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Let me give you the timeline. A few days ago I rooted the device using the method outlined in this video. I verified my root status with Root Checker and my device was indeed successfully rooted. I installed BusyBox (basic) and TitaniumBackup Pro. Made a backup of my user apps+data to the external SD. I then downloaded Goomanager and used it to install the latest version of TWRP.
All of this was successful. I went into TWRP and created a NAND backup. I backed up: Boot, System, and Data. I did not back up EFS, Preload, Cache, or Recovery.
I performed a wipe and format of user data. Flashed to SlimBean, had some issues. Wiped. Flashed CM10.1. Again, some issues. I decided I'm going to wait a while for these roms to stabilize a bit before I try using any of them on a regular basis. I wiped and restored my original NAND backup of my stock rooted ROM. The restore appeared to go fine. I don't know if this will have anything to do with anything but I went ahead and ran a PRL and Profile update. The device was functioning okay until...
I noticed that the time was off. The lockscreen time was correct but the time in the upper right status bar was stuck at about an hour before. I decided I'd just try restarting the device to see if that fixed anything. Well when I did it wouldn't boot. I'd get stuck on the first Samsung Galaxy S4 logo screen. Took the battery out, waited, put it back in, restarted. Still... stuck on the logo screen. I tried booting into recovery (Vol. Up + Power). The black SGS4 logo would come up with a tiny blue notification in the upper left corner (Recovery Boot). Then the device would restart and get stuck at the SGS4 logo screen again.
Eventually I was able to get it to boot to TWRP (maybe I was just holding the power button too long?)
I wiped. It failed. I tried again. It worked. I recovered my CM10.1 setup and it's been working "okay" on CM10.1 ever since.
I want to get back to my stock rooted rom but I want to understand what happened first.
Anyone? Please?
Stu_Gots said:
Anyone? Please?
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What version of TWRP were you on? If it was 2.5.0.3 then there's your culprit. That version of TWRP is known to have issues. You need to flash version 2.5.0.2 found here.......http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277480. Scroll down to install Alternate recovery and download the 2.5.0.2 .img file.
Once you've downloaded the file, go to your Goo Manager folder and delete the file there. Then paste the file you downloaded from the above link into that same folder. After that, open Goo Manager and go to Install Recovery Script. It should see the file you have in your folder and then download it from their server. Make SURE it says you are downloading 2.5.0.2. Once Goo does its thing, reboot into Recovery and make sure you're running the 2.5.0.2 version of TWRP. Now you can flash all you want because it will function properly. I would first download a stock rom and clear out any skeletons in the closet. Then go into TWRP and wipe EVERYTHING. This includes data, dalvik cache, cache, system and then factory reset as well 3 times each. MAKE SURE you don't delete the internal or external sd cards. Flash the stock rom, set it up how you wish, make a nand of that file( Include EFS and Preload because it can't hurt to be safe) and then flash whatever you like. You should be good to go.
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Stu_Gots said:
Anyone? Please?
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Another question I have is what version of software/firmware are you on? Go to Settings/More/About Phone and check what your software and baseband versions are? If its MDC, then rooting via MotoChopper was a good method to use. If it says MDL, that could also be the reason why the phone was acting so quirky. There is a new method to rooting if you are on MDL and it's also found in Mudavo's thread found here...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277480
For the record. I was using the phone stock rooted for a week or so without any problems. I hadn't had any issues until after restoring the backup I made in TWRP. When I wiped prior to installing SlimBean/CM10.1 I did the standard auto-wipe AND I wiped data
Oh yeah. To answer your questions.
TWRP Version: 2.5.0.2
Software/Baseband versions: L720VPUAMDL
Earlier today I just tried wiping (default TWRP 2.5.0.2). Then restoring the backup again. This was so I could get you the information on what software/baseband version I was on. When the restore completed I went to reboot. The phone stuck on the SGS4 logo screen. I then rebooted in recovery and wiped as before and then I wiped data. The phone was then able to boot into the stock rooted rom. I have so far noticed the times being out of sync from the lock screen and the status bar. I reset the phone again. Stuck at SGS4 logo again.
My trouble getting back into TWRP was my own fault. I was holding the buttons down too long. I can get back into TWRP no problem.
So. What are my options at this point? I would like to be on the latest stock everything... with root and stock wireless tether enabled. The way I was. If I can't restore my backup then I'm going to have to reflash the stock rom. I can't seem to find a comprehensive index of information. Every time I think I've got something figured out I stumble on new bits of information.
Stu_Gots said:
For the record. I was using the phone stock rooted for a week or so without any problems. I hadn't had any issues until after restoring the backup I made in TWRP. When I wiped prior to installing SlimBean/CM10.1 I did the standard auto-wipe AND I wiped data
Oh yeah. To answer your questions.
