So I'm stumped... I've flashed my Charge many times, no problems until now.
I wanted to flash back to stock ROM and had my Samsung drivers installed and Odin recognizing the phone and everything was good, but then Odin was taking WAAAAAAY too long. In the past this usually took about 20 mins. This time, after 45 mins and the progress bar hanging in the same place for 30+ mins on factory.rfs I disconnected the phone (I know this is where I screwed up). Now Odin won't recognize the phone at all. It does get into download mode, but Odin won't pick it up.
Same computer, same cable, and same USB ports as I've had when flashing this phone many times before. I don't know what my options are now. I don't think I can flash either the ROM or PIT without Odin at least recognizing the phone. What can I do now?
So I've done some more tinkering - trying different cords, multiple computers, uninstall/reinstall different drivers... What I've noticed on more than one computer is that Odin doesn't recognize the phone when it's in download mode ONLY.
If I power on the phone Odin is able to detect it and windows detects it as a Samsung USB device (even though the phone hangs on the Samsung logo). When I put it into download mode both the computer and Odin don't recognize it.
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So I've done some more tinkering - trying different cords, multiple computers, uninstall/reinstall different drivers... What I've noticed on more than one computer is that Odin doesn't recognize the phone when it's in download mode ONLY.
If I power on the phone Odin is able to detect it and windows detects it as a Samsung USB device (even though the phone hangs on the Samsung logo). When I put it into download mode both the computer and Odin don't recognize it.
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FWIW, I've also noticed a simple computer reboot fixes it....
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FWIW, I've also noticed a simple computer reboot fixes it....
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I neglected to mention in my OP that I was going through the right protocol with driver uninstall/reinstall and rebooting each time. I rebooted again for good measure after seeing your post but I still get the same.
It's the same result from two different computers, one with Win7 and the other XP (I read in another thread that XP had worked better for some). If the phone is powered on, even though it doesn't successfully boot, Odin and Windows recognize it properly. If it's in download mode neither one recognize it, windows says the device failed to start and shows either unrecognized device or "Gadget Serial" (which would be a great name for a band, but google searches for it aren't much help).
I don't think it's a driver problem because it's recognized when the phone is powered on. But could there be a specific driver out there for the phone when in download mode only? I've flashed this phone dozens of times and never had a problem until now. I'm on the verge of forking over the $50 and sending it to JTAG if no one can suggest something else to try. Please help
did you make sure your phone is in debugging mode?... i forget who flashed what... or where I read something about flashing and it turned off their debugging mode...so check that first...and try reinstalling Odin on your computer... i don't think jtag is necessary on a Droid charge... if your phone is being recognized then it seems your missing a step...like maybe pulling your battery before hooking up the usb... or reinstalling the battery after going in download mode... and last of all check and make sure your not accidentally making mistakes when setting up your Odin before flashing... and last efforts to get a working phone would be going into cwm... volume up... home... and power button... hold while powering up and releasing on the second Samsung logo...and install your last back up...or reflash your rom with cache and dalvik wipes
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curious, when you are/were performing the Odin process, were you still using the computer (web-surfing, e-mail, etc.)? in my experience, whenever I tried to multi-task on my computer while running Odin on my phone, Odin freezes. this has happened on more than one occasion. also, my toddler daughter even pressed the power button while Odin was running - so on three separate occasions, I've had a reflash interrupted. however, I've clearly been able to recover.
the key was using the right cord in the right port. I had one cord working fine for awhile, but then when I switched cords, it worked again.
also, some folks have had better success when removing the battery during the process.
finally, what are your steps exactly when flashing - and which guide are you using?
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did you make sure your phone is in debugging mode?... i forget who flashed what... or where I read something about flashing and it turned off their debugging mode...so check that first...and try reinstalling Odin on your computer... i don't think jtag is necessary on a Droid charge... if your phone is being recognized then it seems your missing a step...like maybe pulling your battery before hooking up the usb... or reinstalling the battery after going in download mode... and last of all check and make sure your not accidentally making mistakes when setting up your Odin before flashing... and last efforts to get a working phone would be going into cwm... volume up... home... and power button... hold while powering up and releasing on the second Samsung logo...and install your last back up...or reflash your rom with cache and dalvik wipes
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I can't actually get the phone to boot (doesn't get past Samsung logo) so I don't know how I can tell if it's in debugging mode or how to change it if it's not.
