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Phone completely Dead

So I lent my brother my nexus s that had cm7 on it. He got into the clockworkmod, went to mounts/storage, and proceeded to format everything (bootloader, boot data, etc. everything in there) he said he thought that would fix the force closes, I figured no biggie, but now I can't even get the phone into download mode and I have no idea what to do, the phone will simply not turn on

wow.... dont even know why he would do that.
rule 1: dont lend people your phone.
and i dont know why you would try and get into download mode, Odin isn't the first thing you want to go to.
1. turn the phone off (if it isnt already)
2. hold volume up + power
... what happens? does bootloader mode pop up?
- plug your phone in your computer's USB
- does the sound for USB plugged in occur?
- does computer detect it?

Can't access fastboot.
Phone sometimes recognizes it and says this device is not recognized and it couldn't install the usb driver, sometimes when i plug it in it does nothing.
Didn't want to lend it to him, had no choice. I told him he should have just fixed the permissions on the phone, but then again he's not exactly android literate.

thats just dumb on his part.. i dont know why he would try and mess with your device. if it has problems, just ask you first.
its probably bricked if you cant access download or bootloader... definitely bricked if the computer is unable to detect it
your only way out of it is to get a replacement

In Device/Drivers of windows under Unspecified there's this:
SEC S5PC110 Test/BD
says drivers are not installed

Anybody out there with a solution?

I think there is more than one driver you can try, though I've never flashed anything in Windows (Linux already comes with the driver ), so I don't know for sure. I think I've seen people mentioned a few drivers before, try search for all the "brick" threads here.

Easiest solution might be to download a Linux live distribution (f.e. ubuntu) and run fastboot from there. No need to install any drivers.

Kicking him in the nuts will probably make you feel better... I don't know if it'll fix your phone though.

jruweaver said:
Kicking him in the nuts will probably make you feel better... I don't know if it'll fix your phone though.
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lmao!!!!!!!!!!

KryPTiCk0d3 said:
lmao!!!!!!!!!!
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While funny, it doesn't help one bit.

I would try the various methods to get into download mode and use Odin to fix it ...you might be screwed tho
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SphericalPuma said:
While funny, it doesn't help one bit.
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Unfortunately with the state your phone is in it is probably going to be the best advice you get.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000175
any chance that this could help you?

Ddi you ever get your phone sorted ? I'm now in the same situation !

Yes, hit up http://www.mobiletechvideos.com/blog/?page_id=970 For 50 bucks they'll fix your phone and ship it back to you in no time. They got my phone on a Friday, I got it back on either Monday or Tuesday. Of course they're based in Texas and I'm in STL so it could differ for you, but the point is, they're fast, reliable, and professional.

Thanks for that - I'm based in Ireland but I'll give them a shout and see if we can do business......

Thanks a million for the reference PUMA. Please contact me when you are in need of a brick fix. I fix hundreds of Galaxy S / Samsung / HTC variants and several others in a brick of nearly any scenario. I've devoted a lot of time to providing and almost unseen service to people in need versus parting the phone out or trashing it.

totally bricked sgs2?

I've tried a few different roms on my SGS2 but I'm definately not an expert. I tried going from cyano to darkys but ran into some trouble. I googled around and found that I needed the "resurrection edition" as a middle man.
The instructions told me to flash with odin with the re-partition box checked, something I've not done before. Odin appeared to hang on "setting parition" (or similar) so I left it for an hour or so. Unfortunately still there when I came back.
I pulled the battery and was going to try without re-parition checked. The only problem is that now I can't do anything, at all. I don't get a charging icon on the screen, had the battery our for an hour now and still can't get anything to happen.
Have I irrevocably bricked the phone? It's still within the warranty period but of course they'll probably reject that on the grounds that I've fiddled too much.
I'm praying someone can help me with this or I'm gonna be one sad panda.

Yeah I'm similar to you, doing this stuff as a noob. It's not a good idea. If none of your buttons work, there are some tricks that can get it back into download mode browse the android forums for that a swell, otherwise try USB jig. Your phone seems pretty hard-bricked most likely will have to send yours to the manufacturer when you **** up like this.

can get into download mode? if you can then your safe
a couple questions
:what op is your pc win7 win vista mac linux
:can you get into download mode vol down>power>home button press and hold
:is odin correct for your pc?
:you dont know odin your ment to do stuff with odin b4 cwm
:if all fails try getting into download mode with a usb cable plugged in
if nothing works try the usb jig you can hunt around on utube
if not send it to samsung saying kies update failed and you get the jist
hope ive helped
oh by the way wrong thread

