Like many of you, I just updated to KG3 after being on JVQ for a brief period.
Well I did my firmware upgrade from KIES, and I noticed the Bell Bloatware is not there. Thats my first question... is yours?
Secondly, when I boot into recovery (method has changed... its now VolupANDVoldown+Home+Power), my screen looks like this:
Android system recovery <3e>
Enter: OK Key, Select : Vol UP / Vol Down
reboot system now
apply update from sdcard
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
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now in yellow, printed here in black as it may be hard to see:
-- Copying media files...
Successfully copied meida files.
# MANUAL MODE #
-- Appling Multi-CSC...
Installing Multi-CSC
Can't access to '/system/csc/KOR/system/'.
Successfully applied CSC.
Ok.. so other than the blatent spelling errors in that screen, anyone else getting that part in bold regarding the can't access?
I've tried finding this elsewhere with no success, so I'd thought I'd start a thread to get a definitive answer.
So its really a 3 parter.
1. Do you have your bloatware?
2. Do you see the same recovery screen as above?
3. When you select in recovery "Apply update from sdcard" does it ask you were the file is? Sort of like show you a directory?
Please guys.. let me know... I just want to make sure that KG3 is fully as I see it, and there's nothing missing.
Any help guys?
Bloatware is still there
Just finished updating to 2.3.3 on the Bell Network (Canada).
My update included all of the bloatware from Bell.
(Haven't checked into your other questions yet.)
did not use Kies but flashed using Odin: I have JVR pda and KG3 modem and csc, rooted with damian's kernel and using Brotuck's Tornado kernel -- all is in synch and working without any issues, no bloatware and with outstanding speed and stability.
From what I read in your post, you were on JVQ which was an earlier non-BMC version of GB, so the Kor is the default csc on the phone. Kies is attempting to update your system to the first BMC GB, which means it is expecting to move from Froyo and wants to use its own bootloaders etc.
When you use Kies to upgrade, your phone is not clean, nor will a fctory reset fully remove the residual parts of jvq on it -- such as the previous Kor csc.
Ok, that my understanding of where you are. Options? I see 3 choices:
1. roll back to the previous BMC 2,3 Froyo, which will reinstate the BMC csc and clean the phone when you use Kies to upgrade to KG3 as Kies will build on the BMC csc, install its bloatware and the GB versions of KG3 -- stock to stock upgrade within Kies, phone will be unrooted.
2. Flash the KG3 pda, modem and csc files within Odin which will give you the correct csc but no the bell bloat. You can then root with a custom kernel if you wish.
3. do a complete clean install, using Odin ( I can give you a link to the instructions if you pm me) ending up with KG3 installed, complete clean system, no residual issues. Then flash custom kernel and rom.
Option 3 is best. Option 1 stays on stock. Option 2 is stock and should work but not guaranteed to be issue free as the phone is not completely clean.
If you are still showing KOR, boot phone, in dialer typer, *#272*"your imei"# this should show you about 3 or 4 options, select BMC and then hit install afer abour a 2 second delay the phone should reboot and install all the bloatware =) and also solve your other problems.. this does to a factory reset as well
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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
Hi,
I need some help from you regarding following issue.
Lately I've loaded Darky 8.1 on my SGS, before I didn't use any custom ROM, nor rooted my device.
Few days later I decided to go back to stock froyo.
I flashed the phone via Kies with reg patcher set to SER (that's the original product code I had), and loaded JPB.
Now, when I connect the phone to PC, there appears a CD-ROM device in addition to internal and external cards. I've tried it on different PCs, the drive still appears.
I then flashed the phone once again, but this time via Odin with re-partition ticked, and 512 pit selected. No change.
Sure, I've made a wipe, formated internal card, deleted cache after each flash.
My questions are:
1. What I did wrong?
2. What does the re-partition option mean in reality? Does it delete all the internal partitions and create them again?
3. Is there any chance, that Darky's ROM changed something irreversible in the system, that cant' be fixed with simple firmware upgrade like I did?
