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I was updating to froyo using the Odin installer and for some reason it stalled. I waited 10 minutes and nothing happened, it was stuck on DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!! aaand being the genius that I am reset the Odin installer and phone...now I get nothing. The phone is completely unresponsive, no ! screen or anything.
Am I screwed?
edit: sorry for posting this in the wrong forum, please move to Q&A if a mod gets a chance.
close EVERYTHING, take everything out of your phone (sim, battery, and sd card.) then put the battery in but DONT TURN IT ON. have your usb cable ready. hold the two volume buttons down, and then plug in your usb cable to the phone (it should be plugged into your comp) WITHOUT PRESSING ANY POWER BUTTONS. if you get back into downloader mode, you are fine and can then restore using odin or the i click restore
hmmm, well try this take out the battery sim card and ex sd if u got one, open odin, put the battery back in and plug the usb in while holdin the volume buttons, aka download mode... sometimes it doesnt work the first time just try it a couple more...
I did this with my phone. If nothing comes on screen when you plug in the USB cable and entering recovery and download mode don't work, then take thye phone back to AT&T, they accepted my bricked phone back. Just act dumb like you have no clue why it's broken.
I have a similar issue, however I can still get into the downloader..but it just hangs when restoring on factoryfs.rfs....
Any suggestions on that?
hazard96 said:
close EVERYTHING, take everything out of your phone (sim, battery, and sd card.) then put the battery in but DONT TURN IT ON. have your usb cable ready. hold the two volume buttons down, and then plug in your usb cable to the phone (it should be plugged into your comp) WITHOUT PRESSING ANY POWER BUTTONS. if you get back into downloader mode, you are fine and can then restore using odin or the i click restore
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I cannot explain how much you have just helped me at this moment. I did NOT expect this to work at all, and it did.
thank you, thank you THANK YOU truly
haha well seeing as you're new...
Welcome to the warm hearts at xda-developers
Have I mentioned how good it feels to see resolvable brick threads after the JH7 OTA disaster?
texasryno said:
I have a similar issue, however I can still get into the downloader..but it just hangs when restoring on factoryfs.rfs....
Any suggestions on that?
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This happened to me as well, is there anything I can do?
jonttu said:
This happened to me as well, is there anything I can do?
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Try a computer reboot / different USB port... sometimes USB gets interrupted when its flashing in big files like the factory.rfs
Zilch25 said:
Try a computer reboot / different USB port... sometimes USB gets interrupted when its flashing in big files like the factory.rfs
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Thank you, had to switch the usb to one that was directly on the board, again much gratitude
It seems my phone is fully bricked, I tryed the download method with taking out everything. Nothing turns on, its completley blackscreened. I did have it working, but now its completley unresponsive.
mrbloog said:
It seems my phone is fully bricked, I tryed the download method with taking out everything. Nothing turns on, its completley blackscreened. I did have it working, but now its completley unresponsive.
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Are you doing the method where you remove the battery first, hold the volume buttons (without power) and plug into USB? That *SHOULD* get you into download mode- if not, maybe check a different USB port.
Up and running, with Froyo to boot! Thanks again and good luck to those with problems. Thanks for the welcome again and I've made a donation in the site for saving my ass $500
HELP please HELP !!
I upgrade to Froyo and then wanted to go back to 2.1. The problem now I can only boot into download mode, but I tried to load other roms (one click, odin i9000 and Froy) and nothing happens! need help please!
dude, i love you for this.
monkas said:
I upgrade to Froyo and then wanted to go back to 2.1. The problem now I can only boot into download mode, but I tried to load other roms (one click, odin i9000 and Froy) and nothing happens! need help please!
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Can you clarify? Did you successfully upgrade to froyo or incur and error somewhere in the process. When you say that "nothing happens" what exactly does that mean?
What does ODIN show when you try to upload?
vsboxerboy1 said:
Can you clarify? Did you successfully upgrade to froyo or incur and error somewhere in the process. When you say that "nothing happens" what exactly does that mean?
What does ODIN show when you try to upload?
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Upgrade to Froyo successfully. Want to go back to 2.1 after using One Click Odin JF6 rom, it never ends. Following on from here, probe with OCD Froyo, eclair, odin and any rom could do to finish flashing. He stays in zImage and shows the status bar.
Any idea I can try?
monkas said:
Upgrade to Froyo successfully. Want to go back to 2.1 after using One Click Odin JF6 rom, it never ends. Following on from here, probe with OCD Froyo, eclair, odin and any rom could do to finish flashing. He stays in zImage and shows the status bar.
Any idea I can try?
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This may seem elementary but I noticed your tag says your location says Buenos Aires. Are you sure you have a Captivate and not an i9000?
