Hi Guys
After trying out ART I realized that my System Partition went up from 5.5gb (Approx) to 7.2gb(Approx). At the time, I thought that as soon as I returned to Dalvik the System Partition would restore itself to normal but it has not.
I have done a lot of research but have not been able to work out how I can get my 1.5gb back now that i have returned to Dalvik full time.
I was wondering if there is a way to restore the system partition back to its stock size via re-partitioning or some other method. Is this what the Re-partition check box is for in Odin? If so, does this mean I need to flash a fresh stock rom and go from there?
Thanks in advance for any help!
Ed
Try re-flashing the stock firmware for your device via Odin with the PIT file.
You can obtain a PIT file from another device in its original state.
vndnguyen said:
Try re-flashing the stock firmware for your device via Odin with the PIT file.
You can obtain a PIT file from another device in its original state.
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Thanks mate.
Will give it a try tonight.
Never use a pit file unless a firmware requires it.
The safest way is to use kies and do software restore from settings. It will flash the latest file for your S/N.
Just remember to add the pit file before you check the repartition box in Odin lol
I've heard of a few people being told to repartition, so they've just ticked the repartition box, but not added a pit file. If you do that, your phone is hard bricked, and only a JTAG box will fix it..
But it's a safe procedure if you do it properly, I've done it many times.
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dear fellows,
think i bricked my tab at least partially with rom-manager: did nothing more than select "reboot to recovery", after that the tab hangs at boot at the "samsung 7.7" screen.
tried to flash only the sbl, kernel, factoryfs etc., nothing worked!
recovery and download mode work fine, i can even flash different stuff without problems. but again, afterwards it wont boot!
guess i need to repartition the device, therefore i would need the proper PIT file for the "normal" 6810 (wifi) 16GB version of the tab!
can someone please provide?
thx!
Try doing a stock samsung 3e recovery Data wipe/factory reset.
Then reflash stock firmware with odin.
davp said:
Try doing a stock samsung 3e recovery Data wipe/factory reset.
Then reflash stock firmware with odin.
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Thanks, but this does not work either, recovery says it can't mount /system partition! And I flashed a few different stock firmwares as well, with the same result. Odin runs without error message, then the device wont boot...
Therefore I'm almost sure I need to repartition, but for that I would need the PIT file...
Again, can please someone provide the PIT for 6810 16GB?
TML1504 said:
Thanks, but this does not work either, recovery says it can't mount /system partition! And I flashed a few different stock firmwares as well, with the same result. Odin runs without error message, then the device wont boot...
Therefore I'm almost sure I need to repartition, but for that I would need the PIT file...
Again, can please someone provide the PIT for 6810 16GB?
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This is from heimdall from my p6810 16G.
Be warned: I have not used this myself. I don't know if its good.
If you have some way of checking a pit, please do so (I have attached the text version as well).
Taken with Australian DTKL5 firmware on device.
Use this at your own risk!
Hi, Tried to install root through odin for the first time but the install didn't complete.
Now my sgs won't boot anymore.
It gives, the firmware upgrade error.
I can boot into download mode.
When i try to flash the original firmware for the i9505 it gives an error (something about a pit file missing)...
What can i do to get my sgs4 working again?
breezerx said:
Hi, Tried to install root through odin for the first time but the install didn't complete.
Now my sgs won't boot anymore.
It gives, the firmware upgrade error.
I can boot into download mode.
When i try to flash the original firmware for the i9505 it gives an error (something about a pit file missing)...
What can i do to get my sgs4 working again?
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seems partitions are corrupt so try getting the 16GB pit file and set it in odin with the repartition option enabled..... and try flashing the new firmware
Under normal circumstances, DO NOT tick "re-partition" during Odin flash of firmware.
Only tick "re-partition" if you have the PIT file as described in previous post
Ensure any firmware (double check !) is that for your specific model.
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REVERSiN said:
seems partitions are corrupt so try getting the 16GB pit file and set it in odin with the repartition option enabled..... and try flashing the new firmware
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Where can i get that 16gb pit file?
Firmware i have downloaded now ic absolutlely the correct one for my country/model (i9505)....
No one has the i9505 pit file (or someone can make it with heimdall ? )
i think u need pit file to do repartitioning
tornado92 said:
i think u need pit file to do repartitioning but no pit file yet for s4
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There's a .pit file in the DOWNLOADER folder at this link: moulnisky DOT com/index.php?dir=Samsung/Firmwares/GT-I9505/
I haven't tested it so don't know if it works, but there you go.
