[Q] Going back to stock 2.1 from 2.2 without ODIN - Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys,
I had posted another thread regarding how my Captivate was only charging via the USB and not allowing any sort of data connection. There has been no change, and Im looking to at least take it back to stock to take to get fixed or to wait for OTA updates.
Is there any way to replace system files from within the phone to bring it back to the stock JF6? Can I use ODIN over bluetooth or wifi? My guess is no. Any other ideas anyone has?
Thanks!

cmr0385 said:
Hey guys,
I had posted another thread regarding how my Captivate was only charging via the USB and not allowing any sort of data connection. There has been no change, and Im looking to at least take it back to stock to take to get fixed or to wait for OTA updates.
Is there any way to replace system files from within the phone to bring it back to the stock JF6? Can I use ODIN over bluetooth or wifi? My guess is no. Any other ideas anyone has?
Thanks!
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the usb doesn't work?? that's not good. but i think you may be in luck
http://ip208-100-42-21.static.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=790080
^if you are rooted with rom manager ( this is unsighned ) this is the ota jf7. that is as close to stock as we can get. i dont think jf6 has been made into a .zip.
if you are not rooted you can cognition 2.2 beta 5.5 and up. there is a kernel with the proper 2e recovery version but it needs odin to install. this kernel is in cognition beta 5.5-7
edit: 2nd link removed because it would be useless to the op.

if youre not already on cog beta 5.5-7 you might be SOL. now that i think about it you need 2e recovery for root, you need it to flash a signed rom, you need it to run clockwork mod recovery, you need it for evrything that will flash your phone without usb really.
forgive the stupid question but have you verified that it is the phone that has a broken usb? does the computer see anything? did you try odin? can you get download mode? did you try adb? different drivers? different cable? different computers?
you may need to send it for repair and pay the bill yourself. or if you have insurance report it stolen or run it over with your car. break the screen, something...

Dani897 said:
if youre not already on cog beta 5.5-7 you might be SOL. now that i think about it you need 2e recovery for root, you need it to flash a signed rom, you need it to run clockwork mod recovery, you need it for evrything that will flash your phone without usb really.
forgive the stupid question but have you verified that it is the phone that has a broken usb? does the computer see anything? did you try odin? can you get download mode? did you try adb? different drivers? different cable? different computers?
you may need to send it for repair and pay the bill yourself. or if you have insurance report it stolen or run it over with your car. break the screen, something...
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Beta 6 and 7 versiosn have the 2e recovery baked in, the kernel has 2e support with that ROM.
Sorry about your USB not being recognized. Have you tried to install the drivers? What were you doing with your phone when this happened?
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cmr0385 said:
Hey guys,
I had posted another thread regarding how my Captivate was only charging via the USB and not allowing any sort of data connection. There has been no change, and Im looking to at least take it back to stock to take to get fixed or to wait for OTA updates.
Is there any way to replace system files from within the phone to bring it back to the stock JF6? Can I use ODIN over bluetooth or wifi? My guess is no. Any other ideas anyone has?
Thanks!
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Just take some time and make sure it is not the usb cable or the usb port on the computer

Not sure all the methods you have tried but......have you tried newest Odin? Take out battery and sim open oxen then plug phone in USB for download mode?......
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cmr0385 said:
Hey guys,
I had posted another thread regarding how my Captivate was only charging via the USB and not allowing any sort of data connection. There has been no change, and Im looking to at least take it back to stock to take to get fixed or to wait for OTA updates.
Is there any way to replace system files from within the phone to bring it back to the stock JF6? Can I use ODIN over bluetooth or wifi? My guess is no. Any other ideas anyone has?
Thanks!
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Are you using the USB cord that came with the phone, or a purchased one? I can only connect with my PC using the real original cord.
As mentioned I hope you are on cog 2.2 6 or 7 then you can flash JH7 ota on your phone.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=790080
Grab this with your phone, and use ClockworkMod Recovery to install from .zip. This is the official JH7 OTA update and it is signed. This is the closest to stock you can get without a usb cable, bonus, it is rooted for you, that's the only difference.

