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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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mygadgetgeek.com said:
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.

Problem unrooting my Galaxy S2

hey everybody,
i recently rooted my S2 with Odin, but now my battery drowns really fast.
As a solution I wanted to unroot it again, however I can't because the USB input on my phone is kinda broken. (I can only charge my phone).
So, I was wondering if one of u guys knows how to unroot my phone without using the USB cable??
Thanks in advance,
Stefan863

Stefan863 said:
hey everybody,
i recently rooted my S2 with Odin, but now my battery drowns really fast.
As a solution I wanted to unroot it again, however I can't because the USB input on my phone is kinda broken. (I can only charge my phone).
So, I was wondering if one of u guys knows how to unroot my phone without using the USB cable??
Thanks in advance,
Stefan863
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Don't you have cwm recovery?
Just flash a stock kernel then...
But...don't go back this easy, fight the cause!
The kernel is pretty sure not the issue, it's the setup, just flash the latest speedmod and be happy!
Tapatalked from my Samsung GT9100

Karpfenhai said:
Don't you have cwm recovery?
Just flash a stock kernel then...
But...don't go back this easy, fight the cause!
The kernel is pretty sure not the issue, it's the setup, just flash the latest speedmod and be happy!
Tapatalked from my Samsung GT9100
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I'll probebly use CWM recovery.
I found the link for my S2 with many ROM's but I don't know wich one to use...
Link: clockworkmod. com /rommanager/device/galaxys2/developer/daniel.hillenbrand%40codeworkx.de?manifest=http%3A%2F%2Fdeveloper.clockworkmod.com%2Fdeveloper%2Fdaniel.hillenbrand%40codeworkx.de%2Fmanifest&name=codeworkx&deviceName=Samsung%20GalaxyS2

Unroot ur phone? What's next, u want to know how to uncharge it?

Stefan863 said:
I'll probebly use CWM recovery.
I found the link for my S2 with many ROM's but I don't know wich one to use...
Link: clockworkmod. com /rommanager/device/galaxys2/developer/daniel.hillenbrand%40codeworkx.de?manifest=http%3A%2F%2Fdeveloper.clockworkmod.com%2Fdeveloper%2Fdaniel.hillenbrand%40codeworkx.de%2Fmanifest&name=codeworkx&deviceName=Samsung%20GalaxyS2
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If you dont know such basics, you are probably at the wrong place mate..
get this file --> http://vln01.helochat.com/tourist/speedmod-kernel-s2-ics-k3-25-CWM.zip
put it onto your SD Card, boot into recovery and select "Install zip from sdcard"
clear cache and dalvik cache, reboot, thats it.
@Rude guys, we all needed to grow up.. just remember yourself..

Ok. thanks, and yea I still need to learn very much about android.

Use Mobile Odin and flash your .tar back. Use the search to find a guide/help
Sent from my GT-I9100

It happened to me. I flashed to ICS and used triangleaway to remove the triangle and flash counter
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A500 boot loop

Hi All
Wondering if i could get any help from you guys
Ok so i flashed my a500 a year or so ago with a new boot loader the twrp 2.1.3 and loaded a then upto date rom, so today thought i'd update it to ROM] [A500] Android 4.3 [CM10.2 Unofficial] Build 5, Put it on to my sd card booted into recovery wiped cache and and system then flashed the rom.
So it booted into the rom but i kept getting an error msg saying somthing was stopping, the only way i could get out of it was to hold the power button to switch off. I switched it back on only to get to the boot screen and not go any further.
So this is where it gets wierd, i downloaded another rom and flashed that only to get the same problem, I've now tried 4 or 5 different roms with the same boot loop.
So i can get to recovery and flash a new rom etc but cannot get any further
Does anyone have any help they could offer as Im stuck
Many thanks

Same issue. Updated TWRP to 2.6.3, no avail. I bet if you look at the logs in TWRP you'll see you're not able to mount any partition. Also there is another thread on here that has the same issue. I believe it to be caused by the 4.3 CM Rom, haven't figured out a fix for it yet but if you format EVERYTHING, reinstall the rom you can boot once, but any reboot will put you right back where you are.
Filemanager shows the files are still present in /system /cache /data, so I'm not sure what this points to.

Does look good then :crying:
You'd think that by being still able to get into recovery there would be a chance just to flash a different rom and it would sort it
Not sure what to do next now, was just looking around and was going to reflash my recovery and try then but looks like you have tried that
Really wished I'd left alone now

You'd think, but I'm betting this has to do with the partition table getting corrupted or something of that nature.

unsivil_audio said:
You'd think, but I'm betting this has to do with the partition table getting corrupted or something of that nature.
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if it is a corrupt partition table then babsector.rar (d/l from the root guide in my sig) will fix that.Do the wipes Then flash this rom if u want cm10, works for me...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1935582 -

dibb_nz said:
if it is a corrupt partition table then babsector.rar (d/l from the root guide in my sig) will fix that.Do the wipes Then flash this rom if u want cm10, works for me...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1935582 -
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I;ve tried wiping everything then tried flashing that particular rom but same out come, havent tried the babsector.rar dl yet so will give that a bash, question with that though will i have to reflash to the new bootloaders again so i can run the cm10 ?
Thanks

