Slimkat, suddenly won't boot - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi, my i9100 is on Slimkat (Slim-i9100-4.4.2.build.4-OFFICIAL-3666) -- and has been for a while, slightly over two months I believe.
Yesterday, after rebooting the phone it refused to boot -- it's stuck on the first boot screen, the one that says "Samsung Galaxy SII GT-I9100" and has the yellow triangle on it. It does react to power button, I can still turn off the phone this way. I did not do anything unusual lately, haven't tried installing anything.
I cannot access recovery:
Home+VolDown+Power -- brings up a Warning screen ("A custom OS can cause critical")
Home+VolUp+Power -- does nothing, the boot screen appears for 2 seconds, the phone reboots/ turns off
Any idea how:
diagnose the issue
retrieve data on internal SD
bring the phone back to usable state
Thanks!

No recovery = your only option is back to stock via Odin/download mode. You shouldn't lose any data doing this, but it may not fix the problem on its own, you still may need to do a factory reset after doing this.
Only way to find out is to try it & see what happens. And no, you don't have any other options.

Thanks a god, Download mode is working.
As say above flash stock ROM via Odin. Download: sammobile.com

Can someone guide me to a suitable recovery? I've tried flashing "CWM-KitKatCompatible-i9100.tar" (which seemed like a good idea since the phone was already on KitKat) via Odin 3.09 however this did not quite work:
Code:
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<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> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/007> zImage
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Can still enter download mode. Now I need a working recovery. Slimkat was on TWRP I believe however I can't seem to find a standalone version (flashable via Odin)

No, that was not a good idea at all. Because you won't fix it that way.
You won't fix it by flashing recovery. You need to go back to stock, get it fixed, then you can re-root the phone & either restore a nandroid or reinstall a custom rom/kernel.
Also, if you flash a recovery independently of the kernel, it won't stick anyway & will disappear when you reboot.
So...You can either take the advice you've been given & fix your phone fairly quickly, or you can muck around for however long & live with a busted phone.
Problems with Odin flash = same as everyone else; find Hopper8's 'Odin troubleshooting' thread stickied in General & go through the troubleshooting steps in a methodical way as many times as you need to in order to get a successful flash.

MistahBungle said:
No, that was not a good idea at all. Because you won't fix it that way.
You won't fix it by flashing recovery. You need to go back to stock, get it fixed, then you can re-root the phone & either restore a nandroid or reinstall a custom rom/kernel.
Also, if you flash a recovery independently of the kernel, it won't stick anyway & will disappear when you reboot.
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I was hoping I can flash recovery and then immediately reflash Slimkat from it (which includes TWRP, kernel & ROM).
OK, I'll give stock a go first. But only after I sort out Odin.

You're having that problem because recovery is busted. Flashing another custom recovery won't fix that. Only going back to stock which will give you a fresh stock recovery will fix the problem (and as I said in my PP, you might need to do a reset after).
I've given you the tools (Hopper's thread) to enable you to 'sort out Odin'. You need to pay more attention to what people have posted after you've asked for help.

Update: I am unable to get Odin to flash the phone with latest stock. I've been through Odin problems in the past, with 3 different Samsung models and was able to resolve them. Not this time it seems, it's stuck on starting flashing boot.img however I try. Looking at forum responses this often requires a hardware replacement (mobo/ flash chip).
However: I've noticed I can (kind of) enter recovery. If I keep the VolUp+Home pressed long enough, it will ultimately get me to the following screen:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
-- but it doesn't go any further, it just stays there. What's more it reboots within 5-10 minutes.
BUT!
When I connect the phone to PC, my Win7 says it installed 2x
Code:
"Linux File-CD Gadget USB Device"
It doesn't show up as a drive unfortunately.
If I do
Code:
adb devices
on my PC, it does detect it:
Code:
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached
0123456789ABCDEF recovery
I can't connect or do
Code:
adb shell
because I get:
Code:
- exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2) -
But I am able to do
Code:
adb pull /proc/cpuinfo
Not sure if partitions got mounted properly, especially the emmc sdcard but -- what's the easiest way to browse the filesystem via adb now and hopefully retrieve some data from the phone?

