hey guys, i hope someone could help me, as I've been trying to fix my phone.
It loads up to the blue screen, with an warning (exclamation mark), I can boot it into download mode, but i cant seem to boot in into recovery, (I've tried to put it into download mode and quickly try and put it into recovery).
Ive got pics and videos of my newborn son on my phone, is there any way of me recovering them?
kind regards
S
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This is the screen which comes on after it reboots
Oh and now it does not turn off. It stays on that screen.
sajjid_9 said:
This is the screen which comes on after it reboots
Oh and now it does not turn off. It stays on that screen.
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You need to get into download mode and Odin to stock
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Okay guys.. I just left it on that screen for a few hours.. And the recovery screen came up. I tried to wipe the cache but it wasn't successful. Please see the attached pic
s7freak said:
You need to get into download mode and Odin to stock
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Thank you for your reply buddy.. If I do that will it erase my data? I'm trying to save the pics and videos from the phone.
sajjid_9 said:
Thank you for your reply buddy.. If I do that will it erase my data? I'm trying to save the pics and videos from the phone.
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Unfortunately yes you'll have a complete stock device. Looks like you have stock recovery have you just tried reboot system? You can't flash anything of course like Xposed with stock recovery.
Try just rebooting system from your stock recovery and if that doesn't work you'll have to boot to download and Odin to stock
sajjid_9 said:
Thank you for your reply buddy.. If I do that will it erase my data? I'm trying to save the pics and videos from the phone.
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s7freak said:
Unfortunately yes you'll have a complete stock device. Looks like you have stock recovery have you just tried reboot system? You can't flash anything of course like Xposed with stock recovery.
Try just rebooting system from your stock recovery and if that doesn't work you'll have to boot to download and Odin to stock
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Yes buddy, it's completely stock. I've tried to rebooting countless times but no joy
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Yes buddy, it's completely stock. I've tried to rebooting countless times but no joy
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Were you rooted with TWRP Installed when you flashed Xposed? The reason I ask is because if one flashes the wrong Xposed zip one can get back to TWRP and dirty flash Rom or restore back up.
You're PC doesn't recognize your device?If it does you can save your pix and stuff
Unfortunately it looks to me like you'll have to Odin to stock and you'll lose all data
"And on that bombshell!"
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s7freak said:
Were you rooted with TWRP Installed when you flashed Xposed? The reason I ask is because if one flashes the wrong Xposed zip one can get back to TWRP and dirty flash Rom or restore back up.
You're PC doesn't recognize your device?If it does you can save your pix and stuff
Unfortunately it looks to me like you'll have to Odin to stock and you'll lose all data
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Nope... I didn't have anything installed.. It was completely stock. It required an OTA update yesterday, and it looks like it's failed, hence why it is now. The computer recognised it when I put it into download mode. Also odin can read it too.
This is what happens so far.. Try's to install but can't
OK since your computer can recognize it you should be able to save your files. See if you can save them and I still feel you'll have to Odin to stock once you do that you'll have a fresh device
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OK since your computer can recognize it you should be able to save your files. See if you can save them and I still feel you'll have to Odin to stock once you do that you'll have a fresh device
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How can I save my files? The computer and odin detects the phone, but doesnt show up under 'My computer'. it also doesnt show up on samsung smart switch.
If I do a root, can i have access to my data? and then unroot it?
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How can I save my files? The computer and odin detects the phone, but doesnt show up under 'My computer'. it also doesnt show up on samsung smart switch.
If I do a root, can i have access to my data? and then unroot it?
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No so it seems you're only way out is to Odin to Stock but you'll lose all data
"And on that bombshell!"
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Try using smart switch. Under more there is an option to recover from failed updates.
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Try using smart switch. Under more there is an option to recover from failed updates.
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Tried that buddy.. It doesn't recognise it
Do you know which csc your phone has? If you flash the newest version with odin, and use the home_csc file from the update package according to your csc, the phone should not reset. If you change your csc, then the phone will default to factory settings. But i can't tell you for certain that it works. You could read through the following thread
Since you didn't put a password in the secure startup section, you will have to enter "default_password" (without the quotation marks) as the password, if you chose this route, since there will be a password prompt.
Is this a qualcomm based s7 edge or a exynos based? I think this only works with exynos, but i am not sure. If this is all too risky for you, i would go to a samsung service center.
And i know, you won't want to hear it, but use an sd card for the future. That way, your pics and videos would still be easily accessible. I know, doesn't help you now, but you'll feel safer in the future. I hope you get it sorted out! Good luck!!
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Do you know which csc your phone has? If you flash the newest version with odin, and use the home_csc file from the update package according to your csc, the phone should not reset. If you change your csc, then the phone will default to factory settings. But i can't tell you for certain that it works. You could read through the following thread
Since you didn't put a password in the secure startup section, you will have to enter "default_password" (without the quotation marks) as the password, if you chose this route, since there will be a password prompt.
