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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] godathuske:
Hello devs,

My phone is stuck at the start screen saying: Samsung Galaxy SIII GT-I9300

I can´t do anything. I can´t even turn it off. I have to pull out the battery for several mintues for it not to autostart, when I put back in the battery.

If I connect the charger, the chargingbattery graphic will show on the screen, but it's static.

There´s no animation for the charging, and even when I pull out the charger cabel, the graphic still shows untill the battery is removed.

My phone is just as it was when I bought it from stock, except for some apps from market.

I don´t understand it.. it did this overnight connected to the charger cable.

When I woke up, I used the phone for 3 minutes, then it 'hung'. I restarted it and now it's doing this.

I have tried to read several threads about it, but nothing seems to be accurate with my experience.

The phone dont seem to be recognized when connected with the usb cable to the pc.

I have installed KIES and Samsung USB drivers, but still no luck.

I can start the phone in download mode and in recovery mode.

When I start the phone in recovery mode i get the following errors:

E: failed to mount /efs (No such file or directory)

E: failed to mount /system (No such file or directory)

# Manual Mode#

E: failed to mount system (No such file or directory)

E: Can´t mount /system

E: failed to mount /cache (No such file or directory)

E: Can´t mount /cache/recovery/last_recovery

E: failed to mount /data (No such file or directory)

E: Can´t mount /data/log/recovery:log.txt

E: failed to mount /system (No such file or directory)

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)

E: Can´t mount /cache/recovery/last_install

E: Can´t open /cache/recovery/last_install

E: failed to mount /cache (No such file or directory)

I have tried to wipe cache partition and do a data/factory reset, but without any luck.

When i try to do a data/factory reset it says:

-- Wiping data...

Formatting /data...

E:format_volume: make_extf4s failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p12

Formatting /cache...

E:format_volume: make_extf4s failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p8

Data wipe complete

E:failed to mount /cache (Block device required)

E:Can´t mount /cache/recovery/log

E:Can´t open /cache/recovery/log

E:failed to mount /cache (Block device required)

E:Can´t mount /cache/recovery/last_log

E:Can´t open /cache/recovery/last_log

E:failed to mount /cache (Block device required)

E:Can´t mount /cache/recovery/last_install

E:Can´t open /cache/recovery/last_install

E:failed to mount /cache (Block device required)

I hope someone here can tell me what I can try out to fix it, since I have no clue what caused this or what I can do about it (other than send it to repair, wich is the absolutely last resort). :crying:

Regards,

Lars S. Damsgaard
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boomboomer:
It appears your partition structure is corrupt, return it for a warranty repair.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] k-semler:
You could also flash it with ODIN, and include a *.pit file to repartition your phone. This will get your phone operational again. I had to do it about 2 weeks ago. Fire up ODIN, and flash the phone using the *.pit file I have attached to this post; and check the boxes marked "Auto-Reboot", "Re-Partition", "F. Reset Time", "Nand Erase All", and "Phone Bootloader Update". Doing all of this, and adding the *.pit file along with the *.tar.md5 file from sammobile, you will be able to get your phone back online. I have attached the *.pit file that I used to restore my phone. It is in the *.zip file. You'll need to extract it, and in ODIN, place it where it asks for a *.pit file. You can get an official ROM here:

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9300&pcode=0#firmware
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jumaqidi:
Be sure kies is not running in the background before flashing thru odin.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] godathuske:
I did as you described with .pit and the right samsung update, but yet...

It says:

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> I9300XXUGNA5_I9300HTDGML1_I9300NEUGNA2_HOME.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> Erase...

<ID:0/003>

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

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jumaqidi:
Nand memory destroyed. Need new motherboard :c
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] godathuske:
Was it the nand erase all that did that, or was my nand memory destroyed before trying out the .pit + rom restoration?

