Hello all I have recently purchased a samsung galaxy ace 2, and wish to root it so i can install clock work recovery so i can install a custom ROM.
I have followed guides about using odin to install a stock rooted ROM or rooted kernel, but i cannot seem to get odin to work this is causing me alot of frustration. I have installed kies and the updated samsung driver's, I have opened task manager and exited everything to do with kies before opening odin, my device is detected in odin as COM4 all is well its just when i start the flash it freezes on setup connection... then fails after about 10 minutes.
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> system_rooted.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> csc.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I have read other people with the same problems and have followed their steps, I have removed my sim and micro sd card I also took out my battery for a couple of minutes and put it back in. I have even tried plugging it in before and after starting up odin, I have also tried 3 different versions of odin and also tried heimdall. I also start the phone up in download mode with usb debugging active I have tried every single custom rom on xda for the ace 2. i really have run out of ideas and cant find any other solutions for my problem so i thought someone might be able to help
thanks in return
sam
Have also just tried it on my netbook and tower pc trying every usb port on each with no luck. I am also using a samsung stock cable, I have tried kies and just the samsung drives on every computer. I have tried plugging the phone in before odin has started and after, I have also plugged the cable in from both sides be it the phone or computer. some help would be really apreciated Im begining to get edgy at how annoyed I am at this thing its not good, I would try to flash another android phone but I don't have one and look's like i have tried pretty much everything. is there any other way to root an ace 2 without odin as it is being way to frustrating and just seems crappy unless im being a n00b and missing something simple here i'm begining to get p***ed of I have wasted a day for nothing......
You know, it would be better to add screenshots, pictures can explain most of the things you typed.
Most people tend to not read all of what you typed. Also, screenshots make it easier to help you since we would know exactly what you're doing wrong.
But enough of the nagging. Here's what it should look like before flashing (Before clicking "START")
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Oh, DO NOT install Kies if you are going to use Odin. Or get rid of any process related to Kies.(tray_agent.exe or something like that.)
Kies leaves a lot of hidden processes and some say Odin will not work properly if these hidden processes are still running in the background.
I suppose you know what you named the files generated from stock pre-rooted roms. So just try again.
Thanks for the advice i have uninstalled kies, but i dont know how to tell if it is running any hidden things how do i go about doing that ?
I am still having the same problem though I have made some screenshots of odin
You have to have USB Debug on I think. Just flashed my friends Galaxy S3 and I had the same errors you are having on Odin. After numerous unsuccessful attempts,I switched on USB Debug and flashed successfully.
Try last version of Odin (v3.07 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1738841)
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Hello,
My GT-i5510 (aka Galaxy 551) is stuck in boot loop (or black screen depending on the ROM), and I'd need some piece of advice to fix it if it is possible.
I am not exactly sure what happened, I had my phone connected w/ adb shell, and I was either doing nothing (except I changed to some of the root FS'es) or I was dumping one of the mmcblk FS on the SD card (it might have happened when it broke, or it is something I did before, not when it broke). I can't exactly remember as I was actually browsing the internet when all of a sudden I noticed the screen of my phone was blinking.
So the situation is as follows:
When phone boots, I can see the white Samsung logo (on black background), and it blinks every 5-10 s. In short it is stuck in boot-loop.
I can access the download mode and emergency download mode
I can't access the recovery mode (when trying to access it, it goes to same boot-loop)
I have re-flashed latest ROM (Gingerbread) with Odin, but does not change
I have flashed older ROM (Froyo) with Odin, but it does not resolve the problem; only difference is that I have black-screen as part of the boot-loop (no white Samsung logo of any sort)
If connected by USB, the screen somehow blinks but I don't have Samsung logo
I have tried to flash with Odin with some of the Debug options, but without success:
I didn't tried the Phone EFS Clear, though as I thought it could cause further damage
I couldn't really try the "PDA Format" option as it actually crashes Odin (I am using v4.34)
Any idea what I can do?
Thanks!
Exactly like me
Hi,
Mine is a Samsung Ace, but apart from that, your situation is exactly like mine! Black blink, boot loop, have download mode, but flashing with odin didn't solve anything
So, does ANYBODY know what to do??
