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Hey guys!
To keep it brief:
Device: Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000
Problem: At startup, the boot logo shows up but nothing else happens.
Possible cause: Flashing "cm-10.1.3-galaxysmtd.zip" using CWM Recovery
Debugging results:
No access to recovery mode.
No access to download mode.
No access through ADB.
No access through Heimdall (heimdall detect -> ERROR: Failed to detect compatible download-mode device.).
No access through Odin.
No different reaction after taking out battery for some time.
No effect of taking out SIM.
Outlook:
Debugging mode should still be turned on (Could help if the connection with the ADB worked).
Search for driver issues (Unlikely, because tried under Linux & Windows).
I hope you have some ideas left for me 'cause I'm at my wit's end.
Many thanks!
Inperpetuammemoriam said:
Hey guys!
To keep it brief:
Device: Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000
Problem: At startup, the boot logo shows up but nothing else happens.
Possible cause: Flashing "cm-10.1.3-galaxysmtd.zip" using CWM Recovery
Debugging results:
No access to recovery mode.
No access to download mode.
No access through ADB.
No access through Heimdall (heimdall detect -> ERROR: Failed to detect compatible download-mode device.).
No access through Odin.
No different reaction after taking out battery for some time.
No effect of taking out SIM.
Outlook:
Debugging mode should still be turned on (Could help if the connection with the ADB worked).
Search for driver issues (Unlikely, because tried under Linux & Windows).
I hope you have some ideas left for me 'cause I'm at my wit's end.
Many thanks!
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use jig to make your phone able to go to download mode.
Search for "Homemade USB Jig" in Google and make a jig using resisters. USB jig assure 100% success if there is not any hardware problem
Yes, jig- or you can buy one on ebay for ca 2€.
BTW, are you sure you have the i9000 and not one of sub-models? Did you check your imei no? If you've flashed i9000 on one of its variants, it is bricked, only service can revive it then. I suspect this, did you flash with succes any i9000 rom before this?
Another question: did you wipe 3x before flashing CM zip file?
tetakpatak said:
Yes, jig- or you can buy one on ebay for ca 2€.
BTW, are you sure you have the i9000 and not one of sub-models? Did you check your imei no? If you've flashed i9000 on one of its variants, it is bricked, only service can revive it then. I suspect this, did you flash with succes any i9000 rom before this?
Another question: did you wipe 3x before flashing CM zip file?
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IMEI check returns "Model: I9000 Galaxy S" (Sorry, but I'm not allowed to post outside links). I don't think it is a very special version although there might be differences to the american products.
You mean wipe data or wipe dalvik cache? No, I didn't. In fact, I just backed up the whole system using CWM and after that I flashed the ZIP from the internal SD-card.
It might be worth mentioning that this was my first "real" flash since I only rootet it a few months ago.
Inperpetuammemoriam said:
IMEI check returns "Model: I9000 Galaxy S" (Sorry, but I'm not allowed to post outside links). I don't think it is a very special version although there might be differences to the american products.
You mean wipe data or wipe dalvik cache? No, I didn't. In fact, I just backed up the whole system using CWM and after that I flashed the ZIP from the internal SD-card.
It might be worth mentioning that this was my first "real" flash since I only rootet it a few months ago.
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The point is, that flashing a ROM made for i9000 would cause bricking of any other device. There are about 20 sub-models of i9000 and they all look the same. Therefore it is good if you've checked your IMEI no.
It might be, that your i9000 is in bootloop because you haven't wiped. It is required to do so before flashing CyanogenMod: wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache and wipe dalvik cache.
Try this trick: remove your battery, keep the power button constantly pressed for 1min. Then while battery is still removed keep 3-buttons-combo pressed (power+home+volume down) and insert the battery while all buttons pressed (acrobacy or using mouth needed), maybe you can reach the download mode then?
tetakpatak said:
The point is, that flashing a ROM made for i9000 would cause bricking of any other device. There are about 20 sub-models of i9000 and they all look the same. Therefore it is good if you've checked your IMEI no.
It might be, that your i9000 is in bootloop because you haven't wiped. It is required to do so before flashing CyanogenMod: wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache and wipe dalvik cache.
Try this trick: remove your battery, keep the power button constantly pressed for 1min. Then while battery is still removed keep 3-buttons-combo pressed (power+home+volume down) and insert the battery while all buttons pressed (acrobacy or using mouth needed), maybe you can reach the download mode then?
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I checked the IMEI on "imei dot info" but I couldn't see anything special.
If I ever get this thing back to work, I'll never miss that point again.
