[Q] Bricked my GT N7000 - Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys,
while trying to flash OMNI ROM kikat i bricked my phone.
The phine doesnt go past recovery or download mode. Any zip file i try flash come up with an error. I got rid of the "status7" error but another error came up.
I troed installing various versions on CWM but still wont flash the Omni ROM i downloaded. I also ddnt back up the system before doing this.
Any assistance please?

khakhi said:
Hi guys,
while trying to flash OMNI ROM kikat i bricked my phone.
The phine doesnt go past recovery or download mode. Any zip file i try flash come up with an error. I got rid of the "status7" error but another error came up.
I troed installing various versions on CWM but still wont flash the Omni ROM i downloaded. I also ddnt back up the system before doing this.
Any assistance please?
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Did u follow this ? Doesn't go past recovery nor download means? You can still access both mode? Worst comes to the worst just flash stock 4.1.2 Samsung Rom using Odin n follow the guide I attached.

Jackwu696 said:
Did u follow this ? Doesn't go past recovery nor download means? You can still access both mode? Worst comes to the worst just flash stock 4.1.2 Samsung Rom using Odin n follow the guide I attached.
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Howsit bru, sorted....i managed to find a stock Kernerl that i flashed via ODIN...but i will follow ur instructions to flash the OMNI ROM which i have already downloaded and will flash it tonight. i will follow your steps clearly.
Thank you for your help

Howsit bru? i tried following your link to install OMNI ROM but i get an error when flashin Philz recovery. pls help

khakhi said:
Howsit bru? i tried following your link to install OMNI ROM but i get an error when flashin Philz recovery. pls help
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Please tell me what rom were you on previousy before u had this problem. Can u boot to recovery? If you can, try flashing philz_touch_6.19.3-n7000.zip and reboot to recovery again. After that do all wipes: factory wipe reset n Yes I wanna flash a new rom superwiper. Then wipe dalvik cache. After that flash omnirom. If you still can't proceed, then I suggest you flash stock rom first to let your phone boot to system
Sent from my GT-N7000

Jackwu696 said:
Please tell me what rom were you on previousy before u had this problem. Can u boot to recovery? If you can, try flashing philz_touch_6.19.3-n7000.zip and reboot to recovery again. After that do all wipes: factory wipe reset n Yes I wanna flash a new rom superwiper. Then wipe dalvik cache. After that flash omnirom. If you still can't proceed, then I suggest you flash stock rom first to let your phone boot to system
Sent from my GT-N7000
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Im back to the stock ROM 4.1.2 and phone is working fine bu t iwant to try the OMNI ROM
When i try flashing Philz recovery i get this error in recovery "Signature verification failed"

khakhi said:
Im back to the stock ROM 4.1.2 and phone is working fine bu t iwant to try the OMNI ROM
When i try flashing Philz recovery i get this error in recovery "Signature verification failed"
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Ok. So I'll assume u r back to "0". So things to do will be :
1. Root and install custom recovery on your phone. I ALWAYS use older phils recovery + kernel such as PhilZ-cwm6-XXLTA-ATL-5.15.0-signed (XXLTA is based on my stock rom BUILD number. Download according to yours) This will give you root (superuser) & recovery installed.
2. After flashing phils, reboot to recovery by using 3 button combo n do ALL wipes the best being wipe factory + I want to install new rom super wiper + dalvik cache.
3. Flash my previous post mentioned phils advanced recovery ( I Always use that vers. N NO error whatsoever) reboot to recovery again n flash your omnirom.
4. DONE
Sent from my GT-N7000

