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[Q] Unable to Boot

Hi
I was running rooted UK ICS 4.0.4 stock ROM this evening, when I set out to install Cyanogenmod 10.1 on my device. I went through the install procedure correctly but was unable to boot after installation. I am stuck on the word Samsung which follows the startup Samsung logo and chime.
I've tried just about everything i can think of, including using Odin to flash back to a stock ROM (both ICS and Gingerbread), I've also tried flashing other custom ROMS - all to no avail. I am able to enter Download Mode, connect to Odin and flash a stock ROM. But then am not able to boot successfully.
I am also able to enter the stock recovery if I have flashed a stock ROM and CWM Recovery if flashing a custom ROM.
So basically I am unable to boot beyond the white Samsung text on a black background. I would be very grateful of any help to get my Note back up and running, thank you in advance.

So currently what recovery do you have? And what rom did you flash in the end

nokiamodeln91 said:
So currently what recovery do you have? And what rom did you flash in the end
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Hi
In the end I flashed UK stock ICS 4.0.4 using Odin and I have Stock Recovery.

Ok. So are you getting stuck at the samsung flashing logo?

nokiamodeln91 said:
Ok. So are you getting stuck at the samsung flashing logo?
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No, I am getting stuck at the static Samsung white text on black background, which displays after the initial Samsung graphic logo and sound. I'm stuck here no matter what ROM I have flashed etc. I even tried to restore from a backup I made earlier today, but even then I get stuck here - in the same place.

Download any ics kernel from this thread (zip)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901191
Put it on external sd card. Then boot into recovery and choose "apply update from external storage". Then select the zip file. After flash, reboot into recovery and you should see Cwm. Then perform a factory reset. The reboot. Check if the phone boots.

nokiamodeln91 said:
Download any ics kernel from this thread (zip)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901191
Put it on external sd card. Then boot into recovery and choose "apply update from external storage". Then select the zip file. After flash, reboot into recovery and you should see Cwm. Then perform a factory reset. The reboot. Check if the phone boots.
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Do you mean put a custom ROM on my external SD card? If so, I've already done this. But I will do again and see if I can perform a factory reset in CWM Rec. I will post back as soon as I have done this - thank you

pretty pixel said:
Do you mean put a custom ROM on my external SD card? If so, I've already done this. But I will do again and see if I can perform a factory reset in CWM Rec. I will post back as soon as I have done this - thank you
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Do you suggest I flash a custom ROM or stock ICS ROM from the external SD card?

pretty pixel said:
Do you suggest I flash a custom ROM or stock ICS ROM from the external SD card?
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I flashed a kernel from your link. I then rebooted into recovery and saw CWM. I then went to select data wipe/factory reset. The process has started, but it seems stuck. The screen says 'wiping data'...'formatting data' but nothing else is happening it appears to be stuck there.

pretty pixel said:
I flashed a kernel from your link. I then rebooted into recovery and saw CWM. I then went to select data wipe/factory reset. The process has started, but it seems stuck. The screen says 'wiping data'...'formatting data' but nothing else is happening it appears to be stuck there.
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I then pressed and held down the Power key to try and reboot. I do not get beyond a black screen with "Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000" in white text

pretty pixel said:
I then pressed and held down the Power key to try and reboot. I do not get beyond a black screen with "Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000" in white text
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Why you wiped on Stock ICS? Did you read all the warnings in the whole Galaxy Note section? All the ICS stock roms has a bug that erases all the emmc chip when you wipe data. You CAN'T wipe on stock rom if you dont flashed a safe kernel (like Philz) before. Sadly, you hardbricked your device. You can revive it for free with the PIT method (avaliable in the "General" forum)but you will lossabout 3gigs of space, or you can get repaired replacing your motherboard. If you are in warranty you need to say you tried to update via KIES and when the device rebooted it wont start anymore. Good luck and sorry my bad english!

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Why you wiped on Stock ICS? Did you read all the warnings in the whole Galaxy Note section? All the ICS stock roms has a bug that erases all the emmc chip when you wipe data. You CAN'T wipe on stock rom if you dont flashed a safe kernel (like Philz) before. Sadly, you hardbricked your device. You can revive it for free with the PIT method (avaliable in the "General" forum)but you will lossabout 3gigs of space, or you can get repaired replacing your motherboard. If you are in warranty you need to say you tried to update via KIES and when the device rebooted it wont start anymore. Good luck and sorry my bad english!
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Oh dear Luckily, I am in warranty so will contact Samsung. Thank you for your help.