Unfortunately, the trick didn't have any effect after several tries. (new acrobatic skill unlocked! )
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I checked the IMEI on "imei dot info" but I couldn't see anything special.
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That's the right one, if it says "i9000 (international model" then we know what do you really have.
If I ever get this thing back to work, I'll never miss that point again.
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Reading the opening posts very carefully is usually good to do....
Unfortunately, the trick didn't have any effect after several tries. (new acrobatic skill unlocked! )
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Pity it didin't work. I really hope it will work when you get your USB jig. It would be good if you quote my text and let know about the news.
If the jig inforces download mode on your phone, keep in mind that flashing a stock ROM should start quite soon, as the i9000 after some 30sec in download mode "gets sleepy" and often won't react if you're waiting long before the flashing starts. Then turn it off, prepare Odin and turn it on just short before you start to flash the ROM.
Once you retail download mode again, just follow my unbricking instructions in this topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2444308
Good luck!
tetakpatak said:
That's the right one, if it says "i9000 (international model" then we know what do you really have.
Reading the opening posts very carefully is usually good to do....
Pity it didin't work. I really hope it will work when you get your USB jig. It would be good if you quote my text and let know about the news.
If the jig inforces download mode on your phone, keep in mind that flashing a stock ROM should start quite soon, as the i9000 after some 30sec in download mode "gets sleepy" and often won't react if you're waiting long before the flashing starts. Then turn it off, prepare Odin and turn it on just short before you start to flash the ROM.
Once you retail download mode again, just follow my unbricking instructions in this topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2444308
Good luck!
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PROBLEM SOLVED!
My self-made USB JIG did the job! I managed to flash it again and it luckily worked this time. I'm running CyanogenMod now! Many thanks for your help!
Inperpetuammemoriam said:
PROBLEM SOLVED!
My self-made USB JIG did the job! I managed to flash it again and it luckily worked this time. I'm running CyanogenMod now! Many thanks for your help!
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Great!! Congratulations and many years of fun with your i9000 did you use my guide for revival?
I decided to create this thread for the many who have attempted to downgrade their AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5[and failed]. The many videos and threads that claim the 100% success rate for downgrading all models of the S5 are terribly mistaken.
In the link I'm providing four files to help all, from noobs to intermediate to maybe even advanced users.
*I am not a developer just someone who was persistent enough to have scavenged for these files and figure out the order to use
Steps:
1. Download all files and place under one directory. (make a new folder for these files to be placed in, make them easy to find.)
2. Run Samsung_USB_Driver_for_Moblie_Phones_v1_4_6_0
3. Unzip Odin3_v3.10.7
4. In Odin3_v3.10.7 folder run Odin3_v3.10.7.exe
5. In Odin select options tab and double check the default of Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time (These should be the only selected)
6. In Odin click AP and navigate to G900A_OC4_Stock_Partitions.tar and open (wait 10-30 seconds for Odin to respond and load)
7. Boot phone into Odin download mode (Press Volume down + home + power on) [for convenient reboot take back panel off and dis->re connect battery]
8. Plug in phone. Under ID:COM it should be blue this means the drivers are properly installed and cable is a sync data cable.(Not charge only)
9. Press start. Wait for PASS to show. Press reset. Unplug phone.
10. Phone will reboot to Samsung powered by android logo. (You've won the first battle)
11. Reboot into Odin download. (Take out battery, shove back in with button combo)
12. Unzip G900A_5.1.1_Fix
13. Plug phone back in and flash under AP the files in order, resetting phone into download mode each time. (boot, modem, NON, recovery)
On final boot put back panel back on and wait on the at&t symbol for 2-3 minutes.
I hope this thread is easily found and my instructions are clear enough that I help all who have had my same problem I've fretted over the past 2 days.
S5 Fix All SM-G900A - Google Drive
drive.google.com
Credit goes to for:
-Initial fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...w-to-unbrick-flash-to-stocknce-g900a-t3077652 (second link on thread)
-Final and true fix: http://mobile.techforums.space/mobi...sung-galaxy-s5-g900a-on-511-oi5-7fb1114c.html
thank! mod
DOes this work for unrooted too?
I just got an AT&T s5 came with 5.1.1. and out of the blue it started bootlooping. Could not get into recovery but could get into download mode.
Just found this thread was going to try but now seems to boot. Not sure what happened. I did several battery pulls.
In any case good to know if this works in case it happens again.
Any idea why I would boot loop? Did nothing to the phone other than disable some system apps. But did not try to flash anything
Yes
Canadoc said:
DOes this work for unrooted too?
I just got an AT&T s5 came with 5.1.1. and out of the blue it started bootlooping. Could not get into recovery but could get into download mode.
