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Note ? Bricked?

Hi,
I am from india was updating after i got a push message today, phone is already running the Latest ICS ROM. today it downloaded a 7mb update after which phone restarted for installing the update, the update was installed after which phone restarted again since then phone has the word "SAMSUNG" flashing.. I tried to wait for more than half an hour. But it is at the same point...
I tried to go to the hardreset menu "volup+menu+power" it does not go into that menu too. An android symbol comes later it goes away n finally it comes to the same point of flashing "SAMSUNG"
Please help, lots of data on phone memory

Did you try volume up or volume down + power + home?
Have you tried to get into recovery and just wipe cache and dalvik (not factory reset/data)?
If it doesn't work, you will have to try to Odin (if you can get in download mode). If that doesn't work and you don't have a triangle, take it to Samsung and tell them their OTA update messed it up (which sounds like it did).

You need to enter the recovery ( Volume UP + Home + Power ) and clear cache. Do not select "Wipe Data/Factory Reset" as it may brick your phone. It it doesn't come up, try taking out the battery for a few seconds, and then try again - i see no reason why it wouldn't work.
If it won't work, try entering download mode ( Volume DOWN + Home + Power ) and flash a stock GB ROM via Odin - you can find all stock ROMs in dr. Ketan's guide in Development forum for Galaxy Note. After that you can clear cache and boot. Once back on GB you should do a factory reset, but since you probably need the data on your phone, clearing cache should be enough to boot.

Ah glad that i have company.sad at the same time!! Even i have the same problem after the 7mb OTA update. The andriod process closes often and hangs the phone.
The phone was literally unusable. Hence i tried to install custom gingerbread rom on it. Now its almost completely bricked.
How irresponsible is samsung to roll these things out without testing it thoroughly.
***PLEASE DON'T INSTALL THE 7MB ICS OTA UPDATE***
hopefully we can save some.
I am not sure what to do now. Any idea ?
//Ramith

ramith123 said:
Ah glad that i have company.sad at the same time!! Even i have the same problem after the 7mb OTA update. The andriod process closes often and hangs the phone.
The phone was literally unusable. Hence i tried to install custom gingerbread rom on it. Now its almost completely bricked.
How irresponsible is samsung to roll these things out without testing it thoroughly.
***PLEASE DON'T INSTALL THE 7MB ICS OTA UPDATE***
hopefully we can save some.
I am not sure what to do now. Any idea ?
//Ramith
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Go to DOWNLOAD MODE try to install official rom through pc odin, this will not produced a yellow triangle. If it still doesnt work then claim your WARRANTY.

"Honey, I screwed my Note"
Till yesterday I had my Galaxy Note on Android ICS official release. It was rooted too and everything was super smooth. Then I got an OTA update available message and I was hesitant at first whether it will remove my root. It didn't look like much of an update since only the kernel version was changed from LP8 to LPA. But after much consideration I went ahead with the update. It looked fine. After the update finished, the phone restarted and updated all apps. I was happy root did not go off too. Then I ran Titanium backup and took a backup of all my apps. Everything was good. But I left my phone at night and morning it was turned off. The battery had drained completely. I recharged it, but now it didn't start at all. I tried removing the external SD card thinking that some problem might have occurred with all the news about ICS and eMMC problem on Note. But nothing worked. The phone would start and Samsung logo would come but it gets stuck there for more than an hour. I read on XDA that I should try flashing to stock GB and I downloaded it and tried flashing with Odin. But it failed too. I removed the USB connection from the PC and now the phone wouldn't even boot, and I mean it's completely off. I tried holding the power button, power+volume_up+home, and power+volume_down+home. I kept holding for two minutes and still nothing. And now when I connect it to charger using the wall outlet charger, it does not charge. And if I connect to USB also, nothing happens. Tried running Odin but it doesn't detect anything.
And to add to my woes, I am currently onsite at USA and since I have the International N7000 model that I had brought from India, they wouldn't service it. I guess I am royally "bricked". :crying:
What I am still wondering is if it's really possible to mess up the phone so bad it wouldn't even show a single sign of life!

I have the same issue .. anyone around the whole of xda know what to do ? I updated to ics then rooted it for the first time. Did not installs any roms nothing. Just rooted to access titanium backup.
Recently I updated the same as it showed up and after that I cannot access my contacts or phone or call list .
Other than that everything works fine, luckily for me it's not bricked.
I tried killing the process still didn't make a difference.
I can call ppl by searching through gesture search though but doesn't give an option to msg.
What should I try ? I don't want it to turn into a brick though, any proper answers would be really appreciated.
IM posting the various screenshots I took after this whole problem started. Hope someone can help......
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What I am still wondering is if it's really possible to mess up the phone so bad it wouldn't even show a single sign of life!
Yes it is possible. Sorry man.:crying:

Possible how ? IM ready to buy any fix app. I even tried fix permissions but it doesn't show contacts or phone in the list.. I'd there a way to like restore to an earlier point or earlier update ?
If it is possible what do I do ?
Now IM thinking twice to unroot it and give it to Samsung store.. I Donno if it will unroot and if I can get it replaced..
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motionexecuter said:
I have the same issue .. anyone around the whole of xda know what to do ? I updated to ics then rooted it for the first time. Did not installs any roms nothing. Just rooted to access titanium backup.
Recently I updated the same as it showed up and after that I cannot access my contacts or phone or call list .
Other than that everything works fine, luckily for me it's not bricked.
I tried killing the process still didn't make a difference.
I can call ppl by searching through gesture search though but doesn't give an option to msg.
What should I try ? I don't want it to turn into a brick though, any proper answers would be really appreciated.
IM posting the various screenshots I took after this whole problem started. Hope someone can help......
View attachment 1158444View attachment 1158445View attachment 1158447
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If you know how to use pc odin then you can make new instalation. It will solve your problem.
If you dont know how to use it. Go to samsung service center and let them install it.