Is this a qualcomm based s7 edge or a exynos based? I think this only works with exynos, but i am not sure. If this is all too risky for you, i would go to a samsung service center.
And i know, you won't want to hear it, but use an sd card for the future. That way, your pics and videos would still be easily accessible. I know, doesn't help you now, but you'll feel safer in the future. I hope you get it sorted out! Good luck!!
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Ermm, the CSC code is BTU, it also states that it has successfully applied mutli-csc, its a uk phone so I just googled it, and it states that is a exynos phone.
I know, I know, the pics and videos should be saved to the sd card, its my wifes phone.
But thank you so much, youve just given me a lifeline! i just need the pics and videos off it.
Ati75 said:
Do you know which csc your phone has? If you flash the newest version with odin, and use the home_csc file from the update package according to your csc, the phone should not reset. If you change your csc, then the phone will default to factory settings. But i can't tell you for certain that it works. You could read through the following thread
Since you didn't put a password in the secure startup section, you will have to enter "default_password" (without the quotation marks) as the password, if you chose this route, since there will be a password prompt.
Is this a qualcomm based s7 edge or a exynos based? I think this only works with exynos, but i am not sure. If this is all too risky for you, i would go to a samsung service center.
And i know, you won't want to hear it, but use an sd card for the future. That way, your pics and videos would still be easily accessible. I know, doesn't help you now, but you'll feel safer in the future. I hope you get it sorted out! Good luck!!
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ohh will it trip knox? im going to pop into samsung service centre after work, but they prob will tell me to factory reset my phone. GRR
sajjid_9 said:
ohh will it trip knox? im going to pop into samsung service centre after work, but they prob will tell me to factory reset my phone. GRR
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Knox will not be tripped if you chose to do it this way. If you have btu as your csc, download the newest btu firmware via samfirm, and flash it via odin. You can download odin in the first post in this thread. Just make sure that you put the home_csc file in the csc field. Phone should not be reset this way. After the flash the phone will restart and it will ask you for a password. The password will be "default_password". Good luck!
Ati75 said:
Knox will not be tripped if you chose to do it this way. If you have btu as your csc, download the newest btu firmware via samfirm, and flash it via odin. You can download odin in the first post in this thread. Just make sure that you put the home_csc file in the csc field. Phone should not be reset this way. After the flash the phone will restart and it will ask you for a password. The password will be "default_password". Good luck!
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Thank you buddy... I went onto a Samsung support centre.. They had one look at it and stated the motherboard needs replaced...
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To start with, I'm flash addict and always trying to flash new roms/firmwares. However after flashing one of the newest samsung firmware i got this little red exlamation mark:
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I have tried to reset flash counter in a lot of ways but it always stayed at number "1" (After you reset with triangle away latest, opening app again shows 0 flash counter but after reboot it increases to 1). Even if my flash counter was 5, after reset it was staying with 1. Seems that samsung introduced some security improvements against reseting flash counter for galaxy s3.
But one xda member InsteadWoolf published solution to reset flash counter:
1- Reset via Triangle Away
2- Turn off phone and go to download mode.
3- Then flash via odin pc the stock firmware you want.
After this method flash counter is 0. However if you go for custom rom or not stock kernel, that red exlamation mark comes back and flash counter increases to 1.
BIG CREDITS TO InsteadWoolf
So what firmware are you claiming Samsung has hacked as i have yet to see this on any build .
jje
JJEgan said:
So what firmware are you claiming Samsung has hacked as i have yet to see this on any build .
jje
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i cant say exactly because didnt notice when i got it but i think with the latest BLH3 one ics. Never had this problem before, was flashing a lot via pc odin and reseting to 0 easily. And before i had even flash counter 5 and there wasnt any red exlamation mark like in the picture.
Thanks for noticing.
But, damn but what greasy screen! You should clean it more often.
Theshawty said:
Thanks for noticing.
But, damn but what greasy screen! You should clean it more often.
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it is with crap screen protector
Are you sure that has something to do with the flash counter?
Phew......
.....so glad that that **** didn't show up after flashing Jelly Bean over Odin!! :victory:
Something to look out for? What do you guys think?
// Ohamn
I had the same issue after flashing a miui rom i had to reset with triangle away and go into download mode straight away without letting the phone boot up then flash full stock ics via odin and it reset. It took me ages to work it out i nearly gave up.
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azcamm27 said:
I had the same issue after flashing a miui rom i had to reset with triangle away and go into download mode straight away without letting the phone boot up then flash full stock ics via odin and it reset. It took me ages to work it out i nearly gave up.
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but if u flash something not official then u wont be able to reset again. This is smt new, never was like that
As i have flashed and reset at least 50 times in the last few weeks .
