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Ok guys after flashing Refuse v1.7 then getting struck at this screen "Post At Bottom" i can't get into recovery so i try to flash ODIN back to stock I'm still at this screen...can somebody help PLEASE!!!
Can you get into download mode? Have your phone turned off then hold the volume up and down and plug in the usb connected to your computer... Should show a yellow triangle with an android digging. This is what you should put your phone into for odin in the first place. Just read the odin back to stock threads and follow directions. If your phone is still turning on you should be fine.
Edit: I'm slightly drunk right now, so if this doesn't make sense to you, respond and I will help you in the morning. Btw, thanks for posting in an appropriate section.
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Can you get into download mode? Have your phone turned off then hold the volume up and down and plug in the usb connected to your computer... Should show a yellow triangle with an android digging. This is what you should put your phone into for odin in the first place. Just read the odin back to stock threads and follow directions. If your phone is still turning on you should be fine.
Edit: I'm slightly drunk right now, so if this doesn't make sense to you, respond and I will help you in the morning. Btw, thanks for posting in an appropriate section.
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yes i can get into download mode...but after installing ODIN all it do is go right back into the some screen..is there a fix for this or is I'm the first person with this problem
Is the phone showing up in the COM box in Odin? Also make sure Re-partition is checked.
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My first guess is that you're somehow doing something wrong with Odin.
In the case of Samsung Galaxy series phones (and ours is basically a GalaxyS variant), your phone is only truly bricked if it shows no signs of life at all (black-screen hardbrick).
If you can get into download mode (either digging android, or the "phone to PC" icon), you're not bricked.
Beyond that I can't really help you - I manually did the unbrick recovery using heimdall instead of odin.
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Is the phone showing up in the COM box in Odin? Also make sure Re-partition is checked.
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it shows up in the COM box, Re-partition is check...I done everything right..... it install fine BUT don't fix the problem
Entropy512 said:
My first guess is that you're somehow doing something wrong with Odin.
In the case of Samsung Galaxy series phones (and ours is basically a GalaxyS variant), your phone is only truly bricked if it shows no signs of life at all (black-screen hardbrick).
If you can get into download mode (either digging android, or the "phone to PC" icon), you're not bricked.
Beyond that I can't really help you - I manually did the unbrick recovery using heimdall instead of odin.
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I have try BOTH in get the same thing
I will make a quick video in show you guys what i get
here is what i get http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDWmGrUPFjw
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I will make a quick video in show you guys what i get
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That is a Samsung Captivate in the video not an Infuse 4G. It looks like your trying to flash an Infuse rom on a Captivate.
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That is a Samsung Captivate in the video not an Infuse 4G. It looks like your trying to flash an Infuse rom on a Captivate.
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Whatever it is, it's not an Infuse. Our MicroUSB port is at the bottom of the device, not the top.
entropy512 said:
whatever it is, it's not an infuse. Our microusb port is at the bottom of the device, not the top.
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is you 4real damn....i use this guide to flash root....sorry for wasting you guys time
LOL wow that's a craptivate. No wonder...
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phone wont go past this ... can't get in to download mode recovery NOTHING how can i fix this ?
Oh noes! What did you do!?
So your phone randomly took a poo? or where you doing something before hand?
was using odin to restore to factory .... said everything went fine and rebooted and i see this
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was using odin to restore to factory .... said everything went fine and rebooted and i see this
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Ok this actually sounds similiar to something that happened to me, so here goes:
Was using Odin back to stock and something went wrong during. The phone screen went into a rainbow/starry clusterfack and then black. Couldn't get into download mode or anything, everytime I booted the stars came back or nothing at all. So eventually I just did what I would do if going into download, pulled batt, plugged in while holding volumes. Nothing came on to the screen but decided to continue, so I hit the volume up do accept the warning screen even though I couldn't see it and finally my phone showed up on my PC. Hit start in Odin and it worked and downloaded luckily. Sorry for the long explanation but, give this a try.
odins not seeing nothing from left to right i see
a phone --!--and a pc with a black screen some how it looks like its in some ultra low download mode :/
i see this
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i see this
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Never seen that but, it looks like your phone is having problems connecting to your PC, try rebooting the PC and then reconnect usb and phone.
Also I did a little googling, and I believe it means a bad flash, some ppl have fixed by a hard reset so try that link.
Here's the thread with different options, not our phone but same situation: thread
xIC-MACIx said:
Never seen that but, it looks like your phone is having problems connecting to your PC, try rebooting the PC and then reconnect usb and phone.
