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[q] heeeelp!!! Please!

I have just bought galaxy s and i flashed to jm5 then used samset 1.9f then i think i have some fixlag on. BUT SUDDENLY WHEN I TRY TO REFLASH TO JM5 MY SGS GOT BROKEN??? i took some pic but how i add them here //sorry i am very new user
On screen all iget for options is these:
Android system recovery <2e>
Samsung Recovery Utils
- for BML-
reboot system now
apply sdcard:update.zip
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
----------------------------------------------
update media. please wait...
E:Can't mount /dev/block/st110
(invalid argument)
E:copy_dbdata_media:Can't mount DBDATA:
copy default media content failed.

Have you tried to reflash your Galaxy with Odin?
Downloads:
Odin
JM5 Firmware PASS: samsung-firmwares.com
PIT 512
Howto:
1.Open ODIN. (And close Kies, if you have it open. It is important to have ODIN open BEFORE connection the phone via USB!)
2.Select the PDA/Modem/CSC/.PIT files in Odin. (PDA=CODE, .PIT and PDA are required. CSC and Modem are HIGHLY recommended. They may be necessary depending on the PDA! Try flashing all three BEFORE reporting bugs, if you only used one initially!)
3.Remove the SD card and SIM card from the phone.
4.Turn the phone into the download mode by pressing and holding VolumeDown+Home+Power.
5.Connect your phone with your computer and wait until the drivers are installed.
6.If the drivers are installed, click Start.
7.The phone will be flashed and once it’s finished, it will boot up. (Do NOT disconnect the usb-cable, remove the battery or otherwise interrupt this process!)
8.You have successfully flashed your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596

Your SGS is not broken you are just doing things without the right knowlegde.
Don't do things you don't understand !!!
Read before you do something !!!

Yes i have flashed mtimes with odin and successfully but this time its differrent i can't flash any rom and i keep having that error above

Welll it worked when i changed the .pit file which came with Odin to your .pit file and mine was 513 yours 512...but at the end when it booted there was one red line about some sytem ... it went fast so i could'nt read it but anyway thnx alot

You always have to use the correct PIT File for a Firmware.
Look at this:
http://samsung-firmwares.com/I9000.htm
Please read the FAQ Thread. ;-)

RTFM
10char

Please Help: Phone is.. Stuck

So I've never rooted my phone, but one day my phone just stopped responding.. it entered into an endless loop of that white screen.
I believe its due to water damage from steam/heat or something because when I took it in, they said the water damage sticker was activated... anyways, I'm able to get into reboot mode by hitting the power button + volume.
However, there are some errors that pop up:
E: Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 (No such file or directory)
E: Can't mount SDCARD:update.zip
Installation aborted.
I tried plugging it into the PC to see if it is recognized but it is not...
Any leads on what I should do? My phone is completely stock with default software.
Thanks in advance!

If you can get it into 'reboot mode', you should be able to get it to download mode too.
First of all, if you look underneath where your battery is (so on the phone itself), you should see a bunch of numbers. One of them will be something like 1006,1007,1008,1009,1010,etc.
This is important, if the numbers are from 1006-1009 then follow these steps, but remember... nobody here is responsible for what you do to your own phone:
0. Make sure your USB isn't connected.
1. Download this: http://www.mediafire.com/?fr8bkogcu923wdu
2. Install the correct version for your computer (32-bit or 64-bit).
3. Download this: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SBSMALFJ
4. Turn off your phone and pull the battery out.
5. Open the I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0.exe
6. Press the Volume + and - both at the same time and keep holding them
7. Put your battery in, and plug the USB in (never press the power button).
8. You should see a screen that says "Downloading now..." Or something like that.
9. Your Odin should show that your phone is connected (you can let go of the volume keys at this point), and just press on the 'Start' button.
10. Wait until it all finishes, NEVER pull the USB cable out.
If you're on a number that's 1010 or bigger, then tell me.

It says 1007. Trying now. Will keep you updated in the next 10 minutes

At the end of it all... It says device driver software was not successfully installed...
The Odin3 One-Click Downloader seemed to be successful though.
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> Sbl.bin
<ID:0/003> boot.bin
<ID:0/003> cache.rfs
<ID:0/003> dbdata.rfs
<ID:0/003> factoryfs.rfs
<ID:0/003> param.lfs
<ID:0/003> zImage
<ID:0/003> modem.bin
<ID:0/003> cache.rfs
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
I tried going into reboot mode after, and it says:
#Manual Mode#
-- Appling Muti-CSC...
Installing Muti-CSC
And it stalls there..
However, it's acting the same as before. Any other solutions?

