I was gifted an S3 with known issues(primarily battery and speed related). I backed it up and then performed a factory reset from settings. The sucker has yet to boot past the second samsung screen. I tried ODIN &it did not take. I can access recovery and download mode tho.
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I was gifted an S3 with known issues(primarily battery and speed related). I backed it up and then performed a factory reset from settings. The sucker has yet to boot past the second samsung screen. I tried ODIN &it did not take. I can access recovery and download mode tho.
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Odin might not have recognized it because it may be missing correct drivers. so download kies and get the drivers from that.
YPG70 said:
Odin might not have recognized it because it may be missing correct drivers. so download kies and get the drivers from that.
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kies; will do
I just finished ODIN again
The result was a pass and it took 10 minutes to flash... How long does it usually take to reboot into Android after the flash?.... it has already been 6 minutes
Give it at least 10 min. If it's still hanging at boot, factory reset.
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No Luck...
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Give it at least 10 min. If it's still hanging at boot, factory reset.
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it just sat there until the battery drained the next morning, I'll try another factory reset
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Still no change in the results.
zer02345 said:
Still no change in the results.
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Are you using the right ODIN image for your model?
yes
nirogu325 said:
Are you using the right ODIN image for your model?
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I read that Installing a custom recovery might help.. Should I try that in ODIN or in stock recovery?
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I read that Installing a custom recovery might help.. Should I try that in ODIN or in stock recovery?
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Yes, here is the link for a TWRP (custom recovery) flashable. Please note this is not the very latest TWRP. The latest version's link is failing to download as of this post. You can put that .tar file on ODIN's PDA section and flash away. Once inside, select Wipe, then Advanced Format and proceed to wipe clean the device as in selecting /data, /cache, /system, Dalvik Cache and Internal Memory (internal SD). Why the internal SD? Because sometimes the device requires a full factory reset in order to begin working again (or just select Format Data option and write yes). From there try to reset to Download Mode and try flashing your device model's latest ODIN image by putting it on the PDA section. (for example, model T999 latest is named "T999UVUENC2_T999TMBENC2_T999UVUENC2_HOME.tar.md5")
Thank you so much!
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Yes, here is the link for a TWRP (custom recovery) flashable. Please note this is not the very latest TWRP. The latest version's link is failing to download as of this post. You can put that .tar file on ODIN's PDA section and flash away. Once inside, select Wipe, then Advanced Format and proceed to wipe clean the device as in selecting /data, /cache, /system, Dalvik Cache and Internal Memory (internal SD). Why the internal SD? Because sometimes the device requires a full factory reset in order to begin working again (or just select Format Data option and write yes). From there try to reset to Download Mode and try flashing your device model's latest ODIN image by putting it on the PDA section. (for example, model T999 latest is named "T999UVUENC2_T999TMBENC2_T999UVUENC2_HOME.tar.md5")
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Im trying now
zer02345 said:
Im trying now
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Also for future reference, download the USB drivers from here so you no longer need KIES on your computer.
UHOH
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Also for future reference, download the USB drivers from here so you no longer need KIES on your computer.
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In TWRP I went to wipe and the internal storage, data, and cache could not be found. I tried to mount in MOUNT to no avail
zer02345 said:
In TWRP I went to wipe and the internal storage, data, and cache could not be found. I tried to mount in MOUNT to no avail
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If you cannot flash the factory ROM from Samsung using ODIN...then you might have a hardware problem in your hands. Could be the flash memory on the motherboard went bad.
Crap
nirogu325 said:
If you cannot flash the factory ROM from Samsung using ODIN...then you might have a hardware problem in your hands. Could be the flash memory on the motherboard went bad.
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Would it be possible to run from an external SD?
zer02345 said:
Would it be possible to run from an external SD?
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Running a whole ROM? Not as far as I know. I haven't seen anything like that in the S3 forums. You said you tried with ODIN, with the correct drivers and it still doesn't pick it up. Plus partition errors at TWRP. Hmm.. @DocHoliday77 what do you think? Does this sound like a hardware problem?
