first of all I'm going to say I'm not all that new to this. and i have read through the forums and i don't see anyone with this exact problem (or even close)
My problems is getting into download mode.
I was using ZEUS' latest ROM and loving it but decided to reflash from stock because data wasn't working. pulled up Odin on my desktop *which was the first time i used it for anything but transferring files* got into download mode and was re-flashing with GTG's unbrick. it was on system.sysfs (i think?) and it stopped and replaced the yellow connected With a red box with FAIL. Thinking it was FUBAR i unplugged it and tried to boot up (still in download mode i used power- and power.) aaand nothing.
Now after 15 minutes of different Button combination, computers, and usb ports i don't know what to do.
When i plug the phone in and hold down vol+- and power and put in the battery i get nothing...
Am i SOL or can i get a Jig to fix it?
Also how do i make a jig?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1237
kernozlov said:
first of all I'm going to say I'm not all that new to this. and i have read through the forums and i don't see anyone with this exact problem (or even close)
My problems is getting into download mode.
I was using ZEUS' latest ROM and loving it but decided to reflash from stock because data wasn't working. pulled up Odin on my desktop *which was the first time i used it for anything but transferring files* got into download mode and was re-flashing with GTG's unbrick. it was on system.sysfs (i think?) and it stopped and replaced the yellow connected With a red box with FAIL. Thinking it was FUBAR i unplugged it and tried to boot up (still in download mode i used power- and power.) aaand nothing.
Now after 15 minutes of different Button combination, computers, and usb ports i don't know what to do.
When i plug the phone in and hold down vol+- and power and put in the battery i get nothing...
Am i SOL or can i get a Jig to fix it?
Also how do i make a jig?
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Try leaving the power button out of your mix.
Remove battery
Hold down volume + and -
Insert battery
Insert USB
Hope this helps
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kernozlov said:
first of all I'm going to say I'm not all that new to this. and i have read through the forums and i don't see anyone with this exact problem (or even close)
My problems is getting into download mode.
I was using ZEUS' latest ROM and loving it but decided to reflash from stock because data wasn't working. pulled up Odin on my desktop *which was the first time i used it for anything but transferring files* got into download mode and was re-flashing with GTG's unbrick. it was on system.sysfs (i think?) and it stopped and replaced the yellow connected With a red box with FAIL. Thinking it was FUBAR i unplugged it and tried to boot up (still in download mode i used power- and power.) aaand nothing.
Now after 15 minutes of different Button combination, computers, and usb ports i don't know what to do.
When i plug the phone in and hold down vol+- and power and put in the battery i get nothing...
Am i SOL or can i get a Jig to fix it?
Also how do i make a jig?
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If nothing works, pm me and ill give you the information for 40 bucks you can save an infuse, even if you try turning it on, and you get absolutly nothing.
Ryanscool said:
If nothing works, pm me and ill give you the information for 40 bucks you can save an infuse, even if you try turning it on, and you get absolutly nothing.
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Steep price. I'll. Only charge $20. Just kidding. I actually have no interest in your money. Not for information that is very readily available at your fingertips. Go read some other, I bricked my infuse threads.
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Huh why we charging anything....open source for all...and open help... I mean i believe in donations...but....
Sent from Infuse'd with Aeon.
Erik_T said:
Steep price. I'll. Only charge $20. Just kidding. I actually have no interest in your money. Not for information that is very readily available at your fingertips. Go read some other, I bricked my infuse threads.
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bigjoe2675 said:
Huh why we charging anything....open source for all...and open help... I mean i believe in donations...but....
Sent from Infuse'd with Aeon.
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Its not me, lol. I can not do such a thing. Im just trying to help. The people who do this service is mobiletechvideos.com. They restored my broken infuse back to new (with a broken usb port, but was broken before) i could not save it from a brick. If he can not get it to boot, or connect to a computer or something, ill give him the info to send it to them and get it fixed. Its legit too, worked for me.
Ryanscool said:
If nothing works, pm me and ill give you the information for 40 bucks you can save an infuse, even if you try turning it on, and you get absolutly nothing.
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RyanisNOTCool, you should be ashamed.
OP, go look up Heimdall, Adam Outlers One Click will fix your infuse.