TWRP Version: 2.5.0.2
Software/Baseband versions: L720VPUAMDL
Earlier today I just tried wiping (default TWRP 2.5.0.2). Then restoring the backup again. This was so I could get you the information on what software/baseband version I was on. When the restore completed I went to reboot. The phone stuck on the SGS4 logo screen. I then rebooted in recovery and wiped as before and then I wiped data. The phone was then able to boot into the stock rooted rom. I have so far noticed the times being out of sync from the lock screen and the status bar. I reset the phone again. Stuck at SGS4 logo again.
My trouble getting back into TWRP was my own fault. I was holding the buttons down too long. I can get back into TWRP no problem.
So. What are my options at this point? I would like to be on the latest stock everything... with root and stock wireless tether enabled. The way I was. If I can't restore my backup then I'm going to have to reflash the stock rom. I can't seem to find a comprehensive index of information. Every time I think I've got something figured out I stumble on new bits of information.
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Honestly, at this point, you need to unroot and reroot again using the method in Mudavo's post. You used the wrong method to root with motochopper. Motochopper was only for the MDC version. That could be why you are having the issues that you are. That's all I can suggest at this point. Start with a clean slate and try it again. Trust me you aren't the only one to do this. I've done it a few times myself. It sucks but at least you know you did everything right. You're going to have to flash a stock MDC rom that came shipped with the phone via Odin. Then take the OTA to update your phone to MDL and then just follow Mudavo's post to root the proper way when you're on the MDL version.
What about the TWRP recovery I have installed? Am I going to have to deal with that in some way?
What are the advantages of Odin over TWRP? I'm not trying to question your judgment btw. I'm legit curious because I've only ever used TWRP to
Flash roms.
Sorry for all the dumb questions.
Btw . While I was waiting for your reply I tried trouble shooting a bit myself. To see if I could fix my own problem. I found a thread with MDL stock rooted and a bunch of firmware and kernel files. I flashed to it in TWRP and it's working reasonably well so far. I'm still dtf for other methods if mine is somehow flawed.
My method didn't work. When I restarted from TWRP (after no other issues) the phone for stuck.
The phone was restarted several times and booted fine. It wasn't until I restarted into TWRP then and then back into normal boot that I had issues
this time. So I'm going to do what you suggested. I just have a couple questions.
If my rom/recovery is corrupted how do I fix my problem. I would need a working rom AND recovery to flash stock rom. I'm not sure where to start since everything is all messed up.
Thank you so much for your help. You're the best!
You should do a Full Odin restore to Stock and start from scratch if you continue to have issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270065
You can also try this thread to ensure a full wipe before flash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277261
gharlane00 said:
You should do a Full Odin restore to Stock and start from scratch if you continue to have issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270065
You can also try this thread to ensure a full wipe before flash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277261
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Installed Mobile ODIN Pro from the play store for $5... I hope that's the right Odin!
Stu_Gots said:
Installed Mobile ODIN Pro from the play store for $5... I hope that's the right Odin!
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download Odin 1.85 or 3.07 on your PC don't use mobile version for something like this
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Do I need to flash the stock kernal too? Will this eliminate my TWRP recovery installation as well?
If you odin back to stock it also has the kernel and stock recovery this will start you all over. Also of it doesnt boot past galaxy s4 screen then boot into recovery and wipe data after you odin back.
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devoureddreams said:
If you odin back to stock it also has the kernel and stock recovery this will start you all over. Also of it doesnt boot past galaxy s4 screen then boot into recovery and wipe data after you odin back.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using xda premium
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Alright... so another problem. I need the latest Samsung USB driver right? Unfortunately...
1.5.25.0 as linked to in this thread cannot be downloaded because uploaded.com or whatever says I've exceeded my allowance. Trouble is... I haven't downloaded anything from them ever. I have this problem all the time because of my ISP (Satellite Internet).
Is there a rehost? Do these drivers not install themselves automatically when the device is plugged into the PC?
http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/c...ng_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.14.0.exe
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I'm so freaking frustrated by this whole process. It looks like by all accounts there are a dozen different ways to do everything and I just know i'm going to mess it up.
I'm following the directions in this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD5CHlrPQJQ&feature=youtu.be
When I extract the file I downloaded I get an MD5 file not an ODIN file.
Stu_Gots said:
I'm so freaking frustrated by this whole process. It looks like by all accounts there are a dozen different ways to do everything and I just know i'm going to mess it up.
I'm following the directions in this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD5CHlrPQJQ&feature=youtu.be
When I extract the file I downloaded I get an MD5 file not an ODIN file.
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Follow this tutorial here
http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?p=2599
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Alright guys. I got it done a while back. Phone is back to normal stock.
