T-mobile Galaxy Relay 4G - on MetroPCS network (APN updated). I can turn GPS on in taskbar, but not even flashing location icon that it's looking for satellites..
I've searched forums and tried:
tightening the back screws - no change
flashed back to 4.04 (stock) - no change
tried CM10.2 and 11.1
I've updated maps and installed GPS Test and GPS Status Test and Fix - cleared aGPS data and renewed it, all indicate no activity.
Is there a way to test for a hardware failure? I paid $ to get this older keyboard phone for my wife, haven't seen anything with better specs to replace it. :silly:
TIA
nelsonsdive
Recover How?
eminp said:
you can try to recover it
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I had flashed CM 10.2 and 11.1 using TWRP previously so Kies wouldn't connect, so I used Odin 3.10.6 and loaded the stock (4.04) from Sammobile (which removed TWRP). I did a full cache and then a factory reset before loading each time. The GPS still doesn't appear to be turning on (no satellites in view at all per GPS Test), so I accepted the OTA update from T-mobile back (up) to 4.1.2, no change. I've also done a recovery using the tar.md5 file and manual update from external SD, no change. Am I missing something in recovery?
So far, it has failed to turn on in stock 4.0.4, stock 4.1.2, CM 10.2 and 11.1. I read in another thread that there was a "privacy mode" that sometimes got set, and it would stay even through a factory/hard reset, and that the only way out was to go back to stock....??
Unfortunately, going back to stock 4.0.4 didn't make any difference in this case.
If anyone has any further suggestions, or a better way to cause a full reset, I'd be very interested. I've found an old TWRP backup, think I'll re-install TWRP and see if I can bring it back to that and see if there are any differences????
nelsonsdive said:
I had flashed CM 10.2 and 11.1 using TWRP previously so Kies wouldn't connect, so I used Odin 3.10.6 and loaded the stock (4.04) from Sammobile (which removed TWRP). I did a full cache and then a factory reset before loading each time. The GPS still doesn't appear to be turning on (no satellites in view at all per GPS Test), so I accepted the OTA update from T-mobile back (up) to 4.1.2, no change. I've also done a recovery using the tar.md5 file and manual update from external SD, no change. Am I missing something in recovery?
So far, it has failed to turn on in stock 4.0.4, stock 4.1.2, CM 10.2 and 11.1. I read in another thread that there was a "privacy mode" that sometimes got set, and it would stay even through a factory/hard reset, and that the only way out was to go back to stock....??
Unfortunately, going back to stock 4.0.4 didn't make any difference in this case.
If anyone has any further suggestions, or a better way to cause a full reset, I'd be very interested. I've found an old TWRP backup, think I'll re-install TWRP and see if I can bring it back to that and see if there are any differences????
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If the GPS did not work even after reverting to stock, then there might me a fault with your Hardware.
Try restoring the TWRP backup just to be sure and if it is not functional even after that, I would recommend you to take it to Samsung service center.
Cheers.
Thanks Dagger
dagger said:
If the GPS did not work even after reverting to stock, then there might me a fault with your Hardware.
Try restoring the TWRP backup just to be sure and if it is not functional even after that, I would recommend you to take it to Samsung service center.
Cheers.
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I figured as much, currently out on a business trip, will have to finish when I get back home.
Related
I'm fairly new to ROMs (this is my second). I have followed the instructions and successfully installed the ROM, modem, and update.
2 questions:
1) Wifi does not work (will not turn on). I had wifi problems on my last ROM. I have reinstalled this ROM numerous times today thinking something must have failed since wifi does not work. This seems to be unique to me since I can't find anything in the thread regarding wifi problems. Any suggestions?
I've gone so far as to use darkside superwipe as suggested in a different thread. Still can't get wifi to turn on (just sits with "Turning Wi-Fi on..." message on screen). Never errors out, just stays like that.
2) ROM Manager: Fix permissions fails. I get the following error when I select fix permissions: "An error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands!" Any suggestions?
Thanks so much for the help!
