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Kernel flash Problem with recovery mode

I was at stock 2.2 froyo, then flash my first custom rom Serendipity IV, then flashed Continuum v5.6. So i decided to try the new Mosaic IV. On the Mosaic IV page it states that if you are on TalonDEV kernel you need to flash to Xcalv's Kernel. I downloaded Xcal's kernel "I9000_reoriented_vG.1.2_novoo.tar". on the Mosaic IV page, flashed. Now i can't get back into recovery mode. What's going on what can i do?

how exactly did you flash the kernel?
can you still get into download mode? if so odin flash the kernel again.

I used Sgs kernel flasher to flash the kernel. Was this what caused it?
yes i can get into download mode.
So open ODIN 3, go into download mode pluge the phone in and put the xcal's kernel in the PDA slot and hit start?
Thanks!

yeah the only way we recommend flashing kernels is with odin. the app can cause problems...as you are now aware of.
yeah open odin put the .tar in the pda slot, make sure repartition is unchecked plug in while in Dl mode and flash away.

flashed with oden3, took the battery out and hold vol+ & power, it's in the Galaxy S GT-I9000 screen no recovery mode. what do i do now?

oh wait....before you flashed the kernel the first time with the app, did you disable lagfix?

oh crap no i didn't. Darn it and read that too. my bad.
so my option is to flash back to stock GB 2.3.3?
how do i flash back to stock? what do i need?

go back to the mosaic thread in the same post you got the kernel there is a link to a tutorial thread that has all the information and files you need.

Sweet thanks!

how do i get into download mode i flashed mosaic 4 and when rebooted it stays on the att white screen any solutions?

GB bootloaders with root

What Odin/One click package should i download to get root with GB bootloaders with CWM and flash zip file roms only? So i can flash roms like Fasty III and others? Which one is suggested for great battery life? Experts please

First off you don't need root to flash a rom. as for bootloaders use either a leak 2.3.5 i897 rom with bootloader or just the bootloader package. They are stickied in Dev section.

Can you please send me a link im new at all this but im learning i have Odin 3 v 1.81 and Odin v 1.81 ATT GB bootloaders extracted. I just want to be able to use download mode jig and plug in USB and go.

I have UCK H3 one click is that good enough to get started? Could i flash a rom in rom manager like fasty III im looking for fast and grt battery life.

KH3 1 click should be good. Don't use Rom Manager. Here you can find everything you will need. Just flash KH3 or any other GB leak, let it boot up normally, flash (with ODIN or SGS kernel flasher(app)) the boog's kernel that has CWM, let it boot up normally. Boot up in recovery and flash the rom.

Yea ive seen this which one should i pick and with or w/o bootloaders. 2.3 or 2.4.5 not sure? Just want the best one for speed and battery life and i like launcher pro.

I don't use launcher pro so can't say. But IMO KH3 or KJ3 would be my best (I still use KH3 modem). You need bootloaders so you can flash one with bootloaders.

prbassplayer said:
KH3 1 click should be good. Don't use Rom Manager. Here you can find everything you will need. Just flash KH3 or any other GB leak, let it boot up normally, flash (with ODIN or SGS kernel flasher(app)) the boog's kernel that has CWM, let it boot up normally. Boot up in recovery and flash the rom.
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SGS kernel flasher requires root. Which rooting involves a kernel swap with Odin anyway, so for this purpose its pretty useless.

I just flashed UCK H3 and while in process i checked flash bootloaders now im soft bricked. Will the download mode jig help? I have one i dont know what to do. It doesnt work. What can i do am i screwed? I have the soft brick symbols on my phone now.

Reboot pc, swap usb Ports (make sure its one on the back of the PC), right click Odin and ruin as admin, put .tar in pda slot, Pull battery, replace, use jig, ignore screen that appears, connect to PC if Odin recognizes it hit start.

Grt thanks ok i got the fish now what do i reboot or what and add kernel next? I still have Odin opened and USB plugged in

Disconnect, close Odin. Pull battery, replace, use jig, flash boog's kernel the same edu you flashed the fugu kernel.

