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It's kind of a funny story, actually..

So I bought a Captivate off of craigslist. first mistake, i know. but i inspected the phone meticulously and everything had checked out. That is...
Until I got home. I had seen that CM7 nightlies were posted and I use them on my Inspire so i didn't waste anytime rooting and installing CWM. I then downloaded 2 ROMs, one normal 2.2 ROM and CM nightly build 13. I read about cm7 and how it replaces the EFS file system, so the only way to change ROMs is to odin back to stock.
Here's the funny part. Everything I did up up to and including installing CM7 I did WITHOUT using a computer/USB whatsoever. So I install samsung USB drivers on my 2 PC's (win7 and xp) and I go to connect my phone in download mode. no dice. everytime i plug it in, both of my PCs say the dreaded "usb device has malfunctioned"
2 additional details to note:
1. my friend picked up a stock 2.2 captivate at best buy tonight and i threw it in download mode on the same usb port and it connected fine and installed drivers, + odin saw the device. mine still says malfunctioned.
2. I know USB connectivity works because if i go to the CWM recovery I can mount USB storage.
SO what are everyone's thoughts? did i not read a special instruction? am I missing something really stupid? or am i stuck on CM7 nightly builds for the rest of forever? haha.
Edit: found this in the cm7 nightly post:
**Warning : Not for new users, flash this build only if you know what you are doing !!! Make SURE you can get into Download mode using only buttons (no other method, Download mode from just buttons is essential).**
I didn't read that^ whoops. I cannot get into DL mode using only buttons...does that mean i am stuck on CM7?

3buttonfix.zip is floating around here somewhere

ConeyKiller said:
3buttonfix.zip is floating around here somewhere
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His main problem is odin wont reconize his phone once it is in download mode. Three button fix is secondary mainly because you need odin to flash it.

Try getting jiffy with it
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erstad said:
Try getting jiffy with it
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I think you mean jiggy.....as in a jig. Still issue is odin not reconizing phone in download mode.

erstad said:
Try getting jiffy with it
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I don't think peanut butter is gonna do any good ;p

Correct me if im wrong but cm7 flash requires nexus s usb drivers(or did at one point). Your friends new phone would be detected with the captivate drivers while yours would not.
If you just have the wrong drivers installed you can get the right ones from the android sdk. Uninstall current usb drivers.. reboot... install nexus s usb drivers.. reboot... plug in phone.

whiteguypl said:
Correct me if im wrong but cm7 flash requires nexus s usb drivers(or did at one point). Your friends new phone would be detected with the captivate drivers while yours would not.
If you just have the wrong drivers installed you can get the right ones from the android sdk. Uninstall current usb drivers.. reboot... install nexus s usb drivers.. reboot... plug in phone.
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Your correct.
Good luck OP.

studacris said:
I don't think peanut butter is gonna do any good ;p
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Hahaha nice

erstad said:
Try getting jiffy with it
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I carry a jig in my wallet. Not sure I am up to carrying peanut butter too.

Well I hope you get out of your Jam...
Pun intended
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[Q] Question to [airfluip1]

I Downloaded and installed your rom from HERE using rom manager, And I'm not sure what I did wrong but when I turn on my phone it goes to Phone Logo screen (first screen) then all black with a corrupted blue lines at the bottom about half an inch long. Then, a couple seconds later it goes to a full corrupted screen. then it just does everything repeatedly.
Sorry I can't take screen shots since my phone doesn't work. But any idea of what I might of done wrong?
My phone is already rooted and CwM was already installed. Not sure if the installation process was messed up or not. And I can't get my phone into the CwM recovery to fix this problem.

Dark9 said:
I Downloaded and installed your rom from HERE using rom manager, And I'm not sure what I did wrong
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There are a bunch of threads and a sticky! (2nd topic in the Dev Forum) that state Rom Manager does not work with this phone. That is what you did wrong.
you should have flashed the rom in CWM, but since the damage is done, you will have to get the phone in download mode and use ODIN to flash a new rom and start over again.
Hopefully, you can still get in DL mode by holding both volume buttons at the same time and inserting the USB cable.
use FB's starter pack post for the files you need for ODIN, and don't use Rom Manager anymore!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1223765

Or you can use the easier more stable alternative: Heimdall one click
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1422824
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I tried to do the One-Click. But for some reason A caution sign in-between the link connection of the phone and pc..
EDIT: I've Tried pulling everything out battery, sim, sd, usb cord both end. waited a couple mins... then put everything back and tried again..

