I picked up an Epic today, and for the life of me, I cant seem to get things to flash right. I'm no stranger to this sort of thing (G1, MTS, HD2, NS4G)... but this phone is just giving me trouble.
First time I tried things, I followed everything here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1091680
The oneclick worked without a problem, the rom appeared to flash fine in clockwork, but would not boot. I'd get the samsung logo, then a black screen, and there i'd sit. Couldn't get past it. After several wipes and reflashes, I decided to start over and Odin back to stock.
So now, on round two, I followed this instead: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076967. Same idea, just, as I understand, a newer version of clockwork? Again, root and clockwork installed fine. I followed the instructions to convert to EXT4 to the letter, which all went without error. I then flashed this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=873347. I made sure to get the EXT4 version. Flashed, rebooted, and it gets stuck at the Samsung logo.
So, odin back to stock again. Can anyone help me try to figure out what I am missing here? I've followed all instructions completely to the letter, and the best I can tell I'm using the correct roms. Any ideas?
Maybe simple, but I know in the clockwork menu when you are flashing the rom there are two choices that look similar. One is update and one update from zip. Make sure you are choosing the right one.
Atlienzz said:
Maybe simple, but I know in the clockwork menu when you are flashing the rom there are two choices that look similar. One is update and one update from zip. Make sure you are choosing the right one.
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I'm choosing the right one. I've got plenty of experience finding my way around clockwork, which is why i'm so baffled as to why this isn't working. I'm no stranger to the steps involved here. Either I'm not understanding something, or i'm flashing the wrong roms. Just trying to figure out where i'm going wrong.
What ROMS have you tried?
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What ROMS have you tried?
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Just two two linked in the first post.
So, I got the RFS version of Supernova to flash (but without root?). My problem seems to be lying within EXT4. Any ideas?
Viper87227 said:
So, I got the RFS version of Supernova to flash (but without root?). My problem seems to be lying within EXT4. Any ideas?
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If you used CWM 3.0.2.5 it does not convert to EXT4. You have to run another script to convert before flashing an EXT4 ROM. You have to flash the ROM before booting right after the conversion.
Try running this script from CWM just make sure you have the ext4 room you want to use on the card LOL yes I have made that mistake DOH!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2099ptlhb6wacs5/RFS2EXT4.zip
Try using clockworkmod 3.1.0.1 and flash sfr 1.1.1 again.... On sfr 1.1.1 do NOT wipe anything before you flash
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tazfanatic said:
Try running this script from CWM just make sure you have the ext4 room you want to use on the card LOL yes I have made that mistake DOH!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2099ptlhb6wacs5/RFS2EXT4.zip
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Do this ^^^
Root with one click root CWM 3.0.2.5, then flash the above through clockwork. Then let it convert and after its done converting flash Syndicate Rom 1.1.1 right after
qbking77 said:
Do this ^^^
Root with one click root CWM 3.0.2.5, then flash the above through clockwork. Then let it convert and after its done converting flash Syndicate Rom 1.1.1 right after
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Appears to have worked this time, its booting now. Thanks for the help guys!
Well... I broke it. I'm rather confused by how things work with this phone.
I did what ya'll said, and as told, did not wipe (despite reaaaally wanting to.) The rom booted and such, but I had lots of problems. I attributed this to lack of wiping. I really wanted a fresh go.
So, I decided to try again. I wiped and reflashed this rom. Now... won't boot again, just sits on a black screen. I don't get it. Why am I not allowed to wipe data when using this rom?
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Do this ^^^
Root with one click root CWM 3.0.2.5, then flash the above through clockwork. Then let it convert and after its done converting flash Syndicate Rom 1.1.1 right after
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+1 what he said also after u flash you might want to enable journaling
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ix6vr18uid3q4uh/JournalingOn.zip
Where your phone seems to be a little temperamental I would recommend it for the best experience.
