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Okay, I honestly have googled the crap out of this, and scoured the forums and all, but I can't seem to find a solution. My Captivate seems to have become invisible to computers. I've tried it out on 3 different laptops, tried installing kies, installing drivers, restarting the computers, restarting the phone, restarting the usb debugging, turning mass storage on and off, still the computers give no indication that the phone is even there.
I'm guessing the problem is within my phone, as it doesn't work on any computer, and I'd like to get it worked out, as I was hoping to try out Cyanogen mod, and Odin won't work without usb connection. For the record, I am running Firefly 2.4 with the Suckerpunch #50 kernel. Anyone have any ideas?
Try flashing a more updated kernal
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Same Here...
I have also been trying to find a solution to this after I flashed Di11i's 6.0 awhile back apparently my phone can no longer be picked up in download mode by Odin either XD I was also hoping to also try Cyanogenmod.
Tried updating Suckerpunch, no go. Suppose I could try another kernel, but I'm a little nervous as bricking finally seems like a real possibility. Also, I haven't read about anyone having this problem with suckerpunch. This is seriously going to cramp my style.
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I was having the same problem trying to istall darky's ROM.
unplug phone from computor
reboot in colckwork recovery
select "mounts and storage"
select "mount usb storage"
select "mount"
Then select "back" until you can roboot
Hope that helps.
p.s. I've been having this problem all week with every custom ROM i have installed.
I thought that one had potential, but no go. Thanks for the try, though.
I found that after I was still having the same problem when back in stock.
Odin3 would not see the phone in debugging mode, but would see the phone in sync mode.
phone would not mount. I would select mount phone from dropdown, the phone would give normal mounting response, but the computer would not see the phone.
Here is what I finally did.
uninstalled the SGS driver
reinstalled the driver as administrator
while waiting for it to install
entered recovery mode on phone and cleared cache and all user data
read a book while waiting for driver to finish installing...
rebooted computer
enabled USB debugging
connected phone to computer - got an installing driver for device message
ODIN3 worked fine after that
USB mounted with no trouble
did a master clear and everything worked fine
rooted to phone with AIO toolbox - everything went fine and I ODIN3 one click and three button see the phone properly in debugging mode, and USB still mounts properly.
I doubt if clearing the cache and stuff did anything, but it doesnt hurt. I suspect I made a change to the phone that confused the driver. Im also not sure if connecting for the first time in dubugging mode is important or not, but i suggest doing it to be safe
timpac said:
Okay, I honestly have googled the crap out of this, and scoured the forums and all, but I can't seem to find a solution. My Captivate seems to have become invisible to computers. I've tried it out on 3 different laptops, tried installing kies, installing drivers, restarting the computers, restarting the phone, restarting the usb debugging, turning mass storage on and off, still the computers give no indication that the phone is even there.
I'm guessing the problem is within my phone, as it doesn't work on any computer, and I'd like to get it worked out, as I was hoping to try out Cyanogen mod, and Odin won't work without usb connection. For the record, I am running Firefly 2.4 with the Suckerpunch #50 kernel. Anyone have any ideas?
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Load up odin and then try connecting in download mode and see if odin detects it.
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Load up odin and then try connecting in download mode and see if odin detects it.
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Not a thing. That's actually when I first noticed that the phone wasn't being recognized, as a matter of fact. I was doing the cyanogen mod thing, already applied the efsbackup.zip. Which didn't hurt anything fortunately, or I'd be completely screwed.
I looked through quite a few threads with the "stuck at samsung logo" problem, but none seems to be the same as mine...
I tried several roms (Vegabond, Zeus ZTR for ~2 months, Aeon, Legend 3 for ~2 weeks), and then tried to flash MIUI (specifically MIUI.us.Aries_v4_2.7.20_Eng_Deo_ZipA_Signed_TMT.zip). After installing the zip, I thought I tried reflashing it again for good measure, so I went into advanced / reboot recovery in CWM, and that's when the phone get stuck at the samsung logo.
