Emcryption Unsuccesful - Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys
Need Some help here
I own a yr and a half old Galaxy S I900,Until 6 months back i was still stuck on froyo (2.2)..Never bothered to upgrade my phone as i was happy and satisfied with froyo itself.But 1 evening when i went to sleep,i kept my phone right next to my hand and when i woke up,it was on the ground switched off..Restarted it and to my surprise all my contacts and all the apps and settings were gone,the only things remaining were the images and music/videos.I thought it was a s/w problem so instead of reinstalling froyo i would bite the bullet and switch to ICS itself and skip gingerbread entirely.
So i came to this forum and started reading up on stuff and contacted a few people asking for help,a few responded and guided me through installing CWM and then i installed The Dark Knight rom..it was good for upto 4 months.1 day the battery completely drained off,i tried charging it.Tried starting the phone,it wouldnt do that at all,tried a lot of things but it dint work,qouldnt switch on at all.so i went to recovery and reinstalled the rom.installation went smooth in CWM but when it was supposed to go to the place where we select the Language,it came "ENCRYPTION UNSUCCESSFUL",RESET PHONE.so i did that but again it booted up to that screen,after 3-4 times doing the same thing,it went to the screen with the language,selected it and finished setup,but after a week or so it suddenly restarted again and again that same bloody page " Encrypttion unsuccessful".Now i thought there was something wrong with the rom,so upgraded to the latest dark knight rom.again the same problem..
Now thinking i had to try out a new ROM,i shifted to cyanogen rom..worked for a few days but again today that same page booted up.I sincerely dont know what to do now.If anyone could help me i would be really grateful.

deathstoned said:
I sincerely dont know what to do now.If anyone could help me i would be really grateful.
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Follow this guide to solve it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1580902

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[Q] HTC Incredible S won't turn on

Hi, I'm a noob on xda-developppers so yea, everybody hates me. But I would really appreciate any kind of help with this problem, which is:
I have had my htc incredible s for about a month now, and I love it. Only problem is, recently, it started crashing for no apparent reason and upon restarting, I send a troubleshoot message to htc. This has happened 8 times, and now the phone has crashed and refuses to start. The alarm woke me up at night and everything was fine with the phone, so I went back to sleep and 15 minutes later it refused to start. I've tried changing battery, charging, hooking it up to the computer... Nothing works, and it won't even acknowledge that it is being charged. I have no idea why it is doing this, especially since it's only a month old!
Can anyone help?
Restore to factory settings?
if that doesn't work, return it to HTC, might be hardware. i assume you're not yet flashing any custom ROMS right?
Try a factory reset as cardiii suggested ... If that dosent fix it ... Run a ruu ... If that dosent work either ... Then get a replacement ...
This might be cuz of some app u installed ... Anything installed before this happend?
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA App
HtcIncredibleS said:
Hi, I'm a noob on xda-developppers so yea, everybody hates me. But I would really appreciate any kind of help with this problem, which is:
I have had my htc incredible s for about a month now, and I love it. Only problem is, recently, it started crashing for no apparent reason and upon restarting, I send a troubleshoot message to htc. This has happened 8 times, and now the phone has crashed and refuses to start. The alarm woke me up at night and everything was fine with the phone, so I went back to sleep and 15 minutes later it refused to start. I've tried changing battery, charging, hooking it up to the computer... Nothing works, and it won't even acknowledge that it is being charged. I have no idea why it is doing this, especially since it's only a month old!
Can anyone help?
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Why don't you try to root and flash some roms to make a change with your phone ? I tried and that's so great.
Claim it and ask for new. Looks like HW issue.
HtcIncredibleS said:
Hi, I'm a noob on xda-developppers so yea, everybody hates me. But I would really appreciate any kind of help with this problem, which is:
I have had my htc incredible s for about a month now, and I love it. Only problem is, recently, it started crashing for no apparent reason and upon restarting, I send a troubleshoot message to htc. This has happened 8 times, and now the phone has crashed and refuses to start. The alarm woke me up at night and everything was fine with the phone, so I went back to sleep and 15 minutes later it refused to start. I've tried changing battery, charging, hooking it up to the computer... Nothing works, and it won't even acknowledge that it is being charged. I have no idea why it is doing this, especially since it's only a month old!
Can anyone help?
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Apply alpharevx and install custom roms !!!
or if u have a S-OFF Phone then Use ADB and get your phone rooted and install clockworldmod recovery !!!. Try getting your phone booted for once atleast and do not turn off , till you complete these Steps and install a custom ROM !!!
Looks like a bad application is causing it....
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[Status] Rooted S-OFF
[Recovery] 4EXTRecovery v 1.0.6 (A CWMR 4.0.0.2 Mod)
[ROM] CyanogenMod cm-7.1.0-RC0
[Theme] CyanogenMod
[Radio] 3805.04.03.22_M
[Hboot] 1.09.1000
[Case] Seidio Innocase Case

[Q] Stock Dialer Gone Bad, Used Odin and Kies, Still bad! Help!

