Please help... Mac backup sits at "Preparing..." - AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III

Ever since I swapped my phone for a new one, the backup feature hasn't worked. I'm on Mac OSX Lion, and it worked previously... but now I connect it and it can be seen, but something is a miss. It hangs at Preparing, no matter if I have all items checked to backup, or just one. Anyone have any ideas?

kryptoniteguy said:
Ever since I swapped my phone for a new one, the backup feature hasn't worked. I'm on Mac OSX Lion, and it worked previously... but now I connect it and it can be seen, but something is a miss. It hangs at Preparing, no matter if I have all items checked to backup, or just one. Anyone have any ideas?
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I've also uninstalled and reinstalled Kies software... still the same issue.

Stop using Kies. Install the android sdk and the platform-tools add on and utilize the adb backup option. Or root and use CWM for backups. Kies never worked properly for me.
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please help with root issue (searched for 2 days & tried everything)

yes i have searched endlessly.
no i am not in anyway new to rooting (not claiming to be on the level of probably most here)
i have tried everything to get my replacement DInc to root. one confusing issue is that the error i get seems to bounce around all over the place. from back CID missing, to failed to gain root, to failed to flash recovery and is your firmware too new. i have tried:
* multiple versions of unrevoked.
* with and without sd card
* on charge only and on disk drive
* with and without firewalls enabled.
* did factory resets
* flashed a new RUU
i am almost sure i am forgetting something here but cant think offhand as i am about to go crazy with this thing. please if you have any suggestions then i will try anything. i know it may sound childish but if i cant root this thing after being used to it then i almost assume go back to my old razor.
thanks in advance
Sure you have the correct drivers (for windows machines)? Sometimes people have had to use different computers, couldn't hurt if you have access to another machine.
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k_nivesout said:
Sure you have the correct drivers (for windows machines)? Sometimes people have had to use different computers, couldn't hurt if you have access to another machine.
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well yes i am sure that i have the correct drivers cause i broke out the other device that i havent sent back yet and it rooted using the same items that i have been attempting with this one for 2 days now. i can attempt the root on a different machine shortly when my parents are up, will post results.
any one else have any thoughts care to share?
shorty1993 said:
well yes i am sure that i have the correct drivers cause i broke out the other device that i havent sent back yet and it rooted using the same items that i have been attempting with this one for 2 days now. i can attempt the root on a different machine shortly when my parents are up, will post results.
any one else have any thoughts care to share?
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Try setting up the drivers from scratch for you new device. The same drivers worked when I rooted my buddies phone, but I had to re-download them from scratch to get it to work.
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Try setting up the drivers from scratch for you new device. The same drivers worked when I rooted my buddies phone, but I had to re-download them from scratch to get it to work.
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already tried this. actually i just installed windows 7 ultimate on my laptop just a few days ago so it was completely clean. did everything from square one with no changes in issues. i called verizon today and told them that the replacement device i received was doing alot a odd things (no mention of real issue obviously) so without hesitation he said he would send me another out. so hopefully there is just something about this particular device that is abnormal. i would still like to keep hearing opinions and trying solutions tho. who knows that something in the refurbish methods arent causing this currently. thanks to all.
anymore guesses.
I had problems using Unrevoked on windows. I put it on my Mac, and it worked the first time, no drivers or anything needed. Probably not the most helpful advice, but if you have access to a Mac, might as well give it a try.
Uninstall dropbox and PDA net if present. SD is fat32? Using stock USB for device? Launching unrevoked as admin? Right click on the exploit before running, see if properties show it from unknown computer, and unblock it if needed. Same story with the drivers, check and unblock from properties, then reinstall as admin.
Tried a different USB port on the PC?
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Did you get this resolved?
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wanted to post back the outcome which hopefully at some point will help someone. i made sure every possible combination of drivers, programs, menu options enabled/disabled appropriately. nothing fixed this. verizon sent me a new device out (obviously they werent told my reasoning), powered it up, plugged it into the same computer and 2 minutes later was rooted with not the first issue. thus i have concluded that there had to be something in the programming that would not accept root. unsure how considering i even ran the RUU multiple times. thankfully they sent me a replacement for my replacement cause dealing with a stock phone after being rooted just would not work out.
thanks all
Yea if that phone was having that much trouble getting root then it probably could have bricked in the long run. Good thing you did get a replacement and were able to root in the end.

