i have a real problem, trying to flash my samsung vibrant with odin, (installing the unofficial update) my phone was bricked, i cant get into download mode, the key combination vol-up + vol-down to get to download mode is not working, i can't get into recovery mode either, (well getting into recovery mode has never worked) i tried using adb reboot recovery with sdk and it comes as device not found.
Am i screwed or there is any way to unbrick?
cervantesjc said:
i have a real problem, trying to flash my samsung vibrant with odin, (installing the unofficial update) my phone was bricked, i cant get into download mode, the key combination vol-up + vol-down to get to download mode is not working, i can't get into recovery mode either, (well getting into recovery mode has never worked) i tried using adb reboot recovery with sdk and it comes as device not found.
Am i screwed or there is any way to unbrick?
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Take out the battery, wait a full minute. put it back in and the case back together without inadvertantly hitting either the power or up/down keys. Now press the down key. While holding it down, hold down the power key. If that doesn't put you into download mode, you have done the impossible. These phones are (almost) impossible to brick.
I have seemed to have done the something similar as I was trying to reflash with ODIN and the phone went black, I left it alone for several minutes and now when I try to turn the phone on I just have a graphic with a phone and a computer with a little triangle with an exclaimation mark in the middle and nothing else happens.
djallen1 said:
Take out the battery, wait a full minute. put it back in and the case back together without inadvertantly hitting either the power or up/down keys. Now press the down key. While holding it down, hold down the power key. If that doesn't put you into download mode, you have done the impossible. These phones are (almost) impossible to brick.
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I really think i have the done impossible, there is no download mode nor recovery mode, (well, this has never worked) i don't know what to do, i'm getting my phone replaced.
I tried using adb on my computer, but the device is not found, my computer doesn't recognize my device.
cervantesjc said:
I really think i have the done impossible, there is no download mode nor recovery mode, (well, this has never worked) i don't know what to do, i'm getting my phone replaced.
I tried using adb on my computer, but the device is not found, my computer doesn't recognize my device.
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UGH
I have the SAME problem...but I always had download AND recovery working...
after a few flashes in a short span...they just dissapeared...
screen just turns black after the "S" logo animation....
ADB can't see the device either
Same Here Too :-|
i've been searching and trying to get into dowload mode for a week and i't not working. i can hear it boot up but just stuck on the darn Vibrant screen
philthyman21 said:
i've been searching and trying to get into dowload mode for a week and i't not working. i can hear it boot up but just stuck on the darn Vibrant screen
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I was there, use Odin to reflash to stock.
huh
djallen1 said:
Take out the battery, wait a full minute. put it back in and the case back together without inadvertantly hitting either the power or up/down keys. Now press the down key. While holding it down, hold down the power key. If that doesn't put you into download mode, you have done the impossible. These phones are (almost) impossible to brick.
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i beg to differ
nothing is working for me either
So I went to This Site pathikshah. com /blog / install-android-2-2-froyo-galaxy-s/ (sorry about the spaces new user and xda wont let me post links, not spamming honest), I did exactly as it said it was working as planned until it reset after install. First instead of the vibrant screen coming up it now says:
Galaxy S
GT-I9000
Then It goes to:
Android System Recovery <3e>
on that screen it says twards the bottom:
update media please wait
E:Cant mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
(Invalid argument)
E:copy_dbdata_media:Cant mount SDCARD:
your storage not prepared yet, please use UI me
nu for format and reboot actions.
copy default media content failed.
so when I try to scroll through the recovery menu I have to push vol Up to scroll down
also it does nothing when i press the ok button (power button), unless I hold it down then it resets and goes back to the same recovery screen
I rooted the samsung galaxy s then added a rom and the rom is crashing my phone I've tried aboslutely everything don't know what else to do.
i also have a problem
i have install ROM manager and make a back up
went i try to recovery my backup it give me first the original recovery mode i know i have to select update.zip to access the clockworkmod recovery (ver 2.5.1.2 last one) i use the option restore and start it
now my phone just reboot in recovery mode
i'm looking if some one have a working ROM backup
tnx for your help
Drago.
cervantesjc said:
i have a real problem, trying to flash my samsung vibrant with odin, (installing the unofficial update) my phone was bricked, i cant get into download mode, the key combination vol-up + vol-down to get to download mode is not working, i can't get into recovery mode either, (well getting into recovery mode has never worked) i tried using adb reboot recovery with sdk and it comes as device not found.
