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I had encryption on my phone due to company emails. I flashed bootloader and modem to 4.3 (I747UCUEMJB) in order to enjoy the latest custom ROMs.
However, after installing 5-6 of custom ROMs, I am always asked to "enter your PIN or password to encrypt the memory". No matter what I enter, the phone always restarts and goes back to the prompt asking me to enter PIN or password.
I did factory reset and cache/etc. wipes every time I flash. I thought encryption should be erased by those resets/wipes. BTW - I use TWRP as recovery.
What I would like to know, is there a way for me to get a stock 4.3 ROM to install using ODIN? Hopefully that will also install the stock recovery, which may be able to help me really do a clean factory reset/data wipe.
Any thoughts? Thanks.
You can find pre rooted stock rom from herehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
hope that helps
BTW, I have tried using ODIN to get back to 4.1.2: I747UCDLK3_I747ATTDLK3_I747UCDLK3_HOME.tar file.
However, ODIN is giving "Fail (Auth)" errors. I suppose this is because I have flashed the bootloader and modem to a much higher version and there is no way to go back?
Harsh99132 said:
You can find pre rooted stock rom from herehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
hope that helps
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Nope. these I747ATTDLK3 images won't work because once you flash these new 4.3 bootloader (I747UCUEMJB), you cannot go back to early stock ROMs. The only way is to find the 4.3 stock ROMs for ODIN, which is no where to find on the internet.
Here is the error from ODIN when I tried the I747ATTDLK3 image:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> root66_ATT_I747UCDLK3.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I have run KK ROMs with a stock 4.1.2 bootloader with no problems at all. Updating to 4.3 isn't necessary in my opinion.
AT&T never released a stock 4.3 ROM that can be flashed via Odin. AT&T released 4.3 as an OTA update.
At this point, you may be better off flashing a custom recovery such as Philz Touch and flash a KK ROM.
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I have run KK ROMs with a stock 4.1.2 bootloader with no problems at all. Updating to 4.3 isn't necessary in my opinion.
AT&T never released a stock 4.3 ROM that can be flashed via Odin. AT&T released 4.3 as an OTA update.
At this point, you may be better off flashing a custom recovery such as Philz Touch and flash a KK ROM.
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Wow. CWM recovery (Philz Touch) + CyanogenMod 10 Nightly Builds for SGH-I747 solved my problem! I can finally use my phone now!
Thank you so much!
zhangla said:
Wow. CWM recovery (Philz Touch) + CyanogenMod 10 Nightly Builds for SGH-I747 solved my problem! I can finally use my phone now!
Thank you so much!
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That's great. Why stop at CM10? Try some 4.4.2-based ROMs like Cyanfox or Valiudus. Both are great and I love the dark theme for Validus.
I need help recovering my GS3, i tried using CF auto root to root my phone and i guess it didnt work because my phone doesnt boot past the samsung screen. I didnt have any custom recovery installed so i dont believe and thing was backed up. I am able to get into download mode and recovery mode. I tried flashing stock firmware using kies but it encounters a error saying its a problem with my phone, I tried using odin but it also gives me an error when flashing firmware saying
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> root66_ATT_I747UCDLK3.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1
What do I do to fix my phone?
FuTuRisTiC Zo3 said:
I need help recovering my GS3, i tried using CF auto root to root my phone and i guess it didnt work because my phone doesnt boot past the samsung screen. I didnt have any custom recovery installed so i dont believe and thing was backed up. I am able to get into download mode and recovery mode. I tried flashing stock firmware using kies but it encounters a error saying its a problem with my phone, I tried using odin but it also gives me an error when flashing firmware saying
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> root66_ATT_I747UCDLK3.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1
What do I do to fix my phone?
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Ok I Installed Insecure Boot img via odin3 and my phone rebooted but now instead of it booting at the 1 second samsung screen it goes past it to the galaxy s 3 screen and just sits there. i also installed twrp, it let me mount everything but i cant u adb to push anything and it says i have no os installed. i dont know what moves to make anymore someone please help me out!!!