[Q] What Is CDC Abstract Control Module?

I am trying to re-root my Epic after flashing to stock so I could take it into Sprint for repair. I plug it into my netbook running Windows 7 64bit and everything seems to install fine except this thing called "CDC Abstract Control Module ACM". It seems to find the drivers fine and even gets to the place where it says "Installing Driver Software", but then it hangs forever. I tried just running the CWM One click root, but it says "Phone not connected".
Anyone know what this CDC is and how to make it install? I have tried a few times doing system restore back to before I installed the Samsung drivers, then started over from scratch. But, nothing seems to work.
The Lepricon said:
I am trying to re-root my Epic after flashing to stock so I could take it into Sprint for repair. I plug it into my netbook running Windows 7 64bit and everything seems to install fine except this thing called "CDC Abstract Control Module ACM". It seems to find the drivers fine and even gets to the place where it says "Installing Driver Software", but then it hangs forever. I tried just running the CWM One click root, but it says "Phone not connected".
Anyone know what this CDC is and how to make it install? I have tried a few times doing system restore back to before I installed the Samsung drivers, then started over from scratch. But, nothing seems to work.
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For the oneclick root make sure your phone has usb debugging enabled
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Thank you.
I do have debugging on.
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mine hung on that too... wish I still had an old copy of the drivers, I swear they changed. Either that, or one other thing is that when I did the same as you about a month ago, I hadnt installed the Android SDK yet... come to think of it, idunno why, I THINK we still need it, but maybe not. Whenever I get issues with drivers installing, I uninstall them, reboot PC, reinstall, reboot PC, plug in epic, let it install drivers till it hangs, then quickly pull out then re-insert the USB in the phone and it sometimes will trip it up and complete the install. Also, now that I think of it, I was having issues installing drivers with the epic running a GB leak, as soon as I Odined to EC05 (using a different PC) they seemed to install fine. Hmmm... just reread your post, coffee THEN post, thats a good tip, anyways, maybe try the different ports on the PC, etc... I think the drivers are the biggest ***** of the whole process... everything else works pretty easily.
Weird I had the same problem I just unplugged my phone restarted my computer and phone and when I plugged it in I had not problems....try restarting both...also what method are u using to root??? And are u on EC05???
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I have tried the one click cwm 2.5 and the newer cwm 3.**.
Have tried rebooting pc and then it will not even recognize any new hardware but still shows phone not connected.
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The Lepricon said:
I have tried the one click cwm 2.5 and the newer cwm 3.**.
Have tried rebooting pc and then it will not even recognize any new hardware but still shows phone not connected.
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I had the same problem when I installed the drivers. Fortunately, I watched one of qbkings videos (where he talks about replacing the USB cable). I bought a new micro-usb cable and have never had a problem since. So really, the thanks goes to qbking for the great vids.

Rooting keeps failing. Any alternate method?

I tried to find the answer of my question at many places but didn't have any success. I tried to root Droid incredible using unrevoked3 on 3 different computers ( all running Windows 7) but no success. On two pcs running amd processors, it don't go past pushing recovery image but the one Intel based, I got until phone reboots for first time and it just say rooting failed. When I unlock the mobile screen there is a notification saying unrevoked service stopped unexpectedly.
I have tried adb method to rebootin recovery but can't get phone in adb mod.
I am not new to rooting or programming but I am really stuck here. Phone is running froyo and have a bad esn. It is not also connected to any kind of cellular network. I did hard reset of phone many times but nothing has changed
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My only suggestion is to root using a Mac computer. No need for installing drivers and such, just run Unrevoked. I have zero experience rooting via Windows.
SlimSnoopOS said:
My only suggestion is to root using a Mac computer. No need for installing drivers and such, just run Unrevoked. I have zero experience rooting via Windows.
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Thanks for suggestion but prob is I don't have access to a MAC system. I can install Linux though if needed. What you say?
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ahmedreaz17 said:
Thanks for suggestion but prob is I don't have access to a MAC system. I can install Linux though if needed. What you say?
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I'm pretty sure you can use unrevoked through Linux (preferably Ubuntu) in a virtualbox. Saves the trouble of actually partitioning your hard drive and everything for something you're only going to use for twenty minutes.
One thing that works for me when I am jailbreaking iphones is to open Task Manager and set UnRevoked exe to use CPU 0 and make the priority Real Time.
Also exit any programs that monitor for new drives to pull media from. DropBox, Picasa, crap that came with your scanner/printer.

