Galaxy ace S5830 got bricked after mounting /efs partition - Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
I've stupidly bricked my phone after following this stated "outdated and risky" SIM unlock tutorial : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204705
OK, you can blame me , I did not take required caution. I just read quickly the procedure and thought that anyway mounting a partition as readonly could not damage anything.
I've followed strictly the procedure, and after "cat /efs/mits/perso.txt" I've involuntary exit from ADB (due to ^C pressed).
I've immediately connected back, noticed /efs was still mounted, and umounted it. All was fine until I've rebooted my phone one day later and now the phone keeps looping immediately after boot. In fact the backlight turns on, and 1 sec later it turns off for 1-2 seconds, and turns on again, off....
Nothing is displayed on the phone, just backlight going on and off.
Here is the current status:
I manage to go to download mode by pressing VOL- + HOME, but I can not go to recovery (as it restart before).
I can connect with ODIN v4;42.
I can successfully flash a stock firmware with ODIN. I've used Orange France latest ROM (S5830BVKT3_S5830FTMKT1_S5830BVKT3_HOME.tar.md5). Here is the ODIN output:
Code:
Download Start...
<0> Create File...
<1> StartThread Detected : 1
<2> StartThread Detected : 0
<3> StartThread Detected : 0
<4> StartThread Detected : 0
<5> StartThread Detected : 0
<6> StartThread Detected : 0
<7> StartThread Detected : 0
<8> StartThread Detected : 0
<1> setup connection...
<1> odin mode.. check plcatform verification.
<1> VerifyPlatform:V0, P0,R0
<1> START!!!
<1> set download environment.
<1> big partition size!!
<1> big partition size!!
<1> big partition size!!
<1> big partition size!!
<1> mibib download..
<1> 1/9 Finished.
<1> qcsbl download..
<1> 2/9 Finished.
<1> oemsbl download..
<1> 3/9 Finished.
<1> amss download..
<1> 4/9 Finished.
<1> arm11boot download..
<1> 5/9 Finished.
<1> boot.img download..
<1> 6/9 Finished.
<1> recovery.img download..
<1> 7/9 Finished.
<1> system.rfs download..
<1> 8/9 Finished.
<1> csc.rfs download..
<1> 9/9 Finished.
<1> reset pda..
<0> Started Timer
<1> Close serial port and wait until rebooting.
However, my phone is still bricked ! After ODIN reboot, it goes back again in the infinite restart loop !
So what's wrong there ? Do you think that /efs partition is corrupted ?
I saw that with this ODIN version, I can flash the EFS partition. Of course, I have no backup of it ! I have some receent CWM backups, but no efs partition is included.
If this partition is actually corrupted, could anyone having also a S5830 provide me with a dump of its EFS partition, so I could try to restore it in my phone ?
Any other idea of what is wrong and how to fix it ?
Thanks for help / advise.

ocarles said:
Hello,
I've stupidly bricked my phone after following this stated "outdated and risky" SIM unlock tutorial : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204705
OK, you can blame me , I did not take required caution. I just read quickly the procedure and thought that anyway mounting a partition as readonly could not damage anything.
I've followed strictly the procedure, and after "cat /efs/mits/perso.txt" I've involuntary exit from ADB (due to ^C pressed).
I've immediately connected back, noticed /efs was still mounted, and umounted it. All was fine until I've rebooted my phone one day later and now the phone keeps looping immediately after boot. In fact the backlight turns on, and 1 sec later it turns off for 1-2 seconds, and turns on again, off....
Nothing is displayed on the phone, just backlight going on and off.
Here is the current status:
I manage to go to download mode by pressing VOL- + HOME, but I can not go to recovery (as it restart before).
I can connect with ODIN v4;42.
I can successfully flash a stock firmware with ODIN. I've used Orange France latest ROM (S5830BVKT3_S5830FTMKT1_S5830BVKT3_HOME.tar.md5). Here is the ODIN output:
Code:
Download Start...
<0> Create File...
<1> StartThread Detected : 1
<2> StartThread Detected : 0
<3> StartThread Detected : 0
<4> StartThread Detected : 0
<5> StartThread Detected : 0
<6> StartThread Detected : 0
<7> StartThread Detected : 0
<8> StartThread Detected : 0
<1> setup connection...
<1> odin mode.. check plcatform verification.
<1> VerifyPlatform:V0, P0,R0
<1> START!!!
<1> set download environment.
<1> big partition size!!
<1> big partition size!!
<1> big partition size!!
<1> big partition size!!
<1> mibib download..
<1> 1/9 Finished.
<1> qcsbl download..
<1> 2/9 Finished.
<1> oemsbl download..
<1> 3/9 Finished.
<1> amss download..
<1> 4/9 Finished.
<1> arm11boot download..
<1> 5/9 Finished.
<1> boot.img download..
<1> 6/9 Finished.
<1> recovery.img download..
<1> 7/9 Finished.
<1> system.rfs download..
<1> 8/9 Finished.
<1> csc.rfs download..
<1> 9/9 Finished.
<1> reset pda..
<0> Started Timer
<1> Close serial port and wait until rebooting.
However, my phone is still bricked ! After ODIN reboot, it goes back again in the infinite restart loop !
So what's wrong there ? Do you think that /efs partition is corrupted ?
I saw that with this ODIN version, I can flash the EFS partition. Of course, I have no backup of it ! I have some receent CWM backups, but no efs partition is included.
If this partition is actually corrupted, could anyone having also a S5830 provide me with a dump of its EFS partition, so I could try to restore it in my phone ?
Any other idea of what is wrong and how to fix it ?
Thanks for help / advise.
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Not To worry At all just Do as i Say then the Problem Finished.
now Open the Battery and Put it again to Your Phone
now Power On your Phone into Recovery Mode.
now Wipe all data and factory reset and wipe partition cache
then press Reboot Ur Phone will Be Ok..
If I helped You Click Button Thanks

