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Galaxy note crash!!

hello guys, i am very upset and frustrated.... My Galaxy note auto upgraded to ics 4.0.3 a few days ago. though it had become a bit slow, i mean applications would take a bit longer time to open and sometime force stopped. still it was great... and yesterday i.e, 24/06/20012 my Note downloaded a auto update... after that prompted me to restart... when i did.. it restarted and went to update mode ( where you see the green android )..... after that it rebooted and where Samsung logo appears.... it is stuck there....in few minutes my Phone heats up a lot and Battery gets drained! i tried to hard reset it but with no luck....
please help if anybody has some solution... thanks

Can u use recovery to wide data cache or maybe download latest stock rom then use Odin to put back to factory if u need help let me know
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What ics do you want to install? Lpy (europe), lp9(asian)or lp8and lpa(india).:silly:
You need new installation.

Was it rooted? or was it stock without any mods? If its later take it back to uncle Sammy and get it fixed.
Alternatively install a safe kernal via Odin-- i recommend Speedmod k3-3 and then only wipe data/factory reset via recovery.
Then try flashing the Stock Rom you want via Odin. If that doesnt work, you can explore the other options. ATM it is a soft brick, may or may not be the emmc bug..

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Can u use recovery to wide data cache or maybe download latest stock rom then use Odin to put back to factory if u need help let me know
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thanks for for you help, but i am fairly new to this platform of Android... please help in explaining in simple terms i.e, how to download stock Rom etc. this phone is not rooted i am using form the day i bought.thanks

go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
download ICS for your version and flash it via ODIN.

sat9jangay said:
thanks for for you help, but i am fairly new to this platform of Android... please help in explaining in simple terms i.e, how to download stock Rom etc. this phone is not rooted i am using form the day i bought.thanks
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I give you a warning first. If your not rooted there is a slim chance of getting a superbrick bug( by doing a factory reset or recovery data wipe) as samsung devs says. But if you root your phone that chances is big really big. But there is a solution, after your new ics installation flash safe kernel called speedmod k3-3. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673072. It will not trigger the superbrick bug when doing a FACTORY RESET OR RECOVERY DATA WIPE, thats why its called a safe kernel. Use MOBILEODIN(get it from the google market) to flash a new rom, you root your phone first to be able to use mobileodin. After that flash speedmod k3-3 custom kernel to be safe.
For rooting ics rom. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1647148
On how to use MOBILEODIN. See youtube type mobileodin its a visual teaching much better for understanding

bring it back to Samsung for repair, don't do anything stupid if you don't know what you are doing...

shutterdogz said:
bring it back to Samsung for repair, don't do anything stupid if you don't know what you are doing...
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If you really dont sure about it, well shutterdogz is right. Take it to samsung repair center and they are the one will install it for you to be really safe.

OS command delay

Hi,
I recently bought a refurbished Nexus 7 and after creating 4 users and installing some apps on them the tablet started to act strange... e.g. when I open settings and tap any of the category it doesn't open... I need to press back and wait 30 sec or more. The same happens with Google Play when I tap install. Also with all other apps (EXCEPT games). Note: The tablet isn't laggy. I don't know what to do Please help
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Up.
Please help !!!!! :crying: This thing is getting worse

Try wiping cache. In recovery preferably.

Okay. And that will erase the temporary files and cache files NOT user data, correct? :fingers-crossed:

You've tried rebooting?
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Yes. The same thing happens. I tried to enter recovery mode to erase the cache but i got the message "no command" and the green Android laying on its back with a red triangle over it. Any opinions?
BTW, on boot a white open padlock appears. That means is rooted? I also installed Root Checker and said that i don't have root acces. If it's rooted then can I unroot? (bcz i'm thinking of a warranty replacement)

The open lock means the boot loader has been unlocked. You still need to install super user, there's instructions posted search for it. Recovery wasn't installed properly. I missed a step my first time and had the same dead android, again is posted in the instructions on rooting and installing cwm.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2150661
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It probably means recovery wasn't installed at all.

