Please help, I hope its not dead :(

[ricsi30]

Hi guys,

I bought a S3 mini not so long ago. Full official, no root etc. One day my son launched a game then it crashed and rebooted. But its looping on the Galaxy S3 mini screen.
What I've tried:
-i8190wipe
-param
-restore with Kies
-flashed official rom with Odin
-flashed Lafleur service rom

I have Odin mode but no recovery, even if I flash a custom one. If i want to get to recovery, it freezes on the first screen (Galaxy S3 mini sign), bottom light flash once then its rebooting again.
I need to get it work, I really love it, please help me!

 

[Sidebandit]

Hi guys,

I bought a S3 mini not so long ago. Full official, no root etc. One day my son launched a game then it crashed and rebooted. But its looping on the Galaxy S3 mini screen.
What I've tried:
-i8190wipe
-param
-restore with Kies
-flashed official rom with Odin
-flashed Lafleur service rom

I have Odin mode but no recovery, even if I flash a custom one. If i want to get to recovery, it freezes on the first screen (Galaxy S3 mini sign), bottom light flash once then its rebooting again.
I need to get it work, I really love it, please help me!

Sounds like downloaded firmware corrupted or wrong version
Download original firmware that came with the device (model/region). Maybe hardware as you cannot flash a recovery. You tried TWRP recovery?

 

[danilisilva7]

Try it https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24499762636004166

is a full firmware (csc,original rom and pit file)
If your not 8190, look for yours here http://www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/inde...ader-csc-pit-files&catid=55:samsung&Itemid=82

 

[ricsi30]

Sounds like downloaded firmware corrupted or wrong version
Download original firmware that came with the device (model/region). Maybe hardware as you cannot flash a recovery. You tried TWRP recovery?

Tried, but thanks. Sorry but i dont know what was the exact FW

 

[ricsi30]

Try it https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24499762636004166

is a full firmware (csc,original rom and pit file)
If your not 8190, look for yours here http://www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/inde...ader-csc-pit-files&catid=55:samsung&Itemid=82

Thanks, trying, will post results

Edit: That full fw stuck on system.img, cant flash it. Lafleur service rom is ok. But in the meantime I saw videos like my problem, and they're repairing power button???? I will spit up and below it if thats the problem

Edit: was not the power button. Reflowed with hot air the whole mainboard. no success. Im getting angry now :/

 

[ricsi30]

Odin log

<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> STE_boot.bin
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> STE_boot1.img
<ID:0/003> STE_boot2.img
<ID:0/003> ipl.bin
<ID:0/003> modem.bin
<ID:0/003> ssgtest.img
<ID:0/003> normal.bin
<ID:0/003> normal2.bin
<ID:0/003> param.lfs
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img
<ID:0/003> cache.img
<ID:0/003> hidden.img
<ID:0/003> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/003> RES OK !!
<ID:0/003> Removed!!

Flashing is ok, but i see now it writes movi_write card status=2

It means my emmc is dead?

 

[danilisilva7]

The same problem as mine, I looked for days solutions, but just found for the galaxy s3

https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
http://www.joker-soft.com/2015/05/i9300-i9500n7100.html


I'm sorry to say, but our device is dead.
Try to find it on the web, but spent several days and nights looking for it and no solution ... good luck

 

[ricsi30]

The same problem as mine, I looked for days solutions, but just found for the galaxy s3

https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
http://www.joker-soft.com/2015/05/i9300-i9500n7100.html


I'm sorry to say, but our device is dead.
Try to find it on the web, but spent several days and nights looking for it and no solution ... good luck

Anyways, thanks for the help
I'm looking now for a crashed one for a good motherboard

 

[Sidebandit]

Had i look round for you no joy. The general consensus is hardware failure. One thing though, if your fond of this device buy a real cheap one and put it in the lafluer housing. Apparently the lafluer is a limited addition S3 mini. I did it with mine. I had mine since release and the screen was broken. i bought a new one a few years back and it turned out to be a GT-18200 version was rubbish - over heating, forever charging. I took the circuit board out and replaced it from the old. Worked fine.

 

[ricsi30]

Had i look round for you no joy. The general consensus is hardware failure. One thing though, if your fond of this device buy a real cheap one and put it in the lafluer housing. Apparently the lafluer is a limited addition S3 mini. I did it with mine. I had mine since release and the screen was broken. i bought a new one a few years back and it turned out to be a GT-18200 version was rubbish - over heating, forever charging. I took the circuit board out and replaced it from the old. Worked fine.

Yes, will trade a rubbish one ,) thanks for thre help

 

[Sidebandit]

@ricsi30 any joy getting hold of another? I took a 'punt' & managed to get a La Fleur through Amazon, 2nd hand waiting delivery...

 

[ricsi30]

@ricsi30 any joy getting hold of another? I took a 'punt' & managed to get a La Fleur through Amazon, 2nd hand waiting delivery...

Waiting delivery too, bought a white, working one in good condition. I will use that, but looking for another one for parts

 

[Sidebandit]

Waiting delivery too, bought a white, working one in good condition. I will use that, but looking for another one for parts

Nice one!
Mine fell through but i will still keep an eye open for one.