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marty331 said:
RyanisNOTCool, you should be ashamed.
OP, go look up Grondahl, Adam Outlers One Click will fix your infuse.
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that's not what ryan meant, marty.
he meant the $40 is what the pro charges to pull apart your phone and apply a hardware rescue.
but you're right, reading posts by adam outler may help
qkster said:
that's not what ryan meant, marty.
he meant the $40 is what the pro charges to pull apart your phone and apply a hardware rescue.
but you're right, reading posts by adam outler may help
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Ok, sorry Ryan.
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marty331 said:
RyanisNOTCool, you should be ashamed.
OP, go look up Heimdall, Adam Outler One Click will fix your infuse.
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i just downloaded the "one click unbrick" by Adam Outler from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153310
and it says it needs download mode.. which i cant get to..... I know about JTAG and that is the only thing i have heard about so far that seems to be able to fix it.....
*Just read about Adam Outler's Unbrickable mod he made. I am so mad at myself right now. >.>
Here try to leave thye batter out overnight then try to get into download mode if not then let it die and plugit up to a charger then try to get into download mode
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It could be saved
I met a highly similar situation before and I solve it as I was about to post a post for help.
I disconnected during the dl mode recovering the system and couldn't turn on.
Try:
Pull the battery out for a while.
Assure that your battery is charged and have more than 50% juice.
I tried all combination but it didn't help, after 2 hours it could return to dl mode again.
Hope this could help you.
Get a blackberry torch usb data cable. Always saved my phone
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Assuming the thread is back open (one month without activity is considered a dead thread on this forum right?) I have seen all the advice about the battery. well I had one of my dad's friends have a cracks at it. Here's the thing. It does not do ANYTHING! The screen doesn't turn on, charging indication on screen, when it's plugged into the computer (win7) it flashes up "Device recognized" then it's gone. The actual phone is completely gone. No movement you could say.. I don't have a jig to try but I think I might just try the jtag from somewhere earlier in this thread.
im having the same issue, i think i bricked my phone and i cant get into download mode ive tried all the combinations and stuffs posted in others thread but ive not been able to solve anything.. please help!
I used mobile tech videos and they were very fast. I had the phone back and working in less than a week!
marty331 said:
RyanisNOTCool, you should be ashamed.
OP, go look up Heimdall, Adam Outlers One Click will fix your infuse.
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In order to use Heimdall Adam Outlers One Click you need to setup the phone as download mode, but that's the problem, the phone won't even go to that mode. If you know how to do it without that mode, really will be appreciated
I also have the same issue. No boot at all. The computer won't even recognize it. really need help with this issue without opening the phone... please, thanks!
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My samsung galaxy s (sgh-t959v) is not powering on or going to recovery or download mode. i tried putting simply honey 5.1 on the phone. and this happened plz help!!!
Try to connect it via USB and see if
Odin recognizes it. It sometimes doesn't matter if download mode isn't literally displayed on screen, Odin would still be able to flash.
after connecting it, try to power it on and stay alert on what Odin displays.
Also make sure your battery is not completely depleted.
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I've also read where others had a similar problem with it not powering on or anything. A few had success after leaving the battery out for ~24 hours (not sure it has to go that long, but why not?) and putting it back in. Then they were able to get it into download mode.
As Mikeflash said, some phones will be in an ODIN-recognizable mode even though the screen is totally black.
mikeflash said:
Try to connect it via USB and see if
Odin recognizes it. It sometimes doesn't matter if download mode isn't literally displayed on screen, Odin would still be able to flash.
after connecting it, try to power it on and stay alert on what Odin displays.
Also make sure your battery is not completely depleted.
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hmmmm tried that and nothing
but thanks
stephen_w said:
I've also read where others had a similar problem with it not powering on or anything. A few had success after leaving the battery out for ~24 hours (not sure it has to go that long, but why not?) and putting it back in. Then they were able to get it into download mode.
As Mikeflash said, some phones will be in an ODIN-recognizable mode even though the screen is totally black.
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well as for me i tried that already also and nothing happened, i dont have money for a jig i've seen people do it with 3 100k resistors and tape but im not sure if thats safe or if it even works, tmobile said they would send me a replacement for it. but i dont want to wait that long and if they see that i tried to rom the phone then im sure i wont get it back.
