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Hard Bricked Samsung Galaxy S 4G...Please help..

Hi, everyone, I've recently HARD BRICKED my Samsung Galaxy MODEL: T959V with T-mobile.
First off, I got pattern locked on my phone, yea I know I'm an idiot, LOL. Next I totally forgot my gmail password so I could not log back into my phone.
So then I next decided to flash back to stock with odin 1.7 and T959UVJFD. tar file from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1047087.
As a result, my phone would boot to the loading screen with the dashed circle and a battery display in the background and thus would not finish booting all the way.
So I figured I would do more research and found that people would try flashing with the Eugene_2E_JK2_Froyo from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...833024&page=49 and after flash back to stock.
After I flashed with the Eugene rom this was when the phone completely died and would not turn on. I tried the take out the battery, holding down and up volume button and plugging into computer method but the computer would not detect it anymore.
Now I don't know what to do. I realized I was flashing with the Galaxy Vibrant kernels with Odin and now, it won't turn on anymore and can't boot into download mode. It is also not being detected my computer when I plug it in. I'ts a blank screen.
Please help.. Thanks, and appreciate it.

Unfortunately, you won't get much sympathy for that. Here's some info for you though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1333423
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358498
If you can't do the first thread, try to look for someone who can help you with it.
Other than that, you're SoL.
Good luck.

Wow... all kinds of fail.
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op, lol. You are lucky bkoon posted first. Normally people would flame you for something like this. If ths above methods don't work, post in this thread again. Don't worry, you're not the first one to do this...pm me if you are still having problems.
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jager555 said:
op, lol. You are lucky bkoon posted first. Normally people would flame you for something like this. If ths above methods don't work, post in this thread again. Don't worry, you're not the first one to do this...pm me if you are still having problems.
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Normally wouldn't have posted anything, but seeing that no one did and started flaming him, I decided to help.
There's a good handful of people on XDA (maybe more) who are capable of doing what I mentioned to you. You'll have to look for them though. I'm sure they charge a decent fee as well.

There was a thread by raver i think that stated how to unbrick a hard brick
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If you can unbrick it.... it was never bricked to begin with.
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camalus said:
If you can unbrick it.... it was never bricked to begin with.
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What? the op is definitely bricked...
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UnBrickable mod is your best option. Read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1333424
I'd you don't feel comfortable or don't have the tools, I can do it for $30 + shipping (usually $6) send me a PM.

I am having the same problem right now.... did you ever fix yours?

Mylilacs said:
I am having the same problem right now.... did you ever fix yours?
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What did you do? Listing the steps you took will help.

hechoen said:
What did you do? Listing the steps you took will help.
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...Will help you get scorned and ridiculed mercilessly! hahah

Mylilacs said:
I am having the same problem right now.... did you ever fix yours?
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Hello!! I bricked my gs4g, couldn't put it in download mode with the regular bottoms combo, so what I did was:with the phone off push volume bottoms, both in the same time nothing else, then connect your phone with the computer(usb), that gave me download mode

AdamOutler said:
UnBrickable mod is your best option. Read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1333424
I'd you don't feel comfortable or don't have the tools, I can do it for $30 + shipping (usually $6) send me a PM.
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I have the same problem and I need you help me, I can pay you the price o more, but I'm from dominican republic and is to dificult send you the phone, so can you tell me whish is the best option to recover my phone.
thanks

hackeadorazo said:
I have the same problem and I need you help me, I can pay you the price o more, but I'm from dominican republic and is to dificult send you the phone, so can you tell me whish is the best option to recover my phone.
thanks
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Can you get your phone to boot to download mode?
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Cooptx said:
Can you get your phone to boot to download mode?
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no, the phone is totaly dead

hackeadorazo said:
no, the phone is totaly dead
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Does your phone light up at all?
If not, could your battery be completely dead and broke?
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Cooptx said:
Does your phone light up at all?
If not, could your battery be completely dead and broke?
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the battery is good, it measure is 4.1 and 3.7 is enough

Lg Optimus G2x -- MasterMind Root ( Developer Hassan Agha From Pak-Aims )

hey Guys.. i am Proudly Presenting you a Rooting Solution for Our G2x.. try it HAppi Rooting
Instruction
Turn Debugging mode on
Connect the usb cable
Run " Run.bat"
your phone will restart and you are done.. Simple isnt it?