No m8 the babsector file will auto flash v8/cwm, just be sure to follow the instructions. Run bat file, boot DIRECTLY to cwm, wipe, flash rom and reboot. There is a 2nd bat file u should run next, but most folks have found they're all good after just running the first one...so up to u...if u get any errors pls post the output
Cheers dibb
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dibb_nz said:
No m8 the babsector file will auto flash v8/cwm, just be sure to follow the instructions. Run bat file, boot DIRECTLY to cwm, wipe, flash rom and reboot. There is a 2nd bat file u should run next, but most folks have found they're all good after just running the first one...so up to u...if u get any errors pls post the output
Cheers dibb
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Your an absolute genius pal, this worked a treat when all other things failed
Follow this procedure to the letter and you can't fail
Thanks again mate you've saved my tablet
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avenger79 said:
Your an absolute genius pal, this worked a treat when all other things failed
Follow this procedure to the letter and you can't fail
Thanks again mate you've saved my tablet
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awsum dude glad you got it
dibb
EDIT: @avenger79, pls edit the title of your thread to [SOLVED] to help others having a similar issue, thanks m8

Thanks guys. This worked for me as well.

dibb_nz said:
if it is a corrupt partition table then babsector.rar (d/l from the root guide in my sig) will fix that.Do the wipes Then flash this rom if u want cm10, works for me...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1935582 -
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Any idea if this babsector might fix this issue here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2456947

NapalmDawn said:
Any idea if this babsector might fix this issue here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2456947
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Well it certainly won't hurt...but first do full a format data, cache, system via fastboot so myt wanna do nandroid backup b4 hand.
Then "fastboot boot recovery" and flash yr rom of choice...
I do know some have had issues with latestv twrp, not sure if there's a fix yet or not. ..
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dibb_nz said:
Well it certainly won't hurt...but first do full a format data, cache, system via fastboot so myt wanna do nandroid backup b4 hand.
Then "fastboot boot recovery" and flash yr rom of choice...
I do know some have had issues with latestv twrp, not sure if there's a fix yet or not. ..
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I'm baaaacckkkk :good: Looks like a lot of bricks while I was gone.

Moscow Desire said:
I'm baaaacckkkk :good: Looks like a lot of bricks while I was gone.
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Haha welcome home MD, trust your sufficiently rested and ready to help out, lol! !
First off, is there a stock 501 update.zip or EUu around or can the 501'ers jyst use evil alex instead...any issues at all with alex? And would it run ok on the a500?
Babsector.rar file is becoming the goto for unbricking. Not sure if you've looked at it or know how it works but there are 2 bat files to run. Of late folks have just run the first one then wiped and flashed a rom without running the 2nd. With no adverse affects. Would u know the reasoning behind running the 2nd bat. Hate to think I've been putting folks wrong...eeek...
Its gr8 to see the 500's still popular as ever, judging by the flurry of 'help I'm bricked' posts lately. Unfortunately as u know I am no dev, so I haven't been able to help out with rom issues...hence my question earlier re: evil alex!
Anyways MD awsum to have u back helping out an keeping an eye on us all
Cheers n thanx again
dibb
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dibb_nz said:
if it is a corrupt partition table then babsector.rar (d/l from the root guide in my sig) will fix that.Do the wipes Then flash this rom if u want cm10, works for me...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1935582 -
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Just FYI, this fixed both of my friends tablets (his and is his wifes ended up soft bricked after reboot). I'm suspecting this is TWRP's (2.1.3) fault but can't be sure. Even reinstalled the CM 10.2 rom and put it through several reboots, no problem now.

unsivil_audio said:
Just FYI, this fixed both of my friends tablets (his and is his wifes ended up soft bricked after reboot). I'm suspecting this is TWRP's (2.1.3) fault but can't be sure. Even reinstalled the CM 10.2 rom and put it through several reboots, no problem now.
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Fantastic! Which 10.2 are u running?
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This one, the same one that bricked both of them in the first place.
We put hers on the CM 4.1.2 Flex you recommended. Both running like a champ again.:good:

unsivil_audio said:
This one, the same one that bricked both of them in the first place.
We put hers on the CM 4.1.2 Flex you recommended. Both running like a champ again.:good:
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Some folks have reported playstore probs with Flex so interesting you haven't. When u ran babsector, did u use both bat files? And what wipes did u do in cwm?? I'm just trying to nail down why some are having probs
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I'll have to ask my buddy today if he's had any play store problems.
I did, but I just figured I probably better follow the instructions to the T. I don't really get whats different about the 2nd file 501 b.bat, seemed like it did the same thing.

dibb_nz said:
if it is a corrupt partition table then babsector.rar (d/l from the root guide in my sig) will fix that.Do the wipes Then flash this rom if u want cm10, works for me...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1935582 -
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You SIR are a LIFE SAVER! :good:
I used your babsector.rar and was able to get my A500 working again!
Thank you very, very, very much!! :laugh:

