[Q] Device won't boot after Odin frimware flash - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys, i'm trying to restore my S3 to stock so I can sell it, however after trying to use Odin around 5 times to install stock frimware, I either end up in a boot loop or constant boot-up. I've tried 3 different versions of Odin and still no luck. It passes every time.
Any idea's anyone? I did notice I only ever have one file to put into Odin, which is a PDA compatible file, none of the others. I'm not sure if this is just due to bad downloads or what.
Any ideas anyone?

Factory reset from recovery
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blazevxi said:
Factory reset from recovery
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THATS IT! Thanks man!!!!

JustArchiee said:
THATS IT! Thanks man!!!!
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No problem, glad to help
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Leaked LSJ Custom ROM stuck at Boot Logo

I downloaded one of the leaked custom roms of LSJ (Simplistic and Wanamlite). I flashed it, but the problem is it gets stuck with the boot logo. What seems to be the problem here? I have wiped everything. From data to cache. I came from CM10 nightlies, dorimanx kernel.
All replies will be much appreciated.
I believe the mask might be the problem because jb is new file structure. It may strip all mods from your phone.
Yu may have to wait until the offical version has been out for a while before flashing it.
WeBMaZTaH said:
I downloaded one of the leaked custom roms of LSJ (Simplistic and Wanamlite). I flashed it, but the problem is it gets stuck with the boot logo. What seems to be the problem here? I have wiped everything. From data to cache. I came from CM10 nightlies, dorimanx kernel.
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Quite a possibility that the file you have download it may be corrupted so download it once again and check the md5 checksum and then flash it.. Also don't forget to wipe data and cache partition
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paper_heart_21 said:
Quite a possibility that the file you have download it may be corrupted so download it once again and check the md5 checksum and then flash it.. Also don't forget to wipe data and cache partition
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The file was not corrupt because if it was corrupt, I cannot open it via winrar. Quite strange. I have also did a full wipe in data and cache.
Thank you for your response.
WeBMaZTaH said:
The file was not corrupt because if it was corrupt, I cannot open it via winrar. Quite strange. I have also did a full wipe in data and cache.
Thank you for your response.
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Your signature might help... :silly:
drraptor said:
Your signature might help... :silly:
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How will it help? LOL
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same here
have the same problem.. im also using the m250k version..
first, tried to flash it via odin but it failed me twice... fortunate for me, i still recover my phone by flashing lightning rom via odin..
second, tried the simplistic, wanamlite and neatrom which were all successfullly flashed but stuck in samsung logo even after complete wipes.. so sad,,
hope some good hearted devs can help us fix this issue if its ever be possible..
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How will it help? LOL
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Masked does it ring a bell ?
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drraptor said:
Masked does it ring a bell ?
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Ooohhhh. Sorry. XD So, the only way I can use the leaked custom roms, if I flash it through odin and not on CWM?
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Ooohhhh. Sorry. XD So, the only way I can use the leaked custom roms, if I flash it through odin and not on CWM?
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Yes,mate flash using odin 3.07 or later version.. try to download the firmware here just for sure, http://www.sammobile.com/2012/11/15/i9100xxlsj-–-galaxy-s-ii-android-4-1-2-jelly-bean-test-firmware/ theres also a guide in there so you can follow it.
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Hey webmaztah!! Please inform me you have successfully flash your m250k galaxy s2..
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technicalmetal28 said:
Yes,mate flash using odin 3.07 or later version.. try to download the firmware here just for sure, http://www.sammobile.com/2012/11/15/i9100xxlsj-–-galaxy-s-ii-android-4-1-2-jelly-bean-test-firmware/ theres also a guide in there so you can follow it.
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Thanks mate. After flashing this through odin, how can I root it?
axel-529 said:
Hey webmaztah!! Please inform me you have successfully flash your m250k galaxy s2..
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No problem mate. I'll send you a message if it came out successful. ^_^
WeBMaZTaH said:
Thanks mate. After flashing this through odin, how can I root it?
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Download this cwm zip http://download.chainfire.eu/267/SuperSU/CWM-SuperSU-v0.97.zip after you download it. Rename it to update.zip,place it to your external sd, reboot to recovery(volume up,home button,power button)wait until you see the greendroid, flash update external storage. Reboot!and your rooted. you can now flash http://www.mediafire.com/?cjf1znoisrwafjdphils kernel for better instability flash it via odin just add it to pda.
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Thanks mate. Waiting for your positive message (cross finger)...
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WeBMaZTaH said:
Thanks mate. After flashing this through odin, how can I root it?
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Hey mate, did you try flashing it via Odin? Is it successful?
I did research on some forum here in xda, someone manage to flashed it successfully by including pit files.
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Help can't flash a thing

