So, I purchased my Samsung Galaxy S (Captivate) last weekend. I had it rooted and everything was fine. Then I got rid of some of the bloatware. I wrote a couple of programs for myself to use, so I needed to enable side-loading. I did that-successfully.
First sign of a problem was when I went to the marketplace and it would not download any single app that I tried. So, I went to restore the phone using the backup I made, but some reason it wasn't there.
Then I decided to revert to factory settings. I did a hard reset, but the problem was still not resolved. Then I found a thread on here about Odin 3. I've been trying to use that all night but the best I've gotten is to the File Analysis step. I've tried at least 10 different times.
I'm trying to get everything back up and running and preferably rooted again so that I can use my Titanium backup to restore all my apps and settings.
I'm at my wits end, and any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Factory reset would not solve any problems that may have been caused by deleting core apps. Is your phone rooted and nand unlocked (baseband) or just rooted? Are you running a custom rom? If so you need to reflash the rom after clearing cache and dalvik cache. If you still have the original rom then you can reflash an official samsung firmware using odin, look for your handsets firmware on www.samfirmwares.com
Other than that you could try finding out which apps are needed and using root explorer you may be able to fix the version you have. If the market is your only issue then try clearing data and cache settings/manage apps/market and download manager (two different apps)
How did you root your phone? Did you install a custom ROM yet? What bloatware did you remove, and how did you go about it?
Ok. In the wee hours this morning I finally got Odin to work and now everything works as it should. I switched computers and the program worked right away. Intersting tidbit though, I accidentally left the sim card in during the reflash and I had no ill effects. I'm actually wondering if that helped me.
Thanks tina333.
nenol, I used the one touch root. I have not installed a custom rom and I don't remember exactly which of the programs I uninstalled. I used Titanium backup to both backup my apps and to delete the bloatware.
There are very few system apps that are not needed by the system, titanium only backs up data by default. Be careful what you delete and always research first
Hi. This is a minor issue that may or may not warrant a new thread, but I wasn't able to find a similar post anywhere.
I'm rooted and S-off'ed with Revolutionary method. I am in the process of cleaning up all the bloatware on my phone. I am using TiBu, backing up every app before uninstalling, then performing NAND backup after verifying stability. At first after uninstalling several apps deemed 'safe', I encountered a problem where my phone would show two mt4gs splash screens then boot into clockworkmod recovery. I since narrowed it down to the Qik video chat app.
Has anyone else had a problem with uninstalling this specific app? Is it tied into the ROM that much where removing it would prevent me from booting up normally?
I don't recall removing qik ever cause any issue for me. If you are worried that removing certain apps might cause trouble, you can first try freeze them using apps like AntTek app manager before you remove them completely.
Or you can try the custom MT4GS ROMs on the developer forum. Those ROMs already removed most of the bloatware.
Would the fact that I reinstalled the stock rom from the repack on this forum?
*Would that cause a problem in booting?
Removing qik would not cause that issue. Lmfao.
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Hi. This is a minor issue that may or may not warrant a new thread, but I wasn't able to find a similar post anywhere.
I'm rooted and S-off'ed with Revolutionary method. I am in the process of cleaning up all the bloatware on my phone. I am using TiBu, backing up every app before uninstalling, then performing NAND backup after verifying stability. At first after uninstalling several apps deemed 'safe', I encountered a problem where my phone would show two mt4gs splash screens then boot into clockworkmod recovery. I since narrowed it down to the Qik video chat app.
Has anyone else had a problem with uninstalling this specific app? Is it tied into the ROM that much where removing it would prevent me from booting up normally?
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Would the fact that I reinstalled the stock rom from the repack on this forum?
*Would that cause a problem in booting?
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Good method on the backups after each change, you now have an interactive log of your progress ~ everyone should experiment so carefully.
qik has never given me an issue that I can recall. I usually remove it with the other T-Mobile apps I don't want, like ecid.apk ( name ID ) for instance.
I freshly reboot the phone, uninstall all the T-Mo apps and all known supporting files/directories, reboot to recovery and clear dalvik cache and phone cache, then reboot the phone and let it rebuild cache.
After it boots and runs for about 5 mins, I reboot it again and let it run for about 2 minutes before doing anything else with it.
I don't think qik itself has anything to do with your issue at hand, it sounds more like it could be a bad install - maybe a corrupt download of the ROM. I don't think anyone else has reported this specific problem with the stock ROM for download here, but have you read through the threads for it?
