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[GUIDE] Unroot / Unbrick, Flash official stock firmware on Galaxy SIII Mini GT-I8190

Here is a full guide on how to unroot and back to official stock firmware for Galaxy SIII Mini GT-I8190. It is useful also if you soft brick your phone​
!!!BE SURE THAT YOU FLASH THE RIGHT FIRMWARE FOR YOUR VARIANT!!!​Do it on your own responsibility! if you follow this guide properly u will be on the safe side ​
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Before we proceed, make sure:
1-You have installed your Samsung Galaxy SIII Mini GT-I8190 USB drivers on your PC (the easiest way is to install Kies).
2-You need to enable USB debugging mode (Settings>Developer options) which is deactivated by default.
3-Your SIII Mini GT-I8190 should have 70-80% charge remaining.
4-Your SIII Mini GT-I8190 should be factory unlocked.
5-Backup your important data like Call logs, SMS and other data stored in phone memory in case if anything goes wrong, your data is not hurt.
6-Make sure that kies program is not running & disable antivirus.
This guide is only for Galaxy SIII Mini GT-I8190. So don’t bother to try it on other devices.
How to do it:
Step 1) Turn OFF your mobile and go to Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home Buttons together for few seconds followed by Power button then proceed with volume up. (For some phones, when you see the construction Android robot and a triangle, press Power again to confirm to enter into Download Mode).
Step 2) Now open ODIN on your PC and connect your Galaxy SIII Mini GT-I8190 to your computer.
Step 3) Once your phone is successfully connected to your PC, the ID:COM box on ODIN will turn blue and will show the COM port number.
Step 4) unzip the downlowded file, u will get a Home.tar file.
Step 5) click on pda (in odin) and choose the file "Home.tar"
Step 6) check "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" options and make sure that "Re-Partition" is unchecked
Step 7) Click on Start button in ODIN window to start the installation process. The process will take few minutes to complete.
DO NOT UNPLUG USB CABLE WHILE EXECUTING THE PROCESS, YOU MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE!
Step 8) When the installation is completed, you read a "Pass". your phone will restart (first boot will take a longer time so don't panic) :good:
It is recommended to make hard reset after flashing to have a fresh official firmware
NOTE 1: If you flashed custom recovery when rooting, please restore your stock recovery, do it before flashing stock firmware: refer to tsy0n thread.
NOTE 2: If your phone stuck into a bootloop after flashing the firmware, take-off battery, reinsert it, boot in odin mode and flash "param.tar" (attached) as PDA.
NOTE 3: If you have a corrupted partition table, (Odin says: "there is no pit partition" or "Re-Partition operation failed"), flash pit file for your device (attached) (put it in pit window) with your firmware, in this case "Re-Partition" must be marked.​
Odin troubleshooting: If Odin accidentally gives you "fail" try the following:
- Repeat procedure.
- Make sure that all actions of Kies are disabled from task manager.
- Change usb port.
- Try another usb cable (make sure it is the original).
- Try another Odin version.
- Uninstall and re-install driver.
- Try another computer.
Download Links:​Odin​​
Don't forget to press THANKS & RATING buttons!
THX to @mattiawhite for "param_I8190N zip"

firmwares link:
I8190 samsung-update.com

Sv: [GUIDE] Unroot, Flash official stock firmware on Galaxy SIII Mini GT-I8190
You can also make full unroot using SuperSu app. :thumbup:
Sent through time and space from my s3mini.

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tys0n said:
You can also make full unroot using SuperSu app. :thumbup:
Sent through time and space from my s3mini.
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Main purpose of this thread also is to upgrade firmware to latest one. And fixing boot loop issue if ever happen when flashing ROMs in the future of this phone development.
The question is: does full unroot from superuser app. delete su binary and superuser app. ? Does return back stock recovery???
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samersh72 said:
Main purpose of this thread also is to upgrade firmware to latest one. And fixing boot loop issue if ever happen when flashing ROMs in the future of this phone development.
The question is: does full unroot from superuser app. delete su binary and superuser app. ? Does return back stock recovery???
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Yes I understand. Just wanted to share an alternative and easy method if unroot is all you need. Dont know what gets deleted and whats not. I've never tried this method, but of course it won't revert back to original recovery or anything like that.