Just found this thread was going to try but now seems to boot. Not sure what happened. I did several battery pulls.
In any case good to know if this works in case it happens again.
Any idea why I would boot loop? Did nothing to the phone other than disable some system apps. But did not try to flash anything
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Yes, this method can be used on unrooted s5. I can say this with 100% certainty because mine wasn't rooted.
Would this method work for the GS5 active? I have the same issue...
Thank you man this save my phones life
Spent 7 hours trying to fix this, this was giving me such a migraine headache, I am happy to say that my phone is back thank you so very much this is greatly appreciated for this easy to follow step by step instructions
Mirrors for Download
Can mirrors for the download be provided, please? Can not seem to download from the google drive.
Importance of Step 2?
My Phone seems to be working after Step 10. What is the importance of the next steps? Thank You.
After Step 10
meisteryaw said:
My Phone seems to be working after Step 10. What is the importance of the next steps? Thank You.
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The next steps are if part of the boot process was overwritten by trying to downgrade. This would happen if part of the downgrade flash in Odin was successful.
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mrredcon2 said:
Would this method work for the GS5 active? I have the same issue...
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I wouldn't recommend using these (zip/tar) files. However, you can use this process, but you need g870a files. These files are to fix the 900a.
Sure
meisteryaw said:
Can mirrors for the download be provided, please? Can not seem to download from the google drive.
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Anyone who is able to download is free to make a mirror for these files. I, however, have no idea how.
I don't know why you wouldn't be able to access them. Anyone who clicks the link has access. (You may need to be logged into google.)
Mistake
I screwed up. I thought one of my replies wasn't being posted, didn't see second page.
Now I can't delete this.
I will re-edit this to answer a question.
P.S. sorry for taking so long with answers, I hadn't checked thread in a while.
If urgent you are more than welcome to private message me.
Thank you. This worked for me. I made the mistake of taking the AT&T automatic upgrade to Android 5.1.1 and then trying to downgrade to 4.4.X. and got the Samsung Galaxy S5 splash screen freeze. After too many hours of trying to find a downloadable AT&T Android 5.x version as someone suggested, I came across this post. Thank you again. Once suggestion, I would check sum the downloads so people know what they are getting is legit (I hope these download are . Also the Odin v3.10.7 failed to install on my Windows XP system, but I did have a Odin v3.10.6 that worked fine.
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Hi... can I use this method to upgrade my ATT S5 with android 4.4.4.?
Stuck on startup logo even though i can hear the the startup sound ....
Suggestion
aamszia said:
Stuck on startup logo even though i can hear the the startup sound ....
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Once you go through this procedure try going into stock recovery, (same button combo only vol up instead of down) then clear cache and/or factory reset. Then redo the second half(5.1.1 stock partition tar flash)
Looks like this should become a sticky for all us AT&T SM-G900A's stuck around 5.1.1.
I will do this process in the next day or so. I assume no PIT file is needed?
I ready to do this. unlocked and rooted all my phones but this one over the years. . .
QUESTION: I purchased this at 5.1.1 C015 upgrade. Does this method helped attaining root (not mentioned anywhere), or just flashing 5.1.1 stock again? I dont need a flash a ROM already working, although still containing bloatware and major battery drain.
Birkyjon said:
Once you go through this procedure try going into stock recovery, (same button combo only vol up instead of down) then clear cache and/or factory reset. Then redo the second half(5.1.1 stock partition tar flash)
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already done that .. still same problem ...
what should i do next ???
I goofed and updated my Verizon Galaxy S6 Edge (32gb) to Nougat. I'd like to attempt downgrading it back to 6.01 (Marshmellow?) I'm new to modifying my cell phone and would like to outline what I think I should do, and hopefully someone with experience will catch any goofs before they occur.
General Information:
G925V
Build # G925VVRS4DQD1
Hardware # G925V.04
1. Downloaded Samsung Switch, backup everything I can. This step should also place the samsung usb drivers on my pc? (window 10 64bit)
2. Prepare phone? Little foggy on this step, some guides recommended factory restore and erase cache partion first. Remove Sim card.
3. Download firmware from sammobile, I downloaded G925VVRS4CQA3, newest available 6.01. Does it matter that the last four digits don't match the last four of my Build #?
4. Put phone in download mode (reboot, home+power+volume down, volume up to accept)
5. Open Odin (v3.12.5) verify .tar file. I saw the AP file that needs pulled over, guessing there might be other files, firmware download still going.
6. Connect phone, check connection in upper left window of Odin hit start and don't unplug anything
7. When Odin finishes, reboot phone into Recovery mode, select factory reset all user data?
Am I overlooking anything major?
