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Locked Bootloader

Hey i believe i have somehow locked my boot loader. I can flash the rom in the recovery mode but it does not show up after booting the device. Its stuck on juggernaut 5.0 which i was recently using. I factory reset my phone dozens of time but no luck. Tried every damn thing in the odin even took a developers help but no luck. Even he was shocked. The system seems to be frozen on juggernaut. Is there a way around this. I believe i cant even brick my phone since even odin doesn't flash anything

You already posted this.
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Really serious this time. So you cant get into download mode and have your phone recognized by odin to flash stock rom???. If you can get into download mode abd odin sees the phone, you should be able to put the stock rom in pda hit run and it should work. Have you tried using heimdall instead of odi ?
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monkeypaws said:
Really serious this time. So you cant get into download mode and have your phone recognized by odin to flash stock rom???. If you can get into download mode abd odin sees the phone, you should be able to put the stock rom in pda hit run and it should work. Have you tried using heimdall instead of odi ?
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I can get into the download mode and can flash it through odin as well but once the flash is successful and when it autoboots after the stock is flashed it goes back into juggernaut rom rather than going into stock rom. I dont seem to get hold of anything. I deleted all my files manually like pictures and notes and stuff but once i rebooted the phone they were all back again. One of the developers even helped me step by step but that didnt even work he was rather shocked. He told me that your boot loader might be locked and he said i am not even sure you will be able to brick the phone!!!

sell it buy a new phone lol
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phenom43 said:
I can get into the download mode and can flash it through odin as well but once the flash is successful and when it autoboots after the stock is flashed it goes back into juggernaut rom rather than going into stock rom. I dont seem to get hold of anything. I deleted all my files manually like pictures and notes and stuff but once i rebooted the phone they were all back again. One of the developers even helped me step by step but that didnt even work he was rather shocked. He told me that your boot loader might be locked and he said i am not even sure you will be able to brick the phone!!!
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What are you flashing? Stock ROM?

Flashed latest recovery for AT&T SGS II, Got hard-bricked

Hello everyone.
So today I saw on Clockworkmod's website that they released a new recovery for the AT&T SGS III. I am using the AT&T variant (not the Canadian versions or any other version). I always flash recoveries through Mobile Odin as it is safer than manually flashing recovery through ADB imo. Unfortunately, after pressing "Flash firmware (in this case the recovery)" it just rebooted into nothingness. I tried booting into recovery or download mode using the hardware buttons. I also have a jig so I tried that but nothing. I did notice that when I plugged my phone to my PC (Win 7) via USB cable, I get that I don't have drivers supporting QHSUSB_DLOAD. I assume that this is in reference to the bootloader. I have never flashed bootloaders so the only option would be the recovery file. I noticed that there is only one person who had this problem. Anyone else encountered this? If so, any remedies? I bought the phone 3 weeks ago so I know I'm in warranty and I also know MTV would JTAG it for me but just wondering if there are other less-dire options.
P.S.: I meant to write SGS III and not SGS II on the title. My eye sight is bad. -sigh-

If I understand what you're saying, you were on a custom ROM, trying to go back to a stock ROM? If so, after you ODIN the stock ROM, you have to back into recovery and do a full wipe.
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xidcat said:
If I understand what you're saying, you were on a custom ROM, trying to go back to a stock ROM? If so, after you ODIN the stock ROM, you have to back into recovery and do a full wipe.
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No I was only flashing CWM recovery. I was not flashing stock. I was DietICS 08.08.12 with KToonez's latest Sammy Kernel.

I just reread carefully, if you can't get into download mode with the buttons or a jig, a jtag is the next (and last) step.
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I think I bricked my N2

I accidentally flashed a n7100 ( HD rev ) rom, stupid I know. I am a noob and was unaware our phones were different.
The phone was stuck in boot loop after I flashed the n7100 rom but I was able to get into recovery and download mode so I flashed the stock Bell rom ( _BMC_I317MVLALJ2 ) via odin.
The phone now turns on but I have no mobile network ( uknown baseband), a lot of my apps don't work, camera says "not enough memory" when I try to take a picture. Also my PC does not detect the phone when I plug it in.
Been trying to get it to work for the last 2 days and I am out of ideas.
This post is my last resort before I bring it back to the store and pray for a exchange.

When you flash stock firmware make sure you factory reset
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Android The Greek said:
When you flash stock firmware make sure you factory reset
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I did this, been trying every option i can think of the last 2 days, still no go

I cant download anything because the phone thinks its full even though I have 11gigs of storage

I believe there are couple ways of solving it. Look up Odin and use Odin to flash the stock rom.
The other method is to get yourself a MicroSD card. Download the correct rom to your mirco SD card; insert the card in your N2 and flash the rom in CWM. Good luck!

