how to factory restore the tab...i saw many flashing guides bt the problem is i downloa the firmware files...bt dont know where are the other files like PDA, CSC and PHONE files....plz asap...
To check your version of these files just type *#1234# in a dialer
what i mean is whn i try to flash...in the guides i saw that i have to put phone csc n pda files also...bt i got only the firmware file...i dont have these files...so where can i download them??
my system files are
PDA DDJK3
PHONE DDJJ1
CSC DDJJ1
If all you want to do is perform a Factory Restore then all you need do is either go to Settings/Privacy and where it says Personal Data select 'Factory Data Reset', or with your phone switched Off put the phone into Recovery Mode using the two button press method.
Press and hold both the Volume Up & Power button. After a brief period you should then see a menu appear with options. Now using the volume up/down keys select from the options 'Factory Restore and hit the power button'.
Your Tab will then be restored.
Well i tried that...bt the problem is i have rooted tab n i deleted many system apps which r creating for my tab now...so i want a complete firmware restore...i read guides so i think i have to flash it now...bt i m nt able to finds proper guides for it...they say in Odin first i have to select .pit file thn phone pda n csc files,..so my question is where ill get this files?
Hello,
Thanks to all the devs and folks in the forums for all their hard work and dedication to the Fascinate Cause. I am currently stuck...I went to flash the latest [ROM]DL09 Super Clean 0.4/EB01 2.2!! *UPDATED* and all was good.
Then I went to update the EB01 Modem via Odin and unchecked the Auto Reboot option because I wanted to go back and update CWM. Odin came back with an Error (did not record said error) and did not complete so I tried again with the Auto Reboot option checked. A message popped up on the Fascinate, however I did not record that message either.
I am now stuck with the following:
1. If I have the battery in and the USB cable inserted into the Fascinate and the computer (PC) the phone comes up in "Android system recovery <2e>, Samsung Recovery Utils - for BML -. I am able to use the Volume keys to scroll up and down the available options (reboot system now, apply sdcard:update.zip, wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition) but when I press the Power Button nothing happens...
(Update: OK, after reading through other Posts I realized that in this situation you have to press the Home Key...you press the Power Button when in CWM)
it lets me do the Factory Reset, Wipe Data, and such but it comes back with the same thing...
2. If I have phone disconnected from PC with battery inserted and press the Power Button I get a Phone, two dots, a yellow Caution Triangle with "!" in the middle, two dots and a PC.
I should have left well enough alone...I realize now that I could/should of flash via CWM instead of Odin. I really hope I did not "Brick" my phone as it was getting pretty neat with all the work you and all the other devs have been doing.
Any help you can provide would greatly be appreciated.
Thank you,
LJackson10
I would restore the backup you took when you started, and if need be, odin back to DL09.
If you did not start with a backup - you will likely need to odin back to DL09 and re-flash Super Clean 0.4.
Did you use the PDA button?
It's been my experience to flash modems first then the rom. Especially when the rom you use i'd based off of another modem. Odin back to dl09 and work up.
If you are unable to get into CWR then you need to flash the file in this thread via Odin and then folow the steps I have written below (if you can get into CWR then just skip to the last paragraph):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=911677
Note that after flashing the above you will need to follow the instructions in this post as well:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=913470
After the above is completed (or if you are already able to access CWR), connect your phone to your pc with the battery removed. Get into download mode by pressing the down volume button and open up Odin and flash the EB01 moden using the PDA button. Let the phone reboot afterwards. Then boot into recovery and flash the Super Clean ROM.
Hope this helps.
so basicly this happen. i updated my samsung s4 and after the instalation hes gone,,, he keeps restarting at the first samsung logo screen, vibrate then resets , i tryd that volume+ menu + power button and clear chache and factory reset but it kinda did nothing
im new at this android stuff so if someone got any ideas how to help me that would be great !
sorry if there is another post on the forum here with the same problem but i didint see them ,,,
any help would be good ! thanks in advance
type if you need more info
Hi Zarg00
I had the same problem as you a few days ago! Nothing seemed to work, wheter I tried wiping the cache/dalvik chache or doing a factory reset.
With Odin I managed to get it back to life again.
Don't worry, it's easier to repair as you might think. =)
You should have your original Samsung usb cable ready.
