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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marceloasr:
Nothing seems to solve :(

Hey guy, my Galaxy S2 has NAND RW Corruption simptons:

Enters Download mode but does NOT enter recovery mode (usually means a NAND rw corruption)

Doesn't flash

Bad flash in odin (FAIL after flashing, or the flashing suddenly stops)

so ive tried to follow all the passes, but it always get stuck on "<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!! "

heres the log:

First Try:

ROM LOG:

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> I9100_CODE_I9100XXLPH_CL118559_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> MODEM_I9100XXLPH_REV_02_CL1104396.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> GT-I9100-MULTI-CSC-OXALPH.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<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> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> boot.bin

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

Second Try

KERNEL Log:

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Kernel_I9100XXLPH.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<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> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> zImage

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

Third Try

BootLoader LOG:

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> I9100_APBOOT_I9100XXLPH_CL118559_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<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> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> boot.bin

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

4th Try:

Re-Partition LOG(PIT):

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<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!!

//

All of them freeze , i just dont know what to do...

When i enter at Odin Mode this appears:

Product Name: GT-i9100

Custom Binary Download: NO

Current Binary: Samsung Official

!

I Cant afford to let it be fixed by Samsung, its to expensive(1000 REIAS, its around 500 Dollars here in my country).

And its not in warranty anymore :(

I Just dont know what to do anymore, please, help....

Sorry if there is english errors, im from Brazil...

Ive tried the "Original Samsung Rom" also and some others roms... Nothing seems to solve :(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ScottsDesk:
Nice Guide Thanks!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raidenms:
5 hours straight looking for help with my "bricked" phone... then I found this thread... everything works now :D

ps: needed to do this: uninstall kies removing drivers then install the samsung usb drivers
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zaecas:
I'm on the same boat. My SG2 is bricked, and I can't get even adb to detect it. It works fine with mine TF700.

So. I even tried KIES recovery, but since I was using a custom rom, I got an error message, full of squares... thanks for not localizing your product correctly, Samsung.

So: I got download mode, no recovery, my PC (and my gf's), can't even detect the phone, except for the drivers when I plug it in.

And it appears on device manager... most strange.

And yes, I uninstalled KIES and reinstalled the drivers posted on the thread. Even turned off my AV (Bitdefender).

Can I pronounce its time of death?

:crying:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tigerphil:
As you can get into download mode, your safe. Use Odin (uninstall kies completly, kies and odin conflict) get the original firmware from samsung site and flash it via odin and your phone should reboot fine for you to carry on as normal use or flash custom roms etc
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zaecas:
I did unnistalled KIES, ran ccleaner, reinstalled the USB drivers available on this thread, used ODIN with all the tricks I could find on this thread...

But I get stuck on the NAND WRITE START part, with no response from the phone. It just sits there, doing nothing, no progress bar on the phone at all, during minutes and minutes. I left it half an hour one time.

I tried to use adb to connect to it, but it can't be detected, in two different PCs, and my sdk is up to date AND can detect my tablet.

But, as I've said, the phone is detected in the device manager with the correct -- I think -- USB drivers. And the adb CAN detect my tablet, so it's ok.

I even tried Heindall one time, but couldn't figure out how to use it. Installed the drivers and all, but it gave me an error message detecting the phone, if I remember correctly.

"Help me xda-devs, you're my only hope."
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lauchon:
thank you!!!

You are great!!!!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dinci5:
Hello,

I have the following problem and I'm wondering if it is solvable:

My Galaxy S2 (actually from a friend) was rooted and working fine on ICS.

Then I wanted to install a custom rom (Resurrection Remix 3.0.9 Jelly Bean).

It is not my first time doing this as I've did it a multiple times on my own S2.

Somewhere around 50% of installation, the phone turned itself off.

Now I cannot Start it.

Can't eneter Recovery Mode.

Can't enter Download Mode.

The screen just remains black as if there is no battery in it.

Swapped battery, but still same issue.

When power cable is plugged in, it doesn't even show the charging animation.

What could I do to fix this problem?

Thank you
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andyzeng1993:
what if i'm stuck here at

<ID:0/004> Transmission Complete..

