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[Q] is my sgs i9000 bricked?

well. it was running on F1 SGSII V7. i had converted it to ext4. although it displayed all file systems in ext4, i got the msg that it is not working properly.
today i wanted to try out Cyanogenmod7.1. so i downloaded both cyanogenmod zip file and google apps file. went to CWMrecovery and took a backup. rebooted the phone to change filesystems to rfs. when i clicked ext4 to rfs , it booted to CWM and the phone restarted. so i checked the file systems and still it was ext4. i got confused and decided to install cyanogenmod either way.
so i got in to recovery and formated data,system and cache. and i also had the phone factory reset through CWM. next it displayed this.
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E:unknown volume for path [/data]
E:unknown volume for path [/data]
E:unable process volume! Skipping...
Checking /cache...
E:unknown volume for path [/data]
E:unknown volume for path [/data]
E:unable process volume! Skipping...
Done!
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/command]
E:can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/log]
E:can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E:can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/last_log]
E:can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E:can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/command]
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when i open the phone in normal mode it stucks at galaxian kernel boot image.
i cant do anything through CWM. so i decided to test downloading mode. it worked. but when i plug the usb to my phone it says device not recognized. i have removed usb drivers ,restarted and again installed latest usb drivers. still its not been recognized. i used odin3 v1.82.
so could u experts tell me whether my phone is (soft/hard) bricked or not. and whether is recoverable or not. and what should i do at this point. thank you!
ps. i m newbie at this rooting flashing stuff.

Glad to see this much information in a post...
Its a soft brick but more complicated one...
Did you make a nandroid backup, can you use it? (i dont understand what you mean by you cant use CWM, can you not get into recovery, or nothing you do works?)
Before you plugged you phone in did you go into task manager and close all kies applications?
Have you truied another version of odin?
Have you tried another computer?
Those are both questions and suggestions
Btw next time if you confused about something dont do it, as something will go wrong like it did. Also always take a backup from recovery before you do anything to it.
Also you can try heimdall...
let us know how it goes

I have had same prob, its a soft brick. Don't worry. Do a ODIN flash to stock rom, then flash a custom kernel (as PDA) and u will be good to use CWM to restore ur backup. It worked fine for me (many times , I'm a flashaholic) .
Good luck

thank you both of you guys. odin worked in another pc.. thank you once again

DonVito2020 said:
I have had same prob, its a soft brick. Don't worry. Do a ODIN flash to stock rom, then flash a custom kernel (as PDA) and u will be good to use CWM to restore ur backup. It worked fine for me (many times , I'm a flashaholic) .
Good luck
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Thank you very very much! You've saved me! I've flashed stock rom, then Semaphore kernel and restored backup, all is fine and working!

I think i bricked my I9000!

Hello, i have had Darky's rom 10.2.2 for few months, then realised,that there is stable cyanogenmod released,so wanted to flash it. So ,i had cwm 3.0.0.5, did a nandroid backup, downloaded cm7 via rom manager. Put it on root of sd card(internal memory).Started cwm, wiped data,cache,dalvik cache, and flashed cm7 it also changed my cwm to 5.3.?(don't remember) but now it's 3.0.0.5 again. Everything was perfect,but then i realized,that i forgot to backup all my phone numbers. So like a moran i wiped all data,and restored my backup(darky's rom 10.2.2). Everything was ok, but it doesn't boot up! Then i went to cwm and i see:
Code:
E:unknown volume for path [/data]
E:unknown volume for path [/data]
E:unable preocess volume! Skipping...
Checking /cache
E:unknown volume for path [/cache]
E:unknown volume for path [/cache]
E:unable preocess volume! Skipping...
Done!
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/command]
E:can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/log]
E:can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E:can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/last_log]
E:can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E:can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/command]
I can't do anything now,same errors always!I'm a noobie,so don't judge me so hard, just wanted something new... If i can't fix my sgs,my dad will "chop me to peaces"
P.S. Sorry for mistakes,it's not my main laguage.

Find 3 file ROM + PIT file, do ODIN flash with repartition and your phone will be OK

Grooby said:
Find 3 file ROM + PIT file, do ODIN flash with repartition and your phone will be OK
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But before that you must put the phone in download mode by pressing simultaneous down volume key plus home and power and keep pressed until you see a yellow triangle, wait for windows installs all drivers and run odin ver 1.3 then you should see an yellow rectangle saying added!, then flash, but be carefully with this, see in another thread how to flash in odin, or else use kies to update your phone...
Sent from my GT-I9000

yah actually you cannot flash any roms over CM7 or MUI you have to use the ODIN method... use odin method to flash darky 10.2 and after that flash 10.2.2 via cwm..