Thanks for the replies guys,
I'm running Windows7 64bit
Nothing happens with any keypresses at all
I've used that version of odin to flash the phone before, just not with the re-partition box ticked
I've since read that using the re-partition box is a big nono. Unfortunately I must have been following instructions written by someone as nooby as me From some other posts etc it does seem like it needs jtag to fix it.
Just called my operator who I also have insurance with, told them that kies ran an update but the phone never rebooted. I was all ready for a fight with them but he instantly said that he'd have a replacement sent out within 24 hours. Very surprised it was that easy, they'll be getting some wine at xmas
thanks

iwasinnamuknow said:
Thanks for the replies guys,
I'm running Windows7 64bit
Nothing happens with any keypresses at all
I've used that version of odin to flash the phone before, just not with the re-partition box ticked
I've since read that using the re-partition box is a big nono. Unfortunately I must have been following instructions written by someone as nooby as me From some other posts etc it does seem like it needs jtag to fix it.
Just called my operator who I also have insurance with, told them that kies ran an update but the phone never rebooted. I was all ready for a fight with them but he instantly said that he'd have a replacement sent out within 24 hours. Very surprised it was that easy, they'll be getting some wine at xmas
thanks
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lool oh well maybe you can unbrick your sgs2 and have 2 sgs2s:

hehe well once i've got the new phone going (so I'm not losing business), maybe i'll play around with the old one. Wouldn't be the first "spare" sgs2 I've managed to get

Infuse won't connect to PC, help?

Yes, I have read other threads prior to posting this. My Samsung infuse WILL NOT connect to my PC to attempt to use GTG's unbrick to revert back to stock. I have tried the following:
1. Multiple USB cables
2. Install Kies
3. Install Kies Mini
4. Uninstall both versions of Kies
5. Install just sole Infuse drivers
6. Attempted multiple computers (2 Windows 64-bit machines, 1 Windows XP SP3)
7. Attempted to use in VMWARE
8. Performed factory reset
9. Used USBdeview to delete any association of the device with the computer
10. Select mass storage mode when prompted to connect to the PC. Also set it to automatically select this setting.
I have tried everything I can find on this form and on the internet, still no luck. My phone makes the noise that it is going to connect and does nothing. Doesn't show that the device is installing, doesn't ever show up under my computer, just sits there. When I pick mass storage on the ROM it goes back to the main screen. I am running GTG's infused ROM, attempting to take back to stock. I have tried Heimdall, I have tried GTG's back to stock methods, phone NEVER is picked up by the computer even in download mode. To say the least, I have tried this OVER AND OVER on multiple machines, within the past week, and I would like to just go out and run my infuse over with my car at this point. I do not believe I will ever be buying a Samsung device again. Can someone please help me before I go insane? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciate on attempting to get this POS to connect to the computer. I am on Windows 7 64-bit edition.

Since you are attempting to unbrick... Have you tried to do a factory reset from the ROM settings?
Just my 2¢

http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1237

omnimanx1 said:
Since you are attempting to unbrick... Have you tried to do a factory reset from the ROM settings?
Just my 2¢
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Several times. I have also tried reflashing the ROM through CWM as well.

drivel2787 said:
Several times. I have also tried reflashing the ROM through CWM as well.
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1. You might have a bad usb data CORD or one meant only for charging, not DATA. Edit..nvm..saw the first line.
2. Your phone's UBS port may be bad.
3. Are you able to connect via kies air?

Thank you for doing your research. The only thing that I can see that you're missing is that you didn't say you ran the program with admin access. And comon Cheezy.. be nice. This guy knows his stuff man..

Erik_T said:
Thank you for doing your research. The only thing that I can see that you're missing is that you didn't say you ran the program with admin access. And comon Cheezy.. be nice. This guy knows his stuff man..
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Apologize for not posting, I ran Odin as Administrator, even tried XP Compatibility mode on both Windows 7 64-bit boxes. I installed Ubuntu, but doesn't appear that GTG's Back to stock is compatible with Wine, so couldn't resort to that option. I didn't recall if I had tried installing Kies mini with administrative rights or XP compatibility mode so I'm trying that now. Will report back. I'm thinking I could have a bad data cable that's just used for charging. Thing is, it worked when I originally rooted the phone from Stock, so I was wondering if it had something to do with the firmware for GTG's infused and Windows 7 64-bit. But, I see plenty of people able to get Odin to work on his build, so doesn't make sense to me. I did flash back to GTG's Infused 2.2.1, seems to have fixed some of the issues I was having with 2.2.3 (random freezing of the phone, system volume freezing and crashing when opening through Settings menu), random WIFI turning on/off. That seems to be all good now. Just wanted to figure this issue out.

