Hi.
I'm trying to fix my boss' tab, SPH-P100 (Sprint).
I have tried all kinds of things and nearly bricked it (got the phone ! computer symbol, but it still accepted uploads, so I was OK).
Here's the issues:
- Continuous loop of Samsung logo on boot
- From Recovery screen, I performed a factory reset, but it didn't help - same logo loop
- In the Recovery screen, I get errors similar to the ones quoted above:
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
(No such file or directory)
E:Can't mount CACHE:log/recovery.log
E:Can't open CACHE:log/recovery.log
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
(No such file or directory)
I read all kinds of posts about simply flashing the stock ROM, and I found the ROM that was mentioned multiple times in these forums to be the right one for this tab (it did change the first boot animation, though...). The ROM I used is tab_sprint_noModem_20101226.tar inside Tab_Stock_-_No_Modem.rar.
I tried:
-ODIN with the stock ROM posted in this thread. It works, but it doesn't fix anything. I tried with and without the PIT file (one thread specifically warned NOT to use the PIT file, but in the end I tried it anyway - I think I did NOT hit Repartition, so it probably didn't do anything...).
-Heimdall doesn't seem to work at all for me. I found version 1.3.1, and the instructions in post 21 of the thread linked above don't seem to apply to this version. I finally figured out that I need to be in the FLASH tab, but I can't add files without the PIT file, it won't let me add the zImage file for recovery (or at least complains that there's no .bin file ending), and when I checked "Repartition", I got the error:
ERROR: Partition corresponding to -21 argument could not be located
Ending session...
Yes, I installed the drivers that came with Heimdall.
-Following other posts with very similar errors, I formatted the SD card in Windows using FAT32 - no change.
-I looked into another thread talking about parted, but I don't have root on that device, and I'm not sure what my boss would think about me rooting his pad... I also don't know enough to figure out which rooted ROMs would go with it - I'm scared enough with the "official stock rom" I'm using
I'm fairly tech savvy, know a little about Linux and have used adb to root my own phone, but otherwise a lot of the things I read here only make enough sense to me to follow the instructions and not get lost.
Maybe there's a different version of Heimdall that I should be using, or maybe I did something else wrong, but I'm sure I followed the instructions here.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
(PS, I originally posted this at the end of the thread I mentioned here but did not get an answer - I'm sorry, I had not read the post about not asking questions in that forum, even if it was attached to another post where similar questions were asked and answered, so I'm moving this post here instead.)
Update:
Found a different Rom in this thread - same situation:
I can flash it, but nothing changes, and I still get the error message I showed. The main change is that this ROM is the first I have found that has the same Sprint boot animation that the tab originally had.
The new information is that once it resets after flashing, it briefly shows a few messages - one said that if failed to wipe the cache, and I think the others showed the same error about /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 but I can't be sure (tried to get video of it, but I was too slow, and it's blurred - I'll try again later to get the exact error messages).
Update 2:
Found yet another ROM in this thread and tried it, and this one doesn't seem to work at all with this tab (tried with and without pit/re-partitioning) - the boot fails and immediately boots into Recovery by itself and shows the following:
-- bootmode=7 from cmdline
E:failed to mount /cache (No such file or directory)
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/command
-- Wiping data...
Formatting /data...
E:format_volume: rfs format failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
Formatting /dbdata...
Formatting/cache...
E:format_volume: rfs format failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
Data wipe failed.
E:failed to mount /cache (No such file or directory)
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/recovery_kernel_log
E:copy_kernel_file :: Can't open /cache/recovery/recovery_kernel_log
E:failed to mount /cache (No such file or directory)
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:failed to mount /cache (No such file or directory)
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
E:failed to mount /cache (No such file or directory)
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Will try to flash the other ROM again to try and get a precise look at its error message...
UPDATE 3:
Flashed the first ROM again - no error message, just the same Samsung logo cycle that freezes briefly and then starts over.
Flashed the second ROM again (the one that has the correct Spring animation), and this time I got the error messages on video.
-- Wiping DATA:...
Formatting DATA:...
DATA: wipe failed.
-- Wiping CACHE:...
Formatting CACHE:...
CACHE: wipe failed.
--Wiping DBDATA:...
Formatting DBDATA:...
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
(No such file or directory)
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
(No such file or directory)
E:Can't mount CACHE:log/recovery.log
E:Can't open CACHE:log/recovery.log
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
(No such file or directory)
Rebooting...
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Still hoping for ideas, but I think I'm at the end of what I can try...
Is it likely or possible that the internal memory got damaged?
I don't know exactly what my boss did to the tab, but he mentioned something about "the cold" meaning Minnesota winter cold - we had about 12 degrees last week, so maybe that's the cause...
Have you found and tried the EA24 stock flash tool?
Sent from my SPH-P100 using xda premium and ICS
Thanks for the reply!
If that's this file:
Sprint Galaxy Tab EA24 Flasher.zip
Then I have tried the ROM in it with Odin, but not the actual tool that came with it.
