Hi guys, I just recently flashed CyanogenMod7 on my Samsung Captivate. After getting a bit tired of the rom, I have decided to revert to stock to install a different rom. The problem is, when I'm trying to go into Odin to flash back to stock 2.1, it does not recognize my phone at all and does not make a com port for my phone. I have tried reinstalling drivers, I have tried all USB ports on my computer, I'm clueless as to what I can do. I can mount the phone and move things into the phone but Odin does not recognize it even in download mode. Any help would be much appreciated!
Have you tried a different version of odin? I'm no expert by any means but maybe that might help. I got my odin to stock from ponack.net in the flashing to stock post.
Hope you get it going.
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The same thing happened to me when I decided to flash back to stock from CM7. Odin would not recognize my phone at all. I downloaded a new copy of Odin, made sure that I ran it as Administrator but still, nothing. I then left my phone connected to my pc while in download mode and noticed that my computer was installing drivers??? I was not sure why, but after it installed them, I disconnected my phone, removed the battery, restarted Odin, then went into download mode and PRESTO...my phone was showing in Odin...Its worth a shot, I mean it worked for me.
Make sure have odin open first. Plug usb cord into the back of your computer. Get it into download mode THIS WAY: take out battery (and sim if going back to stock) plug in the usb to the phone, hold both volume buttons, insert the battery. If it still doesn't work, restart the computer
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Try odin one click too sometimes it well recognize when the full odin will not
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Might try using AIO Captivate tools from the development section. If you have one, you might try using a different cable too. Failing that, try installing a different kernel or custom ROM before trying to flash to stock again.
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Did you make sure to download and install Nexus S drivers rather than captivate?
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Anyone know what I can do here? Some kind of error from flashing too much?
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Anyone know what I can do here? Some kind of error from flashing too much?
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have you tried a different usb cable?
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Anyone know what I can do here? Some kind of error from flashing too much?
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1- Wrong section.
2- You do not give any info about what is going on.
Have you used Odin before? Did you have USB debugging enabled? Have you tried other USB ports on your computer, or other computers if available? What happens when you plug your phone in to a computer? Do you have the proper drivers installed on your computer?
Going "only" by your topic, if that's truly the case I can only recommend that you build/use a jig. Otherwise we need more info.
Thanks...
I have been flashimg ROMs using Odin first, but recently after flashing Axura I noticed that I couldnt see my device on a pc (i tried a few) and then when I tried to flash odin, I was unable to.
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Thanks...
I have been flashimg ROMs using Odin first, but recently after flashing Axura I noticed that I couldnt see my device on a pc (i tried a few) and then when I tried to flash odin, I was unable to.
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You have been around awhile it seems so give more info so people can help. You never answered any of my questions. It could be as simple as your drivers messed up. But since you aren't really saying what you have done, what the phone does when plugged to the computer you aren't going to get much help.
ok!
So I have been regularly flashing roms without issue. Loaded drivers onto two different pcs without issue and was able to odin every time. Was also able to see my internal and external storage cards from both machines (one is xp, other w7).
I have flashed quite a few roms recently including flashing directly over a rom (phoenix rising 1 to 2) using only CWM. I did this because I couldnt get, my pc to see my device. So I am not sure of exactly when it went wrong.
I reinstalled the dirvers on both pcs
But that didn't help. Phone just charges. I have tried to ' restore' to stock but phone just hangs on bootscreen, but I was able to reflash 2.2roms usings CWM.
interestingly I have had real difficulty getting into download mode. Also, if I use rom manager to install a rom it says I have an error getting into download mode. I can only get in via cwm. I generally cannot get in with the 3 key method. And I van never get in,from the enhanced shutdown menu. It just reboots.
Sometimes when I try to boot I get stuck for a bit on the battery charging graphic, except it sgows an empty battery (when it isnt).
Sometimes ro get it to boot I,have to plug in usb power even if battery charged.
Finally when device is off and I plug it in to charge, it boots up.
H E L P !
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For no reason I can fathom, all of a sudden my PC sees my Captivate. the ONLY thing I did was using TITANIUM I did a re-backup of all my apps. It did something but I dont know what.
lol happen to reboot your computer in between then?
Btw.. there are a TON of posts (including the Q&A sticky) that shows you alternatives on how to get into DL mode on your phone.
The search button is your friend - all you have to do is look for "bricked"
Actually I didnt reboot...
and guess what, after an hour of seeing my captivate, I went into DL mode to run Odin FINALLY and all of a sudden it stopped recognizing the captivate. once again USB DEVICE NOT RECOGNIZED!!!
my issue isnt getitng ito DL mode, its getitng the PC to recognize my device.
anyone???
Sorry man, I am at a loss as to why your computer just up and stops recognizing the connection. I would back up your internal sd to your computer when you are/if able to get it to connect again and get a new one because something has to be defective with the phone.
Edit: You never answered one posters question about a different cable. Do you have one to try? Is the cable you are using the OEM Samsung?
Ok, so I've recently gotten into the whole custom ROM and XDA stuff. It's quite good. I've gotten pretty smart with how to do things.
From trial and error, (nobody has outrightly said this) I need to flash back to stock, using ODIN, EVERY single time I want to change a ROM
Ok, so I flashed back to stock a few (4 or 5 times) and it worked fine, no problems
But now, while in download mode trying to flash back to stock ODIN locks up on me! So I have to unplug my phone...which bricks it, the "Phone-Computer" brick
I have to use a jig to get it back into download mode every time!