Re: [GUIDE] Unroot, Flash official stock firmware on Galaxy SIII Mini GT-I8190
Hi Mate, I am using I8190XXALL2, can I use Italy 4.1.2 link?? And do same which you describe. Is there any issue to doing this?? I want to inroot
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akkay1 said:
Hi Mate, I am using I8190XXALL2, can I use Italy 4.1.2 link?? And do same which you describe. Is there any issue to doing this?? I want to inroot
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Yes you can :good:

First of all, this is my first post, thank you all for providing me this excellent information source!
I was looking for the original Dutch firmware, which I cant find in the list in this thread.
I wan't to flash my Galaxy S 3 mini to official stock firmware, because I bought a T-mobile(provider) version yesterday(good price). Everytime I turn my phone on or off I see the damn T-mobile logo and sound, so I want to flash or if needed root.. I allready installed Kies and did a firmware update, but that updates to the same one I have now with the T-mobile logo..
As far as I know, Kies does not provide an option for a clean firmware install without the T-Mobile provider logo and sounds on startup..
This is my first smartphone, and I'm new to Android, so I will be doing lots of ready before I hook my device up to Odin!
Thanks!

Retronix said:
First of all, this is my first post, thank you all for providing me this excellent information source!
I was looking for the original Dutch firmware, which I cant find in the list in this thread.
I wan't to flash my Galaxy S 3 mini to official stock firmware, because I bought a T-mobile(provider) version yesterday(good price). Everytime I turn my phone on or off I see the damn T-mobile logo and sound, so I want to flash or if needed root.. I allready installed Kies and did a firmware update, but that updates to the same one I have now with the T-mobile logo..
As far as I know, Kies does not provide an option for a clean firmware install without the T-Mobile provider logo and sounds on startup..
This is my first smartphone, and I'm new to Android, so I will be doing lots of ready before I hook my device up to Odin!
Thanks!
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if your phone carrier is T-Mobile, then you must flash stock firmware for T-Mobile.
any way second post is updated. Netherlands added

samersh72 said:
if your phone carrier is T-Mobile, then you must flash stock firmware for T-Mobile.
any way second post is updated. Netherlands added
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It's a sim lock free phone, I use Vodafone as a network provider. Saturn(the shop) had a special offer on it, but it is T-Mobile branded. So it works fine with my Vodafone network, but you have the built in T-Mobile crap when you turn it on and off plus some bloatware apps..
Does that makes sense?
Oh what the heck, it doesn't matter anyways I will probably root it tommorow anyways..
But I need to do alot of reading first so that I know what I'm doing! The idea was to install a clean version of the firmware, witout the T-Mobile bull..
Thank you for the Dutch version!

Re: [GUIDE] Unroot, Flash official stock firmware on Galaxy SIII Mini GT-I8190
Thx
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Duvida
Good afternoon'm not very good with English, but I have the following doubts can install on my galaxy S3 mini I8190LUBALK6.
Even more grateful.

sampaioito said:
Good afternoon'm not very good with English, but I have the following doubts can install on my galaxy S3 mini I8190LUBALK6.
Even more grateful.
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NO! firmwares in the second post are for I8190 only and not for I8190L
for I8190L see http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I8190L&pcode=0#firmware choose country, download firmware, flash it via odin

samersh72 Thankful.
samersh72 Thankful.
Thanks for the clarification, I will check more.
Nest site know if I can exchange operator, TIM would be in my case, have some version free phone operators?
How to know if you have root on my model?
Thankful.

my phone got bricked due the install of Chainfire3d.now i only see the samsung galaxy sIII mini start screen.i downloaded the stock firmware and downloaded it on my phone with odin.but its still bricked.i cant enter recovery mode.
what can i do to fix this?please help me with this problem

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TerenceTP7 said:
my phone got bricked due the install of Chainfire3d.now i only see the samsung galaxy sIII mini start screen.i downloaded the stock firmware and downloaded it on my phone with odin.but its still bricked.i cant enter recovery mode.
what can i do to fix this?please help me with this problem
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Flash again 4.1.2 firmware via odin. Follow the exact steps. If u stuck in bootloop wipe data and cache. I think this is the only way
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TerenceTP7 said:
my phone got bricked due the install of Chainfire3d.now i only see the samsung galaxy sIII mini start screen.i downloaded the stock firmware and downloaded it on my phone with odin.but its still bricked.i cant enter recovery mode.
what can i do to fix this?please help me with this problem
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Chainfire3D is for froyo/gingerbread only.
Go to download mode and flash the fix to be able to enter recovery.
You probably still have to flash rom using odin as I dont think clear cache is enough, and you don't have any nandroid backup I guess.
Take a look at the toolkit in the dev-section.