Unbricking Samsung Galaxy S4 by Installing the Official Firmware:
If wiping the data/factory reset, and cache partition does not help you, or you are not able to boot into the Android System or ClockworkMod recovery on your Galaxy S4, you can try installing the official firmware on your phone. Read the following guide that will help you find the correct firmware for your Galaxy S4 and install it safely.
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Unfortunatly I can't post you the link directly, because my post count isn't high enough.
But try searching on google "droidviews how to unbrick galaxy s4" and it should be the second post with the very well written tutorial.
After you are done with it, your device should work correctly again.
You will lose your recovery and root though.
Good luck and report back, if it worked! :good:
Maybe not the first thing to do but have you tried flashing in the stock rom with odin and then do the updates again?
Sincerely, Joakim
im gettin Official Firmware now, so i think XD its 1.6 gb so its gonna take a while,
i realy hope this is gonna work
In my case i even had to restore the PIT, too. But try just flashing the official firmware before that.
Yeah, downloading the firmware can take a while. You can download the newest Version [I9505XXUBMGA Jelly Bean (4.2.2)] on google drive as well.
Just delete the "_" after https: in the link -> https:_//docs.google.com/file/d/0B7DKa-PuA5IlcVY2MGtMT1ZJMHM/edit
Drive lets you download faster than hotfile.
Its the DBT version though, so you might need to change your language from german to whatever you want at the first start.
But since your galaxy is still able to boot, the chances are really good that it will work well again after you have flashed the official firmware!
im kinda stuck at this
Boot your Galaxy S4 into Android System Recovery mode: hold Volume Up+Home+Power keys together till the screen turns up and the Samsung logo blinks twice. Just as you see a green Android bot, release the Power button but keep Volume Up and Home keys pressed till you see the recovery menu (see below). In recovery mode use the volume keys to scroll and power button to select options:
Go to “wipe data/factory reset” option and wipe it.
Then “wipe cache partition”.
Finally, go to “reboot system now” and select it.
i cant go to recovery mode, i can see little blue letters in upper left corner but phone resets -.-
any hint ?
Which recovery are you using? The "official" recovery did not work very well on my device. It just crashed when I tried to wipe cache partition.
Try flashing CWM Recovery for GT-i9505 with Odin.
uhm im confuzed, can you walk me throu i kinda dont get that "odin" program
dunno what to do with that files you show me :S
Don't worry, it is not that hard. =)
I guess you already flashed the official firmware with Odin, right?
To install cwm recovery follow these steps:
1. Make sure that your device is at least 50% charged
2. Power off your S4. To make sure that it is really off pull out the battery for half a minute and put it back in.
3. Start Odin3 on your PC.
4. Download the recovery file (link in the post I made before ^^) you should choose the one i marked with red in the screenshot below.
5. Okay, you have the recovery file and odin3 ready. In Odin, click the box before "PDA" and than click on "PDA" and choose the file you just downloaded. It should look like in the screenshot below (sorry, that it's in german, but I thought it might help you )
6. Now we have to prepare your Galaxy S4. Press and hold "Volume down" + "home" and then press "Power" to get into download mode. It will ask you, if you are sure. Just press "volume up" once.
7. Connect your phone to your PC with the USB Cable. Odin should recognize your device. Just make sure, that the ID:COM port turns blue.
8. Click on start and wait till your device reboots and Odin shows you the PASS! message. You can disconnect your S4 from the PC now.
9. And now try to get into recovery mode again by pressing "volume up" + "home" + "power". Sometimes you don't even have to press the home button, just try what works best for you. Release the power button as soon as you see the logo, but keep the "volume up" button pressed until you are in recovery mode.
If you can enter recovery mode again (and i'm crossing my fingers, that you can ^^) just continue with the tutorial from droidviews and wipe data/factory reset and after that cache partition.
I hope that helps! :fingers-crossed:
this works, thanks,
i did "Go to “wipe data/factory reset” option and wipe it.
Then “wipe cache partition”.
Finally, go to “reboot system now” and select it."
well that whas kinda the last thing i needed to do, but its still the same,
he shows me Samsung galaxy s4 gt - i9505 logo and keeps reseting ,,,
so this didint fix my problem
Damn.
Did you also flash the PIT files? I would do the whole process again, but this time follow "How to unbrick S4 by Flashing Stock Firmware and PIT File".
