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[Q][Help]Nexus S major problems

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Well I hope my Nexus S didn't brick. Well I will start off with what happened. I've been running ICS Slim for a while and I noticed it started to become very buggy. Been busy for a few days so I havnt had time to fix anything. Well today I had some free time so I was going to just connect my SNS to my pc to transfer important files and pictures. My PC (Windows 7) kept giving me "USB Device not recognised" errors. I have correctly installed the adb drivers and have connected my SNS to the same computer. I also tried another connection usb cable to see if my original was defective but no avail. I also tried my netbook with both usb cords becuase I also had this SNS connected to the netbook before (Win7 Also) with correct adb drivers.... still nothing. I then go to rom manager download codename android and successfully install the rom. Tried everything again and still no connection. After shutting down the SNS and strating it again multiple times and trying multiple things my SNS went into "safe mode". Curious I thought there must be something wrong with some system files that don't get written over when a new rom is installed with a factory reset. I decided to turn off my SNS and turn it on one more time and I get this screen which ive never seen before.
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It also says between Downloading.... and Do not turn off target!!!!:
USB Control Init
USB Control Init end
Please help because I need this phone for work and I cannot afford a new one... Just really hope it didnt bite the dust.
Samsung Nexus S i9020a Koodo
FIX:
had the same problem. DEFINITELY FIXED NOW.
Whenever, I connected my Nexus S to any OS a USB Storage Mode dialogue used to pop up and once I clicked Turn On, the PC would find the mass storage. About a week ago, this functionality has stopped completely. I plug the USB cable and nothing happens but the phone starts charging.
I have read many posts about this. I have tried the removing the battery, Rebooting, Trying the boot loader screen, erasing the USB storage, resetting to factory settings, Erasing and dismounting the SD Card from the Boot loader, cleaning the USB Port, trying different USB cables (nokia, parrot, original Nexus etc)....
What has worked for me was the NEEDLE trick. Get a needle and bend the USB hub beneath the phone towards to the top. (What I realized is that it was pushed all the way to the bottom, lifting it up about 1 mm has centered it). I plug the USB and pops up the USB storage mode interface.
So, it turns out a hardware issue, probably a doggy USB port on the NEXUS easily gets disturbed. Using different cables usually helps the problem, especially cheap cables tend to damage the port easier.
So, I would recommend every one to use proper USB cables; the original nexus cable, a nokia cable or decent quality cable. (Do not use the ones from cheap car chargers etc).
Secondly, do not reset your phone for nothing.
Thirdly, keep your phone clean.
I hope this information helps someone. Thanks.
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source: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google Mobile/thread?tid=4dedeb14b7ccb58e&hl=en

Update: Decided to turn off the Nexus S..... Stupid idea I guess because It wont turn on any more.... Plugging into a computer still says "USB Device not recognised" though so I have no clue...
Would really love some help please

Can you get into recovery? Or Hboot?

rocket999 said:
Can you get into recovery? Or Hboot?
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No recover. Whats Hboot? No fastboot screen... So I thinks its dead.

Trying unbrickable resurrector but cannot find device
Desperate need of help please

do you have CWM installed on your nexus??
use mount/storage then connect it to Computer

galaxy tab p1000
this screen shot is the same of download mode in the galaxy tab p 1000, in this mode, with program "ODIN" you can put in your device the rom, kernel and radio! ww w.team overcome.net/p1000/?page_id=17 this is a guide for flash the p1000, i don't know if that function for NS ! I'm sorry.

[Q][Help]USB Problems
I just removed my simcard and reinserted it again and my phone started normally.... weird...
But still at problem #1. Cannot mount usb. Windows 7 Still says "USB device not Recognised". My guess is that the usb port is broken. Its quite common apparently so i'm gunna see if Koodo will fix it.
Before I send it in should I go to a stock rom, stock baseband, and lock bootloader. or can I send it in with CyanogenMod 9?

