Hello from Montreal Quebec,
I unrooted my S3 yesterday back to the original firmware 4.3 (factory reset) Everything was working fine with the phone. I turned off the phone and when I tried to turn it back on... nothing happened, no vibration, nothing, would not power on, screen blank. I did try to get it into download and still nothing. So I think my phone is Hard Brick. Just so you know, my battery is 100%.
I did try putting the debrick image for my phone (debrick-SGH-I747M-UEMK5) on a 16gb sd card using Win32DiskImager. With number attempts of pressing the volume down + home key + power button for 15-30 seconds, nothing works.
One thing I notice, if I plug in my phone to my pc or wall for a few seconds, the red light for charging will come on so I know there is some kind of life. Sometimes when I put in the battery, the Torch light will flash once, but no luck getting the phone into download mode.
Would I need Jtag to get this back up and running and is there any other way to do this without Jtag?
Please let me know, any help would be appreciated.
Thank You.
qks
Plug onto the computer and open device manager. If it shows QHSUSB_DLOAD its hard bricked.
In this case if the debrick method doesn't work, jtag is the only other option. Try different sdcards first if you can. Many times it doesn't work simply because of the sdcard.
What worries me though is how this happened. Did you flash anything before the factory reset? If not, its possible you could be looking at a hardware failure such as the memory. Hopefully not though...
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DocHoliday77 said:
Plug onto the computer and open device manager. If it shows QHSUSB_DLOAD its hard bricked.
In this case if the debrick method doesn't work, jtag is the only other option. Try different sdcards first if you can. Many times it doesn't work simply because of the sdcard.
What worries me though is how this happened. Did you flash anything before the factory reset? If not, its possible you could be looking at a hardware failure such as the memory. Hopefully not though...
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Thanks for the reply, I did what you said and I see nothing in device manager. The red light came on while the battery and sd card was in the phone...
What happen was I un-rooted the phone using "How to Unroot Samsung Galaxy S3! [No Computer] [AT&T/T-Mobile/Verizon]" on youtube which I can't post here.
I have done this many time with this phone (About 5 times) without any problems. This is a first for me and I'm puzzled.
So you did or did not flash something before resetting?
Did it used to connect to the computer and are you using the stock usb cable? If yes, it sounds like hardware problems.
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DocHoliday77 said:
So you did or did not flash something before resetting?
Did it used to connect to the computer and are you using the stock usb cable? If yes, it sounds like hardware problems.
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I flash the original firmware if that's what you're saying. I did exactly what I mentioned in the video on YouTube which at the moment I can't post outside links but this is the title on YouTube... "How to Unroot Samsung Galaxy S3! [No Computer] [AT&T/T-Mobile/Verizon]"
I used stock usb cable.
Dont take it wrong, not intending this to sound rude, but I generally dont watch vids that people use. I like to answer what I can and move on. It just takes a lot less time to read that you flashed the firmware and factory reset than to watch a vid to see what you did.
One thing the video cant tell me for sure though is what firmware you had before and which did you flash this time. I know you said original, but that original version will depend on when you actually bought the device.
looking back over the thread though, im wondering if you did have 4.3 firmware, and then flashed 4.4.2 firmware with Mobile Odin? Is this accurate?
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DocHoliday77 said:
Dont take it wrong, not intending this to sound rude, but I generally dont watch vids that people use. I like to answer what I can and move on. It just takes a lot less time to read that you flashed the firmware and factory reset than to watch a vid to see what you did.
One thing the video cant tell me for sure though is what firmware you had before and which did you flash this time. I know you said original, but that original version will depend on when you actually bought the device.
looking back over the thread though, im wondering if you did have 4.3 firmware, and then flashed 4.4.2 firmware with Mobile Odin? Is this accurate?
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No worries man, I had firmware 4.3 rooted and then flashed with stock 4.3. with Mobile Odin. Never had a problem before until now.
Ok, just wanted to be sure. If you had flashed 4.4.2 over 4.3 with mobile odin, it would permanently break your phone, but it happens exactly how you described in the op.
Which 4.3 firmware was running on it and which did you flash? I just noticed there are several different 4.3 builds for the I747M. MK5, MK3, ND2, ND3.
You tried the mk5 debrick.img, but if you had ND2, for example, that image probably won't work. It could also just be that your sdcard isnt right. Were you able to try any different ones?
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Ok, just wanted to be sure. If you had flashed 4.4.2 over 4.3 with mobile odin, it would permanently break your phone, but it happens exactly how you described in the op.
Which 4.3 firmware was running on it and which did you flash? I just noticed there are several different 4.3 builds for the I747M. MK5, MK3, ND2, ND3.
You tried the mk5 debrick.img, but if you had ND2, for example, that image probably won't work. It could also just be that your sdcard isnt right. Were you able to try any different ones?
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I used the I747M 4.3 build as always. I did not try the mk5 debrick cause it's not I747m but I can try that and see if it works. Going to look for one now.
As for SD Cards, I have a 16GB and a 32GB, no luck.
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I used the I747M 4.3 build as always. I did not try the mk5 debrick cause it's not I747m but I can try that and see if it works. Going to look for one now.
As for SD Cards, I have a 16GB and a 32GB, no luck.
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Sorry mk5 is I747M, my bad.
I tried
debrick-SGH-I747M-UEMK5
debrick-SGH-I747U-CUEMJB3
No luck...
MJB wont work on the I747M. MK5 will probably only work if you are sure thats what you were running. As I mentioned before there are several 4.3 builds for that model. Some depend on your carrier.
For example Telus and Koodoo, and possibly one or two other carriers got updates from MK5 to ND2. So if you had been updated to the newer ND2 build (still 4.3), that MK5 image isnt going to work.
If you are certain you were running MK5, then it could be the sdcard youre using is the problem, or it may not be recoverable using that method.
