A while ago I rooted my phone with cwm. I remained on the stock rom for a while, but eventually moved to cm 10. No problems. I wanted more features so I'm currently running a pacman nightly. Everything seemed to work, but after I flashed it I had very, very little space left in my internal storage. I read that this was probably a bug in cwm that caused Android system files to be duplicated, possibly even multiple times times. This is what I believed had happened. So yesterday I flashed twrp with Odin, and after rebooting it asked me to activate my phone. I don't have any cell or data signal, only wifi. I've looked everywhere and I can't find any single solution. Does anyone know what may be wrong, and how to fix this? I can try and post more information about this problem if necessary. Please help, thanks.
Anyone? Restoring backups from when everything worked does not work, nor does flashing a modem. When I go to "About Phone" in settings, my phone number is no longer my number. It just says 000-000-0016 (not my number). Sometimes I can get a data signal, only in areas with high signal. It just says "searching for service" everywhere else. On each boot, it tells me to "activate my device" but that doesn't work. I have no idea what to do at this point, can anyone help?
And now I just saw on the lockscreen "no sim card - searching for service". Not sure if that helps, but I'm open to anything at this point
Aaron R said:
And now I just saw on the lockscreen "no sim card - searching for service". Not sure if that helps, but I'm open to anything at this point
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Do you have Sprint version? Just curious because of the "no sim card". I guess some ported roms will show that, but if it's Sprint version, I would flash back to TW ROM, reactivate by the ## code(don't remember what it is) or call Sprint to reactivate. Better to be on TW stock Rom if you use dialer codes or call Sprint.
Edit: dialer code is ##72786# to reset APNs. Once on TW ROM, open up phone, type in code in dialer.
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Do I need to be on the stock TW rom to use the dial code to reset? I've already tried to use it on my pacman rom and it didn't work, saying it had no signal when I tried to dial it. Also, yes I am on Sprint. Would screenshots of the "about phone" page in settings help? Like I said, it lists an incorrect phone number as my number.
Aaron R said:
Do I need to be on the stock TW rom to use the dial code to reset? I've already tried to use it on my pacman rom and it didn't work, saying it had no signal when I tried to dial it. Also, yes I am on Sprint. Would screenshots of the "about phone" page in settings help? Like I said, it lists an incorrect phone number as my number.
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Yes, you need to be on TW to use the dialer. The reset is ##72786#. This will completely reset your phone, so make sure you have everything you want saved backed up to your pc. It will go through the activation process as if you just got it out of the box, but my advice,flash back to stock, unrooted, from scratch, and then do it. Sucks, I know, but that's what I'd do.
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So it'll restore my phone number and reset everything?
And how would I go about unrooting?
Aaron R said:
So it'll restore my phone number and reset everything?
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Yes, it should do exactly that. It will self-activate with your carrier upon reboot and get you back to the original settings. And unroot by flashing a stock unrooted tar. I'm sure qbking77 has a video. There are a lot of tutorials about rooting/unrooting.
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So if I flash the stock unrooted tar, I assume that I'll lose the custom recovery (cwm) but I bought cwm touch. Am I going to have to buy that back again if I choose to root my phone again?
Aaron R said:
So if I flash the stock unrooted tar, I assume that I'll lose the custom recovery (cwm) but I bought cwm touch. Am I going to have to buy that back again if I choose to root my phone again?
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I don't understand why you would buy CWM touch? It's free, and you can get a working, modified copy from Kennyglass123's post here. But yes, you will lose root, recovery, apps, internal storage, everything except what's in your sd card. So backup pics and such to your pc first!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2391616
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2391616
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It's free...of course it's free. Anyway so I guess I'll try flashing the stock tar later, and we'll see if that works. It's been extremely inconvenient being off the grid for a couple days, I hope this works. Thanks for all your help so far
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It's free...of course it's free. Anyway so I guess I'll try flashing the stock tar later, and we'll see if that works. It's been extremely inconvenient being off the grid for a couple days, I hope this works. Thanks for all your help so far
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Good luck, let us know how it works out.
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And where again could I get the stock tar? And after obtaining it, I would just flash it with Odi, correct?
Aaron R said:
And where again could I get the stock tar? And after obtaining it, I would just flash it with Odi, correct?
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I'm happy to help man, but XDA is also about learning. I think you'll have a greater sense of accomplishment if I don't spoon feed you the solution. Google your carrier, stock, Odin, tar, unroot, etc, etc, and you'll find everything you need(put xda on the end of any search string, that helps weed out the crap). As long as the OP thread and file name matches your phone(sphl710), you will be fine. If you're unsure, post the thread of the file you plan on flashing(yes, through Odin), and I'll confirm for you. Good luck, happy Googling!
