[Q] Internal SD Card Unavailable - Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

After upgrading from 2.1 to 2.2 on my (wifes, mine went fine) phone, the internal, and external, sd card shows as unavailable.
I have tried reapplying both 2.1 and 2.2 using odin. I have done several factory resets, and formatted using recovery.
Still broken.
Is there a fix for this, or do I have to take my phone to Bell to get sent in for repairs?
I'm trying to figure out what I might have done wrong, it's possible when going from JH2 to JM8 before finally doing JPM, I might have not clicked re-partition for JM8. Using this guide, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=807886 if that could have broken it at all.

Gochris said:
After upgrading from 2.1 to 2.2 on my (wifes, mine went fine) phone, the internal, and external, sd card shows as unavailable.
I have tried reapplying both 2.1 and 2.2 using odin. I have done several factory resets, and formatted using recovery.
Still broken.
Is there a fix for this, or do I have to take my phone to Bell to get sent in for repairs?
I'm trying to figure out what I might have done wrong, it's possible when going from JH2 to JM8 before finally doing JPM, I might have not clicked re-partition for JM8. Using this guide, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=807886 if that could have broken it at all.
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Just have a look around these forums or use the search button. This is the most common issue with the I9000M and there is no need for another thread about it.

Well please forgive me, because I have searched, a lot. I have found only only 2 other posts on the net regarding this issue. One was solved by leaving the battery out for several minutes, this did not solve my issue. The other post is unresolved.

Gochris said:
Well please forgive me, because I have searched, a lot. I have found only only 2 other posts on the net regarding this issue. One was solved by leaving the battery out for several minutes, this did not solve my issue. The other post is unresolved.
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Try Here, here, here and there are several other threads as well. Search is a wonderful thing!

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G1 Freezing A Lot!

Hey, before i post this question, i will have you know that i searched first and found one post similar to mines but there was no confirmed solution to it. Anyways, My friend has a rooted g1 and out of no where, his phone started to lag alot and freeze up. Especially when he would open up to use his physical keyboard. He tried 3 different roms, they all have same results. He even tried unrooting using dreamimg.nbh and same problem.. any suggestions would be helpful.. Thanks in advance!
WTH?
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pkrattu said:
Hey, before i post this question, i will have you know that i searched first and found one post similar to mines but there was no confirmed solution to it. Anyways, My friend has a rooted g1 and out of no where, his phone started to lag alot and freeze up. Especially when he would open up to use his physical keyboard. He tried 3 different roms, they all have same results. He even tried unrooting using dreamimg.nbh and same problem.. any suggestions would be helpful.. Thanks in advance!
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Back up your data and format the card, restore the files and wipe/flash the Rom.
Has fixed some issues I have had
Try another SD Card if the above does not fix it, it might be going bad.
Legend221 just curious but wat issues were you having?

[Q] Internal/External (SD) Storage No Longer Working

Hi,
I have lost the ability to use my internal and external storage memory. Is there anyone that can tell me how to fix this. I am at a loss.
Thanks
Zack Cadieux
I have the same problem after flashing JPH firmware. (I know how to flash FW, I've been flashing every FW as it was released)
It says that there is an I/O error in mmcblk0p1.
I think i'm screwed as well.
Not one person knows what is going on
Hi,
Im supprised that even the dev's know nothing about this issue. I have read almost every thread and nothing to show how to respolve this issue. Is there anyone???
I had the same problem. I have a Bell Vibrant which I flashed to JPH using the Kies method, rooted, then One Click Lag Fix. Things worked for about a day then I lost my storage. Luckily I did the samsung 3 button fix first.
I downloaded the Tmobile Stock Rom, and used the following instructions to flash.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734475
It booted up to the Tmobile Rom, and everything worked. I then used Odin to flash back to JPH.. rooted.. and now am contemplating the Lag Fix.
Not sure if it was related to the problem but I had my phone connected to my computer transferring files before all hell broke loose. I may have yanked the USB without unmounting... Just a thought.
Good Luck..
Dawgplg said:
I had the same problem. I have a Bell Vibrant which I flashed to JPH using the Kies method, rooted, then One Click Lag Fix. Things worked for about a day then I lost my storage. Luckily I did the samsung 3 button fix first.
I downloaded the Tmobile Stock Rom, and used the following instructions to flash.
It booted up to the Tmobile Rom, and everything worked. I then used Odin to flash back to JPH.. rooted.. and now am contemplating the Lag Fix.
Not sure if it was related to the problem but I had my phone connected to my computer transferring files before all hell broke loose. I may have yanked the USB without unmounting... Just a thought.
Good Luck..
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My situation is about the same. I did the update and applied the root and lag fix. Phone worked fine for a day or so and then it just locked up and couldn't detect the sd cards anymore. I rebooted and it was stuck on the S for over 30 minutes...I flashed HJ2 and when it rebooted all that happens is I get a gray blinking battery if it's attached via USB and if on battery it boots up to the I9000 initial screen and shuts down. Lucky for me the shop will do a swap when they restock in about a week. Back to the HTC for now.
LordSoth said:
My situation is about the same. I did the update and applied the root and lag fix. Phone worked fine for a day or so and then it just locked up and couldn't detect the sd cards anymore. I rebooted and it was stuck on the S for over 30 minutes...I flashed HJ2 and when it rebooted all that happens is I get a gray blinking battery if it's attached via USB and if on battery it boots up to the I9000 initial screen and shuts down. Lucky for me the shop will do a swap when they restock in about a week. Back to the HTC for now.
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Dont recall if I did any of the Recovery options, but I remember the big Grey Battery... You could even try flashing back to JPH through Odin... It may wake it up. But good to hear they will replace it, at least you have something to fall back on.
Dawgplg said:
Dont recall if I did any of the Recovery options, but I remember the big Grey Battery... You could even try flashing back to JPH through Odin... It may wake it up. But good to hear they will replace it, at least you have something to fall back on.
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There was another thread I read about this exact same issue happening and the guys had to return the phones in the end. Yea I was lucky I was under the 30 days limit. By the time I get a new one hopefully a proper Froyo build will be out.

