Here is what I've tried so far:
1- SuperOneClick. The program hangs at a step where it reads "Check if rooted : false"
2- Galaxy One Click Root. Program is responsive but it stops at "* daemon started successfully *" and does nothing from there.
3- Copying the "update.zip" file to the root of my internal SD card. I'm greeted by a "E: Signature verification failed. Installation aborted" error.
All remediable steps to fix one or all problems REQUIRES root, so i'm in limbo here. I honestly am about to cry. This seemed a hell of a lot easier when I read about it...
Well, what's left here for me to do? I'm lost. I read so many threads here I honestly can't do it anymore. This is my last resort.
This phone is all stock, AT&T Captivate.
Sorry if this is the wrong section of this forum... New here.
Flash your phone via Odin to jf6 stock then try superoneclick
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hold up on that flash back. It oculd cause you to loop. Try using SOC v1.9 or lower. Also make sure your computer has all the required updates installed.
So this developed into a new, bigger, problem. I tried THIS guide to flash cyanogenmod (latest) but, guess what, the freaking thing hanged. So I was left with the only option, severing the link between PC and phone, and rebooting the phone.
I get this "phone - attention sign - computer" image. I think to myself "oh sh#&, I bricked the phone" so I rebooted it once again and to my surprise, the phone won't turn on. Won't react to the usb cable (can't boot to download mode), won't react to wall charger, won't turn on with the power button.
The battery was almost full...
What the heck is going on!?!? I had this phone for 3 days and I already ruined it?
I wan't to kill myself
leandroab said:
So this developed into a new, bigger, problem. I tried THIS guide to flash cyanogenmod (latest) but, guess what, the freaking thing hanged. So I was left with the only option, severing the link between PC and phone, and rebooting the phone.
I get this "phone - attention sign - computer" image. I think to myself "oh sh#&, I bricked the phone" so I rebooted it once again and to my surprise, the phone won't turn on. Won't react to the usb cable (can't boot to download mode), won't react to wall charger, won't turn on with the power button.
The battery was almost full...
What the heck is going on!?!? I had this phone for 3 days and I already ruined it?
I wan't to kill myself
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Unfortunately, it doesn't sound promising. Even if you have a black screen, I would still try to access DL mode with Odin open (pull battery, remove sim, put battery back in, hold both volume buttons and insert the USB cord, don't touch the power button). If you get a yellow com light in Odin, even if the screen stays black, you're in download mode. If that doesn't work, you could try a jig and then see if Odin recognizes it. If neither of those work, you'll need to send your phone out to someone like Adam Outler to have it unbricked.
I get nothing with Odin. I can't believe I bricked my phone like that. I thought I would get an error screen at least. But this is outrageous. It's like the phone shorted and fried from the inside.
All I can say is wow... My happiness of a new phone turned to ashes in 30 seconds. Nice waste of money.
If you buy a USB download jig it will get you out of soft brick situations and if Odin fails try heimindal
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leandroab said:
I get nothing with Odin. I can't believe I bricked my phone like that. I thought I would get an error screen at least. But this is outrageous. It's like the phone shorted and fried from the inside.
All I can say is wow... My happiness of a new phone turned to ashes in 30 seconds. Nice waste of money.
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It didn't fry, it failed while flashing bootloaders. The bootloaders are what tell your phone what to do when you press power. Mismatched bootloaders = hard brick = no power up.
I would still try a jig, but if that doesn't work send a message to AdamOutler. He can give you the details of getting it unbricked.
MJHawaii said:
If you buy a USB download jig it will get you out of soft brick situations and if Odin fails try heimindal
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Considering the flashing hanged at the very beggining, I'm 90% sure it HARD-bricked my device. A jig wouldn't work and I'm left with a very fancy paperweight.
There is NO power on whatsoever.
My luck is amazing, isn't it?
Please, someone tell me there is still hope (there isn't probably)
apbthe3 said:
It didn't fry, it failed while flashing bootloaders. The bootloaders are what tell your phone what to do when you press power. Mismatched bootloaders = hard brick = no power up.
I would still try a jig, but if that doesn't work send a message to AdamOutler. He can give you the details of getting it unbricked.
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Exactly. I figured
I have no idea of who "AdamOutler" is. But I'll find out. :/
FML
leandroab said:
Considering the flashing hanged at the very beggining, I'm 90% sure it HARD-bricked my device. A jig wouldn't work and I'm left with a very fancy paperweight.
There is NO power on whatsoever.
My luck is amazing, isn't it?
Please, someone tell me there is still hope (there isn't probably)
FML
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I suspect you are correct about the hard brick, but I would still try a jig. I had a failure flashing bootloaders once that killed my cappy, but though a stroke of fortune a jig still worked for me. You can build one for a couple of bucks of parts from Radio Shack, you've got nothing to lose. If not, it can be repaired.
Before you start looking at all that, make sure you are hard bricked. Easiest way is to use Linux Mode Detector. Use the link below labeled Captivate sig link, then choose am i bricked?.
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I suspect you are correct about the hard brick, but I would still try a jig. I had a failure flashing bootloaders once that killed my cappy, but though a stroke of fortune a jig still worked for me. You can build one for a couple of bucks of parts from Radio Shack, you've got nothing to lose. If not, it can be repaired.
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Yes, it's still worth a try. But unfortunately it will have to wait at least till the end of the month. That's when my college break is over and I'm back to school.
mrhaley30705 said:
Before you start looking at all that, make sure you are hard bricked. Easiest way is to use Linux Mode Detector. Use the link below labeled Captivate sig link, then choose am i bricked?.
