USD
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ON: Galaxy S3 4.4.2 Verizon(d2vzw) -->OK, I know you all may think I didn't read the other debrick threads, your wrong. I made this new thread because i HAVE tried endlessy every method of debrick on this forum and the internet, and no success. I was messing around with safestrap and decided to try and flash a rom called flashingdroid: for some reason. So i did as usual, boot into recovery(safestrap 3.75) and wipe current os and flash the new one. So i wiped my stock rom(after making a backup) and installed/flashed the new one(flashingdroid) and after seemingly a successful flash, i pressed reboot. Then it went downhill. One second after i pressed reboot, the screen flashed quickly, then shutoff, for good. I couldn't boot it or get into recovery or odin or ANYTHING. I tried the microsd method of debricking with minimal success. It will only give me one vibration, then black scree with that method. Nothing else has worked. I know this was a noob mistake somehow, but does anyone know any special tricks or something? Will a good jig maybe work? I have doubt verizon or samsung will accept it back(it was well rooted!). Please anything/anybody help! I really don't want to buy a new phone or jtag it. Thanks!:crying:
You may have read the debrick threads, but what you should have done from the beginning was read and pay attention to which forum you were in. You flashed a ROM for the International version of the S3 onto your Verizon S3. You almost certainly turned your phone into a shiny paper weight. JTAG may be your only hope. If you don't have one, check out mobiletechvideos.com. I'm not familiar enough with safestrap to know if that may have actually saved you since it is not a traditional recovery and I don't know if it touches all the partitions. In the future, research, research, and research, and pay very close attention to exactly what you are flashing onto your phone. For the Verizon S3, you should only flash ROMs from this sub-forum. And when using safestrap, you are restricted to only flashing ROMs with the same build number as what your phone is currently on in a stock condition.
Ok...Thanks
landshark68 said:
You may have read the debrick threads, but what you should have done from the beginning was read and pay attention to which forum you were in. You flashed a ROM for the International version of the S3 onto your Verizon S3. You almost certainly turned your phone into a shiny paper weight. JTAG may be your only hope. If you don't have one, check out mobiletechvideos.com. I'm not familiar enough with safestrap to know if that may have actually saved you since it is not a traditional recovery and I don't know if it touches all the partitions. In the future, research, research, and research, and pay very close attention to exactly what you are flashing onto your phone. For the Verizon S3, you should only flash ROMs from this sub-forum. And when using safestrap, you are restricted to only flashing ROMs with the same build number as what your phone is currently on in a stock condition.
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Im kinda tired of my so confined locked bootloader and phone model anyways. Im going to purchase a $20 JTAG service off ebay, hope that works.
Root Wizard said:
Im kinda tired of my so confined locked bootloader and phone model anyways. Im going to purchase a $20 JTAG service off ebay, hope that works.
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I'd be very careful with eBay, they tend to be junk. I've been an eBay member over 10 years and ran into a lot of it
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Try MicroSD 16GB (2GB not work)
Confused About What's Possible for Modding a Stock Verizon S3
Can someone please steer me in the right direction? I have a Verizon Galaxy S3 running 4.4.2 stock. I recently rooted my phone, but I realize I am very limited as to any mods I can make due to the locked bootloader. Am I able to modify my OS in some way at all (Safestrap) to make my phone run better, or am I just too late in going about this? I've read so much on this subject, but the more I read, it seems the more confused I get. I want to be careful not to brick my phone and would love to see some precise directions on what I could do. Thanks a million for any help at all!
straykat said:
Can someone please steer me in the right direction? I have a Verizon Galaxy S3 running 4.4.2 stock. I recently rooted my phone, but I realize I am very limited as to any mods I can make due to the locked bootloader. Am I able to modify my OS in some way at all (Safestrap) to make my phone run better, or am I just too late in going about this? I've read so much on this subject, but the more I read, it seems the more confused I get. I want to be careful not to brick my phone and would love to see some precise directions on what I could do. Thanks a million for any help at all!
