Boot loop.... Need to restore - Samsung Infuse 4G

Ok so 3days ago I was flashing a new ROM and something went horribly wrong...lol. I'm NOT blaming the dev or anything like that.. Im in red CWM, I did do an Android back up, wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition and wipe dalvik cache. The continued to flash the rom, that went good or so I though. Next I went to flash the gapps, so I mounted the system and flashed. I forgot to unmount after i got done and restated the phone. It comes up with SAMSUNG and stays.. I can still get into Recovery, But can't get to download mode the normal way(pull battery, hold vol keys, plug in USB,insert battery) I can however get there through the Advance menu in CWM.
SO HERES WHAT IVE DONE SO FAR WITH NO LUCK......
Tried odin in windows vista but drivers would not work
Fresh install of vista and keies ---NO
so next I partitioned about 25gb of my HDD and loaded Ubuntu 12.04 loaded up JDK,Wine, SDK, and Tried Heimdall one click.
Also have another computer with Fedora and that didnt work. (I'm NOT that good with linux so I may be doing something wrong(I also have team viewer IF someone can help that way)
I know that this can be fixed but I dont know what else to do. Ive searched these fourms and tips and trick and nothing has seemd to work. 6 different machines 4 different OS's and 3 different cables...
Any advice WILL GREATLY BE APPRECIATED Thank You

Have you tried one click to stock method?
Check my signature for qkster one click methods...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1629079

I did try the one click in vista/xp and was having trouble with the driver part.. windows would say "Unknown Device" but when I tried to load the drivers through the software i'd get failure to install driver. I'm Downloading a new one now just to be on the safe side.
Is there anything while In Ubuntu I can check as far as USB issues???

Bryan583 said:
I did try the one click in vista/xp and was having trouble with the driver part.. windows would say "Unknown Device" but when I tried to load the drivers through the software i'd get failure to install driver. I'm Downloading a new one now just to be on the safe side.
Is there anything while In Ubuntu I can check as far as USB issues???
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any luck...?

bigjoe2675 said:
any luck...?
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nope.... lol(kinda) in windows vista (fresh install) i plug the phone in and get unknown device...i try to load the drivers manually (samsung android composite device) then i get error 19 in device manager. So I tried to load the drivers from zadig and I get failed Resource already exists.
Any Suggestions??

Bigjoe's comment is the method I used to unbrick my infuse 2 out of 3 times
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Bryan583 said:
nope.... lol(kinda) in windows vista (fresh install) i plug the phone in and get unknown device...i try to load the drivers manually (samsung android composite device) then i get error 19 in device manager. So I tried to load the drivers from zadig and I get failed Resource already exists.
Any Suggestions??
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have you tried the kies drivers...that are used more for odin?
with the one click heimdall....did you click the options on the drivers window that pops up..and click list all devices...then you should see the drivers and click install...?

bigjoe2675 said:
have you tried the kies drivers...that are used more for odin?
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had kies installed for both then uninstalled for one click....either way I still get "Unkown Device" when plugged in.... I'm gonna load one of my PC's with windows 7 tomorrow and see if that helps..
I really appreciate the help, at some point either my phone or I am gonna crack.....lol

Bryan583 said:
had kies installed for both then uninstalled for one click....either way I still get "Unkown Device" when plugged in.... I'm gonna load one of my PC's with windows 7 tomorrow and see if that helps..
I really appreciate the help, at some point either my phone or I am gonna crack.....lol
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Just use heimdall it will solve your problems lol
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kidki14 said:
Just use heimdall it will solve your problems lol
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thats what im using
What I really dont get is why it wont work in either flavor of linux or even a live cd that I've tried.

