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prabhu1980

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Lucky you vivek.

We are discussing about super bricks where a full wipe in lpx kernel is causing havoc or something is getting corrupted damaging the entire fs.

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vivek2701 said:
OK.. SUCCESS!! :D
finally got my device working... thank god..... Phew!!
what i did was flashed LPF stock rom via pc odin n BOOM.. its back.. so happy

thanks a lot prabhu and all others who showed concerns :)

---------- Post added at 10:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:29 PM ----------



thanks a ton! this solved the issue :))) thanks again
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Hello

Could u pls give us a link of the files you used for flashing. I tried the same with a LPF rom i downloaded but the result was not that good. Factoryfs was ok but it stacked at datafs.

I've been trying to revive my galaxy since Sunday after i stupidly wipe/factory reset within CWM on midTeam ICS rom. Yesterday, finally i was able to flash darky's rom (none of the stock roms are working but hopefully darky's is doing well on abbys kernel) after flashing abbys kernel through heimdall. But the system is not stable, many force closes are there and any restart destroys everything. But i feel lucky, at least my note is running again.
 
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jayaka said:
Hello

Could u pls give us a link of the files you used for flashing. I tried the same with a LPF rom i downloaded but the result was not that good. Factoryfs was ok but it stacked at datafs.

I've been trying to revive my galaxy since Sunday after i stupidly wipe/factory reset within CWM on midTeam ICS rom. Yesterday, finally i was able to flash darky's rom (none of the stock roms are working but hopefully darky's is doing well on abbys kernel) after flashing abbys kernel through heimdall. But the system is not stable, many force closes are there and any restart destroys everything. But i feel lucky, at least my note is running again.
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I did exactly what u did. That is wiping in CWM to install a fresh midteam 1.3.. I got stuck on bootscreen but i was able to enter download n recovery mode.
So after trying to install abyss kernel with no success, i downloaded the stock LPF from dr ketan's thread..
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1659308
I flashed it using pc odin including pit file and bootloader.. Its up and running again with everything working great. And after the shock of yesterday i didnt root my phone and dont plan to unless something safe comes out.
I just hope this method works for you mate.
 
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vivek2701 said:
I did exactly what u did. That is wiping in CWM to install a fresh midteam 1.3.. I got stuck on bootscreen but i was able to enter download n recovery mode.
So after trying to install abyss kernel with no success, i downloaded the stock LPF from dr ketan's thread..
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1659308
I flashed it using pc odin including pit file and bootloader.. Its up and running again with everything working great. And after the shock of yesterday i didnt root my phone and dont plan to unless something safe comes out.
I just hope this method works for you mate.
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I have a feeling that you weren't on superbrick, probably only softbrick
 
prabhu1980

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Yes its a softbrick
But useful post as it could solve similar issues.

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Ya maybe it was a softbrick.... But i wonder if this bricking issue is related to the data size to be wiped.. Because all these bricks are caused by wipes and also there are these error while moving large files..
Maybe users who have less data to be wiped are less vulnerable to bricks?
Just a thought., no valids proofs to back it up.
 
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martcerv

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Those that can't fix their S brick may want to form a galaxy note charity and use the bricks to build homes for the homeless lol.

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niko26

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Sorry, I tried it - no luck. The device is not being recognized by Odin. :(

Waste of time, but it was wort a try ;) Thanks for trying to help us.
 
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Bricked your NOTE.... Please let me know.. I NEED one for parts.... All is not lost

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DNK13

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Thanks alot
i softbricked my phone when i was trying to revert from ICS to GB
i solved my soft brick with your method :)
i used pit file from this post as you said: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=26162413&postcount=6
and then i first used ics again ics rom that i have downloaded before but it did not worked,
so i played with my phone for about 3 hours what is wrong
so i downloaded croatian vip GB version of rom and put pit 16GB and pda of rom and checked re partition,also used different usb port,and prayed god if it will pass and finally i saw green box PASS!! :)

Thank you for your tutorial :)
 
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Writing a new guide! Got really upset seeing people getting bricked even after so many posts and warnings !

a) Devs : Pls support by reading it .....
b) Mods : Please read and let me know if it can be moved to [DEV] section.
c) Bricked Users : Oh I know how frustrating it is !! Lets pray for you ....

I am no more a noobie! I am not an expert ! But certainly wants to help ...
 
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I Superbricked my GNote (GT - N7000) HELP !!!

Dear all,

Yesterday i was trying to flash a PIT file through PC odin. But it got stuck between the flash process. I removed the battery and tried to re-start the process with another PIT file (I have downloaded this PIT files browsing XDA from them i chose 1) My GT N7000 is 16GB one and i used the suitable 16GB pit file (I have done this many times on my S2 and GT N7000) :( .

After this my phone is stuck (Dead) and i am unable to start it (or) charge it (while charging it gets warm near the camera region i assume the USB is still working) (or) go into download mode (Arrow Down + Menu + Power), My device is not been detected in ODIN as well as through ADB (As i am not able to turn it on).

I have tried using JIG (i baught it for my Samsung Galaxy S2) but no use unable to get in FACTORY/ODIN mode.