Perusing the internet I found this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_hXUJ-u-cw
As it happens I linked to the wrong video in my OP. The method in that video is exactly what I did to root in the first place. The proper way. I installed TWRP from GooManager.
So if I rooted correctly and I installed TWRP correctly what do you suppose caused my problem? I want to root and install custom recovery again!
If I root using the CF-Auto-Root method will I then be able to install custom recovery in goomanager or does custom recovery need to be installed in some other special way?
Stu_Gots said:
If I root using the CF-Auto-Root method will I then be able to install custom recovery in goomanager or does custom recovery need to be installed in some other special way?
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thats all there is to it.
Hi All,
I have a custom ROM and CWM recovery by cofface on my S4. Today, the micro-usb port stopped working - no charging, cannot connect to the PC - nothing.
The phone is under warranty and I want to unroot and flash stock Samsung firmware before I handover the device to the Service Center
Please help - All tutorials I watched mention I need to connect the phone to Odin via PC and flash stock firmware. This is not an option and currently Mobile Odin does not support S4
Any help is much appreciated, I am too desperate to get the device unrooted and fixed as soon as possible.
IF this is the wrong forum to post, please re-direct me to the correct one. Thank you. :crying:
Triad007 said:
Hi All,
I have a custom ROM and CWM recovery by cofface on my S4. Today, the micro-usb port stopped working - no charging, cannot connect to the PC - nothing.
The phone is under warranty and I want to unroot and flash stock Samsung firmware before I handover the device to the Service Center
Please help - All tutorials I watched mention I need to connect the phone to Odin via PC and flash stock firmware. This is not an option and currently Mobile Odin does not support S4
Any help is much appreciated, I am too desperate to get the device unrooted and fixed as soon as possible.
IF this is the wrong forum to post, please re-direct me to the correct one. Thank you. :crying:
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i dont know if this will help,
try to clean micro usb port.
remove battery, make sure that the center connector in the port is straight. If it's bent up or down, use a flat object to push it back towards the center
re: warranty
Triad007 said:
Hi All,
I have a custom ROM and CWM recovery by cofface on my S4. Today, the micro-usb port stopped working - no charging, cannot connect to the PC - nothing.
The phone is under warranty and I want to unroot and flash stock Samsung firmware before I handover the device to the Service Center
Please help - All tutorials I watched mention I need to connect the phone to Odin via PC and flash stock firmware. This is not an option and currently Mobile Odin does not support S4
Any help is much appreciated, I am too desperate to get the device unrooted and fixed as soon as possible.
IF this is the wrong forum to post, please re-direct me to the correct one. Thank you. :crying:
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Without ODIN it's not possible to do and Odin requires USB connection.
There is an app called MOBILE ODIN at the plays store but as of this moment
it's not compatible with the S4 phones.
The best you can do now is to go into cwm/twrp recovery and do a full wipe,
factory reset, wipe cache, dalvik cache and wipe system.
After that format the internal sdcard in cwm or twrp recovery's advanced
options. That way there will be no rom or personal information, files or any
thing else in the phone so it will be ready for the exchange.
Just be sure you have enough battery power left to do this
unless you have a external battery charger.
Good luck!
samersh72 said:
i dont know if this will help,
try to clean micro usb port.
remove battery, make sure that the center connector in the port is straight. If it's bent up or down, use a flat object to push it back towards the center
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Tried this - the connector seems to be in the proper position, but just won't work
Misterjunky said:
Without ODIN it's not possible to do and Odin requires USB connection.
There is an app called MOBILE ODIN at the plays store but as of this moment
it's not compatible with the S4 phones.
The best you can do now is to go into cwm/twrp recovery and do a full wipe,
factory reset, wipe cache, dalvik cache and wipe system.
After that format the internal sdcard in cwm or twrp recovery's advanced
options. That way there will be no rom or personal information, files or any
thing else in the phone so it will be ready for the exchange.
Just be sure you have enough battery power left to do this
unless you have a external battery charger.
Good luck!
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From the above, I gather I won't be able to flash stock rom. I am not sure if the Service Center will accept to repair the device without the ROM (I'm based in India and the Service guys are funny here when it comes to repairing stuff under warranty) -
Is it possible to Flash stock rom - Via CWM ?
EDIT - I'd also like to add that I had taken a nandroid backup via CWM of the Stock Rom + Apps before flashing the Custom ROM. Will this help in anyway to restore Stock Rom without using a USB cable??
re: restore nandroid
Triad007 said:
From the above, I gather I won't be able to flash stock rom. I am not sure if the Service Center will accept to repair the device without the ROM (I'm based in India and the Service guys are funny here when it comes to repairing stuff under warranty) -
Is it possible to Flash stock rom - Via CWM ?
EDIT - I'd also like to add that I had taken a nandroid backup via CWM of the Stock Rom + Apps before flashing the Custom ROM. Will this help in anyway to restore Stock Rom without using a USB cable??
