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[Q] Pulling files off of bricked phone / unbricking maybe

This is a hard question, any help will be appreciated. I have a phone that is pretty much bricked for good, either i will get a replacement phone, get it sent to a special guy to get it fixed (yay!), or just get the skyrocket. What i need, however, is to pull the files off of the phone from the whole sdcard pretty much. I know adb can be used, i just need the commands to do so. Remmember, download mode is really the only mode that it will go into.
Edit: Here is the video of the movie i just posted on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHLUYckTlug (last i checked it is processing, may be bad quality) post ?s here please!

If all you want is the files from the sdcard just take the card out and put it in your computer.
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Now I have no experience with this phone at all. But on other phones. If you can get in to download mode you can normally un brick your phone.
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john21511 said:
If all you want is the files from the sdcard just take the card out and put it in your computer.
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Ha sorry on samsung devices, there is a regular sdcard then external one. The sdcard im talking about is the internal one.

Veritass said:
Now I have no experience with this phone at all. But on other phones. If you can get in to download mode you can normally un brick your phone.
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....and i can not unbrick lol. Driver connecting to my phone is fried, on my phone end. Will not connect at all.

Ryanscool said:
....and i can not unbrick lol. Driver connecting to my phone is fried, on my phone end. Will not connect at all.
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Ryan,
post a youtube vid of what you are doing...maybe some one can point out to you why the odin or heimdall is not working for you...

qkster said:
Ryan,
post a youtube vid of what you are doing...maybe some one can point out to you why the odin or heimdall is not working for you...
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I am doing that right now lol.

I'll check it out tomorrow if time permits
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i think ur phone is soft bricked since it still turns on and u can get to download mode right?
ive had the exact same problem 2 weeks ago.. actually i couldn't even get to download mode.. but i bought jig from ebay and that fixed it
you should try getting a new usb cable or try different usb ports on your computer
and make sure to get kies for the driver installed on your computer
hope this works!!

e0mandaniel said:
i think ur phone is soft bricked since it still turns on and u can get to download mode right?
ive had the exact same problem 2 weeks ago.. actually i couldn't even get to download mode.. but i bought jig from ebay and that fixed it
you should try getting a new usb cable or try different usb ports on your computer
and make sure to get kies for the driver installed on your computer
hope this works!!
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I have download mode and everything, but if you want to waste 7 minutes of your life (LOL) i am posting a video now. I will try anything, and it simply just will not connect. I have tried about six different downloads and none work. It says it is already installed, but idk if it really is. It is so confusing. Ive tried all ports, even tried another computer we have on xp, (took thirty minutes to try where as on my laptop 3 another lol). Thanks anyway.

Video !!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHLUYckTlug
My problem, tell me if i am doing anything wrong. It may be extremely slow, bad quality etc. not viewed it myself just the one i took before. Thanks for your help. Do not mind my bad desktop either lol. Post ?s here please!

I couldn't watch any more so I don't know if you showed but what does the phone actually show up as in device manager? Have you uninstalled the driver and remove the inf file? Maybe remove the inf's for all the drivers you have installed?
Also have you tried different stuff like rebooting the phone into DL mode while Odin is running and the phone is plugged in. Weird stuff like that may help Odin see it.
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This MIGHT work but here's a good idea that you could try... Go to the super thread and go to the completely stock state for rogers users... Do the first step and see if it unbricks a bit, then try doing gtgs ultimate unbrick... I guess last resort?
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Looks like your anti virus is blocking Odin o.o
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Have u tried different USB cable's? I've had issues with Samsung cables before.
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Have you tried uninstalling all of the drivers you have reset comp and then reinstall Kies only I use windows 7 and havent had a problem at all could you show us a pic of your phone in download mode hope youve got it working i see your from denver if you were a little closer to grand junction I would see if I could help

