Hi! all, i'm here for the first time, so i try to find some post for my problem but couldn't....
here's the thing, sometimes, after a call my screen stays black and do not react on any keys that i press... only led light under home key turn on.... i'm using .266 firmware and this happens two or three times on 10 calls.... when i update on .42 firmware, it happens all the time... only solution is to take out the battery and start it again...but i make like 50 calls a day so u can imagine what problem this present for me.....
can anyone help me, what to do? i try to test my proximity sensor on service menu, and it sometimes works ok, sometimes don't.... so what can i do to make this problem right?
Thx!
A friend of mine has the same problem with the Arc (not S).
Different FW tested...
Yep, ppl having this problem. I try to find solution everywhere on the internet but no luck foe that. That's why i'm writing here, hope someone can help.
If you have Root try this steps:
Open Root Explorer and open your Build.prop and add the following lines at the end of it.
Code:
ro.lge.proximity.delay=25
mot.proximity.delay=25
or use adb
Code:
adb remount
adb shell sed -i '$a\ro.lge.proximity.delay=25' /system/build.prop
adb shell sed -i '$a\mot.proximity.delay=25' /system/build.prop
Im new to this... So let me review all of this that u write here... Root? Do u mean open build.prop over astro and simply add this two lines of code under everything else??? If yes, what then sould i get from it?
And second, i dont know how to use adb so if the first step is the same like second one do i jave to do it?
Thx!
PhiberOptic1984 said:
Im new to this... So let me review all of this that u write here... Root? Do u mean open build.prop over astro and simply add this two lines of code under everything else??? If yes, what then sould i get from it?
And second, i dont know how to use adb so if the first step is the same like second one do i jave to do it?
Thx!
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Start with this article http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650 it explains you everything you need to know about Rooting, Booloader unlocked etc.
Root using DooMLoRD’s Easy Rooting Toolkit
It will not work with Astro because Build.prop is under system which you need Root access to open and edit the file. You need Root Explorer
Regarding ADB
[Guide] Setting up ADB [Windows]
[HOW-TO]Set up Android SDK/ADB/Fastboot on Ubuntu Linux
You only have to do this one or the other.
Let me know if you have any questions
Well my arc s is not rooted, it was but then i install a clean generic firmware from wotan. But never the less, i can access build.prop from astro... Ok thx for now, i'll try this tommorow and let u know whats going on.
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hi again.... well i try this but now when i test my proximity sensor it sais that it's ON always.... i'lll test with calls and report back.
Yup i started experiencing this on my arc since the past few days , but i have had .42 for more than a month now, i have no idea whats causing this issue though.
well try this as i did... i entered this two lines of code in my build.prop file and for now, after every call my screen comes back as it should..... so for now this think works... but let me test it for couple days more so that i can tell my final verdict.
but i have one question. what i did with this two lines, what i have changed?
Thx!
So did u try this bud? This morning, i hade the same problem with black screen again after one call, will see what will happend in future.
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i reflashed my phone with a data wipe, .58 firmware and also formatted my sd card. I have not faced a reboot since yesterday.
yer i was having the issue as well and added the two lines in build.prop, seems to be working so far but like the post above will test over a few days.
cheers
Brezzz
Did u putt command lines thrue astro like i said and did u root your phone? Because i just mod my build.prop file thrue astro and dave the changes but when i open build.prop again, i cant find two command lines, like u didn't even put them there
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It's probably a stupid question I'm gonna ask now since it seems to be possible to solve this when "adding a few lines of code in build.prop". But I'll ask anyway.
Do you have a protective case/film on the phone/display? If you do and this covers the sensor it might be the cause of this problem. Try to remove it and see if there's any difference.
Before you decide to root the phone I suggest you try to repair the software with the official flash tool (PC Companion) and if that does not help you send the phone to a repair centre for examination.
When you root a phone you loose the warranty so that's why I want you to try these things before doing that.
IF you decide to root, XDA developers is the place to be I think. A lot of experts around here.
Markus-SEAnswers said:
Do you have a protective case/film on the phone/display? If you do and this covers the sensor it might be the cause of this problem. Try to remove it and see if there's any difference.
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Was my thought too.
I've had similar problems with exactly that.
Markus-SEAnswers said:
It's probably a stupid question I'm gonna ask now since it seems to be possible to solve this when "adding a few lines of code in build.prop". But I'll ask anyway.
Do you have a protective case/film on the phone/display? If you do and this covers the sensor it might be the cause of this problem. Try to remove it and see if there's any difference.
Before you decide to root the phone I suggest you try to repair the software with the official flash tool (PC Companion) and if that does not help you send the phone to a repair centre for examination.
When you root a phone you loose the warranty so that's why I want you to try these things before doing that.
IF you decide to root, XDA developers is the place to be I think. A lot of experts around here.
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Ok, Lets say this again:
ROOT DOES NOT VOID YOUR WARRANTY!
unlocking your bootloader does.
if you have root, and reinstall original software, they are still going to give you your warranty because they can't see that you have rooted in the past.
ok so to close this topic... after everything, i sent my phone to SE, they tested it and contacted me saying that the proximity sensor error that i have is a factory defect and that they are sending me a brand new phone... so after all i think that anyone having this problem should simply return their phone and get a new one.
crazymister said:
Ok, Lets say this again:
ROOT DOES NOT VOID YOUR WARRANTY!
unlocking your bootloader does.
if you have root, and reinstall original software, they are still going to give you your warranty because they can't see that you have rooted in the past.
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Also hardware factory defects are still covered by warranty when you unlock your bootloader.
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if you have a sticker on ur screen remove it .propably its covering the sensor.
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Alright, I'm going out on a limb here, I have no other options, I've tried everything..