Bryan583 said:
thats what im using
What I really dont get is why it wont work in either flavor of linux or even a live cd that I've tried.
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Hmm I really can't say I use windows 7 I think it works better with windows in my opinion.
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kidki14 said:
Hmm I really can't say I use windows 7 I think it works better with windows in my opinion.
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Heimdall works just fine in Windows 7.
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Both odin & heimdall work great on my winder 7, 64 biter...
The task was finding and id`ing that cable that does the trick...
and keeping it at the pc....

kidki14 said:
Hmm I really can't say I use windows 7 I think it works better with windows in my opinion.
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Oops, I read too fast. You were already saying that it works in Windows. Heimdall works well in Linux too, though, and Odin doesn't.
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That's quite alright lol and Odin bricked my phone but saved it when I rooted it
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bigjoe2675 said:
Both odin & heimdall work great on my winder 7, 64 biter...
The task was finding and id`ing that cable that does the trick...
and keeping it at the pc....
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SO I should keep trying with the same setup but keep changing the cables??
I loaded win7 home premium 64 and that's still a no go...still receive "Unkown Device" error then when I go into device manager and chage the driver manually to Samsung Android Composite Device I get an error 10 can not start device.
Any recommendations on a cable??

Bryan583 said:
SO I should keep trying with the same setup but keep changing the cables??
I loaded win7 home premium 64 and that's still a no go...still receive "Unkown Device" error then when I go into device manager and chage the driver manually to Samsung Android Composite Device I get an error 10 can not start device.
Any recommendations on a cable??
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i have the same os for windows, i never have gone to manually install drivers, are you using the heimdall drivers...the zidag window should open them you click options...list all devices, click install drivers

bigjoe2675 said:
i have the same os for windows, i never have gone to manually install drivers, are you using the heimdall drivers...the zidag window should open them you click options...list all devices, click install drivers
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When I plug it in, windows comes up and says "Unknown Device" so when I open zadig to install drivers, and click on display all, then check the drop box there is no Samsung Android Composite Device..
I know this may be a stupid question, but is there a zip pkg like the HTC phones have that will re partition and flash the phone.??

He could also look into getting a USB jig
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kidki14 said:
He could also look into getting a USB jig
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I've seen them on flea bay, how do they work actually?

Related

Drivers aren't working

Hi I installed the drivers listed in the how to root phone thread and can't get windows 7 to recognize it.keep getting undetected device message....
Any help will be highly appreciated cause I can't even root my phone.thanks in advance alon
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alon2 said:
Hi I installed the drivers listed in the how to root phone thread and can't get windows 7 to recognize it.keep getting undetected device message....
Any help will be highly appreciated cause I can't even root my phone.thanks in advance alon
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Maybe you downloaded the 32bit but you have a 64bit version of windows, make sure you got the right drivers
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I downloaded the right version and installed and uninstalled,downloaded a different version of the 32 bit,installed,didn't worked,uninstalled,installed lies,didn't worked,uninstalled...I tried everything...please help I want to start chancging roms...
many thanks
Alon
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Try disabling your virus protection while installing the drivers, then re-enable it after the drivers are installed.
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Doesn't work
Beefvvl said:
Try disabling your virus protection while installing the drivers, then re-enable it after the drivers are installed.
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Tried it - reinstalled the drivers and still nothing - it says windows recognize the device and under device manager it's listed as unknown device.
tried to go to update the driver manually(pointed it to the usb drivers folder that was created during the installation) and nothing...
Please help
Did you ever solve this issue? I am currently dealing with the same problem on my 64-bit Windows 7 PC.
OHHitsKB said:
Did you ever solve this issue? I am currently dealing with the same problem on my 64-bit Windows 7 PC.
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nope...
I figured I'll format my computer sometime and it will solve the problem.
If you'll find a solution I'll be happy to know
alon2 said:
Tried it - reinstalled the drivers and still nothing - it says windows recognize the device and under device manager it's listed as unknown device.
tried to go to update the driver manually(pointed it to the usb drivers folder that was created during the installation) and nothing...
Please help
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Download Kies Mini from Samsung site. Kies will install the drivers for your phone.
Try This!!!
I still have the same issue, but first try this:
- Download a Live Ubuntu CD and restart with de cd... PLUG THE PHONE.
If recongnaise the phone the problem is windows, you can sleep well.
If not, hardware problem, too bad.
I recently formatted my PC AND WINDOWS WORK PERFECTLY WHEN I PLUG THE PHONE, NON DRIVERS WAS INSTALED. Now i start to install one by one drivers and programs and plug the phone to detect which make the mess.
I hope you understand me, as you see i not an english native person

