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[Q] Did I soft-brick my GSIII?

I've searched relentlessly for a solution to this, but I haven't come up with anything, so it's time to ask for help.
I just used mskip's Galaxy S3 QCOM Toolkit v2.3 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746682) to flash CWM and root my GSIII. The recovery flashed successfully, using "recovery-cwm-lte-sgs3-v5.tar" included with the toolkit.
CWM recovery works. However, when I tried to boot the phone, I got the first Samsung splash screen, then the screen turned black, a second later the boot tune played (with no splash screen showing), and then... nothing. The blue notification light blinks infinitely, and the phone is unresponsive except for holding the power button down for 10 seconds, which restarts it, and the same thing happens again.
I can boot into CWM recovery, as well as download mode. I tried wiping the cache and doing a factory reset, which changed nothing. However, when I tried to flash a stock ROM (again using the toolkit), I got an "unsupport dev_type" error. I presume that USB debugging has been defaulted to disabled now from this, but maybe I'm wrong. In any case, I'm not sure where to go from here. I don't want to claim that I've bricked it yet, when I have both recovery and download, but I don't know what to do now.
Help?
EDIT: I'm sorry, I forgot basic information : I'm using a SGH-T999 (T-Mobile GSIII).

I would defiantly boot in to cwr and do a clean install on a diferent rom. Not a back up u made with cwr but a .zip rom... n u sgould b ok.. I would try jb smooth
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See if you can flash CM10, if you don't have to have stock.

kipster3001 said:
I would defiantly boot in to cwr and do a clean install on a diferent rom. Not a back up u made with cwr but a .zip rom... n u sgould b ok.. I would try jb smooth
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Looks like the toolkit installed an older version of CWM. I flashed 6.0.1.2 via ODIN (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30806933) and then flashed CyanogenMod 10.0.0. Works great.
Thanks so much!

Jacooni said:
Looks like the toolkit installed an older version of CWM. I flashed 6.0.1.2 via ODIN (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30806933) and then flashed CyanogenMod 10.0.0. Works great.
Thanks so much!
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Glad you had it resolved. Another method would have been ODIN back to stock.
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Cwm on sg3 not working properly?

Hi,
I'm experiencing some issues with cwm recovery. When I try to do anything in rom manager it says that I must have cwm recovery installed but when I try to flash cwm recovery via rom manager my phone isn't listed (sg3 att) I have the latest version straight from Google play.
I would greatly appreciate some assistance with this very annoying problem.
Thnk you!
Steve.
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nevetsgtI9100 said:
Hi,
I'm experiencing some issues with cwm recovery. When I try to do anything in rom manager it says that I must have cwm recovery installed but when I try to flash cwm recovery via rom manager my phone isn't listed (sg3 att) I have the latest version straight from Google play.
I would greatly appreciate some assistance with this very annoying problem.
Thnk you!
Steve.
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Get twrp does the same exact thing but a better ui and everything!!! Install goo manager and just choose a random rom to flash (you dont really have to flash the rom) its just so it prompts you to ask if you have a custom recovery say no and it will install twrp! Trust me on this one TWRP is one flawless custom recovery and always seems to work with me

Hey thanks for that reply. Just a couple of questions. I went ahead and installed twrp recovery and you're right its very easy to use. I tried flashing cm10 stable (at&t) on Rogers sg3 and I keep getting error 7. I factory reset the phone just like I would have with cwm.
Also, while in twrp when I select browse all compatible rims nothing comes up.
Any ideas?
Thanks again.
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nevetsgtI9100 said:
Hey thanks for that reply. Just a couple of questions. I went ahead and installed twrp recovery and you're right its very easy to use. I tried flashing cm10 stable (at&t) on Rogers sg3 and I keep getting error 7. I factory reset the phone just like I would have with cwm.
Also, while in twrp when I select browse all compatible rims nothing comes up.
Any ideas?
Thanks again.
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Wierd. CM10 always says Cwm is the only one that works to flash its rom .. but its wierd cuz i flashed cm10 perfectly with twrp many times before
Heres a thread to fix your error 7 though.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1932975

Did you install ROM Manager from the market (Play Store)? EDIT: Just re-read your OP stating that you did a fresh install. At any rate, it should work fine, there is an option to select the AT&T version of the S3 (see attached screen shot).
TWRP is good too, I'm just more accustomed to cwm so I tend to stick with it.