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Yes you can flash stock or custom roms if they are CWM or TWRP flashable zipfiles.
You would need to go to the playstore on your phone and install Kies Air which lets
you connect the phone to the computer without usb, it uses wifi.
If you have a nandroid backup, all you need to do is to restore it in cwm/twrp recovery.
If you do that you will not even need to do a full wipe or anything, just restore the
backup nandroid. You do not need usb to restore a nandroid backup.
There are a lot of simular apps at the play store which also would work for you.
All you need to do then is to download any custom or stock cwm or twrp flashable
zip file roms and copy them from the computer to your phone.
You can also download those roms directly from your phone using wifi or data
and then reboot to cwm/twrp recovery and flash them after you do a full
wipe/factory reset/wipe system,wipe cache and dalvik cache first.
good luck!
Misterjunky said:
Yes you can flash stock or custom roms if they are CWM or TWRP flashable zipfiles.
You would need to go to the playstore on your phone and install Kies Air which lets
you connect the phone to the computer without usb, it uses wifi.
If you have a nandroid backup, all you need to do is to restore it in cwm/twrp recovery.
If you do that you will not even need to do a full wipe or anything, just restore the
backup nandroid. You do not need usb to restore a nandroid backup.
There are a lot of simular apps at the play store which also would work for you.
All you need to do then is to download any custom or stock cwm or twrp flashable
zip file roms and copy them from the computer to your phone.
You can also download those roms directly from your phone using wifi or data
and then reboot to cwm/twrp recovery and flash them after you do a full
wipe/factory reset/wipe system,wipe cache and dalvik cache first.
good luck!
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Thanks a lot for the above information! It should take care of getting back to stock firmware (Step 1).
Step 2 - Resetting the flash counter - I believe Triangle Away should work for this.
Step 3 - Flashing Stock Samsung Recovery - Is this possible without Odin. I do not have the stock recovery file but should be available somewhere on the internet.
Triad007 said:
Thanks a lot for the above information! It should take care of getting back to stock firmware (Step 1).
Step 2 - Resetting the flash counter - I believe Triangle Away should work for this.
Step 3 - Flashing Stock Samsung Recovery - Is this possible without Odin. I do not have the stock recovery file but should be available somewhere on the internet.
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Triangle away does not work (at this time) with the GT-I9500.
Have you tried unroot via SuperSU?
You must download from Google Play SuperSU, and enter settings. There you must enter "UnRoot".
It's very simple
Thanks All. I have been able to flash stock firmware using the following guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41575256
Recovery is back to stock
Data / Factory reset performed to clear all user data
When I go into download mode, the status is as follows:
Odin Mode
product name - GT-I9500
Current Binary - Samsung Official
System Status - Official
Do I need to do anything more? The flashing of stock rom as per the above guide took care of everything.
The only thing I am not sure is the flash counter - is there anyway I can check what it is set to?:fingers-crossed:
Hey Guys,
i have a problem with flashing custom recovery on my I9505(jfltexx).
When i flash "DBT-I9505XXUBMEA-20130601103235" via Odin and in addition the "CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505" my phone boots up, most of the time but not all the time. Now when i try to flash custom Recovery via Odin, my phone stucks at the Samsung Galaxy Logo and it wont continue. Even if i enter the standard recovery from Goomanager and i select "reboot system now" it stucks on the Logo!
Any Help?
Thanks in Advance
Faschoda said:
Hey Guys,
i have a problem with flashing custom recovery on my I9505(jfltexx).
When i flash "DBT-I9505XXUBMEA-20130601103235" via Odin and in addition the "CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505" my phone boots up, most of the time but not all the time. Now when i try to flash custom Recovery via Odin, my phone stucks at the Samsung Galaxy Logo and it wont continue. Even if i enter the standard recovery from Goomanager and i select "reboot system now" it stucks on the Logo!
Any Help?
Thanks in Advance
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U can try going to Stock or The recovery u installed which ever u are able to open
Just wipe cache & reboot
It should work well if this does not work
Flash a pre rooted firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2255190&highlight=pre+rooted+i9505
And flash PHILZ recovery 100 % there wont be any problem and ya after flashing a firmware do Reset from the device and then flash recovery
123hiten said:
U can try going to Stock or The recovery u installed which ever u are able to open
Just wipe cache & reboot
It should work well if this does not work
Flash a pre rooted firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2255190&highlight=pre+rooted+i9505
And flash PHILZ recovery 100 % there wont be any problem and ya after flashing a firmware do Reset from the device and then flash recovery
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Yeah but thats the problem. I can't enter the recovery mode and when i try to flash a PRE-rooted rom from djembey my device stuck at the BootLogo.