I'm locked out, on my Evo.. "To unlock, sign in with your Google account" however, I don't have the credentials for this phone.. The data on this phone I need.. I'm trying to execute the commands
"> adb -d shell
# sqlite3 data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
sqlite> update system set value=0 where name='lock_pattern_autolock';
sqlite> .exit
# exit
> adb reboot"
through the phone's stock recovery console (You know, the one that doesn't exist?) This phone is not rooted, it is completely stock, I can't access the desktop of the phone to enable USB debugging as I am locked out..
Nor can I use Unrevok3d to root and flash a recovery, so as you can see, as of now I'm at a stalemate..
My question: Is there something out there? Like a script of some sort, that I can put on the root of the SD card and boot the phone back on, and have this script/app execute itself FOR me to ENABLE USB debugging? So that I can run these commands and disable the lockscreen? I'm going through all this trouble just to backup the data so I can wipe the phone, but I'm unwilling to wipe the phone if I don't backup this data. The phone will be a paperweight otherwise, and what a waste would that be..
LOL sounds sketchy....
anyway try the Q&A forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=652
put a pc136 zip on the card from shipped roms and reflash the phone?
if you can't figure it out i'll give you $50 for the phone
Mudkip said:
put a pc136 zip on the card from shipped roms and reflash the phone?
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that would wipe the data
Yes, I'm trying to keep the data intact since I need it.. But I am locked out?
Nobody can compile some sort of script? Something that'll run itself? or a script that will disable this perma-lock status? There has got to be something like that, that can be done?
IF this exploit did exist wouldn't that defeat the point of pattern unlock? i mean, anyone could run this script and get around pattern unlock.
so, what i'm getting at is if someone knows this i hope to god they dont post it because every asshole will use it to spy on their girlfriend ect ect.
adamantypants said:
LOL sounds sketchy....
anyway try the Q&A forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=652
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Really though. How did you acquire said phone? If its legit take it to Sprint?
SubatomicGenome said:
Alright, I'm going out on a limb here, I have no other options, I've tried everything..
I'm locked out, on my Evo.. "To unlock, sign in with your Google account" however, I don't have the credentials for this phone.. The data on this phone I need.. I'm trying to execute the commands
"> adb -d shell
# sqlite3 data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
sqlite> update system set value=0 where name='lock_pattern_autolock';
sqlite> .exit
# exit
> adb reboot"
through the phone's stock recovery console (You know, the one that doesn't exist?) This phone is not rooted, it is completely stock, I can't access the desktop of the phone to enable USB debugging as I am locked out..
Nor can I use Unrevok3d to root and flash a recovery, so as you can see, as of now I'm at a stalemate..
My question: Is there something out there? Like a script of some sort, that I can put on the root of the SD card and boot the phone back on, and have this script/app execute itself FOR me to ENABLE USB debugging? So that I can run these commands and disable the lockscreen? I'm going through all this trouble just to backup the data so I can wipe the phone, but I'm unwilling to wipe the phone if I don't backup this data. The phone will be a paperweight otherwise, and what a waste would that be..
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"404 error" sense was not found in this post.
These threads are always funny. I am guessing stolen, lost and found or a significant other trying to get info off the others phone.
Tipharet said:
These threads are always funny. I am guessing stolen, lost and found or a significant other trying to get info off the others phone.
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my friend download androidcommander and see if it recognizes your phone save what you need and then put a PC36IMG on the sd card and flash to stock then restore with android commander..... Oh yea I think they are going to get you for the wrong forum...lol
thedudejdog said:
IF this exploit did exist wouldn't that defeat the point of pattern unlock? i mean, anyone could run this script and get around pattern unlock.
so, what i'm getting at is if someone knows this i hope to god they dont post it because every asshole will use it to spy on their girlfriend ect ect.
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How many people (Average users) are going to know about something like this if it DID exist? Your average user doesn't know about ADB nor do they know how to use ANY of the commands or how to debug a phone using the SDK..
So... What I am getting at.. Is if there is a no-way-out scenario (Like the one I'm having) Is there a way AROUND it? Like the previous question I just posted? I'm not looking to spy on girls, I'm not paranoid nor do I have a wife/girlfriend and nor do I care. I just want back into my phone. I know there is a way to do it, I've enabled ADB with my G1 from being locked out before, but this isn't my G1..
SubatomicGenome said:
How many people (Average users) are going to know about something like this if it DID exist? Your average user doesn't know about ADB nor do they know how to use ANY of the commands or how to debug a phone using the SDK..
So... What I am getting at.. Is if there is a no-way-out scenario (Like the one I'm having) Is there a way AROUND it? Like the previous question I just posted? I'm not looking to spy on girls, I'm not paranoid nor do I have a wife/girlfriend and nor do I care. I just want back into my phone. I know there is a way to do it, I've enabled ADB with my G1 from being locked out before, but this isn't my G1..
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how do you not know your gmail address and password?
the thing is, if i or anyone tells you how to get out of your totally-believable scenario then that would rape the children of every person that relies in the pattern-unlock for security.
pattern-unlock or not, you should know your own email password
playya said:
my friend download androidcommander and see if it recognizes your phone save what you need and then put a PC36IMG on the sd card and flash to stock then restore with android commander..... Oh yea I think they are going to get you for the wrong forum...lol
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That's actually a fantastic suggestion, however that only works with USB Debugging enabled.. And that's the problem I'm having, I do not have USB debugging enabled and I am LOCKED outta the phone, hence, I cannot turn it on or off as I see fit.
This is why I want some script that will automatically either, disable the perma-lock, or enable USB Debugging mode so I can run the shell commands to disable the pattern lock myself...
thedudejdog said:
how do you not know your gmail address and password?
the thing is, if i or anyone tells you how to get out of your totally-believable scenario then that would rape the children of every person that relies in the pattern-unlock for security.
pattern-unlock or not, you should know your own email password
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Amen! 10chars suck.
thedudejdog said:
how do you not know your gmail address and password?
the thing is, if i or anyone tells you how to get out of your totally-believable scenario then that would rape the children of every person that relies in the pattern-unlock for security.
pattern-unlock or not, you should know your own email password
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Indeed, which I do...