I rooted it using Odin, if there is a link on how to make that new installation I can do it. I don't wanna try something on my own and get stuck
In case if I do take it to the service I will have to unroot it won't I ?
Now that's another dilemma, what if it's bricked then :-( ..
IM so damn confused now
Gimme one solid thing to do and I will now..
I tried recovery mode, wiping the cache, no go.. Still gives the error..
Sent from my GT-N7000

motionexecuter said:
I rooted it using Odin, if there is a link on how to make that new installation I can do it. I don't wanna try something on my own and get stuck
In case if I do take it to the service I will have to unroot it won't I ?
Now that's another dilemma, what if it's bricked then :-( ..
IM so damn confused now
Gimme one solid thing to do and I will now..
I tried recovery mode, wiping the cache, no go.. Still gives the error..
Sent from my GT-N7000
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If already rooted then use mobileodin pro to flash any rom you want. Buy it in google market. Look into youtube type mobileodin for visual tutorial.
Pc odin tutorial. http://androidadvices.com/update-galaxy-note-n7000-with-ics-4-0-3-firmware/

I found this ...
ht tp://techie-buzz.com/android/manually-install-the-official-android-4-0-ice-cream-sandwich-firmware-lpy-on-samsung-galaxy-note.html
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motionexecuter said:
I found this ...
ht tp://techie-buzz.com/android/manually-install-the-official-android-4-0-ice-cream-sandwich-firmware-lpy-on-samsung-galaxy-note.html
Sent from my GT-N7000
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Mate best thing is go to download mode and flash a gb rom in pc odin without wiping anything when on ics..... if ur able to flash gb then u have no probs, if flashing stops at factory img then ur in a soup....

Mate if you are so much scared then just try to copy contacts.apk from any ICS rom into system/app folder and assign correct permission and reboot you will be ok.
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You can also copy phone.apk from any ics rom just replace contacts.apk and phone.apk and assign correct permission with the help of root explorer

Anybody who has non-rooted, untouched note brick this way?
I guess not....
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mine! fixed! i already brought my Note at service center this morning then afternoon samsung texted me they say they change the motherboard...
from now on no more flash firmware... stick to 1 fw DXLP gingerbread not ICS...
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i already have traumatize with this flashing firmwares... good thing i have a warranty...
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praetorius said:
Anybody who has non-rooted, untouched note brick this way?
I guess not....
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yes i have a friend... he is using a Stock Firmware no root. he just go to restore factory settings then! Miracle Happen the Note is Bricked! Miracle from Hell...
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motionexecuter said:
I rooted it using Odin, if there is a link on how to make that new installation I can do it. I don't wanna try something on my own and get stuck
In case if I do take it to the service I will have to unroot it won't I ?
Now that's another dilemma, what if it's bricked then :-( ..
IM so damn confused now
Gimme one solid thing to do and I will now..
I tried recovery mode, wiping the cache, no go.. Still gives the error..
Sent from my GT-N7000
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If your Note is Bricked! then it won't open...
You read my Story.
Theres a lot of Samsung Service in Philippines but different owner. I went to Samsung last 2 days. Then they asked me What Happen? Im so stupid i accidentally told them that i flashed it using ODIN. They told my Warranty is Void because of ODIN. They gonna charge me for Changing Motherboard. I said no way i will pull out my Note.
Next Day i went to other Samsung Service Center i prepared myself then They asked me again what happen? This time i'm careful. I told them that i just Restore Factory settings. Then they check my Warranty. Then they said Okay you call us tom if already fixed.
Then that afternoon i received SMS from Samsung that my Note is fixed already ready for pick up. That's it. No payment... One thing i have a 2 costom binaries there. because i rooted it.
If you have a warranty do not say i flash it thru ODIN. ODIN. ODIN.

bhasg1007 said:
Mate if you are so much scared then just try to copy contacts.apk from any ICS rom into system/app folder and assign correct permission and reboot you will be ok.
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You can also copy phone.apk from any ics rom just replace contacts.apk and phone.apk and assign correct permission with the help of root explorer
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Yupp tried this now .. just says applications cannot be installed. Gave it all the permissions too.
And another thing I noticed omfg ! The stock file explorer ain't there..
This is getting creepy now..
And even if I do plan to take it to service they will obv know I rooted it..
What IM trying now is flashing another ROM.
Downloading Rocket ROM, will check in awhile now.
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Guys ! You have installed the OTA update on a Stock ROM which was rooted.
I think all guys have to cool down and read this !
You are having issues because you have installed OTA on a rooted ROM.
It has most probably nothing to do with EMMC bug or Hard Brick.
I also donot recommend flashing via Mobile ODIN for ICS as someone has suggested.
To solve your problem ,
1) ODIN Method
a) go to Download Mode (Power Button + Vol down + Home)
b) Flash the ICS ROM posted in Dr.Ketan Thread in the PDA
Remember that options are ticked according to this image.
Donot tick repartition.
You can root it by Heading to Dr Ketans thread.
2) CWM Method (Custom Firmware)
a) go to Download Mode (Power Button + Vol up + Home)
b) Flash the ROM close to LPA without any Reset or Wiping.
This will endup with a custom ROM Clea Note (LPA Rooted)

Too late to check that..
I reinstalled the stock ics ROM using mobile Odin pro. Works fine now... Yipee..
I can access the contacts and phone options too ..
And for some reason it does not show the yellow triangle even though it used to everyone before..
But previously I lost the phone and contacts button on the main screen ..
How do I get it back to how it was ?
And why is there no file manager still ?
I see only 3 icons now instead of 5...
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ICS update ... can anyone help fix some of my 'issues'?