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lol help

hey guys,, i seem to have stuffed the recovery of my phone,, i stupidly installed cwm on my phone without root, but when i reflashed with odin the stock recovery works but when i install cwm, it doesnt go into recovery
CWM doesn't require root!
Try to reflash a stock rom. Not the one package file but the whole rom.
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i have tried, once i flash cwm it doesnt boot into recovery,, ill try redownload and see if that helps
finally got it to work, i found a odin flashable cwm and it now works
ok now that i have cwm semi working on my phone, its now very difficult install roms, the only rom i can get to work on my phone now is stock,,, i now cannot flash cwm from recovery otherwise i get cwm bootloop only flashing by odin works, all custom roms get bootloop no matter how many times i flash and wipe data/cache,, i think my phone is stuffed
You sure you're installing cwm and roms for your device? What model ace do you have? (Not the i model right?)
dxppxd said:
You sure you're installing cwm and roms for your device? What model ace do you have? (Not the i model right?)
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yeah mate im sure, i know what im doing, but it just doesnt seem to work anymore lol,, i have the T model
Make sure it is Just the "S5830" Any other then your in the wrong thread.
Tbh The order i do it, Flash the latest stable stock rom Via odin, Flash update {Any Kernel} (On phone) Then Reboot into CWM To flash a rom.
JDMBrooksy said:
Make sure it is Just the "S5830" Any other then your in the wrong thread.
Tbh The order i do it, Flash the latest stable stock rom Via odin, Flash update {Any Kernel} (On phone) Then Reboot into CWM To flash a rom.
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yes it is, im not a noobie,, done that too,, im trying to flash cm9 b10 now but its stuck at samsung, and yes i have done data wipe and cache wipe
Only way i can think of is:
Flash new software with Odin: http://www.4shared.com/rar/FCyxijg8/odin_s5830_package.html
Then flashing "CWMRecovery" {AttacthMent} as an update through stock recovery as an update
Then reboot into CWM Recovery To wipe data Etc Etc, Then flash what ever ROM you want..
please more info man really not helping.
JDMBrooksy said:
Only way i can think of is:
Flash new software with Odin: http://www.4shared.com/rar/FCyxijg8/odin_s5830_package.html
Then flashing "CWMRecovery" {AttacthMent} as an update through stock recovery as an update
Then reboot into CWM Recovery To wipe data Etc Etc, Then flash what ever ROM you want..
please more info man really not helping.
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ok ill try to remember what i did to stuff the phone,, ,i flashed my phone with s5830xwkt7 the rooted and flashed cwm 5,, i went to flash a custom rom but chose the wrong one and took the battery out,,, booted into cwm and did a full wipe and flashed the custom rom,, tested the rom and went back to stock rom, done root and installed cwm 5 again then went to reboot back to cwm for flash oc kernel and it started to bootloop after the samsung logo,,, its all fixed for now but im sure it will happen again
winxuser said:
ok ill try to remember what i did to stuff the phone,, ,i flashed my phone with s5830xwkt7 the rooted and flashed cwm 5,, i went to flash a custom rom but chose the wrong one and took the battery out,,, booted into cwm and did a full wipe and flashed the custom rom,, tested the rom and went back to stock rom, done root and installed cwm 5 again then went to reboot back to cwm for flash oc kernel and it started to bootloop after the samsung logo,,, its all fixed for now but im sure it will happen again
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Flash "Root" After Flashing "CWM" See if that helps? if not please try the order i have gave, or try looking for different resources.
The Sources i have given you are working fine for my Ace.