It says on the rom page not to wipe... I didnt wipe coming from midnight rom and acs script took care of everything while flashing... I havent had one fc and no problems yet.... I wonder what the issue is
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Decided to just completely start from scratch. I did exactly this:
Odin back to stock
One-click 3.0.2.5
RFS2EXT4
Flash SFR-1.1.1
Didn't wipe anything, this is ALL I did. This worked. I still don't understand why I had all this trouble in the first place? Is it the phone, or am I doing something I shouldn't? It seems like the issue is with wiping before flashing. So, what happens if I want to try a different ROM? I can't imagine I need to Odin back to stock every time...
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+1 what he said also after u flash you might want to enable journaling
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ix6vr18uid3q4uh/JournalingOn.zip
Where your phone seems to be a little temperamental I would recommend it for the best experience.
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What does this do? Doing a google search gave me instructions on how to enable/disable journaling, but it's not a term i'm familiar with and nothing actually explained why I'd want to do this.
This issue is with stock EC05. It has something weird going on especially the OTA that requires wiping. Same for the new Bonsai release, wipes only needed colming from stock EC05.
Do you BONSAI?
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What does this do? Doing a google search gave me instructions on how to enable/disable journaling, but it's not a term i'm familiar with and nothing actually explained why I'd want to do this.
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Journaling allows for the extra write to the phone so there is no corruption if you have to pull the battery or you drop it and the battery falls out. If it is not enabled then you might get a lot of FC's after replacing battery and booting up. Also FYI with this phone when you shut it off and the screen is black and the home lights are out it is NOT truly OFF until you fell the quick VIBRATION then it is truly off.
You shouldn't have to go back to stock each time but it seems that you might be having some other issue. You using the stock USB cable? Might want to get a good one from a store other then Sprint. Just a suggestion I have seen a ton of issue's related to the stock cable.
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Journaling allows for the extra write to the phone so there is no corruption if you have to pull the battery or you drop it and the battery falls out. If it is not enabled then you might get a lot of FC's after replacing battery and booting up. Also FYI with this phone when you shut it off and the screen is black and the home lights are out it is NOT truly OFF until you fell the quick VIBRATION then it is truly off.
You shouldn't have to go back to stock each time but it seems that you might be having some other issue. You using the stock USB cable? Might want to get a good one from a store other then Sprint. Just a suggestion I have seen a ton of issue's related to the stock cable.
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No. I am using the cable from a Nook.
Viper87227 said:
No. I am using the cable from a Nook.
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Ok as long as it is better than the stock one LOL
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Hey guys, I'm sure this ? has come up numerous times, but, I'm still going to ask, yet, again. Ok, Epic4g Ext4, ACS rom & previously Midnight rom 5.3 which I really liked, but, kept getting FC with txt. msging apps after a couple days, don't know why. Anyways, so going to in all liklihood Odin back to stock and start clean. So, here's my ?, should I go back to EXT4 or stay with RFS? I'm an app/game junkie, so, obviously, going to root & am on my phone all the time. So, for a girl, haha, I'm pretty savy with these things & have been mgr. with Sprint & others, so, need my phone like oxygen, lol. Anyways, advice appreciated and pretty darn quick, if you please, because want to get this over with asap! Lastly, try out Gingerbread or not and what roms do all y'all like out there and why? Keep in mind, need it to be STABLE, STABLE, STABLE, fast would be good, and not a battery sucker, but, one can't have it all! Thanks!
Flash back
-Acs Syndicate
Then Odin the EE03 Modem
-Also the FC's were caused b/c you had Journalizing OFF
you need to turn journalizing off.
ok, still confused. So, yes, knew journaling was off, but, what did I need to do & where to, if I'm reading your answer correctly, to keep it off? Thanks for the quick response, btw.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1071723
Here you go when you flash Acs Frozen
Just flash this in Clockwork...
you'll need the Re Enabling one.
hope it solves your problem
Beat me to it. ^^^
U can flash the rom once u set everything how u want it go ahead and boot into clockworkmod do a backup then when that's done wipe everything 3x then restore ur back up. That will re enable journaling
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iSaint said:
Flash back
-Acs Syndicate
Then Odin the EE03 Modem
-Also the FC's were caused b/c you had Journalizing OFF
you need to turn journalizing off.