Reset counter with TA.
Flash custom kernel via Odin.
Nothing bar standard rom count of 1.
Run TA still nothing and counter 0 .
I wonder if something else is triggering the red mark .
jje
i reported it in OTA thread and also to Chainfire weeks ago, but no one took notice.. if anyone wants to test, i can upload example of such sboot.bin..
still everything is back to normal with flashing old sboot.bin
tumult said:
i reported it in OTA thread and also to Chainfire weeks ago, but no one took notice.. if anyone wants to test, i can upload example of such sboot.bin..
still everything is back to normal with flashing old sboot.bin
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yeh please upload i will try it
EdgaBimbam said:
yeh please upload i will try it
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which one new or old? anyway at work and going to business trip right after so I'll upload it ASAP.
tumult said:
which one new or old? anyway at work and going to business trip right after so I'll upload it ASAP.
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hmmm if i want to remove that flash counter 1 with red exlamation mark i need to flash old one?
EdgaBimbam said:
hmmm if i want to remove that flash counter 1 with red exlamation mark i need to flash old one?
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yes,
here is zip with old sboot.bin (from XXALEF), this is all i can do ATM, you have to unzip it and pack in tar (quick search gave me this link for making tar http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1777579)..
and all standard things apply i am not responsible and blah blah if anything goes wrong, flashing bootloader is a sucker and may brick your phone..
edit: att. removed, look few posts bellow.
tumult said:
yes,
here is zip with old sboot.bin (from XXALEF), this is all i can do ATM, you have to unzip it and pack in tar (quick search gave me this link for making tar http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1777579)..
and all standard things apply i am not responsible and blah blah if anything goes wrong, flashing bootloader is a sucker and may brick your phone..
1F0035205D32C9A06A3624E9E4C40E4F *sboot.zip
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maybe there is who couls make .tar or cwm package of this file. Im not so good at developing and other things so dont want to mess things
EdgaBimbam said:
maybe there is who couls make .tar or cwm package of this file. Im not so good at developing and other things so dont want to mess things
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i tried to make tar via phone, but got some error.. have to drive now, sorry
ps. there is thread in general section from as i9000 user with firmwares if i remember correctly with old bootloader
there, a Odin flashable tar.. tested by myself and my phone booted. see iff it helps with triangle away. thanks to secret unknown for instructions of making tar .
WARNING! if you brick it, you got to stick with it
D55F04C26C83CAA552B62F529E4434C2 *BEWARE_of_BRICK_i9300XXALEF_sboot.tar
edit: i flashed it via odin 3.04, edited .ini file to enable boot update and placed it in bootloader box.. don't know if editing ini is needed, but that's what i did and it worked.
PhoneBootUpdate=1
tumult said:
there, a Odin flashable tar.. tested by myself and my phone booted. see iff it helps with triangle away. thanks to secret unknown for instructions of making tar .
WARNING! if you brick it, you got to stick with it
D55F04C26C83CAA552B62F529E4434C2 *BEWARE_of_BRICK_i9300XXALEF_sboot.tar
edit: i flashed it via odin 3.04, edited .ini file to enable boot update and placed it in bootloader box.. don't know if editing ini is needed, but that's what i did and it worked.
PhoneBootUpdate=1
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thx will try it
JJEgan said:
As i have flashed and reset at least 50 times in the last few weeks .
Reset counter with TA.
Flash custom kernel via Odin.
Nothing bar standard rom count of 1.
Run TA still nothing and counter 0 .
I wonder if something else is triggering the red mark .
jje
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this was sboot that was problematic for me, i don't know if i gor it in one of NEE OTA JB leaks or in my country ICS official OTA update.
I bricked my sgs4 when I used Rom Toolbox Pro to flash TWRP custom recovery. every time I unplug bat it goes into Odin mode. Every reboot with removal of battery. So I held down Volume- and home and power button the phone powered on to the screen asking if I wanted to go into Odin mode or Cancel. I. cancelled and was able to reboot successfully. Do I'm not completely bricked now. but when I try to get into stock recovery I get bricked to Odin mode. and have to remove the bat then volume- plus home plus power then Cancel going into Odin mode etc. I officially have no stock recovery
this is all due to the fact I went back after trying to flash cwm recovery...I flashed safestrap then removed it but still no recovery. and I really want the 4.3 that just came out.
btw safestrap is not working for me. I downloaded the kernel flash and a Rom specific for locked sgs4 ask I get after booting passed safestrap is a blank screen for ever.
Any help is great. thanks guys
Correct me if I'm wrong someone buy I'm pretty sure If you're boot loader is locked you are NOT to flash any custom recoveries or kernels. Safestrap is the only recovery you can use. I'm on mf3 myself, you may have to odin back to stock, root, and install safestrap again. Can't flash any kernels on mf3.. it will cause your phone not to boot.