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Did everything, flashed the tar, and now its stuck in the boot sequence. The screen just says "Samsung" and the notification light is pulsing blue to a bluish green, like it does on boot. It's been doing this for about ten minutes now...what do I do?
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Did everything, flashed the tar, and now its stuck in the boot sequence. The screen just says "Samsung" and the notification light is pulsing blue to a bluish green, like it does on boot. It's been doing this for about ten minutes now...what do I do?
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What tar did you flash?
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I flashed the tar found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737859
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I flashed the tar found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737859
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do you get a pass message or anything? try booting into stock recovery and wiping.
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do you get a pass message or anything? try booting into stock recovery and wiping.
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Wipe data/factory reset, okay. Do I wipe cache partition?
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hello everyone *** i tried to find the answer but i gave up. I rooted and install CyanogenMod 10. and it looks beautifully. however, lately i been having problem with my internet. goes in and out and now i can't send picture messages b/c i have no data connection at all. someone told me to update my profile on the phone but Cyanogen don't have that option when you go to the section "About Phone" it used to be an option there "update firmware" and "update profile" and other things but is not there anymore and i was told that i need to do that. Can anyone please help me or suggest some alternative option how to get my internet working g on my phone please.
BTW WiFi works fine.
I have a GalaxyS3 and just rooted and have CyanogenMod 10 install...
I'm on the sprint network
any help will be really appreciated thanks
oh i'm w/ sprint network
Try restoring a backup of the stock touch wiz Rom and do the profile update from there and then flash the cm10 Rom.
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Try restoring a backup of the stock touch wiz Rom and do the profile update from there and then flash the cm10 Rom.
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I'm really new at this ... whats stock touch wiz rom backup? how i get it?
dahbossontop said:
I'm really new at this ... whats stock touch wiz rom backup? how i get it?
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number 1 rule... read the OP and install instructions before flashing anything.
I'm fairly certain the install instructions say make a nandroid back up. If you don't know what that is, you need to do research before flashing.
But if you didn't make one then your screwed. You need to Odin back to stock and start over.
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You should always make a backup of your current Rom within your custom recovery before you flash a new Rom. Try searching on Google for the application Odin that you use on your computer to restore to stock. You need to return to stock to update your profile.
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rmoore84 said:
You should always make a backup of your current Rom within your custom recovery before you flash a new Rom. Try searching on Google for the application Odin that you use on your computer to restore to stock. You need to return to stock to update your profile.
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i read a lil and yes i did had a back and restore the phone like i got it from the store after all that i did all the flashing again and everything starts working fine but then i go back to on having the issue all over again. i though it was maybe b/c i install something o move something so i did this for the 3rd time and iddnt install or do any changes. Everything started to work again however the problem came back.
dahbossontop said:
hello everyone *** i tried to find the answer but i gave up. I rooted and install CyanogenMod 10. and it looks beautifully. however, lately i been having problem with my internet. goes in and out and now i can't send picture messages b/c i have no data connection at all. someone told me to update my profile on the phone but Cyanogen don't have that option when you go to the section "About Phone" it used to be an option there "update firmware" and "update profile" and other things but is not there anymore and i was told that i need to do that. Can anyone please help me or suggest some alternative option how to get my internet working g on my phone please.
BTW WiFi works fine.
I have a GalaxyS3 and just rooted and have CyanogenMod 10 install...
I'm on the sprint network
any help will be really appreciated thanks
oh i'm w/ sprint network
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Flash to stock with Odin. From there do a ##72786# in the dialer. Then if all is well, MAKE A NANDROID, and reflash cm10
-sigh- wouldn't it just be easier to restore a nan backup of stock of someone else's for him? Most rooters do it. If one of you could upload it and have him download it and flash it he could do what he needs to
i already make the phone back to stock as i got it 3 times... flash it iinstall cm10 and keep on having tht issue. .... as soon as i install cm10 i start having issues on the phone. i have flash different cm10 nightly see maybe tht was the problem but no... still same issue
A buddy of mine trashed his SGS3 and got it stuck in a boot loop.
He was also handicapped by being on a MAC
As he was able to get into both download mode and recovery, (CWM 5.5.0.x) I assured him he could recover his phone..
