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So I lent my brother my nexus s that had cm7 on it. He got into the clockworkmod, went to mounts/storage, and proceeded to format everything (bootloader, boot data, etc. everything in there) he said he thought that would fix the force closes, I figured no biggie, but now I can't even get the phone into download mode and I have no idea what to do, the phone will simply not turn on
wow.... dont even know why he would do that.
rule 1: dont lend people your phone.
and i dont know why you would try and get into download mode, Odin isn't the first thing you want to go to.
1. turn the phone off (if it isnt already)
2. hold volume up + power
... what happens? does bootloader mode pop up?
- plug your phone in your computer's USB
- does the sound for USB plugged in occur?
- does computer detect it?
Can't access fastboot.
Phone sometimes recognizes it and says this device is not recognized and it couldn't install the usb driver, sometimes when i plug it in it does nothing.
Didn't want to lend it to him, had no choice. I told him he should have just fixed the permissions on the phone, but then again he's not exactly android literate.
thats just dumb on his part.. i dont know why he would try and mess with your device. if it has problems, just ask you first.
its probably bricked if you cant access download or bootloader... definitely bricked if the computer is unable to detect it
your only way out of it is to get a replacement
In Device/Drivers of windows under Unspecified there's this:
SEC S5PC110 Test/BD
says drivers are not installed
Anybody out there with a solution?
I think there is more than one driver you can try, though I've never flashed anything in Windows (Linux already comes with the driver ), so I don't know for sure. I think I've seen people mentioned a few drivers before, try search for all the "brick" threads here.
Easiest solution might be to download a Linux live distribution (f.e. ubuntu) and run fastboot from there. No need to install any drivers.
Kicking him in the nuts will probably make you feel better... I don't know if it'll fix your phone though.
jruweaver said:
Kicking him in the nuts will probably make you feel better... I don't know if it'll fix your phone though.
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lmao!!!!!!!!!!
KryPTiCk0d3 said:
lmao!!!!!!!!!!
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While funny, it doesn't help one bit.
I would try the various methods to get into download mode and use Odin to fix it ...you might be screwed tho
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SphericalPuma said:
While funny, it doesn't help one bit.
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Unfortunately with the state your phone is in it is probably going to be the best advice you get.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000175
any chance that this could help you?
Ddi you ever get your phone sorted ? I'm now in the same situation !
Yes, hit up http://www.mobiletechvideos.com/blog/?page_id=970 For 50 bucks they'll fix your phone and ship it back to you in no time. They got my phone on a Friday, I got it back on either Monday or Tuesday. Of course they're based in Texas and I'm in STL so it could differ for you, but the point is, they're fast, reliable, and professional.
Thanks for that - I'm based in Ireland but I'll give them a shout and see if we can do business......
Thanks a million for the reference PUMA. Please contact me when you are in need of a brick fix. I fix hundreds of Galaxy S / Samsung / HTC variants and several others in a brick of nearly any scenario. I've devoted a lot of time to providing and almost unseen service to people in need versus parting the phone out or trashing it.
Brand new phone, nothing in software or firmware tinkered with. I correctly cable it to my PC and nothing.
It does charge, but the 32gb Sandisk Class 10 SDmicro is not recognized whatsoever. I want to transfer some save files so I can "carry on" with my phone activities after burying my beloved ThunderBolt.
Ideas?
sutliff said:
Brand new phone, nothing in software or firmware tinkered with. I correctly cable it to my PC and nothing.
It does charge, but the 32gb Sandisk Class 10 SDmicro is not recognized whatsoever. I want to transfer some save files so I can "carry on" with my phone activities after burying my beloved ThunderBolt.
Ideas?
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Not trying to insult your intelligence but did you install the Samsung drivers?
Nopi45 said:
Not trying to insult your intelligence but did you install the Samsung drivers?
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You are just fine asking me anything, & oftentimes I do tend to think I know a little more than a thimble-full of "stuff" when it comes to electronics, PCs, etc., ... but what Samsung drivers?! LOL! Ugh. I suck. Any help you'd be will to offer from here would be ... well, you know.
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You are just fine asking me anything, & oftentimes I do tend to think I know a little more than a thimble-full of "stuff" when it comes to electronics, PCs, etc., ... but what Samsung drivers?! LOL! Ugh. I suck. Any help you'd be will to offer from here would be ... well, you know.
