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[Q] Stuck phone in CWM based recovery mode

Hi,
My phone stuck in CWM-based Recovery v5.0.2.3 blue screen.
I searched alot in this forum and google, every one said to use ODIN to get back to stock,
I tried ODIN recovery to get back to stock, by my PC doesnt recognize my device (because ODIN requires device to be in download mod). So how can I fix this? Please help me.
Thanks in advacne

atrix4nag said:
Hi,
My phone stuck in CWM-based Recovery v5.0.2.3 blue screen.
I searched alot in this forum and google, every one said to use ODIN to get back to stock,
I tried ODIN recovery to get back to stock, by my PC doesnt recognize my device (because ODIN requires device to be in download mod). So how can I fix this? Please help me.
Thanks in advacne
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You can't pull the battery and do the 3 button trick to gain download mode?
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nash2000 said:
You can't pull the battery and do the 3 button trick to gain download mode?
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When I do that, still it opens in CWM mode only..

atrix4nag said:
When I do that, still it opens in CWM mode only..
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First... what where you doing to get it on blue cmw in the first place?
Also im not saying you are doing it wrong... and im SURE you have tried like 1000 times but lets check:
1.-pull battery out
2.-connect cable to PC and to phone
3.- while connected to PC and battery OUT press BOTH volume keys at same time
4.-while pressing both volume keys and conected to pc trough micro usb introduce the battery
Thats how you go into DL mode... if it DOESNT.... damn... you messed up your bootloader? at the VERY least you should get a:
"Phone-----!-----Computer"
sign....
Not working still? hmm get an usb jig on ebay/amazing or anyplace you like to FORCE the DL mode... still try the steps i provided before... when entering DL mode only 2 buttons nedded not 3 like on CMW recovery read the steps... then try... try.... and try.
If nothing yet:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...Accessories&hash=item3cbb7b1e8c#ht_2419wt_905
or something similar... yet im 99% sure doing the correct steps should work.
And i repeat... im not saying your doing it wrong... electronic devices may fail anytime still... put the human part to work and read well the instructions and do them as said before we can blame a piece of metal/plastic xD
I really hope you can get it fixed.

Thanks for the detail steps koriotto.. I exchanged at ATT.

2 finger/usb...that dude's phone would have been easily fixed but you told him how to get into something he was already stuck in haha
Sent from my B.A. Infuse 4G

atrix4nag said:
Thanks for the detail steps koriotto.. I exchanged at ATT.
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Bah =) well you got a working phone now... remember cwm its 3 button, dl mode its 2 and usb connected for next time

[Q] potentially brick or dead phone

Hi am trying to fix a infuse but the problem is that it wont go in download mode when i plug the phone it keeps rebooting in the samsung logo. i did remove batt and press the volumen keys but nothing. anyway I have the jig but when i plug it in now it keep reboting on the download mode it show for one second and reboot it wont stay. Is there hope fpr this infuse or is it dead for ever thank

Just came off a semi-hard brick...do you know what you did wrong? I accidentally flashed odin on some bad drivers and lost dl mode...you're not totally lost as long as you still have dl mode. Make sure you have the right drivers and give heimdall one click a shot...good luck

Thats the thing the owner dosen't no what he did he gave it to me so that I tried to get it working but those are the symptoms I see and I install the correct driver from the developer section. All I know it keeps rebooting on Samsung logo and if a place the jig it reboot on download mode. Thank for your help
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did you try odin too? it might pick it up...

Its REALLY hard to brick and Infuse actually, MAYBE (and im not saying thats happening but it happened to me for a while in earlier days) you are doing the download mode aka 2 button mode wrong by trying the 3 buttong mode.
Theres 2 drivers that can be used to install roms on Infuse, the heimdall drivers or the "odin" drivers
*The Odin drivers are obtained easily by Installing Samsung kies.
**The heimdall drivers are obtained by heimdall (lol)
Download mode for Odin:
-Be sure you havent installed the Heimdall Drivers as they commonly override the Odin ones.
-- ONLY If you have installed the Heimdall drivers just go into control panel, hardware and sound, devicesand printers, look for the samsung usb and revert the drivers to previous.
1.-Remove battery
2.-Connect the Infuse to PC by the usb cable WITHOUT putting back the battery or holding any buttons yet.
3.-Hold vol up and vol down.
4.- ONLY after removing the battery and having the Infuse connected to usb cable and pressing vol up and down THEN introduce battery without pressing power button or anything.
It will power alone and enter download mode.
Then open Odin and flash the stock rom or any you like.
IF you are doing it right then I apologize for being repetitive on something apparently easy and i hope someone with more expertise than me can help you man.
Good luck and i wish you the best for your problem solution.

