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OK nice and simple got my g2x flashed the clockwork via NFFlash rooted after with oneclick everything was fine working great then my screen turned off and wont turn on full battery please tell me its not bricked i dont have or did not have one in when i did the NVFlash So please tell me its not bricked because it was on one second and off the next let me say that if i pull the battery and hold vol up and dow and plug in the usb to the phone i can see it search for the drives is that a good thing like its not bricked good thing and just needs to be reflashed please help??????

Have you read this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046831

has this problem already came up if so I missed it a link would be nice to fix my phone Thanks

I could be misunderstanding your problem here but I think i had a similar issue... first of all make sure you're holding down the power button long enough to boot up. Seems to take 4 or 5 seconds with this phone.
Also when I had the issue i took out the bat, put it back, plugged into a wall charger and then held the power button that worked. But I think really my issue was impatience not holding the power button the first time long enough.

no i am the screen wont say updating or whatever when i hold the up and down button but it looks for a driver ?? and installs the Right driver

helpppppppppp your way to the search button.

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You only hold volume down and power. I had the same issue. Holding both volumes will cause the phone to not boot.
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kangxi said:
You only hold volume down and power. I had the same issue. Holding both volumes will cause the phone to not boot.
When Doing what? ...And your device would not turn on as well let me know
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I need to not be bricked

nucentury08 said:
I need to not be bricked
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So you flashed the recovery before you rooted. Try reflashing the original recovery. I don't know if that will work. You should have rooted then flashed recovery.
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thats what im doing now but gewt stuck at waiting for bootloader to int for some reason

Well your g2x will never go out of the updating screen you have to wait until one click says it has transfered the file. Wait a minute or so after that and unplug the USB and put your battery back in the I would do a master rest.
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thing is my lg screen is black can i still root with a black screen ? like i said only action i get out of the g2x is if i hold the vol up And Down and plug it in then i hear the sound of the computer finding it witch gives me hope

I would try recovering recovery befor trying to root again. I would do the nvflash but pick the original recovery instead of cm. Then after that master reset by original recovery which is hold power and down volume. Recovery will rest your rom. Rooting puts you root permissions I believe into a different partition any ways that's how a master reset does not wipe them. Your problem sounds like more of a recovery issue then root.
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scooter247 said:
I would try recovering recovery befor trying to root again. I would do the nvflash but pick the original recovery instead of cm. Then after that master reset by original recovery which is hold power and down volume. Recovery will rest your rom. Rooting puts you root permissions I believe into a different partition any ways that's how a master reset does not wipe them. Your problem sounds like more of a recovery issue then root.
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It is problem is it stays at Waiting for Bootloader int how long should that be there?

are you holding the volume buttons down and plunging in the usb before you select the version? you have to continue holding them the whole time. should pick it up in matter of seconds.

[Q] Galaxy S Bricked phone flashing the 6/28 odin root+deodex 2.3.3 file

I just flashed this rom on ODIN on the pda part of the md5 tar file. I was originally on the heimdall deodex and root rom. I just wanted to flash this to see if it would fix the call log problem. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1146145
Now my phone is semi bricked, none of the combos work, so I am going to buy the JIG. What went wrong, and what do I need to do to correct the flashing process in odin once I get into download mode. Thanks.

You tried the vol down and power with no usb that works for me
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You tried the vol down and power with no usb that works for me
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+1 on this.. try this method.

did you try all of these?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1069032
method 2 worked for me when i soft bricked.

SMASHERSONLY said:
You tried the vol down and power with no usb that works for me
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+1 on this.. try this method.
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+2 on this method. The key combination got messed up when you flashed Gingerbread. Try taking out the battery if you can't power off the phone too. Then hold volume down and power and put the battery back in.
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did you try all of these?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1069032
method 2 worked for me when i soft bricked.
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Those methods don't work cuz they flashed gingerbread and it messes up the key combos.

