I have discovered a cheaper and less destructive way to unbrick the totally bricked captivate using only 3 resistors, THAT IS IT! No need to cut up your USB cord, JUST 3 resistors.
Below are the steps and pics:
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1. Go to your local Radio Shack and purchase a pack of 100k ohm resistors, the colors should read Brown/Black/yellow/gold (see pic 1)
2. Take 2 of the resistors and twist them together
3. Take the third resistor and twist it onto the other 2 to make a straight line of 3 resistors
4. Bend the 3 resistors into a teardrop shape (see pic 2)
5. Set down a piece of tape and place the tips as close together as possible without touching while leaving about a quarter inch of each tip exposed, this will take some patience and adjusting (see pic 3) *tip: try putting a piece of tape or two in between the tips so that they do not touch each other*
6. Once the tips are set correctly tape both sides of the tear drop so no metal is left exposed. If your skin touches the metal it reduces the resistance of the jig and will not work.
7. Remove external sd, sim card and battery. Then replace battery and DO NOT touch the power button.
8. Carefully touch the two tips of the jig to the two copper plates of the micro usb slot closest to the headphone jack for about 3 seconds (this will also take some time and patience) *tip: use the other side of the micro usb port to brace against to hold the jig in place*
9. The phone should now go directly into download mode
9a. If your phone build number is BELOW 1010 continue following this guide.
9b. If your phone build number is 1010 or ABOVE follow this guide to flash back to stock.
10. Open odin3 on your computer
11. Plug usb into your phone, after odin says "added" click start to flash the stock rom.
12. Profit!
This fix as opposed to the others only costs $.99 and uses ONLY 3 resistors, NO CUTTING OR SOLDERING. Other fixes suggest hacking up your micro USB cable to use as a connection but i found that to be unnecessary.
As snapplefish has pointed out the desired resistance for this to work is 301K ohms, not 300K. HOWEVER, I and almost everyone else here has been able to only use the 3-100K ohm resistors. IF you are having trouble getting this to work, AND you have made sure you are using 100K ohm resistors, try measuring the resistance of your jig by using a multimeter. IF your resistance is below 298 or so try adding a 1K ohm resistor to your jig and remeasure the resistance of your jig.
Thanks to everyone who came up with the 301k ohm resistor method, saved me from a $500 paperwieght!
If this has helped you please give me a thanks
Cheers and happy flashing,
Alex
Dude, this is awesome. Thanks for pointing this out.
When is the next "flashaholics anonymous meeting"? I'd like to attend too
z28james said:
Dude, this is awesome. Thanks for pointing this out.
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No prob, glad it was useful
Brilliant! Hopefully I never need to use it. This should go as/with/in a sticky.
I hope I don't ever need to use a jig but this is a great alternative to other methods. You do need to have the USB plugged in prior to touching the resistors correct since that is not stated? Common sense says yes but I figured I would be the idiot to ask haha
Well he's actually fishing around inside the phone's MicroUSB port to touch pins 4&5. So no, in this case...you don't need to have a USB cable plugged in.
But with other JIGs including mine, you plug the JIG into the phone.
Trying this tonight. Will update.
norcal einstein said:
Well he's actually fishing around inside the phone's MicroUSB port to touch pins 4&5. So no, in this case...you don't need to have a USB cable plugged in.
But with other JIGs including mine, you plug the JIG into the phone.
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I have never been able to have Odin work without it being open and having the USB plugged in when getting to download mode. How will this work if you get download mode prior to the USB being plugged in for Odin to recognize?
This is my captivate. There are many like it but this one is mine.
I frequently use my JIG to get into Download mode to flash with Odin. For me, plug a JIG in to force Download Mode. Remove JIG, connect phone to a computer running Odin. The phone should be "added" in Odin and you should be able to flash away. I actually just did this last night as well.
cmsengineer said:
Trying this tonight. Will update.
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No luck so far. Will keep trying.
norcal einstein said:
I frequently use my JIG to get into Download mode to flash with Odin. For me, plug a JIG in to force Download Mode. Remove JIG, connect phone to a computer running Odin. The phone should be "added" in Odin and you should be able to flash away. I actually just did this last night as well.
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True story. This guy makes good JIGs. I was very impressed with it. Tested it a few times and threw it back in the Samsung box.
I phone--/triangle\--PC bricked my first Captivate. Odin 2.1 got stuck on "Setting PIT" and I was able to return it (had it a week and claimed it did it on an OTA update lol). I had the 3 button download disabled (probably a 1008-1010, I have a 1010 now) and couldn't get into download mode so I could've saved the first phone but no one was building JIGs yet
Anyhow, I don't *NEED* it, but I'm GLAD I have it. I'd probably not flash without one.
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No luck so far. Will keep trying.
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For this to work, you need to have ~300kohm of resistance across pins 4 and 5 for at least 4 seconds. You cant touch bare metal on the resistors, or you'll change the overall resistance.
Yes, this is a cheaper implementation of a JIG, but it's also a little harder to use compared to if you were to just cut up a MicroUSB plug.