Im getting a screen that looks like a TV screen all lines what the heck is that? Its boots to ATT logo then TV screen all colors and lines. I did the kernel it passed but not sure whats going on now. It keeps rebooting ATT screen and TV looking screen

... That sounds like you didn't flash correct bootloaders. Correct me if Im wrong. On a side note ya Studa I had a brain fart on SGS kernel flasher.

I can still get in download mod with jig. Cant i try a diffrent package in Odin?

Did you use KH3 with bootloaders?

Not sure what to do im trying the AIO toolbar and im enabled for root phone but seems like nothing is happeneing im still in download mode

that is froyo boots on a gingerbread ROM.
op flash this package
That will flash the gingerbread bootloaders which will get rid of those lines and make it possible to boot into recovery.
DO NOT USE AIO TOOLBOX AFTER THIS PACKAGE IT WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE. might as well just delete that for safe measure.

Ok i was in recovery in rebooted phone now im at ATT screen logo no lines now. What do i do now is there a rom to flash or am i even rooted? Can i go into download mode and flash a kernel

Im staying at recovery till i hear back from someone lol. Where do i go from here?

[Q] Download mode menu missing

Hi guys. Recently I bought a used I896 with I897UCKF1 2.3.3 firmware. I cannot root it or upgrade it to ICS cos I have a problem: when I press vol down button plus power button to enter download mode the phone boots normally. When I press vol up plus power button instead of recovery mode my phone enters "Android system recovery <3e>". Any advice what to do?

The combination for recovery is vol up/down+power. You will need to flash a kernel with ClockworkMod recovery baked in.

Why didn't you also tell him the proper dl mode combo?
Anyway... Its both volume buttons only, no power at all, and inserting a USB cable that boots into download mode.

[QUOTEAnyway... Its both volume buttons only, no power at all, and inserting a USB cable that boots into download mode.[/QUOTE]
Thans a lot man. My Cappy is now rooted and having 2.3.5. Right now I'm looking for a stable ICS rom. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

korockinout13 said:
The combination for recovery is vol up/down+power. You will need to flash a kernel with ClockworkMod recovery baked in.
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Can you recommend me a kernel with cwm recovery? In my Samsung recovery menu 3e I do not have "install zip from sd card" option. Or may I use Rom Manager Premium to install ICS .zip rom?

If you are on Gingerbread and an i897 rom (KF1 would meet that requirement), you can flash boog's kernel, which will have CWM baked in.
You'll need to use something like Odin or Heimdall to get there, which boog includes in the files listed above.
The other option is to flash a stock rom with a CWM kernel included, like the one in my signature.

I'm on UCKK4 - 2.3.5. Is it ok to flash that kernel? And I ask you guys who have ICS on your Cappy is it worth to install it now or should I wait for more stable versions?

You should be able to use Boog's kernel. If you want to be 100% sure of a match, you can try corn kernel KK4.
ICS is pretty great, but be aware there is a risk (although small) of the internal SD card being messed up. Look for "Encryption Unsuccessful" in the development forum - if you flash ICS, just know what to do if that situation happens.

Hmm, you made think about it. I'm not so sure anymore about ICS. I think it's better waiting for a while. I also have a i9000 and installed ICS on it and there was a problem with external sd.

Finally I installed a 4.0.3 rom and I have to admit it was a mistake. Now I'm looking forward to get back to UCKK4 2.3.5 but I don't really know how to do it. On my internal memory I have the backup of the 2.3.5 version made before getting to 4.0.3 and I tried to restore it from the recovery menu but it doesn't work. I think I'm missing something. Can you help me? Thankx.

erycx said:
Finally I installed a 4.0.3 rom and I have to admit it was a mistake. Now I'm looking forward to get back to UCKK4 2.3.5 but I don't really know how to do it. On my internal memory I have the backup of the 2.3.5 version made before getting to 4.0.3 and I tried to restore it from the recovery menu but it doesn't work. I think I'm missing something. Can you help me? Thankx.
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You'll need to flash back to the 2.3.5 rom you had before flashing to ICS (whatever rom you were using when you made the backup), then restore the backup in recovery.

jmtheiss said:
You'll need to flash back to the 2.3.5 rom you had before flashing to ICS (whatever rom you were using when you made the backup), then restore the backup in recovery.
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Can you be more specific please? What are the steps I need to follow?

