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How to unbrick SGS after failed firmware upgrade?

Hi
I recently got my phone back from repair (damaged screen). Phone came completaly wiped as you can imagine but before it was sent away it was running on OCLF 2.0 by Ryanza...After I got it back ive noticed that there were some problems like notification bar got stuck, appz were very laggy etc..
I came to the conclusion that this is because of some partition corruption or sth.
I tried to update firmware via Odin but whatever i try it always fails before installing giving me that in the recovery mode:
E:Can't mount /dev/block/stl10
(invalid argument)
E:copy_dbdata_medua:Can't mount DBDATA:
I tried different Froyo version but it always downloads firmware from pc and fails just after that...(through Odin)
Recovery mode (3e) still works but i worry my partition structure may be damaged ...
Is there something else i can do to fix it??
Appreciate every help You can give me.

Try an eclair firmware and check repartition in odin. There are a bunch of threads in the q&a forum. Search for your error msg.

its very important that you use all 3 files, with repartition ticked, to get rid of these errors

I tried to repartition with both checked and unchecked....but will try to use eclair ...does using phone(modem) makes any difference?

managed to fix the problem flashing old JPC with 512 pit ...thx for help guys..appreciate it.

[Q] CWM mount partition issue recovery

I used CM7 for a while, but recently the device stopped booting it only shoes the honeybee icon and resarts.
I the following without success
1. wipe cache
2. factory reset data
3. used CM7 rom and MUIU rom to for update.zip but the update stopss with cache:recovery/log can't mount
Another trial was RSDLITE but the boot loader was shown once and later its shows Failed to initialize ....... failed to flash
the only way I feel would work is to use ADB method to replace the partitions, but need help to know how to do it (sdk and adb tools already installed), what files are required can the CM7 rom has all the img files
Please help in a simple step by step way.

oh that sounds like an interesting problem, such as mine
i never heard of a bootproblem even after wipe ... that's the problem of my defy as well ... look at my post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1522842
mabe, we have the same problem? would be nice to know, so we can move on together ...
nice greetz
EDIT: i even have a full dump of the unlocked chinese defy ... so if any partition is failed, we could overwrite it with the one of that defy ...

DJ_Synergy said:
oh that sounds like an interesting problem, such as mine
i never heard of a bootproblem even after wipe ... that's the problem of my defy as well ... look at my post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1522842
mabe, we have the same problem? would be nice to know, so we can move on together ...
nice greetz
EDIT: i even have a full dump of the unlocked chinese defy ... so if any partition is failed, we could overwrite it with the one of that defy ...
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Thanks DJ_ sunergy
However, I unable to flash the SBF also as it fails in rsdlite. may I have the custom rom with mount recovery issue. How do you use adb to push the recovery img to the phone. I am not able to do that , i dont have these files either. help in reflashin the individual partitions. maybe this will help

i'm not able to do anything on my defy but flashing full-sbf ... cause i don't have any cwm at the defy at the moment, so i have no ability to get ADB-conection ...
so .. please ... leve it at this and do not flash any full-sbf, because it will overwrite cwm and you don't have any adb such as me
with adb ability we should be able to flash your / our defy with a working rom ... that just needs trial and error
EDIT:
ehhm .. let's talk over IRC:
irc.freenode.net
#motodefy

DJ_Synergy said:
i'm not able to do anything on my defy but flashing full-sbf ... cause i don't have any cwm at the defy at the moment, so i have no ability to get ADB-conection ...
so .. please ... leve it at this and do not flash any full-sbf, because it will overwrite cwm and you don't have any adb such as me
with adb ability we should be able to flash your / our defy with a working rom ... that just needs trial and error
EDIT:
ehhm .. let's talk over IRC:
irc.freenode.net
#motodefy
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Thnks you gave me hope, i d have the CWM working which gives error on mount recovery. But It seems I am not aware on what you suggested as
"with adb ability we should be able to flash your / our defy with a working rom"
could you help me how to use adb and where can i get the necessary image files which mentioned in almost all solutions. confused ho to flash thse boot.img, recovery.img flash partitions etc

hope is allready there, because the defy is nearly unbrickable ... totally bricking the phone is quiet impossible (if you aren't Epsylon3 ) ...

I got the clue now, the recovery running on my defy is 3e and the CWM recovery has gone missing, thats is why is not allowing unsigned roms to even try to mount. If somehow I can get CWm or some other recovery manager to run. I might survice. did you DJ_synergy try this thourgh some tools. do let me know your experience too.

Somebody please help on this issue. How do i get the ADB , recovery image work on this device.

wtf? you didn't have CWM running n your Defy?

Thankfully RSD worked
The RSDlite took me back to stock by using JORDN sbf.
Now trying CWM wiki to get custom recovery installed and will try MUIU on this.

