Hello, I just recieved my new captivate, after returning old one on warranty, it came preloaded with 2.2 Froyo. My question is: can I still do a ODIN flash to get it back to 2.1? Thanks in advance for any help
Odin one-click flash to stock 2.1 worked for me after doing the official KB1 2.2 update via Mini Kies. Batch 1008 with 3-button combo download mode working.
Maybe I should have been more informative. The new phone came with 2.2 installed. I do not know if it ever had 2.1 on it. Using ODIN3 has the term "flash back to stock". Since this came with 2.2 I am assuming that 2.2 is stock. Will using ODIN3 give me a 2.1 (JF6) operating system even if it never had 2.1 installed on the phone? Also something else I am scratching my head about. The phone I am returning is an 1008 batch and the new phone is an 1007 batch. Is the new phone actually built before the phone that is being returned? Could this mean it at one time had 2.1 installed? Could it mean I recieved a refurbished phone? I was hoping for a new build thinking they fixed the problems of the old builds. Again thanks in advance for any help
there are 2 Odin3 programs, the Odin3 one click flash to stock (2.1 stock) and the odin flash anything you want Odin3 1.7 version.
yes that odin will do 2.1
what carrier are you? att or rogers? there are 2.2 flash and or upgrade packages.
Trusselo said:
there are 2 Odin3 programs, the Odin3 one click flash to stock (2.1 stock) and the odin flash anything you want Odin3 1.7 version.
yes that odin will do 2.1
what carrier are you? att or rogers? there are 2.2 flash and or upgrade packages.
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hey bud...I have some similar problem...so I got this replacement phone after i bricked my good phone becoz of battery issue...now I was on continuum 3.1.1 but i decided to flash CM7. So I used Odin one click to stock. But I wasnt aware that my phone is one of those builds which looses 3 button combo....so i lost 3 button combo and i was frustrated I updated it to official froyo 2.2 from ATT using mini kies...now after researching a lot...I came across Odin with 3 button combo fix http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818439
Now I am not sure, if I use this Odin...will i go back to stock 2.1 eclair with my 3 button fix back...as the description of this program claim that it works same as Odin one click but with 3 button como fix....
can anyone tell me if this wont brick my phone and i can go back to stock 2.1 with 3 button combo safely?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818439
Now I am not sure, if I use this Odin...will i go back to stock 2.1 eclair with my 3 button fix back...as the description of this program claim that it works same as Odin one click but with 3 button como fix....
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with the link you provided, please go to it and read the BIG BLUE LETTERS at the very top of post. read the rest of post for instructions,
Trusselo said:
with the link you provided, please go to it and read the BIG BLUE LETTERS at the very top of post. read the rest of post for instructions,
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LOL i read it..but i am not sure if this will work for me..as i am on 2.2 stock...so whats stock for me...i am confused there...
it will flash you to the att stock 2.1 with 3 button fix. att stock not your stock. your stock is gone. that file is a stock rom with 3 button fix.
Well I managed to get a few questions answered both by the people responding to this post "Thank you very much" and customer services of Samsung and AT&T. Called Samsung and they confirmed that the batch # on my new phone makes it older than the phone I am returning. They also informed me that it was more than likely a refurbished model. This would take care of the question of if it ever had 2.1 installed. Called AT&T and explained my concern about recieving someone else problem phone and them sending me a model older than the one I am returning. They confirmed that it was a refurbished model. I will call warranty service again tomorrow and see what they can do. I would atleast expect a phone with newer manufacturing dates that may not have had the problems of the earlier builds to begin with.
davietr said:
Well I managed to get a few questions answered both by the people responding to this post "Thank you very much" and customer services of Samsung and AT&T. Called Samsung and they confirmed that the batch # on my new phone makes it older than the phone I am returning. They also informed me that it was more than likely a refurbished model. This would take care of the question of if it ever had 2.1 installed. Called AT&T and explained my concern about recieving someone else problem phone and them sending me a model older than the one I am returning. They confirmed that it was a refurbished model. I will call warranty service again tomorrow and see what they can do. I would atleast expect a phone with newer manufacturing dates that may not have had the problems of the earlier builds to begin with.
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yeah u r right...I had a nice phone from new batch..which never lost 3 button combo...then becoz of my stupidity i bricked it...acted innocent infront of ATT and got replacement, but this phone is reconditioned and is from that batch which looses it 3 button combo...which I didnt know and I lost it now.,,
but this phone as awesome battery life and GPS....i am on stock 2.2...and I upgraded it myself
24hrs later and thinking I have overreacted. I returned phone because of random shutdown issues and absolutely horrible gps (even after several rom changes). The replacement phone (refurbished) has an awesome gps and no problem with the random shutdown "so far". I got a lock outdoors as soon as I turned it on not even a second of wait time. I even got a lock in my basement within 15 sec. I test drove it today. Instant lock, perfect tracking, no putting me on side roads, no going thru intersection I have stopped at, turned when I turned and no loss of signal. In other words PERFECT! I think the gps is a hardware problem that has a fix. I don't care when the phone was built as long as it works the way it is suppose to. Now I just hope that after I flash a new rom it stays that way.
