had a Paranoid OTA update which usually i click on and it downloads and installs everything automatically. had an update for "pa_i9300-5.1-20150612" which it did download and got into TWRP Boot. i dont remember much from flashing/rooting and so on so i tried to get out, but it didnt let me, kept reloading TWRP on startup.
so i tried to install, i did, and after it said if id like to root cause my system is not rooted (which is funny cause i did root it), so i did. same thing all over TWRP on startup.. and i just did wipe and factory reset and what not.. and deleted valuable data of mine like an idiot.
it doesnt even let me copy in the paranoid file so i can manually install.
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odin doesnt recognize it either... don't know what to do.. so frustrated.. and all of that thanks to that stupid paranoid update :/
please help!
ozzimund said:
had a Paranoid OTA update which usually i click on and it downloads and installs everything automatically. had an update for "pa_i9300-5.1-20150612" which it did download and got into TWRP Boot. i dont remember much from flashing/rooting and so on so i tried to get out, but it didnt let me, kept reloading TWRP on startup.
so i tried to install, i did, and after it said if id like to root cause my system is not rooted (which is funny cause i did root it), so i did. same thing all over TWRP on startup.. and i just did wipe and factory reset and what not.. and deleted valuable data of mine like an idiot.
it doesnt even let me copy in the paranoid file so i can manually install.
imgur com/sfLqEz0.png
odin doesnt recognize it either... don't know what to do.. so frustrated.. and all of that thanks to that stupid paranoid update :/
please help!
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There are many guide and tutorials for unbricking your device, such as:
How to: Unbrick galaxy s3 by NDUTU
Galaxy S3 i9300 Unbrick [restore to stock rom] [noobs][easy] by TechMasta
Fix Your Soft-Bricked Galaxy S III Samsung’s Way
Hopefully one of them will work in your case.
If not, best to ask in the [HELP THREAD] Galaxy S3 Ask any question. by tommypacker.
There are many experienced users having the same device like you.
Good luck !
It_ler said:
There are many guide and tutorials for unbricking your device, such as:
How to: Unbrick galaxy s3 by NDUTU
Galaxy S3 i9300 Unbrick [restore to stock rom] [noobs][easy] by TechMasta
Fix Your Soft-Bricked Galaxy S III Samsung’s Way
Hopefully one of them will work in your case.
If not, best to ask in the [HELP THREAD] Galaxy S3 Ask any question. by tommypacker.
There are many experienced users having the same device like you.
Good luck !
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hello, i manged to fix the problem using this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/fix-s3-to-factory-unroot-stock-recovery-t2323847
but i seem to not be able to flash the OS to any other.. either with TWRP or CWM.. both get me into a loop.
ill try the thread u suggested, thank you.. meanwhile im stuck with GS3 stock rom (ewww)
ozzimund said:
hello, i manged to fix the problem using this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/fix-s3-to-factory-unroot-stock-recovery-t2323847
but i seem to not be able to flash the OS to any other.. either with TWRP or CWM.. both get me into a loop.
ill try the thread u suggested, thank you.. meanwhile im stuck with GS3 stock rom (ewww)
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Yes, check the links and ask in the help thread I mentioned in my previous answer.
This is the right place to get detailed help and advices.
Thread closed.
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I updated my rooted note 3 to Kitkat, via this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2740466
It was up and running, but having issues through out the day today. I read through the guide this evening and saw that it recommended wiping the delvic, I had not done that in the previous install so I went ahead, uninstalled the KK, wiped the delvic and re-installed. Now it wont boot at all. It just sits at the Samsung splash screen. It will not boot into stock or normal recovery. Knox is already tripped so im not worried about that. Can anyone help me fix this? All my data is backed up. I have tried reflashing via Odin with both KK and MJ roms. It will accept a MJ rom with appropriate PIT file, but will go to Samsung screen and show "starting recovery", then bootloop to the same. KK will not accept any flash, it will take the PIT file tough.
Help Please!
Hi there!
Here's a return to stock guide. Read it thoroughly and see of it can rescue you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2483380
If you have issues or questions, ask the guys in that thread. You'll find the best help there as they know the device best.
Good luck! ?
KJ said:
Hi there!
Here's a return to stock guide. Read it thoroughly and see of it can rescue you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2483380
If you have issues or questions, ask the guys in that thread. You'll find the best help there as they know the device best.
Good luck! ?
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K thx
Hey all, I'm new to the forum (although I've been crawling around for years without a name)
I recently got hold of a Verizon Galaxy Note 3 SM-900V from a buddy of mine who bricked it or something. I have great experience rooting my devices so I figured I'd take it from him and try and get it working.
I'm not 100% sure what he has tried to flash, and hasn't but I'll tell you where my issues are, maybe someone can help!
Device doesn't go passed the Verizon screen. The bootloader is unlocked, but by the looks of it he did NOT install any type of Recovery System other than the original Android one. I've tried to see if I could flash any on the device, but it appears I can only use SafeStrap, and in order to install the device must power fully on. I've gone into the normal Android Recovery, deleted Cache, and Data/Factory Reset multiple times. Still goes to Verizon Screen.
