[Q] Just got my T-Mobile Galaxy S2 bricked by ICS ROM - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989

Hey everyone, I can use some of your expertise assistance?
So here we go, Last night my curiosity took over and I decided to try ICS custom rom on my phone. I fully install the Rom, unfortunately, the phone got stuck on the ATT's logo then rebooting (it repeated in cycle). Fortunately, I did factory setting and able get my stock ROM back. (I did all this by using Clockwork Mod)
Against all my intuition, I decided to give Another custom ICS a try. It didnt work neither. I'm stuck now, cant factory reset to go back to my stock rom. Then i decided to unroot/unbrick method via Odin (I failed again). I got the phone to show the t-mobile logo but stop there, at this point i feel that there is nothing i could do to save my baby.
Now, i can only access Android System Recovery <3e>.
It pretty stuck in boot loop. If you think Odin will solve this issue then can you post the link for me to download the package?
PLEASE HELP ME?

Follow the instructions again to return to stock via Odin.
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium

did odin say it was successful? i'd try odin again, maybe a different odin package.

The first instance was a boot loop not a brick and right now it sounds like you can get into download mode and if that's the case then you should be able to flash back to stock? Did you use the one click Odin ics because there isn't any mention of clockwork recovery in your post?

I gave everyone a thumb up for your response. I coudn't find the right files to flash my phone back to stock ROM via Odin. Could you guys post a link for me to get the all the files that i would need to save my phone?

Roms don't brick phones. Ppl brick phones ;-). If you can get into download or recovery you should be golden, like my showers

In the dev section they have everything u need...search for how to return back to stock after badflash..just do a lil searching here...

Feeling nice today so.. Here's the thread with stock Tmobile 2.3.6 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1391174 just unzip the file the password is in the op then flash the md5 file with odin.. Just so you know for next time there is a sticky in the general section called "☞ [ INDEX ] .☆.☆.☆. SEARCH HERE 1st .☆.☆.☆. most wanted topics, FAQ" with all the info you might need all it takes is a little searching to find these things out.. Good luck

I know what happend he is still on a ics kernel trying to use a gingerbread rom that won't work lmao
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peppersu812 said:
I know what happend he is still on a ics kernel trying to use a gingerbread rom that won't work lmao
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you must do super wipe before going back to stock rom if not it will get stuck in boot loop it's not bricked if you can go in cwr go into odin simple

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[SOLVED]Koodo Stock Recovery found!