I agree
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Running a whole ROM? Not as far as I know. I haven't seen anything like that in the S3 forums. You said you tried with ODIN, with the correct drivers and it still doesn't pick it up. Plus partition errors at TWRP. Hmm.. @DocHoliday77 what do you think? Does this sound like a hardware problem?
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This does sound like a hardware issue... I need to buy a phone then.. stick with samsung or go elsewhere?
zer02345 said:
This does sound like a hardware issue... I need to buy a phone then.. stick with samsung or go elsewhere?
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That's a very personal decision. For example, I prefer phones with removable batteries, so both Samsung and LG fit the bill but both are slow with official updates. In the end, all manufacturers have their ups and downs. It's all up to you. I'm also thinking on the Nexus 5 but only because it's easy to open up and replace the battery (watching the ifixit teardown page).
here's a whole thread on opinions. might be useful.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620179
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That's a very personal decision. For example, I prefer phones with removable batteries, so both Samsung and LG fit the bill but both are slow with official updates. In the end, all manufacturers have their ups and downs. It's all up to you. I'm also thinking on the Nexus 5 but only because it's easy to open up and replace the battery (watching the ifixit teardown page).
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I'll get to researching. Thanks for all of your time and help.
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Basically this is what happened, I rooted my phone using TeamEpic-Root-from-Recovery-v5.zip and CWM-Recovery-LTE-SGS3-v5.tar.zip with Odin without any problems. Then I tried tampering with the framework-res.apk and I thought I did it correctly, I replaced it with the current res in the /system/framework folder of the internal sd. Then I rebooted my phone and bam stuck at the Samsung Galaxy S III screen. I've now tried finding a way to get into the internal sd card to replace the framework-res.apk back to original but my computer wont recognize it when in recovery or downloading mode. I have trying reflashing Clockworkmod several times and I've tried wiping the cache and factory reset. When I factory reset it says error mounting sd card, aborting. I am now out of ideas as to how to fix it and I'm not sure what to do with PIT files, which could be a possible solution. I am running Tmobile's Galaxy S3 T-999 16gb. All that being said, anyone who can help me get my phone back up and running I will reward you with $10 through paypal, because that's how desperate I am to fix my phone before someone finds out I bricked it!
Re: $10 Reward to whoever can help me get my phone working again! (SOFT BRICK)
Something similar happened to me. What I did was use a different lower version of Odin and reinstalled the drivers, and everything worked fine. It may not work for you but it's just a, thought, and try reflashing with the T-Mobile Stock ICS rom.
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Something similar happened to me. What I did was use a different lower version of Odin and reinstalled the drivers, and everything worked fine. It may not work for you but it's just a, thought, and try reflashing with the T-Mobile Stock ICS rom.
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Thanks for the reply, what do you mean by reinstall drivers, like kies? I can't flash any rom's because I can't transfer the zip files over to the sd card since my phone won't recognize it since it won't go past the samsung screen. All I can do is flash clockwork mod from odin like .md5 and .tar. If I install a lower version of Odin what version did you use, and do you think flashing clockwork mod will be able to replace the framework-res.apk through odin?
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Thanks for the reply, what do you mean by reinstall drivers, like kies?
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Reinstall the drivers for Odin, and you can even try reinstalling Kies too. Make sure you restart your pc after you reinstall kies and the drivers.
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Are the files you flashed for a I9300? They do not look familiar to me.
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Are you using a SGH-T999 or an I9300? If the former, use the links in my signature. Should fix it if it's not hosed.
Uninstall Kies (and the drivers if the Kies uninstall doesn't do it).
You may want to Odin a stock rom. If you do, it it before flashing a recovery.
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He's using a T999
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camacho.kyle said:
He's using a T999
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Do you think changing the clockworkmod .tar.md5 file and flashing something different will have any affect? If so, what do you suggest?
Check out my signature, it has everything you should need (save the OS you want).