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You should be able to install xposed but as far as mods your very limited to what you can do with it
Sent from my Nexus 5
ShapesBlue said:
You should be able to install xposed but as far as mods your very limited to what you can do with it
Sent from my Nexus 5
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Hey, thanks a lot for that! As much as I've read, I've never heard of xposed. I'll research it and see what it takes and what it will do for my phone. If it helps at all, which I'm sure it will, that would be great. Thanks again for your reply!
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Hey, thanks a lot for that! As much as I've read, I've never heard of xposed. I'll research it and see what it takes and what it will do for my phone. If it helps at all, which I'm sure it will, that would be great. Thanks again for your reply!
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Your very welcome. That's what xda is all about. Helping others
Sent from my Nexus 5
XDA Forum - the best place for learning...
ShapesBlue said:
Your very welcome. That's what xda is all about. Helping others
Sent from my Nexus 5
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ShapesBlue-
It's hard to compare this forum with the others. I believe the people here are the most knowledgeable and, like you, very helpful. Funny enough, or not, I posed a related question on another site (initials AC), and it took over 150 views and a week later before anybody offered a reply. Anyway, I can see there is lots of information on this forum about xposed, so now I'll go and learn as much as I can about it. Thanks again for your help!
Btw, here's a link for others like me who are clueless about xposed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2299428
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ShapesBlue-
It's hard to compare this forum with the others. I believe the people here are the most knowledgeable and, like you, very helpful. Funny enough, or not, I posed a related question on another site (initials AC), and it took over 150 views and a week later before anybody offered a reply. Anyway, I can see there is lots of information on this forum about xposed, so now I'll go and learn as much as I can about it. Thanks again for your help!
Btw, here's a link for others like me who are clueless about xposed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2299428
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I've been around the web going on nearly 20 years and I'd have to agree some are more helpful than others. I find xda to be a great resource for anything android or windows phone related. And yes I agree some are a lot more helpful than others. The guys and gals still lurking around the VZW S3 forums have been here since the beginning for this phone and even though mine is no longer active I still use it daily, mostly for games but will probably never give it up. It was my first true (I'm comparing it to the HTC thunderbolt) android phone
Sent from my Nexus 5
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ShapesBlue said:
I've been around the web going on nearly 20 years and I'd have to agree some are more helpful than others. I find xda to be a great resource for anything android or windows phone related. And yes I agree some are a lot more helpful than others. The guys and gals still lurking around the VZW S3 forums have been here since the beginning for this phone and even though mine is no longer active I still use it daily, mostly for games but will probably never give it up. It was my first true (I'm comparing it to the HTC thunderbolt) android phone
Sent from my Nexus 5
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ShapesBlue-
I seem to have gotten into big trouble - I hope there's a solution. I learned all about Xposed and installed it along with about a dozen modules. Everything was working great, except the torch/flashlight... [I wanted that! ] so, I saw a download for a module on this forum to fix the flashlight... http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xposed-flashlight-fixer-fix-devices-t2867267 . Well, since doing that, I think I realized that I should have left the flashlight alone! When I tried to reboot after adding the module to xposed, I ended up in what i believe is a boot loop. The Samsung screen comes on, and then it gets stuck on the red Verizon screen. I never dreamed that a module installation could cause this; and I guess I figured if it ever happened I could get into recovery mode and restore everthing. Btw, I had done a complete backup of my phone using Titanium on my sd card.
So, here's what I can/can't do now. I can push "down-volume-button" + home + power to get to screen where you can download a cusom OS - then pushing volume-up-button goes to screen that says "Downloading...Do not turn off target!! (Nothing seems to happen from here.) - - - I cannot enter recovery mode by pressing "volume-up" + home + power keys. When I do that I get the big yellow triangle with message - System software not authorized...go to nearest Verizon store. hmmmm.... So, am I hard bricked or soft bricked? Do I have a way out? Thanks very much for any help with this!
