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[Q] Brick help

Hi,
flashing a kernel (I think wrong) I went into the device bootloop.
I always have an alternative kernel for these cases, but when I log into recovery with 3 buttons gives me the nice triangle, then nothing.
In these cases usually open odin jvu and put a standard, in this case odin gives me the following response:
<ID:0/003> Please wait..
<ID:0/003> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<ID:0/003> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Can't open the serial(COM) port.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
So in summary I have a terminal that does not go into recovery and odin gives me this error.
Someone has already had this experience or know how to help without assistance?
thank you very much,
Luke.

Just the basics first...
- You made sure you closed all Kies applications using task manager
- Samsung drivers are installed (you can use Kies for that, just make sure you close all apps again)
- The triangle you are referring to is download mode right?
- Recovery is accessed with Vol up + Home + Power
- Odin detects your phone before you begin (whilst in download mode, the triangle)?
- Have you tried another computer?
- Have you tried another Odin flashable rom from another source that you trust?
Also there is a .tar flashable kernal that has been floating around, I remember someone posting it a day or two ago within the Q&A forum. Look for the threads with an attachment.
Hope this helps
P.S Forgot to add, did you do the exact same thing a second time? I usually have to Odin flash twice, the first time doesn't work but the second time it does...

bootloop after kernel flash
cicch said:
Hi,
flashing a kernel (I think wrong) I went into the device bootloop.
I always have an alternative kernel for these cases, but when I log into recovery with 3 buttons gives me the nice triangle, then nothing.
In these cases usually open odin jvu and put a standard, in this case odin gives me the following response:
<ID:0/003> Please wait..
<ID:0/003> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<ID:0/003> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Can't open the serial(COM) port.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
So in summary I have a terminal that does not go into recovery and odin gives me this error.
Someone has already had this experience or know how to help without assistance?
thank you very much,
Luke.
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I almost had the same issue as yours. It's most likely the PC. try flashing from another PC (laptop highly recommended in order to avoid any sudden interruptions of the process )
Keep us updated!

My Note not working

hi
My Note stop charging, stop working and can't use volume up + home + power buttons (every time restart)
My note not rooted and tried to install stock rom throw odin but every time failed.
after restarting it's give this message:
firmware upgrade encountered an issue. please select recovery mode in kies & try again.
Kies can't see my device.
I installed CWM recovery throw odin and the device restart with yellow triangle and not working.
any suggestion?

<ID:0/035> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N7000JPKJ4_N7000OJPKJ3_N7000XXKJ4_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/035> Odin v.3 engine (ID:35)..
<ID:0/035> File analysis..
<ID:0/035> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/035> Initialzation..
<ID:0/035> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/035> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/035> boot.bin
<ID:0/035> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/035> cache.img
<ID:0/035> factoryfs.img
<ID:0/035>
<ID:0/035> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Are you repartitioning your device while flashing ?

Akiainavas said:
Are you repartitioning your device while flashing ?
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no

How can I know that the rom is suitable for my device ?

Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
Use dr. ketan's list to get firmware for your device. In theory it's best to use the one that came with your phone - but honestly, every other should work. Choose one from directly rootable according to location/carrier your phone came from.

still not working, odin failed

First uninstall kies n install just driver from stock rom thread(same u hav mentioned in some above post). There is 32 n 64 bit drivers, install according your OS of pc.
Connect direct to pc, dont use extension cable, n preferably back side of pc
Put device in download mode (vol DOWN + home + power) once it will ask to continue, thn will enter in download mode
Now reflash rom.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

i am using laptop Vista 32-bit system is that make difference?

