yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Schmoopy:
Help please! S3-i9300 soft brick

Hi all,

I have a Galaxy S III i9300 that has suddenly bricked for no obvious reason (it is not rooted), it just hangs on the Galaxy S III logo.

I can access recovery mode, but it show the image of the “hospitalised android man” and 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 #

-- Appling Multi-CSC…

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

can't mount ‘/system’ (No such file or directory)

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

can't mount ‘/cache’ (No such file or directory)

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: failed to mount /data/log/recovery_log.txt (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)

Then it goes into recovery and when choosing “wipe data/factory reset” it basically repeats these error messages.

I’ve tried flashing firmware using Odin.

The phone goes into recovery mode and Odin identifies a connection.

Then, when choosing the firmware it opens the connection, hangs for a while (nothing changes on the phone’s screen) and then it fails.

I am using firmware downloaded from SAMMOBILE website.

Reading around the forum there is a lot of reference to the “emergency / rescue firmware”, but the downloads the thread is pointing to no longer exist. (http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s3/general/odinfirmware-sgsiii-i9300-prerooted-t1825272 )

Does this mean my EMMC is dead or is there still hope to recover the phone?

Can someone please help?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rp158:
[MENTION=6691957]Schmoopy[/MENTION]: here's a German alternative to repartition.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SirKunon:
This is hardware brick, not software. You will not be able to even boot the device soon. Sorry.

____________________________________________

P3110 / I9300 / I9100 / NEXUS 5 / iPAD2
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shivadow:
If it's stock recovery then your emmc could be borked.

Sent from a stolen phone!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KaosMaster:
You can try my instructions here: IF this doesn't work, your emmc is dead.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2535367
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Schmoopy:
Thanks

Thank you all for your replies

Does anyone know of a service that can replace the emmc in the UK?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] monowar:
xperia p supports which usb? 2, 3 or 4? will i be able to use 64 gb usb drive in my xperia p?
[P3600 General] WilliamG:
I'm having some major trouble getting my BT headset to work with my Trinity when using Skype over WiFi. I have no problems pairing the headset (Motorola H700), so for phone calls it works great. However, I can't get Skype to detect the headset and I don't see any menus to set it up. The sound therefore just comes out of the loudspeaker. Is there a trick to this, or am I just stupid? (feeling pretty stupid since nobody else appears to have any problems!)

Thanks in advance.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ozgecho:
Well I just couldn't leave well enough alone. Have been working on my son's phone as it has a ROM problem after an update which I am still working through, but in the process I thought I would out of curiosity check to see if my phone was stock and surprise surprise, it went into a custom recovery, CWM. Now the issue is I rebooted out of that and went back to the normal screen, and everything appeared to be as it was before I went into the bootloader screen, but in the process when I connect the phone to the PC, it no longer displays the detailed file structure it just displays Android, clockworkmod, mnt and storage folders and AVG, nmdsdcid, ppe_fleetdb and WMPInfo files. I can't look at any photos or anything else that I had on my phone.

Thanks

Wayne
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ozgecho:
Problem is sort of fixed. I looked further into the file structure and found the folders were still there as per the attachment. What have I done, that it no longer comes up with these folders as the main screen. I have to drill down everytime I want to check the contents of the phone.

View attachment 3325548
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vlatkomkd:
Hi, I need some help.

I have new Note 3 N9005, from Australia, it was on 4.3, and than I upgrade to 4.4.2 OTA, after that via ODIN Ive install lollipop, everything is gret with the phone it runs very smoothly and fast, but my battery life is ****.

When I charge it to 100% it drops to 80% for about 10 min, maybe less, then from 80 to 20 it last about a day and than from 20 to 1 for about 10 min.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cyberboob:
Welcome to 5.0 lol.

Battery drain is common... you need to wait 3-4 cycles for it to improve a little, but it drains faster than 4.4.

5.1 will help fix some issues (suppose to include battery drain)... but can disable some bloatware that drains things... and install greenify to help kill things that aren't in use either.

Of course having root will give you better power to tweak things - but overall V5.0 is power hungry.