Ok, so Friday morning I woke up and my phone was stuck in exhibition (desk) mode. I had to remove the battery twice to get it to boot into android and stay there.
This is a NON ROOTED Captivate. Using stock Froyo from Kies.
After I get it into Froyo, I went to make a phone call, and then the dialer sends the call, and vanishes. The phone freezes. The call goes through, but I now have no access to the rest of the phone. No ability to use the dial pad, or even to shut off the phone. I have to manually remove the battery.
After 48 hours I was pissed off. I'm out of warranty with AT&T by a month because I bought it on launch day last year.
So I used Odin to reset it to stock Eclair, and tested it, worse than in Froyo! The phone actually froze and the call didn't even go through! So I re-updated via Kies.
I'm back to square one. I have no idea where to go from here. HELP! I don't want to suffer this until the Galaxy S 2's come out here in the states, and I don't want to flash it to a custom rom if at all possible. Resetting it to stock should have fixed the issue if it was software, right? So it has to be hardware, right? But how does that make sense that only the phone function would be affected?
HELP!
Thanks in advance,
Tiberius Reign
^ Any recently downloaded app, widget, etc. that could be suspect ?? Anything come to mind that u may have done right before this started ??
I see u went to stock eclair, but i ask the above just in case u might have reinstalled everything after u went stock.
I tested the phone without installing any apps. I had a worse problem. The damn phone rebooted. I upgraded back to Froyo, and it became manageable. I saw someone else who was having similar issues with com.android.phone freezing and locking up all the time. Mine does it some of the time, and it's getting worse. I tried the delvik clear etc that was listed, and it still didn't help.
I'm kind of at my wits end here.
A lot of us i think are starting to have this problem. I had started a thread a while back about it but was never able to solve the problem. here is my original thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1168128
here are threads of other people having a similar problem that i have also replied in
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204823
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1226807
i think would should all stick to replying back to one thread maybe this one because its newer, this way it can be easier for us to help each other find a solution to this problem.