Have read some post and articles, that nand erase all should'nt be checked at anytime (mostly).. :(

Do you say, that I have a dead piece of plastic now? :crying:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jumaqidi:
U mean u selected nand erase all?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] godathuske:
Yes, k-semler wrote: and flash the phone using the *.pit file I have attached to this post; and check the boxes marked "Auto-Reboot", "Re-Partition", "F. Reset Time", "Nand Erase All", and "Phone Bootloader Update".

I trusted this, since i believe you guys are experts :silly:

Was it wrong to trust this? Did I hardbrick my phone?

I can still start it in download mode. But I can´t get start it normally or in recoverymode. It just show alot of scrambled colors on the screen.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jumaqidi:
Try flashing a stock rom.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cholera:
Sorry for highjacking this thread, but my wifes S3 has nearly the same problem:

Stuck from one day to the other.

Running a custom mod for 1 1/2 years now, so no new change there..

Stuck at the S3 GT-i9300 Screen.

Can Start in download mode, but (little change here:) NOT in Recovery

Tried flashing an original rom via odin and downloadmode, and the pit file:

**********

Session begun.

Uploading PIT

ERROR: Failed to confirm end of PIT file transfer!

ERROR: PIT upload failed!

Ending session...

***********

Nothing more..

Any suggestions?

//I did not check the Nand erase box ;)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] godathuske:
Don't be sorry... just dont hijack a thread?!?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cholera:
hehe ok..

But as I had the time:

seems to be the sudden death syndrom:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s3/general/sudden-death-sds-dont-android-4-1-2-cwm-t2091045

Only solutions seems to send it to samsung :(
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yehiazz:
Having the same issue

Oh Well ..

i'm having the same issue .. i tried the following with my GT-i9300

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1840030 tried everything in this thread .. with no luck because each time i try flashing the VRALEC.bootchain.tar.md5 file it get stuck on "Start nand .."

I Tried flashing a new Stock ROM with no luck either

I Can Access the Download mode:

Product Name: GT- I9300

Custom Binary Download: NO

Current Binary: Samsung Official

System Status: Official

I Cannot access the Recovery mode as it keeps giving me lots of Red Lines with E: /sytem cannot found ..

I tried to use a PIT file with no Luck either

I used Odin 3.7, 3.9 & 1.85 .. and nothing is working

And I HAVE NOT IDEA WHAT IS WRONG with my phone whether it's a Hard or Soft Brick ..

Duhh .. am getting desperate .. :eek:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Isuru cs:
This is sds u have to replace emmc chip or motherboard

?★Sent from My GT-⚡9300★?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andr3y29:
If you can flash something via Odin, download this: http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/i9300/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-i9300.tar . It is TWRP 2.6.3.1(2.7 does not work. Actually, when partitions are not read, it won't even show). You said your phone is as stock as possible, so i guess you tried to wipe using the stock Samsung Recovery.

Open the recovery, go to Wipe, and wipe everything in "Advanced wipe"(don't select the last one, as it is the external SD card). Then go to"Format data", type "yes"on the keyboard and let it format the data. Now reboot the recovery. ussualy, this solved my problems when playing with f2fs, rebooting recovery or the inability to mount the partitions you mentioned.

I would first try (after flashing the recovery) to flash a custom kernel, and if it still reboots, to flash this: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s3/general/rom-justarchis-sammy-stock-deodex-root-t2689903 .It is the stock ROM, so you won't have FCs. I guess that this should add the missing files that does not allow the boot. But still, to flash a ROM, you will have to format at least data. Backup things first. See if you can backup data, and then restore it later to recover your photos or data.

You can connect the phone via USB, click "Mount" and then "Mount storage". Hopefully, you will be able to cces the internal SD card and save what you want.

Waiting for you to report :D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pablo Braga:
please need some help my Samsung s7273t is only giving it Samsung s7273t

Formatting /data...

E:format_volume: make_extf4s failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p12

Formatting /cache...