JOe K. said:
This may seem elementary but I noticed your tag says your location says Buenos Aires. Are you sure you have a Captivate and not an i9000?
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Guys, good news! I recovered the phone and install Froyo. My error was that it came to how to download and then disconnect the USB and reconnected.
Joe K Captivate works perfect in Argentina because it uses the same bands as AT & T, send me a friend who lives in NYC, obviously unlocked.
Thank you all for your concern, I return to live!
I was trying to get the kd1 modem on my phone, but it caused my phone to start force closing everything. i had to reinstall the ext converter and then bionix, but once i finished doing this, the phone is stuck on the galaxy s screen. i can't even get into recovery mode. i know i need to use odin, but i do not know how to use it. is there any quick way to fix this? i need this phone to be fixed tomorrow because i have an interview!!! i know that there are other threads out there, but i cant seem to find them (search is down from 1230??) and i need a quick answer. thanks so much
quick fix = odin. it's not hard to use, just read the thread.
jager555 said:
I was trying to get the kd1 modem on my phone, but it caused my phone to start force closing everything. i had to reinstall the ext converter and then bionix, but once i finished doing this, the phone is stuck on the galaxy s screen. i can't even get into recovery mode. i know i need to use odin, but i do not know how to use it. is there any quick way to fix this? i need this phone to be fixed tomorrow because i have an interview!!! i know that there are other threads out there, but i cant seem to find them (search is down from 1230??) and i need a quick answer. thanks so much
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To ODIN, hold down both the UP and DOWN volume buttons until a screen which says "downloading" comes up.
Once that comes up, connect the phone and proceed to flash KD1 Deodexed. If you need a fast download link, go to http://cyclopscomputers.com/gs4g
I'll have a fast download link for it within the next ten minutes. Either that, or go here and download it.
For an ODIN guide, look here.
If you have any questions you can PM or email me at [email protected]
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quick fix = odin. it's not hard to use, just read the thread.
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Search wasn't working for him, that's why he can't find the thread. He could've used google, though.
thank you so much. i didnt know that the search option was disabled for certain hours. i should have used google, sorry about that. the problem i am having is that i cannot even get into download mode, which is weird. i'll try to follow the steps listed on the links. once again, thank you for the quick response.
jager555 said:
thank you so much. i didnt know that the search option was disabled for certain hours. i should have used google, sorry about that. the problem i am having is that i cannot even get into download mode, which is weird. i'll try to follow the steps listed on the links. once again, thank you for the quick response.
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You don't have access to any parts required for the JIG do you?
I believe this is the correct guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551
Note, the faster download link is now posted on my site, http://www.cyclopscomputers.com/gs4g. It's listed as KD1 by Whitehawkx.
danstheman7 said:
You don't have access to any parts required for the JIG do you?
I believe this is the correct guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551
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i dont have access to most of those parts.
jager555 said:
i dont have access to most of those parts.
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Ah yeah, I didn't really think you would, 99% of us don't :\
er....take out your SIM and memory card.
take out the battery, leave it for a few seconds, and put it back in.
Then try to get into download mode again, with only the battery in.
wont get into download mode no matter what I do. this is just bad timing for me. i tried to use odin, and even though it recognizes the phone, it is stuck on "SetupConnection" and wont do anything else.
jager555 said:
wont get into download mode no matter what I do. this is just bad timing for me. i tried to use odin, and even though it recognizes the phone, it is stuck on "SetupConnection" and wont do anything else.
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It usually does that when either a SIM or an SD card is in.
Remove both, put yourself into download mode again, and restart ODIN.
right. i removed both the sim and the sd card. then i left the battery off for a few minutes and attempted to restart and go into download mode. the only thing that happens is that the phone shows the galaxy s 4g startup screen and then reboots...always cycling that screen. thanks for all of the help, btw. i really appreciate it.
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right. i removed both the sim and the sd card. then i left the battery off for a few minutes and attempted to restart and go into download mode. the only thing that happens is that the phone shows the galaxy s 4g startup screen and then reboots...always cycling that screen. thanks for all of the help, btw. i really appreciate it.
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No problem :]
And didn't you say you got as far as ODIN though?
"it is stuck on "SetupConnection""
yes, it says that in odin. but its still stuck on the galaxy s 4g startup screen. i never got into download mode.
jager555 said:
yes, it says that in odin. but its still stuck on the galaxy s 4g startup screen. i never got into download mode.
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For the phone to say that in ODIN, it has to be in download mode.
It's quite possible that the phone is in download mode yet the screen doesn't say it.