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Check out my signature, it has everything you should need (save the OS you want).
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Wow thanks for that clockworck mod! It has much more features than v5 I'm gonna play around with it and see what I can come up with.
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Check out my signature, it has everything you should need (save the OS you want).
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Thank you for the files, I'm now able to flash roms from my sd. I"ve flashed your clockwork and superuser. However, when I load up the phone I'm still getting stuck at the samsung logo
no external sdcard?
Did you try to flash another rom? What were you using, and what did you flash?
Why are you trying to fix a bricked ROM with CWM?
Just Odin a stock rom, and work from there. I don't know why you would keep trying to reflash recovery, that isn't going to do squat for you.
Go to the section/post in the general section on ODIN and pick a STANDARD ODIN image...Odin isn't that hard to manage.
Or use the S3 toolbox posting in the general section.
Most likely, this is because the rom has something funny in the cache...WIPE it to factory if you can get into a recovery...
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mt3g said:
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I do, 64gb
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Did you try to flash another rom? What were you using, and what did you flash?
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I used Odin v307 to flash TeamEpic-Root-from-Recovery-v5.zip, i used clockwork mod to flash CWM-Recovery-LTE-SGS3-v5.tar.md5 (I got both of these from a post on these forums. I also tried superuser. Nothing is working do you have a download link to a ROM I could try?
You can't flash a rom from your external sdcard? or your internal? or either?
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Go to the section/post in the general section on ODIN and pick a STANDARD ODIN image...Odin isn't that hard to manage.
Or use the S3 toolbox posting in the general section.
Most likely, this is because the rom has something funny in the cache...WIPE it to factory if you can get into a recovery...
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I've now tried flashing Team Epic's ROM and I've wiped all cache restored to factory settings wiped dalvik cache, no progress.
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You can't flash a rom from your external sdcard? or your internal? or either?
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Now that I updated my clockwork mod I'm able to flash from my sd card. Trouble for me is finding the right ROM that is compatible and appealing. I've tried a few now and whenever I flash them I go to boot up the phone and I get stopped on the samsung galaxy s iii logo. There has to be a way to wipe everything and flash a fresh clean rom. I've stayed up till 2 in the morning only to get up at 6 in the morning two nights in a row now totaling almost 10 hours of trying to fix my phone
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I used Odin v307 to flash TeamEpic-Root-from-Recovery-v5.zip, i used clockwork mod to flash CWM-Recovery-LTE-SGS3-v5.tar.md5 (I got both of these from a post on these forums. I also tried superuser. Nothing is working do you have a download link to a ROM I could try?
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From this quote it seems that you are flashing TWRP recovery and the flashing CWR right after it. That makes no sense. I don't use CWR on this phone but have used it before. So I'm not sure that LTE should be in the description as T999 isn't an LTE device. I could be wrong though. You can get an Odin-able version of either TWRP or CWR from this page.
Go here and download the stock image TMO T999UVDLJA. Follow the directions in the OP (make sure you unzip it first. Read and then read it again) . Fire up Odin and put the Root66 tar in the PDA slot (nothing in PIT). Flash the Root66. It will take about 5 minutes or so. Once it says Pass it should reboot. It WILL bootloop. If you have already flashed EITHER TWRP or CWR, then boot into recovery and Factory Reset. If you haven't flashed EITHER TWRP or CWR, then pull your battery and boot back into Download Mode. From there you put EITHER TWRP or CWR into the PDA slot and flash it. Pass. The reboot into recovery and Factory Reset.
First boot will take the longest bc it has to rebuild the /cache and /dalvik-cache. Let's get you up and running before you move on to flashing a custom ROM, OK?
So I (like an idiot), tried installing the MB1 update without doing a backup first and now my phone is stuck in a boot loop. It gets to the Samsung logo after the sprint animation. I've tried wiping data and the dalvik cache as well as fixing permissions. At this point I think my only option remaining is to reflash everything in odin. Where can I find up the lastest files in the format for odin or does anyone else have any better ideas?