This seems a bit different than others in that it won't turn off. Holding the power button will shut down, then get back to the same place one second later. Nothing I did can get the phone to anything but the Samsung logo. I decided to just leave the phone plugged in last night, at least to charge the battery. This morning it looks like I can finally get the phone into download mode, but neither Odin nor the Heimdall one-click recognizes the phone (I did install Kies). I start with the battery out, phone unplugged. Then press and hold the v+/v-, plug in USB (the PC blips the "USB sound" a couple of times, but shows the "device not recognized" message), and then insert the battery. As soon as I do that, the phone gets into download mode (ask to press v+ to download or v- to reboot) but the PC then blips the "USB disconnect" sound, and neither Odin nor Heimdall one-click can see the phone. The phone just shows the yellow triangle with andoid shoveling, and on top it says "CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: YES (1 counts)"
I'd really appreciate any pointers...
fishline said:
I looked through quite a few threads with the "stuck at samsung logo" problem, but none seems to be the same as mine...
I tried several roms (Vegabond, Zeus ZTR for ~2 months, Aeon, Legend 3 for ~2 weeks), and then tried to flash MIUI (specifically MIUI.us.Aries_v4_2.7.20_Eng_Deo_ZipA_Signed_TMT.zip). After installing the zip, I thought I tried reflashing it again for good measure, so I went into advanced / reboot recovery in CWM, and that's when the phone get stuck at the samsung logo.
This seems a bit different than others in that it won't turn off. Holding the power button will shut down, then get back to the same place one second later. Nothing I did can get the phone to anything but the Samsung logo. I decided to just leave the phone plugged in last night, at least to charge the battery. This morning it looks like I can finally get the phone into download mode, but neither Odin nor the Heimdall one-click recognizes the phone (I did install Kies). I start with the battery out, phone unplugged. Then press and hold the v+/v-, plug in USB (the PC blips the "USB sound" a couple of times, but shows the "device not recognized" message), and then insert the battery. As soon as I do that, the phone gets into download mode (ask to press v+ to download or v- to reboot) but the PC then blips the "USB disconnect" sound, and neither Odin nor Heimdall one-click can see the phone. The phone just shows the yellow triangle with andoid shoveling, and on top it says "CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: YES (1 counts)"
I'd really appreciate any pointers...
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First thing I suggest is to uninstall Kies, it has been known to cause issues. Second get the drivers back on the computer, you will find them here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1610374
thanks to bigjoe2675.
From this point,there is more than one way to do this, my choice is this, because it always works for me http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524081 all credit to qkster and Entropy512.
Should you wish to give MIUI another try please post in that thread and I will help.
BTW, it is normal to get stuck on the Samsung screen when you go from GB to ICS. There are instructions posted in the OP of the ICS rom for proper way to flash.
I un-installed Kies and all the other samsung drivers from win7, rebooted win7, re-installed the Infuse driver from ISET thread, rebooted win7 again, then tried connecting the Infuse (battery out, hold v+/v-, plug in USB, then insert battery). Infuse will ask whether to go into download mode, and win7 complained about unrecognized USB device. If I press v+ to go into download mode on the infuse (shows the yellow triangle and "Downloading... Do not turn off Target!!!" message), win7 blips the USB disconnect sound. The Heimdall one-click 1.3.1 shows "Device state: Disconnected" the whole time. Tried it several times with the same result. Any more ideas/suggestions?
Can u get to CWM?
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Can u get to CWM?
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Like pony said, ur supposed to get stuck at Samsung logo after flashing ics ROM from GB. Try to hold both volume keys and power button to turn on ur phone. Hopefully this will get u back to recovery, then u just need to flash miui again.
I'm thinking this might b ur problem bc the previous ROMs u mentioned were GB.
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I un-installed Kies and all the other samsung drivers from win7, rebooted win7, re-installed the Infuse driver from ISET thread, rebooted win7 again, then tried connecting the Infuse (battery out, hold v+/v-, plug in USB, then insert battery). Infuse will ask whether to go into download mode, and win7 complained about unrecognized USB device. If I press v+ to go into download mode on the infuse (shows the yellow triangle and "Downloading... Do not turn off Target!!!" message), win7 blips the USB disconnect sound. The Heimdall one-click 1.3.1 shows "Device state: Disconnected" the whole time. Tried it several times with the same result. Any more ideas/suggestions?
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Once you install Kies or any Samsung driver to a port, Heimdall previous device recognition is erased.
If you want to use Heimdall in that specific usb port again, you need to reinstall heimdall drivers.
