PLEASE HELP ! phones is vibrating and stuck at "samsung" logo

lunadna · September 12th, 2012, 06:07 PM

So this is my first attempt at rooting my samsung admire . To the best of my knowledge I followed all of the instructions for the one click root , but my phone seems to be stuck at the Samsung logo and is still vibrating. Been doing this for about 10 mins now. Am i being impatient or omething went wrong and I f-d up my phone ? Please help , I dont know what to do . Also , if you have any suggestions, be kind enough to explain as if to a 12 year old.

THANK YOU !!! Oh..how do i copy the log so I dont have to type out the whole thing ?

KageBeast · September 12th, 2012, 06:18 PM

Something went wrong. Did you reboot your phone?

lunadna · September 12th, 2012, 06:28 PM

no.. im scared to touch anything

how do i do that ? oh.. when do i install superuser? cuz some people say before, some say after..

lunadna · September 12th, 2012, 06:38 PM

no.. im scared to touch anything

how do i do that ? oh.. when do i install superuser? cuz some people say before, some say after..

Toastrman · September 12th, 2012, 06:39 PM

pull the battery and reboot. install superuser to get full root capabilities after it boots up

KageBeast · September 12th, 2012, 06:42 PM

Your phone isn't messed up. Just reboot and you can try again

lunadna · September 12th, 2012, 07:01 PM

doing it right now ! thank you!! will let you know how/if it worked..one more q'n.. i restored the phone to the original factory setting before i attempted rooting it. does that make a difference?

KageBeast · September 12th, 2012, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lunadna

doing it right now ! thank you!! will let you know how/if it worked..one more q'n.. i restored the phone to the original factory setting before i attempted rooting it. does that make a difference?

Not really

lunadna · September 12th, 2012, 09:58 PM

didnt work

KageBeast · September 12th, 2012, 10:50 PM

Well you could just flash cwm through odin, install cwm 5.0.2.8 and flash stock++ since it's basically just a tweaked and rooted stock

lunadna · September 14th, 2012, 03:27 PM

Thank you ! How do I do that ? So this is a log ...
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
error: unknown host service
"[*] Triggering core dump..."
[1] Segmentation fault app_process /dev...
"[*] Rebooting phone. It may buzz a lot and loop on boot. Don't panic."
remount succeeded
674 KB/s (26264 bytes in 0.038s)
link failed File exists
"[*] Installing Superuser.apk. If this hangs, just cancel it with Ctrl+C after a
few seconds,"
"[*] and you'll be finished rooting your phone. Reboot and enjoy."
468 KB/s (196521 bytes in 0.410s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk

Spikebob21 · September 14th, 2012, 03:58 PM

ok ok.... to make this very easy on us TELL US EXACTLY WHAT YOUR DOING WHEN TRYING TO ROOT YOUR PHONE..... Then we can tell you if your missing a step...

The root procces isnt that hard but it might take a second attempt...

standing by....

KageBeast · September 14th, 2012, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lunadna

Thank you ! How do I do that ? So this is a log ...
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
error: unknown host service
"[*] Triggering core dump..."
[1] Segmentation fault app_process /dev...
"[*] Rebooting phone. It may buzz a lot and loop on boot. Don't panic."
remount succeeded
674 KB/s (26264 bytes in 0.038s)
link failed File exists
"[*] Installing Superuser.apk. If this hangs, just cancel it with Ctrl+C after a
few seconds,"
"[*] and you'll be finished rooting your phone. Reboot and enjoy."
468 KB/s (196521 bytes in 0.410s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk

Follow this guide : [Odin] Clockworkmod Recovery - Not compatible with Rom Manager yet to install cwm.