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Sorry but I'm not installing an OS just to use a program. I do believe the phone is hard-bricked though:
1- Doesn't power up with the on/off button
2- Doesn't go into recovery mode
3- Doesn't go into download mode
4- Doesn't light up when plugged into wall charger
If that isn't hard-bricked, then I'm really scared to find out what that really is
I sent a PM and an email to Adam Outler. I hope he replies it!
Linux is easier to use than you think, and it's a really handy tool to have when working with Android phones. You can install Linux entirely to a cheap thumb drive (I have a $4 4gb thumb drive running lubuntu) and it can get you out of a lot of Android related jams. If you're not willing to go through letting Linux up and running, might not want to do too much with phones either. I don't mean to be snarky, but I started using Linux casually a couple years before I started messing with phones and Linux is much more straightforward.
Edit: and if you have a multimeter around, check the voltage of your battery. Should be 4.2v=full, 3.5v ish is dead. If you battery pull, reinsert, hold volume up and down, and then connect to your pc with Odin open (don't hit power) what does Odin show? Last, did you get this phone used? Battery may be completely worn out, which would be why it was almost full and looks hard bricked now.
Wubi installer would be a better choice. And when your finished, it uninstalls just like an app. It's kind if a semipermanent dual boot. Check it out.
sekine12 said:
Linux is easier to use than you think, and it's a really handy tool to have when working with Android phones. You can install Linux entirely to a cheap thumb drive (I have a $4 4gb thumb drive running lubuntu) and it can get you out of a lot of Android related jams. If you're not willing to go through letting Linux up and running, might not want to do too much with phones either. I don't mean to be snarky, but I started using Linux casually a couple years before I started messing with phones and Linux is much more straightforward.
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Well, I guess I'll look into that now. I'm running windows over a MacBook (stuck with it till I get back home). Maybe some tips running linux w/ a pendrive with bootcamp?
sekine12 said:
Edit: and if you have a multimeter around, check the voltage of your battery. Should be 4.2v=full, 3.5v ish is dead. If you battery pull, reinsert, hold volume up and down, and then connect to your pc with Odin open (don't hit power) what does Odin show? Last, did you get this phone used? Battery may be completely worn out, which would be why it was almost full and looks hard bricked now.
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I'll look into the multimeter. The phone IS used, but I'm sure the battery isn't worn out.
Hooking up the phone, pressing both volume buttons, with odin open gives me nothing. Zip. If it was the battery wouldn't the phone give some sign of life after charging it for a while? Didn't happen.
mrhaley30705 said:
Wubi installer would be a better choice. And when your finished, it uninstalls just like an app. It's kind if a semipermanent dual boot. Check it out.
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As stated, using windows with bootcamp over a MacBook. Maybe you can help me out? Will this work?
leandroab said:
If it was the battery wouldn't the phone give some sign of life after charging it for a while? Didn't happen.
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My understanding is that charging is controlled by firmware to protect the battery, so it won't even charge if it's bricked.
apbthe3 said:
My understanding is that charging is controlled by firmware to protect the battery, so it won't even charge if it's bricked.
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Right, or if the battery is so dead it can't start to turn on, it won't turn on. Or, if it was soft-bricked with no images to display, it may have killed itself without a firmware to allow it to charge properly. Not very likely, but there are a couple possibilities that end with a dead battery and no way to know.
apbthe3 said:
My understanding is that charging is controlled by firmware to protect the battery, so it won't even charge if it's bricked.
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sekine12 said:
Right, or if the battery is so dead it can't start to turn on, it won't turn on. Or, if it was soft-bricked with no images to display, it may have killed itself without a firmware to allow it to charge properly. Not very likely, but there are a couple possibilities that end with a dead battery and no way to know.
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Right. I'll check the V of the baterry once I get my hands on a multimeter.(somebody took all of them here at the house for some reason)
The multimeter read that the battery has 3.92V, so it's not dead. So to sum it up I only have two options now:
1- Try a USB jig
2- Attempt the UnBrickable mod/send it to Adam Outler
Both of them will take time. Unfortunate for me. Good news is that WILL have it back up and running. It will just take some time
leandroab said:
The multimeter read that the battery has 3.92V, so it's not dead. So to sum it up I only have two options now:
1- Try a USB jig
2- Attempt the UnBrickable mod/send it to Adam Outler
Both of them will take time. Unfortunate for me. Good news is that WILL have it back up and running. It will just take some time
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So nothing whatsoever shows up in ODIN when you 1- batt pull, 2- batt reinsert, 3- plug in USB while holding either volume down, or volume up + vol down (w/o turning phone on)?
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I've read several topics but i couldn't find the right answer. I hope you can help me.
The problem i have happened without me doing anything recent. I have never flashed any rom, and i rooted my phone for titanium backup like 2 month ago and it worked fine.The last things i did was to install pocket legend, the new mmorpg like 3 days ago.I charge my phone during night, and take it for the day in the morning. Today, the screen stayed black when i picked it up. When i reboot, the screen goes black after the samsung logo.
The problem is that i have recovery mode (the 3 buttons) disabled and when i try to connect to kies it says i am not in samsungs kies mode.. Is there a way to force it to detect my phone so i can try update it?
According to the wiki, my phone doesnt seem to be bricked as i can still see the battery charging when i plug it. Is my phone bricked? Any hope?
I know the easiest way would be to return it to the store, but i dont want them to see my personal information/rooting as i cant even factory reset it.
There is also that topic on internal sd that has failed but i think this is not my case. You can still boot into android without the internal sd right?