Captivate is never recognizes by my computer

I get the error "USB Device not recognized" i uninstalled drivers and installed them but i get the error on my desktop and my laptop on all my usb ports
this is in download mode and when the phone is on
rsx19 said:
I get the error "USB Device not recognized" i uninstalled drivers and installed them but i get the error on my desktop and my laptop on all my usb ports
this is in download mode and when the phone is on
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What OS? Where did you get the drivers from?
chappatti said:
What OS? Where did you get the drivers from?
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windows 7 32 and 64 bit
i got the drivers from here
and im running cm7 nightly right now
Are you using Samsung drivers and Odin, or libusb and heimdall?
jmtheiss said:
Are you using Samsung drivers and Odin, or libusb and heimdall?
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drivers and odin from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
rsx19 said:
windows 7 32 and 64 bit
i got the drivers from here
and im running cm7 nightly right now
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Was it recognized before, or is the first time you are trying it?
Did also try manually updating drivers.....right clicking on device in "Device manager".so on....
Also try http://www.capfaq.com/w/USB_drivers and use the samsung drivers.....
I have had continuous problems with Win 7 64-bit......maybe you should just try 32-bit?
chappatti said:
Was it recognized before, or is the first time you are trying it?
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ive done it countless times. but the last time i did it was about 4 months ago?
rsx19 said:
ive done it countless times. but the last time i did it was about 4 months ago?
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Like jmtheiss says, in the end Heimdall is worth a shot, since it uses a different driver altogether.
chappatti said:
Like jmtheiss says, in the end Heimdall is worth a shot, since it uses a different driver altogether.
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how does it work?
msvcp100.dll is missing when i try and run frontend
bump. help meeee
rsx19 said:
bump. help meeee
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Sorry, it was way too late and had to get my kids to bed !
Did you try the capfaq driver? The Samsung one?
Also, if you have Win XP that will help...........
I will be back in the AM........don't panic!
The problem is you're running CM7 and trying to use the Samsung drivers. You should be using Google's USB drivers with CM7 on Captivate. Open up SDK Manager and make sure Google's USB drivers are installed, then go into Device Manager in control panel and manually update your phone drivers. Point it to the driver folder in the SDK Manager installation folder.
Your OS or 32-bit/64-bit or Kies or any of that junk does not matter.
rsx19 said:
I get the error "USB Device not recognized" i uninstalled drivers and installed them but i get the error on my desktop and my laptop on all my usb ports
this is in download mode and when the phone is on
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What ROM are you using?
JPS81 said:
The problem is you're running CM7 and trying to use the Samsung drivers. You should be using Google's USB drivers with CM7 on Captivate. Open up SDK Manager and make sure Google's USB drivers are installed, then go into Device Manager in control panel and manually update your phone drivers. Point it to the driver folder in the SDK Manager installation folder.
Your OS or 32-bit/64-bit or Kies or any of that junk does not matter.
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i tried this
it says "the best drivers do your device is already installed"
the error i get when i click the message is "Windows has stopped the device because it has reported problems"
rsx19 said:
i tried this
it says "the best drivers do your device is already installed"
the error i get when i click the message is "Windows has stopped the device because it has reported problems"
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You said you have used Odin and Windows drivers from designgears post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
and you have done that several times. That's quite different from Google USB drivers???
If the Windows drivers is true, the try the attached drivers from Samsung. Uninstall all previous drivers completely, including Google USB, the REBOOT.
Install new dirivers, THEN attach phone.
good luck !
chappatti said:
You said you have used Odin and Windows drivers from designgears post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
and you have done that several times. That's quite different from Google USB drivers???
If the Windows drivers is true, the try the attached drivers from Samsung. Uninstall all previous drivers completely, including Google USB, the REBOOT.
Install new dirivers, THEN attach phone.
good luck !
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same thing :[ uninstalled all driver then installed that one. i get the same error
rsx19 said:
same thing :[ uninstalled all driver then installed that one. i get the same error
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Did you try all the USB ports on your computer one by one. I mean ALL. That is another common issue......maybe you already did
that ?????
Also, what is the exact OS you are trying on.......I know one case where after a lot of trying, installing the 32-bit DRIVER on 64-bit OS actually made the difference.
Before all this try the USB ports cycle.
chappatti said:
Did you try all the USB ports on your computer one by one. I mean ALL. That is another common issue......maybe you already did
that ?????
Also, what is the exact OS you are trying on.......I know one case where after a lot of trying, installing the 32-bit DRIVER on 64-bit OS actually made the difference.
Before all this try the USB ports cycle.
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My desktop has 64 bit while my laptop has 32 bit. The drivers I installed are correct. And yes I tried every USB port on both systems
rsx19 said:
My desktop has 64 bit while my laptop has 32 bit. The drivers I installed are correct. And yes I tried every USB port on both systems
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Do you have a Windows XP system.........If your friend has one it is definitely worth a try. I have left Win 7, and do all my flashing on Win XP.
Also, do you have a replacement USB cable?
chappatti said:
Do you have a Windows XP system.........If your friend has one it is definitely worth a try. I have left Win 7, and do all my flashing on Win XP.
Also, do you have a replacement USB cable?
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i do not have any xp systems
yeah i tried another usb i tried that yesterday and it didnt help.