Could this be some virus? because I didn't flashed or anything my Ace. He was already very unstable, specially when I needed to use the Wifi...
Now, about solving this...
And did it happen all of a sudden?
(note: in my case I still haven't found a way to recover it)
Remove Battery, SIM card, SD card and attach phone to USB .Then pressing Q+power attach battery after 10 seconds
and see if odin detects it well and good
One of the main reason is bricked arm11boot.
Bricked B5510 Galaxy y pro can't enter recovery or download mode
Hi,
I can't enter recovery or download mode. After rooting (I do know how to enter download and recovery) I found this tool that could remove system applications. I used another tool to back everyting up.
Thinking I could always put the backup back, if someting went wrong. I uninstalled the dialer and other stuf/bloathware that I already had in Go Launcher EX (I like Go Launcher EX).
It did not work, but when I tried to put the backup back, THEN it warned me this could not always be done for system apps. (Little late!!)
So I can not enter recovery and download mode.
I think I know why, I am a windows programmer;
I have a Samsung account registered on my phone. (Used to recover phone when stolen)
Unfortunate I cannot remove that account from the phone. I do know the password, but the phone needs to connect to check that password or someting and it can't anymore) Strange since I have Wifi and that still works. I can't call, I can't SMS I cant remove my samsung account, but I can browse the web with my phone!
Damn how can I fix my phone just bought it!
Any suggestions welcome.....
Remi van Dongen
unclexnl said:
hi,
i can't enter recovery or download mode. After rooting (i do know how to enter download and recovery) i found this tool that could remove system applications. I used another tool to back everyting up.
Thinking i could always put the backup back, if someting went wrong. I uninstalled the dialer and other stuf/bloathware that i already had in go launcher ex (i like go launcher ex).
It did not work, but when i tried to put the backup back, then :d it warned me this could not always be done for system apps. (little late!!)
so i can not enter recovery and download mode.
I think i know why, i am a windows programmer;
i have a samsung account registered on my phone. (used to recover phone when stolen)
unfortunate i cannot remove that account from the phone. I do know the password, but the phone needs to connect to check that password or someting and it can't anymore) strange since i have wifi and that still works. I can't call, i can't sms i cant remove my samsung account, but i can browse the web with my phone!
Damn how can i fix my phone just bought it!
Any suggestions welcome.....
Remi van dongen
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hi everybody my mobile also got bricked due to rom toolbos app now no downloading mode
no recovery mode
only works emergency download mode arm9
only ram dump mod arm9
i dont know how to unbrick my phone or is it posible to unbrick the phone in ram or emergency download mod arm 9 mod
please tell me my warranty just expired
B5510 odin stops at 50%
So I got a new B5510, and everyting had been nice then I used some ROOT font installer that also used BusyBox.
I installed a font and that bricked my new Samsung Galaxy TXT aka Samsung Galaxy y Pro. Not what I had in mind, I wanted a font change!
I found out how to get in boot mode it's easy, remove battery and any usb connector from phone. Hold Vol Down+Home then press power short and release keep holding Home+Vol Down. Then when warning appears press volume up
So I tried all ODIN version that could detect my phone.
Then I tried flashing with re-partition and luisa_0623.pit file
Best result got to 50% new phone still bricked.
I checked: Re-Partition, Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time
Added luisa_0623.pit
Added B5510XXKJ2_B5510OXFKJ1_B5510XXKJ2_HOME.tar.md5 to PHONE box
I got this output from ODIN 1.85 and it stopt at 50%:
<ID:0/009> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> B5510XXKJ2_B5510OXFKJ1_B5510XXKJ2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/009> Odin v.3 engine (ID:9)..
<ID:0/009> File analysis..
<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/009> Initialzation..