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[Q] Problem flashing with Odin Galaxy S2 i9100T

Hi, I have been trying to flash my phone with cf-root from this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
I have been following the instructions to the letter, downloaded Odin, downloaded the Kernel for my phone, downloaded latest drivers for my phone and ensured all Kies processes are shut down. However every time I try and flash my phone from Odin, it comes up with the following message -
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Any help on what to do? it would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers.
Mine also failed with same reason...someone pls help!
KG2 Hong Kong firmware
Sent from my GT-I9100
Have u put the phone in download mode?
Volume down + menu + power on
Yes I have been putting the phone in download mode, been following the instructions to the letter, I have uninstalled and reinstalled Odin, downloaded the kernel again, still no luck...
You are flashing the correct firmware for T model ???
jje
In all honesty I am not sure if there is some specific firmware for the T model, I have been using KF4 during all these attempts. Is there a specific firmware for the T model?
Any more suggestions on what I could do to sort it out?
JJEgan said:
You are flashing the correct firmware for T model ???
jje
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"T" model firmware is identical save for the modem. If you have a T model you can use any rom as long as you reflash correct modem.
I'd guess OP isn't in download mode lol
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No, I am putting my phone into download mode (vol down+home+power), doing everything the instructions for this cf-root say, and this keeps happening...
I just checked again, and even when not plugged into the computer, in download mode it has some small writing at the top left of phone saying "Odin Mode", should this be there when not plugged in?
I just checked again, and even when not plugged into the computer, in download mode it has some small writing at the top left of phone saying "Odin Mode", should this be there when not plugged in?
A guess is that you are not following the instructions regarding the cwm root rom file .
Flash CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.tar (from the attached zip)
Of course it could be that you have extracted the tar file from the zip and its faulty .
jje
well, I have just downloaded it again, unzipped the .tar and tried again, same result..
On phone make sure Settings / Development is checked to USB debugging on.
I'm in the same boat.
I'm trying to root the phone so that I can install the original SIP service to enable VoIP calls as per this thread here so I have been reading up for most of the day (yeah I know stressing out and being over pedantic) Have been reading Chainfire's thread as well as "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126522A complete noobs guide to root using the [CF-Root v4.0] KE2/7/8, KF1 su+bb+CWM4"
And was following it to a T up to step 15... My Odin message stays on:
Screenshot here
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<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
And has been like this for 5 minutes..I don't know what to do if I can reset or if that will damage the phone... so desperately looking for answers!
My worst fears are happening right now guys..trying not to panic.
I Downloaded and used CF-Root-SGS2_XW_CLK_KF3-v4.0-CWM4 and my screenshots from my phone are here to compare that I am using the correct one.
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What to do!?
Thanks!
Restart Odin unplug phone etc start again make sure you are putting a tar file in to PDA .
jje
JJEgan said:
Restart Odin unplug phone etc start again make sure you are putting a tar file in to PDA .
jje
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I am loading a tar file, check the screenshot...
Tried it again and the same thing happens...just hangs there.
How do I get out of download mode?
Screen shot unreadable
Remove battery .
#
jje
Open device manager. Can you see this when the phone is connected in Download Mode?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I have flashed my GT-i9100T many times using Odin. Successful every time. Maybe try a different computer? Use Heimdall? Make sure you check your MD5 sums
Ok thanks guys, so far my original issue has been fixed, phone had USB-debugging off, turned it on, now Odin at least tries to do it's thing, however now I have this error message coming up:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Can't open the serial(COM) port.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
For Device Manager screenshot
h**p://img197.imageshack.us/img197/1298/unled12x.jpg
What do you mean the previous screenshot is unreadable...you have to click it and then click again yes?
Thanks for helping guys, appreciate it
Still having no luck here guys, any more suggestions worth trying?