Dark9 said:
I tried to do the One-Click. But for some reason A caution sign in-between the link connection of the phone and pc..
EDIT: I've Tried pulling everything out battery, sim, sd, usb cord both end. waited a couple mins... then put everything back and tried again..
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That's another download mode screen. The previous screen you described sounds like you didn't have the right boot loaders in place. Check out The KJ6 Heimdall One-Click Collection. Select any of the three of those you want to use, and follow Bhundven's instructions (really easy). All you need to have installed previously is Java.
Let us know how it goes.

Dark9 said:
I tried to do the One-Click. But for some reason A caution sign in-between the link connection of the phone and pc..
EDIT: I've Tried pulling everything out battery, sim, sd, usb cord both end. waited a couple mins... then put everything back and tried again..
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This is another form of download mode. Heimdall should recognize the device and flash it.
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Dark9 said:
I tried to do the One-Click. But for some reason A caution sign in-between the link connection of the phone and pc..
EDIT: I've Tried pulling everything out battery, sim, sd, usb cord both end. waited a couple mins... then put everything back and tried again..
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I think thats like the last resort for our phones. I get it if i mess up during the first attempt to unbrick

Sweet thanks for the help I've got my phone UP and running now. ^^

Dark9 said:
Sweet thanks for the help I've got my phone UP and running now. ^^
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> rom manager
Found the problem
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tehgyb said:
> rom manager
Found the problem
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Lol
That or ignoring the sticky (first threads) in the development section entitled "don't use ROM manager"
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Bassmanjames said:
Lol
That or ignoring the sticky (first threads) in the development section entitled "don't use ROM manager"
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Yeah. Lots of people don't read those. They just want to flash a ROM as quickly as they can. All the noobs should get a popup when they first join xda instead so they DO read it. Lol
-Sent From My Amazing SGS4G-

After the popup they should get quizzed on what they read lol
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erikmm said:
After the popup they should get quizzed on what they read lol
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We need operation iron fist back lol
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The only reason I used Rom manager is cause I was told it was one way to install the roms

Defected sgs2 wont connect to pc, install custom rom ota?

Hey
i've been trying to find a custom rom that i can install onto my completely stock sgs2 lte without connecting to pc and flashing with odim. My phone is apparently defected and cannot connect to pc, trying to install custom rom might fix the issue. the phone is completely stock, not even rooted.
can someone direct a link to that rom?
thanksks!

the only way as far as I know is to hook it up to PC. Mine did the same thing. Wouldn't register on a PC. I tried various cables until I found one that would work. That's the best advice I can give you.
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Try different USB Ports and different cables or another computer.
Sent from the Sammich

If your rom version support the zerg rush rooting method you can do it, install cwm and flash a rom from there.
I never had to flash anything using odin, tried using odin only once and even then I dont think it recognized my phone due to bad kies drivers(which I have fixed by now).

you do have the correct drivers installed right? More info in your first post would be an advantage to those trying to help
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Also like the last guy I just thought about it could be your kies installed **** drivers, happened to me the first time, couldn't connect the phone to the pc but it worked great on the mac try completely uninstalling kies and the usb drivers and installing them from scratch.

flickoff613 said:
Hey
i've been trying to find a custom rom that i can install onto my completely stock sgs2 lte without connecting to pc and flashing with odim. My phone is apparently defected and cannot connect to pc, trying to install custom rom might fix the issue. the phone is completely stock, not even rooted.
can someone direct a link to that rom?
thanksks!
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Download wifi file transfer peo and start loading up the phone without ever connecting it. I've never had to connect the phone to the pc ever since I stated using that app.
Everything is mobile Odin or CWM now right off the sd card and wifi for data.
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Get dolphin browser hd from the market. U can download anything u want just like on a pc.
I download my roms directly to my devices. No dealing with a usb cable or pc

