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Help!! Phone is Frozen....

Ok. So I just got this phone. I had the iPhone before and Im pretty tech savy. I honestly have no idea about this phone. I rooted it and today I received the Tmobile GPS update. Of course silly me updated it. Now its hung on the opening Vibrant screen. I deleted all data thinking it might restore it completely. That didnt work. So now my phone wont work and I have no clue how to fix it. HELP PLZ!

First of all can you access download mode or recovery? Try pressing both volume buttons and power. And let me know what happens.
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Yea i can access all that. It gives me the "reboot system now" and all the other choices.

So reflash stock thru odin

namansell said:
So reflash stock thru odin
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Im trying to do that now.
Not sure how long it takes. Its on "File Analysis"
How long does it normally stay on that?

It appears your phone is Soft-Bricked. You may need to use ODIN to go back to stock
Stephie Baby said:
Yea i can access all that. It gives me the "reboot system now" and all the other choices.
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Went over this myself. I am pretty sure this is the same scenario. I followed these instructions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=799105

Verify your drivers
Stephie Baby said:
Im trying to do that now.
Not sure how long it takes. Its on "File Analysis"
How long does it normally stay on that?
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Sorry, took too long replying, i see you already almost there. If it stays too long at the File Analysis phase then there is probably not communication between your PC and your Phone. Make sure your PC detects your phone and that ODIN shows a port number when your phone is connected. (Any port # will do it) Check your drivers. Also if running Windows 7 Vista, try running ODIN as administrator.

The link to get all the files I need isnt working. GRRR!! This is a pain! Lol.

Stephie Baby said:
Im trying to do that now.
Not sure how long it takes. Its on "File Analysis"
How long does it normally stay on that?
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Not long usually.
It sounds like you are in recovery mode vice download mode my friend. Try this:
First make sure you have all the correct drivers for the phone loaded onto your system.
-Close and reopen Odin.
-Unplug the USB cable and remove the battery.
-Reinsert the battery into the phone.
-Hold down both vol down + vol up and plug in the usb cable (make sure it's plugged into your computer first).
This should get you to a yellow screen that has a andriod sweeping, with "Download Mode" displayed at the bottom.
When you look in Odin you should see a little yellow box with a com port number in the upper left. This means the computer and Odin have found the phone, and that it is now ready for flashing.
Select the stock JFD firware for the PDA option, and the correct 512.pit file for PIT.
Try flashing again. Hopefully you get a bit further this time!

YAY!! It worked!! Ok. Thanks for the help.
Oh should I install the Tmobile GPS fix and root it again? Or will it get stuck again?

Stephie Baby said:
YAY!! It worked!! Ok. Thanks for the help.
Oh should I install the Tmobile GPS fix and root it again? Or will it get stuck again?
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It's better for all of us to wait for Froyo !

Stephie Baby said:
YAY!! It worked!! Ok. Thanks for the help.
Oh should I install the Tmobile GPS fix and root it again? Or will it get stuck again?
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No! heh....download Kies Mini (there's a thread in here...like pg 1 or 2) install JI6 from there. It's the official release instead of OTA from T-Mobile.
~SB
edit: Here it is...

[GUIDE] Used OTA update.zip to go from 2.1(DI18) to 2.2 (DK28) and no GPS?? Try this!