Got the Rogers ICS update finally!
HOWEVER ... afterwards here are a few issues I'm having:
Reduced Battery Life (assuming it has to do with issue #3)
Reduced Reception (Used to get -75 dBm, and now get -95dBm - sitting in the SAME spot. No change in towers, or tower locations.)
Would really like to be able to shut off "Background Data" like I could before. (i.e. in GB, Menu > Settings > Accounts & synch, uncheck Background Data)
WiFi is Weak ... I sit 4 feet from my "N" router, my laptop gets 100% signal, the phone 50-60%
LanucherPro works, Launcher Pro Paid version works, BUT ... I can't use the calendar widget.
I've "made do" with some creative widget-ing. (Used the built in calendar, and adjust the size (5 icons wide, 4 icons tall), and have a smaller 2 tall by 3 wide month calendar widget below) (how do I have 5 columns, and 6 rows? The paid version of Launcher Pro allows me to set that - and it works AWESOMELY - no problem with the screen.)
Too much Rogers Bloat (if I wanted UrMusic, 1 Contacts, 1 Number, Games etc), and the stupid Twitter app. If I wanted it, I'd download it.
Some good things:
LIKE the new font - clock, menu's etc are a non-bold font.
Like the Task Manager (hold home, swip an app to close it.)
Like the blue highlights under the Power Control Bar (used to be green)
LOVE the updates to Gmail and WebKit browser.
Phone seems for the most part, "snappier" - as if the CPU and GPU are being utilized properly.
And a single "side by side" of GB and ICS on the same device:
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Well, if you want to get rid of the Rogers bloatware - root your phone and use Titanium Backup to clear them out.
I noticed about that with WiFi, but i did a reset and it works well now for me. As per the signal, mine actually improved.

Prolab said:
Well, if you want to get rid of the Rogers bloatware - root your phone and use Titanium Backup to clear them out.
I noticed about that with WiFi, but i did a reset and it works well now for me. As per the signal, mine actually improved.
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Easiest / Safest way to root with ICS?
When I had Gingerbread and an HTC Panache, when I tried to run Gingerbreak, it caused com.android.phone to loop crash, requiring a full reset of the phone... which I don't want to do again.

Reduced battery life most likely has to do with the fact that you have Advanced Task Killer on 4.0.3 and not on 2.3.5. Get rid of that crap IMMEDIATELY. It's been unnecessary since Froyo dropped aeons ago.

_Allan_ said:
Easiest / Safest way to root with ICS?
When I had Gingerbread and an HTC Panache, when I tried to run Gingerbreak, it caused com.android.phone to loop crash, requiring a full reset of the phone... which I don't want to do again.
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I followed these set of instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416836
Mind you, im still running the stock rogers ICS with an unlocked bootloader and rooted.
Its quite easy really, just follow his instructions.
And +1 getting rid of Task killers. Its great that i dont need them anymore and ICS has done quite well in managing memory.

Prolab said:
I followed these set of instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416836
Mind you, im still running the stock rogers ICS with an unlocked bootloader and rooted.
Its quite easy really, just follow his instructions.
And +1 getting rid of Task killers. Its great that i dont need them anymore and ICS has done quite well in managing memory.
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I'm a hardware guy, not software. Doing something like what you listed, is near impossibly for me to do... due to many reasons.

_Allan_
The superguide is actually really good if followed exactly. If you have any questions about any of the steps, PM me, I'll try to help!

_Allan_ said:
I'm a hardware guy, not software. Doing something like what you listed, is near impossibly for me to do... due to many reasons.
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It might seem a little daunting but I can assure you it isn't that bad. For your purposes you only need to do steps 1 and 4. I've spent a lot of time making the directions thorough for those who haven't done anything like this before (for example, even explaining how to open up a command prompt).
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Aus_Azn said:
Reduced battery life most likely has to do with the fact that you have Advanced Task Killer on 4.0.3 and not on 2.3.5. Get rid of that crap IMMEDIATELY. It's been unnecessary since Froyo dropped aeons ago.
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Indeed atk is just unnecessary, it's android not windows, android is supposed to keep your memory 80% full for caching purposes. Using atk will slow down your system and decrease battery life
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slapshot30 said:
It might seem a little daunting but I can assure you it isn't that bad. For your purposes you only need to do steps 1 and 4. I've spent a lot of time making the directions thorough for those who haven't done anything like this before (for example, even explaining how to open up a command prompt).
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Let me also point out, that I have "Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder" ... just LOOKING at the instructions gives me a feeling of dread. I paid a guy a few years ago, to unlock my Moto Razr V3I because it had be disassembled. (Now, I build computers, but the parts are ALL the same for the most part... the most complicated thing I've done recently was install a HDD in an Asus G53Sw which requires removing the keyboard, wrist pad, and 15 screws. *L*)

Hey i got add too man. Im not sure if it still works but there is an all in one windows gui in the stick is, I'd this is all to difficult that might be your best bet. If it doesn't still work someone please correct me!
Overall though using adb and rooting isn't too hard. I'd say go through now and read through it, then read through it again. Then when it comes time to root read the instructions again and follow them step by step.
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_Allan_ said:
Let me also point out, that I have "Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder" ... just LOOKING at the instructions gives me a feeling of dread. I paid a guy a few years ago, to unlock my Moto Razr V3I because it had be disassembled. (Now, I build computers, but the parts are ALL the same for the most part... the most complicated thing I've done recently was install a HDD in an Asus G53Sw which requires removing the keyboard, wrist pad, and 15 screws. *L*)
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Then do a step and take 10 minute breaks in between each.
You already have ICS, so that shaves off a step.
- Do step 1 in the superguide to unlock your bootloader, or unlock the bootloader using the all-in-one toolkit
- Do step 4 in the superguide (it really doesn't take long... it consists of flashing a recovery from adb and flashing a zip in recovery, won't even take you ten minutes and I'd like to think the instructions are pretty detailed)

