[Q] SOLVED Stuck on cache.rfs while restoring Epic to stock - Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm following the steps in the "[How to] Restore a semi-bricked Epic ..." thread, but my phone is getting stuck on cache.rfs. Odin sits there for about 30 mins, then fails.
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> boot.bin
<ID:0/003> cache.rfs
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)​
I'm using a different cable, I've tried different ports, and no SD. Any suggestions?

This is a common noob mistake, but make sure you're flashing via pda, NOT Phone.

Just double checked, I'm pretty sure I was using PDA before, but just in case I redid it. Same thing tho... stuck at cache.rfs

Differnt USB ports that's what helped me
that epic be a sendin

Try another tar. That one might be bad or it was a bad download. Grab EC05 from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1052813

That was it. I redowned Odin and the driver, but didn't think about the tar.
Thanks for the help!

Shinydude100 said:
This is a common noob mistake, but make sure you're flashing via pda, NOT Phone.
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You can put it in either.
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enjid said:
That was it. I redowned Odin and the driver, but didn't think about the tar.
Thanks for the help!
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Glad to help...we all have been there.
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ac16313 said:
You can put it in either.
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Really? There's something that can't be odin'd under phone, its had me stuck on factory.fs until I put it in pda.

Shinydude100 said:
Really? There's something that can't be odin'd under phone, its had me stuck on factory.fs until I put it in pda.
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I think it might have been the older Odin's
But yeah with the epic its either I believe, I was the same but it was actually the .tar
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I'll take a look at what version I have, I know its not spanking new, but I totally trust you on this one, I can relate when I was rooting my cousin's boost mobile android phone, I followed a guide entirely, but rooting failed entirely because it wasn't the exact version number of odin that was on the guide, lol.

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odin stuck on modem.bin

odin get all the way to modem.bin and then it gets stuck. any ideas on how to get it to progress tried different roms and i'm using a non samsung usb cable.
I'd try a new USB port and cable or make sure your USB is clean just typical precautions. Try resdownloading or reinstalling your drivers. Kinda obvious things .... sorry
Ignore wait for someone smarter I doubt these help
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Btw what are trying to do Odin back to stock?
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Biggoron said:
Btw what are trying to do Odin back to stock?
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a stock eco5 and a pre rooted eh17 rom
Hmm ec05 sometimes things take a while are you sure your download is complete its like 290mbs and are you doing it properly only auto reboot checked. If you are then id say give it like 5-8 minutes if it hangs then try another usb port and keep on it hopefully it will kick it in there. Just to make sure your using the victory pit file and have the pda checked and the ec05.tar in the file right?
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Biggoron said:
Hmm ec05 sometimes things take a while are you sure your download is complete its like 290mbs and are you doing it properly only auto reboot checked. If you are then id say give it like 5-8 minutes if it hangs then try another usb port and keep on it hopefully it will kick it in there. Just to make sure your using the victory pit file and have the pda checked and the ec05.tar in the file right?
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yeah the tar file is in the pda section like it needs to be
Hmm no idea sorry man id ask a dev like marcusant or someone..... maybe they could tell you what the deal is with a log or something....
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Biggoron said:
Hmm no idea sorry man id ask a dev like marcusant or someone..... maybe they could tell you what the deal is with a log or something....
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i can't figure out whats wrong with it
pjames said:
i can't figure out whats wrong with it
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It still may be a bad download. Why not come up to EI22? Odin this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1340385
Then Odin the EC05 modem tar seperately here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1123103
And then flash the EC05toEI22 modem zip.
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Also try it with the battery and sd card out. Odin works better that way. Use the computer as the power source. Connect it then put it into download mode.
kennyglass123 said:
It still may be a bad download. Why not come up to EI22? Odin this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1340385
Then Odin the EC05 modem tar seperately here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1123103
And then flash the EC05toEI22 modem zip.
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Also try it with the battery and sd card out. Odin works better that way. Use the computer as the power source. Connect it then put it into download mode.
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i tried it. still stuck on the modem.bin. no change. im think imma give up lol
Man thats a pain i remember when i first tried
To root my phone took me three days to figure out my cable was bad . Everytime i got a different color screen but jere i am now with a blackberry cable >_<
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Try Heimdall.
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This happens to me once in a while. Just switch usb ports. ALSO AVOID USING THE EXTENDED USB PORTS!. Those are the ones in the front off the PC case or on the side. Use the ones directly from the motherboards, meaning use the ones in the back off the pc case. Restart your PC also. If those 2 fail, buy a new usb cord. Also, ive had odin stay at modem forever but pulling the battery out and booting the phone and all is ok. Weird. But happens.
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kennyglass123 said:
Try Heimdall.
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i downloaded it but it was way too confusing lol
Right click odin. Run as administrator.
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pjames said:
i downloaded it but it was way too confusing lol
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Look at Post 2 in this thread for Heimdall instructions. It is much better once you get the hang of it. And you can remove the modem.bin and flash everything else:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1052813
kennyglass123 said:
Look at Post 2 in this thread for Heimdall instructions. It is much better once you get the hang of it. And you can remove the modem.bin and flash everything else:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1052813
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okay heimdall worked. but i can't flash the modem. i tried to flash it with heimdall but it crashes and with odin i get this:
<ID:0/011> Added!!
<ID:0/011> Odin v.3 engine (ID:11)..
<ID:0/011> File analysis..
<ID:0/011> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/011> Initialzation..
<ID:0/011> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/011> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/011> modem.bin
<ID:0/011> NAND Write Start!!
and it sticks on that. so close but so far lol
pjames said:
okay heimdall worked. but i can't flash the modem. i tried to flash it with heimdall but it crashes and with odin i get this:
<ID:0/011> Added!!
<ID:0/011> Odin v.3 engine (ID:11)..
<ID:0/011> File analysis..
<ID:0/011> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/011> Initialzation..
<ID:0/011> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/011> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/011> modem.bin
<ID:0/011> NAND Write Start!!
and it sticks on that. so close but so far lol
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So now we know for sure there is somethng up with the modem on your phone. Try any other modem from this thread. Just pull the modem.bin out and use Heimdall to just flash that:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1123103
Try to get the EC05 modem in then use the EC05toEI22 modem update script in CWM.
kennyglass123 said:
So now we know for sure there is somethng up with the modem on your phone. Try any other modem from this thread. Just pull the modem.bin out and use Heimdall to just flash that:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1123103
Try to get the EC05 modem in then use the EC05toEI22 modem update script in CWM.
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that didnt work either. im still stuck in airplane mode and base band is unknown and hardware version is unknown as well
pjames said:
that didnt work either. im still stuck in airplane mode and base band is unknown and hardware version is unknown as well
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Now we know your phone is messed up. Try this to clear out the NVRAM in your modem to reset and reactivate your phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1226074

