[Q] Possible Brick: Is a jig my only hope? - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II

I did a duma$$ move. I flashed a rom on top of a different rom without wiping.
- Phone boots up
- Boot animation displays
- Freezes on 'Android' Screen
- Does not go into Recovery
- Does not go into Download mode
- PC doesn't see it, but pc makes a sound when I plug it in, and drivers attempt to install when I plug in to pc (fail)
- Kies takes a while but I got "This device is not supported by Kies 2.0. Please try again'
Any and all help is appreciated.

Duma!!!!!! You vietnameeeee?!
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dannydv said:
Duma!!!!!! You vietnameeeee?!
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Nope. Americano

vazquezcmp said:
Nope. Americano
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Dumaa even worse!!! Lol!!
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Flash factory image. Its not bricked
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ssCISengineer said:
Flash factory image. Its not bricked
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Yep! Or odin back to stock!
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dannydv said:
Yep! Or odin back to stock!
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I can't get into 'download mode'. Is there another way?

vazquezcmp said:
I can't get into 'download mode'. Is there another way?
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Try using ROM toolbox to get into download mode worked for me once when I couldn't get in...
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Bro just use odin and flash the original t889 stock rom in odin.
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deeznutz1977 said:
Try using ROM toolbox to get into download mode worked for me once when I couldn't get in...
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Doing it as we speak. Thanks Man.

vazquezcmp said:
Doing it as we speak. Thanks Man.
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Actually what I have is the GN2 Toolkit. Is it the same thing? If not where can I find?

dannydv said:
Bro just use odin and flash the original t889 stock rom in odin.
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I thought you need to be able to get into 'download mode' for Odin to see your device?

vazquezcmp said:
Actually what I have is the GN2 Toolkit. Is it the same thing? If not where can I find?
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That's what I meant lol sorry about that... At least you knew what I was talking about. The tool kit got my phone into download when nothing else would. It worked even when adb wouldn't Thankfully I only has that problem one time
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if you got into download mode and odin'ed back to stock and it gets stuck on the "samsung with the blue logo behind it" boot screen than you have to go to stock recovery and wipe data and cache there and reboot, i had the same problem earlier but mine could get into recovery and download mode but it wouldnt wipe the data it would just turn off whenever i tried to

deeznutz1977 said:
That's what I meant lol sorry about that... At least you knew what I was talking about. The tool kit got my phone into download when nothing else would. It worked even when adb wouldn't Thankfully I only has that problem one time
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HOLY S-H-I-T SNACKS! I got into download mode. Rather then pressing Volume UP + Home + Power, I did same but Volume Down, and I'm Golden.
Thanks for all the help and Replys. Love this community. I root because this is what we do. I stand behind those that say Samsungs are damn near impossible to brick.
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haldi15 said:
if you got into download mode and odin'ed back to stock and it gets stuck on the "samsung with the blue logo behind it" boot screen than you have to go to stock recovery and wipe data and cache there and reboot, i had the same problem earlier but mine could get into recovery and download mode but it wouldnt wipe the data it would just turn off whenever i tried to
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How'd you do that? I might have the same situation.

to get into the stock recovery you hold volume up and home and the power button at the same time, use the volume keys to move up and down and power button to select than wipe data and cache and reboot

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Bricked? Think I flashed the wrong boot image