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So I (like an idiot), tried installing the MB1 update without doing a backup first and now my phone is stuck in a boot loop. It gets to the Samsung logo after the sprint animation. I've tried wiping data and the dalvik cache as well as fixing permissions. At this point I think my only option remaining is to reflash everything in odin. Where can I find up the lastest files in the format for odin or does anyone else have any better ideas?
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It sounds like you have a custom recovery... is it TWRP or CWM? If it is one of these, what version are you running?
Back to the solution to your problem... If you just want the stock MB1 Rom (rooted), head over to Freeza's thread and download his Rom. It really does wonders. Since you can't turn your phone on, you'll have to download it to your computer and transfer it over to your phone. Here's how you do it:
Boot into recovery, connect to comp with USB cable.
In TWRP, choose "Advanced" Mount and Mount USB. (CWM should be somewhat similar)
Copy the ROM zip over to your phone.
Wipe system, then cache/dalvik.
Flash ROM
Reboot
You will have to go through the phone setup from scratch (no backup), but it's better than a paperweight. Hope this works for you.
Edit: Also, I promised CNexus that I'd link to his OTA sticky thread, where he has done a really good job of summarizing the various steps you can take when you get an OTA update notification
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It sounds like you have a custom recovery... is it TWRP or CWM? If it is one of these, what version are you running?
Back to the solution to your problem... If you just want the stock MB1 Rom (rooted), head over to Freeza's thread and download his Rom. It really does wonders. Since you can't turn your phone on, you'll have to download it to your computer and transfer it over to your phone. Here's how you do it:
Boot into recovery, connect to comp with USB cable.
In TWRP, choose "Advanced" and Mount USB. (CWM should be somewhat similar)
Copy the ROM zip over to your phone.
Wipe system, then cache/dalvik.
Flash ROM
Reboot
You will have to go through the phone setup from scratch (no backup), but it's better than a paperweight. Hope this works for you.
Edit: Also, I promised CNexus that I'd link to his OTA sticky thread, where he has done a really good job of summarizing the various steps you can take when you get an OTA update notification
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Sorry should have mentioned I have TWRP 2.4.4.0 installed and I was actually running the update from the thread you mentioned. (Coming from mostly stock, just using the KT747 kernel). I flashed the Odex update zip and then the modem update zip. I was going to try flashing the full rom, but I can't find the mount USB option. (I just checked again at your advice but it's not there for some reason)
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Sorry should have mentioned I have TWRP 2.4.4.0 installed and I was actually running the update from the thread you mentioned. (Coming from mostly stock, just using the KT747 kernel). I flashed the Odex update zip and then the modem update zip. I was going to try flashing the full rom, but I can't find the mount USB option. (I just checked again at your advice but it's not there for some reason)
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You couldn't find it because I gave you bad directions. Oops, my bad. The option to Mount USB Storage is in the Mount menu, not the Advanced Menu. I'll edit my original post. I'm currently running TWRP v2.4.1.0, but it shouldn't have been removed.
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You couldn't find it because I gave you bad directions. Oops, my bad. The option to Mount USB Storage is in the Mount menu, not the Advanced Menu. I'll edit my original post. I'm currently running TWRP v2.4.1.0, but it shouldn't have been removed.
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I've got checkboxes for mounting System, Data, Cache and SD but nothing about USB.
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I've got checkboxes for mounting System, Data, Cache and SD but nothing about USB.
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I updated to TWRP 2.4.4.0 to see what's going on. You're right, it's gone. This kind of sucks, since I always held that in my back pocket when flashing Roms. Nothing in their changelog says that they removed the option. Well, you can still copy files using adb, but that's a hassle. Do you have a micro-sd card adapter for your SD card so you can at least copy from your computer for that?
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I updated to TWRP 2.4.4.0 to see what's going on. You're right, it's gone. This kind of sucks, since I always held that in my back pocket when flashing Roms. Nothing in their changelog says that they removed the option. Well, you can still copy files using adb, but that's a hassle. Do you have a micro-sd card adapter for your SD card so you can at least copy from your computer for that?