GO TO THE POST BELOW FOR THE RECOVERY AND INFO. PLEASE THANK HIM
CLICK ME FOR POST.
This is his topic full of stock recoveries and what-not
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Bear in mind that I do not have the time to restore to stock, and then check it for myself if you can extract the stock recovery without root, but you probably can. Please refer to the quote I will post below as I have little time to clean this post up.
Please thank user Davy Jones for actually finding the solution!
Davy Jones said:
Okay, I don't know any coding so I apologize if this is a dumb suggestion, but is it possible to follow the article's directions to pull recovery? So from shell:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p22 of=/sdcard/recovery.img bs=4096
I'm already on cwm so I have no way of testing this. Also, please don't try this unless you know what you are doing. I tried this on cwm and it created a file that was 10MB instead of the .img I originally flashed, which was 5.98MB.
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Alrighty that's wonderful. I am trying a guide right now and I will see if I am successful at extracting a recovery and I will report back.
EDIT
I've made wonderful process, and I've extracted a 10mb file which what the recovery.img supposed to be resized to.
So i've basically typed in
After this, I got a huge list of the partitions, and using this I've confirmed that mmcblk0p22 is the block that contains the recovery (I also made sure that I didn't extract something else, etc by checking what the userdata and sdcard size is supposed to be?
Then I typed in
and got
So I ended up with a 10MB file sitting in the root of my internal memory (known as sdcard)
Now I will try to confirm if it is the same file as my recovery.
EDIT
Well after more digging around.. I found this and where it says "Download - Recovery Image Method (using dd):" It shows that the block which the recovery is in in actually the same as the one above, so there was an easier way. Oh well! At least we confirmed that we have the correct file, the question is, can we flash it, guess I'll try after I get home.
If you want to try this out on a NON-Rooted one, you'll have to go to Settings>Developer Options>Root access and allow ADB.
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Hopefully you're a Koodo owner reading this and have noticed the title.
Many of us Koodo owners, have rooted, installed a custom recovery, and have started the flashing frenzy, but we have forgot one thing.
No its not making a NAND of the stock ROM, its the fact the we forgot to backup our stock recoveries! I know it might not be a difference compared to the Telus recovery, but we still need to be sure, that when we want to update, or if we want to return the phone, what we are fully stock.
So what I'm asking you, is to make a backup of your Koodo stock recovery, and share it with us
Unfortunately I do not know how to extract a recovery.img. So hopefully an XDA member will post a guide in this to help us extract the .img
or as always, Google is your best friend
Cheers, and thanks
EDIT
Koragg618 said:
I have found a link on how to get it
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...es-boot-recovery-and-system-partition-images/
Download link for RomDump is at the end of the article
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Those are the instructions.
Thanks everyone for contributing!
I have a stock phone still but need a guide on pulling my recovery. Would I just use ADB or?...
chevymeister said:
I have a stock phone still but need a guide on pulling my recovery. Would I just use ADB or?...
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Im not a koodo member but is it not the same way for tmobile users? With stock ODIN flash? when I ODIN flash my t989 to stock it also flash the stock recovery
I have found a link on how to get it
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...es-boot-recovery-and-system-partition-images/
Download link for RomDump is at the end of the article
Bump, since no one is really noticing the pinned topic
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Bump, since no one is really noticing the pinned topic
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I could help, Ive got a Koodo S2 X. However, its not rooted, would i still be able to make a backup of my stock recovery.
Yes I believe it is still possible, just make sure Debugging mode is on and you are using the ADB method, and not the one that has the Android Terminal one. Thanks
My friend and my girlfriend both have Stock Koodo Phone... so i'm gonne try to bring the original Koodo Recovery.img. I read the articles from addictive tips... but i think i missed something, They said we need to root the phone but the first step in the method to root the phone is to install CWM recovery IMG via Odin... So it will overwrite Koodo original Recovery.img.... before i extract it...