please help me: my galaxy note doesn't boot and doesn't enter into recovery

hello,
i am trying to flash a cutom rom, i started by rooting my phone through the samsung stock recovery, then i download cwm.zip recovery and install it from stock recovery (update from zip file).
when i wipe data/factory reset the phone restart and never boot again into the os, i tried to boot into recovery by pressing volume up + home + power button but nothing happen and the phone remain on the samsung logo.
please help me.
thanks a lot
Reply this
1. Where you find cwm.zip can you link me that page (not file)
2.Are you able to entre in download mode
3.You were on which ROM while doing this?
i downloaded cwm.zip with the busybox from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1647148
yes i can enter the download mode
i am on the stock ics rom (which i upgraded the 2.3 to it)
please help me
and thanks for the fast reply
First you didn't know that zip is not available now, and you must have this which you downloaded earlier, that zip is abandonas it proved to use unsafe and can brick device.
Not only that, you souldn't have to wipe anything on stock ICS.
Anyway if you are able to enter download mode then flash any GB ROM you have already with you, otherwise download from my signature (pre rooted) and flash with Odin
ok i wasn't know that, anyway i downloaded odin, what did i need else? what you mean by "download from my signature (pre rooted) and flash with Odin"?
i didn't understand this sentence, did it mean that i need specific type of rom to flash it from odin?
thank you a lot
Yes download this
http://d-h.st/HJM
Extract it and flash with PC odin.
dr.ketan said:
First you didn't know that zip is not available now, and you must have this which you downloaded earlier, that zip is abandonas it proved to use unsafe and can brick device.
Not only that, you souldn't have to wipe anything on stock ICS.
Anyway if you are able to enter download mode then flash any GB ROM you have already with you, otherwise download from my signature (pre rooted) and flash with Odin
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ok i see the link in your signature and i am downloading the rom, and when it finish i must flash it with odin? and it must work? and when it work how can i get ics again? can i update system from android settings?
please reply thanks
with my respect
See everything is on your luck, I hope you get device working again with above said ROM.
But remember even after flashing ROM successfully, it may not boot up, dont worry. enter to recovery(vol up+hole+power) and wipe cache, delvik cache and data. then it should fine.
But if while flashing ROM, if it stuck then your luck is not with you and chances will be high you have bricked device.
Let report back, n Me or someone will guide you for next step.
dr.ketan said:
See everything is on your luck, I hope you get device working again with above said ROM.
But remember even after flashing ROM successfully, it may not boot up, dont worry. enter to recovery(vol up+hole+power) and wipe cache, delvik cache and data. then it should fine.
But if while flashing ROM, if it stuck then your luck is not with you and chances will be high you have bricked device.
Let report back, n Me or someone will guide you for next step.
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if it is depends on my luck, so it is a problem anyway thank u a lot and wish me a good luck.
B'coz what you did was totally wrong and risky, and if any damage you had can only rule out once your device gets life again. So pray before flashing and GoodLuck from ourside.
dr.ketan said:
B'coz what you did was totally wrong and risky, and if any damage you had can only rule out once your device gets life again. So pray before flashing and GoodLuck from ourside.
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yes it was been a wrong, and i didn't have the enough experience to do like this step,
i install the ore rooted rom (in your signature) and i flash it, before it finish flashing it stop and then give an error, and when i turn on the phone to the recovery mode it give a message "firmware upgrade encourtted an issue, please select recovery mode is kies and try again" what can i do please.
thanks
You should have noted down the error on that flash before you went to recovery mode. Every error is an essential part and you should take a note of it as this can lessen your upgrade issues.
So here's what your going to do. Turn the phone to Airplane Mode.
Try to reflash again the pre prooted GB room in download mode Once your successful doing it, download stock ICS firmware (in your region) from www.samfirmware.com. Don't use OTA updates as this will mostly fail. Just use PC KIES to update your phone back to 4.0.4 ICS.
Take it one step at a time and again next time, remember try not to be in a hurry doing it. It takes patience and a bit of luck in flashing and upgrading.
Yes as above said, reflash ROM by putting device in download mode
hello again
in the begining thank you for your help
i fixed my phone, in a shop specialized for these cases but i dont know how.
and my phone now returned to the stock ics rom.4.0.3
i would ask if i can flash a custom rom (jelly bean 4.1 for example) and what are the safety steps that can i follow to avoid any another brick to my phone? what do you advise?
thanks again.
if u on ics u need to flash a safe kernel like philz or hydracore. that's it. Now u r good to go
Is there any danger if i flash any of the kernels u mentioned? And does the phone remain working after i flash the kernel? And after i flash the kernel what is the next step? Flash the rom? Or there is any step required before?
Thanks a lot
yes the phone will work after flashing any of the mentioned kernels.
philz is the best for ics as it can be installed from stock recovery and it's safe and gives u root and cwm
then u can boot into cwm and do a factory reset format system, data, wipe cache and dalvik then install the new rom.

