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[TUT][i9001] HOW TO UNBRICK YOUR SOFTBRICKED I9001

Soft bricking often happens in when you try to install a ROM which is not optimized for your phone e.g:Installing i9100 SII ROM on your i9001.
Here is a basic tutorial on how to unbrick a i9001.
Requirements:
For unbricking your phone you are going to need these:
1.An official Samsung firmware
2.ODIN downloader
3.AriesVE.ops for ODIN usage.
4.USB cable
5.Samsung KIES drivers installed
6.Patience!!!
OK.first of all you need to check things above and make sure you have them all.
Fortunately when your phone is soft bricked(when soft bricked your phone doesn't boot into the OS And instead of that you'll see picture of a phone connected to a computer and on the connection line there's a warning sign) can get yo the download mode. So first get your phone in download mode by pressing this button combination: volume down+ home key+ power button
So then get set to use ODIN.
Connect your phone to the PC and make sure you have installed drivers and also killed every KIES process.(If you have done well till now you can see one black gets yellow and in Terminal you'll see 2 lines "detected","added") So start ODIN and place AriesVE.ops as the ops file then use your official firmware (extension should be like this |..... .tar.md5|).To get your firmware working tick "one package" and place you "MD5" file in "one package" location. Then after MD5 checking start the process and go grab a beer.
Wait about 7 to 10 minutes to see PASS on the block.
Then your phone would automatically reboot into your android OS. Then you can start rooting, Tweaking and other stuff again.
At least one you have your phone and your warranty back.
FAQs:
1.my phone gets stuck at setup connection. what should I do?
Chill out! Don't panic! Simply remove your battery for 10 seconds then do these things all again and proceed!
2.my phone boot loops what do I do?
Simply reboot your phone in the Recovery mode "volume down+ power" and wipe cache/dalvik cache if you can.
(Once I installed FOTA from stock recovery and that worked for me)(I suggest you install the official TWRP recovery from SDcard to have more options)
3.you tell me your questions!I'll edit the topic later!
At last feel free to ask any dumb question. Dumb questions are muck more valuable than dumb mistakes!
Please hit thanks button if I helped you out!
Sent from my GT-I9001 using xda premium

[ROOT] I can't root my GN3

Hi
For the beginning i want to say thx to the people who will try help me.
Samsung Note 3 SM-9005
Rom: NB3 4.4.2 (kitkat)
I should post it as a reply to the chainfire's post on cf auto root but i can't cause i am a new on xda (and he didn't allow me )
So what is my problem ?
When i tried root with CF all is ok but when odin say 'PASS' there is no recovery boot (the install process, the red android logo)
What i have ? > After my flash my phone try to boot (with Se Enforcing + 2 other stuff blue red and yellow i guess) but my phone can't boot (yes even boot) he only reset and try re-booting.
chainfire's say
*NOTE: Sometimes the device does *not* boot into recovery mode and root your device. Just do the entire procedure again if this happens. If it still will not install root and such, make sure that in Odin "Auto Reboot" is not checked. Then after flashing, pull the battery, and boot with VolUp+Home+Power button to boot into recovery manually. This will start the install process.*
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So i tried it, i unchecked the auto-boot, flash my phone pull the battery and press the button (without the battery), and after my phone turn off.
When i turn on >> same issue boot loop all time
And to have access on the phone i must go on the downlaod mode and click restard phone...
Well if u could help me .... 90% of my app require root x) :laugh:

Is this the file you used? There's 2 files, one for 4.4 and the other for 4.3. Try flashing the file again.

