[Q] Galaxy S2 - Unable to start/use. - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Please help,
After amateurish software updating, my phone SGS2 is out of order:
1) When turning phone on: "Downloading. Do not turn off target!!". But the phone is doing nothing.
2) All the memories are empty, I guess.
3) No USB-connection with PC (or Kies).
Do I have any possibilities to make operating system work (or get new one) on my own?
Thousands of thanks!

You need Odin, and some reading over in Intratech's firmware thread, it's in the original development sub forum
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guupo said:
Please help,
After amateurish software updating, my phone SGS2 is out of order:
1) When turning phone on: "Downloading. Do not turn off target!!". But the phone is doing nothing.
Do you mean phone turns on to downloading mode or you are putting the phone in downloading mode yourself .
2) All the memories are empty, I guess.
Does not make sense
3) No USB-connection with PC (or Kies).
Reinstall Kies .
Can you get to recovery mode
jje
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thank you
JJEgan said:
guupo said:
Do you mean phone turns on to downloading mode or you are putting the phone in downloading mode yourself .
When I start SGS2, I see a green android man with "Welcome to GT-I9100" Moving hand advices to touch android-guy. When I touch it: "Sorry! The application Messaging (process com.android.mms) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again. [Force close]
2) All the memories are empty, I guess.
Does not make sense
I emptied them my self, thinking it would help.
Can you get to recovery mode
Both Volume up + home + power and Volume down... They start normally.
Well?
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guupo said:
JJEgan said:
guupo said:
Do you mean phone turns on to downloading mode or you are putting the phone in downloading mode yourself .
When I start SGS2, I see a green android man with "Welcome to GT-I9100" Moving hand advices to touch android-guy.
Thats the setup screen way past startup .
When I touch it: "Sorry! The application Messaging (process com.android.mms) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again. [Force close]
Requires usually a factory reset or reinstall of firmware to fix .
2) All the memories are empty, I guess.
Does not make sense
I emptied them my self, thinking it would help.
What are memories storage ??
Can you get to recovery mode
Both Volume up + home + power and Volume down... They start normally.
One factory reset via CWM recovery
Two flash full stock rom via Odin .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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focusing
Requires usually a factory reset or reinstall of firmware to fix.
How to do that? Is it safe?
What are memories storage ??
How can I figure it out?
One factory reset via CWM recovery
Two flash full stock rom via Odin .
Stock Roms .and csc
I'm not able to set factory reset via CWM. It gives only change to delete all user data.
What das Flash full stock rom via Odin mean, and how do I know, is it still possible with my phone?
I'd need Step by step -introduction, cause I don't really know, what I'm doing.
How do I know, is there even anything left to do with my phone system?
Thanks, ejj, about the link. I checked it, but didn't understand which part of it joins to my situation :|

re-install Kies application to get the USB working again. You may have to uninstall the driver from windows first before re-installing kies.
Next, search this thread and download the Odin application and the appropriate stock ROM for your phone and follow installation instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278

I have the same problem.
Did you ever resolve this?
Flashed new firmware. Did factory reset. At the welcome screen I get the message that mms has stopped working. Cannot touch android to begin.
HELP!
Update:
Flashed CFroot kernel so I got CWM recovery. Wiped data dalvik cache etc fixed permissions. Then tried reboot and it works.

b631nz said:
Did you ever resolve this?
Flashed new firmware. Did factory reset. At the welcome screen I get the message that mms has stopped working. Cannot touch android to begin.
HELP!
Update:
Flashed CFroot kernel so I got CWM recovery. Wiped data dalvik cache etc fixed permissions. Then tried reboot and it works.
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Boot into recovery wipe data, cache and system and then reinstall your rom
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

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Help Frozed while Updating ROM

