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[Q] GSM Galaxy nexus Bricked -REWARD

I know i have another thread but its changed. My galaxy nexus is gsm and my brother accidentally flashed verizon stock on it. Now my nexus can only go in download mode and fastboot mode. I have tried flashing stock using odin and fastboot however it goes back to the google logo and just stays till it dies. I also cant access recovery mode because it goes to the google logo. 30 dollars reward thanks

Boot to the bootloader (Fastboot/Download) and give us the information on the bottom. Also give us the link to whatever you're trying to flash. I'll dig up the return-to-stock thread and see if I can't walk you through it. Gotta save that Nexus!
Also it'd be easier if you got on IRC. You can find a lot of us (including me) on irc.freenode.net in the channel #gn so stop on by!
Here's a link if you've never been there: http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=gn&uio=d4

Wug's Toolkit???
have you tried Wug's Toolkit???
I've bricked mine for the same reason for flashing a GSM rom alpha state on a LTE Nexus.
All I had to do was hit the restore button. And it was fixed in ten minutes. I was able to save my data thanks to dropbox. Cuz I just so happened to back up my data there a lot by saving my recovery back ups
But your case is different. Use wug's toolkit and ATTEMPT to save your data by using the backup feature. MAYBE u can still recover your apps. Maybe you broke your CWMR and damaged the system.res or something. So just flash stock+Unroot. As long as you can fast boot I think you can fix it like me.
Give it a try if you have not done this yet. And let me know how it out. =p
Hope it works for u just as well as it did for me.

DLD511 said:
have you tried Wug's Toolkit???
I've bricked mine for the same reason for flashing a GSM rom alpha state on a LTE Nexus.
All I had to do was hit the restore button. And it was fixed in ten minutes. I was able to save my data thanks to dropbox. Cuz I just so happened to back up my data there a lot by saving my recovery back ups
But your case is different. Use wug's toolkit and ATTEMPT to save your data by using the backup feature. MAYBE u can still recover your apps. Maybe you broke your CWMR and damaged the system.res or something. So just flash stock+Unroot. As long as you can fast boot I think you can fix it like me.
Give it a try if you have not done this yet. And let me know how it out. =p
Hope it works for u just as well as it did for me.
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could you gimmie alink for that toolkit

Unbrickable
Also you can't truly brick a Nexus device. ESPECIALLY a GSM variant.
So you can fix this. I'll try to find another way just in case this way fails. but also there is a tool on the right side of the panel do the Wug's Toolkit panel. Never actually used them, but maybe it can make your phone work again without even having to flash stock+Unroot.
But again I'll try to find a another method of how this can be fixed. Hopefully someone has a tool to fix this.
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Sorry. XDA won't let me post a link. =/
Since I just registered and all but don't worry I'm experienced with this stuff.
Just type Wug's toolkit v1.3 Galaxy Nexus and it should be on Android Central
. Hope this saves ur $400-$600 google device. =p
Know how u feel on this.
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This should work because I just read the website and it says that if you flash stock+unroot it should unbrick your device. And maybe an OEM lock is required but your a GSM variant so I dunno since u came out of the factory unlocked.
If you were to fix your Nexus Device u don't have to do your $30 reward.
1. I'm 16. =p
2. Don't have a way of receiving money except by mail, which is a big hassle of nonsense.
3. Just wanted to help since I know how u feel.

Wow lol

exzacklyright said:
Wow lol
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What do u mean by wow???
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I'm now able to post the link.
Here's the link for the toolkit. It's extremely useful and has fixed some problems for me.
http://www.wugfresh.com/dev/gnex-root-toolkit/

Full step-by-step instructions here.

Think I killed my GS3. :(

Wasn't paying attention when updating my ROM for a AT&T GS3 and accidentally tried to install the Verizon Equivalent. Original ATT Rom was AOKP Jelly bean.
Anybody have any ideas on what to do? The phone doesn't seem to be able to enter recovery mode, but can enter "Downloading... Do not turn off target !!"
FML

Odin back a stock firmware and see if that works. Look in the stickies in development section.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda premium

Yeah, if you get the "downloading" then you're golden. Just use Odin to restore to stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722686
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And here is the stock image you would flash to your phone using ODIN:
http://www.samsdroid.com/2012/07/i747ucalem-android-404-usa-at-stock-rom.html
Or at least it's the one I use for my ATT SIII.
Filename is: I747UCALEM_I747ATTALEM_I747UCALEM_HOME.tar.md5

Thanks guys. I started getting worried when the new version of Odin was not connecting with my GS3. Luckily, the older version on my computer synced right up and am going back to stock.
Phew!

