[SOLVED] I9003 Boot loop and Dev Block error

New Procedure, procedure 2 has been added Procedure to Fix GT I9003 SAMSUNG GALAXY SL Boot loop problem or Reseting Settings issue or E:/ Rfs dev block stl10 format error or Simply reverting to Stock from Custom.
I have searched every forum and blog for the above problem but to no joy. So here is my solution that i have found and has worked for all if you follow exactly.

Follow the procedure exactly as mentioned with the corresponding files needed for the procedure should be downloaded from here. If you have any download issues use different link in "Download Issues ( Hotfile problem Click here !)" post.

Required :
1. Odin Flasher & Latona.pit file Must Download this Version ONLY.
2. XXKB3 Firmware 2.1 Download.
3. 2.3.6 Firmware for eg. XWLF2 ( europe, Best 4 all/any region) or DDMF1 (india) or anyother that is the most recent STOCK ROM for your Region ( Country/Carrier), ref="http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/">check on sammobile and download.
OR Download XWLF2 // Latest DDMF1
Prepare :
* If your phone can go to recovery (Volume up + Home + Power) then Wipe Dalvik cache and wipe cache, otherwise no problem.
* Extract all the downloaded files as mentioned in above requirements to your computer in a Folder and disable antivirus programs.
Procedure 1 : [Caution : Read Carefully]
1. Start Odin on Computer put the " latona.pit " file in PIT tab and " I9003XXKB3-REV08-PDA-low-CL925667.tar.md5 " in PDA tab of Odin and check Re-Partition, Auto Reboot and F.Reset . As mentioned in Image below

Put your phone in download mode (Volume down + Home + Power) and connect to your computer via usb cable then Press Start.
2. Odin will complete the process after it displays "Pass", let the phone boot, you will find the phone has automatically booted into recovery , there you need to select

1. "Wipe cache"
2. then select "Format internal SD"
3. and finally "Wipe data".

Reboot now and let it boot  after that phone will start normally without network. Now, turn off the device and put it into download mode again.
3. Start Odin again, click on Reset now put the recent Stock firmware i.e DDMF1 ( for india ) or XWLF2 ( for Europe ) or other Firmware that is for your country in PDA tab of odin, then connect the phone into download mode, make sure only Auto Reboot and F.Reset are checked
Connect your phone to computer in download mode once again. Press start and Let the device boot .

ENJOY THE SUCCESSFUL BOOTING !!
Now, format the internal memory once again after boot.

DDMF1/XWLF2 ADVANTAGES
XWLF2 has an additional Aquarium live wallpaper while DDMF1 does not have this but both have an added security feature "Face unlock" and it's Media scanning is super fast as compared to DDLF2 with both being much stable than their predecessor.

This is Download mode

This is Recovery mode

OR

If the above procedure doesn't work you can try the other procedure also.
The Files Required :

• Flash Program ODIN 1.85
• DDLF2 Full Firmware

Above files are available for download from herePassword : droidmonk

Procedure 2 : 1. Unzip all the downloaded files into a Folder. 2. Open Odin 1.85(Flash Program) and put all the files from "DDLF2-FW" into corresponding textboxes

• PIT - latona_20110114.pit
• Bootloader - APBOOT_I9003DDLF2_CL1153545_REV08_user_low_ship.tar.md5
• PDA - CODE_I9003DDLF2_CL1153545_REV08_user_low_ship.tar.md5
• Phone - MODEM_I9003DDLE1_REV_00_CL1149304.tar.md5
• CSC - GT-I9003-MULTI-CSC-ODDLF2_RST.tar.md5

Refer to the image to understand :

3. Now connect your Phone in Download mode to the computer(Please use a good quality usb cable) and Press Start when Odin Shows yellow com.

For Queries Leave a comment and i will try resolve it asap.

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