In a nutshell: There is no option performing a wipe!
Faschoda said:
Yeah but thats the problem. I can't enter the recovery mode and when i try to flash a PRE-rooted rom from djembey my device stuck at the BootLogo.
In a nutshell: There is no option performing a wipe!
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do not enter the recovery from and app
to enter a recovery power off device unplug it
press volume up + home + power all together till samsung logo appear and realease it
U will have a stock recovery or the one u installed
from there u will have factory reset and wipe cache bth option
let me know or some images u get would be more easy for us to help you with
123hiten said:
do not enter the recovery from and app
to enter a recovery power off device unplug it
press volume up + home + power all together till samsung logo appear and realease it
U will have a stock recovery or the one u installed
from there u will have factory reset and wipe cache bth option
let me know or some images u get would be more easy for us to help you with
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Thanks for your effort. But i have to tell you the whole Story.
Yesterday i wanted to install the PA-Rom from verttigo. Before i was on the OMEGA 6.0 Version with Ktsoonez custom kernel. So i entered the recovery mode, did a backup, Full-Wipe, and then the huge MISTAKE, I formatted data and system and everything was gone. No Backup i could reinstall nor a ROM i could install. Than my phone rebooted and stucked at the samsung Logo. So i thought the F shall i do?!?!
I entered the download Mode and tried to install the prerooted Rom from djembey but i stucked also on the samsung logo. Since than im sitting in front of my Phone crying!
Faschoda said:
Thanks for your effort. But i have to tell you the whole Story.
Yesterday i wanted to install the PA-Rom from verttigo. Before i was on the OMEGA 6.0 Version with Ktsoonez custom kernel. So i entered the recovery mode, did a backup, Full-Wipe, and then the huge MISTAKE, I formatted data and system and everything was gone. No Backup i could reinstall nor a ROM i could install. Than my phone rebooted and stucked at the samsung Logo. So i thought the F shall i do?!?!
I entered the download Mode and tried to install the prerooted Rom from djembey but i stucked also on the samsung logo. Since than im sitting in front of my Phone crying!
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Ok now i get it as per what i see i can still get your device back to normal but myte take multiple try rest assured it will work
1st flash a stock firmware again (not rooted pure stock) this time using pit file along with firmware
and while flashing the firmware using odin and pit do check re-partition also
Note with out pit file do not check the re-partition box
and once the flashing is done device should boot if its not booting
go to stock recovery like how i told u earlier and do factory reset and wipe cache
and reboot
and tell me the status.. all the best
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477&highlight=stock+firmware get pit file/ stock firmware from here for ur variant
123hiten said:
Ok now i get it as per what i see i can still get your device back to normal but myte take multiple try rest assured it will work
1st flash a stock firmware again (not rooted pure stock) this time using pit file along with firmware
and while flashing the firmware using odin and pit do check re-partition also
Note with out pit file do not check the re-partition box
and once the flashing is done device should boot if its not booting
go to stock recovery like how i told u earlier and do factory reset and wipe cache
and reboot
and tell me the status.. all the best
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477&highlight=stock+firmware get pit file/ stock firmware from here for ur variant
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So let me get this clear. In Odin i should check the stock Rom in PIT instead of PDA? And check the Re-Partion box?
Faschoda said:
So let me get this clear. In Odin i should check the stock Rom in PIT instead of PDA? And check the Re-Partion box?
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In Odin
PDA - u should select firmware stock one
PIT - select pit file
Re- partition should be check follow the image and flash
If Re-Partition is checked u must have pit file also do not forget that else u myte brick ur device
Faschoda said:
Thanks for your effort. But i have to tell you the whole Story.
Yesterday i wanted to install the PA-Rom from verttigo. Before i was on the OMEGA 6.0 Version with Ktsoonez custom kernel. So i entered the recovery mode, did a backup, Full-Wipe, and then the huge MISTAKE, I formatted data and system and everything was gone. No Backup i could reinstall nor a ROM i could install. Than my phone rebooted and stucked at the samsung Logo. So i thought the F shall i do?!?!
I entered the download Mode and tried to install the prerooted Rom from djembey but i stucked also on the samsung logo. Since than im sitting in front of my Phone crying!
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Based on what you said, it seem like you still have all the partitions intact. Just that they are empty right now.
Did you do a full backup before all this problem happen? Or did you do a custom backup?
Are your backups stored in external memory and is a full backup? If so, try using custom recovery to restore your backup?
123hiten said:
In Odin
PDA - u should select firmware stock one
PIT - select pit file
Re- partition should be check follow the image and flash
If Re-Partition is checked u must have pit file also do not forget that else u myte brick ur device
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lzk123 said:
Based on what you said, it seem like you still have all the partitions intact. Just that they are empty right now.