Prolab said:
I followed these set of instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416836
Mind you, im still running the stock rogers ICS with an unlocked bootloader and rooted.
Its quite easy really, just follow his instructions.
And +1 getting rid of Task killers. Its great that i dont need them anymore and ICS has done quite well in managing memory.
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How did you root rogers ICS I try and it installs SuperUser and Terminal emulator but it doesnt seem to root I go into TE and cant get # sign. I have a custom recovery but not root access.

jbplumbing.ca said:
How did you root rogers ICS I try and it installs SuperUser and Terminal emulator but it doesnt seem to root I go into TE and cant get # sign. I have a custom recovery but not root access.
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Go to the guide in my signature and download the attachment called "VIVID_CWM_ROOT_VER2.zip" and flash that zip in recovery. Should do the trick. Flash it two or three more times if it doesn't stick at first.

slapshot30 said:
Go to the guide in my signature and download the attachment called "VIVID_CWM_ROOT_VER2.zip" and flash that zip in recovery. Should do the trick. Flash it two or three more times if it doesn't stick at first.
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I got recovery via the all in one kit, I followed those instructions to perma root, copied the file to my internal sdcard and flashed it from recovery. The first time it said updating android but now it just boots up like nothing happened but it says SU not found in terminal emulator. wont go #
I have tryed 5 times, do I just keep flashing till it works?

jbplumbing.ca said:
I got recovery via the all in one kit, I followed those instructions to perma root, copied the file to my internal sdcard and flashed it from recovery. The first time it said updating android but now it just boots up like nothing happened but it says SU not found.
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Hm... Have you tried that zip in my guide? It's worked for others. Otherwise we might just have to have you flash the SU binary.

slapshot30 said:
Go to the guide in my signature and download the attachment called "VIVID_CWM_ROOT_VER2.zip" and flash that zip in recovery. Should do the trick. Flash it two or three more times if it doesn't stick at first.
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you should have a donate button you have done alot of work for the raider and you should be rewarded. "Thanks" lose its meaning after the 10th time you have helped me.
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slapshot30 said:
Hm... Have you tried that zip in my guide? It's worked for others. Otherwise we might just have to have you flash the SU binary.
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I flashed VIVID_CWM_ROOT_VER2.zip
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jbplumbing.ca said:
you should have a donate button you have done alot of work for the raider and you should be rewarded. "Thanks" lose its meaning after the 10th time you have helped me.
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I flashed VIVID_CWM_ROOT_VER2.zip
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I tryed to use the perma root button on the all in one kit first it installed su but it force closed the first time. would that make a differance?

jbplumbing.ca said:
you should have a donate button you have done alot of work for the raider and you should be rewarded. "Thanks" lose its meaning after the 10th time you have helped me.
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I flashed VIVID_CWM_ROOT_VER2.zip
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I tryed to use the perma root button on the all in one kit first it installed su but it force closed the first time. would that make a differance?
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What recovery are you using?

slapshot30 said:
What recovery are you using?
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CWM 5.5.0.4
Is that no good?

jbplumbing.ca said:
CWM 5.5.0.4
Is that no good?
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Damn... A lot of people are having issues with it. Follow step 4 in the guide in my signature. Except when you are doing the fastboot code from your command prompt, do that a few times. So do it once, reboot, unplug and repeat that a couple more times to make sure everything CWM related is gone. Then move on and flash the zip in step 4 to perm root.

[Q] Flashing Stock Rom

I'm currently running CM9 on my tab 8.9, and while I'm generally happy with it, now Samsung have (finally!) released stock ICS for the 8.9, I'm tempted to just install this and be done with it (I'd also likely get a working camera!)
As I can't flash using Kies, I'm going to use Odin. I've downloaded the stock rom from SamFirmware, but just want to check on the process for flashing a stock rom using Odin.
I assume I just click PDA, select the .md5 file, and make sure 'Auto Reboot' is checked, but do I need to do anything else in Odin to make sure this works ok?

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Finally got round to trying this (! Better late than never).
Using Odin 1.85, the download seemed to work ok, and completed with no errors. The tab then rebooted, and after some screen flashing, the Samsung boot screen appeared, then the logo (which started pulsing). I then left it, and left it, and left it, but I just get the logo flashing on the screen, and it doesn't get any further.
I reset the tab, went back into Download mode, then tried again. Odin completed the download (again), the tab rebooted, but the same thing happened.
Am I meant to clear the cache using this method? I did have CMR 5.5.0.4/CM9 installed before trying this, but I thought this ROM overwrites everything and reverts it back to stock.

tman24 said:
Finally got round to trying this (! Better late than never).
Using Odin 1.85, the download seemed to work ok, and completed with no errors. The tab then rebooted, and after some screen flashing, the Samsung boot screen appeared, then the logo (which started pulsing). I then left it, and left it, and left it, but I just get the logo flashing on the screen, and it doesn't get any further.
I reset the tab, went back into Download mode, then tried again. Odin completed the download (again), the tab rebooted, but the same thing happened.
Am I meant to clear the cache using this method? I did have CMR 5.5.0.4/CM9 installed before trying this, but I thought this ROM overwrites everything and reverts it back to stock.
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I had the same problem, I cleared CACHE and it worked...

kosmepe said:
I had the same problem, I cleared CACHE and it worked...
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Ok, thanks. Took your advise, and cleared the cache (had to re-install CWMR first though). I then used Odin to re-install the latest ICS from Samsung, which installed ok this time.
One problem though, when you put the tab to sleep, then resume (using the power button), the screen just goes totally corrupt and unreadable. You can see something is happening on the screen to key presses, but you have to power off using the button. From a cold boot, everything is fine. It's just when you sleep/resume by the looks of it!