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try holding vol down + power
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Go to the captivate forum and search buy usb jig. I got one for $7.99 and free shipping . All u need is a paypall acct. Or just make one! all u need is a few things from an electronics store and u can do it in like 20 mins. Theres some awesome guides on the web. I bought mine cause im lazy and the free shipping got me sold. Its awesome and pretty much makes it impossible to wreck your device. (not saying you can't hard brick) Pretty hard though unless u don't know what you're doing and being reckless. I think the jig is so cool i use it to get into download mode everytime even when the conventional ways are working! Get the jig! Best 8 bucks i ever spent. Like a form of insurance for the phone.hehe
I have to admit that having the jig has made me a little more adventurous!!

hold vol down and power button without the battery in the phone then insert battery.. IF that combo doesnt work
vol up vol down insert usb
then insert battery.
make sure u have odin up lol cause if u can get it to connect flash even if it fails that will brick it enough to cause a forced download mode on the phone which then u can reflash without to much issue

RaverX3X said:
hold vol down and power button without the battery in the phone then insert battery.. IF that combo doesnt work
vol up vol down insert usb
then insert battery.
make sure u have odin up lol cause if u can get it to connect flash even if it fails that will brick it enough to cause a forced download mode on the phone which then u can reflash without to much issue
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Sometimes u can soft brick to the point that no method will work besides a jig to get anything to recognize the phone. I would say that out of all of my 20 or so soft bricks on galaxy s phones (captivate,vibrant,sgs 4g,ect) i have had at liest 5 that were not recoverable by any method but the jig! If this is the problem because no method gets you to download mode including not having adb or odin recognize the phone then U WILL NEED A JIG.

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Sometimes u can soft brick to the point that no method will work besides a jig to get anything to recognize the phone. I would say that out of all of my 20 or so soft bricks on galaxy s phones (captivate,vibrant,sgs 4g,ect) i have had at liest 5 that were not recoverable by any method but the jig! If this is the problem because no method gets you to download mode including not having adb or odin recognize the phone then U WILL NEED A JIG.
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i have my own riff box n stuff so even hard bricks are not insurmountable

Nevermind guys i fixed it...None of those methods worked..it turned out i could flash the rom while on the semi-bricked screen.neverthless i still ordered a JIG just in case for future....So i used odin and flashed it to PDA..works great..call logs fixed.i think it was causing problems before because of the gingerbread bootloaders...thanks guys for your help..

Bricked phone 6/28 odin root+deodex 2.3.3
did you reinstall the same rom over the previous one next time go to stock rom and reflash the new one of stock that's what i always do haven't had a problem yet just takes more time that's all

I got the rainbow fuzz after a flash fail and using a different USB port on the computer gave me a connection to reflash.
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[Q] Can't make selections in recovery mode?

Hey guys, while trying to flash CM7, I forgot to wipe all data and my phone gets stuck on the booting screen. So when I try to get into recovery mode, it doesn't go to ClockWorkMod's Recovery, but the default one. The problem is that the power button does not work, so I cannot make any selections to wipe data or anything. Only the volume buttons work.
Please help, I'm a total noob and I just got this phone fixed after dropping it not too long ago!

It does work i freaked out on this as well. Go to your selection and hold the power button until it selects your selection
Its takes a few seconds holding the power button to register. Not sure if it's a bug or just the way it was built to prevent mis-selections
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Thanks for the reply, but unfortunately holding it down isn't helping so far. I've held it for 60 seconds with no luck.

Then use odin to install a new rom is all i can say.
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Does it say button disabled?

Try hard reboot volume up and power button. And of that don't work it's probably hardware related. Maybe a bad button
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fabricatedhero said:
Then use odin to install a new rom is all i can say.
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Odin is for samsung phones...... you have to use nvflash
Read this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160364 which is five threads behind this one. The answer is in there on the second page.
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Does anything happen when you press the power button?

Thanks guys, I was thinking I might have to do the nvflash method. The power button was working fine previously and it turns the phone on. Got to work then drink tonight but I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow. Happy New Year!