[Q] Need help flashing

Just got my Galaxy S back from my Mum today (After I bricked it and sent for repair) she got a note2 omg... Decided to flash a custom rom..
Here goes..
First I followed this guide completelyhttp://http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S:_Full_Update_Guide. After I flash the CM 10, my recovery was upgraded to v6.0.1.5 after reboot. But I cannot get pass the recovery. I will have the cm boot animation, then back to recovery again. Tried reflashing the rom, doesnt say any errors but still gets stuck at recovery.
Then I went thru the method at the wiki.cyanogenmod again and successfully flashed cwm recovery 2.5 again. Tried flashing the CM10 rom again but this time round, It shows a long error message ending with "status 7"
I am still able to go into download mode.
Was on stock unrooted 2.3.3 DXJV9.
I made the super no.1 noob mistake of not making a backup........... But, why is rooting and flashing of this phone so hard.....
Pls, any help is greatly appreciated.
Btw, I have manage to flash the stock image via odin but is still stuck in a boot loop.. after Odin completed and reboot, I am back into the stock recovery with the below error messages.
It will work
scpion said:
Btw, I have manage to flash the stock image via odin but is still stuck in a boot loop.. after Odin completed and reboot, I am back into the stock recovery with the below error messages.
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When u see red error message in stock recovery........u just wipe cache and reboot.......it will work.....
i have wiped everything many times over. but I am still stuck in the bootloop. the red error messages looked serious though.
try this
scpion said:
i have wiped everything many times over. but I am still stuck in the bootloop. the red error messages looked serious though.
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U just use GB jw4(your region) ROM (don't use single file like PDA).........you use files separately like this [PDA,phone,CSC,pit(512 or 513)]...............use Odin 1.85 for flashing files......,when u complete the flashing it automatically reboot to fulfill the flashing...........then also it gives red error means........ clear only wipe cache and don't clear wipe all data...........reboot your system..... I think this will work for u...........:fingers-crossed:
Thanks. Have it solved. Flashed with another rom with seperate files. I was using the the all in one previously. Got it to run CM10 nightly though till now still not too sure how... But, I m real happy now. It works great so far and I couldnt understand why Sammy refuse to roll out official ones even for 4.0..
Still trying to figure out how to root, flash SGS though.. I have done so for many other device but by far,... this phone is the most complicating....
Aj rocker root
By processor only we not getting stock ICS rom but we getting custom ROM by hacking processor.............
For rooting the ROM u want to be in stock GB ROM like 2.3.5 or 2.3.6 and then u want to download this file(http://download.chainfire.eu/132/CF-Root/SGS/CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVU_2.3.6-v4.3-CWM3RFS.zip)............. after download u want to open Odin 1.85 and select PDA then choose the downloaded file...........select start to flash the file.........reboot and enjoy the root bosssss......if u like this press thanks:fingers-crossed:
Just to make sure..
What I did was,
Flashed Android 2.3.5 XXJVS Firmware and rooted with CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVS-v4.1-CWM3RFS.zip