That's it? Nothing else? No kind of description or anything?
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dw9906 said:
That's it? Nothing else? No kind of description or anything?
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Lol +1 how do we use it
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iDreamless531 said:
Lol +1 how do we use it
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Download, find a baby seal and punch it.
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wgrant said:
Download, find a baby seal and punch it.
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Should I make a backup before I begin the punching?
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candleworth7808 said:
Should I make a backup before I begin the punching?
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Hmm nah, just make sure to wipe AFTER the punching.
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I didn't know that our g2x needed a rooting solution? It is a shame we have been running without root this whole time.

wgrant said:
Hmm nah, just make sure to wipe AFTER the punching.
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I wiped before punching and now my phone is bricked...
Help pl0x????????

buru898 said:
I wiped before punching and now my phone is bricked...
Help pl0x????????
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You killed the seal! Gotta NVFLASH it again
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ok so you gotta provide more information about this rooting solution you have going on. You cant just post in the dev section and expect everyone to be on your level and understand what your doing here... more info would be helpful to be clear and not have to answer the same question a billion times.
edit:
Ok I see this is for rooting your g2x using the zergrush process.. a little explanation goes a long way.. Although this should probably be in the general section since its not dev'in... just my opinion.

Mastermind_hassan said:
hey Guys.. i am Proudly Presenting you a Rooting Solution for Our G2x.. try it HAppi Rooting
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Little late to the party since we don't need a rooting solution when nvflash is in play
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ayysir said:
Little late to the party since we don't need a rooting solution when nvflash is in play
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effort is effort bro.. this could still be useful to peope who dont want to use the nvflash... although I dont see why...nvflash tool is super powerful!

Mastermind_hassan said:
hey Guys.. i am Proudly Presenting you a Rooting Solution for Our G2x.. try it HAppi Rooting
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Instruction
Turn Debugging mode on
Connect the usb cable
Run " Run.bat"
your phone will restart and you are done.. Simple isnt it?

Mastermind_hassan said:
Instruction
Turn Debugging mode on
Connect the usb cable
Run " Run.bat"
your phone will restart and you are done.. Simple isnt it?
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your missing the point.. you cant just post stuff in the dev section and have no info on it.. not everyone is fluent in geek. its not about simple instructions its about providing the most info for the end user so noobs have no issues testing your time and effort..

Or where you got it from. Unless you learned this stuff, with in a couple days, if so then Congrats.
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da-pharoah said:
effort is effort bro.. this could still be useful to peope who dont want to use the nvflash... although I dont see why...nvflash tool is super powerful!
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I know, but this tool won't get you out of brick. And root solution I know is best is superoneclick
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ayysir said:
I know, but this tool won't get you out of brick. And root solution I know is best is superoneclick
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yup... thats why this should be in the general section.. same dog.. different trick..

da-pharoah said:
yup... thats why this should be in the general section.. same dog.. different trick..
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Maybe, mind you this is a stretch, this should go in the apps/themes section above general since it does do something for the phone.
That's a stretch though.
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?
What is this? Root? Is that short for root beer? Wow its been almost a year now since I saw that topic brought up. Well thinking back the release of v21e. Hmmm what was that stuff we used to get back in the day? It is simple enough to do I guess. It is always good to have more than 1 solution. I really forgot about it being that all but 3 Rome have root.
And come on, why does it have to be a baby seal?
Does any one know if this will work on total 2.3.4? I would try but after I post I am flashing kwes's 2.3.4

alias503 said:
What is this? Root? Is that short for root beer? Wow its been almost a year now since I saw that topic brought up. Well thinking back the release of v21e. Hmmm what was that stuff we used to get back in the day? It is simple enough to do I guess. It is always good to have more than 1 solution. I really forgot about it being that all but 3 Rome have root.
And come on, why does it have to be a baby seal?
Does any one know if this will work on total 2.3.4? I would try but after I post I am flashing kwes's 2.3.4
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My rom is already rooted. If youre on stock v21y you can easily root using super oneclick if you dont want to flash my rom, however my rom adds more then just root. Well its not my rom, I just kanged LG and made some improvisations.
On topic: OP you should really add more info to your posts if you intend on posting in the dev section. The majority of us know there are alot of easy ways to gain root, hell you can root a g2x with a scientific calculator if you put your mind to it...
Back off topic: i loled at the baby seal punching thanks.