Thanks guys! The NVFlash method worked and my phone is back working again!

[Q] Can you break download mode? I think my Skyrocket is FUBAR :[

I flashed the stable CM10 and everything was ok.
Then I flashed 4.2 gapps and set some alarms.
Now the phone is in a boot loop so I try to return it to stock with Odin and when I get to download mode I click Vol Up to get in and I see Andy the Android for a split second before I get a sort of Blue Screen.
I'm wondering if I broke download mode somehow. Is there a fix for this?
I'm shoving the battery in, pressing the two volume keys, letting go when I see the download screen, hitting Vol Up to accept, then the phone reboots as Andy pops up.
Note: even when I don't accept download mode the screen will go blue and restart the phone.
Thanks in advance.

a_rocklobster said:
I flashed the stable CM10 and everything was ok.
Then I flashed 4.2 gapps and set some alarms.
Now the phone is in a boot loop so I try to return it to stock with Odin and when I get to download mode I click Vol Up to get in and I see Andy the Android for a split second before I get a sort of Blue Screen.
I'm wondering if I broke download mode somehow. Is there a fix for this?
I'm shoving the battery in, pressing the two volume keys, letting go when I see the download screen, hitting Vol Up to accept, then the phone reboots as Andy pops up.
Note: even when I don't accept download mode the screen will go blue and restart the phone.
Thanks in advance.
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I would start with at least trying to get the phone to boot into Rom at minimum start with just pure mohans stock Rom and then work your way back try using the ucle2 leaked after going stock then see what happens what the ish out of that phone and see if that help
that what i would do in your shoes
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Thanks, but I can't boot into the ROM or recovery. I don't know what to do if I can't get into download mode.
Is my phone really a brick?
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Back to the ol Fliout^

Are you sure you have the Oden process right, where you don't plug the usb cable in until a certain point in the process. Can't remember... Been a while since I used Oden.
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a_rocklobster said:
Thanks, but I can't boot into the ROM or recovery. I don't know what to do if I can't get into download mode.
Is my phone really a brick?
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Sounds like that might be the case make sure its not a stuck power button. Try using adb to push a recovery file to phone with cmd if all fails get a replacement
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stoopendis said:
Are you sure you have the Oden process right, where you don't plug the usb cable in until a certain point in the process. Can't remember... Been a while since I used Oden.
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Oh man, your picture :[
I was following vincom's instructions for Odin. I also saw someone else that was showing the same steps.
crashpsycho said:
Sounds like that might be the case make sure its not a stuck power button. Try using adb to push a recovery file to phone with cmd if all fails get a replacement
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If the power button was stuck I don't think I'd be able to see the download mode prompt.

a_rocklobster said:
Oh man, your picture :[
I was following vincom's instructions for Odin. I also saw someone else that was showing the same steps.
If the power button was stuck I don't think I'd be able to see the download mode prompt.
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Make sure you are using the usb cable that came with the phone. I really don't think you have a bricked phone
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it could be the sticky power button issue, info on that in the ref sticky, if not the button, then hardware failure, u can try to remove battery for about ten mins then check to see if it is resolved

Umm... I've never had to press volume up to accept download mode... just sayin.
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Oh and its not bricked, I'm pretty sure. I got this little dongle thing from Amazon last year for my vibrant, but it works for my skyrocket too, for like 2 dollars. (I guess u can make em also) You just plug it into your phone and it puts it in download mode. Very handy.
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Well I don't think it's the power button because I don't think I could get to Download mode with the power button being pressed.
Here's a video of what's happening:
http://youtu.be/SY_dN7qN36w

That's a pretty guick sequence. So are you inserting the battery then hold down the buttons then inserting the cable.?
Maybe give the electrons a chance to flow into the circuits!
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stoopendis said:
That's a pretty guick sequence. So are you inserting the battery then hold down the buttons then inserting the cable.?
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Yes. It had to be quick. If I do it slowly it starts the boot loop.
After talking to AT&T I'm getting a new battery. I really hope that's the problem, even though I don't think that's it.