I will never root, flash, or intsall anthying on my phone again!

I will never ever do anthying to my phone ever again! It does nothing but screw up your phone. Im better off wating for at&t to update my phone! My phone is still screwed up! Stuck in a so called "boot loop". I think i have tried everything! And these so called forums are suppose to help pshhh! I guess ill have to go to at&t and buy a new phone because they will know mine is rooted. Im so screwed!
Haha
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Zach4G said:
I will never ever do anthying to my phone ever again! It does nothing but screw up your phone. Im better off wating for at&t to update my phone! My phone is still screwed up! Stuck in a so called "boot loop". I think i have tried everything! And these so called forums are suppose to help pshhh! I guess ill have to go to at&t and buy a new phone because they will know mine is rooted. Im so screwed!
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Relax dude...
you haven't read enough.
Go to gtg unbrick and read
go to adams' one click and read
pick any of the Q&A "omg!! i'm stuck" "omg, i'm bricked" "omg, bootloop" and read a little bit..
Zach4G said:
I will never ever do anthying to my phone ever again! It does nothing but screw up your phone. Im better off wating for at&t to update my phone! My phone is still screwed up! Stuck in a so called "boot loop". I think i have tried everything! And these so called forums are suppose to help pshhh! I guess ill have to go to at&t and buy a new phone because they will know mine is rooted. Im so screwed!
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Wow. Really? Rooting is the very first thing I do when I purchase a new phone. I rotoed my infuse the evening of the day I purchased it and didn't look back. So many options... So many great devs. Try being a little more patient. It will only benefit you in the long run.
stick with it...There are many threads, devs and tools here to use. Not sure why you are saying you can't get help....
What were you trying to do? Where are you now?
odin: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092021
heimdall usage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TgyaUbjcm4
heimdall link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331381
click thanks
This phone is unbrickable and this is a useless thread man...close it
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dman3285 said:
This phone is unbrickable and this is a useless thread man...close it
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Ahhh someone help me. I am in a bootloop, and ive actually tried everything. (I know my stuff, do not get me wrong). Anyway I am on windows 7, and the drivers seem to be screwed up. Thank god, I have windows xp on an old computer im trying that now.
Rocket42 said:
stick with it...There are many threads, devs and tools here to use. Not sure why you are saying you can't get help....
What were you trying to do? Where are you now?
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I tried to root my phone using this video on youtube: "How to root, install 3e recovery, and install custom ROM on Samsung Infuse"
I did everything correctly then when i booted up my phone it wouldnt boot, it just stays on the samsung screen. When i plug it up it just shoes an empty battery and doesnt do anything.
Ive tried doing gtg's ultimate unbrick, but odin3 wont recongnize my phone and i have the drivers installed.
Ive tried adams one click: but it keeps saying "disconnected" it doesnt say connect.
Any Suggestions???
qkster said:
Relax dude...
you haven't read enough.
Go to gtg unbrick and read
go to adams' one click and read
pick any of the Q&A "omg!! i'm stuck" "omg, i'm bricked" "omg, bootloop" and read a little bit..
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Yes, i have done that. Ive been tryin to unbrick for 2 days.
Ryanscool said:
Ahhh someone help me. I am in a bootloop, and ive actually tried everything. (I know my stuff, do not get me wrong). Anyway I am on windows 7, and the drivers seem to be screwed up. Thank god, I have windows xp on an old computer im trying that now.
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Yeah i have xp but as u can see im stuck.
If Odin is not showing #comm# then you do not have the proper drivers installed...bottom line...