scorpion85 said:
Not To worry At all just Do as i Say then the Problem Finished.
now Open the Battery and Put it again to Your Phone
now Power On your Phone into Recovery Mode.
now Wipe all data and factory reset and wipe partition cache
then press Reboot Ur Phone will Be Ok..
If I helped You Click Button Thanks
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Hi,
Thanks for this advice, but as said I can not go into recovery.
I've tried both with (VOL- VOL+ POWER) and (HOME POWER), same result: phone never ends to loop as described.
The only thing I can do is going into download state (with VOL- HOME).
Is there a way to wipe /data and /cache through ODIN ?
Thanks.

ocarles said:
Hi,
Thanks for this advice, but as said I can not go into recovery.
I've tried both with (VOL- VOL+ POWER) and (HOME POWER), same result: phone never ends to loop as described.
The only thing I can do is going into download state (with VOL- HOME).
Is there a way to wipe /data and /cache through ODIN ?
Thanks.
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Use adb to go to recovery
Code:
Adb reboot recovery
Sent from my ST25i using xda app-developers app

press n hold Home+Power till in Recovery Mode....
remember...hold...it twice bootloop..but its oke
Sent from my GT-S5830 using xda app-developers app

SpaceCaker said:
Use adb to go to recovery
Code:
Adb reboot recovery
Sent from my ST25i using xda app-developers app
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Adb can not connect while in download mode, neither when the device is looping.
Code:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb reboot recovery
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
error: device not found
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb reboot recovery
error: device not found
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb reboot recovery
error: device not found
press n hold Home+Power till in Recovery Mode....
remember...hold...it twice bootloop..but its oke
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It does not work. I've kept HOME + POWER pressed for 10 loops, and nothing happens.
The phone loops every ~3 seconds, it is very quick. Backlight ON for 1 sec, then backlight OFF for 2 sec.
When I press VOL- HOME, it enters in download mode at next loop, every time. Hence I'm afraid only download mode is working an I need to find a way to fix what is wrong with ODIN, as it seems to be the only tool able to connect with the device.
Any other idea ? What about using ODIN to restore /efs partition ? Could someone post a backup of its /efs partition ? Ideally from a device sold by Orange FR to have the right network setting, but any other could help to validate this assumption.
Thanks