nevetsgtI9100 said:
Hi,
I'm experiencing some issues with cwm recovery. When I try to do anything in rom manager it says that I must have cwm recovery installed but when I try to flash cwm recovery via rom manager my phone isn't listed (sg3 att) I have the latest version straight from Google play.
I would greatly appreciate some assistance with this very annoying problem.
Thnk you!
Steve.
Sent from my SGH-I747M using xda premium
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I had the same issue as you. I'm on a Rogers GS3 and the S3 ATT wasn't showing up in the Rom Manager menu.
I installed CWM using this toolkit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665
I then had to update CWM to a more current version using these instructions: http://andr0idtech.blogspot.ca/2012/09/how-to-install-latest-clockworkmod.html
Once I updated CWM I was able to flash CM10 with no problems.

skrambled said:
Did you install ROM Manager from the market (Play Store)? EDIT: Just re-read your OP stating that you did a fresh install. At any rate, it should work fine, there is an option to select the AT&T version of the S3 (see attached screen shot).
TWRP is good too, I'm just more accustomed to cwm so I tend to stick with it.
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That is weird!
The "S3 (AT&T)" shows up in your screenshot but it is nowhere in sight on my copy of CWM... (Bell S3)
I am running ROM Manager Premium v5.0.2.4 (current version, no?) and yet, the phone model list skips from the "Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G", to the "Samsung Galaxy S3 (MetroPCS)" and then on to the "Samsung Skyrocket"...
Could this be a regional lock sort of thing? or maybe CWM differentiates between the i747 and the i747m ? Either way, it is NOT showing up in the list...
Any thoughts??

kirkenshrir said:
That is weird!
The "S3 (AT&T)" shows up in your screenshot but it is nowhere in sight on my copy of CWM... (Bell S3)
I am running ROM Manager Premium v5.0.2.4 (current version, no?) and yet, the phone model list skips from the "Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G", to the "Samsung Galaxy S3 (MetroPCS)" and then on to the "Samsung Skyrocket"...
Could this be a regional lock sort of thing? or maybe CWM differentiates between the i747 and the i747m ? Either way, it is NOT showing up in the list...
Any thoughts??
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If you really want cwm use this toolkit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665 Only for your att Galaxy s III though make sure its the right device that you flash it on !!!!

Well after ALOT of trial and error(which thankfully did not result in a bricked phone) and the helpful comments I finally got CM10 intalled!
Thank you for all the help and comments!
Steve

Cm10 has a check in it that looks for d2att, doesn't it? I think that's why you guys get that error when flashing.
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Only issue I have had with cwm is that fix permissions doesnt work. It just sits on it saying fixing for forever.
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[SOLVED] N7100 Recovery Black Screen

So, I have a brand new international Galaxy Note II. I thought I'd root the device, and so I powered up Odin, and downloaded the necessary files, and rooted the device.
The phone reboots into the OS just fine, and the phone has been rooted, but now when I try to access the recovery, the screen flips out for a bit, and everything goes black. I've tried different recoveries since then (TWRP, CWM Touch) but nothing seems to work, and all I get is a black screen.
Now as you can imagine, this is a bit difficult if I am interested in loading custom ROMs into the device, so... anyone have any clue what's going on? CWM loads fine, I know that though. Pressing the home button reboots the device (first option in CWM after all)

Re: N7100 Recovery Black Screen
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So, I have a brand new international Galaxy Note II. I thought I'd root the device, and so I powered up Odin, and downloaded the necessary files, and rooted the device.
The phone reboots into the OS just fine, and the phone has been rooted, but now when I try to access the recovery, the screen flips out for a bit, and everything goes black. I've tried different recoveries since then (TWRP, CWM Touch) but nothing seems to work, and all I get is a black screen.
Now as you can imagine, this is a bit difficult if I am interested in loading custom ROMs into the device, so... anyone have any clue what's going on? CWM loads fine, I know that though. Pressing the home button reboots the device (first option in CWM after all)
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If cwm works fine then whats the problem ?
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The whole screen is black and I can't see what I am doing. It's like its there, but not showing up.

Re: N7100 Recovery Black Screen
Hmm if you have tried different recoveries then it is a different issue because there is no reason for it to not work.
Did you rename recovery restore files ?
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Well, I don't. I flash them as they are via Odin, and in the case of TWRP, I use their GooManager to install it.
No idea? I have owned and flashed countless devices, this is a first for me.

Re: N7100 Recovery Black Screen
Rename the /system/recovery-from-boot.p to recovery-from-boot.p-bak via a root explorer.
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File in question doesnt seem to exist on my device, using es file explorer with root permissions.