Am i screwed or there is any way to unbrick?
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Read instructions and download files from thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734475
Watch this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnY7P14JSWQ
Good luck
fstathes said:
Read instructions and download files from thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734475
Watch this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnY7P14JSWQ
Good luck
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Thank you for the video link. I was up to that point unable to get the download/shoveling droid screen. Now I'm in the process of finally getting the phone back to stock after downloading the t-mobile update that cam through and bricked the phone.
no downloading mode
Hi i was hoping this will help me to reenabeling my bricked samsung. But i cant get it in to downloanding mode. the 3 button way isnt working and the way showed in the movie neither. Is there an other way to get the phone back to work?
I have tried all the methods posted here as well as many others from the link posted above. But to no avail.
I did everything successfully up until the reboot. Whereupon, it would not start. No amount of button combination helped me. And taking out the battery pack is no help either. It just won't start. I could use any advice.
Thank you.
I'm in the same boat now, attempted to odin back to stock and now I have a brick. It's just blank, I cant get it into download or recovery mode using any method described.
Is my only shot the jig method I've read about now?
EDIT
Nevermind, I got it. Pulled the battery, replaced it, held down both power buttons, inserted usb (already plugged in comp w/ odin open), boom..entered download mode and flashed..
cervantesjc said:
i have a real problem, trying to flash my samsung vibrant with odin, (installing the unofficial update) my phone was bricked, i cant get into download mode, the key combination vol-up + vol-down to get to download mode is not working, i can't get into recovery mode either, (well getting into recovery mode has never worked) i tried using adb reboot recovery with sdk and it comes as device not found.
Am i screwed or there is any way to unbrick?
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Remove the battery and insert it again, now keep pressing the volume buttons and connect the USB cable to your phone, the usb cable must be connected to your pc first.
hey, i also experienced bricking my phone. is there a step by step process how to unbrick it? i need urgent help please. by the way im using samsung galaxy s 4g (
after i have gone to download mode. my computer cannot recognize my device. help me please.
to the post above me. Sounds like you have a bad usb data cable. Grab you a new cable online and you should be good to go
I'm assuming you have already downloaded the drivers to your computer. Sasmung.com will have them
Sorry about this question, but I have a blank screen at my samsung captivate after doing failed flashing with odin. I have bricked my Galaxy? No matter what I do always show me blank screen (usb port, charging the phone, power on, etc)-
Thanks and wait any reply asap.
What firmware are you currently running? Where in the flashing did it fail? Provide more information please.
If you can enter download mode (Home + Vol Down + Power) then you can simply flash it again. In this case, your device is not bricked at all. If you cannot enter download mode, you may be in a bind, but please provide more information to see if we can help.
Also, this would have been the proper forum to post in.
Hi upichie, well, I've tested the gingerbread from this link "/posts/celulares/12869092/Personalizar-Samsung-Captivate-a-fondo_.html at taringa" and during the process of flashing is stuck at factory.rfs, I've tested 2 times and always get the same and I havent a failed download of the rom file.
Then after searching in google, I've read that I can test another rom, then I've downloaded the 2.3.4 from this link "/comunidades/soandroid/3821213/(Aporte)Actualizar-Samsung-Captivate-Android-2_3_4-+-Root.html at taringa" and stuck at cache.rfs a long time more than 20minutes then I remove from usb and then I've got the white screen at the entire display like a torch no matter what I do. Sorry by my english people .
try to access download mode by take out the battery and press vol up + vol down + power or vol down + home + power .when u can access to download model and flash again wit stock rom
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
Moving to Q&A
Hello people, no matter what I do, always I get the same screen, now I've attached an screenshot to you people, thanks
I only want a reply to confirm that I've bricked my captivate hard or soft thanks alot.