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You are going to have to odin the stock tar files. I assume you are on mf3 firmware. Look for the mf3 tar files, there on one of the threads. Google "mf3 tar xda"
I looked for a link to firmware mf3 to flag in Odin but nothing
Already the bricking the phone deal is taken care of.
I don't know why its so hard for people to find stuff I googled it with results just fine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502003
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jd1639 said:
You are going to have to odin the stock tar files. I assume you are on mf3 firmware. Look for the mf3 tar files, there on one of the threads. Google "mf3 tar xda"
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So do u have a link AT&T I337 MF3 firmware?
Lewis_Koseck said:
So do u have a link AT&T I337 MF3 firmware?
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Google "mf3 tar xda"
WOW!
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WOW!
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That Google stuff is complicated, lol
Obviously I did and nothing. It's great when people ask for help all we get is snobbed nosed attitudes
And here I Google the brick problem Every one on xda saying only solution is Odin. And real no I was able to pull out of the brick without it so obviously not everyone is as smart as you guys but if it's even possible to keep your attitudes in check would be great!
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That Google stuff is complicated, lol
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Yeah must be.and neither me not anyone I know will be posting in xda sense it's just gonna illicit a bunch of re,tards talking sh.t.
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Yeah must be.and neither me not anyone I know will be posting in xda sense it's just gonna illicit a bunch of re,tards talking sh.t.
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Glad you got it fixed. But you probably have no clue how you got in the situation you were in nor how you got out of it. I'd suggest you do a lot of reading of the pinned threads in the general forum. Sorry, you'll have to get your own links.
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Yeah must be.and neither me not anyone I know will be posting in xda sense it's just gonna illicit a bunch of re,tards talking sh.t.
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Post #5 in THIS thread GAVE you a link to the MF3 firmware 2 HOURS before you posting again asking for it. How much more help would have liked to receive? I suggest you evaluate your own mental state of being before you respond to others with childish name calling. At the very least, read the thread you are in before making yourself look ignorant. You will definitely not be a loss to the community with an attitude like yours.
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Post #5 in THIS thread GAVE you a link to the MF3 firmware 2 HOURS before you posting again asking for it. How much more help would have liked to receive? I suggest you evaluate your own mental state of being before you respond to others with childish name calling. At the very least, read the thread you are in before making yourself look ignorant. You will definitely not be a loss to the community with an attitude like yours.
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I swear I even gave him the link to what he needed all he had to do was read it. Does he need arrows pointing to it or pilot navigation or something? Smh... Calling people names when all we're trying to tell him is look first than read.
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Lewis_Koseck said:
I bricked my sgs4 when I used Rom Toolbox Pro to flash TWRP custom recovery. every time I unplug bat it goes into Odin mode. Every reboot with removal of battery. So I held down Volume- and home and power button the phone powered on to the screen asking if I wanted to go into Odin mode or Cancel. I. cancelled and was able to reboot successfully. Do I'm not completely bricked now. but when I try to get into stock recovery I get bricked to Odin mode. and have to remove the bat then volume- plus home plus power then Cancel going into Odin mode etc. I officially have no stock recovery
this is all due to the fact I went back after trying to flash cwm recovery...I flashed safestrap then removed it but still no recovery. and I really want the 4.3 that just came out.
btw safestrap is not working for me. I downloaded the kernel flash and a Rom specific for locked sgs4 ask I get after booting passed safestrap is a blank screen for ever.
Any help is great. thanks guys
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Lewis_Koseck said:
I bricked my sgs4 when I used Rom Toolbox Pro to flash TWRP custom recovery. every time I unplug bat it goes into Odin mode. Every reboot with removal of battery. So I held down Volume- and home and power button the phone powered on to the screen asking if I wanted to go into Odin mode or Cancel. I. cancelled and was able to reboot successfully. Do I'm not completely bricked now. but when I try to get into stock recovery I get bricked to Odin mode. and have to remove the bat then volume- plus home plus power then Cancel going into Odin mode etc. I officially have no stock recovery
this is all due to the fact I went back after trying to flash cwm recovery...I flashed safestrap then removed it but still no recovery. and I really want the 4.3 that just came out.
btw safestrap is not working for me. I downloaded the kernel flash and a Rom specific for locked sgs4 ask I get after booting passed safestrap is a blank screen for ever.