4. Does 8.1 version by any chance touch bootloader or efs partitions during upgrade?
Btw, I never used any lagfixes.
Your comments are welcome and appreciated!
I would ask Darky if its his rom .More fu ups on this rom than any other .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818556
And take it back to stock Eclair then update via Kies .
jje
JJEgan said:
I would ask Darky if its his rom .More fu ups on this rom than any other .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818556
And take it back to stock Eclair then update via Kies .
jje
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It is pretty easy. I suppose that you have ClockWorkMod recovery, which is installed automatically with Darky's ROM.
Then just reboot to Download Mode, connect your phone to the PC,
and download JPB firmware. Password for that RAR file is samfirmware.com
Once extracted, startup Odin, and flash. You can use my howto, to find out howto use Odin to flash your phone. Once done, phone will reboot itself.
Reboot it to the recovery again, and select reformat internal SD-Card menu item.
After another reboot, you will have clean, factory-set phone, like you had in time when you have bought it.
Hi,
Trying to unbrick my phone is driving my mind totally mad!
So far I have tried installing several CF roots with ODIN and tried to reflash the ROM with I9000XWJS3. All of them lead to no success, just a black screen and the phone vibrates every 10 seconds.
Trying to find information on this forum is easy.. but trying to put all those pieces of information together is somewhat impossible for me.
I am from the Netherlands and bought this SGS 2nd hand from someone who has rooted it. However I have no idea how that person has done that with which piece of software. I also have no idea what build number it currently has. However I do know there is no sim-lock, because the owner bought it from the KPN telecom provider and has no problems using a sim-card from T-mobile.
I am able to get into the download mode (3 button combo thingy) and Odin can successfully flash the ROM of my SGS.
Now what I need to know is which PIT, ROM, CSC, Modem files etc. I need to make this phone working again. Preferably I'd like to run it on Froyo 2.2.1 with Android market installed.
try downloading the firmwares from samfirmwares.com
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=846913 download the firmware from here. preferably JM8 flash that thru odin with PIT and REPARTITION and that should do the trick. then you can flash over a new rom like JPY (2.2.1)
I've successfully unbricked my Galaxy with the 'Froyo ROM that does not brick' here - "h t t p://w w w.4shared.com/file/dJiyRz3v/EUGENE373_SamsungS_Froyo_PDA.html" (Can't post as actual link because I'm not allowed to yet, just copy and paste the bit between the speech marks into a new window and remove the spaces).
As per previous poster's instructions; flash through Odin as PDA with PIT and REPARTITION (Original instructions for this ROM said not to use repartition but that didn't work for me)
You should then be able to Odin flash any new rom you like, but when you do DON'T use REPARTITION or PIT, otherwise your phone will just get bricked again.
I feel that flashing the firmwares which needs partition is safer and better than those that isn't....for my case I prefer flashing JPU than JPY or JPX...it works every time I got my phone semi-bricked, hehe...
Hello,
Yesterday i had similar problem ater trying to flash Darky's resurrection edition.
After the boot i had a black screen just like you.
Here's how i finally unbricked:
Download
- PIT 803 file multiupload.com/6JX2LEUCTY
- I9000XWJS3 pakcage from samfirmware.com (european for my case), PIT803 version : hotfile.com/dl/100247999/301207f/I9000_XEN_I9000XWJS3.rar.html
(The pwd is samfirmware.com)
The package I9000 XEN I9000XWJS3 contains 3 file (which i think is the key, trying to repartition with only one PDA file seem to soft brick the phone)
In Odin, tick repartition, for PIT select the PIT 803 file
For PDA, choose I9000XWJS3-REV03-ALL-low-CL830616.tar.md5
For CSC, choose GT-I9000-CSC-XENJS3.tar.md5
For PHONE, choose MODEM_I9000XXJPY.tar.md5
After the flash, your phone will reboot in rescue, unplug it and do a wipe/factory reset, then reboot and you should be ok.
The goal was only to unbrick my phone, but i'm totally happy with this firmware for now, my phone is a lot faster than before, and i don't feel the need of a lagfix anymore!!
