Hello.
I was playing around with a few different roms for my captivate when something went wrong and now the phone will not boot. I can't get into recovery mode or download mode, either. I've tried the button combinations, thinking that once it gets into download mode I could restore it using Odin. When I turn the phone on, it stays at the at&t screen.
Any help would be appriciated.
Thanks.
List the combinations you are using to get into download. It will help people help you if we know what you have tried
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I've used the Down Volume + Power and the Up Volume + Down Volume, then plugging it into usb.
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I've used the Down Volume + Power and the Up Volume + Down Volume, then plugging it into usb.
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You are removing bat and sim external sd before putting bat back in correct
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Try:
1. Remove battery, SIM, microSD (if you have one)
2. Wait at least 10 seconds with the phone off
3. Plug in phone to computer via USB
4. Hold Volume Up/Down, don't let go
5. While holding the volume keys, insert the battery
If it worked, you should almost instantly be in Download Mode. Step 2 where you wait for at least 10 seconds seems to be critical (for me at least). If I don't wait for at least that amount of time, it won't work.
And when you've exhausted every other option, you can always try to build/buy a JIG.
I am removing everything from the phone.
norcal einstein, I tried your steps, but it just shows the battery icon with the loading wheel.
What rom where you on last, and what were you flashing to
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I was using dillis Darky V.2.0.1.
I was trying to load aospMod Spaceman.
How old is that darky port? Some of the early i900 ports changed the button combos
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I don't know how old it is, but this is the link for it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=831542&highlight=darky
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I don't know how old it is, but this is the link for it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=831542&highlight=darky
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Well the thread died a month ago but the last post links the new thread from the dev. I would explain your sittuation there. the dev is active and hopefully may be able to get you on the right track
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Thanks for your help. I posted on the other thread, hopefully someone there can help.
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hi i have been very stupid and installed a optimus 2x rom on my LG Thrill 4G, i have tried putting it in download mode and all kinds of thing and the hole phone will not turn on. Is there another way to put a new rom on of fix it before i send it in? P.S. when i try to put it in download mode or what ever all it does is connect and disconnect, connect then disconnect and never ends. I also tried all other combos of buttons and nothin. The screen will also not come on for crap. I did get it taken to AT&T store and the put in a new battery and new charger to try but nothing responds no screen no nothing. I don't even no if the battery is charging. Any help will be appreciated.
When your in download mode and it turns off and on... You have to hold volume up and power to enable download mode. takes 2 to 3 seconds and usually vibrates
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rdannar said:
When your in download mode and it turns off and on... You have to hold volume up and power to enable download mode. takes 2 to 3 seconds and usually vibrates
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ok so i hold the volume up only at first then when it does the on off thing is when i start to hold power?
rdannar said:
When your in download mode and it turns off and on... You have to hold volume up and power to enable download mode. takes 2 to 3 seconds and usually vibrates
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also im using lg flash tool. not sure if im supposed to use that or not but ya i get what you are saying now, but didn't work.
I am in the same boat, but I cant even get it to be recognized on the computer or anything. It does not respond. Wont power on it does not respond to any button configuration. Is there any way to get it to cut back on.
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My buddy has a phone which has Andriot 2.1 update 1 plus his power button those not work he is with rogers.
Now, i tried updating the phone to any thing above this, but i am running in to the problem of not be able to set the phone to download mode. I tried every single method with those not require the power button, but with no luck.
i would like to know if there is any other way how to update the phone. Or if there is any other App out there which can switch the power button to the volume button
i found a app which those switch the buttons up but i need a Andriot 2.2 or above with i am currently unable to install
any and all help with this problem would be appreciated and thank you in adv.
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Have you try battery out/in connect phone to USB and computer press volume up/down... No power bottom good luck....
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Studacris' reply is probably going to be your quickest method of getting there. You can also take a look at the ideas in the "Captivate Connection Issues" thread - there are some download mode suggestions that don't require buttons.
About the power bottom easy to replace go down and find the power bottom issue... : )
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hey every body i need help am trying to put my note in download mode holding volume down and power bottom for 10sec then release power bottom and keep holding volume down bottom but my note keep going to boot normally can some body help me with this if i can use other method please let me know
thanks
Are you rooted already
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wilkinsb01 said:
hey every body i need help am trying to put my note in download mode holding volume down and power bottom for 10sec then release power bottom and keep holding volume down bottom but my note keep going to boot normally can some body help me with this if i can use other method please let me know
thanks
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If you are using the TMobile note you have to make sure the USB cable is plugged onto the device as well as the computer then do the necessary hold. I think you have to hold both volume down and up and power button then when phone reboots let go of power button
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recepo1 said:
Are you rooted already
not yet i am trying
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As illest_one_7777 just said. Make sure your USB cable is plugged in to the phone and PC. Then do the hold buttons thing. Just had this problem a few minutes ago and it works perfect with cable plugged in.
I had the same problem and realised that I have to use the usb cable that came with phone, any other cable will cause the issue that you had.
Try to do it with the usb cable that came with your phone, this solved my issue , hope it does yours.
I use an old PC program that I found here on xda, called aio vibrant tool box. Turn on USB debugging and boot to download mode straight from windows, its worked on every Samsung phone I've used. Hope that helps..