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Samsung driver- http://tinyw.in/Fdoz
Give that a shot and it should get you what you want.
Correct me if I'm ignorant but don't all phones install the drivers when you connect it to your PC? I have always noticed the icon in the bottom right corner that says "installing device software". Never really had any issues either.
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The Apostle said:
Correct me if I'm ignorant but don't all phones install the drivers when you connect it to your PC? I have always noticed the icon in the bottom right corner that says "installing device software". Never really had any issues either.
Sent From The Galaxy via ICS
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Yea Normally but for some reason you have to manually download the drivers for this phone have no clue why.
Nopi45 said:
Yea Normally but for some reason you have to manually download the drivers for this phone have no clue why.
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After software install, PC reboot (W7 Ult Ed x64), phone reboot, everything works as it should.
Many thanks, Sir. (or Ma'am)
*I see your sig line says you are rockin' CM on yer Verizon S3. I am just lookin' to root this Verizon S3, & get SU permissions ... Hmmm, ...*
sutliff said:
After software install, PC reboot (W7 Ult Ed x64), phone reboot, everything works as it should.
Many thanks, Sir. (or Ma'am)
*I see your sig line says you are rockin' CM on yer Verizon S3. I am just lookin' to root this Verizon S3, & get SU permissions ... Hmmm, ...*
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Should get you every thing you need its a very helpful guide.
My HTC Sensation 4g shut off (bad or low battery?) during install the phone update,
it shut off when the installation status bar reached full green, can't turn on anymore,
no light what so ever. my battery kinda bad, it drain fast, maybe drain to zero during installation.
i should install the update while plug in the outlet, dont know the bad(dead) battery cause
this or the software. Today I put in a new battery, but no luck, still can't turn on or charge
I've tried the factory reset (hold the volume down), it didn't work,
and the PC wont recognize the phone, label as QHSUSB_DLOAD, the phone is out of warranty
any help is very appreciated, thank you!
Try this unbricking method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1522351
Phil
philje123 said:
Try this unbricking method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1522351
Phil
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thanks Phil, I had read that b4, it probably is my last option, b4 that, i might try "easier" solutions because I know my limitation
I think unbricking project might be your best option because the phone was bricked during update. Sadly for unbricking, their will be nothing easy about it. You can look online and see if anyone will Jtag the device. That would be the other option. But because the device was bricked during update I think you have a good chance doing the unbricking project. Just follow the directions to a tee. You really should give it a shot. You can print out instructions and this way you won't miss anything. If I we're you I'd give it a try. If I remember reading correctly, the project is made for situations just like yours. If you feel uncomfortable doing it, perhaps find a friend that might help. But I would definitely give it a try. Sorry this happened to you. Best of luck.
Sent from my HTC Sensation
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I think unbricking project might be your best option because the phone was bricked during update. Sadly for unbricking, their will be nothing easy about it. You can look online and see if anyone will Jtag the device. That would be the other option. But because the device was bricked during update I think you have a good chance doing the unbricking project. Just follow the directions to a tee. You really should give it a shot. You can print out instructions and this way you won't miss anything. If I we're you I'd give it a try. If I remember reading correctly, the project is made for situations just like yours. If you feel uncomfortable doing it, perhaps find a friend that might help. But I would definitely give it a try. Sorry this happened to you. Best of luck.
Sent from my HTC Sensation
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thanks for the advice, very appreciated, I will get my best shot
So, as title says, I think I managed to brick my tab for good, but you never know, so I'm asking for ideas.
Basically while I was rooting it the power of the building went off, and like a dumb monkey I was rooting it with the desktop PC instead of the laptop
Now it doesn't turn on, download mode doesn't work, if I plug it on PC gives a wrong name and fails to find the drivers (that were already installed and working before). I tried removing the battery to make sure it wasn't in some weird stuck/bootloop situation, but it didn't change anything.
Other ideas? I'm willing to try more or less anything at this point
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If it helps, it is a p3110 (galaxy tab 2 7.0 wifi only)
And the only sign of life I get is by plugging it on the PC it keeps detecting for a second the cpu (OMAP4430)
If you cant get into download mode then it needs a jtag. Sad to hear. Most times it's a user flashing the wrong recovery/rom. Never power loss.
Talk about bad luck... Sadly what you have right now ia called a hard brick. Your gonna need a Jtag to bring your device back to life. You can contact certain people that offer that service for around 40.00$ I wish you goodluck.