Got him to dl loaded the following ROM, and got it copied to his external SD card:
[ROM] Deodexed + Completely debloated T999UVLEM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752327
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Then booted into recovery, did a factory reset, installed the ROM, (twice) then did a fix permissions
His SGS3 will now boot up to the desktop, and shows the phone signal
The remaining issue is he does not have data working, and there also seems to be an issue with the "home" button.
If this was my Sprint SGS3, I would be thinking there is a SW issue with the modem drivers or some such, but I am unsure how to check/verify this on the t-mobile version, and was looking for tips on what to load, and/or what to check to resolve the lack of data signal on his SGS3.
Phone info:
Samsung SGS3 - SGH-T999
carrier: t-mobile
baseband version: T999UVLH2
Any tips?
What ROM did you flash ?
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funziebear said:
What ROM did you flash ?
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This one: [ROM] Deodexed + Completely debloated T999UVLEM
From this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752327
Does he still have his IMEI? Might either need to inject the IMEI back in, or if it's still intact, you might just want to try and Odin back to stock and start from scratch.
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sleevasteve said:
Does he still have his IMEI?
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Not sure how to check/fix that, will do a thread search.. thanks
edit: found a help thread, but once again.. looks like it needs a windows system...sigh..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1858174&highlight=imei
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you might just want to try and Odin back to stock and start from scratch.
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This is my preference, but as he has a MAC, thats doesn't seem to be an option
Does he still have it? easiest way to check is *#06# on dialer
Also is there a possibility it might be blacklisted ?
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funziebear said:
Does he still have it? easiest way to check is *#06# on dialer
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Thanks, will have him check..
funziebear said:
Also is there a possibility it might be blacklisted ?
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Not that I am aware of, it was working before he started messing with it, and just got it into a bootloop he couldnt get out of.
DCRocks said:
A buddy of mine trashed his SGS3 and got it stuck in a boot loop.
He was also handicapped by being on a MAC
As he was able to get into both download mode and recovery, (CWM 5.5.0.x) I assured him he could recover his phone..
Got him to dl loaded the following ROM, and got it copied to his external SD card:
Then booted into recovery, did a factory reset, installed the ROM, (twice) then did a fix permissions
His SGS3 will now boot up to the desktop, and shows the phone signal
The remaining issue is he does not have data working, and there also seems to be an issue with the "home" button.
If this was my Sprint SGS3, I would be thinking there is a SW issue with the modem drivers or some such, but I am unsure how to check/verify this on the t-mobile version, and was looking for tips on what to load, and/or what to check to resolve the lack of data signal on his SGS3.
Phone info:
Samsung SGS3 - SGH-T999
carrier: t-mobile
baseband version: T999UVLH2
Any tips?
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Can you also ask him to check the APN settings for Tmobile. It will be in more settings for networks and Access Point.
run virtual pc or a computer within a computer program like that or go down to an internet cafe or something
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All of this to get the stupid Google Wallet working. So pissed off right now.
Anyway tried to reflash my phone I seem to have screwed up the partition I think because it hangs on the Samsung logo. Tried to reboot into stock recovery and it doesn't do it (instead it keeps rebooting).
Trying to reflash the partition info, but for that I think I need a PIT file. Anyone know where I can get that??? I have been Googling the hell out of it and can't find it.
Can you get into download mode?
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Can you get into download mode?
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Yes.... I have flashed the stock ROM 4 to 5 times. It flashes successfully, reboots, and sticks on the Samsung Logo screen. Tried to reboot into recovery, and as long as I am holding the 3 buttons for recovery, it goes into a boot loop (like it tries to go to recovery, it isn't there, and reboots).
Milkman00 said:
Yes.... I have flashed the stock ROM 4 to 5 times. It flashes successfully, reboots, and sticks on the Samsung Logo screen. Tried to reboot into recovery, and as long as I am holding the 3 buttons for recovery, it goes into a boot loop (like it tries to go to recovery, it isn't there, and reboots).
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Hmmm way beyond my knowledge then. Sorry
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So I am pretty sure I accidentally clicked the re-partition button in Odin, and I am pretty sure I am screwed.
Hoping that someone can help me, if not I guess roadtrip tomorrow to see if a DSC can help me (AT&T DSC) for same day replacement...
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So I am pretty sure I accidentally clicked the re-partition button in Odin, and I am pretty sure I am screwed.
Hoping that someone can help me, if not I guess roadtrip tomorrow to see if a DSC can help me (AT&T DSC) for same day replacement...