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Make a JIG, its super easy.
http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-hacks/how-to-make-a-usb-jig-for-your-galaxy-s2/
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Make a JIG, its super easy.
http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-hacks/how-to-make-a-usb-jig-for-your-galaxy-s2/
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Will this jig fix a phone that just keeps rebooting without the screen coming on? It just keeps vibrating every 2 seconds.
this is the right answer OP.
hold all 3 - up/down/pwr
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If you are using the TMobile note you have to make sure the USB cable is plugged onto the device as well as the computer then do the necessary hold. I think you have to hold both volume down and up and power button then when phone reboots let go of power button
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Infliciton said:
Will this jig fix a phone that just keeps rebooting without the screen coming on? It just keeps vibrating every 2 seconds.
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Yes, well sort of, it will put you into download mode the rest is up to you having Odin installed properly, and the correct ROM to flash.
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I thought you just do volume down+power and than press up when it boots
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Put your battery on it
Download Mode Success
I had success getting into Download mode by having the USB cable connected and holding down BOTH the up & down vol. buttons while also holding the power button. Released power button only when I felt the first vibration during boot and still holding BOTH vol. buttons.
If I did the same thing without the USB cable plugged in, It would boot to Recovery instead of Download mode.
download mode galaxy note
wilkinsb01 said:
hey every body i need help am trying to put my note in download mode holding volume down and power bottom for 10sec then release power bottom and keep holding volume down bottom but my note keep going to boot normally can some body help me with this if i can use other method please let me know
thanks
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just hold down, volume up + volume down and connect the usb cable that came from the computer
Hey I need some help.
I have a stock exhibit II 4g and I am trying to root it but I've tried a thousand times and it will not go into recovery mode. I've tried many timing variations one the simple power and volume up. Some site say to do power, volume up, and home. and the there volume down and power which takes it into Odin Mode which just sits there "downloading" forever.
I've even watched youtube videos and time it exactly like they do but my phone just does not do the same thing that theirs does. Is there some trick to it that I'm not getting?
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Hey I need some help.
I have a stock exhibit II 4g and I am trying to root it but I've tried a thousand times and it will not go into recovery mode. I've tried many timing variations one the simple power and volume up. Some site say to do power, volume up, and home. and the there volume down and power which takes it into Odin Mode which just sits there "downloading" forever.
I've even watched youtube videos and time it exactly like they do but my phone just does not do the same thing that theirs does. Is there some trick to it that I'm not getting?
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Try this. Plug it into USB cable of computer, pull out battery, hold volume up and power and reinsert battery. You should come to a screen with a triangle, just hit the menu key and you will be in recovery.
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Besuure the computer has the right drivers installed as well. Not sure where you was getting the info but the wiki for this phone list the correct procedures
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Besuure the computer has the right drivers installed as well. Not sure where you was getting the info but the wiki for this phone list the correct procedures
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Trial and error
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That worked, thanks. But now my data doesn't work with any of the ROM's I've tried (CM10 and slimbean both 4.1.2). and the android keyboard stops working whenever i install gapps.
Any idea why?
Not that the roms come with data off but did you check to be sure data is enabled. Usually the easiest is the most overlooked.
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I've managed to get into recovery by holding both up and down, holding power till the screen turns on, releasing power, then waiting till I see the recovery menu to release up and down.
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That worked, thanks. But now my data doesn't work with any of the ROM's I've tried (CM10 and slimbean both 4.1.2). and the android keyboard stops working whenever i install gapps.
Any idea why?
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Go to settings, then under wireless and networks select more>> mobile networks... Make sure data option is checked, if not check it and see if that solves your problem
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help my phone is bricked
i cant get in recovery mode i have bricked my phone i was puting a costum rom on my phone stuck in boot logo can someone tell me how were do i get
My wife has the s5839i which I rooted and installed SGS3 v4.0 on.
I also installed CWM Recovery too.
Everything was working fine for around 3 weeks and then last night, she was playing a game which became sluggish and caused the phone to become none responsive. She took her battery out and popped it back in again and when she did... this happened:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHz0z7Fkpeg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Now, last night, it was still booting but thw boot logo never disappeared although a small strip at the top was visible which was displayed correctly. You could just see the clock and battery as well as media scanner running / compleated. Then it would say something about low memory, the screen would go blank and then that was that.
The screen was none resposive nor were the menu or back buttons. I did get 'some' luck with the menu and volume buttons but the only one which always works is the power button.
Download mode and Cwm recovery do not work HOWEVER, by removing the battery, then plugging in the usb cable then pressing power, volume + & - for 3 seconds followed by only keeping hold of volume + & -, then pressing volume + once then menu. It detects the phone in oden 3 (not 4)
I managed to flash the stock firmware which I have done at least 6 times now using different techniques including using the .pit file but now the phone is just stuck on a boot loop and still looks the same.
Anyone ever seen this before or know what to do next other than launch it out of the window?
Thanks
Chiller.
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Really? Nobody on here has an answer?!
Now that does supprise me!
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Chillerhippie said:
Really? Nobody on here has an answer?!
Now that does supprise me!
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Hi Chillerhippie, you should ask your questions about S5839i in the S5830i/M/C subforo . Good luck.
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