I tried to flash via clockwork with a signed OS like the JF7 one, but I still get an error. Same one as trying to flash an unsigned rom. I still boot into 3e recovery, which I know is wrong. I cant flash a different kernel or anything to change it as I cant connect via USB. I think Im pretty much done at this point. I do have a working version of Cog 2.2b3... the screen is usually stays in landscape mode. Occasionally it will boot up in portrait mode. Do you guys know a reason for this?
Thanks!

cmr0385 said:
I tried to flash via clockwork with a signed OS like the JF7 one, but I still get an error. Same one as trying to flash an unsigned rom. I still boot into 3e recovery, which I know is wrong. I cant flash a different kernel or anything to change it as I cant connect via USB. I think Im pretty much done at this point. I do have a working version of Cog 2.2b3... the screen is usually stays in landscape mode. Occasionally it will boot up in portrait mode. Do you guys know a reason for this?
Thanks!
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already answered, any luck?

I have read through as many posts as I could find and appreciate all the help. I cant flash to a newer version of Cog which is my biggest problem. I am stuck with the 3e recovery and without being able to make a data connection to run ODIN. I can get the phone into download mode, but there is zero data connection via the USB cable. Cant connect to the SD card with the phone on and cant connect to the computer in download mode. It used to work, same usb cable, all drivers installed, and with the same computer. Just stopped one day. Ill keep the search alive. Hoping at one point, we will be able to flash out of 3e recovery and it will save my day!

I am in the same boat as you bro (exact same scenario). Thanks for posting this and thanks for all the people that have posted advice! I'll keep checking back with this thread to see if there is any hope of a fix for us.

Holy bump!
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[Q] Flashing to Cognition 3 without flashing stock?

Recently, I had a very long discussion with some helpful users regarding how my market disappeared in the Android Themes section. After never recovering my stock market application, I finally just flashed to the cognition rom that is built for 2.1.
This was a huge risk for me because for some reason my phone is not found in Odin when it is in download mode. I have already tried everything to get it recognized, but nothing was able to get it recognized. If I were to brick my phone, I don't think I could fix it. I soft bricked it during the problem with the Market, but luckily I was able to get the phone working again through recovery.
I am thinking of flashing to the new cognition so that I can get my phone running on a 2.2 based rom and then quit flashing until I get a better phone or figure out my Odin problems.
I just have a few questions. I know a lot of people recommend flashing to stock first (which I can't do), while others don't flash stock. I should be able to just disable Voodoo and hopefully flash successfully to a new rom, correct? Also, what are the chances of a permanent brick? As long as I could get into recovery I could probably get the phone back up again without the use of Odin, right?
yentlequible said:
Recently, I had a very long discussion with some helpful users regarding how my market disappeared in the Android Themes section. After never recovering my stock market application, I finally just flashed to the cognition rom that is built for 2.1.
This was a huge risk for me because for some reason my phone is not found in Odin when it is in download mode. I have already tried everything to get it recognized, but nothing was able to get it recognized. If I were to brick my phone, I don't think I could fix it. I soft bricked it during the problem with the Market, but luckily I was able to get the phone working again through recovery.
I am thinking of flashing to the new cognition so that I can get my phone running on a 2.2 based rom and then quit flashing until I get a better phone or figure out my Odin problems.