Any clue or hint ???
Maybe another way to root via ADB ???
I have a Koodo T989D still on stock everything. I want to root my phone and do all this fancy stuff on it but I'm not in a hurry. I can make a copy of my stock recovery if I get the proper instructions.
edit: isn't this what you're looking for anyway?? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849748
tazmania12345 said:
I have a Koodo T989D still on stock everything. I want to root my phone and do all this fancy stuff on it but I'm not in a hurry. I can make a copy of my stock recovery if I get the proper instructions.
edit: isn't this what you're looking for anyway?? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849748
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No. What you're pointing to us is a custom Rom... Based on the Stock Koodo Rom. What we are looking for is the Stock Recovery... Just to put back the entire phone in original condition if you have to bring it back to manufacturer for repair...
Tornade69 said:
No. What you're pointing to us is a custom Rom... Based on the Stock Koodo Rom. What we are looking for is the Stock Recovery... Just to put back the entire phone in original condition if you have to bring it back to manufacturer for repair...
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Oh i see... I'm still on stock 4.0.4 so i'll definitely try to provide the backup. Like i said, i'd need the proper instructions because i'm new to all of this.
Someone previously posted the stock recovery which I have attached. Use at your own risk since I have not tested it!
Amazing, where did you find this!
Koragg618 said:
Amazing, where did you find this!
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Someone previously posted it few weeks ago on the XDA forums in the device dev section and I had downloaded and kept a copy in case I needed it.
jumran said:
Someone previously posted it few weeks ago on the XDA forums in the device dev section and I had downloaded and kept a copy in case I needed it.
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Thanks! This will come in handy.
Sorry to be the bad news but I believe this recovery is the one that I've packaged before I though I've found the TLLG2 stock recovery from this site page 68( post by netusername and uploading it without testing it 1st.... then later installed/tested it and it was a CWM touch recovery and not the TLLG2 stock recovery, Sorry again.
Source:
User:netusername
KOODO STOCK IMAGE/RESTORE
Directions: Download these three in the same folder - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
Use Winrar/7zip to only extract Part 1 after you have all three parts in the same folder. You should get a folder called clockworkmod. There should be another folder called "backup" inside.
Put the "clockwordmod" folder in your sd card.
Use clockwordmod to restore after factory reset, wipe system, wipe dalvik cache.... It is recommended that you use Clockwordmod 6 - it can be found here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1823117
Enjoy!
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Oh well thats confusing Thanks for the info man!
Sorry I'm not following.
Do you mean the post by jumran (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32299219&postcount=12) is not the stock recovery and is actually a CWM recovery that you're mentioning?
KRZ-2pa said:
Sorry to be the bad news but I believe this recovery is the one that I've packaged before I though I've found the TLLG2 stock recovery from this site page 68( post by netusername and uploading it without testing it 1st.... then later installed/tested it and it was a CWM touch recovery and not the TLLG2 stock recovery, Sorry again.
Source:
Sent from my ♛ SGH-T989 ♛ using XDA app.
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Yes it is a CMW Touch recovery and no problem
[curious] What are you guys doing? [/curious]
You realize backing up any part of your original stock ROM is pointless? All you have to do pick up the original stock tarball from Samsung's website, fire up ODIN, flash, and then not even Samsung can tell you ever did something to your phone. It will be stock everything: radio, recovery, ROM...
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Here, follow the instructions: http://fus.nanzen.se/
There are no presets for Koodo, but all the information you need is readily available on the original box your phones came in.
And if you really need the Koodo recovery for whatever reason, it is an IMG file inside the TARball. You can just DD it in place.

