need some help urgent plz - Captivate General

i think i bricked my phone..i was trying to flash CM7 so first i went to stock 2.1 for safety and then by mistake i flashed a 2.2 kernel the phone stuck at atnt screen.luckily i was able to get to recovery screen,so next i tried to follow CM7 instructions first i flashed efs backup in recovery and i rebooted to download mode from recovery itself coz i wasnt able to go to download mode directly.and when i selected the kernel and flashed it said "FAIL"..i removed the usb and connected again it still said fail..i thought that i need to go to download mode again so i removed battery and now whatever i do i get a screen with "phone ! pc" i tried so many things searching in this forum but nothing worked for me..someone please help me please please!!!

Sounds like you need a jig
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The instructions clearly say that you're supposed to start from a custom rom and a kernel that has cwm. If you don't know what you're doing don't even attempt to flash.
As for a fix, it looks like jig time.
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rurouni572 said:
The instructions clearly say that you're supposed to start from a custom rom and a kernel that has cwm. If you don't know what you're doing don't even attempt to flash.
As for a fix, it looks like jig time.
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try putting in the battery while holding both volume buttons and a usb already in. if that doesn't work, you will need a jig i guess

rnewton01 said:
try putting in the battery while holding both volume buttons and a usb already in. if that doesn't work, you will need a jig i guess
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will jig definitely work? ill try to make one using the method posted here in forum..actually i already ordered it yesterday it may take a month before it reaches me i have no patience...!!

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[Q] Bricked new phone need help

i recently bought a samsung galaxy s 4g, and i used odin and flashed a sidekick (my brothers phone) rom on accident.
cant get to the download mode
cant get to the recovery
cant power on the phone
it hasnt yet been 30 days since ive had the phone, so could i take it back to the store and just say its not turning on can i get an exchange?
Yeah just say it wont turn on
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Or you could follow the directions posted in this link to unbrick, as posted by Jager in the General SGS4G forum.
That method worked for me but its cause I flashed the correct phone deivce rom he didnt
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It still may work.
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It happens to me all the time. Just plug phone to computer holding volume up and down at same time. It shows the phone-cable-pc thingy and that's download mode. I went into that when I failed to Odin by mistake and just decided to try to Odin while in that "mode" and it did flashed. Hope this helped.
*Have Odin open before you plug cuz' that way you know it found the device.
*I think this method shown on Rootzwiki I discovered first but never posted. It happened while flashing 1st Audiophile. LOL... anyway, w/e. Good luck!
cj_31 said:
It happens to me all the time. Just plug phone to computer holding volume up and down at same time. It shows the phone-cable-pc thingy and that's download mode. I went into that when I failed to Odin by mistake and just decided to try to Odin while in that "mode" and it did flashed. Hope this helped.
*Have Odin open before you plug cuz' that way you know it found the device.
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Try this even if the screen stays black/off, as long as Odin recognizes it (You'll get the yellow box with COM# in it) these steps will help.