After tremendous searching and asking for help from members.. I got all these instructions which I am compiling for myself and others who might need it.
Disclaimer: I have tried these instructions as it is and worked fine for me. Now I have GPS lock in <5secs and with a accuracy of 5-10m. Tried it atleast 5-6 times at different times and still seem to work fine, unlike while I was on 2.1 before. Feel free to suggest any modifications or corrections.
Assumptions:
You have used OTA update.zip to go to Froyo and have no GPS at all
You are on windows machine
You have guts to flash back to older firmware and not brick your unit like other did (possibly restored too)
Atleast I am not rooted before or after update. Not sure how thats gonna affect this process.
Files needed (PC only)
DI18 .tar.md5
http://www.multiupload.com/X9AB1U56JV
odin & pit from the wiki link
http://www.sdx-downloads.com/devs/noobnl/Odin3+v1.61andepic.pit.zip
Step1: ODIN [worked perfectly,had to install samsung drivers]
1. Open odin
2. Put your phone in download mode (Shut it off, wait for lights to all go out, then hold 1 on the keyboard while powering up)
3. connect phone (you should see odin put a Com4 or something like that in the first box. The actual number is NOT important what is important is something popped up there when you connected your device, meaning ODIN can see it)
4. Select the victory_8G_100528.pit on the right in the pit section. Some say pit is needed..some say not needed. I am going to put it in and try first.
5. In the PDA Section you place either the full Stock tar (SPH-D700-****-8Gb-REL.tar around 300mb~) for a full wipe and full return to stock. This is what you downloaded from above multiupload.com link. Its about 255 mb.
6. Hit start. It will do its thing. Doesn't take long you can see the progress bar. If it sits on File Analysis for longer than 30 seconds its not going to happen. See the troubleshoot section below.
7. Device should reboot and should be done.​
Step 2: GPS LOCK[ Got instant lock]
Fire up Google Maps app and wait for it to lock your location.
If your GPS doesnt lock after sometime.. try these steps.
In your dialer, type *#1472365#
click "Setup" tab
Then:
Operation Mode: (MSBased)
Back out
Starting Mode: (Cold Start)
Back out
Session Type: (Single Fix)
Back out and reboot your phone.​
Step 3: Flash back to DK28 [ not sure why we cant use update.zip as we did before for this process]
1. Download DK28 .tar file here http://www.multiupload.com/C5YEZK3WF7 <== DONT USE THIS, YOU WILL GET MD5 HASH INVALID.
Use this instead http://www.multiupload.com/A4HRBSEB7X
2. Follow the same steps as above in STEP 1 instead use the above file in the PDA section.
Note: There doesnt seem to be a pit file for this flashing. Please let me know if thats accurate.
Note2: I didnt use any pit file for this step, and it worked fine.
NOTE1: The.md5.tar seems to wipe out everything and there is no alternative
NOTE2: Some people have suggested to remove the SD card before running ODIN. I am not 100% sure.
NOTE3: You will need to get samsung drivers if ODIN doesnt recognize the phone. Also ppl are saying samsung cables are crap, so if ODIN doesnt recognize then you may have to swap out the cables.
NOTE4: If you are stuck in the download mode (yellow digging android) and you have NOT started the flashing/odin process yet, just pull the battery out and it will be normal. IF YOU STARTED THE FLASHING/ODIN PROCESS,PULLING MIGHT HOSE YOUR PHONE.
32-bit drivers: http://firon.net/xda/Samsung_Mobile_...00_Epic_4G.zip
64-bit drivers: http://firon.net/xda/usb_drivers_GalaxyS_x64.zip
I ll keep adding as I find more info.. Hope this helps.
Thanks every one for their feedback.
PS: This is almost accurate.. I have followed them as it is and they worked for me.
Update: I followed every step to the T in the above guide and have been able to get back to froyo and gps lock successfully. Tho the first gps lock was only 60m inside the house. I will play around more and post updates.
Update 2: I get a accuracy of about 5-10 m now.

Thanks...this is what I've been waiting for. Problem I've been having is my compter or odin wont recognizes the epic. What should I do...I'm runing Windows 7 64bit

I guess you need to have samsung drivers installed.. its there somewhere in this forum.. I will update the guide.

no replies??/

hardrock121 said:
no replies??/
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I'm waiting for the link to the drivers. also could I back up my apps so I wont lose them. How do I back up. I'm newbie sorry.

I just saw the link to drivers. Do i just install them to my laptop?

shook187 said:
I just saw the link to drivers. Do i just install them to my laptop?
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I guess t should be.. I am just compiling the steps.. I am about to try them and see how it goes..
Edit: Mine wasnt being recognized either.. and I installed the 64bit drivers from above link and it identified it right away.. no issues.. flashed back to DI18.. just that all data/apps are gone..but that was expected since its a full wipe. Was surprised that the contacts are gone too.. but I can live with that

The driver didnt installed.