Going in to download mode I've tried both battery in and out, using multiple USB ports and cables and can't get any version of Odin to detect it. I've tried v1.82 and 1.85 of Odin. I get the same result for both - Odin does not detect the phone when in download mode, but will detect it if it's powered on or just connected to the computer with battery in to "charge." But afaik I can't flash it when it's NOT in download mode
It won't boot into into recovery either... It never gets past Samsung logo no matter how long I hold the buttons... I've used recovery before, so I'm sure I'm giving the android 3-finger salute correctly.
I'm thinking maybe I got unlucky because the whole key to flashing is having Odin recognize the phone in download mode and that's the only time that Odin won't recognize it.
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curious, when you are/were performing the Odin process, were you still using the computer (web-surfing, e-mail, etc.)? in my experience, whenever I tried to multi-task on my computer while running Odin on my phone, Odin freezes. this has happened on more than one occasion. also, my toddler daughter even pressed the power button while Odin was running - so on three separate occasions, I've had a reflash interrupted. however, I've clearly been able to recover.
the key was using the right cord in the right port. I had one cord working fine for awhile, but then when I switched cords, it worked again.
also, some folks have had better success when removing the battery during the process.
finally, what are your steps exactly when flashing - and which guide are you using?
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I wasn't actively multitasking during the bad flash, although I may have had email running in the background. Since then I've been rebooting and only had Odin running in the foreground when trying. I did use multiple usb ports/cables and try going into download with battery in/out.
As far as guides go, I had been using trparky's awesome guide for years until he took it down and lately went to the one in the dev forum here on xda: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160580
Like I said, I'm thinking maybe I got unlucky because Odin recognizes the phone when plugged into the computer EXCEPT when it's in download mode and without that I don't know what else to do.
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I can't actually get the phone to boot (doesn't get past Samsung logo) so I don't know how I can tell if it's in debugging mode or how to change it if it's not.
Going in to download mode I've tried both battery in and out, using multiple USB ports and cables and can't get any version of Odin to detect it. I've tried v1.82 and 1.85 of Odin. I get the same result for both - Odin does not detect the phone when in download mode, but will detect it if it's powered on or just connected to the computer with battery in to "charge." But afaik I can't flash it when it's NOT in download mode
It won't boot into into recovery either... It never gets past Samsung logo no matter how long I hold the buttons... I've used recovery before, so I'm sure I'm giving the android 3-finger salute correctly.
I'm thinking maybe I got unlucky because the whole key to flashing is having Odin recognize the phone in download mode and that's the only time that Odin won't recognize it.
I wasn't actively multitasking during the bad flash, although I may have had email running in the background. Since then I've been rebooting and only had Odin running in the foreground when trying. I did use multiple usb ports/cables and try going into download with battery in/out.
As far as guides go, I had been using trparky's awesome guide for years until he took it down and lately went to the one in the dev forum here on xda: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160580
Like I said, I'm thinking maybe I got unlucky because Odin recognizes the phone when plugged into the computer EXCEPT when it's in download mode and without that I don't know what else to do.
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Also, are you sure you have enough battery juice? To make sure, leave it plugged in to a wall outlet for about 30 min to an hour.
tappin' that....
Finally fixed - Bad USB port
Just to close out the thread, I did finally get my phone fixed. The issue was a bad USB port that decided to fail during flash. This is according to Josh from MobileTechVideos, who is a great guy with amazing customer service.
Longer version: I sent it off to MobileTechVideos/JTAG and after a week I got a call back saying the JTAG process didn't work and as a last resort they could try replacing the USB port itself. Josh told me that it was either the port or the controller, that the port was a known failure point on the Charge, and if replacing the port didn't work it meant the USB controller had failed and I'd be out of luck. He also said that if the port replacement didn't fix the issue he wouldn't charge me and refund my original payment (which impressed the hell out of me given the time he had already put into it and there was no guarantee that the extra work would fix it). This was late afternoon on Valentine's Day... he said that he'd get to swapping out the port the next day but an hour later called back to tell me that he replaced the port and flash was successful. I wish everyone was as straightforward in communication and dedicated to their job.
So yeah, MobileTechVideos is legit, Josh is a rock star, and send those guys your phone if something really screwy happens. They will take the time and go above and beyond if necessary to fix it, and you will absolutely get your money's worth.
Hoping that no one else is "lucky" enough to have their USB port fail mid-flash, but if your symptoms look like mine a bad port might be your problem.