Re: [GUIDE] Unroot, Flash official stock firmware on Galaxy SIII Mini GT-I8190
If your phone does not boot after flashing firmware by odin, wipe data and clear cache
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Re: [GUIDE] Unroot, Flash official stock firmware on Galaxy SIII Mini GT-I8190
Is there an alternative link for UK firmware noted in second post? Link foes not work.
Cheers
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ninjalandpirate said:
Is there an alternative link for UK firmware noted in second post? Link foes not work.
Cheers
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Link is working fine!
any way UK firmware is 4.1.1, and no update yet for it
you can flash 4.1.2 for example: Spain
EDIT: UK firmware updated to 4.1.2.......OP updated

[Q] How can i fix it?

Alright, my problem is when i try to call someone this message pops "Not registered on network".This all happened when i changed from stock to arrow rom,everything ran smoothly but this message kept popping up even on any rom plus stock. I've searched on this forum for the same problem and seems like it can be solved with files called "EFS".
Thank god i did full nandroid backup before changing to arrow rom, so i tried to restore but every single time twrp says "no os installed do you wish to continue?" so i continued as if twrp is nuts but the phone gets stuck on the black screen after you restart the phone.I also tried installing stock firmware which is "I9500XXUEMJ5" then downloading nandroid manager and restore from there,but still not working.
Honestly i don't know what to do now as a phone without the ability to make calls is useless.I don't know why nandroid backup is not working properly,but the file is 3.7gb which contains EFS system etc...
Update: Seems like my backup is corrupted so backing up is impossible,which is fine.
Update(1):There is a new firmware for my phone "XSG" which is:
Product Code: XSG
PDA: I9500XXUEMJ8
CSC: I9500OJVEMJ8
MODEM: I9500XXUEMJ8
So shall i just wipe cache,data etc../factory reset then install using Odin V3.09?
And after that shall i download the specific modem too? or is it already installed with the firmware?
Thanks in advance!

This nandroid backup is corrupted. The unique u have to do is flash a CLEAN STOCK ROM for ur device and dont restore the backup.
*EDIT: I hope it solve ur problem. Next time use this ONE for backup ur EFS

Joku1981 said:
This nandroid backup is corrupted. The unique u have to do is flash a CLEAN STOCK ROM for ur device and dont restore the backup.
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Alright i am a noob,so can you tell me what do you mean by saying "CLEAN STOCK ROM".And if i do will i get "Not registered on network" message? since "EFS" files must be the ones i backed up.

Go into Settings, About device, Status, does your IMEI number show?
By clean stock rom, you'll need to flash a stock rom via Odin. Whats your current baseband version? Also are you on new knox bootloader or old non knox bootloader?

Mroxogen said:
Alright i am a noob,so can you tell me what do you mean by saying "CLEAN STOCK ROM".And if i do will i get "Not registered on network" message? since "EFS" files must be the ones i backed up.
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I think if u flash correct STOCK ROM with ODIN 3.09 for ur device all ur problems will be solved. Forget the EFS now :highfive:

nikzDHD said:
Go into Settings, About device, Status, does your IMEI number show?
By clean stock rom, you'll need to flash a stock rom via Odin. Whats your current baseband version? Also are you on new knox bootloader or old non knox bootloader?
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To tell you the truth i have no knowledge at all to answer you question.Also my phone is in a state where i cannot open anything but only recovery.

Mroxogen said:
To tell you the truth i have no knowledge at all to answer you question.Also my phone is in a state where i cannot open anything but only recovery.
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We can determine if you have KNOX or not easily, since you can boot into recovery you should be able to boot into Download Mode too.
Press, power and volume down button to boot in download mode.
You will have KNOX if your download mode has the below:
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Non KNOX:
Warranty BIT is KNOX for I9500.

Joku1981 said:
I think if u flash correct STOCK ROM with ODIN 3.09 for ur device all ur problems will be solved. Forget the EFS now :highfive:
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Is this what "CLEAN STOCK ROM" http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9500&pcode=XSG#firmware is?
Also i picked this up because i remember XXUEMJ5 was written in the phone.And about flashing "Stock rom" should i factory reset ?

nikzDHD said:
We can determine if you have KNOX or not easily, since you can boot into recovery you should be able to boot into Download Mode too.
Press, power and volume down button to boot in download mode.
You will have KNOX if your download mode has the below:
Non KNOX:
Warranty BIT is KNOX for I9500.
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My phone says:
ODIN MODE:
PRODUCT NAME: GT - I9500
CURRENT BINARY: CUSTOM
SYSTEM STATUS: CUSTOM
WARRANTY BIT: 1

Mroxogen said:
Is this what "CLEAN STOCK ROM" http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9500&pcode=XSG#firmware is?
Also i picked this up because i remember XXUEMJ5 was written in the phone.And about flashing "Stock rom" should i factory reset ?
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What country is ur phone from? Is branded?