Tw1tchy said:
I just removed my simcard and reinserted it again and my phone started normally.... weird...
But still at problem #1. Cannot mount usb. Windows 7 Still says "USB device not Recognised". My guess is that the usb port is broken. Its quite common apparently so i'm gunna see if Koodo will fix it.
Before I send it in should I go to a stock rom, stock baseband, and lock bootloader. or can I send it in with CyanogenMod 9?
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go back to stock and lock bootloader so they wont void your warranty

sean1984 said:
go back to stock and lock bootloader so they wont void your warranty
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Thx but I fixed my USB port myself ! But if I ever have problems again I will remember what you said.
Posted my fix on the OP

nexus s usb not recognized
sir, plz help me i have a nexus s i9023 i have tired everything like format system boot sd card cache everything so i think that my nexus s should recognized windows after thes. but now nothing effect and i can acces anythink just fastboot or clockwork mod recovery i have also noticed that when i pluged usb cable on nexus s with computer it stays on charging but after on fastboot my laptop not recognized my nexus s but the charging option is enable so i can ensure that there is no hardware problem i have charged nexus s through data cable but not recognized on coclworkmod i have also try to unmout sd card or usbstorage but nothing effect plz help me

Thanks for the thread.
" Needle trick " worked perfect. [ lifting the usb charging pin - with a needle - on the phone so its center. ]

Need help rooting g2x 2.3.3

I just bought this phone off of eBay, and I'm trying to root it. From what I read I have to install CWM recovery then flash a rooted stock 2.3.3. So I try to install cwm recovery. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847 but I am stuck at step 4 after I plug in the usb to my phone while holding the volume bottoms... nothing pops up, no window saying detects a new APX device. Please help this noob.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
Try this.. Your battery must be out. Double check in device manager that apx is not there. Sometimes it won't show an error or pop up Windows stating "apx device found". Also reboot your computer and try again. My computer for some reason doesn't recognize usb sometimes. Oh and use same usb port
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Thank you but I have tried that post also. Just can't get the apx error to pop up so I can browse the apx folder. I tried just connect my phone to the PC with the phone on but it just doesn't connect....I wonder if my phones usb port is messed up...it charges just fine though.
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Try another one. Reboot both phone and computer. Try a different usb port. It should pick it up. Then continue with your steps. Try installing lg drivers. 1st
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I think did install LG drivers....if you mean that one .exe file call lgdriver...well I guess I'll keep trying hopefully it works.
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It should work then. Try a different usb cable and computer if possible.
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Oh BTW is there any easier way?
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What version windows r u using? Vista have dat problem

I was using window 7. Going to go home later and try another cable with another laptop
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okay, so i tried 4 different types of usb cables and 3 different computers...2 are windows 7 and 1 is windows xp...still stuck at step 4...i dont understand...

There is no easier way. This is the simplest way. I just don't understand why your computer is not recognizing the phone. Maybe it's hardware problems? Did you check under device manager and didn't see apx???
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No I don't see apx anywhere
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lilviet93 said:
No I don't see apx anywhere
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Ok, humor us for a sec (or maybe just me) open up your device manager, with battery out, proper button combo (power+both volume buttons?), phone plugged in and hit print screen on your computer keyboard, then open paint and hit paste. Save that as a JPEG and upload it here.
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There...I even did power+volume bottons. I think there is something wrong with the usb of the phone. I plugged it in the pc with power on and nothing pop up dont even ask me to mount my sd card.

Did you click to open usb controllers. Apx should be in there
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yeah i did, the phone just seem to won't connect at all my nokia phone connects just fine

lilviet93 said:
There...I even did power+volume bottons. I think there is something wrong with the usb of the phone. I plugged it in the pc with power on and nothing pop up dont even ask me to mount my sd card.
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Weird... I am not seeing any LG drivers in your image? On my PC I have one LG driver under modem (this computer isn't set-up for flashing this phone, my laptop is)
I also used NVFlash (as One click wasn't working at that time due to having 2.3.4 from TMo) and I remembered that I had to install the LG updater tool first to get the latest drivers installed before I used NVFlasher and got everything to work.
I remember it was a real pain at the time due to having GB 2.3.4 from factory, I know you have 2.3.3 but try that step out as it might help.

