I think that this problem has already been discussed before, but I could not find an answer. My skill level is too low...
My TAB is a Hong Kong Retail version, which is unlocked.
After successfully rooting my TAB using Z4root, I installed BootStrap for EURO TAB and then I could successfully install Paul’s Modaco R1 version. I did not experience any problems. Then I installed Richard Trip’s Kernel, and I am not sure if something went wrong (or was already wrong), but somehow I could not get access to the Market anymore.
So I decided to reinstall Paul’s ROM using ODIN, but somehow after a successful start, there was a red FAIL. I guess i probably used the wrong setting and fell into the protected boot trap? I tried to get into the boot mode again, but could not get in.
After many tries to get into the boot mode, I now have:
If connected to an adapter: there will be a phone+triangle+PC error message. Sometimes this message will stay on as long as the TAB is connected to the power adapter.
Sometime the phone+triangle+PC error message will get flash slowly.
I tried to leave it overnight and then charge it and get into Boot mode, but no success.
If I try to attach the TAB to a PC or Notebook, nothing will happen. Nothing will happen even after several hours.
So … what is the best way to solve this problem? Please help.
hi,
read these two threads, maybe it can solve your problem.
thread and thread
good luck.
regards,
mike
I did a hard reset and it worked...
Samsung Galaxy Tab: Steps For Hard Reset
by Mitch under Android, Hardware
A hard reset will reset the Samsung Galaxy Tab back to factory default settings. You would perform these steps if you want the device prepared to sell or return to the store, but you may also want to perform a hard reset if there are problems with the device that you can’t seem to solve using any other method.
Note: These steps clear data from the device. SD card data like your photos and music are not erased unless you choose to format the SD card.
1. With the device off, press and hold Volume Up and Power.
2. Release the Power button when you see the Samsung logo, but continue to hold Volume Up until the recovery screen appears.
3. Use the Volume buttons to navigate the menu and select wipe data / factory reset. Press Home to choose the selection.
4. Press Volume Up continue.
The Galaxy Tab should then go through the hard reset process.
If you have access to the OS, you can also perform a hard reset in Settings.
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Select Privacy.
3. Choose Factory data reset.
Hard reset probably won't work as it sounds like a bad flash... Any OS you flash will replace your stock OS which is why people say to backup EVERYTHING...
Right. A hard reset (if it works) removes user installed apps and their data. It won't restore anything, but it should return any user-made settings to the default.
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Today I found my Bell Vibrant (GT-i9000M) with a blank screen and lit up buttons. I had not done anything other than root and lag fix a few weeks ago. Holding the power button brought up the menu to power off but it locked up when I selected power off. I had to pull the battery. Now every time it starts up it sits at the Galaxy S screen for a long time then goes to a blank screen and nothing happens except the buttons light up when I touch it.
I want to know if there is a way to get my data off the internal SD. I have some pictures on there that I do not want to lose. I fear my only option is to wipe the device and factory reset it.
Some help and advice would be greatly appreciated. I have spent the last three hours searching for a solution but I haven't found anything that might work without wiping my data.
Thanks
the data must go if you want to get your phone back
there is no way to repair the phone without losing data
Well the factory reset worked. At least it booted up anyway. I wonder what happened to my phone. It was fine and then I left it on my desk for maybe 20 minutes and all the sudden it is broken. :/
I have the same issue. How do i factory reset from here?
#1RAGE said:
Well the factory reset worked. At least it booted up anyway. I wonder what happened to my phone. It was fine and then I left it on my desk for maybe 20 minutes and all the sudden it is broken. :/
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How did you factoyr format it?
Get into recovery mode and do it
Sent from my GT-I9000
Reflashing / Resetting Factory Defaults etc. do NOT touch your Internal SD.
Guys i got the same prob,did factory reset and the problem still remains...what can i do???Black screen,some vibraton,and the buttons lit,but nothing else.Any advices plz??
You all may be suffering from a corrupted /system partition because of the lagfix applied. Read up on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9365294#post9365294 to see if that applies.
These are too complicated for me....i tried to do the lagfix,but it had loopback error,so i guessed it didnt do it.I rebooted my phone just to clear the memmory and play a game or something,and never got on again...just stays there vibrating.So i did factory reset and still nothiing.
I have similar problem. i9000 samsung screen appears, then goes blank, and appears again continuous cycle until battery is removed. Animated logo doesn't even start. I cannot seem to enter recovery mode. I can enter download mode (dwn vol, home, and power) and I tried to USB to my computer in download mode to try and pull the pictures off with ADB, but ADB doesn't seem to see the device connected in download mode. Is Odin my next option? Or does that only work with unlocked phones. I was on stock 2.2 that Kies updated for me.
Pleeeeaaase help. My children opening christmas gifts are on the phone and once i get the videos I can just send it off to Bell for full replacement. They have told me that once it gets sent out for repair my pictures will be gone.
boot-loop after flashing CM10 for galaxy s plus
the screen says cwm-based recovery v5.5.0.4
-reboot system now
-install zip from sdcard
-wipe data/factory reset
-wipe cache partition
-backup and restore
-mounts and storage
-advanced
after install gaspp and CM10 and thenreboot system now.... Im stuck here .... please help!!!!!
Hi,
I have just picked up a new phone - I am new to Android - and the previous user was into his Android-mods.
I am trying to reset the phone to original factory settings.. or at least all the email accounts/data the previous owner had set up. I don't mind the extra tools so much as I will probably learn a lot more about them over time.