[Q] Stuck phone in CWM based recovery mode

Hi,
My phone stuck in CWM-based Recovery v5.0.2.3 blue screen.
I searched alot in this forum and google, every one said to use ODIN to get back to stock,
I tried ODIN recovery to get back to stock, by my PC doesnt recognize my device (because ODIN requires device to be in download mod). So how can I fix this? Please help me.
Thanks in advacne
atrix4nag said:
Hi,
My phone stuck in CWM-based Recovery v5.0.2.3 blue screen.
I searched alot in this forum and google, every one said to use ODIN to get back to stock,
I tried ODIN recovery to get back to stock, by my PC doesnt recognize my device (because ODIN requires device to be in download mod). So how can I fix this? Please help me.
Thanks in advacne
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You can't pull the battery and do the 3 button trick to gain download mode?
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nash2000 said:
You can't pull the battery and do the 3 button trick to gain download mode?
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When I do that, still it opens in CWM mode only..
atrix4nag said:
When I do that, still it opens in CWM mode only..
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First... what where you doing to get it on blue cmw in the first place?
Also im not saying you are doing it wrong... and im SURE you have tried like 1000 times but lets check:
1.-pull battery out
2.-connect cable to PC and to phone
3.- while connected to PC and battery OUT press BOTH volume keys at same time
4.-while pressing both volume keys and conected to pc trough micro usb introduce the battery
Thats how you go into DL mode... if it DOESNT.... damn... you messed up your bootloader? at the VERY least you should get a:
"Phone-----!-----Computer"
sign....
Not working still? hmm get an usb jig on ebay/amazing or anyplace you like to FORCE the DL mode... still try the steps i provided before... when entering DL mode only 2 buttons nedded not 3 like on CMW recovery read the steps... then try... try.... and try.
If nothing yet:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...Accessories&hash=item3cbb7b1e8c#ht_2419wt_905
or something similar... yet im 99% sure doing the correct steps should work.
And i repeat... im not saying your doing it wrong... electronic devices may fail anytime still... put the human part to work and read well the instructions and do them as said before we can blame a piece of metal/plastic xD
I really hope you can get it fixed.
Thanks for the detail steps koriotto.. I exchanged at ATT.
2 finger/usb...that dude's phone would have been easily fixed but you told him how to get into something he was already stuck in haha
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atrix4nag said:
Thanks for the detail steps koriotto.. I exchanged at ATT.
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Bah =) well you got a working phone now... remember cwm its 3 button, dl mode its 2 and usb connected for next time

Infuse 4g keeps booting to cwm v6.0.1.1 Solved!