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MJB wont work on the I747M. MK5 will probably only work if you are sure thats what you were running. As I mentioned before there are several 4.3 builds for that model. Some depend on your carrier.
For example Telus and Koodoo, and possibly one or two other carriers got updates from MK5 to ND2. So if you had been updated to the newer ND2 build (still 4.3), that MK5 image isnt going to work.
If you are certain you were running MK5, then it could be the sdcard youre using is the problem, or it may not be recoverable using that method.
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Yes I am very sure. This one I used. I747MVLUEMK5_I747MOYAEMK5_FMC
Never heard of ND2 till now.
Ok, then its either the sdcard or its not recoverable without a jtag service.
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Ok, then its either the sdcard or its not recoverable without a jtag service.
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I tried 5 other SD cards... Nothing, so looks like I'm gonna have to pay for Jtag... Thanks for you help.
No problem. Sorry it didnt work out. I cannot remember where it was, but in the last week or two (maybe 3?), someone posted about a jtag service that only cost $25. Cheapest ive heard of. Pretty sure it was in this forum, just haven't been able to find it again. Still, figured id let you know its out there!
Good luck!
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Since the new Jelly Bean bootloaders have shown up, I see a lot of people talking about updating them. There are a few things I would recommend to do when flashing them. The first is the small, but present, danger that you can hard brick your phone. And I mean the "Need jtag to make it work" hard brick. Typically the cause of these bricks is an error or interruption of communications between the device and the computer. The other is mismatched or outright improper bootloaders.
Below is a list of things to decrease the possibility of permaborking. Keep in mind that following this list will not 100% remove the danger of flashing bootloaders, but will increase the chances of a successful flash.
Flashing bootloaders is dangerous. They are one of the few things that has the possibility of hard bricking your phone. For that reason, here are some good things to do to prepare for flashing them.
Have a good, reliable data cable. Interruption of communication between your phone and pc will most likely cause a hard brick with bootloaders.
Use a usb port on the back of your computer (or #1 on a laptop). Communication, again.
Have a jig. Not much help if you hard brick, but if you soft brick its very nice to have.
I personally flash bootloaders from a good laptop with a fully charged battery. If there is a power outage, the battery in the laptop will have saved my phone.
When flashing bootloaders,or anything with Odin, don't touch your phone after you connect it in dl mode until the phone reboots. Goes back to the communication issue.
For problems/tips on connection issues, look HERE
To determine which bootloader you have, check out this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.freeandroidtools.root_checker
To check your bootloader version
(thanks to KorGuy123 for the link)
For those that like to use Terminal Emulator, just type this:
HTML:
su
getprop ro.bootloader
Hi,
I know this is close to impossible, but still want to bring it up to see if anyone here knows.
My s3's USB port seems damaged physically or something. It charges fine, but it always shows unrecognized USB device when connecting to PC. No matter it is in download mode or booted mode and how hard I try(install updated USB driver, change PC etc. )
No the question comes - can I upgrade boot loader without USB? If not I will be stuck with older version of cm10.1 for ever
TIA
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xlj1000 said:
Hi,
I know this is close to impossible, but still want to bring it up to see if anyone here knows.
My s3's USB port seems damaged physically or something. It charges fine, but it always shows unrecognized USB device when connecting to PC. No matter it is in download mode or booted mode and how hard I try(install updated USB driver, change PC etc. )
No the question comes - can I upgrade boot loader without USB? If not I will be stuck with older version of cm10.1 for ever
TIA
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No, you need a usb port to do it. You might try using Heimdall, as it uses a different driver. If you use heimdall, you will need to do a lot of research as it operates a little differently than Odin.
Flashing Bell Galaxy S3 Bootloader on AT&T phone
Would it be possible to flash a SGH-I747M (Bell) bootloader on a SGH-I747 (AT&T). I would like to have the option to toggle LTE off when I am in a non LTE area without going through the Network Control option discussed on xda, as I have been doing.
If it's not the exact bootloader for your phone, don't flash it.
mrhaley30705 said:
No, you need a usb port to do it. You might try using Heimdall, as it uses a different driver. If you use heimdall, you will need to do a lot of research as it operates a little differently than Odin.
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Maybe use Mobile Odin?
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It is not recommended to write bootloader with Mobile Odin. Furthermore, it just won't do it:
From Chainfire:
All partitions are supported, as are loose files, .tar files and .tar.md5 files. Mobile ODIN will even check the MD5 signatures before flashing. While in theory Mobile ODIN can repartition and flash EFS and bootloaders, it will cowardly refuse to do so, for your own safety.
mrhaley30705 said:
It is not recommended to write bootloader with Mobile Odin. Furthermore, it just won't do it:
From Chainfire:
All partitions are supported, as are loose files, .tar files and .tar.md5 files. Mobile ODIN will even check the MD5 signatures before flashing. While in theory Mobile ODIN can repartition and flash EFS and bootloaders, it will cowardly refuse to do so, for your own safety.
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Awesome, gotcha. Learn something new every day.
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mi modelo is i747m telcel mexico which should flash
Obridgenut said:
Would it be possible to flash a SGH-I747M (Bell) bootloader on a SGH-I747 (AT&T). I would like to have the option to toggle LTE off when I am in a non LTE area without going through the Network Control option discussed on xda, as I have been doing.
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I have no idea why you would have to do that. If you have your setting correct it will do it automatically. My does on Telus. Or did you follow some of the instuctions here and loaded a bad image to your phone. Best to flash a stock image to your phone that has been rooted and then use rom manger or goomanager to flash a recovery to your phone if you want one. I have a rooted stock rom and I no recovery as they are a waste of time. I used triangle to reset the trip and I can update OTA with no issues and it states my devise status is normal. I had used some other rom on my phone and it drained the battery all the time. Now it works like a charm. I can even use back track or other linux distro's on it,
As for the other guy having an issue, you can update your phone over Kies. Your issues sound like its a bad rom you put on your phone. And you can never brick your phone. Its what people to say to scare you to get you to use their methods.