KTownGT said:
Thanks guys. I started getting worried when the new version of Odin was not connecting with my GS3. Luckily, the older version on my computer synced right up and am going back to stock.
Phew!
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Good thing it seems like the architecture of the US GS3s is similar enough that flashing another carrier's ROM won't result in a nice hard brick that requires JTAG/warranty fix.

KTownGT said:
Thanks guys. I started getting worried when the new version of Odin was not connecting with my GS3. Luckily, the older version on my computer synced right up and am going back to stock.
Phew!
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Just becareful next time bro....not alway lucky like this....

[Q] BRICKED my S2....please help!

ok long story short...i was attempting to root my S2 via Odin...i was told the root process for the S2 was the same for Epic 4G Touch so i went through with the process....now whatever happened...my Samsung Galaxy SII screen is stuck no matter what i do and there is a YELLOW triangle with ! inside of it...i have tried everything to get it off and just reboot...but its stuck, can someone please help!?!?!

blueizee said:
ok long story short...i was attempting to root my S2 via Odin...i was told the root process for the S2 was the same for Epic 4G Touch so i went through with the process....now whatever happened...my Samsung Galaxy SII screen is stuck no matter what i do and there is a YELLOW triangle with ! inside of it...i have tried everything to get it off and just reboot...but its stuck, can someone please help!?!?!
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You definitely cannot use the same root for Epic 4g touch as Galaxy S2, they have 2 different kernels. Can you get into download mode? Take battery out, put back in, and hold down power button and down button at same time. If you can get it into download mode, you can find the correct rootkit and redo.

btvolta said:
You definitely cannot use the same root for Epic 4g touch as Galaxy S2, they have 2 different kernels. Can you get into download mode? Take battery out, put back in, and hold down power button and down button at same time. If you can get it into download mode, you can find the correct rootkit and redo. Which phone do you have, G2 or epic 4g touch?
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i have a sprint galaxy s2.....i can get into download mode and THATS it....cant even access stock recovery
can u please guide me thru this...im flippin, this my only phone and i have had it less than 24 hours

blueizee said:
i have a sprint galaxy s2.....i can get into download mode and THATS it....cant even access stock recovery
can u please guide me thru this...im flippin, this my only phone and i have had it less than 24 hours[/QUOTE
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btvolta said:
You need to find a rootkit for the G2, then redo.
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do u know where i can find the write one...?

blueizee said:
do u know where i can find the write one...?
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ok i doublechecked and i do have the correct kernal...it matches my phones model number and all....when i click start in odin...it passes in the first box and thats it...then i get an error on my pc sayin usb is not recognized

Have you tried a different usb cable? Sometimes that can be the problem.[COLOR="Silver
Have you tried a different usb cable? Sometimes that can be the problem.[/QUOTE]
Ok, since you have correct root file, ignore the one I provided.[COLOR="Silver"]
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Have you tried a different usb cable? Sometimes that can be the problem.
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Ok, since you have correct root file, ignore the one I provided.[/QUOTE]
Ok, haven't heard back so I hope you were able to fix.

blueizee said:
i have a sprint galaxy s2.....
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You do have the Epic 4g Touch. Sprint just decided to play long with the renaming since this phone is going out to multiple carriers now.
HOPEFULLY you did NOT flash the international kernel on your phone, it's still functional and you can still get into download mode.
If you can, then you need to flash a complete odin one click and get back to "normal"..

btvolta said:
How to ROOT Galaxy S2 i9100G via Zip
Download : Root_S2_i9100G.zip http://www.mediafire.com/?j36996ihm9uz6i9
Place it on the root of SD card.
Then goto Recovery mode by holding <Home+Power+Vol Up>
Select the Zip.
Install it.
Reboot
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Have you tried a different usb cable? Sometimes that can be the problem.
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Ok, since you have correct root file, ignore the one I provided.
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Ok, haven't heard back so I hope you were able to fix.
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That is the wrong file. Thats for the i9100 international s2 he needs the files for the sph-d710 or sprint/boost/virgin samsung galaxy s2 epic 4g touch
Sent from my SPH-L900 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2

-EViL-KoNCEPTz- said:
That is the wrong file. Thats for the i9100 international s2 he needs the files for the sph-d710 or sprint/boost/virgin samsung galaxy s2 epic 4g touch
Sent from my SPH-L900 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
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Please see my last quote, I said to disregard the file. At the beginning of his quotes, he said he had the files for epic 4g touch and that it was wrong, and then he verified that it was correct, so I said to ignore.
Sent from my SPH-D710 (Pacman 19.0) using Tapatalk 2

blueizee said:
ok long story short...i was attempting to root my S2 via Odin...i was told the root process for the S2 was the same for Epic 4G Touch so i went through with the process....now whatever happened...my Samsung Galaxy SII screen is stuck no matter what i do and there is a YELLOW triangle with ! inside of it...i have tried everything to get it off and just reboot...but its stuck, can someone please help!?!?!
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Heres a great website to check out. Qbking77.com hes the best hands down great with making youtube videos step by step. Ever need any questions answered fast go there
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy s3

Try downloading the FI27 Rooted Restore from the Android Development forum - just search FI27 and click the thread with my name on it. Flashing this should hopefully get you back in working order.

