Background
I recently dug out Galaxy Ace from my desk. Good to know that dust didn't piled up!
So I tried to turn it on, forgetting that I soft-bricked it long before. I saw yellow triangle, in middle of dots connecting PC and a phone.
So just becoming curious, I tried to connect my MacBook Pro and see whether Kies detects it or not. Obviously, it didn't.
Since I had bootcamp that allows me to boot Windows 10 on MacBook Pro, I booted Windows 10 and connected it. Computer showed up with a message "USB Device Not Recognized"
I tried VMWare Player on Windows 10, but it didn't work either.
I thought I had to run to thrift store to get a cheap Windows XP computer (It would not that practical to investigate the money exceeding the price of Galaxy Ace, right? Since any cheap single-core Windows XP computer would do its job to recover my Galaxy Ace, thrift store would be the best choice). But I found the solution.
Instructions
Things You Need:
- Galaxy Ace, obviously
- A computer with any version of macOS supporting newest VirtualBox (linux might work, but never tried personally.)
- VirtualBox and extension pack: Grab it from Here
- USB cable
- Odin Multi Downloader and Cooper.ops: Grab it from Here
- Galaxy Ace Stock ROM: Be careful not to flash S5830i firmware!
- Windows XP (You need to obtain it for yourself, from ebay, old computer's recovery disc, or etc...)
1. Install VitrualBox on macOS. I didn't tried Windows version of VirtualBox, but since Windows 10 showed a message that it failed to recognize USB device and VMWare did not work, it is not likely to work. I will try Windows version of VirtualBox and tell about any updates.
2. Open VirtualBox and install Windows XP. Install guest add-ons and enable drag and drop from host to guest.
3. Install VirtualBox Extension Pack. It will enable the guest system to support USB 2.0, which is essential to support Galaxy Ace download mode.
4. Install Samsung Driver on Virtual Machine. Also, drag and drop Odin and stock ROM, as well as ops file to the virtual machine.
5. Put your Galaxy Ace to download mode and connect it to computer. Click the USB icon on the VirtualBox and select MSM7x27.
6. Run Odin and load ops file. Your Galaxy Ace will show up.
7. Load stock ROM file to odin by clicking either "one package" (In case of one package) or "Boot","Phone", "PDA", "CSC" sections.
8. Click "Start"!
9. Your Galaxy Ace will be restored to Stock ROM.
Related
Hi,
Im trying to use the flashtool on a windows XP VM using VirtualBox on my Mac.
At the moment the flashtool doesn't notice when my mini pro is in 'flash mode'
Ive tried adding the sdcard folder to the shared folders on my VM but this doesn't appear when the phone is off or in flash mode.
I'd appreciate any help,
Thanks.
FlashTool needs direct USB access to your phone, mounting and sharing /sdcard/ on your Mac will not help.
I haven't used Virtualbox in a while but in VMware Fusion (and I think in Parallels too) every time I plug in a USB device I need to select whether I want to connect it to the host (my Mac) or to the virtual machine. If I select VM, the USB device is invisible to the Mac host and is connected to the VM instead. This way FlashTool works fine.
I imagine that for Virtualbox you need to perform a similar operation. The manual (h t t p ://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ch03.html) has a section relating to USB, you might find more information there.
Sorry I can't give you step by step instructions... it's been too long. Anyhow I hope this helps you in the right direction.
thanks for the reply. i managed to get windows xp on virtualbox to recognise the mini pro but still nothing happened when i put it in flash mode. any ideas why?
Hey folks,
got a "little" problem with my device. I tried to copy some videos of it and it just won't work.
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I connect my device to my PC and these things happen ...
Windows 7 x64:
Nothing.
Windows 7 x64 with Kies installed:
Windows sees that there is a new device, but it won't let me open as a storage ... "Code 10" in the device manager.
Windows 7 x64 with Kies installed and device in mass storage mode:
Windows sees that there is a new device, but it won't let me open as a storage ... "Code 10" in the device manager.