Is it possible that installing a custom rom would have installed the latest bootloader. I didn't install myself and it looks like I have the latest per the device info app I downloaded from the play store
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osmxgohan said:
mi modelo is i747m telcel mexico which should flash
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The correct firmware from your provider should have bootloader in then
andy_d0 said:
Is it possible that installing a custom rom would have installed the latest bootloader. I didn't install myself and it looks like I have the latest per the device info app I downloaded from the play store
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It's possible that the ota update to jelly bean pushed the latest bootloader to your phone.
TheStrokerace said:
I have no idea why you would have to do that. If you have your setting correct it will do it automatically. My does on Telus. Or did you follow some of the instuctions here and loaded a bad image to your phone. Best to flash a stock image to your phone that has been rooted and then use rom manger or goomanager to flash a recovery to your phone if you want one. I have a rooted stock rom and I no recovery as they are a waste of time. I used triangle to reset the trip and I can update OTA with no issues and it states my devise status is normal. I had used some other rom on my phone and it drained the battery all the time. Now it works like a charm. I can even use back track or other linux distro's on it, ]
The AT&T SGH-I747 does not offer the option to toggle LTE off under the Settings Menu, as do the Bell, Telus etc SGH - I747Ms. And although I can and have flashed all sorts of different ROMs, the AT&T modem is RAT locked and I so far have been unsuccessful flashing any modems other than AT&T modems. I am not sure whether this is a software issue or whether it is to do with the AT&T bootloader, hence the question about flashing a Bell bootloader. Any time that I try to flash a non-AT&t MODEM, I temporarily lose my IMEI number and the phone will not work at all. But there is a work around by entering into the Phone Control settings as discussed on xda, ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2116346) which I have been using successfully.
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I don't think changing the bootloader will change that for you.
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I don't think changing the bootloader will change that for you.
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OK, Thanks anyway for your help.
How can I tell what version my bootloader is?
Hey all~
1st, my internet is so sluggish today, I can almost do nothing on the forums, so if this is a repeat question, forgive me, simply reply with the link please.
What I would like to know is how can I find out what version my bootloader is?
I am running CM 10.0 Stable on my Galaxy S3 i747 [AT&T]
I want to update to 10.1 RC4, but I've read warnings relating to the old version of the bootloader, but nothing saying how to tell what version bl I have ...
suggestions?
Thanks
~Jason
ubuntujason said:
Hey all~
1st, my internet is so sluggish today, I can almost do nothing on the forums, so if this is a repeat question, forgive me, simply reply with the link please.
What I would like to know is how can I find out what version my bootloader is?
I am running CM 10.0 Stable on my Galaxy S3 i747 [AT&T]
I want to update to 10.1 RC4, but I've read warnings relating to the old version of the bootloader, but nothing saying how to tell what version bl I have ...
suggestions?
Thanks
~Jason
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Install this, hit check, goto second screen and it'll say bootlader
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Easiest way to check is install terminal emulator.
Type
su
Grant it permission
Now type:
getprop ro.bootloader
These commands are case sensitive, so type carefully
I have a Tmobile Galaxy S4 SGH-M919, I have tried every rooting method I can fine and so far all I have done is made a brick, I need this phone working asap, and rooted so I can go onto Crickets service
PLEASE HELP
I can root Sprint, but when it comes to Tmobile apparently I'm an idiot
wolfen1086 said:
I have a Tmobile Galaxy S4 SGH-M919, I have tried every rooting method I can fine and so far all I have done is made a brick, I need this phone working asap, and rooted so I can go onto Crickets service
PLEASE HELP
I can root Sprint, but when it comes to Tmobile apparently I'm an idiot
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This the method I used for rooting when I had 4.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2611175
Check my signature for a link to how I rooted with 4.4.2
Depending on the version of Android you have on that phone, it will trip the Knox flag. Which won't affect the performance of the phone, but will indicate you messed with your phone. There may be other rooting methods that work, but this one worked for me.
BTW, I found that method by using Search on this forum and Google.
Rob
wolfen1086 said:
I have a Tmobile Galaxy S4 SGH-M919, I have tried every rooting method I can fine and so far all I have done is made a brick, I need this phone working asap, and rooted so I can go onto Crickets service
PLEASE HELP
I can root Sprint, but when it comes to Tmobile apparently I'm an idiot
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The safe root method is how i rooted with 4.3 but it is my understanding that you need your phone to be unlocked to use a different carrier. Unlocked and rooted are 2 different things.
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Unlocked sop I can use whatever carrier I want.
Rooted Because I want control over my pohone and not somebody else saying what I can and cant do with it.
I can get it to bot in cwm recovery but thats all it won't rot the rom so I can see it its rooted or not. I followed eth entire instructions provided and used oden like it said to and all I suceded in doing was makeing a damn brick out of a phone I got to have running tomorrow morning
rlichtefeld said:
This the method I used for rooting when I had 4.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2611175
Check my signature for a link to how I rooted with 4.4.2
Depending on the version of Android you have on that phone, it will trip the Knox flag. Which won't affect the performance of the phone, but will indicate you messed with your phone. There may be other rooting methods that work, but this one worked for me.
BTW, I found that method by using Search on this forum and Google.
Rob
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Problem is I'm with Tmobile, my phone is a SGH-M919
wolfen1086 said:
Unlocked sop I can use whatever carrier I want.
Rooted Because I want control over my pohone and not somebody else saying what I can and cant do with it.