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If there is any sign on life on your phone your not screwed. I can get you the .pit file but do you know how to use it? No download mode at all? No recovery?
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Milkman00 said:
Yes.... I have flashed the stock ROM 4 to 5 times. It flashes successfully, reboots, and sticks on the Samsung Logo screen. Tried to reboot into recovery, and as long as I am holding the 3 buttons for recovery, it goes into a boot loop (like it tries to go to recovery, it isn't there, and reboots).
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For recovery
- Power Down + Home + Power
- Release Power at first sign of SAMSUNG Logo EXCEPT Power Down + Home
- Release Power Down + Down at first blink of Samsung
- Once in recovery, factory reset, format option
- Reboot, wait for 1-2 mins
BOLDED PART = Has to be precise
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did you also try clearing the cache? i've had a few hangs on the samsung logo, clearing the cache helped it get through
I feel so stupid. I didn't release power while trying to get into recovery. Although I have another problem now, and the searches online don't look good.
My Baseband and IMEI is showing as "Unknown"... Also the phone is very laggy.
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On this thread I started out by saying that I think I clicked Re-partition, but I actually think I accidentally clicked Nand Erase All... I can get to download mode and recovery mode, but my phone shows Baseband and IMEI of unknown. Any help?
More information:
When going to stock recovery I see a few instances of:
Failed to mount /data (Invalid Argument).
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When booting phone I have no internal memory (16Gig).
that happened to me once when clicking a random box in odin without knowing what it did on my epic touch...thank god i work for sprint and was able to just order my own replacement sounds like you wiped your IMEI, and thats a ***** to inject back in...youll need to the help of a true dev to restore, but your best bet is to hard brick and claim warranty, friend.
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that happened to me once when clicking a random box in odin without knowing what it did on my epic touch...thank god i work for sprint and was able to just order my own replacement sounds like you wiped your IMEI, and thats a ***** to inject back in...youll need to the help of a true dev to restore, but your best bet is to hard brick and claim warranty, friend.
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Of course this would happen today, where warranty replacement will take 2 days to get to me.
I already installed and ran (barely) Triangle Away, and got the counter reset so I am good there for warranty. I am begging the community for two things.
If someone knows a "true dev" that may be able to help me, I would sincerely ask that you point them to this thread and see what they can do. I will be monitoring this thread VERY CLOSELY until I say otherwise (in this thread).
Can someone point me in a direction to hard brick my phone???
here is the pit and when you go into recovery you have to factory reset or it stays bricked http://db.tt/gKSxQKWJ
go into odin and place the stock rom in pda then place the pit on the top where it says pit and make sure to click repartition.then when done take the battery out boot into recovery then factory reset and it should work.
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Milkman00 said:
I feel so stupid. I didn't release power while trying to get into recovery. Although I have another problem now, and the searches online don't look good.
My Baseband and IMEI is showing as "Unknown"... Also the phone is very laggy.
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On this thread I started out by saying that I think I clicked Re-partition, but I actually think I accidentally clicked Nand Erase All... I can get to download mode and recovery mode, but my phone shows Baseband and IMEI of unknown. Any help?
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Does using odin to flash the stock firmware restore baseband? Or flashing a moden? Also did you ever make a backup that included your efs folder? If you did restore that backup:thumbup:
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and if you also lost your imei without a backup
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801997
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scroll down a little in that thread and look for lost imei without backup
Just wanted to let you guys know I saw this and am trying. Having some problems connecting phone to QPST, but will keep screwing with it. Thanks for your help.
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Just wanted to let you guys know I saw this and am trying. Having some problems connecting phone to QPST, but will keep screwing with it. Thanks for your help.
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QPST?? When I was on the skyrocket forums that meant hard brick! May not be the same for us im not sure. Did you say you can still access recovery and download mode?
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QPST?? When I was on the skyrocket forums that meant hard brick! May not be the same for us im not sure. Did you say you can still access recovery and download mode?
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The directions that you provided to me required QPST installed for an app that they have.
Can't get the program to see the phone though even though I put it into modem mode.
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Yes I can get to recovery and download mode.
did u try the pit I posted
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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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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?
Hi xda, I hope your Friday is going well.
EDIT: My calling problem was not fixed. I reflashed 4.4.2 NB4 Modem (twice to make sure it stuck) and the calling still does not work. Did something just completely fry when I had CM11 on this thing? Any ideas anybody? I don't even hear a dial tone if I am the one dialing out, the call still goes through though.
Everything below was my original post which has been resolved, didn't want to start a new thread though.