AOKP build 32 is very stable for me if your looking to give ics another chance. Make sure you do all the proper wipes before flashing.
Sent from my glitched ICS Captivate using XDA App

erycx said:
Can you be more specific please? What are the steps I need to follow?
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Grab an Odin or Heimdall one-click to get back to stock KK4, and flash that. Once you've flashed back to stock KK4, if you were using any custom rom (anything non-stock), flash that to your phone. (The idea is to be as close to your previous setup as you can be.)
Once you've done those steps, reboot into recovery and go to "backup/restore". In the restore options, look for the backup you made and restore it.

cmilldrummin said:
AOKP build 32 is very stable for me if your looking to give ics another chance. Make sure you do all the proper wipes before flashing.
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Ok, if you say so, I'll try it. It crossed my mind to give ICS the second chance but I didn't know exactly what rom to try. I supose I need to do a wipe cache from recovery mode and after this I have to use the option install from sd card? Am I right?

What ROM are you coming from before ics?
Sent from my glitched ICS Captivate using XDA App

jmtheiss said:
Grab an Odin or Heimdall one-click to get back to stock KK4, and flash that. Once you've flashed back to stock KK4, if you were using any custom rom (anything non-stock), flash that to your phone. (The idea is to be as close to your previous setup as you can be.)
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Till now I used only Odin. I have this file on my pc: I897UCKK4_I897UCKK4_I897UCKK4_HOME.tar.md5. Is this ok to flash this with Odin in "pda" or "phone" section?

cmilldrummin said:
What ROM are you coming from before ics?
Sent from my glitched ICS Captivate using XDA App
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I897UCKK4

erycx said:
Till now I used only Odin. I have this file on my pc: I897UCKK4_I897UCKK4_I897UCKK4_HOME.tar.md5. Is this ok to flash this with Odin in "pda" or "phone" section?
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I'm not sure what that file is - it may be fine, but I don't want to say "flash away!" and leave you with a messed up phone.
I would suggest going here and grabbing the non-bootloader Odin one-click (assuming one-clicks have worked for you in the past). Flash that, and you should be good to go with KK4.

erycx said:
Till now I used only Odin. I have this file on my pc: I897UCKK4_I897UCKK4_I897UCKK4_HOME.tar.md5. Is this ok to flash this with Odin in "pda" or "phone" section?
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that is safe to flash. that is the kk4 stock.
that is all i have to add to this discussion.

Forever stuck on Eclair

I received the Captivate from a friend of mine who complained that AT&T kept bricking his device through Kies and OTA updates. He never was able to update his device to Froyo. I unlocked the device to work on my carrier and then I tried Kies on 3 different computers (running XP and 7), and my device was stuck on the AT&T screen. Using odin oneclick, I got my firmware back to UCJF6 (stock Eclair). Since then, I've tried nearly every one click available (that hasn't been deleted off the internet), I've tried updating bootloaders and installing a separate kernel before flashing a rom in CWM:
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266)
However, the device would not boot into recovery mode after following these steps:
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?=1953930).
Anyone have any suggestions? Never have I had such a frustrating phone, and that has some merit after owning a Motorola XT720.

Have u tried this one With Bootloaders http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18370912.
Then use the regular Odin to flash the .tar file version of the KK4 Corn Kernel v7.0A that will give u CWM Recovery and u could proceed from there to a Dev's Rom.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium

Flashed Stock
I tried the Heimdall One-Click - Link to thread - by AdamOutler to try and get to Froyo -- Stuck at AT&T logo.
Flashed Stock
I tried the I897UCKF1 Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread with BL and then flashed the Kernel after the ROM using Odin v1.85 -- Stuck at AT&T logo.
Flashed Stock
I tried the I897UCKI2 Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread with Bootloaders [With CWM Injected Kernel from Boog] -- Stuck at AT&T logo
Am I doing something wrong here, or am I just unfortunate?