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I don't even have a microSD card. I've been flashing from the phone. Using adb is a good idea though. It shouldn't be that hard if I'm moving just one file.
I would double check the md5sum before moving, just in case you had a bad download.
Hope it works!
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Oh well, found the odin tar file on http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SPH-L710 and flashed it. Now back up and running. I'll probably just flash the stock using stock recovery this time, then go from there.
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Oh well, found the odin tar file on http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SPH-L710 and flashed it. Now back up and running. I'll probably just flash the stock using stock recovery this time, then go from there.
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Yeah, that would be the easiest route to take since you're already on stock :good:
Fr33dan said:
Oh well, found the odin tar file on http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SPH-L710 and flashed it. Now back up and running. I'll probably just flash the stock using stock recovery this time, then go from there.
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Naddict has a good list of recoveries that are flashable from the recovery itself. Here's a link to the thread. If you do eventually decide to go back to TWRP for your Recovery, I'd recommend using the 2.4.1.0 version, as I have confirmed that it does have USB storage.
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Naddict has a good list of recoveries that are flashable from the recovery itself. Here's a link to the thread. If you do eventually decide to go back to TWRP for your Recovery, I'd recommend using the 2.4.1.0 version, as I have confirmed that it does have USB storage.
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Well I realized it too late, but I could have used the adb sideload flashing (like the stock recovery). The inclusion of that is probably why they removed the USB storage option.
So my sister recently bought a used phone running 4.1.2 and it started rebooting on its own for some reason or another. I am able to get into twrp 2.3.1.1 recovery and do a factory reset but the reboot loop problem still remains. I tried the other options in the wipe menu like wiping the internal storage but it says its unable to mount /data. Even in the Mount Menu i am unable to check the Mount data box.
I've also got the hurricane v4 rom downloaded but i am unable to install it for some reason. Is it because i am unable to mount the /data? Would a Format data work to install the hurricane rom? I've tried to download the 4.3 stock rom but not successful due to such a crappy internet connection. Luckily the hurricane v4 rom that i got from here supported the resume download function.
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So my sister recently bought a used phone running 4.1.2 and it started rebooting on its own for some reason or another. I am able to get into twrp 2.3.1.1 recovery and do a factory reset but the reboot loop problem still remains. I tried the other options in the wipe menu like wiping the internal storage but it says its unable to mount /data. Even in the Mount Menu i am unable to check the Mount data box.
I've also got the hurricane v4 rom downloaded but i am unable to install it for some reason. Is it because i am unable to mount the /data? Would a Format data work to install the hurricane rom? I've tried to download the 4.3 stock rom but not successful due to such a crappy internet connection. Luckily the hurricane v4 rom that i got from here supported the resume download function.
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I also have note 2 with this strange reboot problem.
The OS doesn't matter at all for me (check that also).
If the problem will still remain, then I must say that it's a hardware malfunction.
Mine has it too, and does some random reboots at any time, specially when it has been used for longer time.
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So my sister recently bought a used phone running 4.1.2 and it started rebooting on its own for some reason or another. I am able to get into twrp 2.3.1.1 recovery and do a factory reset but the reboot loop problem still remains. I tried the other options in the wipe menu like wiping the internal storage but it says its unable to mount /data. Even in the Mount Menu i am unable to check the Mount data box.
I've also got the hurricane v4 rom downloaded but i am unable to install it for some reason. Is it because i am unable to mount the /data? Would a Format data work to install the hurricane rom? I've tried to download the 4.3 stock rom but not successful due to such a crappy internet connection. Luckily the hurricane v4 rom that i got from here supported the resume download function.
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Try flashing the latest PhilzRecovery and give it a shot.
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Try flashing the latest PhilzRecovery and give it a shot.