Not really I'm afraid... I think it'll be best for you to try one more time, and if it still doesn't work try using this version of ODIN next: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QL6NX702

venomio said:
Not really I'm afraid... I think it'll be best for you to try one more time, and if it still doesn't work try using this version of ODIN next: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QL6NX702
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I think your first post is the most recent version of Odin
How long ago did it get moisture in it?
one of the things to try(if it was fairly recent) take the SIM/Micro SD, if you have one/and battery out. Put the phone IN a small bag of rice for 24 hours. If there is any moisture left in the device the rice will absorb it. When you take it out, use a can of compressed air to blow out any residue

kangi26 said:
Try this version of Odin. I think it's the "latest"
http://www.mediafire.com/?0w2y31maz8mdom4
How long ago did it get moisture in it?
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The same version as in my first reply... But it's the thought that counts

venomio said:
The same version as in my first reply... But it's the thought that counts
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I just saw that and edited my post

it got moisture in a few days ago... 4? 5?
method still doesnt work with alternate odin version...
looks like im screwed...
it says movinand read fail
movinand checksum confirmation fail
-- movi_checking done!
edit: actually. I feel like there's hope. Now it shows the galaxy s screen after the att screen.... but still no luck.
Anyone know what the next step should be?

did you flash with your sd card in? no promises but i forget what or when but once, flashing with sd card in caused me to stall, now i just always do it, give it a shot.

How do I flash with my sd-card in? I'm sort of unfamiliar with the terminology...

xpiamchris said:
How do I flash with my sd-card in? I'm sort of unfamiliar with the terminology...
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If you have a micro SD card, make sure you take it out before you start the Odin process
Sent from a autonomous device

Just to give an update, I've tried flashing with sd card both in and out.. and its the same..
Updated list:
When rebooting phone:
ATT World Phone Screen comes up
Galaxy S Screen Comes up
Screen goes black after.
Booting phone under reboot mode:
ATT World Phone Screen comes up
--Movi_check Start..!!
movinand read fail
Movinand Checksum Confirmation Fail
--movi_checking done!!...
update media, please wait
E: Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 (No such file or directory)
E:copy_dbdata_media:Can't mount SDCARD:
your storage not prepared yet. please use UI menu for format and reboot actions.
copy default media content failed.
So after this pops up, I try to format internal sd-card, and this pops up:
update media, please wait
E: Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 (No such file or directory)
E:copy_dbdata_media:Can't mount SDCARD:
your storage not prepared yet. please use UI menu for format and reboot actions.
When I try to reinstall packages:
Install from sdcard...
Finding update package...
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 (No such file or directory)
E:Can't mount SDCARD:update.zip
Installation aborted.
(Still hoping there is a solution!)

Okay... this is the final step you can try.
This is the manual (or "full") Odin, it's taken from a post by icezar1 in the Development Forum:
Do not use this if you want to send your phone back to ATT or Samsung for warranty!
Do not use this if you know you flashed a -LOW- ODIN package (when opening the PDA***.tar or CODE***.tar you will find inside boot.bin or sbl.bin)
Use this if you want to go back to stock before flashing a custom ROM.
Use this without worries if you changed your boot screen image or if you flashed the secondary boot loader which allows you to enter download/recovery with key combos.
Download the package from here
Download the phone drivers from DG's thread if you dont have them already. [Note: You should already have this xpiamchris, it will be the same one I asked you to download and install]
How to:
Remove sdcard and SIM card from the phone
Extract JF6_secure.zip somewhere.
Boot your phone in Download Mode
Run Odin3 v1.3.exe
Plug in your phone via USB
Click on the button PDA
Choose JF6_secure.tar.md5
Click start
Wait and do not unplug cable until it is finished

I noticed on the reboot, the phone said "data wipe failed"
But phone is acting the same as before..

Device semi-bricked no way to rom zips to sdcard

Hi,
I was attempting to update my P7310 to ICS and have flashed CWM 5.0.2.6 I then attempted to flash the alpha2 ICS release but it started flashing and then the device rebooted. I was able to boot back into recovery but it seems that the whole device fileystem is empty / screwed.
I have tried adb push of a file to /sdcard/ but it fails:
$ ./adb.exe push p5wifi_galaxian-soup-a2.zip /sdcard/wifi.zip
failed to copy 'p5wifi_galaxian-soup-a2.zip' to '/sdcard/wifi.zip': Not a directory
Is there any way of getting a new rom zip onto the device so that I can then update again through CWM "apply update from sdcard". Can I apply update from any other way?
I can push the file to the device root:
$ ./adb.exe push p5wifi_galaxian-soup-a2.zip /wifi.zip
1307 KB/s (96366459 bytes in 71.999s)
I can't run adb shell to do stuff either:
$ ./adb.exe shell
- exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2) -
Can I flash something that works through ODIN which still talks to the device..?
Im stuck and have ran out of ideas..any help appreciated