Please, clear solutions!!!
Hi!
It's my first post here! I have to thank everyone around here who share knowledge, intelligence and loads of patience with each other to help resolve problems...
The thing is I've got a Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 I bought from ebay. I got it right I guess, the thing is I wanted to erase the Vodafone intro it had and leave it with the original ROM by Samsung.
I flashed it with ODIN v.4.38 and after some bugs due to KIES running, etc. everything was right, except for the IMEI that was 000000000000000. It seems that my net connection was not forbidden by my operator (Simyo), but some apps gave me errors related to the 0 IMEI.
As many users, I searched the way to get my IMEI back and, found on many webs the dd method. I ran it through Android Terminal Emulator as SuperUser, of course, on my phone:
# dd if=/dev/block/stl5 of=/sdcard/stl5.rfs
# dd if=/sdcard/stl5.rfs of=/dev/block/stl5
# reboot
You can guess my phone is now bricked, it can't start, got a bootloop with Samsung logo. I cannot enter the recovery mode neither RAM Dump, only can get it into Download Mode (Downloading...).
I tried as many users as well that ODIN method to try reflashing that stl5.rfs that I luckily got saved before it got bricked. But as you guess as well, ODIN fails always and cannot reflash efs folder. I also tried with ops file modifications to supposedly allow the right efs slot.
Heimdall didn't work for me so far, it does never connect the phone or even doesn't run the exe in Windows XP, depending on its version.
After reading hundreds and hundreds of posts here and everywhere, I can't get to read any real solution, apart from taking it to the Samsung Official Service.
So PLEASE: could anyone who successfully unbricked an Ace give a real solution? No more time wasters or evidence reminders, be concise and helpful, PLEASE!!
Thank you!

samsunite said:
Hi!
It's my first post here! I have to thank everyone around here who share knowledge, intelligence and loads of patience with each other to help resolve problems...
The thing is I've got a Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 I bought from ebay. I got it right I guess, the thing is I wanted to erase the Vodafone intro it had and leave it with the original ROM by Samsung.
I flashed it with ODIN v.4.38 and after some bugs due to KIES running, etc. everything was right, except for the IMEI that was 000000000000000. It seems that my net connection was not forbidden by my operator (Simyo), but some apps gave me errors related to the 0 IMEI.
As many users, I searched the way to get my IMEI back and, found on many webs the dd method. I ran it through Android Terminal Emulator as SuperUser, of course, on my phone:
# dd if=/dev/block/stl5 of=/sdcard/stl5.rfs
# dd if=/sdcard/stl5.rfs of=/dev/block/stl5
# reboot
You can guess my phone is now bricked, it can't start, got a bootloop with Samsung logo. I cannot enter the recovery mode neither RAM Dump, only can get it into Download Mode (Downloading...).
I tried as many users as well that ODIN method to try reflashing that stl5.rfs that I luckily got saved before it got bricked. But as you guess as well, ODIN fails always and cannot reflash efs folder. I also tried with ops file modifications to supposedly allow the right efs slot.
Heimdall didn't work for me so far, it does never connect the phone or even doesn't run the exe in Windows XP, depending on its version.
After reading hundreds and hundreds of posts here and everywhere, I can't get to read any real solution, apart from taking it to the Samsung Official Service.
So PLEASE: could anyone who successfully unbricked an Ace give a real solution? No more time wasters or evidence reminders, be concise and helpful, PLEASE!!
Thank you!
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NO WAY, Send your device to the service centre... I'm sorry
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2324070

Same problem with me after installing Mounts2SD on stock 2.2.1. I'm not sure if it caused by Mounts2SD or the power button. My phone's power button is hard to press.
Any solution for this problem?

mandayugana said:
Same problem with me after installing Mounts2SD on stock 2.2.1. I'm not sure if it caused by Mounts2SD or the power button. My phone's power button is hard to press.
Any solution for this problem?
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Jtag can help in this problem. Search in your location for jtag service.

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[Q] My Galaxy mini work on downloading mode only