Well the problem started a while ago when my settings wouldn't work...so i restored my ROM(JEDI X) via a back up...and everything was good
Now i want to flash Pacman rom and it wont flash...
Next choice, Liquid Smooth, it wont flash
i just went flash wild trying to flash anything and everything but it keeps saying Failed in ugly red letters -_-
I just want to be able to flash something new, please help!
zaksween said:
Well the problem started a while ago when my settings wouldn't work...so i restored my ROM(JEDI X) via a back up...and everything was good
Now i want to flash Pacman rom and it wont flash...
Next choice, Liquid Smooth, it wont flash
i just went flash wild trying to flash anything and everything but it keeps saying Failed in ugly red letters -_-
I just want to be able to flash something new, please help!
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I have the latest TWRP installed, i have tried a lot to try to fix this, please helpppp
STOP MAKING SO MANY THREADS. I answer only one of them. Jesus
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maybe bad downloads try downloading them again and flashing
Bad sdcard. Move to internal and try again.
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zaksween said:
Well the problem started a while ago when my settings wouldn't work...so i restored my ROM(JEDI X) via a back up...and everything was good
Now i want to flash Pacman rom and it wont flash...
Next choice, Liquid Smooth, it wont flash
i just went flash wild trying to flash anything and everything but it keeps saying Failed in ugly red letters -_-
I just want to be able to flash something new, please help!
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You need a "triangle away" app maybe you have incurred the limit for flashing rom that's why your seeing the red line!!!
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You need a "triangle away" app maybe you have incurred the limit for flashing rom that's why your seeing the red line!!!
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No.
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1ManWolfePack said:
No.
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its the only just try it out... nothing to lose!!
gelo20ify said:
its the only just try it out... nothing to lose!!
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Except there is no limit it's just a number and you don't trip or flashing in recovery. It only gets tripped by flashing non official Samsung firmware in Odin so I doubt his is higher then 1
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kintwofan said:
Except there is no limit it's just a number and you don't trip or flashing in recovery. It only gets tripped by flashing non official Samsung firmware in Odin so I doubt his is higher then 1
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This^^
You (not kintwofan) don't know what you're talking about.
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Is this the Definition of a soft brick? Fix?