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yeah u r right...I had a nice phone from new batch..which never lost 3 button combo...then becoz of my stupidity i bricked it...acted innocent infront of ATT and got replacement, but this phone is reconditioned and is from that batch which looses it 3 button combo...which I didnt know and I lost it now.,,
but this phone as awesome battery life and GPS....i am on stock 2.2...and I upgraded it myself
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Ummm... my phone is one of that batch (1008), and when I flashed with one-click I did lose 3-button. But flashing back to stock with ODIN 3 gave me 3-button back, and I' be been able to use it every since, since I'm one of those people who always flashes back to stock whenever I change or update ROMs...though honestly, I never use the 3-button option. I root, add Clockwork, and get into download mode from there. Works for me... Flashing to stock with ODIN 3 (NOT the 1-click version!) should give you back 3-click, too.
The real issue to me is AT&T giving you a used phone and calling it new. Beyond being really tacky, isn't that kind of fraudulent? Or is there something in the contract that makes lying about that okay? And if it's the latter, why don't they just tell you up front that you might get a refurb to replace your new one?
Tacky, I tell you; just tacky...
Update. Just flashed my phone back to 2.1. Flashed the "Paragon RC6" rom. Note to self: make sure you send a few donations. Everything is working great life is good. Refurbished or brand new doesn't really matter at this point. Awesome phone that works awesome. This phone is my very first cellphone. I was clueless until I found this forum. Thanks to everyone that contributes to this forum and the dev's that make having this phone worthwhile.
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Ummm... my phone is one of that batch (1008), and when I flashed with one-click I did lose 3-button. But flashing back to stock with ODIN 3 gave me 3-button back, and I' be been able to use it every since, since I'm one of those people who always flashes back to stock whenever I change or update ROMs...though honestly, I never use the 3-button option. I root, add Clockwork, and get into download mode from there. Works for me... Flashing to stock with ODIN 3 (NOT the 1-click version!) should give you back 3-click, too.
The real issue to me is AT&T giving you a used phone and calling it new. Beyond being really tacky, isn't that kind of fraudulent? Or is there something in the contract that makes lying about that okay? And if it's the latter, why don't they just tell you up front that you might get a refurb to replace your new one?
Tacky, I tell you; just tacky...
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I would admit this all is easy...i got my new phone in september and had almost flashed all roms on xda for captivate...but once i didnt charge the battery full and used odin 1 click...which bricked my phone...
now i got replacement phone...which was refurb and ATT guys told me that...but as my original phone was actually bricked (means dead..no hopes) I accepted it...but ignored the fact that it can loose 3 button combo...while i was flashing it to stock (having CM7 in mind to flash next) I suddenly realized that i lost 3 button combo (which is required for CM7). I felt betrayed...so i thought to forget flashing any rom and go to stock 2.2....BIG MISTAKE....after 2.2, i was not able to flash any update.zip...i tried for root, CWM, 3 button combo...always got same error E:/signature un verified..
So in desperation I used AIO 3.0...and yes i managed to get the famous phone-!-computer screen....lol I dont have Jig...so i got it replaced again...
atleast from all this i learned how to use ADB (to get into recovery and download without 3 button combo)
Now waiting for my next refurbished phone...
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So i decided to go on a Flashing spree today for no reason, i just felt like it..
I started out by flashing 2.2 on my 2.1 phone, that all worked out quite well, but for some reason i could not root it. ( I used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=845558) It all worked out nicelly but since i could not root it, i just game up on it.
After searching i found http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734475 to revert my phone back to its original firmware. I have a Galaxy s Vibrant, so i thought it was the correct thing. But since i installed it i have alot of problems.
First of all, when i plug it into my USB the phone auto turns off. And it will not charge when the usb is in.
I have rom manager installed, but when i try to run a rom, i keep getting the error (status = bad ).
Also the phone wont recognise my SimCard so i cant stay with this firmweare anyways.
flash back to a stock Froyo
then boot into the Recovery Mode
then wipe data, and wipe cache
see if that helps
Do you know the best place where i can get a stock froyo rom ?
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So i decided to go on a Flashing spree today for no reason, i just felt like it..
I started out by flashing 2.2 on my 2.1 phone, that all worked out quite well, but for some reason i could not root it. ( I used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=845558) It all worked out nicelly but since i could not root it, i just game up on it.
After searching i found http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734475 to revert my phone back to its original firmware. I have a Galaxy s Vibrant, so i thought it was the correct thing. But since i installed it i have alot of problems.
First of all, when i plug it into my USB the phone auto turns off. And it will not charge when the usb is in.
I have rom manager installed, but when i try to run a rom, i keep getting the error (status = bad ).