My question is does GT N7000 have a diffrent JIG.

or as there any other way to boot my phone in to download mode.

All i need is to enter download mode or just need a start to push the bootloader, PIT everything.


Please Help..... Thanx in advance.:cyclops:
 
prabhu1980

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Ok Arun . Since you have got a jig. Please write down how u r trying to enter download mode using a jig.
I am writing below to get the jig working ....

Hey it is possible to connect to odin....
Just you have to try ....
 
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Arunm Try these steps instead.

a) Make sure you charge your dead phone (It may get charged even when it's dead, else manage one from your friend.)
b) Long press power button (15-20 seconds).
c) Remove battery for 5 seconds,
d) Plug in JIG,
e) Put battery back.
f) Wait for 40 seconds .................................................. ....... (Be Patient)
g) press power button for 5 seconds
h) Remove JIG,
i) Long press power button (15-20 seconds),
j) Remove battery for 5 seconds
k) Put battery back,
l) Hold volume down + center button + power button for 10-15 seconds, press volume up
m) You should have connection to PC Odin ....... If it fails please repeat after restarting your windows (Make sure you have all your ADB drivers installed)

This is how you have to force to download mode.
Post details ....
 
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prabhu1980

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You can post all your communications here and if u want to catch me live use Gtalk.

Intrested to make ur mobile work again ...
Once u enter download mode ...
Please also let me know what made u bricked.

Did you flash an unsafe kernel ??

Prabhakar.R
 
prabhu1980

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Yes and I had succeeded once using some random method.
Why dont u try again step by step which I have posted above ...
 
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    BRICKED USERS GUIDE.......

    First you need to know that this guide is trying to help you..
    I cannot take any responsibility for your brick getting harder ....

    .....IGNORE ALL WHO SAID NOT TO WASTE THEIR TIME .....
    ....... The poll was for a different post related to emmc bug where i suggested a workaround for the emmc bug , which I edited several times....


    There are three types of bricks for N7000
    a) :eek: Soft Brick - Stuck at Samsung Logo [Added BootLoop here]
    b) :eek: Super Brick - Stuck at flashing Factoryfs.IMG in ODIN . Also called as EMMC Bug....
    c) :mad: Hard Brick - Sorry Unrecoverable by this guide. Try THIS
    d) Dead Brick - No charging battery sign also - Mostly = Hard Brick ; But there is a window of possibility by a JIG.
    e) OTA Brick - A rare kind of Soft Brick which people have encountered due to updating OTA on a rooted Stock ROM.
    f) CM12 Brick - A Brick I and another XDA Mate encountered when CM12 encountered a /data write error. Worst is ODIN Flashing Fails .....

    :eek: CM12 Brick :eek:
    CM12 Brick

    Error Details : Flashing JB Kernel in ODIN Fails ...
    Received Response from LOKE FLashing Failed ....

    a) Download the PIT file
    b) Flash in Odin
    c) After SUCESSFULLY Flashing Pit File
    d) Flash ICS KERNEL (SPEEDMOD KERNEL) USING ODIN
    e) Now go to Recovery and Flash your Favorite Philz Kernel

    :eek: SOFT BRICKS :eek:

    I will try to describe ways to get Soft Bricked so that you can compare.....
    You have messed with the system file. Remember the Blue Screen of windows.

    ==> 1. Deleting any system file .odex
    ==> 2. Moving from GB or ICS to CM/AOSP/AOKP Roms without following instructions or vice versa
    ==> 3. Flashing incomplete ROMS (did not check MD5 - Google it How to check)
    ==> 4. Flashing an incompetent kernel (oh I didnt read instructions)
    ==> 5. Many other methods
    ==> 6. JB BootLoop


    Now you have to return to normal state. But beware there is a emmc bug which is going to interfere our correction process. Oops ! It hurts. There is no safe way as on date for ICS except there are Safe Kernels Claimed.

    Pray to your favorite god or luck or better pray even if you are an atheist.

    RECOVERY STYLE 1 : [ODIN]
    GINGERBREAD VERSION

    1) Use ODIN

    2) Uninstall Samsung KIES. It interferes with the ODIN flashing.
    You should have the ADB/USB Drivers
    Just in case you don't have them, here are the Samsung USB drivers

    3) Download the AbyssKernel 4.2 for ODIN.

    Incase it fails u can use 3.9 version too.

    4) Wipe Data/Cache/Dalvik.

    5) FLASH THE ROOTED KJ4 kernel From PC ODIN - Kernel Link
    TRY FLASHING THE STOCK ROM in PDA Try the Oldest Stock ROM - KJ4 click me

    Remember to Run ODIN in Admin mode (Right Click and Run even if you are an Admin)

    6) Head to Dr Ketan Thread for Rooting...

    ICS VERSION

    1) Use ODIN

    2) Uninstall Samsung KIES. It interferes with the ODIN flashing.
    You should have the ADB/USB Drivers
    Just in case you don't have them, here are the Samsung USB drivers

    3) Download the AbyssKernel 4.2 for ODIN.

    Incase it fails u can use 3.9 version too.