I just have a few questions. I know a lot of people recommend flashing to stock first (which I can't do), while others don't flash stock. I should be able to just disable Voodoo and hopefully flash successfully to a new rom, correct? Also, what are the chances of a permanent brick? As long as I could get into recovery I could probably get the phone back up again without the use of Odin, right?
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<<< this might not be helpful, but I will tell you my situation... >>>
I have tried to Rom my JI6 (unoffical froyo) version of captivate, with Cog v2.3b8, using ROM manager.
But after installation, my screen went blank and the battery started to heat up...
After that I was lazy to fix it myself, so I went to exchange shop, and changed it...
- if your phone bricks (forever) try this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=775911
peurocs4 said:
<<< this might not be helpful, but I will tell you my situation... >>>
I have tried to Rom my JI6 (unoffical froyo) version of captivate, with Cog v2.3b8, using ROM manager.
But after installation, my screen went blank and the battery started to heat up...
After that I was lazy to fix it myself, so I went to exchange shop, and changed it...
- if your phone bricks (forever) try this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=775911
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I tried that same method and it still did not show up in odin.
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yentlequible said:
I tried that same method and it still did not show up in odin.
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Main problem with your Captivate is that you cannot connect to your PC???
Did you tried using different computer, or using different version of Windows/Mac?
<Sorry, if I'm not really helping you...>
peurocs4 said:
Main problem with your Captivate is that you cannot connect to your PC???
Did you tried using different computer, or using different version of Windows/Mac?
<Sorry, if I'm not really helping you...>
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Back when I was really trying to figure the problem out (about 2 months ago), I was trying everything mentioned. I tried different versions of odin, 3 separate computers, windows xp/vista/7, front and back usb ports, multiple drivers, etc... The weird thing is that the phone is recognized in odin when it is on, which is how I was able to do a master clear on it. It is just when it is in download mode that it does not recognize it.
I eventually just gave up thinking that it was just a problem my phone has. The only thing I have not been able to test is using a different cable. I have been using the original OEM one, but I guess it could be the problem.
When did you bought the device?
if its within a year... you can exchange it... this looks like easy way out.
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peurocs4 said:
When did you bought the device?
if its within a year... you can exchange it... this looks like easy way out.
Sent from My Captivate
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Unfortunately, It was purchased off contract and used from someone who lived near me. It is less than a year old, I just don't have the receipt for it. I would say that I bought it around the beginning of last August. They guy who sold it said he only used it for 2 weeks.
Ok, im just going to risk it... Phone should be flashed within the next 10 minutes or so.
yentlequible said:
Ok, im just going to risk it... Phone should be flashed within the next 10 minutes or so.
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I had the same prob at first and what i found is that I had to remove the drivers and then let windows 7 reinstall the drivers on its own again after turning debugging on, then used Odin to activate DL mode and let those drivers install as well
zelendel said:
I had the same prob at first and what i found is that I had to remove the drivers and then let windows 7 reinstall the drivers on its own again after turning debugging on, then used Odin to activate DL mode and let those drivers install as well
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How do you use Odin to activate DL mode? I was unaware that it could do that...