If that doesn't work as well, I guess it is some hardware error. The good thing is, that you did not lose any warranties by following the tutorials and you can return your phone to the shop and claim a repair.
so basicly i did all over again its still the same phone keeps resetting
but in recovery mode i noticed after i do this
"Go to “wipe data/factory reset” option and wipe it.
Then “wipe cache partition”.
Finally, go to “reboot system now” and select it."
when i want to reboot it says " Root access is missing. Root device ? "
basicly there are lots of
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES - Root device (/system/xbin/su)
i hope this helps you so you can help me :S
Zarg00 said:
so basicly i did all over again its still the same phone keeps resetting
but in recovery mode i noticed after i do this
"Go to “wipe data/factory reset” option and wipe it.
Then “wipe cache partition”.
Finally, go to “reboot system now” and select it."
when i want to reboot it says " Root access is missing. Root device ? "
basicly there are lots of
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES - Root device (/system/xbin/su)
i hope this helps you so you can help me :S
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uhm i dont realy know what i did, but its working now
i can use my phone
maybe the problem whas my battery whas on 30 % ? since i pluged it in a charger and pressed the power button and now it works
gonna test it for a while and post here again if all works fine
aaaaannnnnddd nothing, it resets
im back at the beginning ,,,, he whas working fine for about 10 min then he just shuts down and resets all the time ,,,,
Hey Zarg00 =)
Did you restore the PIT file as well this time? You phone shows a really strange behavior. O__O
I have found a thread here, which might hopefully help you [Guide] How to unbrick your phone.
Sometimes flashing files with Odin won't work the first time and you have to try it multiple times.
If that all doesn't work, then I guess it is not a software but an hardware issue. :/
well i made it work, and its fine now, but it restarts sometimes ,,,
also Kies cant see my phone, its stuck on connecting ,,,, i can browse it throu My Computer i see it there
Cool! It finally works now? Did you do anything different or just the steps from the tutorial again?
Kies never really worked for me. Sometimes it didn't recognized my device at all.
Chelonee said:
Cool! It finally works now? Did you do anything different or just the steps from the tutorial again?
Kies never really worked for me. Sometimes it didn't recognized my device at all.
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well i did all like you showed me, but this still isint my phone
he keeps resettin after i install any new application
i need to take batery out, leave him alone for 5 min then i put my batery inside and he works,,,
but i still think hes broken ,,,
DOWNLOAD this full package firmware and flash it.
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DOWNLOAD this full package firmware and flash it.
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done, and phone is not resetting anymore, but now i got a black screen and it says "Samsung Knox error" the screen is all black , i can only see and use that status bar on the top of the screen, where is the time and notifications, what to do next ?
anyway i can talk and send msgs but only if someone sends / calls me first ,,,
now i have a new problem :cyclops:
Hello Folks... I want to make a Factory reset on my SGH-i337 ATT Galaxy S4, but I am getting troubles when doing in either way
1)System Settings > Accounts> Backup and reset or buy 2)pressing Vol Up + Home + Power . On the first method when I confirm the Delete All data the phone try to restart and it got the Downloading ... screen also when trying the 2nd method the same issue happens.
I have looked every where and can't find something a like.
Also in the tiny letters says the could not do normal boot: Odin Mode, Product Name Current Binary Samsung Official etc.
But if I do a Vol Down + Home + Power I can go to a screen that say Volume up to Continue or Volume Down to Restart and I choose the second and my phone restart without any issues. But without the Factory reset.
I gave Safestrap installed but no Slot roms yet
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Hello Folks... I want to make a Factory reset on my SGH-i337 ATT Galaxy S4, but I am getting troubles when doing in either way
1)System Settings > Accounts> Backup and reset or buy 2)pressing Vol Up + Home + Power . On the first method when I confirm the Delete All data the phone try to restart and it got the Downloading ... screen also when trying the 2nd method the same issue happens.
I have looked every where and can't find something a like.
Also in the tiny letters says the could not do normal boot: Odin Mode, Product Name Current Binary Samsung Official etc.
But if I do a Vol Down + Home + Power I can go to a screen that say Volume up to Continue or Volume Down to Restart and I choose the second and my phone restart without any issues. But without the Factory reset.
I gave Safestrap installed but no Slot roms yet
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You did something wrong and screwed up your stock recovery. You need to odin back to MF3 and try again (assuming you are on MF3 to begin with). Make sure you read EVERYTHING before you try it again though. You can search the forum to find out how to use ODIN to get back to stock MF3. There is a thread or two about it in the General and Q&A sections. Good luck.