[Solved] [Q] SGH-T999 Rooted bad, phone stuck on start screen

Hello xda,
I tried rooting my SGH-T999 and it took a while so I unplugged the USB and restarted the phone. Phone keeps saying it has encountered a problem with the current firmware, connect to KIES and select recovery. Kies does not connect to the device. I read on xda to reflash using ODIN. I have ODIN v1.85 from trying to root, is this the right version to use because I also found the ODIN3_v3.07? As far as USB driver, is there separate drivers for ODIN or are people referring to the Samsung Kies drivers (I just installed KIES). I read to do it on this screen and I also read to try to go into the recovery mode (holding vol down, home, power) and then reflashing; which should I do?
Also, I found this link on xda for the T-mobile firmware ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687 ). No idea which one to choose, why are there so many, I am currently downloading the latest one
"UVDLJA
PDA: T999UVDLJA
CSC: T999TMBDLJA
Version: 4.1.1 JB
Date: Nov. 14, 2012
Sammobile Link
Samsung-Updates Link"
If I want to use the pre rooted file do I need to fix my problem first and try flashing with stock firmware or can I try to fix the issue directly with the pre rooted firmware?
Re: [Q] SGH-T999 Rooted bad, phone stuck on start screen
Use the Odin from my signature.
You can probably just flash mrRobinson's stock rooted rom to fix it. And Kies is garbage. Uninstall it.
I would like to see the root guide you used as well.
Aerowinder said:
Use the Odin from my signature.
You can probably just flash mrRobinson's stock rooted rom to fix it. And Kies is garbage. Uninstall it.
I would like to see the root guide you used as well.
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I used this guide to root.
http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-r...gh-t999sgh-i747sph-l710-fail-proofnoob-proof/
Before I try to flash with mrRobinson's stock rooted rom which I just finished downloading, I will uninstall Kies and install the USB drivers first?
Thanks for your response Aerowinder.
I got USB drivers earlier today that was a newer version but I will be using the files from your sig since it works :good:
Another question I had was, does the phone need to be in download mode or can I do it in the screen where it says "encountered problem with current firmware. Connect to KIES and select recovery" screen when I flash with Odin? I know normally I would have to be in the download mode but I'm wondering if it is the same when I am getting this error.
Re: [Q] SGH-T999 Rooted bad, phone stuck on start screen
Phone must be in download mode to use Odin.
The drivers in my signature are not the newest, you are correct. They are the last version I found that work without any issues. The newer ones pretty much suck. Constant disconnects mainly.
Aerowinder said:
Phone must be in download mode to use Odin.
The drivers in my signature are not the newest, you are correct. They are the last version I found that work without any issues. The newer ones pretty much suck. Constant disconnects mainly.
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Awesome thanks!
So I am watching the root video on your sig, so in my case I would choose the rom I want for the PDA instead of the cwm-touch-6.0.2.3-d2tmo right? Should I extract the rooted firmware or just load the zipped file onto ODIN PDA?
Re: [Q] SGH-T999 Rooted bad, phone stuck on start screen
Root66 does not contain a recovery so you still need to flash one of those but don't use my link. Get ROM Manager once you're up and running.
If you don't care about the flash counter you can flash the tar in my signature.
Sorry to interject here but you can get an Odin flashable recovery from here.
You can flash one of these and then flash Root66 right after and you'll have stock Rooted ROM with stock or custom recovery (your choice).
Not to be a buzzkill or anything but you are probably the 5th or 6th person in the past 2 weeks that have encountered the "encountered problem with current firmware. Connect to KIES and select recovery" error. Only a few of them have been able to pull out of it. The ones that have, have had to flash Root66 (or their device respective FW) multiple times.
I hope that you can get out of it and please post here if you do. Aerowinder knows what he is doing. Follow his lead.
Aerowinder said:
Root66 does not contain a recovery so you still need to flash one of those but don't use my link. Get ROM Manager once you're up and running.
If you don't care about the flash counter you can flash the tar in my signature.
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Okay I don't care about the counter, I just want my phone to work and I'll be happy.
But now I'm getting a little confused about the cwm recovery.
So just to be clear, you are saying I need to flash a recovery (cwm-touch-6.0.2.3-d2tmo in my case since I don't care about the counter), BUT do I flash the recovery before or after I flash with Root66 firmware? That part I am confused about. And do I flash one right after another or do I need to restart my phone or ODIN first?
Thank you so much for helping me out. I was freaking out this morning and I am very grateful for your help and knowledge. I hope I am not being too much of a pain or hassle with these questions. Sorry that I am quite new to this
Woody said:
Sorry to interject here but you can get an Odin flashable recovery from here.
You can flash one of these and then flash Root66 right after and you'll have stock Rooted ROM with stock or custom recovery (your choice).
Not to be a buzzkill or anything but you are probably the 5th or 6th person in the past 2 weeks that have encountered the "encountered problem with current firmware. Connect to KIES and select recovery" error. Only a few of them have been able to pull out of it. The ones that have, have had to flash Root66 (or their device respective FW) multiple times.
I hope that you can get out of it and please post here if you do. Aerowinder knows what he is doing. Follow his lead.
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Woody, I went to the link you posted. What are the 4 files for?
Don't use those - they are older versions.
If you don't care about the counter, then flash the CWM in my signature using Odin (can provide TWRP tar link if that's your thing), then flash root66 using Odin. You can reboot in between... but no real reason to do so.