Custom 4.3 to Custom 4.4 request Tutorial

Guys,
This is driving me nuts. I want to update from PAC 4.3 rom to custom 4.4 (probably purity rom). I have been looking aroung for a tutorial to ensure i dont miss any steps and bugger up the phone (call me a newb) but i just cant, for the life of me, find a tut for that.
The devOP suggests your normal Wipe Data> wipe cache> wipe dalvik> Flash ROM> flash Gapps> flash Kernel and reboot.
Whats confusing me is
1. whether i also need to flash radios?
2. whether I need to be on CWM (coz some threads saying TWRP wont work)
3. whether i need to do do anything else out of the ordinary.
Im not one to start a thread unnecessarily, believe me I have searched the forums, and gotten answers too, but I just cant seem to reach a unanimously agreed way to do it. Would love to have a Tutorial, but for the meantime if someone could please help me by just clearing up my doubts.
Thanks a lot.:good:
P.S. i really didnt know where to put this. Moderators, hope its okay.

Just try it out. if you flash it like any other ROM, there is nothing to worry about. If your signal is acting up. Fastboot flash the new radio. If it doesn't flash, use CWM instead of TWRP.
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SMillerNL said:
Just try it out. if you flash it like any other ROM, there is nothing to worry about. If your signal is acting up. Fastboot flash the new radio. If it doesn't flash, use CWM instead of TWRP.
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Thanks buddy.. So just to be sure, i can still restore a nandroid backup yes? I mean Im all for tinkering with it, just wanna ensure i wont be hitting a wall.
Thanks again.

deathw15h said:
Thanks buddy.. So just to be sure, i can still restore a nandroid backup yes? I mean Im all for tinkering with it, just wanna ensure i wont be hitting a wall.
Thanks again.
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If you make one beforehand that is.
That's actually a valid point there, since I don't know if the 2 backup types are compatible (although I would suspect that they are) make a backup after you flashed the new recovery as well. Just to be safe.
Good luck, and enjoy 4.4!
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Please help me! Cannot get back to cwm after wipe and reboot!

Hi!
I just backed up my phone using CWM on my SD card and i wiped it but now i cannot get back to CWM! I am stuck on the stock phone, all of my data is gone, I tired installing CWM again but it just doesnt show up!
Also, KNOX got tripped for some reason!
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE try to help me, i'm honestly freaking out.
thank you!

REflash cwm and uncheck auto-reboot before flash.

Lennyz1988 said:
REflash cwm and uncheck auto-reboot before flash.
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I did reflash CWM and it still doesnt come! thank you for helping but im honestly so crushed after this. i really really wanna get back to my backup.

Hanzva said:
Hi!
I just backed up my phone using CWM on my SD card and i wiped it but now i cannot get back to CWM! I am stuck on the stock phone, all of my data is gone, I tired installing CWM again but it just doesnt show up!
Also, KNOX got tripped for some reason!
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE try to help me, i'm honestly freaking out.
thank you!
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Hi mate,
first of all calm....
Please more details , what S4 you have?
What rom you had and what rom you have now
please explain what you mean with I am stuck on the stock phone you mean stock recovery?
What cwm recovery you were using ? how are you re installing it?
You made a nandroid backup?

MAX 404 said:
Hi mate,
first of all calm....
Please more details , what S4 you have?
What rom you had and what rom you have now
please explain what you mean with I am stuck on the stock phone you mean stock recovery?
What cwm recovery you were using ? how are you re installing it?
You made a nandroid backup?
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I have the i9505, everything is stock. Stock Rom before, everything. I just rooted my phone yesterday.
I meant both. My phone, software, everything is stock. Its as if it came from the box. I can, of course, just re isntall everything but I had SO MANY things.
I am using i9505 CWM Recovery 6.0.3.2
I installed it and reinstalled it using Odin3 v3.09
And yes I did, but i cant get back to it because i cant access CWM.
thank you so much for helping!
I cant help but get freaked out as I LOVED my s4 so much but now its as if i didnt own it.

i give up. i think i'll just reinstall everything back and set everything up again. this gives me the opportunity to clean everything i guess. no custom roms for me. thanks everyone!

Hanzva said:
i give up. i think i'll just reinstall everything back and set everything up again. this gives me the opportunity to clean everything i guess. no custom roms for me. thanks everyone!
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Did you uncheck auto-reboot before flashing?
And yes I think a stock rom would be better for you. You shouldn't pannic when something goes wrong. It's almost impossible to brick your s4.

Hanzva said:
i give up. i think i'll just reinstall everything back and set everything up again. this gives me the opportunity to clean everything i guess. no custom roms for me. thanks everyone!
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Lennyz1988 said:
Did you uncheck auto-reboot before flashing?
And yes I think a stock rom would be better for you. You shouldn't pannic when something goes wrong. It's almost impossible to brick your s4.
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That is an option , start from o
+1 Lennyz1988

MAX 404 said:
That is an option , start from o
+1 Lennyz1988
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thank you all so much i actually think its better off this way, i only installed the apps i actually used, getting rid of around 50% of my apps. still keeping an eye out for battery life though, and the camera is still unusable.