Thanks,
Cole
coleauden said:
I goofed and updated my Verizon Galaxy S6 Edge (32gb) to Nougat. I'd like to attempt downgrading it back to 6.01 (Marshmellow?) I'm new to modifying my cell phone and would like to outline what I think I should do, and hopefully someone with experience will catch any goofs before they occur.
General Information:
G925V
Build # G925VVRS4DQD1
Hardware # G925V.04
1. Downloaded Samsung Switch, backup everything I can. This step should also place the samsung usb drivers on my pc? (window 10 64bit)
2. Prepare phone? Little foggy on this step, some guides recommended factory restore and erase cache partion first. Remove Sim card.
3. Download firmware from sammobile, I downloaded G925VVRS4CQA3, newest available 6.01. Does it matter that the last four digits don't match the last four of my Build #?
4. Put phone in download mode (reboot, home+power+volume down, volume up to accept)
5. Open Odin (v3.12.5) verify .tar file. I saw the AP file that needs pulled over, guessing there might be other files, firmware download still going.
6. Connect phone, check connection in upper left window of Odin hit start and don't unplug anything
7. When Odin finishes, reboot phone into Recovery mode, select factory reset all user data?
Am I overlooking anything major?
Thanks,
Cole
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1.) From http://www.samsung.com/us/support/smart-switch-support/#!/faqs "The first time you connect your Samsung device to your computer, it will automatically locate and install the necessary drivers. (This process can take a few minutes to complete.) After the drivers are installed, the device will appear in the Smart Switch application.
If the drivers do not install automatically, go to the Samsung Support site and visit your device's support page. Click Manuals & Downloads to download the drivers for your device."
2.) Yeah, I am guessing prepare phone means prepare for total data loss (lol) when you perform a wipe data/factory reset from the recovery mode/menu (which formats /data, /cache and /sbfs partitions).
3.) The last 4 digits are different because you are on the first build of Nougat now (DQD1).
I have no experience with Odin myself, but I do know there are checkboxes, options and such you should do research on beforehand. For example, on sammobile's download page there are instructions saying "Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked" so just saying as there may be special procedures involved specifically when downgrading.
Another potential problem: have you found confirmation that you can downgrade -directly to- the last Marshmallow 6.0.1 build available for this phone (CQA3) -from- Nougat 7.0 (DQD1) and are you sure about it? There is a chance you may need to downgrade to an earlier build first.
Also I've had a strange experience with sammobile, as I downloaded the Nougat firmware for this phone and it is -completely- different (name, size, hash, modified date far before the public release) from other Nougat firmware I downloaded.
I recommend for any firmware build you decide to use: download from multiple sources and compare/verify with HashMyFiles or similar software to make sure it is really what they say it is.
I am awaiting response from a question for this OP; you should check it out as he mentions downgrading and provides download links (note: CQA3 is -not- in the list). https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...25vvrs4dqd1-odin-nougat-7-0-firmware-t3597591
Thank you for the information @blkt
coleauden said:
Thank you for the information @blkt
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You can thank me with the "Thanks!" button on my post.
Dying to know if this worked??
SpyderPalo said:
Dying to know if this worked??
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It worked. I did end up with a bootloop bouncing between the Verizon Screen and the Samsung screen that caused a few grey hairs. Eventually I was able to get into Recovery mode and performing data and cache resets allowed me to power on fully. I had performed a cache reset before starting the downgrade process, but not a data/factory reset. I also had the sim card removed. Either of those might have contributed to the bootloop. First action after google and Samsung account login was running BK Package Disabler and blocking the two sdm packages to hopefully prevent Nougat notifications (process contributed by @wolferno ).
Some information if it helps:
*Odin version was 3.12.5.
*Firmware version was G925VVRS4CQA3_G925VVZW4CQA3_VZW from sammobile (highest 6.01)
Backup was through Smart Switch, to get it running again I had to activate Developer options, enable USB Debugging, and under USB options enable MTP.
Hope this helps!
I have successfully downgraded from Nougat on my G925V 64gb
I used the stock software G925VVRS4CQA3_VZW4CQA3_VZW_USA_Verizon_6.0.1.
I downloaded from AndroidFileHost did the md5 check
It did boot-loop between Verizon and Samsung
Pressing and holding the Volume-down then Power button brought up the Factory reset (DOS-like) screen where I could do another factory reset to get the phone to boot up into setting up the phone starting with logging into the Samsung account.
I had activated another phone before this process so I could still get and make calls if it bricked, I've signed into my Gmail account that I have all apps and setting's saved.
