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I decided to upgrade to Cog2.2beta5 from Cog2.1.4 today using ROM Manager. Everything seemed to go well but after install and reboot all I got was a black screen and subsequent reboots landed me at the same result.
So I thought restoring back to stock with Odin One Click from this forum, the one with all the ROM files built right in, was the best next step. I downloaded Odin and followed the instruction to the T and it got stuck at the PIT step. After a few attempts at it now my phone won't even power on. I've let it sit without a battery in for several minutes and even charged it on a wall charger for 30 minutes just to make sure it wasn't a dead battery. Still won't power on or respond at all.
I'm fairly new to all of this... Any ideas on what would cause a total melt down of the phone to the point of not even powering on? It has been flawless for me since launch.
Didi you download the drivers? also did you unplug the phone while doing the flash>/
pull battery sim and sd if you have one
Wait a minutes or so
plug in USB
hold vol up and down
put in battery
If the phone does not immediately go to download mode, you have a fancy paper weight that doesn't even weigh that much.
chibixzero said:
Didi you download the drivers? also did you unplug the phone while doing the flash>/
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I did download the drivers and from everything I could see, my system and Odin recognized the phone without issue.
I had to unplug it during the process because the process froze in the same spot for well over an hour. I didn't see any other choice.
l7777 said:
pull battery sim and sd if you have one
Wait a minutes or so
plug in USB
hold vol up and down
put in battery
If the phone does not immediately go to download mode, you have a fancy paper weight that doesn't even weigh that much.
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Guess it's a paper weight then because the phone won't power up at all let alone go into download mode.
Thanks for your time guys.
sounds like you might have done exactly what i did with my first captivate and yes it IS bricked! i know you will read "its impossible" to do that but i "thought" i followed the correct steps and flashed only a pit file. what it does is repartition your file system but apparently nothing is added after that...
not sure what steps you took on odin but it sounds like you got the same error i did and then the same issue so im going to assume the same thing has happened here...sorry matey
tnt533 said:
Guess it's a paper weight then because the phone won't power up at all let alone go into download mode.
Thanks for your time guys.
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I had mine hosed for a while and this is what I did to get it back.
When it is unplugged and everything is out of the phone (sd, sim, batt) , hold the power button down for 10 sec, then release.
Put in battery, hold vol up + vol dwn, Plug into different usb port, Plug into phone.
That should get you into download mode
Mine did this too and the steps mentioned fixed it for me
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I too accidently only wrote the pit file and it wouldn't do anything at all just blank screen . Make sure you remove everything open Odin one click, plug in your phone with the USB cable, hold down volume up and down and plug in battery it should start in download mode. It does work.
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samsung captivate wont turn on after failed odin update
got an at&t samsung captivate. I want to try on something new with this phone so I search on some articles on how change rom..
first got the download mode showing on my phone then i connect it to pc with odin3 already started, I click on start button however my phone just suddenly shut off. tried turning it on but nothing happens. tried 3 key combos still wont turn on, tried removing sim, sd and batt connect phone without batt then pushing vol up and down then inserting batt still nothing. tried charging it, no light came up, still wont turn on..i would like to ask some help if how to turn my phone back on..
sorry for bad English
thank you
boangon said:
got an at&t samsung captivate. I want to try on something new with this phone so I search on some articles on how change rom..
first got the download mode showing on my phone then i connect it to pc with odin3 already started, I click on start button however my phone just suddenly shut off. tried turning it on but nothing happens. tried 3 key combos still wont turn on, tried removing sim, sd and batt connect phone without batt then pushing vol up and down then inserting batt still nothing. tried charging it, no light came up, still wont turn on..i would like to ask some help if how to turn my phone back on..
sorry for bad English
thank you
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What did you try to flash with Odin? (with version, variant #, with/without bootloaders)
What was the Odin log?
nothing, no roms yet. i was in the first part of the instruction. this is what i follow
1. Download and install the correct drivers below (mac and linux don't need drivers)
2. Plug in your usb cable to your phone and computer
3. Open Odin
4. Enter Download Mode (see below)
5. Click Start
6. Be Patient, the first boot will take a while
where can i find the odin logs?
i had to do the 3 resisitor home made trick to get the download shovel guy back but what do i wipe it with to put new rom on?
Wipe it with ODIN. This will get you back to stock AT&T build. You can then follow the steps on this tutorial to install a new ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364
The download for ODIN is in that page.
Frank the Funkasaurus Rex said:
Wipe it with ODIN. This will get you back to stock AT&T build. You can then follow the steps on this tutorial to install a new ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364
The download for ODIN is in that page.
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odin first hung forever at processing files then finaly 1 time it finaly went past that and said looking at pit files and sat there forever i unplugged usb now when i plug back in pc doesnt see it or odin or anything but the shovel guy is still on screen
are you using ODIN 1 click or the original ODIN where you have to select the PIT and PDA files you want to flash?
are you starting ODIN first, before you plug in your phone and running as admin?
just tried as admin with odin execution v1.00 plugged in after odin was open no go
no go as in ODIN doesn't recognize your phone?