Mroxogen said:
My phone says:
ODIN MODE:
PRODUCT NAME: GT - I9500
CURRENT BINARY: CUSTOM
SYSTEM STATUS: CUSTOM
WARRANTY BIT: 1
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That's fine you have KNOX.
You'd need to choose the correct firmware, if you think MJ5 was the one you had installed then flash that, although your free to flash whatever is higher like the newest FW for I9500 but not you will not be able to downgrade to a lower FW version.
Instructions For Flashing Firmware:
- Extract (unzip) the firmware file
- Download Odin3 v3.09
- Open Odin3 v3.09
- Restart phone in download mode (Press and hold Home + Power + Volume down buttons)
- Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
- Add I9505XXUEMJ5_I9505OXAEMJ5_I9505XXUEMJ5_HOME.tar.md5 to AP (The firmware you have downloaded)
- Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
- Click start button, sit back and wait a few minutes.
- If you encounter any issues with the firmware (Any FC, Bootloop etc)
- Boot into recovery mode (Home+power+vol up)
- Choose to wipe/factory reset. (THIS WILL ERASE ALL OF YOUR DATA INCLUDING YOUR INTERNAL SD CARD!)
- Then choose reboot and you should be good to go!

nikzDHD said:
That's fine you have KNOX.
You'd need to choose the correct firmware, if you think MJ5 was the one you had installed then flash that, although your free to flash whatever is higher like the newest FW for I9500 but not you will not be able to downgrade to a lower FW version.
Instructions For Flashing Firmware:
- Extract (unzip) the firmware file
- Download Odin3 v3.09
- Open Odin3 v3.09
- Restart phone in download mode (Press and hold Home + Power + Volume down buttons)
- Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
- Add I9505XXUEMJ5_I9505OXAEMJ5_I9505XXUEMJ5_HOME.tar.md5 to AP (The firmware you have downloaded)
- Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
- Click start button, sit back and wait a few minutes.
- If you encounter any issues with the firmware (Any FC, Bootloop etc)
- Boot into recovery mode (Home+power+vol up)
- Choose to wipe/factory reset. (THIS WILL ERASE ALL OF YOUR DATA INCLUDING YOUR INTERNAL SD CARD!)
- Then choose reboot and you should be good to go!
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Alright i will do what the instructions says,then i will give you the outcome!
regarding Joku1981's question i live in United Arab Emirates,and on the box the last 3 letters says "XSG".

Mroxogen said:
Alright i will do what the instructions says,then i will give you the outcome!
regarding Joku1981's question i live in United Arab Emirates,and on the box the last 3 letters says "XSG".
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The correct firmware for u is this one coz is the latest for XSG: HERE
* EDIT: I think u have downloaded before the correct one and u dont need download it again. Use the method is telling u the person of the #11 post and good luck

I did the reset this but i still get the message.What shall i do now?

Does your system boot up?
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nikzDHD said:
Does your system boot up?
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Yes it's in a perfect state,however the message still pops up therefore i can't call nor text.

Mroxogen said:
Yes it's in a perfect state,however the message still pops up therefore i can't call nor text.
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Follow this guide and tell me how it works

Joku1981 said:
Follow this guide and tell me how it works
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Still no luck at all.If there is no other way to solve it,shall i give it back to Samsung to fix it? And will they take it because i rooted the phone?

I reckon your EFS is corrupted. Try flashing another modem to rule out modem issues.
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nikzDHD said:
I reckon your EFS is corrupted. Try flashing another modem to rule out modem issues.
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Actually the guide tells me to flash a new modem, however it doesn't work.

[Q] How to unroot, restore to stock & reset binary counter on I9505 without a screen?