I've seen a topic on soldering two mini usb cable to force the phone to go into recovery mode. I not familar enough to do it. If this method could solve my problem, could anyone sell me one?
Was there an over the air update today that could've done this to my phone?
I am lost, please help i am really clueless in what is happening to me.
are you able to go to download mode
flash your phone that way with odin i had the same problem as you
download mode as in using the 3 buttons? no i cant unless there is another way?
I can't get odin to recognize my phone.. I can't get into os so no usb debugging...
read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551
then it'll help you flash back to whatever you want
Okay, I know the jig will DEFINITELY work in this case. Any phone state I've come across with that jig, I can throw the phone into downloading. However, it seems that there MAY be hope for you PRIOR to using the jig. Are you familiar with the ADB commands? If so, turn on the phone, connect via USB, run cmd as administrator, navigate to the proper adb folder and under the prompt type in adb devices. If it shows any device, type in adb reboot download and it'll throw it into download mode for you.
AllGamer said:
read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551
then it'll help you flash back to whatever you want
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I think the JIG is my last resort but i dont have any solder skill
If you know anyone that could sell me one i would be very happy!
krazykidd said:
Okay, I know the jig will DEFINITELY work in this case. Any phone state I've come across with that jig, I can throw the phone into downloading. However, it seems that there MAY be hope for you PRIOR to using the jig. Are you familiar with the ADB commands? If so, turn on the phone, connect via USB, run cmd as administrator, navigate to the proper adb folder and under the prompt type in adb devices. If it shows any device, type in adb reboot download and it'll throw it into download mode for you.
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Good to hear that the JIG would work. As for ADB commands, doesn't it need the usb to be put in debugger mode? Is there any way to do it externally, without going in the setting menu? I am not very familiar with the adb commands but if its doable i will go read about it.
Thanks for suggestions!
slay3r85 said:
As for ADB commands, doesn't it need the usb to be put in debugger mode? Is there any way to do it externally, without going in the setting menu? I am not very familiar with the adb commands but if its doable i will go read about it.
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exactly... it's not possible via ADB in your conditions
Thanks you for help!
I still tried but it said that it couldn't find my phone.
I leaning toward making a JIG. I just have to figures out how if no one sell them
Did you really tryed Download Mode?
"Vol Down" + "Home" + "Power" instead of "Vol Up" + "Home" + "Power"?
I tried several time different combo listed on wiki without any success. About 3h long!
I bought my phone the first day it came out so i guess the hardware method is locked.
As soon as i can get it back running i will apply that new fix for the combo.
I am a bit worried about the homemade JIG, will it still work without usb debugging?
Where in the world are you?
If you are in the GTA area, then you can invite me for a coffe
slay3r85 said:
I tried several time different combo listed on wiki without any success. About 3h long!
I bought my phone the first day it came out so i guess the hardware method is locked.
As soon as i can get it back running i will apply that new fix for the combo.
I am a bit worried about the homemade JIG, will it still work without usb debugging?
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Yes. It will. As long as the phones off and the jig is in when you turn it on
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AllGamer said:
Where in the world are you?
If you are in the GTA area, then you can invite me for a coffe
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I wish i could but i live too far Quebec / Laurentides. I think its about 8h driving!
krazykidd said:
Yes. It will. As long as the phones off and the jig is in when you turn it on
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Thanks you for confirming this! I ordered the components and i will try to do it myself.
Some people have done it without any solder skill ! I hope it get here fast! I didn't know i would miss my phone so much!
Seriously! ??? I just soft bricked my phone I really don't know why these software and hardware companies can't get this right the first time. I was going to by an iphone until a sales rep showed me the galaxy s and I was impressed until I saw the black screen of death. A whole lot of B.S. to fix something that should work right in the first place. I'm getting tired of faulty equipment.
My Galaxy is still under warrenty I'll bring it back to store but I'm fed up with worthless technology.
black screen help plz
hey guys i have a galaxy s vibrant which will turn on nd the home nd back nd other buttes will turn on but my screen wont any idea what it might be ?
Okay long story short. I flashed to phoenix rom from cognition 2.2 rom with cwm. Now i can't even odin back to 2.1. Every time i insert the battery the phone turns on itself. Please help me I have tried to go to download mode , recovery mode. it just sits at the at&t screeen
anyone help please!!
Hi Matt. I'm pretty sure you're not bricked, but you are at a point that might give you a little difficulty getting into download mode. Try the following:
Download Mode
You don't need to be at a "phone> ! <computer" screen to do this either, though you might need to try it a few times.
If you have the Android SDK installed you can type:
adb reboot download
To have it switch to download mode. If you don't have the Android SDK installed you can search the forums for directions or I'll post back later with how to install it.
Another option, of course, would be to create a jig or buying one pre-made. I don't believe you're at this point yet.
If those methods don't work...
Pull your Sim Card, Battery, and any External SDCard
Turn on Odin
Plug your Phone back into the USB Cable (battery out still)
While holding down the Volume +/- Button - put your battery back in.
It should go into DOWNLOAD MODE.
If you get the Gray Battery Charge screen - it didnt work. Rinse and Repeat until it goes into the DOWNLOAD MODE. Might take a few tries.
avgjoegeek said:
If those methods don't work...
Pull your Sim Card, Battery, and any External SDCard
Turn on Odin
Plug your Phone back into the USB Cable (battery out still)
While holding down the Volume +/- Button - put your battery back in.
It should go into DOWNLOAD MODE.
If you get the Gray Battery Charge screen - it didnt work. Rinse and Repeat until it goes into the DOWNLOAD MODE. Might take a few tries.