May be, rwmove kies n just install 32bit driver
N try
Confirm your device in download mode
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

removed kies , re installed driver turned off antivirus with firewall
restart and try again with same message, failed

Have you put device in dowload mode?
Dont put rom file too deep inside folder. Just put in a folder on root directory.
If not works then try another pc at last option.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

yes used the mobile in download mode
i will try another pc
thank you

have you fix your problem??? ihave the same situation,,pls help me

no not yet, someone advise me to use jig usb

Succeeded to download the rom and the device restart but get back to the first problem
freeze on galaxy note start screen

Dr-Ketan,
Could you tell me what could cause a phone to get stuck at factoryfs.img? Also my galaxy note can only mount to USB storage from clockworkmod, if I mount sdcard, it won't show up on the computer. So only USB storage can be seen in computer. Does this mean the sdcard is dead? Thanks.

[Q] questions about rooting, flashing, ...

I've been reading posts on this forum for about 2-3 hours now and I still have some questions.
I have a galaxy s advance with android version 2.3.6 and baseband version XXLK2
i48.tinypic.com/2rz78sm.png
I was planning on rooting my phone and then maybe installing a custom ROM on it.
But I couldn't find a rooted firmware for my region (BELGIUM). And I also couldn't find the stock firmware for my region.
Neither on sammobile.com and neither on samsung-updates.com
My first question is: can I use rooted firmware that's for another region or will this cause problems for me?
My second question is: can I use rooted firmware with another baseband version than XXLK2?
Third question: if the answer on the first two questions is no, how am i supposed to root my phone then?
fourth and for now the last question: what is twrp recovery, and what is it used for, do I need it to root my phone or flash roms?
Thanks in advance!

ahmett75 said:
I've been reading posts on this forum for about 2-3 hours now and I still have some questions.
I have a galaxy s advance with android version 2.3.6 and baseband version XXLK2
i48.tinypic.com/2rz78sm.png
I was planning on rooting my phone and then maybe installing a custom ROM on it.
But I couldn't find a rooted firmware for my region (BELGIUM). And I also couldn't find the stock firmware for my region.
Neither on sammobile.com and neither on samsung-updates.com
My first question is: can I use rooted firmware that's for another region or will this cause problems for me?
My second question is: can I use rooted firmware with another baseband version than XXLK2?
Third question: if the answer on the first two questions is no, how am i supposed to root my phone then?
fourth and for now the last question: what is twrp recovery, and what is it used for, do I need it to root my phone or flash roms?
Thanks in advance!
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do you want to stay with gingerbread, or upgrade to jellybean?
because rooting and flashing is much tougher in gb than in JB! tell me that i can help you.

Hi,
I got the same phone / baseband version in Austria. Downloaded XXLK2 firmware from sammobile.com, used simg2img to extract system.img, add su binary (=rooted), made a new system.img with make_ext4fs and flashed with heimdall. Meanwhile I used the same procedure to root and flash the jelly bean firmware XXLPY released for the russian market. Therefore I guess you can also flash a different version of gingerbread.
tom

Brainiac.shri said:
do you want to stay with gingerbread, or upgrade to jellybean?
because rooting and flashing is much tougher in gb than in JB! tell me that i can help you.
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First i want to root my phone and then i want to install custom roms.
Sent from my GT-I9070 using xda app-developers app

RealBorg said:
Hi,
I got the same phone / baseband version in Austria. Downloaded XXLK2 firmware from sammobile.com, used simg2img to extract system.img, add su binary (=rooted), made a new system.img with make_ext4fs and flashed with heimdall. Meanwhile I used the same procedure to root and flash the jelly bean firmware XXLPY released for the russian market. Therefore I guess you can also flash a different version of gingerbread.
tom
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But i'm from belgium and i couldnt find one for belgium. So you live in austria and downloaded the firmware for austria?
Sent from my GT-I9070 using xda app-developers app

ahmett75 said:
First i want to root my phone and then i want to install custom roms.
Sent from my GT-I9070 using xda app-developers app
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if u upgrade to JB, root is a one step, 5 min process after which it takes a few more minutes to start flashing roms after flashing a new kernel with Clockworkmod. if u wanna start with jellybean, go here.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2094318(make sure u install the stock samsung rom first , then root then install recovery, then flash a custom rom) this WILL NOT void ur warranty
on the other hand rooting gingerbread is incredibly complex. if u wanna do that go to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1985199
its totally safe to flash anither country firmware using odin.then root the supported firmware. also this will void your warranty,
then to install a new kernel with TWRP recovery , go here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1873119
then finally choose the custom rom u want Jetmod or supressed and flash using TWRP(assuming you know how to atleast nter download and recovery mode!)
do all this in the same order.