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ShapesBlue-
I seem to have gotten into big trouble - I hope there's a solution. I learned all about Xposed and installed it along with about a dozen modules. Everything was working great, except the torch/flashlight... [I wanted that! ] so, I saw a download for a module on this forum to fix the flashlight... http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xposed-flashlight-fixer-fix-devices-t2867267 . Well, since doing that, I think I realized that I should have left the flashlight alone! When I tried to reboot after adding the module to xposed, I ended up in what i believe is a boot loop. The Samsung screen comes on, and then it gets stuck on the red Verizon screen. I never dreamed that a module installation could cause this; and I guess I figured if it ever happened I could get into recovery mode and restore everthing. Btw, I had done a complete backup of my phone using Titanium on my sd card.
So, here's what I can/can't do now. I can push "down-volume-button" + home + power to get to screen where you can download a cusom OS - then pushing volume-up-button goes to screen that says "Downloading...Do not turn off target!! (Nothing seems to happen from here.) - - - I cannot enter recovery mode by pressing "volume-up" + home + power keys. When I do that I get the big yellow triangle with message - System software not authorized...go to nearest Verizon store. hmmmm.... So, am I hard bricked or soft bricked? Do I have a way out? Thanks very much for any help with this!
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No problem. Your soft bricked and it seems your on the latest firmware, correct me if I'm wrong
4.4.2 NE1? If so you can use Odin to flash back to stock 4.4.2 and you should be ok
Sent from my Nexus 5
ShapesBlue said:
No problem. Your soft bricked and it seems your on the latest firmware, correct me if I'm wrong
4.4.2 NE1? If so you can use Odin to flash back to stock 4.4.2 and you should be ok
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ShapesBlue-
That's great news!!! Thanks!
I believe my phone was on 4.4.3. A file I used in my rooting process using Towelroot was I535VRUDNE1_I535VZWDNE1_VZW; I used Odin before for the root procedure, so the program of course is on my PC. Is there a thread around with instructions how to flash back to the stock firmware? Thanks again a million for getting back to me!
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ShapesBlue-
That's great news!!! Thanks!
I believe my phone was on 4.4.3. A file I used in my rooting process using Towelroot was I535VRUDNE1_I535VZWDNE1_VZW; I used Odin before for the root procedure, so the program of course is on my PC. Is there a thread around with instructions how to flash back to the stock firmware? Thanks again a million for getting back to me!
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But of course. Check this out which should get you what you need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639337
Sent from my Nexus 5
Try kies
straykat said:
ShapesBlue-
That's great news!!! Thanks!
I believe my phone was on 4.4.3. A file I used in my rooting process using Towelroot was I535VRUDNE1_I535VZWDNE1_VZW; I used Odin before for the root procedure, so the program of course is on my PC. Is there a thread around with instructions how to flash back to the stock firmware? Thanks again a million for getting back to me!
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Instead of odin, you could try using samasung kies 3 and use its emergencey firmware recovery tool which dl's and intalls the correct, latest firmware on your device.
What you do:
Install kies 3 on your computer.
Boot to odin mode on your phone.
Click on tools in kies.
Select emergency firmware recovery option.
Follow on screen directions.
Hope I helped!
ShapesBlue said:
But of course. Check this out which should get you what you need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639337
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Shapes Blue & Root Wizard,
Thanks much for your replies. Is it possible for me, having had 4.4.3 on phone, to go to 4.3 instead of 4.4.2? Seems some people think that's an advantage, but I'm not sure. If I did do that, could I still run xposed?
Btw, RW, I tried using your idea, but when I was attempting to do the emergency Firmware Recovery, it asked for a computer code...??? So, that method doesn't seem to be a good route for me, but thanks for the tip!
You guys don't know how happy I am to have you come to the rescue! I've been using an old iPhone 4 for calls, etc.... during the day which I don't like at all! I'll be real glad to get back to AndroidLand. Thanks again!!!
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Shapes Blue & Root Wizard,
Thanks much for your replies. Is it possible for me, having had 4.4.3 on phone, to go to 4.3 instead of 4.4.2? Seems some people think that's an advantage, but I'm not sure. If I did do that, could I still run xposed?
Btw, RW, I tried using your idea, but when I was attempting to do the emergency Firmware Recovery, it asked for a computer code...??? So, that method doesn't seem to be a good route for me, but thanks for the tip!