You should post your question in the ROM thread. The developer (seanscreamz) or one of the other testers will see it and be able to address your problem and help you out.
I can't post in the Dev section yet. 6 more posts and I will ask there.
starting over...
Ok, I figured I might as well make sure that my wifi woes are not a hardware issue. I've reverted back to stock Skyrocket OS to make sure wifi is available and working in stock form.
Following this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342348, I reverted to stock and I can confirm that wifi works in stock form.
I've also reformatted my sd card in case there is any chance a corruption on it would cause my problems.
Now going to reinstall SkyICS...
bored4long said:
Ok, I figured I might as well make sure that my wifi woes are not a hardware issue. I've reverted back to stock Skyrocket OS to make sure wifi is available and working in stock form.
Following this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342348, I reverted to stock and I can confirm that wifi works in stock form.
I've also reformatted my sd card in case there is any chance a corruption on it would cause my problems.
Now going to reinstall SkyICS...
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Are you on CWM touch?
have you went into the busybox app and clicked install?
wifi broken again
I have followed these instructions here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582 to regain root. After getting root, I installed ROM Manager and selected "Fix Permissions". On reboot, I lost the ability to connect via wifi.
Did I miss a step?
Thanks again for holding a n00b's hand!
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket Android Development
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1383
You have to install busy box
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john: I'm sure you mean well, but I don't know what your intent was with your posted link.
crazyD: digging your avatar. I'm currently trying to decide between a G26 and XD9sc...
btw, installed and ran busybox. not sure what it did for me. I also updated ROM manager to latest. Accidentally initiated a backup from ROM manager. Will see if wifi is back after that has completed.
Edit: wifi still errors, won't connect. I'm not clear what steps I may have missed or screwed up between being stock to rooted. I will revert back to stock again and try again...
Are you running juice defender? Its giving me problems with my wifi connection!
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I'm not running Juice Defender. At this point, I'm trying to revert back to stock form again with working wifi.
Edit: ok, reverted back to stock by doing the following
1) reboot into CWM recovery
2) factory reset x3
3) clear cache x3
4) format system x3
5) clear dalvik x3
6) format emmc x3
7) restart and pull battery
8) boot into download mode
9) push stock tar (k0kane) via Odin3 v1.85
I now have wifi again!
So now I get to try to get back to SU and CWM without losing wifi...wish me luck.
still have wifi!
OK, rooted and CWM installed. I still have wifi, which is good. I'm afraid to select 'Fix Permissions' for fear that will break my wifi.
I'm going to install Sky ICS now and see what happens.
sky ics and wifi!
OK, It took a few attempts, but I now have SKY ICS installed and wifi is still working.
I've installed the base ROM and the modem...not the updated yet. My download speeds are terrible, but at least I have wifi. I think the data speeds get better on the update.
Sean's instructions say to let the phone "cache and settle". I have no idea what that means...so will try to wait 10 minutes or so before installing the update.
bored4long said:
OK, It took a few attempts, but I now have SKY ICS installed and wifi is still working.
I've installed the base ROM and the modem...not the updated yet. My download speeds are terrible, but at least I have wifi. I think the data speeds get better on the update.
Sean's instructions say to let the phone "cache and settle". I have no idea what that means...so will try to wait 10 minutes or so before installing the update.
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My uneducated guess with the data speeds is the modem for UCLE2. I haven't had the chance to go to LTE on SKYICS yet, but data is definitely slower on "4g" networks.
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quick update
Here is a quick update:
I spent some time redownloading all my apps and in general setting up the phone. I then ran the SKY-ICS update. Everything seemed to be working great.
As an added bonus, the email app in SKY-ICS syncs with my employer's exchange server! Which is so awesome. The stock ROM, and the last gingerbread ROM I had on the Skyrocket would not connect to our exchange server. I was very pleasantly surprised by that functionality.
I then lost wifi again. Wifi seems to be unpredictable and I'm not sure if it is hardware or software related. I again have wifi this morning, but didn't for the last two days. Also, my phone won't restart, it appears to get stuck in a powerdown state.The haptic buttons stay lit, but the screen is blank. I have to pull the battery to get it to restart.
