[Q] E:failed to mount /sdcard (file exists) dropped in the water - Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all.
I've been looking for answer for the problem that I have for a couple of days.
In short, My I9000 was fully submerged in the water I directly pulled it out (couple of second though) took out the battery and dried it. I've even managed to open the casing separate the main PCB, camera, audio jack, speaker, almost everything that I could do, in order to properly dry it. And I had put it in my camera dry box for couple of days to suck all the humidity which may still left.
As result, when I turn it on It went to boot loop Galaxy S logo on and on. The recovery console and download mode is still alive. I've tried several solution in the forum which include flashing it using odin with custom rom, stock rom, even went back as far as eclair, froyo, GB, was using initial asian rom DXJV9, flashed CSC phone etc. I've tried as far as flashed dbdata.rfs mentioned in another thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=984140
Also tried to copy some files using adb shell (sdparted and stuff like that), mentioned in this forum.
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/6433-solved-messed-up-partitions-on-internal-storage/
Now stuck at
E:failed to mount /sdcard (File exists)
E:copy_dbdata_media:Can't mount /sdcard
your storage not prepared yet. Please use UI menu for format and reboot actions.
Meida files copy failed. <<<<< is this really a typo from Recovery console
So Is there any other thing that I can do? does my internal sdcard spoiled? Is it not possible for the I9000 to boot without it's internal sdcard?
Thank you

I had my phone assessed with samsung customer service and they said that it had a hardware problem and must be replaced, first of all it cost S$279 to replace, and they will scrap the old main board. I could not get the old main board for my self, in case it revives back.
Is this true? should I just trust them that my phone was bricked?
Thanks for the response

It should not be hardware problem. I see this error before and solved with install old firmware. Install I9000XXJP1 or older from here I hope this will help you

canbas said:
It should not be hardware problem. I see this error before and solved with install old firmware. Install I9000XXJP1 or older from here I hope this will help you
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I'll try it as soon as I get my phone back from the customer service. I'll post it as soon as I try it.
Thanks for the response.

I've always found that eclair jm9 will resurrect a soft bricked phone the best. Good luck.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium

canbas said:
It should not be hardware problem. I see this error before and solved with install old firmware. Install I9000XXJP1 or older from here I hope this will help you
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After I install it with JP1 (with odin and repartition pit512). it came back to recovery console with this message:
update media. please wait
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
(No such file or directory)
E:copy_dbdata_media:Can't mount SDCARD:
copy default media content failed.
<Trying to format internal sd card)
Formating SDCARD:...
update media. please wait
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
(No such file or directory)
E:copy_dbdata_media:Can't mount SDCARD:
After this I'll try the JP9 or is it JM9?

flashed using JM9:
It came to recovery console, again with new message:
... (too fast, didn't catch what it said)
...
...
E:copy_dbdata_media:format SDCARD:
formatting SDCARD:...
format_root_device: /dev/block/mmcblk0p1format_rfs_device -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
format_vfat_device -> argv[0] : /system/bin/newfs_msdos
format_vfat_device -> argv[1] : -F
format_vfat_device -> argv[2] : 32
format_vfat_device -> argv[3] : -0
format_vfat_device -> argv[4] : android
format_vfat_device -> argv[5] : /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
run_program: child exited with status 1
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
(No such file or directory)
E:copy_dbdata_media:Can't mount SDCARD:copy default media content failed.
E:Can't mount /dev/block/st111 (Invalid argument)
E:Can't mount /dev/block/st111 (Invalid argument)
Please if there is anyone that understand what it means, and what can i do about it, it will surely very helpful, even though eventually i couldn't revive the phone.

Is it possible to access sdcard content from windows while we're in recovery? mount the sdcard manually using adb shell?
I tried :
/ # mount /sdcard
but replied with
Usage: mount [-r] [-w] [-o options] [-t type] device directory
Not sure which to choose

For your case (provided you are root) :
mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 /mnt/sdcard
I seem to have the same issue with you and managed to boot the phone after passing a previous version stock rom and using speedmod kernel. However my SD card shows empty after the phone starts. Through adb I did the above mount and managed to mount and see some files in that block device. The strange thing - at least for my knowledge - is the mount filesystem (j4fs) instead of vfat or rfs. Is this something you see as well?