<ID:0/009> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/009> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/009> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/009> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/009> sbl.bin
<ID:0/009> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/009> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/009> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/009> Receive Response form LOKE
<ID:0/009> BcmCP.img
<ID:0/009> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/009> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/009> Receive Response form LOKE
<ID:0/009> boot.img
<ID:0/009> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/009> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/009> Receive Response form LOKE
<ID:0/009> system.img
<ID:0/009> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/009> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/009>
<ID:0/009> Receive Response form LOKE
<ID:0/009> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
DEAR SAMSUNG IF I CAN'T FLASH FIRMWARE ON YOUR DEVICE, I WILL NEVER BUY A SAMSUNG PHONE AGAIN!!!!!!! I need to be able to repair a bricked phone, it is just a software issue!!!
Why can't I flash, to unbrick????
you can use usb jig of sgs2 or ace it definately works and you can enter into factory download mode
how the problem solved?
Help me!!!!! Samsung Galaxy I5510 is Bicked...
I've bricked my gt-i5510 and trying to recover it with odin....
q+power button is not working for me But e+power button is working and odin recognizes my phone.
I choose files to be downloaded to the phone , on Odin, and press start then this message appears
<ID:0/022> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Arkas1519.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/022> Odin v.3 engine (ID:22)..
<ID:0/022> File analysis..
<ID:0/022> SetupConnection..
Stuck in 'SetupConnection'
What to do to get back my phone in normal mode??
what is the suggestion????
Push
Hello,
i have the same Problem.... odin stuck in "Setup connection"
Use usb jig it works for me for my gt i5510 after using usb jig u enters in factory download mode and then you odin flash.
It is sure so checkout usb jig sgs2
Sent from my DROID2 GLOBAL using xda app-developers app
Same problem with my S5660(GIO).
Anyone knows the solution?
samsung GT-i5510 samsung logo screen only
Hii All,
Can anyone tell me ..my cell is just samsung logo screen only..
my download mode is not working q+power off button...
my emergency mode is working e+power off button...odin multi downloader detect the cell but doing anything on cell
pls anyone can help me to get back on download mode ...pls pls pls :crying::crying::crying:
and sorry for my Bad English ....
Use usb jig it works for me for my gt i5510 after using usb jig u enters in factory download mode and then you odin flash.
It is sure so checkout usb jig sgs
Sure it will pull you out from boot loop.usb jig is very cheap on ebay or you can make a search for home made in xda
bricked samsung gt-i5510
I too have the same problem.Unable to access download mode.
How ever Emergency mode is working but in odin I can't get any futhur then set up connection.
I also tries usb jig but instead of showing downloading mode, it just show samsung logo.
Please somebody help me out
Dil7nb said:
I've bricked my gt-i5510 and trying to recover it with odin....
q+power button is not working for me But e+power button is working and odin recognizes my phone.
I choose files to be downloaded to the phone , on Odin, and press start then this message appears
<ID:0/022> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Arkas1519.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/022> Odin v.3 engine (ID:22)..
<ID:0/022> File analysis..
<ID:0/022> SetupConnection..
Stuck in 'SetupConnection'
What to do to get back my phone in normal mode??
what is the suggestion????
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i have the same problem
Dil7nb said:
I've bricked my gt-i5510 and trying to recover it with odin....
q+power button is not working for me But e+power button is working and odin recognizes my phone.
I choose files to be downloaded to the phone , on Odin, and press start then this message appears
<ID:0/022> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Arkas1519.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/022> Odin v.3 engine (ID:22)..
<ID:0/022> File analysis..
<ID:0/022> SetupConnection..
Stuck in 'SetupConnection'
What to do to get back my phone in normal mode??
what is the suggestion????
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i have the same problem...
i have the same problem
may be must have JTAG before some mr.shifu come...
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Hello,
I updated my android using a Galaxy Y 2.3.6 Update which is for another phone, not my model.
Now my phone starts, plays the logo sound but i can't see nothing but a white display.
Is there any way i can reinstall the defalult software?
I can't boot into recovery and neither in odin download.
Kies see my device as a gt-s5360.
What can i do?
Dear XDA Members, I have a problem with rooting the Samsung Galaxy S3 International version. Can anyone help me?
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This picture may help you find the solution.
I'd love to hear a solution.
Please help me,
Spirit.
(This is what the picture is meant for.)