Also the phone wont recognise my SimCard so i cant stay with this firmweare anyways.
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It looks like you flashed the actual "Vibrant" (T-Mobile US) type firmware onto your Bell i9000M phone... I dont know if you can flash back as the Download and Recovery modes for the actual Vibrant are different than the i-9000 model phones...
@Allgamer, can you be of any further help?
btw i really hate Samsung right now, why would you release a phone called a i-9000m Vibrant, then release a phone under the brand name vibrant
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btw i really hate Samsung right now, why would you release a phone called a i-9000m Vibrant, then release a phone under the brand name vibrant
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I agree with you on this man. How confusing could they make it? I guess they did it to sort of distinguish our model of i9000M from the International version but couldnt they at least give a different name from the U.S. model?
They even look identical except for the fact that the U.S. Vibrant has 4 soft keys at the bottom where we have the 2 soft and 1 hard key...
Well now that my panic attack is over and my phone is back to normal after Flashing 2.2 on it ( FOR I-9000m even ).
I have another random question..... what is the best way to root 2.2.. since the whole point of the **** up was because i would not root it
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Well now that my panic attack is over and my phone is back to normal after Flashing 2.2 on it ( FOR I-9000m even ).
I have another random question..... what is the best way to root 2.2.. since the whole point of the **** up was because i would not root it
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I recommend the app called z4root by RyanZA. You can find it on the Market. It is a one click root that requires no flashing of any kind.
You may have to start the app and if it seems to hang for a while just perform a reboot and run the app again and it will root within 30 seconds. Also be weary in the Market as someone has stolen the icon and everything from RyanZA and the "rip off" app is NOT complete. Make sure the one you download states it is from RyanZA...
So apparently the official 2.2 Froyo is rolling out. I haven't checked yet but I will when I get home. I have some newb questions.
I got my phone and haven't touched a thing to it. Just added lots of apps. No root. No lag fix. Nothing.
My question is, if I upgrade this officially via Kies:
1) Do I lose my contacts / stuff ?
2) Do I lose my apps ?
I heard people saying that once you upgrade to do a hard reset of the phone -- why ? What happens if you don't ?
With this in mind, how and what is the best way to back up all my apps ? I haven't rooted but i DO have Titanium Back up. Would Z4root work for i9000m ? can anyone confirm ?
Funkadelick said:
So apparently the official 2.2 Froyo is rolling out. I haven't checked yet but I will when I get home. I have some newb questions.
I got my phone and haven't touched a thing to it. Just added lots of apps. No root. No lag fix. Nothing.
My question is, if I upgrade this officially via Kies:
1) Do I lose my contacts / stuff ?
2) Do I lose my apps ?
I heard people saying that once you upgrade to do a hard reset of the phone -- why ? What happens if you don't ?
With this in mind, how and what is the best way to back up all my apps ? I haven't rooted but i DO have Titanium Back up. Would Z4root work for i9000m ? can anyone confirm ?
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1) no
2) no
3) hard resets are only if you experience a ton of lag while operating the phone
4) z4 does not work on jk4
BlackDino said:
1) no
2) no
3) hard resets are only if you experience a ton of lag while operating the phone
4) z4 does not work on jk4
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how do you root jk4 then ? 2.1 eclair on bell i9000m
1. Phone is currently rooted. Do I have to unroot it before applying the firmware upgrade from Kies?
2. Do I have to perform a factory reset before applying the firmware upgrade?
Why is this stupid update corrupting internal SD's left and right? Bell better get me a new phone! Cause this one is bricked(I think) it goes up til "S" logo and then nothing but blank screen. If I touch the button, they light up but still nothin on the screen.
I should have gotten a different phone to begin with, but too bad Canada doesn't have all the good phones US has like D2 DX HTC Evo etc. Going up to Bell tomorrow for an exchange.
rajesh26e4u said:
Why is this stupid update corrupting internal SD's left and right? Bell better get me a new phone! Cause this one is bricked(I think) it goes up til "S" logo and then nothing but blank screen. If I touch the button, they light up but still nothin on the screen.
I should have gotten a different phone to begin with, but too bad Canada doesn't have all the good phones US has like D2 DX HTC Evo etc. Going up to Bell tomorrow for an exchange.
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A lot of people have been complaining that their SD cards have been screwed. Luckily mine went through without any problems and hasn't given me any trouble so far.
Froyo is insane tho, before the phone used to lag a bit, now the moment i touch it it opens. No need for lag fix in my opinion, everything works blazing fast as is.
One thing to watch out for is the WIFI. It was working normally at the beginning but after 3 hours it just disconnected for no apparent reason and has trouble connecting back.
Good luck
rajesh26e4u said:
Why is this stupid update corrupting internal SD's left and right? Bell better get me a new phone! Cause this one is bricked(I think) it goes up til "S" logo and then nothing but blank screen. If I touch the button, they light up but still nothin on the screen.