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finally fixed it. it got into download mode using the second method on this post and was able to flash with odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1069032
THANK YOU for all of your help with this. all of your help is very appreciated.
after flashing this ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1128412 on my phone mt phone got stuck on the FuguMod screen. and keep on restarting. what will i do? can someone help me.
peterpandesal06 said:
after flashing this ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1128412 on my phone mt phone got stuck on the FuguMod screen. and keep on restarting. what will i do? can someone help me.
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You're only on step 9. Read step 10.
also you posted in the wrong section...
and your problem was addressed in the directions....
it kept on restarting until now for more than 30mins. is this normal? help me please sir.
peterpandesal06 said:
it kept on restarting until now for more than 30mins. is this normal? help me please sir.
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Read the instructions on the thread you linked to. You are currently on step #9, read the instructions from there on.
can you help me figure this problem out? im sorry im just a newbie. my fault.
Calm down and read the directions before you do something three or four times. Make sure you go through each step. Your problem like said above are stated in that threads direction. Finish the steps and you will get it to work.
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9) Let the SGS4G go through the Fugu bootloop a couple of times. This is where your SGS4G gets Rooted.
10) Reboot to download mode once more
11) Close and re-open Heimdall. Click and browse the ORIGINAL zImage (NOT THE ZIMAGE_PATCH VERSION!!). Click start.
12) Let the unit flash, then reboot. Download busybox to verify Root.
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Please pay more attention in the future and read the instructions in full
i cannot put my phone into download mode to proceed to step 11. it just keep on rebooting via the FuguMod.
peterpandesal06 said:
i cannot put my phone into download mode to proceed to step 11. it just keep on rebooting via the FuguMod.
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pull the battery then do the download command then insert batter while ur still holding the buttons!!!
i've already did that.
just go with the kg4 rom.
but how sir? i cannot even access my phone into download mode.
hey bud, got your pm. sorry i couldnt respond faster, had some family stuff i had to take care of. but regardless, onwards to fixing your phone!
start up odin on your computer and make sure you have the correct drivers for the phone installed. pull your battery out of the phone. then press and hold both the volume up and down keys at the same time. once you do this, plug in the usb cable to the phone and the phone should automatically go into download mode. leave your phone plugged into the computer and place the kc1 rom into pda, make sure repartition is unchecked and click start and your phone should be ok.
for the drivers and overall steps through odin, check out this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1001759
for the file to odin, i would say to use kc1, which can be found in this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045671
if the above method of getting into download mode doesnt work, check out this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1069032
i know you said that you just want to get your phone working and you wanted to learn more, so this should do that. once you are comfortable with it again, we can work on getting you gb. i hope this helps and let me know how it goes.
did all the methods on how to get in to download mode but still nothing happen, it kept on rebooitng and rebooting via the FuguMod. losing hope to fix my phone.
thanks sir Jager555.
dude, don't panic, it is just a soft break
to go to download mode
1. pull out the battery and disconnect the usb.
2. connect the phone to pc with usb
3. while pressing volum up + down at SAME TIME put the battery in the phone
Yeah, it's just a soft brick, so it's no big deal. Try carefully redoing all the download mode methods. You might've accidentally missed a button, for all you know. Once you're in download mode, everything's good.
Please post in the correct sections. Thread closed.
I was flashing all the available customs roms and i did a backup of humble, flashed eclipse, then tried to restore now it just wont boot into the rom. keeps going into recovery. Need help asap getting nervous.
Also tried flashing gummycharge too, i did a entire wipe that time cause im getting nervous. i always do full wipes but it just wont boot into anything.
ceredics said:
Also tried flashing gummycharge too, i did a entire wipe that time cause im getting nervous. i always do full wipes but it just wont boot into anything.
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ODIN back to stock and start over... I had this happen too when I flashed Eclipse the 1st time... was just a bad download
Can you point me to the link of instructions? Thank you SO SO much. I have odin and etc just need the directions.
ceredics said:
Can you point me to the link of instructions? Thank you SO SO much. I have odin and etc just need the directions.
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download this file: http://www.multiupload.com/MG4H7JJMPN
put in the PDA section
download this file: http://www.mediafire.com/?kk62yxpp8b8x918
put in the PIT section (make sure you check repartition)
do BOTH of these files at the same time
click start
hope this helps
Thats a huge file, is this what you did when you were stuck in recovery?
And this will get me completely stock and unrooted? ugh lol
ceredics said:
Thats a huge file, is this what you did when you were stuck in recovery?
And this will get me completely stock and unrooted? ugh lol
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just added the pit file too.... read my edited instructions
and yes it is a big file and will take you back to stock unrooted... but better than not being able to use your phone.
either way, all you have to do is Odin a ROM that will root your phone automatically (like Humble)
its easy
Yea i got the pit file cause thats the only part i remembered seeing somewhere else.