I will be installing a Package Disabler as soon as the apps finish loading and before I activate the phone back onto Verizon.
Much thanks to coleauden for answering a PM and blkt for clarifying with coleauden earlier!!!
Enjoy the Day,
David
SpyderPalo said:
I have successfully downgraded from Nougat on my G925V 64gb
I used the stock software G925VVRS4CQA3_VZW4CQA3_VZW_USA_Verizon_6.0.1.
I downloaded from AndroidFileHost did the md5 check
It did boot-loop between Verizon and Samsung
Pressing and holding the Volume-down then Power button brought up the Factory reset (DOS-like) screen where I could do another factory reset to get the phone to boot up into setting up the phone starting with logging into the Samsung account.
I had activated another phone before this process so I could still get and make calls if it bricked, I've signed into my Gmail account that I have all apps and setting's saved.
I will be installing a Package Disabler as soon as the apps finish loading and before I activate the phone back onto Verizon.
Much thanks to coleauden for answering a PM and blkt for clarifying with coleauden earlier!!!
Enjoy the Day,
David
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Nice, I didn't realize CQA3 was on AndroidFileHost as well. Which Odin version did you use? Did you remove your sim card? BTW, I think you meant Home/Volume Up/Power for recovery mode (the DOS-like menu) because volume down would put you into download mode. In recent months there have been reports (on google play reviews) of Package Disabler Pro removing the ability to disable certain packages at the request of Samsung (removed from package list, no changelog either). Maybe this has changed; I have not investigated further but there's also BK Package Disabler. Here is a helpful page with all Odin versions. http://www.droidviews.com/download-odin-tool-for-samsung-galaxy-devices-all-versions/
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Nice, I didn't realize CQA3 was on AndroidFileHost as well. Which Odin version did you use? Did you remove your sim card? BTW, I think you meant Home/Volume Up/Power for recovery mode (the DOS-like menu) because volume down would put you into download mode. In recent months there have been reports (on google play reviews) of Package Disabler Pro removing the ability to disable certain packages at the request of Samsung (removed from package list, no changelog either). Maybe this has changed; I have not investigated further but there's also BK Package Disabler. Here is a helpful page with all Odin versions. http://www.droidviews.com/download-odin-tool-for-samsung-galaxy-devices-all-versions/
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Maintenance Boot Mode is what I get into with holding Down volume and holding Power button.
Odin 3.12.5
De-activated SIM still in the phone (activated a iphone for calls)
I ended up buying BK Package Disabler to block the OS upgrade/update.
SpyderPalo said:
Maintenance Boot Mode is what I get into with holding Down volume and holding Power button.
Odin 3.12.5
De-activated SIM still in the phone (activated a iphone for calls)
I ended up buying BK Package Disabler to block the OS upgrade/update.
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Oh wow, another mode I was not aware of. Thanks! This one is good to know because it is apparently accessed when the phone is still on. Confusing though, because I though volume down + power was to force reboot. The recovery mode I mentioned is done after the phone is off.
blkt said:
Oh wow, another mode I was not aware of. Thanks! This one is good to know because it is apparently accessed when the phone is still on. Confusing though, because I though volume down + power was to force reboot. The recovery mode I mentioned is done after the phone is off.
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Sorry I didn't clarify......
I pressed the 2 buttons once the phone was off...
In all the times I have ever had to get into the lower (Root) areas of the phone , I've started with the phone off so I assumed this was a known practice.
Apologies
SpyderPalo said:
Sorry I didn't clarify......
I pressed the 2 buttons once the phone was off...
In all the times I have ever had to get into the lower (Root) areas of the phone , I've started with the phone off so I assumed this was a known practice.
Apologies
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Oh, I thought you used it to get out of the boot loop. No worries, as this video put my brain through a boot loop. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N5Q8RD5QPs
You should be able to downgrade to any firmware that is Revision/Binary 4.
You started with 4DQD1 right?
You should be able to downgrade to any firmware with like 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, etc.
Morning guys.
i have a note 8 / 950f bought from CFW .
i am sure its meant ot haver 64gb storage but while checking just its showing as 32gb with only 6gb free...
am i checking it the wrong way ?
magyosha said:
Morning guys.
am i checking it the wrong way ?
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You didn't say how you were checking it, so can't really answer that. Post a screenshot.
Torquemada288 said:
You didn't say how you were checking it, so can't really answer that. Post a screenshot.
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Checked it in storage and also with astro
magyosha said:
Checked it in storage and also with astro
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Yeah, you've got a problem there. You'll want to contact CFW and return it.
do'hh
i did flash it with Three firmware to enable the Volte/voip settings as it came on EE .. could that make it lose it ?
magyosha said:
do'hh
i did flash it with Three firmware to enable the Volte/voip settings as it came on EE .. could that make it lose it ?