If you are still having issues after you flash these, drop into recovery (vol up + home) and reset factory defaults. If still having problems, only thing left to do is flash a full stock image, link also in my signature. The page you linked to does not contain the newest version because DocHolliday hasn't been around here much lately.
buzzking00 said:
Woody, I went to the link you posted. What are the 4 files for?
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Top one is TWRP version 2.3.0.0
Second is 6.0.1.2 CWR touch version
Third is TWRP version 2.3.1.0
Fourth is Stock recovery.
Do not flash all of them. Are you a TWRP or CWR kind of person? Instead of re-typing it out, go here and I come in on post #20 on the 2nd page. Read that to the end and let us know if you understand it. Pretty easy to follow but I understand your Panic Mode, so take your time.
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If still having problems, only thing left to do is flash a full stock image, link also in my signature.
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^^ This is what I see in his future.
Like I said above, I haven't seen too many people get out of that "Encountered..." error without some real technical expertise.
Aerowinder said:
Don't use those - they are older versions.
If you don't care about the counter, then flash the CWM in my signature using Odin (can provide TWRP tar link if that's your thing), then flash root66 using Odin. You can reboot in between... but no real reason to do so.
If you are still having issues after you flash these, drop into recovery (vol up + home) and reset factory defaults. If still having problems, only thing left to do is flash a full stock image, link also in my signature. The page you linked to does not contain the newest version because DocHolliday hasn't been around here much lately.
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Awesome. Thanks Aerowinder!
I will try this when I get home (assuming I can go into download mode...) and post what happened
Woody said:
^^ This is what I see in his future.
Like I said above, I haven't seen too many people get out of that "Encountered..." error without some real technical expertise.
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I will take a look at the link Woody.
I am really hoping this will work on the first try!
Okay so from reading your post Woody I can use EITHER the TWRP and CWR, but I want to use the one that is easiest to use. Which one do you guys think is easier to use?
Also, SU3.3 or SU1.04 which one should I use? Aerowinder, your sig shows both now but earlier I didn't notice the SU1.04. I just realized I only need the SU file IF the prerooted file doesn't work but just in case it doesn't I guess it is better to know.
Draw straws. I use CWM/Superuser. I use Superuser because CM comes with it. AOKP comes with SuperSU... both work fine. Just make sure you use the ones from my signature, as they are newer versions. You won't need su if you get a prerooted rom, only for stock.
Aerowinder said:
Draw straws. I use CWM/Superuser. I use Superuser because CM comes with it. AOKP comes with SuperSU... both work fine. Just make sure you use the ones from my signature, as they are newer versions. You won't need su if you get a prerooted rom, only for stock.
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I am going to try it in an hour.
Wish me luck!
1. Download mode
2. Flash CWM
3. Flash Root66
4. Hopefully no problems
:good:
Aerowinder said:
Don't use those - they are older versions.
If you don't care about the counter, then flash the CWM in my signature using Odin (can provide TWRP tar link if that's your thing), then flash root66 using Odin. You can reboot in between... but no real reason to do so.
If you are still having issues after you flash these, drop into recovery (vol up + home) and reset factory defaults. If still having problems, only thing left to do is flash a full stock image, link also in my signature. The page you linked to does not contain the newest version because DocHolliday hasn't been around here much lately.
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OMFG OMFG OMFG
OMFG OMFG OMFG
OOOOOOH MYYYYYY FOOOOOOOOKIN GOOOOOOOOOOOOSH
AEROWINDER AND WOODY
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH
IT WORKED AND NOTHING GOT ERASED. I THOUGHT PUTTING THE NEW FIRMWARE WOULD'VE ERASED EVERYTHING WITH THE NEW ROM BUT NOPE.
Uninstalled KIES and USB drivers.
Installed USB drivers from Aerowinders sig
So the Odin 3.07 didn't work either so I ended up using ODIN 1.85
Turned off auto reboot and left f reset on (no idea what f reset does lol)
Flashed CWM
Flashed root66 rom
Restarted phone and it was back to normal with all the data saved, but no SU (wasn't unlocked)
So reflashed CWM
Then restarted in clockwork recovery and ran super user and now the phone is rooted
Thanks for your helpful knowledge and now I am going to learn everything about android so I too can help another new android user in the (hopefully near) future.
:good::good::good: 3 thumbs up to the knowledge members above Aerowinder and Woody!
THANK YOU!
Panic mode TRANSFORMMMMM! *Panic mode has now transformed into excitement mode*
buzzking00 said:
Thanks for your helpful knowledge and now I am going to learn everything about android so I too can help another new android user in the (hopefully near) future.
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So, ahh, are you excited? Haha. Great. Glad you got it up and running.
I hope that you do learn more about Android and share it with someone who needs help someday. When I first came, that is what someone did for me and I have tried to do it ever since. We are all still learning, including Aero and myself, so there will never be an end but rather more.
Good job and now you should make a Nandroid backup just in case you ever get in a bind again.
Well now I gotta learn how to make back-ups and what a Nandroid backup is lol.
Time to search the forums
buzzking00 said:
Well now I gotta learn how to make back-ups and what a Nandroid backup is lol.
Time to search the forums
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That's the attitude, with Android you have to be a sponge and try to learn as much as you can. A single Google search will give you the answers you seek and making a backup is pretty much universal no matter what Rom, phone you have. Good luck
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Flashed new ROM, lost 3G data

