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[Q] Bricked Samsung Galaxy W (GT-i8150)

I soft-bricked my galaxy and there's no way to fix it, help! Okay, this is a what happened, I installed a custom ROM which worked out perfectly well until one day all applications started force closing for apparently no reason so I reboot and got stuck in a boot loop. I can only access download mode, recovery is out of the question. I tried to flash back to stock with Odin and it "passed" but the screen was just blank. So, I removed the USB cable hoping it will work and it got stuck in another boot loop. I tried everything that I could have think of but nothing works. It seems that I'm not the only one and is common for Galaxy W devices. Please help!

Also, in the worst case how do I send it back to Samsung? I mean, I know how to but will they fix it?

Location ?
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dont worry , you can just flash it again. A new stock ROM would do. Its no problem.
We have a guide here on this forum. Check it out ^_^

andynroid said:
Location ?
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Umm....Malaysia?
jrandroid said:
dont worry , you can just flash it again. A new stock ROM would do. Its no problem.
We have a guide here on this forum. Check it out ^_^
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I have tried that and it does not work.

Me too I got the same problem. But flashed a stock rom and everything 's working well except data network. Sending it to Samsung centre to fix. To brick it join the Galaxy W Malaysian users group on FB I'm sure you'll find the solution to brick
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darthbii said:
Me too I got the same problem. But flashed a stock rom and everything 's working well except data network. Sending it to Samsung centre to fix. To brick it join the Galaxy W Malaysian users group on FB I'm sure you'll find the solution to brick
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Can you please explain what did you do exactly?

Hi
Sorry, but if you cannot go to recovery problem..
The problem is in your hardware
I already put this problem to this thread
Read carefully
To many member have re-post this problem
So your are not alone
For the others please aware this situation,
This is not problem that you can solve by flashing
Read the thread with "star" first before you posting and get confuse
Regards

Stock Gaming Rom Stable i8150XXLM8
i may have the same problem i use cynanogen mod 9 build 3 then flash to this stock gaming rom..problem start
1. 3g/wcdma not detected/no 3g icon appear/cannot download anuthing
2. reboot using clockwokr mod....but cannot reboot..its say root acces posibly lost..but SU does exist in apps

andydidacus said:
i may have the same problem i use cynanogen mod 9 build 3 then flash to this stock gaming rom..problem start
1. 3g/wcdma not detected/no 3g icon appear/cannot download anuthing
2. reboot using clockwokr mod....but cannot reboot..its say root acces posibly lost..but SU does exist in apps
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did you full wipe before flashing stock rom?
what stock gaming rom, it is full recovery?
you may can try:
- flashing again cwm using odin,
- if succesfull, boot to cwm, format data and cache, except system
- try reboot normally.
- if failed, format everything, except your sdcard,
- flashing stock rom using odin, (better use stock rom provided for your country), use original stock rom, not modified rom ! with size more than 350mb, its contain recovery, baseand and everything you need. of course your cwm will be replaced after. you can flash again cwm after your phone boot normally.
good luck.

andydidacus said:
i may have the same problem i use cynanogen mod 9 build 3 then flash to this stock gaming rom..problem start
1. 3g/wcdma not detected/no 3g icon appear/cannot download anuthing
2. reboot using clockwokr mod....but cannot reboot..its say root acces posibly lost..but SU does exist in apps
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In reverting back to GB 2.3.6 from CM9, you should do format /system to be able to flash successfully. Try it.

Yes i jave succesfully revert to gb rom..n finally traded it woth sgn
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Thanks
coliv_aja said:
did you full wipe before flashing stock rom?
what stock gaming rom, it is full recovery?
you may can try:
- flashing again cwm using odin,
- if succesfull, boot to cwm, format data and cache, except system
- try reboot normally.
- if failed, format everything, except your sdcard,
- flashing stock rom using odin, (better use stock rom provided for your country), use original stock rom, not modified rom ! with size more than 350mb, its contain recovery, baseand and everything you need. of course your cwm will be replaced after. you can flash again cwm after your phone boot normally.
good luck.
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Thanks really worked! ^