You can also move the usb cord to a different usb port or try a different usb DATA cord and reinstall the Heimdall drivers
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Like pony said, ur supposed to get stuck at Samsung logo after flashing ics ROM from GB. Try to hold both volume keys and power button to turn on ur phone. Hopefully this will get u back to recovery, then u just need to flash miui again.
I'm thinking this might b ur problem bc the previous ROMs u mentioned were GB.
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@Pony_Express: No CWM. Can only get into download mode.
@Benbos_06: I did try volume up & volume down (that's what I meant by v+/v-). If I add the power button to the mix I only get the Samsung logo. If I do any button combo without plugging in the USB, I also get only the Samsung logo. I have to do exactly v+/v-, plug in USB, then insert the battery, to get anything other than the Samsung logo.
@qkster: By Heimdall drivers, do you mean the one in the ISET thread (SGH-i997_Infuse4G_USB_Drivers_5_2_0_2.zip)? That's the one I re-installed after removing Kies and all other samsung drivers I saw. I just un-installed it again, reboot, re-install, reboot, change to a different cable and different port. Still the same problem: As soon as the usb cable is plugged in (while v+/v- are held down), the PC blips USB connect but displays the "USB device not recognized" message. If I then insert the battery to have the phone power up to the screen where it asks if I really want to go into download mode, as soon as I hit the v+ to go into the download mode, the PC blips the USB disconnect sound. Is the device recognition supposed to happen before or after going into download mode?
Looks like as long as the PC does not recognize the phone, neither Heimdall or Odin can work. Is this right? From what I gathered, as long as I can get into the download mode, it's a soft-brick and the situation isn't hopeless. However, I'm really at my wits' end as to how to move further ahead...
fishline said:
@Pony_Express: No CWM. Can only get into download mode.
@Benbos_06: I did try volume up & volume down (that's what I meant by v+/v-). If I add the power button to the mix I only get the Samsung logo. If I do any button combo without plugging in the USB, I also get only the Samsung logo. I have to do exactly v+/v-, plug in USB, then insert the battery, to get anything other than the Samsung logo.
@qkster: By Heimdall drivers, do you mean the one in the ISET thread (SGH-i997_Infuse4G_USB_Drivers_5_2_0_2.zip)? That's the one I re-installed after removing Kies and all other samsung drivers I saw. I just un-installed it again, reboot, re-install, reboot, change to a different cable and different port. Still the same problem: As soon as the usb cable is plugged in (while v+/v- are held down), the PC blips USB connect but displays the "USB device not recognized" message. If I then insert the battery to have the phone power up to the screen where it asks if I really want to go into download mode, as soon as I hit the v+ to go into the download mode, the PC blips the USB disconnect sound. Is the device recognition supposed to happen before or after going into download mode?
Looks like as long as the PC does not recognize the phone, neither Heimdall or Odin can work. Is this right? From what I gathered, as long as I can get into the download mode, it's a soft-brick and the situation isn't hopeless. However, I'm really at my wits' end as to how to move further ahead...
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Okay, I wasn't sure if it was soft bricked or if u still had recovery but were looping.
The device is supposed to b recognized by Heimdall/Odin while it is in download mode. I don't even think my computer showed it being recognized until I started Heimdall then Heimdall recognized it.
I would keep trying with different Heimdall/Odin versions and different combinations of cords and ports or a different computer if that's an option. Even if the computer doesn't show it as recognized try to open the Heimdall one click or Odin to see if it shows the device. For me, it took like afew hours of messing around with different combos of these to finally get it recognized.
The last option is to get a usb jig (believe that's what it is called). They r cheap and r supposed to give u a much better chance of having ur phone recognized. But I would keep trying different ports, cords, computers (if that's an option) first.
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qkster is offline but will most likely be back soon. To answer your question @qkster: By Heimdall drivers, do you mean the one in the ISET thread (SGH-i997_Infuse4G_USB_Drivers_5_2_0_2.zip)? - he is actually talking about the latest Java drivers, you will find his link right under How To Install. After installing, it would be a good idea to restart your computer and then follow the rest of his install instructions. You are in a good place, be patient, you are doing great.
Edit: Just re-read your post - qkster can correct me if this is incorrect- In order for your computer to recognize your phone after you have the drivers installed, you should power the phone on and let it display the Samsung screen. At that point connect your usb cable but do not press volume keys to enter download mode at this time. Once your computer recognizes your phone then you can proceed.