I should have gotten a different phone to begin with, but too bad Canada doesn't have all the good phones US has like D2 DX HTC Evo etc. Going up to Bell tomorrow for an exchange.
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Don't panic yet...
Try this
Volume UP/Power/Home(middle button)
Factory reset/Wipe
urfase said:
1. Phone is currently rooted. Do I have to unroot it before applying the firmware upgrade from Kies?
2. Do I have to perform a factory reset before applying the firmware upgrade?
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1. NO
2. Good idea to factory reset before and after. Can't hurt and any noncompatible
programs and data will be gone.
Videonut said:
1. NO
2. Good idea to factory reset before and after. Can't hurt and any noncompatible
programs and data will be gone.
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1) but will it erase root upon upgrading?
bimmerboii said:
1) but will it erase root upon upgrading?
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Yep, but for optimised result, this is a must do!
You can probably have it work without doing a factory reset, but you can encounter weird behavior, bugs and stuff!
Anyway, you might end up doing it anyway to solve the firts boot issue
I'm one of the users who upgraded to Bell Froyo (from stock FW with root and lagfix - undid the lagfix before upgrading) and then encountered the broken internal SD card issue. I ran Volume UP/Power/Home(middle button) to reformat everything and it is up again. Inside the OS, I ran the internal factory reset again. So far so good. *crossing fingers*
I updated mine last night. However I've had major problems since. Initially it would just freeze up randomly and require removing the battery to get it back up and running.
Today I decide to reset it to defaults which seemed to go fine, although shortly after getting it all setup again, some Samsung app of sorts came up with an error and had to be forcefully closed. Then I was left with a black screen and only the notification bar.
Powered off the phone and went to turn it back on, and now it just loops through the Samsung GT i9000 screen (white writing). Not even the colourful S logo comes up.
I'm able to get it into Download Mode but not Recovery Mode. I'll have to do some reading about this Odin stuff tonight. Hopefully I can revive it, otherwise I guess I'll had to send it in for repairs. No idea if Virgin Mobile repairs will go through Bell or if I take it to them directly.
This is my first Android phone and I've only had it for just over a week. I thought I was making a good decision, but now I see it has quite a defect with the internal SD card failing.
Slow after upgrade
I upgrade my phone last night ( as per bell and Samsung) It is now slower than before. Quadrant Standard has it under 900.
Any ideas how to fix it?
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Just use SuperOneClick after you upgrade to Froyo, I've tested and have root on JK4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
I have an unlocked phone from Bell that I already upgraded to the international (or European?) JPP/JPO 2.2, what is the best way to downgrade or restore back to default firmware before using Kies to get the official update? Does factory reset restore stock firmware?
I upgraded to official Bell froyo last night ..thn rooted.But how can i Unlock now? i tried using SGS unlock app it says no unlock codes found?? Please help
God damn samsung and bell!
it seems like they're giving defected phones to their costumers!
I have the corrupted sd card too, took it to guarantee now it takes more than 1 month to fix this!
this is f-ing xmas for god's sake. i want my phone
Same problem here!
I do have 2 good samsung galaxy s vibrants from Bell, however when i got the second one i upgraded to Froyo and now i cant unlock it because i cant read the stupid file inside the phone so,
How can i go back to my previous JH2 baseband?
Or
How can i unlock JK4?
I did my unlock on the other Galaxy using the script you donwload from somewhere in this website and then connecting the phone via usb cable with debugging on and mounting sd but with froyo i dont even know where my USB settings went!!!
Thanks for your help, greatly appreciated.
ciudadbonita said:
I do have 2 good samsung galaxy s vibrants from Bell, however when i got the second one i upgraded to Froyo and now i cant unlock it because i cant read the stupid file inside the phone so,
How can i go back to my previous JH2 baseband?
Or
How can i unlock JK4?
I did my unlock on the other Galaxy using the script you donwload from somewhere in this website and then connecting the phone via usb cable with debugging on and mounting sd but with froyo i dont even know where my USB settings went!!!
Thanks for your help, greatly appreciated.
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Have you found any solution yet?? I am thinkin to flash back orignal samsung firmware using Odin n then unlock..atleast i will be able to use the phone then
Videonut said:
Don't panic yet...
Try this
Volume UP/Power/Home(middle button)
Factory reset/Wipe
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what if after this, it's still stuck after the s logo boot up?
does this mean i have a broken internal sd?
Hi
Kies killed me when I was just trying to update to Froyo officially. Since then I used Odin 1 click and everything seems ok, except for the fact that its att now. I want to eventually get to official rogers 2.2 froyo with no gremlins lurking hidden in the file system. I downloaded the i896 rogers 2.2 rom. How can I install it so that my phone will be stock 2.2? Same boot loader, same rom, same everything as if the update had gone smoothly through kies. I want it to be rogers only.
Well, thanks to all for you help.