Did you do a full backup before all this problem happen? Or did you do a custom backup?
Are your backups stored in external memory and is a full backup? If so, try using custom recovery to restore your backup?
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That's Bull****. Nothing worked -.-
Faschoda said:
That's Bull****. Nothing worked -.-
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Chill. Your phone is definitely not bricked. I encountered your problem before when i was experimenting with something.
- Right now, boot to whatever recovery that you have. Try to wipe cache, dalvik, and any other partition if possible.
- After that, boot to download mode and try to flash STOCK rom using odin. Check that flash was success.
- Try to boot your phone and report here on what happens.
Edit: You might want to consider restarting your computer and changing usb port. "Faulty" Usb port will affect the flashing part.
lzk123 said:
Chill. Your phone is definitely not bricked. I encountered your problem before when i was experimenting with something.
- Right now, boot to whatever recovery that you have. Try to wipe cache, dalvik, and any other partition if possible.
- After that, boot to download mode and try to flash STOCK rom using odin. Check that flash was success.
- Try to boot your phone and report here on what happens.
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Again thanks for your effort! Much appreciated!
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLYYY C*****************************************************!!!
That worked. It boots now!!!!!!
Faschoda said:
Again thanks for your effort! Much appreciated!
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLYYY C*****************************************************!!!
That worked. It boots now!!!!!!
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Glad to hear that.
Remember to always make a nandroid backup! I recommend using Philz Touch Recovery
lzk123 said:
Glad to hear that.
Remember to always make a nandroid backup! I recommend using Philz Touch Recovery
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How shall i install custom recovery? Via Odin or can i boot into stock recovery and apply update from there?
Faschoda said:
How shall i install custom recovery? Via Odin or can i boot into stock recovery and apply update from there?
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Download the .tar file of the custom recovery. Flashed it through odin, at the PDA section.
Faschoda said:
That's Bull****. Nothing worked -.-
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Behave your speech smart guy, they are trying to help!
general rule on how to fix a bootloop:
1- Wipe data and cache. If not,
2- Restore a nandroid backup if available. If not,
3- Flash stock firmware, If not,
4- Flash stock firmware with pit file (you can try pit file alone).
samersh72 said:
Behave your speech smart guy, they are trying to help!
general rule on how to fix a bootloop:
1- Wipe data and cache. If not,
2- Restore a nandroid backup if available. If not,
3- Flash stock firmware, If not,
4- Flash stock firmware with pit file (you can try pit file alone).
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Soooorrry! Wasn't meant in an offensive Way!
Faschoda said:
Soooorrry! Wasn't meant in an offensive Way!
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NVM, no problem
Glad that u got ur device back my friend i knew its just a matter of time b4 we give up
Here on instead of creating new thread please put it in Q&A thread u ll have many people giving u faster solutions the link is in my signature
All the Best :good:
Hey guys, I am not new to this scene and have been running, flashing, roms since the S2. Today I ran into a major problem I cant seem to fix. I am running TWRP 2.5.0.2, always have for about 4 months with no issues. Today I did a complete Titanium Backup + recovery backup of my rom. After that I wiped for a fresh new rom install and noticed the rom I placed onto my internal storage is not there (it was def there in its own folder but through TWRP its not there). No biggie right? Just mount USB storage and put it somewhere else that TWRP can get to, but then USB wont mount on Windows now. No biggie right? Ill just restore the rom, put it in another directory, then wipe and reflash. However none of my backups are showing up when I hit restore, I had like 3 backups and everything is gone.
At this point what do I do? I tried everything to mount usb from recovery but windows wont take it (win 7). Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
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Hey guys, I am not new to this scene and have been running, flashing, roms since the S2. Today I ran into a major problem I cant seem to fix. I am running TWRP 2.5.0.2, always have for about 4 months with no issues. Today I did a complete Titanium Backup + recovery backup of my rom. After that I wiped for a fresh new rom install and noticed the rom I placed onto my internal storage is not there (it was def there in its own folder but through TWRP its not there). No biggie right? Just mount USB storage and put it somewhere else that TWRP can get to, but then USB wont mount on Windows now. No biggie right? Ill just restore the rom, put it in another directory, then wipe and reflash. However none of my backups are showing up when I hit restore, I had like 3 backups and everything is gone.
At this point what do I do? I tried everything to mount usb from recovery but windows wont take it (win 7). Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
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Nevermind guys I was able to get around it by putting the SD card from my S4 into the S2 and putting the rom files into another location. Once that was done placed it back into the S4, booted into recovery and flashed it. (phew!)
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Nevermind guys I was able to get around it by putting the SD card from my S4 into the S2 and putting the rom files into another location. Once that was done placed it back into the S4, booted into recovery and flashed it. (phew!)