mj_blue said:
Hi,
I was attempting to update my P7310 to ICS and have flashed CWM 5.0.2.6 I then attempted to flash the alpha2 ICS release but it started flashing and then the device rebooted. I was able to boot back into recovery but it seems that the whole device fileystem is empty / screwed.
I have tried adb push of a file to /sdcard/ but it fails:
$ ./adb.exe push p5wifi_galaxian-soup-a2.zip /sdcard/wifi.zip
failed to copy 'p5wifi_galaxian-soup-a2.zip' to '/sdcard/wifi.zip': Not a directory
Is there any way of getting a new rom zip onto the device so that I can then update again through CWM "apply update from sdcard". Can I apply update from any other way?
I can push the file to the device root:
$ ./adb.exe push p5wifi_galaxian-soup-a2.zip /wifi.zip
1307 KB/s (96366459 bytes in 71.999s)
I can't run adb shell to do stuff either:
$ ./adb.exe shell
- exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2) -
Can I flash something that works through ODIN which still talks to the device..?
Im stuck and have ran out of ideas..any help appreciated
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You're telling adb to push the file into a zip? Anyways, ADB sadly does not work in our CWM (nor USB mounting as you might have noticed), so the only way you can restore functionality and start again (no erasure of your SDcard contents so don't worry) is to use ODIN back to stock. From there, start again. It could be your download was corrupted (download again), because I could flash it fine, but eventually went back to KJ5 for functionality.
Edit: Check my guide below for ODIN FAQ and how-to if necessary.

Questions or Problems Should Not Be Posted in the Development Forum
Please Post in the Correct Forums and Read THIS
Moving to General

The clockwork I posted in the CM9 thread supports adb.
A bit late for that now though...

kallt_kaffe said:
The clockwork I posted in the CM9 thread supports adb.
A bit late for that now though...
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Edit: Sent you a PM.

was there a resolution to this issue? i have the same exact problem as the OP.
However, I cannot restore back to stock with ODIN. when writing my system.img.md5 my restore fails.
I know my devices can be fixed! i just have not found my answer yet.

you need to copy the CWM flashable rom into the sdcard:
1st: Install CWM using Odin
2nd: enter CWM and go to "Mount" and mount /system (this will enable the shell)
3rd: now you can use "adb shell" and "adb push" to push your rom into the sdcard.
I remember this thing happened to me once, that the /sdcard directory was not found, but I don't remember how I solved it.

How about this.?
adb push files\your_files /data/media/.
Before that, please mount your /data partition..
Why? Because /data/media/... have the same content with /sdcard/...
Just check it, and tell me if it works...

ellokomen said:
you need to copy the CWM flashable rom into the sdcard:
1st: Install CWM using Odin
2nd: enter CWM and go to "Mount" and mount /system (this will enable the shell)
3rd: now you can use "adb shell" and "adb push" to push your rom into the sdcard.
I remember this thing happened to me once, that the /sdcard directory was not found, but I don't remember how I solved it.
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suwandiapr said:
How about this.?
adb push files\your_files /data/media/.
Before that, please mount your /data partition..
Why? Because /data/media/... have the same content with /sdcard/...
Just check it, and tell me if it works...
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Ok, so i'll let you know what my whole problem is. I am not starting a thread yet, because i believe the problem is the same.
I wanted to install overcome's rom on a United States, Galaxy Tab 8.9 WiFi Only. I rooted my devices just fine. The instructions with pictures told me to use ODIN to flash the modified version of CWM. now, in the picture i saw a pit file being used. it was called "android_fastboot_emmc_full_p4_16G_32G.pit". I found the file and I left 'Re-Partition' checked per the picture.
After this, I had no CWM, only downloading mode. I used ODIN to reflash the P7310XXKJ4. I put that in PDA. unchecked re-partition. it failed at writing system.img.md5
stock normal recovery was back, but i had no access to the sdcard, data, or anything else.
I then used ODIN (no more pit files anymore and no more re-partition) to flash the overcome CWM. WORKED.
So now i have access to CWM, but it cannot mount sdcard, data, nothing.
I purchased the sdcard kit so i could see if i could load up a ROM on an external SDcard and flash from there. NO DICE.
I refuse to believe this is over! but I am begging for someone's help.
Tonight, I am going to uninstall the drivers i have on win7. reinstall a fresh copy of KJ4. and see if that works.
I am open to ANY suggestions. I see that others are experiencing this problem, but there is no readily available solution.

wyatt23 said:
Ok, so i'll let you know what my whole problem is. I am not starting a thread yet, because i believe the problem is the same.
I wanted to install overcome's rom on a United States, Galaxy Tab 8.9 WiFi Only. I rooted my devices just fine. The instructions with pictures told me to use ODIN to flash the modified version of CWM. now, in the picture i saw a pit file being used. it was called "android_fastboot_emmc_full_p4_16G_32G.pit". I found the file and I left 'Re-Partition' checked per the picture.
After this, I had no CWM, only downloading mode. I used ODIN to reflash the P7310XXKJ4. I put that in PDA. unchecked re-partition. it failed at writing system.img.md5
stock normal recovery was back, but i had no access to the sdcard, data, or anything else.
I then used ODIN (no more pit files anymore and no more re-partition) to flash the overcome CWM. WORKED.
So now i have access to CWM, but it cannot mount sdcard, data, nothing.
I purchased the sdcard kit so i could see if i could load up a ROM on an external SDcard and flash from there. NO DICE.
I refuse to believe this is over! but I am begging for someone's help.
Tonight, I am going to uninstall the drivers i have on win7. reinstall a fresh copy of KJ4. and see if that works.
I am open to ANY suggestions. I see that others are experiencing this problem, but there is no readily available solution.
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The thing is, none of the ODIN images (at least the 7310 ones I've seen) have this .pit file since it is not needed at all. The CWM available is just for wiping and flashing. I'm afraid adb does not work. I heard of a Recovery in the CM9 kang thread over at the Development section in which adb works if that's what you want. There are some ODIN links in my guide and all you need to do with the downloaded file is putting the biggest (and only) file in PDA, make sure "F. Reset Time" is clicked and forget about Repartitioning (it is NOT needed in this tab).