Try the one i posted. It is a Full Wipe Stock flash and should get ya goin.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium

4-2ndtwin said:
Try the one i posted. It is a Full Wipe Stock flash and should get ya goin.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium
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The link you posted contained a good 7 different ROMS. I already had the Designgears Odin one click (Eclair stock with BL) downloaded and that's what I used before flashing anything else on that page. That ROM works and gets me back to stock 2.1 however that's the only ROM that has worked for me.

The link i posted was to my One Clicks in post #3 of that thread.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium

4-2ndtwin said:
The link i posted was to my One Clicks in post #3 of that thread.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium
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I flashed using Odin with BL, then i flashed KK4 Corn Kernel v7.0A. Now I try restarting my device and booting it into recovery mode, and it doesn't work..? Recovery mode has never worked on this device unless I run an ADB command in CMD or using an app with root access.
I've been holding down all 3 buttons for 3-5 seconds and releasing, tried using the up button too the same way.
If I leave the device running, it stays stuck on the AT&T screen.

newbkilla said:
I flashed using Odin with BL, then i flashed KK4 Corn Kernel v7.0A. Now I try restarting my device and booting it into recovery mode, and it doesn't work..? Recovery mode has never worked on this device unless I run an ADB command in CMD or using an app with root access.
I've been holding down all 3 buttons for 3-5 seconds and releasing, tried using the up button too the same way.
If I leave the device running, it stays stuck on the AT&T screen.
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Try reflashing corn kernel. And with gb bootloaders, it will always be the 3 buttons combo to get in recovery.
Sent from my SGH-I897 using xda app-developers app

BWolf56 said:
Try reflashing corn kernel. And with gb bootloaders, it will always be the 3 buttons combo to get in recovery.
Sent from my SGH-I897 using xda app-developers app
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I swear, the phone will not allow me to boot into recovery mode let alone get passed the AT&T screen.
smokestack76 said:
Works every time for me if i power off. Hold down volume up and down and power. Wait for the att screen to go off and as soon as it comes back on the second time let go of the power button and continue holding both volume button down until you see recovery booting. It works the same with a usb cable plugged in for download mode.
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I even tried this and I was unsuccessful.

Okay, I must be missing something here, because none of the oneclicks work except for designgears stock 2.1 ROM (I897UCJF6).
I'm going to start over and i hope someone here can guide me in the right direction:
I'm running stock 2.1 ROM, might as well be straight out of the box. I want to upgrade to 2.3 with GB BL so that I can flash whatever ROM i wish in the future. Kies Mini doesn't work, so that's out of the picture.
The One Clicks that 4-2ndtwin post a link to (both IlluminatedOne's and his own) do not work, meaning that I get stuck at the AT&T screen and it just pauses there. I have no problem getting into Download Mode or Recovery Mode while using the WORKING 2.1 I897UCJF6 ROM, however if I run ANY of the oneclicks other than I897UCJF6, i cannot boot into Recovery Mode.
I'm running Windows 7 64 bit, I have the 64bit drivers installed. I have tried Windows XP as well.
Sorry for the double post, but what in the world do I do?

Ok. Go here...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30840818
This is the full firmware for i897ucKF1 GB 2.3.3 with Bootloaders included. This is not a One Click. U will use the regular Odin and load the files in their cooresponding tabs of Odin. PDA file in PDA slot of Odin. CSC file in CSC slot. MODEM file in MODEM slot. Pit file in pit, etc. Connect in Download mode. Start. After this u can flash Corn Kernel and proceed.
Some of the Captivates don't like One Clicks. So maybe that is the deal with ur phone.
Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda premium

4-2ndtwin said:
Ok. Go here...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30840818
This is the full firmware for i897ucKF1 GB 2.3.3 with Bootloaders included. This is not a One Click. U will use the regular Odin and load the files in their cooresponding tabs of Odin. PDA file in PDA slot of Odin. CSC file in CSC slot. MODEM file in MODEM slot. Pit file in pit, etc. Connect in Download mode. Start. After this u can flash Corn Kernel and proceed.
Some of the Captivates don't like One Clicks. So maybe that is the deal with ur phone.
Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda premium
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Well I did finally get it downloaded off of your dropbox and I used the Odin that came with the zip file and flashed all files given (CSC, Modem, PDA and PIT) and it's still stuck on the AT&T screen.. haha. Any other ideas?

