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Im bricked please help me!!!

I was replacing the stock recovery file with Krylon's Modded Recovery Binary.
I deleted the stock recovery file in /system/bin (copyed it to external sd) after pasteing the Modded Recovery Binary in /system/bin.
I had the CWM 3 file already copied to my external sd card
I turned off my phone to reboot it and the phone is now stuck on the black screen with the white Samsung Galaxy S 4g logo. All my soft keys are lit up too.
Is my phone bricked? How do i get into download mode? What can i do to fix this?
Im Very noob and going to have a "pro" fix if it can be.
Im a blue collar worker and dont work at a pc. Im traveling to work and wont be able to reply in real time but PLEASE leave comments. I will be checking in when i can...
I paid $500 for my phone so THANK YOU ALL VERY VERY MUCH.
I cant believe i screwed something so simple up. I should of asked for help BEFORE I was in trouble.
Sent from my MyTouch 3g...this phone is garbage compared to our 4g!
PLEASE HELP!!!
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Hold both volume keys and then plug the usb from the computer to your phone to access download mode. If it doesn't work u can buy a unbrick jig from ebay. If you get into download mode using volume keys then flash back to stock. Phone should be turned off if trying to put into download mode

Vietxjdm said:
Hold both volume keys and then plug the usb from the computer to your phone to access download mode. If it doesn't work u can buy a unbrick jig from ebay. If you get into download mode using volume keys then flash back to stock. Phone should be turned off if trying to put into download mode
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Ok. Thank you very much for your time and adcive!
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Do I have a soft brick or a hard brick?
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You have a soft brick. This should be fixable getting into DOWNLOAD MODE and using ODIN. Do a few searches for both. A JIG may be necessary to obtain download mode as well. Search all topics I have listed in all CAPS and you should be good to go! PM me if you have any questions...

same thing happened to me, all I did was I downloaded whitehawkx KD1 kernel which is perfect because your phone will already be rooted and has the file so you could put CWM3, after you download it get into download mode and flash with odin, if you need any more help please let me know
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connexion2005 said:
You have a soft brick. This should be fixable getting into DOWNLOAD MODE and using ODIN. Do a few searches for both. A JIG may be necessary to obtain download mode as well. Search all topics I have listed in all CAPS and you should be good to go! PM me if you have any questions...
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Thanks for the good news. I feel much better knowing what needs to be done. I will search your topics. I have been reading everything I can on this subject. I probably should have done that before I made this post. It's my first brick and I was desperate for info.
I'm going to try to fix it after 2pm (with help)...I'm in work and its the longest day of my life today. Lol.
If I need to PM you I will for sure.
Thank you VERY MUCH for all your help!
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rickyc19 said:
same thing happened to me, all I did was I downloaded whitehawkx KD1 kernel which is perfect because your phone will already be rooted and has the file so you could put CWM3, after you download it get into download mode and flash with odin, if you need any more help please let me know
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I'm going to do exactly what you suggest. I only had rooted stock so if I fix this with whitehawkx I'll have a better phone.
If I need help I will let you know.
THANK YOU for replying!
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I am back! UNBRICKED! Thank you Odin! My phone is back to stock, rooted, bloat free and fota fixed. I was so happy to get it back the way I had it before tinkering with it I decided to wait to flash whitehawkx deo'd with odin... I want to do it through CWM 3.
THANK YOU ALL AGAIN FOR YOUR HELP!!
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How did you get yours fixed? I can't even boot I don't get a boot screen or anything. please help T Mobile sucks when it comes to repair.