You guys don't know how happy I am to have you come to the rescue! I've been using an old iPhone 4 for calls, etc.... during the day which I don't like at all! I'll be real glad to get back to AndroidLand. Thanks again!!!
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I'm 100% sure the last update on the VZW S3 was 4.4.2 NE1. As long as you can root the phone you should be able to run xposed without an issue
And no you cannot downgrade to anything other than what your currently on
Sent from my Nexus 5
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Root Wizard said:
Instead of odin, you could try using samasung kies 3 and use its emergencey firmware recovery tool which dl's and intalls the correct, latest firmware on your device.
What you do:
Install kies 3 on your computer.
Boot to odin mode on your phone.
Click on tools in kies.
Select emergency firmware recovery option.
Follow on screen directions.
Hope I helped!
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Kies won't always work as it should
Sent from my Nexus 5
Still Not Up & Running...
ShapesBlue-
Believe-it-or-not, I still haven't been able to get my s3 back up & running. When I open Odin3 v 3.09 and try to flash the firmware 1534VRUDNE1 . . . . .tar.md5 , it doesn't successfully load to the s3. I've attached a screenshot showing the Odin screen. It show "All threads completed. (succeed 0 failed 1) - btw, when I click on the firmware file within Odin, nothing appears in the box to the right of the AP field; is that correct?
Thanks for any guidance you can provide.
straykat said:
ShapesBlue-
Believe-it-or-not, I still haven't been able to get my s3 back up & running. When I open Odin3 v 3.09 and try to flash the firmware 1534VRUDNE1 . . . . .tar.md5 , it doesn't successfully load to the s3. I've attached a screenshot showing the Odin screen. It show "All threads completed. (succeed 0 failed 1) - btw, when I click on the firmware file within Odin, nothing appears in the box to the right of the AP field; is that correct?
Thanks for any guidance you can provide.
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I can't open it. It's in the newest word format docx. I personally haven't had to do this myself and it's been awhile since I've used Odin. Damn MS having to have all files in there own format
Edit: trying to download docs by Google and seeing if it opens
Sent from my Nexus 5
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straykat said:
ShapesBlue-
Believe-it-or-not, I still haven't been able to get my s3 back up & running. When I open Odin3 v 3.09 and try to flash the firmware 1534VRUDNE1 . . . . .tar.md5 , it doesn't successfully load to the s3. I've attached a screenshot showing the Odin screen. It show "All threads completed. (succeed 0 failed 1) - btw, when I click on the firmware file within Odin, nothing appears in the box to the right of the AP field; is that correct?
Thanks for any guidance you can provide.
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Can you get into recovery?
I was able to open it once I downloaded docs by google. It's been so long since I used it though. I can't recall off hand how to use it to be honest
Sent from my Nexus 5
Hey i got a Samsung Galaxy S6 that only boots to download mode. I feel like I have tried all the methods already listed in the many other threads but nothing is working in my case. I saw a comment that mentioned that the motherboard is dead but could that be it? If I unplug it while it's "downloading" it's shows that i have to connect it to Smart Switch blah blah, so the phone knows that something went wrong it the download progress and I just don't think it would be able to if the motherboard was dead...
So what is my problem and is it fixable? Any help would be appreciated
edit: The current binary also changes from official to custom if I flash twrp so the phone knows that i've downloaded it. So I dont think that a dead eMMC is the case either. I can't get the phone to shut off if I leave it then it will get stuck in bootloop. Only way to shut it off is to drain the battery... :/
Jakob1502 said:
Hey i got a Samsung Galaxy S6 that only boots to download mode. I feel like I have tried all the methods already listed in the many other threads but nothing is working in my case. I saw a comment that mentioned that the motherboard is dead but could that be it? If I unplug it while it's "downloading" it's shows that i have to connect it to Smart Switch blah blah, so the phone knows that something went wrong it the download progress and I just don't think it would be able to if the motherboard was dead...