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-m0-m0xx-gti9300.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)
First off, this is the Sprint GSIII Q&A forum, you might be better off posting here http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1569
Looking at that screenshot nothing shows up under ID:COM, which would indicate that you don't have the phone in download mode or possibly no USB drivers. Is your phone plugged into your PC and in download mode? Do you have the correct USB drivers for your phone?
noother84 said:
First off, this is the Sprint GSIII Q&A forum, you might be better off posting here http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1569
Looking at that screenshot nothing shows up under ID:COM, which would indicate that you don't have the phone in download mode or possibly no USB drivers. Is your phone plugged into your PC and in download mode? Do you have the correct USB drivers for your phone?
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I am not quite sure if I have the drivers...My phone randomly disconnects sometimes.
And I have my phone in download mode, its saying ( ODIN MODE PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9300
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: No
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS : Official
Downloading...
Do not turn off target!!!)
That's download mode right?
SpiritofFreedom said:
I am not quite sure if I have the drivers...My phone randomly disconnects sometimes.
And I have my phone in download mode, its saying ( ODIN MODE PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9300
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: No
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS : Official
Downloading...
Do not turn off target!!!)
That's download mode right?
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Yes, that's download mode. What carrier are you on? I can't really provide drivers without knowing as they're based on model number.
Hmm..
noother84 said:
Yes, that's download mode. What carrier are you on? I can't really provide drivers without knowing as they're based on model number.
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This is my Device Info
ModelNumber: GT-I19300
Adnroid-Version:4.1.2
Baseband-Version I19300CEELL1
Buildnumber JZO54K.I19300XXEMC2
SpiritofFreedom said:
This is my Device Info
ModelNumber: GT-I19300
Adnroid-Version:4.1.2
Baseband-Version I19300CEELL1
Buildnumber JZO54K.I19300XXEMC2
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Give these a try (first one)
http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/GT-I9300MBAVOD-downloads
---------- Post added at 10:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:12 AM ----------
Oh, click on "Software". The link goes to Manuals for some reason.
noother84 said:
Give these a try (first one)
---------- Post added at 10:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:12 AM ----------
[/COLOR]Oh, click on "Software". The link goes to Manuals for some reason.
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I am still not rooted though...I try so hard but my Odin 307 just wont detect my phone, whatever I try.
I need experts...
SpiritofFreedom said:
I am still not rooted though...I try so hard but my Odin 307 just wont detect my phone, whatever I try.
I need experts...
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Do you have Kies installed on your computer? I know that it has had caused issues with Odin detecting the phone. Uninstall Kies and it might work.
topherk said:
Do you have Kies installed on your computer? I know that it has had caused issues with Odin detecting the phone. Uninstall Kies and it might work.
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I just reinstalled it ._. But I close all processes and try again. :/
I uninstalled it, now I can't connect my phone <_> I didn't delete the driver... just kies. But is kies requered to detect ur phone?
SpiritofFreedom said:
I just reinstalled it ._. But I close all processes and try again. :/
I uninstalled it, now I can't connect my phone <_> I didn't delete the driver... just kies. But is kies requered to detect ur phone?
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Kies is required when you want to sync your phone. The drivers alone are required to detect your phone.
Kies has been known to interfere with the Odin detection process, so that could be the issue.
topherk said:
Kies is required when you want to sync your phone. The drivers alone are required to detect your phone.
Kies has been known to interfere with the Odin detection process, so that could be the issue.
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Can you give me an alternatice program?
SpiritofFreedom said:
Can you give me an alternatice program?
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Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1655286 and download the drivers. Install them on your computer and try it once again. If that doesn't work, try a different cable or even a different USB port on your computer.
Hi,
I am a newb, so speak slowly and be gentle.
I recently bought a note 10.1 2014 edition. I rooted the device. then when KITKAT was released, I flashed back to stock and did the 4.4 update. Success. I then tried to root using CF-AutoRoot. this is where the problem occurred. ODIN 3.09 seemed to freeze for a long long time. I disconnected the USB cable and when trying to reboot the NOTE, I get this error message... Firmware encountered an issue...
So now it is in a boot loop of sorts. I can get the Note into download, but when I try to launch ODIN and re-flash the original stock file, it fails....
