Hi, I am new to this forum. Sorry if this thread is not in the right place.
I own an O2 XDA Orbit 2 aka HTC Polaris and today evening it froze on me. I tried soft boot, restarting, getting the batt/sim, memory card out but it just wont get past the boot up screen.
Its got the windows mobile logo with a volume bar overlapping it. It just stays on that and I have no clue what I need to do to fix it. I am a bit stressed as it got all me emails and some personal pictures and data which I cannot access.
I have also connected it to my PC via USB bit it wont let me explore the device. I would really appreciate it if someone can advise me on how to go about fixing this problem.
Many thanks
Try posting in one of the Polaris forums, you might get more help there
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=397
Same problem needs urgent help please
bigjig said:
Hi, I am new to this forum. Sorry if this thread is not in the right place.
I own an O2 XDA Orbit 2 aka HTC Polaris and today evening it froze on me. I tried soft boot, restarting, getting the batt/sim, memory card out but it just wont get past the boot up screen.
Its got the windows mobile logo with a volume bar overlapping it. It just stays on that and I have no clue what I need to do to fix it. I am a bit stressed as it got all me emails and some personal pictures and data which I cannot access.
I have also connected it to my PC via USB bit it wont let me explore the device. I would really appreciate it if someone can advise me on how to go about fixing this problem.
Many thanks
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Hello there,
i have got the same problem as this gentleman has mentioned above, is it possible that someone can help us out with this annoying problem, i am very disappointed because its only 2nd day of my orbit 2 and it started behaving like this, your urgent replies will be highly appriciated.
Thanking you in advance.
I have had this a couple of times with my orbit - windows logo and volume bar just stting there. The only way I have resolved it is to perform a hard reset.
My GT-P6200 just ressurected from bricked a few days ago. Samsung centre change the mainboard. After a while i just notice there are some app called "Factory Mode" on the Home Screen. Its like a calculator. I dont know what the hell is that thing, so i just leave there.
My main concern here is, my tablet no longer have the lock screen. I cant lock my screen from the setting menu, no matter what i did. Same goes to power button issue. Whenever i long push the power button, my tablet when shutdown without any other option like reboot.
I've read and tried the solution by senior member tracid from Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android Development, but no luck with that.
Really need help with this issue, i dont know if im the only one with this problem after changing the mainboard. Pls help me with this issue.
Thanks in advance
Hi, I have the same problem, and like you, the issue started after the main board replacement by Samsung. Tried to revert, back to GB, wipe data but no Lock screen.
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heres another helpful thread..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1611796
also read through the 10.1 thread and try everything.
or you could always return/call samsung and tell them you cant use your tab like this and to fix it right/do some QC, before letting this stuff out the door.
cheers
thanks chris,
guess im sending my device back to Samsung this morning. Dont how long it takes to repair this. Samsung Service in my place damn too slow, it took them 1 month to change my main board.
So, I've downloaded Odin, the tar file, and anything else necessary to root, unroot, unbrick phone, etc.... I've read tons of forums and followed some I trusted very thoroughly. The problem began with my screen just suddenly going blank. This was almost two weeks ago now. Verizon has been of no help, AS USUAL.... the phone is only 3 months old, and Samsung offers no support either.
I've gotten the screen and phone to come on twice since, and that was the day of and right after it occurred. I thought I finally had it fixed after doing all of the steps in Odin last night, but the screen is still black. The other lights come on, and I can hear notifications, etc coming through but I can't see anything. I'm beyond stressed out.
If anyone can finally help me work through this, I would great appreciate it!!
Thanks so much in advance
Sorry, meant to delete this reply. I'd be happy if the mods did so x)
I have had my new Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1" for a few hours now and suddenly the recent key and the notification bar aren't working. I've attempted to pull down the notification bar but nothing is happening. I also found that when holding down the home key Google Now no long pops up when it used to. I've read that this is a common problem when having a magnet case on the device but I haven't got a case at all!
Does anyone know how to fix this? Any help would be appreciated.
Hi, thank you for using XDA Assist. Since the tablet is brand new I'd try doing a factory reset in recovery. If that doesn't solve the problem then it's time to contact whomever you bought it from. You don't want to do anything that may void the warranty.
You could also check here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-10-1/help
Hope that helps!
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I've updated my (Canadian) Gear S2 Classic's OS a few times in the past without incident, but this time the update appears to have left it in a reboot loop. I get the power-on splash screen and a quick vibration every 4 seconds. I can interrupt it by holding down the power button, then tapping it when "Rebooting..." appears, but the only options in the reboot menu are Continue (no change), Download (stayed stuck there for a few hours, no change) or Power Off. There is no Recovery or Wireless Download option. I installed the new version of the Gear software on my Samsung Note 3 before starting, but it obviously won't connect now. Help!
Boot Loop after attempted 61Mb update
Same issue with mine. Yesterday I downloaded this 61Mb update, then I was opted to upload it onto my Gear S2. When the progress bar on my cellphone indicated that upload has finished I tapped the update icon and went to the kitchen to pour me some coffee. When I got back to the device I noticed the blinking boot screen. When the boot loop started annoying me and I figured out that the update eventually failed I long pressed the switch off button and realized that the reset option is missing. Only continue, download and shut down.
I took my Gear to service only to find out that they are devoid of the flashing device, whereas the available usb craddle is only for charging.