And you don't have any backups you can restore?
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dafoxs said:
And you don't have any backups you can restore?
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nope, not backups :crying::crying:
I tried pushing stock on odin and external sd with CWM....still didnt work.
I really don't know what els to do

wltalle backbunge,
Is the "Pc not detecting my N2" affecting you from getting a stock ROM on your N2?

xriest said:
I accidentally flashed a n7100 ( HD rev ) rom, stupid I know. I am a noob and was unaware our phones were different.
The phone was stuck in boot loop after I flashed the n7100 rom but I was able to get into recovery and download mode so I flashed the stock Bell rom ( _BMC_I317MVLALJ2 ) via odin.
The phone now turns on but I have no mobile network ( uknown baseband), a lot of my apps don't work, camera says "not enough memory" when I try to take a picture. Also my PC does not detect the phone when I plug it in.
Been trying to get it to work for the last 2 days and I am out of ideas.
This post is my last resort before I bring it back to the store and pray for a exchange.
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I did they same thing today, I rerooted my phone and it started back working, hope that helps

so after some searching it looks my the phones partition is messed up. Only way to fix it is to flash the stock efs.
GS III users have had this exact problem.
I ended up wiping my flash count with triangle away and returned it to the store for a exchange.
Lesson learned, always back up your stuff before flashing and make sure its the right model !!

[Q] Unbrick GN2 (Firmware upgrade encountered an issue)

Before you guys read this thread, let me just go ahead and say that i AM in fact a XDA noob... so dont hate. I didnt come here for that, but i came for help. Now, i did notice that there were alot of people having similar problems as i was. And yes, i did read all those threads. BUT, the only difference was, they got that error while trying to unroot. I was trying to root mine. I simply tried flashing CWM (and yes i made sure it was the correct flash as well) and it failed. Tried rebooting the phone, and i got that error. I am honestly freaking out right now as to if i have lost my phone or not, so i wouldnt appreciate hate in the comments, that would not help. So please help if possible... Is there a way to fix this?

We're you on stock Rom. How did you try a put CWM on your phone?? Odin??
Best way to install a recovery is Odin or goo manger!!
If you can get the phone into download mode then you can just flash back to your stock firmware...
Unless you flashed the wrong recovery on your phone. Then your in store for brick city.
Start here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1980644
TWRP thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1981198
All in ONE thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1987541
Good luck with your problems.
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Bajanman said:
We're you on stock Rom. How did you try a put CWM on your phone?? Odin??
Best way to install a recovery is Odin or goo manger!!
If you can get the phone into download mode then you can just flash back to your stock firmware...
Unless you flashed the wrong recovery on your phone. Then your in store for brick city.
Start here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1980644
TWRP thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1981198
All in ONE thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1987541
Good luck with your problems.
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thanks, i was actually on odin. But i think i found the solution. You see, when i was trying to find a solution on my own, i accidentally ended up installing a verizon rom on my phone which is att. (i didnt know it was verizon) The rom works, but i cant use mobile data, because its not a verizon SIM card. However, i managed to install TWRP recovery with goomanager, and from that i will attempt to install the JediXP14 custom rom. Strangely, it seems the phone is rooted even though i was told it failed. I will let you know on the progress, should be done in an hour or so.

Oh boy..... I smell brick city.. You better be careful what ur doing with Odin... If u are flashing stock firmware in Odin it flashes the radio with it....

Ok guys, i SOMEWHAT resolved the issue. But there are alot better ways of doing it, i was just forced to do it the following way:
The only flash rom i could get to go in through odin was a Verizon rom. It was basically the stock Note 2 rom for verizon.
Now the only problem with this, is that obviously, my phone is ATT and this is a Verizon rom, but it WILL work, but with an exception. Wifi and all will work, you can call and receive messages, but you cannot access the internet via mobile data. So that was another issue that popped up. I tried flashing an att stock rom through odin, but it stayed stuck at "Setup Connection" so that didnt work. The only solution i could think of was to unlock the rom, so i could use data with my ATT sim card. Strangely, the phone thought that it was a Verizon phone when it was an ATT phone, so that was the only option. It required a root but that wasnt a problem. I installed Hidroid off the play store and unlocked it that way, and now everything works fine. There is still an error message in the status bar saying "Non-Verizon SIM" but despite that message, everything still is in working order. If anyone knows what to do once you first get that error message, you could post it below for anyone else having the same problem. And if there is a way to change it back to the normal ATT stock, that would be appreciated as well. Thanks

