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Hey, guys. I've been having an issue for quite some time where my screen turns completely back and my phone freezes up. The only way to fix this is to do a live battery pull. It happens at least once a day. Not rooted. Running official ICS ROM. Can anyone help? I appreciate it.
Nicci
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Mini Nicci xxx said:
Hey, guys. I've been having an issue for quite some time where my screen turns completely back and my phone freezes up. The only way to fix this is to do a live battery pull. It happens at least once a day. Not rooted. Running official ICS ROM. Can anyone help? I appreciate it.
Nicci
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was it like that b4 the update
you can do a factory reset too see if that helps but you will lose all your apps you have install and your settings, back them up first.
if its still the same looks like warranty repair

By chance, does this happen during a call or right after?
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What apps have you opened prior to the black screen
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Sounds like sleep of death or whatever it's called, tho I didn't have it for ages. I'd agree with the factory reset to see if the issue is resolved.

[Q] HELP!! Samsung Galaxy Sl wont boot! Can someone help me??

Phone details:
Samsung galaxy sl GT-I9003
stock rom DDLF2
Stock kernel
No root
No OC
Details of the issue:
i charged my phone overnight and when i turned it on,it came upto the samsung screen and the screen vanished and it hasnt been able to boot up since,i tried to drain the battery overnight but that didnt seem to help either,its stuck at this blank screen.
I tried reinstalling the battery too but the phone would automatically start up,i could manage to enter the download mode for like 3 secs ,i connected it to my pc via USB but it recognized it but couldnt install the drivers in such a short time,odin doesnt recognise it either
Here is what happened when i took it to the samsung service centre:
The service guy there told me that the hardware is perfectly normal and he checked it infront of me,he told me that the charging pin is slightly damaged but the phone charges without any issues,software couldnt be analyzed but the last time i checked it had the value pack DDLF2 installed so i dont think that would be the problem.The guy told me that the charger pin is connected to the motherboard and may prevent the kernel from booting which i think is just too DUMB even as an excuse .The phone automatically tries to turn on without me pressing the power key when i insert the battery.
I need help PLEASEEE
Thanks in advance

I think it's hardware-based problem. Better check it to legitimate samsung service center.
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try to flash firmware
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dredremon said:
try to flash firmware
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I cant flash any firmware,the screen fades away before odin can establish a decent connection

If the phone is getting automatically on there is some problem with the power button its pressed too much and I think the phone is restarting because there maybe some loose connection between your battery and the phone
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coolguy1cool said:
I cant flash any firmware,the screen fades away before odin can establish a decent connection
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try to download mode ur phone.
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Did you try to change your battery? With my old battery I have got similar problems.
dredremon said:
try to download mode ur phone.
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salvosistemista said:
Did you try to change your battery? With my old battery I have got similar problems.
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I tried the phone with a Brand NEW battery at the samsung service centre and the same thing would happen over and over again

coolguy1cool said:
I tried the phone with a Brand NEW battery at the samsung service centre and the same thing would happen over and over again
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if your phone automatically tries to power on as soon as you insert battery then it might be your Power button problem...
btw lets just consider this case.. what happens when your phone(battery inserted) is connected to charger... how does the screen behaves and what you see on the screen?

dredremon said:
try to download mode ur phone.
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The phone goes into download mode for only like 3 secs and then the download mode logo fades away

mustafahussain said:
if your phone automatically tries to power on as soon as you insert battery then it might be your Power button problem...
btw lets just consider this case.. what happens when your phone(battery inserted) is connected to charger... how does the screen behaves and what you see on the screen?
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The service centre guy tried the power button as a few times and fixed it up by disassembling the device
When i connect the phone with battery into the charging port it behaves in the same manner ,it would automatically turn on and the screen logo (Samsung ....) would then disapper and there would be a blank screen in its place for like ever till it charges (i cant really tell when its charged)

nikhil18 said:
If the phone is getting automatically on there is some problem with the power button its pressed too much and I think the phone is restarting because there maybe some loose connection between your battery and the phone
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I'm not soo sure about the hardware as it was checked by the samsung guys soo i dont know a lot although since it may help ,i might as well make a video and put the link here

See the service center
coolguy1cool said:
The phone goes into download mode for only like 3 secs and then the download mode logo fades away
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get in touch with the service center.