[Q] How to unroot, restore to stock & reset binary counter on I9505 without a screen?
Hi to all
I'd be really grateful for any help/advice that all you clearly very knowledgeable people can offer.
The phone is currently on one of DjeMBeY's modified Stock ROMs (Pre-Rooted, Unbranded, Stock Kernel, DeOdexed, DeBloated, Zipaligned, SuperSlim). It is a 4.2.2 XXUBMGA ROM - one of those in post 2 on this thread.
My S4 (I9505 international version) has developed a screen fault which means I can only see the top 2-3cms on the screen. I have organised a repair with Samsung and will be returning the phone to them v soon. However, before I do, I need to:-
Remove root
Restore to a stock rom
Reset the binary count
Anything else?
My question is:- how do I do all this without being able to see the screen? I'm aware I will probably have to use a PC-based tool like Odin to do it but would really appreciate an idiot's walkthrough in the steps I need to take.
Many many thanks to all who respond. :good:

- Conect it to Kies and make us a screenshot pls :fingers-crossed:

Joku1981 said:
- Conect it to Kies and make us a screenshot pls :fingers-crossed:
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Sure. Can do, What exactly do you need a screenshot of?
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largeruk said:
Sure. Can do, What exactly do you need a screenshot of?
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Go to download mode and try to show us what appears (having broken screen)

Joku1981 said:
Go to download mode and try to show us what appears (having broken screen)
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Sorry, not sure exactly what you're asking me to do. Have put the phone into download mode. Can see the 5 lines of very small writing in the top left of the screen but screen is damaged so can't make out what each line says. Tried to take screenshot by holding in power+home buttons but no sound so not sure if screen capture worked or not.
Do you want me to hook it up to a PC while in download mode (btw how do I safely exit download mode?) and then...?
Update
Pics taken with S3 of S4 screen in download mode. Apologies for the picture quality - best I could do. How do I safely get out of download mode?

Im thinking how u can do it with all the steps but I wanna be sure my method will work for ya. Give me some minutes :fingers-crossed:

Joku1981 said:
Im thinking how u can do it with all the steps but I wanna be sure my method will work for ya. Give me some minutes :fingers-crossed:
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No problem. Take whatever time you need - I'm very grateful for any help you can offer. :good:

largeruk said:
No problem. Take whatever time you need - I'm very grateful for any help you can offer. :good:
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1. How u are rooted you can use Triangle away: HERE. I dunno if u will can for ur screen
2. Go to Download Mode for see if your system will become official
3. Reboot ur phone. Inside SuperSU app - Settings - You have an option for complete unroot. Uninstall later the app SuperSU if is necessary
4. Go to Download Mode again for see all is official
5. If all is official and u have some problem with the firmware u installed. You can update it by Kies but you will have android 4.3

Joku1981 said:
1. How u are rooted you can use Triangle away: HERE. I dunno if u will can for ur screen
2. Go to Download Mode for see if your system will become official
3. Reboot ur phone. Inside SuperSU app - Settings - You have an option for complete unroot. Uninstall later the app SuperSU if is necessary
4. Go to Download Mode again for see all is official
5. If all is official and u have some problem with the firmware u installed. You can update it by Kies but your will have android 4.3
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Thanks for your suggestions but I don't see how it can work.
1. Reset binary count - can't use Triangle Away as I can nether see nor use most of the screen - the bottom 80% does not even respond to touch.
3. Unroot - can't use SuperSU for the same reasons.
Any more ideas..?

Anyone able to help me out please? I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks :fingers-crossed:

I really could with some help here guys. Here's hoping..

Buy mhl2 hook it up to your tv with of course hdmi input then you are good to go

Another option ask a technician to lend you a whole digitizer
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svd1977 said:
Buy mhl2 hook it up to your tv with of course hdmi input then you are good to go
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I can see how being able to see the phone screen displayed on a tv screen would be helpful. But how do I press the screen options when 90% of the screen is no longer touch sensitive? Can you explain please?
Thanks

largeruk said:
I can see how being able to see the phone screen displayed on a tv screen would be helpful. But how do I press the screen options when 90% of the screen is no longer touch sensitive? Can you explain please?
Thanks
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You can use a bluetooth mouse.watch here
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=T1PCpXbf_kU
hope this will solve your problem.good luck

svd1977 said:
Buy mhl2 hook it up to your tv with of course hdmi input then you are good to go
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And how would that work?
You need the micro USB port to flash using Odin. And touch screen.
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no need to use odin3
Obagleyfreer said:
And how would that work?
You need the micro USB port to flash using Odin. And touch screen.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium HD app
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Uhmmm,as what @Joku1981 said,use triangle away (if your firmware is supported)to reset the flash counter and of course check "allow tracker to run" and or if available check also system modified workaround(pro version) those will allow him to make ota update or kies update(to unroot and back to stock fw),you can also use wanam xposed to fake your system from custom to official even he still have root access(since he cant use his supersu to delete the apps).
in resetting the flash counter in TA,since he can no longer use the monitor/tv to view it,once you reset it will vibrate 2x,then allow at least 1 minute(assurance) then press and hold power button another 1 vibration,wait again for 1min then press volume up to reset the flash counter then volume up again to reboot.
Even if he uses odin to flash stock fw,there is no need for him to use the monitor and his touch screen to access in download mode(i can do it blind folded)therefore he can use the usb port to connect in pc..feel free to correct me.thanks
Btw you can also use mobile odin pro to flash stock firmware after triangle away.
just provide mhl cable,monitor with hdmi input and a compatible bluetooth mouse

