blue circle help!! - Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi, i flashed my phone with ODIN to I9000JPJG8 and it was just one PDA file. I think i ticked on re-partition and now when piece powers on it shows blue circle instead of my network logo. I then reflashed with partition unticked but now still same problem. Help!!

I found this site http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=780509
Should i try out the first option? It says this fix is for those who do not have (correct) .bak files in the /efs/ directory!
I think im coming from phone verison i9000XXJM1 and i know i have flashed many phones with this version and never had a problem.

Well just want to provide better information so i can get help:
Well before flashing my phone version was:
PDA: I9000 XWJM2
PHONE: I9000 XXJM1
CSC: I9000 OXXJM2
I then flashed it to I9000JPJG8. I9000JPJG8 was just a PDA file and i ticked re-partition. Now i see a blue circle. IMEI is fine and tried factory set but without success. I have flashed this verison before without ticking re-partition before and didnt have problems.

For repartitioning you would need a version with a pit file, otherwise the flash will fail, as in your case. You need to get a full package with pit file.
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liraindon said:
For repartitioning you would need a version with a pit file, otherwise the flash will fail, as in your case. You need to get a full package with pit file.
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Ok, thanks for at least helping this lost soul. Do you recommend any file for me?

Try finding your rom in general section. There is a sticky thread which contains links to all the roms and pit files.
Hope that helps.
Edit: The second post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596 contains information on flashing with odin and the differnet pit files. It also links to the stock roms.
Normally clicking repartiton for a new Rom is not required, only if a rom changes the layout of the filesystems on the phone. The information about the new layout is contained in the pit file - you told odin to change the partitions, but did not supply the necessary information.
Good luck!
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liraindon said:
Try finding your rom in general section. There is a sticky thread which contains links to all the roms and pit files.
Hope that helps.
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Ok, thanks you dont realize how precious your help has been for a newbie like me.

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[Q] Where can I find PDA/Modem/CSC files?

I'm trying to install the DocRambone series on my Samsung Galaxy S, but when I get to HOWTO#1 it says:
"2.Select the PDA/Modem/CSC/.PIT files in Odin. (.PIT and PDA are required. CSC and Modem are HIGHLY recommended. They may be necessary depending on the PDA! Try flashing all three BEFORE reporting bugs, if you only used one initially!)"
Now, the .PIT file I've already found(I chose the 512 since I understand that the 513 is for older versions and 803 is for Froyo). But I don't know where to find the other things, meaning PDA, CSC and Modem? Which ones should if pick(if there is more than one) and why?
If they are on my phone already, how do I mount them in Odin?
My firmware version is
PDA: I9000XWJM2
Phone: I9000XXJM1
CSC: I9000NEEJM1
Thanks alot
/JohnTheOne
Anyone who can help me?
Which Version Froyo? It sounds like you like to flash Froyo..
ok
You must make a Clean Stock Froyo Install.. I think u choose XXJPK take the files at the Tut..! ;D And then you can flash the "Custom Rom" via update.zip
Think thats it is what u mean..
I'm not flashing Froyo, I'm flashing for DocRomboe which is 2.1 (I think?) .. but like I said, the guide sais what I said above.. I need to find PDA, CSC and modem files, because (accordimg to the guide) Odin needs those files.. I'm following the big faq guide, so if anyone could tell me what to do, I'd appreciate it
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So.. Who can help?
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Oh come on, I really wanna do this soon !!
Read the Docrombone thread again and see what rom it is for. Its a mod. Now go find the rom it wants, something like say JM5 or JM8? do a search and you'll see people link it. Or goto http://www.samfirmware.com/ and make a account to view the firmwares there. I have no idea what rom that mod wants since you are the one wanting to install it
If you are looking for MODEM and CSC files specifically for 2.1, you can pull the ones from Richthofen's post here
-OR-
If you want to maintain your JM1 MODEM/CSC files, like the above poster suggested, visit Samfirmware