Any help is great. thanks guys
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You should realy read.... All of us on MF3 know that !!... That was one of the fist ways to boot back up. Safe strap is going to be a savior for you.... Basically this has been discussed a million times..... If you are on MF3 you cannot downgrade you can only upgrade or stay on MF3, If you want 4.3 sooooo bad I will link it for you. But I suggest staying patient. There is nothing really that improved over 4.2.2. So I would advise you not to upgrade but I will post the links and tell you how to do it. One if you were smart you would have made a nandroid backup thru SS and then when you boot into that you stay on the stock rom slot. Hit then go in and write your backup just the system folder.... So you won't lose all of your data. Now if you didn't make a nandroid backup. Then you can try flashing the stock recovery and fixing the permissions thru safe strap..... IF that doesn't work well you are just up the creek.....
HAHAHAHA. JK Get odin and get the MF3 Tar.MD5 files But your phone manually into odin mode and Go back to stock MF3. Seriously read, read, read. I will make it real easy for you this time. By posting links but you are just asking for it. So first grab these files: https://mega.co.nz/#!WEEzSA7Z!aB46731_AwM7P83eMdDlmFYd1hUZfFBcQAZjc1X7wAE These are the stock MF3 files that were contributed to the community by Shockndrop: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502003
Now grab Odin, I prefer this one: ODIN 1.85 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1262272
Now put the MD5 files in their proper places in odin and and hook your phone up with a Good **** Solid Universal Serial Bus Cable: Like pitured here:
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Put her down into a coma AKA, ODIN Recovery mode manualy by holding power, home, and volume down. Then when prompt after the warning volume up to continue. Flash with Odin to restore to stock MF3. Brand Spaking new!!!!
Use your favorite root Method, New root method is the only one we support here on XDA, Which involves an SD Card,and the Terminal from the Play store. Or if you want the fast and dirty way because you are lazy do the Kingo root, I don't indorse it, but I have yet to hear anything negative about it, other than speculation. Links: http://www.kingoapp.com/android-root/download.htm - one click method Easy.
Old proper way: Quoting Jortex "HOWTO:
Use a card reader to format the micro SD card to exFAT (FAT32 or other formats does not work) in Windows. I haven't tried Linux or MacOS X, so they may not work.
Download the attached file (Root_for_ATTSG4_FM3.rar) http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2165629&d=1375669716 and extract it into the root of your EXTERNAL microSD card using the card reader in Windows. (You can do the extraction using WinRAR, http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm or 7-zip, http://www.7-zip.org/download.html ).
Put the SD card back to the phone and download the Android Terminal Emulator app.
Open the Terminal Emulator app and run below 3 commands:
Code:
cd /mnt/extSdCard
./pwn
./script.sh
Then, open SuperSU and check everything looks good.
Then open a root app and it should be working properly.
Reboot your device once to confirm root is still working after reboot.
Come back to the post and press the THANKS button
Notes:
I uploaded a screenshot from the Terminal screen where the instructions are entered. Yours should be the same except you don't need to enter the "ls -l" command. It's just to show what files I have on the SD card. Ignore LOST.DIR directory.
Remove any SuperSU apps from your phone before following the above steps. script.sh installs it automatically.
You can use adb shell instead of a terminal app which is more convenient but requires Android SDK. Follow these steps only if you are about to use adb:
Download and install all Samsung Galaxy S 4 drivers from here: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SGH-I337ZWAATT#
Activate Developer options -> USB Debugging mode. To have the phone show the Developer options, go to Settings -> More -> About device. Tap on "Build number" 6 times.
You have to use an external SD card. No other alternative have been found yet. Using the device storage, i.e. /mnt/sdcard, or /data/local/tmp, DOES NOT work.
Warning (suggested by rushi.1986): "We have root for MF3 but we neither have a working recovery, nor an ODIN back to stock package. Be very careful what you do with your root. At this point, there is no way to recover even from a soft brick. (unless you know exactly what caused the soft brick and can correct it using adb)"
For those who do not know how to format an SD card on Windows (thanks to jee'sgalaxy):
Insert the micro SD into the computer (may have to use a reader or a micro SD adapter).
Go to "My Computer".
Right click on your SD card that showed up.
Click Format.
Choose exFAT as the format.
Click "OK".
Don't forget to press the THANKS button.
Credits:
***Exploit adapted for AT&T by Jortex***
***Original Guide by Open1Your1Eyes0 for Verizon Galaxy S 4***
***Original Exploit by DooMLoRD***
Next install your only way as of now to run custom roms period in your current situation and you should be incredibly grateful instead of saying that you want 4.3 soooooo bad....... really not tooo many benefits at all. Now 4.4 KittyKit lol is a different story..... So grab the latest and greatest version of safestrap from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=1814&task=get
After Flashing Any Compatable Rom flash these every time Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=508
They are the MF3 modules you will need them for wifi to work.
Transfer to sd card install just as you would a regular unknown source APK File..... Tick that in settings Security tab. Also hit your build number 20 times to unlock developer options and always have usb debugging on.