....It's not working, I've tried all my passwords, caps, no caps, letters and special characters (I have a ton of passwords I use) But for this specific account, none of the passwords I have tried are working and google account recovery doesn't seem to be too reliable..
This isn't my first rodeo, I've had problems like this before where I just log in and change my pattern, but what if that possibility is out the window and the only thing left is an Android Guru that can ninja hack my Debug settings?? I'll grab my data and wipe the phone and re-register it to a password that won't tell me I'm lame.
If anyone is paranoid about this whole thing, or someone hacking their pattern lock just PM me so I can fix my situation, and not have to worry about this again.. I don't want to break into any phone but my own. Someone has to know how stressful this is..
SubatomicGenome said:
Indeed, which I do...
....It's not working, I've tried all my passwords, caps, no caps, letters and special characters (I have a ton of passwords I use) But for this specific account, none of the passwords I have tried are working and google account recovery doesn't seem to be too reliable..
This isn't my first rodeo, I've had problems like this before where I just log in and change my pattern, but what if that possibility is out the window and the only thing left is an Android Guru that can ninja hack my Debug settings?? I'll grab my data and wipe the phone and re-register it to a password that won't tell me I'm lame.
If anyone is paranoid about this whole thing, just PM me so I can fix my situation, and not have to worry about this again.. Someone has to know how stressful this is..
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the reason i am following this thread, is because i myself was just in this situation a few weeks ago. there is no way around it, you will have to RUU to use this phone. period. that is if it is a valid ESN
thedudejdog said:
the reason i am following this thread, is because i myself was just in this situation a few weeks ago. there is no way around it, you will have to RUU to use this phone. period. that is if it is a valid ESN
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RUU the phone?? Won't that wipe it?
SubatomicGenome said:
RUU the phone??
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what i'm saying is, a few weeks ago i tried the pattern-lock and ended up locked out. no one will help thinking its a stolen phone or whatever and i ended up ruu'ing the phone.
edit: yess it wipes it. no way around it
thedudejdog said:
what i'm saying is, a few weeks ago i tried the pattern-lock and ended up locked out. no one will help thinking its a stolen phone or whatever and i ended up ruu'ing the phone.
edit: yess it wipes it. no way around it
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I can't wipe the phone. I'll keep the phone on my desk and wait if I have to. There is data on this phone I CAN NOT LOSE, and the gmail account I used I never accessed from my browser, ever. I just made one when I got my 2nd number.
You're sayin that people are out there that CAN help? And WON'T cause they THINK it's stolen? IT'S MY PHONE! All I did was make a stupid mistake. That was letting my sister touch it, nosy little ****.. hahah
DO NOT USE THIS TOOL! Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17148825&postcount=334
FIX:
Hi guys,
Sorry for your screenloop but one member has find/create a fix.
1. Make sure the phone is rooted
2. Connect the phone to your PC.
3. using adb shell type
su -
dd if=/sdcard/stl5.rfs of=/dev/block/stl5
4. Reset your phone
Second Fix
1. turn of device
2. press power button + home button
3. run Factory Reset
4. insert again your unlock code
Iam now searching with a team for a third fix.
We have an HEX-editor and 3 Android Developer and me as Android developer.
I hope that we can release soon a fix but you need to know that we dont have a bricked phone!
not working on my xperia neo
orly1001 said:
not working on my xperia neo
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Sorry, sorry forgot to say that this is only for Galaxy Phones!
Hi,
I have a Samsung Galaxy Gio, and the app seems to run and do 'something'. Far from the 60 seconds of blank screen, maybe 2 seconds if even that.
The app does generate 4 lines of codes, as in the screenshot. Items that are unlocked on the phone are filled with zero's. So it appears that each code corresponds to one of the locks (simlock and 'SP'? lock).
After entering the code (with a valid sim) #7465625*638*# the dial field is empty again, this the point when to enter the 8 digit code?
Also, (and I will search some more on this subject later) is it possible that the SP code is the unfreeze code? I wonder about this because I accidentally eentered a wrong code with different network sim in it. I stupidly thought it was asking for the pin-code :S
Generally speaking, how often may you enter a unlock code, can you see the 'freeze' counter somewhere? Does it have some sort of cooldown?
I am searching for the freeze answers here now, so I may edit the post when I have found it
P.S. Is there more info about this app somewhere? I'm curious about how it finds the info to unlock the phone, as this series of phones doesn't have the 'efs' folder as the S series seem to have.
UPDATE!
Before running the program, the phone was pretty much 'factory resetted'. I ran the app, wrote down the code, but didn't use it for anything. I'm not sure when I checked the simlock status, but I had 1010 (binary) and I guess it must have been before running the app. I then did a nother factory reset, and ran the app again; just to see if it would generate the same codes. It did.
Since I wanted to search about for the unfreeze code, I checked the status of the lock again ... both where now gone!!
So not only does this app most likly generate the proper codes, it also appears to remove both locks!
I guess the app could have installed some backdoor or something but on a rooted phone, it works!
ol1ver said:
Hi,
I have a Samsung Galaxy Gio, and the app seems to run and do 'something'. Far from the 60 seconds of blank screen, maybe 2 seconds if even that.
The app does generate 4 lines of codes, as in the screenshot. Items that are unlocked on the phone are filled with zero's. So it appears that each code corresponds to one of the locks (simlock and 'SP'? lock).
After entering the code (with a valid sim) #7465625*638*# the dial field is empty again, this the point when to enter the 8 digit code?
Also, (and I will search some more on this subject later) is it possible that the SP code is the unfreeze code? I wonder about this because I accidentally eentered a wrong code with different network sim in it. I stupidly thought it was asking for the pin-code :S
Generally speaking, how often may you enter a unlock code, can you see the 'freeze' counter somewhere? Does it have some sort of cooldown?
