[Q] galaxy s stuck on "Galaxy S" screen - Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

hey,
i have an issue, i fear i may have bricked my phone, thou i cant be sure!
It gets stuck on the galaxy s screen when you first turn it on, thou i can still hear the start up sounds.
any ideas on how i can fix it, though i have tried the factory reset, no luck!
i tryed to use Odin, though i dont know how to use it very well!
cheers,
madkid21

Mind at least telling us what the heck you did before this happened?
It would REALLY help us in diagonising your problem, you know.

heh i suppose it would wouldnt it!
I installed the battery icon mod..
Madkid21

How did you try odin? I think that should have done the job.
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well i looked at it and thought wtf, how i use this **** lol,
any chance you can explain how to use it, i got it recognise the phone but thats it!
i put phone into download mode, could you explain how i can fix with it?
thanks,
madkid21

Have you downloaded an official ROM?
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not yet, im not sure where to get it from! lol
i only had the phone like a month or 2, and i broke it but got it replaced under the warrenty lol
so where can i get a offical rom from?

There are lot of ROMs on samfirmware.com and guides on how to flash them. You need an account though.
Have you even flashed a ROM before?
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i have flashed rom on a HTC Hero before, which was my old phone, but not on this phone, dunno how different its gonna be!
madkid21

Check samfirmware.com, it will help you (a lot).
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thanks muchly, i will check back soon when i have attempted to flash it!
madkid21

BTW, you could also check Doc's ROM if you want to use custom rom. I personally use it and its great. It has also some good guides compiled on the first post. I strongly suggest you read the Doc-Froyo.pdf guide in that thread.
Good luck!
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awesome i sorted it!!
thanks for your help mate,
*at least i think i sorted it*
Odd everything is foceclosing on me now, even the main android os!
Madkid21

No problem I assume you have your device working now.
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[Q]Bricked?

Hey guys...
I am a newbie who successfully rooted & installed cognition
everything seemed fine until I flashed a theme called
"CirclesMod_SGS2_Cognition_107blue-signed"
When I turn on my phone, AT&T, cognition, and Galaxy S show up
and then the screen goes black and phone just vibrates once or twice in a while...
My phone DOES go into Downloading... screen
I am not sure what my situation is... I could not find anything like this in this forum.
Help this newbie solve the problem..?
Ok so im the only one this late...bear with me kus im on my phone and i cant refer you to links...first of all...if you CAN go into download there is nothing to worry about...search on xda for "odin one click" download the package once you find it. After run the application and plug in your phone in download mode..you will see that the computer has recognized your phone when in the app thre is a little yellow box in the top left corner...after that hit start in the app and wait for a while until it reboots back to stock..hope it helps
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Heres the one click stock link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
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isnt that theme specific for SGSII ROM?
Ooh that is a faaaaail
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If you can get in to recovery you can just reflash that rom (assuming you have the .zip on your SD). Also its usually a good idea to have a stock them for your phone on your SD when you are trying out themes. Something in the framework isn't compatible, but if it really is a SGS II theme dosen't suprise me.
sigh.. i passed out and just fixed it
thanks guys!
going into recovery mode and reflashing the rom did it!

[Q] No soloution anywhere i look, needs some serious help guys.