I believe I flashed the wrong boot image in odin. my sprint epic4g touch is now giving me a yellow triangle with gt-9i100 model number displaying. i have tried all the triangle removal threads but nothing helps. I think I need to send it off to the JIG folks who do the $50 repair. Thoughts?
Does it boot? If it does... Use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1865102
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BluesRulez said:
Does it boot?
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yes, it boots to the yellow triangle screen only. no further. Problem is it is recognized in odin at that screen, and not in the typical odin download mode screen.
l2yangop said:
yes, it boots to the yellow triangle screen only. no further. Problem is it is recognized in odin at that screen, and not in the typical odin download mode screen.
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and i cant do step 4. boot into cwm
l2yangop said:
yes, it boots to the yellow triangle screen only. no further. Problem is it is recognized in odin at that screen, and not in the typical odin download mode screen.
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l2yangop said:
and i cant do step 4. boot into cwm
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So you can go into odin mode and pc odin recognizes it?
BluesRulez said:
So you can go into odin mode and pc odin recognizes it?
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well its strange...odin recognizes it at the triangle screen but not at the download screen (power + down, then up to confirm screen)
l2yangop said:
well its strange...odin recognizes it at the triangle screen but not at the download screen (power + down, then up to confirm screen)
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Wait for someone else to see this thread. I don't want to ask you to do something that might damage the device more.
But it is strange. I am really curious to see what would happen if odin restore is started when phone is recognized at that triangle screen.
Did the boot.img have a custom recovery? Also what boot.img was it?
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patrao_n said:
Did the boot.img have a custom recovery? Also what boot.img was it?
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it was this one
http://depositfiles.com/files/e7i721rui
the actual file name is "GT-I9100_OLD_BOOTLOADER.tar" from the self extractor
i found it from an ebay jig auction (clearly the wrong one):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNBrick-Sam...686806?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f0d46da16
This screenshot show where odin just stalls out every time. its stuck on "setupconnection"
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it was this one
the actual file name is "GT-I9100_OLD_BOOTLOADER.tar" from the self extractor[/url]
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You flashed the wrong boot loader, you need to have it JTAG'd.
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Mattix724 said:
You flashed the wrong boot loader, you need to have it JTAG'd.
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ok, so i have to send it to these guys?
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-epic-4g-touch-jtag-brick-repair/
nothing i can do myself?
Pretty sure. Unless anyone else here can tell you how to fix it.
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If the phone won't go passed the gs2 screen and you cant get into cwm, you're pretty much boned.
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Yeah flashing the wrong bootloader is the one surefire way to brick this phone, not counting the emmc brick. You're gonna need JTAG and yeah mobiletechvideos is the way to go. They should get you back up and running for 50 bucks.
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$50 and a week from now they'll have you up and running again.
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Since Odin picks up the phone see if adb will recognize the phone.
Also try kies. The emergency recovery or firmware update thing. Can't remember exactly what it is called.
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If it's the wrong bootloader I think Kies will recognize it as the international version. Emergency recovery wouldn't work.
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I need stock rom

Every stock ROM i try to download takes me to hot file...it gets halfway done then stops and says i used daily limit to download anyone have any mirrors or anything besides ****ty hotfile
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thakrew317 said:
Every stock ROM i try to download takes me to hot file...it gets halfway done then stops and says i used daily limit to download anyone have any mirrors or anything besides ****ty hotfile
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I will pm you a link to UVLI4. Let me know when you have downloaded it so I can delete.
meekrawb said:
I will pm you a link to UVLI4. Let me know when you have downloaded it so I can delete.
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Is there a way I can get in on that?
Me too.... I need to send my phone back to T-Mobile for repairs and need to put it back on stock.
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Sent, fellas.
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Sent, fellas.
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How long should it take for it too boot
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thakrew317 said:
How long should it take for it too boot
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I got this from KRZ-2pa's stock rom thread:
"Step 6.If you get a boot loop reboot the phone into recovery (Volume up+down and power until Samsung logo appears after let them go. Highlight Wipe data/Factory reset and select with power)"
It shouldn't take more than a few minutes to boot, so I would try the factory reset.
If you guys didn't know, I think you have to have the UVLI4 radio installed on your phone for Odin to install this stock ROM.
I just need a stock recovery now um not really worried about booting anymore its going back to Samsung
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thakrew317 said:
I just need a stock recovery now um not really worried about booting anymore its going back to Samsung
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It should have installed the stock recovery. At least it did when I did it a couple of months ago.
Nope still goes to twrp and it wont boor but like i said IDC bout it booting would be nice it it did but as long as i can get stock recovery I'm fine
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Ill try again tho
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HELP! Stuck at Samsung Logo after flash!