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It has happened to me. Wipe Cache/Dalvik from recovery
طوني تبولة said:
It has happened to me. Wipe Cache/Dalvik from recovery
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Can only wipe dalvik if rooted I think.
magyosha said:
Can only wipe dalvik if rooted I think.
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You can boot into recovery with bixby + vol up + power. And then inside recovery it should say something like:
Reboot to system
Reboot to bootloader
Update from zip
Update from adb sideload
Wipe Cache <-- choose this one.
Factory reset
Mount system
Graphic test
Recovery log
Etc.
But I'd recommend a firmware recovery with Smart Switch. Or a full reflash with Odin. You just have to use all files inside Odin and choose CSC instead of HOME_CSC. This way Your phone will be fully wiped etc. Backup Your data before cause You will lose all Your data. Including internal storage files.
Also, using Odin sometimes can trip Your knox for no reason. So be careful. Try Smart Switch first .
ProtoDeVNan0 said:
Also, using Odin sometimes can trip Your knox for no reason.
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No, it can't.
@magyosha
Someone else had this issue with an S8, it was only showing 16 gigs of internal storage on a 64GB unit, a factory reset fixed it and it went back to normal.
You could try doing a factory reset in recovery, if that doesn't work, flash the newest available stock ROM using Odin, and use the CSC_OXM file, not HOME_CSC since that won't wipe your phone.
after flashing your partitions may be messed up. whatever you flashed may created a separate partition to run on.
The problem actually exists. However, the fix is relatively easy. Most times it is caused by a CFW as the geeks here have rightly said. Inthe rarest of situations, it occurs due to a buggy back up from an older phone via the smart switch. To solve this, you really need to hard reset your phone through the recovery menu. This article explains it in the simplest form. https://www.lemmymorgan.com/solve-note-8-32gb-storage-problem/
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The problem actually exists. However, the fix is relatively easy. Most times it is caused by a CFW as the geeks here have rightly said. Inthe rarest of situations, it occurs due to a buggy back up from an older phone via the smart switch. To solve this, you really need to hard reset your phone through the recovery menu. This article explains it in the simplest form. https://www.lemmymorgan.com/solve-note-8-32gb-storage-problem/
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The problem is that once I boot in recovery it never gets passed that no command error screen. and once it gets at that point there is no coming back.
Phone never starts again and I have to flash firmware again(without CSC , or it fails to even start).
This morning I saw that I can update to the new Android 10 version on my Galaxy S10.
I was happy and of course updated directly.
Everything worked fine, the update was downloaded, installed and the phone rebooted.
And from there it hung in a boot loop.
I had already unlocked the bootloader 2 months ago, but only to flash the original firmware again because of an unsuccessful attempt to install TWRP.
Now the Galaxy S10 starts up, shows the information that the boot loader has been unlocked and then the boot logo and vibrates.
Then it goes straight off and starts again.
I cannot use the key combinations to get into the recovery or in the download mode.
How can I solve this problem ?
(Sorry for my bad englisch i come from germany)
You can try following:
Plug your phone in the PC with the USB cable. Then press/hold Bixby + Volume Down and hopefully it will boot to download-mode.
Otherwise try (still plugged in) force shutdown/restart by pressing/ holding Volume Down + Power - as soon as the screen turns off shift to pressing/ holding Bixby + Volume Down for download-mode. Try it at few times as its all about timing.
If still no luck, unplug your phone and let the battery run out. Then press/hold Bixby + Volume Down and plug in to get to download-mode. This may take some time as the phone needs to recharge a little before it reacts.
Once in download-mode flash your software before the update via Odin - I would use Home_CSC first trying to save your data.
Got exactly the same problem today. Don't know which one I flashed in november though
So how to keep (maybe) the data? flash only HOME_CSC?
nikolaus2007 said:
Got exactly the same problem today. Don't know which one I flashed in november though
So how to keep (maybe) the data? flash only HOME_CSC?
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Yes to using Home_CSC but to be safe I would flash all 4 files (AP - BL - CP - HomeCSC) as some people have reported their storage gets corrupted/ shows wrong capacity.
Use either Samsung 10 (BSKO) or latest Pie (ASJG). Both should be ok as you are flashing the bootloader when using all 4 files.
Norup58 said:
You can try following:
Plug your phone in the PC with the USB cable. Then press/hold Bixby + Volume Down and hopefully it will boot to download-mode.