Can anyone help me, my galaxy mini work only on downloading mode, i can't turn on my phone, i have this problem after using the DD method for unlocking the phone.
i tried with Jtag for boot resurection but it's also the same problem, the phone display samsung when he start and reboot on loop.
thanks for the help.
ChAyOTte said:
Can anyone help me, my galaxy mini work only on downloading mode, i can't turn on my phone, i have this problem after using the DD method for unlocking the phone.
i tried with Jtag for boot resurection but it's also the same problem, the phone display samsung when he start and reboot on loop.
thanks for the help.
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if ur in download mode..then u can flash stock firmware, even after that it gets stuck??
what do you mean by stock firmware ?
i tried to use odin to flash the phone, but after reboot i have the mase problem.
thanks for your reply
I have the same problem, i tried to flash it with the original firmware, but after reboot the phone doesn't work
ChAyOTte said:
what do you mean by stock firmware ?
i tried to use odin to flash the phone, but after reboot i have the mase problem.
thanks for your reply
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stock firm= froyo,gb. available on samfirmware.com
ya it's done using odin only....download frm samfirmware n try again
For rooting ...
And once you fix your phone, use the upd_1.zip or tass-recovery-cwm.tar to root the phone.
Please note that if you want to remove the lock put in by the carrier, it is a different game.
tha same problem when i use odin with the original frimware.
i don't know what to do to resolve my problem
the phone start, but i have screen flickers.
1 Which version of odin? (Please give full file name)
2. Which firmware version?
3. Have you chosen the appropriate files in appropriate columns - tass, modem, csc, etc? (Or used the one package option - you cannot use one package option for packages with separate files and otherway around too).
4. Are you using the correct USB drivers on the PC?
5. What exactly do you mean by screen flickering?
Can you post output of the log in ODIN?
Hello,
i am using Odin v4.38
i tried to use multiple frimware like: S5570XXKPF, S5570BGKC3_XECKC2_BGKC1, and the original frimware: S5570XXKB1
i am using the correct usb driver from samsung.
for the sreen flickering, i meam when the phone download all package from Odin and after rebooting, i have screen flickering and the phone don't boot.
this is the log from odin:
Download Start...
<0> Create File...
<1> StartThread Detected : 1
<2> StartThread Detected : 0
<3> StartThread Detected : 0
<4> StartThread Detected : 0
<5> StartThread Detected : 0
<6> StartThread Detected : 0
<7> StartThread Detected : 0
<8> StartThread Detected : 0
<1> setup connection...
<1> odin mode.. check plcatform verification.
<1> VerifyPlatform:V0, P0,R0
<1> START!!!
<1> set download environment.
<1> big partition size!!
<1> big partition size!!
<1> big partition size!!
<1> big partition size!!
<1> big partition size!!
<1> mibib download..
<1> 1/10 Finished.
<1> qcsbl download..
<1> 2/10 Finished.
<1> oemsbl download..
<1> 3/10 Finished.
<1> amss download..
<1> 4/10 Finished.
<1> arm11boot download..
<1> 5/10 Finished.
<1> boot.img download..
<1> 6/10 Finished.
<1> recovery.img download..
<1> 7/10 Finished.
<1> system.rfs download..
<1> 8/10 Finished.
<1> data.rfs download..
<1> 9/10 Finished.
<1> csc.rfs download..
<1> 10/10 Finished.
<1> reset pda..
<0> Started Timer
<1> Close serial port and wait until rebooting.
<1> PASS!!!
<0> Destroy instant..
<0> Killed timer
thanks for your help
Per logs, everything is going right. Unless you messed up the order in files are chosen in odin. (tass.ops, csc, modem, etc).
Can you post a video of the flickering problem? You may have to use another phone, and post the video to youtube.
Also, my question remains - was the phone tied down to any particular carrier?
If you are having boot loop you should wipe data and cache in recovery.
If you are trying to flash gingerbread and don't have a carrier locked phone you can try flashing any gingerbread available at samfirmware.com. They work with any region's phone. If you need details on upgrading visit this:
http://yagyagaire.blogspot.com/2011/08/upgrade-samsung-galaxy-popmini-gts5570.html
description about screen flickering because i don't have another phone to take video: when you put on the galaxy you have displayed in the scren Samsung www.samsungmobile.com and the phone reboot in loop and you have every 3 seconde samsung, and i can't turn off the mobile, for turn off i remove the battery.
i don't have acces to recovery mode, i have only downloading mode.
i tried to install new firmware like Gingerbread, but i have the same problem.
Tried installing CWM recovery and then getting into recovery mode?
yes i tried now, and also the same problem.
Have you tried other key combinations? Like pressing the big button in middle while holding the power button?
Yes i tried and also the same problem.
ChAyOTte said:
Yes i tried and also the same problem.
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What's your problem by the way... Are you able to see samsung logo or text?? try flashing gingerbread from start. Read this if you have problem...
http://yagyagaire.blogspot.com/2011/08/upgrade-samsung-galaxy-popmini-gts5570.html
And if it is successfull I am sure you'll be able to go to recovery so wipe data and cache there. Otherwise falsh CWM recovery then go toi recoveyr and wipe data and cache...
Remember Home + Power Button = Recovery
the same problem with Gingerbread, i tried 4 version
hi there!
i have same problem . i try to install any rom . on some rom i see big partition size error . i can't power on my phone. does exist any way to format cache or data or any wipe command to clear all data on phone?