tman24 said:
Ok, thanks. Took your advise, and cleared the cache (had to re-install CWMR first though). I then used Odin to re-install the latest ICS from Samsung, which installed ok this time.
One problem though, when you put the tab to sleep, then resume (using the power button), the screen just goes totally corrupt and unreadable. You can see something is happening on the screen to key presses, but you have to power off using the button. From a cold boot, everything is fine. It's just when you sleep/resume by the looks of it!
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This is a problem others have experienced. Look at the stickies in this section, All 8.9 questions, last few posts.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda app-developers app

jd1639 said:
This is a problem others have experienced. Look at the stickies in this section, All 8.9 questions, last few posts.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda app-developers app
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Mmmm. Being in the UK, I first reset everything, then installed XXKJ4 (3.2). This went fine, and a quick test with the suspend/resume showed no screen corruption. I then did the reset/cache wipe, and installed EULPO (4.04). This went fine, but a quick suspend/resume test showed the same corruption. As EULA3 is for the US only, I think I did the right thing.
I'm inclined to try re-flashing XXKJ4, and see if Kies updates it ok.

tman24 said:
Mmmm. Being in the UK, I first reset everything, then installed XXKJ4 (3.2). This went fine, and a quick test with the suspend/resume showed no screen corruption. I then did the reset/cache wipe, and installed EULPO (4.04). This went fine, but a quick suspend/resume test showed the same corruption. As EULA3 is for the US only, I think I did the right thing.
I'm inclined to try re-flashing XXKJ4, and see if Kies updates it ok.
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Ok, getting a bit frustrated now. From a stock 3.2 build (with no screen corruption problems), I just did an ICS update from Kies, which worked ok, but STILL had the corruption issue when resuming from sleep!

tman24 said:
Ok, getting a bit frustrated now. From a stock 3.2 build (with no screen corruption problems), I just did an ICS update from Kies, which worked ok, but STILL had the corruption issue when resuming from sleep!
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Google "tab 8.9 p7300 terribly messed up xda" there's a fix for the boot loader.
Sent from the short bus

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try to flash the ICS bootloader first

jd1639 said:
Google "tab 8.9 p7300 terribly messed up xda" there's a fix for the boot loader.
Sent from the short bus
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Still working on this if you can believe it!
According to the thread, people who've experienced this say that flashing the stock 3.2 ROM (EULA3), followed by ICS fixes the problem. As I said though, this is a UK model P7310, so I tried flashing the UK 3.2 ROM (XXKJ4) followed by UK ICS (EULPO). I think EULA3 is the US 3.2 ROM, so will there be a problem flashing a UK 7310 with this ROM, and afterwards will I have to flash the US ICS ROM, or can I still use the UK ROM.
The solution sounded simple, but I'm guessing these are all US based forums.

carmobileproject said:
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try to flash the ICS bootloader first
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Thanks. Where do I get this?
R u saying that I should install HC 3.2, then the ICS Bootloader, then ICS full? Odin's got the option to install a bootloader, but I wouldn't know which one to use or where to get it, unless you mean CWM, but this doesn't have a bootloader file in the archive.
Getting desperate!

I think you have to extract the bootloader.bin out of the correct hc stock Rom. If I remember the Rom was for the Hong Kong rom
I don't know if this will work or will brick your device but out of curiosity I downloaded the P7300 HC rom and extracted the bootloader.cin. You can find it at http:\\d-h.st/8tF
Sent from the short bus

tman24 said:
...One problem though, when you put the tab to sleep, then resume (using the power button), the screen just goes totally corrupt and unreadable. You can see something is happening on the screen to key presses, but you have to power off using the button. From a cold boot, everything is fine. It's just when you sleep/resume by the looks of it!
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I'm having the same issue. I'm in New Zealand, my guess is that the NZ firmware is based on the UK one.
1) Flashed firmware using odin
2) Wouldn't boot, got stuck at 'Samsung' load screen (the one that kind of pulses)
2) Installed Clock Work Mod recovery mode using odin
3) Booted to recovery mode
4) Reset to factory defaults
When coming out of power save mode the screen is garbled. I've read an earlier post about clearing the cache, do you mean the option in CWM called "wipe cache partition'?
Thanks in advance.

There have been others with the garbled screen issue. Search kalt kaffe and bootloader.
Sent from the long bus, I got mainstreamed

jd1639 said:
There have been others with the garbled screen issue. Search kalt kaffe and bootloader.
Sent from the long bus, I got mainstreamed
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It must be a bootloader problem. I've tried every combination now, even now I'm running CWM 6.0.0.8 and AOSP 4.1.2, and while everything installs and runs ok, I STILL get the garbled screen after resuming from sleep. Just trying to search the CM10 thread for bootloader, but search is currently down.
I'm just concerned that flashing the bootloader stands a real chance of bricking the tab, but I'm hoping if the loader works on CM10 it will work on AOSP.

I found a mention to it on page 109 of the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1777398&page=109
I just found it in the FAQ here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31771837#post31771837
Which links to this page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1867124
"by now several people have confirmed that flashing the P7310UELA3 is a working solution to screen flickering after resume from standby. (Flash the UELA3 using Odin, then flash again the ROM you really want to run)"
Let me know how it goes, I'm out of time right now.