I am getting md5 invalid also.. :/ for dk28

shook187 said:
The driver didnt installed.
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make sure u are using 32bit or 64 bit as per ur system...

hardrock121 said:
make sure u are using 32bit or 64 bit as per ur system...
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I got the right one. I click the setup file to install right? Its still wont install.

shook187 said:
I got the right one. I click the setup file to install right? Its still wont install.
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I got it to installed..Now is there a way I could back up my apps so i wont have to download them again?

Like to inform you guys the DK28 is not the official release. Sprint has not corrected the fix for the GPS. http://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/52685#

I don't think the way you are going about this has anything to do with the problem. I think the tar file I dl on Friday had a problem as the GPS wasn't the only thing that was bad when flashing to 2.2.1.
So I decided to flash back to DI18 and then flashed the DK28 modem. I then booted into CWM and ran the latest Froyo Quantum rom. After boot my GPS locked on (outside) to within 10-15 feet in < 5 seconds (better than it has since launch day). Inside my apartment it won't lock at all, but the walls here are steel reinforced concrete so I wasn't expecting it to lock on indoors. I will add in the GPS fix (found on the Quantum thread) later tonight and see what happens.
So far the only problem I have noticed with any regularity is a FC of com.android.phone when hanging up on a phone call.

daveshow said:
Like to inform you guys the DK28 is not the official release. Sprint has not corrected the fix for the GPS. http://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/52685#
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You did know that you are on a smart phone enthusiast site that thinks having a good time is playing around with all the custom roms, right?

hardrock121 said:
After tremendous searching and asking for help from members.. I got all these instructions which I am compiling for myself and others who might need it.
Disclaimer: I havent tried these "YET" but will do that later in the day. Feel free to suggest any modifications or corrections.
Assumptions:
You have used OTA update.zip to go to Froyo and have no GPS at all
You are on windows machine
You have guts to flash back to older firmware and not brick your unit like other did (possibly restored too)
Atleast I am not rooted before or after update. Not sure how thats gonna affect this process.
Files needed (PC only)
DI18 .tar.md5
http://www.multiupload.com/X9AB1U56JV
odin & pit from the wiki link
http://www.sdx-downloads.com/devs/noobnl/Odin3+v1.61andepic.pit.zip
Step1: ODIN [worked perfectly,had to install samsung drivers]
1. Open odin
2. Put your phone in download mode (Shut it off, wait for lights to all go out, then hold 1 on the keyboard while powering up)
3. connect phone (you should see odin put a Com4 or something like that in the first box. The actual number is NOT important what is important is something popped up there when you connected your device, meaning ODIN can see it)
4. Select the victory_8G_100528.pit on the right in the pit section. Some say pit is needed..some say not needed. I am going to put it in and try first.
5. In the PDA Section you place either the full Stock tar (SPH-D700-****-8Gb-REL.tar around 300mb~) for a full wipe and full return to stock. This is what you downloaded from above multiupload.com link. Its about 255 mb.
6. Hit start. It will do its thing. Doesn't take long you can see the progress bar. If it sits on File Analysis for longer than 30 seconds its not going to happen. See the troubleshoot section below.
7. Device should reboot and should be done.​
Step 2: GPS LOCK[ Got instant lock]
Fire up Google Maps app and wait for it to lock your location.
If your GPS doesnt lock after sometime.. try these steps.
In your dialer, type *#1472365#
click "Setup" tab
Then:
Operation Mode: (MSBased)
Back out
Starting Mode: (Cold Start)
Back out
Session Type: (Single Fix)
Back out and reboot your phone.​
Step 3: Flash back to DK28 [ not sure why we cant use update.zip as we did before for this process]
1. Download DK28 .tar file here http://www.multiupload.com/C5YEZK3WF7 Use this instead http://www.multiupload.com/A4HRBSEB7X
2. Follow the same steps as above in STEP 1 instead use the above file in the PDA section.
Note: There doesnt seem to be a pit file for this flashing. Please let me know if thats accurate.
NOTE1: The.md5.tar seems to wipe out everything and there is no alternative
NOTE2: Some people have suggested to remove the SD card before running ODIN. I am not 100% sure.
NOTE3: You will need to get samsung drivers if ODIN doesnt recognize the phone. Also ppl are saying samsung cables are crap, so if ODIN doesnt recognize then you may have to swap out the cables.
32-bit drivers: http://firon.net/xda/Samsung_Mobile_...00_Epic_4G.zip
64-bit drivers: http://firon.net/xda/usb_drivers_GalaxyS_x64.zip
I ll keep adding as I find more info.. Hope this helps.
Thanks every one for their feedback.
PS: This is 70-80% accurate.. will be updating it once I get everything working out tonite.
Update: I followed every step to the T in the above guide and have been able to get back to froyo and gps lock successfully. Tho the first gps lock was only 60m inside the house. I will play around more and post updates.
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Well I dont know what the hell I did, but through the process of ODINing to di18, losing root, rerooting, GPS still not working, trying the *# thing still not working, then restoring from a nandroid that bootlooped to ODINing to dk28, then restoring again, I now have working GPS. lol