Sorry for noob Question, why is it we have to use Odin when flashing back from CM7, but we dont need to use Odin for flashing CM7?

geyes said:
Sorry for noob Question, why is it we have to use Odin when flashing back from CM7, but we dont need to use Odin for flashing CM7?
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AFAIK it's because CM7 uses MTD instead of Samsungs BML. So the CWM script does repartitioning etc..and none of the Samsung custom roms reverse that. So you need to use Odin with repartitioning to reverse it back to Samsung layout..
I hope I remembered all correctly since I'm little tired now when writing this..
PS google those terms if they sound unfamiliar to you.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium

As long as your phone turns on, you haven't bricked it

Yeah this phone is very hard to brick, you can use odin to bring it back, i screwed mine and it was in a loop during booting and had messed up graphics in recovery menu so i couldnt do anything but download mode was still working and it took about 20 minutes with odin and my phone was alive again.

Grooby said:
Find 3 file ROM + PIT file, do ODIN flash with repartition and your phone will be OK
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but now when i go into download mode by plugging usb cable on my phone after pressing vol up + vol down button . my com port does not show on ODIN and windows says - "USB DEVICE NOT RECOGNIZED"
what i have to dooo plzz help ???

download Kies and install the drivers and see if that helps

fhkal said:
but now when i go into download mode by plugging usb cable on my phone after pressing vol up + vol down button . my com port does not show on ODIN and windows says - "USB DEVICE NOT RECOGNIZED"
what i have to dooo plzz help ???
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IF your phone is in Download mode (should be clear from the screen) it is probably a driver issue.

AdamLange said:
Find 3 file ROM + PIT file, do ODIN flash with repartition and your phone will be OK
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thanx mate it worked.......

ClockworkMod Recovery Error (Unknown Volume)

It's my first time flashing a new rom. This is what happened yesterday.
- I created a backUp using clockworkMod recovery 3.0.0.5. (currently using official rom and already rooted)
- I wiped data/factory reset.
- installed cyanogenMod 7 (i didn't like it)(i noticed the recovery mode changed to CM-based recovery)
- went back to clockworkMod and restored my backUp (without wipe)(the recovery mode changed back to ClockWorkMod Recovery)
when the phone started, it couldn't get through the galaxy S bootscreen so I went back to clockworkMod and I found this error.
E:unknown volume for path [/data]
E:unknown volume for path [/data]
E:unable process volume! Skipping...
checking /cache...
E:unknown volume for path [/cache]
E:unknown volume for path [/cache]
E:unable process volume! Skipping...
Done!
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/command]
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/log]
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E:Cant open / cache/recovery/log
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/last_log]
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/command]
Now I can't even do anything with it like wiping data/factory reset or reinstall my backUp. I tried searching to check if anyone has the same problem, I did found one. The thread starter said the cause was because he was using quickboot and not the 3 buttons in loading recovery mode. But in my case I'm already using the 3 buttons but still have the same problem. Your help is greatly appreciated.
This is the thread I found with the same problem:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-932809.html

The problem lies in the fact that your stock rom (which you backed up) was on RFS file system but CM7 uses Ext4 filesystem. So whenever you flash back from ext4 rom to rfs rom, you must first convert the ext4 partitions back to rfs.
What you can do now is to go to download mode, and flash your device with the stock rom along with 512pit file through ODIN. It will convert the partitions back to RFS in the process of flashing.

Flash any gingerbread Samsung firmware with odin which have all 4 files pit,modem, csc and code . Make sure you tick re-partition before flashing and also make sure u flash the right file at right place .
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium

And btw cm7 is mtd not ext4 !
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium

Same problem
Hi, I`m at the same problem...I supose that mine is worst cause my Win7 isn`t recognizing the SGS, I`ve already tried everything like USB Sam drivers...Nexus drivers...change USB cord...anyway, I don`t know what else to do!!!

Try restarting pc & using different usb port. I had that same issue and after changing ports my phone was recognised.
Sent from my GT-P7500 using xda premium

different ports tested
scubadude said:
Try restarting pc & using different usb port. I had that same issue and after changing ports my phone was recognised.
Sent from my GT-P7500 using xda premium
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Hi...I`ve already tried this on another ports and another PC too...
There is something very strange with my device...I only have the 3 buttons function working...but not able to complete a boot