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u mean the one in the ISET thread (SGH-i997_Infuse4G_USB_Drivers_5_2_0_2.zip)? That's the one I re-installed after removing Kies and all other samsung drivers I saw. I just un-installed it again, reboot, re-install, reboot, change to a different cable and different port. Still the same problem: As soon as the usb cable is plugged in (while v+/v- are held down), the PC blips USB connect but displays the "USB device not recognized" message. If I then insert the battery to have the phone power up to the screen where it asks if I really want to go into download mode, as soon as I hit the v+ to go into the download mode, the PC blips the USB disconnect sound. Is the device recognition supposed to happen before or after going into download mode?
Looks like as long as the PC does not recognize the phone, neither Heimdall or Odin can work. Is this right? From what I gathered, as long as I can get into the download mode, it's a soft-brick and the situation isn't hopeless. However, I'm really at my wits' end as to how to move further ahead...
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As long as you can get into download mode, you don't really need a jig. It is a handy tool, though. No battery pull. Just plug in the jig.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524081
Here is the heimdall 1 click uclb3. Read the op a few times. You will need to flash it 2 times...the second time with boot loader checked.
the drivers you mentioned is for odin or samsung..not for heimdall..it has it's own self contained drivers.
Try a different pc or a usb port with a known good usb data cord.
After you run the jar file, look thru the options. you should see option to install drivers - via zadig
Okay man i had the exact same problem
And your right no one has the answer but after a week off research i noticed that its easier to go to an at&t store and get a new one. I was worried that they would find out but they didn't and just gave me a new one
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OK. I un-installed the Samsung drivers and reboot the PC. Re-download the Heimdall one-click back to stock jar. Ran it, clicked on "install Heimdall 1.3.1" from the Help menu. It first complained that I have a newer VC++ redistributable than what it tried to install. Closed that dialog, then it ran zadig. With the phone connected and in d/l mode, the "list all devices" option does not find the phone. Tried a different cable and port to no avail.
Moved to another PC (WinXP instead of Win7). The VC++ redistributable installs. Zadig finds an unknown device (which I'm quite sure is the phone), but driver install fails. I guess it really needs to find the SAMSUNG USB composite device? Would I be able to use the "create a new device" menu to force it? If so I guess I need to put in the usb id?
Yoshiikim said:
Okay man i had the exact same problem
And your right no one has the answer but after a week off research i noticed that its easier to go to an at&t store and get a new one. I was worried that they would find out but they didn't and just gave me a new one
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I don't think I have that luxury: I bought the phone used off craigslist about 2-3 months ago. I doubt AT&T would exchange the phone w/o receipt.
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OK. I un-installed the Samsung drivers and reboot the PC. Re-download the Heimdall one-click back to stock jar. Ran it, clicked on "install Heimdall 1.3.1" from the Help menu. It first complained that I have a newer VC++ redistributable than what it tried to install. Closed that dialog, then it ran zadig. With the phone connected and in d/l mode, the "list all devices" option does not find the phone. Tried a different cable and port to no avail.
Moved to another PC (WinXP instead of Win7). The VC++ redistributable installs. Zadig finds an unknown device (which I'm quite sure is the phone), but driver install fails. I guess it really needs to find the SAMSUNG USB composite device? Would I be able to use the "create a new device" menu to force it? If so I guess I need to put in the usb id?
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It's been a while for me but try to install the samsung usb composite device to see it it makes any difference.
The other thing you can try is a newer usb hub (if you have one) between your pc and the phone.
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It's been a while for me but try to install the samsung usb composite device to see it it makes any difference.
The other thing you can try is a newer usb hub (if you have one) between your pc and the phone.
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I've tried it on all USB ports of a third PC with the same result. Tried both USB cable I have (one stock Infuse, the other stock SGS2, look identical). Does it matter exactly when I put the phone into d/l mode? If I leave the phone on the "warning" screen, zadig can see the "Unknown device" but can't install driver. As soon as I press volume + on the phone to go into d/l mode, the "Unknown device" disappear from the list. If I put the phone into d/l mode first before zadig starts, it doesn't even see the "unknown device".