I can get it to bot in cwm recovery but thats all it won't rot the rom so I can see it its rooted or not. I followed eth entire instructions provided and used oden like it said to and all I suceded in doing was makeing a damn brick out of a phone I got to have running tomorrow morning
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If you can get into Download mode (Power Off, then Volume Down+Power Button), then you'll need to download the Stock Rom and transfer it to your phone via ODIN. Do you know if you were 4.2, 4.3, or 4.42 before you bricked it? You can download the images from Sammobile.com
Rob
rlichtefeld said:
If you can get into Download mode (Power Off, then Volume Down+Power Button), then you'll need to download the Stock Rom and transfer it to your phone via ODIN. Do you know if you were 4.2, 4.3, or 4.42 before you bricked it? You can download the images from Sammobile.com
Rob
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Yes I do I was 4.3
going to Samsung now to try to get the stock rom and start over, the only thing I have not tried yet is CF autoroot, if that don't work I guess its back on t mobile with their payment lies
wolfen1086 said:
Yes I do I was 4.3
going to Samsung now to try to get the stock rom and start over, the only thing I have not tried yet is CF autoroot, if that don't work I guess its back on t mobile with their payment lies
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If you have access to ClockWork Mod Recovery, wipte the cache and dalvik and see if that lets it boot.
If not, just download a rom, any rom from the dev section that you want to try and put it on a micro SD card. Put the SD card in your phone.
Do a full wipe (data, system, cache, dalvik) in recovery and flash the downlaoded ROM file. Your phone should boot right up.
You'll want a TouchWiz based rom if you still need to perform the SIM unlock proceedure so you can use it on the Cricket network. But once step at a time here...
wolfen1086 said:
Unlocked sop I can use whatever carrier I want.
Rooted Because I want control over my pohone and not somebody else saying what I can and cant do with it.
I can get it to bot in cwm recovery but thats all it won't rot the rom so I can see it its rooted or not. I followed eth entire instructions provided and used oden like it said to and all I suceded in doing was makeing a damn brick out of a phone I got to have running tomorrow morning
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Ok. You didn't mention your phone was unlocked in the OP.
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wolfen1086 said:
Problem is I'm with Tmobile, my phone is a SGH-M919
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If you look at my signature, you'll see that I've got a SGH-M919 also and I'm on T-Mobile with a phone purchased from T-Mobile.
I've provided links that worked for me.
Rob
Kriptik210 said:
Ok. You didn't mention your phone was unlocked in the OP.
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Thats cause it wasn;t rooted before, hopefully it is now, cause my wife just went to Cricket to see if she can get her Iphone and mine on their network
I finally got the phone rooted but I screwed it up so bad I had to install a different rom to make it work, so not I'm roted and running wicked rom .Next I installed, updated and ran region away, it said it didn;t know if it worked or not, but I was told that it does unlock so hopefully it did.
I havea different S4 here ( SGHM919) that I'm gonna try the cf auto root on when the battery is fully charged, cause both my sons have S4's and they want to keep the rom they have now just be unlocked
If you were looking at cwm recovery then you most likely have root.
Pp.
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PanchoPlanet said:
If you were looking at cwm recovery then you most likely have root.
Pp.
Sent from my Touchwiz device that never forgets apps.
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And if you don't you can easily get root with CWMrecovery
Sent from your phone. You should be more careful where you leave that thing.
wolfen1086 said:
Thats cause it wasn;t rooted before, hopefully it is now, cause my wife just went to Cricket to see if she can get her Iphone and mine on their network
I finally got the phone rooted but I screwed it up so bad I had to install a different rom to make it work, so not I'm roted and running wicked rom .Next I installed, updated and ran region away, it said it didn;t know if it worked or not, but I was told that it does unlock so hopefully it did.
I havea different S4 here ( SGHM919) that I'm gonna try the cf auto root on when the battery is fully charged, cause both my sons have S4's and they want to keep the rom they have now just be unlocked
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When I used Region away it says somewhere that it doesn't unlock your phone to where you can use other carriers. So you might want to find out lol
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Google is your friend.
Pp.
Sent from my Touchwiz device that never forgets apps.
Thank you gentlemen, my phone is working again, rooted, currently running wicked rom, all the other phones are rooted with the stock roms for the kiddies unless they want to have a better rom
Region away works perfectly on mine even though it says it doesn't know if it did.
I was going to use triangle away, but it says something about bricking my phone and I really don't give a damn about the counter so ........
PanchoPlanet, Google is NOT my friend when it comes to phones XDA id my friend when it comes to phones
Now to go look for the stock memo pad that comes with the S4, I like that one best its simple and works
I too prefer Memo Pad, it's quick and simple, my reference to Google was that its quicker than the XDA search and more accurate. Good to hear your back on track.
Pp.
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wolfen1086 said:
Thank you gentlemen, my phone is working again, rooted, currently running wicked rom, all the other phones are rooted with the stock roms for the kiddies unless they want to have a better rom
Region away works perfectly on mine even though it says it doesn't know if it did.
I was going to use triangle away, but it says something about bricking my phone and I really don't give a damn about the counter so ........
PanchoPlanet, Google is NOT my friend when it comes to phones XDA id my friend when it comes to phones
Now to go look for the stock memo pad that comes with the S4, I like that one best its simple and works
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If Google is not your friend, then maybe his big brother may be - Google Advanced Search:
https://www.google.com/advanced_search
where you can seach specific sites, specific words or phrases.
Rob
I found Smemo on line, took a while since I'm on oxycodone for pain due to a hernia operateing, but I got it, placed it in eth rom and reflashed it
Now I'd love to find a theme for Wicked V10 that would change teh color of the phone dialpad, I HATE white dialers, makes me remember when I was a kid back in teh 60' when my mom had nothing but white so she could see if it was clean, and sanitized, degermed, and all that, ( yes I was an outside type, and brought it all inside )
Oh and all I can say guys, is thanks for trying to help me I WILL figure it out for the firmware and hardware and software that I have, experimenting with a phone that I totally bricked today, gotta re-instal the entire os on it, so I'm gonna experiment with various versions of the SGH-M919 software, if I find out what works on what I'll post it for you guys to check and make sure I did right
as many people have hard bricked their i747m on 4.4.2 including me therefore i decided to make a thread to discuss the solution and ask for 4.4.2 debrick file from those who have official 4.4.2 rooted rom
There's already a thread for this. Splitting it up doesn't really do a lot of good imo. Its best for all support and info to be in the one place. Multiple threads for one subject makes it harder to follow, to help others, to find information etc. Plus, when someone needs the info in the future, they may go to one thread, not realizing the answers they seek are in a different one.
