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Ok so I recently tried to flash a rom, can't remember which one but it was CWM flashable. I followed the instructions to flash it to the t. Something went wrong and wouldn't let me restore my backup so I just wiped everything hoping that would clear the issue but it didn't. Now the phone WILL NOT boot. It is stuck on the Galaxy S 4G (exclusively from t-mobile) Splash screen and won't budge. Won't go to recovery mode, download mode (tried several ways), nothing...please give me advice. I tried making a jig but it didn't work...I think I may have gotten the wrong resistors though. Tutorials say 301kohm and i picked up a five pack of 100kohm and twisted three together, cut open and old usb cable, etc; and it won't work....please please please help. This is my gf's phone. Please don't tell me i have to send it in for repair. FYI I'm no noob, I've flashed plenty of roms to her phone and such before and never had this problem.

Look at raverx3x's how to debrick without a jig thread
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Alright I'll see if I can find that. Thanks
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Can you direct me to that thread please I am having trouble finding it...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1220181
See if that helps
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If you are still in the Galaxy S/T mobile splash screen then you ARE IN DOWNLOAD MODE.
Find an Odin ROM in the SGS4G Bible to flash and you should be good. If you still have problems with setup connection it might be a problem with your drivers.
I had an issue with drivers before and just downloaded Kies Mini off of Samsungs website. Kies will install the drivers for your phone

Yeah I think that may be the problem cause I read in another post that you can flash with Odin from that screen but couldn't get the comp to recognize the phone. Downloading kies mini now. Hopefully it will work.

Thank you so much for your help. I can't believe I didn't realize the driver thing...its always the little things you forget that matter the most. Lol. Thanks a lot man. Now successfully flashed with odin and booted up.
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I also ended up switching to a fancy usb cable and I think that made a difference. Lol.
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Joshhayes801 said:
Thank you so much for your help. I can't believe I didn't realize the driver thing...its always the little things you forget that matter the most. Lol. Thanks a lot man. Now successfully flashed with odin and booted up.
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I'm Glad everything worked out Good for you josh!.. The little things are Huge sometimes lol.
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Joshhayes801 said:
I also ended up switching to a fancy usb cable and I think that made a difference. Lol.
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From what I have read (and my experience) on our forum these few+ months is that our original stock usb cable is DEPENDABLE and that aftermarket ones can cause problems for people. Just saying.
Your fancy one might have been enough to get the job done. But our stock usb cable is Proven. If you have it use it. I can say this with certainty.
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Unless yours is defective our broken of course.
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[Q]HELP PLEASE Infuse not recognized in download mode

HELP. I have been trying to use GTG's ultimate unbrick and retun to stock for 4 days now. I got phone second hand and thought i was getting stock but rooted then found out he actually deleted preinstalled apps!!! I purchased this phone to get the OTA GB upgrade and can't until returned to stock. I installed the samsung drivers got confirmation from my computer , got to putting phone in download mode..which it does but ODIN will not recognize device so nothing shows in COM. I went through the steps anyway...nothing!! debugging on, debugging off, antivirus on, off.. I don't understand. computer..XP said drivers installed. won't work in DL mode. I try to install drivers again PC says already installed. I went to a friends with a brand new pc with win 7. "found new hardware, installing drivers. same thing...NOT RECOGNOIZED ....I ran into this very issue when trying to upgrade my captivate...get into DL then NOTHING. i AM FAIRLY NEW AT THIS BUT NOT STUPID. i read others that have same issue but i find no fixes.
anyone ...please...GTG??