kr3w1337 said:
Download wifi file transfer peo and start loading up the phone without ever connecting it. I've never had to connect the phone to the pc ever since I stated using that app.
Everything is mobile Odin or CWM now right off the sd card and wifi for data.
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We are supported by mobile Odin?
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roughneckboren said:
the only way as far as I know is to hook it up to PC. Mine did the same thing. Wouldn't register on a PC. I tried various cables until I found one that would work. That's the best advice I can give you.
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yes i have tried various cables as well as a search result, doesn't seem to budge.
xcrazydx said:
Try different USB Ports and different cables or another computer.
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yes i have tried different ports and as well as installing kies / drivers on different computers including windows xp, windows vista, windows 7, no conclusion.
roughneckboren said:
you do have the correct drivers installed right? More info in your first post would be an advantage to those trying to help
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yep i tried every single driver for the sgs2 lte that i can search on xda.
kishke said:
Also like the last guy I just thought about it could be your kies installed **** drivers, happened to me the first time, couldn't connect the phone to the pc but it worked great on the mac try completely uninstalling kies and the usb drivers and installing them from scratch.
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i've tried that but never tested on mac because i dunno anyone that has a mac nearby lol.
i have contacted samsung, they said its defected so send it in for repairs, since i dont have warranty they'd charge me up the ass. Its funny because they asked me why do i need to plug to pc, i simply said music, photo... shoulda been like TO MOD YOUR ****.
more or less, i have last resort to sell it on kijiji and buy another same model off kijiji, hoping its not defected. the sgs2 is a sweet phone, real talk lol
silver03wrx said:
Get dolphin browser hd from the market. U can download anything u want just like on a pc.
I download my roms directly to my devices. No dealing with a usb cable or pc
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i dont have a problem with getting roms onto my phone, i have a microsd adapter that i use to transfer, just issue is if can get pass the stupid E:signature vertification failed on the recovery upgrade from zip that be awesome, but that means i have to root, but how do i root without the pc..

Whats your rom version?

Android version:
2.3.5
Baseband version:
I727RUXKJ7
Kernel version:
2.6.35.11
Build number:
GINGERBREAD.RUXKJ7

Sigh!! Its so easy with the galaxy ace, rooting and unrooting and installing cmw, all with the stock recovery, which we have on this phone, I was tempted to try it on my 1727 just wanna root so I can freeze the wifi manager with TB.

flickoff613 said:
Android version:
2.3.5
Baseband version:
I727RUXKJ7
Kernel version:
2.6.35.11
Build number:
GINGERBREAD.RUXKJ7
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So it's pretty easy, use think to root your phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
Then download rom manager and install CWM.
Then just flash everything you want with CWM without the need for a cable.

kishke said:
So it's pretty easy, use think to root your phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
Then download rom manager and install CWM.
Then just flash everything you want with CWM without the need for a cable.
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Yeah i think ill just sell the phone, how am i going to use easy root when i said my pc wont even recognize my phone, yes it is easy if i can get it to connect....

kishke said:
So it's pretty easy, use think to root your phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
Then download rom manager and install CWM.
Then just flash everything you want with CWM without the need for a cable.
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Yeah i think ill just sell the phone, how am i going to use easy root when i said my pc wont even recognize my phone, yes it is easy if i can get it to connect....

Oh your right totally forgot about needing a pc for this >< my mistake.

BUMP
Hi, I want some help with this same issue. I'm not sure what forum etiquette is here, whether you guys prefer a bump of an old thread or that I just start a new one??
Anyway my phone is wigging out so I wanted to wipe and flash but I can't figure out how to do this since no PC/cord combo will recognize my phone, though it still charges. I wanted to use ROM Manager to flash OTA, but I can't since I can't figure out how to get cwm installed ota. I've been digging around the forum and googling for a couple days now to no avail.
Version - 2.3.5
Baseband - I727UCKJ2
Kernel - 2.6.35.11
It was rooted but I never flashed any roms. It randomly shuts itself off and upon a battery pull will get stuck in Odin dl mode? If i do a batt pull after that it will go straight back to Odin dl mode or it get's stuck in a vibration loop. Sometimes if I plug it in it will start up with a dead battery though?
Any ideas?
Should I just make a new thread on this??

clean the usb port on the phone, then the usb shall connect, i had the same prob its fixed now

Install Odin and see if it "sees" the phone in d/l mode.
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[Q] (Q) Downgrade frm CM 9 back to gingerbread and bricked [Resolved, please delete]

I tried going back to gingerbread using Heimdall 1 click and it gives me a kernel error and failed. Now phone won't boot past the rogers logo. Any suggestions? No samsung screen. No green battery indicator when plugged in. Heimdall does detect the phone, and I've tried all USB ports and cords at my disposal. I use a mac so no access to odin. This is the first brick I haven't been able to get myself out of. Any help you would be appreciated