a_rocklobster said:
Yes. It had to be quick. If I do it slowly it starts the boot loop.
After talking to AT&T I'm getting a new battery. I really hope that's the problem, even though I don't think that's it.
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If your phone starts to reboot you're doing something wrong. Download mode should last indefinitely. In fact you have to tell it to proceed to some other step. Re-read Vincom's instructions.
Edit : sounds to me that you are not holding down the volume buttons with the power button.
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If you're phone starts to reboot as soon as you install the battery.... Don't you think it sounds like your power button is stuck?
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a_rocklobster said:
Yes. It had to be quick. If I do it slowly it starts the boot loop.
After talking to AT&T I'm getting a new battery. I really hope that's the problem, even though I don't think that's it.
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You're doing it wrong
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stoopendis said:
If your phone starts to reboot you're doing something wrong. Download mode should last indefinitely. In fact you have to tell it to proceed to some other step. Re-read Vincom's instructions.
Edit : sounds to me that you are not holding down the volume buttons with the power button.
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If you're phone starts to reboot as soon as you install the battery.... Don't you think it sounds like your power button is stuck?
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8. How To Put your device into Download Mode: (download mode is NOT the same as recovery mode)
a. Connect the USB cable to your PC, but NOT your device.
b. Remove the battery.
c. Reinsert the battery.
d. Press and keep down both Volume Up and Volume Down keys then insert the USB cable into your device. (On Rogers phones It's just Vol Down.) DO NOT RELEASE THE VOLUME BUTTONS UNTIL INSTRUCTED
e. When You see the screen warning you about installing a rom w/a yellow triangle RELEASE the volume key(s)
f. Now press and release the volume "up" key, you should now be at the Download Mode screen w/odin recognising your phone. -See Pics Below-.
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If Phone Boot Loops Or Enters Into Recovery Mode While Trying To Get Into Download Mode(and you are sure you followed above procedure and also did not touch the power button)
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It says not to touch the power button. Is the power button a part of this? In the video I didn't hold it.
As for the sticky power button, I really don't know. I clobbered it, I listened very carefully to it. The instructions to fix it were like "hit it hard and repeatedly" or something.
When do you think I should be hitting these buttons? before the vibrate, or after? Before the Samsung logo, or after? With power button, without?

Can you hear a"click" when you press the power button?... It's not very loud but definitely a click.
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stoopendis said:
Can you hear a"click" when you press the power button?... It's not very loud but definitely a click.
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It's clickity clackin all over the place. It sounds like all the other power/sleep buttons I press :/

a_rocklobster said:
It's clickity clackin all over the place. It sounds like all the other power/sleep buttons I press :/
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Well here's the thing lobster... On my phone if I replace the battery... Nothing happens... If I now press and hold the volume buttons with out inserting a cable... Nothing happens.
Yours must be stuck in the pressed state although you say it clicks when pushed.??? Don't suppose you have any contact cleaner? Maybe a tiny drop of rubbing alcohol?
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stoopendis said:
On my phone if I replace the battery... Nothing happens...
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So when you take out the battery and put it back in it doesn't try to turn itself on? If you're saying you can put the battery back in it and nothing happens, then I guess the button must be stuck.
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Don't suppose you have any contact cleaner? Maybe a tiny drop of rubbing alcohol?
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Where would I put the rubbing alcohol? Would I need to take apart the chassis/case/housing? I imagine rubbing it on the power button wouldn't do anything.
BTW, sincerely, thanks for the help.
Edit: I bashed the phone, power button first, against the table while it was booting up and I saw my boot animation for a second. I thought it was fixed so I stopped bashing and it just rebooted again.