nirogu325 said:
The thing is, none of the ODIN images (at least the 7310 ones I've seen) have this .pit file since it is not needed at all. The CWM available is just for wiping and flashing. I'm afraid adb does not work. I heard of a Recovery in the CM9 kang thread over at the Development section in which adb works if that's what you want. There are some ODIN links in my guide and all you need to do with the downloaded file is putting the biggest (and only) file in PDA, make sure "F. Reset Time" is clicked and forget about Repartitioning (it is NOT needed in this tab).
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I have done this. when i re-flash the odin stock image, i get stuck at the restoration of system.img.md5.
I uninstalled and reinstalled the samsung usb drivers and installed the latest. i've tried different usb ports. i am truly at a loss.
i installed an odin flashable version of CWM 5.0.2.6 (? i think thats the version), but adb was not available on that.
Does adb work on the stock recovery? Do you know where i can find this CM9 Kang thread? do you know if their version of CWM in flashable via Odin? that's the only way i can push anything onto the tablet as of right now.
btw... if i restart the tab unconnected to any USB cables, I get a message saying to reconnect to Kies and perform a recovery. IMHO kies is useless.
I am still stuck. I am open to literally anything not physically harmful to my tab.
Is nvflash an option for fixing this? I've never used it before, but if it can help I would be down.
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suwandiapr said:
How about this.?
adb push files\your_files /data/media/.
Before that, please mount your /data partition..
Why? Because /data/media/... have the same content with /sdcard/...
Just check it, and tell me if it works...
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$ ./adb.exe shell
- exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2) -
If i push files, they look as tho they are transferring, but i think they are not really making their way their on to the device.

After doing a little prying today at work, I found a .pit file. I read that this contains the partition information for drive.
I downloaded the stock 3.1 image, extracted it, and i found a P5.pit. Perhaps, I can use that PIT file, while keeping Re-Partition checked, and reflash the overcome CWM?
I know others have run into my exact problem and fixed it. there's gottttta be a way.
i will keep posting my progress and/or reading for others' suggestions.

When trying to flash KJ4 , i get the following:
Code:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> P7310XEUKJ4_P7310XXKJ4_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> boot.img.md5
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> bootloader.bin.md5
<ID:0/006> cache.img.md5
<ID:0/006> hidden.img.md5
<ID:0/006> recovery.img.md5
<ID:0/006> system.img.md5
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Then when looking at my galaxy tab screen i see the following:
Code:
Partition size is small! [Bin:173568 > Part:147968] (4KB unit)
WriteExt4Partition: Error to OpenCompExt4![err:0xa]
DownloadPartition_odin: Error to WriteExt4Partition![err:0xa]
Tegra_Nand_Write: Error to DownloadPartition_odin![err:0xa]
I have to believe my partition table is all botched.

wyatt23 said:
I have to believe my partition table is all botched.
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I believe the PIT file you flashed earlier did something to the partition table. I really don't know where did you find that PIT file . I think I saw a PIT file from an Asian ROM for our tabs months ago, but it's not on XDA. Gonna look for it.
EDIT: Found it here. Attached is the PIT file so you don't have to download the whole package (just unzip the file and there it is). I know it is for the 7300 but I don't think partitions are so different between the two models. Try it with your preferred ODIN image and see if it solves the issue.

nirogu325 said:
I believe the PIT file you flashed earlier did something to the partition table. I really don't know where did you find that PIT file . I think I saw a PIT file from an Asian ROM for our tabs months ago, but it's not on XDA. Gonna look for it.
EDIT: Found it here. Attached is the PIT file so you don't have to download the whole package (just unzip the file and there it is). I know it is for the 7300 but I don't think partitions are so different between the two models. Try it with your preferred ODIN image and see if it solves the issue.
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and should i keep 'Re-Partition' Checked?
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wyatt23 said:
and should i keep 'Re-Partition' Checked?
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ehh, so i tried it without re-partition. didn't work. still cannot mount /sdcard.
tried it with repartition checked with clockwork 5.0.2.6 and I'm stuck at the "choose download mode or recovery mode" screen. if i select recovery, the screen blinks.
TO FIX THIS: I can use odin 1.85 to flash KJ4. however, this will fail at system.img.md5. However, stock recovery will be bootable. stock recovery will give me errors saying most of my partitions cannot mount.
I then can use odin to flash clockwork 5.0.2.6 and enter recovery.
the partitions are still botched if i go that route.