you got to think the information that was posted are for people that are freaking out. running around with there heads cut off like a chicken. best way to inform someone is to give all the facts, and if it does not work once or twice. maybe never. they can come to the relaztion there phone is not broke. maybe you have no clue who comes on the forums to find out information, but i understand your point. I went from many custom roms dk28. Ive had my wifi not work nor my gps was working as expected. got alittle tired of odining my phone, and clock working my phone. to realize there is no confirmed fix. being back to di18 everything working as expected. do not get me wrong dk28 runs much better, but i need all the atributes the phone provides wifi gps etc... Those where the only confirmed problems i have had. great props to the devs

ok i followed every step, but when hitting start on odim this came out.
<osm> enter cs for md5..
<osm> check md5.. Do not unplug the cable...
<osm> please wait..
<osm> md5 hash value is invalid
<osm> sph-d700-di18-8b-REL.tar.md5 is invalid.
<osm> end...
now my phone is stuck in the downloading screen. what do i do to restart my phone to see if i didnt mess it up

Make sure there are no spaces in the filepath and name. I also had issues like this with parens in the name.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk

lrosenman said:
Make sure there are no spaces in the filepath and name. I also had issues like this with parens in the name.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk
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in the filepath? the file names that i put on the pit and pda section? the names have no spaces or parenthesis, just underscores which i think belong there
is it safe to unplug the battery to get it out of the download screen on my phone? its been stuck there since the attempt to go back was unsuccesful

I5801ddjp2

Everyone knows that the official Froyo for India is Out.
If You Are Thinking to upgrade your Firmware to I5801DDJP2 and you think Kies is not the reliable source.
Flash The rom with ODIN .
Rom Link :http://hotfile.com/dl/114560665/a896f1d/I5801DDJP2.rar.html
Odin link :http://www.multiupload.com/LFJRACWNQ2
Ops link :http://www.multiupload.com/SOMN2EWF0J
Enjoy official Firmware.
Password For the Rom is samfirmware.com

how to flash ? downloaded these things but dont know the procedure to upgrade

indiacha said:
how to flash ? downloaded these things but dont know the procedure to upgrade
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hi
go to the devlopment section and read their is enough info on how to flash via odin look in the roll up thread it is a sticky and has all links u need to
here go to this link and read carefully : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=873645

yeah just saw on samfirmware,so did anyone try it??