What version of Android did you have on your phone when it last worked, stock or custom ROM?
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What version of Android did you have on your phone when it last worked, stock or custom ROM?
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its was a stock android rom i believe im not sure what version though.
Are you still able to get it into download mode?
Press and hold volume down + home + power at the same time
lemngo02 said:
Are you still able to get it into download mode?
Press and hold volume down + home + power at the same time
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yes im able to go into download and recovery mode
lemngo02 said:
Are you still able to get it into download mode?
Press and hold volume down + home + power at the same time
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oops didnt fully read your 1st post
lemngo02 said:
oops didnt fully read your 1st post
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thats koo but the problem is i dont think my phone is rooted, i cant adb push using twrp cause my device wont show up when i adb devices
If you had the 4.3 bootloader on your phone, you cannot use Odin to flash a stock ROM.
Were you running the stock AT&T 4.3 ROM?
FuTuRisTiC Zo3 said:
thats koo but the problem is i dont think my phone is rooted, i cant adb push using twrp cause my device wont show up when i adb devices
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Based on your Odin printout in the first post you were flashing a modified 4.1.1 kernel to install root. This should be fine if you were on either the 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 stock ROM. If you were on the 4.3 stock ROM your root attempt is probably the source of the problem.
IMPORTANT How to proceed from here depends on if you were on 4.3 or an earlier version of stock.
Also, since this forum is for AT&T and Canadian variants; I see the title of the first post says i747 - is this correct? It matters.
dawgdoc said:
Based on your Odin printout in the first post you were flashing a modified 4.1.1 kernel to install root. This should be fine if you were on either the 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 stock ROM. If you were on the 4.3 stock ROM your root attempt is probably the source of the problem.
IMPORTANT How to proceed from here depends on if you were on 4.3 or an earlier version of stock.
Also, since this forum is for AT&T and Canadian variants; I see the title of the first post says i747 - is this correct? It matters.
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ok, not to jack his thread, but what if you are on the 4.3 bootloader? i didnt do what he did, but i am stuck in a similar situation. I am on the 4.3 bootloader, but i do have a custom recovery installed. problem is i get an error when i try to wipe. Ive tried flashing stock 4.3 rom via sideload in stock recovery, and modified rom though twrp. both roms install fine, but dont boot, but they do freeze in different points so i know something is being flashed. ive also tried wiping in cwm and stock. im bout ready to flash anything to this phone. oh and a nandroid restore fails after boot img flashes.
FuTuRisTiC Zo3 said:
its was a stock android rom i believe im not sure what version though.
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From your message, you likely were on stock 4.3. Since you are able to get into recovery and download modes, you may try a restore via custom recovery. Please see the thread below on how to install custom recovery and do a stock restore ...
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658486>
fastludeh22 said:
ok, not to jack his thread, but what if you are on the 4.3 bootloader? I am on the 4.3 bootloader, but i do have a custom recovery installed.
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I would then link you to the same thread Larry2999 provided.
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I would then link you to the same thread Larry2999 provided.
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thanks. i had found that thread right after i posted. lets hope. its halfway downloaded. if that doesnt work,ill be posting a thread about the weird way i ended up here and detailed report of what i did and what ive tried...
dawgdoc said:
Based on your Odin printout in the first post you were flashing a modified 4.1.1 kernel to install root. This should be fine if you were on either the 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 stock ROM. If you were on the 4.3 stock ROM your root attempt is probably the source of the problem.
IMPORTANT How to proceed from here depends on if you were on 4.3 or an earlier version of stock.
Also, since this forum is for AT&T and Canadian variants; I see the title of the first post says i747 - is this correct? It matters.
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audit13 said:
If you had the 4.3 bootloader on your phone, you cannot use Odin to flash a stock ROM.
Were you running the stock AT&T 4.3 ROM?