The following has always worked for me:
1) Pull and reinsert battery
2) Hold VolUp + VolDn, DO NOT PRESS POWER
3) Insert USB cable while holding VolUp + VolDn
This should take you into download mode

Yes I had tried everything am going to post a video so see if you guys fugue it out
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Have you tried using a regular USB cable? I can't see a use for a jig here.
Just my 2¢

Hi guys sorry for not doing it faster bu Christmas took all my time here is the link of the video I made http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlLhF7nxF30&feature=g-upl&context=G2c33db0AUAAAAAAAAAA

chrlop said:
Hi guys sorry for not doing it faster bu Christmas took all my time here is the link of the video I made http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlLhF7nxF30&feature=g-upl&context=G2c33db0AUAAAAAAAAAA
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Did you find any solution yet to get back your phone to work?

xxxSuperserieSxxx said:
Did you find any solution yet to get back your phone to work?
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I'm sure realize this thread is 8 months old?

dparrothead1 said:
I'm sure realize this thread is 8 months old?
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I saw it on youtube the video and samething happen to my other infuse recently.

xxxSuperserieSxxx said:
I saw it on youtube the video and samething happen to my other infuse recently.
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His problem sounds like the classic borked power button...if your expierncing a simalr issue that may be your problem...
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mg2195 said:
His problem sounds like the classic borked power button...if your expierncing a simalr issue that may be your problem...
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I already mail my other infuse for repair, yes something wrong with power button that what they told me need to replace it.

mg2195 said:
His problem sounds like the classic borked power button...if your expierncing a simalr issue that may be your problem...
Sent from my HTC PH39100 using Tapatalk 2
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Noob here but i get battery logo loop sometime when sharing phone while its off cuss of power button
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mg2195 said:
His problem sounds like the classic borked power button...if your expierncing a simalr issue that may be your problem...
Sent from my HTC PH39100 using Tapatalk 2
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xxxSuperserieSxxx said:
I already mail my other infuse for repair, yes something wrong with power button that what they told me need to replace it.
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I have the same problem that the friend above... Do you guys think that changing the housing will fix the problem? if so, can you refer me a link in ebay where I can buy the full housing? thanks!

Samsung Dart - Wont turn on after installing ClockworkMod

Hi all
I have new Samsung Dart (android)- the device won't turn on after I installed ClockworkMod,
I tried to add addition language fonts to the phone,
I rooted the device first,
Then i installed "ClockworkMod"
I tried removing the battery, holding the power+volume down for 30 sec
nothing....
any advice will be welcomed.
Thanks

did you try putting the battery back in and holding vol up and power to boot into recovery?
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shark669 said:
Hi all
I have new Samsung Dart (android)- the device won't turn on after I installed ClockworkMod,
I tried to add addition language fonts to the phone,
I rooted the device first,
Then i installed "ClockworkMod"
I tried removing the battery, holding the power+volume down for 30 sec
nothing....
any advice will be welcomed.
Thanks
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well i think it is hard bricked just go to the service center act like a fool dont say any thing about recovery . Tell them any story and youll get it reparied
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konna280 said:
did you try putting the battery back in and holding vol up and power to boot into recovery?
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Made me laugh
Did you ever get anything on the screen when trying to power on again? How did you install clockworkmod, and what version did you use? Also what is the source link to the clockworkmod that you used?
If you can get back into download mode on your phone, you can find the stock roms/tools/directions at
http://www.madteam.co/forum/development-70/(archive)-stock-roms-and-tools/

>>Did you ever get anything on the screen when trying to power on again
Nothing, its Dead like a rock
Will USB Jig help? or 300K resistor?
Thank you!

Sounds like you will have to send it in for repair. I don't think that a jig will help you.
Where did you get CWM from, and what version? Was it for the T499 or for S5570?