SlowCobra96 said:
The open lock means the boot loader has been unlocked. You still need to install super user, there's instructions posted search for it. Recovery wasn't installed properly. I missed a step my first time and had the same dead android, again is posted in the instructions on rooting and installing cwm.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2150661
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Umm, ok.. But, I don't need CMW and Root on my N7. So, there is a way to come back to the original, pure JB 4.2.2 ? To be like a brand new unit? (with NO mods at all)

If you want it completely stock like factory new there is a thread sticky on how to do that as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907796
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Thanks! And what about the recovery mode/'no command' error? ---- The link you gave me will solve this problem as well?
Sorry for n00b questions

bv31top said:
Thanks! And what about the recovery mode/'no command' error? ---- The link you gave me will solve this problem as well?
Sorry for n00b questions
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The problem is that it appears there is no recovery installed thus the no command error. So you need to start with using the knowledge from the first thread I posted to get a recovery installed. From there you can try to wipe cache and dalvik cache then fix permissions. Or just follow the second thread to start completely fresh with a new install of jb 4.2.2.
EDIT: here is a guide for using adb and fast boot. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2225405
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bv31top said:
Umm, ok.. But, I don't need CMW and Root on my N7. So, there is a way to come back to the original, pure JB 4.2.2 ? To be like a brand new unit? (with NO mods at all)
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Gonna lag for sure then.
Rooting's best side effect is being able to tweak and streamline your device to make it as zippy as possible. Never will be as smooth running unrooted stock with no tweaks.
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I did a factory reset and now I made two users and installed around 5 apps. Now it's ok (no more delay). I think the problem is that the RAM/CPU becomes very slow with 4 users and many apps on them. I can only hope 4.3 will be better in managing multi-user devices. Anyway, the open padlock is still there.
Or just follow the second thread to start completely fresh with a new install of jb 4.2.2.
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So, a fresh install with the method you gave me in the 2nd link can fix recovery mode (no command) and lock the bootloader?
Yes or No?

bv31top said:
I did a factory reset and now I made two users and installed around 5 apps. Now it's ok (no more delay). I think the problem is that the RAM/CPU becomes very slow with 4 users and many apps on them. I can only hope 4.3 will be better in managing multi-user devices. Anyway, the open padlock is still there.
So, a fresh install with the method you gave me in the 2nd link can fix recovery mode (no command) and lock the bootloader?
Yes or No?
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Highly recommend you look into MultiROM. Like having multiple operating systems on a PC, you can install how ever many ROMs you want on your device that you will be able to pick which to boot from. There is less lag running different ROMs on there then stock 4.2.2.
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Highly recommend you look into MultiROM. Like having multiple operating systems on a PC, you can install how ever many ROMs you want on your device that you will be able to pick which to boot from. There is less lag running different ROMs on there then stock 4.2.2.
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Interesting...But, I'm not interested in setting up multiple OSs on my N7. At least not now.
Thanks, anyway.

bv31top said:
Interesting...But, I'm not interested in setting up multiple OSs on my N7. At least not now.
Thanks, anyway.
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Why do you prefer to have 4 accounts on 1 ROM? Especially when it is causing you increasingly more trouble? And I am doubtful 4.3 would be a significantly better at "multi-usering".

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Why do you prefer to have 4 accounts on 1 ROM? Especially when it is causing you increasingly more trouble? And I am doubtful 4.3 would be a significantly better at "multi-usering".
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Just hoping U know... I know that it's 90% sure that will run ultra-smooth and problem-free, but I don't want to mess around with rooting, ROMs etc.
Now I'm waiting for @SlowCobra96 to respond to my question cuz his explanation was kinda odd.
One more question: When I tried to clear cache (from the UI because the recovery is f***ed up) I ended up with ~500MB cache from 600MB
Did anybody experience this problem?

