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Solution JPM Not Prepared your storage yet, please use UI menu for format and reboot

On first boot I get
Can not mount / dev/block/stl10 (Invalid argument)
copy_dbdata_media: Can not mount DBDATE
Not Prepared your storage yet, please use UI menu for format and reboot actions
default copy content failed half
wiping / data cache and Does not Seem To fix anything.
Format sdcar unresponsive
HELP any occurrence and brick my phone

criskelo said:
On first boot I get
Can not mount / dev/block/stl10 (Invalid argument)
copy_dbdata_media: Can not mount DBDATE
Not Prepared your storage yet, please use UI menu for format and reboot actions
default copy content failed half
wiping / data cache and Does not Seem To fix anything.
Format sdcar unresponsive
HELP any occurrence and brick my phone
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Go to Download Mode and flash ROM XWJM8 with pit512 and Re-Partition,after flash XXJPM with pit803 and without Re-Partition-this help

sardor said:
Go to Download Mode and flash ROM XWJM8 with pit512 and Re-Partition,after flash XXJPM with pit803 and without Re-Partition-this help
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Fixed in a while I explain

My solution
With Odim 1.3, pit 512,
in my case JH2 I9000T GT
But for Europe JM8
Mark Re-partition, phone EFS clear and Phone bootloader Update
Then start
This process started well
JPM Process
Then uncheck re-partition, phone EFSclear and Phone Bootloader Update
JPM Pit 803 and firm JPM
Start
To enjoy
Thanks

criskelo said:
Then uncheck re-partition, phone EFSclear and Phone Bootloader Update
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Is it normal for T model, or you just use weird and dangerous settings for fun?

Wiping EFS can lead to test-imei number and broken product code. Be sure you haver a backup of that folder before wiping that.

criskelo... I tried this and I didn't get anywhere :/

I had the same issue and it took me 2 hours to resolve (with a lot of pain, lol).
I've simply flashed the XWJM8 version using odin 1.3, no pit file and HENCE no repartition ticked.
It then booted to recovery console, because there was another error (can't remember which one cause I was too excited).
Anyway I did a wipe, cash clear and reformat SD card at the menu and let it boot.
After that I have flashed the latest version XXJPY also without PartitionInformation Table. (PIT). Then all the wipe and format stuff again.
I have now to go from scratch to setup anything again, but hey, at least my phone is alive again.
Some additional info. I also had that connection symbol on the screen with exclamation mark and triangle....so I thought I was done (due to trials with pit 512 which hung), but after removing battery and some trials I was able to enter download mode again....
Why happened that? I DON'T KNOW! I simply wanted to reflash the XXJPY stock rom, this time with pit512 and it lead to the topic of this thread!!!
This su**ed a lot, I didn't even modify something before!!!!
So: Less is even more! Don't fiddle with EFS and bootloader options it worked for me even without a pit!
Thanks to sardor for the initial idea, the XWJM8 seems to be a fixing rom for that when used properly, anyway to load a pit without to tick repartition is not a useful setting!
Well I was a long time reader at this great forum, IMHO the best regarding phone stuff, because there is the most useful knowledge shared.
I hope my first post will save other phones as well from sending it to repair.
Thanks I'm happy again..(let's see how long it'll last..lol...)

bricked my samsung galaxys and recoverd it
Hi I had exact same problem I totally bricked my i9000 Australian Optus version
I used
I9000DTJG4 firmware Australian Optus
With pit 512
And odin3 v1.3
Got all the files from
samfirmware . com / WEBPROTECT - i9000 . htm
Had to sign up but it’s free
However following criskelo's advice I unchecked the re partion box in odin
Even though the site above tells u to check it
And it worked
Thanks for everyone’s help on this thread.
Without you I would have had an expensive paper waited
Also the reason I got here in the first place as because I messed around with lag fix in clockwork recovery when I don’t know anything about it.
I was lucky this time but it’s really not worth playing around with things you doing understand.