Yes i used this file
i forgot to say that kingo root is so buged i mean i try also to root with him (on 1s)
He put my phone on download, install the recovery ect
Result: a fake root, in fact even if i have SuperSU (he installed) He said me that i have no binnary installed
I also checked on "Root Checked" no root here
BUT on download mode: custom os + custom binnary
And his chinese recovery work
1 hour ago i used my GN2 to see if maybe it's my computed who have issue with kingo root
Result: Root perfectly my phone
I also forgot to say that i used different odin (1.85,3.09 ect) on admin
And i tried the NA6's rom (maybe was the rom ^^' but nop still no root)

French's user said:
Hi
So i tried it, i unchecked the auto-boot, flash my phone pull the battery and press the button (without the battery), and after my phone turn off.
When i turn on >> same issue boot loop all time
And to have access on the phone i must go on the downlaod mode and click restard phone...
Well if u could help me .... 90% of my app require root x) :laugh:
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I re-read your reply and I'm a little confused. Did you pressed all buttons after removing the battery? Also, there is no restart phone in download mode, you can only get out of download mode by pressing power button for a few seconds or remove the battery.
Lastly, maybe check you have the correct samsung usb drivers and reactivation lock is off.

hey_joe said:
I re-read your reply and I'm a little confused. Did you pressed all buttons after removing the battery? Also, there is no restart phone in download mode, you can only get out of download mode by pressing power button for a few seconds or remove the battery.
Lastly, maybe check you have the correct samsung usb drivers and reactivation lock is off.
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Well i know but i didn't even really understand the process to manually boot the recovery (the chainfire's quote)
what i did ? i flash my phone when odin say "reset" i just pull the battery on the table and next press buttons (Volup+home+power)
My phone turn off i replace the battery and i get the booting loop
Maybe my way to process is wrong, i don't even know chainfire don't really explain in details the way to do it....
For the driver i deleted all and re-installed by kingo but in fact all time my device is detected (in all mode) and COM if alway here (also the flash is correct)
I think maybe my process is badly done (maybe i can't understand cause im french)

Here's how I would normally do it.
- download the file and extract to a folder/location of choice
- put phone in download mode by pressing power + vol down + home button all at the same time until something comes up on the screen then let go of the buttons then press vol up then connect to usb on pc
- go to where you extracted the downloaded file, open odin and put the tar.md5 file in the PDA slot and click start
Odin will flash file and automatically restart to apply root ( red android with red letters ) then restart again to android.

OMG dude that work thx to you :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
Ok the last post i mean i didn't understand the process of the boot recovery manually (with autoboot unchecked)
But i least this time i used a different thing- what ?- A nokia usb cable
And this time that work and im sure before i did all u said to me.
I worked on 2 night x)x)
Anyway dude thx to help me

No problem.
Enjoy your phone :good:

use the emergency recovery function in the smart switch pc software

please anyone help me
i was tying to install latest firmware G935FXXS1APG3 through odin
i got this messafe on me screen please check photo
Use the emergency recovery function in the smart switch pc software
i cannot boot into download mode
smart switch doesnt recognize samsung g7 edge nor does kies
thank you

alleshi said:
please anyone help me
i was tying to install latest firmware G935FXXS1APG3 through odin
i got this messafe on me screen please check photo
Use the emergency recovery function in the smart switch pc software
i cannot boot into download mode
smart switch doesnt recognize samsung g7 edge nor does kies
thank you
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you need to reinstall the samsung drivers on your computer then plug in your phone, open smart switch and follow instructions.
Previously your phone installed the drivers, since you have a problem with your phone, you need to install the driver on your computer to recognize the phone not the other way around.

Emergency Recovery function with Smart switch
Hi
I got the same blue screen but my smart switch program doesn't recognise the model number and S/N.
The phone was purchased in India.
I disconnected, updated drivers and reconnected.
I have SM-J500F and it has Marshmallow 6.0.1

hsd1 said:
Hi
I got the same blue screen but my smart switch program doesn't recognise the model number and S/N.
The phone was purchased in India.
I disconnected, updated drivers and reconnected.
I have SM-J500F and it has Marshmallow 6.0.1
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It doesn't have to recognize your model and s/n, just write them yourself.