Simply Honey isn't a ROM for this particular phone; which is why it's goofed. It probably loaded up the i9000 boot loaders.
Maybe give Raver's guide a shot?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1220181
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Also try AdamOutler's Unbrickable/Recovery thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1333424
stephen_w said:
Simply Honey isn't a ROM for this particular phone; which is why it's goofed. It probably loaded up the i9000 boot loaders.
Maybe give Raver's guide a shot?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1220181
-- Edit --
Also try AdamOutler's Unbrickable/Recovery thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1333424
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the first option looks like a good but i dont get a sound when mine connects and the second option i dont think i know anyone with that type of solder or flux and what they know what they are doing. but thanks anyways
simply honey is a rom for the vibrant. raver's method posted by stephen should work
jager555 said:
simply honey is a rom for the vibrant. raver's method posted by stephen should work
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i'll just send my phone to tmobile im sure they'll hand over a replacement
No, they will check if it's rooted. If you're in Florida, i can take a look at it.
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jager555 said:
No, they will check if it's rooted. If you're in Florida, i can take a look at it.
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well its not actually rooted does that change anything?
If you'd like to send the device to me, I can perform the mod for $30 + shipping (usually $6 in USA) . Personally, I don't think its right to return a device that you've damaged. This is my main reason for creating UBM. It keeps me and others honest.
jasey11 said:
My samsung galaxy s (sgh-t959v) is not powering on or going to recovery or download mode. i tried putting simply honey 5.1 on the phone. and this happened plz help!!!
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try using a jig, it works for me every time, i bought it off ebay for 2 bucks + free shipping and works great (hav used it about 20 times) good luck!
AdamOutler said:
If you'd like to send the device to me, I can perform the mod for $30 + shipping (usually $6 in USA) . Personally, I don't think its right to return a device that you've damaged. This is my main reason for creating UBM. It keeps me and others honest.
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pm'ed you
jasey11 said:
My samsung galaxy s (sgh-t959v) is not powering on or going to recovery or download mode. i tried putting simply honey 5.1 on the phone. and this happened plz help!!!
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I was in the same situation and what i did is removed the battery for 2 minutes and reinserted it and inserted 301K ohm resistor jig to my phone and pressed vol down + Enter + Power on = Voila i was in downloading mode
I bought a jig it doesn't even work
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The USB cable pop out when I'm update on Kies. Now my phone totally dead. I can't turn on, can't do anything. I tried so many many way in forum, but the screen still black, nothing happen. What can I do now? need some serious advice from pros. Thanks a lot.
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_4G#Download_Mode
Then flash the sms kj6 heimdall one click rom
alvinvnguyen said:
The USB cable pop out when I'm update on Kies. Now my phone totally dead. I can't turn on, can't do anything. I tried so many many way in forum, but the screen still black, nothing happen. What can I do now? need some serious advice from pros. Thanks a lot.
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Do what FB says, sometimes download mode stays on black screen as long as the computer recognizes ur good.
alvinvnguyen said:
The USB cable pop out when I'm update on Kies. Now my phone totally dead. I can't turn on, can't do anything. I tried so many many way in forum, but the screen still black, nothing happen. What can I do now? need some serious advice from pros. Thanks a lot.
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Lol this happened the first odin flash i ever did... My dog jumped in my lap and stepped on the cord and it came unplugged. Phone was softbricked for 2 days... I thought i killed it lol.
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Thanks for reply me. I understand what u guy said. But the point is my phone totally black. Can't connect to PC, can't use the 3 buttons combo. only can charge the battery. That's it. Have u guy seen that before? Is it can be fix by regular way or I have to send the phone to Mobile Shop?
Aww crap dude, i know your pain, i hard bricked my first sgs4g two days after i got it. Go to a t-mobile store or call them and ask for a replacement ask for a NEW phone, the refurbished ones are crap. Before you send it to tmobile, reformat the phones sd card so they cant see you did anything.(rooted it or whatever) If you used kies for an offical update you dont have to lie, i had to since i used odin.
You could also send to a guy who owns a riff jtag box, do a google search for that.
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If you can charge the battery it is not dead or hard bricked.