ferma3 said:
It's my first time flashing a new rom. This is what happened yesterday.
- I created a backUp using clockworkMod recovery 3.0.0.5. (currently using official rom and already rooted)
- I wiped data/factory reset.
- installed cyanogenMod 7 (i didn't like it)(i noticed the recovery mode changed to CM-based recovery)
- went back to clockworkMod and restored my backUp (without wipe)(the recovery mode changed back to ClockWorkMod Recovery)
when the phone started, it couldn't get through the galaxy S bootscreen so I went back to clockworkMod and I found this error.
E:unknown volume for path [/data]
E:unknown volume for path [/data]
E:unable process volume! Skipping...
checking /cache...
E:unknown volume for path [/cache]
E:unknown volume for path [/cache]
E:unable process volume! Skipping...
Done!
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/command]
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/log]
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E:Cant open / cache/recovery/log
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/last_log]
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/command]
Now I can't even do anything with it like wiping data/factory reset or reinstall my backUp. I tried searching to check if anyone has the same problem, I did found one. The thread starter said the cause was because he was using quickboot and not the 3 buttons in loading recovery mode. But in my case I'm already using the 3 buttons but still have the same problem. Your help is greatly appreciated.
This is the thread I found with the same problem:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-932809.html
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in order to use to your backup you need to flash (with odin) back to your official rom and root it. in cwm restore your back.up. if not then you have to use odin to flash another rom in download mode. hope this helps.

Sorry for getting back so late. I've already tried to use odin but it doesn't detect the phone. I've already installed samsung usb drivers in my pc but still nothing.

From what you already wrote, I assume that you can get the phone in download mode. Try using a different USB port in your computer, or another computer.

already tested
ultrachilled said:
From what you already wrote, I assume that you can get the phone in download mode. Try using a different USB port in your computer, or another computer.
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Hi, I`ve already tried using another USB ports, no results.
Any other idea?

ferma3 said:
Sorry for getting back so late. I've already tried to use odin but it doesn't detect the phone. I've already installed samsung usb drivers in my pc but still nothing.
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can you go to download mode kabayan? hold volume down + hold home, press power.
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kairos005 said:
Hi, I`ve already tried using another USB ports, no results.
Any other idea?
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hi kairos005,
i found this post by THE-E, maybe this could help you.
Many possible solutions:
- Reinstall Kies.
- Go to the Driver-Manager of Windows(while phone is plugged in), than search for the device -> right click on the phone and press on uninstall, before pressing on Ok you should mark drivers to be uninstalled too.
- Use another PC
Try first these, if it doesn't help I might come up with something different.
greets
THE-E

install the latest version of samsung usb drivers for your required OS and than try.

spyder_pirate said:
can you go to download mode kabayan? hold volume down + hold home, press power.
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hi kairos005,
i found this post by THE-E, maybe this could help you.
Many possible solutions:
- Reinstall Kies.
- Go to the Driver-Manager of Windows(while phone is plugged in), than search for the device -> right click on the phone and press on uninstall, before pressing on Ok you should mark drivers to be uninstalled too.
- Use another PC
Try first these, if it doesn't help I might come up with something different.
greets
THE-E
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Yes, I can get it to download mode. I've also installed KIES and a separate installer of samsung usb drivers. But still no luck.
I took it to a cellphone shop the other day. The technician said that my internal memory was wiped and i need a new motherboard replacement which, i think, is ridiculous.

HI, I`m using a program USBDeview and it can "see" my device although it doesn`t recognize as a SGS or i9000 or anything related.
I`ve been reading something related to ADB and PDAnet, but everytime that someone says to put my device in Debugging mode ON and continue the steps, I have to stop cause I can`t turn ON my SGS...I suppose that before the last time I used it I let the debugging MODE OFF...so my PC and any other PC will recognize it.
Any other idea/ solution?
Thanks a lot...but I still don`t have a phone,

can you try using Heimdall to flash rom on download mode http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=878686
you can also try using google usb driver (nexus driver) instead of the samsung driver http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html

THANKS
Achal1012 said:
Flash any gingerbread Samsung firmware with odin which have all 4 files pit,modem, csc and code . Make sure you tick re-partition before flashing and also make sure u flash the right file at right place .
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium
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THANKS man.. i really would like to talk to you personally to thank at the time when you see your galaxy s going to trash and then someone like you just gives you the exact and clear solution to your problem!

@[abdelkhalid315] @[ferma3] I am having the exact same problem as posted by OP. Did flashing through odin work for you ? if yes, then could you please share the exact process and the files used (I don't want to screw it up again !) ?

adiras said:
@[abdelkhalid315] @[ferma3] I am having the exact same problem as posted by OP. Did flashing through odin work for you ? if yes, then could you please share the exact process and the files used (I don't want to screw it up again !) ?
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here's my recovery kit with all you need including instructions, unzip it and read the .txt.....all credits to nitr8 and chainfire
http://db.tt/MOGZx01S

slaphead20 said:
here's my recovery kit with all you need including instructions, unzip it and read the .txt.....all credits to nitr8 and chainfire
http://db.tt/MOGZx01S
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Thanks :good:

cwm error

It's my first time flashing a new rom. This is what happened yesterday.
- I created a backUp using clockworkMod recovery 3.0.0.5. (currently using official rom and already rooted)
- I wiped data/factory reset.
- installed cyanogenMod 9 ics (i didn't like it)(i noticed the recovery mode changed to CM-based recovery)
- went back to clockworkMod and restored my backUp (without wipe)(the recovery mode changed back to ClockWorkMod Recovery)
when the phone started, it couldn't get through the gt p1000 bootscreen so I went back to clockworkMod and I found this error.
E:unknown volume for path [/data]
E:unknown volume for path [/data]
E:unable process volume! Skipping...
checking /cache...
E:unknown volume for path [/cache]
E:unknown volume for path [/cache]
E:unable process volume! Skipping...
Done!
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/command]
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/log]
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E:Cant open / cache/recovery/log
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/last_log]
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/command]
Now I can't even do anything with it like wiping data/factory reset or reinstall my backUp. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP

I don't know if you have CDMA or GSM model, but they should be the same.
Cm9/10 change your partition from bml to mtd.
You can just restore your backup, you have to change the partition back to bml.
That is by flashing stock ROM with a pit file, in Odin, and select repartition.
After that, install your cwm again and restore.
If you are using GSM, then the link in my signature has a "GB-stock-safe-v5" to restock.
Sent from my GT-P1000 using xda app-developers app

cdma can u give me a step by step method pliz am kinda new

someone pliz tell me where i can get pit files for gt p1000[CDMA]

I got the same exact issue but Odin just won't detect my tab. Tried several computers, different USB ports etc.. I can still access Download mode so I guess there's still hope

mine is back but now it does not recognize simcard what do i do

I thought you said yours is CDMA?
Now you are talking SIM card?
Which model do you own, exactly?
What did it say at the back?

it has a sim card slot n i used to use it

i downloaded the stock rom 2.3.3 gingerbread an gt p1000 mr. pit but after the process it does not recognize the sim. do i use ur overcom method or wat

Yes. You have GSM. Not CDMA.
you confused yourself with wcdma, which is 3G, not CDMA.
Try overcome method.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

priyana said:
Yes. You have GSM. Not CDMA.
you confused yourself with wcdma, which is 3G, not CDMA.
Try overcome method.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
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My tablet is still not detected by ODIN, can't flash anything, tried different computers, different cables, still the same, not detected. Any advice?

May be better luck with Linux and heimdall. Cleaner than with windows.
Sent from my GT-P1000 using xda app-developers app

ok thnx it work buti did not go all the way to overcom kernel i just rooted it with odin after is there goin to b a prob n can i install a custom rom now

No issue there. You just need CWM 5.0 recovery to flash any custom rom.
If I were you, I would redo it again, and use overcome kernel instead.
It is known to work out well, why try other method?
Rooting is unnecessary to flash custom ROM.

[q] red alert!! Phone bricked!??

Hi I need help from one of you ROM GURUS out there
Basically I was on JB ROM 4.2.2.
I rebooted into recovery, did a full wipe and did restore of stock GB (saved on my SD card)
I now know you cannot go back to GB from JB just by just doing backup and restore
My phone now stays on Samsung S start up logo...I can go into CWM but it is as see pic!! corrupted!
Now I think this is caused by a file system error in that gingerbread uses a different format,
E:unknown volume for path [/data]
E:unknown volume for path [/data]
E:unable process volume! Skipping...
Checking /cache...
E:unknown volume for path [/data]
E:unknown volume for path [/data]
E:unable process volume! Skipping...
Done!
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/command]
E:can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/log]
E:can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E:can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/last_log]
E:can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E:can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
E:unknown volume for path [/cache/recovery/command]... see pic attached!
I found out that:
"Flash any gingerbread Samsung firmware with odin which have all 4 files pit,modem, csc and code .
Make sure you tick re-partition before flashing and also make sure u flash the right file at right place"
Please point me in the right place to get this firmware and do this right and not brick it, it goes into download mode fine by the way,
Thanks in advance.
I need step by step instructions please!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25722239 read the first steps in this guide to flashing ICS and it treks you how to flash stock
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

kevtrysmoddin said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25722239 read the first steps in this guide to flashing ICS and it treks you how to flash stock
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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Cant download this file. it does not work...http://d-h.st/4nP
1. Download the GB Flash KIT which includes the following (XXJW5 2.3.6 GB ROM, PIT file, CF-Root Kernel for Odin, Odin3-v1.85 and Samsung Driver) : http://d-h.st/4nP

Search this forum for the how to flag stock 2.3.6 value pack tutorial and follow the steps and you should be fixed
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

Go into download mode and flash stock jvu with Odin then flash custom kernel and you will have GB boot loaders back on and should be able to restore your phone to what you were originally trying to do when you left jb. Good luck! I've also had this error plenty of times and not just from flashing back to GB but from other things as well.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Xparent Green Tapatalk 2

See here for instruction
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011901

All sorted, phone good as new...
Thank you kindly for all your input..
Much appreciated!!
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