I have actually encountered this before.
Just do this:
• Hold Power & Volume Down until the phone turns off ( assuming that there is no way for you to battery pull )
• Immediately without letting go of the Power & Volume Down button, press the home button as well.
• If the timing is not correct just retry.
Once you can get into download mode, you don't need the samsung software anymore. Just go online and find your default stock rom & bootloader etc and flash em'

Caezer99 said:
I have actually encountered this before.
Just do this:
• Hold Power & Volume Down until the phone turns off ( assuming that there is no way for you to battery pull )
• Immediately without letting go of the Power & Volume Down button, press the home button as well.
• If the timing is not correct just retry.
Once you can get into download mode, you don't need the samsung software anymore. Just go online and find your default stock rom & bootloader etc and flash em'
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Thank you... I'll try that once again.

sajjid_9 said:
Thank you... I'll try that once again.
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If you still need help you can PM me... Make sure to keep trying because sometimes people cannot get the timing correct!

Hi, i have a question. My phone don't show me the option software installation when I connect it with my pc or Mac, and I have some other issues with my firmware. Can I reinstall the stock firmware with Odin without rooting my device and without tripping the knox?
My phone is: sm g935f

caezer99 said:
i have actually encountered this before.
Just do this:
• hold power & volume down until the phone turns off ( assuming that there is no way for you to battery pull )
• immediately without letting go of the power & volume down button, press the home button as well.
• if the timing is not correct just retry.
Once you can get into download mode, you don't need the samsung software anymore. Just go online and find your default stock rom & bootloader etc and flash em'
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thank you so much!!!!!!!! I thought my tablet died. Thanks so much!!!

Caezer99 said:
I have actually encountered this before.
Just do this:
• Hold Power & Volume Down until the phone turns off ( assuming that there is no way for you to battery pull )
• Immediately without letting go of the Power & Volume Down button, press the home button as well.
• If the timing is not correct just retry.
Once you can get into download mode, you don't need the samsung software anymore. Just go online and find your default stock rom & bootloader etc and flash em'
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Thank you i can atleast boot into download mode thanks to your tutorial. now i have to get through a succesfull odin stock firmware instalation. which failed me before.

Caezer99 said:
I have actually encountered this before.
Just do this:
• Hold Power & Volume Down until the phone turns off ( assuming that there is no way for you to battery pull )
• Immediately without letting go of the Power & Volume Down button, press the home button as well.
• If the timing is not correct just retry.
Once you can get into download mode, you don't need the samsung software anymore. Just go online and find your default stock rom & bootloader etc and flash em'
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Hi so i have this issue on my s8 but ive had it the BL and it still errors out on me have you got any other ideas of it do it.

I found a way you wouldn't expect. Run odin, flash a recovery, flash stock rom, and you good to go. Odin acctually find the device. .

sebbialsvikk said:
I found a way you wouldn't expect. Run odin, flash a recovery, flash stock rom, and you good to go. Odin acctually find the device. .
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This worked for me on a SM-T510 (2019) tablet.

HELP! S8 got bricked, can't access recovery mode and OEM is locked

Can I get some help? I bricked my phone because I was trying to install twrp. It flashed but I got an error where it reset my data, after data reset I was stuck at the boot screen with the logo
. I've tried steps like flashing stock rom, odin fails. (I feel like because of the reset my OEM got locked again)
I've tried smartswitch/kies, software downloaded but the phone automatically restarts when the software starts installing. It doesn't even detect my S8
I'm stuck at the bootlogo where it says Galaxy S8, I can't access recovery mode and also I checked on download mode, it says my OEM is LOCKED. I'm using the Samsung Galaxy S8 G950FD.
please please help.

it happened for me with s6 edge forget to unlock oem and flash custom recovery but solve it by kies only
u need to install last Samsung drivers and last kies put ur device on download mode and put ur model on kies manually and let kies take the lead
it will work