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I just tried this method and made a video of how i failed lol i'll post it here once it's uploaded
lol... I take it that it didn't work? It is a pita to get it to work .. but it should work.
avgjoegeek said:
lol... I take it that it didn't work? It is a pita to get it to work .. but it should work.
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here is the link to my video. see if you can find out how to get to download mode.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i09jBM7did8
Try leaving it alone for a couple of minutes. The try again. Other wise I suggest a jig
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mcord11758 said:
Try leaving it alone for a couple of minutes. The try again. Other wise I suggest a jig
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I left the battery out before i went to sleep. that is about a good 6-7 hrs.. i made the video when i got up this morning. i put the battery in and it still turns on by itself
Maybe try this
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?deskto...e.com/watch?v=D0aoabVtPJ8&v=D0aoabVtPJ8&gl=US
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Try holding both volume buttons and put the battery in.
No USB or anything.
MikeyMike01 said:
Try holding both volume buttons and put the battery in.
No USB or anything.
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no luck
matt0323 said:
no luck
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Have you tried the jig
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mcord11758 said:
Have you tried the jig
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How would it help? My phone turns on itself once i put the battery in..
I watched your video - thanks for posting it
Ok - I have never seen that happen before. But... unfortunately I think your phone truly is bricked.
I mean it looks like it isn't getting past the "boot loader" (sorry not a dev so the technical term might be a little different.) to even allow you to get to a recovery mode.
So unless MikeyMike or some other dev has some way for you to re-write the sbl.bin file to allow your phone to boot - it's pooched
avgjoegeek said:
I watched your video - thanks for posting it
Ok - I have never seen that happen before. But... unfortunately I think your phone truly is bricked.
I mean it looks like it isn't getting past the "boot loader" (sorry not a dev so the technical term might be a little different.) to even allow you to get to a recovery mode.
So unless MikeyMike or some other dev has some way for you to re-write the sbl.bin file to allow your phone to boot - it's pooched
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so not even a jig would fix this?!!
Doesn't appear so - It won't get past the AT&T screen... does your computer even recognize the phone when it's plugged in?
I don't think it is booting up enough for you to get to the recovery menus... so sounds like the sbl.bin is corrupted - which unfort is a true brick.
But you could try the Jig as it is pretty inexpensive. Post here to let us know if it worked or not.
avgjoegeek said:
Doesn't appear so - It won't get past the AT&T screen... does your computer even recognize the phone when it's plugged in?
I don't think it is booting up enough for you to get to the recovery menus... so sounds like the sbl.bin is corrupted - which unfort is a true brick.
But you could try the Jig as it is pretty inexpensive. Post here to let us know if it worked or not.
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the usb doesn't read the phone when it is plugged in. It says unable to read, malfunction. but it does charge. weird thing is it still say its charging when i pull the usb out
lol thats just a residual electricity in the phone that is still being discharged after you unplug it... kinda like static electricity and a light bulb.
But.. I would still try the jig as a last ditch effort - it is possible that it would work...
This is why we flash to stock and THEN flash custom roms, kids
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Oh dear...
I was experiencing the PHONE-->Triangle-->PC logo problem after a flash with odin went 'wrong' with my galaxy S phone.
I followed the guide here to solve it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=981343
And as a result flashed my phone with the stock firmware from this file:
T959UVKA6_REV05_home_low_CL860813.tar
ODIN successfuly reported a green 'Success' Screen, so i disconnected the phone and tried to power it on. But the device is completely 100% unresponsive.
Nothing happens when i plug it into the PC, nor when i charge it from the mains.
I've searched and tried loads of suggestions from this and other forums, solutions including:
1. Removing battery, holding both VOL keys down, plugging into PC.
2. Holding normal HOME, VOL+, Power key. and HOME, VOL-, Power Key...
The problem is, i cannot get the galaxy s to respond to ANYTHING. So there is no way i can get into the download screen to re-flash.
Can anyone lend any advice to me about this issue? Is the phone totally dead now?
I read things about a JTAG? or somesuch cable, but these cables appear to only work as long you can get the "downloading" screen to work.
I don;t want to throw my phone away. Can anyone help?
Thanks
Could you tell us why the dirst flash went wrong ?
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doctor_vai said:
Could you tell us why the dirst flash went wrong ?
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The first flash went 'wrong' becuase ODIN kept getting stuck at the setupconnection stage.
I learnt that removal of the SDCard and SIMCard was the route to fix this, but having fixed it, i flashed it with the stock ROM as detailed in the first post.
Thanks
Hi.
Firstly. If the phone will not response if you put the charger on it the bootloader seems to be dead.
Maybe a possibility would be to use a "USB jig"
Thats not the JTAG!!
JTAG is a develover device for flashing and only the samsung support will have such jtags.
JIG (for USB) is a resistor soldered to the usb connector.
You can buy that usb jig in amazon, ebay or do it yourself.
May you can switch the phone into download mode with it. But no guarantee..
GalaxyKnight said:
Hi.
Firstly. If the phone will not response if you put the charger on it the bootloader seems to be dead.
Maybe a possibility would be to use a "USB jig"
Thats not the JTAG!!
JTAG is a develover device for flashing and only the samsung support will have such jtags.
JIG (for USB) is a resistor soldered to the usb connector.
You can buy that usb jig in amazon, ebay or do it yourself.
May you can switch the phone into download mode with it. But no guarantee..
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Thank you GalaxyKnight...
i've just bought a USB jig on ebay for £1.25, hopefully it works.
I'd rather not have to throw the phone away.
mcai8rw2 said:
Oh dear...
I was experiencing the PHONE-->Triangle-->PC logo problem after a flash with odin went 'wrong' with my galaxy S phone.