so how would I use NVFlash to root my phone? If you could please explain the steps thank you

lilviet93 said:
so how would I use NVFlash to root my phone? If you could please explain the steps thank you
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Wow...it's been so long...
I know I used the LG Updater tool to install the latest LG drivers on the computer
Then I DL'd and used the NVFlasher, following the directions for it (with out the drivers the computer won't see your phone, so you can't update/root it)
This is where it get fuzzy.. I'm sure this loaded CWM recovery on the phone, so all I had to do was boot into it and make a back-up recovery of the phone. Rebooted the phone as normal. Still had phone connected to PC.
From there I loaded the update.zip (of Eagle's Blood current file) to the mem card
Rebooted to recovery, wiped cache, etc.. as in the instructions. Updated zip from mem card. when done, rebooted. Went thru Googles setup. Rebooted again and phone was rooted.
I had all the treads subscribed on my old account, but I lost the log-in info and had to create a new one :-(

well this bring me back to being stuck at step 4 at the beginning of the post. when i try to install cwm via nvflasher my phone won't connect to the pc at all to install apx drivers

Help with fixing my phone (Please help)

I am going to give you the complete situation so you guys can help with the best of your ability. Over the summer I was at my Grandmas house with my cousins and we were playing Minecraft on the iPod and iPad. I knew that they had it in the Android market and tried to get it. No luck because it was not compatible with my device (Motorola Fire XT 530). I read up on a tutorial to get any app in the store and that was to change the build.prop settings to nexus x or something so I could get it. I rooted my phone and tried it but it screwed up my keyboard and an error occured on screen. So I went into this program I had and completely deleted the file(build.prop, still have a back up though). I tried to turn on the phone but it was stuck in a boot loop . So it is still in the boot loop and I cant turn on my phone.
Things I have tried so far:
1. Plugging it into my computer (wont show up)
2. Clearing my memory and cache in recovery mode (still wont turn on)
3. ADB (wont show up, not even in recovery mode)
4. Using this tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920446 (Was able to get into the flash mode but MSM Flash 7227 wont install correctly for some reason (have updated drivers))
5. Cant use ODIN because my phone cant go into download mode
6. Using default recovery (not clockwork, dont think I can get it because I cant turn on phone) to update the file (didnt work because apparently Motorola locks there bootloader)
I dont think I left anything else out and am looking for a solution. I also have default recovery which may be an issue.
Thanks a lot for reading
FroggyWoggy25

Edit: Disregard my post

Froggywoggy25 said:
I am going to give you the complete situation so you guys can help with the best of your ability. Over the summer I was at my Grandmas house with my cousins and we were playing Minecraft on the iPod and iPad. I knew that they had it in the Android market and tried to get it. No luck because it was not compatible with my device (Motorola Fire XT 530). I read up on a tutorial to get any app in the store and that was to change the build.prop settings to nexus x or something so I could get it. I rooted my phone and tried it but it screwed up my keyboard and an error occured on screen. So I went into this program I had and completely deleted the file(build.prop, still have a back up though). I tried to turn on the phone but it was stuck in a boot loop . So it is still in the boot loop and I cant turn on my phone.
Things I have tried so far:
1. Plugging it into my computer (wont show up)
2. Clearing my memory and cache in recovery mode (still wont turn on)
3. ADB (wont show up, not even in recovery mode)
4. Using this tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920446 (Was able to get into the flash mode but MSM Flash 7227 wont install correctly for some reason (have updated drivers))
5. Cant use ODIN because my phone cant go into download mode
6. Using default recovery (not clockwork, dont think I can get it because I cant turn on phone) to update the file (didnt work because apparently Motorola locks there bootloader)
I dont think I left anything else out and am looking for a solution. I also have default recovery which may be an issue.
Thanks a lot for reading
FroggyWoggy25
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First of all you cant use Odin to flash Motorola Devices because it is meant for Samsung phones.
Secondly answer these questions:
1. In PC which OS are you using?
2. Have you tried reinstalling RSD lite then rebooting?
Having stock recovery is no issue because you can't get any other in this phone.
It is easy to get it back working.
I suggest you to try some other PC.
OR
Follow these steps as in order.
1. Uninstall RSD lite.
2. Uninstall Motorola Drivers.
3. Now first install Motorola Drivers the RSD lite.
I think this may work for you.