Next you're gonna want to download this : Dev-Host - CM72RC1-Kernel.zip - The Ultimate Free File Hosting / File Sharing Service and install it in cwm. Then you reboot recovery and install this from your sd card : Stock++-requisite0.zip - 4shared.com - online file sharing and storage - download

lunadna · September 14th, 2012, 04:21 PM

Christ , I feel like such a ****** right now. The instructions are self explanatory and I should have been able to do it .I pretty much followed these instructions except for the "back up your data part" ... tried with an sd card , without , with unmounted card . Tried with and without superuser. Did all of the above on 2 different computers with 2 different usb cables. btw, do i have to combine the admire-root folder with the admire drivers folder ?
1. These instructions are based on a rooting method using a windows based PC, so make sure you have a Windows PC.

3. Download and install Samsung Drivers.
4. Enable USB Debugging on the Samsung Admire. To do this, head to Settings -> -> Development and check the box next to Enable USB
II. Rooting the Device

1. Download the One-Click Root zip file.
2. Connect your device and make sure USB Debugging is enabled once more.
3. Extract the downloaded zip file to folder on your
4. Navigate to the unzipped folder and double-click run.bat.

5. Once the process is complete, the device.
You should now find the Superuser app installed on your device, signifying that you now have root. If you don’t have Superuser, try installing this from the Market to check if you have root but not the Superuser app. If that fails too, repeat the whole process once again. Many users have reported the same process working on the second or third try, so keep at it – just remember to enable USB debugging before you do so.

Read more at How to root the MetroPCS Samsung Admire (SCH-R720) (UPDATED 07.06.12) - TheUnlockrTheUnlockr

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH FOR BEING SO PATIENT WITH ME !

KageBeast · September 14th, 2012, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lunadna

Christ , I feel like such a ****** right now. The instructions are self explanatory and I should have been able to do it .I pretty much followed these instructions except for the "back up your data part" ... tried with an sd card , without , with unmounted card . Tried with and without superuser. Did all of the above on 2 different computers with 2 different usb cables. btw, do i have to combine the admire-root folder with the admire drivers folder ?
1. These instructions are based on a rooting method using a windows based PC, so make sure you have a Windows PC.

3. Download and install Samsung Drivers.
4. Enable USB Debugging on the Samsung Admire. To do this, head to Settings -> -> Development and check the box next to Enable USB
II. Rooting the Device

1. Download the One-Click Root zip file.
2. Connect your device and make sure USB Debugging is enabled once more.
3. Extract the downloaded zip file to folder on your
4. Navigate to the unzipped folder and double-click run.bat.

5. Once the process is complete, the device.
You should now find the Superuser app installed on your device, signifying that you now have root. If you don’t have Superuser, try installing this from the Market to check if you have root but not the Superuser app. If that fails too, repeat the whole process once again. Many users have reported the same process working on the second or third try, so keep at it – just remember to enable USB debugging before you do so.

Read more at How to root the MetroPCS Samsung Admire (SCH-R720) (UPDATED 07.06.12) - TheUnlockrTheUnlockr

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH FOR BEING SO PATIENT WITH ME !

You don't have to copy and paste the instructions. And no you don't have to combine those folders. I only ever rooted once ad that was months ago so i might not be much help.

Spikebob21 · September 15th, 2012, 12:24 AM

yea all i can say is try again... see my join date? thats when i rooted my phone lol... im in bed for the night so let me look up the root methods again tomorrow and i might be able to help sorry your having a hard time...

Try to download the one click root bat file.... maybe urs is corrupted? idk its a start lol... start from scratch and see what happens...

EDIT: i couldnt wait to help out...

DELETE ALL THE OLD FILES.... (DRIVERS, and ONE CLICK ROOT...)
Download them again....
Connect your phone AFTER its in debugging mode (Settings > Applications > Development)
Unpack the drivers and run the run.bat file
Done...

Also are you running 2.3.6? if so theres a different method to root...
[ROOT] 2.3.6 Update

justin8735 · September 29th, 2012, 12:28 AM

Okay if none has fixed the problem,
1.Try doing the metro update from
Support - More Cell Phone Providers SCH-R720 | Samsung Cell Phones

2.That should update your phone to a even newer version of your admire,
Now if you want to root your phone try doing this guide from there.
[ROOT] 2.3.6 Update
(To root)

If you follow the above i can almost bet you will be happy with it.
I had the same problem at one point

Now I have android 2.3.6 and rooted all the way with busy box and all.