I followed the guide here to solve it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=981343
And as a result flashed my phone with the stock firmware from this file:
T959UVKA6_REV05_home_low_CL860813.tar
ODIN successfuly reported a green 'Success' Screen, so i disconnected the phone and tried to power it on. But the device is completely 100% unresponsive.
Nothing happens when i plug it into the PC, nor when i charge it from the mains.
I've searched and tried loads of suggestions from this and other forums, solutions including:
1. Removing battery, holding both VOL keys down, plugging into PC.
2. Holding normal HOME, VOL+, Power key. and HOME, VOL-, Power Key...
The problem is, i cannot get the galaxy s to respond to ANYTHING. So there is no way i can get into the download screen to re-flash.
Can anyone lend any advice to me about this issue? Is the phone totally dead now?
I read things about a JTAG? or somesuch cable, but these cables appear to only work as long you can get the "downloading" screen to work.
I don;t want to throw my phone away. Can anyone help?
Thanks
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Hm why did you flash Vibrant firmware? If you don't have vibrant of course it doesn't work..and if it contained bootloaders your phone is probably hard bricked (assuming vibrant had different bootloaders from i9000). But if you only flashed ROM then you have good chances of recovering it with jig..let's hope it works
Sent from my CM'd SGS
Does a "hard brick" mean it is proper dead?
I could have sworn i got that last firmware file from a samsung galaxy s forum?!
When flashing with proper firmware ("Cyanogen") will the flash re-write/fix the bootloaders? Or to put it another way... what options do i need to select in Odin?
Thanks
Jig Doesn't Work
Hi... sorry to self bump like this.
I bought a JIG off ebay, plugged it into the phone and sadly the phone did nothing.
Does that mean that the phone is ultra-dead, and there is NO HOPE?
I don;t want to throw it away mommy!
Could the battery be flat?
***Edit - I used the jig on a friends Galaxy S and the phone went into download mode ok. But it does not on mine.
If windows doesn't even recognise the device in any capacity at all... doesn't that mean Game Over? Surely any solution now would still require windows to see the device?
mcai8rw2 said:
Hi... sorry to self bump like this.
I bought a JIG off ebay, plugged it into the phone and sadly the phone did nothing.
Does that mean that the phone is ultra-dead, and there is NO HOPE?
I don;t want to throw it away mommy!
Could the battery be flat?
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was there any sign of life from the phone before?
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If you have a i9000, that's not a vibrant, and I think that rom you flashed probably contains bootloaders (since it's meant for recovery). Did you select phone bootloader update in odin?
You could try borrowing a battery/charging the one you have, it might be flat, hence why you can't turn on the phone at all. (Maybe vibrant bootloaders have some similarities). Also try check if vibrant has alternate ways of getting to download mode
Lastly, try http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330491
Thank you
I have tried using the JIG on a battery that is full, and i still get zero response from my phone.
The link you gave me looks at first glance to be quite complex, but seeing as it is dealing with hardware, it looks like it might work.
Cheers
J
If you open the firmware file with 7Zip, you'll be able to check if it contains bootloaders. Look for bootloader.bin and sbl.bin, if I recall correctly.
Also, what was the battery at when you were flashing? I remember accidentally flashing a Vibrant ffirmware when I first got my i9000m (due to the box saying "Samsung Vibrant", duh) and I distinctly remember my phone losing the ability to charge the battery. If your battery died, there's a good chance that nothing is happening because of this, even when you plug your phone in.
Your best bet sounds like getting a USB jig, I'd say. But check to see if the file you flashed contained bootloaders. If it didn't, it's probably something similar we've overlooked. If it does contain bootloaders, you may have bricked your device.
Use UnBrickable Mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330491
This allows total resurrection regardless if you've damaged your bootloaders or not. You just need to mod your device once and then you can upload Download Mode from then on!
If you'd like, I can perform the mod. I ask for $30 + shipping (usually $6 unless you're overseas). Send me a PM if you need me to do it.
There is no better option than UnBrickable Mod. If you have JTAG performed, then you've got a working device one time. If you do UnBrickable Mod, you can ALWAYS upload Download Mode by removing the battery, plugging it into the computer and pressing the "Download Mode" button on the resurrector I created.
SBL.BIN file located.
Oh deary deary me... the firmware DOES contain an SBL.BIN file :-(
Sadly, i tried all softbrick button pushing solutions on a friends FULL battery. But this had no effect either. And i have already bought a USB jig, that does nothing on my bricked phone, but DOES work on another GalaxyS. This might be the battery though.
Having never soldered anything in my life, i am reticent to start on the hardware hacking side of things if there is another option. But the longer this goes on, the less and less likely it sounds like another option is available.
For Sparta?
upichie said:
If you open the firmware file with 7Zip, you'll be able to check if it contains bootloaders. Look for bootloader.bin and sbl.bin, if I recall correctly.
Also, what was the battery at when you were flashing? I remember accidentally flashing a Vibrant ffirmware when I first got my i9000m (due to the box saying "Samsung Vibrant", duh) and I distinctly remember my phone losing the ability to charge the battery. If your battery died, there's a good chance that nothing is happening because of this, even when you plug your phone in.
Your best bet sounds like getting a USB jig, I'd say. But check to see if the file you flashed contained bootloaders. If it didn't, it's probably something similar we've overlooked. If it does contain bootloaders, you may have bricked your device.