Help ..Black screen with phone to computer icon

I tryid to install custom kernel from this thread with Odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414565
because superuser could not root stock kernel with gingerbred
i dont have much experience so i dowloaded zip file with kernel but Odin requires tar files and in that zip files are onlu files with out extensions like zImage so i create TAR file my self with sam files from zip and with out commpresion and tru to flash with ODIN and ODIN sad that is success but after that i get a
Black screen with phone to computer icon like this
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I tred solution from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=751210
but it thas not work ..can i back somewhow stock kernel or kernel that would work ,i bought it just 2 days ago and i cant use it now.
You're in download mode because the flash got screwed up. Go back to the kernel thread and download the ODIN tar file. Flash it with ODIN (PDA slot, the program should detect it in download mode) and it should boot with no problem.
If you still have issues after flashing the kernel correctly, you may have to flash another ROM too.
exodus454 said:
You're in download mode because the flash got screwed up. Go back to the kernel thread and download the ODIN tar file. Flash it with ODIN (PDA slot, the program should detect it in download mode) and it should boot with no problem.
If you still have issues after flashing the kernel correctly, you may have to flash another ROM too.
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I cant get in download mode ,i tryed 1000 times with this power + volume keys like in that thread but it always back to mobile and computer icon with "!" ,i trued to flash it like that with odin
and it says
<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> zImage
And it stays there forewer
Did you try powering down the player, turning it back on and reconnecting it to ODIN?
Sometimes it'll get stuck there for me too, if it's already screwed up there's no more harm done unplugging it and starting over. Don't worry about getting into download mode either, it should flash just fine from the screen you're getting. Done it plenty of times myself with success.
Also just to be sure, you do have a 5.0 international, correct? Hardware home button?
exodus454 said:
Did you try powering down the player, turning it back on and reconnecting it to ODIN?
Sometimes it'll get stuck there for me too, if it's already screwed up there's no more harm done unplugging it and starting over. Don't worry about getting into download mode either, it should flash just fine from the screen you're getting. Done it plenty of times myself with success.
Also just to be sure, you do have a 5.0 international, correct? Hardware home button?
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I have international version with hardware home buttom ,like i sad i tryed 1000 times power + volume buttons and when screen go black i reles power button and leave volume buttons pressed but still it back to same screen ,i try to unplug it and back many times,and i cant turn it off because i cant remove batery.Is there anywhere stock kernel to try in tar format
OK i suscess to flash this kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445840 for USA version but no buttons work now but much better then dead phone , i downoaded TAR file ,maybe i dont know whow to create TAR file from ZIP ,i i use 7ZIP and create TAR file with only zImage file with out commpresion but no luck ,always stack in a loop.
Delete the file for the correct kernel you were trying to flash before and try downloading another copy. Sometimes they get corrupted while downloading and getting a fresh copy to flash will help.
Also holding the power button for 10 seconds will turn off the device.
Thanks ,my samsung is live and runing again ,i succes to install r13 version ,i tryed r14 many times and downloaded many times but failed always but i am happy it's working again, i root it in 10 seconds and it did not want with stock kernel.