I've had a play and a bit of a search and found out that ClockWorkMod is installed, I just wondered if anyone could tell me how to do a clean reset of the phone with this application.. I have tried the factory reset option in the CWM menu (Holding Up and Home whilst powering on) but with no success. The option in Settings of the phone is unresponsive. I am guessing I have to reflash the phone somehow?
Sorry if there is an obvious answer - but I have done a search!
Thanks,
Dave.
Long story short I messed up. I am having some major issues with my phone although I rooted it before ICS came out and used voodoo OTA to save the root, I do not believe it to be the rooting that is causing the problem. My phone is still under warranty and I have talked to verizon and if a master reset doesn't work they are replacing the phone. Heres my f'up I deleted titanium back up and super user without first defrosting and I can not find "master reset" option on my phone. I assumed it was in device set up but not sure. I had device set up frozen before and the phone is still seeing all the frozen apps as frozen and it won't let me in. Titanium backup sees that the device is no longer rooted and will not work. Rooting the phone over again does not work, gives me a error "su cannot be loaded" or something similar. What do I need to do?
"Master" Reset
The master reset they are referring to is simply the "Factory Data Reset" option in the settings.
If Android OS is fully accessible, assuming you're on some version of the stock ROM, go into the "Settings | Privacy | Factory Data Reset"
You'll have the options of wiping the phone, the SD card, or both. The phone should be sufficient. once done it restore the phone to the way it was when you bought it, this usually removes all data, including apps / texts / contacts / pictures / videos / etc.
If Android OS is NOT accessible, you can also do this from Recovery.
With the device powered off hold down both volume buttons and then hold the power button until you see the recovery background image.
Release all the buttons. From this menu you can access the bootloader / recovery / whatever.
Once in recovery there will be an option for a Factory Data Reset.
Use the volume buttons to navigate and the power button to select.
If after the Factory Data Reset you still cannot re-root correctly you may need to try and manually flash BusyBox and Superser via the recovery from an SD card before attempting the root again, but once step at a time.
Let us know how it goes... and as a side note, while carrier reps can sometimes be helpful, they are usually salesmen and not techs; so take any advice from them the same way you would a homeless man dolling out financial advice. Gratefully, but skeptically.
Hello everyone,
I seem to have a problem upgrading my GT-N7000 to JB, the phone downloaded a 494MB update, and restarted to FOTA mode.
The progress bar went from 0-100% in about 15-20mins, but the phone has since then not completed the FOTA.
If I restart the phone by long-pressing power key, the FOTA restarts, but again gets stuck at the 100% mark. Pressing Vol Keys and powering on makes no difference.
Further the phone isn't recognised in Windows - says 'Device Malfunction'. The cable is fine, as it works with another phone.
My bad luck it was, the phone data isn't backed up - I never expected anything to go wrong. Is there a remote possibility of data recovery before I wipe the phone?
Now, how do I get back access to my phone, and how do I complete the upgrade, or reset the phone? I would be grateful if you help me or guide me how to proceed. Taking it to the service point would be the last resort, I want to try out everything I can before I send this in - it's out of warranty.
Regards
Abhishek
AbhishekKr said:
Hello everyone,
I seem to have a problem upgrading my GT-N7000 to JB, the phone downloaded a 494MB update, and restarted to FOTA mode.
The progress bar went from 0-100% in about 15-20mins, but the phone has since then not completed the FOTA.
If I restart the phone by long-pressing power key, the FOTA restarts, but again gets stuck at the 100% mark. Pressing Vol Keys and powering on makes no difference.
Further the phone isn't recognised in Windows - says 'Device Malfunction'. The cable is fine, as it works with another phone.
My bad luck it was, the phone data isn't backed up - I never expected anything to go wrong. Is there a remote possibility of data recovery before I wipe the phone?
Now, how do I get back access to my phone, and how do I complete the upgrade, or reset the phone? I would be grateful if you help me or guide me how to proceed. Taking it to the service point would be the last resort, I want to try out everything I can before I send this in - it's out of warranty.
Regards
Abhishek
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Dont worry. In general your personnel data are stored in internal SD and external SD, not disturbed by a system install process.
In that situation you'd better to install a new JB4.1.2 ROM using Odin in download mode.
Firstly see what ROM to be flashed. Official stock ROM, custom ROM, download it.
Read how to use Odin in download mode by connection USB PC-phone.
Odin is utility under PC. Download mode on the phone is entered after hold in the same time volume-down, home and power.
Hi! My friend has this phone, it's a little more than a year old, and exactly after midnight on New Year's Eve, this problem started occurring, so there's a possibility that it has to do something with date/clock. The phone is not usable, as soon as it boots, this error comes to screen and the only thing left to do is to remove the battery or press power button. He tried to reboot it many times, he tried to wipe cache, to remove SD and SIM cards, but no success. He also tried to enter Safe Mode but the same problem is present there as well. So it's not possible to delete apps or even to do a backup from the phone itself.
So what to do now? I know that there's always a solution with master reset, repair or reflashing the stock ROM but he wants to avoid doing that. Is there any way to solve this problem without reset? If not, is there any possibility to do a backup of contacts, SMS messages, apps, data and all other, for example via PC? I never had a Samsung phone so I don't know how it's tools work.
Thanks in advance!
Download Smart Connect on a PC, then connect the device using USB cable and then backup data. After doing this, boot into recovery mode(VOL UP+ POWER + HOME) and select wipe data.
Another possibility is to download a stock samsung rom and then flash it via odin. I know he don't want to do this but it is the fastest and easiest way. Normally data partition isn't wiped after flashing stock rom, but for safety he should make a backup, just in case.