It's happened to me also
I have gear s2 Classic and after update it crashes like what other described ??
Has anyone found a fix for this? Just had to update my Gear S2 as well and same thing now, not booting or getting past the boot, holding power and trying different things, but not working. WTF????
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I've updated my (Canadian) Gear S2 Classic's OS a few times in the past without incident, but this time the update appears to have left it in a reboot loop. I get the power-on splash screen and a quick vibration every 4 seconds. I can interrupt it by holding down the power button, then tapping it when "Rebooting..." appears, but the only options in the reboot menu are Continue (no change), Download (stayed stuck there for a few hours, no change) or Power Off. There is no Recovery or Wireless Download option. I installed the new version of the Gear software on my Samsung Note 3 before starting, but it obviously won't connect now. Help!
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Today I face same problem as you, I got 61M update and after that it stock in boot loop. also in boot menu I only have 3 options that you mention and no recovery menu!!
please some one help
Same thing happened to me, i live in the UK but watch is US version and Samsung UK don't want anything to do with it.
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Same thing happened to me, i live in the UK but watch is US version and Samsung UK don't want anything to do with it.
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I am getting a deja vu. seems to be a samsung glitch. I upgraded my S2 as you guys did and it got stuck in a reboot loop. The same thing happened with my earlier smart wacth, the 'Gear Fit'. After some time a new firmware was distributed and solved the issue. I wonder how this can be performed on these watches because I only have a charge cradle. Is the download via wireless access? Time will tell.
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I am getting a deja vu. seems to be a samsung glitch. I upgraded my S2 as you guys did and it got stuck in a reboot loop. The same thing happened with my earlier smart wacth, the 'Gear Fit'. After some time a new firmware was distributed and solved the issue. I wonder how this can be performed on these watches because I only have a charge cradle. Is the download via wireless access? Time will tell.
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It updates wirelessly, through the gear app. I'm thinking that's where the problem is coming from
I'm in the UK and got the 61mb update today, it's downloaded to my s2 classic but I'm nervous of installing after what you guys have gone through.
has anyone successfully applied this update to their classic?
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took the plunge and update went OK...notifications wouldn't sync till I cleared cache in gear manager app on phone.
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What firmware version are you on now? I did a gear software check and it says I am all up to date with PC5
Update: Just wanted to share a quick update. I logged onto the Samsung app today and finally got the update. One interesting thing was that when I first checked it said what it has been saying, that I am up to date, but then I unchecked the 'automatically check for updates' box and manually checked for an update again. This time it showed there was an update available. Not sure if that box has anything to do with it or just a coincidence but maybe worth a shot to anyone else having the problem.
I have the same issue. I have the Bluetooth only version but don't have a Samsung phone. Would be nice to know why some are getting updates and others are not.
Has anyone found a solution to the bootloop problem yet.
New update bricked my device too. Exactly as the OP described.
Add me as another with a rebooting gear s2.
Exactly same issue as described by op
Anyone found a fix for this yet? Samsung support so far pathetic, have tried several branches, still one or two left to try...
Hi guys! I'm from Malaysia. Just updated to this package, 61MB. I'm on boot loop. Pressed Power button continuously, got to "rebooting...", but never to recovery options,.... It just keeps boot looping...
Any advice? Thanks!
Follow-up: I'm back from vacation and now have time to deal with this. I purchased the watch online through bestbuy.ca, but the retail stores want nothing to do with warranty repairs unless you purchased their in-house Geek Squad plan. I therefore had to go to the Samsung Canada support website, where I struck up a text chat with a representative and have arranged to send the watch to them for repair/replacement. On the upside, they sent me a prepaid FedEx shipping label, so at least that's free. I'll post more as it proceeds. An interesting footnote, as soon as I mentioned that this seems to be a known issue in discussion forums, I was immediately copy-and-pasted this boilerplate: "Samsung does not have control over information provided in third-party websites/ forums. We cannot assure the information provided in those websites is correct. The information posted on forums cannot always be validated, we observe that many similar described issues are posted as a unique issue, but when assessed the actual causes of these instances often differ. Content posted on third party web-sites are always subject to opinion."
Tekkie3 said:
Follow-up: I'm back from vacation and now have time to deal with this. I purchased the watch online through bestbuy.ca, but the retail stores want nothing to do with warranty repairs unless you purchased their in-house Geek Squad plan. I therefore had to go to the Samsung Canada support website, where I struck up a text chat with a representative and have arranged to send the watch to them for repair/replacement. On the upside, they sent me a prepaid FedEx shipping label, so at least that's free. I'll post more as it proceeds. An interesting footnote, as soon as I mentioned that this seems to be a known issue in discussion forums, I was immediately copy-and-pasted this boilerplate: "Samsung does not have control over information provided in third-party websites/ forums. We cannot assure the information provided in those websites is correct. The information posted on forums cannot always be validated, we observe that many similar described issues are posted as a unique issue, but when assessed the actual causes of these instances often differ. Content posted on third party web-sites are always subject to opinion."
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I've had very good service from Samsung Canada. It's never taken more than a couple days at the shop. The original Galaxy S with failed update and Gear Fit which wouldn't charge after a month.
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My install consistently fails at 15%. Took it to service center, they flashed newest firmware on my phone and tried it again but again fails. Has anyone successfully installed this 61mb update?