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So, advice is to Odin back to stock, yes or no? Then, obviously, root, ext4, correct? Flash Midnight rom (since that's the rom I want most, so far), Odin to modem EE03, then, lastly flash the reenable journaling file you linked me to? Not trying to sound stupid, and, admittedly, not a developer, but, I CAN follow directions pretty well. Thanks, again, guys!
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So, advice is to Odin back to stock, yes or no? Then, obviously, root, ext4, correct? Flash Midnight rom (since that's the rom I want most, so far), Odin to modem EE03, then, lastly flash the reenable journaling file you linked me to? Not trying to sound stupid, and, admittedly, not a developer, but, I CAN follow directions pretty well. Thanks, again, guys!
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yep you got it
No problem.
iSaint said:
yep you got it
No problem also dude
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She's a girl, not a dude.
The Root said:
She's a girl, not a dude.
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Fixed My bad
The Root said:
She's a girl, not a dude.
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She's just one of the guys!!!
Gracias, gracias, gracias!
Dude is ok, jeez! I've been called "one of the guys," many times, so, thanks for the compliment! And, above all, thanks for all the input. Have a great supposedly the end of the world as we know it day, yeah, right!
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So I have been trying to flash CM9 for the past couple of days, at first it worked just fine but I forgot google apps, so I went back to recovery and flashed gapps. After that it wouldn't leave the boot screen. I used odin to put a stock ICS rom on, then flashed clockwork and now every time I try to install cm9 It just stops on "installing." Did I miss something very simple and obvious or what?
How long are you letting it sit on "install"?
I've tried several time's usually only a few minutes, but at one point I left to the store and came back like an hour later and it was still on installing. Had to pull the battery every time, then I have to use odin because I can't get into recovery.
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So I have been trying to flash CM9 for the past couple of days, at first it worked just fine but I forgot google apps, so I went back to recovery and flashed gapps. After that it wouldn't leave the boot screen. I used odin to put a stock ICS rom on, then flashed clockwork and now every time I try to install cm9 It just stops on "installing." Did I miss something very simple and obvious or what?
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You need to follow the instructions to the letter .... and when you get it flashed if it don't boot go back into stock recovery and wipe data and it should boot
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OK, I'm going through it again, but I did forget to mention one thing that might be important. After I odin CWM, my current rom does not boot though I can boot to cwm. Is that expected?
marksman34 said:
OK, I'm going through it again, but I did forget to mention one thing that might be important. After I odin CWM, my current rom does not boot though I can boot to cwm. Is that expected?
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The directions say go back and flash cm7 are you trying to go from ics to cm9 ? If so your risking a brick be safe
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Oh damn, there is a CM7? I can't find that one at all. Any help on that would be appreciated. However I did just get past the install so maybe it will work(hopefully without creating a brick).
EDIT: It booted seems to be working well. I would like a cm7 link if any one has it though, just in case
marksman34 said:
Oh damn, there is a CM7? I can't find that one at all. Any help on that would be appreciated. However I did just get past the install so maybe it will work(hopefully without creating a brick).
EDIT: It booted seems to be working well. I would like a cm7 link if any one has it though, just in case
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all cm7 links i can find right now are down or dead slow..
marksman34 said:
Oh damn, there is a CM7? I can't find that one at all. Any help on that would be appreciated. However I did just get past the install so maybe it will work(hopefully without creating a brick).
EDIT: It booted seems to be working well. I would like a cm7 link if any one has it though, just in case
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You can use miui 2.3 from tcp its the same kernel in cm7
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I have a problem, that I cannot find nor figure out the solution, I hope there is someone here that can help. I have used and have flashed with Odin many many times and have never had a problem.