pepuhz said:
How did you get yours fixed? I can't even boot I don't get a boot screen or anything. please help T Mobile sucks when it comes to repair.
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I'm very noob but there are people who will help you on here for sure.
I had a "soft brick". Phone stuck on Samsung galaxy s 4g splash screen with my soft keys lit up too. I searched and read in this forum. I went to our 4g development section and found a post called Noobs guide to Odin.
From that post I downloaded the samsung drivers I needed for the pc I was using (32 bit in my case), downloaded Odin 1.7 and then downloaded krylon360 stock/root rom.
I ran Odin, got my phone into download mode and then flashed the rom with no problems.
I'm new and in work so can't be too much help. Everything you need to know has been talked about on our forum. People will help you. Good luck!...
Maybe you should post your own topic in this GENERAL section to let people know you are bricked. Put I'm bricked in the subject line. A fresh topic might get peoples attention faster. Like I said I'm new.
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Jerry D said:
I am back! UNBRICKED! Thank you Odin! My phone is back to stock, rooted, bloat free and fota fixed. I was so happy to get it back the way I had it before tinkering with it I decided to wait to flash whitehawkx deo'd with odin... I want to do it through CWM 3.
THANK YOU ALL AGAIN FOR YOUR HELP!!
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thats awesome, glad you got it fixed
pepuhz said:
How did you get yours fixed? I can't even boot I don't get a boot screen or anything. please help T Mobile sucks when it comes to repair.
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what did you do to brick it? we need some details to help you out. are you able to get into download mode?

Please help. Screen shows a phone a warning and a pc.

I rooted my phone and when i Turned it off this happens please help me!
is my phone rooted?

odin is your friend. flash a stock odin rom and you'll be back in business.

digitallure said:
odin is your friend. flash a stock odin rom and you'll be back in business.
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ok here is the problem
im on a mac. I used vmware to use windows I downloaded odin and my phone wont connect this is my current screen http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/_.../d8/Semi-bricked2.jpg/366px-Semi-bricked2.jpg
i can't put it on download mode please help me asap thanks
what if I buy the usb dongle? will it put it in download mode so i can use with odin?

That screen is basically download mode. Use Heimdall or Odin to flash a rom back on there.
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vgcraze said:
That screen is basically download mode. Use Heimdall or Odin to flash a rom back on there.
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i can't connect it to the computer

Err just noticed that isnt even a Galaxy S 4G. Please tell me you didnt flash something from this forum...
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Fix it yet? Just so you know your in the wrong forum. That is not a t959v...
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vgcraze said:
Err just noticed that isnt even a Galaxy S 4G. Please tell me you didnt flash something from this forum...
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yea my phone is a sgs4g the picture is another phone i have the same screen as the phone

Bassmanjames said:
Fix it yet? Just so you know your in the wrong forum. That is not a t959v...
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yea My phone is the sgs4g not the phone on the pic
I didn't find one for this phone
please help me out

Has you're phone connected before with the cable you are using?
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vgcraze said:
Has you're phone connected before with the cable you are using?
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before yea but when I have this screen nope...

killer174 said:
before yea but when I have this screen nope...
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Windows can be funny sometimes so make sure you plug it into the same USB port as before.
Barring that, I think you can use Heimdall for the Mac.
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stephen_w said:
Windows can be funny sometimes so make sure you plug it into the same USB port as before.
Barring that, I think you can use Heimdall for the Mac.
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but I can't get in download mode im stuck at the screen I showed earlier

killer174 said:
but I can't get in download mode im stuck at the screen I showed earlier
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Just got my self in this same position Ill be watching for the fix.

TJj33p3rz said:
Just got my self in this same position Ill be watching for the fix.
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yes we need a fix lol
idk if the usb jig will work.
any one else help us!!!!!!!!

killer174 said:
yes we need a fix lol
idk if the usb jig will work.
any one else help us!!!!!!!!
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Hey buddy I just got my phone back on heck yeah I dont give up.
Read this download it I have to check the bootloaders and bam i was in recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Heimdall_One-Click

TJj33p3rz said:
Hey buddy I just got my phone back on heck yeah I dont give up.
Read this download it I have to check the bootloaders and bam i was in recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Heimdall_One-Click
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ok but how did u get in download mode?