And head's up one click root puts super user on your phone for you, all you have to do is update the app, Injoy

lunadna · October 20th, 2012, 02:32 PM

So after numerous attempts , 3 different laptops , and 2 usb wires , I finally rooted my admire ! I have no idea why it worked this time , since Ive used the very same instructions. Thanks a lot guys for being so patient with me !

qandres12 · October 20th, 2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by lunadna

So after numerous attempts , 3 different laptops , and 2 usb wires , I finally rooted my admire ! I have no idea why it worked this time , since Ive used the very same instructions. Thanks a lot guys for being so patient with me !

congratulations my friend. sorry you had these troubles but they happen. you know how it is lol

zamorano78 · November 27th, 2012, 01:46 PM

Hello: guys I've been reading about this article because I have the same issue, but I have another problem I was downloading the programs that I need to get my cell phone back on again but the problem is that the little usb port that I use to charge my phone is broken. So I was wondering if I can do this trough the sd card and what are the steps to do it thanks a lot for any information. I really appreciated

2GigayteSD · November 27th, 2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by zamorano78

Hello: guys I've been reading about this article because I have the same issue, but I have another problem I was downloading the programs that I need to get my cell phone back on again but the problem is that the little usb port that I use to charge my phone is broken. So I was wondering if I can do this trough the sd card and what are the steps to do it thanks a lot for any information. I really appreciated

What did you do to your phone before it started doing this? Are you rooted?

zamorano78 · November 27th, 2012, 03:24 PM

thanks for the fast reply, No my cell phone is not root it yet, I just want to make it work again I just receive a phone call from my sister and I Was going to answer it but I don't know what happened It just turned off and after that it start doing that,. I want to root it as well I haven't done anything of that yet because I need to know if there is another way to bring it back on again,. I already did the factory wipe data but nothing worked any suggestions please. this is what it says.

Android system recovery <3e>

Samsung Recovery Utils
- for BML-

1.- reboot system now
2.-aply sdcard :update.zip
3.-wipe data/factory reset
4.-wipe cache partitionl
5.-test redbend fota [FS

Confirm wipe of all user data?

no
no
no
no
no
no
no
yes -- delete all user data
no
no

Formatting DATA:...
Formatting CACHE:...
Data wipe complete. "wipe data/factory reset"

E:can't mount /dev/st113
(invalid argument)

E:install-application_for_customer: Can't mount Data:

Your storage not prepared yet , please use UI menu for format an d reboot actions,

E:Can't mount /dev/st113
(Invalid argument)

E:File is written : not updated
after it finish it still has the samsung screen

snake557 · November 27th, 2012, 04:17 PM

NO root - No cwm- under the first year.
Sounds like a true warranty job. ( PLEASE INVESTIGATE LOGISTICS)
Your phone can be made somewhat usable, but this looks like a replacement would be best. with no usb port functioning, it stops you from entering d/l mode.

ps; you did try pulling the battery didn't you?

zamorano78 · November 27th, 2012, 05:37 PM

Yes snake 557 I took off the battery too but nothing worked. So you don't think that there is another way to recover my cell to the original condition?
I though that I was going to be able to recover it through the sd memory card.

2GigayteSD · November 27th, 2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by zamorano78

Yes snake 557 I took off the battery too but nothing worked. So you don't think that there is another way to recover my cell to the original condition?
I though that I was going to be able to recover it through the sd memory card.

The most simplest and easy to understand way would be to download the simple upgrade tool. You can download it HERE.

Just run it on your computer and follow the instructions

Sent from my potato

2GigayteSD · November 27th, 2012, 06:17 PM

I just remembered you said the usb port doesn't work, so the simple upgrade tool won't work. Like Snake said, a replacement work be your only hope. I recommend the LG Motion for your next phone. Good luck!