sardor said:
Go to Download Mode and flash ROM XWJM8 with pit512 and Re-Partition,after flash XXJPM with pit803 and without Re-Partition-this help
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I was messing with Darky's Rom which alway cause problems for me and found myself in the same situation as the first post.
What worked for me.
JM8 (2 files = code to PDA - Modem to PHONE) + Repartition + 512pit
after reset different error so goto download mode again then:
JPM + 803pit
Default OS reconfigures, Thank Fook

Awesome, thanks buddy! I have spent too much time trying to fix this phone and it all totally pays off now!
Here is the fix for the Bell firmware:
Background info: I orginally tried the Lagfix and bricked my phone, this is how I finally fixed it...
1. Using Odin v1.82
Put Phone in download mode
Use PDA: I9000UGJH2
Use Phone: Modem.bin
(both files came from samfirmware, I9000UGJH2 download)
Use: 512.pit(also from samfirmware at the bottom of the i9000 page)
Check Re-Partition, Auto-reboot, F. reset time, phone EFS clear and Phone bootloader update. I know everyone above says don't but I tried their way first and it didn't work, I would recommend you do try their way first and if no results try mine.
2. Using Odin v1.82
Put Phone in download mode
Use PDA: I9000UGJL2
Use 803.pit
Check only Auto-reboot, F. reset time
Good luck! I hope you do your happy dance like I did!!

crazycanuckeh said:
Awesome, thanks buddy! I have spent too much time trying to fix this phone and it all totally pays off now!
Here is the fix for the Bell firmware:
Background info: I orginally tried the Lagfix and bricked my phone, this is how I finally fixed it...
1. Using Odin v1.82
Put Phone in download mode
Use PDA: I9000UGJH2
Use Phone: Modem.bin
(both files came from samfirmware, I9000UGJH2 download)
Use: 512.pit(also from samfirmware at the bottom of the i9000 page)
Check Re-Partition, Auto-reboot, F. reset time, phone EFS clear and Phone bootloader update. I know everyone above says don't but I tried their way first and it didn't work, I would recommend you do try their way first and if no results try mine.
2. Using Odin v1.82
Put Phone in download mode
Use PDA: I9000UGJL2
Use 803.pit
Check only Auto-reboot, F. reset time
Good luck! I hope you do your happy dance like I did!!
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hey how did it worked for you. Not working for me.
did you extracted the tar file? which file did you loaded into the pda tab then ?
Didnt worked for me at all

sardor said:
Go to Download Mode and flash ROM XWJM8 with pit512 and Re-Partition,after flash XXJPM with pit803 and without Re-Partition-this help
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you saved my phone after me corrupting internal SD! just did my victory dance though hands still shaking a bit

Just thought I would add to what got my phone back running again after having the Can't mount DBDATA error. It's a bell I9000M.
Used Odin 1.3 , Flashed Darky's resurection per his instructions pulled battery once complete, went back into download mode and flashed stock JL2 with Odin , re-partition un-checked and no Pit file and after that my phone was running again.
You can find Darky's Resurection Here!
Can not find the link for the JL2 stock rom but it's in the general section somewhere.

the xxjpu version worked for me
tlick repartition
add 512 pit
tick and add pda
tick and add modem
tick and add csc
go to download mode
connect usb
press start

Need help with Fascinate
Hey guys, I've read the above posts but frankly it's above my skill.
Some how I ended up with the same message that the OP got.
Can someone walk me through the steps to completely fix my phone and get it back to bone stock?
I'm not familiar with PIT and other files. I need someone to hold me hand on this one...

cddt said:
I was messing with Darky's Rom which alway cause problems for me and found myself in the same situation as the first post.
What worked for me.
JM8 (2 files = code to PDA - Modem to PHONE) + Repartition + 512pit
after reset different error so goto download mode again then:
JPM + 803pit
Default OS reconfigures, Thank Fook
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Was also messing around with darky. decided to go back to 9.5 for now. also got the error, then did what cddt said (thanks!!).
first flash - different error (something about CSC)
for second flash i used JS7 + 803pit + no repartitioning
worked flawlessly Thanks!