bv31top said:
Just hoping U know... I know that it's 90% sure that will run ultra-smooth and problem-free, but I don't want to mess around with rooting, ROMs etc.
Now I'm waiting for @SlowCobra96 to respond to my question cuz his explanation was kinda odd.
One more question: When I tried to clear cache (from the UI because the recovery is f***ed up) I ended up with ~500MB cache from 600MB
Did anybody experience this problem?
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Read the links I included they tell you what they do and how to do it. One is to install cwm and then a new rom if you so choose the other is to make the tablet like the day it came out of the box.
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SlowCobra96 said:
Read the links I included they tell you what they do and how to do it. One is to install cwm and then a new rom if you so choose the other is to make the tablet like the day it came out of the box.
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Ok... I think I will give it a try with the 2nd link.
And the cache problem?

Help! How to pull photos off phone that does not fully boot!

So I woke up to my phone this morning stuck on the Google screen and that is as far as it gets. It looks like it is in a loop mode. I want to do a factor reset but then I will lose all my pictures. ( I do not have them backed up on Google +)
The issue is when I plug it into my computer it does not recognize it. What are my options? Any further things to try in recovery mode so a computer can see it?
TIA!

jbinkley said:
So I woke up to my phone this morning stuck on the Google screen and that is as far as it gets. It looks like it is in a loop mode. I want to do a factor reset but then I will lose all my pictures. ( I do not have them backed up on Google +)
The issue is when I plug it into my computer it does not recognize it. What are my options? Any further things to try in recovery mode so a computer can see it?
TIA!
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bro its not possible tht without starting ur phone,mass storage is not possible. but u cn get rid of tht.go to recovery mode and install a zip file name as aromafm.zip.this is basically a file explorer.so u cn easily recover ur data whn u stuck.try dis,might help u.(install on option of update.zip)

PrimeMax said:
bro its not possible tht without starting ur phone,mass storage is not possible. but u cn get rid of tht.go to recovery mode and install a zip file name as aromafm.zip.this is basically a file explorer.so u cn easily recover ur data whn u stuck.try dis,might help u.(install on option of update.zip)
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at this point I will try anything. Can you guide me or have any instructions on how to do this.
I have always just ran a stock phone. Thanks for your help.

jbinkley said:
at this point I will try anything. Can you guide me or have any instructions on how to do this.
I have always just ran a stock phone. Thanks for your help.
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ohhh..sory bro,i frgt tht u have no external card,so u cant try tht method.
but u cn try dis one,
u have reset ur phone means factory reset.tht will erase ur phone data but not phone storage data.so u will lost all data of ur apps,msg,call logs,contact but not ur pics as u r factory resetting not wiping ur phone storage.

PrimeMax said:
ohhh..sory bro,i frgt tht u have no external card,so u cant try tht method.
but u cn try dis one,
u have reset ur phone means factory reset.tht will erase ur phone data but not phone storage data.so u will lost all data of ur apps,msg,call logs,contact but not ur pics as u r factory resetting not wiping ur phone storage.
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I'm confused. So when I go into the Android system recover I have
reboot system now
apple update from ADB
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
So if I do a wipe data/factory reset it will not wipe my pictures on internal memory?

jbinkley said:
I'm confused. So when I go into the Android system recover I have
reboot system now
apple update from ADB
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
So if I do a wipe data/factory reset it will not wipe my pictures on internal memory?
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yup bro,do factory reset.it wont wipe ur pics.

PrimeMax said:
yup bro,do factory reset.it wont wipe ur pics.
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Everything I am reading on the nexus 4 says a factory reset get's rid of everything. Just like the first day your received the phone.

jbinkley said:
Everything I am reading on the nexus 4 says a factory reset get's rid of everything. Just like the first day your received the phone.
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yup,as it will wipe ur all data related to ur apps,all apps will be restored back.but it wont del ur pics as they are not under android folder.and also there is no other option left fr u.i m using android since 1 yr and included in rom development too.

jbinkley said:
Everything I am reading on the nexus 4 says a factory reset get's rid of everything. Just like the first day your received the phone.
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When you do a Wipe data/Factory Reset only the rom will be deleted. Your internal memory won't be touched, so you won't loose your photo's

Timboe73 said:
When you do a Wipe data/Factory Reset only the rom will be deleted. Your internal memory won't be touched, so you won't loose your photo's
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well I tried it, looks like I have bigger problems. Says data wipe complete then a bunch of failed and cant mount /cache.
Reboot the phone but still operates in same loop mode. ughh...