<ID:0/004> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes

its been like 10minutes... im doing it without the pit
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WAewick:
Hi guys I appear to have soft bricked by phone and am just waiting for the telstra download

question however, before I tried loading Jelly Bean (which I think caused this whole debacle) I backed up ctm

I was going through to restore from it and I accidently hit back up again (after my phone had soft bricked)

so I don't know which backup is actually the one I did prior to soft bricking

the two are

2012-10-19.23.13.57

and

2012-10-1923.39.12

how do you tell which one is which?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctomgee:
Those are date and time stamps in the name. (yyyy-mm-dd.hh.mm.ss)

2012-10-19.23.39.12 is after 2012-10-19.23.13.57.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WAewick:
so if I restore from the earlier one (at which time my phone was working) will it give my phone a chance to actually boot?

edit- nope :eek:

---------- Post added at 10:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:07 AM ----------

sorry another questions

my phone was a ICS with Telstra, so do I use the gingerbread Telstra file or will my phone take the ICS on even though it is for vodaphone?

I want to get this right so I and get my phone working again.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marlu873:
I have the same exact problem. I have tried your 1st and 2nd try above and just get stuck on the

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

in odin. Has anyone been able to solve this problem or has any suggestions on how to?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evenelia:
I cant find the .pit file in the recoverypackage for I9100 ICS. Can someone give me a hint on where to find it?

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kollagen:
My i9100G had become stuck on only download mode after erroneously installing Siyah kernel on it. After trying this guide with the Europe rom, the phone was booting normally, albeit with multiple error messages and forced closures. After that, I installed codeworkx's CWM kernel. The problem I am currently having is that the phone does not enter Recovery mode correctly (after pressing Up+Home and powering up, it does nothing until the keys are released, then it shows the first logo and then only does it enter the mode), and once there key presses are seldom recognized and I can never make an actual selection.

Should I maybe try flashing another of the 2.3.6 roms offered here, or is something else wrong?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jerald197:
i have galaxy s2 sc-02 with i9100 firmware and im stuck at boot logo. i followed everything but its fails to nand write. when in odin.... is there anyone who can help me pls/
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] synxx:
THANKYOU!!!!

This guide has just saved me aload of hassle by unbricking my phone after i accidentally flashed the wrong kernel (and possibly rom) to my phone. it would only get to the boot logo and freeze. couldn't get into recovery mode to restore my backup either.

the first part of the guide didn't work, and after loosing hope i was so happy when the first step of the second part worked! i managed to get recovery mode back up and running and flashed my backup :D phone is now all fine.

thank you so much again!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tudor.timi:
Bootloop?

Hi,

My Galaxy S2 i9100 started acting up the day before yesterday. I found it discharged in my pocket and when I plugged a USB cable in it to charge it in the computer it started to loop. It would show charging (the screen would show a battery with a circle, then it would show how charged it is and the little progress bar on the bottom), then the scree would go dark after a few seconds and repeat (kind of like resetting itself).

I tried the steps in your guide (including repartitioning, kernel and bootloader) for both ICS and GB and still it won't start up properly. The symptoms are as follows: it starts to boot up with the Samsung logo, then the big green android appears with the sphere in its belly and a progress bar fills up, then the same thing with it resetting itself happens. Download mode works perfectly fine, but I can't really enter recovery mode. Sometimes it shows me recovery mode, I scroll down to wipe/factory reset, but it still resets itself (regardless whether I manage to do it fast enough to press the power button and select the option).

Is this just a software issue or is it something deeper that requires servicing?

Thanks a lot and best regards,

Tudor
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] someonet1k:
BIG thanks for your detailed guide. It got my bricked SII out of the hellhole and straight into JB goodness :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sebastian.negrut:
Hi guys, i am having the exact problem described in the first post of the topic but on a GT-I9300 i searched in all of the topics with this kind of problem in the i9300 section but nothing helped me evreything i flash gives me this <OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> I9300BVALF4_I9300OROALF2_I9300BVLF2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/005> Initialzation..

<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/005> system.img

<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!! =>and remains like this.

i tried 2 different 3 part fw with 5 different pit files nothing worked ...a bit of help please?Thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shr95:
Please help me! Have the same problem as above! Cab only enter download mode and flashing boot loader alone is successful! Nand write keeps failing and tried everything no luck ;-(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bad_German:
Same problems here:

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1148
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Metallicalabrano:
first of all, sorry for my bad english.

i am so grateful Phistachio, I was desesperated and you save me.

An interesting thing:

I was very sure i hace a "NAND rw coruption" because ODIN gets stuck in that step and i couldnt enter to recovery mode. Just can enter to Download mode.

But I try again (even it was failed once before) these steps:

1) Grab the Recovery Package, and you'll see a bunch of .tar files. Take a look at the names. You'll see CODE, MODEM, CSC and .PIT. Put each one in its place.

2) Turn off your phone. Enter Download mode by presing Volume Down + Home + Power button.