Wild_Qwerty said:
I found a mention to it on page 109 of the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1777398&page=109
I just found it in the FAQ here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31771837#post31771837
Which links to this page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1867124
"by now several people have confirmed that flashing the P7310UELA3 is a working solution to screen flickering after resume from standby. (Flash the UELA3 using Odin, then flash again the ROM you really want to run)"
Let me know how it goes, I'm out of time right now.
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Jeez, I love this forum. There are some great people here. Thanks to suggestions, I finally have a fully working tab 8.9, that you can put to sleep and wake up without any garbled screen. This is a UK spec 8.9, so I've been very careful on what I flashed
Stock HC always worked fine, but compared to ICS/JB, it's horrible. I got fed up with waiting for Samsung to release ICS for the tab, so tried flashing CM10, but had big problems. Eventually I got CM9 working ok (using CMR5), but this had bugs, and wasn't reliable. Then ICS was released properly, but after flashing this using Odin, I got the garbled screen problem. I went back to stock HC, and this worked fine. Tried re-flashing ICS using Kies AND Odin, but garbled screen. Tried ASOP JB, but still garbled screen!!!!!
Eventually, having nothing to lose, I flashed UELA3 as suggested, but on reboot this went into a boot loop at the Samsung loading screen. Tried re-flashing 3 times (with clear/wipe cache), but no change, BUT, EULA3 does install a new bootloader (I could see this during the Odin flash). So, I then re-flashed stock ICS, and bam, it works.
So, you were right, EULA3, despite the fact it doesn't fully load, was enough to install the correct bootloader, then flashing XEULPO ICS on top fixed the problem. ICS may not be quite as slick as JB, but it's not far behind. Guess we'll never see a Samsung JB for this tab, even though it's easily capable of running it, but for now, I'm ok with this.

Thanks for reporting back. It'll help the next person.
God promised men that he'd put beautiful women in all corners of the world. Then he laughed and laughed and made the world round

[Q] Yes i know ill be laughed at

OK so got a little ahead of myself this afternoon and thought wth its time to root. Only problem was i did not properly identify my model number. So basically i rooted a n910t with the n915t root i followed this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/easy-steps-stock-odin-n915tuvu1anjl-sm-t2943993
So after i already flashed it i noticed something was wrong with my screen. Then i realized my mistake (shucks) what s a guy to do except ask an expert.
Basically it was on nk3 and i could only find nk4 so i tried to see if that would help it did not.
To the real issue! So i loaded nk4 on it and it loaded fine but the problem is my screen touch is off. This started after the attempted root with the files for the wrong phone. To give you an idea in order to press a correct button i have to press about an inch or so above the button i am trying to press. However that only when the screen rotation is normal. When i flip the screen rotation landscape it work fine. (in other words when i turn the phone to the side homebutton to the right). I am super mad i just bought the dam thing outta contract so you can imagine how i am feeling right now. If any one can help or tell me if there is a kernel i can download i would appreciate it. I dont have the insurance either cause i never break or brick my phones (ha) thanks guys for reading
Scott

scoeas1982 said:
OK so got a little ahead of myself this afternoon and thought wth its time to root. Only problem was i did not properly identify my model number. So basically i rooted a n910t with the n915t root i followed this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/easy-steps-stock-odin-n915tuvu1anjl-sm-t2943993
So after i already flashed it i noticed something was wrong with my screen. Then i realized my mistake (shucks) what s a guy to do except ask an expert.
Basically it was on nk3 and i could only find nk4 so i tried to see if that would help it did not.
To the real issue! So i loaded nk4 on it and it loaded fine but the problem is my screen touch is off. This started after the attempted root with the files for the wrong phone. To give you an idea in order to press a correct button i have to press about an inch or so above the button i am trying to press. However that only when the screen rotation is normal. When i flip the screen rotation landscape it work fine. (in other words when i turn the phone to the side homebutton to the right). I am super mad i just bought the dam thing outta contract so you can imagine how i am feeling right now. If any one can help or tell me if there is a kernel i can download i would appreciate it. I dont have the insurance either cause i never break or brick my phones (ha) thanks guys for reading
Scott
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Ok install twrp wipe everything including the internel... ( not ext )
Reboot recovery...
Pull the battery reboot download mode (odin)
And flash this or a stock K4....
Your stock odin will wipe it back to its original state..
One other thread case you need it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55968427
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55989825
Flash.
Part of the Solution

I would be careful. I would odin back to stock boot it up unrooted and then follow the right thread. I know a few who have wiped system and it was game over as we don't have a pit file. Watch what you wipe.
BAD ASS NOTE 4

i did exactly as you said and its still the same way i havenever came across somethng that was not reversable this way

scoeas1982 said:
i did exactly as you said and its still the same way i havenever came across somethng that was not reversable this way
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So you flashed a stock odin from download mode and its still showing the incorrect version???
Flash.
Part of the Solution

i have taken a pic to show you guys whats up as you can see where my thumb is versus whats selected on the screen
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
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its not so much the wrong version as it is the touchscreen calibration being off i posted a pic so that people may better understand what i am saying.

Have you done a factory reset since you odin'd to the correct version of the stock rom?

scoeas1982 said:
its not so much the wrong version as it is the touchscreen calibration being off i posted a pic so that people may better understand what i am saying.
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Ok now im confused lol..
What model phone did you buy from the store???? You need to flash a rom that 100% matches your device....
Stock.. odin...
Start all over fresh with YOUR EXACT FIRMWARE..
ok.....[emoji16]
Flash.
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Lately when I Odin to stock. I have to do a factory reset, as well, or the ringtones/wallpapers, etc. that were previously installed haven't reset.
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Might reset your calibration.