Good luck!
[ONE Accessories] Trialsin:
Does anyone know of a dock for the OnePlus?
[ONE Accessories] FSadino:
Dock
[ONE Accessories] ilcapo09:
That link just takes me to ebay's main page
[ONE Accessories] Flatric:
Same here
[ONE Accessories] artnada:
Um...then type in search bar?
[ONE Accessories] ilcapo09:
Oh, so just gave a link to eBay.... Smart....
[ONE Accessories] geowolf1000:
Try this I allready use it
[ONE Accessories] takkischitt:
Do you know if that dock would be suitable if the phone was in the Diztronic case?
[ONE Accessories] gsmyth:
I have one of the holders below, maybe not as nice looking as the other docks, but you can use it in the car or at a desk. I also use it like a tripod, for shooting long exposures at night.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Spider-Flexible-Grip-Holder-Stand-Mount-for-iPhone-SAMSUNG-LG-GPS-iPod-/301614460003?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item46399f6c63
[ONE Accessories] takkischitt:
That looks handy. Especially for the long exposures. Which model option did you go for in the listing?
[ONE Accessories] gsmyth:
Ah, thats a slightly different link to the one I ordered, but I suspect they would be mostly the same item. You could always order as a Note 4, which is pretty much the same size. Theres another one below, you just pick the colour, theres loads more on ebay, I just searched spider flexible mobile holder.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Spider-Mobile-Smart-Phone-Stand-Grip-Mount-Holder-Flexible-Car-Bike/161702732044?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D0146e06fc8fd46c8afe94c78273322e7%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D301614460003&rt=nc
[ONE Accessories] Flatric:
On thingiverse are pretty awsome docks for the 1+1 so if you know someone with a 3D printer...
[ONE Accessories] FSadino:
I can use the search bar. Need help?

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Wrong link updated. That is a cool dock :)
[G2 General] MixXx2005:
Hello, recently unbrick my hard brick and this time I will be more careful and ask for help before flashing, not after.

I have D800 with stock v10o , jellybean, but I want to try lollipop.

So can anyone can provide me with treads and information about latast/safest and best overall ways to flash/root/get custom recovery?

+ also provide me with best LP roms? My goals is to have good camera and good battery life.

thanks.
[G2 General] kindacrazyazn:
If you are looking for good battery life and camera, CloudyG2 would be your best bet. I know it is KK but that is my recommendation.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmureza:
Hi

I tried to made a lollipop rom by PRFcreator for Z3 Dual , But it stopped at this error :

Now , What can I to do ?

Thanks
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] monx®:
u hv to wait. it doesnt looks hang to me. please post in PRF thread if u hv any issues with it.
[E 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DrunkGreywind:
Anyone working on making the 5.1 update into a flashable zip? The update keeps popping up but it won't work because I have twrp installed and I'm rooted
[E 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GnomishInvader:
I am also interested in this question, except while I do have TWRP installed, I am not rooted.

OR where is the system update located on the device so we can attempt to update through TWRP?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] kalpeshchavan:
friends, i hv dual boot my hd2 with wp7 and kitkat, now want to install slim rom 4.3.1 plz help me.
[XDA Assist] Zayd2015:
Hi

I got a samsung galaxy S5 and currently could not make/receive any call and sms. It says "Not regitered network" and also "connection problem or invalid MMI code" What does that mean? Anybody can please help. I have been using it for 5 months and it was fine till now.

Please help if possible.

Regards

Zayd
[XDA Assist] Razvan:
Thread closed. OP already asked this in the right place for his device.

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/help/galaxy-s5-registered-network-t2861189/post60892401#post60892401
[Java for Android App Development] selvaline:
I wrote a simple application that needs to run external programs as superuser. I run this piece of code in a periodic task: the code is contained in a Runnable that runs periodically by using a ScheduledThreadPoolExecutor. The code works well for a while, but after some times it stops to work randomly. To do that I used the following code. By debugging the application I found the problem is in the line Process process = builder.start();

I mean that when the problem happens the execution wait the return of this method forever.

//Code in run() Method of a class that implemnst Runnable:
ArrayList<String> results = new ArrayList<String>();
try {
ProcessBuilder builder = new ProcessBuilder("su");
builder.redirectErrorStream(true);
Process process = builder.start();
DataOutputStream os = new DataOutputStream(
process.getOutputStream());
BufferedReader bRes = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(
process.getInputStream()));
os.writeBytes("busybox ifconfig | busybox grep 'eth'; echo done_done\n"); //<-- this is my command for now
os.flush();
String r;
long curr = System.currentTimeMillis();
while ((r = bRes.readLine()).equals("done_done") == false){
results.add(r);
}
os.writeBytes("exit\n");
os.flush();
process.waitFor();
} catch (Exception e) {
//...
}

Any suggestions? I can't figure out what kind of problems produce this situation. I used this code in past without problems. Can the command line "busybox ifconfig | busybox grep 'eth'; echo done_done\n" not return and works forever? I don't think so..