Also I did a little googling, and I believe it means a bad flash, some ppl have fixed by a hard reset so try that link.
Here's the thread with different options, not our phone but same situation: thread
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thanks for the help and info ... a reboot of my laptop fixed the odin not seeing my phone reflashing now ... and its back up and seems fine atm
CheesyNutz said:
thanks for the help and info ... a reboot of my laptop fixed the odin not seeing my phone reflashing now ... and its back up and seems fine atm
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Sweet, glad I could help, usually something simple man lol
yea normally is just freaked me out lol
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yea normally is just freaked me out lol
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Oooh yeah, been there lol
That screen its pretty rare on the infuse, good thing!. They really made this phone pretty much unbrickable under normal conditions.
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i see this
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That is a form of download mode. Open odin and try connecting phone to pc ans see if odin reads it. If it doesnt kerp trying it will eventually. I had this hapoen to my captivate
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bigbadwolf311 said:
That is a form of download mode. Open odin and try connecting phone to pc ans see if odin reads it. If it doesnt kerp trying it will eventually. I had this hapoen to my captivate
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yeah this phone its hardcore unbrickable... haha as bbwolf said its just a DL screen that usually appears (at least to me) when i connect the infuse and use odin with front or externally conected USB ports also happened to me in all 3 ports of my bro laptop
Instead using the back USB ports will prevent the outpowering of the usb port and you will flash flawlessly but Infuse its harcore you really have to mess things up to brick it... if even possible 0.o
If happens again relax... go to a desktop and flash with a back USB u will be back on track in notime
Samething happened to me, I ended up getting a factory replacement. The same day I placed the order with att I finally got Odin to work.
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Had that exact screen when my phone took a tumble half way in a odin flash I took battery out plugged back in and odin recognized and flashed took a really long time though to flash longer than normal not sure why
I have been bricked alot. And restored to stock using Odin for about 15 times. But then the USB slipped out of the port during one recovery and the infuse got stuck. Now when I attempt to turn it on, the screen turn on white and flicker back to nothing. The same happens when I plug it in the computer. I cannot go to download mode. Please help me asap! I was going to give my infuse to my nephew for his birthday! First one who help me successfully will get an $20 reward PayPal or any other of the sort.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3pJhP2qAvk
Prolly need a jig to put it in dl mode? thats my guess
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checkmateyou said:
I have been bricked alot. And restored to stock using Odin for about 15 times. But then the USB slipped out of the port during one recovery and the infuse got stuck. Now when I attempt to turn it on, the screen turn on white and flicker back to nothing. The same happens when I plug it in the computer. I cannot go to download mode. Please help me asap! I was going to give my infuse to my nephew for his birthday! First one who help me successfully will get an $20 reward PayPal or any other of the sort.
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I'm assuming you've tried this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116251
If it doesn't work, try following this.
http://www.traemcneely.com/2011/05/...e-possibly-vibrant-kernel-error-black-screen/
If the usb jig doesn't work,
I think you already know the answer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4zwn_HMTek
Your only other hope is adam outler: check his unbrickable mod
checkmateyou said:
I have been bricked alot. And restored to stock using Odin for about 15 times. But then the USB slipped out of the port during one recovery and the infuse got stuck. Now when I attempt to turn it on, the screen turn on white and flicker back to nothing. The same happens when I plug it in the computer. I cannot go to download mode. Please help me asap! I was going to give my infuse to my nephew for his birthday! First one who help me successfully will get an $20 reward PayPal or any other of the sort.
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I would try a different PC first. This happened to me as well.
It seems that the drivers get screwed up when the flash is interrupted. This advice has helped several people.
Good luck bro
I'm assuming you don't get any computer notification that usb plugged in? If you do just give it a few and press up like it is in download mode. I've had a screwed up looking screen and still flashed in download mode even though I couldn't see the screen.
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Try changing USB port. Adams method worked on mine.
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Don't worry. I got into even worse situation, I can't even turn on my phone yesterday when I fail the odin. I thought the bootloader is dead.. charge the battery and try it again and you would put it into download mode.
Adam's method is very risky.
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Adam's method is very risky.
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It`s my go to method. nothing risky about it. Havent used odin since it screwed up all my usb ports.
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It`s my go to method. nothing risky about it. Havent used odin since it screwed up all my usb ports.
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How so? Can you just not use your Infuse in it? Or anything.
