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Hey, guys, I got a problem here, it's weird because I wasn't trying to flash when it started, the phone was ok, then froze, I tried to power off, but it didn't work, so I took off the battery. I put it on again, and the screen was freezing on the Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I900I screen (EDIT: The right name is GT-i9100), I decided to flash to a stock rom with Odin, I put in the download mode, Odin recognized the phone but when I started to flash, Odin stuck in the middle of the process, I tried in all different usb ports of my laptop, I killed all the Kies processes, but it keeping sticking at the same point of the flashing. Please, somebody give me a hand here.
ps: I tried more than one rom, and it happens the same all the time.
I also uninstalled the usb ports and reinstalled, but nothing changes..
Try a different PC and or
[PROGRAM] Heimdall - Open-Source Cross-Platform Flashing Suite (1.3.0 Available)
Never used it yet, but worth a shot?
UpInTheAir said:
Try a different PC and or
[PROGRAM] Heimdall - Open-Source Cross-Platform Flashing Suite (1.3.0 Available)
Never used it yet, but worth a shot?
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I'll try both methods. Thank you.
paumlhp said:
Hey, guys, I got a problem here, it's weird because I wasn't trying to flash when it started, the phone was ok, then froze, I tried to power off, but it didn't work, so I took off the battery. I put it on again, and the screen was freezing on the Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I900I screen, I decided to flash to a stock rom with Odin, I put in the download mode, Odin recognized the phone but when I started to flash, Odin stuck in the middle of the process, I tried in all different usb ports of my laptop, I killed all the Kies processes, but it keeping sticking at the same point of the flashing. Please, somebody give me a hand here.
ps: I tried more than one rom, and it happens the same all the time.
I also uninstalled the usb ports and reinstalled, but nothing changes..
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It seems that you have soft bricked the phone with a bad/interrupted flash.
Please, download this package : http://hotfile.com/dl/130600047/b70801e/I9100XXKI3.rar.html
And flash it.
Small guide :
IN ODIN :
1. Tick Re-partition, Auto-Reboot and F. Reset Time ( the top 3)
2. Put the .PIT file in the PIT section
3. CODE in PDA
4. MODEM in Phone
5. CSC in CSC
IN THE PHONE :
6. Turn it off
7. Enter Download mode
8. Connect to PC
9. Start Flashing
10. Wait, and DON'T INTERRUPT!
Good luck
Also try different USB cables
If you follow this method and download ROMs here: [ROM+Guide]Official i9100 Firmwares KG, KH, KI, KJ, KK1/2/5, KL1/2/3, LA2 Download
Pay particular attention to the Flashing Firmware with Odin Instructions step #5 "DO NOT PUT .PIT FILE AND DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT TICK REPARTITION". This stuff is last resort or for those that are 100% sure what they're doing.
Guys, I think my phone is gone..
I tried with other cables, other computers, but I still got stuck at
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> GT-I9100_THL_I9100DXKL3_I9100OLCKL2_I9100DXKL1.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> boot.bin
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> cache.img
I tried with the repartition and the pit file, but it seems that the phone doesn't want to flash... it got stuck too, I can't finish the process... any solution? I'm already looking for another one in eBay;
I haven't tried with Heimdall because I don't now how it works, somebody got a tutorial or something like this?
Question what is a I900I that is what is I model ???
As your problem reads like trying to flash a firmware for a wrong phone model .
jje
I wrote it wrong, the right name is GT-i9100
I think I got the same problem as this guy:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1218079
paumlhp said:
Guys, I think my phone is gone..
I tried with other cables, other computers, but I still got stuck at
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> GT-I9100_THL_I9100DXKL3_I9100OLCKL2_I9100DXKL1.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> boot.bin
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> cache.img
I tried with the repartition and the pit file, but it seems that the phone doesn't want to flash... it got stuck too, I can't finish the process... any solution? I'm already looking for another one in eBay;
I haven't tried with Heimdall because I don't now how it works, somebody got a tutorial or something like this?
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Alright then... Time to copy/paste my apparently-Holy solution
Flash this recovery package, which is XXKI3, 2.3.5, Open Europe http://hotfile.com/dl/130600047/b70801e/I9100XXKI3.rar.html
If that doesn't work or fails, flash this, which is a XXKI3 Kernel : http://www.multiupload.com/WDOO81L5H6. After that, re-flash the recovery package (with PIT and repartitiong, but be careful )
Report back if it doesn't work, and good luck!
If that doesn't work, flash the old bootloader : http://www.multiupload.com/LQQBRQVJUD in either the PDA or Bootloader section in ODIN. If that is successful, flash the Kernel again, and then the XXKI3 recovery package I gave you.
Thanks, Phistachio, for helping me..
so.. I tried the recovery method, no success (stuck), the kernel (stuck), the bootloader worked, then it came back to Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-i9100 screen, I put in download mode again, and tried the Kernel as you said, but.... stuck , tried the stock rom again, and continue sticking... I'm so sad, but the people say when get in the download mode, there is still hope, so...
by any chance, do you have another solution? I understand if you give up on me, it seems my problem is serious ;(
Did you try the Heimdall method I posted in post #2 ? Give it a try.