Rocket42 said:
HELP. I have been trying to use GTG's ultimate unbrick and retun to stock for 4 days now. I got phone second hand and thought i was getting stock but rooted then found out he actually deleted preinstalled apps!!! I purchased this phone to get the OTA GB upgrade and can't until returned to stock. I installed the samsung drivers got confirmation from my computer , got to putting phone in download mode..which it does but ODIN will not recognize device so nothing shows in COM. I went through the steps anyway...nothing!! debugging on, debugging off, antivirus on, off.. I don't understand. computer..XP said drivers installed. won't work in DL mode. I try to install drivers again PC says already installed. I went to a friends with a brand new pc with win 7. "found new hardware, installing drivers. same thing...NOT RECOGNOIZED ....I ran into this very issue when trying to upgrade my captivate...get into DL then NOTHING. i AM FAIRLY NEW AT THIS BUT NOT STUPID. i read others that have same issue but i find no fixes.
anyone ...please...GTG??
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Try different version of Odin,try different USB port,run Odin as admin,use a different USB cord.
Have you tried all of these?
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I had this problem today on one of our work computers.
First i deleted the samsung drivers from the pc...then installed these drivers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11633550#post11633550
Then everything worked
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I am using Odin from the unbrick app. Don't really know how to use a different version. Using the OEM USB cord. Funny thing when i go to control panel to uninstall previous drivers...they aren't in the list but when i search I find all kinds. When i try to install new ones it says they are already there and to uninstall first. Anyone know if when i do the search and they come up can I delete from there??
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Thanks for the link. Trying it now.
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Nope. I give. Just bout ready to throw phone and computer down the street. Just tried those other drivers. Computer recognizes phone in other modes...so does Odin but that doesn't matter if it won't in download mode!! !.
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Try Heimdall. Odin stopped working for me also and once I started using heimdall it's great and faster than odin
Big dog Infuse I997 doing some Hellraising

Heimdall under Linux works great for me - no clue how well it works in Windows.
It seems like Odin is pretty screwy and requires all sorts of settings Heimdall doesn't.

Entropy512 said:
Heimdall under Linux works great for me - no clue how well it works in Windows.
It seems like Odin is pretty screwy and requires all sorts of settings Heimdall doesn't.
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I'm using heimdall on windows xp and it's fast! Odin was choppy and next to never recognized my phone
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Are you able to send me a link? Seriously I am new at this. All I know is I have to revert this totally back to stock cause previous person deleted some preinstalled apps. And i need those back. I want the OTA GB UPDATE.
I LIVE IN RED BLUFF, CA. is anyone who knows what to do interested in having me get you my phone to do this for me?? ? $$$.
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Rocket42 said:
Are you able to send me a link? Seriously I am new at this. All I know is I have to revert this totally back to stock cause previous person deleted some preinstalled apps. And i need those back. I want the OTA GB UPDATE.
I LIVE IN RED BLUFF, CA. is anyone who knows what to do interested in having me get you my phone to do this for me?? ? $$$.
[email protected] Com
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Link too?
Big dog Infuse I997 running Infused v2.0.4 Gingerbread, Gingerbread OP kernel

Rocket42 said:
Are you able to send me a link? Seriously I am new at this. All I know is I have to revert this totally back to stock cause previous person deleted some preinstalled apps. And i need those back. I want the OTA GB UPDATE.
I LIVE IN RED BLUFF, CA. is anyone who knows what to do interested in having me get you my phone to do this for me?? ? $$$.
[email protected] Com
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Also what windows are you using? I have XP and only the files for heimdall I have are for XP.
Are you still trying to get back to stock or unbrick?
Big dog Infuse I997 running Infused v2.0.4 Gingerbread, Gingerbread OP kernel

Heidmall...I think that's right. Someone said try that cause Odin didn't work for them either.
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Yes still trying to get back to stock...to clarify...totally back...apps have been deleted...need them back. Yes using XP.
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Rocket42 said:
Yes still trying to get back to stock...to clarify...totally back...apps have been deleted...need them back. Yes using XP.
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So you were able to get back to stock? Have you had titanium backup? Best way to save and restore apps.
I'll try to get something to you for Heimdall if you Havnt found it in the morning
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Still trying!! !!!!! Argh
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Just a restore will not work. Previous owner DELETED preinatalled apps....that's why I am needing gtg's method. At least I think that is what i need to reinstall those and start fresh.
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Do you have a different computer you can try from? This seriously should not be that hard at all

Yep. Went to a friends house ....new desktop with win7 ...same thing...device not recognized....I SAW the drivers install...
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Still trying..link? ......ANYONE? ...ANYTHING?? ? PLEASE.
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[Q] Samsung Drivers for Mac?

hey guys, so i just got my skyrocket and i'm trying to root and flash a custom rom, but i cant seem to find the device drivers for my mac. does anyone know where i can download them or am i just doing this all wrong?