Never power loss.
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I thought it was because the transfer of the PDA was halted midway since the PC was turned off by the power failure. Oh well...
MistedEvo said:
Talk about bad luck... Sadly what you have right now ia called a hard brick. Your gonna need a Jtag to bring your device back to life. You can contact certain people that offer that service for around 40.00$ I wish you goodluck.
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Seems I can't find any that do it for the p3110 here in Italy, I might have to ship it overseas, so I figure it'd be more like 75+$
Is trying to send it back to Samsung worth a try?
Hi,
i have same problem with Galaxy Tab 2 P5100 several month ago. If your device is bricked and can't be turned on in download mode best solution for you is sending it to Samsung. Because Galaxy Tab 2 it is impossible to repair it with JTAG yet. I've visited a lot of masters in my country - all said that it is unbrickable now. Also i've visited official Samsung service and they proposed to replace entire board of my tablet because it they can't repair it programmatically.
I assume you tried booting into recovery?
Any chance ODIN detects it ? Anything at all.....
DigitalMD said:
I assume you tried booting into recovery?
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Sean_Seany said:
Any chance ODIN detects it ? Anything at all.....
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Tried both, even on other two PCs, but no signs of life. I guess I'll just send it back to Samsung and see what happens
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Tried both, even on other two PCs, but no signs of life. I guess I'll just send it back to Samsung and see what happens
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Flashing your tab using odin didn't ruined your warranty?
what will you say to them? spilled coffee on it?
anyways good luck buddy. :good::good:
hope you have you baby smiling again
akshayjoshi1993 said:
Flashing your tab using odin didn't ruined your warranty?
what will you say to them? spilled coffee on it?
anyways good luck buddy. :good::good:
hope you have you baby smiling again
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Samsung seems to be quite open to ignoring similar details, I'll just say "it doesn't boot up" and see.
It worked a couple of years back when I sent back a galaxy one with issues reading the external SD that would boot into a custom rom
And a clearly opened monitor that I broke trying to get the panel out to do a DIY projector ;D
Hi all,
I bought a Chinese tablet from Focalprice, waited three weeks for it to arrive only to find there's something wrong with the screen. It's really washed out. When tilted it's light at the top and dark at the bottom. If I flip it over it's dark at the top and light at the bottom! If in Portrait it's noticeably brighter one side and darker the other. It's just... weird!
Now, don't get me wrong, I wasn't expecting Samsung quality when I bought this for sixty quid, but I was expecting to be able to see whatever's on the screen! I tried playing Candy Crush on it last night and I managed about 5 minutes before my eyes went wonky!
I've attached some photo's so you can get an idea (sorry they're not great!).
I've opened an RMA with Focalprice but they're just jerking me about so I thought I'd see if it's fixable.
Here are the details of the tablet:
Make: V100q
Model #: rk30sdk
Android version: 4.2.2
Kernel version: 3.0.36+ [email protected] #442 Tues Oct 22 12:40:31 CST 2013
Build #: rk30sdk-eng 4.2.2 JDQ39 eng-edward.20131105.205030 test-keys
I was going to try one of Oma's roms but I can't even get CWM to install properly.
*Sigh* I only wanted it for comic books. :crying:
Any help gratefully received.
Ex.
Anyone? :fingers-crossed:
Ex-Inferis said:
Anyone? :fingers-crossed:
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Sorry, dude. It seems You have to learn the hard way. As a german saying goes: If You buy cheap, You will buy twice or triple.
Have you rooted it yet?
First off, I'd suggest you inquire with any other owners of this same tab, and check with them if only your device is faulty, or if that's the case with every model of that tab.
If everyone else owning this tab has the same problem, most probably its a software problem. You might wanna play around with root brightness adjusters, and/or Chainfire3d (CF3D is not officially supported for your android version, make sure to take backup of stock rom before doing anything!).
Your best bet would be to raise hell with Focalprice. Make sure to do a full unroot if you're sending it in for warranty!
origpumu said:
Sorry, dude. It seems You have to learn the hard way. As a german saying goes: If You buy cheap, You will buy twice or triple.
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Thanks, that was really constructive.
I'm sure I'm not the only member who's bought a Chinese tablet, I only wanted to know if I can fix the problem or not before I try and send it back. I realise it's a matter of "You get what you pay for" but reviews seemed to suggest this was a good tablet for it's price.