And a special thanks to the Kies programmers. I have bricked devices trying to install unofficial things before but I have never bricked a phone through official channels, Amazing work guys amazing.
Thanks to the xda community for again saving my rear
I think if you search there is a Odin for a stock rogers. I will have to look....
Try this thread for rogers stock rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=846501&highlight=odin+rogers
Hi,
more problems. Even though ODIN said it was sucessful it just went to the battery icon. Now the phone shows att logo for a second, reboots and does it again. Not even sure if I can get back to download mode! All this for a friggin official update!
ok I need to calm down. But this is really upsetting
I have a AIO rogers 3.0 tool kit, and I have a stock rogers rom. I do not however know how to get it onto my phone. The odin program just has start.
The rogers AIO program has back up to stock but always says cannot communicate with device.
Please help, I have no idea why things have been so messed up.
same happen to a friens of mine that wanted to flash unleashthebeast...and he changed his mine after and i odin one clicked and it did the same...luckily he was under 30 days...but only other option is a jig.
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same happen to a friens of mine that wanted to flash unleashthebeast...and he changed his mine after and i odin one clicked and it did the same...luckily he was under 30 days...but only other option is a jig.
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oh and if u can get into download mode your good....if not...a jig
Seriously?
The only way to recover this phone is to make some crazy usb solder jiggy?
My phone shows only ATT or if USB is plugged in, a battery icon. No button combo is working for DL mode, where as it was before.
Any ideas on how else I could get this phone into dl mode?
Thanks again
Chris
Looks like you and I have a similar issue. Subbing to thread for hope.
What about using the AIO toolkit to at least get a working ATT branded phone? I too used the AIO toolkit to flash a custom rom on my Rogers phone and yes, though I don't believe it was supposed to the AIO toolkit put the ATT stock on rather than Rogers stock. However, at least you'd have a working phone at that point. Unless you need to return your phone you can use it as is until you find a proper solution.
I know it's a stopgap solution but working improperly is better than not working at all.
Christopher888 said:
Seriously?
The only way to recover this phone is to make some crazy usb solder jiggy?
My phone shows only ATT or if USB is plugged in, a battery icon. No button combo is working for DL mode, where as it was before.
Any ideas on how else I could get this phone into dl mode?
Thanks again
Chris
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Built a jig this morning, phone went into download mode with a quickness. .99cents at radio shack some duct tape, and a steady hand.
Stocks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905042
ATT bootscreen problem
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11327700&postcount=209
in case some of those guys confused you, a jig only helps you if you cant get into download mode. you already flashed successfully after the brick, right? you dont need a jig. follow the instuctions above.
if you get AIO toolkit working (rogers edition) DONT USE A PIT FILE, DONT RE-PARTITION, (pit file is for partitioning). the rogers stock images dont have dbdata to work after repartition. this is what screwed me the other day., and i was forced to use ODIN1 Click. and now have the same ATT bootscreen as you.
as im in the same boat ive been researching and the above method wont work. its only for i9000 based roms. not the stock based roms like the att. and the fix replaces a file named logo_ATNT.jpg (AT&T)
this *fix* isnt too much of a *fix* and i have yet to come across a rogers flash that will replace this att crap.
So that means if we were to return our captivates for a refund, we're stuck with the split second AT&T boot logo. I wonder if they'll mind...
if your phone breaks to the point that you must return it, *MAKE SURE* its broken enough that they cant read/use the phone. Sticking it to the back of a speaker magnet for 10 minutes should do. ive heard of using a microwave fore a few seconds but it may do visible damage.
Ok guys, clearly I'm new to all this. I've only had my Galaxy S (I9000m Bell) for 3 days now and already managed to brick it.
So here's what happened, I wanted to flash CM7, what I did was rooted obviously, I unlocked since I'm with Rogers and the phone is from Bell. Installed Rom manager, titanium back, Terminal emulator, Astro, etc. So I'm pretty sure I have the required tools. I also flashed SpeedMod Froyo [K13D HPCall VoodooSnd4 SharpnessFix STABLE].
Alright so I noticed I couldn't boot into recovery from CWM even though I flashed it using Rom Manager, I tried fixing this for a while with no luck. I then came upon a thread discussing the 3 button combo fix for download mode. I wanted to get this done just in case what happened happened lol
So anyways, I couldn't find instructions for Mac so I tried putting the pieces together using terminal and Heimdall.
The last thing that happened to my phone was that I was able to get into download mode using adb reboot recovery.
However continuing to the next step to apply the fix wouldn't work for me using heimdall, it would just fail.
Being the idiot that I am I decided to exit in terminal, closed heimdall, turned off the phone and turned it back on and guess what...yup I'm screwed. It's bricked.
Now the problem is I don't have 3 button fix, so I can't get into download mode (even if i did, i wouldn't know what to do).
I read about the jig fix but I don't know if i have any other options, hopefully something faster that I can do myself instead of buying the jig and having to wait for it to **** from ebay.