[Q] Grand 2 Duos SM-G7106 does not enter download mode

Hello,
A customer gave a Grand 2 (SM-G7106) for service, to have a custom rom & recovery installed.
I've been trying to use the method that's available in all the forums (put the phone to download mode, connect it to odin & etc...).
But the phone does not go into download mode in the first place for some reason.
Rather, when I keep holding Vol Down + Home + Power (or Vol Down + Power only) , a screen flashes to say 'Factory mode' for like 2 secs & then, I get these options
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
So, I tried, Vol Up + Power & I get these options
Please give me a solution to this.
Thanking you all in advance,

bro...
which andriod version he izz using??

haneef95 said:
Hello,
A customer gave a Grand 2 (SM-G7106) for service, to have a custom rom & recovery installed.
I've been trying to use the method that's available in all the forums (put the phone to download mode, connect it to odin & etc...).
But the phone does not go into download mode in the first place for some reason.
Rather, when I keep holding Vol Down + Home + Power (or Vol Down + Power only) , a screen flashes to say 'Factory mode' for like 2 secs & then, I get these options
So, I tried, Vol Up + Power & I get these options
Please give me a solution to this.
Thanking you all in advance,
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I think its not the original set it must high copy so its not going to the download mode .

Andriod version
PKothavale said:
which andriod version he izz using??
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4.4.X, can't remember what that X was!

kemesh said:
I think its not the original set it must high copy so its not going to the download mode .
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Not sure, it only came for service.
How do I distinguish between original & duplicate?
Even then, is there any solution to this problem though?

haneef95 said:
Not sure, it only came for service.
How do I distinguish between original & duplicate?
Even then, is there any solution to this problem though?
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If its an 4.4.X version then u can use balliboxer's new kikat superior rom u can directly insatll it from recovery mode/install a zip...but bro if it doesnt has base of version 4.4.x be aware device can be bricked...
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PKothavale said:
If its an 4.4.X version then u can use balliboxer's new kikat superior rom u can directly insatll it from recovery mode/install a zip...but bro if it doesnt has base of version 4.4.x be aware device can be bricked...
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And Be aware if it gets any error dont downgrade it again to 4.3 aware !!! it will make ur device hard brick...

Hey buddies,
I got a 4.3 Samsung SM-G7106, with G7106ZNUANK1 from China Unicom (CHU). unfortunately, I can't root it properly. Tried CF-Root, TowelRoot and Framaroot but no luck.
I hope you can help me out guys, thanks!

May be it is super copy for grand 2,,try to chek with cpu identifier or cpu z,,
Sent from my SM-G7102

Nah, its not a supercopy, just found out that one of my friend was also using the same phone, same specs, same everything and he bought it on Samsung Store in China (He presented me with the copy of the receipt and box stuffs), so yeah, I think its a legit one since its running well on Kies also (unlike other copy phones which can't be detected thru Kies). Anyway, I found a root program from G7106ZNUANC1 and I forgot the other one, its thru SRS root, but didnt work for my phone unfortunately. :crying:
Hope someone could help me root my G7106ZNUANK1 soon!

chopsuey8 said:
Nah, its not a supercopy, just found out that one of my friend was also using the same phone, same specs, same everything and he bought it on Samsung Store in China (He presented me with the copy of the receipt and box stuffs), so yeah, I think its a legit one since its running well on Kies also (unlike other copy phones which can't be detected thru Kies). Anyway, I found a root program from G7106ZNUANC1 and I forgot the other one, its thru SRS root, but didnt work for my phone unfortunately. :crying:
Hope someone could help me root my G7106ZNUANK1 soon!
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Flash CWM or TWRP through odin..den flash su binaru 2.45 from recovery. su binary 2.45 available in chainfire site.Gud Luck

prakash87 said:
Flash CWM or TWRP through odin..den flash su binaru 2.45 from recovery. su binary 2.45 available in chainfire site.Gud Luck
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Thanks for the tutorial buddy! Is it possible you can walk me thru it? Even though I'm kinda lurking here for quite some time, still some things are alien to me. I hate to say this, but, can you spoon-feed me the instructions in doing so? Would really appreciate your help!
Thanks! :good:

Hi.
I just got also a Grand 2 G7106, and does the same thing - chinese menus instead of recovery mode. Found a video on youtube that explained which single item does, and most are only a bunch of tests, and one for factory reset, but still with this same issue.
I also would like to know how to use odin without entering in download mode.

sacp said:
Hi.
I just got also a Grand 2 G7106, and does the same thing - chinese menus instead of recovery mode. Found a video on youtube that explained which single item does, and most are only a bunch of tests, and one for factory reset, but still with this same issue.
I also would like to know how to use odin without entering in download mode.
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Hey buddy, try using SRS root software if you wanted to root your phone. If you're lucky enough that its not the G7106znuank1 model, then it can be rooted thru it. Otherwise, you'll be stuck like me. lol.. good luck! :good:

looks like i am stuck with you guys too. Have the same Samsung SM-G7106 . I tried using ODIN to install CWM. Despite Odin saying that it is PASS and device rebooted itself, when i try to go into recovery mode (CWM) it goes into default Android recovery mode instead with (write protected) ... i tried TWRP too using ODIN and it is not working. Tried both Odin 3.09 and 3.10

If you're still looking for a way to root your SM-G7106, I managed to do it with the KingoRoot app.
super simple process. It's based on Chainfire.
I should mention this was with: G7106znuank1

I have a grand 2 g7106 hard bricked and it is totally dead how to solve this problem please help.
Thanks in advance

S7 Edge bricked by flashing Chainfire root without OEM unlocked..

Hello everyone,
Sadly I've been stupid enough to flash Chainfire root trough Odin without enabling the "OEM Unlock" setting in android.
The phone is now stuck at the boot logo. Is there any way to get it to boot again? Or obtain the data that is on the phone?
It is an S7 Edge SM-G935F hero2lte
I was thinking to flash TWRP and create a backup, but I've got no idea if this is possible.
Luckily most of the pictures are on a External SD.
Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks for reading.
Lurninn

Download offical firmware from sammobile and flash it with Odin

Boot in download mode and flash official stock firmware...

Try flashing stock official firmware with HOME_CSC instead of CSC file so that it doesn't wipe your phone.
TWRP backup method will not work here since it also require OEM unlock and it must format /data once to remove encryption, so that it can read the partition which defeat the purpose since your current data are gone from the format.
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

@Lurninn
download Kies for samsung and run emergency firmware download and install.
no need for Odin

artaniss11k said:
@Lurninn
download Kies for samsung and run emergency firmware download and install.
no need for Odin
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Thanks! But will it wipe my data?

Lurninn said:
Thanks! But will it wipe my data?
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No.
It will ask you for phone model and serial number.
Read them from the back of the phone.
Install kies, run the program, put your phone to download mode and connect to pc.
In the upper section there must be a tab where you find "emergency firmware download and install" or something like that.
This is where you will be ask for model and serial number and the restauration begins.
If you want a clean install with all the data wiped, there a custom recovery will be handy from where you format everything and after that you will use kies.
Good luck

is kies even compatible with s7 edge? I have to use Smart Switch
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Thanks all, I'll try tomorrow and let you know if it worked.

HeatOfLisboa67 said:
is kies even compatible with s7 edge? I have to use Smart Switch
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
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Yes it is. I used it myself a week ago

artaniss11k said:
Yes it is. I used it myself a week ago
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thank you I'll have a go kies 3 I suppose?
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

HeatOfLisboa67 said:
thank you I'll have a go kies 3 I suppose?
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
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There are 2 versions of kies, one for older devices until galaxy s4, and one for newer devices.
I can't remember wich one is, but the app warns you if you didn't install the correct version

I have to mention, the firmware on the phone is the UK one instead of the Dutch one. I did this back then to get the 7.0 update earlier.
Will the Kies method still be possible?