Can someone Please help me? I have been flashing roms onto my infuse from stock to infused to doctorz rom then cm7 then cm9. All worked fine. Then when I tried to flash the cm10 with the gapps jb it boots up the samsung logo then goes straight into cwm-based Recovery v6.0.1.1 I have read previous threads saying to hold vol up and down while cord pluged into pc and plug in battery to get to download mode. I can not get my infuse to go to download mode, it just keeps going to cwm. I have installed kies and hemidall on my pc and I still cannot get to download mode. Is my pc recognizing my phone? My phone stays on when I unplug my battery so I assume the usb is working. Can someone please help me out of this mess??? Please!
What cm10 did you flash.
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Goneeuro said:
What cm10 did you flash.
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I flashed the [ROM][JellyBean][4.1.1]Unofficial CM10 - Updated CM10 8/11 Butter - MTD!! With the JB Gapps.
Do you have an external sdcard in the phone? If you do take it out and try to reflash.
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Rondizzle007 said:
Can someone Please help me? I have been flashing roms onto my infuse from stock to infused to doctorz rom then cm7 then cm9. All worked fine. Then when I tried to flash the cm10 with the gapps jb it boots up the samsung logo then goes straight into cwm-based Recovery v6.0.1.1 I have read previous threads saying to hold vol up and down while cord pluged into pc and plug in battery to get to download mode. I can not get my infuse to go to download mode, it just keeps going to cwm. I have installed kies and hemidall on my pc and I still cannot get to download mode. Is my pc recognizing my phone? My phone stays on when I unplug my battery so I assume the usb is working. Can someone please help me out of this mess??? Please!
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To get to download mode, you have to hold vol. up + vol. down + power, you left out the power button in your process, otherwise your good to go.
EDIT: Sorry - was on 4 threads, a phone call, and a personal email at the same time - I'll be more careful next time !!
Isn't three button CWM.
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I usually pull the battery, plug in USB(both computer and phone), hold vol up+down, then put the battery back in. Boots to download every time. No power button.
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I do the same.
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Goneeuro said:
Do you have an external sdcard in the phone? If you do take it out and try to reflash.
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I flashed it with out the sd card the first time and I have yet to put it back in since I have been having this problem. Also I just tried holding down both vol up & down buttons while holding the power, cord plugged to pc and then putting in the battery. All im getting is the samsung logo on for a few seconds off and then repeats that same sequence. Having bad luck here!
Try the way I said to download with the battery pull.
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-Take out the battery and place it back.
-hold both vol buttons (no power button)
-plug it in
You should be able to get into download mode that way, if not then something strange is going on
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I was having issues with battery drain with the 8/11 mtd cm10 so used this to get back to stock. Then flashed entropy kernel that is linked in that thread with sgs kernel flasher. Then flashed to uniporn. It all worked without issue so if you can get to download mode I suggest following this thread. Let us know what happens.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1705260
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I just tried with out using the power button and I am still going to cwm. I have kies open while im doing this. Do I need to have hemidall up to get it go to download mode?
Goneeuro said:
I was having issues with battery drain with the 8/11 mtd cm10 so used this to get back to stock. Then flashed entropy kernel that is linked in that thread with sgs kernel flasher. Then flashed to uniporn. It all worked without issue so if you can get to download mode I suggest following this thread. Let us know what happens.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1705260
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Thats my problem... I can not get my phone to go into download mode... I thought maybe one of the buttons isnt working but I can scroll up and down on the screen and select things so I guess their all working. I tried getting to download with kies and heimdall both up and still no luck... Is my phone bricked or is it somehow stuck in cwm?
andros11 said:
-Take out the battery and place it back.
-hold both vol buttons (no power button)
-plug it in
You should be able to get into download mode that way, if not then something strange is going on
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Yes your right... It is strange! And I dont see any other way to get into download mode... I dont see may post where a person cant get to it but I cannot get download mode on my phone for some odd reason.
I've got the same problem, I've tried several different cables, computers, really frustrating
OK- you are getting good help here and I apologize for my incorrect earlier post as I was too preoccupied.
Andros11's instructions for download mode are correct. Kies, has been known to cause issues. As long as you have the phone drivers on your computer, you should uninstall Kies. You can get the drivers again if need be on Bigjoe's ISET.
I pull battery, connect usb then hold vol +/- and insert battery, do not let go of the 2 volume buttons until you see the download screen menu, at which time you will choose volume up.That is it- you should be in download mode. If you are wanting to use Heimdall, bring it up on your computer- there will be a box that after a few seconds will say connected- hit flash and wait for process to finish, about 10-15 seconds. You should be back to stock at that point. If you wish to go back to a custom ROM from there, you need to flash Entropy's Daily Driver. This is the Heimdall package I use and the daily driver is in post 2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524081 - thanks and credit to qkster and Entropy512
Good luck !
EDIT: Here is a video that may help - in it, they check the flash bootloader box, I would not suggest that the first time, only do this if you get a "rainbow" effect when in recovery mode, and then use great caution as a mis-flash of bootloaders will brick the phone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHyY7WHx4zc
Thanks for the advice. Could the reason my phone is not going into download mode be that I do not have the right drivers for the infuse on my pc?
Rondizzle007 said:
Thanks for the advice. Could the reason my phone is not going into download mode be that I do not have the right drivers for the infuse on my pc?
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Don't think that has anything to do with it.
I just checked another thread, qkster is online - maybe he will drop in with more insight.
Pony Express said:
Don't think that has anything to do with it.
I just checked another thread, qkster is online - maybe he will drop in with more insight.
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Trying to understand what is killing my battery especially when I don't use Skype. never did.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1290020
Anyhow, I'm not sure why OP phone is not going into DL mode. It should.
DOWNLOAD MODE
Maybe USB connector on phone is dirty. Possible need a different data cord. Maybe try a different battery.
Use a jig if you have one.
However, since you mentioned, Pony. OP's solution would be to flash a cwm-gb kernel like zen or entropy - or flash zen tool kit and flash one of the gb kernel. Power off. Reboot and flash gb kernel again. This may break cmw 6.xxx or 5.xxx recovery loop. Then wipe and start over.
Rondizzle007 said:
Thanks for the advice. Could the reason my phone is not going into download mode be that I do not have the right drivers for the infuse on my pc?
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no. the phone's dl mode is independent of your pc drivers. connecting the phone after it goes into dl mode, however, will depend on pc drivers
qk,
EXCELLENT - as always !! Thank you !!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1290020 - had not seen that until now....