its 99% the power button, hearing it click is no indication thats its working as its an internal problem, theres 3 links to the problem in the "info" section in the "1 stop" sticky in my sig . taking it apart to get to the internal contact is one way to fix it, maybe the only way to fix it. if phone starts as soon as you put the battery in w/out touching any buttons then its a sticky/failed power button. warranty repair is also another solution
its 1% for a battery and/or battery contact problem
here are the links:
[INFO] Skyrocket randomly restarts and vibrates at 2 second intervals ...... possible sticky power button and solution
[INFO] Another thread with a bootloop problem
[INFO] Video of Skyrocket randomly restarts and vibrates at 2 second intervals />

S3 wont budge after root

I am not the owner of this phone.
I have a Verizon Galaxy S3 that was rooted using a "teamviewer" like program by a customer and an outside source. After root was "successful" the rom was flashed and the phone rebooted and shut down (as customer recalls it). This phone is running 4.08 on a wall charger through a volt meter and the battery is reading the same if not a bit less. The vibrate during start up does not occur and the lights for charging are not lit up. Any help towards getting this figured out please let me know. Appreciate the help in advance

Well when you pull the battery and put it back and then try to hold volume up, home and power dies it do anything?
Also, when plugged into pc does it ask for any drivers? I'm betting your customer installed an international version ROM and it's hard bricked.
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I had already done what you mentioned and the forums were my last resort haha. It does ask for drivers but I had to find the download for them and am currently trying to run the phone through adb devices but it is seeming like it wont pick it up.

What us the driver name and with the button combo did it respond?
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Samsung USB driver for mobile phones V 1.5.14.0
And I got absolutely no response from the volume + and power

drneely said:
Samsung USB driver for mobile phones V 1.5.14.0
And I got absolutely no response from the volume + and power
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You were holding home with those two right
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volume up+ power+home key all at once

yes I was....its like I said in the OP... I get nothing, no power no vibrate no anything

can you get to odin mode?

drneely said:
yes I was....its like I said in the OP... I get nothing, no power no vibrate no anything
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Sounds like hard brick, buy usually driver is something DIAGNOSTIC
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kintwofan said:
Sounds like hard brick, buy usually driver is something DIAGNOSTIC
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my thoughts exactly

kintwofan said:
Sounds like hard brick, buy usually driver is something DIAGNOSTIC
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Thats what I was thinking but I wanted to check if there was a solution. i am new to rooting but I successfully rooted my phone so I know how its supposed to end up haha.
What is Odin mode?

drneely said:
Thats what I was thinking but I wanted to check if there was a solution. i am new to rooting but I successfully rooted my phone so I know how its supposed to end up haha.
What is Odin mode?
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download mode. volume down +power+home ( all 3)

kidhudi said:
download mode. volume down +power+home ( all 3)
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Nope cant get to it if phones unresponsive

pull the battery for like 5 minutes and try again. if still unresponsive then you have a brick.

kidhudi said:
download mode. volume down +power+home ( all 3)
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Is volume - .....volume + is recovery
And that's what you said.... my bad
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kintwofan said:
Is volume - .....volume + is recovery
And that's what you said.... my bad
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hahahaha :good:

drneely said:
Thats what I was thinking but I wanted to check if there was a solution. i am new to rooting but I successfully rooted my phone so I know how its supposed to end up haha.
What is Odin mode?
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Just to be clear, you are trying to get it to download/recovery mode from the phone being powered off right? It won't get there when its powered on and stuck at "Galaxy S III" screen. Pull the battery and hold down the button combinations until you see "Samsung" with small blue text in the upper left hand corner and as soon as the screen goes black, release the buttons.
It almost sounds like they installed a rom that needed the bootloader workaround.. in which case I'd be stumped at what's needed then, jtag...?

What rom was flashed? Any way you could provide a link or recall its name?
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SlimSnoopOS said:
What rom was flashed? Any way you could provide a link or recall its name?
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This.
After root was "successful" the rom was flashed and the phone rebooted and shut down (as customer recalls it).
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Specifically, what rom was it? Sounds to me that a I9300 rom was flashed. If that's the case, the phone is hard bricked. You need a JTAG to fix it.