Bassmanjames said:
If you can charge the battery it is not dead or hard bricked.
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He's right. If your charging you can recover it. It's happened to me and I recovered. Click the link FB posted to the wiki.
Also, if you try download mode and you see a black screen, look for any white pixels. That is an issue with SBL, where after a bad flash, it will be in download mode, but it will show nothing or some pixelated garbage. If you see any light coming from the screen ( check in a dark room or closet, then your fine, just attempt ODIN or Heimdall. Not Kies
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OK so i just came back from a deployment and heard there was an update to gingerbread software from the stock froyo. I read up a little on it and decided to give it a try. I do not do a lot of builds, custom roms, or things like that on my device, so my knowledge level isnt that great. I downloaded Kies Mini and was performing the upgrade and my computer just shut off in the middle of it. My phone is now jacked. All it will do when i turn it on is display a ton of dots. My phone looks like a christmas tree. I tried holding down the volume buttons and plugging it into the USB cord, and still nothing but dots. I tried the hard reset by holding the volume buttons, turning it off, and releasing the power button and still nothing. Is there anyway to fix this?? Any help is greatly appreciated!!!!
Does the computer recognize the phone when you have it plugged in? If not, the simplest things to try are different USB ports, different cords or different computers.
Beyond that, it gets more complex. If the computer does recognize the phone, did you try this way - unplug the usb, turn off the phone, hold down the volume keys and plug the phone back in? If so and you still had the dots, it is possible you're still in download mode and can still try to finish the download.
Otherwise, you may have to go to GTG Unbrick, Heimdall or Odin.
Yes as long as your screen can display something, there's a chance to fix it.
OK, so now when i turn it on, the screen is just white. It is not pixelated anymore. Im not sure if my computer recognizes it or not. It does not show up on my computer anywhere but when i connect my phone to it with the usb cord my computer makes the sound like something was just connected. I opened Odin 3 v1.7 and in the ID:COM box it says 0:[COM15]. Now what do i do?? Thanks for the help. Sorry i am not android saavy!!!
I use this method to get the latest stock....are planning to put custom ROM?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524081
Btw welcome back...thank you for your Service....
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bigjoe- Thank you. I am going to try putting a custom rom in it. Im not sure how to do it yet. i found some info on MIUI or something. It looks pretty cool. I am going to try the heimdall one click to restore it. Hopefully it works.
Just follow the instructions to the letter on any custom rom you decide to try and you should be ok. And you can always find helpful folks here. Welcome back, thank you and have fun flashing - it gets addictive.
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fire1382fighter said:
bigjoe- Thank you. I am going to try putting a custom rom in it. Im not sure how to do it yet. i found some info on MIUI or something. It looks pretty cool. I am going to try the heimdall one click to restore it. Hopefully it works.
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Yerp like stated follow the op of your ROMs choice...but use the methods I provided to get there and you will be fine....just pop a flare if you get into trouble....
Thank you guys so much for the help. I finally got my phone back. And the new gingerbread on top of it. I thought i was going to have to send it to samsung to get them to fix it. Yall saved me a lot of trouble. Thanks again.
fire1382fighter said:
Thank you guys so much for the help. I finally got my phone back. And the new gingerbread on top of it. I thought i was going to have to send it to samsung to get them to fix it. Yall saved me a lot of trouble. Thanks again.
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no prob, glad it worked out for you...dont forget to thank the dev that provided you the method you use to get it working...odin or one click...kk
Glad to hear it!
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I've read a few other threads but none of the solutions help.
So yeah its stuck in infinite bootloop, it flashes "Samsung" and then the battery in a never ending cycle.
I've tried holding volume +/- while plugging into my computer with odin without the battery but my phone doesnt even turn on when I do that.
Any help please?
Download mode:
Remove battery.
Plug in usb phone to computer.
Hold vol. +\-
Insert battery.
When screen appears, press vol.+.
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I do not know how to do Download Mode, nor do I know what that means. Thank you though
And I tried your instructions however it doesnt do anything, it just keeps looping the samsung logo and the battery
XDA Pilot said:
I do not know how to do Download Mode, nor do I know what that means. Thank you though
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Then you haven't read enough.