Enter CS for MD5..
Check MD5. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
P600ueubkm1_P600XARBMK1_Home.tar.md5 is valid
Checking MD5 finished successfully..
Leave CS..
Added!!
Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
File Analysis
Setup Connection
Complete (write) operation failed
All threads completed (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I also see this message on the note display (SW Rev. Check Fail. Device:3, Binary:2)
And to top it off, I get USB connection errors (sometimes device not recognized) when I connect the NOTE to the computer.
Can anyone help ?
Many thanks...
biglug said:
Hi,
I am a newb, so speak slowly and be gentle.
I recently bought a note 10.1 2014 edition. I rooted the device. then when KITKAT was released, I flashed back to stock and did the 4.4 update. Success. I then tried to root using CF-AutoRoot. this is where the problem occurred. ODIN 3.09 seemed to freeze for a long long time. I disconnected the USB cable and when trying to reboot the NOTE, I get this error message... Firmware encountered an issue...
So now it is in a boot loop of sorts. I can get the Note into download, but when I try to launch ODIN and re-flash the original stock file, it fails....
Enter CS for MD5..
Check MD5. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
P600ueubkm1_P600XARBMK1_Home.tar.md5 is valid
Checking MD5 finished successfully..
Leave CS..
Added!!
Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
File Analysis
Setup Connection
Complete (write) operation failed
All threads completed (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I also see this message on the note display (SW Rev. Check Fail. Device:3, Binary:2)
And to top it off, I get USB connection errors (sometimes device not recognized) when I connect the NOTE to the computer.
Can anyone help ?
Many thanks...
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got it flashed to kitkat via kies3 and a different computer...if anyone else has a similar issue
biglug said:
got it flashed to kitkat via kies3 and a different computer...if anyone else has a similar issue
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I'm having a similar issue but when I try to use Kies to do the firmware update it tells me "SM-P605V does not support initializing" Have you seen this message?
I have not.... I have the p600 wifi only and was able to enter my model # and serial # to update the firmware. Sorry I cant be of more help.
Sent from my SM-P600 using Tapatalk
biglug said:
I have not.... I have the p600 wifi only and was able to enter my model # and serial # to update the firmware. Sorry I cant be of more help.
Sent from my SM-P600 using Tapatalk
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Try using ODIN 1.85 or 3.07 instead of 3.09
To start out, some basic information. I got my SGH-T999 about 2 years ago and used it for about a year on the Stock ROM before proceeding to root the phone. The firmware version before things when went wrong was android 4.1.2. Everything was working fine until about a few days ago when the phone would stop being responsive after putting it into sleep mode, or the screen will turn black and the whole unit is unresponsive (the latter only occurring while I was in the home screen, not while running any apps. Rather, the phone would be fine while an app is running).
Troubleshoot Stage 1
Initialy, I thought there was some sort of app update that was causing this problem, and so I tried uninstalling a few apps that might have been culprits. Didn't work. On occasion, the phone would freeze up while i was trying to uninstall the app. So reading around, someone mentioned that it was possibly the TouchWiz Home that was acting up and I should, clear cache. So I rebooted into recovery (I had the clockworkmod recovery from the initial root). Cleared user data/factory reset as well as clear cache. Didn't work. At this point, the phone was restarting itself almost instantly after booting into the lock screen. I searched a bit more about why this would happen, and came across a post saying that I could be a faulty power button. I actually didn't want to physically alter my phone in any way, so I decided to try to do something with the software first before resorting to altering the physical phone.