Otherwise try (still plugged in) force shutdown/restart by pressing/ holding Volume Down + Power - as soon as the screen turns off shift to pressing/ holding Bixby + Volume Down for download-mode. Try it at few times as its all about timing.
If still no luck, unplug your phone and let the battery run out. Then press/hold Bixby + Volume Down and plug in to get to download-mode. This may take some time as the phone needs to recharge a little before it reacts.
Once in download-mode flash your software before the update via Odin - I would use Home_CSC first trying to save your data.
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Thanks!
I got into the download mode.
I used SamFirm to download the firmware but it was Android 10
Right now i am downloading Andoid Pie from updato.com...
No premium, i am just a free member, so it shows me "20 Hours left"
Where can i download the latest SM-G973F Germany (DBT) Android Pie Firmware for free and without that high speed restriction ?
I think i have to put the home_csc file into the CSC field in odin ?
Didn't work for me, neither ASJG (Pie) nor BSKO (Q).
Had to wipe data, beause system nerver booted again.
Lost all my data. Congrats Samsung to this very best update mechanism. Nerver had on any Nexus nor OnePlus.
Maybe you have more luck.
download mode its not opening idk what i need to do im gonna lose my mind ( sorry for my bad english )
c_j_k said:
Thanks!
I think i have to put the home_csc file into the CSC field in odin ?
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Yes!
maxmelax said:
download mode its not opening idk what i need to do im gonna lose my mind ( sorry for my bad english )
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Have you tried all 3 of my suggestions listed above?
Norup58 said:
Yes to using Home_CSC but to be safe I would flash all 4 files (AP - BL - CP - HomeCSC) as some people have reported their storage gets corrupted/ shows wrong capacity.
Use either Samsung 10 (BSKO) or latest Pie (ASJG). Both should be ok as you are flashing the bootloader when using all 4 files.
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I flashed G973FXXS3ASJG to my Galaxy S10.
First i tried only homeCSC but it was still brick.
Then i flashed only AP, it worked.
But after I set up my smartphone again, I saw that I only have 32 GB of storage even though my Galaxy S10 is the 128 GB version.
Then, as you said, I flashed all four files (AP - BL - CP - HomeCSC).
It still shows me that I only have 32 GB of storage
c_j_k said:
I flashed G973FXXS3ASJG to my Galaxy S10.
First i tried only homeCSC but it was still brick.
Then i flashed only AP, it worked.
But after I set up my smartphone again, I saw that I only have 32 GB of storage even though my Galaxy S10 is the 128 GB version.
Then, as you said, I flashed all four files (AP - BL - CP - HomeCSC).
It still shows me that I only have 32 GB of storage
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When I first read your post I thought:
Seriously…. Seriously…..
I mean, why the heck would you only flash one file (you were actually warned against this) when it is just as easy to fill-out all 4 slots in Odin? People amaze me!
Okay its Xmas, so back to helping:
‘What you have experienced is a side-effect of using Odin to flash an AP file to your device with the CSC slots left empty. Never flash a full AP file on this range of devices without also filling at least the HOME_CSC slot. It is safe, however, to flash only a recovery image in the AP slot.
To attempt to repair the damage, you need to boot to TWRP, select Advanced Wipe, tick Data, select Repair or Change File System followed by Resize File System. Your /data will return to its former size, but you will probably find you have lost some data.’
Above is quoted from #ianmacd
So, if your phone is on stock Pie (minimum ASIG), with OEM unlocked, try this to get TWRP installed in order to use above rescue.
Go here and download Multidisabler: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ynos/g97xf-multi-disabler-encryption-t3919714
Go here and download TWRP Magisk Patched: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ynos/recovery-twrp-galaxy-s10-magisk-t3919248
Now read post #2 in the TWRP thread for installation guidance…. When you get to no.10 flash the Multidisabler you downloaded instead and then skip to no.12
After no.12 reboot, boot back into TWRP and try the Data fix above.
If all goes well you will have full storage capacity again, TWRP installed and rooted with Magisk.
Norup58 said:
You can try following:
Plug your phone in the PC with the USB cable. Then press/hold Bixby + Volume Down and hopefully it will boot to download-mode.
Otherwise try (still plugged in) force shutdown/restart by pressing/ holding Volume Down + Power - as soon as the screen turns off shift to pressing/ holding Bixby + Volume Down for download-mode. Try it at few times as its all about timing.
If still no luck, unplug your phone and let the battery run out. Then press/hold Bixby + Volume Down and plug in to get to download-mode. This may take some time as the phone needs to recharge a little before it reacts.
Once in download-mode flash your software before the update via Odin - I would use Home_CSC first trying to save your data.