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Thanks, that was really constructive.
I'm sure I'm not the only member who's bought a Chinese tablet, I only wanted to know if I can fix the problem or not before I try and send it back. I realise it's a matter of "You get what you pay for" but reviews seemed to suggest this was a good tablet for it's price.
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Sorry, don't want to bother You - just my opinion. I will press my thumbs and wish You good luck to find a solution for Your problem.
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Have you rooted it yet?
First off, I'd suggest you inquire with any other owners of this same tab, and check with them if only your device is faulty, or if that's the case with every model of that tab.
If everyone else owning this tab has the same problem, most probably its a software problem. You might wanna play around with root brightness adjusters, and/or Chainfire3d (CF3D is not officially supported for your android version, make sure to take backup of stock rom before doing anything!).
Your best bet would be to raise hell with Focalprice. Make sure to do a full unroot if you're sending it in for warranty!
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Thanks mate, this is more what I was hoping for in response!
I have rooted it, but couldn't find any program to help with the problem. Could you recommend a brightness adjuster?
I can't get CWM to work properly and ADB just refuses to see this tablet.
I've been playing around with devices for around 10 years so I'm not a n00b with these things, but this tablet just won't play ball!
I'm trying like mad with Focalprice, even said I'd so a chargeback, but they're not budging!
origpumu said:
Sorry, don't want to bother You - just my opinion. I will press my thumbs and wish You good luck to find a solution for Your problem.
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Fair enough. Things don't always translate well online, so we'll call it a misunderstanding eh?
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Thanks mate, this is more what I was hoping for in response!
I have rooted it, but couldn't find any program to help with the problem. Could you recommend a brightness adjuster?
I can't get CWM to work properly and ADB just refuses to see this tablet.
I've been playing around with devices for around 10 years so I'm not a n00b with these things, but this tablet just won't play ball!
I'm trying like mad with Focalprice, even said I'd so a chargeback, but they're not budging!
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Haha, you're welcome.
RootDim works fine, you can find it on the Play Store.
Is your tab a MediaTek device? If so, which one? You will need MTK VCOM drivers for chinese tabs which you will have to install manually. I will provide links if it's a MTK device. Also, if it's an MTK device, you can use rua1's auto-CWM builder to get a fully functional CWM yourself in a minute
Thanks, will check out RootDim.
How would I find out if it's MediaTek? The info in my first post is all I can find.
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Thanks, will check out RootDim.
How would I find out if it's MediaTek? The info in my first post is all I can find.
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Download the latest SP Flash Tool from here. Insert your stock rom's scatter loading file (will be in .txt format) into SP Flash Tool, and it will tell you which MTK model it is.
Should look something like this-
Once you find that, let me know. Please do reply by quoting my last post, so that I get a notification and can get back to you asap.
Tried RootDim but it just darkens or lightens the screen, doesn't help with the colour. Anything else I can try?
Edit: Oops, didn't see your reply! Will try that, but like I said, I can't get my PC to see the tablet so... I'll get back to you!
Hi again,
I know it's been some time since I started this thread, but hoping you (or someone else who's looking!) could still help?
I finally worked out how to get the scatter file and this is the result I got:
No matter what I try I cannot get access to ADB Shell with the tablet connected via USB so I downloaded ADB Wireless from Google Play and was able to connect that way.
I've tried installing CWM from here: http://androtab.info/clockworkmod/rockchip/install/ Tried from SD but no go. Also tried using a terminal on the tablet and root shell, again no luck.
I think I've discovered that to enter recovery I press PWR and Vol- for 2-3 secs and it enters something, but the screen's blank. It'll show up in device manager as "Rockusb" but I still can't get any programs to see it.
I've tried half a dozen different drivers and none seem to work. Am I stuffed? Or is there something really simple I'm missing?
Cheers!
Edit: Little update since I posted. I decided to pop the tablet open and take a look at the actual chip. Turns out it's a Rockchip RK3168 and not the RK3066 I thought it was (based on information I gathered via t'interweb). Not sure it's that big of a deal, but thought it was worth mentioning in case it is!
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Download the latest SP Flash Tool from here. Insert your stock rom's scatter loading file (will be in .txt format) into SP Flash Tool, and it will tell you which MTK model it is.
Should look something like this-
Once you find that, let me know. Please do reply by quoting my last post, so that I get a notification and can get back to you asap.
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No one have any suggestions?