Thank you, Nico
[Sony Xperia M] PecanCM:
This rom is based on CodeAurora's Android Lollipop 5.1 source (AU_LINUX_ANDROID_LA.AF.1.1_RB1.05.01.01.006.028).

I have only made changes that needed to support our device other then that it's pure CAF/AOSP. it has no custom features to provide you stock android experience.

#include
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/

Sources:

CodeAurora

Kernel

What's working:

Almost everything is working including the RIL, camera, audio/video, bluetooth/wifi, sensors, nfc and offline charging.

Know issue:

gps broken, if you find any more issue please report me with logs in this thread.

Note:

It's entirely possible that features not used by me (nor the people I've asked to test) are broken, but overall the device should be usable. You have been warned.

Because of art 1st boot take long time so don't panic and make post saying phone stuck on bootanim,

Dual sim somewhat works. xperia m dual users see this and this post

This is BETA so don't treat this as stable version.

CAF/AOSP is only for 4.3 baseband. If you are on 4.1/4.2 baseband/firmware then Follow this instruction

Download:

BETA 3: https://www.mediafire.com/?o4d0u6p70vqit36

Gapps: http://xdaforums.com/android/software/tk-gapps-t3116347

SuperSU: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 (If you want to root your phone)

Install instructions:

Before you install make sure you are on 4.3 firmware 1st with your bootloader is Unlocked and a cwm/twrp recovery installed. if you haven't installed recovery then flash boot.img from this rom zip via fastboot. (note: this rom comes with twrp recovery)

boot into recovery

Wipe data and cache

Flash the rom and gapps zip

Reboot

Upgrading from earlier version:

Boot into Recovery

Flash the rom and gapps zip

Reboot

Reporting bugs:

Before Reporting bugs make sure you

Read "note" section

Using stock kernel

Not installed any mods/tweaks - if you have installed mods like xposed you can't report bug

Not modified system files

Checked the posts below for a solution / fix

Read the last 10 pages of this thread for a post with a similar problem

Backup, reflash with a full wipe (do this if mods like xposed is installed) and check if the bug is still there

provide logcat,kmsg. if you reporting radio problem then provide radio log.

Screenshots:

Credits:

Fxp team and all other developer who is working on sony

Code Aurora Forum

CyanogenMod

XDA:DevDB Information

AOSP/CAF 5.1 for Xperia M, ROM for the Sony Xperia M, ROM for the Sony Xperia M

Contributors

PecanCM

Source Code: https://www.codeaurora.org/cgit/quic/la

ROM OS Version: 5.1.x Lollipop

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x

ROM Firmware Required: Stock 4.3 Firmware

Based On: AOSP

Version Information

Status: Beta

Created 2015-05-22

Last Updated 2015-07-24
[Sony Xperia M] PecanCM:
Changelog

Changelog:

BETA 3 22-07-2015

Fixed apps2sd

Fixed local language translations for few apps

few music app fixes from msm8916 branch

other misc fixes

Added qcom's file manager

Built with qualcomm's recommended performance patches

Updated proprietary blobs from lollipop

Updated vidc firmware to latest version

kernel synced with cm

BETA 2 20-06-2015

Updated platform source to CAF tag AU_LINUX_ANDROID_LA.AF.1.1_RB1.05.01.01.006.028

Updated Kernel and Wlan source to CAF tag AU_LINUX_ANDROID_LA.AF.1.1_RB1.05.01.01.006.028

Fixed can't send sms

Fixed offline charging

Fixed bootanimation take long time or sometimes never come

Fixed phone app crash for dual sim

Enabled reboot,airplane mode and sound options

Building missing gps hal and other gps updates - gps still not fully working

Removed FM TX

Updated some proprietary blobs

BETA 1 22-05-2015

Initial release based on AU_LINUX_ANDROID_LA.AF.1.1_RB1.05.01.00.006.027 tag
[Sony Xperia M] PecanCM:
FAQ

Q: The 'Developer and Performance options' from 'settings' are gone. Where are they?