Use this root.method it works for mac as well http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1340710

jnicks510 said:
hey guys, so i just got my skyrocket and i'm trying to root and flash a custom rom, but i cant seem to find the device drivers for my mac. does anyone know where i can download them or am i just doing this all wrong?
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Macs don't need drivers
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Yeah thats the only thing mac has a +1 on windows lol plug and play literally

Actually to mount usb storage on os x lion you need to install kies
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thanks guys. i got impatient and just used my dad's pc. its pretty slow lol, but i figured using windows would be easier for all the tweaks i plan on making.

egomezmorales said:
Actually to mount usb storage on os x lion you need to install kies
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I never needed to do that

Pirateghost said:
Macs don't need drivers
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Surprisingly my iMac needs SOMETHING. Normally what you say is absolutely true, but...
My Captivate and Skyrocket both have USB ADB connection issues on the Mac. I have a Droid2 and it works fine, but connecting the Captivate gives me a LOGCAT of about 1 page, then it disconnects. The Skyrocket NEVER connects.
Tried it on another identical iMac and SAME RESULTS so it's a hardware / Apple configuration issue. Go figure!
I'm searching the forums for some additional information but so far no luck!
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QHSUSB_DLOAD mode brick

So, i bricked my phone trying to update recovery. No power, nothing. Except, when i connect the device Windows recognizes as qhsusb_dload device. I found the drivers and can get Odin to recognize it, but i get stuck at setup connection when i try to flash. Does anybody have any ideas on what to do next? It's there a different tool i need?
I am in Linux running xp in a vm if that make a difference... oh, Linux doesn't seem to recognize the device...
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thomas.raines said:
So, i bricked my phone trying to update recovery. No power, nothing. Except, when i connect the device Windows recognizes as qhsusb_dload device. I found the drivers and can get Odin to recognize it, but i get stuck at setup connection when i try to flash. Does anybody have any ideas on what to do next? It's there a different tool i need?
I am in Linux running xp in a vm if that make a difference... oh, Linux doesn't seem to recognize the device...
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The phones gone dude you either have to have cell.company replace or jtag it for 50 bucks
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crashpsycho said:
The phones gone dude you either have to have cell.company replace or jtag it for 50 bucks
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I as afraid you was gonna say that...lol
The bad thing, if it were and HTC then it could be unbricked... I'm going to look into how it is done and try to make one for the skyrocket...
But luckily my sky is still under warranty so I'll just send it to Samsung...
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So you can't get to dl mode? ie plugging in the usb cable after holding down the volume buttons. Remove and replace batt first. Cable into computer only.
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Thomas you've bricked it man. Have you tried talking to Adam Outler or Bhundvyn about trying to figure out the unbrickable MOD on this phone? Worth a shot as it would be a really nice mod to have. lol Pretty sure Adam would be able to jtag it for you as well. What recovery where you trying to flash?

Hey hech... nice to see you man...
I haven't talked to Bryan or Adam yet. I'm just going to send it to Samsung...
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Yeah that's what I would do as well. They'll have it back to you in no time. I'm still wondering what recovery you tried to flash that caused a hardbrick?

hechoen said:
Yeah that's what I would do as well. They'll have it back to you in no time. I'm still wondering what recovery you tried to flash that caused a hardbrick?
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Probably one for a different phone
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hechoen said:
Yeah that's what I would do as well. They'll have it back to you in no time. I'm still wondering what recovery you tried to flash that caused a hardbrick?
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Stock ics trying to come from touch recovery...
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thomas.raines said:
Stock ics trying to come from touch recovery...
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Stock ics? How bout some version numbers or links?
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thomas.raines said:
Stock ics trying to come from touch recovery...
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Trying to flash just the stock ICS recovery? I didn't even know you could do that without flashing the stock ICS ROM as well. Assuming you actually can and that's not what bricked you, I'd love to keep that piece of information in my back pocket for future applications.