[Q] Status 0 no mater what

I have a Samsung Captivate SGH-I897. I have been experimenting with various roms to check them out. Now no mater what I try to do I get status 0 error. I can still get into semaphore cwm recover v6.0.2.7 mode. I can get into download mode, but odin will not see the device anymore (it used to). I have tried flashing the semaphore kernel again and even that gives status 0 and installation aborted.
Please help, I have to have my phone for work. I'm on call have to get emails on it. This is very urgent for me.
Thanks so much for any help.
Have you ever successfully flashed a ROM on this device before or is every ROM doing this?
JellyB-TSM v16 / Apex Pro
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I have successfully flashed about 6 or so. Just tongiht. Now any I try, even the previously working ones dont work.
Thanks so much for your assistance.
Don't you have any nandroid backup you can restore?
Unfortunately I do not.
If someone can tell me what files in the sdcard to replace I can still mount the sdcard to my PC.
Thanks!!!
Are you modifying the ROMs in any way before flashing them? Are you using UOT Kitchen? Status 0 error typically means the ROM is using the wrong kind of flashing script for your device. So, if you download a straightforward ROM which was designed for your phone, it should work.
Last resort, you should be able to flash to stock ROM.
Have you tried reflashing your recovery? You might take this opportunity to try an alternative recovery.
I have not tried to modify roms, im just using as is. I have tried to flash to an earlier version of cwm reocvery but get the status 0 error. If you know of a way I can go back to stock without odin I can. Atleast I can get calls in case of emergency.
Thanks!!!
Have you read this?
I can connect to the phone in download mode with Heimdall, but cant seem to find a Heimdall kernel package. Can you provide a link please?
Thanks again so much.
Sorry, this is all new to me. I've never used a Samsung phone or Odin, and I've never even heard of Heimdall before today. Just trying to help you troubleshoot.
Thanks for all your efforts.
Can anyone tell me how I can manually copy files to the sdcard strorage to recover my phone?
Thank you.
If you can connect via adb, you can transfer files that way. If you're not comfortable using adb, you can use Android Commander. If you have a card reader, though, you can just take the sd card out & put it in your computer.
I can transfer files, I just dont know what files to transfer and where to put them. Flashing does not work so it would have to be manually replacing like the system or data folder I'm thinking.
Can someone please help with this process or give a better one?
Thank you so much for any assistance.
As an update, I have been able to get Odin working again. I tried to use Odin to flash the .tar file for corn, but it does not even get to recovery mode. Next I used Odin to flash the tar file for Semaphone-JB-4.2.1-captivate and can get back into recovery mode again. I tried to use recovery mode to flash some of the past ROMs that worked yesterday, but still get the status 0 Installation aborted error.
So how can I completely wipe the phone and start completely over?
Thanks so much!!!
Another update.
I am trying the "I897UCKK4 Odin One Click - Stock, CONTAINS Bootloaders, Re-partition, Full Wipe" from post "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300843". It has been sitting there for about 30 minutes now. The top left box in odin says "Set Partition".
The bottom box has:
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/006> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
Will all the trouble I have had I'm afraid to touch it, but I read that it should not take nearly this long.
Advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much for helping.
UPdate again: lol
I just closed Odin and unplugged phone and tried again. This time it worked.
Thanks all for any suggestions and assistance.
Wow! Well, congratulations! Next time, you'll be helping someone with their phone.
I made these notes for myself, but maybe they will helps someone else. Warning: Im a noob at this, but this worked for me.
1. performed "i897uckk4_Odin_One_Click_-_Stock,_CONTAINS_Bootloaders,_Re-partition,_Full_Wipe"
2. Follow http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266, skip step 5, Use odin to install "speedmod-kernel-i897-k13e-500hz.tar" Phone only boots to the Galaxy S screen, but that is okay.
3. Boot to recovery mode, mount storage, copy "cm-9.1.0-captivatemtd.zip" and flash it.
4. Boot to recovery mode, mount storage to copy Flash gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip, then flash it.
DONE.

[Q] brick? Galaxy S3

Hi everyone , I need your help.
This morning I rebooted the phone itself and got stuck on the boot logo Galaxy SIII . I use CM 11, one of the last nightly. I can get into CWM ( v.6.0.4.3 ) and into DOWNLOAD mode.
After reboot CWM writes :
E: Can not mount / cache / recovery / command
E: Can not mount / cache / recovery / log
E: Can not open / cache / recovery / log
E: Can not mount / cache / recovery / last_log
E: Can not open / cache / recovery / last_log
I tried to wipe data / factory reset + wipe cache + wipe Dalvik and nothing. I tried to install a new rom via CWM nothing. Installation via ODIN also see nothing = FAIL screen . I tried original ROM I9300XXUGMJ9_I9300VFGGMJ5_I9300BUUGMJ3_HOME.tar.md5
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Odin writes :
<ID:0/007> Added !
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5 ..
<OSM> Check MD5 .. Do not unplug the cable ..
<OSM> Please wait ..
<OSM> I9300XXUGMJ9_I9300VFGGMJ5_I9300BUUGMJ3_HOME.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> Get PIT for mapping ..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start ..
<ID:0/007> boot.img
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start !
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Complete ( Write) operation failed .
<OSM> All threads completed. ( succeed 0 / failed 1 )
Please any advice.
Not good, sounds like nand failure. Try the rescue firmware in general forum, follow the instructions exactly as it includes a pit file.
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I use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30087735&postcount=6 RESCUE FIRMWARE SGSIII I9300, but it did not help.
Odin show this:
Sorry, new motherboard required. Warranty should cover if still available and flash counter is zero.
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boomboomer said:
Sorry, new motherboard required. Warranty should cover if still available and flash counter is zero.
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Warranty is still valid, but my counter flash is 13. How it reset in this case?
Not possible in this case, triangle away runs from inside the rom.
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And via ADB? I find this:
Here are the commands to reset the flash counter.
adb shell
su
echo -n '\x00' | dd obs=1 count=1 seek=4193796 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0
The '\x00' portion tells it to reset to to 0.
I try this via ADB and dont work...
ORBITH said:
And via ADB? I find this:
Here are the commands to reset the flash counter.
adb shell
su
echo -n '\x00' | dd obs=1 count=1 seek=4193796 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0
The '\x00' portion tells it to reset to to 0.
I try this via ADB and dont work...
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Of course it doesn't since you have no working ROM with USB debugging enabled. Yesterday I learned that philz recovery provides ADB access from recovery, try to flash that one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/orig-development/i93xx-philz-touch-t2002953
Also try to flash stock recovery and perform format /data/ and factory reset. Sometimes stock recovery manages to fix this issue.