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There's already a thread for this. Splitting it up doesn't really do a lot of good imo. Its best for all support and info to be in the one place. Multiple threads for one subject makes it harder to follow, to help others, to find information etc. Plus, when someone needs the info in the future, they may go to one thread, not realizing the answers they seek are in a different one.
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well i agree with u dear but got nothing useful from there
Saqib Mushtaq 74 said:
as many people have hard bricked their i747m on 4.4.2 including me therefore i decided to make a thread to discuss the solution and ask for 4.4.2 debrick file from those who have official 4.4.2 rooted rom
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I have but I was told by technicians here that i need to replace the board, I still think that once there is life in my phone (S3 seen in Device Manager as QHSUSB_DLOAD). I read somewhere that that indicates there is not enough power to initiate some resurrection and a jtag or combination of that and some bootloader flashing needs to be performed. Can you help me?
QHSUSB_DLOAD is just a low level bootloader used by Samsung and Qualcomm to write to all areas of the device. It depends on how you bricked it if you want to know if it can be fixed.
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u should try changing ur emmc
still cant get an i747m 4.4.2 debrick img as yet??????????????? i really need one plz
you can check here....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2598240
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you can check here....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2598240
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i have tried it an it didnt work........because it is for the i747 and my is the i747m canadian version from rogers 4.4.2
I747m
Hey did you get that debrick image I am looking for the same one.
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QHSUSB_DLOAD is just a low level bootloader used by Samsung and Qualcomm to write to all areas of the device. It depends on how you bricked it if you want to know if it can be fixed.
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my computer shows the same mesage. In my case i have a telcel 747m. running stock latest 4.3 but wanted kk so i flashed in mobile odin a canadian kk. My phone booted good everything was smooth just because i didnt had root. Amd a unknown baseband. I downloaded nk2 modem to flash in recovery. So when i decided to install in odin twrp it never turn on againg. So if i flash a 4.4.2 i747m forma canadian will it work?? I had to buy a verizon s3 motherboard for the meantime..
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I have a collection of imgs i strongly advise you guys to try. PM me is the links die. It goes to my email, which i check every few hours
Try this one
debrick.img
debrick256
Debrick MK5
Debrick NK2
Debrick MK5 4.3
I747M NE6 512
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my computer shows the same mesage. In my case i have a telcel 747m. running stock latest 4.3 but wanted kk so i flashed in mobile odin a canadian kk. My phone booted good everything was smooth just because i didnt had root. Amd a unknown baseband. I downloaded nk2 modem to flash in recovery. So when i decided to install in odin twrp it never turn on againg. So if i flash a 4.4.2 i747m forma canadian will it work?? I had to buy a verizon s3 motherboard for the meantime..
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Never flash firmware intended for another device, no matter how similar. (Though im not sure what youre asking exactly since your device is the canadian model. You said it's an I747M right?)
Luckily Mobile Odin doesn't flash the full firmware.
You will need a debrick.img created using your model device with the same or newer firmware. Hopefully one of the ones above will work for you.
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yea, i also advise installing firmwares OTA or with kies because it will get the right firmware for your device and you will have a smaller chance of screwing up. If you get it manually at sam-mobile, you might get the wrong one which can mess up your phone
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Never flash firmware intended for another device, no matter how similar. (Though im not sure what youre asking exactly since your device is the canadian model. You said it's an I747M right?)
Luckily Mobile Odin doesn't flash the full firmware.
You will need a debrick.img created using your model device with the same or newer firmware. Hopefully one of the ones above will work for you.
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I had trouble flashing an image and yes my Model is i347m Telcel and canadian carriers use same s3 Model. I had to buy another motherboard a verizon one. I was tould i needed a class 10 16gb card. I tried with 3 different class 4 cards and didnt worked.
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I had trouble flashing an image and yes my Model is i347m Telcel and canadian carriers use same s3 Model. I had to buy another motherboard a verizon one. I was tould i needed a class 10 16gb card. I tried with 3 different class 4 cards and didnt worked.
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Using any SD cards other than class 10 have a higher fail rate. That doesnt mean that it wont work at all. Try a class 10 card. In your case, it wont work with class 4.
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Also, what build of KK did you flash? You need someone on that build, to create one for you.
Hey all, Was wondering if anybody had some time to help me troubleshoot why I cannot for the life of me get this method to work and maybe explain to me a few things that are confusing to me...
Basically my phone is hard bricked:
Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-i747 (AT&T)
- Began with Stock 4.1.2 (almost %100 positive)
- Attempted flash to 4.4.4 Task650's AOKP ROM (Flashed ok but stuck at boot animation) via CWM
- Attempted reverting back to stock with the file below via Odin but I must have missed a step...
I747UCUEMJB_2024954_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5
Now I am hard bricked and don't know where to go from here. I've tried several solutions:
- Homemade Jig (didn't work)
- 3 button combo / download mode (doesn't work)
- Odin does not read phone
- Connected to a pc (red power light appears but nothing else)
- SD card method - Using Win32DiskImager to write images to a 16gb class 10 micro sd
- Debrick images used: 4.1.2, 4.1.1, (should i try 4.0.4, 4.3, or even 4.4?)
- How do I tell if the image is writing correctly and partitioning the drive right?