Sent from my potato

zamorano78 · November 27th, 2012, 06:18 PM

Thanks 2GigayteSD but like I said before the USB port is broken . I cannot even charge my Cell I need other tutorial if there's one to recover it through the sd memory card.

2GigayteSD · November 27th, 2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by zamorano78

Thanks 2GigayteSD but like I said before the USB port is broken . I cannot even charge my Cell I need other tutorial if there's one to recover it through the sd memory card.

Because you don't have CWM, there is no way to recover from SD card.

Sent from my potato

qandres12 · November 27th, 2012, 06:44 PM

wait why cant you just use the internet on the phone and go to the links to download the files, if the files are too big you might not be able to do it but its worth a try

2GigayteSD · November 27th, 2012, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by qandres12

wait why cant you just use the internet on the phone and go to the links to download the files, if the files are too big you might not be able to do it but its worth a try

Because the simple upgrade tool uses odin...

Sent from my potato

qandres12 · November 27th, 2012, 08:15 PM

Oohh I thought they already had cwm installed. Yeah that's true but odin and the upgrade tool are almost two different things. They.both do use the usb port on the admite though

snake557 · November 28th, 2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 2gigaytesd

i just remembered you said the usb port doesn't work, so the simple upgrade tool won't work. Like snake said, a replacement work be your only hope. I recommend the lg motion for your next phone. Good luck!

Sent from my potato

hey your all green!
.
.
.congradulations!! 2gb!!

zamorano78 · November 28th, 2012, 12:53 PM

hey snake557 since my cell phone doesn't have cwm installed I can't recover it, but I have another one which is " my touch 4G" from T-m@b1L3 I would like to install the wcm in it,. but I need to learn how to do a back up in case something goes wrong so I can always bring it back to stock. can you help me with that please thanks in advance

~~Rampage1~~ · November 28th, 2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by zamorano78

hey snake557 since my cell phone doesn't have cwm installed I can't recover it, but I have another one which is " my touch 4G" from T-m@b1L3 I would like to install the wcm in it,. but I need to learn how to do a back up in case something goes wrong so I can always bring it back to stock. can you help me with that please thanks in advance

you need to unlock the bootloader i think..
and get the ruu
just a guess.

~~Rampage1~~ · November 28th, 2012, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snake557

hey your all green!
.
.
.congradulations!! 2gb!!

oui oui sd all green!!!!!!! guide me u must young sd.

zamorano78 · November 28th, 2012, 01:13 PM

Where do I go to unlock the bootloader my friend . And do I have to do that in order for me to back up the firmware or whatever I need to back up in case things do go wrong.

~~Rampage1~~ · November 28th, 2012, 01:26 PM

google friend google. there are a bunch of hits for rooting,cwm,roms.
the best way to learn is to try. pm me after you spend a little time doing some research. lets encourage questions but at least look and try first.

2GigayteSD · November 28th, 2012, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zamorano78

Where do I go to unlock the bootloader my friend . And do I have to do that in order for me to back up the firmware or whatever I need to back up in case things do go wrong.

Hey Zamorano,

Check out this thread HERE in MyTouch 4G - ATR Forums. I believe you should be able to find what you are looking for

qandres12 · November 28th, 2012, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zamorano78

hey snake557 since my cell phone doesn't have cwm installed I can't recover it, but I have another one which is " my touch 4G" from T-m@b1L3 I would like to install the wcm in it,. but I need to learn how to do a back up in case something goes wrong so I can always bring it back to stock. can you help me with that please thanks in advance

you are at the wrong section of these forums, you have to go to the mytouch 4g forums. im sure if there is a custom recovery for the phone then it will be there and if not then many on xda forums

zamorano78 · November 28th, 2012, 01:44 PM

Thanks a lot guys it looks that I have to read for a while to get familiar with the Android world I'll be back with you guys after I finish doing some reading.