Need your help guys/gals!
I have been using my GN2 since they came out and have pretty good experience flashing/trying different ROM's. This morning I tried to flash JellyThunder and flash showed as complete. When I did the reboot, now my phone is stuck at the Samsung Galaxy GN2 logo. I tried entering into recovery by using "volume up" + "power" and still a no-go. I have pulled the battery multiple times and same thing. (always stuck at logo).
Next I tried to use ODIN and it does recognize the phone through com port but when I try to flash new recovery it just sits there and hangs. No error message or nothing. Did I just brick my phone or what? Please, need your help!
Thanks,
Factory reset
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twanskys204 said:
Factory reset
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That
twanskys204 said:
Factory reset
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how can I do a factory reset when I can't enter into recovery mode either.
Jayster0966 said:
how can I do a factory reset when I can't enter into recovery mode either.
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Did you try it from another computer/laptop? That could possibly be the problem. Why Odin is not recognizing it. Also what version of Odin are you running using??
You can check http://www.sammobile.com
For the stock firmware you need. I hope you get this resolved!!
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Jayster0966 said:
how can I do a factory reset when I can't enter into recovery mode either.
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I am not trying to get technical but just reading your post you did volume up+power.
It should be volume up+power+home button. Try that =) Hope it helps.
chousayz said:
I am not trying to get technical but just reading your post you did volume up+power.
It should be volume up+power+home button. Try that =) Hope it helps.
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+1
I've done that b4, taught I was pushing everything right when it didn't quirk
When it was me messing up on the button combo:what: LOL
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^ omg lol
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Been there before lol
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DUHHHHHHH! Thanks for all the help guys! Boy, do I feel like a idiot! So used to the way my old skyrocket used to do it. :laugh:
Jayster0966 said:
DUHHHHHHH! Thanks for all the help guys! Boy, do I feel like a idiot! So used to the way my old skyrocket used to do it. :laugh:
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=) WOOOHOOO glad I can help!!
I love our AT&T note2 community! Every problem I have so far has been solved and no one were jerks making smart remarks and crap.

Is This It For My Phone?!?

So here is my deal, I have been flashing custom ROMs on my TMobile Note 2 and I think I may have made an error one ROM in particular. WanamLite ROM. I have TWRP and noticed that ROM uses CWM instead. Now I cannot load any ROM as it either upgrades itself amsung Galaxy Note 2 Screen. Is there anyway I could get out of this mess?
I think that rom is made for international note 2 but you should be able to use what ever recovery you want, what are you trying to flash, or you just trying to get into recovery?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2150514 you should be OK on wanamlite rom,
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rjones9902 said:
So here is my deal, I have been flashing custom ROMs on my TMobile Note 2 and I think I may have made an error one ROM in particular. WanamLite ROM. I have TWRP and noticed that ROM uses CWM instead. Now I cannot load any ROM as it either upgrades itself amsung Galaxy Note 2 Screen. Is there anyway I could get out of this mess?
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Odin in ur friend
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funziebear said:
I think that rom is made for international note 2 but you should be able to use what ever recovery you want, what are you trying to flash, or you just trying to get into recovery?
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I'm just trying to get back to Jedi Master 17 again. Once I reinstall it, it keeps upgrading itself and then I get bootloops.
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Odin in ur friend
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kay, how can I get into odin when my phone just keeps rebooting? Will Odin solve this? Forgive me for the noobish questions but I just want to be sure.
rjones9902 said:
kay, how can I get into odin when my phone just keeps rebooting? Will Odin solve this? Forgive me for the noobish questions but I just want to be sure.
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Yes Odin can fix it but I can't get link for you cause the web version of xda is horrible for searching. You can Google it and read up on it. Will put you into download mode if need be
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Yeah Ur gonna have to get into download mode and Odin ,volume down, power and home key at the same time then it'll prompted you if you want to go into download mode to hit volume up
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funziebear said:
Yeah Ur gonna have to get into download mode and Odin ,volume down, power and home key at the same time then it'll prompted you if you want to go into download mode to hit volume up
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Okay, I just did that and it just had the android logo with it saying downloading, do not turn off target! So I guess I'll wait for it to download whatever it's downloading.
No you need Odin now to install either a stock or rooted firmware , do you have Odin on your computer? Can you get into recovery or no? volume up power and home at the same time,
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funziebear said:
No you need Odin now to install either a stock or rooted firmware , do you have Odin on your computer? Can you get into recovery or no? volume up power and home at the same time,
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No, I do not have Odin on my laptop. I have TWRP as my recovery and can actually get into it by doing the volume up, power button and home at the same time. I'll check the site to see if I can Odin.
If you have a way to download Jedi onto your SD card you don't need Odin
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rjones9902 said:
No, I do not have Odin on my laptop. I have TWRP as my recovery and can actually get into it by doing the volume up, power button and home at the same time. I'll check the site to see if I can Odin.
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If u can get into recovery then u should be able to restore a backup if you have one. Just throwing it out there lol
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rjones9902 said:
No, I do not have Odin on my laptop. I have TWRP as my recovery and can actually get into it by doing the volume up, power button and home at the same time. I'll check the site to see if I can Odin.
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You need a pc ,Odin ,and latest firmware. Google it and u will see video and exact instructions.
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funziebear said:
If you have a way to download Jedi onto your SD card you don't need Odin
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jds3118 said:
If u can get into recovery then u should be able to restore a backup if you have one. Just throwing it out there lol
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You need a pc ,Odin ,and latest firmware. Google it and u will see video and exact instructions.
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jds3118 said:
If u can get into recovery then u should be able to restore a backup if you have one. Just throwing it out there lol
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This. All of the Odin talk was on the assumption that you couldn't get back into recovery.
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[Q] NB4 Not sticking, Help.