Brainiac.shri said:
if u upgrade to JB, root is a one step, 5 min process after which it takes a few more minutes to start flashing roms after flashing a new kernel with Clockworkmod. if u wanna start with jellybean, go here.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2094318(make sure u install the stock samsung rom first , then root then install recovery, then flash a custom rom) this WILL NOT void ur warranty
on the other hand rooting gingerbread is incredibly complex. if u wanna do that go to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1985199
its totally safe to flash anither country firmware using odin.then root the supported firmware. also this will void your warranty,
then to install a new kernel with TWRP recovery , go here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1873119
then finally choose the custom rom u want Jetmod or supressed and flash using TWRP(assuming you know how to atleast nter download and recovery mode!)
do all this in the same order.
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So what i'm going to do is:
1. download JB and install it
2. Root
3. then install twrp recovery
4. Flash a kernel with clockworkmod (which kernel do you suggest?)
5. Flash custom roms
Is this the correct order or am i wrong?

ahmett75 said:
So what i'm going to do is:
1. download JB and install it
2. Root
3. then install twrp recovery
4. Flash a kernel with clockworkmod (which kernel do you suggest?)
5. Flash custom roms
Is this the correct order or am i wrong?
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You can't install any recovery by itself. It comes with kernel. Only kernel with permanent recovery - CWM is ThunderZap now.
1. Download JB, flash it with Odin. - go again to recovery - do factory reset.
2. Root with root.zip from stock recovery
3. Install kernel with CWM (ThunderZap) with dd command in terminal editor
4. Flash custom ROM from CWM recovery.

shut_down said:
You can't install any recovery by itself. It comes with kernel. Only kernel with permanent recovery - CWM is ThunderZap now.
1. Download JB, flash it with Odin. - go again to recovery - do factory reset.
2. Root with root.zip from stock recovery
3. Install kernel with CWM (ThunderZap) with dd command in terminal editor
4. Flash custom ROM from CWM recovery.
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i'm going to give it a try, waiting for the download to finish

UPDATE: went in to recovery mode, plugged the usb and started the flash got this message:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Одг: [Q] questions about rooting, flashing, ...
ahmett75 said:
UPDATE: went in to recovery mode, plugged the usb and started the flash got this message:
Added!!
Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Complete(Write) operation failed.
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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Not recovry, in download mode. Did you unpack file. It should be around 700MB, not 400.
In recovery after flsshing, to do factory reset.
Sent from Galaxy S Advance

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shut_down said:
Not recovry, in download mode. Did you unpack file. It should be around 700MB, not 400.
In recovery after flsshing, to do factory reset.
Sent from Galaxy S Advance
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ok, so now i've runned odin as admin, loaded the firmware and i get this.
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> HOME_I9070XXLPY_I9070SERLPY_660490_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
then i go into download mode and connect my phone and i get this.
<ID:0/003> Added!!
i've read that something has to turn yellow, or isn't that necessary?
EDIT: i just pressed start and it is installing i think