OK. just make sure your counter is 0 in download mode and no yellow triangle at boot

nokiamodeln91 said:
OK. just make sure your counter is 0 in download mode and no yellow triangle at boot
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Thank you for your help and advice.

Galaxy S bootloop

I wanted to flash custom rom on my galaxy S. I flashed clean rom, then kernel with CWM, but there is a problem. Everytime I try to flash rom it ends with bootloop. I tried cm7, cm10, rootbox, miui 2.4. Every time is the same. It starts installing (only few secodns), then screen becames brighter, then restart and bootloop. I tried different kernels, roms but still same result.
ps. sorry for my english

Hi, here is a great guide to fix bootloops:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660596
Usually, doing factory reset, wipe cache and wipe dalvik cache before and after intalling the ROM should fix the issue though.

I'm doing all necessary wipes, I can recover from bootloop easly but I want flash custom rom and I can't. Istalling zip lasts few second, not few minutes, there is a problem.

Sorry if this is too basic, but are you using the right ROM for your phone?

of course...

I don't know if I'll be able to help you, but can you please list the exact model of your phone just in case? You can see the different variants here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S#Variants

It is just GT-I9000. Now I managed to flash CM7.2 but if I want install CM9 or CM10 im getting bootloop and can't enter recovery mode ;o

Sorry, I can't really give you an answer with that information. If you are following the steps in each ROMs thread, you should have no problems patching as far as I know (someone more knowledgeable than me may say otherwise).
Maybe posting the exact steps you are following would help me or others to find out what the issue is.

I'm following right steps. It's not my first phone. I know how it should be but it isn't. Here are my steps:
Flash stock ROM w/ODIN v1.85 - OK
Flash CF-Root w/ODIN v1.85
Wipe Data/Wipe Cache
Phone now rooted OK
Boot to CWM Recovery
Install zip from sdcard
Select update on SDCard (cm-7.1.0 from CM site)
Flash completes in just a few seconds
Phone reboots automatically
Now stuck in boot loop
Remove battery
Go to CWM again and reflash CM7.1 zip
Now i have CM7
Reboot to recovery, facotry reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik
Flash CM9/CM10, finishes in few sec, reboots, then black screen, can't go to recovery mode ;(((
Flashing stock with odin again...and every time is the same, sometimes when I choose CM10 i see info: "Incompatible Partition Layout" so it may be the reason (something with partition, idk)

My phone has never rebooted like that, so I'm not sure what the problem is. I do know I use ODIN v3.07. I also have CWM 6.0.2.7
Best of luck finding a solution, sorry I could no be of more help.

I think CWM6 would help but I can't find this version for cm7

IGNORE ALL LINKS BELOW, they are for the wrong phone
I don't think it matters what CM you have on your phone, you should be able to upgrade CWM from recovery: Maybe not in i9000...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1843825
Doesn't work in i9000 as far as I can tell: You can also try installing TWRP, which I like better than CWM and have in a different device:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1694617
Finally, and don't take me on this because is just a guess, maybe your bootloader is not working properly? I don't really remember how to do this myself:

You are showing me links to CMW and TWRP for i9001, I have i9000...

You are right, please ignore those links... I do know I patched CWM 6.0.2.7 through ODIN on my phone, so maybe that's the only way. In any case, I'll let you look for the actual links.

[Q] stuck in broken recovery mode

Hi everyone
First of all a little history:I used this [PhilZ-cwm6][n7000] v4.93.6 Safe Stock Kernel+CWM6+Root+exFAT+ext4-LT4 to root my n7000 on 4.0.4 (I bought it with 4.0.4).
Then after some time Android wanted an upgrade to 4.1.2 and after some time I just tried it and it failed after booting into recovery mode, because it didnt find a the expected kernel, I think. But I had the chance to boot up again.
OK I then did the update with Kies-Software and everything worked again. Then I rooted the phone again using the same method as mentioned in the post above.
Now today the phone wanted to update again, I thought, OK, if it didnt fail completely the first time, it will fail in recovery mode and let me boot up again.
But...
This time it went into recovery mode and didnt let me boot up again. It just shows the robot with the crystal and the progress bar seems to move a little but then the screen goes black for a second and the robot returns and the progress bar moves a little and the same again.... I dont get into the recovery menu.
I tried samsung kies emergency recovery, it doesnt find my n7000.
I tried to flash the kernel with a newer version from the post above. (I am not allowed to post there). No change it gets stuck in broken recovery mode.
I can push volumedown power and home to get into the download mode.
My question is what can I do?
Is there any other chance to avoid a complete stock recovery (is that the right term/way)?
What do I have to flash and how?
I am a little worried about the brick issues and I dont know which version I have to flash to set it back completely...
Please help & thanks
drz

No worries, since your download mode is still working you can flash a stock Samsung ROM via odin. Download one from here and flash it in odin while in download mode. Latest at this point of time is LT4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
This will give you the stock JB Bootloader, Recovery, and ROM. Its completely unrooted though, and the phone will not be wiped in the process, so remember to do so after you flashed it.