Can you get to recovery ? (pull battery- re- install battery, hold vol +/- and power.)
Pony Express said:
Can you get to recovery ? (pull battery- re- install battery, hold vol +/- and power.)
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No I can not get into recovery mode. It is boot looped with the Samsung Screen
XDA Pilot said:
I've read a few other threads but none of the solutions help.
So yeah its stuck in infinite bootloop, it flashes "Samsung" and then the battery in a never ending cycle.
I've tried holding volume +/- while plugging into my computer with odin without the battery but my phone doesnt even turn on when I do that.
Any help please?
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It's your power button.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1873129
mine will do that too just randomly shut of f and go into the Samsung loop, just don't give up, eventually u will be able to get into download mode (just like pony express describes above) if you keep at it.
Switch up which buttons you hold, this works for me , sometimes it will take up to 20 attempts. Dont give up.
The last package I installed was called "unbrick with root " for Odin seems to be more stable than all the others. It has 3 files in the zip one for pit, a pda, and a third for phone. Load them all into Odin, once you get into download mode. So far so good on my infuse. On ly time will tell
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XDA Pilot said:
I've read a few other threads but none of the solutions help.
So yeah its stuck in infinite bootloop, it flashes "Samsung" and then the battery in a never ending cycle.
I've tried holding volume +/- while plugging into my computer with odin without the battery but my phone doesnt even turn on when I do that.
Any help please?
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Oh yeah after your holding buttons and plug it in you need to put the battery back in, once you are in download mode you can take it back out if you want but if you dont put it back in you will never get there
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XDA Pilot said:
I do not know how to do Download Mode, nor do I know what that means. Thank you though
And I tried your instructions however it doesnt do anything, it just keeps looping the samsung logo and the battery
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OK... let's pause for a second here...
Once you escape that bowl of boot loops cereal, please.. don't do anything!!
Spend a lot of time reading and brushing up on as much as you can..
Download mode should have been one of the first things you learned about.. its how you get out of real bad binds that you might find your way into..
Tons of helpful people here and lots of information also..
drnecropolis said:
OK... let's pause for a second here...
Once you escape that bowl of boot loops cereal, please.. don't do anything!!
Spend a lot of time reading and brushing up on as much as you can..
Download mode should have been one of the first things you learned about.. its how you get out of real bad binds that you might find your way into..
Tons of helpful people here and lots of information also..
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Alright thanks, I found out what download mode was, and I found that the problem was just that the power button was a little dirty
I opened up my phone and cleaned out the internals near the power button. Works like a charm.
Hey homie, I had that same problem Coue weeks a go. I brought it to two different repair guys, one said it was the board that's fried, and the other said it was a software issue. I brought it back home and it turned out to be the power button. I had to take my phone apart,bought an air spray can and clean out the power button area. Now its working like brand new.
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jazenf said:
Hey homie, I had that same problem Coue weeks a go. I brought it to two different repair guys, one said it was the board that's fried, and the other said it was a software issue. I brought it back home and it turned out to be the power button. I had to take my phone apart,bought an air spray can and clean out the power button area. Now its working like brand new.
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I also got the same news from the repair guy. I used air spray on the inside and finally got into my phone. It's still touchy, but i just give it a good smack against the coffee table :/ So i'm downloading an app so I can shut off the screen with out using the power button.
THANK YOU!!!
I was having this same issue with my infuse, and I saw this while doing some research and it worked like a charm! I'm unbricked and up and running again. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Infuse
I can go into that download mode but waht should I do next and do I need driver?
Pony Express said:
Download mode:
Remove battery.
Plug in usb phone to computer.
Hold vol. +\-
Insert battery.
When screen appears, press vol.+.
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I am not rooted on this phone I am on stock 100% I have done nothing with this phone since purchased.. I did not try to install anything on this phone that could have caused this. But yesterday it just started on this bootloop. The screen just shows the T-mobile sidekick 4g logo then to black and over and over .... I have pulled the battery put it back in and it immediately bootloops. I don't even have to power on . It even bootloops with the charger plugged in the battery symbol bootloops. I tried to put the device into bootloader (pwr vol up/dwn) to do a factory reset. but the bootloader screen just flashes on for a second and then it goes right back into the bootloop.