- When the sd card is seen in the computer I see a folder on it named "image" with several files inside it but I don't know how to see partitions
I have screenshots too if you'd like to see them. Let me know if you have any suggestions or have seen anyone with this same issue able to fix it. I'd appreciate it. Thanks.
- Chris
not very knowledgeable about this stuff , but here is a thread (hardbricked 4.1.1) with link to debrick images 4.3/4.4.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2880002
thanks to @DocHoliday77
hopefully someone will come along with some real help.
good luck.
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If that firmware was the full firmware, and it appeared to flash, you'll probably need to use the 4.3 debrick.img. also try different sd cards. Many just don't work, where others will.
Look at Tmobiles debrick thread stickied in the development section there. It tells you how to use a Linux liveCD to partition and check the card. The method will work, just use the files from here if you try it.
Chances are, if it doesn't work with the 4.3 image, you'll need a different sd card though.
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If that firmware was the full firmware, and it appeared to flash, you'll probably need to use the 4.3 debrick.img. also try different sd cards. Many just don't work, where others will.
Look at Tmobiles debrick thread stickied in the development section there. It tells you how to use a Linux liveCD to partition and check the card. The method will work, just use the files from here if you try it.
Chances are, if it doesn't work with the 4.3 image, you'll need a different sd card though.
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Ok thanks. I'm going to attempt this again tonight using an SD card adapter instead of using another mobile device as the adapter to see if that makes a difference. If that doesn't do the trick I will try the LinuxLiveCD method. I'm using a Lexar 16gb Class 10 micro sd card so I don't think it that is the issue but I guess it wouldn't hurt to try a different brand.
Just curious, has anybody here successfully debricked their phone using another mobile device as the sd card adapter?
Not sure about using the mobile device, but you'd be surprised about the sd cards! I've seen Samsung 16GB Class 10 fail for some people, but work for others. It's really odd as there is no rhyme or reason to it. More of a crap shoot than anything from what I can tell.
I've seen generic 32GB class 4 cards work for people who couldn't get a name brand class 10 one to work at all.
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Not sure about using the mobile device, but you'd be surprised about the sd cards! I've seen Samsung 16GB Class 10 fail for some people, but work for others. It's really odd as there is no rhyme or reason to it. More of a crap shoot than anything from what I can tell.
I've seen generic 32GB class 4 cards work for people who couldn't get a name brand class 10 one to work at all.
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Good to know, but just to clarify when you say it "fails"... what exactly fails - writing the image file, partitioning the card, or does it write everything to the card ok and then just not boot up? I'm just asking so I know what to look for if it ever happens.
Thanks for the responses as I'm still new to this process and this phone and every little thing helps!
It usually appears to create the debrick sd card just fine. It just doesn't work when you try to boot.
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It usually appears to create the debrick sd card just fine. It just doesn't work when you try to boot.
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So, it appears that the issue was using the mobile device as the sd card reader. After writing the debrick file to the same sd card with an actual sd card reader, I am able to boot into the stock recovery. From here, I should just be able to flash a stock ROM to it correct or no?
Ok, which debrick.img did you end up using? If you used 4.3, you must flash the MJB firmware. If it was an older image, you will have a choice.
Either way, if you're ready to update to 4.3, and the recovery you are able to boot into is Twrp or cwm, you can flash this:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23269279319197285
It is the full mjb base firmware. does not include recovery or system. After flashing this, you should be able to boot at least recovery and download mode without the sd card. If your rom is intact, you'll be able to boot it as well. If not, choose one and flash it.
If you are not ready to update to 4.3, we will have to find another, older version of what I linked above. Or I can make one if required.
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Ok, which debrick.img did you end up using? If you used 4.3, you must flash the MJB firmware. If it was an older image, you will have a choice.
Either way, if you're ready to update to 4.3, and the recovery you are able to boot into is Twrp or cwm, you can flash this:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23269279319197285
It is the full mjb base firmware. does not include recovery or system. After flashing this, you should be able to boot at least recovery and download mode without the sd card. If your rom is intact, you'll be able to boot it as well. If not, choose one and flash it.
If you are not ready to update to 4.3, we will have to find another, older version of what I linked above. Or I can make one if required.
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Ok, after playing with the phone for awhile I have found out that I can boot into download mode now. After rebooting, I was able to boot into the stock 4.3 ROM but I noticed I lost root access. Now the problem is I cannot enter the recovery to even flash the file you mentioned above (I flashed CWM via Odin but I can't boot into it). The phone can be seen in Odin now as well. I've done a little bit of research on achieving Root access again but I came across a post that mentioned I could ruin my IMEI number by flashing a "CF-Autoroot" file, should I be worried about doing this now that I'm on 4.3 or am I ok since I didn't use the OTA 4.3 ??
Again, thank you so much for the advise! I'm so glad this phone isn't a brick anymore.
Ok. Since you can get download mode, that changes things.
Boot download mode, remove the sdcard and flash the MJB firmware in Odin. Download here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2722660
Then, use Towelroot to root the device. (I posted a good guide for this. It should be on page 1 in the Tmobile General section: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2793071)
Towelroot is by far the easiest root you'll ever use! Just make sure you read the first two posts before starting!
At this point you should be fully recovered and running stock rooted MJB.
Now before anything else, since you mentioned the imei, backup your NV Data. Very easy!
Install and open Terminal Emulator from the store and enter this:
Code:
su
reboot nvbackup
It'll reboot and create a hidden, permanent, on device backup of your NV data. If corruption is ever detected it'll auto restore during boot, so it essentially protects you from ever losing your imei!
After that, you can do as you wish! If you want to update to 4.4.2 though, I recommend doing that before you root. After flashing MJB, reboot and you should be able to get the official OTA. Then continue with the rest if the instructions above.
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Ok. Since you can get download mode, that changes things.