[Q] SAMSUNG Mobile MTP Device: Failed!!

My Samsung Galaxy S2X was working fine after the ICS update, but since two days I,m unable to connect the phone to my laptop. It tries to install the software automatically and after a while it give out an error saying that Samsung Mobile MTP Device failed. Earlier, the phone directly gave the option in the notification bar to connect as an USB storage but now it shows up Connected as a Media device.
I've tried every option available, from deleting files with 16 characters to re-installing Kies and the USB drivers. I tried connecting the phone to different computers but the problem still persists.
Another issue after the update was that the Bluetooth transfer rate is very slow with ~30kbps transfer rate which earlier in GB was 3Mbps+.
I'm wondering if its got something to do with the new ICS update or am I the only one with this issue? The device is on stock ICS and is not rooted.
Thanks for any HELP...
EDIT:
Solved the problem by doing a factory reset.
abhilash_ksh said:
My Samsung Galaxy S2X was working fine after the ICS update, but since two days I,m unable to connect the phone to my laptop. It tries to install the software automatically and after a while it give out an error saying that Samsung Mobile MTP Device failed. Earlier, the phone directly gave the option in the notification bar to connect as an USB storage but now it shows up Connected as a Media device.
I've tried every option available, from deleting files with 16 characters to re-installing Kies and the USB drivers. I tried connecting the phone to different computers but the problem still persists.
Another issue after the update was that the Bluetooth transfer rate is very slow with ~30kbps transfer rate which earlier in GB was 3Mbps+.
I'm wondering if its got something to do with the new ICS update or am I the only one with this issue? The device is on stock ICS and is not rooted.
Thanks for any HELP...
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Download the drivers from official Samsung website. The phone is SGH-T989
@alphadog32
No luck with installing the drivers. I've re-installed the drives available on Samsung's website.
Delete ALL the drivers for Samsung phones. And re-install them. But delete them ALL
Same God damn problem for me (what the hell.... ???) currently uninstalling Kies and Samsung drivers, downloaded the one on samsung webpage, will give update after re install
Update -*> Uninstalled everything, re installed still didnt work, updated Kies, still didnt work
I tryed the debug USB mode still didnt work
i Tryed differents usb cables
Tryed Differents usb connections
Still doesnt work !!
I dont know if theres any issues with the fact that I have a non-legit Windows 7 tho...
If anyone else got any ideas please share
Uninstalled the divers, deleted registry entries and re installed the drivers.Hate to say that it still won't work.
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It's not the phone guys. Cause if you re-install windows it will work. The phone connection. Have you guysbtried Linux?
I've tried on three different computers but it shows up the same way. Tomorrow I'll try on a different computer and report back.
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abhilash_ksh said:
I've tried on three different computers but it shows up the same way. Tomorrow I'll try on a different computer and report back.
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Have you tried using the connect to pc from top of drawer? If it still doesn't work. It is cable.
I will also try Kies Air via Wi-Fi once I get home.. currently so pissed damnit...lol
alphadog32 said:
Have you tried using the connect to pc from top of drawer? If it still doesn't work. It is cable.