I am searching for the freeze answers here now, so I may edit the post when I have found it
P.S. Is there more info about this app somewhere? I'm curious about how it finds the info to unlock the phone, as this series of phones doesn't have the 'efs' folder as the S series seem to have.
UPDATE!
Before running the program, the phone was pretty much 'factory resetted'. I ran the app, wrote down the code, but didn't use it for anything. I'm not sure when I checked the simlock status, but I had 1010 (binary) and I guess it must have been before running the app. I then did a nother factory reset, and ran the app again; just to see if it would generate the same codes. It did.
Since I wanted to search about for the unfreeze code, I checked the status of the lock again ... both where now gone!!
So not only does this app most likly generate the proper codes, it also appears to remove both locks!
I guess the app could have installed some backdoor or something but on a rooted phone, it works!
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The App install nothing but it needs root because he need reading files in the android system files.
Fine to hear that this app works for you!
btw this guy makes also a free version for Galaxy S unlock
strunkie said:
The App install nothing but it needs root because he need reading files in the android system files.
Fine to hear that this app works for you!
btw this guy makes also a free version for Galaxy S unlock
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Yeah, the problem is though, the app unlocked the phone and displayed the codes. I did not enter them. I did enter the code you listed above to get to the 'enter code now' screen so to say, but i never entered anything.
I guess it's all about trust I wonder though where he obtained the information on the phone, since the gio doesn't have nv_data or /efs. I'm still very happy though
Thank you for program
WARNING!
This app may actually brick/reset certain things. I found that my imei now actually reads 00000000 as wel as having all my mac adreses reset.
Actually, it seems my efs has been reset.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=828534
read more about this app.
ol1ver said:
WARNING!
This app may actually brick/reset certain things. I found that my imei now actually reads 00000000 as wel as having all my mac adreses reset.
Actually, it seems my efs has been reset.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=828534
read more about this app.
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My IMEI isnt resetted and my mac isnt too.
You say in an earlier post that your phone was freezed? Because too much wrong unlock codes?this app dont write things he read only IMEI and generate code.
I hope that you can reset your IMEI ;-)
My phone was not frozen, I was affraid I might freeze it, so I didn't enter the key yet.
Basically I only ran it.
What happens on Gio's anyway is, that the App does a dd if=/dev/block/stl5 of=/sdcard/Galaxy_Ace_Unlock/stl5.rfs
READING, as the app is doing, from the 'efs' partition causes something to go wrong and it borkes the efs partition! That is why my phone was unlocked, as the lock is stored in the efs partition!!
ol1ver said:
My phone was not frozen, I was affraid I might freeze it, so I didn't enter the key yet.
Basically I only ran it.
What happens on Gio's anyway is, that the App does a dd if=/dev/block/stl5 of=/sdcard/Galaxy_Ace_Unlock/stl5.rfs
READING, as the app is doing, from the 'efs' partition causes something to go wrong and it borkes the efs partition! That is why my phone was unlocked, as the lock is stored in the efs partition!!
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Specialy for you i reflash my phone back to GingerBread and i formatted my SD card.
After the flash i check my lockstatus and all things stays on OFF.
This tool need only files to read your IMEI and generate an unlock Code.
I think its safe and its works for me.
When you're afraid for freezing your phone i will advertise you to try an unlock service.
Thats not free but you got a guaranteed unlock tool.
Good luck
Thanks for this guide on how to unlock the Samsung GIO. I have already tried several methods to unlock using the apps provided on this forum to unlock Samsung Galaxy phones. However on my GIO the efs folder doesn't excist and therefore the methods I found didn't work. When I get home from work I'll try the unlock method as described above. If it works I'd be very happy . You'll hear from me.
Grat news... I tried the above things. I downloaded Galaxy_Ace_Unlock as apk, copied it onto my SDcard and installed it on my GIO using an app installer. I got 4 codes, from which 2 of them looked like working codes. I haven't tried the codes and rebooted my phone. I just wanted to make sure my phone wasn't broken after using the app and guess what, it did break my phone. Whenever I try to boot my phone it stucks @ flashing loadscreen. I can't get past the flashes, even when I attach my usb cable that's connected to my computer it won't get passen anything.
Help me out here, is there ANY way to reset my phone back to original factory settings?
I have no phone filesystem backup or whatever, I just ran the app as specified above and did NOT enter any code.
What can I do?
My phone also boot-loops!
I successfully rooted the phone and ran this application, it successfully read one code. I didn't do anything else then, didn't enter any code but instead I restarted the phone to change sim-card. But then the phone just boot-loops.
This is pretty much a direct KANG of my work with no thanks or anything.
Here is how its done for those who care.
this.os.writeBytes("dd if=/dev/block/stl5 of=/sdcard/Galaxy_Ace_Unlock/stl5.rfs\n");
this.os.flush();
this.os.writeBytes("cd /sdcard/Galaxy_Ace_Unlock/\n");
this.os.flush();
this.os.writeBytes("dd if=stl5.rfs of=code1.txt bs=1 skip=860170 count=8\n");
this.os.flush();
this.os.writeBytes("dd if=stl5.rfs of=code2.txt bs=1 skip=860202 count=8\n");
this.os.flush();
this.os.writeBytes("dd if=stl5.rfs of=code3.txt bs=1 skip=860234 count=8\n");
this.os.flush();
this.os.writeBytes("dd if=stl5.rfs of=code4.txt bs=1 skip=860266 count=8\n");
this.os.flush();
this.os.writeBytes("exit\n");
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Hehe, so you think it's weird that I come here to ask how to solve the bootloop after using the APP? Sorry but is it also possible to restore back to Factory settings or anything or to restore a phone that is totally unusable after this? I can only load download mode and emergency mode now. I have searched this forum but can't find any help on how to restore back. I'd be up to restore back and then retry your method and thanks you greatly after removing my lock then . Don't understand me wrong, I'm only hoping you can also help me out after my phone is bricked atm. No hard feelings, it's my own fault after all for using someone else's code. I'm a programmer after all and I know how things can depend on device specific things .