Одг: [Q] questions about rooting, flashing, ...
ahmett75 said:
ok, so now i've runned odin as admin, loaded the firmware and i get this.
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> HOME_I9070XXLPY_I9070SERLPY_660490_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
then i go into download mode and connect my phone and i get this.
<ID:0/003> Added!!
i've read that something has to turn yellow, or isn't that necessary?
EDIT: i just pressed start and it is installing i think
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Search google "samsung download mode" and you should see image of it. When you power your phone with vol.down+home+power you get question do you want to continue. You press volume up to confirm. And after that with your phone connected and file in PDA hit start.
Sent from Galaxy S Advance

ahmett75 said:
UPDATE: went in to recovery mode, plugged the usb and started the flash got this message:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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I have a similar issue. In Odin/Download mode I tried flashing Jelly Bean. Here is what I get from Odin:
Code:
<ID:0/008> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> HOME_I9070XXLPY_I9070SERLPY_660490_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> power_management.bin.md5
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008>
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
In red on the screen is "CUSTOM PWR MGT BINARY !!"
Did a factory reset. Same issue. Turned on Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB Debugging + Allow mock locations. Same issue.
Any ideas?

JBAdvXDA said:
I have a similar issue. In Odin/Download mode I tried flashing Jelly Bean. Here is what I get from Odin:
Code:
<ID:0/008> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> HOME_I9070XXLPY_I9070SERLPY_660490_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> power_management.bin.md5
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008>
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
In red on the screen is "CUSTOM PWR MGT BINARY !!"
Did a factory reset. Same issue. Turned on Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB Debugging + Allow mock locations. Same issue.
Any ideas?
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How much time does this take? Maybe try to redownload firmware file.

shut_down said:
How much time does this take? Maybe try to redownload firmware file.
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Maybe 10seconds.
I downloaded Odin3.07 (Was using Odin3v1.7). From: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2086965
It is still showing in red "CUSTOM *** BINARY !!!!" but is now progressing to other components.
Will report back.

JBAdvXDA said:
Maybe 10seconds.
I downloaded Odin3.07 (Was using Odin3v1.7). From: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2086965
It is still showing in red "CUSTOM *** BINARY !!!!" but is now progressing to other components.
Will report back.
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It should last couple minutes. Something is wrong at start. I am not saying redownload Odin, whole firmware file. But you did unpack it from zip, it should be noticable that it is corrupted when you did that on pc.

shut_down said:
It should last couple minutes. Something is wrong at start. I am not saying redownload Odin, whole firmware file. But you did unpack it from zip, it should be noticable that it is corrupted when you did that on pc.
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Thanks.
Used Odin3v3.07 to install JB and it boots! Now the baseband version is "Unknown" and I have no service.

JBAdvXDA said:
Thanks.
Used Odin3v3.07 to install JB and it boots! Now the baseband version is "Unknown" and I have no service.
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Try wiping cache reset in stock recovery and problem solve

I've succesfully upgraded to JB, rooted and flashed kernel.
Any suggestions about ROMS for i9070 ?

[Q] Can't Flash S3 (GT-I9305)

Hi,
I've been searching the net and this forum for a fix, it seems like a few people have had the same issue as me, but either their post is unanswered or they say they've fixed it but never say how.
My phone one day went into a infinite loop of the Samsung Splash screen and I tried fixing it by googling the issue (Over 5 months ago) which may have caused more issues for my phone in the end. I remember entering recovery mode and wiping everything on the phone, then nothing I did could fix the thing.
So I just stopped touching it and left it to collect dust and used my old iPhone 3. My iPhone 3 is now broken and I've come back to my S3, so at the moment:
I can't enter recovery mode on my phone (It just won't start in recovery mode at all)
I CAN enter download mode
I've tried using ODIN (v3.09, 3.07, 1.85) and changing multiple USB ports and I was finally able to get my phone to show up on Odin.
I then downloaded the stock firmware from sammmobile website (It took forever to download) Which I made sure was the right model (GT-I9305) and Carrier (Optus, Australia)
Which is filename: I9305XXALI5_I9305OPSALI5_I9305XXALI5_HOME.tar.md5
I tried flashing that firmware with Odin (All 3 versions) [I reset the phone and Odin after every failed attempt]
and I would get this error:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9305XXALI5_I9305OPSALI5_I9305XXALI5_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> There is no PIT partition.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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That was WITHOUT having a PIT file included and also the only things ticked were 'Auto Reboot' and 'F. Reset Time'.
Then I searched all over the internet and came across this PIT Partition file
the filename is: m3xx_i9305.pit
which I then used in the PIT section of Odin WITH and WITHOUT the previously mentioned Firmware and I would then get this:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9305XXALI5_I9305OPSALI5_I9305XXALI5_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
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It would just sit on Get PIT for mapping for a very long time, longest I left it was an hour.
So I can't get it working that way, I also tried ADB Bootloading in the CMD prompt, but the device could never be found that way.
So after spending about 5 hours on this I'm resorting to just asking anyone on here for some help.
Thank you!
Phone Details:
Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9305
ODIN MODE:
Product Name: GT-I9305
Custom Binary Download: No
Current Binary: Samsung Official
System Status: Custom
Knox Warranty Void: 0
RP SWREV:
Computer Details:
Windows 8.1 Pro
Intel 2700k @ 3.5Ghz
16gb Ram
Samsung USB Drivers Installed
If there is any additional information required please let me know. This is my first time posting here, so If I did anything wrong please let me know.
Thank you.