[Q] stuck on lg screen on my lg g2x

i recently got into rooting and setting up my phone for new roms but im still new at it. i ended up bricking my phone to the lg screen with the blue swipe across the screen. my computer will not register the driver to use recovery flasher. i need help. anyone wanna help out a noob?
Try using nvflash to revert back to 2.3.4 I can't give you a link but it's easy to find in the development section
jj_z1 said:
Try using nvflash to revert back to 2.3.4 I can't give you a link but it's easy to find in the development section
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i tried to use nv flash but no matter what i do i cant seem to make my phone register in the usb driver. if i could make it register i would be able to flash it then.
Did you try using the kdz updater? it's a tricky method, but if you follow the guide properly you should be able to get it going
jj_z1 said:
Did you try using the kdz updater? it's a tricky method, but if you follow the guide properly you should be able to get it going
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i dont know how to go about it.
laroacha said:
i dont know how to go about it.
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Never mind my last post, you need to be able to boot into a rom to use kdz updater, it's been a while since I had to do this kind of thing.
I'm pretty sure you only soft bricked your phone (i.e. it still turns on) and the only way, that I know of, is to use nvflash. I've had the same problem before, there could be many things that are causing the phone to not be recognized by your computer. Follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17258229
when you plug the usb into your phone make sure the audio on you computer is loud enough for you to hear that "usb recognized" sound. If you don't hear it, or it does not get recognized, try using a different usb port on your computer, believe me that actually worked for me a couple of times. Also, make sure you follow the steps very carefully because if you use the wrong button combination, or release the buttons too early, it won't work.
I wish I could help you more, but that's all i've got.
Good luck, and if by any chance you get it fixed, don't try to root your phone using any root tools, simply nvflash cwm recovery and flash your choice of a custom rom, that will automatically give you root privileges.
jj_z1 said:
Never mind my last post, you need to be able to boot into a rom to use kdz updater, it's been a while since I had to do this kind of thing.
I'm pretty sure you only soft bricked your phone (i.e. it still turns on) and the only way, that I know of, is to use nvflash. I've had the same problem before, there could be many things that are causing the phone to not be recognized by your computer. Follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17258229
when you plug the usb into your phone make sure the audio on you computer is loud enough for you to hear that "usb recognized" sound. If you don't hear it, or it does not get recognized, try using a different usb port on your computer, believe me that actually worked for me a couple of times. Also, make sure you follow the steps very carefully because if you use the wrong button combination, or release the buttons too early, it won't work.
I wish I could help you more, but that's all i've got.
Good luck, and if by any chance you get it fixed, don't try to root your phone using any root tools, simply nvflash cwm recovery and flash your choice of a custom rom, that will automatically give you root privileges.
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every time i look at my apx driver it always tells me to troubleshoot but it always says driver not installed. ive downloaded the same driver in different posts just to make sure but nothing helps. Wireless shops are useless. I live in vegas and there isnt a single store with a person smart enough to figure it out.lol. ive given my phone up for days at a time to shops who brag about "WE CAN FIX ANYTHING" they lied. well i guess im going to search for a few more hours on here to get some kind of lead. thanks for the help. if you kknow anything else or figure something out i would appreciate the help.
Have you tried this stuff?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1619932
It sounds to me like your pc's jacked up the driver somehow. Try plugging in the phone with the battery out and holding all 3 buttons, go into your device manager and uninstall all the USB drivers. Then reboot and try following the apx driver installation procedure again.
Sorry if you tried all this stuff a million times already.
I would say the two things that I would focus on would be to first fix the drivers on your computer. I downloaded mine from the LG website. Next is to flash CWM Recovery so you can flash a rooted ROM to your phone. I would go back to the thread where you got the instructions to start flashing and ask the same questions but only after reading the whole thread. There the orig. developer might chime in and you'll have more specific answers focused on your specific issue.
It's true your phone isn't bricked and have patience and you'll get it fixed.
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superhero7 said:
I would say the two things that I would focus on would be to first fix the drivers on your computer. I downloaded mine from the LG website. Next is to flash CWM Recovery so you can flash a rooted ROM to your phone. I would go back to the thread where you got the instructions to start flashing and ask the same questions but only after reading the whole thread. There the orig. developer might chime in and you'll have more specific answers focused on your specific issue.