Ubuntu 11.10 x64:
Nothing.
Ubuntu 11.10 x64 and device in mass storage mode:
I see some files on my device, but when trying to open them, I only get some errors ... the real problem here, when I disconnect the USB cable (or unmount) then there are no files on my device left ... everything has been moved to "lost.dir" and I can´t open them from there, not even from my phone.
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I tried to connect with USB debugging enabled, but it would work.
Any ideas?
/Edit 1:
The only way to copy stuff over to my computer is by using Kies Air ... and it takes ages for HD videos.
/Edit 2: THE SOLUTIONS LOL :-D
1. I had to connect my device via another USB slot
2. when USB debugging is enabled, it still wouldn't mount; then I installed this app https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jrtstudio.automount and now everything works just fine
freakin.ro said:
Hey folks,
got a "little" problem with my device. I tried to copy some videos of it and it just won't work.
---
I connect my device to my PC and these things happen ...
Windows 7 x64:
Nothing.
Windows 7 x64 with Kies installed:
Windows sees that there is a new device, but it won't let me open as a storage ... "Code 10" in the device manager.
Windows 7 x64 with Kies installed and device in mass storage mode:
Windows sees that there is a new device, but it won't let me open as a storage ... "Code 10" in the device manager.
Ubuntu 11.10 x64:
Nothing.
Ubuntu 11.10 x64 and device in mass storage mode:
I see some files on my device, but when trying to open them, I only get some errors ... the real problem here, when I disconnect the USB cable (or unmount) then there are no files on my device left ... everything has been moved to "lost.dir" and I can´t open them from there, not even from my phone.
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I tried to connect with USB debugging enabled, but it would work.
Any ideas?
/Edit 1:
The only way to copy stuff over to my computer is by using Kies Air ... and it takes ages for HD videos.
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1) Using a Rom? If yes check in thread if it, if this problem is already known.
2) Tried different USB-Slots?
3) Connect phone, search in device manager for the device and uninstall the drivers.
Then un- later replug the phone and wait if all drivers got installed again.
CHEERS ;-)
Sent from my Galaxy S2 - I9100 with SensatioN Rom!
Lost DIr is for error files that have been corrupted .
jje
... connected to another USB port and it really works :-D it´s on the same controller ... so now I´m really confused lol.
I´m running Samsung's stock 2.3.4. I´ll try to get ADB working later and if it works i´ll close this, thanks very much
freakin.ro said:
... connected to another USB port and it really works :-D it´s on the same controller ... so now I´m really confused lol.
I´m running Samsung's stock 2.3.4. I´ll try to get ADB working later and if it works i´ll close this, thanks very much
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You're welcome, mate ;-)
Sent from my Galaxy S2 - I9100 with SensatioN Rom!
JJEgan said:
Lost DIr is for error files that have been corrupted .
jje
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I know, is there a way to restore this files?
so, just tried another app:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jrtstudio.automount
it mounts my device correctly even when USB debugging is enabled :-D
Tried ASUS drivers, installed them, USBDeview shows Android Composite ADB Interface and is listed as connected. Device Type = unknown
Tried PDANet drivers, didn't work
Tried WUGS Toolkit drivers
Tried reinstalling Windows 7 on a fresh drive.
Tried some random ass Samsung drivers.
Uninstalled all USB devices in USBDeview and plugged them back in one by one, then tried the above drivers.
Tried all of the above in Debug, MTP, PTP and just connecting as normal (no dev/Debug mode)
Tried 4 different micro USB cables and every port on my computer.
I'm sure I've tried something else but I must've forgotten. So, should I throw this mother ***** at the wall and exchange it for a different 32gb? Or try 32-bit windows 7?
I tried to use Windows XP but my PC freaked the hell out and blue screened on setup. Either the disc is bad for no good reason or the setup didn't like my 8gb of DDR3.
Please help, I'm not the average dumbass who plugs in the tablet, doesn't work, then just hops right on the forums to ask without doing extensive research.