I am using windows 7 on a laptop which may be the problem because it may be a hub not directly connected to the mother board. Thank you and I will try your suggestion.
Btw thanks for all your help over the last couple days.
I also used this on two other laptops but the MSM Flash still wont install for some unknown reason. So I dont think using RSD lite is the problem.

Here's the solution
I found the solution to your problem.
Download the attachment.
Extract it.
Copy the file in the extracted folder and paste it in C:/windows/system32/drivers
Reboot your PC
And yes you must connect it directly without any hub or something.
Actually these are the RSD lite drivers which I think your PC was unable to install correctly.

Okay I will try this when I get home from school. If this doesnt work could you try sending me the MSM Flash7227 driver?

Froggywoggy25 said:
Okay I will try this when I get home from school. If this doesnt work could you try sending me the MSM Flash7227 driver?
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It is that one only.
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This is my problem after I plugged in my phone in flash mode

Froggywoggy25 said:
This is my problem after I plugged in my phone in flash mode
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So locate that to C:/windows/system32/drivers/the-file-i-gave-you
It will install its drivers.
OR
Alternate way is to install Motorola Software Update from here
It will install drivers automatically as it also needs phone to be switched in flash mode(i.e. through flash drivers) to update phone software.

aweosomeabhijeet said:
So locate that to C:/windows/system32/drivers/the-file-i-gave-you
It will install its drivers.
OR
Alternate way is to install Motorola Software Update from here
It will install drivers automatically as it also needs phone to be switched in flash mode(i.e. through flash drivers) to update phone software.
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This didnt work because to update drivers my computer has to recognize the phone which it cant. I would need the driver Flash MSM7227 for it to work. If you could find that EXACT file on your computer and send it to me that would be great. I tried the two things you stated but it says the phone is not connected so I cant download the updates.
This must be very frustrating for you but thanks for your help.

Sorry to say, but you kill boatloader of your phone. That mean msm7227 device.
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If any one wants to send me the download of the drivers use this to find them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jv60G3wH1N8

Froggywoggy25 said:
This didnt work because to update drivers my computer has to recognize the phone which it cant. I would need the driver Flash MSM7227 for it to work. If you could find that EXACT file on your computer and send it to me that would be great. I tried the two things you stated but it says the phone is not connected so I cant download the updates.
This must be very frustrating for you but thanks for your help.
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Don't know about the problem.
Maybe 64-bit system.
And don't download moto update. Download and install only Moto software update "tool".
I sent you the same drivers. But I think the problem is my 32-bit system or your 64-bit.
No, I am not frustrated, don't worry. :laugh:
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nesham said:
Sorry to say, but you kill boatloader of your phone. That mean msm7227 device.
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Is it so?
I don't think so.
Have you experienced the same?
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Check the link how to obtain the right files for the drivers. Second post from the top of page 2
And its unfortunate we are in very different time zones so its one to two posts per day and we have to wait
And Ive been frustrated since July because I still cant believe I deleted that file xD

Froggywoggy25 said:
Check the link how to obtain the right files for the drivers. Second post from the top of page 2
And its unfortunate we are in very different time zones so its one to two posts per day and we have to wait
And Ive been frustrated since July because I still cant believe I deleted that file xD
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I know that I have given you the same file.
Don't know why it isn't working.
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Are you sure? Because a lot of my things had two different files. Mind quickly checking again?

Froggywoggy25 said:
Are you sure? Because a lot of my things had two different files. Mind quickly checking again?
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See yourself.
This is when my phone is connected in flash mode.

Okay well thanks for checking

Im thinking about getting another phone because this one is bust.
Im thinking about getting this phone again or getting the mytouch 4g non-slide.
Which one would be better?