But overall, I'm very happy with the performance and functionality of SKY-ICS. I will do some digging on the restart problem.
Can someone please instruct me how to get GPS up and running again? I am on latest nightly and have tried various past builds. I installed the new modern, I have cleared the cache several times, dalvik and otherwise. I have even factory resetted several times. I use GPS allot because I work for FedEx. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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chuckiev79 said:
Can someone please instruct me how to get GPS up and running again? I am on latest nightly and have tried various past builds. I installed the new modern, I have cleared the cache several times, dalvik and otherwise. I have even factory resetted several times. I use GPS allot because I work for FedEx. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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same here.
nardholio asked to pm him if one has this issue. i did some hours ago. when i have an reply i'll pm you. or publish it here (whatever is applicable).
Thanks man !!!!
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I hope this will work for you. This worked for me. I don't pretend to understand all the details of what went wrong, but from what I understand there's a non-volatile (ie factory reset, reboot, etc won't fix it) privacy setting on the GPS which, when activated, basically breaks GPS. Samsung must have realized this was stupid too because the latest stock rom/modem doesn't mess with this setting anymore. Unfortunately, if it was set before you upgraded to the newest modem, that means your GPS is stuck in privacy, aka non-working mode (stupid because if you didn't want GPS you should just turn it off).
So what you need to do is backtrack to a combination of software that DOES mess with this setting. Once you are SURE GPS is working again, you can consider flashing the new stuff again (you may have to try more than once because there is absolutely no user control of the privacy setting, another stupidity in the system).
So
1. Flash either an older stock image (newer stock image contains the same privacy bug so you can't use that) or older cyanogenmod and modem. For stock, I recommend the original firmware released with the phone https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/103520801/T699UVALH1_T699TMBALH1_T699UVALH1_HOME.tar.rar
That is what fixed mine
You can try the following version of cyanogenmod + modem
http://goo.im/devs/nardholio/apexqtmo/cm-10.1-20130309-UNOFFICIAL-apexqtmo.zip
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/103520801/RelayLJ1modem.zip
2. Do a battery pull and wait a minute. Just to clear out anything that might be lingering.
3. Obtain a solid GPS fix. Install GPS Status and stand outside. If GPS doesn't come back at this point try the other route (cyanogenmod or stock)
4. Turn off GPS.
5. Battery pull, do not power off
6. Flash forward to cyanogenmod (build 111 or higher)/newer modem. You can try restoring your nandroid (at this point mine worked with a restored nandroid) but if GPS goes away again try with a fresh install.
7. If you obtained GPS on stock but cannot get GPS going in cyanogenmod try repeating again but replace step 4 with "do battery pull while you have a solid gps fix"
Thanks nardholio! It worked like a charm. Any chance we will ever see photosphere? If not it's no big deal. Just curious.
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thanks nardholio
will try that when i get back from work...
Thanks for this tip Nard.
I did this.
1) Created a nandroid of my full wiped build 111 install/setup
2) full wipe install of 20130309 build
Got GPS to lock.
Turned GPS off.
Battery Pull.
3) Without wipe, nandroid restore of 111 build.
Reboot, GPS works.
Thanks again :thumbup:
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took the files on the road with me and worked like a charm.. did:
-backup
-format data/system/cache
-install radio and cm provided by nardholio
-boot and installed a gps status.apk off the web since i was too lazy to setup my google account ^^
-INSTANT gps lock. kept it running a lil, then restarted the phone with gps still enabled.
-format data/system/cache
-restored backup
==> works like a charm
thx again
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Sweet that fixed it right up. I did these steps, in this order:
1. Nandroid backup from CWM
2. (From CWM) Factroy reset and cleared cache, then flashed this file(rom): http://goo.im/devs/nardholio/apexqtm...L-apexqtmo.zip followed immeditatly by this one (cell radio) https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...ayLJ1modem.zip
3. Booted into cyanogenmod.
4. Downloaded and installed a recent googlemaps.apk
5. (Switched off wifi) Obtained a solid GPS fix
6. Turn off GPS.
7. Did a battery pull, did not power off just pulled the battery..waited 1 min and put the battery back in.
8. Booted into CWM recovery (by presssing Home, Volume Up and Power) and flashed the nightly build #137, immedetally flashed the MC5 Modem from this thread, and then after that finished immediately restored my nandroid backup.