Anyway thanks in advance, I'd like to hear from u soon!
This is what I did find on the forum:
using dd command on stl5 is bricking the phone: UNSAFE METHOD
Ok. For good comparison I attached both perso.txt: before and after unlock.
Perhaps that helps. My network was locked to 20404 and the unlock code is 61493638
and there is another code in the file: 92427358 but I don't know what that one does.
Perhaps it is better practise to follow this road for getting the codes:
- adb shell
- su
- dd if=/dev/block/stl5 of=/sdcard/stl5.rfs bs=4096
Then use winimage or similar to examine /sdcard/stl5.rfs as FAT16 image file.
Cheers
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So reading this, could you find a method to unbrick ?
Thanks!
delete bull**** inside
rhcp0112345 said:
This is pretty much a direct KANG of my work with no thanks or anything.
Here is how its done for those who care.
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I hope it is not a direct rip from your idea as it bricks phones
the thread linked earlier confirms it. dd-ing the unmount efs partition on a 'normally' running phone causes it to corrupt the efs partition.
Personally, I still have not rebooted my phone, until I have found a solution so that it is not stuck in a reboot loop. Be it as it may, I will remove my root and put it back to default settings and return it hopefully under warranty to reset the IMEI. The phone is just over a week old :S
So are there any ideas on how to restore a corrupted efs by using the DD method as described before? My phone is just 4 days old and already teared apart now . I'm looking on all fora I can find but nowhere there is an explanation to be found on how to reset all of this.
yvanruth said:
So are there any ideas on how to restore a corrupted efs by using the DD method as described before? My phone is just 4 days old and already teared apart now . I'm looking on all fora I can find but nowhere there is an explanation to be found on how to reset all of this.
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IF you have backed up the efs partition, you can use odin. But since its nearly impossible to backup (may be in emergency boot mode, you actually can read) you actually brick your phone from performing said backup. I don't think the repair tool has been leaked yet (e.g. an efs generator of sorts) so it's pretty much impossible to do this at home. The only way to fix it is to have a certified repair technician fix it, as he has the tools (hopefully) to do this.
Lastly, this tool should be deleted from the firstpost. Helroz has already removed it from his site, since it does corrupt phones.
guys i have this phone is not giving any service plus the PRL/MEID/SID/ and the reset of the files are missing inside the phone , i guess someone tried to put a custom ROM and messed it up , i have used lots of firmwares and files to get this device going but i had no luck getting those files installed back in to it , the device is on verizon network , i need help on this , by the way i know how to flash but the step by step guides are not fully explained the right way to flash this phone , i tried wotan also flashes the device and no signal or any of the missing file is installed . please help or pm for solutions and thanks in advance guys, ill hit the thanks button lol ........
rymi1982 said:
guys i have this phone is not giving any service plus the PRL/MEID/SID/ and the reset of the files are missing inside the phone , i guess someone tried to put a custom ROM and messed it up , i have used lots of firmwares and files to get this device going but i had no luck getting those files installed back in to it , the device is on verizon network , i need help on this , by the way i know how to flash but the step by step guides are not fully explained the right way to flash this phone , i tried wotan also flashes the device and no signal or any of the missing file is installed . please help or pm for solutions and thanks in advance guys, ill hit the thanks button lol ........
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Download FlashTool from here.
Install it. Select the path C:\Flashtool to make it easy to find
Download the FTF file from here.
And copy it into the folder C:\Flashtool\firmwares
Now launch Flashtool by double clicking on the Flashtool icon.
Click the Lightning bolt button.
Choose Flashmode.
Accept all the defaults.
Wait until the animated display comes up showing you to turn off your phone and do what it says.
Allow the program to flash your phone back to Verizon stock.
When it reboots, you are totally back to stock again.
Now follow up with the threads in the Development section on how to root and install a custom recovery.
Good luck!
R800x
netizenmt said:
Download FlashTool from here.
Install it. Select the path C:\Flashtool to make it easy to find
Download the FTF file from here.
And copy it into the folder C:\Flashtool\firmwares
Now launch Flashtool by double clicking on the Flashtool icon.
Click the Lightning bolt button.
Choose Flashmode.
Accept all the defaults.
Wait until the animated display comes up showing you to turn off your phone and do what it says.
Allow the program to flash your phone back to Verizon stock.
When it reboots, you are totally back to stock again.
Now follow up with the threads in the Development section on how to root and install a custom recovery.
Good luck!
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i did all this its back to normal kernel but yopu said look for recovery thread , i did and had no luck on recoveru=ing meid,PRL/network , nobody has this issue and the problem here is i cant get this phone to go on bootlaoder ro see the reset factory and recovery file update, how to get to recovery mode please help . by the way i thanked you plus i appreciated the time u spent writting this down and giv links also , i just need to recover netweork and meid please , thanks in advance guy
rymi1982 said:
i did all this its back to normal kernel but yopu said look for recovery thread , i did and had no luck on recoveru=ing meid,PRL/network , nobody has this issue and the problem here is i cant get this phone to go on bootlaoder ro see the reset factory and recovery file update, how to get to recovery mode please help . by the way i thanked you plus i appreciated the time u spent writting this down and giv links also , i just need to recover netweork and meid please , thanks in advance guy
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Did you backup your TA (Trim Area) with Omnius before you had these problems?
If not, your best bet is spending $24 with Alejandrissimo to fix your problems.
(It sounds like your TA is screwed up, so reflashing anything won't help (as you already tried))
(They had this problem when the R800x was first unlocked, but it hasn't reared it's head for a while)
Pax
paxChristos said:
Did you backup your TA (Trim Area) with Omnius before you had these problems?
If not, your best bet is spending $24 with Alejandrissimo to fix your problems.