[Q] Black screen glowing button

Phone was flashed to 2.2, however after shutting down the phone and booting it up again, I get Black SCREEN + glowing buttons.
Device : Samsung i9000 from Bell running flashed 2.2 Rom.
I've tried following this guide :
STAGE 1 (applies only if you are coming from an earlier Froyo build)
* We are now going to flash the XWJM8 firmware again (Éclair), so make sure that you load the files for this firmware in Odin.
* In PIT, load the 502.PIT file
* For PDA, select the ‘CODE_I9000XWJM8.tar.md5’ file and for PHONE, select the ‘MODEM_I9000XXJM4.tar.md5’ file. Leave all others blank.
* Make sure that the Re-partition box is checked. All other settings should be as shown in the screenshot below.
*Sorry can't post link, forum restriction*
After stage 1, Odin says Passed, my i9000 reboots with still a black screen+ glowing buttons.
I want to start Stage 2, however I can't find the file ‘JPO_JPO_U_JPP.tar’ file.
I've looked up for solution for the last 2 days and can't seem to find a solution anywhere.
Things I've tried on my own without sucess :
Flashed again this time with a CSC from bell, I've read that sometimes without CSC flashing can't be done, but even with the CSC files, my phone is still ''bricked''
Anyone have any idea how to fix this? Ultimately, I want to go back on 2.2 but for now, I just want my phone to boot again =(.
Hate to say it but it sounds like yout internal sd card is dead like MANY OTHERS who have flashed... No way to fix except to send for repairs to bell/samsung...
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I wish you'd stop stating that flashing fubar's your phone. Many people running stock, unrooted devices are reporting the same problem.
Isn't there a way to try and access internal sd card?
Have you try doing a factory reset?
Yeah, I've tried doing so, after reading and researching online, I think this could fix my problem.
forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/6433-solved-messed-up-partitions-on-internal-storage/
see reply #7
However adb doesn't even reconize the phone =/
terranq said:
I wish you'd stop stating that flashing fubar's your phone. Many people running stock, unrooted devices are reporting the same problem.
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I diddnt specifically mean that it was the flashing that did it but it is OBVIOUS that it happened after he flashed right???
It is known that flashing will sometimes "speed up" the death of an already faulty sd card and that is what I meant by my original post...
And PS... The number of people reporting their sd cards failing on stock firmware w/ no lagfix or no previous flashes to "unofficial firmware" is WAY lower than those reporting sd card death after flashing or adding lagfixes, etc...
Which obviously points to an existing hardware fault that is exacerbated by flashing, not caused by flashing
terranq said:
Which obviously points to an existing hardware fault that is exacerbated by flashing, not caused by flashing
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And again... I did not specifically state that it was the "flashing" that killed the OP's phone. I simply stated that this seems to happen to MANY people after they flash. NOT the same thing...
Did you come to this thread to argue or to help the OP? I simply posted a reply last night stating that it seems his internal SD card is dead so that he could prepare himself for having to send it away for repairs. I did not respond to the OP to get into an arguement with anyone over "what causes the internal SD cards to fail".
Don't argue guys! I appreciate all your help
What is the best way to ''fix the internal sd card''
Isn't there a way to like factory reset the internal sd card.