I'll see if I can get my boss to give me another shot with it (unless he's already returned it - I've had it for a few days already...).
Thanks!
has anyone found a solution to this? I am having the exact same issue...
Not sure why or how it happened everything was fine one day and next day wont go past logo and keeps rebooting.
Same problem here
My P100 started this problem last night, which was the first time it's been turned in in several days. It's fully stock, never had any rooting or flashing performed on it.
Booting into recovery mode shows failed mounts on everything it tries to do, and all the options for recovery also fail - except for "reboot system now", which does reboot it, but then it just sits on the pulsing Samsung logo endlessly. And I do mean endlessly, I let it go four hours last night, after which the battery ran out. Plugged it in after that, and it's right back to the same thing.
Every other thread I've found with this problem listed it as an after-effect of having attempted to flash a new ROM, but that is not the case with mine...
Hoping someone has the answer...
Thanks!
-mike
Same exact symptoms, and when I tried CM9 or other ICS ROMs this errors lead into the dreaded "Encryption Unsuccessful" bug.
At this point I'm just trying to get the device to boot consistently.
ChrisCTX said:
Same exact symptoms, and when I tried CM9 or other ICS ROMs this errors lead into the dreaded "Encryption Unsuccessful" bug.
At this point I'm just trying to get the device to boot consistently.
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Did you try to do full restock (include bootloader and repartition)?
or you can try CM9 again with a fixed kernel by cdesai or jt. look at this conversation:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28584567&postcount=2320
yappoe said:
Did you try to do full restock (include bootloader and repartition)?
or you can try CM9 again with a fixed kernel by cdesai or jt. look at this conversation:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28584567&postcount=2320
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I'm on it ASAP, thanks a ton for that
Edit: If possible mind giving a link to that specific kernel (or flashable .zip with it)?
Do you have this on your screen:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1193979&d=1342124106
If so, we're in the same boat
Btw, I used a full repartition and boot following this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17817287&postcount=2
and same error occurs.
Bump in hopes of solving this issue.
My tab is basically bricked. I have this same issue after putting CM9 on it. Those errors consistently pop up. and thats it.
I guess its a paper weight now.
you may try flashing pit file and stock rom with micro SD inserted during flashing. that's what I did to my Samsung GT-I9003 when it failed to read the internal SD. At first, the camera may not work. Just root the device after flashing pit/ROM and do SD Swap Mod (external SD as internal SD).
Not sure if it's gonna work with Galaxy Tab. Give it a try. Hope this helps.
Hey guys, it appears JimRich is working on a solution for the CDMA (verizon and sprint) versions of thsi device, keep checking and be sure to let him know there are other people with this problem. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1789728
Hi - I've started receiving a bunch of errors on my phone indicating a lot of processes are failing. Have tried resetting app preferences after searching through a lot of forums but these problems still persisted. Factory reset didn't help either. I'm bootloader unlocked and rooted so thought I'd flash a new ROM via RSDLite. I am unable to do this either. I receive the error "Failed flashing process. 1/12 flash gpt "gpt_signed" -> Phone returned FAIL.." (see attached screenshot). On the phone itself I see the following:
E: Can't read /dev/block/misc
(I/O error)
E: Failed to get BOX sync msg from MISC
Fastboot Reason: Reboot to bootloader
fastboot: max download size: 100Mb
USB connected
Getvar max-download-size
Downloading ...
Flashing gpt ...
E: re-partition failed: Device or resource busy
Fastboot command failed
I fear this means I have a corrupted internal SD card so no way to fix... however I'm no expert on this. Any idea how to fix please?
Thanks,
UPDATE
Without any further tinkering on my part the phone is no longer able to boot up. It's now alternating between the "intel inside" logo and motorola logo. Also feels pretty warm. I'm kind of giving up on the device and have ordered a new phone already. If anyone has a quick fix to revive it then feel free to let me know else will use it as a nice paperweight. Thanks.
Hi - I've started receiving a bunch of errors on my phone indicating a lot of processes are failing. The OS version is Android 4.1.2 Jelly bean. Have tried resetting app preferences after searching through a lot of forums but these problems still persisted. Factory reset didn't help either. I'm bootloader unlocked and rooted so thought I'd flash a new ROM via RSDLite. I am unable to do this either. I receive the error "Failed flashing process. 1/12 flash gpt "gpt_signed" -> Phone returned FAIL..". On the phone itself I see the following:
E: Can't read /dev/block/misc
(Bad file number)
E: Failed to get BOS sync msg from MISC
Fastboot Reason: Flash Failure
fastboot: max download size: 100Mb
USB connected
Getvar max-download-size
Downloading ...
Flashing gpt ...
E: re-partition failed: Device or resource busy
Fastboot command failed
Fastboot menu disabled
I fear this means I have a corrupted internal SD card so no way to fix... however I'm no expert on this. Any idea how to fix please?
Thanks,
U copy/pasted another forum post , ah well it works.
It is indeed that your phones memory is corrupted.
I maybe have a solution, but first i need to know what firmware u are using.