Stuck in boot loop
Samdroid_G_S said:
Just thought I would add to what got my phone back running again after having the Can't mount DBDATA error. It's a bell I9000M.
Used Odin 1.3 , Flashed Darky's resurection per his instructions pulled battery once complete, went back into download mode and flashed stock JL2 with Odin , re-partition un-checked and no Pit file and after that my phone was running again.
You can find Darky's Resurection Here!
Can not find the link for the JL2 stock rom but it's in the general section somewhere.
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Hi,
I have bell sgs and I tried this and since then my phone is on boot loop. I can only go in download but not recovery. IT all started when I installed the boot loader for gingerbread...

Flashing Error - resolved
cddt said:
I was messing with Darky's Rom which alway cause problems for me and found myself in the same situation as the first post.
What worked for me.
JM8 (2 files = code to PDA - Modem to PHONE) + Repartition + 512pit
after reset different error so goto download mode again then:
JPM + 803pit
Default OS reconfigures, Thank Fook
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Just followed this and it worked a treat thank you

Hi there,
I am having issues the same way. I am unable to do something. Can some explain me the procedure how to do it.
From where can i get the files.
Please help me out

GT-I9000M keeps flashing the GALAXY Samsung screen and won't boot

I have been trying to flash my GT-I9000M using the JL2 ROM and .512 PIT file, but after Odin runs "param.lfs", the phone disconnects and it says "Removed!!". At that point, the phone tries to boot up and is in an endless loop with the "GALAXY S Samsung" screen flashing. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm dead in the water.

During this last attempt, the device was "Removed!!", but then "Completed" and "All threads completed (succeed 1 / failed 0)" appeared, but the phone is still doing the endless loop and not booting up. Ugh.

Not sure, but I don't think you need to use the pit file. If still not working try a different ROM.

I'm using ODIN. Doesn't ODIN require a .PIT file?

I've tried 3 different ROMS with the same result, with and without the .PIT file.

My Galaxy S has the same problem, but i wasn't flashing anything. I will just get a new one next week. I bought it just 6 days ago

craichead said:
I've tried 3 different ROMS with the same result, with and without the .PIT file.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818556
Block 2 method via Odin flash back to Eclair then upgrade .
jje

JJEgan said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818556
Block 2 method via Odin flash back to Eclair then upgrade .
jje
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Just tried this...same result.

I should mention that this phone is a Bell Vibrant from Canada.

I had this issue with my phone as well.
I was able to get it working again by flashing XXJPY via odin with repartition checked. Then immediately going back into download mode and flashing UGJL2 without repartition checked.
Edit: I used Odin v1.3 and 512.pit
Try this and let me know how it works.

MiKE431 said:
I had this issue with my phone as well.
I was able to get it working again by flashing XXJPY via odin with repartition checked. Then immediately going back into download mode and flashing UGJL2 without repartition checked.
Edit: I used Odin v1.3 and 512.pit
Try this and let me know how it works.
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What happened after you flashed XXJPY? Did it still endlessly cycle on the Galaxy screen? Mine does that as soon as the flash supposedly completes.

JPY on its own would not boot (w/ repartition)
JL2 on its own would not boot (w/ repartition)
The only way I got my phone to work was to flash JPY (w/ repartition) and then JL2 (w/o repartition).

MiKE431 said:
JPY on its own would not boot (w/ repartition)
JL2 on its own would not boot (w/ repartition)
The only way I got my phone to work was to flash JPY (w/ repartition) and then JL2 (w/o repartition).
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Is your phone a Bell Vibrant (GT-I9000M) from Canada?