Someone please help newb with brick

I have been looking through the threads, and havent seen what I am looking for. So hopefully i will not get flamed to bad. I tried to install mikeymikes GR12, I got through the first stage of downloading the gingerbread rom to the phone through odin, but then it went south. I lost root and was unable to get back to the download screen. I then tried to use the all in one tool to root the phone, and that put me to the recovery screen where i could not use the ok button, just the volume up and down buttons. I just managed to get the download screen to come back, but i cant get anything else to work. Any suggestions on what to do, where to go from here.
Thank you for your help
I would go back to stock first. I believe your problem lies in the bootloaders. There are two bootloaders in the beginning and if you don't have the gingerbread ones installed, you won't install gingerbread properly.
I would use DesignGears One Click Odin to go back to stock and load the Froyo drivers. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989. Make sure you open up Odin first before plugging in your phone, then hit the Start button.
Once that is done, you can try again, but read about getting the GB bootloaders installed properly before you try to flash a GB ROM. Any of the GB ROM instructions should get you there. Just make sure you know all the steps before you try it again.
Good Luck!!
I don't see why you would be flamed for your question. That is what Q&A is for and you are in a bad spot. The biggest thing to remember is to be as specific as possible when you post a question. This includes what you were trying to do, what steps you took, what was the result, when did the problem occur (which step) and what you have tried to do, if anything to fix it.
One more thing. It is always possible that the USB cable is bad or that the USB port you are plugging into (on the computer) isn't working properly. You might also want to plug into a different USB port.
Sorry these posts are broken up, but as I'm coming up with ideas, I'm posting.
Here's something you should try:
(I wrote this for Team Phoenix, hence the sig.. But it works the same with every ROM. There's a link to a very nice tutorial I suggest you follow).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13503747&postcount=2
Hope it helps
You guys are awesome, Odin one click worked, It's on eclair, but it works! Thank you again
donkeyboy said:
You guys are awesome, Odin one click worked, It's on eclair, but it works! Thank you again
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Glad it worked!
Make sure you read and understand before going forward with flashing
Otherwise... well.. I'll still be in here ready to help lol
BWolf56 said:
Glad it worked!
Make sure you read and understand before going forward with flashing
Otherwise... well.. I'll still be in here ready to help lol
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Me too. If we can ... Remember not all things can be recovered from so please read everything twice before ever touching your phone.
10-4. My next question is: where do I get froyo from. Kies sees my eclair version as unregistered, so it wont update. And my ota sees an update is needed, but when i tried, the area im in has crappy signal, so the update failed and now i have to wait 24 hours to do it.
Any suggestions?
Thanks again
are you planning on flashing a custom rom?
if so updating to official froyo is A HUGE WASTE OF TIME
EDIT:are you Canadian by chance? if so check this thread:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=979133
I only plan to root the official froyo right now, that is what I had before I jacked it up. I am not Canadian.
donkeyboy said:
I only plan to root the official froyo right now, that is what I had before I jacked it up. I am not Canadian.
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Going on official froyo will get you the signature failed error (which you need the 3e recovery fix if you ever want to flash a custom ROM).
So, basically, if you want more than 2.2 official release. We suggest you don't update. If you're perfectly fine staying on 2.2 Froyo, then there's no problem lol
As for Kies, you shouldn't have any problem using Kies mini. Other than that, there is a 2.2 flash around here. I'm sure you'll find it doing a little search
I had root on my official froyo for a couple of months without a problem. Right now i cant get my phone to go into download mode, it only goes to the battery screen. If i can get to download i can make some headway
donkeyboy said:
I had root on my official froyo for a couple of months without a problem. Right now i cant get my phone to go into download mode, it only goes to the battery screen. If i can get to download i can make some headway
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If the battery pull way isn't working. You could always go read on abd. It send SU commands and you could get your phone in downlaod mode that way.
Is there an easy way to get adb without getting the sdk. I downloaded the sdk and it keeps saying i need java, when i download the java crap it says the same thing.
donkeyboy said:
Is there an easy way to get adb without getting the sdk. I downloaded the sdk and it keeps saying i need java, when i download the java crap it says the same thing.
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Did you reboot your pc?
Yes i did, no change
i believe you need microsoft .net framework installed also...
easy adb setup link in my sig.
files and everything needed to get going.
you may want to build a jig yourself or buy one online just in case:
MOD EDIT: No links to commercial products please.