Does anyone know if there's a way to force zadig to install the correct driver? Would that help?
fishline said:
I've tried it on all USB ports of a third PC with the same result. Tried both USB cable I have (one stock Infuse, the other stock SGS2, look identical). Does it matter exactly when I put the phone into d/l mode? If I leave the phone on the "warning" screen, zadig can see the "Unknown device" but can't install driver. As soon as I press volume + on the phone to go into d/l mode, the "Unknown device" disappear from the list. If I put the phone into d/l mode first before zadig starts, it doesn't even see the "unknown device".
Does anyone know if there's a way to force zadig to install the correct driver? Would that help?
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It has been a while since I had to install heimdall. I keep that specific pc, that usb port and that usb cord sacred.
I install nothing else as I treat this as my infuse life line.
I found a few links that may help:
http://www.thegalaxytabforum.com/index.php?/topic/4757-how-to-use-heimdall/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113195
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/
All I can say is persistence pays off.
If not, try Odin...if you use Odin, just remember to reinstall samsung kies device drivers and use a different usb port.
gl
qkster said:
It has been a while since I had to install heimdall. I keep that specific pc, that usb port and that usb cord sacred.
I install nothing else as I treat this as my infuse life line.
I found a few links that may help:
http://www.thegalaxytabforum.com/index.php?/topic/4757-how-to-use-heimdall/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113195
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/
All I can say is persistence pays off.
If not, try Odin...if you use Odin, just remember to reinstall samsung kies device drivers and use a different usb port.
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Thanks very much. I really appreciate your help!
All three links talk about the step where the phone is put into d/l mode and then zadig would find the SAMSUNG USB Composite device for driver installation. That's the step that's not happening for me. If I boot the phone into the download mode warning screen (i.e., before pressing volume up), zadig shows an "Unknown device", and as soon as I press volume up to go into download mode, it disappears from the list altogether.
Tried Odin: doesn't recognize the phone either.
Will keep trying though, and report back if I ever get any where with it.
Having the same exact issue as fishline
I'm glad I could find this thread, because I'm having the exact same trouble as fishline regarding multiple PCs (and multiple USB cables) not allowing me to mount USB storage, and each PC giving me a "USB Device Not Recognized" message. My girlfriend originally had this phone on stock AT&T 2.2 (Froyo). I rooted it, installed CWM Recovery (red), and installed the Serendipity VII rom (I believe this is a GB rom). I had never used Odin or Heimdall, so no rom has ever been "flashed" to this phone. My gf didn't have any trouble with this ROM for some time, including mounting the USB on several occasions.
She then bought an HTC One X, and I got this phone. I immediately upgraded the rom to Dark Knight (Android 4.0.4, ICS?) which screwed up the recovery screen (adding static-y rainbow artifacts and changing the recovery to blue instead of red). To correct the recovery issue, I reverted to AT&T Froyo by using a recovery ZIP. This rom now runs OK, but USB mounting has completely disappeared. I have tried 2 Windows XP desktops and 2 Windows 7 laptops, and 4 different USB cables (including 2 verified data cables) with no success. I have installed Kies, Kies Mini, and just the Samsung drivers by themselves. I even installed Samsung PC Studio due to a suggestion in another thread. No luck at all. Every time I connect the phone to the PC (whether in D/L mode or just from the home screen) I get a "USB Device Not Recognized" message. When I originally flashed Dark Knight, I noticed there was some issue with the naming of the external SD card. I'm wondering, could this issue be related to a bad partition of some kind in the internal memory? And is there any way to fix this without the use of Heimdall or Odin (which I cannot get to work)? I can flash through CWM Recovery just fine (since it's fully fixed now).
If there is still anyone that can give me some suggestions, I would reaIly appreciate it. I can use the phone as is until February, when we're due for another upgrade, but the lack of USB mounting is extremely inconvenient. Thanks to fishline for originally starting this thread, and to everyone that has offered suggestions.
Maybe try this... Good luck !!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1389375
It has worked on various Infuse roms.
Thanks
Pony Express said:
Maybe try this... Good luck !!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1389375
It has worked on various Infuse roms.
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Thank you for the suggestion. Unfortunately, I am currently on the AT&T stock Froyo rom (rooted with recovery, of course), so I don't think it's allowing me to install the APKs in your link. It says "there was a problem parsing the file" or something similar. I appreciate the help.
Hi,
I got this tablet from a friend, and it's stuck at the boot logo. I've tried hard reset, reset via recovery, nothing seems to work.
How can I flash the latest official rom?