GPS is working and my phone is still setup like it was an hour ago. PERFECT!
Thanks Nardholio :highfive:
though the reason was me misreading when i applied the fix, but i kept GPS ON. which actually - from a logic pov - is the thing that makes sense to me.
and it worked fine.
all you others switch it off once you've gotten a good gps fix.
and it works fine as well.
but it really raises the question what the real issue behind this problem is..
No "real reason" mr conspiracy theorist. Cycling the setting after getting a GPS fix makes sure its set the right way when you upgrade to the newest rom. Otherwise you don't know what state the chip has been left in
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which makes it russian gps roulette
i guess, whatever works...
When you guys are saying GPS is broken - do you mean it doesn't work at all, or just takes a while to get a fix? Mine is slow to lock and the compass is off kilter, but eventually it will lock.
nah, it never locked. he just kept on searching for satelites forever.
The first lock after i went back to the latest build took a little but after that fft was like 5 seconds. and still is.
MIA on all files
Hi,
All of the original firmware files seem to be MIA. Does anyone have an alternative link to the original modem?
Thanks
BRad Barnett said:
Hi,
All of the original firmware files seem to be MIA. Does anyone have an alternative link to the original modem?
Thanks
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Found it here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35147531&postcount=691
Nardholio said:
I hope this will work for you. This worked for me. I don't pretend to understand all the details of what went wrong, but from what I understand there's a non-volatile (ie factory reset, reboot, etc won't fix it) privacy setting on the GPS which, when activated, basically breaks GPS. Samsung must have realized this was stupid too because the latest stock rom/modem doesn't mess with this setting anymore. Unfortunately, if it was set before you upgraded to the newest modem, that means your GPS is stuck in privacy, aka non-working mode (stupid because if you didn't want GPS you should just turn it off).
So what you need to do is backtrack to a combination of software that DOES mess with this setting. Once you are SURE GPS is working again, you can consider flashing the new stuff again (you may have to try more than once because there is absolutely no user control of the privacy setting, another stupidity in the system).
So
1. Flash either an older stock image (newer stock image contains the same privacy bug so you can't use that) or older cyanogenmod and modem. For stock, I recommend the original firmware released with the phone https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/103520801/T699UVALH1_T699TMBALH1_T699UVALH1_HOME.tar.rar
That is what fixed mine
You can try the following version of cyanogenmod + modem
http://goo.im/devs/nardholio/apexqtmo/cm-10.1-20130309-UNOFFICIAL-apexqtmo.zip
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/103520801/RelayLJ1modem.zip
2. Do a battery pull and wait a minute. Just to clear out anything that might be lingering.
3. Obtain a solid GPS fix. Install GPS Status and stand outside. If GPS doesn't come back at this point try the other route (cyanogenmod or stock)
4. Turn off GPS.
5. Battery pull, do not power off
6. Flash forward to cyanogenmod (build 111 or higher)/newer modem. You can try restoring your nandroid (at this point mine worked with a restored nandroid) but if GPS goes away again try with a fresh install.
7. If you obtained GPS on stock but cannot get GPS going in cyanogenmod try repeating again but replace step 4 with "do battery pull while you have a solid gps fix"
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Worked perfectly.
1. Backup CM11.
2. Wipe all partitions.
3. Flash CM10.1 and Modem.
4 Pull battery.
5 Boot CM and install Google Maps
6. Set GPS to device only and open G Maps
7. GPS WORKS!
8. Reboot to recovery (forgot to disable gps)
9. Wipe partitions and restore CM11 backup
10. GPS WORKS!
I am however on baseband T699UVLJ1 and I believe T699UVBMC5 is the latest one.