It's true your phone isn't bricked and have patience and you'll get it fixed.
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well i have all the drivers needed. and the computer is fine but the phone is not. i mean the pc doesnt quite read the phone right. with that being said i dont know how to flash cwm recovery to a phone my computer cant read. im running windows 7 64bit and all my usb drivers work fine.
CWM = Clockworkmod Recovery (everyone remember this is a newbie).
Important question: Did you do a backup before making any changes to your phone?
Also, try this: remove your phone's battery for 30 seconds. Put the battery back in. Press and hold the volume down button, then press and hold the power button. Hold both buttons. First you'll see the white LG screen, then wait, when you next see the blue LG screen wait ONE second (no longer) then release the buttons. Tell us what the phone does then and what the screen says.
Have you tried taking out your SIM card and micro SD card?
Usually right after I take them out and plug in my phone while holding volume up and volume down... it usually works after that.
Yup, that's my problem. No matter how many USB ports I tried it still wouldn't read it until I took out the SIM card and micro SD ;p.
Try this on for size...
laroacha said:
well i have all the drivers needed. and the computer is fine but the phone is not. i mean the pc doesnt quite read the phone right. with that being said i dont know how to flash cwm recovery to a phone my computer cant read. im running windows 7 64bit and all my usb drivers work fine.
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Sounds like you are having the same the issues i was having with my phone why dont you try this..... First you have to flash a custom recovery image for your phone, follow all the procedures exactly then once you have flashed your CWM Recovery ( i. e. Clockworkmod recovery) Once you have installed that properly, you can now flash your new custom ROM and that should help to fully reboot your phone back to recovery for you to start using again....... hope that works for you.......just as it did for me have a good one!!... :fingers-crossed:
RVD1 said:
Sounds like you are having the same the issues i was having with my phone why dont you try this..... First you have to flash a custom recovery image for your phone, follow all the procedures exactly then once you have flashed your CWM Recovery ( i. e. Clockworkmod recovery) Once you have installed that properly, you can now flash your new custom ROM and that should help to fully reboot your phone back to recovery for you to start using again....... hope that works for you.......just as it did for me have a good one!!... :fingers-crossed:
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He can't flash anything to his phone -__- that's the problem we are all trying to solve.
May sound stupid, but have you tried different cords? Maybe your USB cord is bad. Just a thought.
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@op can you give us screenshots of:
A: what your device manager looks like when you plug your phone in not in apx mode.
And
B: When it is in apx mode.
To do this: right click on my computer>properties>on left hand side, click on device manager. Hit print screen, open paint and tell it to paste. Save and upload here.
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EEngineer said:
CWM = Clockworkmod Recovery (everyone remember this is a newbie).
Important question: Did you do a backup before making any changes to your phone?
Also, try this: remove your phone's battery for 30 seconds. Put the battery back in. Press and hold the volume down button, then press and hold the power button. Hold both buttons. First you'll see the white LG screen, then wait, when you next see the blue LG screen wait ONE second (no longer) then release the buttons. Tell us what the phone does then and what the screen says.
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well i brought it to two shops and were both unsuccessful. wireless toyz and smart fix. i have it back and it goes to the lg screen. and instead of the second it flashes from black to a very dim gray back and forth. when i hold the power button along with the volume down it does a master reset and i can press the home button then it takes me to a screen to delete cache partition and what not and you move up and down with the volume keys but i cannot select anything. i think i really messed my phone up.
Somehow you got stock recovery. Google for howbto do a master reset, on devices like the nexus tablet at my work there's a series of steps needed to do a full reset/restore. Just booting into stock recovery may not give you the option. As well, please post those screen shots as I said earlier, this way the issue with the USB can be troubleshot and maybe we can get you a fully working phone with CWM.
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Волк said:
Somehow you got stock recovery. Google for howbto do a master reset, on devices like the nexus tablet at my work there's a series of steps needed to do a full reset/restore. Just booting into stock recovery may not give you the option. As well, please post those screen shots as I said earlier, this way the issue with the USB can be troubleshot and maybe we can get you a fully working phone with CWM.
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idk how to post screenshots of my phone without a camera.lol. im about ready to give up. its been way too long with not having a phone.
You hit the print screen button, open paint, and tell it to paste/paste from clipboard.
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[SOLVED][Q] brick i think something happened