E:format_volume: make_extf4s failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p8

Data wipe complete

E:failed to mount /cache (Block device required)

E:Can´t mount /cache/recovery/log

E:Can´t open /cache/recovery/log

E:failed to mount /cache (Block device required)

E:Can´t mount /cache/recovery/last_log

E:Can´t open /cache/recovery/last_log

E:failed to mount /cache (Block device required)

E:Can´t mount /cache/recovery/last_install

E:Can´t open /cache/recovery/last_install

E:failed to mount /cache (Block device required)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dkinfosp:
So many people having the same problem! =P

My i9300 isstuck on PIT file Error/NAND Write , on adb sideload apears failed to mount file!

Someone have a ideia with sdcard i can fix installing some custom recovery / rom ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] nikhilnagaraj24:
Hello,

I am in a bit of a pickle now. I followed the following thread

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2469075

to flash the build.prop to transform my Tmobile Note 3 to ATT boot logos, animations, Google Play store and so on. My Tmob Note 3 is unlocked using Chainfire RegionAway app, but I also have a legit unlock code from t-mobile too. I have tested an ATT sim card and it works with full LTE (manually updated the ATT LTE APN)

I flashed the 3rd file from the thread through Phils recovery(full transformation), but the phone is getting stuck on the ATT boot logo. I then rebooted back to recovery flashed the file from link 2(higher data speeds). Still nogo. I then removed the battery, wiped all data/factory reset through recovery and still stuck on the ATT boot logo. I finally ended up flashing stock touchwiz (Kitkat 4.4.2) through Odin.

Did I flash them correctly or is there a different/more correct way to flash? I need the full transformation with better data speeds, so which one should I flash ( 2 or 3 or both?). Whats the procedure to flash these files and in what order and what files to avoid being stuck on the boot logo. Is a ATT sim card a must while flashing these (I dont have an ATT sim at the moment).

Any help is appreciated.

I also posted the same question in the original thread and the ATT Q&A section. Please let me know if I have posted this in the wrong section.

----------

Edit: Issue Solved. I realized that the issue was with the Android version. I am on 4.4.2 and this thread applies to 4.3.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sidious97:
Hello.

I have a problem. My device is Samsung galaxy ace S5830. I falshed it to "[ROM] Kitkat For All [CM11-2014-03-30][Omni-2014-03-21][AOKP-2014-03-19] Updated"http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2659269 , and it worked. After that I wanted to update my recovery clockwork mod from 5.0.2.6 to 6.0.4.6http://www.mediafire.com/download/s7jow6d8102vg6g/6.0.4.6-cooper_fix.zip. After taht I rebooted in recovery and there was blue screen and nothing would work. After that i started it normally but it won't start insted of loading rom there was allso blue screen and nothing worked. Only what I can boot is Download mode. But Odin won't recognize my phone so I can't flash it back to stock. Kies won't recognise it either.

Can somebody help me please how to flash my device?
[Android Apps and Games] Floatricks:
Floating Mail is a free email client with chat-heads style notifications.

Based on the popular K-9 Mail, Floating Mail is a free email client with chat-heads style notifications.

Get notified on new emails with beautiful chat head style floating notifications.

Floating mail allows you to read incoming mail while using other apps.

Just touch the floating bubble to open your incoming mail. You can freely move the bubble and toss it around the screen.

The floating bubble will display your contact's picture (if one is available).

Update: I'm getting a lot of good reactions, especially about the floating UI, and I must say that the credit for it goes to Tooleap. I created several floating apps with their SDK and I know they accept developers to their private beta on their site: www.tooleap.com

Here is their XDA thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2727437

Download Floating Mail on Google Play

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.floaters.email

[YOUTUBE]U6yNYpAA85I[/YOUTUBE]​
[Android Apps and Games] Dovidhalevi:
Does this replace K9 or augment it? Get similar capability with Floatifications on ROMs with Halo or allowing Xposed XHalo module.

If it replaced K9, will it takes its configuration?
[Android Apps and Games] yanleites:
Very nice, but... cannot open/save attachments in Exchange mail
[Android Apps and Games] Floatricks:
Hi,

it replaces the k9 mail, and doesn't take its configuration.
[Android Apps and Games] jayinc11:
Nice idea.

