After having problems with my LG Escape not booting, I decided to replace it with an S3. I received it Friday and got it rooted, installed CWM, backed up the ROM, and installed CM10 nightly for at&t.
After recently trying to reboot from CWM though, my phone wouldn't start. I thought it might be the battery, but it won't work even when plugged in. It won't boot into either recovery or download mode. However, my computer detects it under Other Devices/QHUSB_DLOAD. I'd re-flash, but unfortunately Odin doesn't recognize it.
How do I get it working again?
You using OEM cable? Reinstalled drivers? Download imei backup package? What exactly happened... Did it ever boot after nightlies was installed?
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You using OEM cable? Reinstalled drivers? Download imei backup package? What exactly happened... Did it ever boot after nightlies was installed?
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The cable is OEM. I haven't reinstalled the drivers. I haven't done anything with imei. It worked with CM10 for most of the day just fine.
It happened after I was trying to install the Siyah kernel. It was returning a getprop error so I tried editing the updater script. That returned an error 7.
I then tried this:
"I swear you guys are just lazy, all you have to do is open a CM10 nightly using winrar copy the boot.img and delete/replace the zimage for siyah, its not rocket science!!"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32582545&postcount=565
Okay, so I tried jigging it with 297 Ohms, but it won't turn on. Is my phone hard-bricked? If so should I take it to an at&t store to get it fixed?
Edit: Tried again with a 299
You can try that if it's still under warranty otherwise you're looking at JTAG service.
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You can try that if it's still under warranty otherwise you're looking at JTAG service.
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>_< Oh well. It's under warranty, so I'll just have at&t fix it. Thanks.
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Problem Solved !!!! i changed the port in which the cable was plugged in and it worked so i think my front USB ports are going to shizz brand new box though or maybe too much going on haha
Solution goes as follows;
1)make sure you try every port before freaking haha
2)make sure you use the original PDA from sam updates http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SGH-T999
3) dont be afraid to ask for help haha
tools that helped me were
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746682
and of course ODIN 3.07 found here
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ok so last night I decided to try out the encryption option on my t mobile t999 and all went like it was supposed to. It rebooted a couple times like it said it would then when it rebooted to put in pin I entered the pin it started decrypting. I left it for 4 hours well it wouldn't work so I pulled battery and retried and left it go well it hung for hours. I proceeded to try a factory reset and it kept failing at the /data "cannot mount"... I tried wiping the internal SD it too failed. so now im trying to odin the "official stock" image it keeps getting hung at the "NOH-HLOS.bin" for HOURS anyone with anything please help me out
Can you boot into the system at all? If so can you install any apps?
Are you rooted?
If yes to all try Mobile Odin to flash, may be able to work around the problem....im not sure.
Otherwise try using goo or rom manager to install recovery and then flash another rom.
Not sure any of thatll work, just some suggestions.
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standby :-/
i have a few other guys responding elsewhere right now will come back to your suggestions no i cannot boot at all only to recovery if odin flashed and yes i was rooted on CM10
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Can you boot into the system at all? If so can you install any apps?
Are you rooted?
If yes to all try Mobile Odin to flash, may be able to work around the problem....im not sure.
Otherwise try using goo or rom manager to install recovery and then flash another rom.
Not sure any of thatll work, just some suggestions.
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Cool man. Good luck.
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THANKS
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Cool man. Good luck.
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and thanks DOC for jumping right in ready to help greatly appreciated
Just want to get straight to the point;
Brother did a bad flash, Phone doesnt come on at all. But odin still recognizes the phone. Tried flashing stock from xda. gets stuck on setup.
Again, if pc doesnt recognize my brothers phone you would think its dead, but odin does recognize the phone. Also tried using usb jig, nothing, tried recovery, download modes nothing... Any help is much appreciated.
Try different USB ports..or maybe check the download of the file your trying to flash or redownload
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yea tried all my usb ports, and three different downloads and stock rom off xda. I dunno im just kinda blank at what else i can do.....
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Try different USB ports..or maybe check the download of the file your trying to flash or redownload
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My first step would be to re-download a stock rom and try to flash it multiple times (which i'm sure you already have done). I know when I had a bad flash back to stock and got a completely black screen, it took me quite a few flash attempts to get it to flash correctly.
ok will do.