Flashed i777 kernel to i727

And now my Galaxy S2 i727 won't turn on or boot into download mode. I was told getting a jig may fix it but if my phone won't turn on would I be able to use a jig?
Is there any way to make my phone functional again or am I out of luck?

well that was stupid lol. sorry bud you might be able to jtag it but idk good luck

Yeah, you're hard-bricked. A jig would almost certainly be a waste of time and money. Send it to the jtag guy for $50 or buy a new one, maybe try to warranty it out through Sammy if you want to risk them finding out that you'd been flashing and broken the warranty.
Not to rub salt in the wound or anything, but had you paid close attention and read before flashing, you'd have noticed that you were about to flash an SGS2 kernel onto a SR, and riding full-speed on the train to Bricksville.

kinghaf said:
And now my Galaxy S2 i727 won't turn on or boot into download mode. I was told getting a jig may fix it but if my phone won't turn on would I be able to use a jig?
Is there any way to make my phone functional again or am I out of luck?
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thats why the last part of my sig says what it says.
the 1st link in my sig has a link for brick repair, but first try to get it fixed under warranty, just say that it wont turn on anymore and act dumb about flashing...which is not to far from the truth

Smh.....another one bites the dust this is why I get so angry nobody takes time to learn about their $400+ device but then we are supposed to help them fix it..... my faith in the ability of our society to learn is dead I can't wait to see what happens when these generations get older
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Least people are predictable...? I swear even the posts are almost the same word for word each time this happens... :cyclops:

vincom said:
act dumb about flashing...which is not to far from the truth
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Hahaha...good one vincom

Alright thanks for the help. I'll try getting it replaced first. Is mobiletechvids a reputable place? I don't want to get scammed.

kinghaf said:
Alright thanks for the help. I'll try getting it replaced first. Is mobiletechvids a reputable place? I don't want to get scammed.
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Yes, and just leave your phone alone from now on if you don't wanna read and understand what your're doing first.

s2-i777 JB rom
Can i use s2-i727 i.e. sky rocket's rom for flashing my Galaxy S2-i777 (AT&T)..??? If not then can ny1 pls send me the link for correct rom..

kaymaddy said:
Can i use s2-i727 i.e. sky rocket's rom for flashing my Galaxy S2-i777 (AT&T)..??? If not then can ny1 pls send me the link for correct rom..
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Seriously? You are asking this?

kaymaddy said:
Can i use s2-i727 i.e. sky rocket's rom for flashing my Galaxy S2-i777 (AT&T)..??? If not then can ny1 pls send me the link for correct rom..
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No. Look in the correct section of this forum
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Unless you wanna hardbrick it then u gotta jtagg it not funny
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intelxtreme said:
Unless you wanna hardbrick it then u gotta jtagg it not funny
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Little slow on the response time there wouldn't you say?…
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Not to be an advocate of noobs... i was kinda confused at first too. BUT never took rooting and flashing as a joke so I read and read... took me a week or so before rooting (already reading up on skyrocket and S2 prior to purchase though) and more than 6 months of reading before flashing Embryo 6.
Rooting is the new cool aid... wish some people will quit trying to be cool and really understand what they are doing. Most noobs just wants to brag that they have a custom rom as though it elevates their standing in life. Geeez.

Illnevertell said:
Smh.....another one bites the dust this is why I get so angry nobody takes time to learn about their $400+ device but then we are supposed to help them fix it..... my faith in the ability of our society to learn is dead I can't wait to see what happens when these generations get older
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Biggs u just mad and not everyone is at the same level u think you
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don728871 said:
Biggs u just mad and not everyone is at the same level u think you
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You quoted a dude who left. Second he is right so many of these new guys don't research and just jump in the shiz thinking they are [email protected] . Third sentence structure son let's learn English please I almost didn't understand that at all.
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kinghaf said:
And now my Galaxy S2 i727 won't turn on or boot into download mode. I was told getting a jig may fix it but if my phone won't turn on would I be able to use a jig?
Is there any way to make my phone functional again or am I out of luck?
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JTAG repair will fix your phone...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160955490053?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Racing19969 said:
JTAG repair will fix your phone...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160955490053?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
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Way to respond to something from 5 months ago when he received the exact same answer in the very first response.
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[Hard Brick] JTag vs Manuf. Warranty Exchange