Cyxtielle said:
Can I get some help? I bricked my phone because I was trying to install twrp. It flashed but I got an error where it reset my data, after data reset I was stuck at the boot screen with the logo
. I've tried steps like flashing stock rom, odin fails. (I feel like because of the reset my OEM got locked again)
I've tried smartswitch/kies, software downloaded but the phone automatically restarts when the software starts installing. It doesn't even detect my S8
I'm stuck at the bootlogo where it says Galaxy S8, I can't access recovery mode and also I checked on download mode, it says my OEM is LOCKED. I'm using the Samsung Galaxy S8 G950FD.
please please help.
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Try this !
Prepare ODIN with the files CL + BL.
This worked for me this wait, my phone was like yours...
I Cannot turn phone off too.
There's a trick...
All the time you enter in Download mode, and hit Start in Odin, the Odin says "FAIL" and the phone automatic reboot.
The trick is..
When in "Download mode" Start and at the same time press and hold "Vol Down + Bixby + Power".
Odin says FAIL and it will restart the phone automatic.
Press faster and hold "Vol Down + Bixby + Power" to go again to "Download mode".
Press Start in Odin and be prepared to press and hold at the same time "Vol UP + Bixby + Power".
Odin will start to transfer the files... and after that the phone reboot again faster, just press and hold one more time and faster "Vol UP + Bixby + Power".
TWRP will start !
Hope it helps

Okay this one worked. It flashed. Great. But now IT STILL DOESNT BOOT. I'm stuck at NO COMMAND, it keeps restarting after 2 second of showing no command. and it's looping all over.
Note: I've tried reflashing the ROM again. It now fails, and the trick doesnt work, I've tried booting to recovery mode when its on NO command screen. It just restarts. Doesnt boot.
Having a hard time getting into download mode also. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesnt. It just keep restarting.

Cyxtielle said:
Okay this one worked. It flashed. Great. But now IT STILL DOESNT BOOT. I'm stuck at NO COMMAND, it keeps restarting after 2 second of showing no command. and it's looping all over.
Note: I've tried reflashing the ROM again. It now fails, and the trick doesnt work, I've tried booting to recovery mode when its on NO command screen. It just restarts. Doesnt boot.
Having a hard time getting into download mode also. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesnt. It just keep restarting.
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Can you post a photo ?
---------- Post added at 07:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:22 PM ----------
Part 1 - HOW-TO FLASH TWRP:
1. In your ROM, go to Settings -> About device. Tap 7 times on Build number to enable Developer options.
2. Go to Settings -> Developer options and enable OEM Unlock option.
3. Download and Install Samsung Mobile Phones Drivers.
- Option 1: Download and Install Smart Switch for PC.
- Option 2: Download and Install standalone driver package.
4. Download and extract Odin (Samsung's Flash Tool) to your computer.
5. Download a .tar image of TWRP.
6. Reboot your device to download mode.
- Hold [VOLUME DOWN] + [BIXBY] + [POWER] for approx. 15 seconds.
- Read the warning carefully.
- If you agree, press [VOLUME UP] to get into Download mode. If you don't agree, STOP.
7. Open Odin and place that TWRP tar file in the [AP] slot.
8. Connect your phone.
9. Hold [VOLUME UP] + [BIXBY] + [POWER] on your phone and then press start on Odin.
10. Wait for the phone to reboot. DO NOT release [VOLUME UP] + [BIXBY] + [POWER] or you may not reboot into TWRP.
TWRP: TWRP 3.1.1
* Exclude all with red and try the rest.

Same happening with my S8? Can anyone help? Cannot boot into recovery......Device stuck at S8 logo..........Cannot turn off device........Firmware flash fails through odin.
All problems happening at the same time

Try this:
There's a trick...
All the time you enter in Download mode, and hit Start in Odin, the Odin says "FAIL" and the phone automatic reboot.
The trick is..
When in "Download mode" Start and at the same time press and hold "Vol Down + Bixby + Power".
Odin says FAIL and it will restart the phone automatic.
Press faster and hold "Vol Down + Bixby + Power" to go again to "Download mode".
Press Start in Odin and be prepared to press and hold at the same time "Vol UP + Bixby + Power".
Odin will start to transfer the files... and after that the phone reboot again faster, just press and hold one more time and faster "Vol UP + Bixby + Power".
TWRP will start !
Hope it helps

Thanks for your precious reply and sorry for not updating my previous reply.
Its done. Installed TWRP successfully!!!!!
Anyways thanks for your help!!!!!!!