Yes. Approx a week old (a replacement for dead internal sd issue)

I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I tried your suggestion but got the same result. I don't know if this makes a difference, but the ROMs I got are USA ROMs from samfirmware.com. They didn't have any listing for Canada.

download UGJH2 and flash it without "phone bootloader update", without pit and no partition.
then flash UGJL2 with "phone bootloader update", without pit, and no partition.
Congrats, your phone works again.
People need to stop using Pit files/partition. It doesn't do anything other than wipe everything from the nand and cause weird issues like this.

Electroz said:
download UGJH2 and flash it without "phone bootloader update", without pit and no partition.
then flash UGLJ2 with "phone bootloader update", without pit, and no partition.
Congrats, your phone works again.
People need to stop using Pit files/partition. It doesn't do anything other than wipe everything from the nand and cause weird issues like this.
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just tried your method and I'm saddened to say it didn't work... at least no for me ): can i be doing something wrong? perhaps i flashed them in the wrong section? *sigh* im running out of hope for this phone...

Electroz said:
download UGJH2 and flash it without "phone bootloader update", without pit and no partition.
then flash UGLJ2 with "phone bootloader update", without pit, and no partition.
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For the second ROM, do you mean UGJL2? There is no UGLJ2 ROM that I can find.

Electroz said:
download UGJH2 and flash it without "phone bootloader update", without pit and no partition.
then flash UGLJ2 with "phone bootloader update", without pit, and no partition.
Congrats, your phone works again.
People need to stop using Pit files/partition. It doesn't do anything other than wipe everything from the nand and cause weird issues like this.
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I just tried your method and it did not work. I have the same issue.

I had the same problem on 4 of these handsets (GT i9000m, aka Bell's "Vibrant") and none of those 4 were ever flashed or modded. The problem apparantly lies in a bunch of corrupt internal SD cards that got shipped to Canada. In any event, if you're still within your DOA period, you should probably just get a replacement.

[Q] Samsung Galaxy S blank screen while booting

I have checked other similar threads before posting, but I couldn't find anything helpful.
I had a stock 2.1 Eclair then updated to FroYo through Kies a couple of days ago (firmware JPA). Then I applied the voodoo lagfix through Odin and everything was working fine. Today I tried to install CF-Root using Odin. It went fine and my phone rebooted but then it went into a blank screen after the booting animation/sound.
I CAN boot into both recovery and download modes but I'm a little bit confused on what to do now. Should I flash a new firmware or is there any thing else that I could do to fix this. And if I have to flash a new firmware, which version do you recommend (I prefer stock 2.2.1 Samsung firmware, preferably ones for the Middle East so they would have Arabic support).
Thanks in advance

Just a little update. I flashed a new firmware (XWJPA), it went fine and rebooted then came up with the recovery menu with an error message that the /dev/block/stl10 can't be mounted. I tried to wipe stored data (not internal SD card) and rebooted it. Now it goes into the same blank screen but keeps vibrating randomly!!
Any suggestions?

your dbdata is corrupted. i think JM5 or JM8 contains it...
i had this problem recently,, i flashed darkys 9.2 resurrection thru odin (that contains dbdata) and that fixed my problem...

azzledazzle said:
your dbdata is corrupted. i think JM5 or JM8 contains it...
i had this problem recently,, i flashed darkys 9.2 resurrection thru odin (that contains dbdata) and that fixed my problem...
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Can anyone confirm which one has dbdata, JM5 or JM8? I currently have a very slow internet connection and downloading both would take a lot of time.
Also could anyone explain the reason it got corrupted?
Thanks for your help

I flashed JM5 and now my phone boots fine again. Later I tried to flash JS5 but I got the same problem again! What am I doing wrong? And which is the latest stable firmware that I should flash to?

Don't tick repartition in odin when you upgrade to JS5

Thanks for the quick reply. The update went fine

SGS Back to life using a jig.. now what?