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No luck so far. Will keep trying.
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This isn't going to work for me. No metal has been touched, using exact resistors as described and touched pins 4+5 together. Oh well, new device should be here in 2 days.
flashman2002 said:
I hope I don't ever need to use a jig but this is a great alternative to other methods. You do need to have the USB plugged in prior to touching the resistors correct since that is not stated? Common sense says yes but I figured I would be the idiot to ask haha
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I just opened odin, used the jig to get the phone into download mode, then plugged the phone into the computer and it worked. Make sure odin is open first before you plug it in though.
norcal einstein said:
For this to work, you need to have ~300kohm of resistance across pins 4 and 5 for at least 4 seconds. You cant touch bare metal on the resistors, or you'll change the overall resistance.
Yes, this is a cheaper implementation of a JIG, but it's also a little harder to use compared to if you were to just cut up a MicroUSB plug.
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You are correct, this is cheaper and I figured it would take me about a half an hour to cut up the usb and another 3 to 5 days to recieve another one through amazon so this was a quicker way and maybe a tad harder.
This took me a total of 5 mins on the ****ter to make and 15-20 mins of adjusting and trying until I was able to get it to work. This seems like the quickest overall and easiest way to make a download jig, but if you have more money then time just buy a pre-made jig.
cmsengineer said:
This isn't going to work for me. No metal has been touched, using exact resistors as described and touched pins 4+5 together. Oh well, new device should be here in 2 days.
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Make sure each tip is only touching ONE pin. They should not touch together or it will short circuit and not work. In my jig there is a small maybe 1mm or less gap in between each tip.
After messing with the spacing I was able to consistently put my phone into download mode. I also put some tape between the prongs to ensure they didn't touch.
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z28james said:
After messing with the spacing I was able to consistently put my phone into download mode. I also put some tape between the prongs to ensure they didn't touch.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
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Glad to hear it!
I also put some tape in between the two tips but wasn't sure if it did anything.
I always do it just never would work when I wouldn't have the usb plugged in at the same time of download mode. But if it ever becomes the case I will surely give the jig a try. Thanks for the info.
Updated first post with a youtube video of myself performing the unbricking procedure.
I am just reposting this here in case anyone else finds it useful.
So you have a bricked Captivate, aye?
Have you tried just using a jig? You can make one for around $0.99 that will work but takes a bit of patience and trial and error (see here). Or you can just use that $0.99 jig and cut up an old or cheap microusb plug and it should work everytime (see here). If you want a nicer "looking" jig you can DIY (see here)
I just made the jig with the resistors and cut up an old non working microusb car charger for the plug. You only need to buy 3 100k-Ohm Resistors with 1/2 watt 5% tolerance from Radio Shack ($0.99) not the $5.99 pack. See my pic with the package of resistors (3 in use for jig) I bought from Radio Shack and my superbad solderless ghetto scotch-taped jig lol (it's ugly but it always gets me into download mode).
Here's a video showing my jig and how I made it
Another jig thread?
I'm looking to mount my phone to the "A" pillar in my car, but I don't want cords running all over the place. I'm looking at doing an install similar to what people do with radar detectors by hooking into the fuse box inside the car (with an adapter like the one found here). This would be just for power. I understand how to wire it up theoretically (don't need to hook up the data wires, just the power and ground). I'm just looking for a mentor to make sure I do it right.
Has anyone ever done something like this using an adapter like the one I've mentioned? And what size fuse did you use for the install so you don't hurt the phone?
On a side note, I'm driving a 2006 VW Jetta, if that helps in any way.
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I'm looking to mount my phone to the "A" pillar in my car, but I don't want cords running all over the place. I'm looking at doing an install similar to what people do with radar detectors by hooking into the fuse box inside the car (with an adapter like the one found here). This would be just for power. I understand how to wire it up theoretically (don't need to hook up the data wires, just the power and ground). I'm just looking for a mentor to make sure I do it right.
Has anyone ever done something like this using an adapter like the one I've mentioned? And what size fuse did you use for the install so you don't hurt the phone?
On a side note, I'm driving a 2006 VW Jetta, if that helps in any way.
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When I bought my car it had some hard wired cable like that, plugged an old phone in to be safe and it didn't charge properly. I scrapped the idea and just got a car deck with double usb and ran the usb to my arm console.
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When I bought my car it had some hard wired cable like that, plugged an old phone in to be safe and it didn't charge properly. I scrapped the idea and just got a car deck with double usb and ran the usb to my arm console.
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I'm trying to not have cables running everywhere like I currently do. I've already got an aftermarket XM radio next to my radio which uses up a cigarette light adapter already.
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I'm trying to not have cables running everywhere like I currently do. I've already got an aftermarket XM radio next to my radio which uses up a cigarette light adapter already.