Troubleshoot Stage 2
Next thought process was that maybe somehow an OTA was pushed onto my phone and now the firmware is screwed up because of it. So reading through many posts on XDA, I came upon this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771687) for a pre-rooted version of 4.3. I figured, if I was going to re-flash the firmware, I might as well go to the latest one. I proceed to go through the process of flashing the firmware with Odin 1.85, leaving Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checked. Odin flashes PASS message and I unplug the phone and wait for the reset. Phone starts up all the way past all the logos and to where the home screen was supposed to be. But there was no home screen, just a black screen with only the pull down menu at the top and a message saying "Unfortunately, Settings has stopped working". This message would keep repeating even after pushing the ok button. Next thought process is, maybe TouchWiz is acting up still. So I boot to recovery, reset/format to factory, clear cache, and reboot. Now the phone wont boot past the Samsung logo. Tried to boot to recover again, phone won't boot to recovery anymore. Tried to re-flash the same exact firmware again and this time, odin had some trouble. It would sometimes stop working where it is loading the main code at which point I check the task manager to see if it is still running processes or utilizing any of the computer resources to communicate with the device. I would then have to unplug the phone and reset by removing the battery. This kept occurring about 2 more times before it successfully finished and on doing so, the original problem when I first flashed it was still there.
Troubleshoot Stage 3
Ok, maybe my phone doesn't like the pre-rooted firmware. Looked around XDA again and found this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687) and downloaded the stock firmware. I stayed with android 4.3 because i read that I can no longer downgrade to a previous android version. Proceeded to flash the Stock firmware 4.3 using Odin 1.85. The process completed on the first try. SUCCESS!! Boot up phone, got past logo, home screen appeared. SUCCESS!! Here, I thought that I was done and my phone was finally working again. So I begin to tweak the settings for my own preferences. I didn't flash anything else or try to root the phone again. I was just plain using the Stock 4.3 firmware that I got from the thread above. After about 10 or so minutes of using the settings, the phone freezes and becomes unresponsive. Won't restart by holding the power button or return to the home screen with the home button. Only other option was to remove the batter and restart the phone. This time, the phone doesnt make it past the Samsung logo screen, and I can no longer boot into recovery. It was stuck on a boot loop and could only be turned off by removing the battery. It didn't occur to me that I should flash Clockworkmod Recovery to reset/format to factory and clear cache as I have read previously and thought that I could just re-flash the stock again. Nope, the same issue came up in Odin as it did with the pre-rooted firmware. Again, I went through the process of checking that Odin was no longer communicating with the phone before unplugging and restarting the procedures to flash the firmware. After about 3 times, the 4th time after unplugging, the screen that tells you "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue, Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again". And when I try to flash again using odin, I get the following message
<ID:0/012> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> T999UVUENC2_T999TMBENC2_T999UVUENC2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/012> Odin v.3 engine (ID:12)..
<ID:0/012> File analysis..
<ID:0/012> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/012> Initialzation..
<ID:0/012> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/012> There is no PIT partition.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Troubleshoot Stage 4
New problem! I now no longer have a PIT partition........and reading around, I found this thread (http://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15719) of someone who has the same error message coming up in Odin. Thus, I found the PIT file via this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1848267&page=4) using the link given by DocHoliday77. Downloaded the T999_16GB.pit as the back panel of my phone indicated that the phone was 16GB. I begin trying to flash with Odin 1.85, checking Auto Reboot, re-partition, and F. Reset Time, including the PIT file and using the Stock 4.3 firmware. This didn't work and only came up with the following error message
<ID:0/012> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> T999UVUENC2_T999TMBENC2_T999UVUENC2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/012> Odin v.3 engine (ID:12)..
<ID:0/012> File analysis..
<ID:0/012> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/012> Initialzation..
<ID:0/012> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/012> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/012> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/012> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Tried, the same procedure with the pre-rooted 4.3 firmware, still the same message. And haven't gotten past this point since.
Looking back at what I choose to do to try an fix this shutting down problem, I realize there were a few things I could have tried before moving on. But now what I really want to figure out is whether or not my phone can be saved. What have I not tired and what is the end of end to rescue this phone or if its even worth rescuing. I read that JTAG would be the final resort, and I will take that into consideration. Any feedback on what procedures I could've missed would be great as well (for future reference). Thanks for reading this long post and I really do hope I can get this resolved.
I'll try to answer some of this but tbh, tl:dr.
I can very much appreciate a very thorough and detailed post when someone is asking for help. Don't take this the wrong way, but this was a bit much. I could've answered hours ago, but didn't have the time to read it. More importantly though, the majority of people will see how long it is and just close the thread and move on. Like I said, details are good to include, but it gets to a point where it's too overwhelming. Right now I don't even remember a good chunk of what you wrote, and I wasn't able to read it all to begin with.
