Hello everyone I am back again with a galaxy this time
I used this guide to root my phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21953587&postcount=1
the root worked perfectly, but I did wrong is that I didn't have any of my applications that I had before root, so I thought that it is a good idea to go back into CWM and restore it from there, after I did that the phone rebooted and got stuck in the Galaxy screen, I am unable to access recovery, CWM or download mode the phone doesn't even boot it justs sits at the galaxy screen.
btw I have this kernel Bhundven's Subtly Modified Stock with CWM5 + Voodoo Lagfix (thanks to AntonX )
this is the rom that I flashed -Valhalla - BlackEdition(thanks to RaverX3X)
my computer does recognise my phone when I do the three finger salute while plugged in usb.
please I need help this is my only phone
If you can still get into recovery then try wiping the caches and fix permissions. That may fix it, if not maybe wipe data. Otherwise if you can still use recovery then you should try wiping everything and re-installing the rom, or restore nandroid backup and use titanium to backup your apps.
If you can't get to recovery then you should be able to one-click back to stock from download mode and start over.
TwitchyEye said:
If you can still get into recovery then try wiping the caches and fix permissions. That may fix it, if not maybe wipe data. Otherwise if you can still use recovery then you should try wiping everything and re-installing the rom, or restore nandroid backup and use titanium to backup your apps.
If you can't get to recovery then you should be able to one-click back to stock from download mode and start over.
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I cant get to no where but the boot screen, holding the three buttons together at the same time it only makes the screen dissapear then reappear kinda like bootloop
Preluder said:
I cant get to no where but the boot screen, holding the three buttons together at the same time it only makes the screen dissapear then reappear kinda like bootloop
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So, I have been in this very situation with that same very setup. I flashed a Nandroid backup and bam, stuck at the screen. Spent hours trying to fix it. Best part was, I was on a business trip, and all the info I needed was in my phone
So, the trick here as I recall is to get the phone in Download Mode, once there, you can then use Heimdall One-Click http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358498 (which is what I used that time) or you can flash One-Click Gremlin Remover, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500427 which uses Odin to Flash back to Stock.
To the best of my recollection, here is how I recall getting into D/L mode after hours of trying. About 5am, got it to work. Thanks to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1112076
Steps are:
1. Have Heimdall or One-Click opened and ready
2. Remove your battery
3. I would hold the power button for like 10 secs to discharge the circuits (not sure this is needed, just like a clean slate)
4. Hold the Volume rocker down (no battery in the phone yet) *Note you DO NOT press or hold the POWER button for this procedure.
5. Plug computer connected USB into your phone (still holding down the volume rocker)
6. Insert Battery into phone (still holding down the volume rocker) Your phone should automatically turn on at this point in to Download Mode.
The order of the above is critical in that you do not install your battery until after the USB is connected, while you hold the volume rocker down. This should take you into Download mode where you can reflash.
You might also run into an issue where your computer does not recognize the drivers for your phone initially (because they are not being sent to it by the phone). If you are getting into Download Mode and you see that Heimdall or One Click is not detecting the device, reinstall the drivers from the Samsung site for the SGS4G and then try.
Hope this helps! Been in the exact same jam, you can get this fixed. Soft bricks are always better than hard bricks.
ariesgodofwar said:
So, I have been in this very situation with that same very setup. I flashed a Nandroid backup and bam, stuck at the screen. Spent hours trying to fix it. Best part was, I was on a business trip, and all the info I needed was in my phone
So, the trick here as I recall is to get the phone in Download Mode, once there, you can then use Heimdall One-Click http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358498 (which is what I used that time) or you can flash One-Click Gremlin Remover, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500427 which uses Odin to Flash back to Stock.
To the best of my recollection, here is how I recall getting into D/L mode after hours of trying. About 5am, got it to work. Thanks to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1112076
Steps are:
1. Have Heimdall or One-Click opened and ready
2. Remove your battery
3. I would hold the power button for like 10 secs to discharge the circuits (not sure this is needed, just like a clean slate)
4. Hold the Volume rocker down (no battery in the phone yet) *Note you DO NOT press or hold the POWER button for this procedure.
5. Plug computer connected USB into your phone (still holding down the volume rocker)
6. Insert Battery into phone (still holding down the volume rocker) Your phone should automatically turn on at this point in to Download Mode.
The order of the above is critical in that you do not install your battery until after the USB is connected, while you hold the volume rocker down. This should take you into Download mode where you can reflash.
You might also run into an issue where your computer does not recognize the drivers for your phone initially (because they are not being sent to it by the phone). If you are getting into Download Mode and you see that Heimdall or One Click is not detecting the device, reinstall the drivers from the Samsung site for the SGS4G and then try.
Hope this helps! Been in the exact same jam, you can get this fixed. Soft bricks are always better than hard bricks.
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thank you for your reply, I am sorry to hear about that this really sucks I am shipping very soon to basic training and Im just trying to get in contact with some people, but this failed me.
I will try the solution you suggested and Ill repost with results =)
btw I tried the steps with the combination of the volume button down + inserting the usb then inserting the battery
the screen turned on and it was black screen with a tiny loading circle in the middle that wasnt movie
the circle looks like a little strips.
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btw I tried the steps with the combination of the volume button down + inserting the usb then inserting the battery
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It's volume up and down. Meaning hold them both in. Then insert USB.
hechoen said:
It's volume up and down. Meaning hold them both in. Then insert USB.
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thank man im at the download mode now with the construction droid =)
hechoen said:
It's volume up and down. Meaning hold them both in. Then insert USB.
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Thanks for clarifying, that was what I meant. I press the middle of the rocker to hold it "down" did not even think of that being mistaken as in directionally down. Sounds like the OP is up and running so all good.
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Preluder said:
thank man im at the download mode now with the construction droid =)
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Good to hear. Now, get yourself updated to one of the stable ICS MTD ROMs, I never had much success with the GB ROMs being all that stable for me. Personally, I like AOKP (4.0.4) myself.
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Thanks for clarifying, that was what I meant. I press the middle of the rocker to hold it "down" did not even think of that being mistaken as in directionally down. Sounds like the OP is up and running so all good.
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Good to hear. Now, get yourself updated to one of the stable ICS MTD ROMs, I never had much success with the GB ROMs being all that stable for me. Personally, I like AOKP (4.0.4) myself.
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thank you guys I really appreciate the help. I had the wrong combination for download mode so that made me think that my phone was completely fried, but I unbricked it using the one click unbrink program .
Preluder said:
thank you guys I really appreciate the help. I had the wrong combination for download mode so that made me think that my phone was completely fried, but I unbricked it using the one click unbrink program .
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Out of curiosity, did you end up using Heimdall or One-Click Gremlin Remover?
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The phone is bricked. I flashed to the i9000 firmware and was about to root the phone and didn't bother to flash the new kernel yet. I get into recovery to go to reinstall packages to install the root, and to my surprise the power button didn't work to select since I had the wrong kernel. SO I do adb reboot download and then I try to flash the new kernel. Odin just freezes there and doesn't do anything, I unplug the data cable and then it says FAIL! on Odin. I take out the battery and put it back in to see if the phone will still boot, and now I'm stuck on the phone/computer. People have tried helping and they told me about every single key combo to put it in download and none of them work. When I told Vol+ and power the screen flashes black and then I wait for it to do it the second time and i let go of the power and it stays there at phone/computer. I've done everything I can possibly see to do it and this is my last hope to get it to work again, or else I have to take it to AT&T and lose all my stuff on the internal SDcard.
EDIT: AT&T refuses to replace the phone.
From designgears' one click Odin thread. Not sure if you tried this, but it might work.
Good luck.
EDIT: realized it might be helpful if I included the link to the actual thread. Sorry about that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
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WARNING: "MASTER CLEAR" WILL WIPE YOUR BUILT-IN STORAGE!
I am not responsible for any damage caused to your device.
What is this?:
If you see the "phone+!+computer" screen, you need this! If you deleted something you shouldn't have and can't get it back on your phone, this is probably your best bet. This is the Odin3 One-Click Downloader for restoring your phone from a completely software bricked state, or for whatever purpose you see fit to use it for. You don't have to change any settings, it is all pre-packaged and ready to go.
If this has helped you out, please consider buying me a beer!
How to use:
Download and install the correct drivers below (mac and linux don't need drivers)
Plug in your usb cable to your phone and computer
Open Odin
Enter Download Mode (see below)
Click Start
Be Patient, the first boot will take a while
How to use Master Clear:
Boot your phone up normally with usb debugging on
Click Master Clear
How to enter download mode:
Method 1ADB - from recovery or normally booted with usb debugging on)
Open a cmd prompt/console/shell
adb shell
adb reboot download
Method 2KEY COMBO)
Remove the battery, sim card, sdcard if you have one
Insert the battery
Hold Volume Up + Volume Down + Power
Method 3KEY COMBO)
Remove the battery, sim card, sdcard if you have one
Insert the battery
Hold both Volume buttons (from i9000 just down, don't touch the power button)
Plug in the USB cable and continue holding both Volume buttons
Drivers:
Windows 64bit
Windows 32bit
I897UCJF6 - Odin3 One-Click Downloader:
http://www.thevod.org/misc/captivate/I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0.rar
The internal beta's are NOT one-click, please read the linked threads
UPDATE: I897UCJH2 (Internal BETA)
You can get it here
UPDATE: I897UCJH3 (Internal BETA)
You can get it here
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deuX` said:
From designgears' one click Odin thread. Not sure if you tried this, but it might work.
Good luck.
EDIT: realized it might be helpful if I included the link to the actual thread. Sorry about that.
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Yeah I've tried this already. Nothing will work.
Is there anyone that can help X_x
what did you tell att and what did they say?
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what did you tell att and what did they say?
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"We can't replace the phone since you are not the original buyer of the phone. Talk to the person you traded with to get the receipt"
Apparently my phone was stolen because when I mention the receipt, he doesn't reply.
Not sure if this has been posted before, though I have not seen it in my searches.
Remove the battery
Plug in the USB
Hold Down Volume and and Down
While holding them down, insert the battery
and Boom - Instant download screen.
You do not have to wait for two cycles.
Put the back plate on and flash away.
This works from either "bricked" (Computer "!" Phone) or reboot.
IBTM
Not really a development topic.
i have not bricked my device from doing this but what i do is just...
1. power down device
2. hold vol +/- button
3. insert usb
and it always goes to download screen. keep in mind i have flashed my device countless times using this method and have not ran into any problems but its just a fyi
Dmoney5150 said:
i have not bricked my device from doing this but what i do is just...
1. power down device
2. hold vol +/- button
3. insert usb
and it always goes to download screen. keep in mind i have flashed my device countless times using this method and have not ran into any problems but its just a fyi
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10 char
Insert sarcastic comment here..
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
Perhaps my search skills are sub-par
Perhaps your're just trying to get to senior status
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
This has been posted EVERYWHERE, and (afaik) is used by pretty much everyone who flashes through ODIN.
Please, please, pretty please, mercifully please... search/read and read/search again before posting.
my favorite way is turning off phone volume + and - and inserting usb
Dmoney5150 said:
i have not bricked my device from doing this but what i do is just...
1. power down device
2. hold vol +/- button
3. insert usb
and it always goes to download screen. keep in mind i have flashed my device countless times using this method and have not ran into any problems but its just a fyi
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Flash to stock JF6 using ODIN from this thread and you will lose ability to use buttons to go to recovery or download mode. Happens to me every time.
I have to apply 3 button fix to get that back
cnewsgrp said:
Flash to stock JF6 using ODIN from this thread and you will lose ability to use buttons to go to recovery or download mode. Happens to me every time.
I have to apply 3 button fix to get that back
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that is only if your 3-button wasnt working right from the factory. i have used the oneclick countless times and never lost the 3-button
no
Rurki said:
Perhaps my search skills are sub-par
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Bo they are not even sub-par. They are horrible. This is probably in every thread.
I was trying to flash my captivate with adb reboot download and the battery fell out in download mode. I tried volume +/- to fix but no luck! Please help me! Stuck at Phone warning sign computer screen!
odin1click? volumeupdown + insert usb, open odin1click click go.
should fix it.
cerjam said:
odin1click? volumeupdown + insert usb, open odin1click click go.
should fix it.
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Doesn't go into download mode at all! Just shows the corrupted firmware every time I try it.
can you get a adb connection?
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can you get a adb connection?
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No, computer doesn't recognize it. If I had an ADB connection, I'd adb reboot download but when I try adb, it says no device found.
try plugging in usb with the battery out and then holding vol+- and inserting the battery while holding the volume buttons if not you need to make a jig.
I've had success with this method to get into Download Mode:
1. Remove battery, SIM and microSD from phone (if you have one)
2. Wait at least 10 seconds with the phone in this state
3. Plug your phone into your computer (this step has always been optional for me)
4. Hold Volume Up/Down, don't let go!
5. While holding both volume keys, insert the battery
If it worked, you should almost instantly be in Download Mode. I've omitted step 3 and still had success using those steps on my batch 1007 phone. In general, I get my phone into Download Mode first, and then plug it into the computer.
I'm probably just going to go to AT&T tomorrow and get them to exchange it if I can't get it to get into download mode tonight.
norcal einstein said:
I've had success with this method to get into Download Mode:
1. Remove battery, SIM and microSD from phone (if you have one)
2. Wait at least 10 seconds with the phone in this state
3. Plug your phone into your computer (this step has always been optional for me)
4. Hold Volume Up/Down, don't let go!
5. While holding both volume keys, insert the battery
If it worked, you should almost instantly be in Download Mode. I've omitted step 3 and still had success using those steps on my batch 1007 phone. In general, I get my phone into Download Mode first, and then plug it into the computer.
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Didn't work, this used to work for me but now no luck. I don't know why it just stopped going into download mode.
Could you usb connect to PC on debug mode? Is this connecton visible from your PC?
aggielover said:
I was trying to flash my captivate with adb reboot download and the battery fell out in download mode. I tried volume +/- to fix but no luck! Please help me! Stuck at Phone warning sign computer screen!
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That's a semi-bricked screen. No, normal method to go into download mode won't work in this state.
There are instructions to recover from this state into download mode. I have posted a few links in the past but don't have it right now. IIRC, you need to hold both vol buttons and Power button and wait until screen goes blank twice before release the power button so that your phone could go into download mode.
The other way is to rig a microUSB plug with a 301k resistor connected between pin5 and one of the data pin. This will put your phone instantly into download mode. There is a thread dedicated for this. Search.
norcal einstein said:
I've had success with this method to get into Download Mode:
1. Remove battery, SIM and microSD from phone (if you have one)
2. Wait at least 10 seconds with the phone in this state
3. Plug your phone into your computer (this step has always been optional for me)
4. Hold Volume Up/Down, don't let go!
5. While holding both volume keys, insert the battery
If it worked, you should almost instantly be in Download Mode. I've omitted step 3 and still had success using those steps on my batch 1007 phone. In general, I get my phone into Download Mode first, and then plug it into the computer.
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Thank you, this worked for me!
aggielover said:
norcal einstein said:
I've had success with this method to get into Download Mode:
1. Remove battery, SIM and microSD from phone (if you have one)
2. Wait at least 10 seconds with the phone in this state
3. Plug your phone into your computer (this step has always been optional for me)
4. Hold Volume Up/Down, don't let go!
5. While holding both volume keys, insert the battery
If it worked, you should almost instantly be in Download Mode. I've omitted step 3 and still had success using those steps on my batch 1007 phone. In general, I get my phone into Download Mode first, and then plug it into the computer.
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Didn't work, this used to work for me but now no luck. I don't know why it just stopped going into download mode.
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I've been having the same issue and none of the methods mentioned on the forums have worked. I recently updated to a custom 2.2.1 rom (Paragon) and when I tried to flash back to stock with odin (afterwards), it gave me the finger (got stuck in the process). I tried to unplug and plug back in the usb, restart odin, pc, reinstall drivers (none of which helped). So my dumbarse decided to take the battery out to reboot the phone. Usually after doing so in the past, I've been able to manually get into download mode using the 3 button combo, but haven't been able to so far. I haven't tried making a jig yet, knowing me, I might seriously break something that way.
I was reading somewhere that 2.2.1 breaks the 3 button combo (along with 1 click root for that matter). Just wondering if there is anything else I can try or should I just make a jig? Should I take it in to AT&T and see if they can do something or should I call them? Just wanting some advice from the Gurus here.
edit: and "no, I can't do it through ADB or I would've already".
jig it up
xrCore said:
Thank you, this worked for me!
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was going to suggest the same....thats only happened once (after install of gingerbread alpha) but that was the only thing that worked....the download screen literally jolted on the instant the battery connectors touched.
darthdave said:
I was reading somewhere that 2.2.1 breaks the 3 button combo (along with 1 click root for that matter). Just wondering if there is anything else I can try or should I just make a jig? Should I take it in to AT&T and see if they can do something or should I call them? Just wanting some advice from the Gurus here.
edit: and "no, I can't do it through ADB or I would've already".
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2.2.1 puts the 3-button setup to whatever the i9000 uses, which is different from the Captivate. Nobody's made a fix yet AFAIK.
for me i managed to get it into download mode, BUT, when i try running Odin it's stuck at "DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!"
any thoughts?
Lawliet L Ryuzaki said:
for me i managed to get it into download mode, BUT, when i try running Odin it's stuck at "DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!"
any thoughts?
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What build is your phone, located under battery. Something like 1010
Search for Sparkfun in the dev forum for Captivate. Easy to make jig (that's been mentioned before) that will get you out of the woods.
I am having issues getting into download mode myself. Samsung Captivate SGH-I897. I just got it less than two weeks ago. Played with some of the features. Did the root. Did the ROM manager. Everything I needed to do to have Serendipity 5.12 installed. Did it. worked great. Was missing some of the apps I enjoyed from the gate(Samsung EMail). So i read up that u could make a custom Serendipity in the kitchen.
Put the phone to JH6 from Odin. Also did the master clear. So now I am at 2.1 update 1 from Odin.
However, Now I cant get Clockwork Recovery at all ( when option is selected it goes to default recovery every single time ). I did try to re-install the correct flash for Clockwork, same results.
So, i thought maybe something didnt copy or flash or clear correctly and was going to do an Odin procedure again, cant get into download mode now. NOT AT ALL.
The phone will just re-boot into JH6. It operates normally, however I can shake JH6. No download mode. No Clockwork recovery.
I am noob, I am a quick hands on learner though. Not even sure if this will get the response desired.
My phone randomly turned off and went into a bootloop today. I've tried everything I know (pulling the battery, tried booting into CWM too) but they didn't work. Every time I put the battery in, the bootloop starts. I went through some other threads i found and a lot of them were talking about Odin, but idk what that is. Any help guys?
I'm running Infused v2.2.3, Entropys kernel
EDIT: New problem: I made my own JIG using resistors, and when I boot into download mode, it just keeps boot looping into download mode until i take the JIG out, so I can't flash using Odin or any other method if it keeps turning on and off.
Any solutions to this?
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My phone randomly turned off and went into a bootloop today. I've tried everything I know (pulling the battery, tried booting into CWM too) but they didn't work. Every time I put the battery in, the bootloop starts. I went through some other threads i found and a lot of them were talking about Odin, but idk what that is. Any help guys?
I'm running Infused v2.2.3, Entropys kernel
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Search my friend. you were in the right track with odin. just keep reading in the Odin Back to stock thread and you will find your answer. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092021
I have answered too many of this today. Don't have the energy anymore
Ltilt2 said:
Search my friend. you were in the right track with odin. just keep reading in the Odin Back to stock thread and you will find your answer. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092021
I have answered too many of this today. Don't have the energy anymore
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Is going back to stock the only option at this point?
Garen21 said:
Is going back to stock the only option at this point?
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do you have a back up of your rom? if you have tried everything and it's not working, than yes.
Try doing a backup of your rom in recovery then wipe date factory reset and wipe cache and dalvik cache and reboot. See if that helps to boot up your phone
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do you have a back up of your rom?
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Sadly, no
Ltilt2 said:
if you have tried everything and it's not working, than yes.
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By everything, do you mean the two things that I tried?
Ltilt2 said:
Try doing a backup of your rom in recovery then wipe date factory reset and wipe cache and dalvik cache and reboot. See if that helps to boot up your phone
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Can't boot into recovery though
What method are you doing when trying to get into recovery?
Pull battery. Put it back in. Hold both the volume keys and then hold the power button. Wait until the samsung screen shows and ONLY let go of the power button while still holding the volume buttons down. Factory reset and try to flash again.
Sent from my SGH-I997
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Can't boot into recovery though
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Odin back to stock
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What method are you doing when trying to get into recovery?
Pull battery. Put it back in. Hold both the volume keys and then hold the power button. Wait until the samsung screen shows and ONLY let go of the power button while still holding the volume buttons down. Factory reset and try to flash again.
Sent from my SGH-I997
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right when I put the battery in it automatically starts the boot loop, and I already tried with holding the volume buttons
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Odin back to stock
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Boot into recovery and back up AFTER I odin back to stock?
EDIT: Can't boot into download mode either...
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Boot into recovery and back up AFTER I odin back to stock?
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first open up odin and set it up with what you need to flash back to stock then before you put the battery in hold both vol up and down buttons and plug in ur usb cable and wait for the dl screen to show up
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first open up odin and set it up with what you need to flash back to stock then before you put the battery in hold both vol up and down buttons and plug in ur usb cable and wait for the dl screen to show up
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Still can't get into download mode
Are you sure your power button isn't stuck weird that it turns on as soon as you put the battery in you are trying to get into download mode with the volume buttons right sorry have to ask
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brorex said:
Are you sure your power button isn't stuck weird that it turns on as soon as you put the battery in you are trying to get into download mode with the volume buttons right sorry have to ask
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Yes, I'm using the volume controls to try to get in, is there any other way, besides buying that JIG thing?
I would try letting your battery die in the loop then pull it and put it back in and try download mode your phone should not try to power on just by putting the battery in not sure why its doing that but maybe if the battery dies it'll work
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try pulling your battery plug your phone in hold down both volume buttons then put battery in keep holding and see what happens I just tried that and it worked
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I would try letting your battery die in the loop then pull it and put it back in and try download mode your phone should not try to power on just by putting the battery in not sure why its doing that but maybe if the battery dies it'll work
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try pulling your battery plug your phone in hold down both volume buttons then put battery in keep holding and see what happens I just tried that and it worked
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2nd one didn't work, that's what I was trying before
Going to let the battery die and see what happens, trying to make my own JIG in the mean time
EDIT: Might just do this instead of actually buying a JIG, has anyone ever tried it? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0aoabVtPJ8
Making your own should work.
There's a fine point I want to make sure that you are doing correctly.
RECOVERY is holding all three buttons. Two volumes and power for 2 to 3 cycles.
Download is pull battery. Hold only two volume buttons, NO power button. Insert battery while holding volumes and insert USB. You can also insert USB then insert battery.
Try a different USB cordS. Try a different USB ports. Try a different battery
qkster said:
Making your own should work.
There's a fine point I want to make sure that you are doing correctly.
RECOVERY is holding all three buttons. Two volumes and power for 2 to 3 cycles.
Download is pull battery. Hold only two volume buttons, NO power button. Insert battery while holding volumes and insert USB. You can also insert USB then insert battery.
Try a different USB cordS. Try a different USB ports. Try a different battery
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Yes, I know how to read instructions, I wasn't holding the power button and trying to get into download mode.
Garen21 said:
Yes, I know how to read instructions, I wasn't holding the power button and trying to get into download mode.
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I wasn't implying that you can't read...it is a common error.
Did you try a diff USB cord our a diff port?
i'm also having bootloops. i'm using mac so im trying using heimdall, but i keeps getting stuck and it says "claiming interface". What should i do now?
Hello I'm having some trouble. I tryed to flash cm9 and cwm told me that the zip file was bad, so I tryed to restore and my phone gets stuck at the start screen '' galaxy s 4g'' screen. I removed the battery and got it into download mode and replaced the files ive forgot what buttons to hold down to get it into cwm any ideas
First confirm you have a good download by checking the md5. Then try flashing, making sure you have "skip verifying zip files" to checked, or whatever the CWR option is.
Posted from my SGS4G, thanks to Team Acid development
Its a little late now, I'm looking though a bunch of bricked post atm. I can get the phone to downlaoding mode but thats about it. I was sure there was a way to get it to cwm by holding some buttons. It goes to the start screen and thats about it
Bryan made a one click back to factory that I just used. I need to be pointed in his drection so I can buy him a beer!
Tunderpimp said:
Its a little late now, I'm looking though a bunch of bricked post atm. I can get the phone to downlaoding mode but thats about it. I was sure there was a way to get it to cwm by holding some buttons. It goes to the start screen and thats about it.
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if you can get to download mode then it means your semi brick....
if you want to go back to recovery mode, hold power and volume up+down for like 4 second and release the buttons.
if you can get to recovery, you can always mount the phone and download the cm9 in your computer and transfer it to your phone again.
if you can't, use download mode and use 1-click heimdall or gremlin remover and go back to stock GB and redo flash back to cm9
The combo is hold vol up and down, then power... Thing is that phone can't be plugged to computer or it will keep getting on download mode.
*You can just hold vol up and down, then connect usb from computer to phone and it will go to download mode.
*Obviously, phone must be off in order to do this.
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Bryan made a one click back to factory that I just used. I need to be pointed in his drection so I can buy him a beer!
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He came, he searched, he... updated his second message:
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He oneclicked back to stock like a champ.
My favorite part was you searched... Already, you're my favorite newb!
GJ!
Thanks truly goes to:
AdamOutler (Thanks for making my working Sgs4g UnBrickable and for One-Click, and One-Click-Packager!)
Benjamin Dobell (and everyone that worked on Heimdall!)
Well, and RaverX3X and FBis251 for helping me get all the right files in the same place at the same time.
I'm more of an orchestrator of unbrickedness.
But, hey. I like beer!