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Sounds like AdamOutler is your solution for this one.
i have the same issue!!
i have the exact same problems and it happened right after i installed clockworkmod through odin and then i tried other suggestions until i used a eugene file and once i did that, it completely murdered my phone and its become completely unresponsive.. BUT i noticed that even though the screen wont come on or anything, THE BATTERY ACTUALLY STILL CHARGES! plzzzzzz help
I know this thread is a little old now... but i just wanted to say a big huge THANKS to MOBILETECHVIDEOS.
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-i9000-jtag-brick-repair/
I sent my phone off to them and they fixed my dead Samsung completely.
For anyone having this same problem... make sure you check out their website. As they are masters at ressurecting a dead phone!
this problem solve or not ? cause im having the same problem too
AdamOutler said:
Use UnBrickable Mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330491
This allows total resurrection regardless if you've damaged your bootloaders or not. You just need to mod your device once and then you can upload Download Mode from then on!
If you'd like, I can perform the mod. I ask for $30 + shipping (usually $6 unless you're overseas). Send me a PM if you need me to do it.
There is no better option than UnBrickable Mod. If you have JTAG performed, then you've got a working device one time. If you do UnBrickable Mod, you can ALWAYS upload Download Mode by removing the battery, plugging it into the computer and pressing the "Download Mode" button on the resurrector I created.
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Are you still working in the Unbrickable mod?
so a buddy of mine possibly hard bricked his captivate today. he tried to odin a stock rooted rom and it messed up completely, i was able to get it into download mode again and odined back to a normal stock non rooted rom but it was like the odin didnt stick and it started doing the same thing. essentially when the phone is off if you turn it on it stays on the att screen for roughly ten seconds and bootloops. if you plug it in it acts like it is charging for a second then freezes and loops through acting like its charging over and over. if you power it on and then plug it in it goes to the charging screen and then loops. any suggestions since i can no longer get into download mode? do i need to buy a jig?
Sounds like you need a jig. You can buy what you need at radio shack and make it yourself though
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It's not a hard brick unless nothing ever comes on screen
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korockinout13 said:
It's not a hard brick unless nothing ever comes on screen
Sent from my CM9 ICS i897 Captivate
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well its a heck of a lot more than a soft brick haha
fosdos4790 said:
well its a heck of a lot more than a soft brick haha
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Use one of the heimdall one clicks, they repartition and flash twice with bootloaders.
fosdos4790 said:
well its a heck of a lot more than a soft brick haha
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No it's not. Only 3 states of being (without hardware damage), working, soft bricked, and hard bricked.
Working doesn't need defined
Hard brick is missing or corrupted bootloaders, and you get absolutely no response from it whatsoever.
A soft brick is any state where the phone does something, but doesn't boot all the way into Android. So if it was "a heck of a lot more than a soft brick" it would be dead, and you would need to zombify it with unbrickable mod, which isn't the case here. A jig will force download mode in seconds.
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No it's not. Only 3 states of being (without hardware damage), working, soft bricked, and hard bricked.
Working doesn't need defined
Hard brick is missing or corrupted bootloaders, and you get absolutely no response from it whatsoever.
A soft brick is any state where the phone does something, but doesn't boot all the way into Android. So if it was "a heck of a lot more than a soft brick" it would be dead, and you would need to zombify it with unbrickable mod, which isn't the case here. A jig will force download mode in seconds.
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I was mostly kidding but here's an interesting tidbit for you since you are apparently well versed in this, the jig didn't work.
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fosdos4790 said:
I was mostly kidding but here's an interesting tidbit for you since you are apparently well versed in this, the jig didn't work.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
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Did you buy one prebuilt, or rig one together from capacitors and such?
I just bricked my Captivate using Odin.
It only shows the "phone yellow triangle computer" symbol and isn't recognized by the computer...
I just ordered a jig, hopefully when it arrives in two weeks it will work...
Until then, any options on getting this recognized by my computer so I can try Odin again ?
Thanks.
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I just bricked my Captivate using Odin.
It only shows the "phone yellow triangle computer" symbol and isn't recognized by the computer...
I just ordered a jig, hopefully when it arrives in two weeks it will work...
Until then, any options on getting this recognized by my computer so I can try Odin again ?
Thanks.
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Make sure the odin is ready, pull your battery, plug your usb into your phone, hold both volume up/down, and reinstall your battery.
Don't freak out, it's going to come back up as the same screen this time, this screen will keep showing until you have a succesful flash, but your device should now show up on Odin.
gn2 said:
I just bricked my Captivate using Odin.
It only shows the "phone yellow triangle computer" symbol and isn't recognized by the computer...
I just ordered a jig, hopefully when it arrives in two weeks it will work...
Until then, any options on getting this recognized by my computer so I can try Odin again ?
Thanks.
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Open Odin as admin, hold the two volume buttons of your phone, plug in the microusb cable, press "start" on Odin. Most of the time, the phone pc screen can be treated as a download screen.
I had a similar problem once, and I could've stop panicing! Just calm down and try what I said. I don't think that a Jig is necessary in your case.
An update, nothing worked on my phone, no button combinations, nothing at all, it just never would show up in Odin for me to reflash...got my jig in the mail finally and it did the trick within seconds. The phone is totally recovered now. Thanks for all the suggestions.
Nvm 10char
I hope someone can help me here, I'm posting with the belief that this may be a simple enough problem (With the hope).
I tried to install a Custom Recovery on my Galaxy S using this tutorial - wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_galaxysmtd
I managed to get to step 6, and a blue bar appeared, but then i could not do step 7.
Now i cannot boot into recovery mode, nor will the phone boot past the Samsung Galaxy S logo.
I can still get into download mode, but Odin does not detect the phone.
. I have changed cable and tried different versions of Odin..