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I take it back, stuck in a boot loop even after 2 fresh ODIN unroot tasks. Nothing I do gets me out of this, been a long day getting longer now
Can anyone help? Been at it for hours, I have tried everything, phone still reboots at the Samsung logo (the bluish one )
Unrooted 3 times
Launched stock recovery, wiped factory reset
wiped partition cache
removed battery
Cannot connect to Kies for Emergency restore.
Did you do an internal 'sd card'/media data wipe?
Best bet would be to Odin back to stock and start from scratch:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261573
Then from there just use casual to root and install TWRP in one easy step and you're back:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297900
seanpr123 said:
Did you do an internal 'sd card'/media data wipe?
Best bet would be to Odin back to stock and start from scratch:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261573
Then from there just use casual to root and install TWRP in one easy step and you're back:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297900
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I know what I did, I was using Touchwiz and instead of doing a regular wipe I did a format and input "YES". I heard TW has major issues with this and thus screwed me up completely.
To add to my list above I tried this method and also did not work. http://androidfannetwork.com/2013/05/02/fix-your-soft-bricked-att-samsung-galaxy-s4/
Sean, I flashed from Odin like 3 times, how can I install TWRP if I cant get the phone to load up (boot loop)- Ill read up on casual. Thanks.
doesntmatterx said:
I know what I did, I was using Touchwiz and instead of doing a regular wipe I did a format and input "YES". I heard TW has major issues with this and thus screwed me up completely.
To add to my list above I tried this method and also did not work. http://androidfannetwork.com/2013/05/02/fix-your-soft-bricked-att-samsung-galaxy-s4/
Sean, I flashed from Odin like 3 times, how can I install TWRP if I cant get the phone to load up (boot loop)- Ill read up on casual. Thanks.
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Did you do a factory reset in the stock recovery after Odin? That'll usually get you past the boot loop.
Should I ODIN with the RE-Partition Option?
Just Odined again and no dice. I booted into stock recovery and noticed after wiping factory I get "Can't open /efs/log/boot_cause" which pointed me to this fix someone on the Galaxy note forum said they did and it worked but I dont understand the steps, need some elaboration.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39523753&postcount=4
jd1639 said:
Did you do a factory reset in the stock recovery after Odin? That'll usually get you past the boot loop.
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Yep did that mulitple times, also did wipe cache partition in the same stock recovery. I get to the Samsung logo where the blue halo spins around the name, then it freezes there and reboots.
Hmm, never had to mess with EFS stuff on our phones before.
Did you make a backup ever in TWRP by chance?
Sorry if you tried the stock recovery options there's not much more I'm familiar with.
The good news is since you were able to Odin and get 3e back, you are technically warrantied again and could work with AT&T to get a new phone since your phone just stopped working out of the blue one day
seanpr123 said:
Hmm, never had to mess with EFS stuff on our phones before.
Did you make a backup ever in TWRP by chance?
Sorry if you tried the stock recovery options there's not much more I'm familiar with.
The good news is since you were able to Odin and get 3e back, you are technically warrantied again and could work with AT&T to get a new phone since your phone just stopped working out of the blue one day
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LOL thanks, yes I may have to do that. I had a backup and it was wiped.
Anyone have any suggestions at all? I can't be the only one who has had this boot-loop / partition problem without a fix... or maybe I am lol.
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Anyone have any suggestions at all? I can't be the only one who has had this boot-loop / partition problem without a fix... or maybe I am lol.
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Try flashing using cwm. It'll probably work fine. Then you can go back to twrp. That's worked on other devices. Seems one you flash it once with cwm then twrp works from that point forward. Idk why
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Anyone have any suggestions at all? I can't be the only one who has had this boot-loop / partition problem without a fix... or maybe I am lol.
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Did your odin flashes include the pit files ? Have you tried flashing twrp or cwm with odin?
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jds3118 said:
Did your odin flashes include the pit files ? Have you tried flashing twrp or cwm with odin?
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda app-developers app
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I tried flashing with a PIT file I found online but it fails through ODIN everytime. I tried on multiple versions of ODIN as well. I also cant seem to find readily available PIT files to test as well, (perhaps the one I used does not work). Also I did try to flash a CWM through ODIN but failed, but again there isnt anything that I have read that says "hey you can do this that way and it will work".
From what I understand I need to be rooted to install CWM or TWRP, and since I unrooted to try and fix the problem I cannot root myself through conventional methods. Everything I found online requires the phone to completely start up. (to the menu screen etc)
What stock firmware are you flashing with odin? I get firmware from sammobile.com. since you had a custom recovery I'm guessing you where on mdl firmware to start with.
jd1639 said:
What stock firmware are you flashing with odin? I get firmware from sammobile.com. since you had a custom recovery I'm guessing you where on mdl firmware to start with.