All seems to be working so I will leave it like this for a day and then update and test GPS again.
Flashed to the latest baseband again without any problems so far
Nardholio said:
I hope this will work for you. This worked for me. I don't pretend to understand all the details of what went wrong, but from what I understand there's a non-volatile (ie factory reset, reboot, etc won't fix it) privacy setting on the GPS which, when activated, basically breaks GPS. Samsung must have realized this was stupid too because the latest stock rom/modem doesn't mess with this setting anymore. Unfortunately, if it was set before you upgraded to the newest modem, that means your GPS is stuck in privacy, aka non-working mode (stupid because if you didn't want GPS you should just turn it off).
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After I managed to bollix up my GPS, I went through the steps with CM (the link to the stock rom is 404). I flashed the 10.1 gapps as well, and I used GPS Status instead of Maps, but I did manage to get GPS working again after restoring my backup. Thanks a bunch!
I must say, my Avant has a vastly better GPS than the Relay, but (for now) the Avant is completely stock/unrooted.
Nardholio said:
So what you need to do is backtrack to a combination of software that DOES mess with this setting. Once you are SURE GPS is working again, you can consider flashing the new stuff again (you may have to try more than once because there is absolutely no user control of the privacy setting, another stupidity in the system).
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And why does it not work with a CM11 image?
I cannot find any CM10.1 image, links are dead! :/
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Right, going back to CM10.2.1 and after that back to CM11 also worked.
Phone never booted in CM10.2.1 by the way... CM boot circle was going round and round for 15 minutes... Removed battery, tried to boot again, same thing. Went into recovery mode, luckily I still had a CM11 ROM zip on my phone. Installed it and works! Some Trebuchet error message popping up though and Google Play services crashing all the time.. Hmm we will see what can be done about that. Maybe because I used a July nightly.
Need help
I need serious help to fix my GPS. I want to follow the steps, but all the links are dead. So I have no idea how to obtain 10.1 or original stock firmware to fix gps.
Anyone can help with the files?
I rooted my Galaxy Note 10.1 about a year ago. I want to bring it back to original unrooted factory settings. I assume that I need to remove the following apps:
SuperSu
SuperUser
Titanium Backup
Triangle Away
I ran the triangle away program and now when I hold down the power and volume down buttons until I get to an Odin screen, it appears that I have no counter problems, it all shows "official", which I guess is good.
I am not sure what steps I need to take next. Should I be uninstalling the above software in any particular order? After that, how do I go about getting the original stock software reloaded again? There is nothing critical on the device that I am worried about from a backup point of view and I know that I can have all of my apps recovered from Google Play.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Run TA flash stock rom via Odin and factory reset is the basics .
Check custom in download mode and in settings about device Status .
What do you mean by "TA", Titanium Backup? In any event, It appears that I was successful in removing SuperSu and all of the other root related apps and I was able to get back to the stock rom. I would, however, like to understand your approach for future reference in case I decide to root again and then need another return path back to stock.
Thanks
bookbean said:
I rooted my Galaxy Note 10.1 about a year ago. I want to bring it back to original unrooted factory settings. I assume that I need to remove the following apps:
SuperSu
SuperUser
Titanium Backup
Triangle Away
I ran the triangle away program and now when I hold down the power and volume down buttons until I get to an Odin screen, it appears that I have no counter problems, it all shows "official", which I guess is good.
I am not sure what steps I need to take next. Should I be uninstalling the above software in any particular order? After that, how do I go about getting the original stock software reloaded again? There is nothing critical on the device that I am worried about from a backup point of view and I know that I can have all of my apps recovered from Google Play.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
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kkretch said:
Here is the latest factory firmware for GT-N8013 (WiFi - USA) N8013UEUCMI3_N8013XARCMI3_XAR.zip if you need it.
It maybe better to get a 10 GB free storage account on pCloud before downloading as you could then just do a transfer (much faster) and have the file on your own account.
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My tablet is rooted and currently running JZO54K N8013UEUCMA3. Can anyone tell me if I can use this firmware to flash my tablet back to stock?