Hi! yesterday I tried to get cyanogenmod to my Samsung galaxy W. Firstly I used this tutorial to root my phone View attachment 1899558
Then I installed clockworkmod recovery with this tutorial
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When I did the ''IV. Accessing ClockworkMod Recovery'' , I tried to backup my phone, but there wasn't enough space to do it, so I pressed ''reboot'' and this happens, it goes through the samsung and galaxy w logo, but after that the screen just turns black, this happens every time when I try to turn it on. I can access the clockworkmod recovery.
I have tried to ''wipe the cache partition'', ''wipe data/factory reset'' and wipe ''dalvik cache'' but it doesn't seem to work.
What should I do, I don't want cyangenmod after this haha I just want to know if there is a way to get the phone working.
Any answers would be appreciated

Eerooo said:
Hi! yesterday I tried to get cyanogenmod to my Samsung galaxy W. Firstly I used this tutorial to root my phone View attachment 1899558
Then I installed clockworkmod recovery with this tutorial View attachment 1899561
When I did the ''IV. Accessing ClockworkMod Recovery'' , I tried to backup my phone, but there wasn't enough space to do it, so I pressed ''reboot'' and this happens, it goes through the samsung and galaxy w logo, but after that the screen just turns black, this happens every time when I try to turn it on. I can access the clockworkmod recovery.
I have tried to ''wipe the cache partition'', ''wipe data/factory reset'' and wipe ''dalvik cache'' but it doesn't seem to work.
What should I do, I don't want cyangenmod after this haha I just want to know if there is a way to get the phone working.
Any answers would be appreciated
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Some wrong sequence there :
Forgets the steps as per attachment.
In assumption the CM9 ROM.zip is in your SD Card...
Boot to CWM
Locate the CM9 ROM using and remember the location i.e. External SD etc
Now under Advance...Format all folders clean (not the folder containing the CM9 ROM)
Wipe / Format / Cache etc = the usual
Wipe Dalvik
Fix Permission
Flash the CM9 then GAPPS
Reboot...:good:
No need to back-up once you have used CM9...you will never go back to GB
If you insist on back-up just move all your treasures in your PC 1st, best to format the SD Card then move the ROM.zip to it

andynroid said:
Some wrong sequence there :
Forgets the steps as per attachment.
In assumption the CM9 ROM.zip is in your SD Card...
Boot to CWM
Locate the CM9 ROM using and remember the location i.e. External SD etc
Now under Advance...Format all folders clean (not the folder containing the CM9 ROM)
Wipe / Format / Cache etc = the usual
Wipe Dalvik
Fix Permission
Flash the CM9 then GAPPS
Reboot...:good:
No need to back-up once you have used CM9...you will never go back to GB
If you insist on back-up just move all your treasures in your PC 1st, best to format the SD Card then move the ROM.zip to it
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Thank you so much!There is still a problem my phone recognizesmy sd card it and also tells me how much storage i have left. But when i want to use an application like the camera it says there is no sd card. What should I do?
E: Already got the problem fixed

Got another SD card to swap ?

Please Help me T.T
I just wanna go back to original Stock Rom and yesterday I Flash the firmware Malaysia with Odin.. the Odin haven't pass then my phone automatically restart and after few minutes the odin said PASS and the message there wrote ''distroy instant'' and ''Killed timer''... after that my galaxy w cannot boot.. it just stucked at the start screen wallpaper there.....
please help me... sorry for my broken english...
---------- Post added at 02:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:21 PM ----------
odin wrote Close serial portal and wait until rebooting but it havent PASS and my wonder cannot start and it stucked at samsung logo....

j0rd4nkzf said:
Umm....Malaysia?
I have tried that and it does not work.
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last time my phone cannot start too because i flash wrong file, then i send service centre at lowyat saying my phone suddenly can't be turned on (don't say ur already root or whatever can void the warranty)
Ore Sanjou!

j0rd4nkzf said:
I soft-bricked my galaxy and there's no way to fix it, help! Okay, this is a what happened, I installed a custom ROM which worked out perfectly well until one day all applications started force closing for apparently no reason so I reboot and got stuck in a boot loop. I can only access download mode, recovery is out of the question. I tried to flash back to stock with Odin and it "passed" but the screen was just blank. So, I removed the USB cable hoping it will work and it got stuck in another boot loop. I tried everything that I could have think of but nothing works. It seems that I'm not the only one and is common for Galaxy W devices. Please help!
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u must service it in SamsungServiceCenter

[Q] How to back up stock rom ?