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paumlhp said:
Thanks, Phistachio, for helping me..
so.. I tried the recovery method, no success (stuck), the kernel (stuck), the bootloader worked, then it came back to Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-i9100 screen, I put in download mode again, and tried the Kernel as you said, but.... stuck , tried the stock rom again, and continue sticking... I'm so sad, but the people say when get in the download mode, there is still hope, so...
by any chance, do you have another solution? I understand if you give up on me, it seems my problem is serious ;(
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Are you using ODIN V1.83 or 85?
This can't be a hard brick.
Can you go to recovery mode? If so, wipe cache and data.
Then try to reflash
UpInTheAir, I didn't try the Heimdall method because I don't know how to flash with Heimdall, do you have anytutorial or simple guide how to use it?
Phistachio, I'm using Odin3 v.1.85. The recovery mode is the combo [vol up+home+power button] right? If so, it's not entering anymore, when I had the problem I could get in there, I tried to wipe all the things but it didn't work.
Do you guys think it could be a hardware problem?
OK, did a search for you, doesn't seem too difficult.......
Download here: http://www.glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/
For Windows, download:
1.Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86)
2. Heimdall Suite 1.3.1 (Binaries)
Maybe need to install the drivers, not sure. If your device is dected by Heimdall in Download Mode, maybe work.........
Guide for version 1.3.1 heimdall-frontend here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196179
EDIT: STEP BY STEP GUIDE FROM VEYKA
This is for I9000 but has been known to work with SGS2.
paumlhp said:
Phistachio, I'm using Odin3 v.1.85. The recovery mode is the combo [vol up+home+power button] right? If so, it's not entering anymore, when I had the problem I could get in there, I tried to wipe all the things but it didn't work.
Do you guys think it could be a hardware problem?
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Maybe try just flash the kernel with Odin, so you can get recovery back.
You could also try flash one of Chainfire CF-root kernel to install CWM recovery, and then flash a custom ROM.zip directly from sdcard.
Got a feeling that your partitions are corrupted. That's why using PIT is not recommend and only last resort.
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This doesn't sound bricked.
I reckon you can fix it via heimdall, flashing each partition individually...
Failing that, your last resort is to do a full repartition, using pit
pulser_g2 said:
This doesn't sound bricked.
I reckon you can fix it via heimdall, flashing each partition individually...
Failing that, your last resort is to do a full repartition, using pit
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He already tried doing that...
It's not hard bricked, but a kernel flash SHOULD have been siccessful, since DL Mode is working...
Phistachio said:
He already tried doing that...
It's not hard bricked, but a kernel flash SHOULD have been siccessful, since DL Mode is working...
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If you take a quick look at the recent posts, the OP had not indicated trying Heimdall as yet. He asked for a guide that I subsequently posted.
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Guys, I downloaded Heimdall, installed .Microsoft Visual C++ and downloaded the 2.3.4 Heimdall firmware package for stock GT-I9000 firmwares, from the that thread, so I followed the guide, I removed all the stuff, but the Kernel one and tried to flash, that's the result:
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
ERROR: Failed to access device. libusb error: -12
It seems like Heimdall doesn't detect the phone? Sorry for being a noob and I really appreciate all the effort from you guys, I really do.
EDIT:
I entered in the drivers session, put all devices, and it found some drivers of my pc and one called Gadget Serial, so I installed it, ok, back to Heimdall, I selected the stock 2.3.4 one, deleted all the stuff and left the Kernel, unchecked Repartition and now I got this:
Checking if protocol is initialised...
Protocol is not initialised.
Initialising protocol...
ERROR: Failed to initialise protocol!
EDIT:
It looks live the phone is officially dead now, it doesn't turn on and it was very hot after I left the Download Mode. I'm gonna try to turn it on tomorrow and start look for a new one/warranty/what I can sell from this phone and etc...
Thanks again, guys, you were the best.
Bummer
Looks like you tried to flash 9000 firmware package, not 9100.
Edit: Maybe try remove battery for a few minutes, and download mode again, or USB jig to force it.
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<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9100XXLPQ_I9100OXALPQ_I9100XXLPQ_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> boot.bin
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> Sbl.bin
I flashed rom through Odin and its return is like this.
The Sbl.bin is likely to be related to the bootloader.
I cannot access to the recovery or normally reboot.
What can I do?? I tried flashing for several times.
Zillions of thanks if you guys can help me!!!!
What is your device?
aceofclubs said:
What is your device?
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i9100 of course.
superfan' said:
i9100 of course.
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Why did you start a new thread? You already had a perfectly good thread going for the same problem here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24175814.
And you've apparently decided to ignore all the advice in that thread that said to flash back to a stock GINGERBREAD firmware, since you again are trying to flash LPQ, which is one of the earlier ICS releases.
superfan' said:
i9100 of course.
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Not of course. Because the problem you describe is what happens when you try to flash I9100 firmware on a model like I9100G or others that are called SGS2 but are different hardware. Only true way to tell is read the sticker under the battery.
Anyway forget this thread and take the advice in the other thread and report back there.
Good luck.
ctomgee said:
Why did you start a new thread? You already had a perfectly good thread going for the same problem here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24175814.