It appears as if this is bricked but how is that possible on a stock device? I called t-mobile and they could not help. All they wanted to do is sell me a new phone.
Please help
Use heimdall n hold the volume buttons n enable flash bootlaoders
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@karose465 How old is the phone? If less than a year (doubtful), it should still be under warranty. Or you may be eligible for upgrade pricing: Fore example, "Customers with a Classic plan (two-year contract) are eligible for our lowest upgrade price on a new phone when at least 22 months have passed since their last phone upgrade. A new two-year contract is required to take advantage of best upgrade pricing. Of course, you can always upgrade a phone at any time, regardless of how many months have passed since your contract began."
For more info on Heimdall, just Google Heimdall Android.
Anyone with a sidekick contract ends earliest next march..
karose465 said:
I am not rooted on this phone I am on stock 100% I have done nothing with this phone since purchased.. I did not try to install anything on this phone that could have caused this. But yesterday it just started on this bootloop. The screen just shows the T-mobile sidekick 4g logo then to black and over and over .... I have pulled the battery put it back in and it immediately bootloops. I don't even have to power on . It even bootloops with the charger plugged in the battery symbol bootloops. I tried to put the device into bootloader (pwr vol up/dwn) to do a factory reset. but the bootloader screen just flashes on for a second and then it goes right back into the bootloop.
It appears as if this is bricked but how is that possible on a stock device? I called t-mobile and they could not help. All they wanted to do is sell me a new phone.
Please help
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Try Odin...choose repartition and you're golden. This is someone that has bricked his phone many, many times. Odin will give you the original stock Froyo.
RicAndroid said:
Try Odin...choose repartition and you're golden. This is someone that has bricked his phone many, many times. Odin will give you the original stock Froyo.
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I think for him and myself, the biggest problem is being unable to get the phone to stay in download mode. For some reason, the battery won't charge and the phone itself continously turns off and on when plugged in. So the charge isn't holding, therefore nothing will stay on/open.
Im having the same problem. I have searched everywere and cannot find an answer that will fix it. If anyone can please help us fix this issue.
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gamingwiz said:
Im having the same problem. I have searched everywere and cannot find an answer that will fix it. If anyone can please help us fix this issue.
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I did some forum searching and found this. Hope it helps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477838
Thanks ill check into that
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karose465 said:
I am not rooted on this phone I am on stock 100% I have done nothing with this phone since purchased.. I did not try to install anything on this phone that could have caused this. But yesterday it just started on this bootloop. The screen just shows the T-mobile sidekick 4g logo then to black and over and over .... I have pulled the battery put it back in and it immediately bootloops. I don't even have to power on . It even bootloops with the charger plugged in the battery symbol bootloops. I tried to put the device into bootloader (pwr vol up/dwn) to do a factory reset. but the bootloader screen just flashes on for a second and then it goes right back into the bootloop.
It appears as if this is bricked but how is that possible on a stock device? I called t-mobile and they could not help. All they wanted to do is sell me a new phone.
Please help
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Hmm here is a link with for the ODIN and also provides some pretty cool roms that you might like to try.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538576
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karose465 said:
I am not rooted on this phone I am on stock 100% I have done nothing with this phone since purchased.. I did not try to install anything on this phone that could have caused this. But yesterday it just started on this bootloop. The screen just shows the T-mobile sidekick 4g logo then to black and over and over .... I have pulled the battery put it back in and it immediately bootloops. I don't even have to power on . It even bootloops with the charger plugged in the battery symbol bootloops. I tried to put the device into bootloader (pwr vol up/dwn) to do a factory reset. but the bootloader screen just flashes on for a second and then it goes right back into the bootloop.
It appears as if this is bricked but how is that possible on a stock device? I called t-mobile and they could not help. All they wanted to do is sell me a new phone.
Please help
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Hmm here is a link with for the ODIN and also provides some pretty cool roms that you might like to try.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538576
Took the phone apart, put everything back. Still no luck
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EpicLordPhone said:
Took the phone apart, put everything back. Still no luck
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Dead thread but this is your answer - Your power button is shot. Need to have a new one put on. I know your problem has been fixed / replaced but for others still searching for answers...you need a power button repair.