T.J. Bender said:
Trying to flash just the stock ICS recovery? I didn't even know you could do that without flashing the stock ICS ROM as well. Assuming you actually can and that's not what bricked you, I'd love to keep that piece of information in my back pocket for future applications.
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holy hell this is the exact issue i'm having right now. though I didn't flash anything, change anything or anything like that. see my thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32403455
i remember the night it happened i plugged it in and was able to get the QHSUSB_DLOAD to pop up but never could again and couldn't remember what it was called.
please let me know asap if you come up with a solution or need a tester or anything from someone that happens to be in the same boat.

zervic said:
holy hell this is the exact issue i'm having right now. though I didn't flash anything, change anything or anything like that. see my thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32403455
i remember the night it happened i plugged it in and was able to get the QHSUSB_DLOAD to pop up but never could again and couldn't remember what it was called.
please let me know asap if you come up with a solution or need a tester or anything from someone that happens to be in the same boat.
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I just did the same thing...wonder how I will recover this phone...

tenebrion said:
I just did the same thing...wonder how I will recover this phone...
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You won't. JTAG or warranty.
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drivers
thomas.raines said:
So, i bricked my phone trying to update recovery. No power, nothing. Except, when i connect the device Windows recognizes as qhsusb_dload device. I found the drivers and can get Odin to recognize it, but i get stuck at setup connection when i try to flash. Does anybody have any ideas on what to do next? It's there a different tool i need?
I am in Linux running xp in a vm if that make a difference... oh, Linux doesn't seem to recognize the device...
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Same thing happened to me but i can't get Odin on windows 7 to recognize my device, can u help me getting the drivers so Odin can recognize it?

netanele said:
Same thing happened to me but i can't get Odin on windows 7 to recognize my device, can u help me getting the drivers so Odin can recognize it?
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Download kies. That's not gonna help if you're hard bricked though. What did you do?
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[Q] Fastboot / HTC Drivers on Windows 8? [Solved by myself because I am a pro] ......

Okay, I tried the HTC Driver files from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604677
and all I get is an error saying that these files do not work for Windows 8. I also tried HTC Sync and my computer will still not recognize my device in fastboot mode. I ran out of options.
Can anyone help? Fastboot drivers for Windows 8. Thanks!

Never mind I guess?
It turns out that none of the HTC drivers work with my USB 3.0 drivers on Windows 8. I did a little test and noticed it DOES work with traditional USB 2.0 drivers. Very odd. Never the less, there is no documentation on the internet about issues with Windows 8 and USB 3.0 and HTC Drivers; well, now, there is...

So were you able to solve the problem and if so how, thanks!
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DangerPanda said:
So were you able to solve the problem and if so how, thanks!
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Using USB 2.0 ports and the drivers, as the above post says...
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Great...and if you have ONLY USB 3.0 ports?...

Rapier said:
Great...and if you have ONLY USB 3.0 ports?...
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Be sensible and go back to windows 7

This problem is only going to get worse... Almost all new computers are shipping with Windows 8 and more likely than not, they will stop shipping additional USB 2 ports and only ship with USB3 ports like mine...
Then what?

hurricane350 said:
This problem is only going to get worse... Almost all new computers are shipping with Windows 8 and more likely than not, they will stop shipping additional USB 2 ports and only ship with USB3 ports like mine...
Then what?
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Don't upgrade lol.
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Or get HTC or Google (or both) to fix the issue with the driver/fastboot.

Drashna said:
Or get HTC or Google (or both) to fix the issue with the driver/fastboot.
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Pretty sure they've done the obvious
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