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Bought my jig, over a year ago....never leave home w/o it
This happened to me once. IIRC I pulled the battery, connected the phone to the computer (I don't recall if I had Odin running or not, but I'm not sure if it even matters), then held vol + and - while re-inserting the battery and the phone powered on into download mode. It's been a while since it happened and unfortunately I don't remember the exact order of the steps I took, (I was freaking out a bit and trying different things), but you may want to try this process or some variation of it. Good luck.
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Bought my jig, over a year ago....never leave home w/o it
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That's a little much.. Wouldn't you say? Lol..
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None of the method are working!
Here is a quick video of what's happening. Please help me! Thanks!
Remember, I will give $20 to the first person who help me!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3pJhP2qAvk
Try different usb ports or heimdall or however you spell it
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checkmateyou said:
None of the method are working!
Here is a quick video of what's happening. Please help me! Thanks!
Remember, I will give $20 to the first person who help me!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3pJhP2qAvk
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By the looks of it ...
You need to switch your Infuse for a new phone haha.
You should try looking into the HTC One X
porksoda02 said:
By the looks of it ...
You need to switch your Infuse for a new phone haha.
You should try looking into the HTC One X
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That helped me alot! You get the $20 [/sarcasm]
No. Seriously. This phone was meant for a birthday gift. I hope someone can help me. I will greatly appreciate it.
From what I see, you weren't holding down the Vol keys before plugging in the usb cable. At least in that video you didn't.
Truckerglenn said:
From what I see, you weren't holding down the Vol keys before plugging in the usb cable. At least in that video you didn't.
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I originally recorded that, but the result was the same difference so I end up discarding that portion. Anyone else?
P.S. How do I use Heimdall without download mode?
Did you ever try another PC?
Good Morning Everyone, This is my first post. I try to never post just read. I have read and read but to no avail. I have a AT&T Samsung infuse 4g. it WAS running froyo. What I mean by WAS, is that I was trying to install the modded 3e recovery so I could install clockworkmod recovery. During this process I read that I need to mount the /system partition as read/write I did this using the tool box that was created by some of your developers. It is awsome by the way. Well I did that and put a new recovery file in the /bin but it did not work as the website claimed so I thought well I should delete the old one. Bad Idea when I did the reboot it stopped me at the samsung screen. I tried to hard reboot it pulled the battery talked to it with a really kind voice and nothing happend. So I decided to use GEG's Ultimate Unbrick because this has worked for me in the past when i have messed up. So I put my phone into download mode and started the process with Odin. And here is where it gets bad.... one of my children was talking with me during the process and he decided to unplug my phone.. AHH EFFFFFF! I thought. Well when I tried to fix it it was to late. My phone will no longer turn on or even pretend to start. I am broke and cannot afford a new phone plus my wife would kill me seeing we have 6 children and it is right before christmas if I came home with a new galaxy note 2 Please Please can any one help a desperate dad with a busted Samsung Infuse. Thank you all for this awesome website that has taught me alot.. Please dont kill me for posting something someone has already posted because I could not find anything that was helpful for this situation with my phone.
Xda is awesome!
Well I didnt read good enough I guess because while I was waiting not so patiently for a reply I found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194294 which got me back to download mode yes!!!! Thank you thank you thank youXDA love you guys! Merry Christmas! PS I still want the Galaxy Note 2 so if you have a extra one please PM me and I will give you my address LOL!
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Well I didnt read good enough I guess because while I was waiting not so patiently for a reply I found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194294 which got me back to download mode yes!!!! Thank you thank you thank youXDA love you guys! Merry Christmas! PS I still want the Galaxy Note 2 so if you have a extra one please PM me and I will give you my address LOL!
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Awesome! Glad you got your phone functioning again. Being persistent in searching and reading and trying to find answers usually results in good outcomes. :thumbup:
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Okay now I have really done it this time. So I worked a 18 hour day and thought well instead of getting some rest i will install Gingerbread on my infuse. To make a long story short while I was using odin to install it paused for a long time at the format stage, so I thought well I will just turn it off even though it says not to and then.....well it did a rainbow colored screen I tried to figure it out last night with no luck. So I have been working on it all morning the rainbow screen is gone but now it just goes from black to all white screen. I have tried every possible way to get into download mode with no luck. Am I screwed or what? Does anyone have any suggestions. If I am out of luck does anyone know if bestbuy's warrenty covers rooted phones that are [email protected] bricked?
You just need To update your boot loader.
You can navigate in the screwy screens but it takes patience and some guesswork. Been there
Also...
Good instructions here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14550608
USB cables have given me issues as well as drivers. Install Kies to get the drivers.
Another...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23118134
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saxk said:
You just need To update your boot loader.
You can navigate in the screwy screens but it takes patience and some guesswork. Been there
Also...