Maybe this
I upgraded from stock Froyo 2.1 rooted to GB 2.3.5 with bootloaders using this package:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285616.
If you look here at post #3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18370912
it says this:
**Once u have the i897 Gingerbread Bootloaders, it is not necessary to flash bootloaders again. The i897 Gingerbread Bootloaders are backwards compatible, therefore you can flash Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, CyanogenMod, and MIUI Firmware/Roms without the bootloaders included, per the proper install instructions.**
Maybe your boot conflict is because you're trying to load the GB bootloaders again and there are 2 boot files or a glitched boot file. I'm no expert but I tend to go back to the simplest reason when I'm troubleshooting something that should work. Though it seems like a complete wipe and re-partition would delete bootloaders, maybe it doesn't from the sound of the above.
Try the package without bootloaders from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285616
It loads the rom and the kernal with CWM all at once with a full wipe and repartition.
I always remove the Sim and external sd card before flashing and disable my anti-virus when I'm in Winblows.
I hope SOMETHING works for you.

akone2 said:
I upgraded from stock Froyo 2.1 rooted to GB 2.3.5 with bootloaders using this package:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285616.
If you look here at post #3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18370912
it says this:
**Once u have the i897 Gingerbread Bootloaders, it is not necessary to flash bootloaders again. The i897 Gingerbread Bootloaders are backwards compatible, therefore you can flash Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, CyanogenMod, and MIUI Firmware/Roms without the bootloaders included, per the proper install instructions.**
Maybe your boot conflict is because you're trying to load the GB bootloaders again and there are 2 boot files or a glitched boot file. I'm no expert but I tend to go back to the simplest reason when I'm troubleshooting something that should work. Though it seems like a complete wipe and re-partition would delete bootloaders, maybe it doesn't from the sound of the above.
Try the package without bootloaders from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285616
It loads the rom and the kernal with CWM all at once with a full wipe and repartition.
I always remove the Sim and external sd card before flashing and disable my anti-virus when I'm in Winblows.
I hope SOMETHING works for you.
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Thanks for the tips, however I'm flashing the stock 2.1 ROM with the BL, so even if I had the GB BL's flashed, wouldn't they be overwritten when I flash a the stock ROM? Nonetheless, I tried flashing without the BL, and it still froze at the AT&T screen..

What happens to ur phone doesnt make sense...idk. Honestly dont get it...
The only thing u can run is stock eclair... and no other plain stock will boot and run ?
Wish i could be of more help.
Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda premium

Have you tried getting into recovery when its stuck at the att screen and clear the cache or whatever other clearing you can do? Maybe CWM will be loaded. If it re-boots while holding the three button recovery method, that may be a good sign. Then at the re-boot, let go of the power button at the next att screen.
Does Odin give it a pass?
Are the roms your flashing rooted before you flash? In other words is Eclair rooted and then all others?
Pull the battery at the att screen?
Or go back into download mode and re-flash if that doesn't work.
I'm just guessing and the last 2 suggestions could be dangerous.......................I don't know.
Edit: Have you tried this?: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364. It has a root file and a CWM file for Eclair. I tried the links to those and they did connect.

akone2 said:
Have you tried getting into recovery when its stuck at the att screen and clear the cache or whatever other clearing you can do? Maybe CWM will be loaded. If it re-boots while holding the three button recovery method, that may be a good sign. Then at the re-boot, let go of the power button at the next att screen.
Does Odin give it a pass?
Are the roms your flashing rooted before you flash? In other words is Eclair rooted and then all others?
Pull the battery at the att screen?
Or go back into download mode and re-flash if that doesn't work.
I'm just guessing and the last 2 suggestions could be dangerous.......................I don't know.
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I've found that when applying the stock Eclair ROM, it never says "pass", it says reset--however it works and reboots into 2.1update1. My phone isn't rooted, it has been though. I've realized that some oneclicks say "Re-partition, Full Wipe". My experience is that my phone never enters recovery mode so my phone never wipes anything like the oneclick intends to do. I have not been able to enter recovery mode once I have flashed 2.2 or even 2.3 with or without bootloaders. Do you guys think that's the problem? And if it is, how would I enter recovery if the button combo doesn't work...?