When it tells you to go in download mode ya cant your kinda there with that screen just install drivers like it says.I tried just flash nothing happened then clicked bootloaders then flashed again then my phone went in rec mode.Then clicked reboot and all back to where i started.Good luck.
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TJj33p3rz said:
When it tells you to go in download mode ya cant your kinda there with that screen just install drivers like it says.I tried just flash nothing happened then clicked bootloaders then flashed again then my phone went in rec mode.Then clicked reboot and all back to where i started.Good luck.
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ok so Im going to install the drivers on windows again then try to put it in download mode? right sorry im a noob

It may not say it's in download mode. If you still see the computer icon, it's in download mode. The heimedall may be the best route for this issue. Just flash and you'll see the status bar and the rest details of what it's doing? I no need to worry about getting in flash mode. Just make sure you have the drivers installed.
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Brick T959v!!

i Flash my T959v with T959 and now the phone is BRICK!
NO USB Connection
NO Download Mode
NO detection on the PC
the Screen is blank
can't believe i end up doing this
Any Help is grateful

tifose said:
i Flash my T959v with T959 and now the phone is BRICK!
NO USB Connection
NO Download Mode
NO detection on the PC
the Screen is blank
can't believe i end up doing this
Any Help is grateful
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i've done the same thing! but i had 2 phones so that saved me only thing u can do is pay $45 for a jtag service
thats what imma do for my other phone so i can still have two better then getting a new one and its cheaper then an insurance claim which is now $130
but i really screwed my phone cuz in the new odin it says bootloaders so i downloaded t959 bootloaders and used the bootloader section of odin and now my phone doesnt respond to anything nothing at all only jtag can fix it now.......

Im not sure if it would help but try a jig? Or look under the development section for unbrickable mod that might help bring your phone back to life
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Have you tried the download combo and flashing proper boot loaders even with a blank screen? We have seen it before....
You could also try the unbrickable mod to recover. I think the developer will apply and recover for $30 or so plus shipping....

tifose said:
i Flash my T959v with T959 and now the phone is BRICK!
NO USB Connection
NO Download Mode
NO detection on the PC
the Screen is blank
can't believe i end up doing this
Any Help is grateful
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http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s-4g-vibrant-4g/
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bhundven said:
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s-4g-vibrant-4g/
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Can't go wrong following Bhund's advice
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[Q] Dead capticate

My captivate does not respond to any button or button combination. It does not turn on at all. Does anybody have any suggestions?

More info is needed so that we can suggest some help...
What did u do to get it to that state ??
Does it show any signs of life if plugged into a wall charger ??
Can u get into Download mode ??
Do u have a Jig ??
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I think the last thing I downloaded was 3button fix, & after that it just powered off by itself. When I plug into wall charger nothing happens. It feels like battery is charging (feels warm) but nothing on screen.

If u were running anything Gingerbread and then u flashed the 3 button fix...u r hard bricked, because of mix-matched bootloaders.
If u r on a pc, look at my sig below for links to get it repaired.
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If it's hard bricked, Do I need jig to unbrick it or can do without Jig?

If hard bricked, only Jtag and/or Unbrickable Mod will help.
Jig will not put u in download mode if u r hard bricked.
See the "Repair" section in my sig link below.
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[Q] Is it a bad dream or reality..... GT-I9001

I really screwed my brother's Galaxy S+ (9001) because I thought it was the same as mine.(9000)
I used Odin and flashed a wrong bootloader or just unplugged it before finishing.
So the phone is really dead. No download or recovery mode is available.
And no way to get that screen open or at least power it up and being able to connect it to my PC
Will be helpfull to have a USB jig. or I have to get it to a service?
This is my first post asking smthng and you been always a great help :cyclops:
Thnx...

Yep sorry to tell you but if u cant get into download mode its HARD BRICKED

Is there a way to overcome it
:banghead::banghead:
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If it is in warranty you can gobto service center and act dumb..just say you put it on charging and it didnt booted up after that....make sure they buy that :thumbup:
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So I guess the USB jig is not working for me.
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