And you've apparently decided to ignore all the advice in that thread that said to flash back to a stock GINGERBREAD firmware, since you again are trying to flash LPQ, which is one of the earlier ICS releases.
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I tried to flash KI3, the gingerbread, it still fails. I think it is a new problem, and it is related to the NAND rw corruption mentioned by others. Therefore, I started a new post but not ignoring others' advice.
If you can help me with my problem, zillions of thanks then.
Flash a stock GB rom and see what happens .
jje
Given you say you've tried everything suggested, and given you think it's a bootloader issue, there are literally dozens and dozens of posts on here about same.
Do a Google search (rather than using XDA search), and append 'XDA' to whatever your search terms are.
This problem you're having is not common, and you're not going to find a fix easily for this (as you're discovering) short of having it JTAG'd or sending it to a Samsung service center.
Is samsung customer service accepted to handle this, even i have some custom binary no?
Or if i pay some money, they wll fix that for me??
Sent from my GT-P7500 using XDA
Yep. They'll fix it, but you'll more than likely end up paying for it. A JTAG repair might be a cheaper option. Here's one in the US, I'm sure there are many others around the world (maybe near you, search Google).
Can you still enter download-mode (Vol. down + Home Button + Power Button)? If so, you can try these steps in this Guide here
Be careful with Re-Partition..i ruined my device some days ago with it after try to fix nand rw corruption.
I have tried all of those before. But i even can't flash things through. Even vthe kernel, recovery and bootloaders.
Sent from my GT-P7500 using XDA
So when you try to flash a 3-Part Firmware (without Re-Partition) it stucked again?
PS: Be very careful .. I has a very similar problem and with Re-Partition I shoot it up -.- (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24115788#post24115788)
What have you done to shoot it up??
I stucked even i flashed a three part firware without repartition and pit file
Sent from my GT-P7500 using XDA
Hey,
I'm sorry but i didn't solve the problem for me. With "shoot it up" I mean "i killed my phone". Sorry for that mistake!
I followed the guide too but at first step I flashed with Re-Partition and PIT file. Odin stucked at "Partitioning" so after 10min I closed Odin and restart S2...after that my device was completly dead. Screen stays black. Sorry don't know how to fix it. My S2 is on the way to rapaircenter now.
Aur0r4 said:
Hey,
I'm sorry but i didn't solve the problem for me. With "shoot it up" I mean "i killed my phone". Sorry for that mistake!
I followed the guide too but at first step I flashed with Re-Partition and PIT file. Odin stucked at "Partitioning" so after 10min I closed Odin and restart S2...after that my device was completly dead. Screen stays black. Sorry don't know how to fix it. My S2 is on the way to rapaircenter now.
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I can access to the download mode but I can't flash anything through my beloved s2.
I am going to send it to the repair centre, u suggest me to send them to Samsung's or others??
Go into recoverymode and install a rom in ur memory internal or extaernal
Just do that turn off phone...and them volume up+power+home button u will enter in recovery mode not in download mode...now just search the rom ...notice u do this if its rooted... Look if u just put insecure kernel by odin i sugere u take sd card out download a rom by computer to sd card. input again in phone and turn on in recovery mode... i think will works im not responsabile for nothing can happened but im pass the same like i write...tell something
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
Look the guy up say to you a dificult way to do and also u may brick ur phone...u do somethings in odin i just never do...i just saw now otherwise u already fix it if i put this earlier
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
Hi everyone i hope somebody can help me my problem is that i was on Stock Rom 2.3.6 and i want to put a custom rom so i root it, i did it everything good.
But then following a tutorial of how to put cwm i did it like the video flashing with odin and mine said success but i have bootloop. I never tought trying to enter cwm so i tried to flash stock rom again but didnt have success.
It started but have only fails in odin and now i dont know how but it haves a NAND rw corruption and doesnt let me flash roms only kernels.
When i try to flash a rom i have that problem. So looking on internet now i know that is a soft brick because only i can enter download mode not recovery.
I already tried to do what a thread over here says about how to recover from a soft brick with a recovery package and a kernel, also tried to flash a bootloader that came with that but it doesnt let flash. It stills turns on but only download mode.
I take it to repair but here in Mexico cant even tried something they gave me back my phone and they have it 3 days there for nothing, is it hard brick or something like that because it doesnt come back with that tutorial of soft brick
PS: It haves the triangle i know that is something normal when you flash it, but in the download mode my count number is 24 ._. too much i know but thats because i already tried everything i found and still like that, is there a problem with all that counts? i dont have a jtag
I think this is the LONGEST sentence I've ever read in my life.
Would you mind if you put some periods? I'm having a hard time decoding what your post means.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
jantonio23 said:
I think this is the LONGEST sentence I've ever read in my life.
Would you mind if you put some periods? I'm having a hard time decoding what your post means.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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I put enters dont know why it go out there like that, but sorry the point of my problem is that:
1.- I was on Stock Rom 2.3.6.
2.- Rooted and everything fine.
3.- Tried to flash cwm following a tutorial and didn't start had a bootloop.
4.- Then i tried to flash back the stock rom and there came the problem:
- I can only access to download mode.
- No recovery mode.