Flashed the speedmod kernel via heimdall
Wiped data/cache. Flashed Latest CM10 nightly
( at this point, there was a error "status 0" installation aborted. When I reboot, the CM10 boot animation flashed twice and it brought me straight to CWM 6.0.1.5. Is this normal behaviour?? Then, not too sure what to do, I wipe data/cache and flashed CM10 and gapps again. this time round, installation successful and after reboot it boot into CM10. )
Is the above normal behaviour?
Next time I wish to change rom, from where I now( CM10) just need to wipe Data/cache and flashed the other rom?
Try to see if you can flash another custom Rom, if that works then it could be that your files are corrupted..
Have you stated your problem over at CM forums..
# Sent from my blazing slimbean SGS i9000 using Tapatalk 2 #
scpion said:
Just to make sure..
What I did was,
Flashed Android 2.3.5 XXJVS Firmware and rooted with CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVS-v4.1-CWM3RFS.zip
Flashed the speedmod kernel via heimdall
Wiped data/cache. Flashed Latest CM10 nightly
( at this point, there was a error "status 0" installation aborted. When I reboot, the CM10 boot animation flashed twice and it brought me straight to CWM 6.0.1.5. Is this normal behaviour?? Then, not too sure what to do, I wipe data/cache and flashed CM10 and gapps again. this time round, installation successful and after reboot it boot into CM10. )
Is the above normal behaviour?
Next time I wish to change rom, from where I now( CM10) just need to wipe Data/cache and flashed the other rom?
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OK fine first u want to know something boss......... every firmware having different layout........ correct procedure of flashing is u want to go step by step for enjoy the full features of the ROM ....... u r in GB ROM means then next u want to go ICS ROM........If u r in ICS ROM means then next u want to go jellybean rom and this the correct procedure to use new ROM without the problems...........:good:
scpion said:
Just to make sure..
What I did was,
Flashed Android 2.3.5 XXJVS Firmware and rooted with CF-Root-XX_OXA_JVS-v4.1-CWM3RFS.zip
Flashed the speedmod kernel via heimdall
Wiped data/cache. Flashed Latest CM10 nightly
( at this point, there was a error "status 0" installation aborted. When I reboot, the CM10 boot animation flashed twice and it brought me straight to CWM 6.0.1.5. Is this normal behaviour?? Then, not too sure what to do, I wipe data/cache and flashed CM10 and gapps again. this time round, installation successful and after reboot it boot into CM10. )
Is the above normal behaviour?
Next time I wish to change rom, from where I now( CM10) just need to wipe Data/cache and flashed the other rom?
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OK fine first u want to know something boss......... every firmware having different layout........ correct procedure of flashing is u want to go step by step for enjoy the full features of the ROM ....... u r in GB ROM means then next u want to go ICS ROM........If u r in ICS ROM means then next u want to go jellybean rom and this the correct procedure to use new ROM without the problems...........:good:
Most times from GB to JB u have 2 flash custom 2, 3 times. So its normal when flashing custom the first time it takes u to bootanimation and hangs (take out battery and go to recovery with 3 button combo and flash again till it says install is completed) or directly into recovery.
If u wanna flash other jb rom just full wipe and flash new custom. Make sure u make a nandroid backup so u can go back easily