I've heard nothing but good things about them. I've never used them myself, but I have directed a couple of people to them and heard nothing but glowing reviews.
Cool I managed to finally back up my sd card after a few attempts with a bad port (went out after a month of having the phone). I've been on a rotating batteries off a wall charger system, but need to odin because everytime I get down to 110-120 ish mb of internal memory my charge says low memory blah blah, I clear cache, play store , etc.
Needless to say people have said resorting back to stock ep4 etc with Odin should work, but I'm afraid mid flash something will happen. I have to jam the cord in, wrap extremenly tight while holding the phone at a perfect angle and sometimes it still will beep like being disconnected.
I have no idea if this would be possible for you, but I wonder if Mobile Odin could help you?
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Ok I was flashing back to stock 2.1 useind odin when mid process my phone fell battery out usb disconnected and bam thats it. Now my phone is locked on a screen that shows a picture of a phone ! and a computer. I can get it back to download mode and odin will se the phone but gets no further then do not unplug device, my computer beeps when its plugged in but it dose not show the phone in my computer section. Any fixes or am i screwed?
PS phone is only two weeks old if need be could I take it back like this????
Hmm I think I may hove gotten past this problem. Uninstalled odin reinstalled and now it seems to be hopefully working
Here is the fix
I was in this same situation yesterday. Here is how to get it back into download mode.
•Be sure the Samsung USB drivers for the phone are installed on your computer.
•Remove and replace the battery.
•Connect the phone to the computer with the USB cable. The "phone-exclamation mark-computer" picture should display on the phone's screen.
•Hold the Volume Up+Volume Down+Power buttons down simultaneously.The screen should go blank, then the picture should appear again. When the screen goes blank a second time, release the Power button while continuing to hold the Volume Up+Volume Down buttons down
If that doesn't work,i had a similar problem where I could get into odin, but it would progress beyond the pit file. Take the battery, sim and memory card out of your phone. Start odin. Put the battery only back in. hold volume up and down. Plug the phone in while holding these buttons. Don't let go until you are in download mode. Now try restoring. It should work.
Thanks for the input i am back up and running!!
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Bricked replacement Captivate - Orange Screen
Just to let you know. I recently received a replacement captivate thru warranty exchange. The phone was apparently a new one with JF6. So I decided to do an update to JH7 using Kies mini. A little over half way to the update procedure, the phone screen turned orange and stayed there for a long time, eventually I had to pull the plug. Of course I had to manually go to download mode and launch Kies mini emergency recovery, the damn thing again got stuck at the orange screen.
If anybody has this experience do no proceed further and throw that damn thing back at At&T's face. Do not attempt to do anything. I made a mistake of then doing an ODIN one-click back to stop and the phone got stuck half way, went to the orange screen.. and then it was over.. The phone was dead, wouldn't turn on, no recovery or download mode with any button combo. When I plugged in to the wall, no battery indicator.
save yourself the trouble and return the damn thing
still there
I am a "noob" to posting here, and a noob to the android due to being an avid iPhone user. I am having the same problem, phone -!- computer and have tried every method i can find in this forum to get passed it. Are there any other thoughts or suggestions? (got hung at do not turn off target in odin) Thanks in advance to any help.
I would look at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153310
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I would look at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153310
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went that route, still cant find dl mode. have resistors built and all. any way i try to boot shows me the phone -!- computer, and the computer doesnt attempt to recognise it so there is no communication between the computer and phone. unfortunately, i dont have a v/ohm meter, so i am not sure of the accuracy of the resistors i used to make my jig.
I fixed this many times with phone that had the button download mode and didn't.
Getting into download mode while softbricked like this wont show the normal download screen. IT will still show the error screen....
With download mode working still:
Simply remove the battery and replace,
Open odin
Hold down volume keys and plug it in till you see odin recognize ur phone.
Then continue to use odin.
Dosent work, repeat.
If you know ur button combo dosent work:
Just open odin.
Remove battery & replace.
Use jig (3k 100k ohms twisted)
Then when the phone turns on and your see the pc! screen plug in usb.
See if odin sees it.
Assuming your flash didn't fail on the PBL.bin or SBL.bin you should be fine.
Follow the methods suggested by other users here and you will get back up and running in no time at all.
Don't sweat the 'phone-!-pc' screen. I'm a little surprised that no one has given you the good news....that is just a version of the download screen for later hardware revisions. It looks bad, but if Odin recognizes your phone (if one of the COM fields goes active), just start your flash again.