1. Download The froyo 2.2 Firmware Password is samfirmware.com
2 ODIN downloader
3 OPS files
4 A windows PC + samsung data cable.
5. You must install the latest kies version so that you have required drivers for samsung i5801 / i5800
6. Backup your contacts , data and apps as the process will wipe everything from your internal memory.
7. Take a note of your Firmware version by typing *#1234# incase your need to revert back later.
8. You don’t need to root your device to get this working
9. IMP: HARD RESET YOUR PHONE . MAKE SURE U HAVE ALL YOUR DATA BACKED UP. THIS WILL MAKE SURE YOU DONT HAVE ANY ISSUES WHILE UPGRADE.
STEP 1
Download all the above files listed above .
Extract all the files in the separate folder , you will get the TAR files
STEP 2
Fire up ODIN Downloader.
SELECT Package, Auto Reboot and Protect Ops checkboxes.
Select the Ops file that we have already downloaded
Select the tar package that we have downloaded
NOW EXIT ODIN.
STEP 3.
Turn OFF the Galaxy 3 and Press the following buttons together
Home + Volume Down + Power
Step 4. (crucial step)
Connect your phone with data cable and wait for windows to install the drivers.
you will get prompt – “the device is ready to use” (if you tried this before and drivers are already installed you may not get the prompt)
open and click start in ODIN DOWNLOADER again (Double check if the settings are same as before) Your phone will now show up connected in Com Port. Also make sure all files required are selected
STEP 5 This the final step
Now Click start in the ODIN and wait for the flash. Do not interrupt the connection at this stage, As your phone is flashing.
After flashing your galaxy 3 i5801 / i500 is complete , your device will reboot.
Please note it may take some some time for the first time boot. Be patient and don’t Panic.
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Thanks a lot shreyasharusia...just started doing it

I upgraded using kies and all of the data, contacts and apps are restored automatically. so, i think there is no need to back up.

hey anyone rooted succesfully.......I tried superoneclick but i could'nt use titanium backup....

vijacdblz said:
hey anyone rooted succesfully.......I tried superoneclick but i could'nt use titanium backup....
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Use super one click 1.7...
Sent from my GT-I5801 using XDA App

Hey How's the battery life of this rom(i5801DDJP2) . Is it better than the JPM.

i have a doubt.
suppose i download the official firmware from samfirmware and flash with odin
and later i take it to a samsung service centre, can they find out i did NOT update with kies?

maverickgenius said:
i have a doubt.
suppose i download the official firmware from samfirmware and flash with odin
and later i take it to a samsung service centre, can they find out i did NOT update with kies?
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No..They cant...That is how they flash
I had JPM on my phone and they couldnt figure which ROM I am using and flashed DDJP2

shreyasharusia said:
1. Download The froyo 2.2 Firmware Password is samfirmware.com
2 ODIN downloader
3 OPS files
4 A windows PC + samsung data cable.
5. You must install the latest kies version so that you have required drivers for samsung i5801 / i5800
6. Backup your contacts , data and apps as the process will wipe everything from your internal memory.
7. Take a note of your Firmware version by typing *#1234# incase your need to revert back later.
8. You don’t need to root your device to get this working
9. IMP: HARD RESET YOUR PHONE . MAKE SURE U HAVE ALL YOUR DATA BACKED UP. THIS WILL MAKE SURE YOU DONT HAVE ANY ISSUES WHILE UPGRADE.
STEP 1
Download all the above files listed above .
Extract all the files in the separate folder , you will get the TAR files
STEP 2
Fire up ODIN Downloader.
SELECT Package, Auto Reboot and Protect Ops checkboxes.
Select the Ops file that we have already downloaded
Select the tar package that we have downloaded
NOW EXIT ODIN.
STEP 3.
Turn OFF the Galaxy 3 and Press the following buttons together
Home + Volume Down + Power
Step 4. (crucial step)
Connect your phone with data cable and wait for windows to install the drivers.
you will get prompt – “the device is ready to use” (if you tried this before and drivers are already installed you may not get the prompt)
open and click start in ODIN DOWNLOADER again (Double check if the settings are same as before) Your phone will now show up connected in Com Port. Also make sure all files required are selected
STEP 5 This the final step
Now Click start in the ODIN and wait for the flash. Do not interrupt the connection at this stage, As your phone is flashing.
After flashing your galaxy 3 i5801 / i500 is complete , your device will reboot.
Please note it may take some some time for the first time boot. Be patient and don’t Panic.
Please Click Thanks On My Post .I want to increase my thanks Meter.
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Thanks for your time out will surely help those who don't know how to
flash

jaskiratsingh said:
No..They cant...That is how they flash
I had JPM on my phone and they couldnt figure which ROM I am using and flashed DDJP2
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you took it to a service centre or flashed with kies?
cuz i saw around here that without official eclair kies did not detect the update for the phone

maverickgenius said:
you took it to a service centre or flashed with kies?
cuz i saw around here that without official eclair kies did not detect the update for the phone
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With JPM, Kies wouldnt update to JP2.... So i took it to service center with JPM inside, asked them to flash JP2 and they did it....