I am a gt i9000 owner, but can you get into download mode?
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If you can get download mode, then flash a gingerbread stock rom, even if it means you will lose root still do it, then flash a new rom of your choice, if you can get into download mode then you haven't got a brick
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Been bricked more than once...you have?
Embarking on a fresh new ROM without educating oneself can be very frustrating....since your on a Mac..with in the one click you say it reading your phone...can you get to download mode?
Pull battery
Plug in USB to phone
Hold both volume button
Pop battery back in
Do you see...the yellow Android digging?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1293751

bigjoe2675 said:
Been bricked more than once...you have?
Embarking on a fresh new ROM without educating oneself can be very frustrating....since your on a Mac..with in the one click you say it reading your phone...can you get to download mode?
Pull battery
Plug in USB to phone
Hold both volume button
Pop battery back in
Do you see...the yellow Android digging?
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I can get into download mode.heimdall detects my phone. I tried both qksters and adam outlers 1 click. neither would take. If I upgrade heimdall version (as it tells me its out of date) it wont get through the initial connection to the phone. if I use with out upgrade it continues to fail on kernel download.
This is my second brick (first one was when trying to root it on my mac) First brick was fixed through odin at my work. Unfortunately I don't want to wait till monday to have a functioning phone

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I can get into download mode.heimdall detects my phone. I tried both qksters and adam outlers 1 click. neither would take. If I upgrade heimdall version (as it tells me its out of date) it wont get through the initial connection to the phone. if I use with out upgrade it continues to fail on kernel download.
This is my second brick (first one was when trying to root it on my mac) First brick was fixed through odin at my work. Unfortunately I don't want to wait till monday to have a functioning phone
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Hummmm..ok
Let's step back here does out prompt you for drivers?
....you might have to make a stop at your office..

Try different USB ports, I used heimdall yesterday to go back to gingerbread (so I could get the boot loaders) and I had the same problem as you, I finally got it to work with a different USB port and even then it kept failing...but I just kept trying and eventually it went through
(Pull battery, place battery back in, hold volume up and down, plug USB in-should put you in download mode...even if you can't see anything on your screen you can still enter download mode)
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DOesnt prompt me for drivers. It detects my phone and says ready to flash. I see the download mode screen. so its not completey screwed. Just can't get past the rogers logo.. I only have two USB on my macbook.. tried both quite a few times guess i'll mess with it some more. see if I can get it going. Thanks for the tips. ANy others ideas would also be appreciated

Alright, here it is:
I encountered the same problems yesterday, heimdall doesn't work when flashing back to stock from ics, from what I've found, you must use gtg's ultimate unbrick, the pit repartitions everything and also resets your binary counter (cha-ching! ). Once completed, your phone will reboot and be stuck at "...installing default apk files..." for a few minutes, don't panic, let it run its course. From there on, you can do the usual root/flash cwm deal. .
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theROMinator said:
Alright, here it is:
I encountered the same problems yesterday, heimdall doesn't work when flashing back to stock from ics, from what I've found, you must use gtg's ultimate unbrick, the pit repartitions everything and also resets your binary counter (cha-ching! ). Once completed, your phone will reboot and be stuck at "...installing default apk files..." for a few minutes, don't panic, let it run its course. From there on, you can do the usual root/flash cwm deal. .
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Funny I just did that yesterday using qkster heimdall after running the ics for the day....no issues utilizing it...so i say it does work...

theROMinator said:
Alright, here it is:
I encountered the same problems yesterday, heimdall doesn't work when flashing back to stock from ics, from what I've found, you must use gtg's ultimate unbrick, the pit repartitions everything and also resets your binary counter (cha-ching! ). Once completed, your phone will reboot and be stuck at "...installing default apk files..." for a few minutes, don't panic, let it run its course. From there on, you can do the usual root/flash cwm deal. .
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I went back to stock from ics yesterday using heimdall...just took a long time and a lot of tries
I really think it depends on the computer though, for some Odin works best...for others heimdall works best
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bigjoe2675 said:
Funny I just did that yesterday using qkster heimdall after running the ics for the day....no issues utilizing it...so i say it does work...
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I did not mean to be misleading, as you both have said, either or may work, I simply wanted to share my experience
mg2195 said:
I went back to stock from ics yesterday using heimdall...just took a long time and a lot of tries
I really think it depends on the computer though, for some Odin works best...for others heimdall works best
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mg2195 said:
I went back to stock from ics yesterday using heimdall...just took a long time and a lot of tries
I really think it depends on the computer though, for some Odin works best...for others heimdall works best
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Agreed. On my desktop (quad core 6 gb ram, watercooled blablablabl) can't run heimdal nor Odin to save its life.
My netbook (single core atom) took me back from CM9 with Odin like it was nothing.
My 7 year old laptop (running Ubuntu) works great using Heimdal (just run the .jar file as an executable)