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dman3285 said:
If Odin is not showing #comm# then you do not have the proper drivers installed...bottom line...
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Ok well it does not work on either computer. I rooted the dang phone so i had the drivers then..... when i try installing other infuse drivers ive had it says that they are already installed, where earlier i removed it by using the uninstaller. I am soo stuck.
make sure u have heimdall uckj4 downloaded to your pc
make sure you are in admin user
turn off your phone
get a decent usb cord
plug it into a different usb than what you have been using
put your phone into DL mode ( pull battery, press vol up and vol down, plug in usb and replace battery)
make sure you have updated to latest java
run the 1 click
it may show disconnected
install drivers using zadig - move thru the selections, find android usb
if you have install correct drivers, it should show connected
flash it
after it flashed the first time
flash it the second time with the bootloader box checked
if it works correctly, you should be on uckj4 stock att gb
if it doesn't work, you can always drive your car over the phone and ask for a replacement
Zach4G said:
I tried to root my phone using this video on youtube: "How to root, install 3e recovery, and install custom ROM on Samsung Infuse"
I did everything correctly then when i booted up my phone it wouldnt boot, it just stays on the samsung screen. When i plug it up it just shoes an empty battery and doesnt do anything.
Ive tried doing gtg's ultimate unbrick, but odin3 wont recongnize my phone and i have the drivers installed.
Ive tried adams one click: but it keeps saying "disconnected" it doesnt say connect.
Any Suggestions???
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qkster said:
make sure u have heimdall uckj4 downloaded to your pc
make sure you are in admin user
turn off your phone
get a decent usb cord
plug it into a different usb than what you have been using
put your phone into DL mode ( pull battery, press vol up and vol down, plug in usb and replace battery)
make sure you have updated to latest java
run the 1 click
it may show disconnected
install drivers using zadig - move thru the selections, find android usb
if you have install correct drivers, it should show connected
flash it
after it flashed the first time
flash it the second time with the bootloader box checked
if it works correctly, you should be on uckj4 stock att gb
if it doesn't work, you can always drive your car over the phone and ask for a replacement
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WTHECK is zadig?
Ryanscool said:
WTHECK is zadig?
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it's the driver installing module that comes with the heimdall 1 click package by adam outler
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it's the driver installing module that comes with the heimdall 1 click package by adam outler
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Ok thnks, how do you get to this? NVM i got it, but it wont find the device in zadig ahhhh
I was having issues getting my drivers to work in download mode till I downloaded kies, then it worked fine and allowed Odin to read my device.
Ryanscool said:
Ok thnks, how do you get to this? NVM i got it, but it wont find the device in zadig ahhhh
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look thru the options, there is an install drivers..make sure you pick the correct listed device...
zadig is different,,it doesn't require kies or any of the other drivers..it will install the usb drivers on only one of your port...save this port for future use with heimdall..
qkster said:
look thru the options, there is an install drivers..make sure you pick the correct listed device...
zadig is different,,it doesn't require kies or any of the other drivers..it will install the usb drivers on only one of your port...save this port for future use with heimdall..
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Odd, has nothing there just my preinstalled camera. There is nothing to do with android, tried every single option lol. I still will not get it, should i remove microsoft c++ when it goes by that screen?

Stuck at recovery?