[Q] Reverting Android 2.3.6 to 2.3.4 SGA Downgrade

Is there any way to go back to the original Android v2.3.4 after automatically updating it to 2.3.6?
You see, 3 days ago, I went in Settings>About Phone> Software Update. My Galaxy Ace was earlier running on android 2.3.4 (DDKQ6 if that helps) and it was superb. After I chose the "Software Update" option, it downloaded a 14MB file and then stated my phone would be rebooted and no functionality would be enabled while its rebooting.. So the phone rebooted and it took me into a "recovery mode" like state and the android logo was there with this box showing an arrow pointing out of it. Below was just a yellow status bar showing how much was completed. It took me about half an hour and the phone started. My phone is now running Android 2.3.6 *DDKQ 8*
Initially, everything was fine.., I was enjoying the new UI and all, but then the problems started coming up... My battery started to drain like hell!! Earlier, running 2.3.4, I'd full charge the battery like at 7AM and after a day of full usage, downloading apps, IMs, browsing the web, playing games, listening to music and all, the battery would then come to somewhere around like 10% toward 6-7PM in the evening.. But now, running 2.3.6, my battery gets eaten up like Gabriel Iglesias to tacos! xD
I'd charge it in the morning and by noon 12 o clock its 40% already.. and barely lasts till about 2 o clock.. So that's one thing, my battery runs down really fast.
Second, my tethering gives trouble.. I cant connect to the internet when I turn the phone into a wireless hotspot. Sometimes there's even trouble connecting to the phone.. And when I do manage to however, then I get messages like This website cannot be displayed and all, but on the phone's browser the pages open. I've checked my computer's settings, its all fine and haven't been changed at all. It worked without any issues when I had 2.3.4 ..
And one final thing is that my Bluetooth's giving trouble too now.. I'll try switching it on, and below in grey its written "Turning on..." and then after like 30 seconds it says "Failed" and a few seconds later, it'll reboot automatically. This doesn't happen everytime i switch on the Bluetooth, but then again, it never happened with 2.3.4.
So highlights,
I've told you the steps I used to update it. Settings>About Phone>Software Update. It was a FOTA update and I didn't have to hook it up to the PC or anything.
Error messages like the Bluetooth failing and the phone then rebooting, portable hotspot problems, and the insane battery drainage..
These are the main issues..
I'm mainly wanting my battery life to come back the way it was..!
I never had any problems with my Ace.. It was the BEST phone for me.. I was so enjoying it. Didn't think 2.3.6 would ruin so much.. To be honest, I didn't think that 2.3.6 was coming my way when I did the software update. I was just thinking it would be some other minor changes since it seemed just 14MB but obviously, I was wrong, and now learnt more about it xD
So my question - Is there some way to revert to the earlier version of Android2.3.4? Please say YES xD and then please tell me how do I do it! I've searched the internet so much but to no avail. They all keep saying to use this ODIN thingy and download some other files and flash the ROM and all.. I'd give it a try, but I'm not really keen on doing it just yet. I'm looking for alternatives.
The only other thing I've done to this phone is root it.
So please help me getting back to the earlier original Android 2.3.4 I had since the day I bought the phone! It worked like a charm without any errors, problems what so ever!
U should first download the 2.3.4 ddkq6 firmware from www.samfirmware.com .
Then unpack it and flash it via odin.
There are maby tutirials on how to use odin . Just search on google. When u flash it u hav the previous firmware. Just follow the steps properly
from XDA app
Press THANKS if I helped
wipe cache is recovery n c if tat helps
Sent from my GT-S5830 using Tapatalk
THANKS!
Thanks a lot for the help! I flashed it with Odin .. I was looking for alternatives but now I guess that was the only way.. Anyway, it wasn't as complicated as I expected it to be.. Happened with ease.. Now its back to 2.3.4 DDKQ6 and hopefully it'll be working just the way it was!! Thanks THANKS THAAANKKKSSS!! xD Finally!
GuitarGuy96 said:
Is there any way to go back to the original Android v2.3.4 after automatically updating it to 2.3.6?
You see, 3 days ago, I went in Settings>About Phone> Software Update. My Galaxy Ace was earlier running on android 2.3.4 (DDKQ6 if that helps) and it was superb. After I chose the "Software Update" option, it downloaded a 14MB file and then stated my phone would be rebooted and no functionality would be enabled while its rebooting.. So the phone rebooted and it took me into a "recovery mode" like state and the android logo was there with this box showing an arrow pointing out of it. Below was just a yellow status bar showing how much was completed. It took me about half an hour and the phone started. My phone is now running Android 2.3.6 *DDKQ 8*
Initially, everything was fine.., I was enjoying the new UI and all, but then the problems started coming up... My battery started to drain like hell!! Earlier, running 2.3.4, I'd full charge the battery like at 7AM and after a day of full usage, downloading apps, IMs, browsing the web, playing games, listening to music and all, the battery would then come to somewhere around like 10% toward 6-7PM in the evening.. But now, running 2.3.6, my battery gets eaten up like Gabriel Iglesias to tacos! xD
I'd charge it in the morning and by noon 12 o clock its 40% already.. and barely lasts till about 2 o clock.. So that's one thing, my battery runs down really fast.
Second, my tethering gives trouble.. I cant connect to the internet when I turn the phone into a wireless hotspot. Sometimes there's even trouble connecting to the phone.. And when I do manage to however, then I get messages like This website cannot be displayed and all, but on the phone's browser the pages open. I've checked my computer's settings, its all fine and haven't been changed at all. It worked without any issues when I had 2.3.4 ..
And one final thing is that my Bluetooth's giving trouble too now.. I'll try switching it on, and below in grey its written "Turning on..." and then after like 30 seconds it says "Failed" and a few seconds later, it'll reboot automatically. This doesn't happen everytime i switch on the Bluetooth, but then again, it never happened with 2.3.4.
So highlights,
I've told you the steps I used to update it. Settings>About Phone>Software Update. It was a FOTA update and I didn't have to hook it up to the PC or anything.
Error messages like the Bluetooth failing and the phone then rebooting, portable hotspot problems, and the insane battery drainage..
These are the main issues..
I'm mainly wanting my battery life to come back the way it was..!
I never had any problems with my Ace.. It was the BEST phone for me.. I was so enjoying it. Didn't think 2.3.6 would ruin so much.. To be honest, I didn't think that 2.3.6 was coming my way when I did the software update. I was just thinking it would be some other minor changes since it seemed just 14MB but obviously, I was wrong, and now learnt more about it xD
So my question - Is there some way to revert to the earlier version of Android2.3.4? Please say YES xD and then please tell me how do I do it! I've searched the internet so much but to no avail. They all keep saying to use this ODIN thingy and download some other files and flash the ROM and all.. I'd give it a try, but I'm not really keen on doing it just yet. I'm looking for alternatives.
The only other thing I've done to this phone is root it.
So please help me getting back to the earlier original Android 2.3.4 I had since the day I bought the phone! It worked like a charm without any errors, problems what so ever!
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Hey "GuitarGuy96", I think you are the only guy havin' problems with battery backup when upgraded from 2.3.4(DDKQ5) to 2.3.6(DDKQ8) ...All others have stated "improvement in battery backup" as the major highlight of the update (that includes me too..)...I suppose no one will ever think of a downgrade from DDKQ8 to DDKQ5...
Hi GuitarGuy96, may i know how did u get ur galaxy ace 2.3.6 into download mode before u flash it with ODIN. coz i've tried many ways but my galaxy ace 2.3.6 doesn't boot into download mode.
hope u can gv me a hand .. ~ : )
thanks in advance ... ~~
noty81 said:
Hi GuitarGuy96, may i know how did u get ur galaxy ace 2.3.6 into download mode before u flash it with ODIN. coz i've tried many ways but my galaxy ace 2.3.6 doesn't boot into download mode.
hope u can gv me a hand .. ~ : )
thanks in advance ... ~~
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Hey, so yeah you've got to hold down the middle home key button + the key lock/power button + volume down button in this sequence. Don't remove your fingers from any of them as it boots... Be patient.. It'd take a few seconds then you should see the Downloading screen and you're set!
Hope that helped, and it all goes well..!
-Sent from my Galaxy Ace 5830
did you loose your apps and data of the apps with the downgrade.
i want to do the same thing. not verry happy with 2.3.6
.jan said:
did you loose your apps and data of the apps with the downgrade.
i want to do the same thing. not verry happy with 2.3.6
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Ofcourse I did use Titanium Backup maybe. I've heard it does wonders. Though I've never tried it personally myself.
Stocklite is quite a good alternative other than just flashing the stock rom again. The battery life is rather great, as it uses the battery extender kernel.