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After connection the only option in the notification bar is "connected as a media device-touch for more USB options"and this opens the MTP settings.
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Well i finally flashed mine i installed Mr.X custom rom and everything work flawlessly now !! Just a heads up ;-)
How is Mr. X's ROM compared to stock? Any inputs on that?
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Restoring the system is the only fix
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firebane said:
Restoring the system is the only fix
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Which system? Windows or android? and what do you mean by "restoring"? Factory settings?
I have been having the same problem for 2 months now. I don't know what's wrong. I have tried EVERYTHING! Nothing works!
I even installed the drivers while the phone is turned off, turned on with debug mode and when battery is taken off while connected: the OMAP4430 drivers: and still it didn't work, lol. I don't know what the hell is wrong with that f***er, lol? It won't give in!
I removed all Kies with all drivers many times, like 6 or 7 times, connected the phone to pc while it's off then turned the pc on, changed cable, usb port, tried different computers, tried this *#7284# thing, etc... The only thing i didn't try is black magic and voodoo! Or maybe i should try hypnosis? Or electric DC shock?
Anyway, if you have found a solution, please let me know
MagnumJoe said:
Which system? Windows or android? and what do you mean by "restoring"? Factory settings?
I have been having the same problem for 2 months now. I don't know what's wrong. I have tried EVERYTHING! Nothing works!
I even installed the drivers while the phone is turned off, turned on with debug mode and when battery is taken off while connected: the OMAP4430 drivers: and still it didn't work, lol. I don't know what the hell is wrong with that f***er, lol? It won't give in!
I removed all Kies with all drivers many times, like 6 or 7 times, connected the phone to pc while it's off then turned the pc on, changed cable, usb port, tried different computers, tried this *#7284# thing, etc... The only thing i didn't try is black magic and voodoo! Or maybe i should try hypnosis? Or electric DC shock?
Anyway, if you have found a solution, please let me know
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Wow...2 months is quite some time. Please do a factory reset on your Android by going to settings-> backup and reset-> factory data reset.
Your phone should reset back to factory settings and you're good to go.
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abhilash_ksh said:
Wow...2 months is quite some time. Please do a factory reset on your Android by going to settings-> backup and reset-> factory data reset.
Your phone should reset back to factory settings and you're good to go.
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Factory settings mean that I will lose all apps and stuff? So how do I back up that when I can't connect to kies?
MagnumJoe said:
Factory settings mean that I will lose all apps and stuff? So how do I back up that when I can't connect to kies?
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If you are rooted use Titanium backup else you may have to re download all the apps.
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If you are rooted use Titanium backup else you may have to re download all the apps.
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Just so you would know, i restored my phone, and still it was not detected by my pc
so all that you get after a reset is the MTP error is it?
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PC data transfer issues