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What exactly do you need help with? - There are 4 wires in the usb cord. Use red for positive wire but DO NOT connect directly to 12v. USB is 5v so connecting to anything higher WILL fry your phone. You will need to get something that converts 12VDC to 5VDC. Red wire is 5v positive and black is your negative (ground). If you wanna do it cheap and easy, go buy a usb cigarette adapter, take it apart, then take the wires going to the metal connectors and connect them to your power and ground. then just plug in your usb cord and hide the whole thing in the dash.
Hope this helps.
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What exactly do you need help with? - There are 4 wires in the usb cord. Use red for positive wire but DO NOT connect directly to 12v. USB is 5v so connecting to anything higher WILL fry your phone. You will need to get something that converts 12VDC to 5VDC. Red wire is 5v positive and black is your negative (ground). If you wanna do it cheap and easy, go buy a usb cigarette adapter, take it apart, then take the wires going to the metal connectors and connect them to your power and ground. then just plug in your usb cord and hide the whole thing in the dash.
Hope this helps.
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Yeah, I started looking into it and realized that 5V /= 12V. I'm currently looking at using an old cigarette lighter adapters internals and wiring them into one of those fuse adapters (it'll convert the 12V down to 5V), then take the wires and hook them into a USB cable. I've got to do some measurements and all, so I'll respond back with some pictures of when I start the project. Should cost less than $20 and about an hour of time.
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Alright, I have finally done the project (just have to hook it up). This website shows all of the details. I did use an add-a-fuse instead, but it is essentially the same idea. I will be adding it into my car later today.
Okay i know their are topics about converters and right now i am more confused. What i need is a USB type C FEMALE yes FEMALE converter to Micro USB Male. So one end can go in the micro USB port. (I checked i cant see any that exist.)
Why you probably ask i just bought many USB type C cables and now stuck with them as i do not have any USB Type C devices so i would like to use these on my older stuff.
The Questions i would like to ask i am planning to buy some of these.....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-USB-3...12-/262236206960?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
and some of these....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Micro...039596?hash=item2591ceceac:g:X7cAAOSwd4tTuzUv
So i can stick them together LOL. Will the fast charge still work i know it aint going to be 10gbps but 5gbps would be good enough for file transferring.
Okay looking around i spotted this...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-Mains-...hash=item46509a7e40:m:m2VZJgwFGgg5G9DMik9Vk9w
but the only issue i have with it is i would not mind something like this but also be able to connect to a PC i mean that would be great.
If anyone got any suggestions i am all ears for an easier way.
Never mind i just ordered all the lot i will find out for myself.
Great that you ordered one
I have usb jig to unbrick or boot dead devices to download mode....
My question is.. is there usb type c jig? Cause it would be useful
I googled but couldn't find answers
divxxx said:
I have usb jig to unbrick or boot dead devices to download mode....
My question is.. is there usb type c jig? Cause it would be useful
I googled but couldn't find answers
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I don't know, but you can make one yourself with a USB-C cord and some resistors.
You need to know how much resistance it requires. Older Samsung devices required 300K ohms of resistance. I believe some newer Samsumg devices require 301k ohms of resistance. Do some research to find out how much resistance your device requires. The jig works by shorting two pins together with the correct resistance, you need to identify which pins it shorts.
Then, when you have found the correct amount of resistance, go buy a resistor or combination of resistors that add up to the amount of resistance that you need but do not exceed the amount that you need. Then cut the end off of a USB C cord and strip insulation back to expose the wires. Then, identify which of those wires makes contact with the specific pins that you need. Then solder the resistor(s) to the correct wires.
If you find the correct information, have the right amount of resistance and find the right information to identify the correct pins/wires to make contact, you should be able to make this work.
Another option is to get the normal USB jig and a microUSB to Type-C adapter, connect the jig to the adapter then plug the adapter into your device.
Here is a link to an example of the adapter:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Onn-Micro-USB-to-USB-Type-C-Adapter-White/180643780
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Droidriven said:
I don't know, but you can make one yourself with a USB-C cord and some resistors.
You need to know how much resistance it requires. Older Samsung devices required 300K ohms of resistance. I believe some newer Samsumg devices require 301k ohms of resistance. Do some research to find out how much resistance your device requires. The jig works by shorting two pins together with the correct resistance, you need to identify which pins it shorts.
Then, when you have found the correct amount of resistance, go buy a resistor or combination of resistors that add up to the amount of resistance that you need but do not exceed the amount that you need. Then cut the end off of a USB C cord and strip insulation back to expose the wires. Then, identify which of those wires makes contact with the specific pins that you need. Then solder the resistor(s) to the correct wires.
If you find the correct information, have the right amount of resistance and find the right information to identify the correct pins/wires to make contact, you should be able to make this work.
Another option is to get the normal USB jig and a microUSB to Type-C adapter, connect the jig to the adapter then plug the adapter into your device.
Here is a link to an example of the adapter:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Onn-Micro-USB-to-USB-Type-C-Adapter-White/180643780
Sent from my SM-S767VL using Tapatalk
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Adapter doesn't work, don't know if resistance is wrong or just doesn't connect correct pins in usb-c. I know this is old thread but for those that are looking in the future, it won't work.