I haven't used that ROM yet, so I can't speak for it from personal experience.
It could also be a bad Clockworkmod install. Again, maybe a corrupted download or...?
What version of CWM are you using? If you aren't using CWM 4.0.0.9, then i'd recommend upgrading to that and seeing if it solves your issue.
If you're up to it, though, re-download the ROM your using and install it fresh, before you upgrade CWM. If it was a bad download or install the first time, then that will fix your issue.
I still recommend upgrading to CWM 4.0.0.9 anyway if you haven't, even if a fresh ROM install solves your problem.
Thanks for the advice, Blue. I since then have just frozen the app and finished de-bloating the device. Right now I'm trying Undead's Senseless Rom, but if I go back to stock, I'll keep this in mind.
Hello everyone,
I am looking for some advice on what started as a question about a firmware update problem, but has now become a more general question on recommended course(s) of action for a handful or problems. I’ve tried to be as detailed as possible, since I don’t know exactly what is relevant. That said, for the sake of “manageability”, I first included a brief overview, followed by my questions, before adding the details. Any help, suggestions, or advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
-Leonardo
Phone information:
Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P) (Sprint) (not rooted)
Android 7.0
Software version: G930PVPS5BRA1
Android security patch level: January 1, 2018
Summary
A couple weeks ago, I downloaded and attempted to install the latest update (G930PVPU6BRD2); however, the installation failed numerous times (always at around the 27% mark). I’ve tried numerous troubleshooting attempts (found here on XDA, on Google, and suggested to me by Sprint), but nothing worked. I also checked sammobile for the latest update, but it is not listed.
Originally, I was going to ask for help with this issue; however, my phone has been having other problems – random reboots, sporadic slowdowns, strange sounds while I’m making calls (I’m not crazy, I promise).
Questions
-Is it possible that these problems are caused by some kind of malware/spyware? If so, what is the best way to check? I’ve scanned my phone with both Malwarebytes and Kaspersky; neither one turned up anything.
-Is there else anything I can/should do to verify the phone’s integrity?
-Any ideas as to what might be the problem(s)?
-Is there a “nuclear” option that might resolve all of these problems? If so, would it be appropriate in this case, or is that overkill?
Details
Regarding the firmware update, I can successfully download the file, but the installation fails at around the 27% mark every time. I’ve implemented numerous troubleshooting suggestions, including (1) updating with the phone at least 80% charged, (2) updating with the phone at least 80% charged and plugged in, (3) wiping the cache partition, (4) downloading the update via mobile web, or on a different WiFi network, (5) booting in Safe Mode before downloading and attempting to install, (6) trying to update via Samsung SmartSwitch, (6) killing all running apps prior to downloading and attempting to install, (7) making sure I have at least 3 GB of storage space (I do). None of these worked.
As I mentioned, there are a few other problems, including (1) the phone randomly freezes and reboots, (2) the phone sometimes lags for a few seconds, then returns to normal; (3) when I’m making calls, the phone makes intermittent beeping noises – sometimes the noises sound like the person on the other end is dialing while on the line (I always ask, and they say they are not), and other times it’s a loud, more sustained beep (similar to when a truck is reversing). I’ve tried to identify a pattern to these noises (e.g. if they happen at specific intervals, or when I’m talking to specific people, or when I’m connected to certain networks, or using speaker/headphone/Bluetooth), but there does not seem to be any.
These problems initially started in June 2017. A few months after they started, I did a factory reset on my phone as an attempted fix. However, the problems have all returned. That said, before the reset, I used Samsung’s SmartSwitch to back up my personal files, which I then restored to the phone. I don’t know anything about Android malware, but it has just occurred to me that, if that’s the problem, then the factory reset may not have worked because I may have inadvertently transferred the problem(s) back to my phone.
I don’t have any games installed on my phone, and the apps that I do have are few in number, are denied permissions that are not relevant to their functions, and are all from the Play Store (not foolproof, I know). I’ve removed (or disable, when not removeable) all the apps that came preloaded on my phone (courtesy of Sprint). Finally, for what it’s worth, I have Malwarebytes for security (scans do not turn up any problems), I use Prey Panel for tracking, and Lockwatch for added security. I’ve had these three since before the problems started, so I don’t know that they could be to blame. I also installed Kaspersky for a while (it also did not identify any problems), but have since removed it.