And now I realize this belongs in the Nexus 7 Q&A, filthy noob that I am.
SOLVED
Media Feature Pack for Windows 7 N with Service Pack 1 and Windows 7 KN with Service Pack 1 (KB968211)
Google search that and download it from Microsoft's website along with Windows Media Player 11.
This made it work, now I am able to transfer files in USB Debug mode and My Computer recognizes it.
Hi I was flashing a ROM and accidently the battery fell out and whe i rebooted the phone I noticed a new kernal called Team Win Recovery Project.
The problem is this team win recovery isnt mounting my sd card with is a Sandisk 64GB MicroSD where all my ROMs are located. Also I tired flashing a new kernal or rom via odin however when I plug my phone to the pc with the USB is trys to install the drivers and fails so now I cant even use Odian because isnt even being showing up on my pc. I NEED HELP PLES!!!
Need more information. I understand you are panicking a bit, but in order to help, you need to tell us what Operating System. Is it Windows 7? Vista? Xp? 32-bit or 64-bit?
If you don't know you can find this in system properties by right clucking on My Computer and selecting properties.
Tappin the talk
0vermind said:
Need more information. I understand you are panicking a bit, but in order to help, you need to tell us what Operating System. Is it Windows 7? Vista? Xp? 32-bit or 64-bit?
If you don't know you can find this in system properties by right clucking on My Computer and selecting properties.
Tappin the talk
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its Windows 7 x64 bit
Uninstall all your previous drivers, uninstall kies, and then reboot. After which you need to install a fresh copy of the drivers found here: http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/GT-I9100LKAXEU-downloads?isManualDownload=true# click on the downloads on the side and download the top one which has kies included.
After installation reboot again, and plug your phone in, does it recognize it this time?
Tappin the talk
I checked the Samsung S3 on several occasions and could see the content of the sdcard0 (internal memory) and the removable SD card from the Windows Explorer on a desktop PC with Windows 7 using USB via the MTP protocol.
I did not download or delete anyting via USB.
I noticed both memories were a bit low on space and a few folders on the external card had files I could not understand, so I searched the Play Store for apps that would let me view details (like file and folder sizes) on the external sdcard. I used these apps to read the sdcard, but did not get any wiser.
I then obtained AirDroid from the Play Store and transferred files from S3 to the PC, but did not delete from or upload anything to the S3. AirDroid worked fine. I decided to use USB to delete S3 files a few days later. Before that I used the the PC for a couple days for reading online newspapers from Firefox, but did not do anything that should have changed the workings of the USB. There were a few Windows 7 updates (initiated at PC logoff) that progressed normally with no warnings about incompatible files etc. A few days later I noticed the USB connect to S3 had stopped working. For example I did not see the Auto-play dialog on the PC and nothing from the S3 showed in the Windows Explorer. I used the the USB data cable that came with the Samsung S3.
However, the the Windows Explorer USB connect still worked for a ZTE Blade III using the USB cable that came with the ZTE on the same PC.
Q1. how do I make Windows Explorer see the S3 again?
Q2. what may have been the cause? (can I download android apps or do something on the Windows 7 PC to help to pin-point the problem).
Ken
Q1. how do I make Windows Explorer see the S3 again?
Install Samsung USB drivers
jje
Thanks JJEgan,
What and from where should I download? The S3 USB connect was working for weeks. Could a faulty update from Microsoft have caused this? The S3 is not rooted.
I have downloaded from the Play Store that I assume contains well-behaved programs only, or are there play-store programs that are known to interfere with the USB by design/accident when they run. The PC Windows Explorer USB connect worked with the ZTE Blade 3 mobile after the S3 had gone wrong. If I install Samsung USB drivers is there a risk the ZTE USB connect would go wrong too/instead? I don't know what is required, so I might make the problem worse by downloading the wrong libraries or not doing it the right way.
Is there some program/app I can install on either the PC or Android that would pull in USB libraries and dependencies automatically, a bit like Synaptic package managers in Ubuntu?