I guess I have to join the club. I tried to flash the new Oreo beta and surprisingly I succeeded but I made a mistake of playing around with it's arrow pattern settings designed for older people. End result, couldn't remember what sort of combination of arrows I chose. It surprised me that I couldn't use my fingerprint to get out of the arrows, it's basically a pin or a pattern so I should be able to skip it with a fingerprint.
I've been trying two days now, got beyond the arrows problem. Initially I had the original recovery but in my great wisdom replaced it with TWRP so bye bye warranty, but I trusted I could handle it so that I could get back to Oreo but no such luck. Every time I manage to boot it says my data is corrupted and I can't use it. Tried flashing all kinds of Oreos and not Oreos but no luck so far. I even tried a trick #47 to format the data folder and then reflash it with the same stuff. No luck, I've restored backups and made new ones and I suppose it's time to say I don't know what to do. I got a bunch of APKs but I can't get far enough to use them.
My next operation is got back to nougat, but somehow I doubt it will get me through this so any ideas? If there was a way to make the phone like it was when I bought it - then I could make my mistakes all over again, I'm too stubborn to learn anything ever, besides, I'm almost forty and you can't teach old dog new tricks.
I don't have official access to Oreo, just tried flashing whatever I could find on xda mostly. Any and every idea is appreciated. has anyone invented a time machine yet?

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Try this:
There's a trick...
All the time you enter in Download mode, and hit Start in Odin, the Odin says "FAIL" and the phone automatic reboot.
The trick is..
When in "Download mode" Start and at the same time press and hold "Vol Down + Bixby + Power".
Odin says FAIL and it will restart the phone automatic.
Press faster and hold "Vol Down + Bixby + Power" to go again to "Download mode".
Press Start in Odin and be prepared to press and hold at the same time "Vol UP + Bixby + Power".
Odin will start to transfer the files... and after that the phone reboot again faster, just press and hold one more time and faster "Vol UP + Bixby + Power".
TWRP will start !
Hope it helps
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Hey there sender, thank you for posting this as it did seem to help me a lot. I was having troubles getting to that menu and it seemed to be how you say it "bricked" as well in no clue how to resolve that. I had searched up almost two hours with no luck and doing other several other options in gaining to resolve it, nothing helped.
Looking at this guide this was something that seemed to only help and thought it was worth a shot after doing over several.. thinking in finally giving up and going ahead with a new device, but my luck.. it worked!
Again thanks for the guide, hope you well and to this community.

Thanks a lot
My phone is working now

Thank you so much!!!

Same problem, but odin stuck and it says "set partition" in the box on the right top..
thanks in advance

AngelOfBlood said:
Try this:
There's a trick...
All the time you enter in Download mode, and hit Start in Odin, the Odin says "FAIL" and the phone automatic reboot.
The trick is..
When in "Download mode" Start and at the same time press and hold "Vol Down + Bixby + Power".
Odin says FAIL and it will restart the phone automatic.
Press faster and hold "Vol Down + Bixby + Power" to go again to "Download mode".
Press Start in Odin and be prepared to press and hold at the same time "Vol UP + Bixby + Power".
Odin will start to transfer the files... and after that the phone reboot again faster, just press and hold one more time and faster "Vol UP + Bixby + Power".
TWRP will start !
Hope it helps
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Hi I am having this same issue. I tried what you wrote about but I am a little confused. When you say prepare Odin with CL and BL files, what is the CL file? I only have an AP, BL, CP and CSC file but no CL file. Also when you say "Press faster" what does that mean? Not sure when and what to press faster.

samsung S8, Screen totally blacked out. wont enter any moods, no lights.. just nothingness. What recovery program can I use, I just wanna get some notes off in samsung notes app. Please help

I'm unable to go to download mode.
My Phone starts and gets stuck in GALAXY S8+ Logo screen.
Pressing any key combination is not helping. Only VOL DOWN + POWER switches off the phone.
Help Me...!!!