Sounds possible the app / data restore is causing the problems, only way to know would be reset again, and install everything direct from the play store instead of restoring backups
As for upgrading, you could download the firmware on a PC using samfirm tool here on XDA, or from updato.com / sammobile.com, then update using ODIN 3.12.7
Instructions for ODIN flashing are bottom of the firmware download page on sammobiles site, and posted dozens of times in these S7 forums
samfirm tool is the fastest way to get the latest firmware, other two options are painfully slow
Only tips you need to know are:
CSC = Factory reset after the flash
HOME_CSC = No reset
Pick only one to add to ODIN along with the other 3 parts of the firmware, flash all 4 together
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Sounds possible the app / data restore is causing the problems, only way to know would be reset again, and install everything direct from the play store instead of restoring backups
As for upgrading, you could download the firmware on a PC using samfirm tool here on XDA, or from updato.com / sammobile.com, then update using ODIN 3.12.7
Instructions for ODIN flashing are bottom of the firmware download page on sammobiles site, and posted dozens of times in these S7 forums
samfirm tool is the fastest way to get the latest firmware, other two options are painfully slow
Only tips you need to know are:
CSC = Factory reset after the flash
HOME_CSC = No reset
Pick only one to add to ODIN along with the other 3 parts of the firmware, flash all 4 together
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Thank you for your response. In your experience, do you recommend one over the other? That is, should I reset and install direct from the Play store (and then maybe even try the OTA update again), or just run the factory reset option (CSC) from the get-go?
Also, in reference to your first point: if that's the case, would it be just the apps that are affected? In other words, if I reinstall apps directly from the Play store, but restore, for example, SMS messages, do you think that would be okay?
Leonardo2 said:
Thank you for your response. In your experience, do you recommend one over the other? That is, should I reset and install direct from the Play store (and then maybe even try the OTA update again), or just run the factory reset option (CSC) from the get-go?
Also, in reference to your first point: if that's the case, would it be just the apps that are affected? In other words, if I reinstall apps directly from the Play store, but restore, for example, SMS messages, do you think that would be okay?
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If you are going to reset the phone anyway, and because of the bugs, I'd recommend using CSC, no need for OTA that way for now either as you will be flashing the latest firmware to begin with
And to troubleshoot, I would not restore anything just yet, flash the phone and allow the reset, set it all back up using official play store only, see how things are for a day or so, then if all is well begin restoring your backup, SMS should be fine, apps can cause problems, system apps definitely can so I would hold off from them, and if you are restoring a backup from an older version of Android then you are even more likely to run into issues with compatibility
So in a nutshell I'd do this:
Flash stock with ODIN using CSC
Install only from Play store for 1 day~
Restore only SMS
Then it is entirely up to you if you want to risk restoring anything further, but at least this way you will know the problem if all was fine, you restore and it goes wrong again
Good luck
*Detection* said:
If you are going to reset the phone anyway, and because of the bugs, I'd recommend using CSC, no need for OTA that way for now either as you will be flashing the latest firmware to begin with
And to troubleshoot, I would not restore anything just yet, flash the phone and allow the reset, set it all back up using official play store only, see how things are for a day or so, then if all is well begin restoring your backup, SMS should be fine, apps can cause problems, system apps definitely can so I would hold off from them, and if you are restoring a backup from an older version of Android then you are even more likely to run into issues with compatibility
So in a nutshell I'd do this:
Flash stock with ODIN using CSC
Install only from Play store for 1 day~
Restore only SMS
Then it is entirely up to you if you want to risk restoring anything further, but at least this way you will know the problem if all was fine, you restore and it goes wrong again
Good luck
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Thank you for your CSC tip -- that was really helpful.
I checked the sources you provided, but I couldn't find version G930PVPU6BRD2 anywhere; they all have the January (G930PVPS5BRA1) version. Based on this XDA post, it seems others are having this same problem.
I went ahead through all of the steps you suggested anyway, except with the previous firmware version. Once the phone was up and running, it asked me to install the update. I tried, and it failed again (at 27%, just as before). I contacted Sprint and was told they "don't see a known issue with this update", so I'm not sure what the problem is. There were a few places on Google that claimed to have the latest firmware, but it seems risky to download from unknown sources that are not recommended anywhere.
Any other ideas?
Leonardo2 said:
Thank you for your CSC tip -- that was really helpful.