Power Button Repair relating to Boot Loop
MythEdge said:
Dead thread but this is your answer - Your power button is shot. Need to have a new one put on. I know your problem has been fixed / replaced but for others still searching for answers...you need a power button repair.
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my Sidekick 4G is very old and just now went into bootloop... i googled the word and came across this forum.
As quoted above by previous poster that a power button repair was needed... I figured that I had nothing to lose, it being so old, I smashed the crap out of the Sidekick 4G on its power button. Lo and Behold, it booted into the system successfully.
SO... if no one has any qualms about smashing the crap out of their power button... give it a shot. It worked for me.
MythEdge said:
Dead thread but this is your answer - Your power button is shot. Need to have a new one put on. I know your problem has been fixed / replaced but for others still searching for answers...you need a power button repair.
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Thanks for the info, but is there anyway I could turn it on without the power button?
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EpicLordPhone said:
Thanks for the info, but is there anyway I could turn it on without the power button?
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I don't believe so ?
You can switch the power button to like the track pad or something but you need to edit the phones ettings somehow
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immorality said:
I don't believe so ?
You can switch the power button to like the track pad or something but you need to edit the phones ettings somehow
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Hmmm thanks, I might just try that!
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Mines stuck in a boot loop too.
I don't know if my Sidekicks problem is related to this or not. I rooted it and flashed it over to Glorious Overdose v5 on May 22nd this year and it's been running great. At least it was until last Friday, Sep 13. I was having trouble connecting to the WiFi at my house so I rebooted the phone. When it started to come back up a female voice started saying, "VooDoo lagfix has been disabled." "Converting /data and /system partitions." "Conversion time estimated 10 minutes."
I let it do it's thing and that's all it's been doing all weekend. I can get into recovery mode, I've tried restoring the phone from my backup with no success. I've even tried running through the process of setting up GOv5 again and it says it's successful, but the phone never boots up. It just stays in the same blasted bootloop and saying the same things over and over again about VooDoo. I've checked the VooDoo logs and there is an error file for the 13th and the logs following say "conversion." Can someone point me in the right direction as to what I can do to get my phone working again? Everything I've tried to research so far hasn't worked.
v5 hold both volume button, the track button and power button. Should put you into recovery mode. If not, you will have to put phone into download mode. You do this by taking out battery, then pluging into computer. When you reinsert battery hold volume down and power, if I remember correctly, and your download screen should come up. From your cp manually unroot it. Then it should be fixed, and just reroot it. I hope this was helpful
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No idea what I'm doing, precisely, but...
MythEdge said:
Dead thread but this is your answer - Your power button is shot. Need to have a new one put on. I know your problem has been fixed / replaced but for others still searching for answers...you need a power button repair.
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Hey, MythEdge. I'm not sure if you get notifications here or anything, but I registered to this site specifically to thank you; my phone ( Sidekick 4G, like OP ) bricked, and I smashed it against the table a few times ( you know, delicately... ) and it resurrected.
So thank you, sir; you were precisely correct. It worked on both of my phones, which had the exact same problem.
Just, wow. Thank you.
LathyrusRoots said:
Hey, MythEdge. I'm not sure if you get notifications here or anything, but I registered to this site specifically to thank you; my phone ( Sidekick 4G, like OP ) bricked, and I smashed it against the table a few times ( you know, delicately... ) and it resurrected.
So thank you, sir; you were precisely correct. It worked on both of my phones, which had the exact same problem.
Just, wow. Thank you.
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And almost a year later I log in and see this. Your most welcome. I haven't been working on phones for awhile but if I remember right, some models can be powered on by plugging the phone into a power source and when the phone vibrates or has a sign of life unplugging the unit. Some cables don't work and sometimes doing this via a computer can power up a device. Other than that, the other more dangerous way is to short out the pins on the bottom of the unit. I don't remember the pins but you can google a charge port diagram to help. I don't recommend doing this unless you have absolutely no other choice. Incidentally, this is why a phone will power itself on when a battery is put in and no other button is touched. The port is wet and corrosion has caused a link on the power pin and believe its pin 3. A simple cleaning with 90%+ rubbing alcohol solution will fix if cleaned quick enough.