I messed up my Bell SGS playing with odin.
Lost the 3 button options and ended up hacking a jig to get it into DL mode. done
Goal - a Functioning phone. Now what?
Thinking I should odin the I9000M_JL2_JL2_JL2_JL2_UG_BMC.tar.
But with or without repartition?
Can I use any 512pit?
I think repartitioning is where i messed it up.
Now all of this happened because I wanted seeARMS.JL2.v0.4 but couldn't update with the <3e> recovery mode.
Knowing that seeArms is my second (first?) goal, is there a different firmware I should flash something other than BMC to give me back update functions, but stable to resuscitate my phone?
There's ages of material here and I don't want brick my phone or waste time, I've done enough of that by myself.. now I'm looking for some expert opinion.
thanks

Best option for bell users is darkys rom. For further info check darky's rom info
Lyon huntington said:
I messed up my Bell SGS playing with odin.
Lost the 3 button options and ended up hacking a jig to get it into DL mode. done
Goal - a Functioning phone. Now what?
Thinking I should odin the I9000M_JL2_JL2_JL2_JL2_UG_BMC.tar.
But with or without repartition?
Can I use any 512pit?
I think repartitioning is where i messed it up.
Now all of this happened because I wanted seeARMS.JL2.v0.4 but couldn't update with the <3e> recovery mode.
Knowing that seeArms is my second (first?) goal, is there a different firmware I should flash something other than BMC to give me back update functions, but stable to resuscitate my phone?
There's ages of material here and I don't want brick my phone or waste time, I've done enough of that by myself.. now I'm looking for some expert opinion.
thanks
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Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

Lyon huntington said:
I messed up my Bell SGS playing with odin.
Lost the 3 button options and ended up hacking a jig to get it into DL mode. done
Goal - a Functioning phone. Now what?
Thinking I should odin the I9000M_JL2_JL2_JL2_JL2_UG_BMC.tar.
But with or without repartition?
Can I use any 512pit?
I think repartitioning is where i messed it up.
Now all of this happened because I wanted seeARMS.JL2.v0.4 but couldn't update with the recovery mode.
Knowing that seeArms is my second (first?) goal, is there a different firmware I should flash something other than BMC to give me back update functions, but stable to resuscitate my phone?
There's ages of material here and I don't want brick my phone or waste time, I've done enough of that by myself.. now I'm looking for some expert opinion.
thanks
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Flash the stock JL2 firmware with Odin the use super one click to root your phone then flash a new kernel with SGS Kernal flasher from the market... then u will have clockwork recovery then wipe and flash seeArms! Its a great rom but not as fast as darkys
Get the stock firmware from samfirmware.com u can get the .pit file from there to
Sent from my bell GT-I9000m using XDA App

repartition yes? .pit universal?
Jason123420 said:
Flash the stock JL2 firmware with Odin the use super one click to root your phone then flash a new kernel with SGS Kernal flasher from the market... then u will have clockwork recovery then wipe and flash seeArms! Its a great rom but not as fast as darkys
Get the stock firmware from samfirmware.com u can get the .pit file from there to
Sent from my bell GT-I9000m using XDA App
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So the stock JL2 that I have is a .tar and .dll
I have a 512.pit from a beta 2.2 , are they different?
Did I mention boot problems too? Hanging @ Samsung, no splash ani.
I guess the .pit means yes on repartition?
Thanks

Just use the stock firmware and .pit from samfirmware.com and when Odin is open do not tick off repartirion... just put the .pit in it's spot and the tar in th's PDA part and flash
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

Now I'm no pro... I just flashed a rom once and got stuck in a boot loop and this is what worked for me
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

Recovery back but can't mount /dev/block/stl10
Decided to try Darkys v9.2 Resurrection.. no go.
Flashed JL2 and got recovery back but crash after animation.
3e recovery shows me Can't mount /dev/block/stl10.
some threads say dead, others make ref. to old builds.
any current ideas?
thanks