When i rooted this i had to put the tar file though. Dont need that huh?
Wow i guess one click root is just flashing a ROM thru ODIN.
Okay i got ODIN ready just waiting for this huge file to finish.
I thanked your post, i appreciate this.
Yea id rather download 30 gigs than be bricked out of a phone...
ceredics said:
Yea i got the pit file cause thats the only part i remembered seeing somewhere else.
When i rooted this i had to put the tar file though. Dont need that huh?
Wow i guess one click root is just flashing a ROM thru ODIN.
Okay i got ODIN ready just waiting for this huge file to finish.
I thanked your post, i appreciate this.
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its so big because it is a fully bloated stock ROM... keep it saved to your computer if you ever need to flash back to stock again
good luck
Thanks, how much battery i need for this? Was at 47 when i get f'd.
Mind staying on while i do this? jic something f's again.
ODIN isnt finding the STOCK file. it ends in "tar.md5.7z" is that right?
ceredics said:
ODIN isnt finding the STOCK file. it ends in "tar.md5.7z" is that right?
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U need to unzip it and extract the file
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I dont know how to unzip it on my windows
ceredics said:
I dont know how to unzip it on my windows
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The recommendation I hear most often is for 7-Zip, although I've also used jZip. You need to install either of these, then you should be able to unzip the .7z files.
Okay cool i got it unzipped and it ends in md5 now, checking to see if odin finds it
I plugged it in and my backlight keys are just blinking, tried doing the vol up thing and all that but nothing....... my stomach is upside down.
also even though its not in download mode odin still found it, is it safe without being in download mode?
Pleaseeeeee somebody !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ceredics said:
I plugged it in and my backlight keys are just blinking, tried doing the vol up thing and all that but nothing....... my stomach is upside down.
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1. Power off phone and remove battery, then open odin on your pc
2. Hold volume down and THEN connect phone to pc, your phone should have the yellow android triangle on the screen and odin should recognize it if you have the drivers installed and say COM something in the first blank box at the top
3. Let go of volume button and put battery back in, then proceed to add your files (also check the "Re-Partition" box and uncheck "Auto Reboot")
4. Press Start and let it run, when it's done unplug it from your pc and remove battery
5. Put battery back in and power on
Now you'll be completely stock and can proceed from there
blazing through on my VZ Droid Charge 4G
So you understand the magnitude of the situation, my very own well being is at stake here.
Anyway, so my girlfriend has a sidekick 4G and complains about it occasionally. So I suggested installing a custom rom on her phone (Smooth Maximus) as a remedy. I get the CWM on her phone, wipe, install the rom, and then as it boots for the first time it hangs on the boot screen (attached to this post) for almost 45 minutes before we decide to try again.
I try to get it to boot into CWM to restore, but it doesn't, it simply will go to that boot screen.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! A million thanks in advance!
Don't worry you can easily recovery from that state, most likely you forgot to check your mounts which causes a soft brick
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186954
Follow the steps in my thread here or the KD1 version (doesn't matter) and start the process over just be sure to check your mounts before and after flashing the ROM
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Hope you made a back up!
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ayoteddy said:
Don't worry you can easily recovery from that state, most likely you forgot to check your mounts which causes a soft brick
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186954
Follow the steps in my thread here or the KD1 version (doesn't matter) and start the process over just be sure to check your mounts before and after flashing the ROM
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thank you very much!
sadly it wont boot into download mode for some reason, it simply will flash the boot screen as I hold down Volume Down\trackball\power as if it powering off and on. I'm figuring the phone is now of another world.
does anybody know how samsung might price this repair?
doctor xylophone said:
thank you very much!
sadly it wont boot into download mode for some reason, it simply will flash the boot screen as I hold down Volume Down\trackball\power as if it powering off and on. I'm figuring the phone is now of another world.
does anybody know how samsung might price this repair?
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you can boot into download the way in thread doesnt work well
Just remove your battery
open odin and load the pit into the pit slot and the tar into pda
plug your phone in without the battery
while holding the vol down and trackpad put the battery in.
(this is an awkward hand postition but possible)
you will get into download mode
tylermaciaszek said:
you can boot into download the way in thread doesnt work well
Just remove your battery
open odin and load the pit into the pit slot and the tar into pda
plug your phone in without the battery
while holding the vol down and trackpad put the battery in.
(this is an awkward hand postition but possible)
you will get into download mode
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I can vouch for this method - it's the ONLY way my phone will boot into download mode.
Someone else was having this issue too
Try this method to install that rom. I posted it in another thread. Hope it helps you out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16923467&postcount=25