okay so i was flashing from ics to jelly bean...and it flashed like normal....wiped cache and dalvik cache and hit reboot...now its stuck on sgs4g boot screen can't get into recovery anymore kies isn't helping and neither is heimdall one click non of the program recognize my devise when i connect the charger it just stays on the spiral symbol....cant even go into download mode can someone help me please asap!!!! if possible
Do I need a new sgs4g now or is there still hope for this one and if I need a new one can someone hook it up for me? Like $ 80-90.....
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Like many people have said, this phone is very tough to brick. I have brought it back from many of soft bricks before. First thing first are you sure it is a SGH-T959V ?
Next did you install the proper USB drivers for the phone?
Can you get into Download mode by having your phone off, holding down both volume buttons and plugging it in to the USB?
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Yes its a sgs4g I can't get to download mode or recovery....I didn't know it was hard to brick and idk how it happened I was flashing like I normally did with my sgs4g didn't boot and I followed the instructions on how to recover from a soft brick and didn't work
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Young_Azul said:
Yes its a sgs4g I can't get to download mode or recovery....I didn't know it was hard to brick and idk how it happened I was flashing like I normally did with my sgs4g didn't boot and I followed the instructions on how to recover from a soft brick and didn't work
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Ok Do you still need help or have you figured it out yet? I know pretty much exactly how to fix this.
coreya92 said:
Ok Do you still need help or have you figured it out yet? I know pretty much exactly how to fix this.
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still need help
@coreya92 I still need help to fix my galaxy phone please help!!!!!!!!
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You can't get into download mode? Invest in a USB jig.
Also I think this guy was in the same boat a while ago. Somebody suggested holding home button or something like that. Check it out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1910774
TwitchyEye said:
You can't get into download mode? Invest in a USB jig.
Also I think this guy was in the same boat a while ago. Somebody suggested holding home button or something like that. Check it out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1910774
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well @TwitchyEye i tried the "Hold volume down plus the home key and then power on the device" and it didnt work but then i tried for the hell of it to plug in my usb while holding both volume keys and it worked even though it didnt before trying that other method thanks....but now i need help to install the stock Rom/firmware
Great! Hope you're up and running again.
Edit: try following Lumin's guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1470716
TwitchyEye said:
Great! Hope you're up and running again.
Edit: try following Lumin's guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1470716
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im following and im looking at going like this is what i did to root it in the first place lolz...but yeah my phone is being recognized by my computer as SAMSUNG USB Composite Device don't know if that's how its supposed to be read
Yeah that's it.
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Yeah that's it.
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now im just waiting for heimdall to finish...its saying
"Initializing connection...
Detecting device...
Claiming interface...
Setting up interface...
Checking if protocol is initialised...
Protocol is not initialised.
Initialising protocol...
Handshaking with Loke..." its been on Loke for a while now....how long does it normally take to flash over completely
Sounds like it doesn't see the phone. Did zadig install the driver successfully?
TwitchyEye said:
Sounds like it doesn't see the phone. Did zadig install the driver successfully?
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yes it did and made sure it installed it on the correct thing by unplugging phone and replugging phone with usb...that was before running heimdall
Young_Azul said:
yes it did and made sure it installed it on the correct thing by unplugging phone and replugging phone with usb...that was before running heimdall
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and it also lets me flash bootloaders if i want but gives me a warning first but i haven't said yes to that....should i?
Well.. no. Not if it's not flashing right to begin with. Try rebooting the pc first and see if that helps. It should flash and reboot your phone, and then you can flash bootloaders.
TwitchyEye said:
Well.. no. Not if it's not flashing right to begin with. Try rebooting the pc first and see if that helps. It should flash and reboot your phone, and then you can flash bootloaders.
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it went from download mode to this
and it cant connect to kies now
Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. please select recovery mode in Kies & try again
Kies and heimdall do not play well together. Stick with heimdall. All you need to get back to stock and root is here. What you should do is uninstall whatever drivers you have and start over from scratch.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358498
Young_Azul said:
well @TwitchyEye i tried the "Hold volume down plus the home key and then power on the device" and it didnt work but then i tried for the hell of it to plug in my usb while holding both volume keys and it worked even though it didnt before trying that other method thanks....but now i need help to install the stock Rom/firmware
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Get back with me in This post. Ill walk you through everything. Its very simple. And you can also get into download mode using commant prompt. Obviously if you can put your phone back in download mode using the, USB connect method to get into download mode your phone isnt hard bricked. Very easy to recover your phone from here. Just a few simple steps and ill have you back up and running.
Sorry its taken a while to get back to you but, Ive been at the lake house for past two days

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