I just hard bricked my sgs3. FIRST TIME EVER!! I've been flashing roms,kernels, etc since the MyTouch3.
Little back story.....
I flashed the LSmooth - Linaro 4.2.1 Jelly Bean Rom with CWM6. I noticed that I could not find my nandroid backups. Searched XDA and saw a thread that stated that TWRP is compatible with 4.2.1 and it will move the internal /sdcard from /0 back to its original file location, etc, etc. I went to GooManager, downloaded the twrp.tar (d2vzw), then went to MobileOdin, loaded the .tar file and flashed.
BOOM!!! No power, DOA. dead ass!! :crying::crying:
(( FACE SLAP )) then I remembered via build.prop it was configured as "maguro" and not "d2vzw". So, I'm assuming that since I failed to edit the build.prop before flashing the d2vzw TWRP recovery, it bricked my phone.
-- No power via wall, usb
-- No download / recovery mode
-- NOTHING!
My question is, if I were to call in and ask for a warranty exchange, what is the likely hood of Verizon troubleshooting, reviving my phone and figuring it out that its been rooted?
Or, should I just send my phone to someone that can JTAG it for me?

kuntri said:
I just hard bricked my sgs3. FIRST TIME EVER!! I've been flashing roms,kernels, etc since the MyTouch3.
Little back story.....
I flashed the LSmooth - Linaro 4.2.1 Jelly Bean Rom with CWM6. I noticed that I could not find my nandroid backups. Searched XDA and saw a thread that stated that TWRP is compatible with 4.2.1 and it will move the internal /sdcard from /0 back to its original file location, etc, etc. I went to GooManager, downloaded the twrp.tar (d2vzw), then went to MobileOdin, loaded the .tar file and flashed.
BOOM!!! No power, DOA. dead ass!! :crying::crying:
(( FACE SLAP )) then I remembered via build.prop it was configured as "maguro" and not "d2vzw". So, I'm assuming that since I failed to edit the build.prop before flashing the d2vzw TWRP recovery, it bricked my phone.
-- No power via wall, usb
-- No download / recovery mode
-- NOTHING!
My question is, if I were to call in and ask for a warranty exchange, what is the likely hood of Verizon troubleshooting, reviving my phone and figuring it out that its been rooted?
Or, should I just send my phone to someone that can JTAG it for me?
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You can send it to verizon as they'll have no clue what hapoened since a jtag will just be a fresh like new install showing no sing of it ever modified.
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Honest answer they won't know what happened.
Second honest answer? Grow a pair and pay for your mistake.
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I hard bricked mines before christmas.. Tried to flash cwm touch img through adb.. Sent my phone to mobiletechvideos paid 60 bucks paid extra for rush processing and express return shipping. Total was 95 bucks tookn10bdays from day sent to day received
iSheep... iSheep... Meowww that's Apple VZW GSIII

kuntri said:
I just hard bricked my sgs3. FIRST TIME EVER!! I've been flashing roms,kernels, etc since the MyTouch3.
Little back story.....
I flashed the LSmooth - Linaro 4.2.1 Jelly Bean Rom with CWM6. I noticed that I could not find my nandroid backups. Searched XDA and saw a thread that stated that TWRP is compatible with 4.2.1 and it will move the internal /sdcard from /0 back to its original file location, etc, etc. I went to GooManager, downloaded the twrp.tar (d2vzw), then went to MobileOdin, loaded the .tar file and flashed.
BOOM!!! No power, DOA. dead ass!! :crying::crying:
(( FACE SLAP )) then I remembered via build.prop it was configured as "maguro" and not "d2vzw". So, I'm assuming that since I failed to edit the build.prop before flashing the d2vzw TWRP recovery, it bricked my phone.
-- No power via wall, usb
-- No download / recovery mode
-- NOTHING!
My question is, if I were to call in and ask for a warranty exchange, what is the likely hood of Verizon troubleshooting, reviving my phone and figuring it out that its been rooted?
Or, should I just send my phone to someone that can JTAG it for me?
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I don't have an answer for your question but I would like to ask one. Did the build.prop change cause the phone to brick because it made Goo Manager download the wrong file, Mobile ODIN to flash it wrong/to the wrong place, or something else I'm totally missing? This is just a new one to me and I try to stay up on this stuff so I don't end up with a brick myself. Thanks.

JBO1018 said:
I don't have an answer for your question but I would like to ask one. Did the build.prop change cause the phone to brick because it made Goo Manager download the wrong file, Mobile ODIN to flash it wrong/to the wrong place, or something else I'm totally missing? This is just a new one to me and I try to stay up on this stuff so I don't end up with a brick myself. Thanks.
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Yes goo manager downloads recovery based on your build prop and such that's why it's always bad at the same time to change it if you aren't careful.
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nosympathy said:
Honest answer they won't know what happened.
Second honest answer? Grow a pair and pay for your mistake.
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Number 1, I need my phone for work. (plus i know people in the wireless industry)
Number 2, You tough talking on the internet. LOL!