I was trying to upgrade my Samsung Vibrant T959 from version 2.1-Upgrade1 to the [ROM] Eugene's Ginger Clone 2.2 Final *12/13/2010 available in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9841497#post9841497, however this has taken me to a major problem.
i have done all the steps available in the following post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
and when i did download the ROM i copied it to the mobile SDCard and rebooted, at the begging things went alright then it asked me to reboot from Update.zip when i clicked ok my mobile rebooted and took me to Black screen where i can see only Vibrant and Samsung logo and its stuck since over an hour
I have removed the battery and tried to go to recovery mode, however it gives me the standard recovery that will take me to the same black screen.
I tried accessing the mobile from USB, the pc detects it however i cant access the drives.
I hope i didnt destroy my mobile
Please help.
flashback using odin, make sure to hold down the volume buttons while powering on your phone, hope this helped.
When you are in recovery did you click reinstall packages?
btw is your phone rooted?
Thanks guys for your help.
Yes my mobile is rooted, as far as i know...
I'm able to access the recovery mode by pressing at both voluem bottoms and the power bottom.
I have tried clearing the cash and deleting user data, then reinstalling package after reboot...
Yet i'm getting Black screen with Vibrant and Samsung logo only...
i'm trying to download ODIN however i cannot access the SDCARD of the phone.. how to recover...
Please help.
Thanks
You're going to have to get your phone into download mode and Odin out. Search the stickies and read the bible on this. Once you're back to stock make sure you're rooted and have clockwork recovery installed then try again. PM if you need more help.
djmike007 said:
Thanks guys for your help.
Yes my mobile is rooted, as far as i know...
I'm able to access the recovery mode by pressing at both voluem bottoms and the power bottom.
I have tried clearing the cash and deleting user data, then reinstalling package after reboot...
Yet i'm getting Black screen with Vibrant and Samsung logo only...
i'm trying to download ODIN however i cannot access the SDCARD of the phone.. how to recover...
Please help.
Thanks
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that happened to me a while back i couldnt access the sd, no worries once u go into download mode it should work, once u download odin hold down the volume buttons while u plug in the usb cable, it should work!!
Sorry guys i'm little noob in this, how do i know that i'm in download Mode ?
Is the Download mode is Andriod system recovery ?
It's not in the recovery. Read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028&highlight=download+mode it's a great guide.
Just want to thank you guys for your advises, i managed to restore my Mobile via Odin.
That was really easy...

Unable to do factory reset!!! HELP!!!

Hi all,
I'm trying to root but having problem. Then I decided to restore to factory reset via software and thru CWR but both failed....any suggestion?
Best Regards,
Jay
Sorry if I'm hijacking this thread, I am also having a similar problem. My tab has been rooted since I bought it, nearly a year ago. I have flashed loads of different roms and builds without any problem. Recently with the AOKP builds, my tab locks up randomly and I have to do a reboot by holding power for 15 secs. I can install a new rom etc, but it does not fix the issue.
I have since decided to do a factory reset, however in cwm when I choose this option it hangs and freezes the device...
I've tried the superwipe scripts, but because they are not for this device they do not work.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
jaytee84 said:
Hi all,
I'm trying to root but having problem. Then I decided to restore to factory reset via software and thru CWR but both failed....any suggestion?
Best Regards,
Jay
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What exactly fails? The factory reset in CWM won't format the SDcard partition, btw. Only stock recovery does that.
I would suggest to flash a stock system using odin (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1651794). That'll revert the system and recovery to stock and you can do a factory reset.
I have fixed my problem, I don't know if it will help the OP. But here is what I did.
Downloaded ODIN plus the stock 3.2 honeycome odin file for my model p7500 (Unzip it too ). booted my tab holding power and vol down. Once the samsung logo comes up, release power.
Press Vol UP to select "Download Mode". Open ODIN, connect usb cable pc --> tablet and press volume up on tab again, to confirm download mode.
ODIN will recognize the tab, select the file you just unzipped, and click start... once finished you should be back to stock, so you can re-root. Like I had too
Now I just hope that my device is fixed and wont freeze anymore
Localhorst86 said:
What exactly fails? The factory reset in CWM won't format the SDcard partition, btw. Only stock recovery does that.
I would suggest to flash a stock system using odin (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1651794). That'll revert the system and recovery to stock and you can do a factory reset.
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CWM wont work...I tried rooting but it said "E:/ can't be mounted"
welshboy09 said:
I have fixed my problem, I don't know if it will help the OP. But here is what I did.
Downloaded ODIN plus the stock 3.2 honeycome odin file for my model p7500 (Unzip it too ). booted my tab holding power and vol down. Once the samsung logo comes up, release power.
Press Vol UP to select "Download Mode". Open ODIN, connect usb cable pc --> tablet and press volume up on tab again, to confirm download mode.
ODIN will recognize the tab, select the file you just unzipped, and click start... once finished you should be back to stock, so you can re-root. Like I had too
Now I just hope that my device is fixed and wont freeze anymore
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I will try these method and see if it work! Thanks all!!
Fail....maybe because i encrypted my tablet? Anyone can help decrypt??
Ok i've tried everything and it wont...even decrypt wont work...any suggestions??? My tablet is just paper weight. I cant even sell it cus data cant be wiped.
jaytee84 said:
Ok i've tried everything and it wont...even decrypt wont work...any suggestions??? My tablet is just paper weight. I cant even sell it cus data cant be wiped.
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Put the tab in download mode and Odin the stock tar.
+1. You will lose everything on your internal storage by the way, but its the best way to wipe any bad data or damage that has been done short of a hard brick.
Its quite refreshing actually I'm glad I did mine and it proved I didn't need half the junk that was on it lol!
@jaytee84: please tell your device's model my friend,and tell which firmware you are currently running