I tried 2 service centers but they weren't able to fix it, can any of the developers help me with this??
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Android white screen on boot up

I'm on the stock firmware on my pipo s1 and sometimes when I turn the device on I get a blank white screen, at first I thought maybe a tab plugging the screen in is loose but resetting the device at the back and turning it back on fixes it and I've never had the white screen while using the device only when I turn it on, anyone else have a problem like this on any other android device other than a loose tab connecting the screen what else could it be? Because surely if that was the problem is have trouble while it was running like the screen disconnecting while I'm using it which it doesn't and surely resetting the device wouldn't fix an issue like that. (Speaking of a reset hole at the back of the device with a pin)
Any help or advice would be appreciated.
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Anyone?
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Try a factory reset.
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kestrelv2 said:
I'm on the stock firmware on my pipo s1 and sometimes when I turn the device on I get a blank white screen, at first I thought maybe a tab plugging the screen in is loose but resetting the device at the back and turning it back on fixes it and I've never had the white screen while using the device only when I turn it on, anyone else have a problem like this on any other android device other than a loose tab connecting the screen what else could it be? Because surely if that was the problem is have trouble while it was running like the screen disconnecting while I'm using it which it doesn't and surely resetting the device wouldn't fix an issue like that. (Speaking of a reset hole at the back of the device with a pin)
Any help or advice would be appreciated.
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PiPO Smart S1 Firmware Image: http://www.rockchipfirmware.com/sites/default/files/pipo_s1_TNT_R4.zip

Please help me after flashing my stock rom by odin after it passed i my cellphone suddenly became white
WHITE , SEMI WHITE, TURN OFF
That's what happening to me. Anyone can help me?
my cp is Samsung galaxy y duos gt-s6102

Stuck power button

So my galaxy s2 skyrocket has a stuck power button. Lately it getting worse, because multiple times a day it just turns off and vibrates until I do something. I'm currently on vacation so I can't take it apart here. Is there any easy fix and/or app that can replace the turning on the phone with a different button? I have done anything about it because I'm getting a new phone soon.
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Yes there is a software fix. Search the other threads on this issue as I don't rember what it is.
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jd1639 said:
Yes there is a software fix. Search the other threads on this issue as I don't rember what it is.
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I tried doing that and resulted in nothing. I am very tempted to send it to mobiletechvideos.

HiTideBlastoise said:
I tried doing that and resulted in nothing. I am very tempted to send it to mobiletechvideos.
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Why?
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I am doing it because I bought this phone under the condition I knew it was a faulty button and it worked for a while and lately has been acting up more and they can install a new one.
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HiTideBlastoise said:
I am doing it because I bought this phone under the condition I knew it was a faulty button and it worked for a while and lately has been acting up more and they can install a new one.
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Why don't you install a new one?
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xcrazydx said:
Why don't you install a new one?
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This post has a link to a parts source. Probably cheaper to do it yourself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39230051&postcount=2

U can try these app this is what I do
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191120

Power switch troubleshooting, teardown and fixes
Suddenly I had the power button problem too yesterday. I was watching the screen and it locked and vibrated like a FC. Then it shut down into a permanent 2.5 sec. intervals vibrating boot loop.
Recovery and Download modes were therefore unreachable. I could see one Samsung logo on the way to Recovery or quickly tap volume up at the Flash Warning screen and see the download Android go by before forced restart. Good, because the correct troubleshoot is that simply inserting the battery begins the loop. (It's your power button then!)
The external power switch remained spring loaded (physically operational), but ineffective. The problem is more internal. Tapping it on the table edge didn't help. I took out the battery, SD and SIM cards and seven cross head screws. Unsnapping the i727's back cover was easy using my fingernails; beginning with the slack space surrounding the volume rocker with the opposite hand clawing gently in the battery well, then threading your way around the case edge. The rocker freely floats out of position, so don't let it fall too far!. It is easily threaded back into position for reassembly.
Inside the external power switch's location is the plastic power button (short cylindrical nub on molded plastic block). That too was still spring loaded and physically operable, but ineffective versus the boot looping.
In my case, the hardware fix came by peeling up the corner of the mainboard nearest the button and blowing a few times, with the button edge facing down so gravity helps clean out any dust.
I tested by inserting the battery (voila! no vibration) and booting before shutting down for reassembly. I had a good soft screen lock button on my home screen's Widgetsoid custom widget and had largely ignored it. Now I have added the Smart Screen ON app and will use both. SSO offers both functions if you like. Thanks to the members who pointed out the troubleshooting, teardown and fixes detailed here.

Help! Phone in loop rebooting

Hi guys,
I need your help, once again. This afternoon my phone fell on the ground, not from a big height, but it did. As I picked it up it was still working, but I couldn't pick up a phone call I was receiving, so I switched it off. Since then, it's in constant reboot. I tried to pull the battery, but as soon as I put it back in, the loop starts again, without even pushing the power button.
Unfortunately, when I pulled the battery I realized some had craved in, from a previous spill. Not much at all, in fact I was surprised to see it there, but as a fact there was.
I tried to access recovery mod, but with no success.
Thoughts?

Get into download mode and go back to stock.