Now boot into safe-strap and dump a nandroid backup and you will be good to go. All thanks to the HashMan aka HashCode, And his sexifing SS. Okay now that you have a backup do anything of your hearts content. Just don't be fooling around with the bootloaders code.... this can really turn your cell phone into a paper weight.
Now here is a list of known compatable roms with SS:
Confirmed working ROMs Thanks to graydiggy http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428254
Google Play Edition 4.2.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2356276
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2341376
Deadly Venom
SHOStock
Darth Stalker
Graviton (Installs fine for some, will not install for others)
Goldeneye (May have issues)
Wicked ROM (T-Mobile) Input correct APN and change network mode to Auto LTE/GSM Will most likely lose root.
All Infamous TW Roms should work
Input correct APN settings for non AT&T ROMs (ie i9505 ROMs) to get LTE
Omega ROM i9505
Echo ROM i9505
Vision X i9505
BoBCaTROM i9505 (May not need to change APN)
Hyperdrive ROM. (May not be able to send SMS while on LTE)
Grab one create a rom slot and flash to your hearts content.
As for the 4.3 Odin files...... I think you can find them yourself it would be ignorant for me to post them for you.
@JohnMonsour I doubt he will read this he didn't even try to read the link I posted to try to help him. But great guide
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Yeah. Unfortunately. I should re-post this guide for MF'd people though. What do you think? I think the the OP died..... LOL.
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[email protected] said:
Does he need arrows pointing to it or pilot navigation or something?
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This I lol'd at....... HAHAHAHAHA.
It all started with the plan to root the device Samsung Galaxy Note 3
I had rooted the device using Kingo Android root. This had gone successfully. Then I tried to install some apps which needs root access. I tried an app called EFS, I though I would back up EFS and NV_ *, When I clicked on backup NV_* (cant remember the whole name), thats when the problem started. It had been 2 days since I had been trying different things to recover the device.
I went into recovery mode and tried
Clear cache
Then Back up my data and did factory reset
Between boot loops I had the opportunity to uninstalled the EFS app
Then installed twrp and tried this blog http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471421
eventually, I thought of letting go of my data, so did the format of data
used ODIN to and flashed this ROM from this blog http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2540822
Despite all these steps I cannot get it working.
Current phone behaviour
The phone keeps booting again, once the UI of the phone starts, I get a window of 1 min before the phone restarts again. I get a message saying "Process system isn't responding"
I am willing to try anything to get the device functional, if it means to build it from scratch. This is my first time venturing into this side of the world, I would be thankful if you can guide me with the steps to perform a build from scratch, or direct me to a blog where I can do this?
eagle909 said:
It all started with the plan to root the device Samsung Galaxy Note 3
I had rooted the device using Kingo Android root. This had gone successfully. Then I tried to install some apps which needs root access. I tried an app called EFS, I though I would back up EFS and NV_ *, When I clicked on backup NV_* (cant remember the whole name), thats when the problem started. It had been 2 days since I had been trying different things to recover the device.
I went into recovery mode and tried
Clear cache
Then Back up my data and did factory reset
Between boot loops I had the opportunity to uninstalled the EFS app
Then installed twrp and tried this blog http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471421
eventually, I thought of letting go of my data, so did the format of data
used ODIN to and flashed this ROM from this blog http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2540822
Despite all these steps I cannot get it working.
Current phone behaviour
The phone keeps booting again, once the UI of the phone starts, I get a window of 1 min before the phone restarts again. I get a message saying "Process system isn't responding"
I am willing to try anything to get the device functional, if it means to build it from scratch. This is my first time venturing into this side of the world, I would be thankful if you can guide me with the steps to perform a build from scratch, or direct me to a blog where I can do this?
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Flash THIS it'll fix your EFS issues and your bootloop -
Grab CWM/TWRP and flash via Odin
Run that zip from custom recovery
Job done
Stay away from EFS back up apps, they're notoriously unreliable and can brick your device
radicalisto said:
Flash THIS it'll fix your EFS issues and your bootloop -
Grab CWM/TWRP and flash via Odin
Run that zip from custom recovery
Job done
Stay away from EFS back up apps, they're notoriously unreliable and can brick your device
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Sounds like a dumb question but How to I upload this zip file to my phone. Note3 does not come with external SD slot and I am not able to connect the phone through PC either by Kies or ADT, none of them are recognising?
Can I upload this zip file through ODIN? it only accepts .tar or .md5 files?
Any tips?
eagle909 said:
Sounds like a dumb question but How to I upload this zip file to my phone. Note3 does not come with external SD slot and I am not able to connect the phone through PC either by Kies or ADT, none of them are recognising?
Can I upload this zip file through ODIN? it only accepts .tar or .md5 files?
Any tips?
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Ahh, you will need to find an ext SD card, then you'll have to transfer it across via your PC then insert into phone, boot into Recovery and flash it.