Hi guys,
I got my Gio back from repair, after I bricked it with ROM Manager. I have now been trying a lot of different CWM's, but none work with ROM Manager on my device. Now I have decided that I don't really need ROM Manager, but I would like to have CWM recovery, so I can back up my ROM before installing anything else, and still be able to go back to my stock rom a bit faster than the whole procedure with Odin.
My stock rom is S5660XXKTK_S5660XXKT6_S5660COVKS1_HOME.tar.md5
I have tried different versions of CWM Recovery, including this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421650. Since I am on stock rom, I have installed the versions cwm-5.0.2.7-ext4+rfs-odin.tar.md5 (installed with Odin) and signed_cwm-5.0.2.7-flashablezip-ext4+rfs.zip (installed from stock recovery).
In both cases I can make a backup, but I can not restore it again. Recovery fails when it is trying to format the system partition - and after that, of course it is back to Odin and the stock rom !
If this is a kernel issue, can you recommend another kernel that will work ?
Hope somebody can help me with this !

Its impossible to restore stock ROM backup from CWM . Whichever CWM u use to backup u can't restore or neither flash it so u will have to use Odin to flash stock ROM. The reason is that when u flash CM9 or any other ROM it changes ur file system to ext4 and stock ROM is RFS file system.
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batman38102 said:
Its impossible to restore stock ROM backup from CWM . Whichever CWM u use to backup u can't restore or neither flash it so u will have to use Odin to flash stock ROM. The reason is that when u flash CM9 or any other ROM it changes ur file system to ext4 and stock ROM is RFS file system.
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Thank you so much - I think I have spent 50+ hours to get this working. At least it's nice to know, that it was not me (or my telephone) that did something wrong.
Now I'm looking at Adrenaline, to see if it can become my new "standard system".

[HELP] Can't boot to recovery - Stuck from first Boot Screen

Hi Guys,
I don't really know what happened to my Note 2. I'm just browsing photos then suddenly it froze and restarted but it is stuck at the FIRST boot screen:
Samsung Galaxy Note II GT-7100.
There's 2 boot screen right?
1.) The white text on black background, 'Samsung Galaxy Note II GT-7100"
2.) Then the animated Samsung logo.
I'm stuck at the first one.
I tried to access its recovery (press and hold - volume up button, home button, power button). It just boot again to screen 1.
I can only access, Odin mode ( press and hold - volume down button, home button, power button).
I tried to flash it using Odin with official samsung rom, but no good. it still boot and stuck at the first boot screen.
What should I do to have a recovery mode? I don't mind if it's official samsung or a custom one. :crying:
UPDATE:
After reading some threads and searching for the cause of the problem, well, that thing, i must say that "Reboot of Death" LOL! happened under normal use, stock, unrooted Note2s.
Some threads with the same problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...1927150&page=2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2040464
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2034323
I tried these stuff (didn't work for me):
Note 2 Toolkit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1923956
Dr. Ketan's Thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1930418
[FIX] Broken cache partition / recovery ( Mobile ODIN, Triangle Away )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1932327
CWM+Root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1901196
TWRP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1938733
I guess I need to read more and research more.
I think we should consolidate this thread into one.
If you know how we can find the fix for this kindly help us.
Thanks!

Try to closely read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923956.
Then try to use Note 2 Toolkit.
Does it work?
Among other features, this one (as stated on their thread):
Flash Stock Boot Image back to your phone
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dbjc said:
Try to closely read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923956.
Then try to use Note 2 Toolkit.
Does it work?
Among other features, this one (as stated on their thread):
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Thanks, Tried Stock Recovery... same result.