I flashed the MK3 modem, then MOAR v9.0.1 and lost my 3G data.
There are other threads here discussing similar problems.
Some said that the person lost their APN and suggested typing *#06#. I did that and got my MEID (it was not all zeroes).
Every time I type ##72786# now, i get the "SCRTN" screen and it reboots all by itself.
It rebooted, and when it came up again, it started going through the activation process. During Hands-free activation, I get the "4G" icon. Ditto for when it updates the PRL, but the icon disappears when it says it needs to reboot (and it never comes back...)
When I type ##786#, I can view RTN information.
When it comes back up, still no data. What am I missing?
I called Sprint to have them do a "data refresh" or "re-provision". Still no data. I'm stuck. Please help.
Have you tried flashing the mk5 modem? Or updating the prl?
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Have you tried flashing the mk5 modem? Or updating the prl?
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Updating the PRL fails.
The only thread I see with an MK5 modem is for Virgin Mobile/Boost here. I can't use that if I'm on Sprint, right?
Isn't there something about zeroing out your MSL/MEID and rebooting?
Updating the PRL fails.
The only thread I see with an MK5 modem is for Virgin Mobile/Boost here. I can't use that if I'm on Sprint, right?
Isn't there something about zeroing out your MSL/MEID and rebooting?
You can use the mk5 modem on a sprint phone. It says so in that forum
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You can use the mk5 modem on a sprint phone. It says so in that forum
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Ok. I missed that in the thread. I have to wait until I get home to try it. Thanks.
Ok, when I restored my Nandroid backup, it apparently killed my TWRP. If i installed that *after* my last backup, that would explain it?
I need to start from scratch. Do I need to be at my home computer to do that?
What do you mean by start from scratch?
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Just to be safe I would Odin back to stock, choose which recovery you want, I personally prefer philz latest because it let's you root your phone via the recovery. Then reflash the ROM of choice.
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droid716 said:
Just to be safe I would Odin back to stock, choose which recovery you want, I personally prefer philz latest because it let's you root your phone via the recovery. Then reflash the ROM of choice.
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Thanks.I"m looking for the link for the stock ROM now.
Is this the right thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746680
Edit: I also have the "SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 UNIFIED TOOLKIT V8.0". Do I want to use that instead? Or before Odin?
Can you point me to a simple walkthrough to do this? Hopefully with links to downloads, etc.?
Dougmeister said:
Can you point me to a simple walkthrough to do this? Hopefully with links to downloads, etc.?
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im honestly to sure about that unified toolkit ive personally never used it but i can do the best walk through that i know.
I have the Sprint drivers installed and Odin already from the last time I messed with this phone. I just can't find the stock ROM, then I think I might be good to go...?
Edit: I found a stock rooted de-odexed 4.3 MK3 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541900
But I don't know... do I use Odin to flash it? Do I need to re-flash a custom recovery?
Dougmeister said:
I have the Sprint drivers installed and Odin already from the last time I messed with this phone. I just can't find the stock ROM, then I think I might be good to go...?
Edit: I found a stock rooted de-odexed 4.3 MK3 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541900
But I don't know... do I use Odin to flash it? Do I need to re-flash a custom recovery?
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you can flash that if youd like. you would have to flash that in recovery. or you can flash this the stock tar through odin. im working on the links now
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Dougmeister said:
I have the Sprint drivers installed and Odin already from the last time I messed with this phone. I just can't find the stock ROM, then I think I might be good to go...?
Edit: I found a stock rooted de-odexed 4.3 MK3 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541900
But I don't know... do I use Odin to flash it? Do I need to re-flash a custom recovery?
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/gh6gcxw9fyvgjuf/philz_touch_6.25.0-d2lte.tar.md5--philz recovery-flash via odin
im still waiting for the stock tar to upload. once you flash the stock tar through odin, you can flash this recovery through odin and it has the option to root the phone.
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droid716 said:
you can flash that if youd like. you would have to flash that in recovery. or you can flash this the stock tar through odin. im working on the links now
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/gh6gcxw9fyvgjuf/philz_touch_6.25.0-d2lte.tar.md5--philz recovery-flash via odin
im still waiting for the stock tar to upload. once you flash the stock tar through odin, you can flash this recovery through odin and it has the option to root the phone.
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ok i got it now! lol use this file through odin to take your phone back to stockhttp://www.mediafire.com/download/tch0i9oiuv84q61 once that is done flash this recovery through odinhttps://www.dropbox.com/s/gh6gcxw9fyvgjuf/philz_touch_6.25.0-d2lte.tar.md5 once all of that is done boot into recovery and go into philz settings and root the phone. once that is done go into the play store and download supersu. once downloaded go into it and update the binaries. it will also ask you to disable knox, do so using the "normal" method. i hope this was a good enough walk through.
droid716 said:
.i hope this was a good enough walk through.
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It was great. Thanks!
I *still* don't have 3G data, though. Check your PM, please.
Well here is instructions to unroot and then root......keep philz recovery...folllow these...then follow directions after....
how to return to stock
http://qbking77.com/how-to-unroot/unroot-unbrick-the-samsung-galaxy-s-iii/
how to root
http://qbking77.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-2/root-samsung-galaxy-s3-android-4-3-jelly-bean/
You have made it back and hopefully rooted once again....go into recovery and flash the philz recovery....do not restart after flashing.....you can go to advanced menu and should be option to reboot to recovery.....once back in philz recovery now.....go to wipe data/factory reset...in this menu choose clean to install a new rom.....then flash any rom.......and gapps if required...some roms need gapps others have it included....read flashing instructions on any rom you are on....
Hope this helps
stock you can do the ##72786# it helped me then i had same issues you had....philz recovery saved the day.....
there are lots you can do with your phone...so....make sure to read and research...and follow all developers instructions.....happy rooting
I got back to MOAR 9.0.1 and sometimes have 1x data, but mostly I don't have any data when not on WiFi. I'm really stuck. Any ideas?