I have upgraded to an S3 from having a Vibrant for years. I rooted and flashed several OS's to my Vibrant in those years without an issue ever. I have been trying to get files transferred to my S3 from my computer for 2 weeks now. The computer has the drivers installed correctly. It is recognized by name when I plug it in (it comes up as SGH-T999, Kies will recognize it too). whenever i try to transfer ANYTHING it stops in the middle of the transfer. just sits there with no further progress to be achieved. This is insanely frustrating. I am unable to root this thing because of the inability to actually transfer.
Things I have tried:
Uninstalling/reinstalling Kies multiple times
Uninstalling all USB device drivers multiple times
Reinstalling drivers through Kies and through Samsung's website multiple times
Factory reset on the phone multiple times (****ing aggravating btw)
Using my old Vibrant cable
Changing between MTP and camera mode... several times
Yelling at it
I have been trying to research how to fix this garbage for weeks now. there is no concrete way to remedy this problem that i have found. every thread about this is littered with the usual "uninstall your driver and reinstall it" nonsense that is the most generic response to anything tech related ever.
What I can tell you is that my phone is definitely getting recognized by anything that can do so. Odin, Kies, My computer, etc etc... it appears that the issue lies in the actual data transfer. As I mentioned, transfers initiate but will lock up mid-process and just hang there infinitely. Same goes with Odin when I try to get it to flash into CWM recovery.
Please, help. any time spent trying to fix this issue is greatly appreciated.
Are you uding the usb cable thst came with the phone?
Have you tried different cables? Or on another computer?
Im guessing your not rooted then?
Try installing the drivers ONLY. get them here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728605
Uninstall previous versions of everything first.
What version odin are you using? Use 3.07 from above post if you're not already.
Also try this app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1711009
If you are rooted try SwiFTP or another wireless transfer app.
Sorry to mention drivers again but if you're relying on kies to do that for you it could be the issue.
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Sorry I missed the part where you mentioned drivers and cable. Damn choppy xda app!
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Since you've tried everything else might as well follow this guide and install the drivers through the toolkit.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28175575
I'd also run windows update and check if there's a new bios/drivers for your mobo and usb controller.
If you plug another "foreign" usb device does it install fine?
May not have any bearing whatsoever here but do you have usb debugging checked? And I think I mentioned it in the other post but try a different computer if possible.
You said that this happens when using odin too? As in you start the flash with Odin but it doesn't complete? Or it wont even start? Does it give you any message?
When plugged in in download mode, does Odin show your COM port in the upper left?
Plug in the phone and open device manager. Does it show any errors or anything?
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I recommend an app called airdroid. I had issues transferring stuff to and from my Mac and haven't had any problems since I started using the program. Besides it's wireless so I don't have to worry about the wires being a problem
psykhotic said:
Since you've tried everything else might as well follow this guide and install the drivers through the toolkit.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28175575
I'd also run windows update and check if there's a new bios/drivers for your mobo and usb controller.
If you plug another "foreign" usb device does it install fine?
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everything else works fine from my 6 USB ports (2 USB 3.0 ports as well). The tool kit solution still needs Odin to root. The problem is not detecting the device. it is the transferring of data. Data transfers begin but that's about it. Odin gets to "firmware update start" and then "boot.img" and just hangs there forever. no change. nothing else.
Is there a wireless way to do this? I have purchased Rom Manager but since i can't achieve root it is just useless now. The phone is brand new from the Tmobile store. Not once has it been dropped (to put into perspective how careful i am with my devices, I managed to drop my Vibrant once in ~3 years, which caused no damage, what a great phone that was). I have not been able to read about this same issue anywhere else either...generally its an issue with the PC not recognizing the device but when someone gets it to link up correctly, it works. this is the opposite.
thank you for your ideas so far.
DocHoliday77 said:
May not have any bearing whatsoever here but do you have usb debugging checked? And I think I mentioned it in the other post but try a different computer if possible.
You said that this happens when using odin too? As in you start the flash with Odin but it doesn't complete? Or it wont even start? Does it give you any message?
When plugged in in download mode, does Odin show your COM port in the upper left?
Plug in the phone and open device manager. Does it show any errors or anything?
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Odin shows the "0:COM" like it should, which means it is able to read that the device is there, it just is unable to do anything after "boot.img", everything that is needed for this to work via the toolkit method is checked (USB debug and unknown sources).
I just got the s3 and had transfer issues too. Turns out my s2 drivers wasn't perfect for it even though it recognizes the device. I used the s3 drivers instead and that helped things a bit with accessing my phone's storage. So i ended up formatting my internal storage and that seems to do the trick for me.
If that doesn't work and odin still gets stuck then try different usb ports also try different wires
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Try connecting without the external sdcard in.