Now if Odin does not recognize the phone when plugged in via USB, then you have some more work to do.
I had forgotten about posting here, and my problem has been resolved. So here it is... I tried everything that I could find within this forum, almost. I built my own jig with inferior radio shack components that would not activate download mode, though it would turn the phone on. I got wise, spent 8 dollars at ebay and purchased a JIG there. Instant download mode after 3 days (shipping). Reflashed with one click, updated w/ kies, made kernal changes and am now rockin my captivate. Thanks to those who assisted.
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I had forgotten about posting here, and my problem has been resolved. So here it is... I tried everything that I could find within this forum, almost. I built my own jig with inferior radio shack components that would not activate download mode, though it would turn the phone on. I got wise, spent 8 dollars at ebay and purchased a JIG there. Instant download mode after 3 days (shipping). Reflashed with one click, updated w/ kies, made kernal changes and am now rockin my captivate. Thanks to those who assisted.
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Using the 3-resistor method takes A LOT of patience, at least in my experience. Glad everything worked out.
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Using the 3-resistor method takes A LOT of patience, at least in my experience. Glad everything worked out.
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Patience is a virtue, and my Ex's name. LOL! I can do without patience.
Jokes aside, i actually soldered the resistors to a plug that i had cut up, and made sure it was covered so my skin wouldnt come in contact. The Radio Shack here buys inferior products and sells them at reggular retail. Unfortunately my $300.00 V-Ohm meter is on the fritz, and i have not had the time or money to replace it yet, but I have intentions to check the actual resistance of the jig I made. ^^
I'm running Darky's 6.0 Rom with xcaliburinhand's kernel. I began to realize my phone wouldn't charge when I plugged it into the charger. I tried flashing to stock using odin but once I'd get into download mode via the long-press menu when pressing the power button (because other methods that involve plugging in the cord and pushing buttons doesn't work since it's not recognizing the cable). I don't think it's a faulty cable or port since everything was working before I flashed the ROM. Anyone have any ideas on how to get the computer to recognize the phone so I can flash stock??
edit: When I do plug in the phone to the computer, I'll sometimes get a message saying the device isn't recognized.
(And yes I do have drivers installed.)
Also, I tried flashing other ROMs via CWM but I get error messages on all that I try. Such as can't mount .dev/block/st19 and can't mount SYSTEM
Edit: After a while I've noticed that it in fact is charging but the battery icon doesn't show it's charging. And in settings it shows it's not charging. But battery level is increasing
Have you tried a different computer to see if the usb port is bad?
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Does it charge when you plug it into an ac adapter? You can also try reinstalling the drivers and see if that helps and/or try a different usb port. I've had issues with the drivers before.
Also try a different cable. My cable became defective somehow where xp no longer recognized it, yet would still show charging on the phone. All was back to normal after I got another "data/sync" cable.
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I don't have a different computer to try it on but I've tried different ports. It's not the computer because it still won't show it's charging when I plug into the wall. And yes I think it does charge when it's plugged into a wall but it doesn't show it or turn on when I plug the cord into the phone. I don't think it's hardware. It has to be software since it just happened when I flashed the ROM. Also whenever I open contacts I get a force close of acore (a little off-topic, but still another issue). I also have tried reinstalling drivers. But also, it doesn't work when plugged into a wall charger. So it's definitely nothing with the computer
I just need to know if anyone knows how to force the computer to recognize the phone so I can flash to stock and hopefully that'll resolve the issue
update: I also tried v7 via CWM and no luck still.
Well I update xcaliburinhand's kernel by transferring it over bluetooth and that installed fine over CWM. Then I tried updating Darky's rom to v7 and that worked too. I booted up and got a million FC's. Tried to get into recovery and it just sits at AT&T screen. It's very tricky to even boot up the phone, and even when I do I can't do anything because of all the Force closes. I can't get back into recovery mode with any button combinations and when i try via the power long press I can get into download mode fine, but I still have the issue with the computer not recognizing it, so it's useless. Anyone have any ideas????? I'm getting sick at staring at this AT&T boot screen for so long. I have no idea of what to do next. Someone please help!!
Sorry to say it, but it sounds like your phone has serious hardware problems.
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Sorry to say it, but it sounds like your phone has serious hardware problems.