OK. so... i don't know what fixed it, but here's how things went down.
i stumbled across this website: http://www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/inde...14:samsung-flashes&catid=55:samsung&Itemid=82
i downloaded the stock odin flashable version of 3.1. i was able to use the stock 3.1 (even tho it said 32G) to get a working copy of android back on.
3.2 just would not work. however, 3.1 seemed to fix the problem of the partitions. then i flashed 3.2 right on top of it right away.
after that, i used odin to flash overcome's recovery and NANDROID!
now, i'm about to run overcome 3.2.
nirogu325, do you develop at all? I think you're up for a donation. thank you for all your help.

Glad to hear you fixed your issue, thought I'd add a few side notes as I had the same problem as you pretty much but fixed it at 3am and went straight to bed and was gonna post this morning.
For my situation I was doing it all on a lenovo T500 so for any1 using one flash with the usb port closest to you, in win 7 there seems to be a difference in this port possibly being the only port with always on charge feature, the drivers handle this port differently.
Install or reinstall drivers with the tab unplugged and only plug it in once your already in download mode.
I used the same pit file posted on the previous page and used the stock 3.1 pda, no csc or modem or bootloader files, would still hang wen other files were included. Re-partition checked. Only use pit file once, later flashes shouldn't require it as you've just rectified you partition table.
Once you got 3.1 on there then continue the 3.2 flashes as you wish and hopefully no more problems.
All done trough odin and please people take your time with these steps, the rom should only take 2-3 mins and if it pauses for more than 1:30, its hung, just press and hold power button leaving everything plugged in and odin open and go straight back into download mode and try again.
I've done this several more times with 8 more roms and havent had an issue with any (all morning). I've broken it on purpose then gone through these steps so that the information is as functional as I can make it.
I know its querky but hopefully this saves someone the anguish we went through.
Sent from my GT-P7300 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk

wyatt23 said:
OK. so... i don't know what fixed it, but here's how things went down.
i stumbled across this website: http://www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/inde...14:samsung-flashes&catid=55:samsung&Itemid=82
i downloaded the stock odin flashable version of 3.1. i was able to use the stock 3.1 (even tho it said 32G) to get a working copy of android back on.
3.2 just would not work. however, 3.1 seemed to fix the problem of the partitions. then i flashed 3.2 right on top of it right away.
after that, i used odin to flash overcome's recovery and NANDROID!
now, i'm about to run overcome 3.2.
nirogu325, do you develop at all? I think you're up for a donation. thank you for all your help.
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Lol no I don't develop. But I am glad you found the way! That was the objective!
Sent from my SGH-T959.

Hello my honorable SGT colleagues, I managed to roll back from Overcome P7300 v2.3.0 to the Russian v3.1 stock ROM (PDA/CSC/PHONE) flashing it by Odin 1.85 together with p5_0614 PIT mapping table file kindly provided above by Nirogy325, however in my case in attempt to fix modem firmware. All operations including ROM re-partitioning went absolutely smoothly! However to my regret, this has not fix my problem – every ROM (either stock and custom) I used to try do not flash PHONE firmware properly, with basedband version always indicated as “unknown” in the system properties and GSM/CDMA modem not operable… this malfunction happened after Google map app inadvertently hanged up and I tried to shut down the tablet.. does anybody have a clue what happened with the damned tablet and what might be possible cure? Will be extremely grateful for any advice

Thank you!
Thanks wyatt23 & nirogu325. I had this exact problem and downloaded 7-8 pit files that weren't working until I found this. I was about to get a baseball bat and go Office Space on the tablet. It's working fine now and will get a custom mod as soon as it charges.

Is it possible to get back contacts data in N7000 stuck at boot logo?

This may be the last chance to get back the needed important data (please don't ask the awkward question: why not back up the data first) .....
Tried the official SAMSUNG repair office, they said no way!!! Tried search the net and not much available either!
Any expert here can help?
Problem:
Galaxy Note 1 GT-N7000, possibly still in unrooted Ginger Bread, suddenly stuck at boot logo. Press+hold Power/Vol Up/Home brings the machine into recovery mode showing:
1. the green Android robot and yellow arrow out from a file box logo,
2. messages displayed:
<in red>
E: failed to mount /sdcard (I/O error)
E:copy_cache_media:Can’t mount /sdcard
Your storage not prepared yet, please use UI menu for format and rebootactions.
<in Red>
<in yellow>
Media files copy failed.
# MANUAL MODE #
-- Updating application …
<in yellow>
..<in red>
E: failed to mount /sdcard (I/O error)
E:copy_cache_media:Can’t mount /sdcard
Your storage not prepared yet, please use UI menu for format and rebootactions.
Copy application failed.
<in Red>
..<in yellow>
-- Applying Multi-CSC…
Installing Multi-CSC
Can’t access to ‘/system/csc/TGY/system/’.
Successfully applied Multi-CSC
<in yellow>
Then, the usual Android system recovery message <in blue> for reboot, apply update, wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache, test redbend fota displayed at the top part of the screen.
3. Tried wiping cache partition and reboot, no luck with the same situation after reboot.
4. The SAMSUNG repair office said it’s not the battery problem. All data will be gone for rebooting the machine.
The data are more important than the machine, ie, saving the data is more important than saving the machine.
Any suggestions and directions for a workable solution will be highly appreciated.