- Sometimes it said on the screen when turning on "Samsung Galaxy S II" with the triangle, but other times says "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again".
- Always says fail in Odin when i tried to flash a Rom (Only Kernel success), the problem is the Nand rw is corrupted.
- Already did a tutorial to recover a soft brick but no success it gaves the same error of nand rw.
- Cant flash an old bootloader that cames with the tutorial of soft brick.
I don't have a Jtag but i can put it in download mode so i think i dont need it or im wrong?
DarkCloud7 said:
I put enters dont know why it go out there like that, but sorry the point of my problem is that:
1.- I was on Stock Rom 2.3.6.
2.- Rooted and everything fine.
3.- Tried to flash cwm following a tutorial and didn't start had a bootloop.
4.- Then i tried to flash back the stock rom and there came the problem:
- I can only access to download mode.
- No recovery mode.
- Sometimes it said on the screen when turning on "Samsung Galaxy S II" with the triangle, but other times says "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again".
- Always says fail in Odin when i tried to flash a Rom (Only Kernel success), the problem is the Nand rw is corrupted.
- Already did a tutorial to recover a soft brick but no success it gaves the same error of nand rw.
- Cant flash an old bootloader that cames with the tutorial of soft brick.
I don't have a Jtag but i can put it in download mode so i think i dont need it or im wrong?
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You should not flash with bootloader. Try flash the recommended .pit file instead. After a successful flash, flash the ROM.
ksilver89 said:
You should not flash with bootloader. Try flash the recommended .pit file instead. After a successful flash, flash the ROM.
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Actually im doing that, the .pit file has success but then when i flash a rom its still haves a nand rw problem doesnt pass from there, is there a .pit file different? i have "u1_02_20110310_emmc_EXT4.pit".
notsmartenough said:
that's GREAT NEWS that you can go to download mode,
flash another firmware using odin just to be sure
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I tried a lot of roms stock roms, unbranded ones, even the cm9 resurrection because they said that it could work but no success, feel so bad i only had 1 week with my S2 i bought it used from a friend so it doesnt have warranty, and i killed it but im not new on this flash stuff i used to do it with my Ace.
DarkCloud7 said:
Actually im doing that, the .pit file has success but then when i flash a rom its still haves a nand rw problem doesnt pass from there, is there a .pit file different? i have "u1_02_20110310_emmc_EXT4.pit".
I tried a lot of roms stock roms, unbranded ones, even the cm9 resurrection because they said that it could work but no success, feel so bad i only had 1 week with my S2 i bought it used from a friend so it doesnt have warranty, and i killed it but im not new on this flash stuff i used to do it with my Ace.
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With the problem you described, it seems you device is hardbricked.
But since you can still get to download mode, Visit this thread: fforum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841099
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
With the problem you described, it seems you device is hardbricked.
But since you can still get to download mode, Visit this thread: fforum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841099
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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I tought that when is Hardbricked it was when it doesnt turn on or go to download mode, but maybe your right.
Im gonna try that thanks, but I think it will have fail because it says to flash PDA .OFFICIAL XWLPG and as I said it doesnt let flash any rom with that NAND rw problem.
Anyway if i try only flashing Siyah Kernel could it help? I was reeding something about dual boot or something like that
DarkCloud7 said:
I tought that when is Hardbricked it was when it doesnt turn on or go to download mode, but maybe your right.
Im gonna try that thanks, but I think it will have fail because it says to flash PDA .OFFICIAL XWLPG and as I said it doesnt let flash any rom with that NAND rw problem.
Anyway if i try only flashing Siyah Kernel could it help? I was reeding something about dual boot or something like that
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no.
-Nand corruption is also hard enough to make your phone useless.
-that method should work since you are only flashing kernel as pda
I'm waiting for your feedback
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
no.
-Nand corruption is also hard enough to make your phone useless.
-that method should work since you are only flashing kernel as pda
I'm waiting for your feedback
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Now I know it, gonna try Im downloading the XWLPG when I finish trying Im gonna reply thanks for Your help
Jokesy said:
no.
-Nand corruption is also hard enough to make your phone useless.
-that method should work since you are only flashing kernel as pda
I'm waiting for your feedback
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Well I just give up think Im gonna throw to the garbage my S2 it didn't work it doesnt flash either with that it haves the same problem:
<ID:0/008> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9100XWLPG_I9100XXLPX_I9100OXXLPL_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> boot.bin
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008>
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I think it doesnt flash any kernel there, so I can continue with the other part of the tutorial with it says about Siyah Kernel, anyway thanks for all help to everyone, that NAND rw problem was a nightmare all days for me.
No more S2 for me, I waste my money for this
DarkCloud7 said:
Well I just give up think Im gonna throw to the garbage my S2 it didn't work it doesnt flash either with that it haves the same problem:
<ID:0/008> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9100XWLPG_I9100XXLPX_I9100OXXLPL_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> boot.bin
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008>
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I think it doesnt flash any kernel there, so I can continue with the other part of the tutorial with it says about Siyah Kernel, anyway thanks for all help to everyone, that NAND rw problem was a nightmare all days for me.
No more S2 for me, I waste my money for this
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The Siyah kernel tutorial I recommended should work.