Problem:
I am running a BeastMod 5.0, and before that I was running a ICS ROM...can't remember which one. I wanted to make sure I had everything ready for when the Official ICS dropped. Went to flash the stock which is posted here, got all the way (in Odin) to the Modem cache.img.ext4 part and that is where it hangs. I actually left it overnight just to make sure, and was still stuck on that part of the flash. It keeps rebooting to the Kies download page and only way to fix is to Odin Flash clockwork recovery. I have tried the super wipe, cache wipe, and every other tool I can find, but it still always get stuck at the part listed above.
Hopefully someone else has had the same problem and been able to fix. All help is greatly appreciated.
jwalker279 said:
I have a problem, that I cannot find nor figure out the solution, I hope there is someone here that can help. I have used and have flashed with Odin many many times and have never had a problem.
Problem:
I am running a BeastMod 5.0, and before that I was running a ICS ROM...can't remember which one. I wanted to make sure I had everything ready for when the Official ICS dropped. Went to flash the stock which is posted here, got all the way (in Odin) to the Modem cache.img.ext4 part and that is where it hangs. I actually left it overnight just to make sure, and was still stuck on that part of the flash. It keeps rebooting to the Kies download page and only way to fix is to Odin Flash clockwork recovery. I have tried the super wipe, cache wipe, and every other tool I can find, but it still always get stuck at the part listed above.
Hopefully someone else has had the same problem and been able to fix. All help is greatly appreciated.
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Check your USB cable mine kept getting stuck one step before yiu and it was my cheap Ebay blackberry cable that caused it, yhdn I used a MyTouch 4 g slide cable and voila! Went through smoothlyy
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YourAntic said:
Check your USB cable mine kept getting stuck one step before yiu and it was my cheap Ebay blackberry cable that caused it, yhdn I used a MyTouch 4 g slide cable and voila! Went through smoothlyy
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Yeah thanks for the help. Unfortunately I already have just forgot to say I had...Any other ideas?
Hate to state the obvious but dis you make sure you have a good download? Did you redownload and try again?
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i dont suppose exchanging the phone is an option?
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Hate to state the obvious but dis you make sure you have a good download? Did you redownload and try again?
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Yeah I checked the MD5, all are good. Re-downloaded and rechecked just to make sure. What is weird is....Everything flashes fine individually...or through recovery. I can get it back to stock, but with one big all inclusive package it gets stuck at the same place?
Try a different odin version.
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Try a different odin version.
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Thanks for your reply. I have tried that too. Wish Odin Mobile was an option so I can try that too.
need help please. stuck,
I just got my phone back and I was attempting to put on the dakside rom. I used the superwhipe, and the when I looked to find the darkside rom it wasnt in my list of things to flash, now allI get is the the s screenand I cant seem to get past that. I would appreciant any help as I just just gotthis phohe back and have missed it terrably, Thanks you
Also I cant boot into clockwork recovery
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I just got my phone back and I was attempting to put on the dakside rom. I used the superwhipe, and the when I looked to find the darkside rom it wasnt in my list of things to flash, now allI get is the the s screenand I cant seem to get past that. I would appreciant any help as I just just gotthis phohe back and have missed it terrably, Thanks you
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Try reflashing the recovery. Once in recovery, reflash the ROM. That is what I had to do. Hope it helps. Also, make sure and upload the ROM to your SD Card...the superwipe doesn't touch the SD Card.
bls2633 said:
I just got my phone back and I was attempting to put on the dakside rom. I used the superwhipe, and the when I looked to find the darkside rom it wasnt in my list of things to flash, now allI get is the the s screenand I cant seem to get past that. I would appreciant any help as I just just gotthis phohe back and have missed it terrably, Thanks you
Also I cant boot into clockwork recovery
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Put your phone in download mode, open Odin, flash non-touch recovery 5.0.2.7, then boot to recovery, go to mounts and storage, mount usb, transfer ROM, flash ROM, fix permisssions, reboot and enjoy!
alrighty then. I have been playing with my phone for about 2 hours now trying to figure out how to get rid of CM10 so I can flash a new ROM. (had to find dev options etc.) I tried flashing a recovery image through the SGS tool kit, still had CM10. I tried re-rooting (not advised, had a small stroke while figuring out if I bricked or soft bricked) I just did a system wipe, also ill advised, it warned me that I had no OS (thats why we make nandroids like good lil boys and girls.)