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I have philz touch 6.26.6 clockworkmod v 6.0.4.8 installed. I go into the Wipe data/factory reset to do a factory reset but seems like it hangs and reboots. Seems like its unable to mount and format /data still. Can someone shed some light on this?
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I have philz touch 6.26.6 clockworkmod v 6.0.4.8 installed. I go into the Wipe data/factory reset to do a factory reset but seems like it hangs and reboots. Seems like its unable to mount and format /data still. Can someone shed some light on this?
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Go to mounts and storage and click on format/system, format/cache, format/preload , format/data and format/data and data/media (/sdcard)<--- this will format your internal storage,so back up if you have anything saved on it..NOTE: Do NOT format storage/sdcard1 cause this is your external sd card if you accidentally do format it you will lose all the contents on your sd card.If you still want to format your external sd card by this way make sure you have a card reader handy to be able to transfer the downloaded ROM and other contents on your sd card.
Now go back to main menu and click on advanced menu and wipe dalvik cache ,once again go back to main menu and click on wipe cache partition and go ahead and wipe it.At the very end go back to main menu and click on wipe data/factory reset and choose Clean to install a New ROM.Done.You have successfully performed all the wipes.Now you can go ahead and flash the ROM.
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Go to mounts and storage and click on format/system, format/cache, format/preload , format/data and format/data and data/media (/sdcard)<--- this will format your internal storage,so back up if you have anything saved on it..NOTE: Do NOT format storage/sdcard1 cause this is your external sd card if you accidentally do format it you will lose all the contents on your sd card.If you still want to format your external sd card by this way make sure you have a card reader handy to be able to transfer the downloaded ROM and other contents on your sd card.
Now go back to main menu and click on advanced menu and wipe dalvik cache ,once again go back to main menu and click on wipe cache partition and go ahead and wipe it.At the very end go back to main menu and click on wipe data/factory reset and choose Clean to install a New ROM.Done.You have successfully performed all the wipes.Now you can go ahead and flash the ROM.
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Installed the hurricane rom perfectly! Thanks!
One more thing, the phone is not getting service or recognizing the sim card. Is there anything i can do to get service again?
Ktulu89 said:
Installed the hurricane rom perfectly! Thanks!
One more thing, the phone is not getting service or recognizing the sim card. Is there anything i can do to get service again?
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Go to settings and see if you see a baseband version is listed also check if imei is correct and doesn't start with 0049
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Go to settings and see if you see a baseband version is listed also check if imei is correct and doesn't start with 0049
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The baseband version says its unknown and imei says unknown too.
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The baseband version says its unknown and imei says unknown too.
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Okay you need to reflash modem I'm in phone so can't link you up with hurricane modem tool but in my signature it says JellyKat FAQ click on that and in there you'll see hurricane modem changer tool link , go visit that thread , download version 5, and flash it recovery , aroma install will open and choose one of the newer modems and see if that fixes your no sim card detected issue *fingers crossed *
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Okay you need to reflash modem I'm in phone so can't link you up with hurricane modem tool but in my signature it says JellyKat FAQ click on that and in there you'll see hurricane modem changer tool link , go visit that thread , download version 5, and flash it recovery , aroma install will open and choose one of the newer modems and see if that fixes your no sim card detected issue *fingers crossed *
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Finally got it downloaded! I've tried one of the newer modems but no luck yet. I'm guessing keep trying until i get service right?
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Finally got it downloaded! I've tried one of the newer modems but no luck yet. I'm guessing keep trying until i get service right?
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Umm I had this issue once and flashing one of the modems solved my issue , you might have to restore efs backup look for Dr.Ketan thread on how to restore efs if modems don't work out
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singhpratik87 said:
Umm I had this issue once and flashing one of the modems solved my issue , you might have to restore efs backup look for Dr.Ketan thread on how to restore efs if modems don't work out
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None of the modems worked. I've deleted the /system and /data and all the steps you gave me and restored back to 4.1.2 with twrp and the darnedest thing happened. no reboot loop, only thing is that there still is no service. The GCI screen shows up when booting (my cell phone service) . i was pretty sure the efs was checked when i backed it up a few days ago. I think i dun goofed on this one.