[q] please help!!

I have a sph-d700 on EI22 ginger bread and followed these instuctions >>>>>
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1339478
Odin is giving this error when i flash ACSRecovery1.0.0.5.tar.tar>>>>>>
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> ‹
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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Now my phone will only display a phone and a computer when i try to turn it on unless i go back into download mode.
can some one please helpe me???
Run it again with a Blackberry cable.
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Why ACS Recovery? That's very out of date.
Like Kenny already suggested, use another cable.
I would also suggest doing everything in here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13245831
Then follow my guide in the General stickies or google qbking77's video on how to root samsung epic on FC09.
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nikon120 said:
Why ACS Recovery? That's very out of date.
Like Kenny already suggested, use another cable.
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Thank you all for you reply.... I have tried two diff cables, none of them came with the phone. i have one more i think but it has copper showing and am afraid to use it. im going to ask some family if they have some i can borrow.
As for as the recovery, I dont care witch one, that one was on the forum for EI22 rooting, bc thats the one I have. Its old sprint rom but i figure it would have been easier to root then the newer OTA.
So besides using a differant cable is there anything else. Just wondering why i would follow your rooting method for FC02 if im not on that build?
The FC09 root method is universal
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EI22 and FC09 root method are the same because they're both Gingerbread. You need to use ODIN to root.
Gingerbread requires ODIN to root for our device, whereas Froyo did not.
You want to be on FC09 because it was the last official code release. It's obviously not necessary to be on the latest code release, but is recommended. Now, you could go the other way and flash CM or any CM derivative.
Good cables can be found on eBay, Amazon, or Monoprice and for surprisingly cheap.
I'd recommend getting the up to date version of CWM for our device, or you can flash TWRP. All found in the dev forum. As for ROMs, try all the FC09 and CM derivatives out to see which fits your needs/style.
Thank you. I did the fix for semi brick and it worked great. Same cable too. Then I flashed ICS ROM. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOU'RE HELP.....
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Flashing stop at data.img

Flashing stop at data.img
What can I do , Plz help me
Dl again and reflash. Follow all instructions and be sure its a sprint rom
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I did many time with SPH-D710_FI27 and SPH-D710.FF18
<ID:0/013> File analysis..
<ID:0/013> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/013> Initialzation..
<ID:0/013> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/013> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/013> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/013> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/013> Sbl.bin
<ID:0/013> param.lfs
<ID:0/013> zImage
<ID:0/013> factoryfs.img
<ID:0/013> data.img
than stop
Can you post a link to what you've downloaded so we can look at it?
Did you try flashing just the 1 ROM, if so which?
Did you check the MD5 to make sure the ROM downloaded okay?
I'd check the md5 1st , you should get in the habit of doing that for anything you'll flash.
Also thanks for moving this to the q&a we appreciate it.
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According to the file you have said you downloaded you want the epic touch section, not the gs3 section....
Make sure you're using a good data cable and not the one that came with the phone, check md5! Also, it can take a while sometimes so make sure you're giving it enough time, if it takes more than 15 mins, something is definitely wrong... posting in the correct section may get you more help though... good luck
SPRINT GS3 FAQ
Oh yeah, I just noticed that. If you have a gs3 then you want files for L710, not D710. Good catch.
Always read read read read read read read. Then reread. If you tried to flash something from another device I'm not sure what to tell you. Maybe someone smarter than me can help you
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miller710 said:
Always read read read read read read read. Then reread. If you tried to flash something from another device I'm not sure what to tell you. Maybe someone smarter than me can help you
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Nope he's good now, he found the right forum (epic touch)
SPRINT GS3 FAQ