Adb pull system/sdcard internal
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Ryan,
If you want to use odin, un-install or stop your anti virus program
or boot windows in safemode with networking
then try odin gtg unbrick again.
I had more luck with heimdall. @ 4.00 minute in your vid, you did not show your phone in the video or if it was connected
I don't know if you are putting your phone in DL or not. (phone not pluggged in, off, pull battery; press vol buttons connect usb, battery in)
If you had it in DL mode with the android/triangle shoveling
when you go to heimdall options and list device it should show.
FOR SOME REASON, usb port or cable or wrong mode, your pc is not seeing your phone in DL mode.
If you can put your phone in DL mode, IT IS NOT BRICKED.
with all the drivers etc install and such, the process may have corrupted your Windows ability to see your phone -( if it was in DL mode)
Ryanscool said:
Video !!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHLUYckTlug
My problem, tell me if i am doing anything wrong. It may be extremely slow, bad quality etc. not viewed it myself just the one i took before. Thanks for your help. Do not mind my bad desktop either lol. Post ?s here please!
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djlobes said:
I couldn't watch any more so I don't know if you showed but what does the phone actually show up as in device manager? Have you uninstalled the driver and remove the inf file? Maybe remove the inf's for all the drivers you have installed?
Also have you tried different stuff like rebooting the phone into DL mode while Odin is running and the phone is plugged in. Weird stuff like that may help Odin see it.
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joeym11 said:
This MIGHT work but here's a good idea that you could try... Go to the super thread and go to the completely stock state for rogers users... Do the first step and see if it unbricks a bit, then try doing gtgs ultimate unbrick... I guess last resort?
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Veritass said:
Looks like your anti virus is blocking Odin o.o
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brorex said:
Have you tried uninstalling all of the drivers you have reset comp and then reinstall Kies only I use windows 7 and havent had a problem at all could you show us a pic of your phone in download mode hope youve got it working
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I will try using using another computer altogether. Ive got friends who have a computer they will let me use. If it wont work, then i know there is something on the phone end. Ive tried 3 different cables to no avail. I would do the driver thing but idk how to really do it lol. Having kaspersy block odin may just be the problem thanks for that. Ill investigate when im home.

Make sure you have the correct drivers. To make sure
1: download mode. MAKE SURE YOUR IN DOWNLOAD MODE!!! cant stress this enough.
2: Connect your phone, windows should make a sound.
3. open your start menu and type device manager. It should come up. Select it then scroll down to usb and expand it. Find the samsung one and right click and find thw option that says to update it. In doing so windows will tell you if your drivers are correct.
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[Q] Phone won't connect to PC in download mode

I recently obtained a Charge stuck in download mode, thinking it would be an easy fix... guess not!
The phone seems to be working fine (minus being stuck in download mode) and it should be an easy restore through Odin or the Samsung programming tool, but I can't my computer to recognize the phone. I've tried multiple ports and multiple cables (all of which worked when flashing other Samsungs—Galaxy S phones) and nothing seems to be working. No driver installs on Windows and if I boot into OS X on my Mac, Heimdall doesn't detect a download mode device.
Is there something obvious I'm doing wrong here or could it be the phone itself?

Have you tried installing the windows drivers for the charge from samsungs website
Edit: Attached the windows drivers for the charge as samsung took them down
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you can get your phone debricked for 40 bucks, but I am not sure if your phone is even bricked.
Try pulling the battery for a while- make sure all residual power is gone.
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check to see if your phone set to 'USB debug mode".

Installed the drivers, which didn't help. The phone is still not being recognized (it doesn't even show up as a USB device).

Does the phone boot at all? Or have you tried?

Endless2232 said:
Does the phone boot at all? Or have you tried?
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The phone doesn't boot at all. Any attempts to get it into recovery or to boot normally just make it turn on in download mode again. I haven't been able to try PC based methods as it's still not being recognized.
I actually opened up the phone, grabbed a multimeter, and tested out the USB port. Surprisingly, it seems to be good, so that doesn't seem to be the problem with getting the computer and phone to talk.
Any more ideas?

When you plug it into your computer, go to start (assuming you have Win 7) and type "device manager". Does anything even pop up when you plug it in?
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Nothing pops up.

Self-bump, any ideas? I'm about to sell it for parts as I can't think of any way to get this to work.

redct said:
Self-bump, any ideas? I'm about to sell it for parts as I can't think of any way to get this to work.
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Can you get it to show up on adb
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No, it's stuck in download mode. Can't get it in recovery.

i couldnt get comp to recognize mine in download mode, turned out to be missing driver for comp usb ports....

When all else fails...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1245391
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Yeah, those guys still debrick Charges, right?
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xdadevnube said:
Yeah, those guys still debrick Charges, right?
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No that is the unbrickable mod aka you take apart your charge and solder stuff. There are some other guys who debrick but i don't know the link.

Do you know anyone with the charge software already on their computer? Or anyone that can send you the link?

One S Still not connecting to my Win7??

I just don't get it, I've tried uninstall/reinstall the drivers (current) plus reboots and also multiple usb ports plus turned off all security on my pc just incase with no luck so WHAT IS GOING ON!!?:crying:

Anyone or any site to go to that deal more with computers, I know no links to other sites/forums but maybe PM me
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Well... google knows almost everything
... But.. ."not connecting" isnt really much info to go on. Try to explain a bit better what happens and whats not.

