Help Boot loop

[fleenio]

Hi all,

I have a samsung S3 which I upgraded to 4.3 about a couple of weeks ago, all was fine until yesterday. My phone woukd just turn itself off and get stuck on the white samsung boot screen and keep looping until it sorted itself out or I pulled the battery out. I haved added any new apps since ive upgraded either.

I had a look on the forums and one suggestion was to go into the safe mode and clear the cache partition which I did and I initially though my issue was fix but NO! Argh!!! (I couldnt find the thread again).

Anyone got any other ideas? I only want to reset/restore as a last resort.

 

[funkylogik]

Sorry but i think a factory reset is whats needed man :-(

 

[fleenio]

Thanks. I thought as much. Will report back. Hopefully it resolves the issue.

 

[fleenio]

Lools lile a reset didnt fix the issue. Looks like im going to have to send it off for repair. Has anyone done this recently? Easier online or via phone?

 

[funkylogik]

Bummer sorry man
Ive never returned a phone but id start at the place you bought it. hopefully it just needs reflashed which takes minutes :thumbup:

 

[dmcjr22]

Exvuse my grammer uaing phone....you try flashing stock image on your phone via odin
You get a copy from sammobile or xda, i had to flash stock lasr night on phone worked, also if u get stuck in boot loop after flashing like i did a factoey reset will resolve it

 

[fleenio]

Bummer sorry man
Ive never returned a phone but id start at the place you bought it. hopefully it just needs reflashed which takes minutes :thumbup:

Thanks. Will try with the carphone warehoise first & see what they say. Will also email samsung for the heck of it too!!! Damn software.

 

[fleenio]

Exvuse my grammer uaing phone....you try flashing stock image on your phone via odin
You get a copy from sammobile or xda, i had to flash stock lasr night on phone worked, also if u get stuck in boot loop after flashing like i did a factoey reset will resolve it

I have no idea how to do thaf. Id need a dumb blonde guide lol.

 

[dmcjr22]

Im at work when i get home if no one else helps you out ill walk ya through it very simple even a dumb blonde can do it 

 

[dmcjr22]

here ya go check this link out [HOW-TO] The All-In-One Backup/Root/Flash Guide & Bootloader Support - [I747 & I747M] - xda-developers

now the following is the part you need
1. Download and run Odin on your PC
2. Download the stock firmware for your device
3. Boot into download mode and, when prompted with the warning, press Volume Up to continue. To access download mode, power down the phone and hold down the Volume Down + Home + Power buttons
4. Connect the phone to PC via USB. Make sure you can see the highlight COM:ID box once the device is detected
5. In the tickable option boxes, ensure

 

[funkylogik]

What version of s3 is it Flee? (what country are you in and what carrier)
The guide posted above is the first thing a repair will try (reflashing) so if youre confident you could do it yourself and save some time :thumbup:
EDIT youre a fellow Scot :-D so your phone model is GT-I9300 and since its from carphone warehouse itl be unbranded/unlocked so you wana flash UK 4.3 unbranded firmware for the GT-I9300 :beer:

 

[fleenio]

here ya go check this link out [HOW-TO] The All-In-One Backup/Root/Flash Guide & Bootloader Support - [I747 & I747M] - xda-developers

now the following is the part you need
1. Download and run Odin on your PC
2. Download the stock firmware for your device
3. Boot into download mode and, when prompted with the warning, press Volume Up to continue. To access download mode, power down the phone and hold down the Volume Down + Home + Power buttons
4. Connect the phone to PC via USB. Make sure you can see the highlight COM:ID box once the device is detected
5. In the tickable option boxes, ensure

 

[fleenio]

What version of s3 is it Flee? (what country are you in and what carrier)
The guide posted above is the first thing a repair will try (reflashing) so if youre confident you could do it yourself and save some time :thumbup:
EDIT youre a fellow Scot :-D so your phone model is GT-I9300 and since its from carphone warehouse itl be unbranded/unlocked so you wana flash UK 4.3 unbranded firmware for the GT-I9300 :beer:

100% correct! I stopped getting phoned from carriers as I hated the fact thaey were locked and had branded start up software! So you think I should put 4.3 back on it?

 

[dmcjr22]

From the recent threads about 4.3 ppl complaining i say no and if you want to root its a big fat NO....the video you can youtube and post link here

 

[fleenio]

From the recent threads about 4.3 ppl complaining i say no and if you want to root its a big fat NO....the video you can youtube and post link here

Daft question but it is poosible to go back to the old software?

I will upload video after my dinner then try the software thingy!

 

[fleenio]

OMG!!! How flaming annoying and what a nuisance it is to get a sodding file from that sammobile website the via that tera site!!! RRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRR!!! Rant over!

especially narky after a 5.5 hour drive home from england!

 

[dmcjr22]

use the link in thread i sent you actually if you click on link stock firware of the instruction post you can get it

 

[fleenio]

use the link in thread i sent you actually if you click on link stock firware of the instruction post you can get it

I had a look i must have missed it. Will look again! Thanks

heres the youtube link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qxv3NEF1CZU&feature=youtube_gdata_player

excuse all the different accents and background noise, i grabbed the camera as soon as the phone did it - i didnt think telling everyone to shut up was appropriate lol

 

[funkylogik]

If you were on 4.3 then DONT flash anything earlier or youll probably kill the phone lol

 

[dmcjr22]

funky even if he does what i suggested flashing stock via odin will kill phone?

 

[fleenio]

If you were on 4.3 then DONT flash anything earlier or youll probably kill the phone lol

Its due getting a manual kill ha!

I have just noticed your location (now im on the laptop) fellow buddy I see

 

[fleenio]

funky even if he does what i suggested flashing stock via odin will kill phone?

Ive tried a few links and they keep saying the URL is broken or invalid the user may have removed the file. Think im going to give up for tonight - have stuck my sim in an old Nokia N73 (yuck) and will pop into carphone warehouse on way home from work, and hopefully i also hear back from samsung too.

Thanks for all your help guys

 

[funkylogik]

Ur in Paisley? Where abouts pal?
Dont worry we'l get this fixed eventually

 

[funkylogik]

funky even if he does what i suggested flashing stock via odin will kill phone?

From everything ive read mate yeah :thumbup:

 

[fleenio]

Ur in Paisley? Where abouts pal?
Dont worry we'l get this fixed eventually

Just off station road (millarston area - i think that's what they call it lol) you? Im an interlouper though, originally Ayrshire.