Anyway, if your phone is still under warranty, you can probably send it for repairs
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
The Siyah kernel tutorial I recommended should work.
Anyway, if your phone is still under warranty, you can probably send it for repairs
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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It didn't work for me because it needs to flash the XWLPG first but i can't flash roms, so I couldn't pass from there to Siyah Kernel.
Thanks anyway, I can't take it I bought it used from a friend, RIP my S2
Youll still get around £120 for it on ebay.
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theunderling said:
Youll still get around £120 for it on ebay.
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Haha its something hope that, im going to start over again to buy a S2 i like that phone
Hello guys!
First of all, I'd like to say Hi to everyone here, because it's my first post, even if i was seeking and reading forum earlier.
Okay, so from the beginning.
I got that phone from a girl who tried to unroot it and change FW. Now, the phone just boots, and stucks on the bootscreen, or goes to Download Mode, and:
1. I don't know what firmware it really is.
2. IMEI is still unknown, until tomorrow, i hope so.
3. I tried to flash everything, just EVERYTHING and:
- I can flash all kind of PIT files, hadn't tried with custom PIT's
- Also, I'm able to flash all kinds of bootloaders, but without any visible changes in phone
- I made my own JIG USB PLUG, but no matter how hard i tried, it didn't work (i'll try tomorrow with 301k, instead of 300k, but i think it's too small difference to work different)(+++ it didn't work even with older bootloader, even with two types of turning off the phone)
- Phone is recognized by system as Samsung Device, but after bootscreen stucking, it changes to an unknown device.
- Flashing kernel ends up with boot.bin and stucks
- Flashing other stuff ends up with NAND Write Start!! or zImage etc.
- I tried all versions of Odin.
I'm getting tired after 4 days, and nights of trying to rivive that screwsung (sry, i'm really mad )
So, again: What am I supposed to do? Any ideas?
Thanks in advance,
CU tomorrow!
celu said:
Hello guys!
First of all, I'd like to say Hi to everyone here, because it's my first post, even if i was seeking and reading forum earlier.
Okay, so from the beginning.
I got that phone from a girl who tried to unroot it and change FW. Now, the phone just boots, and stucks on the bootscreen, or goes to Download Mode, and:
1. I don't know what firmware it really is.
2. IMEI is still unknown, until tomorrow, i hope so.
3. I tried to flash everything, just EVERYTHING and:
- I can flash all kind of PIT files, hadn't tried with custom PIT's
- Also, I'm able to flash all kinds of bootloaders, but without any visible changes in phone
- I made my own JIG USB PLUG, but no matter how hard i tried, it didn't work (i'll try tomorrow with 301k, instead of 300k, but i think it's too small difference to work different)(+++ it didn't work even with older bootloader, even with two types of turning off the phone)
- Phone is recognized by system as Samsung Device, but after bootscreen stucking, it changes to an unknown device.
- Flashing kernel ends up with boot.bin and stucks
- Flashing other stuff ends up with NAND Write Start!! or zImage etc.
- I tried all versions of Odin.
I'm getting tired after 4 days, and nights of trying to rivive that screwsung (sry, i'm really mad )
So, again: What am I supposed to do? Any ideas?
Thanks in advance,
CU tomorrow!
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Let's start with a model number. It'll be on the label underneath the battery.
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Let's start with a model number. It'll be on the label underneath the battery.
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Model number? You mean GT-I9100 or what? I thought it's obvious, so i didn't mention that...
+ I got the IMEI (I feel like an idiot, forgot it is sticked under battery) - first two digits: 35 (someone in some thread found it useful, so maybe it will be useful again)
celu said:
Model number? You mean GT-I9100 or what? I thought it's obvious, so i didn't mention that...
+ I got the IMEI (I feel like an idiot, forgot it is sticked under battery) - first two digits: 35 (someone in some thread found it useful, so maybe it will be useful again)
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Not so obvious, really. I've seen more people I can count who have different models of SII come to this forum and flash random I9100 stuff to their SGH-I777/SGH-I727/SGH-T989/SPH-D710/SCH-R760/whatever.
Anyways, if you can get to download mode, just try flashing an original Samsung stock firmware. I recommend 4.0.3 or earlier. You can download one from www.sammobile.com.
Also, you said you can flash all sorts of PIT files. What PIT files? If you happened to flash a PIT file NOT meant for an I9100, you may have screwed the pooch.
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Not so obvious, really. I've seen more people I can count who have different models of SII come to this forum and flash random I9100 stuff to their SGH-I777/SGH-I727/SGH-T989/SPH-D710/SCH-R760/whatever.
Anyways, if you can get to download mode, just try flashing an original Samsung stock firmware. I recommend 4.0.3 or earlier. You can download one from (link).
Also, you said you can flash all sorts of PIT files. What PIT files? If you happened to flash a PIT file NOT meant for an I9100, you may have screwed the pooch.
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I mean, PIT files of the same type, but from different sources (each one was meant for an I9100)
I tried that one, stucks at NAND Write Start!!... Maybe I'm doing something in wrong order?