Good instructions here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14550608
USB cables have given me issues as well as drivers. Install Kies to get the drivers.
Another...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23118134
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It still will not get me into download mode it is powering on and off connecting and disconnecting I have the drivers installed I have tried gtg's guide I have tried qstars one click nothing is working. These have worked for me in the past but that was because I can get into down load mode. Unfortunately not any more Is there a way to make the phone stay on and connected so it stops going black to white to black screen? I am so bummed out! I have been reading for so many hours my brain hurts. I have learn a ton but I can't do anything with my new knowledge with no phone!!!AAAHHHHHH
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It still will not get me into download mode it is powering on and off connecting and disconnecting I have the drivers installed I have tried gtg's guide I have tried qstars one click nothing is working. These have worked for me in the past but that was because I can get into down load mode. Unfortunately not any more Is there a way to make the phone stay on and connected so it stops going black to white to black screen? I am so bummed out! I have been reading for so many hours my brain hurts. I have learn a ton but I can't do anything with my new knowledge with no phone!!!AAAHHHHHH
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if you're boot looping in the samsung logo, it could be your power button. search for how to fix power button
qkster said:
if you're boot looping in the samsung logo, it could be your power button. search for how to fix power button
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Qkster its a honor to have you comment on my thread, Unfortunately Im not boot looping to the samsung logo it is just a black then white then black back and forth taunting me with every blink. I did read the thread about the power button earlier though and that is unfortunately not the fix either. I do appreciate the input you guys really do try and help! Maybe you can answer a question for me is there a way to get to the phone through command prompt? I really need this phone fixed. My wife has been telling me I shouldnt be messing around with it because im gonna break it. I really dont want to tell her she was right. I will never hear the end of it lol!
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Qkster its a honor to have you comment on my thread, Unfortunately Im not boot looping to the samsung logo it is just a black then white then black back and forth taunting me with every blink. I did read the thread about the power button earlier though and that is unfortunately not the fix either. I do appreciate the input you guys really do try and help! Maybe you can answer a question for me is there a way to get to the phone through command prompt? I really need this phone fixed. My wife has been telling me I shouldnt be messing around with it because im gonna break it. I really dont want to tell her she was right. I will never hear the end of it lol!
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You're too kind, Merk.
I'm not sure what happened to your phone. The Infuse is pretty sturdy. Flashing should not cause much of an issue. The faulty power button and corrosion of the circuit board were the most I've seen reported.
This is what I use to force the phone into download mode:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Micro-USB-J...665854?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f201c4f3e
Once in DL mode, it's a matter of choosing Odin or Heimdall to bring it back to stock.
One other thought, try a different battery as well.
I had the same exact problem. If the only thing the phone will do is go into download mode, then Samsung will fix it (if your still under warranty). They fixed mine and sent it back to me. Then I tried to flash another ROM on there and while it was flashing, I went to the store, and when I came back it said failed. Then it would only go into the other download mode. The one that has this (phone...!...PC). It wouldnt show up on odin 1.7 anymore. So I ended up trying a USB cable for my HTC evo v, and the drivers installed, then it popped up on Odin. I used G2G's Ultimate Unbrick (dude is a f-ng genius, all credit goes to him) and instead of putting the pit, PDA, and phone file on there and flashing, I flashed one at a time......then....I went back and flashed all at once and everything worked perfect. If your still having trouble with it, I can tell you exactly how I did it, and maybe that will work for you. Sorry to but in on this post and sorry it was so long of a reply. I just no what its like when you half brick an infuse. Mine was like that for 6 months because I couldn't get any computer to recognize it. But anyway, I hope I was helpful.
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I had the same exact problem. If the only thing the phone will do is go into download mode, then Samsung will fix it (if your still under warranty). They fixed mine and sent it back to me. Then I tried to flash another ROM on there and while it was flashing, I went to the store, and when I came back it said failed. Then it would only go into the other download mode. The one that has this (phone...!...PC). It wouldnt show up on odin 1.7 anymore. So I ended up trying a USB cable for my HTC evo v, and the drivers installed, then it popped up on Odin. I used G2G's Ultimate Unbrick (dude is a f-ng genius, all credit goes to him) and instead of putting the pit, PDA, and phone file on there and flashing, I flashed one at a time......then....I went back and flashed all at once and everything worked perfect. If your still having trouble with it, I can tell you exactly how I did it, and maybe that will work for you. Sorry to but in on this post and sorry it was so long of a reply. I just no what its like when you half brick an infuse. Mine was like that for 6 months because I couldn't get any computer to recognize it. But anyway, I hope I was helpful.