HELP, my S3 keeps rebooting after startup, cant wipe data/factory reset from CWM also

Hi,
Please give me some help guys,
After installing an app from a torrent (dont know if its related but it happened after installing and opening it) my phone keeps restarting every time, it boots up normally but after just about 5 seconds in the home screen it reboots again. I need to pull out battery to get it stop rebooting.
I've entered in CWM, but cant wipe data/factory reset, when I choose that option it appears "wipping /data" and it just reboots again. I cant also format /data from advanced options. Also, when /data is mounted I cant unmount it also from advanced options. Can wipe cache and dalvik cache but not data. Cant use the phone!
I have Omega v36 with superSU and CWM touch in it. How can I solve this?
Happened to me once also. Idk which app you installed but I had installed privacy guard and it resulted in a boot loop. The 5 seconds it gives you at start, try to go in settings then applications and uninstall the app which caused this. Took 15 minutes of me trying and I lucked out and uninstalled it. Phone been fine after that
Sent by GT-I9300 SuperNexus
omgbuffguy said:
Happened to me once also. Idk which app you installed but I had installed privacy guard and it resulted in a boot loop. The 5 seconds it gives you at start, try to go in settings then applications and uninstall the app which caused this. Took 15 minutes of me trying and I lucked out and uninstalled it. Phone been fine after that
Sent by GT-I9300 SuperNexus
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I've tried, but as soon as I hit the "unninstall" the phone reboots. I guess trying to interact with something in /data makes it reboot.
App + torrent = probable malware .
Flash stock rom via Odin is the first step .
jje
joaodrp said:
Hi,
Please give me some help guys,
After installing an app from a torrent (dont know if its related but it happened after installing and opening it) my phone keeps restarting every time, it boots up normally but after just about 5 seconds in the home screen it reboots again. I need to pull out battery to get it stop rebooting.
I've entered in CWM, but cant wipe data/factory reset, when I choose that option it appears "wipping /data" and it just reboots again. I cant also format /data from advanced options. Also, when /data is mounted I cant unmount it also from advanced options. Can wipe cache and dalvik cache but not data. Cant use the phone!
I have Omega v36 with superSU and CWM touch in it. How can I solve this?
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flash latest i9300 stock rom via odin and after f-reset.find rom here
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3
Try safe mode.
Safe mode will boot only stock apps, apps which were installed by ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1821557
Well, things have gone worst, i've entered in safe mode and choose factory reset from settings, now the phone keeps rebooting, show the green robot of factory reset for 2 seconds and then reboots again. Now cant even get in the samsung logo neither in recovery or download mode.
Now, is there a solution for this? Have removed the battery for about 5 minuts but it stays the same.
joaodrp said:
Well, things have gone worst, i've entered in safe mode and choose factory reset from settings, now the phone keeps rebooting, show the green robot of factory reset for 2 seconds and then reboots again. Now cant even get in the samsung logo neither in recovery or download mode.
Now, is there a solution for this? Have removed the battery for about 5 minuts but it stays the same.
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flase stock recovery via odin after that f-reset, may its help u. find attachment.
JJEgan said:
App + torrent = probable malware .
Flash stock rom via Odin is the first step .
jje
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Thanks, I've solved the problem!
I had the same problem but finally fixed because this thread ,thank god
My problem fixed by :
1- enter download mode - connect ur phone to pc via original usb cable , open odin
2- flash The Stock recovery with Odin 3.4 in PDA button
3- Enter your stock recovery to wipe everything " data / cache/ dalvik " .
4- now enter again download mode and connect the phone again to pc .
5- flash the Stock Rom through PDA button and leave all checks as it is
6- after finishing it will reboot by it self to find your phone back to life again
7- Enjoy
I am going crazy!
ddaveid said:
Try safe mode.
Safe mode will boot only stock apps, apps which were installed by ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1821557
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I am having this same problem with my ACE 3 Duos, and it is DRIVING ME NUTS!
I searched all over the internet
- It starts up normally then reboots within 2 - 4 seconds
- I managed to let it start on SAFE MODE it didn't work! still rebooting!
- I wiped the cache and it didn't work
- I am leaving the Factory Reset as a last option ((cause I didn't back up my data and I have bad experience with back ups))
- much important info on my phone ((about my work)) and don't wanna lose that
- I think I can save it cause it is booting normally then something goes wrong
HELP!