I need to go to sleep, really, I don't want to screw something up because of my tiredness. I'll be back in a few hours, and for the moment, thanks for help
celu said:
I mean, PIT files of the same type, but from different sources (each one was meant for an I9100)
I tried that one, stucks at NAND Write Start!!... Maybe I'm doing something in wrong order?
I need to go to sleep, really, I don't want to screw something up because of my tiredness. I'll be back in a few hours, and for the moment, thanks for help
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We have the same model of SGS2 and tried the same. It also stucks in the bootscren.
celu said:
I mean, PIT files of the same type, but from different sources (each one was meant for an I9100)
I tried that one, stucks at NAND Write Start!!... Maybe I'm doing something in wrong order?
I need to go to sleep, really, I don't want to screw something up because of my tiredness. I'll be back in a few hours, and for the moment, thanks for help
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I'd also make sure your cable is good, and is connected directly to a port on the computer instead of through a USB hub, or a port on your keyboard, monitor, or other pass-through port.
Hello again.
I've just came home, and first of all, I've tried a few wires, all original, two from Nokia, one from HTC, two from Sony Ericsson, all with the same result.
One thing I want to ask you is that i don't really know which thing i need to flash first, kernel or firmware.
As far as i know flashing ICS Kernel with Gingerbread firmware may cause softbrick, or even hardbrick.
I've tried everything you said and I'm still stuck.
Thanks for your replies.
celu said:
Hello again.
I've just came home, and first of all, I've tried a few wires, all original, two from Nokia, one from HTC, two from Sony Ericsson, all with the same result.
One thing I want to ask you is that i don't really know which thing i need to flash first, kernel or firmware.
As far as i know flashing ICS Kernel with Gingerbread firmware may cause softbrick, or even hardbrick.
I've tried everything you said and I'm still stuck.
Thanks for your replies.
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Firmwares will contain a kernel. Thus, if you want a custom kernel, you would have to flash a firmware first, then the custom kernel. Otherwise, if you do it in the reverse and flash a custom kernel first, then the kernel contained in the firmware would overwrite the custom kernel.
And you are correct that you cannot use ICS kernels with GB, or GB kernels with ICS.
Try following the instructions in this thread for the original I9100 model: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458. They are the first two sets of instructions labelled "GINGERBREAD VERSION" and "ICS VERSION". I would try the ICS version first.
ctomgee said:
Firmwares will contain a kernel. Thus, if you want a custom kernel, you would have to flash a firmware first, then the custom kernel. Otherwise, if you do it in the reverse and flash a custom kernel first, then the kernel contained in the firmware would overwrite the custom kernel.
And you are correct that you cannot use ICS kernels with GB, or GB kernels with ICS.
Try following the instructions in this thread for the original I9100 model: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458. They are the first two sets of instructions labelled "GINGERBREAD VERSION" and "ICS VERSION". I would try the ICS version first.
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Just to be sure: with Odin v.1.85?
celu said:
Just to be sure: with Odin v.1.85?
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Any version of Odin should work fine, including 1.85, but I currently use Odin 3.04.
Odin is not recognizing my phone, v 3.04.
I'll try with older version.
EDIT:
Something is wrong with drivers, i'm reinstalling them, just a sec.
EDIT2:
Drivers are ok now, but:
Odin log:
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9100_APBOOT_I9100XXLPH_CL118559_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> I9100_CODE_I9100XXLPH_CL118559_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> MODEM_I9100XXLPH_REV_02_CL1104396.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> GT-I9100-MULTI-CSC-OXALPH.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/007> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> boot.bin
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
EDIT3:
I was thinking about using Heimdall to flash, but is there any difference?
Is there any possibility to force flash kernel? Or even whole firmware?
celu said:
Odin is not recognizing my phone, v 3.04.
I'll try with older version.
EDIT:
Something is wrong with drivers, i'm reinstalling them, just a sec.
EDIT2:
Drivers are ok now, but:
Odin log:
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9100_APBOOT_I9100XXLPH_CL118559_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> I9100_CODE_I9100XXLPH_CL118559_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> MODEM_I9100XXLPH_REV_02_CL1104396.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> GT-I9100-MULTI-CSC-OXALPH.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/007> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> boot.bin
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
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So you never answered about the USB port - are you plugged directly into the computer? Have you tried other direct ports on the computer yet?
Last resort is to try a different computer altogether.
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So you never answered about the USB port - are you plugged directly into the computer? Have you tried other direct ports on the computer yet?
Last resort is to try a different computer altogether.
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I've got 3 USB ports (I'm using a laptop, also Samsung, if it matters), and tried all of them. Maybe I could be able to use PC tomorrow. Or i'll reinstall windows, because i'm using 64-bit version atm.
EDIT:
My father told me, that it could be broken "board to board header connector".. But i'm still trying!
EDIT2:
I've just had a small talk with samsung service manager, he told me that they had one phone that started to work after 24hours spent without battery. Seems a little bit silly, but why wouldn't i try?
EDIT3:
And so.. I'm loosing hope. JIG doesn't work, don't even turns on the phone. Kernel, or firmware can't be loaded at all.. I'm completely out of ideas.
Hi
I am in a serious trouble.
I am having a Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G
Its running on Stock Rom JB v4.1.2
I wanted to update it to Kitkat 4.4.2 by CyanogenMod 11 Custom Rom.