From what I understand, you tried the first flash and it got to the PIT file and then you unplugged it once it froze. Since then, you haven't rebooted your phone.
One thing first: You cannot plug your phone in after it is in Download mode and have Odin work. You must put your phone into Download mode after both Odin is open and the phone is plugged in.
Now; to get your phone into download mode.
Unplug the phone from the computer and remove the battery, SIM, and external SD if there is one.
1. Open Odin one click.
2. Plug the phone in (without the battery in the phone). Do not press any buttons, especially the power button.
3. Press and hold the volume rocker (holding down both volume up and down).
4. Insert the battery while holding the volume rocker.
5. The phone should boot into download mode. You can then let go of the volume rocker.
Now wait 30 seconds (if you press "Start" too soon, it will not work). Then press "Start" and your flash should finish.
im in downloader mode now but on captivate all in one or just odin exeuction 1.00 it hangs at examing files
dont ask me how, because im not even sure how i did it but after much trial and error im back in the saddle again, flashed back to stock, then put paragon 6 on so im all set again...
When I try to boot my galaxy tab I get into a pc - exclamation mark - phone image!!
I read some who solved the problem by flashing an image with odin by entering the download mode!
The problem is that I can't enter the download mode!
When I connect the tab into the pc it won't turn on at all... Not even the exclamation mark image appears!!
When I charge it by connecting it to a power source the tab shows the image for seconds, turns off for seconds, shows the image again, turn off again etc...
Please help!!
Please search before posting.
But power off, press home+vol down+power until that screen comes up, connect to Odin and reflash your rom with the p1-hidden.pit and youll be fine.
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I know, the problem is that I can't load into this mode when the tab is connected to PC... It just turns off and never turns on again until I plug it in a power source...
Then charge it for a while then try.
Ive had the issue with the exclamation mark, but when you press the buttons to enter download it does enter it, but the picture never changes. You just have to repartition your device and reflash.
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Charged it for hours, still can't get into the exclamation mark screen when plugged out from the power source...
And I still wonder why does it turn on and off intermittently every few seconds while charging?!
Any ideas?!
Wont it stay on reguardless of how you try to power up?
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The picture won't change. Here's how:
1. Put it into download mode by pressing the volume down + power buttons together. Again, the picture WON'T change.
2. I used Heimdall for this, but I don't know if Odin will work. Anyway, load the Roto JMI-V2 ROM into your tab. I used this rom because it bypassed the fact that my tab's bootloader was still locked. Here's the ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=939360
3. Wait for it and it'll load.
The reason why you got that is because you have a locked bootloader. If you are using a GSM Tab, then use the "patch bootloader" app by Chainfire and Rotohammer in the forums. Here's the patch: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=888071
I hope your Tab will work.
Edit: You should post questions in the Q&A Sub-forum btw.
When plugged to a power source, it stays on
When plugged out, it never turns on whatever I press, not even the exclamation mark page appears...
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It is like the buttons of the tab are not functioning
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I had the same issue - Ive trying to root locked kernel and got yellow exclamation mark.
Follows the advice here I am sucessfully restored tab.
Tips:
Powering tab with volume down indeed turning the tab into download mode even if display shows exclamation mark. Just check if ODIN see the device.
Flash Gingerbread stock rom (follow the istructions from thread).
Dont wipe the data folder.
Install root just after flash.
Install titanium backup, backup all apps
Boot into recovery mode and wipe data dir/factory restore.
I understand all this. The problem is that the tab doesn't power on, not even the exclamation mark page appears, unless it is connected to a power source!!
Whenever it is plugged out, the screen goes off!!
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Hadi Yazdi said:
I understand all this. The problem is that the tab doesn't power on, not even the exclamation mark page appears, unless it is connected to a power source!!
Whenever it is plugged out, the screen goes off!!
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Don't tell me that you exhausted your battery... O_O
It sounds like your battery is dead and won't hold a charge. Plug your cable into a powered usb port on your laptop, and operate the buttons on the tab to get into download mode, start odin, then flash.
I had exactly the some problem after bad flash.
Battery is not charging from charger and will be without charge by now.
If you connect to computer nothing will happen and Odin will not recognise it.
To fix the problem connect Tab to computer and leave it for a while (at least 20min). Now Odin should see it. Leave it connected a bit longer to get some more charge in to battery. Flash using Odin again. Hopefuly it will be OK this time.
I had something like this after screwing around with different roms.
I left it plugged in to the PC for a good while (could have been up to an hour) and eventually an image came on the screen of a phone - yellow exclamation mark in triangle - a pc. This made the phone show up in odin (so it seems it was some sort of back up download mode). At this point though flashing the kernal kept failing so I took it to the store, *****ed about how the phone crashed after an update and didn't leave til they gave me a replacement (after having a go at the manager).
Hopefully if you can get into this "alternative" download mode someone can help you from there.