Sorrry for the longgg post and hope anyone here can help me! Thanks
PS. I tried using terminal again to get to download mode like i did the first time (adb reboot recovery) and it didn't work...it said no device found or something like that
Hi It seems your only option short of looking for a repair shop or sending phone to Samsung is to try the JIG. If you don't know how to approach this print any of the diagrams or guidelines e.g. look here.
What you can do is go to electronics part shop and ask for help with the jig ask the man to wire the resistors to the pins in usb plug just to see if the phone kick starts if not, well you're screwed.
If it works just buy it if not, google for repair shop with Riff Box and JTAG adapter for I9000 it takes about half a bell to do it (repair I mean). But if it's new you have to return it in for repair.
I guess you should get the jig one way or another, either visit electronics parts shop, ebay-it
hope this'll help somewhat.
cheers
If you're in the vancouver area, you can swing by and use the jig I made
Thank you both for the feed back.
@Tony I'm actually in Ottawa. I found someone on Kjiji that also made his own but wants to charge $10 and he lives too far away so I just went ahead and ordered one off ebay for $9 with shipping.
I read on the xda thread regarding the JIG that it the phone doesn't boot at all and just shows a black screen with the bricked image (as opposed to loading the carrier name or samsung with a white screen before) that it won't work and that is my case. Anyways I hope it works, just gotta wait and see I guess. I just don't even know what the next step would be. What do I do once I'm in download mode? :S
EDIT: NVM about the whole white screen, black screen thing, it says that the JIG should work if I see the PC-Phone logo which I do.
Three days huh? Wow, when you do it, you really DO it. Reading your description it sounded a bit like a Med student doing a brain transplant.
First I would just take the phone back to your carrier or service center and say you have no idea what happened, pay the money and have them sort it out. I fear there is no easy way out of the hole you have dug.
Next you should spend a few hours reading as much as you can here and then start small. Ask questions before you do anything. Root the phone. Try a few different kernels and lagfixes. Maybe flash something from doc's kitchen or a custom ROM. Make sure you know in advance what could go wrong and how to handle it, as much as possible. Once you have some experience then try something like cm7, which is very much a beta on the sgs and quite complex to flash and set up.
Spend a little time walking before you run (no matter how much you think you know) ...you'll enjoy the trip more.
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Three days huh? Wow, when you do it, you really DO it. Reading your description it sounded a bit like a Med student doing a brain transplant.
First I would just take the phone back to your carrier or service center and say you have no idea what happened, pay the money and have them sort it out. I fear there is no easy way out of the hole you have dug.
Next you should spend a few hours reading as much as you can here and then start small. Root the phone. Try a few different kernels and lagfixes. Maybe flash something from doc's kitchen or a custom ROM. Once you have some experience then try something like cm7, which is very much a beta on the sgs and quite complex to flash and set up.
Spend a little time walking before you run (no matter how much you think you know) ...you'll enjoy the trip more.
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Haha I can't take it back to the carrier, I bought it off kijiji, it's from Bell and I'm with Rogers. I unlocked it and as far as I know Bell is really bad with their warranty and last time I bought a Blackberry that was locked to Bell and unlocked it I was told by Bell that I need a receipt, which I obviously don't have. I would rather throw the phone away and buy a new one than have to deal with carriers.
I'm just gonna try the JIG I guess since I already ordered it. Hopefully doesn't take too long to get here.
And yes, I definitely need to read more and follow the instructions on a Windows PC instead of trying to put bits and pieces together and try to get everything working on Mac.
It seems however that the more I read the more I get confused, is it just me or are there so many different ways to achieving the same thing?
Anyways, I bought this as my first Android to experiment and learn on and so far that's what I've been doing. I'm not afraid of running into problems, I'll try to enjoy fixing them
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Haha I can't take it back to the carrier, I bought it off kijiji, it's from Bell and I'm with Rogers. I unlocked it and as far as I know Bell is really bad with their warranty and last time I bought a Blackberry that was locked to Bell and unlocked it I was told by Bell that I need a receipt, which I obviously don't have. I would rather throw the phone away and buy a new one than have to deal with carriers.
I'm just gonna try the JIG I guess since I already ordered it. Hopefully doesn't take too long to get here.
And yes, I definitely need to read more and follow the instructions on a Windows PC instead of trying to put bits and pieces together and try to get everything working on Mac.
It seems however that the more I read the more I get confused, is it just me or are there so many different ways to achieving the same thing?
Anyways, I bought this as my first Android to experiment and learn on and so far that's what I've been doing. I'm not afraid of running into problems, I'll try to enjoy fixing them
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You are right that there are different approaches to doing the same thing...often it is just a matter of what works for you.
Once you have a jig you will have no trouble going in to download mode. From there anything is fixable using odin. I would suggest reading the thread about darky's resurrection ROM which is a good place to start from when you have had trouble.
Just remember to do your homework and enjoy the process.
Good luck.