EDIT: Looking at the 4.1.2 backed up rom on my computer, there is a efs.ext4.win.md5 and a efs.ext4.win file on there.
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None of the modems worked. I've deleted the /system and /data and all the steps you gave me and restored back to 4.1.2 with twrp and the darnedest thing happened. no reboot loop, only thing is that there still is no service. The GCI screen shows up when booting (my cell phone service) . i was pretty sure the efs was checked when i backed it up a few days ago. I think i dun goofed on this one.
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read this guide to restore imei if you have backed up efs http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2420881 that's your last resort
singhpratik87 said:
read this guide to restore imei if you have backed up efs http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2420881 that's your last resort
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Flashing stock also reflashes the modem, does it not?
So there is still the 4.3 stock ROM which he was not able to download so far, unfortunately.
Yakobus said:
Flashing stock also reflashes the modem, does it not?
So there is still the 4.3 stock ROM which he was not able to download so far, unfortunately.
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Yes it does so if he manages to download it ,things should be easier for him.
singhpratik87 said:
Yes it does so if he manages to download it ,things should be easier for him.
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I would rather try to fix the download issues or to get the file from somebody else instead of wasting time on flashing modem after modem.
Yakobus said:
Flashing stock also reflashes the modem, does it not?
So there is still the 4.3 stock ROM which he was not able to download so far, unfortunately.
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So i finally got a premium link download on rapidgator and am downloading this stock rom atm. so its resumable (hooray!).
When done, i use the "PHONE" option in odin right? Im guessing installing the stock rom also re installs the stock recovery? Crossing my fingers (and toes lol) hoping this download finishes. If her phone doesnt work after all this i talked her into letting me buy it. It seems like a really nice phone. If she lets me buy it im thinking to get the Moga controller afterwards and installing some emulators and games, it'll be a nice little portable system.
SOLVED
Finally got the stock 4.3 download and installed and now the phone is working. Thanks everyone who contributed to help.
Ktulu89 said:
Finally got the stock 4.3 download and installed and now the phone is working. Thanks everyone who contributed to help.
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Great! Enjoy the phone
By the way, tags are usually put in front of a thread's title
Nevermind, the main point is to tag it as solved :good:
after i updated to kitkat, nb4 and ne6 same results
i lost gyroscope, air motion and proximity sensors, how can i do a unbrick procedure or fix this issue, i really need your help. thank you
I odin to stock a bunch of times also
Bump please, any devs around
xmuertex said:
Bump please, any devs around
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You wipe and then flash? And you using odin on the pc and not the mobile one right?
xile6 said:
You wipe and then flash? And you using odin on the pc and not the mobile one right?
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Yes I use odin 3.09 on pc, instead of wipe I use Format on twpr2 for n900t, then installed stock rom, then back into stock recovery and wiped and nothing, no sensors works ever since kitkat was first installed on this device. . [emoji20]
xmuertex said:
Yes I use odin 3.09 on pc, instead of wipe I use Format on twpr2 for n900t, then installed stock rom, then back into stock recovery and wiped and nothing, no sensors works ever since kitkat was first installed on this device. . [emoji20]
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I'm to to sure on the format option. I know on another phone it screws things up badly.
The best I can say is use odin 3.07 and flash the tar update. .
It will remove root but your be able to use the app to get it back.
Ill try that, thanks
xile6 said:
I'm to to sure on the format option. I know on another phone it screws things up badly.
The best I can say is use odin 3.07 and flash the tar update. .
It will remove root but your be able to use the app to get it back.