Re: N7100 Recovery Black Screen
Try flashing recovery again with mobile odin.
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Just tried, no luck at all. Same thing. The screen bugs out like an old television, then goes black.
Btw, if it helps, see attachment.

I'd just like to chip in and say... SOLVED!
I have no idea why, but when I tried PhilZ Touch Recovery, that worked PERFECTLY. (Tried TWRP, normal CWM, Touch CWM).
Now I can see the recovery menu, and all is GUT. Thanks for the help :3

hamsteyr said:
I'd just like to chip in and say... SOLVED!
I have no idea why, but when I tried PhilZ Touch Recovery, that worked PERFECTLY. (Tried TWRP, normal CWM, Touch CWM).
Now I can see the recovery menu, and all is GUT. Thanks for the help :3
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Have the exact same story as you and i also succeeded to install PhilZ Touch Recovery, but every time i install a rom a get "The screen bugs out like an old television, then goes black"

huh. That's odd. my first rom I tried was [email protected], and it works just fine.
I'll mention that I reflashed via odin the stock ROM/Recovery/Kernel before all of this :\

Same problem, see thread here;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163421
I can flash stock and TW based roms no worries, but PA roms do the bug out thing every time. Checked MD5s, wiped everything, no fix.
UPDATE: Neak kernel on PA roms fixed the screen issue, but now Wi-Fi won't connect

hamsteyr said:
huh. That's odd. my first rom I tried was [email protected], and it works just fine.
I'll mention that I reflashed via odin the stock ROM/Recovery/Kernel before all of this :\
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Thanks for info, I will try to install the stock ROM/Recovery/Kernel. Just a bit afraid because everything seems to fail on this device.

Issues with CWM booting into recovery mode

Wondering if anyone can help me out here, I've rooted the phone fine with no issues root checker says it's rooted, I 've installed CWM6-recovery-note2.tar.md5 via Odin3 v3.04 which was succesful however now when you try to boot into recovery mode the screen bounces all over like an out of tune TV/re-boots/stays blank and you cant access the re-boot screen etc I can still acess the download page, The phone still works on it's original ROM,
Currently running on 4.1.2,Baseband version N7100XXDLK7/Build JZ054.N7100XXDMB2
Was hoping to install Revolution HD ROM unless someone can recommend a better one?

Forget cwm download goomanager from the market open immediately hit menu and choose install open recovery script .
Let it install then reboot into recovery via Manila method or reboot app from market. .. now you will have the latest twrp recovery which works flawless on most phones over cwm.
It's all touch and slide no need to use volume or power button
If you are rooted this will work
Make a backup after u boot into it of your rom your on and u can set backup name to stock or whatever u are on.
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My phone does the same thing. it wont boot into recovery. i tried to use goo manager but when i try to install openrecoveryscript it just goes to an install screen for a second and then goes back and says that no recoveries were found on device. Is there another way to install recovery?

disdizz said:
My phone does the same thing. it wont boot into recovery. i tried to use goo manager but when i try to install openrecoveryscript it just goes to an install screen for a second and then goes back and says that no recoveries were found on device. Is there another way to install recovery?
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What model is your Note 2? I just looked at goo.im and it doesn't have all the TWRP releases for all Note 2 models.
For example, the T-Mobile (t0ltetmo) TWRP is on TWRP's site but not on goo.im, may be that was why goomanager said "no recoveries were found"?

T-mobile SGH-T889. i dont have any form of recovery. i cant access the regular recovery mode. i dont know how to install another recovery mode or where to find the download.

T889uvbmd1

disdizz said:
T-mobile SGH-T889. i dont have any form of recovery. i cant access the regular recovery mode. i dont know how to install another recovery mode or where to find the download.
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I would flash back to stock through Odin (tesh post - its stickied).. Older phones allowed you to copy the the recovery.IMG file to the root folder of the phone but I doubt the note works the same... Either way Twrp has been having some upload issues with their recoveries through the goo manager app but if youre unable to access even the stock recovery than I'm thinking a stock flash is in order
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Can you get to the download mode (vol down + home+power)?
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Yes i can enter download mode.
this happened because my old phone broke and was still under warranty so they sent me a new phone and the new phone is the one that does not have recovery.
i will try to flash to stock and see how it goes. should i be able to access recovery mode from stock without rooting the phone?