cuem said:
Don't argue guys! I appreciate all your help
What is the best way to ''fix the internal sd card''
Isn't there a way to like factory reset the internal sd card.
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@cuem,
Unfortunately... If it is an actual dead internal sd card (which it seems to be since the steps you followed already did not seem to fix the issue) the only way to fix it is to send it back to Bell who in turn will send it off for warranty repair.
IF you have just purchased the phone within the last 30 days (possibly 60 if Bell is still extending the DOA return policy) and you have a receipt you can take it back to Bell and get an exchange.
Again, unfortunately these are your only options to get this fixed...
Sorry to be the bearrer of bad news...
Just when I think this couldn't get worst,I was wrong.
I tried using Odin3 One-click downloader, I wanted to flash it with At&t stock firmware( hopefully it would work) then flash it again with 2.1 clair
After using Odin3 One-click downloader, it said sucessed, but now my phone is STUCK on At&t blinking logo and I can't go into download mode anymore.
I've tried the 3 keys combo, adb doesn't reconize the phone.
I'm pretty much screwed,warranty won't work if Bell sees At&T logo blinking upon power up.......
cuem said:
Just when I think this couldn't get worst,I was wrong.
I tried using Odin3 One-click downloader, I wanted to flash it with At&t stock firmware( hopefully it would work) then flash it again with 2.1 clair
After using Odin3 One-click downloader, it said sucessed, but now my phone is STUCK on At&t blinking logo and I can't go into download mode anymore.
I've tried the 3 keys combo, adb doesn't reconize the phone.
I'm pretty much screwed,warranty won't work if Bell sees At&T logo blinking upon power up.......
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Ooooooo... That is not good. The American Vibrant is NOT the same as out i9000 models.
What you need to do now is search the forums for the homemade jig thread that will force your device into download mode. Search the forums and you will find it.
Be prepared to be "handy" as you will have to build the jig from scratch...
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Yeah, I've read about the Jig thing, I've also read about heating your phone with a hairdryer,
I'm currently trying out the hairdryer, but it doesn't work =/
Might have to try the Jig thing, which seems a little complicated with ordering since I'm running out of time =/
Jig worked, im back to my intial problem.
BLACK SCREEN + GLOWING BUTTON.
This has happened to me, I just flashed with an older version, for me JM5 worked fine.
cuem said:
Jig worked, im back to my intial problem.
BLACK SCREEN + GLOWING BUTTON.
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I had the same thing after flash and spent many hours and tried many different methods to get it back up with no success.
I'm leaving the country for Europe on January 2nd for vacation. This was the last thing I needed... Hopefully I get it back before then, but I'm not holding my breath.
cuem said:
Jig worked, im back to my intial problem.
BLACK SCREEN + GLOWING BUTTON.
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Well... At the very least at least the firmware is now correct so you can send it away for repair if you need to...
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I followed this guide
http://www.tunandroid.com/content/i...du-firmware-i9000xwjpa-pour-samsung-galaxy-s/
I believe now oneclicklagfix is installed on my device, can I flash again or that'll brick my phone, how do I uninstall oneclicklagfix if I can't boot up the phone but only acesss clockwork mod menu?