Sorry man like I said I'm no pro... ide flash stock jl2 back and send it back to Samsung for repair maybe they will do something for your warranty
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

Lyon huntington said:
Decided to try Darkys v9.2 Resurrection.. no go.
Flashed JL2 and got recovery back but crash after animation.
3e recovery shows me Can't mount /dev/block/stl10.
some threads say dead, others make ref. to old builds.
any current ideas?
thanks
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Download a full firmware for your model and locale (with dbdata in it) and flash it with repartition with the pit proposed (samfirmware.com) then, I believe, you will have a full functioning phone. If everything is ok, then flash ... whatever.

It's Alive! - Can't mount /dev/block/stl10 fixed.
Hey All,
Got it all working again.
Repaired: Can't mount /dev/block/stl10
the fix: A full firmware (pda/csc/phone/pit) flash w/repartition.
Flashed w/repartition - I9000XXJP2.7p. (the only FULL firmware I had on-hand)
on reboot the system does a media check and was successful in reformatting and mounting the internal SD.
Phone didn't like the ROM and still logo of death, but..
A quick Jig into Download Mode..
Flashed I9000UGJL2_homebinary_add_param.tar with no repartition
(can't remember if I used .pit).
And Success!! my phone is alive and running 2.2
Thanks for the help, and hopefully this thread can help others.
Everyone should build/get a jig
There is nothing more awesome than being able to force download your non-booting phone.
I could not have done this repair without one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551.
The only problem now is it's back to stock...
oh phone, how can I crash you next?
thanks again everybody!

tsinc said:
Download a full firmware for your model and locale (with dbdata in it) and flash it with repartition with the pit proposed (samfirmware.com) then, I believe, you will have a full functioning phone. If everything is ok, then flash ... whatever.
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Yes, do this. For repartition to work the .tar has to have dbdata.rfs, otherwise it won't work.
Then flash a speedmod kernel with odin for root/cwm and flash you're favourite custom rom

unlock&root owngrade or speedmod kernel? suggestions?
Forgot to mention that all this started after I got the phone back from Bell service after SD card failure.
I know mod methods changed with the latest firmware, as I had used the update.zip method that is now unavailable.
My phone went in unlocked and rooted
the phone came back re-locked (old code doesn't work? wtf?),
and it was unrooted w/3e recovery
Can the phone unlock code change?
Will downgrading to 2.1 make unlocking easier?
or is unlocking just as simple after a speedmod kernel with odin for root/cwm
Which is better?
downgrade the firmware to 2.1 and root using the old update.zip method or speedmod kernel?
Which kernel? (link please )
cheers

Lyon huntington said:
Hey All,
Got it all working again.
Repaired: Can't mount /dev/block/stl10
the fix: A full firmware (pda/csc/phone/pit) flash w/repartition.
Flashed w/repartition - I9000XXJP2.7p. (the only FULL firmware I had on-hand)
on reboot the system does a media check and was successful in reformatting and mounting the internal SD.
Phone didn't like the ROM and still logo of death, but..
A quick Jig into Download Mode..
Flashed I9000UGJL2_homebinary_add_param.tar with no repartition
(can't remember if I used .pit).
And Success!! my phone is alive and running 2.2
Thanks for the help, and hopefully this thread can help others.
Everyone should build/get a jig
There is nothing more awesome than being able to force download your non-booting phone.
I could not have done this repair without one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551.
The only problem now is it's back to stock...
oh phone, how can I crash you next?
thanks again everybody!
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All you did was flash UGJL2 with no repartition and it brought your phone back?

Kops said:
All you did was flash UGJL2 with no repartition and it brought your phone back?
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You know what....I've been trying various combinations of CSC/MODEM/PIT and everything to get this phone running again.
All I did was select a FULL UGJL2, and thats IT. NO pit, NO repartition, and it worked

The best way to revive your I9000m is to first flash JPC (a three file ROM) with 512 PIT and repartition ticked. The phone will still be in a boot loop. Then flash the JL2 PDA without repartition or PIT. The best way to go back to stock! Has always worked for me. I9000m's are not the same as other I9000's and do not flash repartition and the PDA in the same flash! Good luck!