Boot in to recovery chinese menu
I recently bot a Motorola ATRIX 4G from ali express, the phone has cyanogen mode 7.2.0 and no Gapps installed. Now I want to install Gapps or some other ROM but when I boot into recovery mode using ClockworkMod the menu is in Chinese and I cant understand enything. Can I somehow change that in English, pleese help

disdizz said:
Yes i can enter download mode.
this happened because my old phone broke and was still under warranty so they sent me a new phone and the new phone is the one that does not have recovery.
i will try to flash to stock and see how it goes. should i be able to access recovery mode from stock without rooting the phone?
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Did you download the CWM for the tolte or the toltemo. You need the toltemo. Tolte is for the n7100 and is not the same device.
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pyraxiate said:
Did you download the CWM for the tolte or the toltemo. You need the toltemo. Tolte is for the n7100 and is not the same device.
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the t0lte is the N7105. N7100 is t03 iirc.
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement

Coug76 said:
the t0lte is the N7105. N7100 is t03 iirc.
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
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I stand corrected although my point is is still valid. There are many types of note 2. Some are compatible and some arent. I was simply stating to make sure he tried flashing the correct one for our device.
I'd pop the battery out and check the model number just to be sure he has a t889 to begin with.
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pyraxiate said:
I stand corrected although my point is is still valid. There are many types of note 2. Some are compatible and some arent. I was simply stating to make sure he tried flashing the correct one for our device.
I'd pop the battery out and check the model number just to be sure he has a t889 to begin with.
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We agree. Details are important. Visual verification of the model is imperative especially since a build prop is so easy to edit.
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement

[Q] How to get CWM to work on Tab3 7 T210R

I'm trying to flash CWM on my non-rooted, fully updated T210R. I'm following the instructions on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433853.
Odin says it flashed successfully, and the tab reboots fine, but when I power off and boot into recovery, I'm getting the stock recovery. I've tried both the touch and non-touch versions, without success.
It's probably something small that I'm missing, but I can't for the life of me find it.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Wolfgar2k

Wolfgar2k said:
I'm trying to flash CWM on my non-rooted, fully updated T210R. I'm following the instructions on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433853.
Odin says it flashed successfully, and the tab reboots fine, but when I power off and boot into recovery, I'm getting the stock recovery. I've tried both the touch and non-touch versions, without success.
It's probably something small that I'm missing, but I can't for the life of me find it.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Wolfgar2k
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did you check auto reboot in odin? if you do, just try to flash cwm again w/o checking auto reboot. it happens to my tab coz i've check auto reboot.

Just tried that. Same results. Everything looks good when flashing, but when I boot into recovery it's the stock recovery.
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Wolfgar2k said:
I'm trying to flash CWM on my non-rooted, fully updated T210R. I'm following the instructions on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433853.
Odin says it flashed successfully, and the tab reboots fine, but when I power off and boot into recovery, I'm getting the stock recovery. I've tried both the touch and non-touch versions, without success.
It's probably something small that I'm missing, but I can't for the life of me find it.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Wolfgar2k
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1.Dont check the autoreboot. Ketut.kumajaya said something about the system is restoring recovery when rebooting
2. Try to redownload the cwm recovery.
3. If that didnt work, What odin are u using? Try 3.07 ..
4. You can also try twrp. I am using twrp and it is working great
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I've been using Odin 3.07 the whole time. I tried twrp as you suggested and that worked. Not sure why cwm didn't work, but at least now I'm rooted. Thanks.
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I will recreate an autoroot package for you in my spare time. Samsung Android boot image has a known feature to patch the boot image and use it to overwrite the recovery image on every boot. This feature disabled in blackhawk kernel, some recovery has a capability to disable this feature as well.

ketut.kumajaya said:
I will recreate an autoroot package for you in my spare time. Samsung Android boot image has a known feature to patch the boot image and use it to overwrite the recovery image on every boot. This feature disabled in blackhawk kernel, some recovery has a capability to disable this feature as well.
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Can I flash your kernel on the stock rom while having cwm recovery or do I need Infamous 1.1?
I would like to stay at german on my tablet but also want to use USB OTG

Wolfgar2k said:
I've been using Odin 3.07 the whole time. I tried twrp as you suggested and that worked. Not sure why cwm didn't work, but at least now I'm rooted. Thanks.
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Got to hear that u have twrp. Im happy 4 u
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Jediritter said:
Can I flash your kernel on the stock rom while having cwm recovery or do I need Infamous 1.1?
I would like to stay at german on my tablet but also want to use USB OTG
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Yes, you can flash it on stock rom (with CWM), but OTG isn't functioning yet.