Phone specs:
Samsung Galaxy S3 Verizon SCH-i535
It was already running KitKat 4.4.2 before I rooted
This is my first time rooting and flashing ROMs to my Samsung Galaxy s3 and I have bricked it. I'm pretty sure it can be salvaged but have yet to find anything that works.
I have written the long version for those who need it, but the short version is that I screwed up and can no longer boot into recovery mode or normal mode, I'm not even sure if Download mode is working, and my device isn't recognized by Kies or Odin on my PC so I cannot yet do a recovery from there.
As of now my phone only boots into Odin Mode and gives the following info:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SCH-I535
CURRENT BINARY: SAMSUNG OFFICIAL
SYSTEM STATUS: OFFICIAL
QUALCOM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE
BOOTLOADER AP SWREV: 2
and displays the yellow triangle error and says: Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please use Software repair Assistant & try again.
I tried to use Samsung Kies which has an emergency firmware tool but my device will not connect and become recognized by the program.
This is pretty much where I'm stuck.
Keep reading if you need additional info.
Steps leading up to problem:
I was able to Root the device succesfully
I then downloaded the latest CM11 package (cm-11-20140217-NIGHTLY-d2vzw.zip) and Gapps
I also downloaded the TWRP recovery img (openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.0-d2vzw.img)
Once I had these downloaded I got the app [ROOT] Rashr - Flash Tool
I opened the app and tried to do a backup but I'm pretty sure it failed, or at least it said it failed. I couldn't find out how to check, but was not worried since I have already backed up my important files to the verizon cloud.
On the app I went to recover using other file and found the TWRP recovery img I downloaded.
From here I booted into recovery manually, but it did not bring up the TEAMWIN screen for TWRP like I've seen in other video tutorials so I rebooted into normal mode went to the Rashr app again and followed the prompt to do a Recovery boot using the TWRP img.
THIS IS WHERE THE PROBLEMS BEGAN:
It began to lead into recovery mode but it gave a message that said something along the lines that I have tried installing a custom OS and to take my phone to the nearest verizon store.
I turned it off and tried to boot back normally but got the same error.
I tried to boot into Download mode and was successful! So I thought yaay!
Read a tutorial to reload a stock version of android here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
I followed all the steps but when i got to 7. which said You should see your phone under ID:COM (you should also see it has been added in message) I was not seeing my phone there. I figured it may be OK since I was able to install the drivers so that meant the USB was working so I went ahead and ran Odin to recover Jelly Bean 4.3 onto the device.
My thoughts and guesses as to what the problem is:
I think that it may be because I was already running 4.4.2 and/ or didn't have the proper bootloader when I tried to do the TWRP recovery.
Am I on the right track? Thanks for any help!
Please ask. In correct forum this is int'l s3 (i9300) forum
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GUYS, MY Device(Galaxy S2 GT-I9100) In recovery mode
1. full test
2. Item test
3. Test report
4. Version
5. Reboot and noting is working to get into download mode and also PC is not detecting the device.
i tried vol down + home + power not worked.
when I factory reset the device its language changes to Chinese again I have to change in English.
Device SW version is 2.3 and SHOWN model is A-102 ( HTC ) which i was seen in recovery mode but actually PHONE MODEL is Galaxy S2 GT I9100
Guys need help i need to update it to official JB.
As i was new to this. so guys give some explanation in detail to get it. I have downloaded Odin 3 , i have downloaded Official JB-XXLSJ , SP flash tool (but dont know how to use it), i installed ADB in my pc with steps followed through website. but it wasn't installed google drivers while ADB installation.
also tried to root process without pc like poot debug app and ministro II app superuser app istalling in my device but no use.
MAJOR PROBLEM IS DEVICE IS NOT GETTING INTO DOWNLOAD MODE, BUT GETS TO RECOVERY MODE, IN RECOVERY ABOVE MENTIONED IS DISPLAYED... SO...
I Think you guys got what my problem is...!!!
/////////// GUYS ANY ONE //////// NEED HELP ///////
Hi there,
First of all you need Odin program for flash any firmware.
Please wait until mods will move this thread to the device specific forum for more relevant answers.
Stand by
Good luck
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GUYS, MY Device(Galaxy S2 GT-I9100) In recovery mode
1. full test
2. Item test
3. Test report
4. Version
5. Reboot and noting is working to get into download mode and also PC is not detecting the device.
i tried vol down + home + power not worked.
when I factory reset the device its language changes to Chinese again I have to change in English.
Device SW version is 2.3 and SHOWN model is A-102 ( HTC ) which i was seen in recovery mode but actually PHONE MODEL is Galaxy S2 GT I9100
Guys need help i need to update it to official JB.
As i was new to this. so guys give some explanation in detail to get it. I have downloaded Odin 3 , i have downloaded Official JB-XXLSJ , SP flash tool (but dont know how to use it), i installed ADB in my pc with steps followed through website. but it wasn't installed google drivers while ADB installation.
also tried to root process without pc like poot debug app and ministro II app superuser app istalling in my device but no use.
MAJOR PROBLEM IS DEVICE IS NOT GETTING INTO DOWNLOAD MODE, BUT GETS TO RECOVERY MODE, IN RECOVERY ABOVE MENTIONED IS DISPLAYED... SO...
I Think you guys got what my problem is...!!!
/////////// GUYS ANY ONE //////// NEED HELP ///////
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Is your phone even genuine? Recovery should even look like that!? Did you use this link to download ADB and drivers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038555 Did you try updating drivers via device manager?