[Q] Think i bricked my Galaxy Note 2?

For one reason or another, i had a lot of crap on my internal storage of my Galaxy Note 2. I booted into the volume up + power + menu mode and formatted my sd card thinking that it would wipe the data and start me off fresh. However for some reason i also decided to format everything else, and now my phone is stuck on the samsung logo when i boot up, Any help guys? :/
Can you get into download mode volume down button+power button+home button?
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yes i can, download mode right?
Cyferous said:
yes i can, download mode right?
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Then there's hope you have a soft brick... Do you have the note 2 tool kit?... Flash the stock rom using Odin
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Do i flash with odin or the toolkit?
My friend u only need to restore to factory from within download mode.
I've tried restoring to factory, clearing cache and even flashing a stock rom with Odin. the problem is with odin I now keep getting a error message and the flash fails. I've tried using older and newer versions of odin, switching the cable and usb ports. The error message that i keep getting is:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> Enter CS for MD5..
<ID:0/004> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<ID:0/004> Please wait..
<ID:0/004> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<ID:0/004> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> system.img
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
kinda getting desperate for help here, google turned up little to no answers :/
Cyferous said:
For one reason or another, i had a lot of crap on my internal storage of my Galaxy Note 2. I booted into the volume up + power + menu mode and formatted my sd card thinking that it would wipe the data and start me off fresh. However for some reason i also decided to format everything else, and now my phone is stuck on the samsung logo when i boot up, Any help guys? :/
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Go here download your firmware. Use Odin to flash. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1987541
The one with M behind it is Canada
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Cyferous said:
Do i flash with odin or the toolkit?
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You can either flash it using toolkit which will automatically open up Odin or just go straight to odin
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BR7fan said:
Go here download your firmware. Use Odin to flash. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1987541
The one with M behind it is Canada
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This HERE^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^:thumbup:
All you need is the original firmware, flash that thru Odin and you'll be back up and running...
Go to section#5 for your firmware.
[Q]
Which GN2 do you have??
Att/TMO or Rogers??
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Alright guys, thanks i fixed it. Apperently i was using the wrong stock rom verson of the N7100 instead of my SGH-T889V. The odin flash worked and now m y phones back up and running. Thanks again for all your help!

[Q] Can't Flash Modem

So, I updated to 4.4 Kit Kat with this Play Edition ROM. But after the flash, now I'm not getting 3G. After I register on the T-Mobile network, it works until the phone goes to sleep. Everyone in the thread says to flash I9505XXUEMKE_Modem as a solution. But when I try, in Odin I get
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/007> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/007> Receive Response from boot-loader
<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
On the phone it'self, it also says "SECURE CHECK FAIL: mdm"
Am I using the wrong modem or what? Is there some trick I'm missing?
This in the modem I flashed. Worked great. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2544612
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Pharylon said:
So, I updated to 4.4 Kit Kat with this Play Edition ROM. But after the flash, now I'm not getting 3G. After I register on the T-Mobile network, it works until the phone goes to sleep. Everyone in the thread says to flash I9505XXUEMKE_Modem as a solution. But when I try, in Odin I get
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/007> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/007> Receive Response from boot-loader
<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
On the phone it'self, it also says "SECURE CHECK FAIL: mdm"
Am I using the wrong modem or what? Is there some trick I'm missing?
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You are lucky that failed. If's the wrong modem for your phone. Flashing that could have killed the device. At best it would have soft bricked it and you would have had do an Odin flash back to stock.
Be very careful what you try to flash. The i9505 is very similar to the T Mobile model but it's not the same. The ROM's are mostly interchangable but the modems and recoveries and kernels and stuff like that aren't. You absolutely need the T MObile specific versions of those kinds of things.
The thread Okcxb linked for you is your salvation. It shoudl work fine. But be careful in the future with what you flash.
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This in the modem I flashed. Worked great. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2544612
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You, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar.
Skipjacks said:
The thread Okcxb linked for you is your salvation. It shoudl work fine. But be careful in the future with what you flash.
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Thanks for the kind words Skip
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