Unkiejay said:
Hi,
I've been searching the net and this forum for a fix, it seems like a few people have had the same issue as me, but either their post is unanswered or they say they've fixed it but never say how.
My phone one day went into a infinite loop of the Samsung Splash screen and I tried fixing it by googling the issue (Over 5 months ago) which may have caused more issues for my phone in the end. I remember entering recovery mode and wiping everything on the phone, then nothing I did could fix the thing.
So I just stopped touching it and left it to collect dust and used my old iPhone 3. My iPhone 3 is now broken and I've come back to my S3, so at the moment:
I can't enter recovery mode on my phone (It just won't start in recovery mode at all)
I CAN enter download mode
I've tried using ODIN (v3.09, 3.07, 1.85) and changing multiple USB ports and I was finally able to get my phone to show up on Odin.
I then downloaded the stock firmware from sammmobile website (It took forever to download) Which I made sure was the right model (GT-I9305) and Carrier (Optus, Australia)
Which is filename: I9305XXALI5_I9305OPSALI5_I9305XXALI5_HOME.tar.md5
I tried flashing that firmware with Odin (All 3 versions) [I reset the phone and Odin after every failed attempt]
and I would get this error:
That was WITHOUT having a PIT file included and also the only things ticked were 'Auto Reboot' and 'F. Reset Time'.
Then I searched all over the internet and came across this PIT Partition file
the filename is: m3xx_i9305.pit
which I then used in the PIT section of Odin WITH and WITHOUT the previously mentioned Firmware and I would then get this:
It would just sit on Get PIT for mapping for a very long time, longest I left it was an hour.
So I can't get it working that way, I also tried ADB Bootloading in the CMD prompt, but the device could never be found that way.
So after spending about 5 hours on this I'm resorting to just asking anyone on here for some help.
Thank you!
Phone Details:
Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9305
ODIN MODE:
Product Name: GT-I9305
Custom Binary Download: No
Current Binary: Samsung Official
System Status: Custom
Knox Warranty Void: 0
RP SWREV:
Computer Details:
Windows 8.1 Pro
Intel 2700k @ 3.5Ghz
16gb Ram
Samsung USB Drivers Installed
If there is any additional information required please let me know. This is my first time posting here, so If I did anything wrong please let me know.
Thank you.
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I've read you tried with different USB ports, OK, but did you try with a different USB cable when you use ODIN ? A brand new one ?