Zeab said:
My tablet is rooted and currently running JZO54K N8013UEUCMA3. Can anyone tell me if I can use this firmware to flash my tablet back to stock?
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It looks like Sam Mobile has the firmware data base working again so go to this link http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/and use the firmware checker to download your file.
I believe my file is correct but as sammobile site is back up I'm deleting my link.
problem with up rom
Hiu guys,
Please help me
last time i used N8013 with revolution hd 10.1, till now i tried up new rom on xda but it's not working, its was hand up at samsung logo, and then i tried re setup CMR Download HighOnAndroid v1 ClockworkMod Recovery 6.0.1.1 and then re up rom revolution again, but it till stop at samsung logo, then i find one rom stock on samfirmware KIES_HOME_N8013UEALI3_N8013XARALI3_1081475_REV00_u ser_low_ship.tar but its has a problem ( factory mode has unabale working) and auto turn off wifi, so i dont know how to turn back my best tab before.
Please help me.
Thanks all.
Rooted stock ROM phone. To make a long story short I made a bad flash with an incompatible file. Restoring a backup resolved everything with one exception: 4G. Data works fine through 3G or wifi. No 4G data for apps. Curiously opening settings > Activate This Device pops spark right up if it's enabled in settings > More Networks > Mobile Networks > Network Mode but that's the only time. Also noted are APNs only list 3 "Wholesales" options which are all mostly empty.
The apns-config.xml file is present in /system/etc. All the appropriate data appears to be contained within it. Wiping does not restore the APN settings. Factory reset does not work either. Reflashing the stock rooted ROM does not resolve it. What else can I do?
Are you getting a 'Insert SIM Card' message is anything.
I have this issue with my S5. I usually run through a reactivation to fix mine.
No, though reactivation is a good suggestion. Thanks!
Upon further observation the Update PRL application says it's initializing but nothing happens. What is going on here?
You said you tried stock rooted? Is that the full factory tar flashed with odin?
tdunham said:
You said you tried stock rooted? Is that the full factory tar flashed with odin?
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It is this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s5/general/g900poa6100stockrootedrom-t3043571
Not at all trying to blame the ROM. It was working perfectly until I made the mistake.
Are you thinking I should flash the full factory tar?
badreaper said:
It is this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s5/general/g900poa6100stockrootedrom-t3043571
Not at all trying to blame the ROM. It was working perfectly until I made the mistake.
Are you thinking I should flash the full factory tar?
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I would try that first. It would rule out trying to flash something that isn't overwriting certain partition items like the modem.
Keep in mind that the internal SD might get wiped when flashing the full factory tar in odin and also that the you NEED to enter download mode from a powered off state to properly flash the full tar.
There are threads here in android development for the full tar files or you can also find them on sammobile's website as well.
If flashing the latest OA6 doesn't work, you may want to try going back to one of the older builds, 4.4.4 or 4.4.2 build too.
tdunham said:
you may want to try going back to one of the older builds, 4.4.4 or 4.4.2 build too.
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This was the chosen route. Flashed back to NE5, rooted again, flashed the same rooted OA6 ROM. Now there's a sweet little spark at the top of the screen. I was hoping to avoid all that but hey, that's what I get for a dumb mistake.
Thanks to everyone who replied! :good:
I'm having issues with my Galaxy S6. I used Odin to return to stock, and now I'm getting an "Unfortunately, IMS Service has stopped" error every 2 or 3 seconds. The phone is essentially unusable.
Other Galaxy phones have had similar issues, and I've tried some of their suggestions. I wiped Media Storage and factory reset the phone through the recovery. I tried to find the DRM app to wipe, but it's not there in the app manager. Does anybody have any suggestions? They are greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Im having that same issue. I bricked my phone for about a week and I had just got the tar files to open and return my device to stock. Is it saying you have service? Ive been looking this up everywhere and have no luck with the s6 problem.
boristhebladexx said:
I'm having issues with my Galaxy S6. I used Odin to return to stock, and now I'm getting an "Unfortunately, IMS Service has stopped" error every 2 or 3 seconds. The phone is essentially unusable.