I checked the sources you provided, but I couldn't find version G930PVPU6BRD2 anywhere; they all have the January (G930PVPS5BRA1) version. Based on this XDA post, it seems others are having this same problem.
I went ahead through all of the steps you suggested anyway, except with the previous firmware version. Once the phone was up and running, it asked me to install the update. I tried, and it failed again (at 27%, just as before). I contacted Sprint and was told they "don't see a known issue with this update", so I'm not sure what the problem is. There were a few places on Google that claimed to have the latest firmware, but it seems risky to download from unknown sources that are not recommended anywhere.
Any other ideas?
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Looks like that newer firmware is OTA only right now, usually takes a few days to go from OTA to downloadable full firmware
I would just flash back to the January firmware and hold off on the update for now, I see some people mentioning bootloader versions causing the problem and from what I see in the January firmware, Sprint have reached Version 5 already G930PVPS5BRA1, and the new update is moving up again to version 6 G930PVPU6BRD2
The G930F running Oreo is still only on version 2
So yea, flash back to the working latest available, then do not update, see whether it hits Samsung servers as a full firmware, or if Sprint finally see the problem and remove it
If you are forced to update during setup which you might well be, do not connect to wifi during setup (remove your Google account from Settings > Accounts before resetting / flashing to avoid FRP lock which will require a connection to unlock the device during setup
1.) Remove your Google account
2.) Flash Jan update using CSC to reset
3.) Skip WiFi connection during setup
4.) Disable Auto update once booted from update settings
5.) Connect to WiFi once booted to homescreen and ignore prompts to update if they appear
A while back I was quite under the influence and installed some kind of malware that infected my phone and desktop (I wish i could remember how I did that).
While I recovered my desktop, the phone is another story - at first it was unrooted+locked when the infection happened but since factory resets or flashing ROMs didn't help I decided to root and hopefully somehow save the phone. So:
1) Factory reset does nothing - phone comes back with 400+ system apps with A LOT of permissions that I dont think these apps should have (pretty much everything)
2) I can use ADB to uninstall a lot of this stuff but it persists - there are several apps that lock and softbrick the device if I uninstall them
3) I haven't rooted in ages, wasn't planning on doing it - the infection forced me to. As such I can only guess about what most of these system packages do or whether its backdoors, dummies or some spyware.
4) Flashing a ROM found by Frija didnt help, flashing Ketans ROM didnt help
5) Seems it killed my screen as well or its just coincidence, phone works, touchscreen works but the actual screen stays 100% black and doesnt display anything. I have some control on the phone via DEX.
If someone could help me with cleaning up the phone I would be very grateful - if you help me 100% purge the phone, im offering £25 reward.
Sounds like you need the full factory rom reinstalled. Or maybe (I haven't used Samsung for a while) Samsung SmartManager can find malware files etc and fix without reflashing the full rom?
Just got an used S21+ with the model SM-G996B and it comes with a carrier OS so it has preinstalled apps and a carrier boot logo so I'm wondering which unbloated stock firmware can I use on it.
I want to make sure I don't pick something wrong and brick it.
see my thread here asking the same thing https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/how-to-remove-carrier-branding-and-bloat.4578289/
what you want are the correct files for odin, youll want to remove any accounts 1st, do a factory reset from there to make sure you dont get "unautherised reset attempt" shows up since that will connect you to wifi to bypass
then flash the phone with odin, use csc not csc_home.
after that. set the phone up offline and then download the adbcontrol tool. its somewhere on xda just seach it.
after the phone is set up, youll find you have a stock phone with recommended apps ready to install but greyed out, just ignore these for now and enable developer options and usb debugging. connect to your pc when the app find all your installed apps, search for ocmagent app just uninstall that, this apps soul purpose, as least on a three branded phone is to install carrier branding logos at boot/reset. after that find oneuihome in apps and delete cash and all data then reboot, all greyed out apps should be gone
once you connect to wifi its going to try download any carrier apps, my instance was three. three+ three what ever else, but you can delete these again using adbcontol once they install. you cant really move any carrier stuff completly, its baked into the phone now as far as im aware, using re-partition may fix this but i'm not willing to risk a phone to find out.
hope this helps some, it drove me instane trying to do this without rooting to remove the carrier stuff. side note secure folder may contain its own version of carrier apps im not sure yet how to remove as they are copies