Can't seem to find a tool for it, and Asus suggest to flash with the tablet itself, but that's not possible for now.
Anyone?
Thx!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688012
Easyflasher to flash TWRP recovery > copy ROM to MicroSD card, flash ROM
Thanks! I can't seem to get him into APX mode, what is the exact procedure?
Connect the tab to USB > PC first
Power Off the Tab
Hold Volume Up & Power
Nothing will appear on the Tab screen, but the PC should sound the USB connect noise / device manager will show it has connected - only takes a few seconds to enter APX mode
I've tried that, doesn't seem to recognize it . Would you help me via IM of some sort?
It`ll be the drivers most likely, open device manager when its connected and in APX mode, and manually update the drivers using the Universal Naked Driver from the Easyflasher site
I don't have any IM installed unfortunately but I`ll help you out here
Ok, that would be wonderful. The problem is, I don't know when it's off. I can't get it to shut down, it keeps rebooting. I'm monitoring dev manager with sound high, but it's not coming up. Cable is working, because it will charge. Using the original cable. (Windows 7 x64)
Best thing to do would be connect it to the PC, then press and hold Power until it shuts off, then try for APX mode - you might even be able to enter APX from a powered on state by holding the same button combo, but Ive not tested that myself
And a cable that charges doesn't automatically mean it will work for Data, they use different pins, some for power and some for data, if the data pins are damaged, it will still charge
I can't seem to get it working . Any other ways to flash it?
Not without being able to get it to boot - you'll need APX mode to do anything in the state it's in now
A bad cable is a common problem though, might be worth grabbing another one from eBay
To bad. I'll try and let it drain till it's empty, and fully charge it then. Just ordered another cable.
Thx for the help!
If the System / Data partitions are corrupted, which generally causes the boot loop, then draining and recharging won't help
Plus be careful not to drain the battery to 0%, their design prevents them from recharging if they hit 0% - many people have had to buy new batteries after not using their tab for a few months and letting it drain completely
Good luck, so long as there is no hardware damage, once you have a working cable it should be pretty straight forward to get TWRP recovery and a new ROM flashed to it
Might be worth trying your current cable on another PC too
Thanks for the headsup! Will try!
Hello everyone,
Not to thread jack but I have a similar problem and instead of opening a new thread I decided to revive this one.
I have a similar problem that my TF101 has been working flawlessly for many years. It is rooted and was running 4.3 ROM. As of a couple of days ago it just won't boot at all. It has been stuck at the NVidia screen and just sits there. I tried to enter recovery mode by using volume(-) + power and the unit presents the TEAMWIN logo and just loops as well by showing the TWRP screen (3 seconds) then going blank for a second then showing TWRP screen again in a cycle.
I downloaded and tried Easyflasher and Brks toolkit and nothing can complete the flash. Tried different installed drivers as well. I can enter MTP mode which the computer can see the device but the manufacturer name and model are not-recognized. I can also enter APX mode but while trying to flash anything I get an error message (error, cannot flash bootloader) and the computer dings (device disconnects).
I have been trying for a days now and have run out of ideas.
Has the unit finally bit the dust? Does any one out there have any more ideas or suggestions on what to try next?
TIA for any help provided.
Anyone with any sort of help on my previous post? Time to retire it for real this time?
TIA
Sent from my VisionX powered SM-N900T.
Jayster0966 said:
Anyone with any sort of help on my previous post? Time to retire it for real this time?
TIA
Sent from my VisionX powered SM-N900T.
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Have you tried a different / new cable in-case that's the reason all the flashing attempts and computer recognising the unit are failing ?
hi i have a Samsung galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V) it has the rom slimsaber
i want to install the stock rom but i cant access the download mode
also doesnt charge while its turn off , but charges fine while its turn on
Vongolazer0 said:
hi i have a Samsung galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V) it has the rom slimsaber
i want to install the stock rom but i cant access the download mode
also doesnt charge while its turn off , but charges fine while its turn on
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The charging not being fully functional is not a surprise as SlimSaber is based on Android 4.4 which has problem with the charging for our phones.
The next question is, how are you trying to access download mode?