Other Galaxy phones have had similar issues, and I've tried some of their suggestions. I wiped Media Storage and factory reset the phone through the recovery. I tried to find the DRM app to wipe, but it's not there in the app manager.
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Why did you return to stock? If you are planning to return/exchange the phone, then you may run into trouble if it is unusable.
3 options:
1. Attempt to reflash stock via Odin and hope it fixes the problem.
2. Restore a nandroid.
3. Clean flash a custom rom.
sublimaze said:
Why did you return to stock? If you are planning to return/exchange the phone, then you may run into trouble if it is unusable.
3 options:
1. Attempt to reflash stock via Odin and hope it fixes the problem.
2. Restore a nandroid.
3. Clean flash a custom rom.
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i tried to reflash stock again and the same message kept coming up. i thought that restoring would wipe root so i dont know how you could flash a custom rom onto it. would you do that through the Odin program??
LiquidPhoenix said:
i tried to reflash stock again and the same message kept coming up. i thought that restoring would wipe root so i dont know how you could flash a custom rom onto it. would you do that through the Odin program??
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Did you try restoring a nandroid?
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sublimaze said:
Did you try restoring a nandroid?
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i never backed up a nandroid. im pretty new to android phones and the deep stuff because the only thing i ever learned was iphone. do they auto backup? and if so, how could i restore it??
thank you for your patience, i know its driving you crazy haha.
LiquidPhoenix said:
i never backed up a nandroid. im pretty new to android phones and the deep stuff because the only thing i ever learned was iphone. do they auto backup? and if so, how could i restore it??
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Android lollipop gives you the option to transfer your apps to a new device when you setup the new device. You are also given this option when you flash a custom lollilop rom, because the setup wizard will see this as a new device. However, you should always make a backup of a good working rom setup prior to flashing a new rom or any mods. When I say a "good working rom ", I mean a rom that you might possibly want to go back to, in case your next rom flash doesn't go well or it has major issues that prevent you from using it as a daily driver (which you won't know until you flash it, obviously). The stock rom is definitely a "good working rom", and you should ALWAYS make a backup of stock before flashing anything else.
Since you don't have a backup of stock, then you are stuck with Odin getting you back to bone stock, which apparently isn't quite doing the job. The only other thing I can suggest is flashing a stock rooted rom (eg, no mods other than root). But make sure you clean flash, which also means mounting & wiping /system in recovery. I forgot how to do it in CWM/Phil's recovery, but in TWRP go to Mount, tap /system then go back to the main menu, go to Wipe > Advanced and select cache, dalvik cache, data and system, then swipe to erase. Now you have a totally clean slate.
sublimaze said:
Android lollipop gives you the option to transfer your apps to a new device when you setup the new device. You are also given this option when you flash a custom lollilop rom, because the setup wizard will see this as a new device. However, you should always make a backup of a good working rom setup prior to flashing a new rom or any mods. When I say a "good working rom ", I mean a rom that you might possibly want to go back to, in case your next rom flash doesn't go well or it has major issues that prevent you from using it as a daily driver (which you won't know until you flash it, obviously). The stock rom is definitely a "good working rom", and you should ALWAYS make a backup of stock before flashing anything else.
Since you don't have a backup of stock, then you are stuck with Odin getting you back to bone stock, which apparently isn't quite doing the job. The only other thing I can suggest is flashing a stock rooted rom (eg, no mods other than root). But make sure you clean flash, which also means mounting & wiping /system in recovery. I forgot how to do it in CWM/Phil's recovery, but in TWRP go to Mount, tap /system then go back to the main menu, go to Wipe > Advanced and select cache, dalvik cache, data and system, then swipe to erase. Now you have a totally clean slate.
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Ive tried looking online for software thats compatible with my carrier (cricket) but I couldnt find it. The way that I bricked my phone was trying to flash TWRP recovery on my phone. Cricket is through at&t and has the locked bootloader. I used pingpong root to root it but apparently it wasnt compatible with my phone. I'm kinda stuck.