Boot download mode, remove the sdcard and flash the MJB firmware in Odin. Download here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2722660
Then, use Towelroot to root the device. (I posted a good guide for this. It should be on page 1 in the Tmobile General section: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2793071)
Towelroot is by far the easiest root you'll ever use! Just make sure you read the first two posts before starting!
At this point you should be fully recovered and running stock rooted MJB.
Now before anything else, since you mentioned the imei, backup your NV Data. Very easy!
Install and open Terminal Emulator from the store and enter this:
Code:
su
reboot nvbackup
It'll reboot and create a hidden, permanent, on device backup of your NV data. If corruption is ever detected it'll auto restore during boot, so it essentially protects you from ever losing your imei!
After that, you can do as you wish! If you want to update to 4.4.2 though, I recommend doing that before you root. After flashing MJB, reboot and you should be able to get the official OTA. Then continue with the rest if the instructions above.
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I flashed the files from the link you posted in Odin and now I am golden! I attempted to upgrade OTA to 4.4.2 and it's saying that I'm up to date and that there are no updates available for my phone and to check back in 24 hrs. After seeing that, I checked the system status and it says "OFFICIAL" so I don't really understand why I can't upgrade OTA. I noticed that something I've done has tripped the warranty bit But whatever, I am perfectly fine with staying on 4.3 for now - I didn't see too much to really need to upgrade to 4.4.2 quite yet... although I might try to upgrade again tomorrow and see what happens. I don't really need root at the moment but if I attempt to flash to anything else in the future, I'll give towelroot a shot.
Again, thanks for your help - I owe ya one DocHoliday
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.... I attempted to upgrade OTA to 4.4.2 and it's saying that I'm up to date and that there are no updates available for my phone and to check back in 24 hrs.
... although I might try to upgrade again tomorrow and see what happens.
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I've seen reports of this more than once where someone going back to stock initially receives the no updates available msg and then after 24 hrs or so it becomes available. So, your plan sounds good.
CornfedChris said:
I flashed the files from the link you posted in Odin and now I am golden! I attempted to upgrade OTA to 4.4.2 and it's saying that I'm up to date and that there are no updates available for my phone and to check back in 24 hrs. After seeing that, I checked the system status and it says "OFFICIAL" so I don't really understand why I can't upgrade OTA. I noticed that something I've done has tripped the warranty bit But whatever, I am perfectly fine with staying on 4.3 for now - I didn't see too much to really need to upgrade to 4.4.2 quite yet... although I might try to upgrade again tomorrow and see what happens. I don't really need root at the moment but if I attempt to flash to anything else in the future, I'll give towelroot a shot.
Again, thanks for your help - I owe ya one DocHoliday
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Right on! Glad to hear you got it all fixed up! If that update does become available later, please let us know. I've been telling several people to wait a day, but I haven't heard if it actually came through for any of them yet.
If you do decide to root in the future, just don't forget about that backup!
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So tonight while I was watching TV I looked down at my phone and noticed it decided to just go ahead and update itself to 4.4.2, haha. So apparently there's an auto-update defaulted in the settings somewhere. I haven't really noticed too many differences yet but I'm liking it so far. :good:
First off I NEVER have had rom issues before this, it all started with a failed encryption attempt that soft bricked my phone. instead of re posting what i wrote here is a link to the 2 pg thread in which i received help and thus this is where i am at.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701706
OK now ever since then i have never been able to update to a new rom. I believe it let me do it once and i believe i am using an older version of S3Rx.
I believe it may be due to how I updated to 4.3 I would like to get 4.4 as i believe kit kat (tell me if im wrong) will probably be the last android os the S3 will support so i basically want to get the most out of it as i can and also be able to try other roms in general like i used to. Because i currently do not have a sd card I have yet to try anything drastic as i normally use my sd card for backups and rom installs because if something happens to the phone i have the sd card backup.
So in all What should I DO, I have fears of using Odin as the one time it failed on me i bricked a phone and I cant really afford to hard brick this one like i did the other. Although the only thing I can think of being a dumb leach user and non dev. Would be to use odin with the most recent root66 then go from there? Although again lol all i can think of is the above.
Thanks for reading and i hope like the last time I will recieve help to bring back the life to this device. TIA!!
Can you give a little more info on why you can't flash, like an error message or something?
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Can you give a little more info on why you can't flash, like an error message or something?
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for some reason using twrp and cwm they fail with twrp it normally fails instantly and with cwm it will fail sometime during the install.
I need to put a rom on my phone and ill give exact error. I havce been trying to use the likewise port from att http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-t-mobile/development/rom-likewise-s5-4-1-tw-4-4-2-ne4-t2879647 I normally use an sd card as i have the 12gb model and some roms are large but i should still be able to succeed (we will see from the error message)
thanks for replying
Alright. Also make sure you are using the latest recoveries
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Alright. Also make sure you are using the latest recoveries
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HRM i guess im ok i just installed the latest S3Rx as i wanted to see what made it stop so i chose this rom (because i needed to update anyway) and it had aroma so I thought perfect ill know when it fails but it worked out ive downloaded and tried to install likewise several time at first i thought i got a bad download but ive tried again and for some reason. I have yet to try a 4.4 (i wanted to try likewise so thats why i chose it) so without trying other roms my issue has something to do with going to 4.4 from 4.3 IDK though as i have not tried other roms but no one else seams to have this issue with this rom port?
Any 4.4 rom suggestion to try to find out what the issue is?
currently installed base-band modem should have no impact on rom installation only the fact i wont get signal right?
I just cant think of any reason why i am having the issue?? any ideas anything i should check to make sure its right on my mobile? BTW thanks for coming back to help as this is possibly a stupidity problem which is hard to help how do you help stupid lol?