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Yes the phone is AT&T and more than likely it was on 4.3 now what do i do
never mind folks i got it up and running my only option was to use the sd card so i found my adapter and fixed it. im on 4.1.2 now its updating software now im guessing to 4.3. thank you guys for all the help
FuTuRisTiC Zo3 said:
Yes the phone is AT&T and more than likely it was on 4.3 now what do i do
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Before doing anything else, boot into recovery. If you are on a stock recovery the very first line will tell you that the system recovery is 3e
If you have one of the custom recoveries it will be different. If you have one of the custom recoveries, TWRP or CWM, you can use the link Larry299 posted earlier in this thread to restore your phone. If you are on the stock recovery and the 4.3 bootloader I don't know what to suggest.
dawgdoc said:
Before doing anything else, boot into recovery. If you are on a stock recovery the very first line will tell you that the system recovery is 3e
If you have one of the custom recoveries it will be different. If you have one of the custom recoveries, TWRP or CWM, you can use the link Larry299 posted earlier in this thread to restore your phone. If you are on the stock recovery and the 4.3 bootloader I don't know what to suggest.
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I got everything back to normal im rooted on 4.1.2 and have a pending up date, is it safe for me to update via software updater or do i have to do something else
FuTuRisTiC Zo3 said:
I got everything back to normal im rooted on 4.1.2 and have a pending up date, is it safe for me to update via software updater or do i have to do something else
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There is a chance that being rooted will prevent you from using the OTA official update. I've seen reports of people being able to update to the official 4.3 while rooted, but I've also seen reports of people not being able to update.
Before you make that update, bear in mind that the official 4.3 bootloader, its name ends in MJB, is the one that will prevent you from ever going back to an older bootloader. Some of the devs and the more experienced on here have no problem with that. Others do consider it an issue. An alternative is to install the leaked 4.3 bootloader, it's name ends in MJ2. That bootloader will allow you to downgrade to the 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 bootloaders, or so I have read. There is information about this in the development and the general forums for our device.
To muddy the waters more; if you intend to sim unlock your device without gettings codes from your carrier you need to do it from the 4.1.1 official ROM. A point you can not return to from the official 4.3 ROM, or so I've read.
I am having a huge booting issue with my Samsung Galaxy S3. Its a brand new one and I tried rooting it but it gave me this error:
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> cache.img
<ID:0/003> FAIL!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I can get to download mode, but not recovery nor does it boot into the Android OS. I tried putting back the stock OS and it gave me this error:
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I've tried follow a bunch of these threads, but I can't seem to resolve my issue yet. I probably have that 4.3 bootloader which screwed everything up. Can someone help me resolve my issue? I literally got this phone today from AT&T. Thank you.
Hello, could please someone help me with this terrible problem? I have Galaxy S4 mini (i9195 LTE version). I flashed clockwork recovery, make a root and install CyanogenMod 11 (everything works fine). But I need to complaint this device back to the shop, because it has problems with random restarts (and I was thinking than maybe a flashing of custom ROM can help, but no). But when I connect device to the PC with Odin (3.09, but I tried 3.07 and others), select original ROM (which I downloaded from sammobile) and click Start, process fails after few seconds (I tried all of USB ports on my laptop and I tried same steps on my second PC), but with no success
Here is the log from ODIN:
Code:
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9195XXUBML4_I9195TMZBML1_I9195XXUBML4_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/005> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/005> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/005> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
On the screen of my phone I see this:
ODIN MODE
Model: gt-i9195
Current binary: custom
System status: official
Knox kernel lock: 0x0
Know warranty void: 0x1
CSB-config-LSB: 0x30
Bootloader ap swrev: 2
Write protection: enable
SW REV CHECK FAIL: Fused 2 > Binary 1
And I am trying to flash this ROM:
Model: GT-I9195
Model name: GALAXY S4 mini LTE
Country: Germany (T-Mobile)
Version: Android 4.2.2
Changelist: 2340422
Build date: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 16:46:00 +0000
Product Code: TMZ
PDA: I9195XXUBML4
CSC: I9195TMZBML1
MODEM: I9195XXUBML4
Can someone tell me why I can't return back to stock ROM?
jerrry said:
[SNIP]
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)[/CODE]
[SNIP]
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See that "Auth" there? Have you allowed access to your phone via USB? First thing that comes to mind for me.