[Q] Galaxy S3 GlamourS4 rom fail......

So I downloaded the GlamourS4 ROM. I did a backup through ROM manager. I booted into recovery, did a data wipe and wiped cache. The aroma installer started and when it got to the end to flash repacked bootimg there was some type of error. Now when I try to turn on my phone, NOTHING. The notification led lights up red for a second but screen won't turn on, no sound, etc. Already tried soft reset, hard reset, etc.
Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
Sprint Galaxy S3 SPH-L710

You may have bricked it, I don't see anything that says that rom is for the Sprint version.
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Can you get into download mode?

No I can't get into download mode at all. Can't get it to come on period. I've flashed plenty of custom Roms over the years and I can't friggin believe I didn't check to see what versions this ROM works on. I want to crawl into a dark hole somewhere lol

Probably have to send it off to get it jtagged.

Yes, JTAG is your only option. I don't see that rom here in the Sprint forums.
And it has nothing to do with what "versions" that rom works on. ROMs made for the international bewitch will do nothing but brick or carrier phones. No matter what.

Here it is View attachment 2061984 definitely for the International S3. The phone is bricked I'm sorry to be the third to confirm. Jtag is the only repair option.
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[Q] Soft bricked my business phone please help

I have a galaxy SIII bought from walmart using straight talk. I tried to root it and now all I get is a the words on the screen Samsung then galaxy 3 then nothing but a blue light blinking light in the upper left hand corner I am new to all this so pleas use little words LOL. How can I fix this its my business phone so time is of the essence

Need more info. How did you root, what files did you use. Can you get into download mode(phone powered off, press volume down+home+power)? If you can get into download mode then use odin and the correct tar file to reflash it to stock. I'll try to dig up some links.

aristoi said:
I have a galaxy SIII bought from walmart using straight talk. I tried to root it and now all I get is a the words on the screen Samsung then galaxy 3 then nothing but a blue light blinking light in the upper left hand corner I am new to all this so pleas use little words LOL. How can I fix this its my business phone so time is of the essence
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Try a factory wipe in recovery. I know its basic but it helps sometimes
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metalfan78 said:
Need more info. How did you root, what files did you use. Can you get into download mode(phone powered off, press volume down+home+power)? If you can get into download mode then use odin and the correct tar file to reflash it to stock. I'll try to dig up some links.
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I used odin and TeamEpic-Sprint-SGS3-stock-boot-and-recovery.tar.md5 I can get to the down load screen after any tries. I dont know ware to get the correct tar file looked all over the web and cant fig it. its SCH-S960L thanks for any help..

Is this what you used?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2011491
[Beginners Guide] Rooting the Sprint GalaxyS3 the Easy Way

You flashed a Sprint file to your phone. You need to hope someone 'round here has the .tar for Straight Talk. I don't remember seeing one but I wasn't specifically looking.

Kevets said:
You flashed a Sprint file to your phone. You need to hope someone 'round here has the .tar for Straight Talk. I don't remember seeing one but I wasn't specifically looking.
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Yeah what he said. And unfortunately I don't think there is one I was trying to find a link. It really does matter what carrier you have when you're rooting flashing ROMs ect.
Sent from the underworld using Satan's house phone

Yea I can't find much info for straight talk. Try this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2321387
Sch-s960L help!!

It seems that there are a number of Straight Talk users who didn't bother to read before flashing. Many have asked but so far it doesn't look like anyone has volunteered the stock firmware.
However, I saw a few forum posts stating that SlimBean worked for them. Might as well try it, nothing to lose at this point.

what is this and how do I use it
I am not sure who but somebody from this forums sent me this file com.android.vending-423.apk. Who ever it was thank I am sure you were trying to help. However I don't know what to do with it. I cant nothing shows on my screen to download a converter off playstore so it hasn't helped but thanks anyway. if somebody could convert it for me I would be grateful. if in fact it is meant for my phone.

That's an apk for the playstore, click it and it installs. It will do absolutely nothing to fix your brick.