Kies flashing failed
I was trying to upgrade using kies and the flashing stuck mid way and my phone wont boot now. I tried multiple times to flash using the firmware emergency recovery built in kies but it gets stuck at the same point always (39%).
Any one faced this problem? I am downloading odin files and will try. Let me know if I shouldnt try with odin and rather take the phone to the service center.

flashing with Idiot Kies is very problematic specially if you have win 7 on your pc....I just flashed with Odin...its the better way...
Thanks to all Friends who helped me

Any comparison JPM vs JP2?

2happy2beu said:
Any comparison JPM vs JP2?
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And a quadrant benchmark!
Sent from my GT-I5800 using XDA App

Héhéhé
Thx
Very helpful post...
Cu (gotta explore froyo ;-)

[Q] Returning Galaxy S4 (rooted) for a new one. Please help. (or unroot help)

So yesterday when AT&T announced 50% off of smartphones I was pretty dumbfounded since I got a brand new S4 the day before. But the day I got it I rooted it and did all the other stuff. I will return my S4 for a new one but it's impossible for me to unroot. Everything I've done doesn't seem to work. I used Odin but it stops at the "Get PIT for mapping" stage. I tried deleting SuperSU but that didn't work. It made things worse because it said I'm not rooted but I still am. Now I can't even go to recovery. And I can't even connect to Kies. Can anyone help me unroot my device or help me be able to return my device when it's rooted?

joecereal said:
So yesterday when AT&T announced 50% off of smartphones I was pretty dumbfounded since I got a brand new S4 the day before. But the day I got it I rooted it and did all the other stuff. I will return my S4 for a new one but it's impossible for me to unroot. Everything I've done doesn't seem to work. I used Odin but it stops at the "Get PIT for mapping" stage. I tried deleting SuperSU but that didn't work. It made things worse because it said I'm not rooted but I still am. Now I can't even go to recovery. And I can't even connect to Kies. Can anyone help me unroot my device or help me be able to return my device when it's rooted?
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I would think the tools section of Kies will have an option that will work. Connection trouble shoot first then emergency recovery. If your phone boots, you should be able to reset it to out of the box state.
If it's still rooted, try triangle away app.
If you go to settings, more, about device, build number, then tap on build number repeatedly it will restore developer options, if it's not shown now. From there you can enable or disable USB debugging. That might help with Odin. Wish I had more answers for ya.
Also try settings, accounts, backup and reset, factory data reset.

fast96 said:
I would think the tools section of Kies will have an option that will work. Connection trouble shoot first then emergency recovery. If your phone boots, you should be able to reset it to out of the box state.
If you go to settings, more, about device, build number, then tap on build number repeatedly it will restore developer options, if it's not shown now. From there you can enable or disable USB debugging. That might help with Odin. Wish I had more answers for ya.
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Thank you for your answer. I will try it out now. Little more information is that I'm using the Pacman ROM.

joecereal said:
Thank you for your answer. I will try it out now. Little more information is that I'm using the Pacman ROM.
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Do you know how to enter the download mode? If so then odin should recognize it. I think it's "hold the power button, down volume, and home button" till it instructs you to let got and hit the up volume button. The connect it to the pc for odin.