For the love of Jeebus someone please tell me how to get CM10 off of my phone so I can flash a new ROM. can I un-root and re-root and start from scratch that way? is that proper? is there an easier way? Why am I asking all these questions?! (because no matter what, I will always be a NooB -.-')
I appreciate any insight you guys can give me, thanks in advance!
gorealmighty said:
alrighty then. I have been playing with my phone for about 2 hours now trying to figure out how to get rid of CM10 so I can flash a new ROM. (had to find dev options etc.) I tried flashing a recovery image through the SGS tool kit, still had CM10. I tried re-rooting (not advised, had a small stroke while figuring out if I bricked or soft bricked) I just did a system wipe, also ill advised, it warned me that I had no OS (thats why we make nandroids like good lil boys and girls.)
For the love of Jeebus someone please tell me how to get CM10 off of my phone so I can flash a new ROM. can I un-root and re-root and start from scratch that way? is that proper? is there an easier way? Why am I asking all these questions?! (because no matter what, I will always be a NooB -.-')
I appreciate any insight you guys can give me, thanks in advance!
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Fairly simple just download another non cm10 ROM as you did to install cm10 in the first place. If you are unsure of what to do read the instructions in the OP of the ROM you want.
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mjg688 said:
Fairly simple just download another non cm10 ROM as you did to install cm10 in the first place. If you are unsure of what to do read the instructions in the OP of the ROM you want.
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I appreciate the reply, im hesitant to flash over cm10 though. I seem to remember always having to reflash back to stock (root) before flashinga new ROM, I never encountered any problems when doing so.
gorealmighty said:
I appreciate the reply, im hesitant to flash over cm10 though. I seem to remember always having to reflash back to stock (root) before flashinga new ROM, I never encountered any problems when doing so.
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Just wipe data, cache and dalvik then flash new rom. No reason whatsoever to flash another stock rom to flash the one you want
I like to break stuff!
-EViL-KoNCEPTz- said:
Just wipe data, cache and dalvik then flash new rom. No reason whatsoever to flash another stock rom to flash the one you want
I like to break stuff!
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this so goes against every instinct. I guess Ill give it a try though, I cant see another way around it. thank you!
gorealmighty said:
this so goes against every instinct. I guess Ill give it a try though, I cant see another way around it. thank you!
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Idk who told you you needed to go back to stocm b4 flashing another rom but they were wrong. I've been flashing roms for a few years on 7 different phones and 5 tablets and never once went back to stock before changing roms
I like to break stuff!
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Idk who told you you needed to go back to stocm b4 flashing another rom but they were wrong. I've been flashing roms for a few years on 7 different phones and 5 tablets and never once went back to stock before changing roms
I like to break stuff!
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its a habit from the Vibrant. flashing back to stock prevented the possibility of "ghost files." it just kind of ensured everything rolled along smoothly. The reality is that flashing over CM10 is looking like my only option without having to break out good Ol' Command Prompt lol. I appreciate your help guys.!
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its a habit from the Vibrant. flashing back to stock prevented the possibility of "ghost files." it just kind of ensured everything rolled along smoothly. The reality is that flashing over CM10 is looking like my only option without having to break out good Ol' Command Prompt lol. I appreciate your help guys.!
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Just wipe in recovery to get rid of the last roms data and files. You could always odin to stock if you really wanted to but its just extra steps that aren't needed
I like to break stuff!
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Just wipe in recovery to get rid of the last roms data and files. You could always odin to stock if you really wanted to but its just extra steps that aren't needed
I like to break stuff!
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got stuck n a boot loop a dozen times, finally said to hell with it and found a stock .tar.MD5 and Odin'd this pig. Again, I appreciate y'alls' help.
Don't forget to nandriod before flashing. It will help you when you need it most.
What recovery were you using? I have used twrp with no problems
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loumoli said:
Don't forget to nandriod before flashing. It will help you when you need it most.