Go to download mode and flashed CWM first. After flashing CWM wipe dalvik, cache partition & then data reset. U will loose downloaded apps or sms & call logs.
Later flash a new firmware thru pc odin & the phone will start perfectly. Give a try. Hope it works for u. Its a risk but give a try.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium

maheshhtc said:
Go to download mode and flashed CWM first. After flashing CWM wipe dalvik, cache partition & then data reset. U will loose downloaded apps or sms & call logs.
Later flash a new firmware thru pc odin & the phone will start perfectly. Give a try. Hope it works for u. Its a risk but give a try.
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Your method woked.
Now i can send my phone for warranty.
thanks.

No need to send it for warranty. If your warranty is not expiring now then continue using it. I dont think it is a serious problem.
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hi i have the same problem and it works but now my GN2 freezing on standby not working until i reboot it

~~~~Thanks a ton ~~~
maheshhtc said:
Go to download mode and flashed CWM first. After flashing CWM wipe dalvik, cache partition & then data reset. U will loose downloaded apps or sms & call logs.
Later flash a new firmware thru pc odin & the phone will start perfectly. Give a try. Hope it works for u. Its a risk but give a try.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium
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Thanks a ton ! Your method worked like a charm... Was so scared that I might have bricked my phone... Successfully flashed CWM and then decided that I would never change out from CWM.
I flashed CWM and Wiped cache and then did a restore from a Nandroid Backup and .... phew.... the GN2 is back rocking !!!!:good::good::good::good:

Iv been having similar issue.. I always use odin mobile for flashing zip files or updates kernels etc. Under rom manager I can flash latest cwm recovery but then when I push power button and select reboot into recovery the phone reboots but gets stuck in a bootloop I can then boot into download mode using 3 button combo but thats all I can do. I have to reflash cf_root file which solves the problem and brings the phone back to life.. can anyone shed some light on this issue. Im paranoind about trying to boot into recovery incase it keeps happening as I dont want to have to keep reflashing. This is my current set-up
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maheshhtc said:
Go to download mode and flashed CWM first. After flashing CWM wipe dalvik, cache partition & then data reset. U will loose downloaded apps or sms & call logs.
Later flash a new firmware thru pc odin & the phone will start perfectly. Give a try. Hope it works for u. Its a risk but give a try.
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thanxxx

esmond
rockoman said:
Thanks a ton ! Your method worked like a charm... Was so scared that I might have bricked my phone... Successfully flashed CWM and then decided that I would never change out from CWM.
I flashed CWM and Wiped cache and then did a restore from a Nandroid Backup and .... phew.... the GN2 is back rocking !!!!:good::good::good::good:
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i have the same problem, do you mind please provide the solution step by step? i'm very fresh in this thing.. thanks!! :crying:

I just had this issue an hour ago. The phone, however, has been acting up for the past month. Random freeze in normal use and esp when browsing the web. I always have to hard reset the phone and it has been working until an hour ago. It was a freeze so i thought oh this BS again, and hard reset the phone. Then, the phone would be only stuck in the white "Samsung" screen... My first priority is keep all the data, so I was wondering after flashing the CWM and wipe the cach and dalvik. Is it necessary to wipe data for this to work? I do not want to lose all the data. The only thing I ask for is to get into system somehow, get all the data i need onto the SD card, and i can do whatever to my phone afterwards...
I think i'm ****ed. In odin it says no PIT partition. I found a lot of others having this issue, and Doctor says that this is called SDS (sudden death syndrome) ... It is a bad day and **** my life.

rockoman said:
Thanks a ton ! Your method worked like a charm... Was so scared that I might have bricked my phone... Successfully flashed CWM and then decided that I would never change out from CWM.
I flashed CWM and Wiped cache and then did a restore from a Nandroid Backup and .... phew.... the GN2 is back rocking !!!!:good::good::good::good:
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Hey can you tell me how to flash to CWM? I am trying but i get no PIT error.

Remove

maheshhtc said:
Go to download mode and flashed CWM first. After flashing CWM wipe dalvik, cache partition & then data reset. U will loose downloaded apps or sms & call logs.