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No good, same thing
I think i deleted some internal files, can anyone please share internal files that involve the sensors for Tmobile Note 3 N900T
Your file system may have gotten corrupted. I had a weird situation once that I just couldn't resolve, no matter how many times I ODIN'd stock ROM/firmware. The answer for me was to rebuild the EFS file system, as outlined in this thread, the second half of the OP.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471421
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Your file system may have gotten corrupted. I had a weird situation once that I just couldn't resolve, no matter how many times I ODIN'd stock ROM/firmware. The answer for me was to rebuild the EFS file system, as outlined in this thread, the second half of the OP.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471421
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Thank you very much
6uPMAH said:
Your file system may have gotten corrupted. I had a weird situation once that I just couldn't resolve, no matter how many times I ODIN'd stock ROM/firmware. The answer for me was to rebuild the EFS file system, as outlined in this thread, the second half of the OP.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471421
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I did the twrp terminal one, factory reset and nothing, also did odin nf1 and nothing
My problem is i deleted some internal files non rom related
Well, this might a time for T-Mo store visit. ODIN to stock, take it in, and see if they have any kind of wipe/reset procedure. If EFS reset didn't work, I'm all out of advice. )) Sorry.
6uPMAH said:
Well, this might a time for T-Mo store visit. ODIN to stock, take it in, and see if they have any kind of wipe/reset procedure. If EFS reset didn't work, I'm all out of advice. )) Sorry.
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Thanks bud, but i ran out of warranty
So it got into bootloop randomly (didn't install anything new), here is everything ive done since:
Reflashed the rom using twrp
reset the whole thing using twrp by deleting everything
reinstalled the custom rom using twrp
reinstalled the stock rom using twrp
reinstalled twrp
reinstalled stock rom using odin
anything else i can do. The problem is that even i i get into twrp it just goes back to bootloop. Any files that you may suggest could you post them here please to save others the trouble of going to sites and finding broken links. Sometimes the phone goes on into setup but eventually goes back to bootloop within a couple of seconds.
Does the phone reboot by itself when in download mode?
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Does the phone reboot by itself when in download mode?
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NO it doesnt reboot on its own in download mode. i have fixed it recently but back to square 1 due to it having a failed to mount /efs error. Any ideas?
The flash is successful using Odin? If yes, it is possible that the internal memory chip is damaged.
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The flash is successful using Odin? If yes, it is possible that the internal memory chip is damaged.
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How do i fix it then?
It keepes showing this error:
faile to mount /efs (operation not supported by endpoint)
So the flashes with Odin failed? Tried flashing the latest stock ROM with a pit file in Odin?
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So the flashes with Odin failed? Tried flashing the latest stock ROM with a pit file in Odin?
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did that after you suggested but still stuck on boot loop ao i installed twrp again and tried to wipe dalvik and cache, i go the failed to mount /efs (operation not supported on transported endpoint) error. I think this is the root of the problem and if i can solve this then i can get up and running again.
Do you think it would be possible to create a clean installation on genymotion of my device (gt n7100) then take a full backup of it and try to install it on my device? (through twrp)
I have just tried doing that but unfortunately my CPU is not compatible with virtualization technologies or some BS like that, is it possible that someone could do it for me and post it or even post a full backup of Samsung note 2 (gt n7100) please?
Sounds like the internal memory chip is damaged. To confirm that it is the memory, you may have to take it to a cell repair shop and have them try to force flash it via jtag.
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Sounds like the internal memory chip is damaged. To confirm that it is the memory, you may have to take it to a cell repair shop and have them try to force flash it via jtag.
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Would I be able to do that at home? And do you recommend me taking a virtual backup (genymotion) and installing it on my physical device?
You would need to create a JTAG cable. It works be simpler to take it to a cell shop that has the hardware to force flash the phone such as an octopusbox.
Unfortunately, I don't know about restoring a virtual backup.
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Sounds like the internal memory chip is damaged. To confirm that it is the memory, you may have to take it to a cell repair shop and have them try to force flash it via jtag.
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Is there a way of doing that myself? and do you recommend taking a backup of a virtual device?
If you want to try it yourself, you could Google for a JTAG method for the note 2.
Taking a virtual backup may not help if it can't be restored to the phone.