Unbrick my verizon s4, stuck in Download/Odin mode

Well, I did something majorly wrong. I'm not a newbie, I've rooted and installed roms before, but this time...I screwed it up.
So I got a new phone from Asurion and it came with lollipop. I used kingroot to root the phone, then wanted to install TWRP, using the Manager. Eventually I got to a prompt which asked me if I was sure it was the right partition, and I said Yes. It reported it was unsuccessful and tried to boot into recovery mode. It never made it. My initial screen now says "Samsung Custom" and it throws me into the Downloading screen and I can't do anything at this point. I remove the battery, try rebooting, etc.
So I figured I would load the stock rom using Odin 3.09, but my device never gets discovered. So, I'm up the creek right now.
Can anyone assist me in potential ways to bring this thing back to life, or will I be stuck putting in another claim to Asurion. I guess spending 200 overall isn't the worst thing...but Odin used to be pretty solid, and it IS in download mode, so I figure there must be some way to get the phone to be recognized. I'm going to of course try installing USB drivers again and see if that works.
Thanks in advance for any help. I feel real stupid as I'm an IT professional and really rely on my phone for alerts, emails, etc, so this is quite an embarrassment.
Swasser said:
Well, I did something majorly wrong. I'm not a newbie, I've rooted and installed roms before, but this time...I screwed it up.
So I got a new phone from Asurion and it came with lollipop. I used kingroot to root the phone, then wanted to install TWRP, using the Manager. Eventually I got to a prompt which asked me if I was sure it was the right partition, and I said Yes. It reported it was unsuccessful and tried to boot into recovery mode. It never made it. My initial screen now says "Samsung Custom" and it throws me into the Downloading screen and I can't do anything at this point. I remove the battery, try rebooting, etc.
So I figured I would load the stock rom using Odin 3.09, but my device never gets discovered. So, I'm up the creek right now.
Can anyone assist me in potential ways to bring this thing back to life, or will I be stuck putting in another claim to Asurion. I guess spending 200 overall isn't the worst thing...but Odin used to be pretty solid, and it IS in download mode, so I figure there must be some way to get the phone to be recognized. I'm going to of course try installing USB drivers again and see if that works.
Thanks in advance for any help. I feel real stupid as I'm an IT professional and really rely on my phone for alerts, emails, etc, so this is quite an embarrassment.
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Update: I got it discovered!! So I'm going to look for a quick tutorial to get this thing up and running, but if someone has a quick link that would be great. Yeah, I know I'm being a wuss asking for handholding, but, like I need to get this thing alive tonight. Ha
Further update. Not having any luck. When I tried to use Odin with an md5 file, I got a NAND write fail almost immediately. I'm scouring all over to find a good (appropriate) stock rom for this, but I'm getting a bad feeling even though its softbricked it may not be writable for whatever reason. I'm not having any luck with anything.
Most articles I find are either outdated or for a different model. So, I'll take any desperate measures at this point. Here is the Odin log:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> ALL_VZW_I545VRUFNC5_I545VZWFNC5_1151670_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Again, thanks for any help.
See if you install the OC1 tar. If you got your phone from repair, they probably updated the phone to the latest. You won't be able to install NC5.
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Hey Rohit that worked, man!!! Thank you so much! I was wracking my brain for hours last night. I'm also from NoVa, so it's good to see someone from my hometown.
You also can't install any custom recovery with the phone that you have, try reading up here on what you can and can't do with it
Ah crap. Bricked S4
Swasser said:
Update: I got it discovered!! So I'm going to look for a quick tutorial to get this thing up and running, but if someone has a quick link that would be great. Yeah, I know I'm being a wuss asking for handholding, but, like I need to get this thing alive tonight. Ha
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How did you get it to discover your phone? I'm now in the exact same situation as you. Kingroot tricked me into thinking I had rooted my phone and could install TWRP. Now I'm stuck in "Downloading..." mode.
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