hi all,
when i first got my galaxy s it was locked to Orange (UK Network) and i unlocked the phone to be used on any network, and have been happily using it for well over half a year, i also attempted to flash the F1 SG2 Rom, however, there wasnt enough space on the partition so i flashed the phone back to XXJVQ (which i had on the phone before trying to install the F1 ROM) however, now my phone doesn't recognise the SIM that i put in, im wondering if the flash had anything to do with it or if the phone has locked itself. i have been researching around and some people have said that its something to do with efs or IMEI, i have no clue what that means but its sounds important, they also say that you need backups of these and that they contain phone files, however, if they were important there would be more emphasis placed on backing them up...
anyone who has had the same issue or someone who knows whats going on please help. everything else works fine, so is there a way to get my phone to read the SIM again without risking totally bricking the whole thing??
an (easy to understand) guide on how to fix this would be much appreciated...
thank you.......
flash a new modem file.. cause u may have corrupted your modem while flashing.. if that does not work change kernel( helped me once)..
Ive rooted it. If i flash something else wont it remove the root. Alsp which 1??
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GalaxySN00B:0 said:
Ive rooted it. If i flash something else wont it remove the root. Alsp which 1??
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Flash a kernel with root........ There's plenty in the development thread. You could also flash a new modem. Very simple.
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Kk. Ill try but i alreadt flashed a kernel in order to aquore root. Wouldnt it just be the same thing if i flash a new ? Thanks for reply though...
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Your imei is the code that identifies your phone. Look in settings, about phone, status.
Have you tried reflashing your rom?
If all else fails, i would recommend a flash of jm9 with odin. Files can be found at samfirmware.com. It's got me out of some deep black holes in the past!
Don't stress too much mate, there's been plenty of times that my phone hasn't recognised my sim when flashing cm7.
Reflash your rom, if that doesn't work, flash jm9, and most of all, relax.
S.U.R.F.A.C.E 2.something
Worth trying the simple things, take out sim, clean and reinsert, this has worked for me in the past, and when you do get going again get sgs toolbox and with that you can make a back up of your efs folder, check your imei against the label on box that phone came in
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slaphead20 said:
Worth trying the simple things, take out sim, clean and reinsert, this has worked for me in the past, and when you do get going again get sgs toolbox and with that you can make a back up of your efs folder, check your imei against the label on box that phone came in
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Hi slappy, probably best to use nitrality for efs backup, no?
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woolf clubs said:
Hi slappy, probably best to use nitrality for efs backup, no?
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Very true! My bad lol
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Damn. Threw the box away is the IMEI specific to each individual phone?
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Thanks 4 the encouragement. Ill try flashing that 2mrw...
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woolf clubs said:
Your imei is the code that identifies your phone. Look in settings, about phone, status.
Have you tried reflashing your rom?
If all else fails, i would recommend a flash of jm9 with odin. Files can be found at samfirmware.com. It's got me out of some deep black holes in the past!
Don't stress too much mate, there's been plenty of times that my phone hasn't recognised my sim when flashing cm7.
Reflash your rom, if that doesn't work, flash jm9, and most of all, relax.
S.U.R.F.A.C.E 2.something
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Theres only 1 thing. Im running Gingerbread w.e.r XXJVQ not Froyo. :0 will flashing this help?
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Jm9 helps everything - trust me.
When you flash a rom with odin it completely wipes your phone. The process of getting cm7 2.3.4 on your phone involves flashing back to froyo or eclair first.
You seem hesitant, if you're worried, i suggest you spend a few days reading up. Try the sticky on rooting/flashing in the development section.
P. S. There's a thanks button at the bottom of every post.
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GalaxySN00B:0 said:
Damn. Threw the box away is the IMEI specific to each individual phone?
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Yep. Will probably be with your original paperwork though.
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[Q] Help plz!!

A friend tried messin around with his tab when he doesnt even know how to jailbreak an iphone 3g... The tab wouldnt even boot past the Samsung Galaxy Tab screen, but it was able to get to download mode... I used a guide to update it to gingerbread using odin, and everything went well! I opened odin, selected PIT and chose the P1_add_hidden.pit file, then i selected PDA and chose the P1000NVFJP6_P1000NUBJP3_P1000NUUBJPB_HOME.tar.md5 file, and i made sure i checked Re-Partition, Auto Reboot, F. Reset Time, Phone EFS Clear and Phone Bootloader Update.. everything went well, but on recovery it was unable to update the systemfile.. but everything else on recovery updated and installed fine! as it reboots, it gets stuck in the bootanimation in the part it says Samsung glowing.. did i do something wrong? how can i fix this? I am still able to get to recovery and download mode fine..
Use overcome method like described here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1855591
Btw, you should not have checked Clear Efs.
The replace bootloader too.
And best to use Odin 1.7 included in the gb stock safe in that link I give you.
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priyana said:
Use overcome method like described here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1855591
Btw, you should not have checked Clear Efs.
The replace bootloader too.
And best to use Odin 1.7 included in the gb stock safe in that link I give you.
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thanks! will check this out now!
Why do some people think its rational to use absolutely ridiculous titles like "hlp plz" etc etc??
Please use common sense and use descriptive titles, ie a short title that describes your topic for people browsing the forum. "help plz" does not describe your topic in absolutely any way other then somebody using a completely generic title.
priyana said:
Use overcome method like described here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1855591
Btw, you should not have checked Clear Efs.
The replace bootloader too.
And best to use Odin 1.7 included in the gb stock safe in that link I give you.
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hey! i just wanted to thank you, i did it all and the tab finally booted and is working perfectly!! i forgot to reply about it cause i was so busy with college... but yeah thanks again bro u saved my rep and my friend's tab xD
You a describing your friend to be a noob. Why are you yourself a developer? And do you even know the hard work required to develop a jailbreak for the first time? So don't talk about others' ignorance.
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In the mood for spamming threads eh, Gogol?
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gogol1996 said:
You a describing your friend to be a noob. Why are you yourself a developer? And do you even know the hard work required to develop a jailbreak for the first time? So don't talk about others' ignorance.
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Got a personal or emotional problem bro? Dnt care about it, he did something stupid instead of letting me root it for him and I just described wt he did, no need to get all *****y... Plus I already fixed it, so fk off mod plz close thread
V1P3R-X