Hello. I have a Galaxy Mega GT-I9205. It's hard bricked and so far nothing helped to get it back to work.
I've tried to flash a firmware with Odin but the Program stucks on Initialisation step and the firmwares can't be flashed.
Current state:
-If normally powered, device shows "Firmware Upgrade encountered an issue. Please selekt recovery mode in Kies & try again." a.k.a Death Screen. Also shows the same screen when trying to go into recovery.
- Can't go into recovery mode but still able to go into Download mode.
-Can't connect with Kies.
Also tried odin on different Pc and still the same .
Is there any solution to make Odin do it's job ?
Or an alternative way like if it's possible to flash a custom recovery through Odin and make it able to boot into or
flashing a custom rom through odin?
Sincerely Thanks!
It would seem that you are trying to restore with Kies and not try to install via Odin. Find the ROM for your carrier and your phone and load it. If you OTA'd the device and it has a ROM that cannot be rolled back, you just might have to take your phone to the store for a restore. Otherwise check to see what is the best ROM to use for a brick (RTMF/Search the entire database and Google a bit) to get your phone up.
Most OEM ROMS are available for various devices. I'd try an older ROM and see if you can OTA with that or flash the most advanced one that is able to be rooted. Your call....
Update: Maybe this link will help -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2600976
CM13 was not successful. I can only use Odin D/L in my phone. I can not get into recovery mode.
I can see from many articles here that it is easy to get out of this semi brick mode, but I am spoilt for choice and do not want to ruin the phone completely.
My computer runs Ubuntu 16.04 therefore I need to use Heimdall.
Boot into download mode, connect it to your PC, flash a recent version of TWRP with Heimdall and go from there.
but I was unable to find a TWRP version for Ace 2:
I have tried to follow this guide:
[Guide/How-To] Install, Use Heimdall, and flash back to stock https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113195
I do not know what stock file to download. I assume I have to match my region. My phone was unlocked. I am in the UK. Could you please point me to a source for the right stock file?
In the definitive guide to brickin
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1049294
It is advised that I should not use a version with boot loaders, because my phone is showing signs of booting (but not proceeding beyond the Samsung logo).
I am getting very muddled with this process although it is supposed to be easy.
What I had intended to do is:
Put the phone into d/l mode odin
Use Haimdall -frontend and run the oneclick process after loading into Haimdall the correct file for my phone
and here I am stuck because I do not know what to load because the list does not include my phone, but I have Haimdall installed on my computer.
Hello androids, I have a big problem or a good challenge, depends on your optimism. I've been looking for and trying solutions for hours and hours, but I think I've come across a wall and I need your help:
Originally I wanted to root my s7 Edge / SM - G935F (OS Marshmallow 6.0.1) by following a tutorial using an autoroot ROM for this phone. I remember I had USB debugging and OEM unlock enabled. I also installed the USB / ADB drivers correctly.
I used Odin v3.11, since they recommended using it for this mobile and MM 6.0.1. According to Odin, the rom was installed successfully, but my phone entered a loop with the Samsung logo and "RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING". Something failed in the process and I decided to install a S7 Edge stock ROM in 8.0.0 from SAMMobile (this one) with Odin v3.13 using HOME_CSC so that I don't lose certain data
Unfortunately everything was going well until just at the end when "hidden.img" did not process correctly and resulted in FAIL. I've been since then stuck with this error:
"An Error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the Emergency Recovery in the Smart Switch PC Software."
It won't even turn off. From there I can only access the Download Mode and neither the Smart Switch or the ADB & Fastboot console won't detect the device. Odin does recognize the phone, but every time I try to install a rom, the log gets stuck in "SetupConnection ..".
I have tried a bunch of solutions such as removing the "hidden.img" from the package, reinstalling the drivers, changing the USB port, changing Odin's version, installing only the BL, etc., but nothing shows progress...
I'm sorry if during the process I managed to do some stupidity that I am not aware of. Other phones I have never had problems, but now I feel defeated and lost. I need a savior! :crying:
Any way to make Odin work, ADB detect my device or access a working bootload? Thanks in advance!
Hey all, hope everyone is having a great day (I'm not),
I own a SM-T510 Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 WiFi.
It all started when I tried to flash Nexus and it worked partially, but I didn't gain access to my internal storage for some reason, so I reverted back to stock rom.
Then for some reason part of the nexus rom was still there, but I was afraid of damaging my device further.
For some reason, netflix wasn't working, so I tried to apply a software update to my device using Smart Switch.
The update didn't work and I was caught in a Nexus bootloop. I entered download mode and I tried flashing twrp using odin. I thought it worked until I realised that it wouldn't get past the teamwin screen.
I re-entered download mode and there it gave me an option to factory reset the device while locking the bootloader. This is where I screwed up as I thought what else could possibly happen to my device?
SO I locked my bootloader and whatever I did I couldn't get out of download mode. AND here I screwed up even more. I tried to flash the stock ROM again using odin as a last resort but it just wouldn't complete after 10 minutes, so I closed Odin and restarted my device and here I am, stuck in a screen that says, "An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software." Now obviously this wouldn't work because my device isn't even listed there. But to note, my device is recognised by Odin and my PC.
Note: I am an absolute noobie at rooting so be easy on me.
Note 2: adb and fastboot doesn't work for me for some reason, my powershell says, "The term 'fastboot' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program.
Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again."
Thank you all for any help. I am at my wit's end.