[Q] i9300 keep rebooting and never turn on

Hi everyone.
I have a i9300 and it is stuck in rebooting.
Power key is ok.
I can get it to download mode or recovery mode.
I can wipe cache and partition but nothing change, it keeps rebooting.
I cant use odin because odin didn't see the phone,
I think USB debugging wasn't on. But I cant find a way to open it without turning on.
I am looking for possibilities and solution for 2 days and I cant find any. Please help me.
bootloop
It seems you are stuck in a boot loop. Try clearing the cache & perform a full factory wipe. Then reboot your device.
Hope that helps.
anshulmalviya said:
It seems you are stuck in a boot loop. Try clearing the cache & perform a full factory wipe. Then reboot your device.
Hope that helps.
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thanks for answer. But I try that several times. Nothing changes.
Also I try partition wipe too. Sometimes I can see Samsung logo but I cant go further.
atilim said:
Hi everyone.
I have a i9300 and it is stuck in rebooting.
Power key is ok.
I can get it to download mode or recovery mode.
>> in recovery mounts and storage FORMAT system data cache sdcard .
Boot to download mode flash stock firmware via Odin .
I cant use odin because odin didn't see the phone,
>>> Thats either PC or Drivers usually see basic faqs .
I think USB debugging wasn't on. But I cant find a way to open it without turning on.
>>> Totally irrelevant .
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I cant use odin because odin didn't see the phone,
>>> Thats either PC or Drivers usually see basic faqs .
I think USB debugging wasn't on. But I cant find a way to open it without turning on.
>>> Totally irrelevant .
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You are right, it was computer malfunction. I can use odin now.
I have a i9300 and it is stuck in rebooting.
Power key is ok.
I can get it to download mode or recovery mode.
>> in recovery mounts and storage FORMAT system data cache sdcard .
Boot to download mode flash stock firmware via Odin .
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I both try 4.1.2 (with odin) and 4.3 (with octopus) but it keeps rebooting.
I also use octopus box to flash and repair efs.
atilim said:
thanks for answer. But I try that several times. Nothing changes.
Also I try partition wipe too. Sometimes I can see Samsung logo but I cant go further.
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If you've cleared the partition structure then you've turned a possible soft brick into a hard brick, you'll need a new motherboard now.
Try flashing the rescue firmware, from the thread in general, but I wouldn't hold out any hope.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
same problem but worse please help
HI guys i have exactly the same problem but my bootloop was caused by installing recovery through the cwm app and then rebooting to recovery through the app. i rebooted to recovery with an app before and it caused this aswell ...however back then my volume down button was working. i fixed it last time by going into download mode and flashing philz recovery however i cant enter download mode or recovery or boot into system.
PS: my phone doesnt boot into recovery it comes up with the samsung galaxy s3 gt 19300 logo then it comes up with the cwm recovery icon in the middle of my screen and 'clockwordmod recovery v6.0.6.4' at the bottom of the screen then restarts itself.
i dont know what to try i have looked around, didnt want to create a new thread just wanted to find out if anyone has any idea of what i can do except for buying a new volume down button thats my last resort apprently its £35 to fix
easy way to fill up you thanks meter guys as any sort of input and advice is extremely appreciated.
alphadavid99 you fried your lcd when you flashed cwm made for note in the other thread.
Hi i have the issue... I am able to get in Recovery and Download Mode.
While in recovery i had formatted the whole internal memory and tried flashing about three AOSP ROMs (Formatting each time before Flashing) but the only result was the endless boot up screen (not boot loop).
Then i tried flashing a sammy ROM and it worked...
Could someone tell me why am I able to flash Sammy ROM but not AOSP (such as ARCHIDROID & SLIMBEAN).
My Model is GT-i9300
Current Modem - XXUGMK6
Current ROM - S4 Revolution ROM (TM)
Thanks in advance for your time if someone has any suggestions