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TL;DR: My T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4 (SGH-M919) is unable to boot stock rom, and I am unable to enter recovery. I get seandroid messages trying to do either. Fortunately, the phone can enter download mode. What do I need to do or flash to get this phone booting again? Thank you in advance for taking the time to read and help out.
Below is the long story with details:
1. The phone was given to me running stock Android/TouchWiz. Unfortunately, I do not know what version but I assume it was whatever was the latest version as of late April.
2. I rooted the phone using Odin and CF Auto Root.
3. I created a backup of this newly rooted stock rom.
4. I flashed Cyanogenmod 11
5. After a while I discovered that I could answer calls but I could not hear nor be heard during the call.
6. I restored to the stock rom using the backup I made in step 3.
7. The calling issue continued, so I figured I would just unroot and go back to like-new factory settings. This way I could take the phone in to be repaired or whatever.
8. Following this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2336392, I attempted to flash k0nane's UVUAMDL Official Tar
9. Odin got stuck connecting to my device, I believe it was because I did not run Odin as admin. I pulled the battery and repeated this step while running Odin as admin.
10. The flash was successful, however during the phone's first boot it got stuck on the T-Mobile splash screen for about 30 minutes or so. I pulled the battery again.
11. Anytime I put the battery back in the phone, it will attempt to boot and hang at the T-Mobile screen, I believe this is a boot loop?
Looking online, people suggest going into recovery and wiping but I cannot enter recovery. I just get the seandroid not enforcing messages. I'm very hesitant to keep looking through the forums and trying things because I feel like I'm on the edge of bricking the phone if I haven't already.
I don't think the flash was successful because it wouldn't give you those messages, and you would need to flash either 4.3 or 4.4.2 not 4.2.2 (MDL) Try flashing a newer firmware version.. If it was updated to the newest then I would try 4.4.2
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serio22 said:
I don't think the flash was successful because it wouldn't give you those messages, and you would need to flash either 4.3 or 4.4.2 not 4.2.2 (MDL) Try flashing a newer firmware version.. If it was updated to the newest then I would try 4.4.2
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Ok so I flashed the wrong rom then. I hate to ask but where could I find a 4.4.2 stock rom? I just found a rom I believe will work but the file is titled "M919UVUFNB4_M919TMBFNB4_TMB" not sure if this is 4.4.2 or newer?
You download the stock 4.4.2 ROM from sammobile:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
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Android_Monsters said:
You download the stock 4.4.2 ROM from sammobile:
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This is where I obtained the rom above that I wasn't sure was the newest.
I flashed this rom and everything worked, thank you both.
Any ideas on what happened with the phone call issue? My friend that gave me the phone said it was working just fine when she had it, so I assume somehow the rooting or CM11 screwed something up? Weirdly, calling through WiFi works just fine.
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This is where I obtained the rom above that I wasn't sure was the newest.
I flashed this rom and everything worked, thank you both.
Any ideas on what happened with the phone call issue? My friend that gave me the phone said it was working just fine when she had it, so I assume somehow the rooting or CM11 screwed something up? Weirdly, calling through WiFi works just fine.
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The only thing that can foul up your phone like that would be a bad cm flash or preflash, it's super important to read and read again, check the thread for support from members and resolutions to problems before you consider the build for your phone. Ask questions and double check everything before you take the plunge.
I assume that the calling problem is fixed, a corrupt modem may cause that and re flashing the modem will correct this.
Pp.
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PanchoPlanet said:
The only thing that can foul up your phone like that would be a bad cm flash or preflash, it's super important to read and read again, check the thread for support from members and resolutions to problems before you consider the build for your phone. Ask questions and double check everything before you take the plunge.
I assume that the calling problem is fixed, a corrupt modem may cause that and re flashing the modem will correct this.
Pp.
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The calling problem was not fixed. I reflashed 4.4.2 NB4 Modem (twice to make sure it stuck) and the calling still does not work. Did something just completely fry when I had CM11 on this thing? Any ideas anybody?
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The calling problem was not fixed. I reflashed 4.4.2 NB4 Modem (twice to make sure it stuck) and the calling still does not work. Did something just completely fry when I had CM11 on this thing? Any ideas anybody?
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Did you flash the NB4 firmware twice? Firmware, not modem
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serio22 said:
Did you flash the NB4 firmware twice? Firmware, not modem
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No, I only flashed the NB4 modem bin found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2678774. I need to flash the whole NB4 tar twice as well?