LiquidPhoenix said:
Ive tried looking online for software thats compatible with my carrier (cricket) but I couldnt find it. The way that I bricked my phone was trying to flash TWRP recovery on my phone. Cricket is through at&t and has the locked bootloader. I used pingpong root to root it but apparently it wasnt compatible with my phone. I'm kinda stuck.
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I have never messed with Cricket phones. I know they piggyback on the AT&T network, but I don't know if the firmwares are different. You could go to a Cricket store and look at the display S6 to find out the exact firmware version, and try to find that on the web (posting in the AT&T forum might yield a faster response). But trying to flash TWRP was not a good idea. Good luck!
I was attempting to return the phone to stock so I could sell it. I flashed the Cricket firmware, and ever since then I get the IMS service error. I can't flash a new ROM because I unrooted through Pingpong Root. When I flash through Odin, I only flash the AP .tar. Would it make a difference if I flashed all 4 (BL, AP, CP, CSC)?
boristhebladexx said:
I was attempting to return the phone to stock so I could sell it. I flashed the Cricket firmware, and ever since then I get the IMS service error. I can't flash a new ROM because I unrooted through Pingpong Root. When I flash through Odin, I only flash the AP .tar. Would it make a difference if I flashed all 4 (BL, AP, CP, CSC)?
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I tried this just now and all it said was "attempt thread failed (0/0)"
boristhebladexx said:
I was attempting to return the phone to stock so I could sell it. I flashed the Cricket firmware, and ever since then I get the IMS service error. I can't flash a new ROM because I unrooted through Pingpong Root. When I flash through Odin, I only flash the AP .tar. Would it make a difference if I flashed all 4 (BL, AP, CP, CSC)?
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Yes it does make a difference to flash it into 4 different parts in case you have the entire firmware
Just wanted to throw my 2 cents in here, i woke to this lovely issue, which was rendering my phone unusable. I use a program call YouMail for voicemail, creeps my friends out when they get to my voice mail. Uninstall this program after wiping every cache imaginable, voila, no more issue. I haven't tried to reinstall it yet since i need to get some work done. Hope it helps in some way.
I have the same problem after flashing the stock firmware thru Odin on my S6 from Cricket. I also tried Factory Resert and Wiping the Cache, nothing seems to help at all. I get the annoying message about the IMS service. I've tried clearing the cache from contacts, ims service but no luck at at. Is there any other ROMs out there for the S6 from Cricket. Right now my phone is completely stock and has no service. Any word of advice would help, Thanks !
Edit: I flashed the CSC file thru odin and it got rid of the IMS error but now I have no service.
SRobby said:
Just wanted to throw my 2 cents in here, i woke to this lovely issue, which was rendering my phone unusable. I use a program call YouMail for voicemail, creeps my friends out when they get to my voice mail. Uninstall this program after wiping every cache imaginable, voila, no more issue. I haven't tried to reinstall it yet since i need to get some work done. Hope it helps in some way.
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Not an expert in any sense of the term, so ignore this if it's dumb. When the OP and others having this issue are bringing your phones back up, does the issue start prior to phone setup? Or is your Google account restoring some app that could be causing the issue?
it didnt solve my problem
I have the s6 edge though ..do i have to wipe and install the rom again??
Unfortunately ims has stopped working pop up
I noticed the spinning sync icon at the top my s7 phone. It was constantly trying to sync my messengers app to the cloud. (I tuned the sync function off an it seems to have stopped the annoying message from popping up. :good::fingers-crossed:
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boristhebladexx said:
I was attempting to return the phone to stock so I could sell it. I flashed the Cricket firmware, and ever since then I get the IMS service error. I can't flash a new ROM because I unrooted through Pingpong Root. When I flash through Odin, I only flash the AP .tar. Would it make a difference if I flashed all 4 (BL, AP, CP, CSC)?
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just root the device an then install root unistaller
find all apps with the word ims
unistall all apps
restart phone
Magic!!!!