[Q] wich stock rom ?

hi
i have a galaxy gt-s5830 with android 2.2.1 and i want to download the stock rom but all i see its for androd 2.3 can i use them? or wich one should i use??
problitz said:
hi
i have a galaxy gt-s5830 with android 2.2.1 and i want to download the stock rom but all i see its for androd 2.3 can i use them? or wich one should i use??
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First upgrade your device to Gingerbread using Odin, follow this guide
hubix's guide
Then root your device and install CWM (custom recovery) in order to flash custom roms, doing backups, flash mods ... here you'll find all
Usefull Thread with lots of info and FAQ
Finally choose the rom you want and follow the dev's instructions to flash the selected rom
thx a lot just one more question in the Newest firmware says vietnam and im from portugal is there any problem with that?
problitz said:
thx a lot just one more question in the Newest firmware says vietnam and im from portugal is there any problem with that?
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The latest fw it's from Vietnam?? umm
There's no problem, but I suggest you to flash an European fw in order to avoid signal/coverage troubles because of each fw includes a modem from a different area. For me the Spanish KTM is the best
thx again i can root my phone but following the hubix tuturial trying to flash the newest firmware in odin i only can find the .ops file i cant find the boot and the others... i downloaded all the files e said to download but cant find them in all those files can help me?
problitz said:
thx again i can root my phone but following the hubix tuturial trying to flash the newest firmware in odin i only can find the .ops file i cant find the boot and the others... i downloaded all the files e said to download but cant find them in all those files can help me?
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Here is the link on how to install stock rom using odin along with all firmwares and drivers (check the "Preparations" section),
Flash stock rom on Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 using odin
You can find all the necessary details for flashing as well as all the firmwares in this link. If your PC cannot recognize the phone, its usually the drivers. Once installed, go to recovery mode and do a wipe data/ factory reset & wipe cache (otherwise bootloop might occur). Then restart. Now you have successfully flashed the stock rom. Here is the link for rooting and installing CWM 5 on Samsung Galaxy Ace (just install these zip from the recovery mode),
How To Root and Unroot Samsung Galaxy Ace?
CWM 5.0.2.6 fix for Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830
You can use the single firmware installation. No need to download files like boot, pda, etc separately. Also you can download the firmware near to your region. Hope I Helped
thx that help a lot just missing the firmware for portugal to be perfect
problitz said:
thx that help a lot just missing the firmware for portugal to be perfect
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Glad I could help
SamMobile
problitz said:
Just missing the firmware for Portugal to be perfect
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Download It From SamMobile.com :laugh::victory::highfive:
i did it and intalled this custom rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635011 i like it but when i shutdown my phone and turn on again it gets stuck in the samsung logo and restars all the time i have to wipe the cashe for it to start normaly wath is this can i solve this? and wath is the more stable custom rom?
thx
problitz said:
i did it and intalled this custom rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635011 i like it but when i shutdown my phone and turn on again it gets stuck in the samsung logo and restars all the time i have to wipe the cashe for it to start normaly wath is this can i solve this? and wath is the more stable custom rom?
thx
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Before you do any of these things, make sure to backup you apps. Go to CWM and do "Wipe data/ factory reset" and "Wipe Cache partition". Also go to Mount and Storage> Format /system. Finally Advanced> "Wipe Dalvik Cache" and "Wipe Battery Stat". Now reinstall the rom again. It might solve the issue. As for the stable custom rom, you can always go with CM 7 i.e. Android 2.3.7 based roms. CM 7 based roms are much stable than CM 9, CM 10 and CM 11 roms. As per xda rules, I cannot suggest you the best rom. But here is list of all roms for our Ace. You can flash this yourself to decide which is the best. Here is the link,
Know your Device:Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 ~Root~Odin~CWM~ROM LIST
Hope I Helped
i did that but still have the same problem i get a light blue screen and black and it just restarts i really liked this rom
i will try other thx anyway for the rom list
i installed the stock rom but after that it just wont start i had to install the custom rom and do wipe cache again for it to start
problitz said:
i installed the stock rom but after that it just wont start i had to install the custom rom and do wipe cache again for it to start
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Once you have installed the stock rom, go to recovery mode and do a wipe data/ factory reset & wipe cache (otherwise bootloop might occur).
i did but still same problem
if i only restart the phone this doesnt happen, only when i shut it down i cant understand this and its so annoying
problitz said:
if i only restart the phone this doesnt happen, only when i shut it down i cant understand this and its so annoying
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after flasing a stock rom via Odin, do wipe factory/reset and wipe cache in order to avoid the bootloop, but with CM10.x ROMS NEVER DO WIPES (data factory/reset) OR YOU'LL BREAK THE BOOT!!
To fix it do all the wipes and reflash the CM10.x rom following dev's thread
Viper The Ripper said:
after flasing a stock rom via Odin, do wipe factory/reset and wipe cache in order to avoid the bootloop, but with CM10.x ROMS NEVER DO WIPES (data factory/reset) OR YOU'LL BREAK THE BOOT!!
To fix it do all the wipes and reflash the CM10.x rom following dev's thread
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i think i have done that already but im not sure my phone is charging i will download another stock rom to try it then i will post the results thx
Viper The Ripper said:
after flasing a stock rom via Odin, do wipe factory/reset and wipe cache in order to avoid the bootloop, but with CM10.x ROMS NEVER DO WIPES (data factory/reset) OR YOU'LL BREAK THE BOOT!!
To fix it do all the wipes and reflash the CM10.x rom following dev's thread
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i did it all twice the stock rom all good installed the custom rom all good shut the phone down same problem again...
but if i shut down the phone and start with the CWM and just select reboot system now it starts without loop i cant understand this
problitz said:
i did it all twice the stock rom all good installed the custom rom all good shut the phone down same problem again...
but if i shut down the phone and start with the CWM and just select reboot system now it starts without loop i cant understand this
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Might be the problem with the custom rom. Try installing some other custom rom and see if the problem persists. Do post the result. Hope I Helped