NonXtreme said:
Try flashing stock official firmware with HOME_CSC instead of CSC file so that it doesn't wipe your phone.
TWRP backup method will not work here since it also require OEM unlock and it must format /data once to remove encryption, so that it can read the partition which defeat the purpose since your current data are gone from the format.
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
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Thanks for your help. but: Stock my S7 comes with PHN firmware ( Which is dutch ) but recently I've downloaded the BTU firmware. ( UK Unbranded ) in order to receive the 7.0 update earlier. So, : I downloaded the latest BTU Firmware for the S7 edge.
It comes with 5 files.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Now, should I just open the HOME_CSC_OXA in the CSC tab in ODIN and flash it?

artaniss11k said:
No.
It will ask you for phone model and serial number.
Read them from the back of the phone.
Install kies, run the program, put your phone to download mode and connect to pc.
In the upper section there must be a tab where you find "emergency firmware download and install" or something like that.
This is where you will be ask for model and serial number and the restauration begins.
If you want a clean install with all the data wiped, there a custom recovery will be handy from where you format everything and after that you will use kies.
Good luck
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The emergency option isn't available somehow. It shows "Lists of devices requiring emergency recovery" , but the list is empty.
When i choose the firmware upgrade option, I indeed have to enter my model name + Serial number, but the message states that data WILL be wiped.

@Lurninn
Here... my bad Take a closer look
This is what i used and on my device it didn't wipe data.
I don't know if it is available for you too but i did it a couple of times when i really messed up my phones and each time my photos and videos weren't deleted.
No matter what firmware you are on right now, kies will download the latest one corresponding to your device and the country it was released for.

artaniss11k said:
@Lurninn
Here... my bad Take a closer look
This is what i used and on my device it didn't wipe data.
I don't know if it is available for you too but i did it a couple of times when i really messed up my phones and each time my photos and videos weren't deleted.
No matter what firmware you are on right now, kies will download the latest one corresponding to your device and the country it was released for.
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The thing is, my phone originally is a PHN (Dutch) Phone, however, I flashed BTU (UK) Firmware on my phone.
And btw, Could it be that your pictures were on an external SD card? because using this recovery doesn't touch the external SD. I'm still not convinced that this will keep internal data untouched. ;(
The method of flashing HOME CSC seems the most safe/logical to me at this moment.

Lurninn said:
And btw, Could it be that your pictures were on an external SD card? because using this recovery doesn't touch the external SD. I'm still not convinced that this will keep internal data untouched. ;(
The method of flashing HOME CSC seems the most safe/logical to me at this moment.
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I did it on my s6edge wich doesn't have a external SDcard support only via otg.
Regarding the firmware, i told you that kies doesn't care about that becauce it will read your original trace of csc and will download the coresponding firware ( if the original firmware was Dutch it will download Dutch firmware )
I don't tell you to use my method and i don't guarantee you that this is 100% safe for what you want, but i'm telling you that i used this method and for me it worked even on non-external SDcard phones with no data loss except the third party apps.
Analize all advices you got here and chose a method.
I' m really curious. Don't forget to post the result.
Good luck.
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Also i dit it on my g935f. When i bought it i did some test photos, no SDcard in it.
At home i rooted it uncorespondingly and i bricked it.
Kies was my savior and after the process my taken pictures were there

NonXtreme said:
Try flashing stock official firmware with HOME_CSC instead of CSC file so that it doesn't wipe your phone.
TWRP backup method will not work here since it also require OEM unlock and it must format /data once to remove encryption, so that it can read the partition which defeat the purpose since your current data are gone from the format.
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
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artaniss11k said:
I did it on my s6edge wich doesn't have a external SDcard support only via otg.
Regarding the firmware, i told you that kies doesn't care about that becauce it will read your original trace of csc and will download the coresponding firware ( if the original firmware was Dutch it will download Dutch firmware )
I don't tell you to use my method and i don't guarantee you that this is 100% safe for what you want, but i'm telling you that i used this method and for me it worked even on non-external SDcard phones with no data loss except the third party apps.
Analize all advices you got here and chose a method.
I' m really curious. Don't forget to post the result.
Good luck.
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Also i dit it on my g935f. When i bought it i did some test photos, no SDcard in it.
At home i rooted it uncorespondingly and i bricked it.
Kies was my savior and after the process my taken pictures were there
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Most of my pictures are on the SD-Card, It are mostly the 3'rth party apps that I was worrying about.
BUT: I've followed NonXtreme's method, and I SUCCEED!!!
I downloaded latest BTU Firmware from Sammobile, and flashed all 4 files (and CSC_Home) trough Odin.
At first I was kinda worried because after flashing the phone booted with "Erasing" in screen. The phone successfully booted, and remained just like I left it.
You might want to try this method next time artaniss11k if you want to keep your apps & settings.
Thanks guys for your help/suggestions.