Because you have latest knox bootloader. Do you see that line ""bootloader ap swrev : 2"" in your download mode.....that indicates it.
So this means you cannot downgrade to jellybean roms. Do not try to downgrade because repeated failures of odin might brick your device.
The mbn files odin flashes are all related to bootloader and corrupted bootloader = hard brick.
If you are desperate for jellybean flash the brazil ububne2 for I9195. Only that JB works. Good luck.
ericlnu: Thank you for reply. Did you mean USB debugging in phone settings menu? But I can't boot into system because the last flash causes FAIL message and I can only access to bootloader or download mode.
sasank360: Thank you very much for your support. I didn't know that. So you mean than I need to download Brazil ROM for i9195 (ububne2), which will only works? (and after that I can update to 4.4.2)? Or what Can I do after flashing ububne2 ROM if I need back original stock ROM from my operator?
jerrry said:
ericlnu: Thank you for reply. Did you mean USB debugging in phone settings menu? But I can't boot into system because the last flash causes FAIL message and I can only access to bootloader or download mode.
sasank360: Thank you very much for your support. I didn't know that. So you mean than I need to download Brazil ROM for i9195 (ububne2), which will only works? (and after that I can update to 4.4.2)? Or what Can I do after flashing ububne2 ROM if I need back original stock ROM from my operator?
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You cannot go back any further. Jellybean ububne2 is the latest jb rom and only that works. Ofcourse you can flash any stock kitkat firmware if you wish. Good luck.
Thank you. I flashed ububne2 ROM to my Galaxy S4 mini and finally, ODIN didn't fails (and phone si working). But when I try to flash latest KitKat ROM (from my operator or any Jelly Bean ROM for my region), ODIN again fails with flashing. Ububne2 is right now the one and only ROM which I can flash to my device.
jerrry said:
Thank you. I flashed ububne2 ROM to my Galaxy S4 mini and finally, ODIN didn't fails (and phone si working). But when I try to flash latest KitKat ROM (from my operator or any Jelly Bean ROM for my region), ODIN again fails with flashing. Ububne2 is right now the one and only ROM which I can flash to my device.
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Try the knox free kk rom. worked fine for me. knox tripped and running cm11.
kev23m: You mean any unnoficial ROM? This is not sollution for me (I already tried CM11 ROM), but due to random restarts (which is probably hw problem) I need return back stock ROM and complaint device with my seller/shop (as a part of warranty issue).
jerrry said:
kev23m: You mean any unnoficial ROM? This is not sollution for me (I already tried CM11 ROM), but due to random restarts (which is probably hw problem) I need return back stock ROM and complaint device with my seller/shop (as a part of warranty issue).
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It is the stock rom , knox bootloader removed so people can update without knox. Thanks to SilviuMik
Click Here
oh, I see. But this ROM is only for Galaxy S4 Mini Duos, I have classic LTE version (i9195).
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oh, I see. But this ROM is only for Galaxy S4 Mini Duos, I have classic LTE version (i9195).
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oops. I think i read somewhere he got a request for 9195 too, maybe he has prepared it. Just do a search and see.
See this
Flashed stock firmware from samsung updates dot com (Version ... I8160JPLK2) and 1st boot stuck at " Samsung Galaxy Ace2 GT-I8160 " screen, cant access recovery, cant access phone...can access odin mode only (download mode).....plz need help urgently its my dads phone
Flashing output
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I8160JPLK2_I8160OJPLH1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> kernel.bin.md5
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> modem.bin.md5
<ID:0/004> system.img.md5
<ID:0/004> power_management.bin.md5
<ID:0/004> cache.img.md5
<ID:0/004> hidden.img.md5
<ID:0/004> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/004> RES OK !!