GoonAssJuan said:
Yes goo manager downloads recovery based on your build prop and such that's why it's always bad at the same time to change it if you aren't careful.
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Thanks Bro! Now I know! I've been doing this too long to miss that.

JBO1018 said:
I don't have an answer for your question but I would like to ask one. Did the build.prop change cause the phone to brick because it made Goo Manager download the wrong file, Mobile ODIN to flash it wrong/to the wrong place, or something else I'm totally missing? This is just a new one to me and I try to stay up on this stuff so I don't end up with a brick myself. Thanks.
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I downloaded the d2vzw TWRP recovery and flashed it before changing my build.prop from maguro to d2vzw. smh

DROID3R said:
I hard bricked mines before christmas.. Tried to flash cwm touch img through adb.. Sent my phone to mobiletechvideos paid 60 bucks paid extra for rush processing and express return shipping. Total was 95 bucks tookn10bdays from day sent to day received
iSheep... iSheep... Meowww that's Apple VZW GSIII
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Instead, I called my VZW Account Rep(when i used to work BBYMobile), told them what happened. $12 Next day ....
reason why I didnt choose MobileTech,
1. I am unsure of the wait time
2. I need my cell for work
3. $12 Next day vs. $60-$95 10 Day wait ... ehhhhh
I do appreciate the comment and response, though. Thanks Bro~

GoonAssJuan said:
You can send it to verizon as they'll have no clue what hapoened since a jtag will just be a fresh like new install showing no sing of it ever modified.
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I was wondering because my vzw rep was unsure. i was going to invest in mobiletech , but i was unsure about the wait time and not having a phone for a few days to weeks. if it was TMO or ATT, yea I would have sent it because I can find me a prepaid GSM phone and use that temporarily. Oh well, thanks for the response!

Actually, I just hard bricked my s3 a couple hours ago as well! My situation is a little different though! Earlier today I received my OTG cable in the mail from eBay....long story short, this thing just destroyed my phone....turns out I'm not the only one who's had this happen! People, please be careful, don't do what I did and buy a cheap OTG cable! There seems to be some confusion as to whether it's the cable or the phones that are the cause of the problem....just google it.... OTG hard brick.....you'll see what I'm talking about!
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Thank God for the almighty sdcard with my nandroid backup from yesterday! Should be getting my replacement s3 on Saturday, then to root and restore!

kuntri said:
Instead, I called my VZW Account Rep(when i used to work BBYMobile), told them what happened. $12 Next day ....
reason why I didnt choose MobileTech,
1. I am unsure of the wait time
2. I need my cell for work
3. $12 Next day vs. $60-$95 10 Day wait ... ehhhhh
I do appreciate the comment and response, though. Thanks Bro~
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Maybe if you need your phone for work you shouldn't be so careless with it. Just saying.
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nosympathy said:
Maybe if you need your phone for work you shouldn't be so careless with it. Just saying.
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It would appear that you show... *adjusts sunglasses* no sympathy.
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Obaterista93 said:
It would appear that you show... *adjusts sunglasses* no sympathy.
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In keeping with my name...WOW! Never heard that one before!
I have been called the asshole of XDA more than a few times for a reason
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nosympathy said:
In keeping with my name...WOW! Never heard that one before!
I have been called the asshole of XDA more than a few times for a reason
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Hey, somebody's gotta do it.
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nosympathy said:
In keeping with my name...WOW! Never heard that one before!
I have been called the asshole of XDA more than a few times for a reason
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ur good man, i cringe anytime I see a send back to vz related question as this guy is how carriers can justify locking these phones down, or one of the reasons.
not that ethics and the internet go together but what op has done is wrong and it hurts this community.

vmancini3 said:
Actually, I just hard bricked my s3 a couple hours ago as well! My situation is a little different though! Earlier today I received my OTG cable in the mail from eBay....long story short, this thing just destroyed my phone....turns out I'm not the only one who's had this happen! People, please be careful, don't do what I did and buy a cheap OTG cable! There seems to be some confusion as to whether it's the cable or the phones that are the cause of the problem....just google it.... OTG hard brick.....you'll see what I'm talking about!
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Thank God for the almighty sdcard with my nandroid backup from yesterday! Should be getting my replacement s3 on Saturday, then to root and restore!
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Happened to a lot and can't even be Jtagged. Burns out the PCIM and non repairable as per Josh at Mobile Tech.