[Q] Odin & Heimdell can't make my phone boot. please help.

I've been trying to reflash my Bell Galaxy S from not booting up without success. I have tried Odin and Heimdall no less then 10 times with different suggestions in this forum. And I went from getting the "Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1" when the phone first loop boot to not booting at all after first Odin, then to "Can't mount /dev/block/stl10" - "Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1" after another Odin.
After many Odin and Heimdall flashes now all I got is just a round inanimated "sun-ray" with the usb cable plugged-in or the Samsung splash screen without the usb cable.
I don't want to proceed further because I think the solutions I got from other posts are not specific enough for my situation.
I have read in many posts that you MUST disable lagfix before flashing with Odin or Heimdall. This I did not do because my phone started to loop-boot with the lagfix enabled.
Someone even mentioned here you can't flash your Galaxy too many times as every flash is registered in the phone, or you will void your warranty.....
My phone: Bell Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000M. Updated from Eclair to Froyo via Kies. I do not know the exact Froyo version but my mental image of the "About phone" info screen seems to agree with UGJK3. Rooted and lagfix enabled while running Froyo.
Firmware packages I have tried back and forth so far:
s1_odin_20100803.pit
DBdata.rfs.tar (and I followed this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=953339)
I9000UGJH2
I9000UGJK3
I9000UGJL2 (last thing I did on Odin and flash with re-partition)
And I did check the re-partition box in some cases when flashing with Odin.
Hope I can get more help here so that I don't damage the phone any further.....

Did you unlagfix before the update? My guess (but I'm no expert) would be that your partitions are still in ext4 which isn't recognized by stock firmware. Could try flashing the an appropriate kernel for your rom which supports the format.
Also, when I have problems after flashing I usually flash back to my previous known working configuration. In this case it would be some eclair rom, and the kernel which supports your lagfix.

odin
find your stock rom from ramad, flash with odin 3 files with repartition and pit.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1102881
no problem to flash in odin with ext4 system.
its important to open odin and insert the files before you connect the phone, also take out the battery before you enter download mode can do the trick.

Removing lagfix isn't mandatory if you are using
re-partition option, since it's setting up all partitions and formatting 'em also. I have many times flashed with Odin without removing lagfix and never had any problems regarding it..
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Thanks for everyone's suggestions.
I only applied lagfix after I updated from eclair to froyo. There was no further update after that. So my last working firmware should be a froyo. The bootloop was not caused by any software update process. I dropped the phone and the battery came off. I rebooted the phone (most icons missing from home screen after this boot) but the camera application gave me an error msg when I used it so I rebooted it again. It started to bootloop after this reboot.
I couldn't get the phone in the download mode without the phone battery. And if I get to download mode with the battery, plug the usb, then remove the batter, the phone turned off. so not having the phone battery is not an option to me.
So I did too more reflashes, screen shots attached:
(1) UGJG8
(2) UGKG3
The phone still looped with the circular bars.
I'm wondering if I should check the Phone Bootloader Update box at Odin. Or should I tried Darky Resurrection Edition rom?

nwsk said:
Did you unlagfix before the update? My guess (but I'm no expert) would be that your partitions are still in ext4 which isn't recognized by stock firmware. Could try flashing the an appropriate kernel for your rom which supports the format.
Also, when I have problems after flashing I usually flash back to my previous known working configuration. In this case it would be some eclair rom, and the kernel which supports your lagfix.
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I took your suggestion and flashed a rom that supports ext4. I flashed it with Darky's Resurrection 10.2. Now I got a boot menu after the reboot. But I got "failed to mount /sdcard (file exists)"
Any idea? thanks.