(It sounds like your TA is screwed up, so reflashing anything won't help (as you already tried))
(They had this problem when the R800x was first unlocked, but it hasn't reared it's head for a while)
Pax
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ok i got the meid but still need baseband dont know why its not installing with all checked all agreed boxes , only the baseband it not installing , i found 1 for verizon im using flashtool to get inside device still no luck f#$% this man its a damn headache , lol any more ideas guyd cause im sick of it man .........
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ok i got the meid but still need baseband dont know why its not installing with all checked all agreed boxes , only the baseband it not installing , i found 1 for verizon im using flashtool to get inside device still no luck f#$% this man its a damn headache , lol any more ideas guyd cause im sick of it man .........
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As Pax mentioned at this point your best bet is to contact alejandrissimo to see about a repair. If your TA is screwed up Alejandrissimo is really your only help...
sorry i dont know is it the right place to ask,but im a noob
and this thread is the only place where i can post a comment.
i have a problem with a custom ROM that i use daily http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649368
every time i use google play store,and exit the app..its going to force close (it doesn't force close when i use it,for example when i download an app..but when im going to exit it'll force close)
is it a bug?but if its not,how to fix it?
thanks,and sorry if i made mistakes (since im a noob here) >.<
my xplay status is rooted,unlocked bootloader with custom kernel by doomlord v14
xperiaplaydc said:
sorry i dont know is it the right place to ask,but im a noob
and this thread is the only place where i can post a comment.
i have a problem with a custom ROM that i use daily http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649368
every time i use google play store,and exit the app..its going to force close (it doesn't force close when i use it,for example when i download an app..but when im going to exit it'll force close)
is it a bug?but if its not,how to fix it?
thanks,and sorry if i made mistakes (since im a noob here) >.<
my xplay status is rooted,unlocked bootloader with custom kernel by doomlord v14
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Try using cwm and fixing permissions to see if that helps. It usually corrects a lot of those little errors
agraceful said:
Try using cwm and fixing permissions to see if that helps. It usually corrects a lot of those little errors
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Okay,i'll try it..
By the way i found another prob
Sometimes my phone get reboot it self
I dont know why,i haven't doing anything with overclock or underclock before
xperiaplaydc said:
Okay,i'll try it..
By the way i found another prob
Sometimes my phone get reboot it self
I dont know why,i haven't doing anything with overclock or underclock before
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Is it overheating? If not then it's probably the system getting overloaded and the kernel taking a crap. It happens some times unfortunately
agraceful said:
Is it overheating? If not then it's probably the system getting overloaded and the kernel taking a crap. It happens some times unfortunately
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Nope,its normal i guess between 32' to 35'
If the problem is something with kernel or system,so how to fix it?
jgregoryj1 said:
As Pax mentioned at this point your best bet is to contact alejandrissimo to see about a repair. If your TA is screwed up Alejandrissimo is really your only help...
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thanks man , sounds like very helpful solution and im going to get that done by tonight , thanks again , by the way is there any hard reset to this device cause i tried to even flash the device it tells me that the ( unknown source and debbuging must be checked ) and they are both checked and i turn off device wait couple seconds run Flashtool select flashmode and go to file Selected ( XperiaPlay_3.0.1.E.0.88_R800x.ftf ) than wait for the display to say connect device press & hold <---- back button insert USB done but when it reaches 99% it says ( unknown source & debbuging must be checked ) dont know why any ideas though ?
Hi guys,
I am using a Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc and am having a lot of trouble with the device constantly crashing and rebooting.
when this first happened these are the steps i took.
i completely wiped the device (factory reset, wipe dalvik cache, wipe cache partition, format system)
i then flashed Baseband 77 using flashtool
i then flashed fxp149 using flashtool
i then flashed Baseband 77 libs using CWM
i then flashed AOKP JB M1-R1 ROM using CWM
i then flashed gapps using CWM
i the reloaded all apps from the market and not applied any backups and yet it still rebooted all the time.
Since then i have tried using
Fusion 3.8
Fusion 3.9
Fusion 4.0
FXP 148
FXP 150
Stock Kernel inside ROM .zip file.
I have also tried putting it back to Baseband 72 but it made no difference.
None of these make any difference to my issue and yet before i had the issue, I had used all of these kernels except FXP 150 and they all worked fine with no issues at all.
I then decided to go all the way back to stock firmware as it is out of the box.
so I used flashtool and flashed LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf
I reloaded my applications and monitored the device only to see that by the next day, the problem had returned.
I am now at the end of my tether and do not know what else i can possibly do to figure out the issue.
the device has not been dropped or damaged in any way so there is no reason for a hardware fault.
i desperately NEED this device to be working as i use it on a daily basis for my business and cannot live with out it.
IF THERE IS ANYONE OUT THERE THAT COULD PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP I WOULD BE FOREVER IN YOUR DEBT!!!!!!!
i also have a logcat that i was running in the background when one of the reboots happened
not sure if that can tell anyone anything but i have it if it does
First flash stock kernel (587), after flash the rom compatible with kernel. Remember full wipe before
have you tried not to restore your apps? Maybe one of them causes the problem. I'd try to stick with the clean (stock) rom an check if it still reboots. If it does I guess your device is ready for ebay
Could be a loose battery, try a bit of paper between the battery and the cover and see if that helps.
XperienceD said:
Could be a loose battery, try a bit of paper between the battery and the cover and see if that helps.
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thanks for the suggestion but my battery is not loose and i have tried your method but with the same results.
weaselmetal said:
have you tried not to restore your apps? Maybe one of them causes the problem. I'd try to stick with the clean (stock) rom an check if it still reboots. If it does I guess your device is ready for ebay
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hmmm i thought if that were the case there would be others experiencing it too.
i will take your idea and post results.
thank you very much
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First flash stock kernel (587), after flash the rom compatible with kernel. Remember full wipe before
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i tried this, unfortunately i had the same issues occurring.
thank you for your suggestion
Needs a trip to the Service Centre then by the sounds of it.
XperienceD said:
Needs a trip to the Service Centre then by the sounds of it.