I am currently on MK2. I am trying to put NB4 on my S4 but for whatever reason, it is not sticking.
I followed this guide..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2678774
Only thing i was unable to do was get into download mode again, while being in download mode. So i just restarted my computer, then went into download mode by holding down the power button. (have a download mode option)
Flashed the modem via Odin multiple times, just not working.
I am on this ROM..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2724854
Any suggestions? Appreciate the help. Thanks in advance.
Yeah, I have been having this issue too
jrkart99 said:
Yeah, I have been having this issue too
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You must do it twice......
Make sure you untic Auto Reboot in Odin.....
Flash the moden in the phone slot.....
Flash....
Immediatly go back into Download mode....
Flash again.....
it should stick then
I'm down with the sickness...
The Sickness said:
You must do it twice......
Make sure you untic Auto Reboot in Odin.....
Flash the moden in the phone slot.....
Flash....
Immediatly go back into Download mode....
Flash again.....
it should stick then
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I've done this, guess I will give it another go..
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jrkart99 said:
I'm down with the sickness...
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I see what you did there
ixJay said:
I've done this, guess I will give it another go..
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Try flashing while the phone is on THEN boot into DL mode and do it again.
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Kriptik210 said:
I see what you did there
Try flashing while the phone is on THEN boot into DO mode and do it again.
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Got to try this when I get home.
For some reason when I try to put my phone in download mode by holding power+volume down+home button.. The little android guy pops up with the volume options, then the phone just turns off automatically.. For whatever reason, my phone does not let me go into download mode like that. So I have to use flashify or my power button option. Weird.
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ixJay said:
Got to try this when I get home.
For some reason when I try to put my phone in download mode by holding power+volume down+home button.. The little android guy pops up with the volume options, then the phone just turns off automatically.. For whatever reason, my phone does not let me go into download mode like that. So I have to use flashify or my power button option. Weird.
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Go to my Insane Kit Kat thread, go to the mod section. Download the Extended Power Menu. It has the option for Download Mode....
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ixJay said:
Got to try this when I get home.
For some reason when I try to put my phone in download mode by holding power+volume down+home button.. The little android guy pops up with the volume options, then the phone just turns off automatically.. For whatever reason, my phone does not let me go into download mode like that. So I have to use flashify or my power button option. Weird.
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You don't have to hold the menu button. Just power and volume down. If you still have problems, try what Sickness recommended
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Yeah I have ghe same exact issue... I evem flashed the Modem.rar in the Insane Kit Kat ror afger flashi g the sickness rom and still shows mk2
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fdavila17 said:
Yeah I have ghe same exact issue... I evem flashed the Modem.rar in the Insane Kit Kat ror afger flashi g the sickness rom and still shows mk2
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Just follow my instructions. You may have to do it several times
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The Sickness said:
Just follow my instructions. You may have to do it several times
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I have bro trust me like 20 times and still sticking to MK4... ive used different versions of odin too... I still get lte but my signal is low
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Just follow my instructions. You may have to do it several times
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Kriptik210 said:
I see what you did there
Try flashing while the phone is on THEN boot into DL mode and do it again.
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Finally got it! Thank you! Hopefully this makes a difference lol.
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Just follow my instructions. You may have to do it several times
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got it to work, thank you !
Not sure if you guys resolved the issue yet. But you need to extract the .far file and flash the modem.bin. uncheck auto-reboot and put phone in download mode. Flash it once and pull the battery. Go into download again and reflash. Reboot and check baseband. You should now be on nb4.
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