Same issue of " alternative download mode", even when I'm lucky enough to have the screen show up while my tab is plugged into the usb the computer doesn't recognize that anything is there. I've uninstalled and reinstalled Samsung drivers, rebooted my comp, tried every usb port, tried kies, tried with sdcard in and out, but neither odin, heimdall, nor win7 can detect any USB device exists. I also have an Epic and haven't had any issues with it. Running out of ideas so anything would be helpful.
*update* as tho anyone wereon the edge of their seat... I was able to get my PC to recognize my tab after uninstalling samsung drvrs and reinstalling then shutting down, restarted while tab charged via wall socket, then plugged it into front usb and voila about 15 min later I hear windows alert me that a connection was made and its searching/installing drivers. From their I flashed Sprint firmware w/o modem and it finally stuck. Then had to go back to work. Next I need the modem bc I couldn't get heimdall to flash the firmware from the sprint flasher package. Said it couldn't find device or something
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i've tried to flash my tab using odin and overcome stock safe (first step on their guide). everything went ok in odin, got a green success message. but now, my tab won't turn on or do anything at all. the only response I get is after pressing the turn-on button and then the screen sort of lights up but nothing else.
Have you tried reentering download mode and flash again?
Maybe first time you did something wrong and now have to reflash a stock rom. See "How to unbrick" threads for details
hey
I can't get it into download mode at all. just the backlit screen thing
Ksoje said:
hey
I can't get it into download mode at all. just the backlit screen thing
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Try getting into recovery, DO wipe/factory reset, clear cache, reboot... (search how to do it, can tell you, but better U search and find out)
can't do that either. I tried power button + vol up / down combo, but all i get is a backlit screen that turns off the second i release the power button
edit: not sure if its a regular brick, but what happens is this: I press the power button for about 3 seconds, the back light goes on but that's it. if i leave the button the light goes off
Does your PC recognize the Tab in that condition, if yes, connect thru Odin and flash again or try flashing overcome kernel atleast..
nope i've tried to connect it using USB but got no connection
Is your Tab fully charged ?? Try to charge it for a couple of hours and if it turns on, enter the download mode and try again. But please make sure to charge the tab.....just in case.
Good luck
yes, it was fully charged. anyway, i was able to open it up, unplug and replug the battery, but now it does nothing. doesn't light up, doesn't respond to charging or connecting to PC
Day 1
Hard reset my device. After rebooting, my tab stuck at Samsung logo and vibrating. But still can enter download mode
Day 2
The device still stuck at Samsung logo and can enter download mode. Then i tried flashing with dbdata.rfs PDA via Odin to try my luck. After reboot , the same things goes up,stuck at Samsung logo. After few minute , i tried flashing the GT-P1000_PRT_P1000XWJQ9_P1000PRTKL1_P1000XXJPZ ROM.During flashing(i don't know either it's finish already or not or either battery problem.Before flash i noticed the battery has low power about less than 10%) ,the device suddenly shutdown by it self. After the shutdown, the device goes black and try to reboot again,nothing comes up.Then i thought the battery was fully drained out, then i decide to charge up till morning.
Day 3
Trying to power up the device but nothing happen.Holding the power button about 20 sec and nothing happen but the device feel a little bit hot at the back.But when i plugged in to USB, it can detect the device and show the MTP Installation has failed.But at My computer shows 2 removable disk which comes from the device it self.After i pressed it,it say Please insert a disk to removable disk.
Can anyone please help me?Help my Old Tab.
Sounds like you have bricked your device. And I mean a real brick, not a "soft brick" as some people like to call it.
You should never try and flash your device if you have low battery as power could fail and corrupt your bootloader.
If you cant get into recovery or download mode your screwed and need to send it away for JTAG fix or board replacement.
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Day 1
Hard reset my device. After rebooting, my tab stuck at Samsung logo and vibrating. But still can enter download mode
Day 2
The device still stuck at Samsung logo and can enter download mode. Then i tried flashing with dbdata.rfs PDA via Odin to try my luck. After reboot , the same things goes up,stuck at Samsung logo. After few minute , i tried flashing the GT-P1000_PRT_P1000XWJQ9_P1000PRTKL1_P1000XXJPZ ROM.During flashing(i don't know either it's finish already or not or either battery problem.Before flash i noticed the battery has low power about less than 10%) ,the device suddenly shutdown by it self. After the shutdown, the device goes black and try to reboot again,nothing comes up.Then i thought the battery was fully drained out, then i decide to charge up till morning.
Day 3
Trying to power up the device but nothing happen.Holding the power button about 20 sec and nothing happen but the device feel a little bit hot at the back.But when i plugged in to USB, it can detect the device and show the MTP Installation has failed.But at My computer shows 2 removable disk which comes from the device it self.After i pressed it,it say Please insert a disk to removable disk.
Can anyone please help me?Help my Old Tab.
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Try this:
start odin, and press power + volume down for at least 5 seconds, plug to your computer
Odin should recognize your tab. Flash again. Btw jq8, sithout the correct kernel is not for p1000n/m/l.
What u did on day 3 was ALMOST right. But you didn't press the volume down. Hence you didn't go to download mode.
P.s. if you post this in the Q&Asection, we could hv helped you earlier.