Switch from ICS to GB rom

Hi guys
I recently bought a 2nd hand i897, the previous guy installed a icssgs on it.
Although it's running flawless and smooth.
But i decide to switch it back to custom gingerbread rom, because of the camera of it.
Ok the problem is, as far as i see my i897 has CWM installed (+ - & power combo works here). I can go in and out with ease. But my download mode is not working (Tried every methods in one of the contributor's post).
I seen in another post, people said because of the ICS rom stop me from getting download mode.
Later, I tried to install some custom GB roms like Legend 3.7, Apex 12 and also cm7 nightly. But they all failed.
Either stop at the boot screen or can't get passed CWM with some error messages.
My noob question is do i need the odin one click to get my i897 back to kk4, and do everything all over again, if I really want a GB rom?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300843&page=23
I think i have a i897 GB bootloader (as I startup with AT&T white page, and I'm running on icssgs, correct me if i am wrong)
Thx
Yes you do need to do the Odin one click to get back to GB. Since the device has the ICS rom on it you already have the correct bootloaders.
I recommend the ki2 one click, it has boogs kernel with cwm baked in. Since this is a second hand phone you might also want to format the SD card to avoid any gremilns in the future.
Yeah just flash a one click to kk4, you shouldn't need bootloaders. Describe what you are doing to get in download mode
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robm1911 said:
Yes you do need to do the Odin one click to get back to GB. Since the device has the ICS rom on it you already have the correct bootloaders.
I recommend the ki2 one click, it has boogs kernel with cwm baked in. Since this is a second hand phone you might also want to format the SD card to avoid any gremilns in the future.
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By ki2 one click, do you mean this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285616
korockinout13 said:
Yeah just flash a one click to kk4, you shouldn't need bootloaders. Describe what you are doing to get in download mode
Sent from my CM9 i897 Captivate
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I pretty much tried all the methods mentioned in this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351224
Beside JIG, no other ways for my case?
j4371 said:
I pretty much tried all the methods mentioned in this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351224
Beside JIG, no other ways for my case?
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What happens when you try something?
korockinout13 said:
What happens when you try something?
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I take out the battery, wait 1 few seconds.
put it back, hold +-
plug in the usb charger
.....it goes straight to charging
I have been google some more.
Somepeople mention by formating the internal SD might solve the problem
True?
j4371 said:
I take out the battery, wait 1 few seconds.
put it back, hold +-
plug in the usb charger
.....it goes straight to charging
I have been google some more.
Somepeople mention by formating the internal SD might solve the problem
True?
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Jig might be your only way
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j4371 said:
By ki2 one click, do you mean this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285616
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yes that would be the thread to get the one click from. Now when I mentioned formating the sd that is to prevent bugs from poping up later, it wont do anything for you now. one method I have used in the past for getting into dl mode is
1 open your odin/hemidal one click on your pc
2 remove phone battery
3 plug in usb to phone and pc
now heres where it kinda gets tricky
4 while holding in vol +and- replace battery
if Loyd is looking down upon you you'll get dl mode
...Maybe cause it's like 1:30 a.m. or I'm totally missin something ---- but who is "Loyd" ?? :/
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4-2ndtwin said:
...Maybe cause it's like 1:30 a.m. or I'm totally missin something ---- but who is "Loyd" ?? :/
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Loyd the android!!
Ok thx everyone tried to helpe me
I think i probably need a jig for sure
Will update you guys when I get out of this abyss
May my loyd be with me!
Thx again
i have something similar..tried to downgrade to GB from ICS...can't get into DL mode except with a jig. Now the problem is that the computer don't recognize the phone, keep getting "usb device not recognized", so that means Odin won't see the phone. Any suggestions ? TIA
tedtech said:
i have something similar..tried to downgrade to GB from ICS...can't get into DL mode except with a jig. Now the problem is that the computer don't recognize the phone, keep getting "usb device not recognized", so that means Odin won't see the phone. Any suggestions ? TIA
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Go Here and try removing the samsung captivate drivers >>>> http://www.petri.co.il/removing-old-drivers-from-vista-and-windows7.htm
Then Reinstall them
From my experience, it's probably your driver has problems.
At the very least, your computer detect your 'plug in' and you can get to download mode
So solving your usb driver is the key
The best way to get back to stock that i have found is KK4-SE-one click just search the forums for it youll have stock rooted gingerbread drivers are already supplied hope this helps
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[Q] Signed samsung zip