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You are right that there are different approaches to doing the same thing...often it is just a matter of what works for you.
Once you have a jig you will have no trouble going in to download mode. From there anything is fixable using odin. I would suggest reading the thread about darky's resurrection ROM which is a good place to start from when you have had trouble.
Just remember to do your homework and enjoy the process.
Good luck.
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Sounds good, will definitely keep that in mind. Thank you for your help, very much appreciated.
Hey guysss!
I just wanted to let you all know that I am a biggg IDIOT! LOL
So I ordered the JIG from ebay and on my way home I went to a couple of electronic stores to try and buy those resistors because I wanted to make my own JIG as well. Anyways, all the stores were closed and my friend told me he can grab the resistors from his lab tomorrow (engineering students lol)
I obviously don't want to wait till tomorrow. I came home and decided to take out the phone from its box again. This time I did the 3-button combo but in a different way, not using volume UP + DOWN + power but I came across a Samsung PDF explaining the Anyway JIG and it showed to press Volume Down + Home button + Power.
I gave that a try and voilà!!! I'm back in download mode! YAYYY!
I'm afraid to turn it off or pull the battery out cuz I don't want to risk ruining it even more so I'm gonna go ahead with rschenck's suggestion and use Darky's Resurrection Rom!
Thank you all for your help!!
Uh oh...one last problem
So as of now I am able to access Download Mode but not Recovery:S
Any ideas?
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Uh oh...one last problem
So as of now I am able to access Download Mode but not Recovery:S
Any ideas?
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If you can get to download mode you are fine for the moment since that is what you need for odin. Follow one of the guides for using odin here at XDA exactly, and good luck.
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Ok so after download mode, I followed the steps to reflash stock, i downloaded the same JL2 that I had prior. Odin said passed but the phone wouldn't boot, it would just get stuck on S in the boot screen...
I did a complete wipe data/cache through recovery and that didnt help.
I then thought I would give Darky's Resurrection a try since it wipes everything anyways...odin again said PASSED but there was a sign of a circle on the screen and it didn't boot. I did it again, said passed again and this time im on a endless boot loop. It turns on says samsung i9000, etc. and then blinks and does it again.
I am still able to get into download mode. I just don't know what to do anymore
Download mode = Yes
Then download stock firmware from samsungfirmwares.com not 2.3.3
or from link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=846913
Download ODIN
Flash stock firmware through Odin with pit 512 and repartition checked .
If that fails try Eclair firmware 2.1
jje
JJEgan said:
Download mode = Yes
Then download stock firmware from samsungfirmwares.com not 2.3.3
or from link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=846913
Download ODIN
Flash stock firmware through Odin with pit 512 and repartition checked .
If that fails try Eclair firmware 2.1
jje
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Ok so I did the above instructions and I the same happened. I am on JL2 now but it wont pass the boot screen (Stuck on the S). I did check repartition and 512 pit and pda.
I also have this error:
Can't mount DBDATA: copy default media content failed
My question is if I try eclair will I lose 3 button fix? From what I was able to gather the 3 button fix for Bell I9000M only came out with JL2.
Will I lose it or is it permanent once I have it?
Ok I have a stock KB2 Cappy. I used Odin to flash back to 2.1 KB1 JF6
Then I used Odin 3 to flash a kernel so I can put on CM7. I am now stuck in the Boot screen.
I have no 3 button, I cannot get into download mode (my jig is homemade should i order one?)
I tried to change usb and remove the sim card to try odin again to get back into stock.
Nothing seems to work the only thing is my jig is not good either for DL Mode. I want to get back to stock so any suggestions. I tried heimandall did not work either.
I am really stuck on this galaxy s I897 screen.
Is the jig soldered? If its not make sure you are connecting the correct pins and use some black tape or something to isolate your fingers from the resistors (might screw up the actual ohms making it to boot up normally and not in to dl mode.
The bootloop was expected, you are supposed to check that you have a working button combo both before you flash the kernel (because it will bootloop and you boot into recovery and flash whatever) and before you ever flash cm7 because that is the only way to get into download mode besides a jig on aosp roms.
so, fiddle around with your jig some more and if you get it in download mode just flash the captivate gingerbread bootloaders, that will fix your button combo and allow you to proceed flashing cm7.
Hi Guys,
I have a similar problem. I am a total noob-I've had my I896 cappy (Canadian Rogers based) for about a year now; i fiddled with it on Saturday and also got the bootloop. I freaked out, and managed to further flash (out of frustration and confusion) the cappy with another wrong ROM, the I900. I managed to get it back into DL mode and tried flashing stock eclair or 2.2 froyo via ODIN. For some reason, whenever I start the flash (press start on Odin with the froyo 2.2 file on PDA), the progress fails at the factory section. I don't know much about jigs yet, but any tips would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
Chord in the back of the PC directly attached to the motherboard NO EXTERNAL HUBS, right click on Odin run as admin.