<ID:0/004> Completed..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
@All_New_BoB
Just flash 3 file firmware 2.3.6 from sammobile (russian 3 file) codename SER/ or/ SEB i dnt remember
If you want instructions type in google
( downgrade sgs ace 2 )
Cheers
Ave_Hornet said:
@All_New_BoB
Just flash 3 file firmware 2.3.6 from sammobile (russian 3 file) codename SER/ or/ SEB i dnt remember
If you want instructions type in google
( downgrade sgs ace 2 )
Cheers
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bro, thanks!!...now what should i do to re upgrade to 4.4.4, i flashed carbon over gingerbread but didn't get signal, i don't remember doing anything special to flash carbonROM last time (like flashing stock jelly bean before flashing custom kk roms) @Ave_Hornet
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bro, thanks!!...now what should i do to re upgrade to 4.4.4, i flashed carbon over gingerbread but didn't get signal, i don't remember doing anything special to flash carbonROM last time (like flashing stock jelly bean before flashing custom kk roms) @Ave_Hornet
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If you are on Gingerbread, you must flash the 3 parted Jelly Bean with odin or use Samsung kies.
I have tried to just flash a JB ROM but it didn't boot... I think the 3 parted JB ROM is needed.
Can someone confirm ?
Sent from my GT-I8160 using XDA Free mobile app
Sorry for my bad English, it isn't my native language.
@Mavireck @All_New_BoB
Guys both of you if u want any custom rom u MUST have a JB (jellybean) update
now you must flash 3 firmware GB (russian) and later flash JB (your country) and later flash tempomary recovery and flash any custom rom.
@Ave_Hornet
It is nice to try to help me but I haven't got any problem I already know what has to be done in order to install a custom rom. Maybe my bad English confused you ?
I think it is needed to flash the 3 parted JB when you are on GB...
Sent from my GT-I8160 using XDA Free mobile app
Great phone for flashing
This mobile is a great phone for flashing ROM's because bootloader is unlocked, easy to flash custom recovery like clockworkmod. Pretty good i think . there is cyanogen mod instead of carbon mod amongst other kitkat ROM's.
Thanks Guys
Thank you guys for all the help, i flashed the JB stock English firmware and flashed Carbon latest update after that, I knew that this is 100% working method but i was confused because when my father first bought the phone it was stock GB (of course ) and i dont remember flashing any stock JB stock firmware before flashing Carbon and everything worked without problems. i was just trying to save some time downloading so much things but i end up doing just that (i dont have unlimited data, only 40 GB/month )...anyway, all that was because of a silly mistake by me, if anyone have a better solution please tell us, the problem is that i applied bootanimation from a CM11 theme that is made for phones with more than 2GB of RAM, the developper did mentioned that if our phone is less than that we should not apply bootanimation but i was busy and i a hurry and blabla...any solution other than factory reset?? (sry for my bad english, its not my native language )
You can reflash the ROM without wiping anything or flash another bootamimation.zip in recovery. If your phone doesn't boot, you can mount it on your PC in recovery (under "Mount and Storage") and copy the files. No need to do a factory reset
Hope this helps
My phone got crashed which can't bootup. The phone always stayed with Official release, never rooted. I am not sure which version has been upgraded to, now it stuck with Galaxy S 3 screen, only thing I know it has the SecureLinux enabled, so it must be either 4.3 or 4.4. I wanted to reprogram to the official firmware, but not sure if I reprogram to the wrong version, would that causes any problem?
Please help.
additional infomation:
at download mode:
PRODUCT nAME: SGH-T999
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: No
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
QUALCOM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE
Does this download menu look like 4.2?
Or it is 4.3 , I dont see warrenty flag.
Thanks.
No mention of arrange bit or Knox is the screen so the phone must be running a 4.2.2 or older rom.
audit13 said:
No mention of arrange bit or Knox is the screen so the phone must be running a 4.2.2 or older rom.
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The phone is T999 for T-mobile, but seems there is one time only that it had official release of 4.2.1 or 4.2.2 available. I am not sure if I should flash the 4.1.2 or 4.2.1 back. But I seem can't find the 4.2.1 or 4.2.2 firmware on line anymore.
Question is that if I try to flash 4.1.2 to the phone, would it cause any problem if it was in 4.2.1?
Thanks all, I know this probably an old issue.
Flashing 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 should be fine.
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Flashing 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 should be fine.