Wood Man said:
I've read you tried with different USB ports, OK, but did you try with a different USB cable when you use ODIN ? A brand new one ?
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i am facing the same exact same probelm. i tried with different usb ports and cable results are the same . please someone help
:crying:

Odin Flash Failure & Virus Removal

I recently bought a used Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini and it appears to be infected with viruses (I did several factory resets including at least 2 hard resets and there are random programs that stay installed). I want to remove them before actually using the phone as my main phone. The phone works however. It will both connect to the internet and make calls. I put the phone into download/developer mode prior to connecting it to the PC and I tried to use both Odin 3.09 and Odin 3.07 to put stock firmware I downloaded from here at sammobile onto the phone. I was following the guide located at droidviews. (The forum is not letting me post direct links)
Please help! I do not have a lot of money to buy a new phone which is why I bought this used one in the first place. I am using Windows 10 on my PC. The phone was purchased in South Africa.
The download bar never even began to move on the phone display during this process.
This is the fail message Odin 3.09 gave me. I'm pretty sure it has been identical each time I've tried.
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I8190XXAMC1_I8190OJVAMC3_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Additional Information:
Product Code: GT-I8190MBAXFA
Original CSC code : XFA
Active CSC code: XFA
PDA version: I8190XXAMC1
CSC version: I8190OJVAMC3
Baseband version: I8190XXAMC1
Android version: 4.1.2
Mobile operator: 65501
AVG virus scan detected 7 malwares and an unsecure setting that I do not know. The unsecure setting is "your device is running in High Priviledge mode (i.e. it has been rooted)." The 7 malwares all have the following message next to them by AVG. "This app was pre-installed by your phone vendor and we cannot remove it." When going to Settings>applicaton>all I could disable 5 of the 7, but could not uninstall any of them. They are not original apps seeing as they have names such as Mp3 Free Downloader, ConfigNService, etc.
Please let me know if you have any idea why the Odin flash is failing.

footballking777 said:
I recently bought a used Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini and it appears to be infected with viruses (I did several factory resets including at least 2 hard resets and there are random programs that stay installed). I want to remove them before actually using the phone as my main phone. The phone works however. It will both connect to the internet and make calls. I put the phone into download/developer mode prior to connecting it to the PC and I tried to use both Odin 3.09 and Odin 3.07 to put stock firmware I downloaded from here at sammobile onto the phone. I was following the guide located at droidviews. (The forum is not letting me post direct links)
Please help! I do not have a lot of money to buy a new phone which is why I bought this used one in the first place. I am using Windows 10 on my PC. The phone was purchased in South Africa.
The download bar never even began to move on the phone display during this process.
This is the fail message Odin 3.09 gave me. I'm pretty sure it has been identical each time I've tried.
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I8190XXAMC1_I8190OJVAMC3_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Additional Information:
Product Code: GT-I8190MBAXFA
Original CSC code : XFA
Active CSC code: XFA
PDA version: I8190XXAMC1
CSC version: I8190OJVAMC3
Baseband version: I8190XXAMC1
Android version: 4.1.2
Mobile operator: 65501
AVG virus scan detected 7 malwares and an unsecure setting that I do not know. The unsecure setting is "your device is running in High Priviledge mode (i.e. it has been rooted)." The 7 malwares all have the following message next to them by AVG. "This app was pre-installed by your phone vendor and we cannot remove it." When going to Settings>applicaton>all I could disable 5 of the 7, but could not uninstall any of them. They are not original apps seeing as they have names such as Mp3 Free Downloader, ConfigNService, etc.
Please let me know if you have any idea why the Odin flash is failing.
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Did you tried uninstalling them with root privileges? I think es file explorer can do the trick of uninstalling system apps. If you can't get working stock rom with odin, just flash through cwm/twrp a custom rom.

lm124 said:
Did you tried uninstalling them with root privileges? I think es file explorer can do the trick of uninstalling system apps. If you can't get working stock rom with odin, just flash through cwm/twrp a custom rom.
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I installed es file explorer and when I went to turn on root explorer it said that it that the test failed and that option couldn't run on my device. I do not know if it is a s3 mini issue or if it is a setting/malware issue. Also, I do not know anything about cwm/twrp custom ROMs. Do you have any articles or youtube videos that you recommend checking out to learn more and execute this idea? If you have any ideas how to gain root privileges with es file explorer that would be great as well.
Thanks for your help!