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No, I only flashed the NB4 modem bin found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2678774. I need to flash the whole NB4 tar twice as well?
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Well modem didn't work so try the firmware
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Well modem didn't work so try the firmware
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I flashed the NB4 tar from sammobile twice, calls still not working. I feel like I'm not flashing the correct thing or something.
Using the Android System Info app, every entry has something in it except for Radio. It just says "Radio: unknown". Does this have anything to do with anything?
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I flashed the NB4 tar from sammobile twice, calls still not working. I feel like I'm not flashing the correct thing or something.
Using the Android System Info app, every entry has something in it except for Radio. It just says "Radio: unknown". Does this have anything to do with anything?
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That is a problem.. How did you get this device?
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That is a problem.. How did you get this device?
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My friend gave the phone to me. She got an S5 and didn't want to bother with selling this S4 so she just gave it to me. It was completely pure and stock, with calls working. Something screwed up during the CM11 flash I guess.
WiFi calls still work, everything works except calls.
Maybe I'm doing something wrong? I flashed the sammobile NB4 tar twice via PDA in Odin as usual. For the modem, I flashed the modem bin via Phone in Odin twice. Thank you for your help, by the way.
New term for CM, "complicated maneuver" ,.
Reflashing firmware may do it. Can't hurt either.
Pp.
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My friend gave the phone to me. She got an S5 and didn't want to bother with selling this S4 so she just gave it to me. It was completely pure and stock, with calls working. Something screwed up during the CM11 flash I guess.
WiFi calls still work, everything works except calls.
Maybe I'm doing something wrong? I flashed the sammobile NB4 tar twice via PDA in Odin as usual. For the modem, I flashed the modem bin via Phone in Odin twice. Thank you for your help, by the way.
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I think something definitely went wrong.. Try flashing this firmware, it flashes better for most people http://www.cheatersedge.org/android/m919/M919UVUFNB4_M919TMBFNB4_TMB_FENNY_FIXED.zip after that, factory reset and if that still doesn't work then you have a bigger problem.. Good luck!
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I think something definitely went wrong.. Try flashing this firmware, it flashes better for most people http://www.cheatersedge.org/android/m919/M919UVUFNB4_M919TMBFNB4_TMB_FENNY_FIXED.zip after that, factory reset and if that still doesn't work then you have a bigger problem.. Good luck!
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I flashed both Fenny's firmware and a baseband he also provided. Did both twice, and calls are still not working.
I was doing some research on this whole "Radio: Unknown" thing and I started seeing threads talking about flashes corrupting the phone's EFS partition. I never made a backup of mine, so I have nothing to restore to. Is it possible that I could use someone else's EFS backup and then use it to restore my phone's EFS partition? Does it work like that?
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I flashed both Fenny's firmware and a baseband he also provided. Did both twice, and calls are still not working.
I was doing some research on this whole "Radio: Unknown" thing and I started seeing threads talking about flashes corrupting the phone's EFS partition. I never made a backup of mine, so I have nothing to restore to. Is it possible that I could use someone else's EFS backup and then use it to restore my phone's EFS partition? Does it work like that?
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No it will not work, this is device specific afaik.. Like I said earlier, I recommend you call T-Mobile for a replacement
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Flashing modems and such with a custom rom installed often fails. Did you try doing a restore to full stock using Odin?
It sounds like the phoen has Android 4.4 on it already so you will need to flash the full 4.4 package (can't go back to 4.3 or 4.2)
Try and, boot hte phoen without modifying it, and see if calls work then.
The EFS thing is about the IMEI number. Does your device show an IMEI number in settings? If it does, your EFS isn't the problem. If it doesn't....well then yeah. Problem is pretty much narrowed down.
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Flashing modems and such with a custom rom installed often fails. Did you try doing a restore to full stock using Odin?
It sounds like the phoen has Android 4.4 on it already so you will need to flash the full 4.4 package (can't go back to 4.3 or 4.2)
Try and, boot hte phoen without modifying it, and see if calls work then.
The EFS thing is about the IMEI number. Does your device show an IMEI number in settings? If it does, your EFS isn't the problem. If it doesn't....well then yeah. Problem is pretty much narrowed down.
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I have restored the phone to full stock and have been using it that way since I started this thread. Everything is just like fresh from the factory (except for the knox counter being tripped obviously). Calls still didn't work. An IMEI number still shows up the phone's settings. Using WiFi calling hasn't been that bad at all, but I'm screwed in the case of a real emergency with this thing.