OK guys, serious problem here. Went to install aeon 1.4 on my girls infuse, and decided to do a clean wipe from stock, (heimdall) on MacBook. And it just gets stuck at red recovery, so far I've tried using two different computers running windows, and even the MacBook with paralells. To no success, MOST flash attempts end in a failure somewhere in factory fs. Or cache.
One thing I should note Ghats oddly different, is her phone, ever since day one, when going into download mode, you get a warning screen about how its unsafe to flash aftermarket roms,
Cable works.
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Hellion_zk said:
OK guys, serious problem here. Went to install aeon 1.4 on my girls infuse, and decided to do a clean wipe from stock, (heimdall) on MacBook. And it just gets stuck at red recovery, so far I've tried using two different computers running windows, and even the MacBook with paralells. To no success, MOST flash attempts end in a failure somewhere in factory fs. Or cache.
One thing I should note Ghats oddly different, is her phone, ever since day one, when going into download mode, you get a warning screen about how its unsafe to flash aftermarket roms,
Cable works.
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There has been some reported issues with the heimdall and heimdall 1 click on Mac.
You may need to borrow or use a PC based OS to get it to flash. You will also need admin privileges to flash the jar file.
gl
One other problem is an incredible difficulty connecting to windows
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I've tried using MY infuse to get all the drivers setup, and it will connect, but when you try to connect during download mode, or USB mounted storage under recovery, it either does nothing, (hers) or in download mode says unrecognized device (both) I was thinking it might be the cable, but the cable worked FINE on my phone when I flashed it on the Mac. Now suddenly its a complicated issue...
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Hellion_zk said:
One other problem is an incredible difficulty connecting to windows
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the 1-click has its own drivers built in. I usually have luck switching to different usb port
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Try GOOGLE "how to use heimdall or how to install heimdall drivers" for some suggestions. The other thing I can think of is to try attaching a USB hub to one of the port and try again. The newer hub may help your pc recognize the newer device on the older port...beyond that, I can't help much further. It's a matter of find a pc that works for you.
If you look thru the Q/A thread and the main thread, there has been some report about Mac not liking heimdall or vice versa
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the 1-click has its own drivers built in. I usually have luck switching to different usb port
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On my mac, those drivers work, on my PC, my device doesnt come up as USB Composite Device, so it doesnt let me fix it. it just shows up as unkown device.
I believe i could fix this issue if i could somehow transfer a rom file onto the usb storage, or access the memory card at all from recovery

[Q] Did I brick my phone? [Solved]