Bro so u need to wipe cache too.
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PrimeMax said:
Bro so u need to wipe cache too.
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I get the same messages when I try and wipe Cache

Bro means u have bricked urs...
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PrimeMax said:
Bro means u have bricked urs...
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I don't think it is bricked, do you try to flash a kit kat ROM? Do you have a backup? Are there other ROM zips on your internal storage.

Timboe73 said:
I don't think it is bricked, do you try to flash a kit kat ROM? Do you have a backup? Are there other ROM zips on your internal storage.
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No I have not tried anything. It's a stock nexus 4. Warranty ends in 10 days.
They will replace it but I am really trying to get my photos back...

Bro bricked cn be easily unbricked yr ...bt as u want ur pic back....u have to upgrade ur phone with either 4.3 or 4.4 rom,so tht ur phone cn boot up and u cn take ur pics back.as a new rom flash wont touch ur phone storage.so upgrade it.
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jbinkley said:
No I have not tried anything. It's a stock nexus 4. Warranty ends in 10 days.
They will replace it but I am really trying to get my photos back...
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Bummer you are on stock, try the tools in http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/ don't know if it will help get your photos back but it may help you get the phone running again. Look into recovering files using fastboot, not sure if you can though

So, I'm trying to help out jbinkley with this issue, as he's a co-worker in the same office and I have some experience with Android (flashing ROMS, recovery, etc.) I am a little stumped on this one too, though...
I installed the Nexus Root Toolkit v1.7.3, then cleared all existing device drivers on my PC and rebooted. I then ran the 'Full Driver Installation' process and chose the Universal Driver in step #2. Then, I plugged in the phone into the USB cable and turned it on. After the the flashing Nexus logo appeared, I confirmed that the ADB driver appeared to be installed correctly in the Windows device manager.
However, when I run the 'Full Driver Test,' I get a message stating that there is no device connected. I have read in various other posts that 'USB Debugging' needs to be enabled, but we obviously cannot boot the device to enable it. I also attempted to run ADB the old fashioned way form the command prompt, but again, no device found.
We've already attempted to clear cache and factory reset from within stock recovery, but no dice. Any other suggestions?
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I think the device might have an EMMC failure, unfortunately.
Unless there is an issue with the computer recognizing the device (you should be able to type "fastboot devices" while the phone is in bootloader menu and returns a result. If you try it with different cables and computers and you still can't get the device to recognize it could either be the USB port is not working (the whole charging board is easily replaceable) or EMMC.
If you want to save your photos, do not unlock the phone bootloader, because that will wipe the entire phone storage in the process (unless you can unlock it somehow without wiping.) It's much easier to recover the device if it had been an unlocked bootloader in the first place though.
With stock recovery, you don't have access to adb except "adb sideload", which is used to install signed update packages. This is the only option I know of, you can follow the instruction here to apply the update packages (if adb works): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2145848. If it had been a custom recovery, you would have access to "adb pull" to copy over the entire phone storage's contents.
If you intend to give up on the photos, this is the last of the line method to recover the device: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2347060
Probably sending it in for warranty is the best bet and see if they can save it or give you a new device. My best guess is your device's flash memory is bricked and your photos are lost Dropbox or manual backups next time.