3) Plug in your phone. It will show you, in a yellow box in ODIN, ID:COMx (x being the number displayed, sometimes displays 7, sometimes displays 9)

4) Once ready and done all your prayers, press Start. Wait patiently. It usually takes 5 minutes to flash.

REPEAT:

I just can enter to download mode NOT recovery. And odin gets stuck in "NAND rw" but in a second try, the steps above save me.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU !!!! (the phone was from my brother, and he didnt even know i try to flash it)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bad_German:
Thanks, got it to work with another PC and USB cable.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] obioan:
Are there problems with hotfile files?

I downloaded i9100XXLPH.zip and can't open the zip. Invalid zip.

I have the same problem with bootloop.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] obioan:
Has anyone downloaded those files ?

After downloading them I get corrupted zips.

I'm trying to solve my problem:

- after running for almost an year on original ROM (I9100BVLPD), I decided to try some new custom roms.

- OMEGA rom was first on my list.

What I did (stupid, I know) :

Saved a backup of my curent ROM with CWM and then tried to install directly the OMEGA rom but with no success. After several wipe data factory resets and cashes I got the fantastic idea to install a new original ROM, I9100BVLPH.

After installing that ROM, the phone booted ok. Entered in recovery mod, installed from zip CWN 4 or 5 *i have them both), booted in CWM 4 or 5 and installed the zip ROM from OMEGA. Everything nice and smooth. ROM booted and I was able to play with it.

But wait, I wasn't happy with the ROM, I wanted AOKP version from OMEGA. I entered in CWM v6 from omega ROM and made a backup. After that I did a full wipe and a cache wipe and tried to install AOKP version. After that I couldn't boot in the system.

Now I'm stuck at boot and can't do full wipe from CWM or recovery. No matter what original FW I install I cant do a full wipe. From what I know, I dont seem to have the emcc bug ( I ran an aplication from market that scanned the device for faulty chips and turned up ok).

Please advise on how to proceed further.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tafo.ahmad:
i have a i9100.here is the story. i tried to install restruction remix, but i forget to untack re-portion.so after

instalation, i was unable to format my factory/data and so i am stucked on the s logo. itried this thread and other threads on xda, but nothing works.

to sum up, i can go to donwload,CWM mode, but i can't instal the rom you gave us in this thread, i stucked at data. when i use the stock rom that i had on my s2, it will install but i am unable to pass the s logo. and i am unable to factory reset. i tried using bootloader, and the kernal provided at first but stiil i am stucked at the s logo (for 20 minutes now)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jpx2008:
Hi, my phone is on the 'Firmware upgrade encoutered issue..' screen.. Odin does not recognise my phone, but i can get it into download mode.. what should I do?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] obioan:
It seems like you have the same problem I had.

To see if the emmc is damaged you must install adb and a version of CWM that supports some functions like "dd" and "e2fsck " to check which partition is damaged. Mine was number 10 (	2147MB) and had to loose that part of the memory.

Try to follow this tutorial just to get familiarised with adb commands and understand what's under the hood: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=26285877&postcount=12

I managed to make mine work but I still have a few unanswered questions. Curently I use stock rom 4.0.3. NEVER again will I use 4.0.4 roms.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daxgirl:
You need stock with pit to repartition properly. Any stock ics preferably 4.0.3 will do as long as you flash with pit. Can't give you th link right now cause don't have it with me but it'll help. Look it up.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] obioan:
Where can I find a PIT file for GS2?

In the downloaded zip there are only 4 files, not including the PIT file.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eriskendaj:
where can i find the bootloader for i9100p because i tried every step from above without the bootloader and it still doesnt work, my phone is still bricked!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jpx2008:
Thanks, I got my phone working again. A brilliant thread:good::good:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strife182:
I was unable to install the recovery package or the kernel, the bootloader worked and I was able to get the samsung logo screen but then failed to install the kernel. It got stuck at the Write Nand part in odin.

I decided to do the whole thing again but this time after installing the bootloader the phone won't boot at all. Is there any way to recover from that or am I basically screwed?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eni9ma84:
HELP

what is this PIT file and where do i get it ???

i tried working according the manual but the text and the files don't match

and the kernel file for the ICS is corrupt when i try to unrar it.

help me please
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raikan:
Failed to flash

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> boot.bin

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/003> Sbl.bin

<ID:0/003> param.lfs

<ID:0/003> zImage

<ID:0/003> factoryfs.img

<ID:0/003> data.img

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

I am really in need of help with a phone (I9100). I got the above error message when flashing the XXLPH ICS version firmware and I did follow the guide all the way to the end (Boot loader) method and this problem still persist.