Bricked

Please help me out... I somehow ended up softbricking my device. An I cant find any working links so i can flash using odin..
What bootloader version is on the phone? I recommend not flashing anything that tries to change the bootloader or modem until you confirm at least the bootloader version.
I was on 4.2.2 if this helps then i rooted and flashed to pac-mans latest nightly
I really need help with the file to flash... none of the links are working.. I need help bad guys... An another if I ever do get this file Am I going to have to repartion or flash in pit?
Im ready to throw this phone out.. This shouldnt have to be this hard. Who would of thought If you messed up and soft brick your phone. There would be no way of undoing this cuz theres no ****ing working links anywhere or people just dont want to help. This is a joke.
This is my only phone.. It just sucks i cant find anyworking links. What did you guys do when you softbrick with no links? An when I do flash this file if I ever get it... I just put it in pda then flash in odin?
TTT
Sos..................help............................sos....................help
Ok look just go to sammobile.com or samsung-updates then download rom from there then install it through odin pc
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face palm... Are you sure it will work? an are they safe to flash if i was running 4.2.2
Let me Fill you guys in on the con-****ery that I did. Got phone rooted 4.2.2 firmware I then flashed cwm lawlz before roming.. I then romed the pca-man 5.1 nightly i believe.. So everything was going great Rom booted up fine no promblems... I go to mess with my performance settings... Boom no root... I concluded it was from when i factory reset before i flashed that pacman rom... next time ill be sure just to wipe it re i stand... manually so I dont lose my root just cache and dalvik cache?
So what did I do I ended up trying to reflash the root again via odin like a big idiot! Now Im bootlooped an tthis is wherne please help me THANKS ALOT stand.. So can someo
Re flash rom again with supersu zip through cwm
Anyway as i remember S3 got 4.3 so try it mate
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cwm is out of the picture my whole phone is wiped except for my recovery and download mode and also the pacman bootloader/loop soft brick i need to flash using odin... Im not sure if this is going to work.. Anyone have anything?
Fixed see link if you have the same problem http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2549068&page=73 or message me if ANYONE needs any help. Your ATT unbricking boss!!
Unbricking is not required if you can get into download mode.
In download mode, just flash TWRP or Philz Touch, boot to recovery, and flash a custom ROM. Flash supersu from recovery for root access.
Everythings taken care of already, thanks though// =]
Was your phone hard bricked?
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Was your phone hard bricked?
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No i was just really happy that it worked philz mod saved my phone.. Clockworkmod twrp didn't flash anymore so that's what the panic was.. Thanks for your time.
Just hyped I fixed it. Thanks for your help and everything in s3 forums!
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Remember to be polite when posting .......... to answer the TWRP Question ....... going forward TWRP is really the only stable recovery program for 4.XX the CWM has issues on many devices in Jellybean forward....... FYI
2nd thing most of the comments helping you are correct. The worst case scenario is in a hard brick you would need a Jtag to get into download mode ..... but if you can without it there is always a fix .......
One other thing .....going from JB to KK the bootloader is different framework so, there is a special flash for upgrading to that the 1st time be informed...... FYI
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HUGE Problem with s4 mini GT-9195