Flashvetrin said:
Ok now im confused lol..
What model phone did you buy from the store???? You need to flash a rom that 100% matches your device....
Stock.. odin...
Start all over fresh with YOUR EXACT FIRMWARE..
ok.....[emoji16]
Flash.
Part of the Solution
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I knew this would be confusing. I bought the n910t. Tmo version. What i did was accidently flash the 915t root files. This is what messed up the calibration. I have wiped and reinstalled to no avail my theory is that there is a kernel or a patch (dont really know the lingo) to fix the display. Thats what i am looking for. There is no odin fw for 4.4.4 nk3 so i flashed nk4 hoping that would fix the issue. I know what i did sounds noobi, but i am not totally a noob.

i tried that as well hoping for the best it did not work though

scoeas1982 said:
I knew this would be confusing. I bought the n910t. Tmo version. What i did was accidently flash the 915t root files. This is what messed up the calibration. I have wiped and reinstalled to no avail my theory is that there is a kernel or a patch (dont really know the lingo) to fix the display. Thats what i am looking for. There is no odin fw for 4.4.4 nk3 so i flashed nk4 hoping that would fix the issue. I know what i did sounds noobi, but i am not totally a noob.
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Ahh ok..
just wanted to clarify your Exact model#.
Im puzzled as to why odin is not wiping you clean.
You should be starting over fresh and not having ANY remnents of this pre-existing flash still intact after flashing stock firmware...
Try downloading the completly stock from sams mobile or from the first post.
And just pull the battery and flash the stock firmware again....
Flash.
Part of the Solution

mmm thats an idea i was using my octoplus box the firmware i donwloaded from the support site. Perhaps that is not a full firmware wipe but it was like 2.46 gigs.

scoeas1982 said:
mmm thats an idea i was using my octoplus box the firmware i donwloaded from the support site. Perhaps that is not a full firmware wipe but it was like 2.46 gigs.
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Lol i was just looking at buying one of those.... [emoji106]
Flash.
Part of the Solution

they are pretty awesome i own a repair shop and use then when people jack up there phone.s. I also do unlocks with it but mostly use z3x. So you can imagine how stupid i feel jacking up my own phone. Thats new none the less

scoeas1982 said:
they are pretty awesome i own a repair shop and use then when people jack up there phone.s. I also do unlocks with it but mostly use z3x. So you can imagine how stupid i feel jacking up my own phone. Thats new none the less
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Lol so i know in not talkin to a rookie by any means..
i wouldnt try flashing any kernel like you asked about[emoji33]. mix an match that and its game over... [emoji85] i think if you get the odin stock firmware and get back into download mode youll be golden.. [emoji51]
youll be back to square one..
And knox will trip as well.. this im sure you know...
Good luck soldier...
[emoji16]
Flash.
Part of the Solution

im dl it now i am going to give it a try. I just cant really imagine what i messed up that cant be fixed with a fresh install. I know there are phones out there thaat when you root it and odin a kernel it messes up the display,wifi,bt ect. that why i was thinking i would need a kernel to fix it.

After you Odin to stock with the downloaded file from Samsung.
And doing a factory reset.
If your calibration is still screwed up.
You could try flashing a rom.
Maybe firekat or something aosp like cmRemix and see if the rom doesn't overwrite the remnants that are killing you.
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You can get the stock image downloads from here quicker btw:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2957156

Aren't there hidden codes to reset calibration? I think there might have been on my S3. So there may be one on the note as well. Maybe search around for that also? Just an idea.

Problem after playing with Galaxy Note8 ROOT [SNAPDRAGON]

I rooted my phone as the title says. I ran into a few complications but nothing major. After I got used to verything I went on to download a few things. One of those things was V4A and I set it up, installed the drivers, etc. Something weird happened and it turned all my audio into a slower audio. It changed my entire phone sound. The boot animations to text messages. Well, I tried to fix it and couldn't figure it out. Nobody seemed to have the problem before so I took matters into my own hands and decided I was gonna try and go back to stock. That failed badly. I figured reflashing with odin would maybe reset my phone but I think it soft bricked it. It wont boot up. I'm sure its an easy fix I just need help. I don't know how to get back to stock and its really bothering me. If anyone knows wtf to do I would seriously appreciate the help. I have no idea how to get the stock files either. I think I downloaded them but I'm not sure.

Not the answer you are looking for but this should be in Q&A

What Note8? Tmobile..Att?
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What Odin are you using? If your using Prince Comsy Odin I think there are issues when trying to flash stock. Try using different Odin to flash stock firmware. Im on At&t flashed the unlocked firmware several weeks ago, Its so much better then the At&t bloated firmware
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Stock Unlocked firmware. Doesnt carrier unlock device.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4UL9I-uVG6IYzdQNE1ndXNUOTQ/view?usp=drivesdk
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Well I hope he gets everything figured out.
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cameronw2023 said:
I rooted my phone as the title says. I ran into a few complications but nothing major. After I got used to verything I went on to download a few things. One of those things was V4A and I set it up, installed the drivers, etc. Something weird happened and it turned all my audio into a slower audio. It changed my entire phone sound. The boot animations to text messages. Well, I tried to fix it and couldn't figure it out. Nobody seemed to have the problem before so I took matters into my own hands and decided I was gonna try and go back to stock. That failed badly. I figured reflashing with odin would maybe reset my phone but I think it soft bricked it. It wont boot up. I'm sure its an easy fix I just need help. I don't know how to get back to stock and its really bothering me. If anyone knows wtf to do I would seriously appreciate the help. I have no idea how to get the stock files either. I think I downloaded them but I'm not sure.
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Not sure if you're still needing help, as far as the issue after flashing V4A....prior to that while doing the root process did you do the 3rd step? (The fsck.ext4 push with adb)? If not that probably explains the weirdness you experienced.
As far as the phone's current state, are you able to boot into download mode (volume down+bixby button+power)? If yes that is a good sign take a breath of relief. If it boots to "upload mode" just long press and hold the same 3 buttons on phone and you'll be in download mode.
If none of that is "working" you can also try to repair phone with Samsung Kies program. Google or youtube it to get an idea of how the software works then give that a shot.