there is a possible way ... do at your on risk..
1. boot into dwonload mode and connect the phone to PC.. open odin and check if connecting fine
2. download philz kernel for for ICS/JB (tar version) and flash it using the PDA tab in odin. (This will not boot the GB rom but should give you access to CWM)
3.Once flash is completed, remove the cabe and battery.. put the battery back in and boot into recovery mode, (vol up+home+power) .. You should see CWM recovery
4. Contacts can be backuped up by doing a nandroid backup of your rom. for the data in InternalSD, go to mounts and storage and choose mount USB storage.
conect phone to pc and wait for the drivers to appear.
5. copy what ever data you need.

It is possible.
Flash CF Root Gingerbread kernel using PC Odin.
Drop into recovery and connect your phone to PC.
From ADB you'll be able to copy (backup) ANY file you need.
DO NOT perform factory reset / wipe data or you'll lose the data.
---------- Post added at 05:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:54 PM ----------
Ohh yes nandroid backup too will work.

Easier way. Do a nandroid backup on recovery. Flash the same rom you were using. Advanced restore of data partition of the nandroid.

Thank you very much guys for all of your quick and valuable replies.:good::good:
Please excuse my ignorance as I’m only a dummy, actually the worst, an old dummy!!
In order not to make the suitation worse, I’d like to know/clarify the following details before proceeding to the suggested ways:
@nokiamodeln91:
1. Connected to PC with the N7000 in SAMSUNG logo display, opened Odin3 v1.85, ID:COM column shows <in yellow>0:[COM4] and Message column shows<ID:0/004>Added!!
Is download mode=press&hold [power+vol up+home] keys?
2. In the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901191
Trying to download philz-cwm6-n7000, found the following 5 tar files:
PhilZ-cwm6-XXLT5-OXX-5.03.0.tar.md5
PhilZ-cwm6-ZSLO2-OZS-5.03.0.tar.md5
PhilZ-cwm6-DDLSC-ODD-5.03.0.tar.md5
PhilZ-cwm6-DXLSE-OLB-5.03.0.tar.md5
PhilZ-cwm6-JPLSB-UAE-5.03.0.tar.md5
Which one is suitable for an UNROOTED GingerBread N7000 with csc/TGY/system?
Will try to follow the other steps after clarifying the suitable tar file.
@Boy124:
1. What is CF Root Gingerbread kernel? Where can I download a copy for an UNROOTED N7000?
2. Please elaborate on or direct me to detailed ADB procedures, preferably a step-by-step guide if not asking too much. I’ve downloaded adt-bundle-windows-x86-20130219. How to copy (backup) the contacts data?
3. Thanks for reminding not to wipe data and perform factory reset.
@projeto56 and Boy124:
Search a bit on nandroid. But how to add nandroid in the machine as it is (stuck in boot logo)?
The machine has not been flashed with any ROM since purchase. No modifications, flashing or anything, no rooting, just add apps (as said, I’m an old dummy!). When booting in recovery mode, cannot see any backup or restoring options
Hope you guys have enough patience to bear with me and answer the questions.
Thanks again.

@liway
CF Root is not necessary.
As nokiamodeln91 said flash PhilZ kernel with PC Odin - any version will do the job.
After flashing with PC Odin, drop into recovery. (home key + volume up + power)
Then back up your current ROM.
Flash Gingerbread firmware with PC Odin again.
Root it. If you have Titanium Backup Pro, you can directly restore data from a nand backup. Or restore data only after rooting your ROM.
Lemme know if you need further assistance.

liway said:
Search a bit on nandroid. But how to add nandroid in the machine as it is (stuck in boot logo)?
The machine has not been flashed with any ROM since purchase. No modifications, flashing or anything, no rooting, just add apps (as said, I’m an old dummy!). When booting in recovery mode, cannot see any backup or restoring options
Click to expand...
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Do this:
Boy124 said:
As nokiamodeln91 said flash PhilZ kernel with PC Odin - any version will do the job.
After flashing with PC Odin, drop into recovery. (home key + volume up + power)
Then back up your current ROM.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But afterwards, i recommend you to flash a JB stock ROM directly from your new recovery. And after you've set it up, you either restore your data from your nandroid, or you use titanium backup pro to restore only what you need (recommended).
Anyway, if you've set up your google account previously, probably your contacts are already saved in the cloud.