[Q] bricked.. only recovery mode

here is my problem.. i rooted my galaxy mini with android 2.2.1.. and i tried to unlock it.. now i can't turn the phone on.. it stuck on flashing samsung boot screen... i can only go to download mode.. i tried to apply new firmware using odin in download mode.. but after it is done, it resets and it's flashing at boot anyway.. is there any way to enable recovery mode or to unbrick my phone in some differrent way...
you can go in the download mod but after flash another rom it reboot ??
what rom you use ?
i flashed it with gingerbread 2.3.3... and after odin is done.. it s not rebooting it is only flashing... it s not trying to reboot... i don t know why.. and then i have to remove battery... then i tried to turn it on and then the samsung logo is flashing again... can someone at least tell me how to hide that phone was rooted and stuff because i will have to take it to the service center..
i guess u would have not done the flashing procedure properly
1.put all files properly in odin
2.put your phone in download mode
3.connect the phone to pc
4.after odin detects the phone flash it
Try flashing again new firmware and be sure your doing it
the right way, theres a lot of instructions on the web on how to, aftr flashing it Shoud print "PASS" when flashing is succesful, then take hes advice install CWM and flash a new rom and that should be fine, its not bricked believe me, your just a little nervous right now kinda paranoid, chill sir.you can do it.
Download Start...
<0> Create File...
<1> StartThread Detected : 1
<2> StartThread Detected : 0
<3> StartThread Detected : 0
<4> StartThread Detected : 0
<5> StartThread Detected : 0
<6> StartThread Detected : 0
<7> StartThread Detected : 0
<8> StartThread Detected : 0
<1> setup connection...
<1> odin mode.. check plcatform verification.
<1> VerifyPlatform:V0, P0,R0
<1> START!!!
<1> set download environment.
<1> big partition size!!
<1> big partition size!!
<1> big partition size!!
<1> big partition size!!
<1> big partition size!!
<1> mibib download..
<1> 1/10 Finished.
<1> qcsbl download..
<1> 2/10 Finished.
<1> oemsbl download..
<1> 3/10 Finished.
<1> amss download..
<1> 4/10 Finished.
<1> arm11boot download..
<1> 5/10 Finished.
<1> boot.img download..
<1> 6/10 Finished.
<1> recovery.img download..
<1> 7/10 Finished.
<1> system.rfs download..
<1> 8/10 Finished.
<1> data.rfs download..
<1> 9/10 Finished.
<1> csc.rfs download..
<1> 10/10 Finished.
<1> reset pda..
<0> Started Timer
<1> Close serial port and wait until rebooting.
<1> PASS!!!
<0> Destroy instant..
<0> Killed timer
after that it says pass, but my phone is only flashing, nothing on the screen... it s not rebooting at all... i put it in downloading mode, set up odin, then connected and pushed start (been using odin 10 times at least).. so i only can pull the battery out, and then try to start it, but then it is only samsung logo flashing... tried to install clockw recovery 5.0.2.6 with odin by sending one package, same thing, can t access download mode too... i only didin t try custom rom because i don t know anything about it... is there possibillity that the phone battery is too weak? i can t see, and i really don t know is it all beacause of that..
Hey there.. After you flash from odin and it says PASS, does it display the boot animation? If it does, wait for a few minutes. If it's too long, disconnect the phone. Turn it off by pressing the power button until its off or remove the battery. Now, without thr battery, press power button for 30 seconds. Then release, put battery back. Press home+power button only to boot in stock recovery. Use volume keys to navigate to wipe data/ factory reset. Confirm by navigating Yes. Reboot system and hopefully resolves your problem. If not, make sure you have the correct files selected in odin.
Sent from my GT-S5570 using XDA App
hamdocar said:
i flashed it with gingerbread 2.3.3... and after odin is done.. it s not rebooting it is only flashing... it s not trying to reboot... i don t know why.. and then i have to remove battery... then i tried to turn it on and then the samsung logo is flashing again... can someone at least tell me how to hide that phone was rooted and stuff because i will have to take it to the service center..
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if the phone is not rebooting after flashing then you must have unchecked the auto reboot option in odin
after flashing let the phone flash the package through recovery it is very necessary
and if you want to hide that the phone is rooted or you have done something wrong with the phone then just flash any 'one package' 2.2.1 firmware and phone will not even light up but it can go to download mode or recovery mode so no problem no can see that something have been changed
just reflash it with another new rom.
that didn't called bricked
reflash the rom and WIPE DATA/CACHE USING STOCK RECOVERY NOT CWM RECOVERY