Froggywoggy25 said:
Im thinking about getting another phone because this one is bust.
Im thinking about getting this phone again or getting the mytouch 4g non-slide.
Which one would be better?
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Don't buy this crap again
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[Q] Can't connect to pc

Hello all, so i have a problem. I have a completely stock samsung infuse 4g, running 2.3.6 gingerbread. I would like to root my phone and install a custom rom as i have done before on my last phone, the samsung captivate. I have been running into a problem that continues to annoy me... When i connect my phone to my pc via usb, i get the message on my phone telling me to choose the method i would like to connect, i choose mass storage as i would like to make a backup before i do anything, however, when i choose it, i get the green android logo with the button at the bottom that says "connect to pc". When i click it, the screen thats supposed to show up, shows up, the orange android, however, almost immediately it dissapears before i can even go to "My Computer" to look through the files, and this will happen every time i try it. This has happened since i first got the phone two years ago and has never fixed itself. I have tried multiple usb cables and multiple computers, all to no avail. I'm not new to androids or rooting, but this is just blowing my mind, i cant figure it out. If you guys could help me out, i would greatly appreciate it.

Can you go in to download mode???
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alexischino said:
Can you go in to download mode???
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I havent tried, but would that allow me to transfer files, root, etc?

slayersabre5 said:
I havent tried, but would that allow me to transfer files, root, etc?
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No but if you can boot in to download mode you can use this to flash the UCLB3 gingerbread 2.3.6 rooted with CWM recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1613523
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alexischino said:
No but if you can boot in to download mode you can use this to flash the UCLB3 gingerbread 2.3.6 rooted with CWM recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1613523
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Yes, i can go into download mode. How can i root my phone though without the ability to sync it to my computer?

backup
slayersabre5 said:
Hello all, so i have a problem. I have a completely stock samsung infuse 4g, running 2.3.6 gingerbread. I would like to root my phone and install a custom rom as i have done before on my last phone, the samsung captivate. I have been running into a problem that continues to annoy me... When i connect my phone to my pc via usb, i get the message on my phone telling me to choose the method i would like to connect, i choose mass storage as i would like to make a backup before i do anything, however, when i choose it, i get the green android logo with the button at the bottom that says "connect to pc". When i click it, the screen thats supposed to show up, shows up, the orange android, however, almost immediately it dissapears before i can even go to "My Computer" to look through the files, and this will happen every time i try it. This has happened since i first got the phone two years ago and has never fixed itself. I have tried multiple usb cables and multiple computers, all to no avail. I'm not new to androids or rooting, but this is just blowing my mind, i cant figure it out. If you guys could help me out, i would greatly appreciate it.
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This method is only going to let you see the internal SD memory . Its not a true backup of your system. Just the storage part. I would like to see a picture of the screen when it is green . This after you selected Mass storage. What version of windows. ? what USB driver for INFUSE are you using. Google account has backed up mostly everything. NOT the ROM. I will be flashing the i997ucb3-CWM-root-deodex-extras.rar Using the Odin Method. Let me know if I can help.

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Rickrocks013 said:
This method is only going to let you see the internal SD memory . Its not a true backup of your system. Just the storage part. I would like to see a picture of the screen when it is green . This after you selected Mass storage. What version of windows. ? what USB driver for INFUSE are you using. Google account has backed up mostly everything. NOT the ROM. I will be flashing the i997ucb3-CWM-root-deodex-extras.rar Using the Odin Method. Let me know if I can help.
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i am going to try the method that was suggested, using ODIN to flash everything, including the root. I just gotta see if i can ever get kies to recognize my phone....... once it can i'll begin the ODIN process, but i cant start it till i know if my computer can even communicate with it. and i am using all drivers as provided by the latest version of kies. Windows 7.
[EDIT] i keep getting an error when the drivers try to install, which prevents my computer from being able to recognize my phone.
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Not trying to double post, but i have come to the conclusion that i cannot get this phone to connect to my computer ODIN cant find it, kies cant find it, nothing. and yes it is on the official samsung binary, official gingerbread, everything. I have restarted muy computer multiple times after deleting and re installing drivers, nothing works i dont get it. This is the only thing stopping me........