Phone doesn't boot, just samsung logo

Hello, I have an s3 mini I8190N model, with CM 11.0 kitkat 4.4.4(cm11.0_golden.nova.20150108) installed on it since nearly its release, the phone worked very fine, till today I entered the ROM manager app and pushed the "Boot to Recovery" button, so now it doesn't boot neither to the system nor to the recovery. I remember having CWM on it.
What I get now is only the "Samsung S3 mini..." splash screen, nothing else.
I have these files ready on my computer:
Recovery-CWM-I8190-Official-TOUCH-6.0.2.7.ODIN.zip
cm11.0_golden.nova.20150108.zip
What should I do now ??
You probably soft bricked your phone, I suggest you to check if you still can go into download mode and flash with Odin a wipe file and then a stock rom, once it is working again flash twrp recovery instead of cwm with Odin and try not to use rom manager, I've heard it causes the brick you have.
hng34 said:
You probably soft bricked your phone, I suggest you to check if you still can go into download mode and flash with Odin a wipe file and then a stock rom, once it is working again flash twrp recovery instead of cwm with Odin and try not to use rom manager, I've heard it causes the brick you have.
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Yes, I can go to download mode, but will my data persist after flashing ?
daemon11 said:
Yes, I can go to download mode, but will my data persist after flashing ?
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Not if you flash the wipe file, you can try flashing the stock rom without the wipe but It's recommended to do a clean install. Another option is to flash a file called PARAM to see if it solves the bootloop. But the way I fixed a softbrick in my phone was flashing param, wipe and stock rom in that order with Odin.
Are you able to go into recovery?
hng34 said:
Not if you flash the wipe file, you can try flashing the stock rom without the wipe but It's recommended to do a clean install. Another option is to flash a file called PARAM to see if it solves the bootloop. But the way I fixed a softbrick in my phone was flashing param, wipe and stock rom in that order with Odin.
Are you able to go into recovery?
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I will install TWRP through Odin v3 on the phone, then I'll flash without wiping data, then I'll recover necessary data(especially contacts) and then redo a clean install with wiping all the rubbish files.
I will tell you after I follow these steps on whether it was successful or not.
Thank you very much!
daemon11 said:
I will install TWRP through Odin v3 on the phone, then I'll flash without wiping data, then I'll recover necessary data(especially contacts) and then redo a clean install with wiping all the rubbish files.
I will tell you after I follow these steps on whether it was successful or not.
Thank you very much!
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No problem, flash the custom recovery after the stock rom though.
hng34 said:
No problem, flash the custom recovery after the stock rom though.
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Effectively, I installed the missing recovery software (TWRP), and after that I selected from the boot menu in TWRP the "System" entry, then it booted fine and I didn't lose any of my data. Though I have to make a clean flash next time, by cleaning the dalvik cache... etc.
Thank you for your support!

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