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Well im going to give it a shot I still have the old infuse I tried to make my own jig which didnt work for me so I took it into bestbuy and they gave me a brand new phone and in all of the hustle and bustle of christmas shopping going on around me they did not take my bricked infuse so now I have a spare to tinker with. Thanks I will definately give it a try and report with my findings
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michaelsinbad said:
I had the same exact problem. If the only thing the phone will do is go into download mode, then Samsung will fix it (if your still under warranty). They fixed mine and sent it back to me. Then I tried to flash another ROM on there and while it was flashing, I went to the store, and when I came back it said failed. Then it would only go into the other download mode. The one that has this (phone...!...PC). It wouldnt show up on odin 1.7 anymore. So I ended up trying a USB cable for my HTC evo v, and the drivers installed, then it popped up on Odin. I used G2G's Ultimate Unbrick (dude is a f-ng genius, all credit goes to him) and instead of putting the pit, PDA, and phone file on there and flashing, I flashed one at a time......then....I went back and flashed all at once and everything worked perfect. If your still having trouble with it, I can tell you exactly how I did it, and maybe that will work for you. Sorry to but in on this post and sorry it was so long of a reply. I just no what its like when you half brick an infuse. Mine was like that for 6 months because I couldn't get any computer to recognize it. But anyway, I hope I was helpful.
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okay I tried but that didnt work either. Can you go ahead and explain "exactly" what you did maybe it will work!
Thanks again for everyones help!
Ok first I downloaded the unbrick package from this website. I downloaded the drivers for the infuse (not sure exactly where I got them from). I would just Google them. Then I tried every USB port on the laptop. Then switched cables and it finally worked. Opened Odin 1.7 and clicked pit, then flashed. Then I unplugged it, took the battery out and put back in and tried to boot. Didn't work. Then flashed PDA. Did same steps as before and still didn't work. Then flashed phone file. Tried to boot and still didn't work. Then I flashed all 3 files at once. Also, not sure if you know or not but the only thing that should be checked in Odin is f: reset time. Then the phone booted up and it stayed on at&t screen for about 5 minutes then finally came on. Also, you could also try to flash this other PDA file on there. I have the link saved on my computer but I'm not at home right now so I'll have to post that later. In easier steps
1. Put phone in Download mode and plug into pc.
2. Run Odin as admin and only thing checked is f reset time.
3.Flash pit then try to boot
4. Flash PDA then try to boot
5. Flash phone then try to boot
6. Flash all three at once
7. After flash While in download mode, unplug USB cable, take battery out and put back in
8. Reboot phone.
Sorry everything is all jumbled, I just got back to my home state from a road trip and I'm running on about 6 hours of sleep in 3 days. I hope this works for you. Also, there is a video on YouTube of a unbrick service for the phone. Its $30. I personally would not try it but its just an idea if you would want to.
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I had the issue where I had the phone, the exclamation mark, and the computer symbol (The Black Screen of Death: Imaged Attached), that is all it would show when I turned it on. I thought the phone was completely bricked until I did the following, which put it into a hidden download mode and allowed ODIN to recognize it. I DID NOT NEED TO BUY A USB JIG.
1. Make sure you have Odin already downloaded and ready to go.
2. Remove the SIM and SD Cards
3. Load up Odin and make sure it is up and running on the computer. DO NOT plug your phone into the computer yet.
4. Reinstall the Battery and plug the phone to the USB cable to the computer.
5. Hold down both Volume keys and then push and hold the power button
6. Keep holding the buttons until it goes to black, KEEP HOLDING A SECOND TIME until it goes to black and the icon comes back on.
7. Now when it goes Black the second time release the Power button only.
8. You should now be in Download mode. The key is holding the buttons, letting it go to black once, and then letting it go to black again, and then release only the power button while your fingers are still on the volume buttons.
9. Now Odin should recognize the phone on a Com port (turn yellow).
10. You are now ready to return it back to stock.
I hope this helps!
did you ever get your infuse fixed man?
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Yes I tried to make my own jig but my fat shaky hands could get the end of the wires to hit the correct contacts so I ordered one online and that got me into download mode! Now I'm running jelly bean! Thanks to everyone that helped out I love you guys!!!! PS. Don't skip backing up your efs folder!! Unless you want a headache. But with all my problems it has taught me a lot. My number one tip is to read read read there is always an answer! Thanks again everyone! Always hit the thanks button its the least we can do for all of these brilliant hard working developers.
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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?
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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