fast96 said:
Do you know how to enter the download mode? If so then odin should recognize it. I think it's "hold the power button, down volume, and home button" till it instructs you to let got and hit the up volume button. The connect it to the pc for odin.
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Yes I'm trying the Odin process. It's working so far except it stops at "Get PIT for mapping..." which is here i.imgur.com/z8fnjRd (add png to the end)
Kies is not recognizing my device after troubleshoot. It is stuck at "Connecting..." which prevents me from emergency firmware recovery.
There are two options that will help me the most:
Connecting to Kies and getting a PIT file for Odin

joecereal said:
Yes I'm trying the Odin process. It's working so far except it stops at "Get PIT for mapping..." which is here i.imgur.com/z8fnjRd (add png to the end)
Kies is not recognizing my device. It is stuck at "Connecting..." which prevents me from emergency firmware recovery.
There are two options that will help me the most:
Connecting to Kies and getting a PIT file for Odin
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Is your phone a US AT&T model I337? There is a stock recovery rom in this forum somewhere, it's a zip file when extracted it will have a tar.MD5 file for use with odin. Or maybe you should use the PDA selection in odin, and uncheck the reboot box.

fast96 said:
Is your phone a US AT&T model I377? There is a stock recovery rom in this forum somewhere, it's a zip file when extracted it will have a tar.MD5 file for use with odin. Or maybe you should use the PDA selection in odin, and uncheck the reboot box.
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Did you see the imgur picture I posted? I have the tar file and did everything from instruction, but I only need the PIT file.

OK here it is , read the first three posts..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42108461
:fingers-crossed:

fast96 said:
OK here it is , read the first three posts..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42108461
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I'm trying something with SuperSu. Thank you for your time.

Did you try going into super su and tried the full unroot option??
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thatsupnow said:
Did you try going into super su and tried the full unroot option??
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I'm going to do it right now. Will this ensure "full" unroot?

thatsupnow said:
Did you try going into super su and tried the full unroot option??
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I'm following forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33949289&postcount=51 this process but before I unroot I cannot access my recovery. If I unroot will I be able to?
I just don't want anymore problems

Why don't you just call cs and get credit for the difference instead of returning it. You're going to get another s4 anyways.

getbuzzin said:
Why don't you just call cs and get credit for the difference instead of returning it. You're going to get another s4 anyways.
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Yeah I might do that now, but I want to fix everything first then start new.

Everyone I now know what I really want to do. I want to flash the stock ROM. But this is impossible with http://i.imgur.com/z8fnjRd.png "Get PIT for mapping" is stopping me, which is very frustrating.

Just throwing out some ideas. Try a different cable if you got another one. Try plugging into a usb port in back of computer. You could try to re download the file again using a different mirror. Could just be a bad download. Anyways good luck.

getbuzzin said:
Just throwing out some ideas. Try a different cable if you got another one. Try plugging into a usb port in back of computer. You could try to re download the file again using a different mirror. Could just be a bad download. Anyways good luck.
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Okay, thank you

If it were me (which it's not) I would try kies for factory recovery .
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getbuzzin said:
Just throwing out some ideas. Try a different cable if you got another one. Try plugging into a usb port in back of computer. You could try to re download the file again using a different mirror. Could just be a bad download. Anyways good luck.
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Is there a faster file to download? One link says it will download for 4 hours

fast96 said:
If it were me (which it's not) I would try kies for factory recovery .
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But Kies cannot connect to my device

I may have bricked my phone, NEED HELP!!

FIRMWARE UPGRADE ENCOUNTERED A ISSUE, PLEASE SELECT RECOVERY MODE IN KIES AND TRY AGAIN.
I tried to follow this guide to root my s4 from sprint firmware 4.3
http://www.droidviews.com/root-sprint-galaxy-s4-sph-l720-on-android-4-3/
PLEASE HELP!!
I'm trying to follow this guide to recovery my firmware with KIES but it won't accept MY SERIAL NUMBER.
POS!! kies