Hi. I have been trying to find an solution to my problem for 3 days. I have looked all over here and the rest of the internet. I believe what I need is an update zip file that will pass the standard e3 recovery.
I have downloaded several zips already(a couple from here), that say they are the stock samsung firmwares, but everytime I put it on an sd, then try to apply the update with it, in the e3 recovey I get E: signature verification failed.
I got to this point by trying to apply the OTA update. ( ok, you can all throw rotten food at me now). I thought I was safe as I didn't have any custom firmware on there. I had, however gained root access. The update went fine and seemed to work, then it finished and tried to reboot, only to get stuck on the samsung logo for over an hour before I decided it had gone wrong and panicked.
The usual ways of fixing I know about are odin, heimdall, adb. None of these are working. I think it's my computer being too old. Odin doesn't detect, Heimdall sees there is a device there but has problems connecting to it. adb will only see it in the e3 recovery mode and not in odin mode and even then because it doesn't seem to be root anymore it can't really do much.
I am open to suggestions on how to get something to work. My thoughts are that I just need a gingerbread rom that has some samsung siigning on that I can put on an sd and use that in E3 to flash from there. I can then work from there if that works. Feel free to laugh and point and tell me that's not gonna work, but if you know a way that will work I would be very grateful.
Thank you for listening and I hope someone can help.
Open kies, do the connection troubleshooting to reinstall device drivers.
Then follow path of flashing stock with PC Odin with pit file. See dr Ketans thread in sticky section of development for path.
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baz77 said:
Open kies, do the connection troubleshooting to reinstall device drivers.
Then follow path of flashing stock with PC Odin with pit file. See dr Ketans thread in sticky section of development for path.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2
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thanks for getting back so soon. I have had kies up on the screen actually. It's been trying to connect for about 3 hours now lol.
I did the troubleshoot thing earlier where it reinstalled drivers. Restarted pc but same. Won't actually connect in either odin mode or recovery.I'm pretty sure it's a pc issue, at least partly anyway, but don't have anything else to try it on.
Is the signed zip idea a definite no go?
Not sure about zip,
Close Kies, open pc odin,
Gp into download mode, connect phone, confirm downloadmode with volume up and try tp flash
Let me know how that goes
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No Odin pc refuses to recognise there is anything attached. I'mgiving up for the night now anyway. thank you for looking in. I'll try again in the morning. I might have to buy a new pc before I can get this thing to work.
Connect the usb to back port, sometimes helps with connection. Use stock usb cable.
please hit thanks if i helped
thanks but I've tried all the basics, but if it would help I'd stick a wire up my nose, so it's all helpful. It could be something simple I just forgot.
PC specs? Is it a Mac maybe? Reboot phone and PC and use another cable. Download latest kies and update it restart PC and then connect the phone.
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Umm, did you wipe after the flash?
1. A data wipe will, in all probability, solve the bootloop after the upgrade from GB to ICS.
2. A data wipe on an ICS kernel CAN result in a hardbrick, as I'm sure you must have noticed, on the forums.
I'd say wipe it. The bricks are not all that common. Just this once. I faced a similar situation, and I KNEW the thing would boot after a wipe, so I just crossed my fingers and did it. All went well.
By they way, what do you mean by e3 recovery? I've been assuming stock.
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the PC is a 7-8 year old laptop. Our desktop died a few months ago and we've not really had the spare cash to replace it yet. The desktop was even older and was a real pain. The technical gremlins have really infested my house.
I don't really want to wipe the data, as I could just send off to samsung repair as a last resort. I really want my pictures and data back. Got some of my 2 and half month old daughter on there that I haven't got backed up anywhere else. (yes I'm looking dumber with every post). My next thing to try I guess is see if I can borrow my sister in laws PC for a few hours or something. That is if if cannot find a rom that the recovery will accept to put on my sd.
yes -the e3 recovery s the stock one.
Feel for ya.... if you can enter stock recovery then the connection problem most likely lies either with the cable and port or drivers being out of date
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almost positive it's my knackered computer that won't let me do anything. Still can't believe that a rom doesn't exist with samsung signing, somewhere in the world. What is the point of having a standard recovery at all if you can't use it to recover stuff?
I need to be borrow or steal the use of someones computer now I think. I'll keep an eye on this thread incase someone knows of a signed zip file, and I will report of any news incase someone else has the same problems and wants to fix it without sending to Samsung so they can keep their data.
kyllerbuzcut said:
I don't really want to wipe the data, as I could just send off to samsung repair as a last resort. I really want my pictures and data back. Got some of my 2 and half month old daughter on there that I haven't got backed up anywhere else.
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I understand the reluctance.
Although, the pictures would survive the wipe, as they would be in /sdcard/DCIM/Camera. A wipe wouldn't affect anything in /sdcard, although, you'd lose your contacts if they aren't backed up. Your best bet would be to borrow someone's computer for a while.
thanks for all the advice.
Finally found a zip that the e3 recovery thinks is signed.
It was the 2.3.6 gingerbread, uk cpw one.
It seems to pass the signing check and then it looks like it's doing domething for a few minutes, then nothing seems to happen afterwards. just stays in recovery. If I do it a few times in a row it will sometimes think for longer, then reboot itself like it has all worked, but then get stuck at the samsung logo again.
Can I ask, what exactly is getting wiped then? Just the main android folders and not the sdcard folder? Is that for definite?
Yes. Just the android partition should get wiped, internal SD should remain intact.
Try taking out the battery for five minutes or so before powering on again. Sometimes after flashing the rom needs a breather to "settle".
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Just an update on my situation. I finally managed to get use of another computer and got it to work properly, so managed to flash the stock ICS rom through odin.
Thanks a lot Samsung for forcing me to put the yellow triangle on my device. At least there are people willing to help with fixing mobile phones' software, even if the manufacturers themselves don't care about you losing all your data. I managed to get everything back. Nothing was lost. If only they allowed you to flash the stock rom from their stock recovery. It's ridiculous that it doesn't.
Anyway there is the triangle away app for that I suppose and now I might try some new roms out to see which I prefer.
Yeah you would have to make a flashable zip. Not sure how to do that.
Good you are back
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[Q] From 2.3.3 to 4.2, no usb connection