my phone screen turned to lines after insalling stock Rom

Hello guys
i don't know if anyone of you faced this before but it's my first time to face this problem
My Galaxy Ace 5830i wass restarting it self so i used Odin and installed the Stock Rom for it, after odin finished and restarted the phone the screen turned to colored lines like in the picture below
anyone can help?
aymanabo said:
Hello guys
i don't know if anyone of you faced this before but it's my first time to face this problem
My Galaxy Ace 5830i wass restarting it self so i used Odin and installed the Stock Rom for it, after odin finished and restarted the phone the screen turned to colored lines like in the picture below
anyone can help?
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First of all, always post the questions in the respective device thread. S5830 and S5830i are two different devices. Next make sure to post such question in your device's Q/A section. Anyway can you enter Recovery Mode and Download Mode? Try flashing the stock rom again. Also do Wipe data/ factory reset and wipe cache partitions once you flash the stock rom back. Do post the result. Hope I Helped
P.S. Reported to FM to move to right device section.
mahithm said:
First of all, always post the questions in the respective device thread. S5830 and S5830i are two different devices. Next make sure to post such question in your device's Q/A section. Anyway can you enter Recovery Mode and Download Mode? Try flashing the stock rom again. Also do Wipe data/ factory reset and wipe cache partitions once you flash the stock rom back. Do post the result. Hope I Helped
P.S. Reported to FM to move to right device section.
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First of all. Thank you for your replay
No I can't log into recovery or download mode any more
This lined color screen shows up every time I try log into recovery or download mode or even try to run the device in normal way
By the way, The led flash stay flashing once or twice when device power on and the usual Samsung tone played as if the device is ruining normally
Any ideas
aymanabo said:
First of all. Thank you for your replay
No I can't log into recovery or download mode any more
This lined color screen shows up every time I try log into recovery or download mode or even try to run the device in normal way
By the way, The led flash stay flashing once or twice when device power on and the usual Samsung tone played as if the device is ruining normally
Any ideas
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I'm assuming this is more of a hardware problem. Better consult the Service Center. Do post the result.
This was happening if you flash s5830 rom on s5830i devices..
I make this error one time and i need go to a service for a JTAG flash..Need restore boot (i think).
aymanabo said:
First of all. Thank you for your replay
No I can't log into recovery or download mode any more
This lined color screen shows up every time I try log into recovery or download mode or even try to run the device in normal way
By the way, The led flash stay flashing once or twice when device power on and the usual Samsung tone played as if the device is ruining normally
Any ideas
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Flash stock firmware from odin..you are going in odin mode but its not showing becouse of that colours..so what u have to do is..
Switch off your phone then press power+ volume up + volume down button together after that press vol up button and connect your device to pc and see if its showing in odin or not ..if it showing then flash stock firmware from there..after flashing completed remove the battery and go to stock recovery and clear data and cache and reboot your phone..thats it [emoji4]

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