It keeps flashing the 'USB Debugging Connected' than sometimes the pop up comes up on phone to allow 'Charge Mode/Disk Drive' but not always and my computer (Win7) tries to install the driver, it just keeps saying not connected when open HTC Sync and yes have tried all USB ports and uninstalled drivers also under 'Device Manager' there are no exclamation marks anywhere
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Here something I do if something bugged me and can't fix it and that is to format windows lol.

Darknites said:
Here something I do if something bugged me and can't fix it and that is to format windows lol.
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lol yes, Im the same... fuking winblows :laugh:
But anyway... Have you tried on a different PC? Does it charge as it should through the usb ports?

Goatshocker said:
lol yes, Im the same... fuking winblows :laugh:
But anyway... Have you tried on a different PC? Does it charge as it should through the usb ports?
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Ya I wish I didn't game or I wouldn't even be using it. And I think he said he only got one the pc to try on but would be nice if a friend helped out to see if it his pc or the phone.

Wow, I have the same problem, except I'm running Ubuntu on my PC.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014986
Worst part is that I'm making an app. I can't do this if it keeps disconnecting every half second!

I'm having a similar issue although I'm running Mac. Im running stock HTC rom and have just installed the update. When I plug the USB cable in I no longer get any connection options. HTC Sync can see my phone but I can't access the phone storage from my Mac anymore....Am I completely missing something or is anyone else having similar issues?

glynevans said:
I'm having a similar issue although I'm running Mac. Im running stock HTC rom and have just installed the update. When I plug the USB cable in I no longer get any connection options. HTC Sync can see my phone but I can't access the phone storage from my Mac anymore....Am I completely missing something or is anyone else having similar issues?
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This thread here might help you.

I think you need to download the driver
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Ivanthe17th said:
I think you need to download the driver
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You did not read my OP right cuz I said all that in it so next please also I have 'Googled' everything and tried everything they say so any other thoughts, just want to get connected so I can flash ROMs once rooted?

Anyone, please any ideas other than those posted and please read before posting something I've already done?
Thanks

Well, its hard to go further... Try a different cable and a different PC. If it doesnt work with that either its your phone thats fuked up, if it works its your PC.
When you know which is the culprit we can move forward and try to solve it.

Goatshocker said:
Well, its hard to go further... Try a different cable and a different PC. If it doesnt work with that either its your phone thats fuked up, if it works its your PC.
When you know which is the culprit we can move forward and try to solve it.
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Agreed need another pc to test with.

Go to recovery on phone and it should then be recognized by pc...preferably use twrp for recovery. From there you can even mount usb to move Roms to you sd.
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bochocinco23 said:
Go to recovery on phone and it should then be recognized by pc...preferably use twrp for recovery. From there you can even mount usb to move Roms to you sd.
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Not rooted yet because of this issue so I found one thing that might work and will try later when home and that is what I found on Google after days of searching, restart the computer whole phone is shutdown and than turn on phone as computer boots up and see if it will than recognize the phone (crossing fingers)
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Boot into bootloader and see if it's recognized by your computer. If it does then it's a Rom issue and you can factory reset from bootloader... (volume down + power) while phone is turned off
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bochocinco23 said:
Boot into bootloader and see if it's recognized by your computer. If it does then it's a Rom issue and you can factory reset from bootloader... (volume down + power) while phone is turned off
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I'M NOT ROOTED, there for not on a ROM and not trying to be rude or unappreciative but please read my entire post thanks
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Well that worked:thumbup: but under 'Computer' on my Win7 pc out shows 2 kinda drives 'Removable G&F Disc Drives', when I click on then it says 'Insert Disc' and they weren't there before so I'm assuming they or one of then represent my device?
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USB port broken, unable to flash boot.bin

My phone died and requires me to flash boot.img in order to bring it back to Android. To my surprise, I couldn't get it to go, and after some testing it seems my USB port is having an issue where it won't connect data, but will charge. Both of my computers with seperate USB cords are stating that the USB device has malfunctioned. Does anyone know of a good solution? I know there are the pogo pins on the back, but I don't know if there is anything that connects to them or if they transfer data. Is my only option at this point looking for someone to do a USB port repair for me? Any ideas would be very welcomed. Thanks!

Not sure exactly what your problem is? Boot.bin? What exactly is that?