back to 2.1

I upgraded to the latest version of froyo jpk without bavking up anything, is it possible for me to downgrade back to official 2.1? thanks in advance .
matlear said:
I upgraded to the latest version of froyo jpk without bavking up anything, is it possible for me to downgrade back to official 2.1? thanks in advance .
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Yep. Just use Odin
Ok, i got the latest official firmware from samfirmware.com
Files include
512 pit file
CODE_I9000XWJM8.tar.md5
MODEM_I9000XXJM4.tar.md5
where should the red files be put in odin ?
The options i have are PDA PHONE and CSC ???
Do i need any other files ?
I dont wanna mess this up
does this look ok ?
matlear said:
Ok, i got the latest official firmware from samfirmware.com
Files include
512 pit file
CODE_I9000XWJM8.tar.md5
MODEM_I9000XXJM4.tar.md5
where should the red files be put in odin ?
The options i have are PDA PHONE and CSC ???
Do i need any other files ?
I dont wanna mess this up
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If you absolutely positively have the right firmware - the CODE is the, um.... actusally I don't know... anyone else?
matlear said:
does this look ok ?
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I know that's definitely wrong!
Phone = Modem - I know that!
And where's your PDA?
There's plenty of guides on this forum for flashing with Odin - just have a look in the main Dev threads - there's an Uber thread in there that explains literally everything...
alsheron said:
If you absolutely positively have the right firmware - the CODE is the, um.... actusally I don't know... anyone else?
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LOL, dont wasnt any help
Hi,
the CODE file should be put to PDA,
MODEM is Phone, pit file is obvious..
Also you should flash a CSC File (which you put to CSC ) depending on your country or any Multi-CSC! Just use the search.
i downloaded I9000UGJH2 FROM
http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-i9000.htm
AND THEN ALSO
Galaxy S / .PIT File: DOWNLOAD. (512) FROM THE SAME SITE
LOADED Odin3 v1.3
CHECKED RE-PARTITION
MOUNTED BY PIT
s1_odin_20100512.pit
MOUNTED BY PDA
I9000UGJH2-PDA-Kernel-Bootloader-CL490514-Low.tar
CLICKED START AND IT DID EVERYTHING ELSE
now my phone is stock and works just like new
thanks guys, worked a treat

[Q] Which PIT do I use

Hey all,
Ive got a SGS from Optus in Australia but its unbranded. Currently I'm running JG4 rom.
I want to update to the JPO. Ive got the ROM. Ive got Odin and Ive got 3 pits.
Everything is fine, I just don't know which PIT to use. 512, 513 or 803. Could I just flash the rom over without a PIT? Should I repartition? This is the first time Ill be doing a flash.
Any help would be appreciated!
Advice from the experts
Hi,
The quickest and simplest is to go on the samfirmware.com site and register and log in. Everthing you'll need will be found there.
you will first want to flash with the 512 and repartition on.. i dont exactly remember which rom i think jm6 (samsfirmwares has the info on that)
and afterwards u flash the jpo with 813 pit and no repartition.
But yea just read the *info on the roms over there it explains the process.
Putting Pit file 813 without repartition checked is nonsense...
If this box unchecked, then ODIN will ignore Pit file.
At the end, I've never been able to flash whatever firmware with 813 pit file. All went very well with 512 one...
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Just a quick question guys: what does re-partition really do and when should it be used ?
Prasad007 said:
Just a quick question guys: what does re-partition really do and when should it be used ?
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It make the partition in different size. But so far i only use pit 512 for all firmware.
It works best.
You should only use them when you want to wipe you phone clean and need to re-partition the phone.
And yes you must tick the re-partition box to make it work. Else it don't use the pit file.
So samfirmware show wrong.
Sent from GT-I9000 jpo. My own kernel for z4mod and with 342MB Ram
Yeah the pit doesn't really matter, stick with 512.

[Q] Do we need PIT files while flashing ROMs?