Hello, I've got a Galaxy S, and it works great apart from the usb port. My pc (and others too) isn't able to recognise it. I mean, it detects the phone connected but I can't go further... Already tried with many versions of samsung drivers, kies too, windows 8, 7, xp... It seems that usb port is fault.
So the question is, since there's the 3a recovery on it, is there any way to root, and install CWM on it, without using a pc?
Or am I stuck on 2.3.3?
I've already tried zroot and similars... They just don't work.
Sorry for my English, and thanks to everyone
Have you tried using the USB drivers in this forum?
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enable usb debugging
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Thanks for your replies... Yes I've already tried driver, three different versions, with usb debug enabled and disabled... But the result is the same. :/
edit:
When I connect the phone to my pc, I can hear a sound but there're no notification about usb connection.
It's probably hardware-related...
So I was wondering if there's a way to do everything on the phone, without a pc
Mobile ODIN?
installed from external sd?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899
yea I saw that... But it requires a rooted phone, and mine isn't... And for rooting I need to use odin... It's a vicious circle :|
Z4root v1.3.0
makro88 said:
yea I saw that... But it requires a rooted phone, and mine isn't... And for rooting I need to use odin... It's a vicious circle :|
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You try this one? it works for me with a 2.3. rom that i flashed, and i cant'n conect usb
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834428
Yes, I tried exactly that. I guess it hasn't worked because of the 3e recovery, which doesn't allow to flash unsigned zips...
When I try to root the phone through that app, it stucks and then the app crashes.
searching the web... one idea
makro88 said:
Yes, I tried exactly that. I guess it hasn't worked because of the 3e recovery, which doesn't allow to flash unsigned zips...
When I try to root the phone through that app, it stucks and then the app crashes.
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Download an update of GB from www.sammobile.com/firmwares, I think it may be signed by manufacturer, and install update zip from recovery. Maybe it solve 3e hell.
waiting news...
Thank you very much! I'll try it today and post here the results
edit:
I got an error: "E:Short write of /tmp/sideload/package.zip (No space left on device)
But, I have wiped everything and there are GBs of free space... Now I'm looking for an eventual solution for this
good luck!!
makro88 said:
Thank you very much! I'll try it today and post here the results
edit:
I got an error: "E:Short write of /tmp/sideload/package.zip (No space left on device)
But, I have wiped everything and there are GBs of free space... Now I'm looking for an eventual solution for this
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I think you have to find how to "downgrade 3e recovery to 2e" without usb (odin or haid..)
take a look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108
or search on google "downgrade 3e recovery to 2e"
After some days of research, I'm about to give this up...
The last option was downgrading to 2e recovery. No usb working, no root, 3e recovery doesn't let me flash anything.
I haven't found any official/certified/signed firmware released by Samsung which works on 3e recovery, and OTA update doesn't find anything.
Firmwares from sammobile aren't signed, I've tried, they don't work.
Apparently there is no solution apart from getting the usb port fixed, if I want to mod the phone.
Anyway, thank you all!
Unbelievable, but finally I've solved everything
I've just spent an hour scratching the microusb port on the phone, again and again, and now I'm running cwm and rooted 2.3.6
Again, thank you all
Sometimes it is really unbelievable
Small reason and great effect :good:
But it`s perfect when it not works ,fine !!!
So now you can go through to 4.2.2

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