Please note that this is just my experience, and you should wait for more advanced users help.
Hi all,
I don't know if this is the right place where to ask for.
I searched through the forum but, maybe for my poor english, I didn't find anything.
I've unbricked my SGS with the Darky's resurrection version. After doing this, i noticed that apps installed from Market disappeared at every reboot.
Trying to resolve this issue, I did a re-install of the resurrection.zip.
Now, I can't install anything. The only result is crash of the system.
My question is: how can I take the phone to a full clean state, in order to do a full clean rom install?
Thanks in advance.
download mode still works yea ??
flash stock eclair 2.2 in all 3 files (phone, modem, csc) and add 512 pit, tick re-partition and that should sort you out
azzledazzle said:
download mode still works yea ??
flash stock eclair 2.2 in all 3 files (phone, modem, csc) and add 512 pit, tick re-partition and that should sort you out
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Yes, download mode is still operating. The whole system is full operating, except for apk installation (....) .
So you suggest to revert to a stock Froyo (2.2), then use the standard procedure for rom flashing?
Doesn't this compromise my 2e recovery?
its the safest way, you can always re flash kernel to get CWM recovery back.
guaranteed to fix you up
Here are the details of my tab
Firmware Version: 2.2
Baseband Ver: I987UCJK1
Kernel Ver: 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #1
Build Number: FROYO.UCJK1
Carrier: At&t US
So I managed to root my device using Superoneclick but I'm having trouble running clockworkmod because of a package verification error. I've realized that I need to upgrade my kernel to make it work. But I'm having trouble finding the right kernel/rom. I'd prefer to flash a new rom using ODIN but I'm unable to figure out which rom to use. Can anyone suggest me a rom to choose? I'm confused by jk,jv,ja terminology
Flash the rotohammer JME version 4. Then flash chainfire cf root to get CWM. BE SURE TO USE FROYO VERSIONS NOT THE GINGERBREAD VERSION.
I believe AT&T is a GSM tab, uses a sim card, so any GSM roms will work. If its doesn't use a sim card look for the CDMA roms.
I would suggest upgrading to gingerbread as that works really well.
The best advice I could give is read any guides on updating REALLY well, go slow, doublecheck what you've done and DON'T skip steps because you read through already.
If you want to keep all your Contacts, Apps ETC... then backup with Titanium Backup before you flash as this will clear it out...
GSM ROM
Go here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=888071 it will give you an app thay allows you to check your bootloader.
You may have to go to settings>Applications>unknown sources needs a tick to install.. This allows the installation of 3rd party apps using file manager. Run the app, it will tell you if the bootloaders are locked or ask if you want to unlock... Use at your own risk...
So saying, this was the first gingerbread rom I flashed - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1073854
Instructions were - Procedure (ODIN !):
- Download and extract the firmware zip
- Download and extract the attached gt-p1000_mr_PIT.zip
- Download and extract the attached dbdata.zip
- Flash the firmware tar as PDA, repartition enabled, use the attached PIT
- After flash immediately boot into download mode again - wait for it to go to the samsung LOGO here as a whole heap of writing goes up the screen then it reboots. DO NOT TURN OFF UNTIL IT REBOOTS TO THE SAMSUNG LOGO...
- Flash dbdata.tar as PDA (NO repartition) in ODIN again.
- After flash immediately boot into recovery mode
- Wipe cache
- Wipe data / factory reset
- Wipe Dalvick cache
Then flash this in ODIN - http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=593112&d=1305133135
This will root your device.
I then updated to this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074759
Cheers...
Added this set of instructions, it has pictures, remember there will be some differences... - http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=596770&d=1305467639
Before you flash anything, kindly check if you have protected/locked/signed bootloaders.
Thanks for the quick replies guys. Do appreciate it. So regarding the bootloaders, what should I milk for?signed, secured??
Just a comment about the procedure above.....unless you have CWM you will not see an option for dalvick cache in the default recovery,at least for mine the last entry was for cache-no advanced features like battery wipe and dalvick......