The problem with the phone is that

I can enter Recovery menu and download mode

but it seems to always fail to wipe data successfully --> It hangs and reboot itself!. However still, I could flash kernels over but not ROMs --> It got stuck at the bootscreen .

I would really appreciate it if someone could help me solve this problem. I searched throughout the forums whilst trying out different means to overcome the problem but to no avail.

Regards,

Raikan

EDIT: I have already solved my problem. My ANDROID has been revived.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eni9ma84:
OK a little progress

i understand the files are mixed with the GB files so i got the kernel that i installed fully -but that isn't new,

i can install the kernel but not the rom.

and now what i do ?

i cant go to recovery only to download with the JIG

please help

-the ICS kernel file is corrupt is it OK to use the GB file ?

if so what do i need to do after this ?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eni9ma84:
i'm at the same point i think

i'm at the same point i think
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m.fathy200:
sorry for my language

i have Galaxy s2 and when i tried to root my phone through Odin it had failed and after that i can enter the Download mode but does NOT enter recovery mode , my PC cant recognize the usb cable . i have tried all the above steps but still cant flash PDA or kernel or boot loader and unknown device when connected usb cable to PC

plz help
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raikan:
Hey. As you said you could enter download mode and that is a good sign(your phone have hope). Well, first and foremost, I Need more details. When you try to enter you recover menu --> what did it show ? Did it show an image ?

Which method did you flash ? ICS / ginger bread ?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raikan:
Alright. Can you flash firmware or kernel via ODIN ? try downloading xxKI3 gingerbread from the OP and flash it.

I assume yours is I9100 right? If it is, do the above.

Anyway we shall continue the convo in private message from now onwards.

Sent by your friendly neighbourhood GT-I9100.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m.fathy200:
i cant flash firmware or kernel via Odin . i have tried all the above steps :i uninstalled kies , and driver then installed drivers again ,i tried to flash bootloader first but it didnt work then flashed kernal but didnt work too and the same with PDA . the problem is the PC didnt recognize usb drivers . it showed unknown drivers and when i Plug in my phone The Odin didnt show a yellow box .

As a private msg : its ok as u like but send me a msg first coz iam a new member and didnt know how to send msg and where can i find it . sorry
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raikan:
Ignore the private message part. By right, when your phone is in download mode and plugged into the computer , driver should be installing . Let me try to find some ways to figure this out. I will get back to you ASAP

Edit: there have been rumour that by cleating registry of lies etc could help solve the problem. Read this forum:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1778657

Sent by your friendly neighbourhood GT-I9100.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m.fathy200:
i forgot to tell u something that i used USB jig to rest the custom binary and i did it successfully but still cant flash any firmware .

in addition i did something may help : i plugged my friend`s galaxy s2 USB and my PC recognized it then tern his phone into Odin mode and the Odin recognized it too and showed the yellow sign ( 0 com ) then unplugged USB and plugged my phone but PC didn't recognized it again and Odin too

this is the MSG from Odin

<ID:0/017> Added!!

<ID:0/017> Removed!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> CODE_I9100XXKI3_CL577579_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> MODEM_I9100XXKI3_REV_02_CL1062028.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKI3.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)

as u see there is no ID when i plugged my friend`s phone it showed ID added but when i plugged my phone there was no ID

---------- Post added at 05:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:12 PM ----------

By the way i did all the above steps with another Comp.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raikan:
Although your friends phone could be detected does not mean it will for yours. This is because of the different drivers similar to when installing different thumb drive of the same type.

http://www.galaxyforums.net/forum/samsung-fascinate-help/5421-odin-doesnt-detect.html

Sent by your friendly neighbourhood GT-I9100.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m.fathy200:
ok . i thought it could help u to know the problem . i will now do the steps u sent to me and will inform u . thanks alot
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m.fathy200:
i have cleared the registry and did the steps but still unknown device .
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Strife182:
Just got a USB Jig but still no luck, is there a specific way to use this?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] colsieb:
I had problems with odin not completing and "USB device not recognised" alerts also. I traced it to a dodgy connection in the micro usb port in the phone. £4 new usb port card from ebay fixed the problem!! Worth a try perhaps? Port is also prone to crap building up inside it, make sure its clean!!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ba7rani:
Thank you for this very important post

I have soft brick with my wife phone I9100 and I follow all steps and I flash with pit file..

I wait 15 minutes and nothings complete..

What should I do ?