Bt wht about upgrading its version..?going to sc may update his mobile and he cud easily got his pics back..
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And fr rooting why u not follow the simplest method evr in the history of android.....framaroot.apk...just download it and tap on the first option..thts it
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[Q] Odin Flash Failure - Advice Please

I've tried to flash my GT-I9505 using Odin and it's failed (please see screen grab below).
I used "I9505XXUBMH1-PRE-ROOTED-ODEX-FULL" from post 5 of this thread
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824
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A few weeks ago, I tried "I9505XXUBMGA-PRE-ROOTED-ODEX-FULL" from the same thread and that failed and locked up my phone.
Which I had to pay to get the phone re-flashed properly.
(I've used the above successfully in the past).
Now, I'm in the same position again with a failed flash and probably paying to have it fixed again.
On the phone itself, the progress bar is only 2mm long. So if I switch it off, it will probably mess everything up.
What should I do now, while it's still connected to the PC and how can I successfully flash it in the future ?
Thank you.

What firmware's currently on the phone ?

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It's 4.2.2.
I've managed to get the phone "working" again, by using "I9505XXUAME2-PRE-ROOTED-KNOX".
Which is on the same thread.
But, since I got the phone working again, I can't get WiFi to switch on. Factory reseting via Settings doesn't fix it.
All the ROMs I downloading in the past (MF8, MGA and MH1) with "ODEX" in the title from the same thread don't work.
Odin (any version), says "Not Responding" when I try them and fails to update (using Win 8.1).

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It's 4.2.2.
I've managed to get the phone "working" again, by using "I9505XXUAME2-PRE-ROOTED-KNOX".
Which is on the same thread.
But, since I got the phone working again, I can't get WiFi to switch on. Factory reseting via Settings doesn't fix it.
All the ROMs I downloading in the past (MF8, MGA and MH1) with "ODEX" in the title from the same thread don't work.
Odin (any version), says "Not Responding" when I try them and fails to update (using Win 8.1).
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Try clearing data , cache and dalvik cache from cwm and do a factory reset in cwm
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Try clearing data , cache and dalvik cache from cwm and do a factory reset in cwm
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Sorry, but I've no idea what you're talking about.
Simple instructions, please.
If it's for post 3: If it's the same as powering off the phone and starting it with Vol. up, Home and Power keys and resetting it that way.
That didn't for resetting the phone and the WiFi problem.
If it's for post 1, please ignore.

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Sorry, but I've no idea what you're talking about.
Simple instructions, please.
If it's for post 3: If it's the same as powering off the phone and starting it with Vol. up, Home and Power keys and resetting it that way.
That didn't for resetting the phone and the WiFi problem.
If it's for post 1, please ignore.
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Just to update.
I've lost all sound and I can't play any music or videos, even the Samsung material.

have u flashed a custom-recovery like cwm, Philz or TWRP?
If "clearing data , cache and dalvik cache" are new for you, plz read more about this all.

btmz said:
have u flashed a custom-recovery like cwm, Philz or TWRP?
If "clearing data , cache and dalvik cache" are new for you, plz read more about this all.
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Thanks for the reply.
CWM
I've deleted the cache partition and wipe data/factory rest.
I can't find the "dalvik cache", I've seen a YT video about it, but it's in "advanced settings", which I don't have.
I'm rooted , SuperSU is installed.

delvik cache is under advance option of philz recovery
AND DO INSTALL THE LATEST PHILZ RECOVERY V 6.0.0.1

Clearing cache/Dalvik ain't going to fix your problem. Your sound/WiFi is busted due to that bootloader issue. You need to flash a 'WiFi fix' (non-HLOS modem) to match your current firmware/bootloader. Go to the modem thread (search; easily found) & find a non-HLOS modem to match your current firmware (and I don't mean 4.2.2 or whatever, I mean XXUA, etc, etc)

Thank you for the replies and help.
This is the WiFi Fix page http://d-h.st/users/DjeMBeY/?fld_id=16262#files
But, my current FW isn't listed (ME2), I've tried ME3 and MEA, I think those are the ones before and after ME2 (maybe wrong).
But, they don't work. I've tried them multiple times.
I'm not sure which others to try.
I'm going to pay and hopefully get it fixed today.
But, I'd still like to know how to fix it, for future use.
It will mess up again, when I root it. That is unless I just stick with "I9505XXUAME2-PRE-ROOTED-KNOX" and not try later updated ROMs which have worked in the past).