From what I've heard, a download jig is the way to go. However, I don't have one so I turn off my phone, push both volume buttons in, and, with the other end of the USB cable already in the computer, plug in the USB. Sometimes it doesn't go first time so try it a few times (also can take a couple of seconds). It should bring up yellow warning screen asking if you want to continue. Flash away (assuming you have the right files)!
well i have tried with the button combination like you said , but nothing appears and my computer only says ¨unknown usb device¨ and when i try from the recovery it just reboot.
Vongolazer0 said:
well i have tried with the button combination like you said , but nothing appears and my computer only says ¨unknown usb device¨ and when i try from the recovery it just reboot.
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Yes, the download mode reboot from recovery not working is a known issue. Fixing it would have probably involved messing with the bootloaders so it wasn't done (if i recall correctly).
Since I'm assuming you're on Windows, have you installed the USB drivers? Also, it would be worth trying a different USB cable and a different USB port if you haven't already. Typically the ones on the back of a desktop are the best. If you have a laptop, trying ports on the other side is recommended.
Can you transfer files from the phone as a mass storage device? Does the phone act as if its plugged in when it is (ie is there a notification to connect storage to your pc?). In Device Manager on your computer, could you please list off any unknown devices. If you have linux, the output of the command "lsusb" would be great (if not, don't worry).
Dear XDA users,
I got a P5110 from my grand parents. Its barely used and looks like new. It dead,dead,dead,dead,dead. At first i would only charge up.
I tried to revive it with odin, but now it says Firmware has encounterd an issue).
What it does now:
It take 5 Minutes until it connects to the computer, and show "Firmware upgrade has ..." and windows makes the USB disconnected noise, and USB error noise.
It has no recovery, I tried many things but it only shows the Firmware upgrade issue, so im trying to install a custom recovery trough odin.
Trying to put Philz on it, but when Odin has finished and reset the tablet, its dead again , and nothing happend.
Wont turn on by the power button, only after 5min connected to a PC.
I have the feeling the internal storage has crashed and broke.
I OFFER 50EURO to the Person that can revive this!
Good luck.
Just a wild idea. I have a 5113 (virtually identical to yours) that my daughter stopped using about 4 months ago. When there was a screen time out, the Tab would turn off. I did a factory reset and it solved the problem. When I loaded rootbuster, the problem returned and I did a factory reset, and it again solved the problem.
Would add that it is very confusing in that there is a USB driver connection to the Tab's download mode (development driver), and a simple USB connection to the computer that allows you to copy files. If factory reset doesn't work, you should go back to the development driver and see if you can use ODIN. Here is link for development/download mode driver. http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117
decijp said:
Just a wild idea. I have a 5113 (virtually identical to yours) that my daughter stopped using about 4 months ago. When there was a screen time out, the Tab would turn off. I did a factory reset and it solved the problem. When I loaded rootbuster, the problem returned and I did a factory reset, and it again solved the problem.
Would add that it is very confusing in that there is a USB driver connection to the Tab's download mode (development driver), and a simple USB connection to the computer that allows you to copy files. If factory reset doesn't work, you should go back to the development driver and see if you can use ODIN. Here is link for development/download mode driver. http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117
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Thanks for the reply,
I already have the latest drivers, and im using ODIN to try to flash things to it. I tried flashing a recovery, so i can install a ROM, and see if that works but no succes.
ilikecars said:
Dear XDA users,
I got a P5110 from my grand parents. Its barely used and looks like new. It dead,dead,dead,dead,dead. At first i would only charge up.
I tried to revive it with odin, but now it says Firmware has encounterd an issue).
What it does now:
It take 5 Minutes until it connects to the computer, and show "Firmware upgrade has ..." and windows makes the USB disconnected noise, and USB error noise.
It has no recovery, I tried many things but it only shows the Firmware upgrade issue, so im trying to install a custom recovery trough odin.
Trying to put Philz on it, but when Odin has finished and reset the tablet, its dead again , and nothing happend.
Wont turn on by the power button, only after 5min connected to a PC.
I have the feeling the internal storage has crashed and broke.
I OFFER 50EURO to the Person that can revive this!
Good luck.
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What version of windows are you using? I remember having the same problem when I tried using ODIN on Windows 8.1 as that does some weird things with drivers.
Make sure to not install KIES - uninstall if installed.
"Firmware has encounterd an issue" - Odin works on that screen
In Odin uncheck auto-reboot.
Flash latest TWRP.
Wait 2 min, now unplug the tab from PC.
Press the key combo to boot into recovery directly.
Where are you from?