While you are at it, you should probably go a head and read all of the "pinned" threads in the general and Q&A sections as well.
All questions and help issues go in Q&A and Help section
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DSamWay40 said:
Hello Folks... I want to make a Factory reset on my SGH-i337 ATT Galaxy S4, but I am getting troubles when doing in either way
1)System Settings > Accounts> Backup and reset or buy 2)pressing Vol Up + Home + Power . On the first method when I confirm the Delete All data the phone try to restart and it got the Downloading ... screen also when trying the 2nd method the same issue happens.
I have looked every where and can't find something a like.
Also in the tiny letters says the could not do normal boot: Odin Mode, Product Name Current Binary Samsung Official etc.
But if I do a Vol Down + Home + Power I can go to a screen that say Volume up to Continue or Volume Down to Restart and I choose the second and my phone restart without any issues. But without the Factory reset.
I gave Safestrap installed but no Slot roms yet
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I experienced the same problem too. Follow these steps:
1) Restart your phone and boot into Safestrap.
2) Make sure the slot selected in "Boot Options" is the "Stock Rom"
3) Go back to the main menu of Safestrap and click "Wipe"
4) Then "Swipe to Factory Reset"
5) Once reset reboot your phone and you should be factory reset.
Good Luck :fingers-crossed:
Posting for a friend here. Running the Verizon note 3 on what I assume is the most up to date stock software.
Basically he informed me that he wiped cache from recovery because his phone "was having issues" after he rebooted his home screen pin unlock is saying he entered the wrong pin. Is there any way short of a factory reset that will fix this. Thanks for your help
Questions and Help issues belong in Q&A, Help and Troubleshooting section
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thale342 said:
Posting for a friend here. Running the Verizon note 3 on what I assume is the most up to date stock software.
Basically he informed me that he wiped cache from recovery because his phone "was having issues" after he rebooted his home screen pin unlock is saying he entered the wrong pin. Is there any way short of a factory reset that will fix this. Thanks for your help
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We'd need a bit more info but here goes.
If he's pure stock they can try going into download mode and doing a hard reset. Turn off phone and follow these steps.
1) Press and hold the Volume Up + Home + Power buttons at the same time. For about 5 to 8 seconds, the phone will reload.
2) Release all buttons as soon as you see the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 logo.
3) In the Android system recovery mode, use the volume rocker to highlight wipe data/factory reset, and then press the Power button to select.
4) Select Yes — delete all user data
5) Next, select reboot system now.
He'll have to redo his apps and stuff all over again but he'll be into his phone.
If he is rooted and running a custom rom just reboot and hit safestrap recovery button on start up and reflash rom. You are assuming he on just stock software but we aren't 100% sure.
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We'd need a bit more info but here goes.
If he's pure stock they can try going into download mode and doing a hard reset. Turn off phone and follow these steps.
1) Press and hold the Volume Up + Home + Power buttons at the same time. For about 5 to 8 seconds, the phone will reload.
2) Release all buttons as soon as you see the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 logo.
3) In the Android system recovery mode, use the volume rocker to highlight wipe data/factory reset, and then press the Power button to select.
4) Select Yes — delete all user data
5) Next, select reboot system now.
He'll have to redo his apps and stuff all over again but he'll be into his phone.
If he is rooted and running a custom rom just reboot and hit safestrap recovery button on start up and reflash rom. You are assuming he on just stock software but we aren't 100% sure.
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I stated that he was running stock. He is trying to find a way to do this without wiping data as he has information he doesn't have backed up that he doesn't want to loose
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thale342 said:
I stated that he was running stock. He is trying to find a way to do this without wiping data as he has information he doesn't have backed up that he doesn't want to loose
Thanks
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I don't know what else he can do other than hard resetting the phone. Did he save it to his sd card or internal storage? If it's on his sd card he's fine. If it's on his internal storage I don't know what else to do. I don't think there's any software for that as it's his phone but bypassing the pin lock any other way might be considered phone piracy and I doubt the xda governing bodies will let that be posted here even if something existed. There was some software for the s3 that let you put your imei number back on your phone if you lost it flashing roms but xda had to not let it be posted here as it could have been used to activate a stolen phone. I don't know what else to do to help. He may have to bite the bullet on this one unless someone else knows something I don't.
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