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0-0-0 said:
I've tried to flash my GT-I9505 using Odin and it's failed (please see screen grab below).
I used "I9505XXUBMH1-PRE-ROOTED-ODEX-FULL" from post 5 of this thread
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824
A few weeks ago, I tried "I9505XXUBMGA-PRE-ROOTED-ODEX-FULL" from the same thread and that failed and locked up my phone.
Which I had to pay to get the phone re-flashed properly.
(I've used the above successfully in the past).
Now, I'm in the same position again with a failed flash and probably paying to have it fixed again.
On the phone itself, the progress bar is only 2mm long. So if I switch it off, it will probably mess everything up.
What should I do now, while it's still connected to the PC and how can I successfully flash it in the future ?
Thank you.
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Maybe this helps ya: HERE
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Joku1981 said:
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Maybe this helps ya: HERE
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Thank you.
My phone is currently at the shop, waiting to be fixed.
But, I'll try those.
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Joku1981 said:
Thank you.
My phone is currently at the shop, waiting to be fixed.
But, I'll try those.
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pla report whats happend.
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pla report whats happend.
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I'm due to collect the phone tomorrow, I received info from them today (Geek Squad at Carphone Warehouse, a company based in the UK), saying that it had been fixed.
I'm guessing they reflashed it. But no info was given on what they did.
After I get it back, I think I'll get rid of it and get a HTC One instead.
Using a custom pre rooted ROM, just seems to mess the phone up.
Hopefully there's another way for the HTC. Plus, I shouldn't need to worry about Knox.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40778466&postcount=4
Download and flash modem for old bootloader and everything will be back to normal
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lazybeard said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40778466&postcount=4
Download and flash modem for old bootloader and everything will be back to normal
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Thank you.

Backup Apps?

So, I have the S5(Obviously) and I like to play around with which of the ROMS I like best, but my only problem is having to redownload all my Apps. I can backup my contacts and messages easily and restore them, but when I try to backup/restoring my apps, i'm at a loss.
I've tried titanium backup but when I do I move the backups to my External SD Card so they don't get wiped when I flash it with a new ROM, but when I move them back or anything, it just shows nothing. So basically is there something i'm missing or is there another way to backup my apps+appdata so i'm not spending forever trying to redownload some of my apps?
Veru much appreciated and thanks in advance.

Why are you moving your backups? Why not just back them up to your external card?

You are half way there by using titanium backup........
TiBu can make a zip of your backup that can be restored through CWM.......
Done it myself many times.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

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BUT.......If you choose to include app data in the backup zip, make sure the version of Android you are restoring it to, is the same as the version that was on your device when you made the backup.....
App data is *usually* OS version SPECIFIC......so it could be the case that the restored data won't 'play nice' with your new ROM if it's based on a different OS version......
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keithross39 said:
BUT.......If you choose to include app data in the backup zip, make sure the version of Android you are restoring it to, is the same as the version that was on your device when you made the backup.....
App data is *usually* OS version SPECIFIC......so it could be the case that the restored data won't 'play nice' with your new ROM if it's based on a different OS version......
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This could work for me, but I don't have the donate version at the moment unfortunately. So is there another way to achieve this?
I didn't know this about android version but that's nice to know. i plan on sticking with Lolipop but i'll be sure to keep this in mind.

Sorry fella......
TiBu is the only app like this I've ever used....it's all I know.....
It was the first root level access app I purchased after rooting my first ever smartphone somewhere way back in the frozen past.....lol
For what it costs it is *the* single most useful app you'll ever buy......
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

Agreed, I bought it like 6 years ago, invaluable.