The Phone is bricked. I killed mine too flashing the clockwork mod, it did not belong on this phone. I think the phone is not on the list because it is not supported. The only way to fix it is to re install the factory boot loading files thought the service pins in the back of the circuit board using a special tool. I'm looking at mine as I type. Oh well, it happens, I just went ahead and bought an used HD2.

For anyone that does want CWM on the SGH-T499, have a look here http://www.madteam.co/forum/development-70/(development)-clockworkmod-recovery-for-sgh-t499/

SOLVED! The first and only solution on the web! Infuse Endless Boot Loop.

I have been bricked alot. And restored to stock using Odin for about 15 times. But then the USB slipped out of the port during one recovery and the infuse got stuck. Now when I attempt to turn it on, the screen turn on white and flicker back to nothing. The same happens when I plug it in the computer. I cannot go to download mode. Please help me asap! I was going to give my infuse to my nephew for his birthday! First one who help me successfully will get an $20 reward PayPal or any other of the sort.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3pJhP2qAvk

Prolly need a jig to put it in dl mode? thats my guess
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checkmateyou said:
I have been bricked alot. And restored to stock using Odin for about 15 times. But then the USB slipped out of the port during one recovery and the infuse got stuck. Now when I attempt to turn it on, the screen turn on white and flicker back to nothing. The same happens when I plug it in the computer. I cannot go to download mode. Please help me asap! I was going to give my infuse to my nephew for his birthday! First one who help me successfully will get an $20 reward PayPal or any other of the sort.
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I'm assuming you've tried this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116251
If it doesn't work, try following this.
http://www.traemcneely.com/2011/05/...e-possibly-vibrant-kernel-error-black-screen/

If the usb jig doesn't work,
I think you already know the answer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4zwn_HMTek
Your only other hope is adam outler: check his unbrickable mod

checkmateyou said:
I have been bricked alot. And restored to stock using Odin for about 15 times. But then the USB slipped out of the port during one recovery and the infuse got stuck. Now when I attempt to turn it on, the screen turn on white and flicker back to nothing. The same happens when I plug it in the computer. I cannot go to download mode. Please help me asap! I was going to give my infuse to my nephew for his birthday! First one who help me successfully will get an $20 reward PayPal or any other of the sort.
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I would try a different PC first. This happened to me as well.
It seems that the drivers get screwed up when the flash is interrupted. This advice has helped several people.
Good luck bro

I'm assuming you don't get any computer notification that usb plugged in? If you do just give it a few and press up like it is in download mode. I've had a screwed up looking screen and still flashed in download mode even though I couldn't see the screen.
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Try changing USB port. Adams method worked on mine.
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Don't worry. I got into even worse situation, I can't even turn on my phone yesterday when I fail the odin. I thought the bootloader is dead.. charge the battery and try it again and you would put it into download mode.
Adam's method is very risky.

reactorcooler said:
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Adam's method is very risky.
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It`s my go to method. nothing risky about it. Havent used odin since it screwed up all my usb ports.

qkster said:
It`s my go to method. nothing risky about it. Havent used odin since it screwed up all my usb ports.
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How so? Can you just not use your Infuse in it? Or anything.
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Bought my jig, over a year ago....never leave home w/o it

This happened to me once. IIRC I pulled the battery, connected the phone to the computer (I don't recall if I had Odin running or not, but I'm not sure if it even matters), then held vol + and - while re-inserting the battery and the phone powered on into download mode. It's been a while since it happened and unfortunately I don't remember the exact order of the steps I took, (I was freaking out a bit and trying different things), but you may want to try this process or some variation of it. Good luck.

Jep56 said:
Bought my jig, over a year ago....never leave home w/o it
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That's a little much.. Wouldn't you say? Lol..
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None of the method are working!
Here is a quick video of what's happening. Please help me! Thanks!
Remember, I will give $20 to the first person who help me!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3pJhP2qAvk

Try different usb ports or heimdall or however you spell it
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checkmateyou said:
None of the method are working!
Here is a quick video of what's happening. Please help me! Thanks!
Remember, I will give $20 to the first person who help me!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3pJhP2qAvk
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By the looks of it ...
You need to switch your Infuse for a new phone haha.
You should try looking into the HTC One X

porksoda02 said:
By the looks of it ...
You need to switch your Infuse for a new phone haha.
You should try looking into the HTC One X
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That helped me alot! You get the $20 [/sarcasm]
No. Seriously. This phone was meant for a birthday gift. I hope someone can help me. I will greatly appreciate it.