You need to connect the phone in download mode (vol down + home + power). Then volume up to continue. The screen should show downloading.
Now connect the phone to pc and use odin to flash any tar version of the kernel. (like ddlsc). Select on pda tab.
None of these kernels are suitable as it will not boot on GB. This is just for you to get into an advanced recovery to backup your data before you wipe and get your phone working.

Following the suggested procedures, set the machine in downloading mode to download PhilZ-cwm6-DDLSC-ODD-5.03.0.tar, the bar below KERNEL square in Odin becomes completely green with the Message displayed:
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> PhilZ-cwm6-DDLSC-ODD-5.03.0.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> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> zImage
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
It stayed at this stage for hours and seems stopped there.
Tried to boot it in recovery mode [vol up+home+power], this time only the boot logo with an exclamation mark (!) in yellow triangle. Odin message:
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
Put back in downloading mode again, and the machine now is exactly at the same stage with the above message displayed and apparently halted at "NAND Write Start!!". The machine's screen remains in the downloading mode.
What should I do next?

Make sure kies process is not running in task manager. Use the main usb ports. Use samsung usb cable only. Reboot the phone in download mode and try again. The tar file should be in pda.

kies process is not running in task manager.
using one of the main usb ports.
Cannot locate the original samsung usb cable, using ordinary USB 2.0 cable. Will try to find the original samsung usb cable and try again later.
The tar file is in pda.
Thanks.

maybe a pciture of where file should be added in odin will help him/her. flashing kernel takes only seconds. as i can see drivers were properly installed from the descriptions above.

In Odin, I've ticked the box for PDA, then put the file with the whole path name for the folder in the column after PDA.

Tried again with
1. sure that all kies process is not running in task manager.
2. using one of the main usb ports at the back plate of a desktop PC.
3. Using an original samsung usb cable from Note 2 (should be the same as for this Note 1?),
4. The tar file is in pda, and path/location stated in the box after ticked PDA in Odin.
....
Still halted at the stage of NAND Write Start!!:crying:

did you reboot into download mode? you should not continue from a failed flash. reboot
restart the pc and run odin as admin.
disable any AV and Firewall softwares.
if still a no go then try on a different pc

Disconnected the machine. Taken away and put back the battery. Rebooted in download mode [vol dn+home+power].
Restarted the pc and run under a user with administrator right.
Disabled all norton internet security protections. Turned off modem/router connection.
Connect to Odin, still no go. Same situation, halted at NAND Write Start.
Will try to arrange another pc next day or so.
In the meantime, any other alternatives worth trying?

Even a bricked phone in download mode should be able to flash a kernel.
What you could try is unintall kies and usb drivers. And then download samsung usb drivers from developer. Samsung.com and install it again. Then try.

- deleted Kie and SAMSUNG USB driver. Restart the PC.
- reinstall samsung usb driver.
- restart in download mode and connect PC.
still no go!
to recap: using Odin3-v1.85 and PhilZ-cwm6-DDLSC-ODD-5.03.0.tar

diff PC seems to be the last option
though you could try this. download http://d-h.st/FVh. its the PIT file. Select the PIT file in PIT Tab.. and kernel in PDA tab..
make sure repartition is checked.. then flash again and see..

flash wit PIT and kernel.
In Odin, Set Partition shows up in the 1st square and message:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> PhilZ-cwm6-DDLSC-ODD-5.03.0.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
seems halted there!
How long will I have to wait?