Check this Web page. .....
http://m.alternativeto.net/software/titanium-backup/
Might be something worth trying......
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

keithross39 said:
Sorry fella......
TiBu is the only app like this I've ever used....it's all I know.....
It was the first root level access app I purchased after rooting my first ever smartphone somewhere way back in the frozen past.....lol
For what it costs it is *the* single most useful app you'll ever buy......
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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I don't doubt that, and I can probably buy it here next week or so after I gain some funds. SInce it the holidays I kinda went a little overboard on getting gifts. Haha
Ill probably do that though. Thanks for the help.
Just to make sure I got this right, so basically just open TiBu, backup al my aps and such, then run the "Create "update.zip", move it to me external SD card, flash the ROM, and afterwards just re-dl TiBu, and recover it usng the update.zip, correct?
EDIT: Thanks, i'll check out the site.

You don't use TiBu to 'flash' the zip......you use a custom recovery....
I've always used one version or another of CWM, I should think that you can use TWRP instead, but having not used that recovery, I can't say for certain.
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

keithross39 said:
You don't use TiBu to 'flash' the zip......you use a custom recovery....
I've always used one version or another of CWM, I should think that you can use TWRP instead, but having not used that recovery, I can't say for certain.
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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Oh no, sorry I knew that you didn't use TiBu to flash the zip. xD Sorry, I use FlashFire for that. Shoulda used more detail or explain better last time.
1. Create the Backup
2. Create the Update.zip
3. Backup whatever else I feel I need to on my phone
4. Move it all to my external SD Card
5. Flash the ROM with FlashFire
6. After new ROM is installed and etc, re-download TiBu
7. Then under one of the recovery options, get all the apps from the Update.zip
8. Restore whatever else I backedup onto my External SD card.
9. ??
10. Profit
(9 and 10, couldn't help myself. xD)

Lol.....
In essence, correct......
Point 7 though......
You don't touch the zip.....no extracting or anything like that necessary.....
Simply boot into (custom CWM or TWRP) recovery (this won't work with stock recovery.....or even CM recovery), locate the update zip and flash like you would a ROM zip......nothing else needed......
Edit.....TiBu will be included in the update zip....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

keithross39 said:
Lol.....
In essence, correct......
Point 7 though......
You don't touch the zip.....no extracting or anything like that necessary.....
Simply boot into (custom CWM or TWRP) recovery (this won't work with stock recovery.....or even CM recovery), locate the update zip and flash like you would a ROM zip......nothing else needed......
Edit.....TiBu will be included in the update zip....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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Ooh ok, perfect, makes sense then. Thank you so much for the help.
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Exmix said:
Ooh ok, perfect, makes sense then. Thank you so much for the help.
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In my experience the update.zip hasn't worked for me in flashfire, might be better to just back up your apps to external, and then when you reflash it'll all still be there eon your external so long as you don't wipe it, then you boot and restore them in TiBu, that's what I do on my G900A since there's no recovery...
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Rakuu said:
In my experience the update.zip hasn't worked for me in flashfire, might be better to just back up your apps to external, and then when you reflash it'll all still be there eon your external so long as you don't wipe it, then you boot and restore them in TiBu, that's what I do on my G900A since there's no recovery...
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At the moment FlashFire is my only option since I don't have a recovery either(Atleast I don't think so? If someone could tell me how to check to see if I do or not would be great)
But i'm gonna try on FlashFire at somepoint when I can get the Pro version of TiBu