Try S3rx 4.4.2 or do you mean aosp/cm?.. And correct, baseband/modem won't matter on ROM installation.. I'm sure it's not stupidity, believe me we all get issues we cannot understand at times and the next time you try, problem is gone lol
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Try S3rx 4.4.2 or do you mean aosp/cm?.. And correct, baseband/modem won't matter on ROM installation.. I'm sure it's not stupidity, believe me we all get issues we cannot understand at times and the next time you try, problem is gone lol
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i personally prefer touchwiz so no aosp or cm and the latest version of s3Rx i though is what i just installed but its only 4.3 not 4.4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2326763
installing that works but i still cant get to 4.4 im going to search for one that has aroma maybe it will work do you have any suggestions on a good touchwiz based rom on the latest version of android?
To me Likewise looked the best but trying to get that rom working is what prompted this OP.
I still have yet to try again after this recent rom update as I havent had the time and the battery level is not high enough yet to start as i will need to create a new backup and delete my old ones as i have the 12 gb model and currently no sd card.
I will post back when that has been done to show my results. In the mean time ill be searching for another possibly suitable rom like i already said something with aroma and if you have a preference ill try that first.
S3rx 4.4.2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2848080 try that and see if it works
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S3rx 4.4.2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2848080 try that and see if it works
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it wont change my modem? and it will be OK I NEVER have used a rom other than roms made specially for t-mobile i was always under the impression that's a bad idea? I know att and t-mobile are sometimes compatible though but Ive still always been weary so before i do it you want me to use an att rom on my t-mobile?
Anythi8ng special i should know before i do it (besides thew obvious like make a backup and follow op directions) because im not on att i dont want another soft brick (cant afford to have that happen right now either) and a HARD brick would totally mess me up. (i just paid this off lol)
serio22 said:
S3rx 4.4.2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2848080 try that and see if it works
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it wont change my modem? and it will be OK I NEVER have used a rom other than roms made specially for t-mobile i was always under the impression that's a bad idea? I know att and t-mobile are sometimes compatible though but Ive still always been weary so before i do it you want me to use an att rom on my t-mobile?
Anythi8ng special i should know before i do it (besides thew obvious like make a backup and follow op directions) because im not on att i dont want another soft brick (cant afford to have that happen right now either) and a HARD brick would totally mess me up. (i just paid this off lol)
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AT&T I747 users should update bootloaders and modem to NE4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...pdate-t2808654 I747M and T999 users need to be on 4.3 firmware or ROM will not boot.
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after reading this it makes me for comfortable so ill try it out Im currently on S3Rx 4.3 so wish me luck I sure hope it works!!
Edit: well I tried it it installed fine but the screen would not display i could feel the phone vibrate as to start up although like i said no boot screen no Samsung loading screen basically yeah I'm having problems with 4.4.X
You don't need to change anything and it won't change your modem, you just need to be on 4.3 firmware
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You don't need to change anything and it won't change your modem, you just need to be on 4.3 firmware
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ill try again but the rom you said to try installed fine no problems but after restart no display????? it vibrated so IDK if it even booted. I am really confused I have never had problems like this. Especially with this phone as it has been easy from the start not the case with other devices i have used.
So ill try again maybe a reboot will get it working IDK but i guess ill try it again cross your fingers
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ill try again but the rom you said to try installed fine no problems but after restart no display????? it vibrated so IDK if it even booted. I am really confused I have never had problems like this. Especially with this phone as it has been easy from the start not the case with other devices i have used.
So ill try again maybe a reboot will get it working IDK but i guess ill try it again cross your fingers
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That means you are not on 4.3 firmware, so update your firmware and try again
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That means you are not on 4.3 firmware, so update your firmware and try again
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my phone says its 4.3 but like you said it must be an issue how do i update my firmware again?
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my phone says its 4.3 but like you said it must be an issue how do i update my firmware again?
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You could be on a 4.3 ROM, but have a 4.1.x bootloader.. Download latest 4.3 firmware for your device and flash it with Odin
So yes i must be on 4.1.2 as that was the last time i flashed with odin so i believe you help3ed me with my main isssue now this is something i would like to be sure of:
Can i simply flash the following posted on the s3rx page or will i have to use odin i prefer not to as well i don't know much about it and it scares me as idk how to if possible backup in case of error as the only unfixed problem i have ever had was a while rooting a galaxy s 4g (the one that came with inception) and i walked away and the cord was unplugged and there was an error that it still has about firmware upgrade failure connect to kies and neither kies nor odin will connect to it so its currently in the same situation. So i am fearful of using odin unless it must be done.
Complete 4.3 T999, T999L and T999V bootloader and modem packages.
After flashing DO NOT try to install any older bootloaders or use any other odin.tar other then the latest 4.3 or you will brick your phone.
T999 ONLY, T999 ONLY, T999 Only
T999 ONLY, T999 ONLY, T999 Only
Complete MJC bootloader and modem
http://www.mediafire.com/download/5c..._modem_4.3.zip
Complete NC2 bootloader and modem *Added 3-22-14* Thanks to @Synthetic.Nightmare
http://www.mediafire.com/download/fc..._modem_4.3.zip
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Would this be enough (would probably use NC2) or will i be better of using the latest root66 with odin? and if so can you give me some tips on odin usage as i would get the latest odin and the latest root66 rom and flash it hoping it works I would try to learn more also but yeah.
It's better to flash the full firmware with Odin imo, but it should be fine. And yes, use nc2
So i think the best cleanest way is to use odin although i have a few questions
First the latest version of odin should work right so 3.09 or 3.10?
Can a backup before this? is there a way to do it?
Lastly the best rom to flash is root 66 NC2 fot t999
Then i will be on a 4.3 bootloader and will be able to use 4.3+ roms?
I have the drivers the latest odin and the root66 image can you direct me on how to do it as a refresher?
I appreciate all your help!!
Please go to Android development an look at [baseband] an just go to first page should help with everything
I believe the root66 thread has instructions