Later flash a new firmware thru pc odin & the phone will start perfectly. Give a try. Hope it works for u. Its a risk but give a try.
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Is there a way I can backup anything before wiping? I have some important stuff I haven't backed up yet
Thanks in advance!

isaak182 said:
Is there a way I can backup anything before wiping? I have some important stuff I haven't backed up yet
Thanks in advance!
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Make a nandroid and extract data from it later.
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same but bigger problem ..
Hello.. I have the exact same problem but what happened with my GALAXY NOTE 2 GT-N7100 that I was charging it while suddenly a some writings in french appeared on screen and I could only click on something was written down the screen and I guess it meant to reboot the phone, I unplugged it and pressed that thing down the screen and my phone automatically restarted and froze at the 1st logo screen ( the one with black background and white writings ) .. I plugged it to odin but every time I try 2 flash a custom firmware it fails and says ( re-partition failed ) in odin... Itook it to many ppl and no one could fix it, they told me that it's ( sudden death ) but I dont think so because I think that sudden death happens automatically and the phone doesn't start at all ( mine happened after clicking on that french thing and it's stuck on 1st logo screen ) and they told me that the boot files are damaged and I the only solution is to change the mother board which will cost me about (370 $ here in Syria ).. and I can't access recovery mode to wipe dalvik and cache.. can anyone help me please ? And I couldn't understand maheshhtc way to fix this.. please help me asap...

Please help me too... I'm sorry but trying to flash CWM, I'm getting a No PIT error.... and then it fails right there

guys im trying to install CWM through ODIN, but its not working.
it says setupconnection, and after a while it shows FAILED.
im having same problem, and I know i can solve it by flashing custom recovery, but just cant do it.
any help?

robin-of-nottingham said:
Iv been having similar issue.. I always use odin mobile for flashing zip files or updates kernels etc. Under rom manager I can flash latest cwm recovery but then when I push power button and select reboot into recovery the phone reboots but gets stuck in a bootloop I can then boot into download mode using 3 button combo but thats all I can do. I have to reflash cf_root file which solves the problem and brings the phone back to life.. can anyone shed some light on this issue. Im paranoind about trying to boot into recovery incase it keeps happening as I dont want to have to keep reflashing. This is my current set-up
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thanx man... ur this post saved me a headache and a possible heartache

[GUIDE]Switch between any roms without flashing stock ....

Well I saw many people complaining that there sgy entered a bootloop after flashing a custom rom
Most of the time this is mainly because u have flashed a rom with different kernal over an existing custom rom .. this results in boot loops. To avoid this some instructions ask u to flash stockrom via Odin first... but then AIN'T NOBODY GOT TIME FOR THAT
So here is a procedure to install roms like that vithout having to flash stock via odin
Remove and insert battery
Boot to recovery (volume up+power+home)
Clear data and cash in stock recovery
Flash cwm
In cwm go to mounts and storage
There format system and cash and data (do not format SD)
Go back and clear data and cash in cwm (just in case)
Go to mounts and storage and mount SD, system, cash and data
Now go back and choose install zip from SD
Choose roms zip file and install it
Have patience it might take 5-6 mins or even more
If u follow this method of formatting system etc u can flash any rom no matter wat from u r currently using (no need to flash stock before flashing another from  )
That's it
Thank if I helped  

Re: Switch between any roms without having to flash stock ....
sanny5 said:
Well I saw many people complaining that there sgy entered a bootloop after flashing a custom rom
Most of the time this is mainly because u have flashed a rom with different kernal over an existing custom rom .. this results in boot loops. To avoid this some instructions ask u to flash stockrom via Odin first... but then AIN'T NOBODY GOT TIME FOR THAT
So here is a procedure to install roms like that vithout having to flash stock via odin
Remove and insert battery
Boot to recovery (volume up+power+home)
Clear data and cash in stock recovery
Flash cwm
In cwm go to mounts and storage
There format system and cash and data (do not format SD)
Go back and clear data and cash in cwm (just in case)
Go to mounts and storage and mount SD, system, cash and data
Now go back and choose install zip from SD