P.S. I had the same issue and restored my phone using Kies firmware recovery mode: samsung DOT com/us/support/SupportOwnersFAQPopup.do?faq_id=FAQ00048586&fm_seq=52928
So I flashed 4.4.2 that had been released yesterday with Odin and I got "FAIL! (Size)" when it tries to flash hidden.img. I first thought my phone got bricked as it was only able to get on the download mode and couldn't get to recovery mode and when I tried to flash it again it did the same error. After reading about this problem fro the internet someone said to ignore that error message and go back to download mode after flashing the rom and flash a custom recovery. I did so, went to the recovery mode, wiped data and cache and I was able to boot normally. When my phone booted up I started to have an error message that bothers me the most; "Unfortunately, Samsung keyboard has stopped working". This happens every five seconds or so. Is there any fix for this, as I'd like having Samsung's keyboard working on my phone?
You can't just ignore Odin warnings.
Almost all Odin error can be resolved by the following.
- Different usb cable
- Different usb port
- Different pc
- Reinstalling drivers.
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So I flashed 4.4.2 that had been released yesterday with Odin and I got "FAIL! (Size)"
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Most likely you are flashing different size partitions. Is it stock?
If so, please download pit file for your model, flash with pit file and repartition marked, do not reboot phone, go to recovery, wipe phone and reflash again, this time without pit file and without repartition marked. Shall do the job.
Final tip: NEVER ignore Odin errors messages.
spamtrash said:
Most likely you are flashing different size partitions. Is it stock?
If so, please download pit file for your model, flash with pit file and repartition marked, do not reboot phone, go to recovery, wipe phone and reflash again, this time without pit file and without repartition marked. Shall do the job.
Final tip: NEVER ignore Odin errors messages.
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Does it have to be 4.4.2 pit file as all I found was a pit file for 4.3? Does it harm my device in any way if I try to flash with that?
Siura said:
Does it have to be 4.4.2 pit file as all I found was a pit file for 4.3? Does it harm my device in any way if I try to flash with that?
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should not, I used 4.3 pit to flash 4.4.2.
Guys, I want to take a doubt . I can install the pit file along with a full stock rom , or e must install the pit file with the rom mounted in parts and re partition marked ?
ps: I am trying to resurrect my phone. Thank you!
The PIT file is flashed together with the stock ROM and the re-partition option ticked.
Try flashing the ROM without the pit file before using the pit file. I have been luck and successfully flashed stock ROMs without ever having used a pit file.
GDReaper said:
The PIT file is flashed together with the stock ROM and the re-partition option ticked.
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yes bro I know. But to install the pit file with the rom .. the rom have to be partitioned or you can install whole ? Thanks!
audit13 said:
Try flashing the ROM without the pit file before using the pit file. I have been luck and successfully flashed stock ROMs without ever having used a pit file.
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So bro , I already tried so flashing the rom stock put my phone is still locked in the home screen.
I try to activate recovery mode however is only with a blue phrase at the top written : Recovery booting . I think my only case will be resolved only with the pit file with the rom . But I wonder if I can play it with the whole rom or have to partition the rom to install it with the pit file. Thanks for the tip!
Wesley515 said:
yes bro I know. But to install the pit file with the rom .. the rom have to be partitioned or you can install whole ? Thanks!
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You don't have to re-partition anything.
Uncheck everything in Odin, and flash. When flashing is done, remove USB cable, remove battery, replace battery, boot into recovery.
GDReaper said:
You don't have to re-partition anything.
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you are flashing the pit file when the stock rom is partitioned ?
No need for a pit file of Odin is able to read the pit information during the flashing process.
audit13 said:
Uncheck everything in Odin, and flash. When flashing is done, remove USB cable, remove battery, replace battery, boot into recovery.
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ok I will try This method . Thank you
Hello everyone,
I have a phone beyond2qlte and I accidentally checked the "Re-partition" button in Odin without PIT, the storage only recognize 32GB now (The original size is 512GB). i am so stupid and would be so grateful for your kind help.
My phone is Snapdragon and tried every method to flash TWRP but still bootloop. I just want to have a phone for normal use now, but it seems so hard....
I flashed BL,AP,CP, CSC but still failed...
Please help me. Thanks a lot
sonic997 said:
Hello everyone,
I have a phone beyond2qlte and I accidentally checked the "Re-partition" button in Odin without PIT, the storage only recognize 32GB now (The original size is 512GB). i am so stupid and would be so grateful for your kind help.
My phone is Snapdragon and tried every method to flash TWRP but still bootloop. I just want to have a phone for normal use now, but it seems so hard....
I flashed BL,AP,CP, CSC but still failed...
Please help me. Thanks a lot
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Have you attempted a factory reset?
I think you have to flash PIT file from your S10+ firmware.
here the articles you can follow :
Extract Samsung PIT File from Samsung Firmware | DroidViews
Here're the steps to extract the Samsung PIT file from a Samsung firmware. The CSC binary contains the PIT for your Galaxy device.
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