Once you have it working READ AND UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU'RE DOING, BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ELSE TO YOUR PHONE
This is probably the easiest guide on how to make one. Layman Jig First one I did I butchered a pare car charger to make it. You can just grab one from MobileTechVideos.com for about $8.
AlphaJ1 said:
Hi Guys,
I have a similar problem. I am a total noob-I've had my I896 cappy (Canadian Rogers based) for about a year now; i fiddled with it on Saturday and also got the bootloop. I freaked out, and managed to further flash (out of frustration and confusion) the cappy with another wrong ROM, the I900. I managed to get it back into DL mode and tried flashing stock eclair or 2.2 froyo via ODIN. For some reason, whenever I start the flash (press start on Odin with the froyo 2.2 file on PDA), the progress fails at the factory section. I don't know much about jigs yet, but any tips would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
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Hi guys,
Thanks for the link.
From what I understand, a jig is an improvised connection that allows your phone to go into DL mode. What if my phone is still capable of going into DL mode? My apologies, as I am at work.
Im not sure what you mean with your question. What the jig does is give the signal for it to go to download mode as was intended by samsung. Same theory on how your phone knows its connected to your computer, or the wall or the car charger. Its by manipulating the current between 2 pins. Keep in mind your phone should always be capable of going in to download mode assuming the hardware is working and your bootloaders are in working order.
I believe I read it on a different website that as long as your phone can go into download mode, then it is only "soft-bricked," meaning it can still be recovered using ODIN. I don't know If I was misinformed or not. I guess my question is, since my phone is still able to go into download mode, but the flash is still failing, did I DL the wrong ROM, or was the copy of Froyo 2.2 I DL'd corrupt? If so, is there a reliable source/site where I can download Froyo or Eclair?
I hope that makes more sense.
Read my post after yours...
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Chord in the back of the PC directly attached to the motherboard NO EXTERNAL HUBS, right click on Odin run as admin.
Once you have it working READ AND UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU'RE DOING, BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ELSE TO YOUR PHONE
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^What he said. If that fails could be a faulty cable.
AlphaJ1 said:
I believe I read it on a different website that as long as your phone can go into download mode, then it is only "soft-bricked," meaning it can still be recovered using ODIN. I don't know If I was misinformed or not. I guess my question is, since my phone is still able to go into download mode, but the flash is still failing, did I DL the wrong ROM, or was the copy of Froyo 2.2 I DL'd corrupt? If so, is there a reliable source/site where I can download Froyo or Eclair?
I hope that makes more sense.
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You are correct, if you can get into download mode you are not bricked. Make sure you are using the usb cord that came with your phone, plugged directly into the back of your computer. Make sure your SIM card is out, you're logged in as an administrator, and that you start odin before you plug your phone in.
If it still doesn't work, try another computer and/or another cord.
Why do people say take sim out? Ive never taken it out and had no issues. Just curious.
That is a practice from way back in the winmo days, sometimes the flash would corrupt the Sim itself. Not the case anymore for the most part. I'm with you never take mine out either.
Thanks guys, I will try this at home; hopefully it works.
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Why do people say take sim out? Ive never taken it out and had no issues. Just curious.
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I say it because, while I've never had it screw up the SIM itself, I had a situation where I forgot to remove it and then couldn't get odin to complete a flash on several attempts, resulting in a soft brick that I couldn't flash out of. As soon as I removed the sim, Odin flashed without an issue.
Coincidence? Maybe, although I didn't change anything else. If it possibly keeps me from repeating this terrifying event, though, I'll just keep doing it
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I say it because, while I've never had it screw up the SIM itself, I had a situation where I forgot to remove it and then couldn't get odin to complete a flash on several attempts, resulting in a soft brick that I couldn't flash out of. As soon as I removed the sim, Odin flashed without an issue.
Coincidence? Maybe, although I didn't change anything else. If it possibly keeps me from repeating this terrifying event, though, I'll just keep doing it
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Did you get a red "FAIL" message on ODIN? Because thats what I got several times. My buddy also tried and he got the same thing. The green progress bar completes up till about 80 percent and gives up on me. I'll try taking out the SD and SIM cards when I get home, hopefully it works.
Hi guys, little update:
I found this on the forums and used it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
Anyways, this worked after my second try. Interestingly enough, it worked once i removed the Sim card, which is what apbthe3 suggested..great! I'm just glad my phone is no longer bricked. Minor issue though, my phone is now an AT&T phone, but unfortunately, I am a Canadian Samsung user. New problem now. My phone is no longer rooted (never was actually, but was bricked in the process), I'm happy it works, but i need to know if there are any Canadians out there that know how to revert my device back to Rogers.
Any help would be great. Anyways, the link I provided works great, so its a great resource for our American friends.
Why don't you look at Cognition 4.x.x? Froyo stock ish looking rom tweaked out the ass very fast. Good rom.
Look in development. There are a couple of threads there just for Rogers users.