Stock 4.4.4 suddenly stuck on boot logo and ODIN always fails

Hi ya!
I am a long time lurker and am always amazed that the collective knowledge here.
I've never spent much time with the inner workings of mobile phones, but am otherwise quite good with tech and very very persevering
My problem is a S3 LTE GT-I9305.
HISTORY (just FYI, as the phone is currently soft bricked):
It was working fine for ages. Delivered with stock 4.1.2 and last had stock 4.4.4 (I9305XXUFNL1_DBTFNL1) running (via OTA - Triangle Away worked well to hide the root). It was rooted (@ 4.1.2) using CF Autoroot and SuperSU worked fine. I am not sure if I ever installed Custom Recovery (if, then it was CWM).
Then about two months ago I started getting persistent error Messages about Media, Media Storage, Download Manager, Hangouts, etc having stopped.
After a lot of reading and troubleshooting I finally backed up my stuff and did a factory wipe. Everthing worked fine after that.
I never restored everything, so the phone and firmware was lightly loaded only, when ...
YESTERDAY:
Having not looked at the phone for a day or so, I surprisingly heard the Samsung shut down tone and went to have a look. What I saw (some 20-30 seconds later) was the white on black boot logo and it never went past that. Thinking that it might have been crunching on an OTA update or similar, I hooked it up to my charger and watched it for 3 hours (I swear, 3 hours). I then pulled the battery and it now (continues) to get stuck on the white on black boot logo.
NOW:
(1) Booting gets stuck at the white on black logo.
(2) I can start it in recovery but it is the Samsung stock recovery only. Please refer below for the error messages I get. I can't clear the cache and even the factory wipe does not work.
(3) I can start it in download mode but ODIN 1.85, 3.04 and 3.10.7 give me persistent FAIL results when trying to flash TWRP 3.0.2-1, 3.3.1-0 or CF-Auto-Root-m3-m3zh-gti9305.tar.md5. I have tried 2 otherwise good cables and all 3 USB2 ports available on my Win7 laptop.
(4) Kies 3 says 'not supported device'
I am at a loss right now. The water is way too deep for my knowledge level.
I have read more than 50 websites and forum posts (includung pretty similar ones, before deciding to write myself).
If someone could point me in the right direction ... eternal gratitude will be yours
What I have downloaded but not used yet (since ODIN is not able to write at the moment) is the I9305XXUFNL1 factory ROM containing:
AP_I9305XXUFNL1.tar.md5
BL_I9305XXUFNL1.tar.md5
CP_I9305XXUFNL1.tar.md5
CSC_I9305XXUFNL1.tar.md5
M3_EUR_OPEN.pit
Since I can't make any screenshots or provide log files ... here is more (and hopefully all) Information needed.
Top right of the screen in download mode:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9305
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: No
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SSTEM STATUS: Custom
Secure Download: Enabled
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 1
AP SWREV: A3
ODIN 1.85 after attempting to flash TWRP 3.3.1-0 (using PDA button and only 'F. Reset Time' checked):
Setup Connection..
Initialization..
Get PIT for mapping..
Firmware update start..
recovery.img
NAND Write Start!!
Complete(Write) Operation failed.
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Recovery mode upon start:
E:failed to mount /efs (No such file or directory)
E:failed to mount /system (No such file or directory)
# MANUAL MODE #
-- Applying Multi-CSC...
E:failed to mount /system (No such file or directory)
can't mount '/system' (No such file or directory)
E:failed to mount /cache (No such file or directory)
E:failed to mount /cache (No such file or directory)
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_recovery
E:failed to mount /system (No such file or directory)
E:failed to mount /cache (No such file or directory)
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:failed to mount /cache (No such file or directory)
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:failed to mount /cache (No such file or directory)
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_install
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_install
E:failed to mount /cache (No such file or directory)
Recovery mode upon selection of 'wipe cache partition' or 'wipe data/factory reset':
Much of the above 'can't open+mount' error messages, but with additional mention of:
/cache/recovery/last_log
(Block device required)

@chinaman88 Never used stock on the i9305 but we still have two i9305's in not really daily but current use.
First, for all of our Samsung devices I use Odin v3.13.1; maybe you should also search the web (or XDA) for that version. You will experience some differences to your versions e.g. no PDA button. And you're correct, "Auto Reboot" must not be ticked because you need to immediately boot into TWRP after it has been flashed, otherwise TWRP won't stick.
Regarding TWRP: My own experiences is that no TWRP version above 3.0.2-1 works on the i9305. I always got flash errors with them. But 3.0.2-1 runs without any problems. My recommendation is to only use v3.0.2-1 and to flash that via Odin v3.13.1
If you succeeded with flashing of TWRP, then I'm happy to recommend the custom ROM that is still in use here.

@Oswald
I obtained Odin3 v3.13.1 and tried flashing both:
CWM_touch_6.0.4.7_i9305.tar
twrp-3.0.2-1-i9305.img.tar
Sadly the end result is the same ...
<ID:0/010> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/010> File analysis..
<ID:0/010> Total Binary size: 6 M
<ID:0/010> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/010> Initialzation..
<ID:0/010> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/010> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/010> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/010> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/010> recovery.img
<ID:0/010> FAIL!
<ID:0/010>
<ID:0/010> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
If I (with the help of the community) can't get my old I9305 running again (the SDS Sudden Death Syndrome has crossed my mind), then I will likely buy a used I9305 from someone and use that instead. But right now (unless it is really SDS in my case) I will still fight for my old phone ... thinking there has to be some way to get it working again. What is really strange to me is that I did nothing MYSELF to soft brick it - it happened all alone.
Thanks so far and I surely will take your offer to give me some advice on Custom ROMs (as more and more apps no longer support KitKat)!
I was thinking about Lineage 14.1 before all this happened. Is there anything better than that and, for Lineage 14.1, do you happen to remember which build was fully stable / most stable?

@chinaman88 First, happy new year to you. And I apologise for the delayed reponse but in your mention there was an error i.e. I didn't receive a notification.
As you have/had Kies installed you should have the driver for the i9305 installed on your PC but you may want to confirm. Additionally, I'm convinced you're aware that ODIN doesn't work if Kies is running in the background. I suggest to completely uninstall Kies prior to the launch of Odin (but do not uninstall the driver).
Are you able to flash the stock ROM via Odin?
And this is still my favourite ROM for the i9305, actually still runing daily: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...m-resurrection-remix-4-4-2-kitkat-v5-t2704828
This respective Q&A thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...resurrection-remix-4-4-2-kitkat-v5-1-t2950817
Search for my posts on both, and you'll find my current configuration including the custom kernel (a Boeffla mod).