chikiball said:
flashed using JM9:
It came to recovery console, again with new message:
... (too fast, didn't catch what it said)
...
...
E:copy_dbdata_media:format SDCARD:
formatting SDCARD:...
format_root_device: /dev/block/mmcblk0p1format_rfs_device -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
format_vfat_device -> argv[0] : /system/bin/newfs_msdos
format_vfat_device -> argv[1] : -F
format_vfat_device -> argv[2] : 32
format_vfat_device -> argv[3] : -0
format_vfat_device -> argv[4] : android
format_vfat_device -> argv[5] : /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
run_program: child exited with status 1
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
(No such file or directory)
E:copy_dbdata_media:Can't mount SDCARD:copy default media content failed.
E:Can't mount /dev/block/st111 (Invalid argument)
E:Can't mount /dev/block/st111 (Invalid argument)
Please if there is anyone that understand what it means, and what can i do about it, it will surely very helpful, even though eventually i couldn't revive the phone.
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I am having the exact same issues and I have tried all the possible ROMS out there and flashed with 512.pit and 803.pit.... nothing seems to resolved the problems... I even tried to flash speed mod kernel and it also cannot format the sdcard...
How can i mount the sd card??
Any solutions????

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[Q] "Cant mount SDCARD:" means...?

Hello guys
I seem to have a problem with my GT-I9000M and I need help. Apparently my phone cannot seem to find the internal SD card. Now I'm just wondering if my phone is officially dead. The code is as follows in recovery 2e:
Code:
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
(No such file or directory)
E:copy_dbdata_media:Can't mount SDCARD:
E:copy_dbdata_media:format SDCARD:
Formatting SDCARD:...
format_root_device: /dev/block/mmcblk0p1format_rfs_device -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
format_vfat_device -> argv[0] : /system/bin/newfs_msdos
format_vfat_device -> argv[1] : -F
format_vfat_device -> argv[2] : 32
format_vfat_device -> argv[3] : -0
format_vfat_device -> argv[4] : android
format_vfat_device -> argv[5] : /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
run_program: child exited with status 1
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
(No such file or directory)
E:copy_dbdata_media:Can't mount SDCARD:
copy default media content failed.
I've just been reading NOW about the massive FAIL of these phones... I guess I have fallen victim as well?? I just want to confirm if this phone has failed.
Thanks!

[Q] e:cant mount /dev/block/st111 market not working

I have darkys rom 9.1 installed and ive had this issue as ive come up the version as well, for some reason my cache wont format and i think this is causing market issues for me.
When i goto update or download a new app it says downloading for 2 seconds then just disappears.
If i try clear cache in clockworkmod it says
"formatting cache"....
e:cant mount /dev/block/st111
(file exists)
error mounting /cache/!
skipping format...
cache wipe complete
e:cant mount /dev/block/st111
(file exists)
e:cant mount cache:recover/log
e:cant open cache:recovery/log
e:cant mount /dev/block/st111
(file exists)
e:cant mount /dev/block/mmcblk1p2
(file exists)
e:cant mount /dev/block/st111
(file exists)"
Any ideas??
Ok i found a fix. Flash JPC with 512 pit with repartition on, and use the csc file provided in the folder.
Flash, and then you can install the latest roms to get back to normal!
awesomeee
Can you let me know if this works please mate as I have had same issue with the same Tom, even flashed a different Tom and same proven exists now
yep it works! send me a pm if u have any troubles. cheers

[Q] [q] way to fix phone after failed data conversion?

Hi guys, was on CM7 alpha for a bit, then flashed back to Darky's, long story short I believe that the data conversion somehow failed midway, and now this happens when i try to flash back to jh2 (i have an i9000m) i've tried flashing to other roms but they just go straight to boot loop
update media, please wait...
(in red)
E: can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
(no such file or directory)
E: copy_dbdata_media: Can't mount SDCARD:
E: copy_dbdata_media:format SDCARD:
(in yellow)
Formatting SDCARD...
format_root_device: /dev/block/mmcblk0p1format_rfs_device -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
format_vfat_device -> argv[0] : /system/bin/newfs_msdos
format_vfat_device -> argv[1] : -F
format_vfat_device -> argv[3] : -0
format_vfat_device -> argv[4] : android
format_vfat_device -> argv[5] : /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
runprogram: child exited with status 1
(in red)
E: can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
(no such file or directory)
e: copy_dbdata_media: can't mount sdcard:
copy default media content failed.
I know it's possible that the internal sd card has failed and will be calling up samsung tomorrow about it, but i was just curious if there is a way to re-format the data partition so that my phone can recognize it again? Quite a few ppl have said that it's possible the internal sd card is not corrupted. anyways just thought i'd give it a shot and ask you guys, thanks alot
Flash darkys resurrection using Odin...
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
i've tried that, following correct instructions, phone still goes into a boot loop.
update: SUPER STRANGE
i reflashed resurrection again just to see what would happen... and it sorta worked... only problem is right now when i look at the sd cards, it doesn't show anything mounted... any ideas?

Galaxy S i9000 won't get past boot screen.