slayersabre5 said:
Not trying to double post, but i have come to the conclusion that i cannot get this phone to connect to my computer ODIN cant find it, kies cant find it, nothing. and yes it is on the official samsung binary, official gingerbread, everything. I have restarted muy computer multiple times after deleting and re installing drivers, nothing works i dont get it. This is the only thing stopping me........
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Turn off your computer anti-virus and try again!
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This might help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397092
[HOW-TO] ROOT, CMW, AND JB 4.3 from stock 2.2.1 without a computer [HOW-TO]
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[Q][Solved]Samsung Infuse 4g I997 BootLoader Corrupted, Please HELP!

Hello there friends. I have accidentally corrupted the bootlader of the phone.
I have trying to flash the phone using Odin and in the bootloader I selected AP file. I did not read it carefully.
Now the phone's bootloader is corrupted. It Show this on the screen
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When I connect it with PC it detects and COM port detects too. Can I repair the bootloader of this phone. Please help me. I will be very grateful.
Thank you

saaqirajput said:
Hello there friends. I have accidentally corrupted the bootlader of the phone.
I have trying to flash the phone using Odin and in the bootloader I selected AP file. I did not read it carefully.
Now the phone's bootloader is corrupted. It Show this on the screen
When I connect it with PC it detects and COM port detects too. Can I repair the bootloader of this phone. Please help me. I will be very grateful.
Thank you
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If you can still go into download mode, all is not lost
Try the AT&T unbrick using he following mirror page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/infuse-4g/general/mirror-development-files-t3011627
Hope this helps.

joel.maxuel said:
If you can still go into download mode, all is not lost
Try the AT&T unbrick using he following mirror page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/infuse-4g/general/mirror-development-files-t3011627
Hope this helps.
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Last night it was being detected and Com Port was also showing but now it is not. I haven't done anything to the phone between this time.
When I plug in the cable phone detects but com port does not show up. Please guide me. Thanks for your answer

saaqirajput said:
Last night it was being detected and Com Port was also showing but now it is not. I haven't done anything to the phone between this time.
When I plug in the cable phone detects but com port does not show up. Please guide me. Thanks for your answer
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Silly question...are you in Download Mode now? Easy way to achieve is to pull and reinsert battery, then hold down both volume buttons while plugging in the USB cable.
If you are there and no COM port connection, then are you using a different USB port (or PC) since last time? It is said that Download Mode does not like USB 3.0.
Hope this helps.

joel.maxuel said:
Silly question...are you in Download Mode now? Easy way to achieve is to pull and reinsert battery, then hold down both volume buttons while plugging in the USB cable.
If you are there and no COM port connection, then are you using a different USB port (or PC) since last time? It is said that Download Mode does not like USB 3.0.
Hope this helps.
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No sir phone it is not getting in download mode.
Like I said last night it was going into download mode today it is not.
Some hardware is detected but com port is not being detected. No samsung port in device manager.
I think the bootloader is corrupted. As I said I opened the PDA file in bootloader section and then very very stupidly pressed the start button.
It flashed 17 percent and then stopped. I then again even more stupidly (like it is even possible to be this much if an idiot, but evidently I am) disconnected pulled the battery out and tried to get into download mode.
It did screen was messed up showing rainbows but Odin detected the phone.
Then I made this post after the first reply I tried to go into download mode so something is detected but not the com port.
So I think it is safe to say that the bootloader is corrupted. Now is there a way to repair the bootloader without the ort jag?
Thank you very much for your answer and your time.