So you went to some other random website, followed their instructions and came here for support. Hmm.
Well, though this site is NOT a support site, let's see if we can get you back.
First you didn't 'brick' your phone, yet - if it boots beyond a blinking or solid LED you have a good chance to get it running.
FIRST turn it off completely. Plug it in and let it charge for about an hour. You've got some reading to do anyways..
grab the MK2 .tar from here (the tar.md5 is in the zip, just extract the .tar.md5 and put that one file in the PDA slot of Odin) and flash it via Odin.
It'll reset everything (all partitions and modem etc.)
Grab PC Odin (v3.07 works great) Extract the folder to your desktop.
Open Odin and right-click and 'run as administrator' Select the above mentioned .tar.md5 and put it into the PDA slot. Do NOT check anything other than options then what come up by default - like reparition in Odin or you WILL hose yourslef.
With your phone NOT connected to the PC enter Download Mode - Power On + Volume Down (at the same time) till the 'confirmation window comes up - then select Volume Up to continue to download mode.
NOW plug your phone into the PC via USB and you should see a COM light up in Odin.
Then hit Start and let it flash. till done.
You phone should reboot - you can disconnect it from the PC after Odin finishes.
Then.. WAIT first boot could take 5 to 10 EARTH MINUTES. Walk away, take a piss watch a few plays of the games whatever.
Your phone should then be back to stock MK2.
IF you want to root you can use CF-Autoroot. File and explicit instructions are here in these forums.
But PLEASE spend some time reading through the how-tos and OPs here.
Good luck

leaderbuilder said:
So you went to some other random website, followed their instructions and came here for support. Hmm.
Well, though this site is NOT a support site, let's see if we can get you back.
First you didn't 'brick' your phone, yet - if it boots beyond a blinking or solid LED you have a good chance to get it running.
FIRST turn it off completely. Plug it in and let it charge for about an hour. You've got some reading to do anyways..
grab the MK2 .tar from here (the tar.md5 is in the zip, just extract the .tar.md5 and put that one file in the PDA slot of Odin) and flash it via Odin.
It'll reset everything (all partitions and modem etc.)
Grab PC Odin (v3.07 works great) Extract the folder to your desktop.
Open Odin and right-click and 'run as administrator' Select the above mentioned .tar.md5 and put it into the PDA slot. Do NOT check anything other than options then what come up by default - like reparition in Odin or you WILL hose yourslef.
With your phone NOT connected to the PC enter Download Mode - Power On + Volume Down (at the same time) till the 'confirmation window comes up - then select Volume Up to continue to download mode.
NOW plug your phone into the PC via USB and you should see a COM light up in Odin.
Then hit Start and let it flash. till done.
You phone should reboot - you can disconnect it from the PC after Odin finishes.
Then.. WAIT first boot could take 5 to 10 EARTH MINUTES. Walk away, take a piss watch a few plays of the games whatever.
Your phone should then be back to stock MK2.
IF you want to root you can use CF-Autoroot. File and explicit instructions are here in these forums.
But PLEASE spend some time reading through the how-tos and OPs here.
Good luck
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WOW thanks man, I didn't even wait for the stock rom to DL, I just used Odin 3.07 and inserted the cfo auto root and it fixed my phone while fixing the firmware.

Glad you got it
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now I want to install a recovery and rom.:good:

I find it amazing how some people prefer to dive in head first into a pool, without checking to see if there is any water in it.. It is not that hard to read and then read some more if you don't grasp it the first time,read some more..
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BIGSAMDA1ST said:
I find it amazing how some people prefer to dive in head first into a pool, without checking to see if there is any water in it.. It is not that hard to read and then read some more if you don't grasp it the first time,read some more..
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I googled "Sprint S4 how to root" and that website popped up dude. I just followed it, I didn't know Odin 1.85 didn't work but 3.07 worked fine, forgive me.:good:

I'm just saying in general.. But glad you got it back up and running..
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what custom recovery you guys use? I was going to use qb77's guide but I read the comments saying it's giving problems.

sah0724 said:
now I want to install a recovery and rom.:good:
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Grab Philz here. Read here on how to install via Odin. Read this entire page on how to use it.
I would HIGHLY recommend you spend some time and read through these sections. The OPs of the ROMs have specific recoveries they recommend and more importantly precise directions for wiping and installing their specific ROMs.
Before you install anything just relax, and spend a few days reading. You won't be sorry.

Next time you try rooting make sure you have everything you need instead of trying to do it piece by piece and YouTube videos can help a lot.
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