Hi people,
Have you seen samfirmware site lately?? They now recommend NO PIT FILES FOR EVERY ROM from Eclier to latest JPX. I think it makes sense. Our phones already come with a pit suited best for them, we actually dont need to do it again.
Imagine re-partitioning your hard-drive every time you want to install linux or windows. We actually don't do that, The max we do is format 1 drive.
This topic doesn't belong in Dev, & can be moved to an appropriate location once this issue has been sorted out.
Thanks.
Update :
1. SEA (South East Asia) is one region where you require to re-partition with a 512 pit if you want to flash other region ROMs.
PS : All the partitions of our SGS are formatted anyway when we flash a FW through Odin.
EDIT : I have had to use a 512 PIT twice when I downgraded from froyo to eclier. Without that I was getting error. Some developer may shed some light on that.
EDIT 2 : I remember that happened because I followed wrong steps & had flashed 803 PIT. I had to reflash 512 to come out of it.
I don't know ragin.
The table with the firmware on samfirmware is still containing PIT-files.
Exeptions are the first 13 firmwares.
Even JPU and JPX need a PIT file.
But thats only how i read the table!
LaurensJ said:
I don't know ragin.
The table with the firmware on samfirmware is still containing PIT-files.
Exeptions are the first 13 firmwares.
Even JPU and JPX need a PIT file.
But thats only how i read the table!
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I mean this page where they have published their ROMs for downloading.
http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-i9000.htm
76 ROMs published, all with the same note '1 file select NO .PIT'
That includes JPU & JPX.
If your phone is already formatted with 512.pit you can flash any ROM which works on 512.pit without selecting a PIT file and without selecting repartition.
ragin said:
I mean this page where they have published their ROMs for downloading.
http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-i9000.htm
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Yes i mean that page as well (with the table).
Its also say's:
Please when you have only one file SKIP RE-PARTITION!
Use only .PIT files if you have 3 files!
So the last column of that table i interpret as using no PIT file ONLY when you have one file. But if the you update 3 files you need a PIT-file.
izibi said:
If your phone is already formatted with 512.pit you can flash any ROM which works on 512.pit without selecting a PIT file and without selecting repartition.
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Exactly my thought, should we all update our guides & tell everyone, NO PIT to be used?
A lot of people get confused over pit, & a lot of guys have faced problems too.
PS : I have International SGS, & I think they all come pre-partitioned with 512.
PIT files are only ever used when you wish to repartition, which is rarely necessary. There has been a lot of confusion in regards to this as in the past samfirmware was telling users to select a PIT file without repartitioning, which does nothing. Odin doesn't really make this clear either. I have tried to make this clear with Heimdall Frontend by only allowing the selection of a PIT file when repartitioning.
LaurensJ said:
Yes i mean that page as well (with the table).
Its also say's:
Please when you have only one file SKIP RE-PARTITION!
Use only .PIT files if you have 3 files!
So the last column of that table i interpret as using no PIT file ONLY when you have one file. But if the you update 3 files you need a PIT-file.
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One file means a high level package, 3 files means a middle level package, both contain the same information. No difference at all. Richthofen has helped us a lot by converting a lot of high level packages to middle level ones & made it safer to flash because they dont contain boot loaders.
PS : No boot loaders, safer to flash.
ragin said:
One file means a high level package, 3 files means a middle level package, both contain the same information. No difference at all. Richthofen has helped us a lot by converting a lot of high level packages to middle level ones & made it safer to flash because they dont contain boot loaders.
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OK.... Learned something new today. Thanks.
First- thanks for the clarification. For a newbie all this flashing process is unclear. Now I know I don't have to select a PIT file.
Second- Is it important to have CSC file? In Nokia you had to change your product code to be able to flash different firmwares. Is this the same in SGS?
Thanks!
bomba6 said:
First- thanks for the clarification. For a newbie all this flashing process is unclear. Now I know I don't have to select a PIT file.
Second- Is it important to have CSC file? In Nokia you had to change your product code to be able to flash different firmwares. Is this the same in SGS?
Thanks!
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I am just an observer. I hope some real developers will really look into the matter & clarify things.
For SGS, you can flash any official firmware with a reg-hack, dont need to change the CSC for it
@ragin,
Not true, if you come from SEA region, pit513 is needed if your rom is from the Europe or US region, else there will be an error.
This apply as well, vice-versa.
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I think repartition is necessary when lagfix problem happens, for example.
Sometimes we forgot the unlagfix before running new Roms on Oddin. In this cases repartition and pit flie, may fix the broken partition. Am i right?
criscan said:
I think repartition is necessary when lagfix problem happens, for example.
Sometimes we forgot the unlagfix before running new Roms on Oddin. In this cases repartition and pit flie, may fix the broken partition. Am i right?
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Lagfixes dont alter partitions. Or am I wrong? They only change the file systems.
g00ndu said:
@ragin,
Not true, if you come from SEA region, pit513 is needed if your rom is from the Europe or US region, else there will be an error.
This apply as well, vice-versa.
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Do you have to do it everytime? Since you already have a phone thats partitoned with 513.
India is SEA? I haven't used 513 ever.
ragin said:
Do you have to do it everytime? Since you already have a phone thats partitoned with 513.
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Well, whenever I switched firmwares between the regions, yes, I need to. From DXJG4 to JP3, and from JP3 back to DXJPA.
No, SEA refers to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, and it is also not the same as Hong Kong, Taiwan and China, that region has the prefix of ZS.
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g00ndu said:
Well, whenever I switched firmwares between the regions, yes, I need to. From DXJG4 to JP3, and from JP3 back to DXJPA.
No, SEA refers to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, and it is also not the same as Hong Kong, Taiwan and China, that region has the prefix of ZS.
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SO, SEA (South East Asia) is one region where you require a 512 if you want to flash other region ROMs.
Thats a start.
Is there a way to know how my device is partitioned right now (512,513,803)? any app to show this?
I have a phone from Thailand (so, 513?) and would like to flash firmware of another region (probably 512).
I think this is how re-partition and pit files work:
1. Pit files are only needed if you tick the re-partition box.
2. Re-partitioning reformats partitions back to rfs. (Not so sure about this.)
3. When you flash without ticking re-partition, odin overwrites the files without reformatting. This is where not disabling lagfixes can be problematic.
There are a few instances wherein you will need to re-partition:
1. As mentioned earlier, when you flash roms that use different pits, ie, 512 ->513 or 513 -> 512.
2. When you don't want to bother disabling lagfixes, you can do a re-partition to format everything. I've done this before and it's much faster than waiting for the robo-girl voice to finish her job.