N1 acting up

Hey
I had posted earlier about my N1 not connecting to my network. I thought the problem was fixed, but I guess I was wrong. The problem is deeper than that. I flashed CM7 Nightly. All was well but the mobile network wasn't working. The reception bars were zero with a small cross on them. I flashed MM's Gingerbread. The network got stuck like that. No bars. On the lockscreen it read "(No Service)|Airtel" (airtel being the name of my service provider). Then I found out that audio wasn't working either. No audio from the speakers or 3.5mm jack. I changed roms, changed sims, everything. Nothing worked. I tried my sim in another phone and it worked perfectly.
I then tried updating the hboot. It seemed to have worked but a reboot later I was back on square one.
I then tried to update my radio (I'm on 4.6. Tried to update to 5.12) but on connecting the USB cable the notification didn't pop up. The charging LED lit up but that's all. I tried mounting my SD card through AmonRA's recovery but my PC did not detect it.
What could be wrong with my Nexus One? I've been using this phone for about 10 months now and after this I'm back to my old Sony Ericsson w705. It's unbearable. Somebody please help me. Any help will be appreciated.
Regards
Raptor
Have you tried returning to stock to see if the situation improves?
You did do a nandroid backup of your stock ROM before flashing everything yes?
DirkGently1 said:
Have you tried returning to stock to see if the situation improves?
You did do a nandroid backup of your stock ROM before flashing everything yes?
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I rooted when I still had eclair and haven't been on stock ever since. I have a nandroid backup of my stock eclair ROM. I think I'll download a stock FRF91 and try it. I updated the radio to 5.12 but it has had no effect on the problem. I'll try a stock 2.2 ROM tomorrow since it's night here in India right now. Thanks for your response.
Regards
Raptor
Hey, sorry for my long absence. I had been caught up.
Well, here's where I stand: I tried all the roms I could find- stock 2.2, cm 5, cm 6, cm 7, MIUI, 2.3, everything. But my phone just shows no service. Nothing in the device status too. There is no audio, neither through the speaker, nor through the 3.5mm port. And the worst of all, it refuses to mount the SD card. When I connect my N1 to my PC the charging LED glows orange but no USB mount message appears. I've tried mount widgets and apps but nothing happens. I can't even mount the SD card through the recovery (Amon RA, latest). I tried ADB devices but it didn't show any connected devices. What should I do?
I'm currently using my old Sony Ericsson w705 and going from Android to J2ME isn't really something anyone would like. I will be really grateful if someone could help me fix my beloved N1.
Regards
Raptor
I guess you're out of options - restore your phone to stock and send to HTC for repairs. This seems to be the only answer to your troubles.
Read my signature, look there for Unroot/restore guide, PASSIMG method, using FRG33 ROM. Execute the guide. If your phone starts working - great, if not - send to HTC.
Jack_R1 said:
I guess you're out of options - restore your phone to stock and send to HTC for repairs. This seems to be the only answer to your troubles.
Read my signature, look there for Unroot/restore guide, PASSIMG method, using FRG33 ROM. Execute the guide. If your phone starts working - great, if not - send to HTC.
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I guess that's what I'll have to do. Thanks for your response. I'll get down to restoring it to stock.
Regards
Raptor
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
Hey
I tried the PASSIMG.zip method. I got back to stock hoping it would fix the problems but no luck there. I live in India so it's unlikely I will be able to send the phone to HTC. Besides, I unlocked my bootloader so my warranty is void.
Anyway, I think I may have found a lead. After the PASSIMG.zip didn't fix it, I went back to CM7 nightlies. I installed SPB shell ui. It comes with it's own wallpaper and changed my wallpaper to its own wallpaper. Anyway, I was updating the nightly build and I did a complete wipe a couple of times. After I flashed the new build and it booted, I realized that the wallpaper from the SPB shell ui was still there. I have a habit of wiping every time I flash. When I updated again it was gone. But a few builds later it was back.
What I think is that there is something wrong in the system partition and clearing it might solve the problem. But then again, I might be wrong. I would appreciate some advice on this matter.
Regards
Raptor
Edit: I wiped the /system partition through root explorer. It didn't fix the problem. Could there be some other files in the phone memory that could be causing this problem?

[Q] Wondering if im screwed or not

OK so heres my story of what happened to my Captivate. I plan on getting an SIII sometime in the next couple of weeks, but it would be nice to get my Captivate up and running again in case I need it sometime in the future.
So I was running CM9 on my phone, not sure which build, not sure if it matters. Phone was still in my pocket when I went swimming. Left it in a bag of rice, and it booted up. I got the message that said Encryption failed...reset phone or whatever. I figured it would just format it and didnt know that it would lead to more problems. So based on what I have read on the site, now my internal SD is fried im assuming. Now I tried following some guides for using an external SD card but I couldnt get it to partition from ClockworkMod, and I couldnt get into download mode for a few days because something probably got messed up internally from water damage. I managed to get into download mode today and tried running an Odin One-Click to see if it would help at all. Now my phone brings up the AT&T World Phone screen, then shuts off as soon as the screen normally transitions into the next step of the boot process.
So thats my story. I just want to know if anyone knows if this is still a problem with the SD card or if my phone is completely beyond repair. Thanks a lot to anyone that tries to help
You got hit by the EU (encryption unsuccessful) bug. From what I hear not a whole lot you can do now except try this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447303
There are a couple other threads in the dev section about this as well.
robm1911 said:
You got hit by the EU (encryption unsuccessful) bug. From what I hear not a whole lot you can do now except try this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447303
There are a couple other threads in the dev section about this as well.
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Ya that was the guide I tried but my external SD card wont partition, at least not through clockworkmod. When i press the button to partition, the partition process is instant, and i know it just has to skip it because there is no way it would partition that fast.
You could always pay to have jtag performed. It will overwrite all the screwed up stuff and fix the problem.
mrhaley30705 said:
You could always pay to have jtag performed. It will overwrite all the screwed up stuff and fix the problem.
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I think with the EU bug its just trashed. JTAG won't even fix it. There are a few stories of them coming back to life on their own, but no promises.
Hi we offer a work around re-map to have the partitions run on you external sdcard. Pm me if you need any help with this.
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