Nintendoassasin64 said:
Ok guys, i SOMEWHAT resolved the issue. But there are alot better ways of doing it, i was just forced to do it the following way:
The only flash rom i could get to go in through odin was a Verizon rom. It was basically the stock Note 2 rom for verizon.
Now the only problem with this, is that obviously, my phone is ATT and this is a Verizon rom, but it WILL work, but with an exception. Wifi and all will work, you can call and receive messages, but you cannot access the internet via mobile data. So that was another issue that popped up. I tried flashing an att stock rom through odin, but it stayed stuck at "Setup Connection" so that didnt work. The only solution i could think of was to unlock the rom, so i could use data with my ATT sim card. Strangely, the phone thought that it was a Verizon phone when it was an ATT phone, so that was the only option. It required a root but that wasnt a problem. I installed Hidroid off the play store and unlocked it that way, and now everything works fine. There is still an error message in the status bar saying "Non-Verizon SIM" but despite that message, everything still is in working order. If anyone knows what to do once you first get that error message, you could post it below for anyone else having the same problem. And if there is a way to change it back to the normal ATT stock, that would be appreciated as well. Thanks
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Maybe you just need to flash att modem with ril for your device. Scroll down and dload the one for att then flash using cwm or twrp. After flashing modem try flashing att rom again via Odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2016575
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Ok guys I resolved the problem. But it took more steps than it needed. This is for people who accidentally flashed the wrong type of recovery to your phone (example, gt-1700 version of cm what on sgh-I317) I'll be renaming this thread if I can. So here's all the steps I took. Now keep in mind that I didn't exactly know what I was doing so I kind of learned on the way, like I said in the beginning of this thread, I am a noob, and I admit such.
1. Install any rom that is in md5 format (preferably with your carrier modem but anything will do) I used a verizon rom. I can't exactly provide a link given my user status though, but I will when I can.
2. If you don't have wifi and downloaded rom under incorrect modem, then download hidroid on the play store and unlock it. It should be simple once getting the app. This will allow you to use mobile data. You'll need it.
3. Download goomanager
4. Press menu button
5. Install open recovery script
Now you should have TWRP installed on your device.
6. Install any custom rom compatible with your device, but make sure it comes with the correct modem as your phone originally had.
7. Flash it through TWRP (make a backup first)
You should be done from there. Now I don't recommend this. There has to be an easier way, so it would be great if anyone could provide that below. But the steps above are the steps I took. Thanks
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Easiest is flash att rom thru odin then reboot into recovery factory reset then let phone boot up.
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cnote74 said:
Easiest is flash att rom thru odin then reboot into recovery factory reset then let phone boot up.
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Agreed. ..g
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but where o.o
cnote74 said:
Easiest is flash att rom thru odin then reboot into recovery factory reset then let phone boot up.
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Umm guys, i ran into a similar problem. Where would i find the att rom to flash from odin?

Galaxy S3 Recovery

My SPH-L710 has a broken Up Volume button and after flashing to stock, I can't get to recovery to wipe cache and stuff. I was using a custom rom to get to the download and recovery mode before, but now all I get is bootloop.
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Can't get to download mode either. Will purchase USB Jig if necessary

You're probably gonna have to push a new ROM using Odin
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xXTheLawXx said:
My SPH-L710 has a broken Up Volume button and after flashing to stock, I can't get to recovery to wipe cache and stuff. I was using a custom rom to get to the download and recovery mode before, but now all I get is bootloop. I can get to download mode however.
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If your still rooted, then you can download ROM toolbox from google play, goto tools tab, then all the way down to rebooter. Not sure if you have to have paid version though.
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Soooperstar said:
You're probably gonna have to push a new ROM using Odin
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Explain please? I'm new to this stuff.

xXTheLawXx said:
Explain please? I'm new to this stuff.
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If your new, ODIN is probably not for you, you can severly mess your phone up. If you cant get to download mode even after a battery pull, then it sounds bricked. USB jig may or may not work. All that left is JTAG service.

joeyhdownsouth said:
If your new, ODIN is probably not for you, you can severly mess your phone up. If you cant get to download mode even after a battery pull, then it sounds bricked. USB jig may or may not work. All that left is JTAG service.
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I can get to the warning screen, but I can't click up to get it to the actual mode (for obvious reasons). I just stuck my jig in it and its in download. Do I need to flash a stock rom and then could I use CF Auto Root as it wipes the cache at the end?

xXTheLawXx said:
I can get to the warning screen, but I can't click up to get it to the actual mode (for obvious reasons). I just stuck my jig in it and its in download. Do I need to flash a stock rom and then could I use CF Auto Root as it wipes the cache at the end?
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Ok, if you plug it to your computer and it recognizes it, then i suggest MSkips Toolbox. It automates the whole process for you, but you must read it very carefully.
EDIT: If you were on stock 4.3 with KNOX bootloader, then toolkit won't work without adding proper 4.3 TAR file(not sure if there is one yet), because if you downgrade bootloader to 4.2 or less, your phone will brick.