RollTribe said:
Not sure exactly what your problem is? Boot.bin? What exactly is that?
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Probably boot.img
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serotoninzero said:
My phone died and requires me to flash boot.img in order to bring it back to Android.
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Where is it now if not Android? There are only certain instances that the computer will recognize it. Try a different computer as well (fresh install of HTC drivers).

chris948 said:
Where is it now if not Android? There are only certain instances that the computer will recognize it. Try a different computer as well (fresh install of HTC drivers).
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Sitting at the bootloader as well as TeamWin recovery usb mount. Both times comes up as USB device not recognized.

serotoninzero said:
Sitting at the bootloader as well as TeamWin recovery usb mount. Both times comes up as USB device not recognized.
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You are trying to go into fastboot, right, and not just regular bootloader.

Won't connect to PC no matter what (Tried everything)

Well I've tried everything to get Odin and Heimdall to see my phone and NOTHING will work. I used the .apk to get root access and put the modded bootloader on the phone to flash it. That all worked fine but I flashed a new rom with an incompatible bootloader so now I can not read anything on it and it will only bootloop the samsung logo.
I've tried every driver I can find and multiple USB cords. My Galaxy Mega will connect to Odin without any issues at all (So I assume it's not the USB cord or USB slots on the PC), however NOTHING will allow this darn Infuse to show up.
I am using Windows 8 on a Lenovo PC (if that matters). Does anyone have any suggestions that might be able to get me to be detected by Odin so I can take it back to stock and start fresh? Really getting annoyed with this phone's unwillingness to cooperate with my PC.
Thanks in advance for any/all suggestions.

So, I guess nobody has any suggestions on what I can do?

Have you tired using Heimdall?
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magnetboard said:
Have you tired using Heimdall?
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Yes I have, it also will not pickup on my phone, no matter what I do/try.

Jamio1988 said:
Yes I have, it also will not pickup on my phone, no matter what I do/try.
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So what happens when u connect the phone in DL mode to ur PC/LAP ?
Yeah.....its typed on Note 3.

rkkaranrk said:
So what happens when u connect the phone in DL mode to ur PC/LAP ?
Yeah.....its typed on Note 3.
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Absolutely nothing happens at all. I've tried two different computers now, with a total of 6 different USB cables, and EVERY driver I could possibly find.
Even before I bricked it, it would charge via the PC, but would not show up any options for PC connectivity.

I may sound stupid but how u putting ur phone in DL mode ?
Yeah.....its typed on Note 3.

rkkaranrk said:
I may sound stupid but how u putting ur phone in DL mode ?
Yeah.....its typed on Note 3.
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I pulled the battery, held in both volume controls, plugged in USB cord, then popped the battery back in. It gave me the warning screen about flashing another OS, and I had to hit Vol Up to confirm going into Download mode.

....Any suggestions on where to go from here?? This is getting to be rather disheartening.

It's a long shot but try using another computer. I can't think of any reason why it would make a difference but it's worth a try.

jkakkanad said:
It's a long shot but try using another computer. I can't think of any reason why it would make a difference but it's worth a try.
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I've already tried that. It would not show up on that computer either. A buddy is gonna bring over a laptop in the next few days so I can try it on that one, but since it has already failed to be recognized on two PC's, I imagine it will also fail on the third.

You might need to buy a jtag for your device.
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I think I'm just gonna chuck this thing in the trash. It's not worth the headache.
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Jamio1988 said:
I think I'm just gonna chuck this thing in the trash. It's not worth the headache.
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Sell it to me.......
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rkkaranrk said:
Sell it to me.......
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How much you willing to offer?
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If you are able to get your phone into DL mode, it sounds like it is still salvageable.
The idea is to get a device recognition with a PC.
If you have already remove and re-install the original samsung drivers, tried different PCs, different USB ports and different USB data cords - then it could the the usb port on the device that is not working correctly.
You can try gently forcing the port in different directions etc..or just take the risk and replace the port yourself or sending to a repair shop.
USB replacement runs about $35 to $50. Mobiletechvideo's currently charges $35

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qkster said:
If you are able to get your phone into DL mode, it sounds like it is still salvageable.
The idea is to get a device recognition with a PC.
If you have already remove and re-install the original samsung drivers, tried different PCs, different USB ports and different USB data cords - then it could the the usb port on the device that is not working correctly.
You can try gently forcing the port in different directions etc..or just take the risk and replace the port yourself or sending to a repair shop.
USB replacement runs about $35 to $50. Mobiletechvideo's currently charges $35
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your problem is simple : uninstall all the drivers and Kies. Then reboot and reinstall Kies. now you can connect your phone with odin. It's because in some way, you got your drivers corrupted or changed and they are not able to be used with odin. It happens to me so many times that i cannot count them
So good luck with this issue but im pretty sure you will get rid of this problem with this procedure
Have a nice day !