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my s3 has frozen on samsung screen.  I cant turn it off or charge it.  I have pressed the up volume, power and home key.  The android man appears then falls over with a hazard sign (triangle with ! in it).  It then gives me options clear cache, factory setting etc but has alot of writing saying files not available.  I have tried to attach to kies but will not allow connection of phone  Any ideas please.

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MI5
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Use Odin http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Android-Devices-Samsung-HTC-Sony/HOW-TO-A-Guide-to-using-Odin/m-p/46346...
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I will call @MI5 to help you with this... I hope he is about....:smileywink:

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Sounds like "sudden death" syndrome to me, what say you @MI5 ?

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Try clearing cache first. Next step would be a factory reset and hopefully you have done a recent back up.

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Use Odin http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Android-Devices-Samsung-HTC-Sony/HOW-TO-A-Guide-to-using-Odin/m-p/46346...
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@MI5 wrote:
Use Odin http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Android-Devices-Samsung-HTC-Sony/HOW-TO-A-Guide-to-using-Odin/m-p/46346...

Only 90 minutes late to the party @MI5....Still I understand you have good reason for being 'delayed' LOL

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Didn't know it was a race.....? tongue
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@MI5 wrote:
Didn't know it was a race.....? tongue

I call ...you rock up...tis ever the way...usually...LOL

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I would have done but I was in Sector 7 shooting some 9 yr olds slight_smile
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That guide is really useful! And it has 32,389 Views Jaw-dropping

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