saaqirajput said:
No sir phone it is not getting in download mode.
Like I said last night it was going into download mode today it is not.
Some hardware is detected but com port is not being detected. No samsung port in device manager.
I think the bootloader is corrupted. As I said I opened the PDA file in bootloader section and then very very stupidly pressed the start button.
It flashed 17 percent and then stopped. I then again even more stupidly (like it is even possible to be this much if an idiot, but evidently I am) disconnected pulled the battery out and tried to get into download mode.
It did screen was messed up showing rainbows but Odin detected the phone.
Then I made this post after the first reply I tried to go into download mode so something is detected but not the com port.
So I think it is safe to say that the bootloader is corrupted. Now is there a way to repair the bootloader without the ort jag?
Thank you very much for your answer and your time.
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Download mode is supposed to be independent of the bootloader, so if you still cannot get into Download Mode, you should luck out with a jig.

joel.maxuel said:
Download mode is supposed to be independent of the bootloader, so if you still cannot get into Download Mode, you should luck out with a jig.
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Wait you mean even if I have messed up the bootloader I can still get into download mode. Wow this is great news. Thank you very much.
Can you please tell me if I can create this jig thingie, do you know a guide because I am pretty sure I am never going to find one here in my country.
Thank you very much for your help

I have seen some videos looks pretty simple just put a 300 k ohm resistor between the 4th and 5th leg.
I will try and make the jig and post the result tomorrow.
@joel.maxuel thank you very much for your time.

joel.maxuel said:
If you can still go into download mode, all is not lost
Try the AT&T unbrick using he following mirror page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/infuse-4g/general/mirror-development-files-t3011627
Hope this helps.
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Hello sir, if I am able to get into download mode will flashing the Phone and PDA files from your package be enough or do I need to find the bootloader too from somewhere?

saaqirajput said:
Hello sir, if I am able to get into download mode will flashing the Phone and PDA files from your package be enough or do I need to find the bootloader too from somewhere?
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The Unbrick package rescues half-trashed bootloaders (among other things) from what I read in other parts of the forum, so you should be fine. You may, however, need to flash a back to root package (my mirror has option C, albeit in an extracted mess) in order to get system working properly again. When I had my Infuse, it was the Rogers version, so I could never use the AT&T packages (so I never knew first-hand the difference between the unbrick and back-to-stock).
Can cross that bridge when you come to it. Hope this helps.

Okay I am having trouble making a jig. I could not find a proper 301 k resistor to I stiched 3 100k resistors. Somehow it is not working. Maybe the USB connector us faulty. It had four connectors on the main side and 1 on the other.
I will change the USB connector and try again.
Thank you very very much

saaqirajput said:
Okay I am having trouble making a jig. I could not find a proper 301 k resistor to I stiched 3 100k resistors. Somehow it is not working. Maybe the USB connector us faulty. It had four connectors on the main side and 1 on the other.
I will change the USB connector and try again.
Thank you very very much
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Hmmm, that should work... 301K is pretty specific but there are a lot of variance with resistors, and unless the variance is being amplified by daisy-chaining three 100K's, there shouldn't be a problem. If you have a multimeter, you should check the resistance readout to see if it is off by much.
If not, then it comes back to my original theory. Jacked bootloaders can be modified/restored via ODIN or Heimdall, although the problem screen you have (in the end, a really jacked bootloader) isn't the same as what I was going on (which was the wrong, partially functioning bootloader).
I thought the Download/Odin mode was called off at the Modem level (before the bootloader), but I may be wrong. If so (that is, if your jig does not work), you may need a JTAG service after all.
Sorry for any wasted effort.

I could not find a 5 pin USB connector, I tore apart at least 7 USB cables and all of them ONLY had 4 pins.
I think I am going to have to tear apart the original cable of my S3 and I really really don't want to do that.
I will post the final results on Friday evening

Okay I found a 5 pin connector and made a jig but it did not work. Looks like I a going to have to pay for a jtag service.
Thank you again for all your help

Fixed my Phone
All right I have finally fixed it. The problem was I had some newer or I don't know older driver versions installed. I installed i997 Kies mini and installed the driver that came with that software.
And as soon as I connected the phone while pressing Vol Up + Vol Down computer detected it and odin detected it too. Then I installed your provided firmware.
It is okay now. It is working, there is a rainbow effect every time I turn it on but that is okay. Only recovery is not working. I can't go into recovery.
Everything else is working fine. Thank you very much for all your help.