theROMinator said:
I did not mean to be misleading, as you both have said, either or may work, I simply wanted to share my experience
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No ... understood..no worries...there are some many that have never flashed or much less read anything regarding flashing are having so many prob`s...when this ics it's still bring birthed...for the infuse.
Instead of going to the dev section and doing some home work...understanding the basic info....they see ICS and have pictures of Sunday treats....in their mind...having no clue about the current ROM they are on now...Then the questions pop up...from individuals...after wards yelling SOS...But hey it's their phone.

bigjoe2675 said:
No ... understood..no worries...there are some many that have never flashed or much less read anything regarding flashing are having so many prob`s...when this ics it's still bring birthed...for the infuse.
Instead of going to the dev section and doing some home work...understanding the basic info....they see ICS and have pictures of Sunday treats....in their mind...having no clue about the current ROM they are on now...Then the questions pop up...from individuals...after wards yelling SOS...But hey it's their phone.
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I've flashed lots of roms and never had any issues. Also looked through the forum and know the basics about getting back to stock. I'm no expert, but I have a decent idea what I'm doing. I do appreciate a forum you can ask questions though and have people help out when your stumped. I did what i could from the tools I have at my disposal here, and ran into some problems. I'm not yelling SOS, just asking for some tips as what I have tried hasn't worked. All the same I do appreciate everyones opinions and help they provide. THat's what makes this forum great.

why would you need to heimdall if you are on a rogers infuse? Isn't that for AT&T phones only?

teknhard said:
I've flashed lots of roms and never had any issues. Also looked through the forum and know the basics about getting back to stock. I'm no expert, but I have a decent idea what I'm doing. I do appreciate a forum you can ask questions though and have people help out when your stumped. I did what i could from the tools I have at my disposal here, and ran into some problems. I'm not yelling SOS, just asking for some tips as what I have tried hasn't worked. All the same I do appreciate everyones opinions and help they provide. THat's what makes this forum great.
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I apologize wasn't directed to you just in general and your correct this forum is great...

Then reflash ics lol
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threi_ said:
why would you need to heimdall if you are on a rogers infuse? Isn't that for AT&T phones only?
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Because I don't have access to a PC for Odin, and the at&t should work to get me out of brick state. I currently can't get past rogers boot screen
GoSooners345 said:
Then reflash ics lol
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I don't have recovery.. otherwise I certainly would have

[Q] I need some Help Please!

UPDATE: I decided to get another phone through my insurance and received the same phone as of today (3-11-13) so thanks to everyone that helped me it was a greatly appreciated! Thank you very much next time I root I'll make sure to backup everything and pay really close to everything. Thank you all for helping.
Okay long story short my phone (Galaxy S 4G) is stuck on the screen where it shows a Phone, !, and a Computer. I did some research on the Internet and read something saying that this is an alternative Download Mode. Basically, what I am trying to do is Unroot my phone / revering back to stock, but did some dumb things to the point where I am stuck on this screen. I am currently using Odin to do all of this, but Odin doesn't recognize my phone for some odd reason because its been read before. So I did some research and read that I had to uninstall then reinstall some drivers then reboot my computer then do everything again. I did that, but Odin is still not recognizing my phone. I tried plugging my phone in all USB ports of my computer and its still not recognizing my phone. What do you think I should be doing? I definitely need some help and it would be greatly appreciated if any of you can help me.

Tried a different cable? Wiped data/factory reset?
It's in download mode, that's a good thing.
Which Odin version are you using? Samsung kies installed? You could try uninstalling kies/drivers & go heimdall one click.. search for lumin30's guide (it's sticked in forum). Mash thanks in his thread if it helps
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champ1919 said:
Tried a different cable? Wiped data/factory reset?
It's in download mode, that's a good thing.
Which Odin version are you using? Samsung kies installed? You could try uninstalling kies/drivers & go heimdall one click.. search for lumin30's guide (it's sticked in forum). Mash thanks in his thread if it helps
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Well, yes it's in Download mode, but the alternative one with the phone, !, and computer. Also I can't wipe/data factory reset unless theirs a way to get that if so let me know. The version of Odin I am using 1.7, so I tried v1.80 and the latest version which is 3.07. Yes, I have Kies installed with the drivers as well. I also looked into that heimdall one click, but there is too much stuff to do and download that my computer cant handle because it is really old so maybe if there is another way around this that would be helpful other than that I don't know what else to do.