Exmix said:
At the moment FlashFire is my only option since I don't have a recovery either(Atleast I don't think so? If someone could tell me how to check to see if I do or not would be great)
But i'm gonna try on FlashFire at somepoint when I can get the Pro version of TiBu
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If you are currently running a custom ROM, then at the very least you have CM custom recovery....it is relatively easy to flash CWM or TWRP over the top of this, then you can use the newly installed recovery to flash the update zip......no need for Flashfire at all......
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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To check which recovery you have, simply power the device off, then press and hold power, volume up and home buttons simultaneously until the phone begins to boot. Release all the keys and you'll be in recovery......
The text at the top of the screen will tell you which recovery you have.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

keithross39 said:
If you are currently running a custom ROM, then at the very least you have CM custom recovery....it is relatively easy to flash CWM or TWRP over the top of this, then you can use the newly installed recovery to flash the update zip......no need for Flashfire at all......
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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To check which recovery you have, simply power the device off, then press and hold power, volume up and home buttons simultaneously until the phone begins to boot. Release all the keys and you'll be in recovery......
The text at the top of the screen will tell you which recovery you have.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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Ah ok. I only ever had to do this on my Nexus 7 tablet and that was Power+Vol Down and when I tried it on this it didn't work and I never really had to need to check, so when I do this I get this:
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Android system recovery <3e>
LRX2IT.G900VVRU2BOG5
Volume up/down to move highlight;
power button to select
reboot system now
apply update from ADP
apply update from external storage
apply update from cache
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
reboot to bootloader
power down
view recovery logs
# MANUAL MODE #
-- Applying Multi-CSC...
Applied the CDC-code : VZW
Successfully applied multi-CSC.
So I should be able to apply the update.zip from this menu from what im understanding, but which option would I choose? :X I assume the "Apply update from external storage".
Also, thank you again so much for the help, you've made this a tremendous learning experience.

Exmix said:
Ah ok. I only ever had to do this on my Nexus 7 tablet and that was Power+Vol Down and when I tried it on this it didn't work and I never really had to need to check, so when I do this I get this:
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Android system recovery <3e>
LRX2IT.G900VVRU2BOG5
Volume up/down to move highlight;
power button to select
reboot system now
apply update from ADP
apply update from external storage
apply update from cache
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
reboot to bootloader
power down
view recovery logs
# MANUAL MODE #
-- Applying Multi-CSC...
Applied the CDC-code : VZW
Successfully applied multi-CSC.
So I should be able to apply the update.zip from this menu from what im understanding, but which option would I choose? :X I assume the "Apply update from external storage".
Also, thank you again so much for the help, you've made this a tremendous learning experience.
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Hey no problem fella......
The text at the top says 3e which means stock recovery.....i'm guessing you are currently running a Samsung firmware....
Unfortunately you cannot flash the update zip from stock recovery.....
It *has* to be a custom recovery which would normally come as part of a custom rom......
Although, a standalone custom recovery can also be flashed on top of a stock firmware......just got to make sure the recovery you flash is compatible with the firmware.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

keithross39 said:
Hey no problem fella......
The text at the top says 3e which means stock recovery.....i'm guessing you are currently running a Samsung firmware....
Unfortunately you cannot flash the update zip from stock recovery.....
It *has* to be a custom recovery which would normally come as part of a custom rom......
Although, a standalone custom recovery can also be flashed on top of a stock firmware......just got to make sure the recovery you flash is compatible with the firmware.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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Well i'm running the Phoenix ROM. So do you have any links or Tips on how to get a custom recovery onto mine so I can make this possible?
Like I had mentioned I really enjoy trying out new ROMs and wanna try more I just hate having to re-install all my APPs and such. =\
EDIT: I found this link here and it this seems liek it may work since i'm on the G900V version, but I just want a little confirmation on if this can work before I just jump right in. =P

I have a variant of the device that doesn't have a locked bootloader.....so (fortunately for me) I don't have to jump through the same loops as you do in order to modify my device.....
as a result, I'm not familiar with the processes needed for locked bootloader devices, I also cannot state what will or will not work with any certainty......
Having said that, I've been a member on here for some time, and whenever I've seen mention of Safe strap, it's generally been a positive comment.....speaking as someone who hasn't had to work around a locked bootloader, it would seem to be a good option, but if it were me, I'd be looking for some informed confirmation before I used it.......
Sorry I can't be any more help than that, but I really don't want to hand out advice that bricks somebody else's device.......
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg