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[Q] Phone - Caution - PC Loop, Bricked?

So I just want confirmation of what I fear. I think I bricked my T959W by following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852546 before doing my homework (for shame).
After getting past the root phase the phone turned on and I was getting ready to load a CWM or something but the phone locked up.
So I pulled the battery and went in to download mode. Then Odin connected but I accidentally pulled the USB.
So now I am at the aforementioned Phone-Triangle-PC loop. I have tried USB Jig without success.
So I have read over 40 post on this and my conclusion is it most likely I need to send it in for a JTAG Repair. As I most likely fudged the bootloader.
I am posting this only because no one has posted these exact symptoms that I could find.
Thanks

jjmcousineau said:
So I just want confirmation of what I fear. I think I bricked my T959W by following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852546 before doing my homework (for shame).
After getting past the root phase the phone turned on and I was getting ready to load a CWM or something but the phone locked up.
So I pulled the battery and went in to download mode. Then Odin connected but I accidentally pulled the USB.
So now I am at the aforementioned Phone-Triangle-PC loop. I have tried USB Jig without success.
So I have read over 40 post on this and my conclusion is it most likely I need to send it in for a JTAG Repair. As I most likely fudged the bootloader.
I am posting this only because no one has posted these exact symptoms that I could find.
Thanks
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That is just download mode use Odin again
Edit: you are using a guide for a different phone...
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Try this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1956025
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Cooptx said:
That is just download mode use Odin again
Edit: you are using a guide for a different phone...
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Try this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1956025
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Ok it seems to be "saved" I had not realized there are 2 download modes. At any rate when I attempted those heimdall guides, one click and using the frontend. It started displaying the large triangle download screen. I cannot boot into recovery still, I may need help on this front.
Now before I move on could I get pointed at ROM/Guide that will get me operational again? I am a bit gun shy after this.
Thanks again,
Jon

Any of the ones on the first page in the development forum for this device.
Sent from my Nexus 4

So I managed to get CWM-recovery working. Yay
Only problem is I can't mount the sd card. And so I cannot load a ROM from it. I will be looking into this but I felt I should update.

Done and thank you
Great success! Turns out my sd card was corrupt fortunately I have an abundance of them.
Thanks for the help, you may allow this thread to die now.

jjmcousineau said:
So I just want confirmation of what I fear. I think I bricked my T959W by following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852546 before doing my homework (for shame).
After getting past the root phase the phone turned on and I was getting ready to load a CWM or something but the phone locked up.
So I pulled the battery and went in to download mode. Then Odin connected but I accidentally pulled the USB.
So now I am at the aforementioned Phone-Triangle-PC loop. I have tried USB Jig without success.
So I have read over 40 post on this and my conclusion is it most likely I need to send it in for a JTAG Repair. As I most likely fudged the bootloader.
I am posting this only because no one has posted these exact symptoms that I could find.
Thanks
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Actually sir. I had this same problem. But i fixed it myself ^_^ Google is a awesome tool. What i had to do is Re-flash a kernel and rom. I pulled the plug in download mode. Took me about 12 hours of reserch and work to FINALLY fix it. Is your phone the SGH-T959V? If so i still have all the stuff you need i do believe.
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I have Found the files that you need to flash through Odin
I can instruct you how to download SDK tools and use command prompts to Put your phone in Download mode.
It would be my pleasure. I definately do believe both of our phones are pretty much exactly the same. Id be more than happy to help another XDA member out. Post back or PM me for instructions.

Possible brick: Uninstalled bmm, phone stuck at boot logo

Today, I installed PA 4.3 on system 1. When I opened bmm and tried to install it, it said wrong busybox version installed. So I uninstalled it and when I rebooted, my phone is stuck on boot logo. Any help would be appreciated? I am able to go to android recovery. Can I directly fxz the stock ROM using RSDlite or is there any other way to bring my phone back to life

Fxz to stock using rsd.. It'll solve it.. Tho make sure u use the right fxz file..
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Also, take a few minutes to look around the forums since there is already a thread dedicated to questions like this. It probably had all the answers/information you need for your current situation. Look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1937112
If I had a dollar for every time I said that, I'd be making money in a very weird way.

Your phone is AT&T, right?
Then make sure that u use right fxz
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/InlineFlashing_Edison_67.21.125_CFC_P3_APBP.xml.zip

androiddecoded said:
Today, I installed PA 4.3 on system 1. When I opened bmm and tried to install it, it said wrong busybox version installed. So I uninstalled it and when I rebooted, my phone is stuck on boot logo. Any help would be appreciated? I am able to go to android recovery. Can I directly fxz the stock ROM using RSDlite or is there any other way to bring my phone back to life
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faced a similar problem a month ago.
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jaikiratseth said:
faced a similar problem a month ago.
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fixed it by installing gb via RSDlite

Have a bit of an issue!

So the other day my power button decided to stop working. So I called Verizon and they said that my phone was under warranty and they will send me a new one. The only thing is that I am rooted and when I went to put the phone into Download mode to flash back to stock, Download mode worked for about 3 seconds then the phone turned off. I'm assuming this is because of the power button being jacked up. Sometimes it will work fine and others it will freak out like I'm pushing it again and again, and other times it just doesn't work at all. I have put a stock rooted rom on the phone but I'm wondering if I have any other options. Thanks

Ty07allstar said:
So the other day my power button decided to stop working. So I called Verizon and they said that my phone was under warranty and they will send me a new one. The only thing is that I am rooted and when I went to put the phone into Download mode to flash back to stock, Download mode worked for about 3 seconds then the phone turned off. I'm assuming this is because of the power button being jacked up. Sometimes it will work fine and others it will freak out like I'm pushing it again and again, and other times it just doesn't work at all. I have put a stock rooted rom on the phone but I'm wondering if I have any other options. Thanks
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Options for what? They aren't going to check your phone, they will just send you a box to send it back in.

DigitalMD said:
Options for what? They aren't going to check your phone, they will just send you a box to send it back in.
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I know that but I just wanted to make it stock so that they can't say that I voided my warranty.

Ty07allstar said:
I know that but I just wanted to make it stock so that they can't say that I voided my warranty.
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If you can;t make download mode work, then your only option is to use mobile ODIN

DigitalMD said:
If you can;t make download mode work, then your only option is to use mobile ODIN
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Thanks, I'll try that tonight

Ha, I am having exact same issue, should have seen this post before I made new thread. Did mobile odin work?
My new phone is coming on Wednesday, 11/27
I just flashed a stock rom too LOL
Still wondering if this should really be a concern...I mean this phone gets back to verizon, like the other hundred that come in, and who is going to look at it, some scrub to make sure it doesnt have water damaged and no physical damage? Idk, just a thought.

I use mobile Odin all the time. It's great
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Sandman-007 said:
I use mobile Odin all the time. It's great
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Hmm, so I just used mobile odin and now phone is stuck at galaxy s 3 splash screen...wondering if the random rebooting/power button issues screwed it up. But I do have stock recovery now.
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Well, download mode now says Samsung Official Binary and recovery is stock; still wont boot though. Guess this is better than the phone booting into CM when Verizon gets it.

stolo said:
Hmm, so I just used mobile odin and now phone is stuck at galaxy s 3 splash screen...wondering if the random rebooting/power button issues screwed it up. But I do have stock recovery now.
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Well, download mode now says Samsung Official Binary and recovery is stock; still wont boot though. Guess this is better than the phone booting into CM when Verizon gets it.
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Boot into recovery and factory reset, then it'll boot up just fine.
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That was first thing I tried. Bummer. Guess I'll be using my fascinate until new phone comes.
Good luck with your s3, hope you can get yours to boot after using Odin mobile! I don't think Odin caused the problem, I think it was my phone improperly rebooting while Odin trying to work.
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Mobile ODIN worked but it didn't want to restart when it was done. When I pulled the battery it booted fine so hopefully all is good.

[Q] Hard Brick? Unauthorized Software

So I took the 4.3 OTA (like an idiot) and Saferooted. All has worked very well. No custom ROMs etc, just few root-authorized apps (TBU etc.)
Last night in the dead of night I decided to factory reset my phone and let my wife use the phone for a bit (she is thinking about switching from her iPhone). So I backed up with TBU then wanted to back up a Nandroid with CWM. I used ROM Manager to update to the latest version of CWM then asked to reboot into recovery.
Here is where the problems begin. When the phone went to boot into recovery the phone says in small red letters 'SECURE FAIL: KERNEL'. Then in a large warning 'System software not authroized by verizon has been found on you phone. Please turn off you phone and go to the nearest Verizon Wireless store for help.'
What are my options to move forward? I saw this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581166 but that specifically references hard bricked phones. Is that what I have?
I feel like if I could boot into the ROM I would be okay as that is stock, but the phone keeps trying to boot into recovery. Just before the unauthorized warning I see the small blue letter saying 'RECOVERY BOOTING'
I feel like an idiot. In my late night haze I totally forgot that this phone is all locked up. I have been messing about with several phones (installing ROMs and recoveries etc.) that I totally forgot that this phone does not have a custom recovery because of this exact issue.
Any advice? Thanks!

Well, I must not have searched before my first post adequately because, as expected there are several posts about this issue. All basically amount to Odining stock 4.3 onto the phone. Problem is I cannot find stock 4.3 anywhere. Links seem to be broken. Can anyone help?
Thanks

Your problem was flashing CWM, right now only safestrap will work for a recovery. At the moment can you get into download mode? If so, try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
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You can also try this thread; http://forums.androidcentral.com/verizon-galaxy-s-iii-rooting-roms-hacks/348558-help-odin-4-3-a.html
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shewantsmyduck said:
Your problem was flashing CWM, right now only safestrap will work for a recovery. At the moment can you get into download mode? If so, try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
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You can also try this thread; http://forums.androidcentral.com/verizon-galaxy-s-iii-rooting-roms-hacks/348558-help-odin-4-3-a.html
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Perfect. Thanks for the link, not sure why it didn't come up in my searches

[Q] CANNOT get LG PC Suite to recognize device!

So my phone got stuck in a boot loop after setting a custom font in ifont and rebooting. I have been trying for literally 4 hours to get the LG PC Suite to work so that I can unroot and hopefully get my phone to boot. Well I have tried EVERYTHING. Uninstalled and reinstalled the suite several times, unplugged and replugged in the phone from both the computer and phone end. Tried different USB ports, a different USB cable. Uninstalled and reinstalled device drivers. NOTHING WORKS. It downloads all the drivers fine EXCEPT for the Android MTP Device driver, which I'm assuming is the issue. For the love of god HOW do I get it to work? I was really banking on this method because I do not have a custom recovery or backup of my system (since it's not currently possible) and don't want to lose my data. Or is there another reliable method that works without the loss of data? Your help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

I'm not sure I can help at all, but can you boot your phone into the recovery or download mode? Maybe you could adb pull from your phone to get data. I know it's in a bootloop but maybe it only Loops when it attempts to load os
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dmjlabelle said:
I'm not sure I can help at all, but can you boot your phone into the recovery or download mode? Maybe you could adb pull from your phone to get data. I know it's in a bootloop but maybe it only Loops when it attempts to load os
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Hey, it's the thought that counts. The fact that you're even trying to help is greatly appreciated, so thank you =] I can get into recovery but the only option it gives me is to do a factory reset, which I don't want to do at all but definitely not before unrooting the device first. Don't want to cause any more problems. I don't really know much about ADB, I read a little about it earlier but to my understanding to use it as a method it has to be preinstalled prior to bootloop or bricking. And I have never installed it. Maybe I read something wrong, so correct me if I'm wrong but that's what I got from it. I have been at this all day. I am going crazy without my phone! =[ lol

Ok, follow this link. Read direction, then once you've done that come back and ask follow up questions. Adb doesn't get installed on the phone at all. I would do an adb pull and pull my data for backup, then wipe phone and start over. But let's see if we can't avoid wipe.
http://dottech.org/21534/how-to-ins...ows-computer-for-use-with-your-android-phone/
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After reading your comment again I I under stand what you meant by "install it first" in guessing you didn't activate developer mode and usb debugging on the phone prior to boot loop.
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Sorry man bed time. I'll check back in the am. It's 1am my time and I have to work tomorrow.
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dmjlabelle said:
Ok, follow this link. Read direction, then once you've done that come back and ask follow up questions. Adb doesn't get installed on the phone at all. I would do an adb pull and pull my data for backup, then wipe phone and start over. But let's see if we can't avoid wipe.
http://dottech.org/21534/how-to-ins...ows-computer-for-use-with-your-android-phone/
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After reading your comment again I I under stand what you meant by "install it first" in guessing you didn't activate developer mode and usb debugging on the phone prior to boot loop.
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Sorry man bed time. I'll check back in the am. It's 1am my time and I have to work tomorrow.
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Well thanks for your help! Yeah I think developer mode was activated at the time of the bootloop but I'm not even sure it would matter, anyway?
However I did install ADB and fastboot. Just trying to figure out where to go from there now. Don't know what to type into cmd. It's worth a shot. If I can figure out what to type. Don't really have anything to lose at this point. lol