A: Touch the 'Build number' seven times in 'about phone'. Then they will appear.

Q: Why no root access?

A: This is AOSP rom, if you want root then flash supersu

Q: I'm coming from 4.1 and now i can't view my internal sd data, Why ?

A: Go to Data/media now move your all internal sd data to folder named 0 Means under /data/media/0 then you can view your internal sd data.
[Sony Xperia M] KHM90:
Is it using "5.1.1-r2" source or "5.1.1-r1"?

Just curious to know...
[Sony Xperia M] PecanCM:
as thread title says android-5.1.1-r1
[Sony Xperia M] Bonoboo:
Flashed.

It's soooo smooth. Thanks for this ROM!

Only noticed, that offline charging broken: phone totally hangs on "Sony".

And bootanimtion not fit screen.
[Sony Xperia M] Farsiris:
Omg ! So fast and Smooth ! Maybe battery life is better ...
[Sony Xperia M] Agu_Ra:
CWM/TWRP recoveries

For those, who don't know or don't remember, here are CWM/TWRP recovery images. Needs to be flashed only once to work.
[Sony Xperia M] Ydraulikos:
Sometimes no audio when calling (works for a while after reboot). Also when calling, a blank screen appears from the phone activity making the transition ugly. Bootscreen is a bit large too :p

Nice rom , thx for your work.
[Sony Xperia M] Nicklas Van Dam:
Seems here come with great respond from other, and now i want try to move it too:o

AOSP I'm coming!!!:)

and this rom isn't big like other cm or fxp build, is only 212 mb.
[Sony Xperia M] PecanCM:
ah totally forgot about offline charging will see.

no such issue here. can more users confirm sometimes no audio when calling ?
[Sony Xperia M] Nicklas Van Dam:
problem on bootanimation that not fit on screen, on first boot is only black, and after a few second android logo is out.

but isn't critical problem so far :D
[Sony Xperia M] Nicklas Van Dam:
some wifi icon connection state problem, this like icon connection state isn't fit on wifi icon

View attachment 3325963

and for mobile connection data is always show 3g although my connection is HSDPA + when i check on sim information :)

that's first report from me
[Sony Xperia M] Ydraulikos:
Just noticed a problem with location. While location is on and GPS seems to work it says "No apps have requested location". For some reason apps can't access gps. I suspect this and the previous issue with no audio in call might be caused by gapps. Can anyone point me to a tested package of gapps? I used the one by cm12.1
[Sony Xperia M] Farsiris:
Keyboard Force close ,But imidiately gone ,every time going in settings and pressing back button
[Sony Xperia M] bluepinkpanther:
I have also noticed it. Here maps can't locate me on any location setting.
[Sony Xperia M] Ydraulikos:
Have you wiped cache/dalvik-cache ?

No force close here.
[Sony Xperia M] Nicklas Van Dam:
maybe you can try lp gapps base from [MENTION=5875984]KHM90[/MENTION]

here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=58047099 this is lollipop gapps base file with add on

and if you want full gapps package you can try my gapps

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=58373397&postcount=1

it's full gapps package
[Sony Xperia M] PecanCM:
looks like gps hal not compiled. here is patch for gps hal https://www.mediafire.com/?xglqcu7b29dne10
[Sony Xperia M] Nicklas Van Dam:
anybody have a problem with app2sd feature?

i've try to move app to external storage and error log always say " couldn't move app, not enough storage space " ? :confused:
[Sony Xperia M] iks8:
well I haven't installed it yet but I think that info can be usefull:

I belive that no audio bug must be related to google services. I was using 4.4.4 aosp for very long time but last time when I istalled it I had this bug. I tried clean flash but it appeared again. Maybe something is broken in aosp dialer and we need to use google dialer?

this is normal on aosp roms, h+ info on status bar is cm feature
[Sony Xperia M] Nicklas Van Dam:
So it will always show 3G although the connection is H+?
[Sony Xperia M] PecanCM:
i guess many people know xperia z (apq8064 device) received 5.0 update. well i tried xperia z 5.0 ril/qcril/qmi blobs on my c1904 and expect network search everything seems to be working so releasing patch for xperia m dual users. flash it and see if dual sim works or not

http://www.mediafire.com/?99k5j5n5baic8fk

re-enabled enabling dual sim based on device so just flash zip and check.
[Sony Xperia M] kh34d:
Ron, can i flash this in my rom (CyanogenMod 12.1) or i must first flash (AOSP rom)

also do i flash this zip on my rom

now

without any other steps?? or i must do any thing else before??