    4) Wipe Data/Cache/Dalvik

    5) FLASH ANY ics rooted rom in Abyss Recovery which has a safe kernel


    Remember to Run ODIN in Admin mode (Right Click and Run even if you are an Admin)

    RECOVERY STYLE 2 : [CWM]

    ICS and GINGERBREAD USERS

    a) Go to CWM
    b) Flash Abyss Kernel 3.9 or 4.2 [Touch version] or Hydracore latest version.
    c) Do data/ factory reset.
    d) Flash with your favorite ICS / GB /AOSP/ AOKP/PA/CM9/CM10


    [BOOTLOOP JB Leak / Official]

    ODIN Version

    a) Download Stock JB from Dr Ketans Thread
    b) Install Tar file via ODIN in PDA
    c) Reboot
    d) Root as in Dr Ketans Guide
    e) Install Custom ROM from CWM if you need

    CWM Version

    Understanding the issue now. So Prefer ODIN version now.


    END :) SOFT BRICK :)


    :eek: SUPER BRICKS :eek:

    Hmm ... I understand your despair. My friend forest has written a wonderful guide to retrieve you out.
    If you are confirmed that you are a Super Brick

    Head to this thread ......

    But .... Just before heading to Mr Forests Thread May be you are not a Super brick ...
    There are few who had the same symptoms of a Super Brick but successfully recovered without the Forest1971 workaround.

    RECOVERY STYLE 1 : START HERE

    IMPORTANT NOTE : Remove your SD Card and SIM CARD Please
    Run ODIN IN ADMIN Mode

    a) Now you have to repartition your Note
    b) Download the following (Importantly the .pit file)

    PIT: Q1_20110914_16GB.pit (Only for users with 16GB Internal SDCard) 32 GB users Please Google ur file.
    PDA: CODE_N7000xxxxx_CL627135_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.m d5
    PHONE: MODEM_N7000xxxxx_REV_05_CL1067428.tar.md5
    CSC: GT-N7000-MULTI-CSC-Oxxxxx.tar.md5

    Thanks PrinceOMI & DuckBoot for the download links (PIT Files)
    Stock ROM & Pit File Flashing Thread

    c) Check these options: Re-Partition, Auto Reboot, and F. Reset Time.
    d) Flash thru PC Odin (All the files, particularly the PIT file)

    SUCCESS .... GOOD FOR YOU .... Only 2% reported success using this style (I ask you not to Thank me but to write here in this thread if you are successful. Many users do not care..)

    RECOVERY STYLE 2 : START HERE

    Working on it .... Not able to proceed. Ideas dropped.

    END :angel: SUPER BRICK :angel:

    :cyclops: OTA BRICKS :cyclops:

    I will try to describe ways to get OTA Bricked (very rare)

    a) Installed the OTA for ICS ROM Indian Version LPA on a rooted ROM.

    Some thing has messed up with your .odex files and you get force closes or Stuck at Samsung LOGO

    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 - Closest to LPA ROM)
    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)

    END :highfive: SUPER BRICK :highfive:
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    prabhu1980 said:
    b) Download the following (Importantly the .pit file)

    PIT: Q1_20110914_16GB.pit
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    I had a feeling that the partitions are messed up by the kernel and restoring it by pit would help, as it worked for a few people. Anyway here are the pit files
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    prabhu1980
    prabhu1980
    IDEA 2:

    a) Make sure you charge your dead phone (It may get charged even when it's dead, else manage one from your friend.)
    b) Long press power button (15-20 seconds).
    c) Remove battery for 5 seconds,
    d) Plug in JIG,
    e) Put battery back.
    f) Wait for 40 seconds .................................................. ....... (Be Patient)
    g) press power button for 5 seconds
    h) Remove JIG,
    m) Plug your USB and try connection to ODIN


    Post details ....
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    prabhu1980
    prabhu1980
    Arunm Try these steps instead.

    a) Make sure you charge your dead phone (It may get charged even when it's dead, else manage one from your friend.)
    b) Long press power button (15-20 seconds).
    c) Remove battery for 5 seconds,
    d) Plug in JIG,
    e) Put battery back.
    f) Wait for 40 seconds .................................................. ....... (Be Patient)
    g) press power button for 5 seconds
    h) Remove JIG,
    i) Long press power button (15-20 seconds),
    j) Remove battery for 5 seconds
    k) Put battery back,
    l) Hold volume down + center button + power button for 10-15 seconds, press volume up
    m) You should have connection to PC Odin ....... If it fails please repeat after restarting your windows (Make sure you have all your ADB drivers installed)

    This is how you have to force to download mode.
    Post details ....
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    prabhu1980
    I wrote this because I got connected to PC Odin after the Black Screen.
    Did you got connected and still unable to recover ??
    We should somehow be able to connect it to PC.
    Any alternate suggestions Chasmodo .

    We have to find a way out of this Brick Issue.
    Please help !! (I dont think I can brick to find a way out
    If required please make a bounty for the developers to revive from this situation.

    My Feeling is "Whatëver bad happened to me should never occur to anyone else"
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