No luck... But, Kies Air does work. Still doesn't fix the fact that I can't connect via USB to store back to factory. But, I think that both USB cables I have may be bad for data connection. They are the ones that came with the phone, and BOTH cables attempt to just charge the phone and not attempt to mount the external storage in Windows 7 64-bit. Debating whether or not I want to order another cable, thinking about upgrading devices since I'm eligible at this time. Any recommendations on a good upgrade from the Infuse??

drivel2787 said:
No luck... But, Kies Air does work. Still doesn't fix the fact that I can't connect via USB to store back to factory. But, I think that both USB cables I have may be bad for data connection. They are the ones that came with the phone, and BOTH cables attempt to just charge the phone and not attempt to mount the external storage in Windows 7 64-bit. Debating whether or not I want to order another cable, thinking about upgrading devices since I'm eligible at this time. Any recommendations on a good upgrade from the Infuse??
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If you're looking for a data cable, i got 2 off Ebay for $1 each. They worked. Search for mini usb DATA cable.
I've seen them go bad midcharge. If you had it plugged in, wiggle it, push slightly in each different direction gently. sew if you can get a brief response.
Re: new phone, galaxy note seems to be the hot device.
Sgs2 seems to be the fav by devs

I know you've said you've tried different cables, I had the same problem and it did turn out to be a cable issue. I tried 3 different types, and I ended up having to use one that I got directly from the local AT&T corporate store.

drivel2787 said:
No luck... But, Kies Air does work. Still doesn't fix the fact that I can't connect via USB to store back to factory. But, I think that both USB cables I have may be bad for data connection. They are the ones that came with the phone, and BOTH cables attempt to just charge the phone and not attempt to mount the external storage in Windows 7 64-bit. Debating whether or not I want to order another cable, thinking about upgrading devices since I'm eligible at this time. Any recommendations on a good upgrade from the Infuse??
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If you have an old Blackberry USB it will work. I use one for my Infuse . Or maybe a friend of yours has one you can try before you decide to buy one...
Just my 2¢

Thanks guys, will definitely give that a shot and buy a new cable. I'm pretty sure that's gotta be what the issue is. I wouldn't think that 3 different computers are bad with two different OS's. I will probably get one here in a few days. I plan on upgrading the device here soon. I bought it out of pocket retail about six or so months ago so I didn't have to renew my contract. I'm waiting to see what they release at the end of next month's conference before upgrading. Probably give a quad core a shot to see how they are

Well, new USB cable NOPE, Still no connection to the phone via USB.

Did you try the ports on the back of the comp?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using xda premium

Try PUtting the phone in MTP mode

drivel2787 said:
Well, new USB cable NOPE, Still no connection to the phone via USB.
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Drivel,
While you are plugged in, try pushing the connection around a bit. See if there is any recognition. If there isn't, i think you may have a hardware issue.
If it was a hardware issue, the trick it's to get att to honor their warranty.
if you're running infused, the trick is how to get out back to stock or to brick it
The closet thing i can think of is to download download dman uckl2 rooted package via kies air or by phone. Dl the stock kernal. Flash the ROM, disable lagfix, then flash the stock kernel.
That's as close to stock as I can think off for you to take to the att store and have them check the usb hardware port
edti: no prob GoSooner.

thanks qkster^ Thanks button failed on me

Take this with a little tolerance from a noob.
I am trying to get my G friends In fuse to upgrade and can't get past the unregistered device.
Shes uses it for prime business and is going out for 2 days so I can't wipe the internal till she gets back but I'm up to the last 2 steps. After pulling the sd card it wanted to but still hung. Will wait till she gets back to wipe the memory clean.
Following long trails of solutions it looks to me for some steps for you to try.
Do a search on your comp and find all kies. Remove all.
Pull usb from comp and phone.
Hard reboot of phone,reboot comp.
Reload Kies mini
Open above, file drop down,load drivers.
plug in usb to comp.
phone usb to kies.
plug in usb. Go/no go?
No go pull phone sd card. Repeat all above. Go/no go.
No go? wipe internal memory.
Repeat /Go/nogo.
No go /Sledge Hammer cure.
Pu

Appreciate the help guys. It's weird because when I first had the phone it worked for me to root the phone. I think I'll just stick to Kies air if I need to back up or anything. I don't feel like going through the trouble of flashing/exchanging and then re-rooting the new phone. I'll just deal with it. With the new USB cord I did trying a Windows 7 64-bit and Windows XP.
I do want to say that I appreciate everyone's help.

