Database Users

PIT file explained

OK, Intratech will label me right away "moron".
I'm going to say it anyways, hoping you will chime in some info. A PIT file is basically a set of instructions defining the phone partition layout. Technically, you should use a PIT file if you want to re-partition the phone with Odin. Otherwise, don't use any file... it will keep the current partition in place.
Now, my question is: Why SamFirmware provided the PIT file in their XXKG3 package? How do we determine WHEN a PIT file is needed? And if is never needed, why is that?
I really did not wanted to take any chances and end-up with a bricked phone, so I re-partitioned it based on PIT instructions file for the EU model, which is IDENTICAL to Bell Galaxy S2. In theory I could of skipped the PIT process, since the partitioning scheme was the same.
I used the XXKG3 2.3.4 generic ROM to flash my Bell I9100MUGKG2.
Password: samfirmware.com
1) Odin setup:
{
"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"
}
Result:
2) Factory reset: *2767*3855#
I would appreciate if some of the big guns would participate in this discussion and clear once for all the PIT mystery. Thank you for reading this.

No mystery, all the .pit file does is contain the information for the partition layouts for the device... partition information table. You only need this file when repartitioning the device and you don't need to repartition it unless you mess up the partition table to begin with.

Thanks Intratech... so in my case: I could of done the PDA, PHONE and CSC settings while keeping the Re-Partition setting unchecked. All clear and dandy now, much appreciated.

Can't restore to Stock

Hello there ,
using Odin 3.09, this rom G900FXXU1ANG2_G900FDBT1ANG2_DBT, on a G900F i always get this error at the end:
{
"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"
}
After that i just flash TWRP and it boots fine, but that cant be right. It was suggested to me to flash stock because my "/dev/block/mmcblk0p25 " partition seems to be broken. That flash should fix some problems that i got with flshing some roms and missing apks.
I hope someone can help me out!

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fffft said:
Your Odin write is obstensibly failing due to incorrect partition parameters.
You need to flash a PIT file concurrently with your firmware image to resolve the error.
Locate the correct PIT file for your phone (there is an XDA thread)
Do not close the Odin window after the failed write
Remove your phone battery and USB cable for 10 seconds
Press and hold the home button, volume down and power button until the screen turns on
Confirm that the screen indicates that you are in Odin (download) mode
Connect your USB cable to your phone again
Start with your current settings as in your screen shot
Add the PIT file to the PIT line
Check the Re-partition box
Press Start
Do not interrupt the write until Odin indicates Pass (success)
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ohhh thank you will try that
Edit:
Just had to reset the whole phone but it seems to be working now

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[Q] Odin Keeps Failing

Galaxy 4 sprint. odin keeps failing. I can also link you to the file if you need it. I am using Odin3 v1.85 Please help me! I am trying to unroot my s4 and remove cm12. I just want to go back to stock. The device is still fully booting. I tried every usb on my computer, and I used multiple computers. I also have used multiple cords (one being the stock one).
This is the file name in the Pda slot: L720VPUAMDC_L720SPTAMDC_L720VPUAMDC_HOME.tar.md5
Error is found below.
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/004> Removed!!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3025279

The most common reasons for Odin failure are a bad port on the computer or a bad cable.
{
"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"
}

I have to agree from my experience the micro port has been the main reason for odin failure. My S4 usb port has already been replaced
and mine is only 6 months old.

Try a newer stock ROM. My guess is you are currently running one of the newer boot loaders which won't let you go back to MDC..

Trying flash recovery in my SM-N900 with odin is FAIL, Help!!!

I have been download and try many recovery versions, like Philz, TWRP and CWM. Using odin flash it in my SM-N900. But FAIL...
Got this:
Code:
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> FAIL!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/006> Removed!!
My download mode screen like this
{
"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"
}
I have no idea how to fix this.
Thank you guys

did u try different versions of odin? run it as admin? maybe the file is corrupted, try to redownload it with a different download manager.

Houge_Langley said:
I have been download and try many recovery versions, like Philz, TWRP and CWM. Using odin flash it in my SM-N900. But FAIL...
Got this:
Code:
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> FAIL!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/006> Removed!!
My download mode screen like this
I have no idea how to fix this.
Thank you guys
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1. Disable Reactivation Lock like in the video.
2. Download the latest .tar file (TWRP) of HERE.
3. Flash it via ODIN.

trickstyle009 said:
did u try different versions of odin? run it as admin? maybe the file is corrupted, try to redownload it with a different download manager.
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Yes, buddy
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Bricked GT I-9505

I have been using one of the Lineage 14,1 versions of android lately and today I wanted to return to stock Lolipop using Odin. Unfortunately about half way through I got write error so I tried again and got another write error probably at the same time. Now the flashing doesn't want to even start and I get various error messages in Odin. The latest one is "There is no PIT partition. "
Obviously I cannot boot now I can only enter download mode.
Any ideas?
{
"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"
}

-Arturo- said:
I have been using one of the Lineage 14,1 versions of android lately and today I wanted to return to stock Lolipop using Odin. Unfortunately about half way through I got write error so I tried again and got another write error probably at the same time. Now the flashing doesn't want to even start and I get various error messages in Odin. The latest one is "There is no PIT partition. "
Obviously I cannot boot now I can only enter download mode.
Any ideas?
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After numerous attempts, various cables, different usb ports I cleaned usb ports on my original cable and it was a full success.:good:

Glad you got it working.
I recommend using Odin 3.07 and higher in future.

audit13 said:
Glad you got it working.
I recommend using Odin 3.07 and higher in future.
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Well I tried 5-6 different versions of Odin before I settled with 3, 1,85.