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yes i am starting to think that may be my next move
will i have an issue with getting it repaired since i have unlocked my bootloader, flashed different kernels and roms and rooted the device?
if so, is there any way i can get it back to official "out of the box" state?
Flash a stock ftf and get the bootloader relocked. Having it rooted is fine
Sent from my lt18 using xda premium
tangosierra_ said:
Flash a stock ftf and get the bootloader relocked. Having it rooted is fine
Sent from my lt18 using xda premium
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any chance you could explain a little about how to do that or possibly provide links to downloads or pages of instructions?
plastic_prophet said:
any chance you could explain a little about how to do that or possibly provide links to downloads or pages of instructions?
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Here:- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324703
Sent from my LT15i using xda premium
i have come across something quite interesting.
i had someone look at the logcat i had running live when i had a reboot and it showed that the last thing to function before the reboot was wifi scanning. they suggested i try turning off wifi and running the live logcat again to see if any reboots occured.
it has now been just over 48 hours and i have not had a reboot at all. i know is because my terminal session is still running the live logcat.
is there anyone that could suggest why this may be happening?
i mean, i know its wifi that is causing the problem, but would that be a hardware issue that could be fixed under warranty? or something else?
any suggestions are appreciated as always
plastic_prophet said:
i have come across something quite interesting.
i had someone look at the logcat i had running live when i had a reboot and it showed that the last thing to function before the reboot was wifi scanning. they suggested i try turning off wifi and running the live logcat again to see if any reboots occured.
it has now been just over 48 hours and i have not had a reboot at all. i know is because my terminal session is still running the live logcat.
is there anyone that could suggest why this may be happening?
i mean, i know its wifi that is causing the problem, but would that be a hardware issue that could be fixed under warranty? or something else?
any suggestions are appreciated as always
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i don't think i can help, i just wanna say that i had (have) the same problem. I said had/have because probably I still have the issue, but i don't notice it that often. Before, I had my phone set to ask for pin code, but now I have removed it to avoid being unreachable if a restart occurs. I have raised the issue long time ago, but really didn't find any answer. Other ppl had same problem with their phone (look at the thread i started about this issue http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1765537)
I also have HTC desire in daily use with CM7.2, that also reboots quite often. So I don't think the phones are broken. More likely it's kenel or rom or app issue, or some combination of those.
If you can tell me how to monitor things, I can do it on both phones, maybe we will figure out what's going on.
lalek said:
i don't think i can help, i just wanna say that i had (have) the same problem. I said had/have because probably I still have the issue, but i don't notice it that often. Before, I had my phone set to ask for pin code, but now I have removed it to avoid being unreachable if a restart occurs. I have raised the issue long time ago, but really didn't find any answer. Other ppl had same problem with their phone (look at the thread i started about this issue http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1765537)
I also have HTC desire in daily use with CM7.2, that also reboots quite often. So I don't think the phones are broken. More likely it's kenel or rom or app issue, or some combination of those.
If you can tell me how to monitor things, I can do it on both phones, maybe we will figure out what's going on.
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if you open a terminal session and type:
su
cd sdcard
logcat >> logcat.txt
it will create a .txt file and put the live logcat info into it.
you need to leave the terminal running in the background to make sure it continues to update
then when you see a reboot just get the logcat.txt file from the sd card and open it in wordpad or something. (notepad doesnt display properly)
have a look at the last thing that happened before the reboot and see what it tells you
mine had info about wifi scanning and showed that it had seen ssids
next step was to turn wifi off to see if the problem stayed or resolved.
good luck!! id love to hear how it goes
I bought a Galaxy S Glide (I think the same as the Blaze) from an outlet in Hong Kong on import from Canada (on boot it says "Rogers" so I can assume it's from Canada).
After using it for a week it suddenly stopped using the network and said that I need a lock code.
I went back to the shop where I bought it and they said they couldn't do anything immediately and would I like a replacement, which seemed like a nice thing to do.
However, after a couple of days I notice a glitch on the screen happen a couple of times.
I refused to believe it was a big problem (because it was my new phone right!) within a week the screen started to totally crash to the point that it would freeze in the boot up process.
You can see a picture attached of how the screen looks after I managed to do a hard reset.
When it starts to go like this, you cant do anything with it.
The guy at the shop wont change it or refund it, he claims I dropped it.
Samsung Hong Kong don't support it because it's from Canada and the only shop that knows what to do with it is the guy that sold it to me.
I'm taking the guy to the small claims court, but I'd rather have a fixed phone.
Any ideas please?
Thats happen to me, is a problem with the roger version. Everything in internet say the problem is hardware, but now mines works perfect. So, is like a bug in the rogers, maybe hardware problem, but if can be fixed with software i dont think so.
If you flash ICS with superoneclick (will remove rogers bootscreen) the problem will be fixed, of course you can flash it with a tar image with odine and will have the rogers bootscreen too. With that the phone will work again.
links
lorddavid said:
........... problem with the roger version. Everything in internet say the problem is hardware, but ..............
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I have searched for more information about this problem, but couldn't find anything, do you have any links to anything?
Thanks again for your help.
they dont say exactly, but if you see users with similar problem, they have rogers version, at least all the user that i see with this problem.
Just do what i say, install ICS; and the problem will solve.
Follow this http://www.theandroidsoul.com/andro...ich-update-for-att-captivate-glide-i927uclg9/ for installing the one click.
Sent from my SGH-I927 using xda app-developers app
lorddavid said:
Thats happen to me, is a problem with the roger version. Everything in internet say the problem is hardware, but now mines works perfect. So, is like a bug in the rogers, maybe hardware problem, but if can be fixed with software i dont think so.
If you flash ICS with superoneclick (will remove rogers bootscreen) the problem will be fixed, of course you can flash it with a tar image with odine and will have the rogers bootscreen too. With that the phone will work again.
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I strongly doubt this, that looks and sounds like a hardware fault. But hey, if there's no warranty option, you've got nothing to lose...