Whatever you did that got it there... was perfect. If you had just flashed it once more when you got to that screen, your phone would have been working ever since.
Now? No clue what you've done with drivers and the like since back then. Try a one-click in a new USB port without installing any drivers?

Does the computer see the device and not Odin or do both see nothing (any beeps ?).
Are you doing the battery drop in while it's connected to the usb? Or booting it (into download mode) then plugging it into computer?
Which Rom are you trying to flash?
Windows should be able to do the one click. Which version (of Windows) are you using?
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miglop said:
Well, yes it's in Download mode, but the alternative one with the phone, !, and computer. Also I can't wipe/data factory reset unless theirs a way to get that if so let me know. The version of Odin I am using 1.7, so I tried v1.80 and the latest version which is 3.07. Yes, I have Kies installed with the drivers as well. I also looked into that heimdall one click, but there is too much stuff to do and download that my computer cant handle because it is really old so maybe if there is another way around this that would be helpful other than that I don't know what else to do.
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Look for Gremlin Remover in the dev section. It is an Odin One-Click.

lumin30 said:
Look for Gremlin Remover in the dev section. It is an Odin One-Click.
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Here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500427
Also try to delete ALL Samsung and Android drivers.
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Cooptx said:
Here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500427
Also try to delete ALL Samsung and Android drivers.
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You need Samsung drivers for ODIN.

That pesky kies installs them.
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im just trying to get back to stock/unroot but i cant access anything on my phone it just takes me to that screen. when i plug my phone it just says on the bottom right corner of my computer screen that the usb device cant be recognized. thats why i asked if there is a way around all of this

ive tried all usb ports on my computer and i cant get my computer to recognize my phone.

Okay I will try this method...

lumin30 said:
You need Samsung drivers for ODIN.
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I know. Uninstall it then download fresh ones. Or just plug your phone in again and let it download new drivers.
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Odin only recognizes your port only if you actually in the download mode; the one with the picture of the android robot and the word 'downloading.' Here is what you need to do:
1) open Odin program;
2) remove battery from your phone;
3) plug USB cable into computer and your phone;
4) press the up and down volume keys at the same time;
5) As you hold down the volume keys, put the battery back on the phone, and wait for about 3 seconds. You should be able to see the download robot. If it doesn't work, try it again.
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It's okay if just decided to get a new phone through my insurance it's fine no need for any of this anymore, but thanks to everyone that helped me. Next time I root my phone I make sure I back up everything that I need!
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Well, if you plan to root your new phone in future, you are going to run into this issue again. Backing up the data won't help you get out of this jam. My advice to you is to use your new phone as is; don't try to root or install customize roms <<<---that was a painful experience, but I've mastered the timing to the point it takes only one try now.
If you are a first timer, it is not easy to get into download mode. You have to do a couple of times to get a hang of it. It becomes an art form - just like getting into DFU mode on an iPhone for first time.
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gizmoscoop said:
Well, if you plan to root your new phone in future, you are going to run into this issue again. Backing up the data won't help you get out of this jam. My advice to you is to use your new phone as is; don't try to root or install customize roms.
If you are a first timer, it is not easy to get into download mode. You have to do a couple of times to get a hang of it. It becomes an art form - just like getting into DFU mode on an iPhone for first time.
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Or, think of the learning curve he can have with 2... lol
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I'm wondering why no one told OP to use Heimdall One Click back to stock KJ6...

Its really not that difficult dude! Its scarier than it really is . Trust when we tell you. Its gonna be more time consuming than anything else bout 2 maybe 3 hours ...this includes downloading, deleting, re downloading, connecting, disconnecting, "If u can get Odin to open and running on your old computer.You should be able to get Java, Bhundvens 1 click ..and Or Gremlin remover".!!! Kies is only good if you want the Samsung drivers once you've got your phone back to full fledge stock. If you want to save the $130 its gonna cost you for a phone through (Assurion)that in reality isn't worth buying again your better off using that towards a New phone trust me bro I'm no dev and don't speak they're language Lol (I wish) I personally know from frustrating trial and error! Believe that u can do it and when you do it you'll be like wow that's it!!! Just try being more cautious homez.
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chris31jct said:
I'm wondering why no one told OP to use Heimdall One Click back to stock KJ6...
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Actually, champ1919 told him that already. Scroll to first page.
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