[Q] Problem in recovery mode

Hi Every Body
i cannot enter recovery mode
vol up + home + power >>>> Dumpram Mode !!
vol up + home + power >>>> Got Android Box then after few seconds Restart without see the recovery mode
after reading
i use odin FeaModRecovery_1.2.tar.md5
i got the recovery mode now i select option install from sd
but ,,, it hanging nothing happen
so try to clear cash also nothing
after 4-5 restart i lost the recovery mode again
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now when i flash any stock rom its complete succefully but no changes its my same apps
when i use odin to flash "Boot_loader.tar"
<1> VerifyPlatform:V0, P0,R0
=======================================
echo " Reboot into Recovery mode"
adb reboot recovery
Nothing happin :|
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what is the problem??????????
Hey,
Something along the way went wrong
best solution IMO:
use this:
ODIN ,I9000XXJVU_I9000OXAJVU_OXA pack
includes
:
STOCK:
s1_odin_20100512.pit
CODE_I9000XXJVU_CL851880_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5
GT-I9000-CSC-MULTI-OXAJVU.tar.md5
MODEM_I9000XXJVU_REV_00_CL1092175.tar.md5
ROOT:
CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVU_2.3.6-v4.3-CWM3RFS.tar
First: Install STOCK with odin select partition, and the other two
Second: Install ROOT with odin
that should fix the problem.
AhmedSaQeR said:
what is the problem??????????
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your combo keys are wrong, follow the fuide in the i9001 wiki
you have an i9001 so follow proper flashing guide i9001 Flashing Guide
Check this out! Links to useful Guides and " Banned " Documentaries ​
NewstHet said:
Hey,
Something along the way went wrong
best solution IMO:
use this:
ODIN ,I9000XXJVU_I9000OXAJVU_OXA pack
includes
:
STOCK:
s1_odin_20100512.pit
CODE_I9000XXJVU_CL851880_REV03_user_low_ship.tar.md5
GT-I9000-CSC-MULTI-OXAJVU.tar.md5
MODEM_I9000XXJVU_REV_00_CL1092175.tar.md5
ROOT:
CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVU_2.3.6-v4.3-CWM3RFS.tar
First: Install STOCK with odin select partition, and the other two
Second: Install ROOT with odin
that should fix the problem.
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where to get all of this ?
i want trusted links please
AhmedSaQeR said:
where to get all of this ?
i want trusted links please
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your phone i9000 or i9001? Do not flash JVU on i9001 as suggested by NewstHet you will have more problems , he/she is talking about i9000
Check this out! Links to useful Guides and " Banned " Documentaries ​
xsenman said:
your combo keys are wrong, follow the fuide in the i9001 wiki
you have an i9001 so follow proper flashing guide i9001 Flashing Guide
Check this out! Links to useful Guides and " Banned " Documentaries ​
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what do you mean of combo keys are wrong?
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and i follow steps at the link 2
this what happen
Download Start...
<0> Create File...
<1> StartThread Detected : 1
<2> StartThread Detected : 0
<3> StartThread Detected : 0
<4> StartThread Detected : 0
<5> StartThread Detected : 0
<6> StartThread Detected : 0
<7> StartThread Detected : 0
<8> StartThread Detected : 0
<1> setup connection...
<1> odin mode.. check plcatform verification.
<1> VerifyPlatform:V0, P0,R0
<1> START!!!
<1> set download environment.
<1> big partition size!!
<1> big partition size!!
<1> big partition size!!
<1> big partition size!!
<1> big partition size!!
<1> amss.mbn download..
<1> 1/7 Finished.
<1> adsp.mbn download..
<1> 2/7 Finished.
<1> boot.img download..
<1> 3/7 Finished.
<1> system.img.ext4 download..
<1> 4/7 Finished.
<1> cache.img.ext4 download..
<1> 5/7 Finished.
<1> recovery.img download..
<1> 6/7 Finished.
<1> preload.img.ext4 download..
<1> 7/7 Finished.
<1> reset pda..
<0> Started Timer
<1> Close serial port and wait until rebooting.
<1> PASS!!!
<0> Destroy instant..
<0> Killed timer
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2 restarted
1: i see the progress bar with android logo and box
2: i got my same rom and same apps nothing happen
why and what happen ??
xsenman said:
your phone i9000 or i9001? Do not flash JVU on i9001 as suggested by NewstHet you will have more problems , he/she is talking about i9000
Check this out! Links to useful Guides and " Banned " Documentaries ​
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Model : GT-I9001
???
AhmedSaQeR said:
what do you mean of combo keys are wrong?
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your thread title is about recovery mode, and the combo keys for recovery mode is Volume Up + Power., not what you satated in the first post, so its wrong.
what you are now saying is , no matter what you flashed the phone works with your old ROM only, is this correct?
so try enter CWM , if you don't have it flash a version 6 CWM from [Toolkit][A.I.O Rescue & Recovery] My Android Collection
or from the i9001 WIKI
enter CWM recovery, format everything, do not reboot, (just pull out battery) or you can power off by CWM too, than enter download mode an flash a ROM.
if you cannot format the partitions, than your internal SD card is corrupted.
Check this out! Links to useful Guides and " Banned " Documentaries ​http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1796807
xsenman said:
your thread title is about recovery mode, and the combo keys for recovery mode is Volume Up + Power., not what you satated in the first post, so its wrong.
what you are now saying is , no matter what you flashed the phone works with your old ROM only, is this correct?
so try enter CWM , if you don't have it flash a version 6 CWM from [Toolkit][A.I.O Rescue & Recovery] My Android Collection
or from the i9001 WIKI
enter CWM recovery, format everything, do not reboot, (just pull out battery) or you can power off by CWM too, than enter download mode an flash a ROM.
if you cannot format the partitions, than your internal SD card is corrupted.
Check this out! Links to useful Guides and " Banned " Documentaries ​http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1796807
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i cannot reach recovery mode to root or wipe
this is my main problem now
so i tried another ways to fix my recovery mode
Special Thanks For Every Body Help Me To Fix My Problem
Special Thanks For xda-developers
Finallu Its Done
Using Odin 4.43 + broodROM_RC5
i found some bugs , but at least Finally Its Working Again
Thanks All