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No worries, since your download mode is still working you can flash a stock Samsung ROM via odin. Download one from here and flash it in odin while in download mode. Latest at this point of time is LT4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
This will give you the stock JB Bootloader, Recovery, and ROM. Its completely unrooted though, and the phone will not be wiped in the process, so remember to do so after you flashed it.
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Thanks a lot, crownest!
I sweated a bucket of blood and seat, because I couldnt wipe cache and data first, but it worked!!!
Everything looks like before!´the update!
Some more questions (sorry):
do you think I should wipe cache and data now?
Is a stock rom like the rom on internal usbcard only?
What about the update? Can I update safely now?
Thanks again for helping...
greetz
drz

Yup you should be able to wipe cache and dalvik with no issues now.
I believe all ROMs be it stock or custom installs to the NAND memory (Someone correct me if im wrong) and never on your internal/external SDcard
As for OTA updates via Kies, I dont see why not, but if the same issue does reoccur again then my suspicions would point to a possible NAND corruption on the device. Not sure if there is a fix for that, but its a risk you gotta take. Or you can always root the phone and flash custom ROMs as new builds get released, this way you'll never have to use OTA updates again.

S3 MINI GT-I8190N Boot Loop HELP

Hi guyes, I really messed up tired to install a rom on my S3 Mini (CM 11.0 KitKat) came up with status 7 installation aborted
, backed out rebooted the phone goes straight into CWM wiped the davlik cache and cache, rebooted the phone same boot again straight into CWM, took out battery gave it 2 minutes no help. Really need some help Please:crying:

Jhamat123 said:
Hi guyes, I really messed up tired to install a rom on my S3 Mini (CM 11.0 KitKat) came up with status 7 installation aborted
, backed out rebooted the phone goes straight into CWM wiped the davlik cache and cache, rebooted the phone same boot again straight into CWM, took out battery gave it 2 minutes no help. Really need some help Please:crying:
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Mhhm,
Did you install using Odin or via CWM?
Try installing another ROM with CWM.
If that doesn't work, try to install Stock ROM back.

danielsinnema said:
Mhhm,
Did you install using Odin or via CWM?
Try installing another ROM with CWM.
If that doesn't work, try to install Stock ROM back.
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Hi there I installed using cwm, I have been looking for the stock rom, but havent been able to find it, Thanks in advance

Jhamat123 said:
Hi there I installed using cwm, I have been looking for the stock rom, but havent been able to find it, Thanks in advance
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Stock ROMs from Samsung can be found here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Search for your device in the search bar.
Type: ''GT-I8190N''.
Download the right ROM. (Your country and eventually your provider).
Download and install Odin 3.07 (if you hadn't already).
Download and install Samsung Drivers for mobile phone. (If you hadn't already).
How to flash:
1) Go into recovery mode and perform a factory reset.
2) Open Odin Downloader.
3) Turn system off and go into Download mode.
4) Connect device to PC using USB cable.
5) Odin should recognize your phone now, if not: Check if Samsung Drivers have been installed correctly.
6) Click on PDA and add the file you have just downloaded from sammobile.
7) Make sure ''Auto Reboot'' and ''F. Reset Time'' is enabled.
8) Press start and wait untill the installation is finished.
9) Done.
If you are not familiar with this, ask me for more details and I'll explain more.

Jhamat123 said:
Hi guyes, I really messed up tired to install a rom on my S3 Mini (CM 11.0 KitKat) came up with status 7 installation aborted
, backed out rebooted the phone goes straight into CWM wiped the davlik cache and cache, rebooted the phone same boot again straight into CWM, took out battery gave it 2 minutes no help. Really need some help Please:crying:
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Download MaclawStudio’s TWRP Recovery v2.6.3.0
flash it whith CWM and flash rom again
it will solve your problem

It's working!
Thank you guys. Since yesterday I had the bootloop problem and tried everything to solve it. Flashed various stock roms and nothing worked. Now this one worked. Thank you again!

[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:
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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?

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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

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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

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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