-E- FWIW, I would boot it into download mode, and let it sit on that screen for an hour. Then plug it into your computer and make sure Odin sees it. If it hangs while in download mode DO NOT FLASH ANYTHING. You REALLY don't want your phone to hang mid-bootloader-flashing, that's an automatic fullbrick...
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I strongly doubt this, that looks and sounds like a hardware fault. But hey, if there's no warranty option, you've got nothing to lose...
-E- FWIW, I would boot it into download mode, and let it sit on that screen for an hour. Then plug it into your computer and make sure Odin sees it. If it hangs while in download mode DO NOT FLASH ANYTHING. You REALLY don't want your phone to hang mid-bootloader-flashing, that's an automatic fullbrick...
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That was all say, but, in odin my glide never freeze, only freeze while booting or charging too. But not in odin. And right now is working without any screen freeze.
lorddavid said:
users with similar problem, they have rogers version, at least all the user that i see with this problem.
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So you have seen others with this problem? Where have you have seen these?
lorddavid said:
Just do what i say, install ICS; and the problem will solve.
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Can this be rolled back ?
hkcharlie said:
So you have seen others with this problem? Where have you have seen these?
Can this be rolled back ?
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If the device is no more under warranty, I would say trying this would not harm the device anymore. Also this is a samsung released update so nothing unofficial about it.
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if you search in internet about freeze problem in glide you will see. Can be roll back with odin. But, if you have no warranty on your device, you dont have nothing to lose, and much to win if the problem solve
My brother had this same problem on his glide (bought at newegg). I got him to install galaxym unlock (galaxsim? Something like that), and you purchase an inapp unlock for $3, and it runs, reboots your phone and you regain unlock. They claim its permanent. So far my brother didnt get locked again.
Is cheap, fast and you can also see in the reviews that there are more glides that used it and worked.
Hope this helps!
Sent from my SGH-I927 using Tapatalk 2
luquiyahni said:
My brother had this same problem on his glide (bought at newegg). I got him to install galaxym unlock (galaxsim? Something like that), and you purchase an inapp unlock for $3, and it runs, reboots your phone and you regain unlock. They claim its permanent. So far my brother didnt get locked again.
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This helped with the frozen screen as shown in the picture?
thats for unlock, is possible that your phone will lock again when update to ICS. my phone was too from newegg and is rogers, thats why i say is a problem with rogers version.
Do what i tell you, you have nothing to lose
lorddavid said:
thats for unlock, is possible that your phone will lock again when update to ICS. my phone was too from newegg and is rogers, thats why i say is a problem with rogers version.
Do what i tell you, you have nothing to lose
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Thanks for thinking about my problem, but this solution misses one very big point, the phone that was locked was changed for the phone that has a screen that doesn't work.
I do not have the locked phone any more.
probably will lock again after you flash ICS via odin, thats happen to me. Is not a screen problem, again, if you want to try to solve, do what i say before.
I have the exact same problem, was just about to post in the other thread about this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953672
Bought my phone from Amazon US marketplace about a month ago (but live in the UK), and suddenly the phone did that on start up one day. However, I agree with lorddavid, it is not a hardware fault as it does not freeze in download mode. Samsung service centres won't repair as it does not have a UK warranty, and although I can get a refund by returning I would rather have a working phone.
lorddavid said:
If you flash ICS with superoneclick (will remove rogers bootscreen) the problem will be fixed, of course you can flash it with a tar image with odine and will have the rogers bootscreen too. With that the phone will work again.
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Was very happy to read this, seems like I'll have to try it. Have been putting it off as it will wipe my phone which I did not want to do just yet - I have a lot of photos and clips which I can't exactly back up as it does not boot normally. Really annoying. Any way to access these/back up before flashing?
And another question, that ICS update is the first leaked one which carried a few bugs (as did the official UCLH2 one) - can I install the fixed UCLJ3 straight away? And do I need a rooted phone in the first place? In Rawr0w0's initial post it seems to suggest I do. Sorry for all the questions, and thanks in advance.
dont remember, i think is the UCLH2, and i think that there was a odin flashable of the latest version (with bug fixes), you can try that (but dont know where download it :/ )
Do you have the photos in your internal storage? i think if you flash with one click, it will delete it, but if you flash the firmware via odin, it doesnt delete it (but i am not 100% sure)
And no, you dont need root to install roms via odin
This is UCLH2 without one click
http://androidromupdate.com/2012/09...-firmware-upgrade-official-kiesota-stock-rom/
And here is the latest version with bug fixes (like keyboard light)
http://androidromupdate.com/2012/11/10/i927uclj3-new-ics-4-0-4-for-samsung-sgh-i927-captivate-glide/
These are the officials. But the second link i never try it to flash because when i has the problem there wasnt that version
Thanks, yeah that's where I was getting the files from, I'll try it tonight, will probably go for the second link, the UCLJ3 rom.
lorddavid said:
And here is the latest version with bug fixes (like keyboard light)
These are the officials. But the second link i never try it to flash because when i has the problem there wasnt that version
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YES WAHOO!! My phone works! Thank you for the advice! I mainly got it from the other thread but without having read your attempt at flashing I would never have tried it - I'm so happy! I managed to make a back up and copy my media via CWM anyway, but everything was still on there including all my texts and whatsapp messages, and now I have ICM 4.04 too!
Phew I thought I would have to send it back, get a refund and order another one which is a massive pain and lose everything on my phone.
Hkcharlie, you need to try this!
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YES WAHOO!! My phone works! Thank you for the advice! I mainly got it from the other thread but without having read your attempt at flashing I would never have tried it - I'm so happy! I managed to make a back up and copy my media via CWM anyway, but everything was still on there including all my texts and whatsapp messages, and now I have ICM 4.04 too!
Phew I thought I would have to send it back, get a refund and order another one which is a massive pain and lose everything on my phone.
Hkcharlie, you need to try this!
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thats cool Enjoy the phone, is a great phone