So I rooted my S4 and all was good (Not my first rodeo)
I was running a Stock Deodexed ROM and I flashed a mod to change the toggles to blue. Still... all was good, but
then I decided to start fresh and clean up a bit. So I formated the device, wiped caches, data reset, yadda ya...
Flashed a different Stock Deodex and everything still seemed fine. I tried flashing the blue toggle mod and then got stuck on boot. Pulled battery and still nothing. Wiped all data again and flashed the ROM again without doing the toggle mod. Ever since then, no matter what ROM I'm on or have any mods, if I reboot I get stuck at boot screen. The only way to get past this is to wipe EVERYTHING again and start over. However... Hot/Quick/Shell reboot doesn't lock up on me.
So basically I'm at a point with my S4 that makes it impossible to flash anything and be able to boot. I even have to wipe everything before I can do a successful restore.
I'm using TWRP 2.5.0.2 and currently on my latest backup of cleanrom 1.3
Any ideas are greatly appreciated and welcomed. Thanks community!
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Not sure but twrp has been giving some people issues. Try oudhs cwm.
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BladeRunner said:
Not sure but twrp has been giving some people issues. Try oudhs cwm.
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I'd love too, but idk how to go about replacing a recovery. Do you push it with Odin or something? Where can I get it?
Thanks for your reply. Good to know I'm not the only one, but that still sucks for all of us. Lol
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dopediculous said:
I'd love too, but idk how to go about replacing a recovery. Do you push it with Odin or something? Where can I get it?
Thanks for your reply. Good to know I'm not the only one, but that still sucks for all of us. Lol
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I had your issue happen to me last week. I tried everything to fix it and nothing worked. I ended up flashing back to stock. Started flashing again using TWRP with no problems.
Here is where I got info to go back to stock. Go to android development and scroll down to (Guide) No-wipe factory image by open1your1eyes and follow as instructed. Happy flashing bud!
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So, "unroot" then re root?
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dopediculous said:
So, "unroot" then re root?
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It worked for me. I just edited my last post. Check it out.
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dopediculous said:
I'd love too, but idk how to go about replacing a recovery. Do you push it with Odin or something? Where can I get it?
Thanks for your reply. Good to know I'm not the only one, but that still sucks for all of us. Lol
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flashable zip here; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291976
just put on your SD card and flash with your current TWRP
or you can install it with this utility; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301720
Whelp... I got that other recovery on there, but now I can't boot or anything. No ROM works
I think I tried everything, but it looks like I'll need to get Odin involved and go from there. Its too bad that the cwm recovery can't restore a twrp backup. This sucks. Ugh. First world problems... Anyone got a link for the stock image or whatever I need to push via Odin? Ideas?
Thanks again for your help guys. I do appreciate it and know I'll get up and running again soon.
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dopediculous said:
Whelp... I got that other recovery on there, but now I can't boot or anything. No ROM works
I think I tried everything, but it looks like I'll need to get Odin involved and go from there. Its too bad that the cwm recovery can't restore a twrp backup. This sucks. Ugh. First world problems... Anyone got a link for the stock image or whatever I need to push via Odin? Ideas?
Thanks again for your help guys. I do appreciate it and know I'll get up and running again soon.
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http://www.247xtreme.com/S4/
From DarkMenace's signature, quite a nice resource he has composed. I ran into a similar situation with TWRP and ClearnRom 1.3 last night, ended up using Odin to push the "SCH-I545_MDK_562219_Stock_Restore.tar.md5.gz" in that link. Went back to bone stock, but it's nice to know there is a fallback incase something ever goes awry.
Hethor said:
http://www.247xtreme.com/S4/
From DarkMenace's signature, quite a nice resource he has composed. I ran into a similar situation with TWRP and ClearnRom 1.3 last night, ended up using Odin to push the "SCH-I545_MDK_562219_Stock_Restore.tar.md5.gz" in that link. Went back to bone stock, but it's nice to know there is a fallback incase something ever goes awry.
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Bro. Thank you! This reminds me of the good ol' fascinate. Lol
So will this take away root too?
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dopediculous said:
Bro. Thank you! This reminds me of the good ol' fascinate. Lol
So will this take away root too?
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Yes, but there are root files there also.
So then what? Or do I just use Odin to do the whole kernel flashing thing again to gain root? Sorry to sound so noobish, just don't wanna go through this again. Lol
Should I just maybe try that VRUAMDK no wipe .tar?
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dopediculous said:
So then what? Or do I just use Odin to do the whole kernel flashing thing again to gain root? Sorry to sound so noobish, just don't wanna go through this again. Lol
Should I just maybe try that VRUAMDK no wipe .tar?
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You use Odin. You can use either file.
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Yeah I know I use Odin. I guess I should have worded that better.
If I push the .tar you mentioned, I lose root, but some root files will still be there. So my question is... What files and what can I do with them? Or do I just start the whole root process over again as in the first place with those two modified kernels?
The other "no data wipe .tar" file you push with Odin as well, but would you retain root? If so... I would prefer the no wipe .tar, but you know better than me and I greatly appreciate your help and guidance. If the first .tar file is the better way to go and start all over, that's what I'll do. Its almost done downloading anyways, but was just curious about the no wipe and if ya knew anything more about it. I owe you man!
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Both files will remove root. You would need to reflash with the kernel files.
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Cook thank you again! El fiñ
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Quattro Has Been Bricked