What recovery were you using? I have used twrp with no problems
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TWRP. I was trying to flash Jellybam over CM10 . I got stuck in a boot loop, soft bricked it twice and removed my OS once (able to recover from TWRP) im playing around with it tonight.
Hi there, i am currently on the CM10.1.2 build. Phone works, but started getting weird problems on the ROM lately so i decided to try to clean flash the rom again through clockword recovery v5. After doing the usual factory reset, wipe cache, re flashing, etc. After restarting the phone, nothing i did seemed to take effect. So I tried the same thing with a a differnt ROM, noticed that doing the factory reset only lasted like 3 seconds, when usually it takes about 10-20 seconds. So at this point, i tried to ODIN back to stock 4.1. Phone passed through but took zero effect.. I have no idea what to do at this point,
other weird symptoms that my phone had were; automatically turning on when USB plugged in.
Has anyone experienced this, could it be my clockword recovery is corrupted, but even so, ODIN should be able to work..
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Hi there, i am currently on the CM10.1.2 build. Phone works, but started getting weird problems on the ROM lately so i decided to try to clean flash the rom again through clockword recovery v5. After doing the usual factory reset, wipe cache, re flashing, etc. After restarting the phone, nothing i did seemed to take effect. So I tried the same thing with a a differnt ROM, noticed that doing the factory reset only lasted like 3 seconds, when usually it takes about 10-20 seconds. So at this point, i tried to ODIN back to stock 4.1. Phone passed through but took zero effect.. I have no idea what to do at this point,
other weird symptoms that my phone had were; automatically turning on when USB plugged in.
Has anyone experienced this, could it be my clockword recovery is corrupted, but even so, ODIN should be able to work..
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Upgrade to CWM6 with Odin and this file:
http://d-h.st/4Pk
Or better yet, use TWRP 2.5.0.0 tar from here:
http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/hercules
If you can't install CM after that then I don't know.
just tried updating the clockwork to v6 through odin. it said it passed, but took no effect on my phone for some reason.. still on clockworkmod v5..
Im using odin v 1.85, ill try to re download it and see if it works. ive never had a problem with odin before this.
vencc said:
just tried updating the clockwork to v6 through odin. it said it passed, but took no effect on my phone for some reason.. still on clockworkmod v5...
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Just to make sure, you are in download mode when you do this?
If so, what happens if you try to flash a CWM6 zip with the CWM5 recovery?
http://d-h.st/APx
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Just to make sure, you are in download mode when you do this?
If so, what happens if you try to flash a CWM6 zip with the CWM5 recovery?
http://d-h.st/APx
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yes im in download mode, on odin, put the CWM6 MD5 into bootloader and it didnt change the recovery, even after saying it passed.
also i just re downloaded odin and tried again but no luck. this is the weirdest problem ive had on any android phone..
i will try to install the CWM6 file through CWM5 and report back soon.
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yes im in download mode, on odin, put the CWM6 MD5 into bootloader and it didnt change the recovery, even after saying it passed.
also i just re downloaded odin and tried again but no luck. this is the weirdest problem ive had on any android phone..
i will try to install the CWM6 file through CWM5 and report back soon.
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First try using PDA to flash in Odin. PDA is the only thing I use in Odin for the Hercules.
ill try that now,
also, after a RR(random reboot) earlier today, a message popped up sayig; system error; you need to re partition or partition your phone, and some other error. There is a re-partition option in Odin, but i have no idea what it does and dont want to accidently brick my phone.
Any thoughts on that
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ill try that now,
also, after a RR(random reboot) earlier today, a message popped up sayig; system error; you need to re partition or partition your phone, and some other error. There is a re-partition option in Odin, but i have no idea what it does and dont want to accidently brick my phone.