Choose roms zip file and install it
Have patience it might take 5-6 mins or even more
If u follow this method of formatting system etc u can flash any rom no matter wat from u r currently using (no need to flash stock before flashing another from  )
That's it
Thank if I helped  
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If I want to flash Hyperion 8 over the JellyBlast V3,will it work?
Rom:JellyBlast V3
Kernel:Kurotstogi
Theme:Xperia theme with some personal modification.

Re: Switch between any roms without having to flash stock ....
R u sure about this I tried this awhile back and It didn't work I had to flash via odin
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Re: Switch between any roms without having to flash stock ....
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R u sure about this I tried this awhile back and It didn't work I had to flash via odin
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Yeah I am sure bricked my phone while derping around with Hyperion
Then searched SD but there no Hyperion7.zip
So flashed jellyblast
then saw it was right there in SD
so again went to recovery and flashed Hyperion just clearing data and cash
Got bricked again
Realized different kernels so have to flash stock rom
But I was in bed while doing this and was not in mood to do all that
So I just tried the above procedure cause I thaught formatting all that would probabally erase kernal too
it worked

Re: Switch between any roms without having to flash stock ....
Well it worked not only for me see this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37238321

Re: Switch between any roms without having to flash stock ....
Oh another thing
Data and cash will automatically get unmounted once upon format them
Up have to take care to mount them again may be that's y it didn't work for u
In my procedure I have asked to mount them after formatting... to avoid just this

Re: Switch between any roms without having to flash stock ....
aniket.lamba said:
If I want to flash Hyperion 8 over the JellyBlast V3,will it work?
Rom:JellyBlast V3
Kernel:Kurotstogi
Theme:Xperia theme with some personal modification.
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Yes it will
Well worked for me
Just follow the instructions in the exact same order

Re: Switch between any roms without having to flash stock ....
I don't have a PC for 6 month, i always do like this. During these time my device got bricked two times only and flashed stock ROM via odin with my friend's pc .this happened while playing with different kernels. And today also i changed from jb to hyperion...no problem.
and in between formating we have to mount every thing.
PRESS THAT THANKS BUTTON IF YOU THINK IT IS HELPFUL....

Yes, it really worked.
I havent tried switching from the other kernels but so far I tried it on savie's, hells' and kuro's kernel.

Works no issues m using this for a lot of time now

xXx~~~SHLOK~~~xXx said:
Works no issues m using this for a lot of time now
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I've tried many Roms and kernels but sometimes it gave bootloop as I needed stock Rom to be flashed before flashing custom Rom!
I never found this till now! Thanks will try and let you know! Seeing people's response,I'm more affirmative regarding this!
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This is very interesting...I have just flashed back to stock from Hyperion 7 (my first successful Odin flash) and this would be a useful time and effort saver for future ROM changes.
Will test next flash and let you know how I get on
Stokey

Don't forget to leave a comment after u try
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My method:
1. Cwm backup
2. Format data, cache, dalvik cache, system
3. Mount data, cache, system
4. Flash rom.
5. Enjoy
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denysw0w said:
My method:
1. Cwm backup
2. Format data, cache, dalvik cache, system
3. Mount data, cache, system
4. Flash rom.
5. Enjoy
Don't forget to PRESS Thanks
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That is the usual method
It won't work if two roms have different kernels
That's y some devs ask u to flash stock before flashing their rom
Eg Hyperion
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didnt know u have to flash stock b4 changing rom...thnx
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sanny5 said:
Well I saw many people complaining that there sgy entered a bootloop after flashing a custom rom
Most of the time this is mainly because u have flashed a rom with different kernal over an existing custom rom .. this results in boot loops. To avoid this some instructions ask u to flash stockrom via Odin first... but then AIN'T NOBODY GOT TIME FOR THAT
So here is a procedure to install roms like that vithout having to flash stock via odin
Remove and insert battery
Boot to recovery (volume up+power+home)
Clear data and cash in stock recovery
Flash cwm