Can somebody give me firmware with csc, pda, pit..

Can somebody give me firmware with csc, pda, pit..and the others files for flashing in odin? Is there such firmware ?
For what you open second tread for same problem for questions another tread its not chat read rules of posting in dewelopment section
dont spam the section...
That dont exists for Mini 2...
Dont spam
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Umm, actually there is a 4 part firmware for Mini 2. It's S6500BVLD2, which is Orange branded Polish firmware, the same my phone came when I bought it. But when I tried to flash it, Odin was giving me errors. Maybe because there's no pit file?
It's here: https://hotfile.com/dl/159174614/d441535/GT-S6500_IDE_S6500BVLD2_S6500IDELC6_S6500BVLD1.zip.html
pit file is only needed when re-partitioning...
But why Odin gave me errors?
When I loaded all 4 files, the Odin got stuck at flashing the included Bootloader. It didn't do anything, as I've unplugged the phone, and no changes were made.
When I loaded the files without the Bootloader, it has FAIL! while flashing the modem I think.
MrMateczko said:
But why Odin gave me errors?
When I loaded all 4 files, the Odin got stuck at flashing the included Bootloader. It didn't do anything, as I've unplugged the phone, and no changes were made.
When I loaded the files without the Bootloader, it has FAIL! while flashing the modem I think.
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Use official S 6500 (not D) firmware!
This is the S6500 firmware! It's the same as my phone shipped with! I wanted to make it as stock as possible after I've installed Peter's Rom, as I wasn't full satisfied by it, but the firmware simply wouldn't flash, so I've switched for now until CM 10 or official JB to S6500XXLK2 (CSC: DBL, german Debitel). It works fine, and the phone is successfully recognized by Kies.
MrMateczko said:
Umm, actually there is a 4 part firmware for Mini 2. It's S6500BVLD2, which is Orange branded Polish firmware, the same my phone came when I bought it. But when I tried to flash it, Odin was giving me errors. Maybe because there's no pit file?
It's here: https://hotfile.com/dl/159174614/d441535/GT-S6500_IDE_S6500BVLD2_S6500IDELC6_S6500BVLD1.zip.html
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Is it going to happen something if i flash this on GT-S6500D ??
sando99 said:
Is it going to happen something if i flash this on GT-S6500D ??
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It will give u nfc force closes till you delete nfc.apk and tag.apk
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And SmartcardService.apk! This is also an app dedicated for NFC! Not many people know that!
I'll try this - which 3 files do I need?
I loaded the files in ODIN but ODIN can't flash - just stops !
Shot:
http://i.imgur.com/XKT36Bo.png
Don't bother with installing the 4 part firmware. I tried it too, and it can't be done. Plus, it's not for your device.
Flash a firmware (via PDA section) from here: http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-S6500D and you're be fine. You don't need a 4 part firmware to flash your phone, and restore it back to stock.
Did you saw my problem - even when I flash it with firmware i still can't get to the recovery..

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