In order to do that i have rooted my phone using VRoot.
Installed CWM Recovery 6.0.1.2
Copied the ROM files and Gapps to SD Card.
Done all the prerequisite and started installing the ROM.
Then the installation failed showing Error Status 7.
Upon googling about status 7 i got to know that the CWM Recovery 6.0.1.2 which i used doesn't support for
installing CM11.
Then i searched for the latest CWM Recovery and got to know about the Philz CWM Touch Recovery 6.0.4.5
I also got to know that in order to install Philz CWM Touch Recovery 6.0.4.5 you need to have a PC with Odin
v3.09 installed to flash this latest CWM Recovery.
Then i downloaded philz_touch_6.19.3-i9100g.tar.md5.
Installed Odin v3.09 in my PC.
Gone into Download mode by pressing Home + Volume Down + Power Button then warning screen came up then by
pressing volume up i came into download mode.
Then i connected my device to PC using USB cable. I got the added message. I also got the COM Port number.
But instead of Yellow as said in the tutorial i got Light Blue Color which i ignored. I thought the Odin
software might had made any changes to their software.
I clicked the AP button and selected the TAR file downloaded then clicked the START button.
Again failed. I don't know why that happened.
I removed the USB cable and reinserted then done the same. Then some message came and process is going on...
waited for 20 mins till nothing was happening.
Fed up of all the process i removed the USB cable thinking of forgetting Kitkat and use the stock rom.
After removing the USB cable suddenly a message flashed on the screen.
Firmware update encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again.
Whatever i do only this is appearing on screen.
Nor it's going into Download Mode or Recovery Mode.
Please help me in recovering my phone to Stock ROM or Custom ROM.
Last hope is jig. It force download mode when.you cant by pressing buttons. If this doesnt help i think that your phone is now a clip for paper. In odin you should choose pda and after that choose kernel. I never had blue sign in odin but i had i9100. You should from the beghinig try philz kernel to root amd get cwm recovery. So as i sad you must try jig usb very cheap thing or you can do it by yourself. Maybe you should either try kies and kies recovery firmware.
Wysłane z mojego D5503 przy użyciu Tapatalka
adithyagem said:
After removing the USB cable suddenly a message flashed on the screen.
Firmware update encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again.
Whatever i do only this is appearing on screen.
Nor it's going into Download Mode or Recovery Mode.
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Here's where your problems are.
1. Never unplug your cable during an Odin flash. Wait till it fails. Else you'll get trouble, guaranteed.
2. You're in forced download mode. Flash a Stock ROM using Odin while it says 'firmware update encountered an issue'.
3. Instead of using Odin with Philz, next time you can just flash Philz directly from the external SD card (at least on i9100, not sure about the i9100G). Much easier.
Regarding the blue in Odin, I'm pretty sure that's OK. I've seen reports of other people getting blue instead of yellow. I've always had yellow myself but wouldn't hesitate to flash if it was blue.
Newer versions of Odin have blue in the ID:COM field.
Done as said by you
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Here's where your problems are.
1. Never unplug your cable during an Odin flash. Wait till it fails. Else you'll get trouble, guaranteed.
2. You're in forced download mode. Flash a Stock ROM using Odin while it says 'firmware update encountered an issue'.
3. Instead of using Odin with Philz, next time you can just flash Philz directly from the external SD card (at least on i9100, not sure about the i9100G). Much easier.
Regarding the blue in Odin, I'm pretty sure that's OK. I've seen reports of other people getting blue instead of yellow. I've always had yellow myself but wouldn't hesitate to flash if it was blue.
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I tried flashing Philz CWM Recovery using Odin while firmware update encountered an issue screen flashing on screen
Again it failed showing this Log
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> philz_touch_6.19.3-i9100g.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Can you tell me where i gone wrong!?!!
adithyagem said:
I tried flashing Philz CWM Recovery using Odin while firmware update encountered an issue screen flashing on screen
Again it failed showing this Log
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> philz_touch_6.19.3-i9100g.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Can you tell me where i gone wrong!?!!
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Why did you flash Philz? I said to flash a stock ROM with Odin, not flash Philz.... Click the Odin link in my signature and you can find a 3-part firmware, which will wipe as it flashes. DO NOT flash the 3-part firmware, you have an i9100G. You need to download a stock ROM from Samfirmware or similar. Instructions are in the thread. If it fails again, then follow all of the troubleshooting steps. Keep flashing till you get a successful flash. There's nothing else you can't try which is in that thread, so keep at it.
Edit: Stop. There is no Philz kernel for i9100G. Why on earth did you flash it? It only exists for i9100. Not the 'G' variant. What to do from here? Flash a stock ROM via Odin, like I said to start with, make sure it's for an i9100G.
However, now that you've unplugged the cable during a flash, and flashed the wrong file at least twice, I'm not holding out high hopes for your phone recovering from this.
The ability of people to read & comprehend the help they've been given here & then actually do what's been suggested seems to get worse & worse as time goes by.
Give some very specific advice (step by step stuff, or refer them to step by step stuff), they go do something completely different. I mean, if that's going to happen, why bother asking for help in the first place ?