Not trying to lecture you or anything, but wanted to address it in case it can help you in the future.
I'll try to answer what i can real quick... first, don't use Odin 1.85. That is a very old version. You should only use 3.07 or above. Best to stick with 3.09 or 3.10.
Try the pit file with one of those.
Put the pit file in the pit section and make sure re-partition is checked. Put the firmware in AP. F-Reset time and auto reboot should also be checked, but nothing else.
It does sound a lot like a faulty power switch probably caused all of this. The constant rebooting, crashing and boot looping can and will cause corruption. This is probably what happened to its internal pit. if so, it is very highly likely there is more corrupted data on some of the individual partitions. Depending on which ones, you may or may not be able to fix it without a jtag service.
It is also possible the memory itself could be damaged. If this is the case, the only option is a motherboard replacement. You probably won't know this for sure though unless you try a jtag repair and it fails.
I will say that if the power button is faulty, you should absolutely get that fixed before doing much else. Otherwise it could just bring you right back to where you are now.
If it were me, I would look for a device on ebay with a broken lcd, but a good motherboard with clean imei. Then swap the board. Otherwise it seems to me you'd be spending money on repairs that may or may not work.
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Thanks you so very much for the reply! Sorry that it was long and looking at it again, It really is TL: DR. I will keep that in mind for any future posts.
I have tried different versions of Odin 3.04, 3.06, 3.07, 3.09. The first two version also give the same message as version 1.85 while the latter two stall at initializing for more than and hour and there doesn't seem to be any progress. I will try Odin 3.10 and see what happens there.
I guess buying a broken LCD phone would be the best course of action cost-wise afterwards if Odin 3.10 doesn't work. Again I really can't thank you enough for all the help and taking the time to read my post.
Quick tip on buying used devices like that...Be Careful! Pay extra close attention to how every listing is worded. Only buy ones that say things like:
Fully functional except display
Powers on but no picture
Some will try to trip you up by using "clever" phrases, or trying to lead you to assumptions. Also, try to only but from sellers with excellent ratings and a large number of them. They will be more likely to help you if you have a problem.
Good luck!
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Hi guys,
My Note II (with Cyanogen mode) was resetting itself. And Today It reset again, then, my entire settings are gone. (even I couldnt open notification bar. Apps etc. were working) . Because of that, from settings, Ive tried factory reset. But again another problem occured and it stuck at deleting screen. Each 10-15 minutes, it resets and always the same erasing screen.
The same with this screen:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
And then I used Odin for clear installation. But when the process is done, phone started to open in always Download mode (without upper left odin mode info texts) (even with normal power button or recovery mode buttons)
Odin mode info texts only can be seen with download mode buttons (power, volume-down, menu)
And after that problem I tried again. And Odin started to give me "There is no Pit Partition" error. I used couple of pit file that I can find on Internet but this time, It stucks at "Get PIT for mapping.."
I tried Kies but it couldnt recognise the device. I use samm's firmwares and also 4-files rom. (noone did work)
I tried with different version of Odin in all USB ports of two computers.
additional detail: I couldnt remember If the USB debugging is open or not when phone is broken
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-N7100 (Yes There is a product name!)
CURRENT BINARY: CUSTOM
SYSTEM STATUS: CUSTOM
KNOX WARRANT VOID: 1
AP SWREV: A2
Odin Stuck Screen:
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/007> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
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Thank you in advance!
Have you tried different USB cables and USB computer ports?
audit13 said:
Have you tried different USB cables and USB computer ports?
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I've tried with 3 computers and 2 cables also :crying:
Did you try with the original Samsung cable? I have flashed a few Samsung s4 phones and always needed an original Samsung cable in order to get Odin to read the partition information from the phone.
audit13 said:
Did you try with the original Samsung cable? I have flashed a few Samsung s4 phones and always needed an original Samsung cable in order to get Odin to read the partition information from the phone.
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I guess It was not the original one :/ when I find an original, I will try