Had to remove the site address cause I'm a noob and this info wouldn't post. But the below is the issue for me.
[14] On February 3, 2012, the update went live on Kies Mini.
Samsung Infuses with "Kernel 2.6.32.9" blocks Kies Mini from being able to update to Android 2.3.6 "Gingerbread". An over the air patch should be released by 2/8/2012 to fix this issue.[citation needed]-

[Q] Need help fixing my Infuse, more info inside

Alright, so, to get started, I am actually decently tech savvy, and I wish i had rooted my phone before I even tried following the crap that samsung put up, but heres how it went.
I have a Samsung Infuse 4G on the ATT network
I finally found out how to update to Gingerbread through Kies. I spent all night charging my phone, went to Kies, and started the upgrade. About 6% through the upgrade, it said it needed an emergency recovery. I was worried, and I followed all instructions. I let the emergency recovery page sit for a day, and all it did was sit at 6% the whole time, so I resorted to my next best option, rooting it.
I have tried Ultimate Unbrick, One Click Unbrick, and Hiemdall, though I didn't get extensive with Hiemdall.
One Click said it was successful, but my phone doesn't turn on, so I tried the emergency recovery again, and still sat at 6%, then it switched to that it couldn't fix it.
Ultimate Unbrick starts off well, seeming as it is doing soemthing, but then freezes at factoryfs.rfs. Mind you I am running it in compatability mode for XP SP2 as an administrator, and I have run it on Win7 as an admin as well.
Hiemdall I got a little confused, so Im going to try that again.
Im gonna have to say, Im done with Samsung after this phone. Ive had samsung phones for 10 years (not by choice, im 19 and my mom pays for it), and every time something stupid happens, its like they kill themselves on purpose.
Is anyone possibly able to help me get my phone back to working condition? I wont be able to get a new phone for about a month, and thats only if I can find a job, which is hard when I have no phone.
Thank you to anyone who can help.

Does your phone display anything on its screen at all? If so, there's still hope.
Have you installed drivers properly?
Make sure that anything related to Kies is killed on your computer's task manager.
Try using different USB ports.
As much as possible, use a Windows XP. I had the same "stuck at factoryfs.rfs" problem and I tried it at an XP and it worked.
If nothing works, try buying a jig off of e-bay. They're about a dollar or two. Invest in some.
If it's completely borked, time to go buy an S3.
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I can get into download mode where it shows the android shoveling in a caution sign
I installed the drivers
I havent checked that kies thing yet, Ill do that now
Ill try another USB port and get back to ya on that part
I don't own any computers with windows XP. Only a Win7 and a crappy laptop with Ubuntu on it (the laptop is crappy, not ubuntu)
Im so broke a candybar looks like rich food
And Im done with Samsung after this, Ill prob go windows phone and hack the Android market onto it.

LMAO Idk I still like Samsung over HTC and Apple. It can get really complicated --yes -- but it's worth.
Also, make sure to restart computer and then do the things I suggested you to do.
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Im aiming for Nokia.
So, I disabled kies
Restarted my computer
Tried a different USB port
restarted Odin
Reran everything
and now, it wont even get to factoryfs.rfs
Do you possibly have a link to Hiemdall thats the newest version?

You should restart before disabling Kies. This is because of the fact that when you restart, your computer re-runs Kies.
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I disabled after I restarted as well. Sorry, my steps were out of order.

Hmmm that's odd. Try it on a different computer tomorrow. Possibly a friend's?
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Im gonna try heimdall first and see if I can contact a friend tomorrow. I just moved and my friends out here are more busy than the other ones I used to live by.

Heimdall Link.
Try fresh installation remove drivers from Driver Manger, run the drivers again and use Heimdall package. you need to have latest java and it need to be run as application not in any of the zip/jar file opener like 7zip etc., right click and you will see run using java<your version >
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524081
it is clearly explained on the link what to do,
If you found difficult you can read the thread to see some probable answers as well.
Hope it will solve your query.

PC doesn't recognise drivers

A month now ive got this phone and very impressed that ill probably use it as my primary phone, however ive tried on 2 pc's and a laptop and after downloading the necessary drivers and trying to unlock the bootoader it just wont recognise that my phone is connected, ive followed instructions previously given by another user, why wont those pc's or the laptop i tried recognise the drivers?
Even to root the phone so i can get rid of the ads would be something but you probably need to unlock bootloader before you do that, any suggestions?

Are the OPO is fuctioning or it's in hard brick? Did you try on OS8 or OS7?

I recommend you to download the official Android SDK. It rarely causes any issues unlike allot of other driver packs.

cashflip said:
Are the OPO is fuctioning or it's in hard brick? Did you try on OS8 or OS7?
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of course it is mate i only have it 3/4 weeks it's perfect except Windows xp wont recognise the drivers, funnily enough my chromebook recognises the opo when i plug it in but it's far too difficult and time consuming to try doing commands on a chromebook.

Gamm86 said:
I recommend you to download the official Android SDK. It rarely causes any issues unlike allot of other driver packs.
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i think ill actually do that next time im in an internet cafe as these driver packs dont seem to be worth a f**k to be honest and the full sdk might work.
ill report back after i try if i get the time in the next week.
thanks

Use adb installer for driver