Than I figured I'll just push 4.4.2 back in through Odin. Nope. I have the stock firmware and everything, but it stops on Odin at Aboot and my phone will say Fused 3 Binary 2? I'm really lost on that, I know it's due to the bootloader being unlocked.
It seems the only thing in Odin that will pass is the "unified KK Firmware." I'm kinda at a lose on this phone (luckily it was free) but I really would like to get it working.
Thanks in advanced and I really appreciate all the hard work everyone does here.
I'm really stuck on this.
I can't load stock, I can't recover, I can't factory wipe. Anyone?
What version do I flash? NC4? MJE?
Also, when I try and flash with stock recovery (since my buddy didn't install Safestrap) I get a error message. I believe it's footer is wrong -signature verification failed. I'm not sure what this means?
Thank you guys. I'm sure I can get this phone to work since I can get it to turn on, it's not a full brick.
Hi!
Sorry for the late reply.
Here's a guide that hopefully can help. If not, ask for help in the thread....and those that know the device Best can assist you.
>*Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 3*>*Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General*>*[GUIDE] VZW Note III Edition[Return to Stock or recover from a Soft Brick and More]
Good luck!! ?
KJ said:
Hi!
Sorry for the late reply.
Here's a guide that hopefully can help. If not, ask for help in the thread....and those that know the device Best can assist you.
>*Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 3*>*Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General*>*[GUIDE] VZW Note III Edition[Return to Stock or recover from a Soft Brick and More]
Good luck!! ?
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I really appreciate the help. I'm going to check it out and hopefully be good to go from here. Will update this thread with the info if it goes through, and if it doesn't I will be posting in the other. Again, thank you so much!
Ugh... Still no go. Same thing.
It fails at the aboot.mbn
Again...asking for help in that thread is your best bet.
I think there is something wrong with my bootloader. Is there a way to reset or lock it? I tried everything, it won't load past the red verizon screen.
I'm noticing my little Android in the back of Recovery Mode says "No Command" also. Kinda strange.
XDA Assist is here to help guide members to where they should be able to find help. We don't do support I'm afraid. Please ask in the thread I linked. And again, they know your device best.
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If you think that thread doesn't suit your issue, then please ask for help here....
>*Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 3*>*Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
In TWRP recovery, I accidentally checked "internal storage" along with the rest of the boxes in the "Wipe" menu before I was going to flash a rom and my phone won't boot passed the "s3 i9300" logo. Any ideas on what I could do?
also showing "no os installed"
reply asap and save my as
XDA Visitor said:
In TWRP recovery, I accidentally checked "internal storage" along with the rest of the boxes in the "Wipe" menu before I was going to flash a rom and my phone won't boot passed the "s3 i9300" logo. Any ideas on what I could do?
also showing "no os installed"
reply asap and save my as
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Basically you have to flash back a complete firmware.
Check this thread for unbricking your device: Galaxy S3 i9300 Unbrick [restore to stock rom] [noobs][easy] by TechMasta.
If you have further questions, please register on xda and ask in the [HELP THREAD] Galaxy S3 Ask any question.
Good luck !
doubtw over flashing firmware again! !!!!!!!
I had android 4.3 on my s3i9300 india , but the link you sent me shows to download 4.1 (which is an earlier version ) I just wanna know if downgrading from 4.3 to 4.1 gonna cause problems. ofcourse I don't have either of these right now
And before wiping everything off of my phone I had made a backup using twrp on ext sd card but it seems its not working . However in twrp folder I have this " jss15j.i9300 xwugml4"
Because ive read that one should have complete knowledge of his phone for example region code and all that could you please tell me what firmware I gotta download?
vivek.manhas said:
I had android 4.3 on my s3i9300 india , but the link you sent me shows to download 4.1 (which is an earlier version ) I just wanna know if downgrading from 4.3 to 4.1 gonna cause problems. ofcourse I don't have either of these right now
And before wiping everything off of my phone I had made a backup using twrp on ext sd card but it seems its not working . However in twrp folder I have this " jss15j.i9300 xwugml4"
Because ive read that one should have complete knowledge of his phone for example region code and all that could you please tell me what firmware I gotta download?
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Please ask in the help thread I linked in my previous answer to get advices of experienced user having the same device like you.
Thanks for your understanding. Thread closed.
Hello folks,
i am new here, i have a problem with one of my friends mobile Samsung Galaxy S III I9300 Android v4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), it so happened he dropped the mobile from his hand and from that moment, the device fails to load properly.
I tried to go to Recovery mode, by pressing Power key+DownVol key+Home key. The next screen was all fuzzy, it didn't show anything.
So i tried Power key+UpVol key(this time)+Home key, it showed a warning page, please see images to be more clear.
On continuing with the process, it went to Download mode.
I am little familiar with that process, since it is trying to update the device OS to a newer version of Android.
I did a little research and found out there was Android 4.4.4 Kit Kat available.
I can proceed to download that, but i want to know few things and i.e.,
The device is not Rooted.
CWR is not installed.