What build are you currently on. Since you haven't roited or anything im assuming you're still on either UVALEM or UVALG1. If so try initiating the software update. It should download the ota thatll take you up to UVALH2. Maybe that'll help.
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DocHoliday77 said:
Try connecting without the external sdcard in.
What build are you currently on. Since you haven't roited or anything im assuming you're still on either UVALEM or UVALG1. If so try initiating the software update. It should download the ota thatll take you up to UVALH2. Maybe that'll help.
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Currently do not have an external SD.
Baseband version T999UVLH2 is what i have running after a fresh phone reset.
Teo032 said:
So i ended up formatting my internal storage and that seems to do the trick for me.
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Did you do that through terminal? doesn't the single partition mean that it would wipe everything?
Make sure the drivers you are using are the same ones that are in my comment (version).
What are you trying to flash through Odin? If the permissions of the files inside the tar file are not correct, the transfer will hang, and do nothing but give a timeout message after a couple minutes. I learned this the hard way.
In summary:
Use a different USB cable.
Download drivers, Odin, and CWM from my signature. After uninstalling the old drivers manually through devman (be sure to delete them during uninstall), reinstall them from the package you downloaded. Then use Odin to flash CWM. All three of these packages are tested and known to be 100% working. Please don't ignore this step. If I can't verify the validity of your installation sources, I can't rule this out for troubleshooting purposes.
If this doesn't work, it is most likely your computer. Are there any BIOS firmware updates that improve USB compatibility, or USB controller driver updates? The USB 3.0 isn't natively supported on =< Win7, so those are third party drivers. But I will assume you are connected to a USB 2.0 port.
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Make sure the drivers you are using are the same ones that are in my comment (version).
What are you trying to flash through Odin? If the permissions of the files inside the tar file are not correct, the transfer will hang, and do nothing but give a timeout message after a couple minutes. I learned this the hard way.
In summary:
Use a different USB cable.
Download drivers, Odin, and CWM from my signature. After uninstalling the old drivers manually through devman (be sure to delete them during uninstall), reinstall them from the package you downloaded. Then use Odin to flash CWM. All three of these packages are tested and known to be 100% working. Please don't ignore this step. If I can't verify the validity of your installation sources, I can't rule this out for troubleshooting purposes.
If this doesn't work, it is most likely your computer. Are there any BIOS firmware updates that improve USB compatibility, or USB controller driver updates? The USB 3.0 isn't natively supported on =< Win7, so those are third party drivers. But I will assume you are connected to a USB 2.0 port.
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None of that worked. I did find a BIOS upgrade for my mobo that i didnt know was released, flashed it, and transfers still hang. i tried everything from your sig to no avail. i DON'T have access to another computer... BUT i do have Ubutnu running on my comp in conjunction with Win 7 Ultimate 64. can't seem to find too much on non-international S3 stuff for linux.
this has consumed my entire day and i am so frustrated.
Try in safe mode? This sounds really frustrating. I gave up when this happened with my mac. I think someone said it already but I always recommend Airdroid. It's just simpler.
psykhotic said:
Try in safe mode? This sounds really frustrating. I gave up when this happened with my mac. I think someone said it already but I always recommend Airdroid. It's just simpler.
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airdroid for music transfers, got it. im screwed on the root thing though.
I didn't do it through terminal. I just connect it to the computer. Right click phone's internal storage and clicked format. It was a very quick format.
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Teo032 said:
I didn't do it through terminal. I just connect it to the computer. Right click phone's internal storage and clicked format. It was a very quick format.
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so let me get this straight... you plugged the phone in, right clicked on it in a browser window, clicked on format, selected yes to the "hey, this is going to erase everything on the device" warning pop up, and you were able to transfer files no problem after that? no adverse side effects came from this? it sounds like it would brick the phone...
Spaldino said:
so let me get this straight... you plugged the phone in, right clicked on it in a browser window, clicked on format, selected yes to the "hey, this is going to erase everything on the device" warning pop up, and you were able to transfer files no problem after that? no adverse side effects came from this? it sounds like it would brick the phone...
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Yep that's what i did. That's only the storage partition. There's a system partition that isn't viewable on window explorer
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Teo032 said:
Yep that's what i did. That's only the storage partition. There's a system partition that isn't viewable on window explorer
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didn't work either. i give up. MTP is garbage.
Different computer?
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I had these frustrations as well. I finally move where I was connecting the cables. First instinct was the easiest access on my computer. It always failed. I finally decided to try my back usb and it worked it also picked up as a mass storage as well.
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Yeah I'm starting to think you might need to use a different computer. Odin detects so it's not drivers.
From my experience with the hangs when i was on the s2. Many also reported this but what helped was different usb ports, wires, or an entirely different computer.
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