Hello all,
Firstly thank you for the great development and help the community is providing for GS4G. From the time I bought this phone (few weeks ago), I have been playing around with different ROMs. I try GB roms and ICS roms every now and then. Always go back to GB using 1 Click's.
Yesterday when I was going the 1-Click Heimdall, it failed in between with some error. After this, I am unable to boot into the OS or recovery or download mode. It comes to a screen which tells me that the firmware upgrade was interrupted and asks me to use recovery in Kies. I tried this, but Kies does not even recognize my phone anymore. Windows shows my phone as "unknown device". I tried uninstalling and re-installing Kies, but still no use. I hope there is some way to get my phone back.
I read somewhere about a USB Jig that could get you into download mode. I have ordered it from Amazon and it may take a couple of days. Meanwhile, if any of you can help, it would be great. Thanks!
youre soft bricked, this is fixable. The firmware upgrade interrupted screen is the same thing as download mode. try reinstalling the drivers which i think are found in the sgs4g BIBLE thread. after that, plug in your phone and make it go to the firmware upgrade interrupted screen and see if it installs the drivers. read lumin's guide. it explains everything step by step. im going to try to link it here soon.
EDIT: [GUIDES] Fresh out of box Galaxy S 4G | Heimdall One-Click For Dummies
this is lumin30's guide not mine, i just linked it. thank him.
gs_0523 said:
youre soft bricked, this is fixable. The firmware upgrade interrupted screen is the same thing as download mode. try reinstalling the drivers which i think are found in the sgs4g BIBLE thread. after that, plug in your phone and make it go to the firmware upgrade interrupted screen and see if it installs the drivers. read lumin's guide. it explains everything step by step. im going to try to link it here soon.
EDIT: [GUIDES] Fresh out of box Galaxy S 4G | Heimdall One-Click For Dummies
this is lumin30's guide not mine, i just linked it. thank him.
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Thanks. I had tried eollie's Heimdall Stock KJ6 + Root. But, I don't remember seeing the driver installation window show up. I tried reinstalling the drivers through Kies couple of times and re-booting. But, still didn't work. I will try what you suggested when I get home.
You should be able to fix it. Goodluck
When you are using the heimdall 1 click does zadig not recognize your phone?
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TwitchyEye said:
When you are using the heimdall 1 click does zadig not recognize your phone?
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When I connect my phone, Heimdall does nothing but says "disconnected". Windows shows that "a device has malfunctioned" and shows "unknown device connected".
Do you have the full heimdall?
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TwitchyEye said:
Do you have the full heimdall?
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I used this Heimdall - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1822626
I do remember installing drivers through this Heimdall before when the phone was working.
pmattie said:
Windows shows that "a device has malfunctioned" and shows "unknown device connected".
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Sounds like you need to run zadig.exe in the Drivers folder of the Windows distribution of Heimdall.
If that doesn't work, right-click on (My) Computer, select Manage, then select Device Manager. In the panel that opens, find your device, right-click on it and you can then look at its properties and potential change the driver there.
(Yes, this kind of shenanigans is another of the reasons I really dislike Windows)
Ok so what you should try is downloading the heimdall suite
https://github.com/Benjamin-Dobell/Heimdall/downloads
Extract and open the drivers folder and run zadig. Click devices/show all devices and if your phone is plugged in and in download mode it should see it. Install drivers and it should say drivers successfully installed. Then run your one-click jar file and it should work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358498
The downloads in this post will also get you where you wanna go
Somebody tell me if I led this guy wrong
Lol ya beat me to it!
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TwitchyEye said:
Ok so what you should try is downloading the heimdall suite
https://github.com/Benjamin-Dobell/Heimdall/downloads
Extract and open the drivers folder and run zadig. Click devices/show all devices and if your phone is plugged in and in download mode it should see it. Install drivers and it should say drivers successfully installed. Then run your one-click jar file and it should work.
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I tried all this. But, still Zadig shows my phone as "unknown device" and does not install drivers for it. Tried USBDview to remove any instance of Samsung & Android from the drivers. But, still does not recognize my device. Any other suggestions.
Try different USB ports on your computer.
Install Ubuntu (not totally kidding on that one, it will install side-by-side with Windows)
When is that jig getting there? One time I had a similar situation and I built myself a jig and it worked like a charm. Phone goes straight into download mode. I dunno if this will resolve your situation but I'm pretty sure this isn't the first time we've seen someone with this problem and then after trying several different computers and USB cables we usually say maybe your phone's USB Jack is messed up? And then the thread goes dead.
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Have you uninstalled any drivers? Download and install the drivers from the bible thread if you haven't. Like suggested, try different USB ports and different USB cables. Sometimes it takes more than one try for some reason.
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Any other suggestions.
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Have you rebooted your comp at all?? If no that might be the problem.
SUCCESS !!
Thanks a lot for all your suggestions.
Here is what worked:
- I opened device manager and uninstalled ALL USB devices (Yes ALL, not just Samsung, Android etc) and unfamiliar Storage devices.
- Then I rebooted once so that all other device drivers could be installed.
- Then I rebooted a second time and let it install any remaining drivers.
- Then I plugged in the phone and it installed the driver and now it started showing the correct device name
- Now, I ran the Heimdall 1-click and it opened offered to re-install drivers. I did this.
- After all this, I was able to get 1-Click GB rom installed and now back to VB.
(I think the key was "uninstall all USB devices" and "reboot TWICE")
glad you got it to work. ive had my share of soft bricks with this device and it always takes something different to get it to run right. im starting to think that my computer is alive because of this reason because it just doesnt like to play nice sometimes. LOL

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