Not flashable via Odin atm I'm afraid
eagle909 said:
Sounds like a dumb question but How to I upload this zip file to my phone. Note3 does not come with external SD slot and I am not able to connect the phone through PC either by Kies or ADT, none of them are recognising?
Can I upload this zip file through ODIN? it only accepts .tar or .md5 files?
Any tips?
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Yes it does comes with an ext SD card slot... Beside ur sim card slot. Put that file into it then put into ur phone. Boot into custom recovery and flash it.
Sent from my proudly temaseked +Yankied note 3.
Yeah SD Card slot is above the sim card slot, -- I read it wrong, thought you said -- "it doesn't come with an EXT SD Card"
radicalisto said:
Flash THIS it'll fix your EFS issues and your bootloop -
Grab CWM/TWRP and flash via Odin
Run that zip from custom recovery
Job done
Stay away from EFS back up apps, they're notoriously unreliable and can brick your device
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radicalisto said:
Yeah SD Card slot is above the sim card slot, -- I read it wrong, thought you said -- "it doesn't come with an EXT SD Card"
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I never knew there was a slot of SD card, else I would have backed up my data thanks!
But this solution didnt work for me. After the install of this script through twrp the phone behavior is unchanged.
Try flashing the stock rom for your phone. Then you can go back and root again....
99% of the time this will fix things...
eagle909 said:
I never knew there was a slot of SD card, else I would have backed up my data thanks!
But this solution didnt work for me. After the install of this script through twrp the phone behavior is unchanged.
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The screenshot of the install. I suspect if there is something wrong with the install?
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"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"
}
eagle909 said:
The screenshot of the install. I suspect if there is something wrong with the install?
sorry too big of the picture
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ultramag69 said:
Try flashing the stock rom for your phone. Then you can go back and root again....
99% of the time this will fix things...
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downloading this Rooted Stock ROMs for Note 3 SM-N9005
http://galaxynote3root.com/rooted-stock-roms/
That screenshot looks OK to me. The Mount error is standard in TWRP. Reboot your device and see.. or as posted re flash stock as it pretty much fixes everything
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
eagle909 said:
downloading this Rooted Stock ROMs for Note 3 SM-N9005
http://galaxynote3root.com/rooted-stock-roms/
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I have just flashed this ROM and reran the fix, but with out any luck?
The phone keeps rebooting
eagle909 said:
I have just flashed this ROM and reran the fix, but with out any luck?
The phone keeps rebooting
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You haven't flashed a stock rom... That is rooted and so is no longer a stock rom. Go to Sammobile.com to get a pure stock rom...
Just a note for you, whether it says stock is solely reliant on it being NOT tampered with. Rooting a stock rom no longer makes it stock, it is just a description that means no tweaks were applied or bloatware removed...
Remember that the bootloader must match the stock rom. If you are trying to flash a lower version rom onto an MJ3 or higher bootloader you will get bootloops.
The same applies if you have updated to Kitkat rom.
If you haven't updated to 4.4.2, then you should check this[first post]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2540822
But this will trip your Knox counter
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
I checkout this post and did exactly as described. but the phone rebooting doesnot stop. Also when the phone is turned on I am not able to open Phone option and under settings I am not able to launch status option under about device? Could my EFS is lost/corrupted?
Dahdoul said:
If you haven't updated to 4.4.2, then you should check this[first post]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2540822
But this will trip your Knox counter
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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eagle909 said:
I checkout this post and did exactly as described. but the phone rebooting doesnot stop. Also when the phone is turned on I am not able to open Phone option and under settings I am not able to launch status option under about device? Could my EFS is lost/corrupted?
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Use This It'll fix it. - You have to install a custom recovery via Odin then flash that fix and you'll be alright, you EFS is warped is all.
I had already tried that fix, but with no luck. I flashed that fix with a lot of combinations like with fresh install of stock rom, with rooted rom etc. No luck
radicalisto said:
Use This It'll fix it. - You have to install a custom recovery via Odin then flash that fix and you'll be alright, you EFS is warped is all.
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eagle909 said:
I had already tried that fix, but with no luck. I flashed that fix with a lot of combinations like with fresh install of stock rom, with rooted rom etc. No luck
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Is the phone bootlooping constantly ? and crashing after around 1minute?
rtanceF seize
radicalisto said:
Is the phone bootlooping constantly ? and crashing after around 1minute?
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When you mean "install a custom recovery via Odin", you meant to install something like TWRP to install the zip using recovery mode?
The phone keeps booting again and again, once the UI of the phone starts, I get a window of 1 min before the phone restarts again. I get a message saying "Process system isn't responding" before the phone restarts.
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
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
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
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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?
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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.