From what I see, you weren't holding down the Vol keys before plugging in the usb cable. At least in that video you didn't.

Truckerglenn said:
From what I see, you weren't holding down the Vol keys before plugging in the usb cable. At least in that video you didn't.
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I originally recorded that, but the result was the same difference so I end up discarding that portion. Anyone else?
P.S. How do I use Heimdall without download mode?

Did you ever try another PC?

samsung infuse wont boot at all

i was using my phonen normally two days ago and the phone just froze and since then it boots to samsung logo then shuts off, if i put it cable all it does is it shows the little circle like trying to charge but never makes it to the charging battery. it doesnt boot into cwm and doesnt go into download mode, please i need help since i am on vacation and i need my infuse to take pictures please help
odin wont recognize it or heimdall. the computer doesnt recognize it at all either

Try one click unbrick. Don't have a link but Google it. Worked for me.
This post brought to you by the letters Paranoid, Ice, Cream and Sandwich.

thanks for your reply but the computer doesnt recognize it at all . i tried it. any more ideas ?
csandman1977 said:
Try one click unbrick. Don't have a link but Google it. Worked for me.
This post brought to you by the letters Paranoid, Ice, Cream and Sandwich.
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You didn't read the instructions clearly enough. You need to install samsung Kies to get drivers
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i understand perfectly what you are saying but is not a driver issue. i plug in the phone and goes into a charging mode but then reboots and doesnt either charge or boots. when i dont plug the usb is just at the samsung screen. the phone doesnt boot far enough for the computer to recognize the usb
elliot.newnham said:
You didn't read the instructions clearly enough. You need to install samsung Kies to get drivers
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Can u go to Downloading mod???
If can, U install driver manually and try with Odin again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1613523

It may be a faulty power button. Does it show the samsung logo for a few seconds, then reboots into the samsung logo? What does it do when you try to enter download mode?
Sent from my sweet and buttery Infuse

Try every usb port if u haven't already. When I was soft bricked, my computer would not recognize the phone on 3 out of 4 usb port but the last one finally did recognize it.
Also, are u sure ur trying the correct way to get it into download mode? By taking battery out, plugging into computer while holding volume keys. Been awhile since I had to go to download mode but I believe those r the steps.
I think u should b able to get it into download mode and connect to pc if ur seeing the Samsung logo bc that means it isn't hard bricked. Again, I'm not 100% sure on this but that's my understanding.
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no i can not. it is impossible for me to go into download mode. ive tried every single thing. taking battery out and plug in usb and hold both buttons down. ive tried everything . it just doesnt wanna go into download mode or boot. it doesnt even go to charging. it shows the spinning ball and then it restarts so show the spinning ball again
minnaing said:
Can u go to Downloading mod???
If can, U install driver manually and try with Odin again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1613523
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thats exactly what it does. it shows the samsung logo for lik 2 seconds then reboots again into samsung logo. as soon as i put the battery in the phone turns on itself without me pressing anything or the phone being plugged into anything
andros11 said:
It may be a faulty power button. Does it show the samsung logo for a few seconds, then reboots into the samsung logo? What does it do when you try to enter download mode?
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omg thank you so much ! i slapped your thanks button ! it was the power button. i smacked the ish out of it. blew into wet and wet it and it booted up !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
your a hero! yu just saved me 6 bucks ! i was gonna buy jig lol
yur a hero !
andros11 said:
It may be a faulty power button. Does it show the samsung logo for a few seconds, then reboots into the samsung logo? What does it do when you try to enter download mode?
Sent from my sweet and buttery Infuse
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It is the power button indeed. Look around in the past threads; there are many who have your same problem and have found someone to fix it.
It was also suggested to open it up and clean the contacts with compressed air.
Edit: violence tends to solve things after all haha
Glad you have it back, but if it happened once it is likely to happen again.
Sent from my sweet and buttery Infuse