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My first step would be to re-download a stock rom and try to flash it multiple times (which i'm sure you already have done). I know when I had a bad flash back to stock and got a completely black screen, it took me quite a few flash attempts to get it to flash correctly.
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Might also try a different usb cable if you have one, I know one of my cables went bad and had issues connecting to my pc.
Yeah I had to use a Samsung OEM cable to get mine to reconize
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Any progress on your re-flashing?
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Yea I had to step aside and repair some iPhones. Just doesn't make sence... Yea I'm pretty close to calling for jtag.
It recognize then freezes on setup connection... On every com...
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Any progress on your re-flashing?
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I had a similar issue and I managed to recover it by flashing just the stock UVLH1 kernel.
There was also a PIT file packed with Odin which I removed before flashing the Kernel.
I know this is a basic question but did you run Odin as administrator?
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Yes^
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I'm sure they were running Odin as administrator, but I had to ask to cancel that out.
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I tried to flash the
Liquid JB v2.1 beta2 rom and the gapps jb 20121212-signed package. I used the Unified toolkit to root. It rooted fine. I rebooted in recovery, installed the Liquid rom, then the gapps, then I tried to reboot. Got nothing but a black screen.
Took the battery out, tried the wall charger, USB charger. Nothing works.
Try to Odin back to stock
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Tried that, cant get my computer to recoginize the phone. The screen is pitch black like there is no power.
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Tried that, cant get my computer to recoginize the phone. The screen is pitch black like there is no power.
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What did you use to flash your ROM. Bottom line is you need to try to get into download mode. I believe the key combo is hold down power + volume down + home. If that boots you into download mode just flash back to stock.
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I used the 7.0 Toolkit to flash my ROM, I've been trying to get into download mode for hours with no luck.
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I used the 7.0 Toolkit to flash my ROM, I've been trying to get into download mode for hours with no luck.
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Post the link where you got the 7.0 toolkit and the link where you downloaded the ROM.
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Toolkit: http://goo.im/devs/mskip/toolkit/samsung_galaxy_s3/Samsung_Galaxy_S3_ToolKit_v7.0.exe
Rom: http://goo.im/devs/liquidsmooth/4.2.1/Beta2/Liquid-JB-v2.1-Beta2-endeavoru.zip
I got them both from there respective links in the ATT S3 Forums.
CRAPPPPPPPP, I see what I did. I should have flashed d2att. Damn. I flashed the newest because I thought they were nightlies.
Is there anyway to unbrick it besides doing the jtag?
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Is there anyway to unbrick it besides doing the jtag?
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Not likely. JTAG will probably be the only option.
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Is there anyway to unbrick it besides doing the jtag?
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You didn't make a backup before flashing?.. Can you get the phone into recovery?
I made a nandroid backup and thats on the SD card but I can't get into download or recovery. All I get is a black screen no matter what I press or do.
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Toolkit: http://goo.im/devs/mskip/toolkit/samsung_galaxy_s3/Samsung_Galaxy_S3_ToolKit_v7.0.exe
Rom: http://goo.im/devs/liquidsmooth/4.2.1/Beta2/Liquid-JB-v2.1-Beta2-endeavoru.zip
I got them both from there respective links in the ATT S3 Forums.
CRAPPPPPPPP, I see what I did. I should have flashed d2att. Damn. I flashed the newest because I thought they were nightlies.
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Looks like you're most likely hard bricked. That's an HTC One X ROM. Looking at the installer script, it uses mount points that don't match the d2att. It writes the system files to mmcblk0p12, which is the modem on our phone. Also, it writes the kernel to mmcblk0p4, which is also incorrect (I think it's for boot screen images?). Sorry.
Wado unfortunately I've hard bricked two S3's so I know how you feel it's a sinking feeling indeed. I have learned from my foolish mistakes though. I feel for you man.
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att service can fix bricked phone
The guy's at my AT&T service shop have a program they claim that will fix bricked phones they used it on mine to fix a sound issue
Where you able to get it fixed?
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I can't seem to get my phone to connect to my computer.. I uninstalled all drivers and reinstalled. Tried another computer. Tried another cable. Tried a different ROM.. Nothing will detect my phone. Just says that's its not recognized. I also have drivedroid which boots from dos but even that won't work. So it can't be windows..