Whether it is safe to proceed with the update of Android Ice Cream Sandwich to Android Kit Kat.
I also found Galaxy S III can be updated to 4.3 (Jelly Bean), but i want your opinion which would be suitable for this device.
Thanks.
I do not want to brick my friends device, since i am getting paid to do this stuff. Hence i am requesting any kind of expert advice.
Thank you.
P.S: Any suggestion is welcommed and waiting for any reply impatiencly. Also if the moderator thinks this post must be in some other part of the forum, please do so. :fingers-crossed:
Hello again, i did a little research and found out this site, where it mentions in detail how to install ClockworkMod Recovery 6.0.4.7 on Galaxy S3 GT-I9300
http://trueandroid.com/install-clockworkmod-recovery-6-0-4-7-on-galaxy-s3-gt-i9300-how-to/
I did as mentioned in the tutorial and while opening the Odin, and checking the AP button, and selecting the non touch version of ClockworkMod Recovery 6.0.4.7 ; i am getting this error. Please see the snapshot.
It also say, PIT partition not found, does anyone know how to figure out this problem.
Or
Is it a hardware issue, do i need to change the motherboard or give it to technician to fix it.
First off: Have you tried posting it under the correct category on this forum? its under galaxy core... you have a galaxy S 3
Second, you can update if it stock... custom recoveries and roms do void warranty. That is, if the kitkat is for his phone it is no problem. upgrading wrong rom to your phone will mess with it yes. Boot loops and stuff.
Then again, if it droped I would rather have sent it in for repairs if it was still under the warranty .
canisalbus said:
First off: Have you tried posting it under the correct category on this forum? its under galaxy core... you have a galaxy S 3
Second, you can update if it stock... custom recoveries and roms do void warranty. That is, if the kitkat is for his phone it is no problem. upgrading wrong rom to your phone will mess with it yes. Boot loops and stuff.
Then again, if it droped I would rather have sent it in for repairs if it was still under the warranty .
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I find it quite difficult to find my way in this forum, just newbie here.
But thank you for your concern. My friend has taken the mobile , he thinks its better to repair it by technician.
Enough of head-ache for a device that can't be repaired through updating, the mobile was trashed. Couldn't be salvaged through
updating.
desktopuser said:
I find it quite difficult to find my way in this forum, just newbie here.
But thank you for your concern. My friend has taken the mobile , he thinks its better to repair it by technician.
Enough of head-ache for a device that can't be repaired through updating, the mobile was trashed. Couldn't be salvaged through
updating.
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I understand.
On top of the page there are 2 places you can enter stuff, one says "type to find device" and the other for searching all the forums. Writing i9300 - and clicking on the line - will get you the I 9300 forums
desktopuser said:
Hello again, i did a little research and found out this site, where it mentions in detail how to install ClockworkMod Recovery 6.0.4.7 on Galaxy S3 GT-I9300
http://trueandroid.com/install-clockworkmod-recovery-6-0-4-7-on-galaxy-s3-gt-i9300-how-to/
I did as mentioned in the tutorial and while opening the Odin, and checking the AP button, and selecting the non touch version of ClockworkMod Recovery 6.0.4.7 ; i am getting this error. Please see the snapshot.
It also say, PIT partition not found, does anyone know how to figure out this problem.
Or
Is it a hardware issue, do i need to change the motherboard or give it to technician to fix it.
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Bro you should have unchecked the re partition option
Susan Dahal said:
Bro you should have unchecked the re partition option
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OOPS! I did not even see that one
HI, i need your help please.. I installed about a month ago Lollipop on my Xperia S by some YouTube tutorial. There was a link for root package, but i forgot to install it before installing Lollipop, and now i cant get to CWM recovery, i tried (almost?) everything, so i cant install the rar, and one-click root sw/kingo root doesnt work for me ..
If i flash recovery again, will i lost my data/OS or something? I dont want to install etc. everything again so please, let me know how to deal with this. Also i turned off the "ambient thing", but its still pretty sensitive - it keeps unlocking itself when I put in on my bike or just when im trying to clean it which never happened to me before.
noMercy1337 said:
HI, i need your help please.. I installed about a month ago Lollipop on my Xperia S by some YouTube tutorial. There was a link for root package, but i forgot to install it before installing Lollipop, and now i cant get to CWM recovery, i tried (almost?) everything, so i cant install the rar, and one-click root sw/kingo root doesnt work for me ..
If i flash recovery again, will i lost my data/OS or something? I dont want to install etc. everything again so please, let me know how to deal with this. Also i turned off the "ambient thing", but its still pretty sensitive - it keeps unlocking itself when I put in on my bike or just when im trying to clean it which never happened to me before.
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Hello and thank you for using XDA Assist.
Sorry to hear about your trouble but fortunately there is an XDA area dedicated to the Sony Xperia S at http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-s which would be a good starting place. I suggest you post your question with all relevant details in the friendly Q&A forum there at http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-s/help where the experts familiar with your device will be best able to guide you.
Good luck!
EDIT: Member has now posted in the suggested area. Thread closed.