Tengo el mismo problema
Hi all! I have the same problem with mo s8 plus, when I try to flash the stock with odin, it does not start and I do not command. 5 seconds and the samgung logo and again No command. It does not let me enter into recovery mode either, I can only enter download mode! I do not know what to do! I clarify that before flash the stock rom, I made wipe data and erase everything by twrp. But still I do not return stock Any advice?

Im having a very similar responce from my device. Have u tried plugging it in, your computer is best cause u hear the sound connect and disconnect. Holding power, bixby, and both volume buttons. You will hear ur computer chime when u plug it in, keep holding all of these buttons u will hear it disconnect, do not let off these buttons, you will hear it chime again, 2 secs later u will be at this screen, and am currently stuck in between 9008 and this screen with no download mode and no recovery... Help me! Please anybody! Help
Rajnikant121 said:
I'm unable to go to download mode.
My Phone starts and gets stuck in GALAXY S8+ Logo screen.
Pressing any key combination is not helping. Only VOL DOWN + POWER switches off the phone.
Help Me...!!!
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AngelOfBlood said:
Try this !
Prepare ODIN with the files [Couldn't put due to just making an account.]
This worked for me this wait, my phone was like yours...
I Cannot turn phone off too.
There's a trick...
All the time you enter in Download mode, and hit Start in Odin, the Odin says "FAIL" and the phone automatic reboot.
The trick is..
When in "Download mode" Start and at the same time press and hold "Vol Down + Bixby + Power".
Odin says FAIL and it will restart the phone automatic.
Press faster and hold "Vol Down + Bixby + Power" to go again to "Download mode".
Press Start in Odin and be prepared to press and hold at the same time "Vol UP + Bixby + Power".
Odin will start to transfer the files... and after that the phone reboot again faster, just press and hold one more time and faster "Vol UP + Bixby + Power".
TWRP will start !
Hope it helps
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Is it possible you still have those files? I know it's been so long, but my phone is stuck in download mode or does nothing at the update screen.. If it helps, I totally forgot to turn on USB debugging before the last time my device saw life.

Hey guys.
Can you help me?
My S8 suddenly died and i made a lot of procedures to flash The stock rom.
Now, it stucks on boot loader screen (Samsung s8 powered by Android screen). Sometimes it tries to go to Blue screen and install something but stucks too... Never pass from this screen...
What Can i do to solve this problem?
Thanks!

Please help, I think i bricked my phone

I just tried flashing my Phone and now i think its bricked, ill explain
So I used this website https://www.naldotech.com/install-twrp-7-0-nougat-samsung-galaxy-s6-s6-edge/ to try and flash my galaxy s6 edge +, i downloaded the twrp file and odin, then i went to this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/help-installing-twrp-sm-g920f-7-0-t3610005 and did these steps "1. Download TWRP: https://eu.dl.twrp.me/zeroflte/
2. Start Odin as Admin
3. Boot Device into Download Mode
4. Connect your S6 to PC (Odin should show "Com 1" for example)
5. Click on "AP" and then choose twrp
6. Deactivate Auto reboot in odin
7. Flash it
8. When its done, hold Volume Down + power
9. Directly after screen goes black, make volume up + homebutton + Power
10. Now it should be flashed "
and on odin it said this
in a big blue box it said "reset" and i didnt know what it meant so i held power and volume down then volume up, home and power and this is where my problem is. it keeps turning on randomly and showing the logo then turning off and when i try and turn it on it also does it. i just checked odin again and now instead of saying reset it says pass with a green box

Oh guys i just got into stock recovery i think im saved please help me what do i do now?

never mind people i got twrp on there i flashed an older version and now twrps working, time to get magisk

In the future just find your tutorials on here and go through the steps slowly and carefully