Any ideas? Should I just have my phone replaced? Or is there something else I could do.
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I did find something though. Found that rooted phones that were unlocked could have this issue and the only way to fix it is to relock the bootloader and try again.. Sounds like a lot of work.. Is it even possible to relock the boot loader without being able to connect to a PC? I'm on cm10. I do have a backup of lifeless v14
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I did find something though. Found that rooted phones that were unlocked could have this issue and the only way to fix it is to relock the bootloader and try again.. Sounds like a lot of work.. Is it even possible to relock the boot loader without being able to connect to a PC? I'm on cm10. I do have a backup of lifeless v14
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maybe try reinstalling the drivers manually search for then and then reinstall
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maybe try reinstalling the drivers manually search for then and then reinstall
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I thought that would have been it but its not. I'm at work now and its not working on any of the 4 computers we have here. Its not a driver issue because its not detecting in dos either. Which I use with several phones for drivedroid including this one.
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I thought that would have been it but its not. I'm at work now and its not working on any of the 4 computers we have here. Its not a driver issue because its not detecting in dos either. Which I use with several phones for drivedroid including this one.
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what rom are you oncould try swapping in usb app, framework and etc permissions from another rom giving each files proper permissions, reboot to recovery wipe cache fix permissions then reboot and set if it works not sure how well that would work on stock but on cm would be fine for sure
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what rom are you oncould try swapping in usb app, framework and etc permissions from another rom giving each files proper permissions, reboot to recovery wipe cache fix permissions then reboot and set if it works not sure how well that would work on stock but on cm would be fine for sure
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I came from lifeless v14 with the same issue. Did a full wipe to cm10 and has the same issue. I don't mind swapping files and making the appropriate changes to permissions but which USB file am I transferring? The lib (libusbhost) or the bin file?
What you are suggesting sounds a lot simpler than relocking my phone but I'm afraid of doing that because last time I relocked my boot loader it softbricked my phone. This time I won't be able to fix it because no computer can read my phone.
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I came from lifeless v14 with the same issue. Did a full wipe to cm10 and has the same issue. I don't mind swapping files and making the appropriate changes to permissions but which USB file am I transferring? The lib (libusbhost) or the bin file?
What you are suggesting sounds a lot simpler than relocking my phone but I'm afraid of doing that because last time I relocked my boot loader it softbricked my phone. This time I won't be able to fix it because no computer can read my phone.
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start with the system app from another stock based then the usb framework file, then etc/permission, then try lib if none of those work idk
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start with the system app from another stock based then the usb framework file, then etc/permission, then try lib if none of those work idk
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What system app are you talking about? I can't find anything USB related.. Maybe that's why my USB isn't working lol
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Don't remember if I stated this before but I've tried connecting to computer while in fast boot and download mode and none of my computers will read the device. Continues to say USB device not recognized..
Drivers on windows side are not the issue.
Edit: setting up Linux now to test. If it doesn't work there then I'll know its my phone for sure. Just gotta figure out a way to relock my bootloader and still be safe... Or just use my insurance and get a new one lol
Update: does not work with Linux. Damnit
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This happened to me on my first LGOG. Computer would not recognize it at all, updated drivers, downgraded drivers, nothing. Tried multiple computers\cords, and still nothing. I was also rooted with a stock rom and scared to take it to sprint so i figured well i have to live with it. Till one day I tried to switch roms and thats were it all went wrong...
Soft bricked it and couldn't LGNSPT because computer wouldnt recognize it. So long story short, I took it to sprint told them it wouldnt come on and a few days later I recieved a new one.
Oh yea, in case your worried of taking it to sprint, I'm on my 3rd LGOG.
Good Luck!!!
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This happened to me on my first LGOG. Computer would not recognize it at all, updated drivers, downgraded drivers, nothing. Tried multiple computers\cords, and still nothing. I was also rooted with a stock rom and scared to take it to sprint so i figured well i have to live with it. Till one day I tried to switch roms and thats were it all went wrong...
Soft bricked it and couldn't LGNSPT because computer wouldnt recognize it. So long story short, I took it to sprint told them it wouldnt come on and a few days later I recieved a new one.
Oh yea, in case your worried of taking it to sprint, I'm on my 3rd LGOG.