[Q] HTC Logo & Caution Signs

So hey guys, I just want to start off by saying that I really appreciate your help in this because I really messed up and keep in mind that this is my first Android device and I'm currently a total noob.
So my problem has a back story and here goes. So i decided that i wanted to root my phone and try to put CyanogenMod on it to get a somewhat similar experience to stock Android. So i used a YouTube video and successfully rooted my phone. After i rooted it i found out that CyanogenMod didn't have a stable or RC release for my AT&T HTC One so i decided i should unroot it and so i got the RUU_M7_UL_JB_50_Cingular.exe file from another YouTube video and everything was going fine until the installer said that i have an error and the installer closed down, and now I'm left with a black screen with an HTC logo and four caution indicators in the four corners. I tired to shut down the phone nothing happens, I tired to hard reset it and nothing happened the same screen stayed up. I was hoping that someone on this forum could help me cause you guys are my last resort.
Thanks in advance for any help, it means a lot.
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[Q] Did I do the unthinkable? *BRICKED* After 2 days ownership.

Have checked as many threads and post as possible - And I think I have royally screwed up. Problem is My HTC Google Nexus One will only vibrate continuously until either the battery or power is pulled. I did root the phone, and installed Clockwork Mod recovery making a full back up of the factory image. This was as far as I got in my quest to upgrade the OS to something more modern.
The phone worked for a day and a half after rooting, and worked fine after installing ROM Manager. But i kept getting prompted to upgrade from 2.1 Eclair to 2.3.6 Gingerbread. So I tried to run that upgrade and it failed with a triangle with exclamation mark. I rebooted and thought nothing of it. Later I installed Snapchat, and an hour after that the phone wouldn't respond to accessing 'settings' or any other system folder. So I had to pull battery. Tried to reboot and it stalled at the starting animation and that was the last action I saw from both the screen or otherwise.
So although I read there is a risk to rooting your phone, I figured it went smoothly as the phone functioned well for a day and a half.
Anyone have any thoughts on this? I read if you can't get to any of the 3 boot screens then you're bricked. I just can't understand how it happened so easily?

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