My phone when rebooting will not get past the galaxy S start up screen.
I tried to install Team hacksungs ICS for samsung Galaxy S i9000.
I went through all the steps as correctly as I thought but when it restarted for the final time it would get into ICS and present a message and ask me to restart, so I did and it would get stuck changing between the regular boot and cyanogen mod.
To fix this I thought it would be best to re flash it back to a ginger bread stock. which I did and that worked, I tried the process again in the hopes that it was something random but to no prevail.
Upon going into download mode i thought i'll just go flash back to the rooted version of my phone
But when I rebooted after that it would not get past the start up screen
I've even flashed it with the custom rom and with the stock gingerbread but they both start up the same and won't get past he start up screen.
Oddly if I use the custom rom which has clockwork recovery pre installed the reboot menu screen will that instead of the regular one.
I would take a picture but my phone is my only access to a camera
Here's what i'm looking at on the reboot menu: (hope it helps)
E:copy_dbdata_media:Can't mount /dbdata
your storage not prepared yet. please use UI men
u for format and rebbot actions
Media files copy failed.
# MANUAL MODE #
-- Appling multi CSC...
installing multi CSC
Can't access to '/system/csc/XEU/system/'.
Successfully applied multi CSC.
E:failed to mount /cache (Invalid argument)
E:can't mount /cache/recovery/recovery_kernal_lo
g
E:copy_kernel_file :: Can't open /cache/revovery
/recover_kernal_log
E:Failed to mount /cache (Invalid argument)
E:can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E:can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:Failed mount /cache (Invalid argument)
E:can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E:can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
E:failed to mount /cache (Invalid argument)
panteliskyriacou said:
My phone when rebooting will not get past the galaxy S start up screen.
I tried to install Team hacksungs ICS for samsung Galaxy S i9000.
I went through all the steps as correctly as I thought but when it restarted for the final time it would get into ICS and present a message and ask me to restart, so I did and it would get stuck changing between the regular boot and cyanogen mod.
To fix this I thought it would be best to re flash it back to a ginger bread stock. which I did and that worked, I tried the process again in the hopes that it was something random but to no prevail.
Upon going into download mode i thought i'll just go flash back to the rooted version of my phone
But when I rebooted after that it would not get past the start up screen
I've even flashed it with the custom rom and with the stock gingerbread but they both start up the same and won't get past he start up screen.
Oddly if I use the custom rom which has clockwork recovery pre installed the reboot menu screen will that instead of the regular one.
I would take a picture but my phone is my only access to a camera
Here's what i'm looking at on the reboot menu: (hope it helps)
E:copy_dbdata_media:Can't mount /dbdata
your storage not prepared yet. please use UI men
u for format and rebbot actions
Media files copy failed.
# MANUAL MODE #
-- Appling multi CSC...
installing multi CSC
Can't access to '/system/csc/XEU/system/'.
Successfully applied multi CSC.
E:failed to mount /cache (Invalid argument)
E:can't mount /cache/recovery/recovery_kernal_lo
g
E:copy_kernel_file :: Can't open /cache/revovery
/recover_kernal_log
E:Failed to mount /cache (Invalid argument)
E:can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E:can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:Failed mount /cache (Invalid argument)
E:can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E:can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
E:failed to mount /cache (Invalid argument)
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Reflash stock rom(eg. Jvu) with Odin, with pit file and repatition ticked and let it boot. Reroot with cf-root jvu kernel

E:can't mount /cache/recovery/log

so guys i have this problem i search for something similar to it all over google but still cant fix it..
i have samsung galaxy sl i9003
in the first time it was at stock rom not rooted .. i rooted it and installed REMICS-I9003-v1.7 .. everything is fine tell i re instelled new rom its cyanogenmod 10.1 .. i found alot of bugs on it so i want to reinstell REMICS-I9003-v1.7 so while entring cwm recovery i got this :
cwm - based recovery v6.0.1.2
E:can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E:cant mount /cache/recovery/log
E:cant mount cache/recovery/last_log
and when i wiping date it sayes :
--wiping data..
Formating /data...
formating /cache..
E:format_volume: make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/stl11
Formatting /sd-ext..
Formatting /sdcard/android_secure !
skipping format ..
data wipe complete..
E:can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E:cant mount /cache/recovery/log
E:cant mount cache/recovery/last_log
then i click on -install zip from sdcard then -choose zip from sdcard it says
E:cant mount /sdcard
ok so i moved the rom file to internal sdcard and i installed it..
when i reboot the phone nothing happend no logo animation or anything just black screen .. looks like i make a big mistake .. this is my first thread i hope u guys helped me and so sorry about my english its sucks lol :fingers-crossed:
any help guyss ?????
I have the exact same problem. On top of that, the phone doesn't register itself properly when connected in download mode and Odin doesn't pick it up - something like "USB device not recognized". Any suggestions?

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