I have Galaxy s8 on Verizon SM-G950U, a standard update notice kept appearing past few days, finally installed it. The minute it finished, it is now in an endless restarting loop. Does not stay on. Tried cache wipe and safe mode, no luck. I am trying to salvage some picture and files in it. I'm 3 days into researching this stuff and watching endless videos, I still dont know what or how to do this.
1) Would ADB allow backup of files if the phone wont stay on? It does stay on when in Android Recovery mode (Volume down and Power button press), but would recovery mode allow access to internal files such as backing up pictures?
2) I was considering trying to flash my phone. But would that even work without it being on the normal homescreen? If so, would I just download whatever the latest ODIN is, 3.13.1? And then whatever the latest Firmware software is for my phone (see below)?
{
"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"
}
halfhumble said:
I have Galaxy s8 on Verizon SM-G950U, a standard update notice kept appearing past few days, finally installed it. The minute it finished, it is now in an endless restarting loop. Does not stay on. Tried cache wipe and safe mode, no luck. I am trying to salvage some picture and files in it. I'm 3 days into researching this stuff and watching endless videos, I still dont know what or how to do this.
1) Would ADB allow backup of files if the phone wont stay on? It does stay on when in Android Recovery mode (Volume down and Power button press), but would recovery mode allow access to internal files such as backing up pictures?
2) I was considering trying to flash my phone. But would that even work without it being on the normal homescreen? If so, would I just download whatever the latest ODIN is, 3.13.1? And then whatever the latest Firmware software is for my phone (see below)?
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Yes the firmware below is the latest. You put your device in download mode and flash using the latest Odin as for your data. Do not use the home csc. Will wipe. Other than most of the time your data should be safe. Not always but most of the time. Uncheck nand erase
TheMadScientist said:
Yes the firmware below is the latest. You put your device in download mode and flash using the latest Odin as for your data. Do not use the home csc. Will wipe. Other than most of the time your data should be safe. Not always but most of the time. Uncheck nand erase
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Wow, good I saw your reply. Because an article I was reading said Make sure you choose the HOME_CSC, and not CSC file.
So would I just leave the CSC file section blank? Or use the CSC file?
halfhumble said:
Wow, good I saw your reply. Because an article I was reading said Make sure you choose the HOME_CSC, and not CSC file.
So would I just leave the CSC file section blank? Or use the CSC file?
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You could leave it blank
userdata
TheMadScientist said:
You could leave it blank
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Sorry, one more thing, the UserData button, some tutorials say leave it blank, other say to use it.
What should I do? As I know the Tiniest mistake could mess this up, so Im crossing my T's and dotting my I's......
halfhumble said:
Sorry, one more thing, the UserData button, some tutorials say leave it blank, other say to use it.i
What should I do? As I know the Tiniest mistake could mess this up, so Im crossing my T's and dotting my I's......
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Blank
halfhumble said:
Sorry, one more thing, the UserData button, some tutorials say leave it blank, other say to use it.
What should I do? As I know the Tiniest mistake could mess this up, so Im crossing my T's and dotting my I's......
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Bassicly system and bootloader are the most important.
TheMadScientist said:
Bassicly system and bootloader are the most important.
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So no luck, here's what I get, Failed (1):
halfhumble said:
I have Galaxy s8 on Verizon SM-G950U, a standard update notice kept appearing past few days, finally installed it. The minute it finished, it is now in an endless restarting loop. Does not stay on. Tried cache wipe and safe mode, no luck. I am trying to salvage some picture and files in it. I'm 3 days into researching this stuff and watching endless videos, I still dont know what or how to do this.
1) Would ADB allow backup of files if the phone wont stay on? It does stay on when in Android Recovery mode (Volume down and Power button press), but would recovery mode allow access to internal files such as backing up pictures?
2) I was considering trying to flash my phone. But would that even work without it being on the normal homescreen? If so, would I just download whatever the latest ODIN is, 3.13.1? And then whatever the latest Firmware software is for my phone (see below)?
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Welcome to XDA halfhumble, good to have with us
halfhumble said:
So no luck, here's what I get, Failed (1):
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sorry mate it was late. What the error on the device. Does it show a fused binary
halfhumble said:
I have Galaxy s8 on Verizon SM-G950U, a standard update notice kept appearing past few days, finally installed it. The minute it finished, it is now in an endless restarting loop. Does not stay on. Tried cache wipe and safe mode, no luck. I am trying to salvage some picture and files in it. I'm 3 days into researching this stuff and watching endless videos, I still dont know what or how to do this.
1) Would ADB allow backup of files if the phone wont stay on? It does stay on when in Android Recovery mode (Volume down and Power button press), but would recovery mode allow access to internal files such as backing up pictures?
2) I was considering trying to flash my phone. But would that even work without it being on the normal homescreen? If so, would I just download whatever the latest ODIN is, 3.13.1? And then whatever the latest Firmware software is for my phone (see below)?
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