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Is there nothing I can do? Because I'm pretty sure I'm way past return date, and I didn't have a warranty.
well it sounds that you have messed it up. your installation is probably wrong somewhere, in fact i am even sure, but i dont want to hurt anybody.
do a clean install from scratch starting everything with ODIN (ie download mode)
first off all load a ancien but correct kernel, because in fact you don't even know what you lagfix is. load one of the zenkins kernels (ya-ok) no matter one of the recent ones.
start and go back into recovery, and adjust lagfix to ext4 only. not ext4/ext2
don't use not either the integrated voodoo.
it will format everything.
the again into recovery and disable lagfix
that will then reformat everything into rfs, that what it's needed.
then you go again into reboot and flash one of the ancien .tar files like xwjpa.
and then it shoudl startup.
and you can take it from there.
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well it sounds that you have messed it up. your installation is probably wrong somewhere, in fact i am even sure, but i dont want to hurt anybody.
do a clean install from scratch starting everything with ODIN (ie download mode)
first off all load a ancien but correct kernel, because in fact you don't even know what you lagfix is. load one of the zenkins kernels (ya-ok) no matter one of the recent ones.
start and go back into recovery, and adjust lagfix to ext4 only. not ext4/ext2
don't use not either the integrated voodoo.
it will format everything.
the again into recovery and disable lagfix
that will then reformat everything into rfs, that what it's needed.
then you go again into reboot and flash one of the ancien .tar files like xwjpa.
and then it shoudl startup.
and you can take it from there.
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Please read earlier posts... I cannot get into recovery mode and the computer won't recognize download mode.
mikel.canovas said:
Is there nothing I can do? Because I'm pretty sure I'm way past return date, and I didn't have a warranty.
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Unless you have a bad USB cable causing all the weirdness with both charging and the PC connection, but that wouldn't explain all the other strange errors. It sounds to me like the phone is terminally ill.
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Unless you have a bad USB cable causing all the weirdness with both charging and the PC connection, but that wouldn't explain all the other strange errors. It sounds to me like the phone is terminally ill.
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Doesn't there have to be a way to revert to stock if it's all because of the ROM? I really don't want to just give up and throw away a semi-new Captivate and have to break contract to buy another one.
mikel.canovas said:
Doesn't there have to be a way to revert to stock if it's all because of the ROM? I really don't want to just give up and throw away a semi-new Captivate and have to break contract to buy another one.
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I've seen no accounts of bad flashes causing problems like you described. Particularly the phone not being detected in download mode and the AC charging funkiness. Besides, you already tried reflashing it and not only did that not help, it revealed all sorts of other symptoms.
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I've seen no accounts of bad flashes causing problems like you described. Particularly the phone not being detected in download mode and the AC charging funkiness. Besides, you already tried reflashing it and not only did that not help, it revealed all sorts of other symptoms.
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Ok. Thanks. If anyone else has any other ideas. Please post
I've had the Captivate for around 4 months. Does anyone know if I short out the phone and say it got really hot then shut off, they will exchange it?
mikel.canovas said:
I've had the Captivate for around 4 months. Does anyone know if I short out the phone and say it got really hot then shut off, they will exchange it?
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Or you could just rob a liquor store and use the proceeds to buy a new one.
My phone will not go into download mode. The phone seems like it is dead no lights nothing. But when I plug in the phone in my computer it shows up as a Mass Storage Device. Then after about 10 secs it disconnects itself and then reconnects right back and it keeps on doing this. Anyone have any ideas?
Does the battery charge screen come up when it's plugged into the wall? Since your computer is seeing the device it is not bricked.
My Theory:
Your USB port on the phone is probably starting to go bad. You may not be getting a full charge which is why nothing shows up. When you plug it into the computer it gets a small charge and shows up. Then the port get wiggled and it loses connection.
If this is the case, you might want to get the usb port repaired before you attempt to flash anything.
If you're feeling daring, try using a jig to put your device into download mode. Wait until Odin sees your device and then flash back to stock without moving the phone.
WARNING: Disconnecting during the flash could cause additional problems. Make sure to choose a stock 1 click ODIN WITHOUT BOOTLOADERS.
I dont think anything is wrong with the USB port as this started to happen after I ran the "I897UCKK4 Odin One Click - Stock, CONTAINS Bootloaders, Re-partition, Full Wipe" It also said that everything was successful and rebooted the phone, but instead of a reboot it went to a black screen.
Does the battery charge screen come up when it's plugged into the wall? Since your computer is seeing the device it is not bricked.