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I never flashed a custom recovery through Odin < I can try that though, where can I get one? Im assuming this firmware will have root with CWM or TWRP?
Ive only flashed using official Samsung firmware from sammobile.com I tried both that are available for SGH-I337 with the PIT file as well and no dice.
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I never flashed a custom recovery through Odin < I can try that though, where can I get one? Im assuming this firmware will have root with CWM or TWRP?
Ive only flashed using official Samsung firmware from sammobile.com I tried both that are available for SGH-I337 with the PIT file as well and no dice.
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Hey Guys
So this morning, i wanted to try to change the DPI because Themer didn't work, and I read in a comment Google Play Store that the DPI should be changed.
But when i changed the DPI, and restartet my phone, my phone got stuck in my Clockworkmod Recovery, and automaticly boots into recovery. I tried to restore to stock backup, but it didn't work.
I am completely lost, and i can't flash a new recovery in ODIN, which i tried because Clockworkmod won't let me mount usb storage. It says that my PIT partition has been removed, and then fails.
I don't know what to do, anyone please help, i am desperate!!!
Thanks in advance
velein
What firmware are you on?
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What firmware are you on?
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I was using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2348272
But i've tried to wipe data and cache, and restore backup. Maybe it will work to install the ROM again?
I think i need to edit the build.prop file and chance the DPI back to 480, but i can't mount USB storage, so i don't know what to dog
thanks
velein said:
I was using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2348272
But i've tried to wipe data and cache, and restore backup. Maybe it will work to install the ROM again?
I think i need to edit the build.prop file and chance the DPI back to 480, but i can't mount USB storage, so i don't know what to dog
thanks
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Your using custom roms in twrp or cwm recovery? If so then you're on mdl firmware. Try to re-flash the rom. If that doesn't work you might have to odin the stock mdl firmware
jd1639 said:
Your using custom roms in twrp or cwm recovery? If so then you're on mdl firmware. Try to re-flash the rom. If that doesn't work you might have to odin the stock mdl firmware
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I do not have the ROM on my sd-card, so i can't reflash. I can't mount usb storage, so i can't copy the ROM to my SD Card. I don't care if i lose everything, or have to go on stock mdl firmware.
Just tell me what to do, to fix my phone, and i'll do that - it's a lot of money to lose
That only way i can connect the phone to my PC is with odin, and then the ID-COM is not green but yellow. Hope it gives you some more info, otherwise just ask.
Thanks
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I do not have the ROM on my sd-card, so i can't reflash. I can't mount usb storage, so i can't copy the ROM to my SD Card. I don't care if i lose everything, or have to go on stock mdl firmware.
Just tell me what to do, to fix my phone, and i'll do that - it's a lot of money to lose
That only way i can connect the phone to my PC is with odin, and then the ID-COM is not green but yellow. Hope it gives you some more info, otherwise just ask.
Thanks
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Yellow comm is ok as long as the port shows up. Go to sammobile.com and download the mdl firmware. You'll have to register but it's free. Then use 7-zip to extract the .tar.md5 file from the zip you'll download. Use that file in the PDA slot in Odin.
There is no mdl firmware for GT-I9505 which is my phone.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
There is no mdl firmware for GT-I9505 which is my phone.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
velein said:
There is no mdl firmware for GT-I9505 which is my phone.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
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I assumed you had an i337. Let me look at sammobile
Edit, what country and carrier are you?
Allright!
So i tried to mount usb storage one last time in CWM - In windows i opened device manager, and found a device called SamsungPHONE or somehting like that which had a yellow triangle, so i tried to update and find a driver. And then suddenly it worked! I copied the ROM to my SD card, and when that it had finished copying i wiped data and cache.
then i installed the zip, and rebooted! AND it works!! Finally, goddamn i was scared at that point!
Thanks for the help so far jd1639 - i almost gave up, but then you came!
Now one more thing: I don't want to be en this situation again, so how can i install TWRP without screwing everything up?
CWM is no longer an option for me!
THANKS AGAIN jd1639
(It might seem simple, but when things like this happens, I definitely am too big a noob.
Allright!
So i tried to mount usb storage one last time in CWM - In windows i opened device manager, and found a device called SamsungPHONE or somehting like that which had a yellow triangle, so i tried to update and find a driver. And then suddenly it worked! I copied the ROM to my SD card, and when that it had finished copying i wiped data and cache.
then i installed the zip, and rebooted! AND it works!! Finally, goddamn i was scared at that point!
Thanks for the help so far jd1639 - i almost gave up, but then you came!
Now one more thing: I don't want to be en this situation again, so how can i install TWRP without screwing everything up?
CWM is no longer an option for me!
THANKS AGAIN jd1639
(It might seem simple, but when things like this happens, I definitely am too big a noob.
Glad you got it working. That's what counts. Good luck to you