Help cant flash my U8800 pro anymore

Hi all pls dont hate me im a big fan from this forum :laugh:
E: Format_Volume: make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p13
I get this error message when I try to do a factory reset with CWM v5.5.0.4
I was trying to install roms after error message
stock rom 2.2f 2.3g
error message failed update
roms oxygen2.2.2 cm-7.1.0-U8800-Geno-en aurora 4.1
The phone is stuck you can only see the logo of huawei without motion
rom 2:02 aurora
I see the aurora logo that moves but nothing happen
I've tried re-partitioning with Geno (official-partition.zip)
but I think that's the wrong partition there repartitioned and reformatted
I think I need someone who could help me
to get to my data partition run again
pls help me i dont want a new paperweight whit cwm :crying:
sorry for my bad englisch :silly:

SimonAndroid said:
Hi all pls dont hate me im a big fan from this forum :laugh:
E: Format_Volume: make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p13
I get this error message when I try to do a factory reset with CWM v5.5.0.4
I was trying to install roms after error message
stock rom 2.2f 2.3g
error message failed update
roms oxygen2.2.2 cm-7.1.0-U8800-Geno-en aurora 4.1
The phone is stuck you can only see the logo of huawei without motion
rom 2:02 aurora
I see the aurora logo that moves but nothing happen
I've tried re-partitioning with Geno (official-partition.zip)
but I think that's the wrong partition there repartitioned and reformatted
I think I need someone who could help me
to get to my data partition run again
pls help me i dont want a new paperweight whit cwm :crying:
sorry for my bad englisch :silly:
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Well, you need to restore the -pro stock files. Try this link.

ty for your fast reply
Somcom3X said:
Well, you need to restore the -pro stock files. Try this link.
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I've already tried it whit stock rom 2.2 and 2.3 from huawei page but on end i get error message failed update
before this stock roms works fine
I just think it can not be written to the correct partition
the stock rom can not do that, I realized even before this where I worked with 2 android systems I had to repeatedly use the tools of Geno
to install stock roms
(twosys-partition.zip) for install 2 systems
(offical-partition.zip) for 1 sysem like stock rom 2.3
I think there is something wrong with this partition 0p13
Maybe this would help create a new partition
how can I get access, and I do not know what format
Maybe there is a different solution
I am very grateful for any kind of help with my problem

SimonAndroid said:
I've already tried it whit stock rom 2.2 and 2.3 from huawei page but on end i get error message failed update
before this stock roms works fine
I just think it can not be written to the correct partition
the stock rom can not do that, I realized even before this where I worked with 2 android systems I had to repeatedly use the tools of Geno
to install stock roms
(twosys-partition.zip) for install 2 systems
(offical-partition.zip) for 1 sysem like stock rom 2.3
I think there is something wrong with this partition 0p13
Maybe this would help create a new partition
how can I get access, and I do not know what format
Maybe there is a different solution
I am very grateful for any kind of help with my problem
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Hi
change your memory card and Try these instructions on this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1816147

[Q]

Guys
I have a big problem over here. I have S4 I9500
I wiped the entire system by accident usig twrp. Now i cannot boot into anything.
I've downloaded stock rom, but when i try to instal it also via twrp, /system and /preload cannot be mounted.
When i try do wipe again and mout everithing is ok, but when i install the rom again they unmount, and i get a messiage thet the instalation was sucsessfull.
Also tried to push stock firmware with odin, following all kinds of different tutorials, but it wont start.
PLEASE HELP
I can only install custom rom like pac man, but i wanna have the old one back.
Why is this rom installing sucsessfuly and the stock one is not.???
Also tried same thing using CWM but no succsess

VirtualMarko said:
Guys
I have a big problem over here. I have S4 I9500
I wiped the entire system by accident usig twrp. Now i cannot boot into anything.
I've downloaded stock rom, but when i try to instal it also via twrp, /system and /preload cannot be mounted.
When i try do wipe again and mout everithing is ok, but when i install the rom again they unmount, and i get a messiage thet the instalation was sucsessfull.
Also tried to push stock firmware with odin, following all kinds of different tutorials, but it wont start.
PLEASE HELP
I can only install custom rom like pac man, but i wanna have the old one back.
Why is this rom installing sucsessfuly and the stock one is not.???
Also tried same thing using CWM but no succsess
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2162

A. Putting just "Q" in the subject line isn't going to get you help even if you were in the right forum. You need to put a subject.
B. You are in the wrong forum. The post above links you to the correct place to start.
C. Well, I've got nothing.
Good luck.

[Q] Kernel install problem

Hellow friends i am new in xda.i have a problem on my galaxy y gt s5360. I try to change the phone kernel. But don't changing. Flashed with CWM . Trid to mount system but error mounting system msg.I AM USING SAMSUNG OFFICAL Rom please help

make sure you have mounted system in cwm before flashing any zip
goto mounts and storage
mount system (if system is mounted it will display "unmount system")
now you can flash a zip
you may want to root your phone first if its not already rooted

Sandeepputhukkudi said:
Hellow friends i am new in xda.i have a problem on my galaxy y gt s5360. I try to change the phone kernel. But don't changing. Flashed with CWM . Trid to mount system but error mounting system msg.I AM USING SAMSUNG OFFICAL Rom please help
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We could help you with this info
1) Is phone rooted?
2) What kernel you tried to use?
For #2 question, if you flashed a CM Kernel on Samsung Stock,
there is mounting problem due to rfs and ext4 problem.