Hello people, after searching a solution one dude say to me that Was a bootloader brick
I have to sold my captivate, but thanks to all your replies.
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Hey guys so umm I have a Samsung galaxy discover SGH-S730M and I flashed a wrong rom on it with CMW and when i rebooted it it just vibrates and shows the Samsung logo then turns of and does the same thing over and over again I tried connecting it to my computer but unfortunately it doesn't recognize anything like the computer doesn't recognize and neither does the phone react in any way... I also tried going into recovery mode to flash the stock rom but no luck it doesn't get any further than the Samsung logo and it just turns off I tried going into download mode to flash a rom with odin but that doesn't work either it just does the same thing.
PLEASE HELP ME I HAVE ALL MY IMPORTANT THINGS ON THIS DEVICE... ANY HELP WOULD BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED
Device Info:
Samsung Galaxy Discover SGH-730M.
Running on Android 4.0.4.
Rooted.
M.Ruben said:
Hey guys so umm I have a Samsung galaxy discover SGH-S730M and I flashed a wrong rom on it with CMW and when i rebooted it it just vibrates and shows the Samsung logo then turns of and does the same thing over and over again I tried connecting it to my computer but unfortunately it doesn't recognize anything like the computer doesn't recognize and neither does the phone react in any way... I also tried going into recovery mode to flash the stock rom but no luck it doesn't get any further than the Samsung logo and it just turns off I tried going into download mode to flash a rom with odin but that doesn't work either it just does the same thing.
PLEASE HELP ME I HAVE ALL MY IMPORTANT THINGS ON THIS DEVICE... ANY HELP WOULD BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED
Device Info:
Samsung Galaxy Discover SGH-730M.
Running on Android 4.0.4.
Rooted.
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Download odin and stock rom files to flash with odin (make sure you use correct files or a brick will happen)
Shutdown the phone (if needed hold power button 10+ seconds until bootloop stops).
Plug phone into computer and turn the phone on and as the phone vibrates release the power button, then hold down the volume down button and home key. then follow onscreen instructions.
for flashing instructions please search the mobile section of these forums.
I followed all the intrusions given and the only thing that as changed is the cwm. its still stuck on the Samsung screen and not moving.
Hey there, i have a real problem with my samsung galaxy s plus with the cyanogen mod. it was working fine until a month ago, but then it went off, and i could not restart it. when i connected a battery cable it only showed the first charging screen, with the battery and the loading circle, and re enters it again and again and again. i can't enter ramdump, recovery, download mode and the system, it don't goes on, not even the backlight. when i connect it to the pc it enters also the battery screen, and reopens it. when i hold the buttons for ramdump or download before i connect the mobile to the pc it enters these modes, when i plug in the cable. in ramdump odin detects my phone, in download mode not, but in ramdump mode you cant do anything... i read very, VERY much threads and posts and watched really much videos, and tried nearly everything but nothing worked... can anyone help me please?
Hi there,
All about your device is in this thread: [Tutorial] How to Unbrick, Flash, Downgrade, Root, Update i9000 from Froyo to Kit Kat
For more questions please ask directly here: Galaxy S Plus I9001 Q&A
Good luck
Hello guys
I have a newly phone samsung sm j500h.Last time I rooted it via Odin but there's no cmw available.So when I check some cmw to flash via odin I safely remove my phone to my lop top to go to download mode when I press the working botton for download mode it suddenly shut down and keeps on vibrating.I tried to remove the battery still the same if press power key keeps on vibrating no boot.I tried to go to download mode no access even my lop top dosnt recognize it anymore just vibrating.Power key press vibrates,plug to charger continues vibrates and even if connect to lop top it vibrates no power no boot.I have no idea what happen to my phone.Need help plz. Thanx in advance........
Hello,
I'm not finding a forum for your device.
Try posting your question in the forum linked below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help
The experts there may be able to help. Good luck.