Any thoughts on that
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Never had that error, but I have read that checking re-partition can brick(hard brick?) your phone. So I would not mess with that option until you do some research about it first.
so i tried flashing the CWM6 through PDA, no luck, then tried flashing it through CWM5, no good either.
and i might have to look into the re partition thing, it might be a potential solution. if anyone else has any knowledge or similar problems, please help me out, running out of ideas
edit: is there a way to go back to stock via kies, or is that only for non-rooted phones
vencc said:
ill try that now,
also, after a RR(random reboot) earlier today, a message popped up sayig; system error; you need to re partition or partition your phone, and some other error. There is a re-partition option in Odin, but i have no idea what it does and dont want to accidently brick my phone.
Any thoughts on that
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Never check that option, it will seriously damage ur phone if it even boots after, ur best bet is to go with twrp, it a better recovery and has all the newest flashing scripts, try using Odin and PDA to flash the tar file from the link above, I've never seen a phone tell me to repartition it before that's strange bit I wouldn't suggest it, twrp by far has never failed me yet as cwm is rarely updated so sometimes u get errors with new roms
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Never check that option, it will seriously damage ur phone if it even boots after, ur best bet is to go with twrp, it a better recovery and has all the newest flashing scripts, try using Odin and PDA to flash the tar file from the link above, I've never seen a phone tell me to repartition it before that's strange bit I wouldn't suggest it, twrp by far has never failed me yet as cwm is rarely updated so sometimes u get errors with new roms
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thanks for the input, gonna try twrp now
well, nothing seems to be working, i think ill just use the phone as it is until i find a fix, or until it dies on me. already fixed this phone once (power button), maybe its a sign for me to get a new phone
vencc said:
well, nothing seems to be working, i think ill just use the phone as it is until i find a fix, or until it dies on me. already fixed this phone once (power button), maybe its a sign for me to get a new phone
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So even when u used odin and twrp it still didnt change anything? Thats very strange, its like ur system is read only, have u tried fixing permissions, idk dont think itll make much difference but if ur device isnt responding to odin im just taking a stab in the dark, odin says passed but it doeant take effect?
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Odin doesn't change a thing, even after the green light PASS. Maybe I should try downloading a newer version of ODIN(im on v1.85). But ive
Used this version in the past a couple times with no problems.
vencc said:
Odin doesn't change a thing, even after the green light PASS. Maybe I should try downloading a newer version of ODIN(im on v1.85). But ive
Used this version in the past a couple times with no problems.
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I've always used 1.85 ,don't think I've even used another version as its always worked for me, have u tried loading the tar file into PDA slot, not boot loader, I never touch boot loader, click PDA and try to odin the file from there, and move to twrp, its better, if that doesn't work I'm lost, but I'll help as much as I can, how about flashing a ROM, does that work or does that not take too? This is interesting, it sucks for u I know but I've never had an issue like this before...
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so ive been reading around and found out my phone has the faulty emmc bug. and i may have soft bricked my phone from all of the wiping data and cache when flashing new ROMs. apparently this guy http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2094564 has a fix for the i9100 version which i want to try but i have no idea how kernals work, or if i can use the kernal suggested in his thread. Can anyone enlighten me if it is safe to flash a kernal meant for i9100
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so ive been reading around and found out my phone has the faulty emmc bug. and i may have soft bricked my phone from all of the wiping data and cache when flashing new ROMs. apparently this guy http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2094564 has a fix for the i9100 version which i want to try but i have no idea how kernals work, or if i can use the kernal suggested in his thread. Can anyone enlighten me if it is safe to flash a kernal meant for i9100
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If u have the emmc.brickbug Sammy will fix it free
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If u have brickbug Sammy will fix it from my SGH-T989 using xda premium
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Really?? I did hear they were supposed to find a fix for it but they never did.. does it matter that the phone is rooted? Because I have no way of uprooting at this point.
Def a hardware problem though so no reciept or anything should be nessesary I'd think?
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Really?? I did hear they were supposed to find a fix for it but they never did.. does it matter that the phone is rooted? Because I have no way of uprooting at this point.
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No, 9 times out of ten they never power on the phone, my buddy had the bug and they had him send it in, came back a new phone with the latest firmware...(edit) he was rooted as well so no issue with the phone rooted
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Thanks dude, I'll definitely contact Samsung and see if I can get a new phone.