bluetooth problem

ok so my blue tooth isnt turning on it was working a couplel of months ago when i turn it on it says turning on.... then doesnt.
has any one had this problem before? i rooted it and installed speedmod kernel and then removed speedmod coz it was crap and havnt done anything else really.
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Try the kernel that came with the installed ROM and report back.
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t_bamess said:
ok so my blue tooth isnt turning on it was working a couplel of months ago when i turn it on it says turning on.... then doesnt.
has any one had this problem before? i rooted it and installed speedmod kernel and then removed speedmod coz it was crap and havnt done anything else really.
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Do a factory reset, install the standard rom and check if that fixes the problem. Calling a kernel crap with no justification is not going to help you get some help from the community.
If you dont like the development done by some of these developers who are basically providing a service literally free, you acknowledge, try and move on if you dont like. Dont throw things you cannot pick up.
It appears to me you screwed up your mobile flashing rom's and Kernel with no real intelligence on identifying the problem or fixing the same.
Try resetting your mobile to your standard set up and that should fix your radio issues.
so what kernel are u on now?
heavenhated said:
Do a factory reset, install the standard rom and check if that fixes the problem. Calling a kernel crap with no justification is not going to help you get some help from the community.
If you dont like the development done by some of these developers who are basically providing a service literally free, you acknowledge, try and move on if you dont like. Dont throw things you cannot pick up.
It appears to me you screwed up your mobile flashing rom's and Kernel with no real intelligence on identifying the problem or fixing the same.
Try resetting your mobile to your standard set up and that should fix your radio issues.
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um acctually your dead wrong.i have swapped back to the normal ics after a keis update and flashed with odin so dont start this whole you flashed it wrong crap inless you no my phones history.secondly u are a idiot the speedmod is crap thing is my opinion and im entiteled to it i no i cant make a better kernel so im not dissing the developer it just doesnt fit needs.so please keep your obsivations to yourself unless you have facts.
and id love to do a factory reset but cant because of the em bug.
on ZSLPF kernel because the keis update keept freezing gallery and was slow
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I dont encourage what you are saying to other people but this community is all about helping people so here goes.
Go to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901191
check if a kernel is available for ur ROM. install it and then u can do a factory reset.
nokiamodeln91 said:
I dont encourage what you are saying to other people but this community is all about helping people so here goes.
Go to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901191
check if a kernel is available for ur ROM. install it and then u can do a factory reset.
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Ok thanks for that il try ir when i get home amd report back.
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Hopefully Philz kernel will sort out the problem. Its is pure stock with only brickbug removed (+advanced recovery) so there wont be any bugs that are sometimes found in custom kernels. Needless to say, it is 100% safe for wiping and flashing:thumbup:
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Worked
OK SWEET thanks a heap it worked like a treat and i got a awesome kernel with awesome touch recovery.thanks for your patients and help guys really appreciate it. THANK YOU
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t_bamess said:
OK SWEET thanks a heap it worked like a treat and i got a awesome kernel with awesome touch recovery.thanks for your patients and help guys really appreciate it. THANK YOU
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glad to know all ok how :good:

[Q] clockwork mod

I am rooted and trying to install a custom recovery. I have Rom manager but it will not allow.me.to choice the captivate as my phone. It gives ne the i9000 or the epic or the nexus s. I did try the i9000 but it did.not work. Here is what i have tried.
1. ensure that my phone info.shows the i897 - yes
2. try down loading from cwm website. - when.installing still shows not signed.
3. Google for an answer - no luck
Please help
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U should have looked a few threads down at a thread started 2 days ago... Here ya go... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33400589
:thumbup:
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clockwork mod
Did you figure your problem out yet? You have to flash a kernel w/cwm; Other than that, in my opinion clockwork mod is racist towards i897 (captivate) If your still struggling; let me know and I'll walk you through from start to finish! I'm newbie so I know how things may get frustrating at times. Oh and don't worry about me being a newbie; I learn quickly!
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Did you figure your problem out yet? You have to flash a kernel w/cwm; Other than that, in my opinion clockwork mod is racist towards i897 (captivate) If your still struggling; let me know and I'll walk you through from start to finish! I'm newbie so I know how things may get frustrating at times. Oh and don't worry about me being a newbie; I learn quickly!
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Yes I finally got it but it was a pain. I did what the link told me to and bricked my phone. Then I had to use Odin to bring it back to stock and my phone would not update from elcair. I then went to Samsung's website and downloaded the updates and tried to follow what the link above said and it worked. I am now on JB with no issues.
I bought this phone from craigslist and I think I bricked it because the phone was running eclair and I was trying to go straight to ICS.
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