In cwm go to mounts and storage
There format system and cash and data (do not format SD)
Go back and clear data and cash in cwm (just in case)
Go to mounts and storage and mount SD, system, cash and data
Now go back and choose install zip from SD
Choose roms zip file and install it
Have patience it might take 5-6 mins or even more
If u follow this method of formatting system etc u can flash any rom no matter wat from u r currently using (no need to flash stock before flashing another from  )
That's it
Thank if I helped  
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Not helped. ..... I am not able to change the stock rom to hyperion 8 all time i am getting boot loops and in that boot loops i am unable to go to recovery mode.... Its very wierd plzz help meh
Stock rom - DDLK1
Changing to hyperion 8
Error- not able to go to recovery too and phone gets stuck on samsung logo ......

Aman D Awsm said:
Not helped. ..... I am not able to change the stock rom to hyperion 8 all time i am getting boot loops and in that boot loops i am unable to go to recovery mode.... Its very wierd plzz help meh
Stock rom - DDLK1
Changing to hyperion 8
Error- not able to go to recovery too and phone gets stuck on samsung logo ......
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Dude if u were on stock rom .. u need not follow this procedure
Read the title properly
Remove u battery .. reinsert it then hold up+home+power to boot into recovery...
Wat do u mean u were on stock rom and tried this method ... u need cwm to do this
OK if it still doesn't boot into recovery
U have to flash stock via Odin
Next time read instructions properly ...
IF U R ALREADY ON STOCK ROM THERE IS NO POINT IN USING THIS METHOD
PLEEZ GUYS FOLLOW THE STEPS IN EXACT SAME ORDER OR U WILL 100% GET UR PHONE BRICKED I ASSURE U THAT ...

(Q)Installing S3Rx (From the start)

Well, first let me say this, I am a complete Noob flashing Roms and that stuff
I would like to install S3Rx (Dont want Cyanogenmod or any other roms, I just want a modified stock rom) as I am running UVUENC2 unrooted and that is the only rom with support for it. Could you please answer me this questions?
a) I have downloaded the rom already (The 4-5-14 build based on UVUENC2) how can I root and install CWM or TWRP? (Previously had an Ace S5830M)
b) Will I lose my network or something like that? Do I have to flash a modem or something like that?Do I have to make a backup of some files for having a smooth experience (I dont need to backup apps, got the phone yesterday)?
c) How can I install it correctly? Previously I just wiped cache, data and dalvik cache, do I have to make more wipes?
Well, thats it, thanks for your help

a. You Flash CWM or TWRP using Odin. Then Flash S3RX that you have downloaded. This process does not need Root. (Yeah Surprise!)
b. Don't think so. Make sure to follow all the instructions in the S3RX thread to the letter. Do make a Nandroid using CWM or TWRP you flashed. Do so before flashing S3Rx. Also make a backup of your NV Data. Search this forum for instructions to NVBACKUP.
c. You need to do Factory Reset then flash the Rom then wipe Dalvik and Cache.

Perseus71 said:
a. You Flash CWM or TWRP using Odin. Then Flash S3RX that you have downloaded. This process does not need Root. (Yeah Surprise!)
b. Don't think so. Make sure to follow all the instructions in the S3RX thread to the letter. Do make a Nandroid using CWM or TWRP you flashed. Do so before flashing S3Rx. Also make a backup of your NV Data. Search this forum for instructions to NVBACKUP.
c. You need to do Factory Reset then flash the Rom then wipe Dalvik and Cache.
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Well it is way easier than I thought, thanks Perseus71! Only thing I dont like about this rom is that it is WAY too big but I can solve that in Aroma Installer. Could you please post a link for steps about how to backup NV Data or EFS Folder? The ones that I found are difficult and I want to get this done with as fast as I can.
EDIT: I found an easy tutorial made by member <:GeeK:> it is in the i747 section but it will work with the T999 right? Also, I have to restore it like he says AFTER I flash the Rom? Thanks for your help

Using Terminal Emulator enter this.
su
reboot nvbackup
Done!

DocHoliday77 said:
Using Terminal Emulator enter this.
su
reboot nvbackup
Done!
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I don't have root Access, I only flashed the recovery as Perseus71 told me to. I tried that in my old man's International Galaxy Note (which is rooted) and it told me an error NVBACKUP not found

The note is older and it may not be an available function. Only do this if you find confimation in a devices forum. It was tried on a Note3 and it hardbricked! Once you flash your rom you will be rooted. That's when I suggest you run this. Itll back up your nv data on-device, so don't expect to see any output to sd. But it will auto restore if corruption is ever detected.