Good Luck!!!
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There must be a fix somewhere. I keep reading USB to PC support is somehow broken with the way the bootloader is unlocked that sometimes relocking the boot loader should repair it but in most cases its been permanent.... There's got to be some way of fixing it. Its just that its not that common so there aren't many devs that would devote their time to such a rare event.
So far its from unlocking then relocking to update to a new version of android then unlocking again. Screws with something around that point. In my case I remember my phone soft bricking itself once when I tried to unlock the boot loader. Had to start the process over then after flash I unlocked again. Could have been something left behind on the bootloaders level that is now causing this issue...
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Well... Going for the claim
Was hoping I could have figured it out but I have to have PC connectivity
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Hey Guys i flashed a new ROM with CWM and it didnt come along the S3 Logo. I wanted to reboot to recovery or download mode, but my power button is broken so i cant reboot with adb..
what shall i do?
My power button is broken and i got bootloop.. is there any other way to boot in recovery or download mode, without power button or adb?
thanks
kreez (im new sry if its less information)
How are you even turning it on to get to a boot loop if the button is broken?
there is no way I can think of in your case. Sorry.
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How are you even turning it on to get to a boot loop if the button is broken?
there is no way I can think of in your case. Sorry.
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I plug the USB cable and pull the battery out, put it back in and unplug the USB...
So i need to replace my power button so i can boot to recovery/download mode?
If it's stuck in a boot loop, yes. I can't think of any other way I'm afraid.
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If you want download mode, you could try a USB jig.
I thought about that, but didn't suggest because he will almost certainly still have boot problems until he can boot recovery and factory reset.
Worth a try if a jig is handy, but if you have to order or make one it'll probably just add more time to getting it fixed.
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I thought about that, but didn't suggest because he will almost certainly still have boot problems until he can boot recovery and factory reset.
Worth a try if a jig is handy, but if you have to order or make one it'll probably just add more time to getting it fixed.
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i bought one on ebay, tomorrow its here
ill tell you if it worked
Cool! Good luck!
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Cool! Good luck!
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worked pretty easy, thank you
Edit: I flashed the StockROM back to my S3 and for any reason it is in Stock recovery mode. How do i get out of there w/o my power button? My computer don't recognize my phone so ADB won't work :3 (
Battery pull I guess is probably the only way. If you're running completely stock, you'll probably need to flash an insecure kernel for ADB to work in recovery.
This may be of use to you though....If you use the KT747 4.4.2 kernel, when you plug it in it will turn on the device if it's already off. You have to be on a stock based 4.4.2 rom to use it though.
I know it doesn't address your current issue, but thought I'd mention it in case something like that was useful for now.
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Battery pull I guess is probably the only way. If you're running completely stock, you'll probably need to flash an insecure kernel for ADB to work in recovery.
This may be of use to you though....If you use the KT747 4.4.2 kernel, when you plug it in it will turn on the device if it's already off. You have to be on a stock based 4.4.2 rom to use it though.
I know it doesn't address your current issue, but thought I'd mention it in case something like that was useful for now.
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But how i can flash a Kernel if im stuck, in Stock Recovery i cant access the menus with the home button or touch, just with the power button.. and the phone isn't on device manager and Odin don't recognize it too..
If i pull the battery and wait(did it like 2h) and install it back, it reboots in recovery though
You can't flash anything from stock recovery. You'd need to install TWRP. Are you rooted?
How did you flash the stock rom?
You really need to get odin working though. Uninstall kies. Try different USB drivers, different cables, ports....
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You can't flash anything from stock recovery. You'd need to install TWRP. Are you rooted?
How did you flash the stock rom?
You really need to get odin working though. Uninstall kies. Try different USB drivers, different cables, ports....
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I flashed the german(im from germany ^^) DBT stock rom, got it on an android page,
worked pretty well, but randomly on reboot it rebooted in recovery and i cant get out :3
ill try some other cables/ports and edit here, thank you
try using adb and reboot the phone using the reboot command or get it to fastboot an external bootimage, if still no luck fastboot.
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try using adb and reboot the phone using the reboot command or get it to fastboot an external bootimage, if still no luck fastboot.
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i plugged the jig like an idiot in and out and it booted to download mode. i flashed cwm touch and now everything works
thank you very much for your patience.