Could be a problem inside the phone. But you should try going into download mode and go back to stock by using the one click back to stock tool.
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MeteorStorm101 said:
Could be a problem inside the phone. But you should try going into download mode and go back to stock by using the one click back to stock tool.
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No success. As soon as I pop the battery in it starts the loop, so basically I have no time to press volume and then plug the cable in.
If I plug the cable, press volume, and then pop battery in, it goes into a different "battery loop", but still loop.
I can't believe it got damaged for three drops of water...

siddharta1979 said:
No success. As soon as I pop the battery in it starts the loop, so basically I have no time to press volume and then plug the cable in.
If I plug the cable, press volume, and then pop battery in, it goes into a different "battery loop", but still loop.
I can't believe it got damaged for three drops of water...
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Try this different method to get into download mode.
Take everything out of the phone (microSD, Battery, and SIM card).
Then hold both volume button up and down and THEN connect it to the cable.
Keep holding the volume buttons and then put the battery in.
It may be hard so you should flip to the back side of the phone and do tht. By doing tht, it will automatically go into download mode.
If that doesnt work it could be a battery problem or the phone is broken :/
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MeteorStorm101 said:
Try this different method to get into download mode.
Take everything out of the phone (microSD, Battery, and SIM card).
Then hold both volume button up and down and THEN connect it to the cable.
Keep holding the volume buttons and then put the battery in.
It may be hard so you should flip to the back side of the phone and do tht. By doing tht, it will automatically go into download mode.
If that doesnt work it could be a battery problem or the phone is broken :/
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Nothing, still goes to a sort of battery charging loop. Damn it...

Can you try to get into download mode without putting the battery in. Just hold the volume buttons and connect it to the cable and see if it goes to download mode. If it does then put battery in. Be careful.
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MeteorStorm101 said:
Can you try to get into download mode without putting the battery in. Just hold the volume buttons and connect it to the cable and see if it goes to download mode. If it does then put battery in. Be careful.
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No luck....

That sucks. :/ Download mode is the only way to fix these kinds of problems. I dont see why you wouldn't be able to get into there. Try looking in other forums to see if it can help you.
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MeteorStorm101 said:
That sucks. :/ Download mode is the only way to fix these kinds of problems. I dont see why you wouldn't be able to get into there. Try looking in other forums to see if it can help you.
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I can't believe it... I realize water is lethal to these devices, but that was not much water at all...
I guess I can start looking for a new one. Suggested phones? Nexus 4?

That phone seems nice. As long as you can afford it then it would be great. Just make sure it doesn't contact wit water. Even doe it my seem like tht is a great phone to chose phones arent made to be water proof at this point
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MeteorStorm101 said:
That phone seems nice. As long as you can afford it then it would be great. Just make sure it doesn't contact wit water. Even doe it my seem like tht is a great phone to chose phones arent made to be water proof at this point
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Unfortunately I can't really afford it, but now it's hard to go back to a dumb phone. At the same time I'm pissed at how fragile these things are..

Sadly i have nothing to add to this except i have this exact same problem happening to me right now. Now This is the second phone ive ever rooted so you know I'm a newb their. So Can someone shoot me in the direction of stock tar files and what Odin to use.
I believe that is what i need to do yes?
use Odin to (IDK) inject root access with some other programs needed to use custom roms backups etc, also this is doe using a specific file as this is the part of the process where most phones are bricked?
So sorry but for those following this thread I have searched but IDK the best way to go as they change and i want the latest. As when i first rooted this phone I first tried Superoneclick as it was said to be so easy. Well SOC froze on step 3 i think and never finished once so i ended up doing it with Odin which is the way i did it with my SG3 (for some reason way easier to use maybe more devs??) So i am trying ti pimp my mothers phone LOL She is in her 60s but she knows what shes doing lol. Anyway she hated her phone and i told her all she had to do was root it and load a new ROM and your phone will look and act newer. (wanting to save mom money too) This is my situation.
If you read all that i am asking what Odin version i need or better where to get it. Same with the flash file. IDK if any ICS or JB rooted flash files are made or if its better to use stock 2.3.6 (i think) whichever way results in easiest upgrading and how it should be done. I thank you a lot. I am sorry for the thread hijack but i thought it would be better one post here instead another thread (i hope to have found it from you or on my own before that) like i said i search but i cant find i know its their i found it before so idk.
I do know to thank you again and sorry again for the hijack

Here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12255848
Odin 1.7 is fine
Here is a list of Roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V/List_of_ROMs
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hutson23 said:
Here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12255848
Odin 1.7 is fine
Here is a list of Roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V/List_of_ROMs
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Thanks for that information as long as your not hard bricked AFAIK this is the fix all if you have to start over.