Dear Respected Developers and Members,
Three days ago I bought a Grand Quattro i8552. today morning I was surfing facebook then suddenly phone had been hang and when I restarted my phone it started with recovery mode and when I tried anything (factory reset, install zip, data wipe) it is showing only one android died icon.
Your help would be highly appreciated.
do you have backup if you have try to restore it 1st
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CWM or stock recovery? if cwm then flash it again else install stock firmware
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emeemisri said:
do you have backup if you have try to restore it 1st
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No, I don't have because I have newly bought it.
tonyjs007 said:
CWM or stock recovery? if cwm then flash it again else install stock firmware
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how to do stock recovery?
Shoaib.Khan said:
No, I don't have because I have newly bought it.
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if you not do anyhing yet like flashing or rooting i think its a factory defect. but if you has done everything like rooting and cwm then flash new firmware by odin.
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emeemisri said:
if you not do anyhing yet like flashing or rooting i think its a factory defect. but if you has done everything like rooting and cwm then flash new firmware by odin.
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I think I should go to service center.
PS: by the way I used it for three days without any problem.
Shoaib.Khan said:
I think I should go to service center.
PS: by the way I used it for three days without any problem.
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yes you should go to SC
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When it is only 3 days new handset and u did not do any unofficial or warranty voiding works then it is always recommended to go to service centre for any such bricking issue...
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coolkoushik07 said:
When it is only 3 days new handset and u did not do any unofficial or warranty voiding works then it is always recommended to go to service centre for any such bricking issue...
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Yes I have claimed for money back from Ebay Guarantee
Shoaib.Khan said:
Yes I have claimed for money back from Ebay Guarantee
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Lol nice decision...
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... but how to unbrick
Is there anyway to revert to stock ROM. After trying CMW, custom roms, stock builds, tried it all however whenever I try to boot to system, it stays at the SAMSUNG logo screen. Won't move past that. Any ideas?
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Is there anyway to revert to stock ROM. After trying CMW, custom roms, stock builds, tried it all however whenever I try to boot to system, it stays at the SAMSUNG logo screen. Won't move past that. Any ideas?
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Just download official firmware from Samsung and then flash it via odin !!! This is d simplest method to get back to stock rom !!
Thanks KayDe2797
KayDe2797 said:
Just download official firmware from Samsung and then flash it via odin !!! This is d simplest method to get back to stock rom !!
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Thanks KayDe2797... :good:Was not able to find the tar.md5 until accidently opened the zip file and saw the required file there...flashing now..fingers crossed
arvinderss said:
Thanks KayDe2797... :good:Was not able to find the tar.md5 until accidently opened the zip file and saw the required file there...flashing now..fingers crossed
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That's okay bro. But never hesitate to press the thanx button !!
arvinderss said:
Is there anyway to revert to stock ROM. After trying CMW, custom roms, stock builds, tried it all however whenever I try to boot to system, it stays at the SAMSUNG logo screen. Won't move past that. Any ideas?
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Try to wipe data/factory reset from cwm 1st
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(HELP). Random freeze and reboot.

I got the S3 with Revoulution HD S5 (smartdroid) ROM with boeffla kernel.
Lately ive been getting random freezes just in the middle of doing nothing with my phone, it just freezes and then goes to reboot, while its trying to reboot it bootloops. With that i mean its trying to reboot then screen goes black and then it tries to reboot again.. Then i have to pull the battery out and insert it again and it works (for some time.)
So my question is how can i fix this and what is the problem? Ive read some posts saying that it could be the firmware? Well i have read alot of other posts but never really find any good soulution so please HELP!
/nkewk!
Can u get into recovery or download mode?
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JellyYogurt said:
Can u get into recovery or download mode?
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both. The phone is working from time to time... Its just the freezes/reboots that are creeping me out..
Flash the latest official stock rom with odin, factory reset then test before you install or restore anything.
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boomboomer said:
Flash the latest official stock rom with odin, factory reset then test before you install or restore anything.
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where can i find the latest official stock?
nkewk said:
where can i find the latest official stock?
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sammobile.com
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JellyYogurt said:
sammobile.com
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Yeah, found it. Going completely stock now, without root also. Just going to try out the stock a while and see if it works. Then preferbly root and flash a custom rom again! Thanks.
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sammobile.com
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i unrooted/went back to stock, then i rooted and flashed a new rom. Everything without a problem. I have only got 1 random reboot so far.. more suggestions??
If it still freezes and reboots on stock then you have bad memory blocks in your nand memory.
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nkewk said:
i unrooted/went back to stock, then i rooted and flashed a new rom. Everything without a problem. I have only got 1 random reboot so far.. more suggestions??
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Change your Kernel. I am using Revolution S5 without any issue. Better install LiteGX kernel. Do not play with Kernel if your knowledge is less. LiteGX is just a plug & play Kernel.
I got the same issue.
I´m on it. I will try latest official. You should check if your emmc chip is possible broken. Just load the app emmc check and google about "SDS S3"
I´ll post a solution if i can get it solved.
Greetings Dumbass
KSKHH said:
Change your Kernel. I am using Revolution S5 without any issue. Better install LiteGX kernel. Do not play with Kernel if your knowledge is less. LiteGX is just a plug & play Kernel.
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just 1 reboot today.. I use boeffla, i dont really understand why it wouldnt work with boeffla..
Dumbass7 said:
I got the same issue.
I´m on it. I will try latest official. You should check if your emmc chip is possible broken. Just load the app emmc check and google about "SDS S3"
I´ll post a solution if i can get it solved.
Greetings Dumbass
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after unrooting, and then rooting and reflashing the same rom again, i have only gotten 1 reboot today.. maybe its the battery ?
nkewk said:
after unrooting, and then rooting and reflashing the same rom again, i have only gotten 1 reboot today.. maybe its the battery ?
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For your trouble shooting purpose..go back to stock Kernel and use it for few days

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