When i turn on the phone normally it shows the Samsung Galaxy S logo, blinks, and then reboots and does the same.
When i try to enter recovery, i get the same, unless i connect it to the PC. I then get an 8 pointed star, like the loading flash circle thing - the same as a flash video loading except it does not move.
I have also removed the battery and tried to enter recovery and download mode while inserting the battery.
I have removed the SIM and battery for a few minutes.
when i try to start Zadig, with the phone connected in Download mode, i get "Gadget Serial" as the device connected. I used to get "Samsung USB Composite Device"
I have tried many different things and read over the recommended threads on this forum. I think i need a bit more pointing in the right direction.
I really hope somebody can help me. I am very worried that i may have bricked it.
Thank you.
Try this:
This feature is great for people who
a) Have a bad KIES flash
b) Stuff up their phone somehow
c) Accidentally flash something dodgy via ODIN
d) Some other random occurence
To test this feature you just need to start with your phone turned off... Best way to be sure is to remove the battery.
Then
1. Put battery back in
2. Press and hold Volume Up + Home Key
3. Continue holding those buttons and then press and hold power button.
4. When you see the logo pop up release power button ONLY
5. Keep holding two buttons from step 2 until you enter recovery mode.
I hope this helps?
Also have you tried everything on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134975
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Try this:
This feature is great for people who
a) Have a bad KIES flash
b) Stuff up their phone somehow
c) Accidentally flash something dodgy via ODIN
d) Some other random occurence
To test this feature you just need to start with your phone turned off... Best way to be sure is to remove the battery.
Then
1. Put battery back in
2. Press and hold Volume Up + Home Key
3. Continue holding those buttons and then press and hold power button.
4. When you see the logo pop up release power button ONLY
5. Keep holding two buttons from step 2 until you enter recovery mode.
I hope this helps?
Also have you tried everything on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134975
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I hadn't seen that thread, but i have gone over tons of them Thanks for reply.
I eventually got Odin to detect it and I tried this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
It came up red and said failed.
I closed odin and disconnected the phone. Now i can't even turn it on.. Nothing. I am hoping the battery died, and it's a coincidence..
No response at all to any buttons... I haven't done anything else.
If i can get it to power up again, i'll try those tips.
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I hadn't seen that thread, but i have gone over tons of them Thanks for reply.
I eventually got Odin to detect it and I tried this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
It came up red and said failed.
I closed odin and disconnected the phone. Now i can't even turn it on.. Nothing. I am hoping the battery died, and it's a coincidence..
No response at all to any buttons... I haven't done anything else.
If i can get it to power up again, i'll try those tips.
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Ok, Don't worry, Charge your phone battery to 100%, leave over night. ( keep charger connected to your phone overnight)
Best to have a fully charged battery in these situations!
Keep calm, and read and prepare what you want to do next.. Don't try everything in a frantic effort to get your phone started again.
I know it's difficult, but there are lots of threads on how to rectify most problems.
I wish you Good luck!!
sorry to ask some stupid question, but can u make sure what versiom ur fone is?
is it i9000?, or i9001 or i9003? or korean anycall? as far as i know, flashing i9000 ROM to i9003 will hardbrick da device.
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akash6969 said:
Ok, Don't worry, Charge your phone battery to 100%, leave over night. ( keep charger connected to your phone overnight)
Best to have a fully charged battery in these situations!
Keep calm, and read and prepare what you want to do next.. Don't try everything in a frantic effort to get your phone started again.
I know it's difficult, but there are lots of threads on how to rectify most problems.
I wish you Good luck!!
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Thanks.
This is a disaster. I tried to power it on to any mode there before i saw your post.
I needed to update the phone, because an app i needed for studying was only available on Android 4+.
Now no phone..
I saw a few threads, i hope after i leave it overnight i'll be able to power it.
If not, probably a JIG?
I don't fancy making one, but if i have to, i guess i'll give it a try. I don't think i could wait a week or more for a premade one to be delivered.
Anyway, for now, i'll keep my fingers crossed.
Thanks for help/tips and reply.
I'll post back tomorrow, hopefully with some better news.
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Thanks.
This is a disaster. I tried to power it on to any mode there before i saw your post.
I needed to update the phone, because an app i needed for studying was only available on Android 4+.
Now no phone..
I saw a few threads, i hope after i leave it overnight i'll be able to power it.
If not, probably a JIG?
I don't fancy making one, but if i have to, i guess i'll give it a try. I don't think i could wait a week or more for a premade one to be delivered.
Anyway, for now, i'll keep my fingers crossed.
Thanks for help/tips and reply.
I'll post back tomorrow, hopefully with some better news.
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Sorry to say, most likely you will need a USB JIg to fix the problem you have. :/
If you linked the correct page when you said you tried to do this- and if I opened the correct page, that takes you to an SII section. Those are SII firmwares, not for the S.
So as compacity said, please clarify what device you have... Whether its an I9000 (galaxysmtd is for the I9000) or an I9100 (the firmware page you linked). If you do have an I9000, then your brick comes from flashing a different device's rom onto the S, which would give this error in Odin beause its incompatible.
In this case, you'd probably need a USB Jig to come out of it.
Try what the others said and hopefully you'll be at least able to enter Download mode before resorting to a jig, but considering your situation, I have to say realistically a jig is your best bet :/
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You need a usb jig. It will get you into download mode. Now you need to flash cf root, which will come with cwm recovery. Recovery mode should work now. If you get computer!phone, then re-flash cf root. Now you should be able to flash CyanogenMod via cwm recovery. Thank if I helped!