Hazou
So after some messing around today with one of the cm12 builds, everytime I try to do anything in twrp I get the error "E: Unable to stat ' /data/power_supply_logger/power_supply_info.bin' " and i have no idea how to solve it. The only effect it seems to have is it makes restoring and backing up data fail at the last second (although as far as I can tell all of the data makes it). The error is always right after "updating partition details". I've tried reflashing 2 or three different versions of twrp (2.7.1.1, 2.6.3.1, and 2.8.1) as well as restoring stock vzw firmware through rsd lite as well as the gpe rom to no avail. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Also, when flashing cm12, i get "mount: failed to mount /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc. 1/by-name/userdata at /data: Device or resource busy"
StATicxTW0T said:
So after some messing around today with one of the cm12 builds, everytime I try to do anything in twrp I get the error "E: Unable to stat ' /data/power_supply_logger/power_supply_info.bin' " and i have no idea how to solve it. The only effect it seems to have is it makes restoring and backing up data fail at the last second (although as far as I can tell all of the data makes it). The error is always right after "updating partition details". I've tried reflashing 2 or three different versions of twrp (2.7.1.1, 2.6.3.1, and 2.8.1) as well as restoring stock vzw firmware through rsd lite as well as the gpe rom to no avail. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Also, when flashing cm12, i get "mount: failed to mount /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc. 1/by-name/userdata at /data: Device or resource busy"
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I have the same problem with my moto g falcon XT1032.
Wen I try to flash CM 12 he gives the same error.
BinBug said:
I have the same problem with my moto g falcon XT1032.
Wen I try to flash CM 12 he gives the same error.
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The first error or the second? I've narrowed the first down to a missing file in my data folder. Unfortunately rsd'ing doesn't help. If anyone'd be willing to upload it for me that'd be awesome. It's the bin file in /data/power_supply_logger/
The first error or the second error
StATicxTW0T said:
The first error or the second? I've narrowed the first down to a missing file in my data folder. Unfortunately rsd'ing doesn't help. If anyone'd be willing to upload it for me that'd be awesome. It's the bin file in /data/power_supply_logger/
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Wen I try to flash te ROM he give me this:
Code:
Installing 'data/media/0/sideload.zip" ...
Checking for MD5 file ...
Skipping MD3 check : no MD5 file found
mont: failed to mount /dev/block/platform.msm_sdcc.1/by-name/userdata at /data: devices or resource busy
unmount of /data failed (-1): Devices or resource busy
E: Error Exexuting updater binary in zip ' /data/media/0/sideload.zip"
You say that i most change the bin file in /data/power_supply_logger/, but how?
link to rom that i use : CM12 for flacon
BinBug said:
Wen I try to flash te ROM he give me this:
Code:
Installing 'data/media/0/sideload.zip" ...
Checking for MD5 file ...
Skipping MD3 check : no MD5 file found
mont: failed to mount /dev/block/platform.msm_sdcc.1/by-name/userdata at /data: devices or resource busy
unmount of /data failed (-1): Devices or resource busy
E: Error Exexuting updater binary in zip ' /data/media/0/sideload.zip"
You say that i most change the bin file in /data/power_supply_logger/, but how?
link to rom that i use : CM12 for flacon
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That error is caused by the version of TWRP you are using. Something about different versions and different updater scripts. Some have had sucess with 2.8.1, some with 2.6.3.1 and some with 2.7.1.1. You will need to try all three until you find the one that works for you. Do not touch the power supply file, that's whats causing my first error. Somehow it got deleted, and restoring to complete stock does not replace it, thats why i need someone to upload theirs.
So I don't know what has happened but I can't flash even a single custom rom. The problem occurs in TWRP as well as CWM. Also I am on the stock partition. Tried the modified partition too. The problem is still occuring no matter what I try. The following case is of SOKP. Every other rom also has the same problem. Even after trying it via adb the problem persists.
After I select the zip file in the recovery mode,the installation starts. After that, it says:
Patching system image unconditionally...
blkdiscard failed: Invalid argument
E : Error in/data/media/0/SOKP-L_5.1.1-LMY48B-R3-20150525-cancro.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
Have you checked whether your bootloader is locked or not (because of that damned MIUI MM)? Try sending through fastboot:
Code:
fastboot oem device-info
If the "Device unlocked" comes out as false, then unlock it first by sending through fastboot:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
It'll wipe all the content of your phone though...
shivam0909 said:
So I don't know what has happened but I can't flash even a single custom rom. The problem occurs in TWRP as well as CWM. Also I am on the stock partition. Tried the modified partition too. The problem is still occuring no matter what I try. The following case is of SOKP. Every other rom also has the same problem. Even after trying it via adb the problem persists.
After I select the zip file in the recovery mode,the installation starts. After that, it says:
Patching system image unconditionally...
blkdiscard failed: Invalid argument
E : Error in/data/media/0/SOKP-L_5.1.1-LMY48B-R3-20150525-cancro.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
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Extend your partition first, you'll be fine then. There is manual tutorial in Mi3 General sub forum.