I recently rooted my I9195 successfully. i then flashed a custom kernel i found here on the forum (kernel v1 or sth like that) then my phone wouldn go past the boot white logo screen. i then tried flashing other kernels but they were apparently wrong as some features of my phone didnt work. i finally found the right firmware for my phone and tried to flash it with odin but it failed and now my phone only shows this message where it says that the firmware update failed and i have to use kies in recovery mode.
so i use kies and try the install firmware thing that asks you to put in your model and serial number. i do that and it says the device doesnt support initialisation. tried on another computer and it said that serial number was invalid.. i was very careful when typing it etc.
help.. what do i do?
btw last firmware i had was 4.4.2
Silvershot said:
I recently rooted my I9195 successfully. i then flashed a custom kernel i found here on the forum (kernel v1 or sth like that) then my phone wouldn go past the boot white logo screen. i then tried flashing other kernels but they were apparently wrong as some features of my phone didnt work. i finally found the right firmware for my phone and tried to flash it with odin but it failed and now my phone only shows this message where it says that the firmware update failed and i have to use kies in recovery mode.
so i use kies and try the install firmware thing that asks you to put in your model and serial number. i do that and it says the device doesnt support initialisation. tried on another computer and it said that serial number was invalid.. i was very careful when typing it etc.
help.. what do i do?
btw last firmwar i had was 4.4.2
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I think you should put original back and start over and read forum more howto.
You use ODIN to flash custom rom, why? ODIN is for original rom. With custom rom need use TWRP or other recovery boot.
S3miniFin said:
I think you should put original back and start over and read forum more howto.
You use ODIN to flash custom rom, why? ODIN is for original rom. With custom rom need use TWRP or other recovery boot.
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I used ODIN for past phones to flash custom kernels and it worked fine. i said i flashed someone that isnt supposed to be supported. i have no idea. i am not an expert and i thought someone can provide with a fast fix since there will surely be someone to have experienced this issue.
anyone else?
bump! please help.. i dont have another phone and I need to get this fixed asap!
You don't need root phone before new kernel or custom rom. And i believe you use wrong files for that and now phone wont boot.
Start over with original ROM. With that you can test is your phone ok. Then use ODIN for recovery kernel and custom rom. Also check this:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2678420
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You don't need root phone before new kernel or custom rom. And i believe you use wrong files for that and now phone wont boot.
Start over with original ROM. With that you can test is your phone ok. Then use ODIN for recovery kernel and custom rom. Also check this:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2678420
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check my attached image.. i cant flash anything with odin. it gives me error fused 2 > binary 1
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check my attached image.. i cant flash anything with odin. it gives me error fused 2 > binary 1
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How about download-mode? Never seen ODIN-mode myself, so cannot understand what is going on there....
With download- mode i do all things with ODIN if need...
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How about download-mode? Never seen ODIN-mode myself, so cannot understand what is going on there....
With download- mode i do all things with ODIN if need...
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that works, and it says downloading like normally when you try to flash something with odin, but it fails and gives me this error again: sw rev check fail: fused 2 > binarz 1
the rom im trying to flash is the DBT one in germany.
I am choosing AP btw, and not the other flash options.
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You don't need root phone before new kernel or custom rom. And i believe you use wrong files for that and now phone wont boot.
Start over with original ROM. With that you can test is your phone ok. Then use ODIN for recovery kernel and custom rom. Also check this:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2678420
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i flashed one of those roms and i got my phone to boot. i have no wifi. i guess it was the last rom i flashed which was the wrong one.
i now tried the one which is supposed to be the correct rom but i land on the same error again. can someone help me find the correct stock rom?
here are the current device info. it seems that there is no official 4.4.2 rom for my phone. so i ****ed up lol.
Your phone has official 4.4.2 Rom and you are currently using it. If you have Wi-Fi issues, your can try to flash custom kernel (Silviu, alexax)
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Silvershot said:
that works, and it says downloading like normally when you try to flash something with odin, but it fails and gives me this error again: sw rev check fail: fused 2 > binarz 1
the rom im trying to flash is the DBT one in germany.
I am choosing AP btw, and not the other flash options.
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But why you use F.Reset Time -option? Clear that and try again.
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Silvershot said:
i flashed one of those roms and i got my phone to boot. i have no wifi. i guess it was the last rom i flashed which was the wrong one.
i now tried the one which is supposed to be the correct rom but i land on the same error again. can someone help me find the correct stock rom?
here are the current device info. it seems that there is no official 4.4.2 rom for my phone. so i ****ed up lol.
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For Wifi problem could help if boot phone again after first setup.
ok now it wont go past the flashing SAMSUNG logo. i went and bought a huawei g play mini today. no more time trying to revive the s4 mini.
if someone wants to give it a try let me know and i'll ship it to you.
I will try it!
Plz sent me a PN (i'm german)
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But why you use F.Reset Time -option? Clear that and try again.
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For Wifi problem could help if boot phone again after first setup.
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i tried rebooting the phone but it still is as slow as before. it peaks on 27mbit when i start the speedtest but then drops down to 19 or sth..
actually the download speed seems to be the problem. not the upload. now i forgot the network and connected again and its even slower

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