@MistahBungle, read the edit on my previous post (if you haven't seen it already). Do you agree the only chance is a stock ROM? I don't know, I don't see many this stuffed up very often.
Edit: Unless, there is a Philz for i9100g. But I can't find an XDA thread for it just by having a cursory glance.
Yep. Flashing a stock rom & praying is pretty much the only option. Classic case of 'attempting to do without learning'. Imagine how much **** these people would be in if the half dozen of us or so who post most of the useful help here decided to move on ?
I did find Philz for i9100g, but it's ages old (newest one I could find was 6.19.3, think Philz is up to 6.30.something). There's also no xda thread for it, so I'm tipping that the i9100 version has been flashed. Still not holding high hopes even with a correct stock ROM.
I know, there's less people here than when I started by a long shot. You're by far the most active on here, but I thought you had an S4? I'll be getting the N5 in a month or so. I still plan to be in S2 threads but obviously to a lesser extent.
I do have an S4, but apart from the first couple of months, lost interest in modding it. I want stuff to 'just work' these days for the most part. I do run a custom rom/kernel, I just haven't changed it in ages & not interested in anything that trips Knox. Just can't be bothered putting up with stuff not working/spending a lot of time trying to make it work.
So...I accumulated a lot more knowledge of the S2, given I spent 18 mths or so actively modding it.
Understood. Yes that's what seems to be happening more now, phones which, if they're not on stock ROM, lose a lot of functionality/have stuff 'not work' for whatever reason. Like the GNote & its S-pen, HTC One and boomsound, Sony and its Bravia engine. I assume you still own the S2 anyway...
While you're here, is there anything in the Odin troubleshooting guide you've noticed which should be changed? I read over it again the other day but couldn't see anything major. If you don't want to read/comment no problem, asking as you're the resident Odin guru.
Yeah still have the S2. Haven't switched in on in 6 mths tho.
Nah, you've got everything covered in your thread. It's a great resource ('Odin expert' ? Hardly. I just read/learned a lot )
Mmm I imagine it's not the greatest experience after using a phone 3yrs newer for a while Cool. I added a couple little things just now (another pit file thread (shudder) which is quite well done & re-hosted the 3-part firmware instead of dropbox. Nothing special). Ok, call yourself what you want but what I'm sure of, is that by being on Q&A so much you have a lot more troubleshooting knowledge than probably anyone else for S2
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Why did you flash Philz? I said to flash a stock ROM with Odin, not flash Philz.... Click the Odin link in my signature and you can find a 3-part firmware, which will wipe as it flashes. DO NOT flash the 3-part firmware, you have an i9100G. You need to download a stock ROM from Samfirmware or similar. Instructions are in the thread. If it fails again, then follow all of the troubleshooting steps. Keep flashing till you get a successful flash. There's nothing else you can't try which is in that thread, so keep at it.
Edit: Stop. There is no Philz kernel for i9100G. Why on earth did you flash it? It only exists for i9100. Not the 'G' variant. What to do from here? Flash a stock ROM via Odin, like I said to start with, make sure it's for an i9100G.
However, now that you've unplugged the cable during a flash, and flashed the wrong file at least twice, I'm not holding out high hopes for your phone recovering from this.
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Thanks Hopper for the help...
I have downloaded the Stock ROM for GT-I9100 Indian Version from Sammobile. I don't know what is 3-part firmware.
Now what i am going to do is Connect the phone to my PC showing (Firmware update encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again) screen.
Then by clicking AP button selecting the TAR file extracted from the Zip file (Stock ROM).
Double check that only AUTO REBOOT & F.RESET TIME checkboxes are selected.
Hit Start and try my luck.
Shall i go ahead. Waiting for your nod...
*nod*
Edit - Hang on, I hope you downloaded I9100G firmware. If you downloaded I9100 Indian firmware, don't flash that.
MistahBungle said:
*nod*
Edit - Hang on, I hope you downloaded I9100G firmware. If you downloaded I9100 Indian firmware, don't flash that.
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I have downloaded I9100G firmware only...
sorry it was my typing mistake
really sorry to panic you
I have also got a DLL file in the ZIP which i have downloaded. What is it?
Throw the .dll away, you don't need it.
Thanks to Hopper8
Hopper8 said:
Why did you flash Philz? I said to flash a stock ROM with Odin, not flash Philz.... Click the Odin link in my signature and you can find a 3-part firmware, which will wipe as it flashes. DO NOT flash the 3-part firmware, you have an i9100G. You need to download a stock ROM from Samfirmware or similar. Instructions are in the thread. If it fails again, then follow all of the troubleshooting steps. Keep flashing till you get a successful flash. There's nothing else you can't try which is in that thread, so keep at it.
Edit: Stop. There is no Philz kernel for i9100G. Why on earth did you flash it? It only exists for i9100. Not the 'G' variant. What to do from here? Flash a stock ROM via Odin, like I said to start with, make sure it's for an i9100G.
However, now that you've unplugged the cable during a flash, and flashed the wrong file at least twice, I'm not holding out high hopes for your phone recovering from this.
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Thank You so much
I got my phone back to the original state:laugh:
Thank You so much for your help...
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