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No nothing comes up at all. :-(
You sir are displaying signs of it being a hard brick. This usually happens when something goes wrong while flashing bootloaders. You should try all the various methods to get to download mode (a jig will be your best best). If you can get heimdall or odin to recognize your phone you will be able to save it.
If you can't get into download mode via jig, then it is a sad day. You will need to contact someone to Unbrick the phone. Josh over at mobile tech videos could repair the device. He's an XDA member and does great work.
But if your computer can see it as mass storage then its not hard brick. Hard brick won't even turn on and computer won't recognize the life of my phone back then. I plug it in a wall or pc and nothing would show.
Try making a jig just in case or buy one and see if you can get download mode.
Edit: Your USB port gone bad. Type mobiletechvideos.com on your browser. They have a repair for that.
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I have installed a rom on my phone today but when it powers up, it gets stuck on the Samsung screen. I have tried putting it into download mode to restore to factory and start over, the problem is that I cannot get neither Odin nor Heimdall to recognize that the phone is plugged in and in download mode. On a windows machine, the device manager doesn't even pick up the phone is plugged in. The windows machine is the one I usually use for this procedure.
I have a Ubuntu machine as well that I am trying to use but it isn't recognizing the phone either.
Any suggestions besides toss it out the window on a busy freeway?
Thanks in advance.
Hi Try switching different usb cable and port some time they play in mysterious ways . Also i had this experience when i flashed for the first time.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24993662
Here qkster and other have some suggestion that worked for me. Hope it may help you.
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Thanks for the suggestions....not the first time I have flashed this phone. I originally had Dman's Catyrom which is really nice...then I went to CM7....then back to CatyRom Extreme edition...then CM9 but was too buggy still so I wanted to revert back to CatyRom again. I put the rom on but think I chose the wrong update file and now its locked up on the Samsung screen. Been on that screen for hours with no luck. Have tried Heimdall, Odin...but nothing ever recognizes the phone plugged in. I have 2 different USB cables for it and both of them have always been used to charge it and flash it. One stays at home for flashing and charging...one stays in my truck for charging while on the road.
Guess its toast now...if so...no biggie...it was a 29cent phone from ATT store. Just go buy another.
Still no luck. Using a different cable...different computer all together. I have installed Kies and tried Odin as well on this computer (Win 7). Still no luck. I am in download mode but no computer nor software thus far has even detected the phone being plugged in. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers a few times but will not detect the device.
My guess is that the phone is really too far gone. Guess I will have to toss it now.
Dude don't toss it. Give it to a Dev or get $40 JTAG repair.
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Why not trying to change the charging port. Sometimes those phones will not be recognized by the computer due to a broken charging port. It may charged it but woould not be read by the computer, sometimes they dont charge but the computer can communicate. So i would go for the charging port first.
I've been messing with phones, game consoles, etc for years so i'm not new to the modding world and have never ran into an issue...I've done android phones and tablets before without issue but looks like i hard bricked the phone.
Last night i was trying to root my USA samsung galaxy s3 i535 from verizon ... it was running 4.1.1 following this tutorial
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439
I was in odin and flashed this file to it VRALEC Bootchain... the screen went black on the phone and it just froze up odin and the phone never came back.
The only thing i can think of (if this was the correct file) was that it was some kind of physical issue between the laptop and phone via the usb cable? I was using win 8 but had the odin app running in xp sp3 compatability mode as an admin?
From what i've read i'm pretty much screwed except maybe paying for a jtag service... might just wait fo the S4 though.
Thanks...i did leave it plugged in over night, but it was the same usb cable i'll let it sit overnight with a different usb cable when i get home.
Like cvm said, if you get download mode then you're okay. But even if you can't seems how you said you have a background in modifying things, you can make or order what is called a USB jig to force the phone into download mode. Just google it and you'll find the post. I use the same procedure for rooting my phone and never had a problem. The only thing that comes to mind is are you sure you loaded the file into the PDA section of Odin? Because if you used any other sections that is what caused the problem.
Sent from a Shaftamle Galaxy S3
I've left it charging for about 12 hours and still nothing, won't respond at all no lights, donwload mode, nothing...
I knew to choose the pda option and am 99% sure i did, but sometimes in my arogance I move a little to fast for my own good so anything is possible...
I thought the only way to recover a galaxy phone that won't respond at all is with the jtag and that the usb jigs were for soft brick recovery or if they can't get into download mode?
ive never used one but like you said, it is to push the phone into download mode. if you can get there then your good to go.