So what is my problem and is it fixable? Any help would be appreciated
edit: The current binary also changes from official to custom if I flash twrp so the phone knows that i've downloaded it. So I dont think that a dead eMMC is the case either. I can't get the phone to shut off if I leave it then it will get stuck in bootloop. Only way to shut it of is to drain the battery... :/
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what do you get from Odin when you try to flash the stock firmware?
youdoofus said:
what do you get from Odin when you try to flash the stock firmware?
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It says pass, so odin thinks that everything is good ?
Jakob1502 said:
It says pass, so odin thinks that everything is good
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have you tried a diff cable? diff instance of the firmware downloaded? diff computer? diff version of Odin?
youdoofus said:
have you tried a diff cable? diff instance of the firmware downloaded? diff computer? diff version of Odin?
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Yes I tried 3 different cables and 2 different computers.
Firmware i have tried:
Newest sammobile firmware for my region (NEE)
Newest non-branded firmware i could find
Older firmware from sammobile (odin failed)
Two different firmware from SamFirm (XEF and PHN)
Odin versions used:
3.12.3 & 3.13.1
Jakob1502 said:
Yes I tried 3 different cables and 2 different computers.
Firmware i have tried:
Newest sammobile firmware for my region (NEE)
Newest non-branded firmware i could find
Older firmware from sammobile (odin failed)
Two different firmware from SamFirm (XEF and PHN)
Odin versions used:
3.12.3 & 3.13.1
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k, gotcha. wasnt trying to sound obstinate, its just a part of Odin troubleshooting that many folks miss.
youdoofus said:
k, gotcha. wasnt trying to sound obstinate, its just a part of Odin troubleshooting that many folks miss.
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I just appreciate that you are trying to help me
Jakob1502 said:
I just appreciate that you are trying to help me
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no problem man. what was the last OS you successfully got up and running on it?
youdoofus said:
no problem man. what was the last OS you successfully got up and running on it?
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It was the latest version of the firmware that came with the phone which I presume is the nordic version since I live in Denmark
Jakob1502 said:
It was the latest version of the firmware that came with the phone which I presume is the nordic version since I live in Denmark
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what were you trying to do when it happened?
youdoofus said:
what were you trying to do when it happened?
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It ran out of battery and then it wouldn't turn on.
Jakob1502 said:
It ran out of battery and then it wouldn't turn on.
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oh, thats not good. ive heard of something similar to this but its been a while ago, so i cant say that im relying on my memory too heavily. JTAG service is the only thing i know of that has solved this
youdoofus said:
oh, thats not good. ive heard of something similar to this but its been a while ago, so i cant say that im relying on my memory too heavily. JTAG service is the only thing i know of that has solved this
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It wouldn't be worth it so rip my s6 but thanks for your help
youdoofus said:
oh, thats not good. ive heard of something similar to this but its been a while ago, so i cant say that im relying on my memory too heavily. JTAG service is the only thing i know of that has solved this
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After downloading this: CF-Auto-Root-zeroflte-zerofltexx-smg920f
The phone says "Recovery is not seandroid enforcing" What does that mean??
Jakob1502 said:
After downloading this: CF-Auto-Root-zeroflte-zerofltexx-smg920f
The phone says "Recovery is not seandroid enforcing" What does that mean??
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ignore it
youdoofus said:
ignore it
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So it´s not a "sign of life"?
Jakob1502 said:
So it´s not a "sign of life"?
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its definitely a sign of life! and im glad its doing something! sorry i kinda glossed over that detail lol
can you get to DL mode?
youdoofus said:
its definitely a sign of life! and im glad its doing something! sorry i kinda glossed over that detail lol
can you get to DL mode?
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Yes but am still facing the excat same issue as I did before, where odin passes but I won't boot. The only change is that message.
I am facing similar issue. I just wanted to reboot device and it stuck on samsung logo. Flashed odin passed everything fine for 3 weeks. Another reboot and stucked but now stucked even after odin flash. I flashed twrp and lineage 16 then back to 14.1. Some programs say that everything is OK with device. Memmory and all. I just dont know what happened and why. I would really like to go back to stock but now I am just not sure it will happen AGAIN.