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i am having the same problem but i cant enter download mode and my pc doesnt recognise the phone to use odin
is there any possible solution to that ? thank you in advance
th3maker said:
i am having the same problem but i cant enter download mode and my pc doesnt recognise the phone to use odin
is there any possible solution to that ? thank you in advance
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Yeah, I can see you have started a thread with your problem.
If the first two of my suggestions doesnt work for you then you have to let the phone bootloop until the battery dies/ runs dry and then try my third suggestion.
Norup58 said:
When I first read your post I thought:
Seriously…. Seriously…..
I mean, why the heck would you only flash one file (you were actually warned against this) when it is just as easy to fill-out all 4 slots in Odin? People amaze me!
Okay its Xmas, so back to helping:
‘What you have experienced is a side-effect of using Odin to flash an AP file to your device with the CSC slots left empty. Never flash a full AP file on this range of devices without also filling at least the HOME_CSC slot. It is safe, however, to flash only a recovery image in the AP slot.
To attempt to repair the damage, you need to boot to TWRP, select Advanced Wipe, tick Data, select Repair or Change File System followed by Resize File System. Your /data will return to its former size, but you will probably find you have lost some data.’
Above is quoted from #ianmacd
So, if your phone is on stock Pie (minimum ASIG), with OEM unlocked, try this to get TWRP installed in order to use above rescue.
Go here and download Multidisabler: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ynos/g97xf-multi-disabler-encryption-t3919714
Go here and download TWRP Magisk Patched: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ynos/recovery-twrp-galaxy-s10-magisk-t3919248
Now read post #2 in the TWRP thread for installation guidance…. When you get to no.10 flash the Multidisabler you downloaded instead and then skip to no.12
After no.12 reboot, boot back into TWRP and try the Data fix above.
If all goes well you will have full storage capacity again, TWRP installed and rooted with Magisk.
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Hey Bro, I bricked my phone as well in the morning while updating to android 10 but I just had my bootlocker unlocked but no root on it. Could you tell me if there is any possibility to backup the stuff on my phone? Right not Im waiting for my battery to drain to 0% that I can get into download mode and try something out maybe you have a tip for me
Can someone send me a prepatched magisk ap file for HK 9730 Android 10. I don't know what I did. I just pre patched it myself and flashed with odin just like ANY other update but this time, it gets stuck at Samsung logo. I waited a good while too. Maybe I didn't have the right magisk version which is why I'm asking if someone has a pre patched that works, idk but I don't want to lose my data.
BeastyReedhawk said:
Hey Bro, I bricked my phone as well in the morning while updating to android 10 but I just had my bootlocker unlocked but no root on it. Could you tell me if there is any possibility to backup the stuff on my phone? Right not Im waiting for my battery to drain to 0% that I can get into download mode and try something out maybe you have a tip for me
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My suggestion is to download the complete stock firmware- be it Pie or 10 (Q) - and then when flashing all 4 files via Odin use the Home_CSC file to try to retain your data.
I use FRIJA to download firmwares as the d/l speed is very good.
Bear in mind, if you at some point intend to root and/or install TWRP your phone will be wiped in the process so backup your stuff before going down that road.
Hi, i have the same problem, i can't access to download mode, i have access to twrp recovery but i can't do anything, if i touch the recovery screen, the phone reboot, have you any suggestion please, to recover my phone?
OK, i find a way accidently!
thks
I am also experiencing this issue that the OP is having with their S10. I also have an S10. There was a software update for my phone and now I wake up to my phone boot looping itself to death.
For someone that lives in the United States, which firmware should I use to recover my phone? I ask because there is like 20+ countries to choose from for the exynos G973F model
Norup58 You saved my life!!!! LOVE YOU. i got into download mode THANKS MAN
LOVE UU
My have a similar problem buh worse... Was updating manually then got the error message.
Tried to put it back into download mode the went into black screen and now doesn't respond to anything. Seems dead
RemixDeluxe said:
I am also experiencing this issue that the OP is having with their S10. I also have an S10. There was a software update for my phone and now I wake up to my phone boot looping itself to death.
For someone that lives in the United States, which firmware should I use to recover my phone? I ask because there is like 20+ countries to choose from for the exynos G973F model
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Hello,
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N9600) that will not boot. So far I have flashed 2 official firmwares with Odin, and on the first boot attempt after flashing, it will show a percentage bar that counts up to around 5 or so percent before skipping to 100 then looping again. It only does the percentage thing on the first boot after flashing. When I try a factory reset from the recovery I get a no pdp scenario error also. I have tried all that I can think of and even took it to a Samsung Service centre but no solution. I would really appreciate any help I can get.