sorry for my bad english
[Sony Xperia M] icoolguy1995:
AFAIK flash the dual sim radio then try this.
[Sony Xperia M] Nicklas Van Dam:
Hmmm snapdragon camera? What is the different from stock camera or google camera?
[Sony Xperia M] iks8:
it's old 4.4 aosp camera with some advanced features but it's not very usefull,

yes

btw

bugs that I found so far:

- too big bootanimation

- network location isn't working (the same issue as on 4.4.4 aosp)

- app2sd isn't working, whe you try to move app it shows that memory is full (when it's not true)

- there is a fm tx app I hope you can delete it as you did on 4.4.4

and one question to [MENTION=4343949]PecanCM[/MENTION]

do you think that repartitioning is safe? I want to make my system partition smaler. I've repartitioned my android tablet so I know how to do it and I know the risk but I just want to know is it possible on xperia devices
[Sony Xperia M] PecanCM:
that zip flash boot.img so make sure you installed aosp and as icoolguy1995 said ds modem but flashing modem works now or still need to install stock rom first then custom rom ? also new test zip for xm dual with twrp instead of useless stock android recovery http://www.mediafire.com/?99k5j5n5baic8fk

delete sorry
[Sony Xperia M] oemaritradey:
[MENTION=4343949]PecanCM[/MENTION] do we need to flash ds radios beofre flashing this zip or we can just flash with over single sim radios? (baseband)
[Sony Xperia M] icoolguy1995:
As stated above, you need to flash dual sim radio first then try this.
[Sony Xperia M] kh34d:
thank you ron for your answer:o ,so i must do this:-

1- install stock rom

2-flash custom rom (aosp)

3-flash (lpril-test2) and gapps of course

that's it right ??:angel:

And why I can't do this with cm rom instead of aosp rom?
[Sony Xperia M] iks8:
[MENTION=4343949]PecanCM[/MENTION]

Hi, is there any way to comunicate with you? I know you're busy man but I have some serious problem and I think you can help me.
[Sony Xperia M] Levskar40:
Hi, Unfortunately it is not working.

com.android.phone has stopped pops up every second.

Also there is no network on both SIMs.

In settings - SIM cards it says that both slots are empty :rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia M] kjinx01:
i am gonna test this dual sim patch nw..
[Sony Xperia M] Mysteryagr:
Post radio logs, please :/
[Sony Xperia M] PecanCM:
fc ? looks like something broke dual sim on caf and always post radio logcat and main log

about repartition ? i can't help much there anyways you can always find me on irc freenode, nickname is RonG_ or you can join #xm-dev channel
[Sony Xperia M] Bonoboo:
On other forum said, that HTC One Dual SIM (same SoC) also get Lollipop.

Probably, it's RIL not so compatible, but it's Dual.
[Sony Xperia M] Agu_Ra:
The user of another forum (he is registred as @dim^n here) tried repartitioning his Xperia M and hardbricked his device: it was possible to remove partitions, but impossible to rewrite them. After procedure he could not turn on his phone or to go to fastboot or flashmode. Maybe he did something wrong, I hope so, 'cause repartitioning would really good idea for our low-storage device.
[Sony Xperia M] iks8:
me too xd rip xperia

it was nice to meet u guys

bye

why you haven't visited forum earlier, you could save her life :D
[Sony Xperia M] PecanCM:
qcom unified single and dual sim dual standby, only dsda need special ril.
[Sony Xperia M] Bonoboo:
This model have both SIM active (DSDA).

So seems it not fit for us (?)

BTW user from other forum also reports FC of Phone and empty SIM's in Settings.

Sorry, no logs.
[Sony Xperia M] oemaritradey:
Not working

Clean flash with fresh dual stock flashed with flashtool.

No sim card detected.

We need to try something else about this **** :3

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[MENTION=4343949]PecanCM[/MENTION] WORKING WORKING DUAL WORKING i kept it connected to my pc for a while all of a sudden both the sim detected and working letting you know and posting screenshot a bit later :*

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Lots of network selection option in settings menu can you please do something about it? LTE cdma nv etc etc