[Q] SGH-T679 Flash Back To Stock via Odin - Not Writing To All Partitions

I am following the wiki instructions to flash an SGH-T679 back to stock firmware using Odin, using the files at the links provided:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Exhibit_4G
Prior to this, the only thing I did to the phone was to upgrade to AOSP 4.1.2 using stock recovery, which worked fine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2081011
However Odin does not seem to be writing anything to either the system or preload partitions when I do this (and now the phone will no longer boot past the splash screen). I have tried both Odin 4.43 and 4.44.
Download Start...
<0> Create File...
<1> StartThread Detected : 1
<2> StartThread Detected : 0
<3> StartThread Detected : 0
<4> StartThread Detected : 0
<5> StartThread Detected : 0
<6> StartThread Detected : 0
<7> StartThread Detected : 0
<8> StartThread Detected : 0
<1> setup connection...
<1> odin mode.. check plcatform verification.
<1> VerifyPlatform:V0, P0,R0
<1> START!!!
<1> e - unknown file - "preload.img.ext4"
<1> set download environment.
<1> big partition size!!
<1> big partition size!!
<1> big partition size!!
<1> big partition size!!
<1> amss.mbn download..
<1> 1/4 Finished.
<1> adsp.mbn download..
<1> 2/4 Finished.
<1> boot.img download..
<1> 3/4 Finished.
<1> cache.img.ext4 download..
<1> 4/4 Finished.
<1> reset pda..
<0> Started Timer
<1> Close serial port and wait until rebooting.
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I did notice that the key combination to enter the bootloader changed after I ran Odin: it went from Volume Up + Home + Power to just Volume Up + Power.
I have not attempted to repartition or format the internal memory at any point. I am wondering if perhaps the Ancora.ops in the post above does not match the partition table on my device? Or is there something else I should try?
Thanks in advance!
Solved: the Ancora.ops file in uvlg3.odin.zip on the Wiki page is missing the preload partition. I added "12,preload" to the bottom of the file (per arco's Ancora.ops file found by Google -- can't link to it because I'm new to the forum).
dpward said:
Solved: the Ancora.ops file in uvlg3.odin.zip on the Wiki page is missing the preload partition. I added "12,preload" to the bottom of the file (per arco's Ancora.ops file found by Google -- can't link to it because I'm new to the forum).
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Did you use uvlg3.flash2.stock.zip for firmware from the Wiki page? Coz I didnt find this file on the Wiki page.
ILCooL said:
Did you use uvlg3.flash2.stock.zip for firmware from the Wiki page? Coz I didnt find this file on the Wiki page.
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Look just a few lines below that on the page, where it says:
FILES NEEDED:
Download Odin (Google it) and the stock factory images: uvlg3.odin.zip
I found the file, but after making firmware I see the next: "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Plase select recovery mode in Kies & try again". And there's a mistake: big partition size!!
Where can I find 3-filed firmware for odin?