vmancini3 said:
Actually, I just hard bricked my s3 a couple hours ago as well! My situation is a little different though! Earlier today I received my OTG cable in the mail from eBay....long story short, this thing just destroyed my phone....turns out I'm not the only one who's had this happen! People, please be careful, don't do what I did and buy a cheap OTG cable! There seems to be some confusion as to whether it's the cable or the phones that are the cause of the problem....just google it.... OTG hard brick.....you'll see what I'm talking about!
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Thank God for the almighty sdcard with my nandroid backup from yesterday! Should be getting my replacement s3 on Saturday, then to root and restore!
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Dang bro! My replacement came in this afternoon (3p est) and I posted this yesterday night ( i think) ... I havent messed with that OTG cable, but good looking out.

prdog1 said:
Happened to a lot and can't even be Jtagged. Burns out the PCIM and non repairable as per Josh at Mobile Tech.
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Wow!

couldnt leave well enuff alone

well my dumbass finally did it, i bricked my skyrocket. i had sky ics on it for months and was getting a little tired of it so i started playing with some other roms. i tried a new kernel on it and bam, all black, no vibration, no nothing. any combo of buttons or anything will bring her back. this totally sux for me because i am about to go on vacation and wasnt counting on kicking out the extra cash for another cell phone. just wanted to whine a little folks . thx for listening.

Kernel from a different device?
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btm fdr said:
Kernel from a different device?
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i dont think so , this is it lk_aosp_jb_vzw-v 1.10. it said flash failed then all gone . like i said it was my mistake , but it was a big one.

cain308 said:
i dont think so , this is it lk_aosp_jb_vzw-v 1.10. it said flash failed then all gone . like i said it was my mistake , but it was a big one.
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Doesn't look like a skyrocket kernel. Where did you find it? Were you trying to flash a jb kernel on a ics rom? That could brick too.
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toyes said:
Doesn't look like a skyrocket kernel. Where did you find it? Were you trying to flash a jb kernel on a ics rom? That could brick too.
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yeah thats what done it, i wasnt paying any attention, i am pretty sure it came from here but it may not have. anyway it goes i am screwed now.

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cain308 said:
i dont think so , this is it lk_aosp_jb_vzw-v 1.10. it said flash failed then all gone . like i said it was my mistake , but it was a big one.
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Pretty sure that's an S3 kernel
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JTAG may save it. That'll set ya back $50. Beats shelling out $ for a new phone..
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That's definitely not a skyrocket kernel. It's a Verizon wireless kernel from some other phone.
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The times when i have soft bricked my phone is when messing with kernels. Now i just use the stock kernel for whatever rom i am using. Good luck
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went out today and got the s4, but still sending this one out to see if i can get it fixed.

cain308 said:
went out today and got the s4, but still sending this one out to see if i can get it fixed.
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50 bucks to mobiletechvideos and it will work again.
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Where did you find this kernel? And was it labeled as Skyrocket, ATT, Galaxy, S2, LTE, sgh-i727, or anything else that resembles the phone?

occupational_hazard said:
Where did you find this kernel? And was it labeled as Skyrocket, ATT, Galaxy, S2, LTE, sgh-i727, or anything else that resembles the phone?
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i had downloaded it earlier and sent it to the root of my phone ,but never installed it and forgot to delete it from phone . well the other night i downloaded the beanstalk rom and was gonna put it on my phone, wasnt paying attention and installed this , well tried . after the fail came the brick.

xcrazydx said:
50 bucks to mobiletechvideos and it will work again.
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friend told me about them and i looked them up, thats where its going. thanks for the help.

maybe you might have the same luck as toyes, use a usb jib or "dongle". They are very cheap. $5 and might save you the $50 jtag. Its worth a shot.

occupational_hazard said:
maybe you might have the same luck as toyes, use a usb jib or "dongle". They are very cheap. $5 and might save you the $50 jtag. Its worth a shot.
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Removed.
Apologies for the misinformation.
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ctalcant said:
Don't waste the money, has been discussed many times that the USB jig is not helpful, send it off to get jtagged.
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USB Jig did indeed save my phone. (Read back in the offtopic if you want more details.) But in this case here it is hardbricked and will not help. The only thing to do is jtag.
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