cameronw2023 said:
I rooted my phone as the title says. I ran into a few complications but nothing major. After I got used to verything I went on to download a few things. One of those things was V4A and I set it up, installed the drivers, etc. Something weird happened and it turned all my audio into a slower audio. It changed my entire phone sound. The boot animations to text messages. Well, I tried to fix it and couldn't figure it out. Nobody seemed to have the problem before so I took matters into my own hands and decided I was gonna try and go back to stock. That failed badly. I figured reflashing with odin would maybe reset my phone but I think it soft bricked it. It wont boot up. I'm sure its an easy fix I just need help. I don't know how to get back to stock and its really bothering me. If anyone knows wtf to do I would seriously appreciate the help. I have no idea how to get the stock files either. I think I downloaded them but I'm not sure.
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Just a heads up. You probably just need to boot recovery and erase userdata...

louforgiveno said:
Not sure if you're still needing help, as far as the issue after flashing V4A....prior to that while doing the root process did you do the 3rd step? (The fsck.ext4 push with adb)? If not that probably explains the weirdness you experienced.
As far as the phone's current state, are you able to boot into download mode (volume down+bixby button+power)? If yes that is a good sign take a breath of relief. If it boots to "upload mode" just long press and hold the same 3 buttons on phone and you'll be in download mode.
If none of that is "working" you can also try to repair phone with Samsung Kies program. Google or youtube it to get an idea of how the software works then give that a shot.
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Great Avitar..lol
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TapaTalker said:
I'm sorry sir but.....i think we lost him.... your 2hrs too late, smh and he hasnt responded, probably stuck on infinity bootloops. There should be XDA first responders for situations like this.... i remember being stuck like this a couple times and when i would write a question in the question section and NO ONE would respond in time and so because im stuck and need my phone i just start flashing shet all over and have hard bricked 3 galaxy s8 pluses thank God for jtag, 200 each but worth it, don't want my parents to find out... but yeah the OP seems to be a goner, then XDA wo der why we post in the general section instead
R.I.P.
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I'm alive and well lmao. I appreciate the concern! (sarcasm) I actually have everything figured out. I had started a download several hours ago and it finished about an hour ago. Luckily it was the right download. My phone is in working condition. I will root again though. I just wont mess with at bs this time lol.

louforgiveno said:
Not sure if you're still needing help, as far as the issue after flashing V4A....prior to that while doing the root process did you do the 3rd step? (The fsck.ext4 push with adb)? If not that probably explains the weirdness you experienced.
As far as the phone's current state, are you able to boot into download mode (volume down+bixby button+power)? If yes that is a good sign take a breath of relief. If it boots to "upload mode" just long press and hold the same 3 buttons on phone and you'll be in download mode.
If none of that is "working" you can also try to repair phone with Samsung Kies program. Google or youtube it to get an idea of how the software works then give that a shot.
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Mind sharing how to do that step? I never got around to it because I thought my phone was working perfectly after the root.

me2151 said:
Just a heads up. You probably just need to boot recovery and erase userdata...
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Woooowwwww the man himself lol. Honestly I did that. I didn't realize how messed up it was until I did the flashing again and noticed my phone not booting up. I just wanted to fix the sound problem. I did get everything up and running again though I'm going to root again and do that step with the ext file or whatever it is. I didn't do that after the first time I rooted because I was under the impression that my phone was fine. Boy was I wrong. I appreciate the hard work put into this for Snapdragon users. Its nice knowing android still has something to offer. I actually left apple because the pretty much out lawed jailbreaking. Oh well. Thanks!

cameronw2023 said:
Mind sharing how to do that step? I never got around to it because I thought my phone was working perfectly after the root.
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The way I've done it is copy fsck.ext4 to the phone where you can find it. Navigate (use root explorer) to the file location and copy (or move) it to the folder (/tmp)
On first run root explorer will open on the systems "root directory" scroll down that initial page to /tmp and place file there.
After that (assuming you have adb installed on pc) connect phone and launch the cmd terminal. Then type "adb shell"
followed by "su" (no quotes) for either command. Then enter the info in the OP of the SamFail thread line by line hitting enter after each line.
Other option is to run a terminal app on your phone and enter the same commands from the thread.
Once you get to the end where you are told to enter "y" do so followed by "a" for the next question proceeding. (Will make more sense when you see it)
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Snapdragons can be rooted?

DeeXii said:
Snapdragons can be rooted?
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yes

butchieboy said:
What Note8? Tmobile..Att?
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What Odin are you using? If your using Prince Comsy Odin I think there are issues when trying to flash stock. Try using different Odin to flash stock firmware. Im on At&t flashed the unlocked firmware several weeks ago, Its so much better then the At&t bloated firmware
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Stock Unlocked firmware. Doesnt carrier unlock device.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4UL9I-uVG6IYzdQNE1ndXNUOTQ/view?usp=drivesdk
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Thanks for the firmware. I flashed my phone with it and it's a hell of a lot faster. Is their anyway I can root with those files? I want to root but I don't want all the bloatware. It made my phone so laggy

Yes you can root.
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butchieboy said:
Yes you can root.
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Which files do I need to flash? Did you root on that? I'm debating since my phone is so fast right now.

cameronw2023 said:
Which files do I need to flash? Did you root on that? I'm debating since my phone is so fast right now.
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Check PM
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If you want to root there is a thread, im not going to give advice on that..lol there are several guys over there that know what they are doing, best to ask them..lol.
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cameronw2023 said:
Which files do I need to flash? Did you root on that? I'm debating since my phone is so fast right now.
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Enjoy your phone as-is. And if down the road you have a "reason" to root consider it then.

louforgiveno said:
Enjoy your phone as-is. And if down the road you have a "reason" to root consider it then.
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What is the soul purpose of rooting? I don't understand the roms and stuff like that.

cameronw2023 said:
What is the soul purpose of rooting? I don't understand the roms and stuff like that.
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Then its probably best to keep your phone stock and read read read before jumping in head first. This device is amazing as is.
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