[Q] TWRP (os2sd) Recovery loop (HELP Please)

Recently Flashed OS2SD-TWRP 2.8.5.0 . Flashed CyanogenMod 12.1 rom From @cars1189 . After flashin it the wrong way i believe i got a message saying "Encryption Unsucessful" and to reboot . when i rebooted it automatically tried to go into recovery mode and that when it started looping (keeps blinking) at the TWRP screen. i am able to go into download mode but my Computer reconize it as "Unknown USB Device (Device Failed Enumeration)"
Who Knows how to fix this problem?
Download mode drivers work well with xp, vista, and win7. Try this to get synced and for Odin. Follow this reference and you should get stock back.
jfbs said:
Download mode drivers work well with xp, vista, and win7. Try this to get synced and for Odin. Follow this reference and you should get stock back.
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i installed windows 7 now ... got the drivers to recognize the phone in dowload mode but now wa is happen is Odin is now crashing when ever i try to flash the recovery -.- i get "odin is nor working properly" and now my phone is now saying (Upgrade with Kies)
Have you tried running Odin as admin since you're using win7?
help !!
Recently Flashed OS2SD-TWRP 2.8.5.0 . Flashed CyanogenMod 12.1 rom From @cars1189 . After flashin it the wrong way i believe i got a message saying "Encryption Unsucessful" and to reboot . when i rebooted it automatically tried to go into recovery mode and that when it started looping (keeps blinking) at the TWRP screen. i am able to go into download mode but when i try to flash a recovery via odin it gets stuck at setup connection.
i removed kies, installed samsung usb driver several versions, change usb cables, ports, rebooted.
please help !!
Did you ever figure out a solution? I have the same exact issue.
no more help??? i Flashed my using cwm.6051.t679 + cm-10.2-20140627-UNOFFICIAL-ancora_tmo.zip everything done fine, but when i try to Flashed cm-12.1-20160326-UNOFFICIAL-ancora_tmo.zip i got a message saying "Encryption Unsucessful" and reboot, after reboot i try (New OS2SD-TWRP 2.8.5.0) and Flashed again, reboot then TWRP blue screen never gone! try odin mode:
Download Start...
<0> Create File...
<1> StartThread Detected : 1
<2> StartThread Detected : 0
<3> StartThread Detected : 0
<4> StartThread Detected : 0
<5> StartThread Detected : 0
<6> StartThread Detected : 0
<7> StartThread Detected : 0
<8> StartThread Detected : 0
<1> setup connection...
<1> odin mode.. check plcatform verification.
<1> VerifyPlatform:V0, P0,R0
<1> START!!!
<1> e - unknown file - "preload.img.ext4"
<1> set download environment.
<1> big partition size!!
<1> big partition size!!
<1> big partition size!!
<1> big partition size!!
<1> amss.mbn download..
<1> 1/4 Finished.
<1> adsp.mbn download..
<1> 2/4 Finished.
<1> boot.img download..
<1> 3/4 Finished.
<1> cache.img.ext4 download..
<1> 4/4 Finished.
<1> reset pda..
<0> Started Timer
<1> Close serial port and wait until rebooting.
after rebooting TWRP TWRP TWRP TWRP!!!!!!! again!!
update: i try do again again again again again again again, finally i download another Ancora.ops file, now everything back to normal!!! Ancora.ops file come with uvlg3.odin.zip is WRONG!!
download Ancora.ops from here:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2e_XGOiZowOdTRQYUZjQmVlX3c/view
I had to install Ubuntu on an old hard drive and install the free virtual machine version of windows 7 from Microsoft into virtualbox . Just to get the drivers to work and to be able to flash the device in download mode. Just a tip for getting it into download mode. Plug in the usb cable, get the charge screen up and power it on, and then hold down the volume button. Keep doing this and eventually it will jump into download mode. Once you do that follower other peoples instructions for Odin here. This is what I had to do because I was using Windows 10 but you can completely legally and for free setup a virtual box of windows 7 in Ubuntu to fix stuff like this. It took me a week to find that out.
So my Exhibit is now working like brand new. I just think I should learn how to swap the external drive for the internal because the storage capacity is very small.

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