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###Right now I can't go to recovery mode, so I am trying to program the stock recovery, but failed. When I tried to odin the stock 4.1.2 it failed too. Here is the error during flashing stock recovery.
<ID:0/008> Added!!
<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> recovery.img
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Tried different USB cables? Different USB ports? The rom cam from sammobile.com?
audit13 said:
Tried different USB cables? Different USB ports? The rom cam from sammobile.com?
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Here is the error msg:
<ID:0/008> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> T999UVDMD5_T999TMBDMD5_T999UVDMD5_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008> FAIL! (Write)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
It's stops when trying to flash the bootloader. Either you're using the wrong file or the phone does have a 4.3 bootloader. The download screen info provided in your post mentions nothing about warranty bit or Knox.
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It's stops when trying to flash the bootloader. Either you're using the wrong file or the phone does have a 4.3 bootloader. The download screen info provided in your post mentions nothing about warranty bit or Knox.
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thanks for your response, yes the bootloader seems is 4.1.2, right now I am getting impatient about this, So I also tried to repartition it, reload the 4.1.2 bootloader. I can reload the 4.1.2 bootloader, that is only flash got success, flashed the 4.1.2 bootloader.
I have a second identical phone, So I can risk everything in the phone. Is there anyway I can just program it to 4.3?
You can flash a newer stock rom via Odin if you want to. If the bootloader is 4.1.2 and you have the correct stock rom, Odin should be able to flash the aboot.mbn file it Odin can't which tells me the file is wrong for the phone or the phone does have a 4.3 or newer bootloader.
thanks for your response, yes the bootloader seems is 4.1.2, right now I am getting impatient about this, So I also tried to repartition it, reload the 4.1.2 bootloader. I can reload the 4.1.2 bootloader, that is only flash got success, flashed the 4.1.2 bootloader.
I have a second identical phone, So I can risk everything in the phone. Is there anyway I can just program it to 4.3? All I want is just get the phone back. I tried to load 4.3 bootloader, but it failed.
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You can flash a newer stock rom via Odin if you want to. If the bootloader is 4.1.2 and you have the correct stock rom, Odin should be able to flash the aboot.mbn file it Odin can't which tells me the file is wrong for the phone or the phone does have a 4.3 or newer bootloader.
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There is possibility that the pit is wrong, I tried to load the downloaded T999-16Gb pit from download site, maybe that file is not right? Since I can flash the stock boot.img by using Odin for version 4.1.2, the bootloader must be right???, Don't know what aboot.mbn would be affected by anything else.
I am wondering if someone can provide the T999 regular 16GB pit file, the early version of T999, Thanks.
A pit file only needed if Odin cannot read the partition info from the phone and, based on the logs, a pit should not be necessary.
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A pit file only needed if Odin cannot read the partition info from the phone and, based on the logs, a pit should not be necessary.
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is it possible that the phone is upgrading from 4.1.2 to 4.3 and got crashed. but the bootloader is still showing 4.1.2?
what other possible reason that I can't flash aboot.mbn?
Boot into download mode again and let me know what it says. It the bootloader was corrupt, that would be a problem.
Just to confirm: you're using firmware from sammobile.com and you are using the original Samsung USB cable to flash the phone.
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Boot into download mode again and let me know what it says. It the bootloader was corrupt, that would be a problem.
Just to confirm: you're using firmware from sammobile.com and you are using the original Samsung USB cable to flash the phone.
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Reboot to download mode, it is saying the same.
I am trying to flash stock recovery, modem, bootloader, all stock version 4.1.2 Only it can flash 4.1.2 bootloader, the recovery and modem always fails. Also the stock rom got failed.
With the same setting I can flash my other S3 recovery without problem, so the Odin, USB cable should not be an issue.
Thanks.
Yes, this is weird. You have 2 identical phones? You can pull the pit file from the working phone and use it to flash the problematic phone.
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Yes, this is weird. You have 2 identical phones? You can pull the pit file from the working phone and use it to flash the problematic phone.
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the only problem is that my other working phone is running 4.3. I don't know what is the procedure to program it to 4.3 if my crashed one is in 4.1.2