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Soryuu said:
Sorry to say, most likely you will need a USB JIg to fix the problem you have. :/
If you linked the correct page when you said you tried to do this- and if I opened the correct page, that takes you to an SII section. Those are SII firmwares, not for the S.
So as compacity said, please clarify what device you have... Whether its an I9000 (galaxysmtd is for the I9000) or an I9100 (the firmware page you linked). If you do have an I9000, then your brick comes from flashing a different device's rom onto the S, which would give this error in Odin beause its incompatible.
In this case, you'd probably need a USB Jig to come out of it.
Try what the others said and hopefully you'll be at least able to enter Download mode before resorting to a jig, but considering your situation, I have to say realistically a jig is your best bet :/
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huskyT said:
You need a usb jig. It will get you into download mode. Now you need to flash cf root, which will come with cwm recovery. Recovery mode should work now. If you get computer!phone, then re-flash cf root. Now you should be able to flash CyanogenMod via cwm recovery. Thank if I helped!
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Both helped a lot, thanks.
I had to end up bringing the phone to a repair shop
Something i am not inclined to do if i can avoid it. Especially if i caused it, i would hope i could undo it. But because i need a jig, and i wouldn't have time to get one or make one before Monday, i had to bring it to someone else.
I am buying the materials for a jig, and maybe going to buy one also, for future.
@Soryuu - Yep, i linked to the page, so i must have flashed the wrong firmware.
I'm angry with myself because i read everything else carefully. I had been reading all day. I guess i was just tired and thought I had got to the final hurdle. I was careless.
@huskyT - Thanks, will know that for future reference. I have two old Android phones somewhere. One is a Galaxy Europa, and one is an LG (not sure what model). Both are borked in some way, but i could probably use them for practice. I think the Galaxy Europa is flashed badly. Not by me. (Thankfully).
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Both helped a lot, thanks.
I had to end up bringing the phone to a repair shop
Something i am not inclined to do if i can avoid it. Especially if i caused it, i would hope i could undo it. But because i need a jig, and i wouldn't have time to get one or make one before Monday, i had to bring it to someone else.
I am buying the materials for a jig, and maybe going to buy one also, for future.
@Soryuu - Yep, i linked to the page, so i must have flashed the wrong firmware.
I'm angry with myself because i read everything else carefully. I had been reading all day. I guess i was just tired and thought I had got to the final hurdle. I was careless.
@huskyT - Thanks, will know that for future reference. I have two old Android phones somewhere. One is a Galaxy Europa, and one is an LG (not sure what model). Both are borked in some way, but i could probably use them for practice. I think the Galaxy Europa is flashed badly. Not by me. (Thankfully).
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Don't stress mate, we all have bad days, we all make mistakes
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Well....
I would have been quicker if i had ordered a jig and done it myself.. (Worth mentioning, i had told guy in phone shop what happened, and about the required "jig")
I collected my phone from the shop today, after a week, and i was told "Your phone is f*****d". To which i replied, "what? are you sure, i mean, i have only flashed it with SGS2 firmware, i'm under the impression it is very hard to break/brick, if i have a jig."
He told me, "Nope, it's beyond repair, it won't work. If you want, i can use the screen and other parts, i'll buy it off you for €40"
No thanks.
So now i am on the lookout for a premade jig. Does anybody know where i can buy one?
I meant to last week, but things happened, and without a phone i was running around a bit...
I'm going to check ebay, but if somebody could recommend somebody reliable, i'd prefer that. Thanks.
I bought it from ebay, no problem...but just saw a couple of minutes ago that also on amazon germany these jigs are offered now/in the meantime....
rodman01 said:
I bought it from ebay, no problem...but just saw a couple of minutes ago that also on amazon germany these jigs are offered now/in the meantime....
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Thanks.
I bought a jig, and it arrived today. Have phone in charger.
Do i just plug the jig in?
Or do i also do the three button press?
The screen is completely black, and nothing appears on it.
only plug the jig in, thats all... phone will start in download mode of its own. :fingers-crossed: :fingers-crossed:
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only plug the jig in, thats all... phone will start in download mode of its own. :fingers-crossed: :fingers-crossed:
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Thanks, going to leave it charging for a little longer, and try it.
If it doesn't work, would a motherboard for the Samsung Galaxy S be easy to replace? I have found one unlocked for €25.
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Found a tear down video here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxPWsLd05F4
yes thats not so difficult...only thing a bit complicated is to open the back or middle cover...but there are a few movies on youtupe where you can see how it can be opened and dismounted....btw for the first try with the jig battery has not to be that full...only if it starts in download mode and you can flash it via odin I would recommend to charge it complete.
rodman01 said:
yes thats not so difficult...only thing a bit complicated is to open the back or middle cover...but there are a few movies on youtupe where you can see how it can be opened and dismounted....btw for the first try with the jig battery has not to be that full...only if it starts in download mode and you can flash it via odin I would recommend to charge it complete.
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Thanks again.
I am after removing it from the charger, and inserted the jig. It's in about 30 seconds now, and nothing is happening..
that sounds not good...ususaly it takes only a few seconds or perhaps a minute till it starts to download mode....sorry for no better news....
rodman01 said:
that sounds not good...ususaly it takes only a few seconds or perhaps a minute till it starts to download mode....sorry for no better news....
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What seems to have happened, is i tried to flash it with SGS2 rom. So is it unbrickable?
I am not sure but I think that minimum the bootloader is damaged...there is one more possibility: to repair it via jtag...but for this you have to find someone, who ones one and can repair it....some of the guys don't take much money for such a repair, but with transport costs ets...perhaps it would be cheaper and faster if you take the new mainboard you mentioned.