Does this handle multiple email accounts?
[Android Apps and Games] Floatricks:
Thanks!

Yes, the app handles multiple accounts.
[Android Apps and Games] Dovidhalevi:
Will it import exported kmail configuration?
[Android Apps and Games] jazzespresso:
An interesting concept and implementation, though I am not big fan of green email icon though, I actually hate the icon (no offend)... I would probably recommend you to make it use email app's own icon to displayed (not sure how difficult this would be)

neverletless, this is excellent app, in fact I found quite useful to use (have been testing last an hour or so), so a lot of thanks FloatricksQ:good:
[Android Apps and Games] Floatricks:
Yes, it should work
[Android Apps and Games] rockadz9:
thank you man,, I will try to:)
[Android Apps and Games] Floatricks:
Thanks! (Even though you hate our green mail icon. No offense taken :laugh:)
[Android Apps and Games] jazzespresso:
heh heh heh..glad that you did not offend it :angel: green goblin:cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stackz07:
i think i'll be getting a new s4 through insurance.. are all the firmwares etc rootable/hackable these days? i got my s4 right when it came out so i was able to get twrp on it, now i hear its all about safe strap? i want to flash a AOSP rom when i get it, liquid smooth to be exact... think i'll have any issues?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] riker147:
Check this thread out. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stackz07:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2701330

can you please take a look at this for me? i really don't want to ditch my twrp based recovery s4.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jpcalhoun:
I've taken a look at it...what's your question? Back to your original question....if you get a replacement S4 you're most likely going to get one with the latest firmware and a lock bootloader. The MDK bootloader, the original bootloader that came with the S4 when released, is the only bootloader that can be unlocked (loki) which mean the only bootloader that will allow you to put a custom recovery (TWRP or PhilZ) on the phone. Unless you have an MDK bootloader the only way to flash a ROM is with Safestrap and it has to be a TW based ROM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mistertac:
I've also looked at your other question.... JP already said what's gonna happen if you get q new one through insurance.

Have you tried the full wipe in Odin?? One of Odin files on here is the no wipe. I'd try that before you give up your mdk s4. Or at least Go on swappa and scoop a mdk s4... unless you want to just run TW ROMs ?!?!

---------- Post added at 07:52 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:51 AM ----------

Try this one...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jpcalhoun:
+1 on what Mistertac just said. I've got a question for you...if your S4 still works, how/why does an insurance replacement work? I guess it's not any of my business, but I was just wondering how you get an insurance replacement if the phone is still operational.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stackz07:
I am running LiquidSmooth 4.4 beta. should i just follow each step from the beginning at this link here? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2290798

or should i just reflash kernal and custom recovery only?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mistertac:
That link Is to root an MDK s4... yet your running Liquid Smooth? Sorry man I'm not following... Jog my memory lol

If you want a fresh start then sure after you Odin back mdk then root it using that link, then install whatever recovery you want. Starting fresh is a good thing sometimes.

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stackz07:
Lol. Sorry! Yes, I am having some weird problems with my custom rom flashes so i want to start fresh and wipe everything with odin then re-flash liquidsmooth. So I am thinking I can skip the "rooting" how to and just go to flashing kernal, then reflash custom recovery? And if so will that cover everything for a "odin re-flash"?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mistertac:
Umm well you need to do things in a certain order.. Flash MDK stock firmware in Odin.

Then root it with that link you provided earlier.

Then install a custom recovery of your choice using say Goo Manager or Flashify.

Then your good to go and can flash whatever rom you want again.

Those are the steps you're going to have to take... No skipping any

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2

---------- Post added at 07:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:44 PM ----------

Can I ask what weird problems with your rom flashes you're having? May be an easier way for you... maybe just update your recovery.

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] decaturbob:
Most likely no....to asop and cm based roms. ..research a bit.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kriptik210:
I'm reading all of these comments and I haven't seen a key word that will be in the new firmware, "KNOX". Have y'all thought about that little issue?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mistertac:
Realistically I don't think anyone on a Verizon s4 has forgot about good ol Knox lol

Although this thread here has jumped around a bit so... I think now the op has just used Odin to flash MDK and start fresh... So no Knox/locked down deal there..

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kriptik210:
I have the new firmware and I just used the saferoot method, used Titanium backup to freeze everything from KNOX, then downloaded TWRP. I strayed from TW for a bit and set KNOX to 0x1 lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stackz07:
I have been getting boot hangs. Where it will just hang at the samsung custom unlocked icon screen. Then I'll pull battery and when I get it to boot it lost 90% of the free space with zero files to show for accounting for this hogging of available memory. My theory is that when it boot hangs in writing some temp files or something and then I battery pull (after 20 minutes sometimes) and then it does finally boot and majority of my previous free space is now gone.

Any ideas?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Oishikatta:
You're not on the I545, so your bootloader wasn't locked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mistertac:
I'd say definitely use Odin to wipe that phone clean and start new. Although I've used Tri Angle Away on my MDK S4 to get rid of that custom screen. That's an option for MDK users.

Up to you rally.

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stackz07:
So do i Just start at number 3, where i flash the kernal, and then recovery? or do i start from number one and "re-root"?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mistertac:
Just to be clear... Your still on your MDK s4 right? Never got the new one through insurance?

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stackz07:
Correct.
[Optimus One, P500, V Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eran32:
Hey

im just update cm11 ver7 to ver11

in aroma installer im choose link2sd

what im need to do??

because im want to create partition

and i dont have partition

sorry about the english
[Optimus One, P500, V Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sertahn:
First you should install "mini tool partition wizard" to your Windows. This program is very easy to use and makes partitions on all kind of HDs, SD-Cards, etc. After installing the program on Windows, insert your SD into a card reader and follow the steps of the program. You can find many information about using the "mini tool". Make an EXT4 type partition on your SD. Mine EXT4 part size is 512mb and it is enough. But you can make it larger too.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Danymat:
A small message on the bottom of the main screen notifying me that *"no apn specified on the device" whereas I have specified my APN. I am not being able to remove it myself but after 20 or 30 minutes it goes away. But whenever I am restarting my device this message is coming back back for that 30 minutes. HELP!!!!!!!
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joshxdroid:
I've read a few different people talking about flashing Verizon's 12b radio, but I can't seem to find instructions, or a download anywhere. Or a description or benefits. Any help?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joshxdroid:
Finally found the answers here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2451426
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hordac:
Rom: cm11.0_golden.maclaw installed

My S3 Mini works. But every change is undo after reboot.

I can do every thing - uninstall apps, write files, ... but after Reboot is all lost:mad:

The recovery (TWRP) has no effect too.

Wipe runs - but nothing happen.

I decide to flash the complete rom with odin - the same problem.

Odin run - no error - no change. >> I boot and every thing is in the same status.

Please Help.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] ferritt:
Hi,

Firsty is it possible to downgrade to an earlier rom? And if so how do i do it?

I would like to reflash my o2 mini s back to it's original launch rom. I upgraded afew days ago but since then cant connect via wifi but on other machines (laptop, psp) i can so prob is with the mini s. Tried just running the original rom program but get an error, would imagine it's because it's an earlier version.

cheers
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] kyphur:
See this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=55097

Talks about how to downgrade Rom just sub Cingular for o2
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] apogeo:
Hello to all!

I created a MOD for the SecNoteMyFiles.apk from Note 3 for the S3 with s5 style!

Replace in app folder for this!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Joehen873:
Sweet man . This is awesome. Works on my att s3. Thanks man keep it up
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] bulldog74ts:
fantastic, amazing, I can take for my S5 mini 4.0 rom? :good::laugh:
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Joehen873:
What else can u port. How about the launcher or sms app.