akone2 said:
Have you tried getting into recovery when its stuck at the att screen and clear the cache or whatever other clearing you can do? Maybe CWM will be loaded. If it re-boots while holding the three button recovery method, that may be a good sign. Then at the re-boot, let go of the power button at the next att screen.
Does Odin give it a pass?
Are the roms your flashing rooted before you flash? In other words is Eclair rooted and then all others?
Pull the battery at the att screen?
Or go back into download mode and re-flash if that doesn't work.
I'm just guessing and the last 2 suggestions could be dangerous.......................I don't know.
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Pulling the battery is not a great idea, it's only when it's "needed".
OP, I'm must say I'm quite confused myself, none of it makes sense.. Although, did you try flashing a 2.2 custom ROM?
I'm thinking you have some either bad or corrupted files/hardware keeping you from flashing but if you're able to flash a custom ROM, then there might be hope.
Also, a JTAG/box might work. They now flash stock GB and could *maybe* overwrite w/e in your phone that is messing with all your flashing.

BTW, it sounds like you are doing the wrong thing to get into recovery. Hold both volume keys, and then press the power button as you would to turn the phone on normally/until the screen turns on. Then, keep holding the volume buttons until you see recovery.
And which at&t screen are you stuck on? The very first one or the boot animation?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD

korockinout13 said:
BTW, it sounds like you are doing the wrong thing to get into recovery. Hold both volume keys, and then press the power button as you would to turn the phone on normally/until the screen turns on. Then, keep holding the volume buttons until you see recovery.
And which at&t screen are you stuck on? The very first one or the boot animation?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD
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That's the strange thing, it will NOT boot into recovery when I flash say KK4. I hold the volume buttons for over 30 seconds, and it just stays at the AT&T screen. It gets stuck before the boot animation, I never see it when I try to flash anything 2.1+. I have booted into recovery mode before, so I know that I am doing the button combo properly.

Stuck In Bootloop only download mode

Hey XDA
My samsung captivate has a broken power button and I'm stuck in a bootloop after installing a OTA update (Cyanogenmod)
I can't get into recovery but I successfully got into download mode..
What can I do from here?
Thanks!

davenrai said:
Hey XDA
My samsung captivate has a broken power button and I'm stuck in a bootloop after installing a OTA update (Cyanogenmod)
I can't get into recovery but I successfully got into download mode..
What can I do from here?
Thanks!
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You could use adb to get in recovery.
Otherwise, use Odin to flash stock in download mode.
NB.: Flashing with a broken power button is really tricky and dangerous on the S1 has it needs it to recover from bricks.

BWolf56 said:
You could use adb to get in recovery.
Otherwise, use Odin to flash stock in download mode.
NB.: Flashing with a broken power button is really tricky and dangerous on the S1 has it needs it to recover from bricks.
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Hm, how do I use adb? Any tutorials out there? EDIT: for ADB don't I need my phone booted?
Thanks!
For Odin do I just put the stock file in PDA and start it? That's it?

davenrai said:
Hm, how do I use adb? Any tutorials out there? EDIT: for ADB don't I need my phone booted?
Thanks!
For Odin do I just put the stock file in PDA and start it? That's it?
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You're gonna have to start reading. I'm at work and don't have time to write a tutorial.
To answer your questions, yes there are tutorials (google is your friend). It is fairly simple to use. The phone does need to be booted.
As for Odin, there are one-click version which are really easy to use. Stickied threads ftw http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18370912&postcount=3

Either you go back to STOCK using Odin/Hemidall , Root it and Flash a Custom Kernel like Speedmod/Corn
(or)
Flash a Custom Kernel through Odin;
Download a custom kernel like Semahore/Corn/Speedmod (.tar version) depending upon the android version you're using(GB/ICS/JB/KK). Then place the downloaded tar file in PDA and Flash it (dont make any changes in the other fields). After flashing, Try going to recovery mode( by Volume UP+DOWN )..It should open recovery now.
Cheers!
PS: If you're man who likes to play with custom ROMs on Captivate(with broken power button), Its High likely that sometimes you'll get stuck with NO Recovery+NO Download mode, for which you'll need USB JIG to fix your cappy