This has happened about 7 or 8 times without fail. It's at the point where ODIN crashed 2 out of 3 times, forcing me to use a homemade jig.
Any ideas?
I just got it into download mode on the first try using a jig (sooooooo unbelievably lucky, usually takes an hour or more) and it happened again
ODIN just gets to the DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET part and just stays there...I've left it sit for hours, hoping it will un-freeze. No luck
Its odin open before you plug in your phone?
Which odin are you using
What build us your phone
Us odin recognizing your device
CM7
Look behind your battery. To the left of one of the barcodes, there should be a build number, in the range 20XX. If it's 2010 or later, Odin 1-click won't work and you'll have to use a different version and manually specify the files to flash to your phone.
#1 you shouldnt need to flash stock inbetween roms now days, only if your phone isnt working right.
#2 i find there is a slight trick to download mode with NO JIG,
hold both vol
plug in usb
keep vol held for 2 seconds after screen comes on.
#3 for good odin flashing instructions follow the i896 stock rom instructions in my sig. but use your file unless you are rogers. instructions are all the same.
I make sure I open ODIN a few seconds before I plug my phone in. I am completely aware of that
My phone is build 1008. But my phone doesn't fit the normal problems other people have with 1008s. I used to be able to use 3-button combos and stuff.
I'm using Odin-3 one click
Odin does recognize my device. When I plug it in, the box turns yellow. And I can start the process of flashing to stock, but it cashes while the process is happening
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Trusselo said:
#1 you shouldnt need to flash stock inbetween roms now days, only if your phone isnt working right.
#2 i find there is a slight trick to download mode with NO JIG,
hold both vol
plug in usb
keep vol held for 2 seconds after screen comes on.
#3 for good odin flashing instructions follow the i896 stock rom instructions in my sig. but use your file unless you are rogers. instructions are all the same.
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Dude, believe me, there is no trick to get my phone into download mode. I have to flash 3buttonfix every time I flash a new ROM
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What version of ODIN are you using? I know its worked fine before, but I'd like to know if possible.
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I make sure I open ODIN a few seconds before I plug my phone in. I am completely aware of that
My phone is build 1008. But my phone doesn't fit the normal problems other people have with 1008s. I used to be able to use 3-button combos and stuff.
I'm using Odin-3 one click
Odin does recognize my device. When I plug it in, the box turns yellow. And I can start the process of flashing to stock, but it cashes while the process is happening
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Things I can think of off the top of me head:
1) Run Odin One Click as Admin
2) Try a different USB port, preferably on the MB
3) Try a different USB cable
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Things I can think of off the top of me head:
1) Run Odin One Click as Admin
2) Try a different USB port, preferably on the MB
3) Try a different USB cable
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Seconding this. It really sounds like you have a connection problem between your phone and computer (either due to a failing usb port, bad usb cable, or failing microusb port on your phone).
used to update to 2.3.4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232703 and worked fine. Now I can not get to download mode or recognize USB to in any program on Windows 7 64 bit . I will not show charge screen or find it self.
I got battery to charge on wall charger but will not threw computer and only with phone on not off. I have checked several USB ports on two separate computer. I can get to recovery screen but not Download screen
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I had to jig boot that did not work as everyone has shown. It would not go to download screen till I took out battery and then held down volume button inserted USB cable then inserted battery back then went to screen.
I would still like to update to 2.3.4 but after the trouble I had I think I will wait awhile. And Thank All That Tried to Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Phone is a Samsung Captivate Model Samsung-SGH-I897 Running with Kernel 2.6.35.7 I897UCKF1-CL273832. This phone is a factory refurbished. 8th one I have had since Dec 2010. AT&T has done exchange on all.
If ur running a rom and you can boot fine, then u will b able to get into download mode!
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This is not true. I can get to recovery screen but I can not get to download screen or if I plug in charger will not charge unless phone is on. reboots system threw ATT world screen
That is true, do u know what bootloaders ur running
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No I used orden 1.83 to load .
Left battery out for five minutes. Stuck battery back in and waited. Plug battery charger in phone started up using ATT world phone screen. Shows that battery is charging.
Debug mode has been turn on
Try using AIO toolbox to install drivers after uninstalling the old ones(this fixed me right up), and try a different port.
Let me know how it goes
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Did this also. USB does not show up
Another cable maybe
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Try another cable still the same
Idk man
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Is there anyway of putting 2.3.3 on external sd card and do recovery?
Umm if ur computer can see yiur phone in debugging mode while on, try
adb reboot download
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no it does not. Is there a rom that the recovery mode can see?
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no it does not. Is there a rom that the recovery mode can see?
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Look for biffmod, and flash it, it changes everything u need, let me check b4 u do this tho, i will confirm in a minute
Yahh here yahh go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1212400
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used to update to 2.3.4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232703 and worked fine. Now I can not get to download mode or recognize USB to in any program on Windows 7 64 bit . I will not show charge screen or find it self.
I got battery to charge on wall charger but will not threw computer and only with phone on not off. I have checked several USB ports on two separate computer. I can get to recovery screen but not Download screen
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Try to install Keis mini for the latest drivers. I had connection issues after flashing the leaked 2.3.4, and installing keis mini fixed it. Reboot your computer after the driver installation, and it should connect the phone fine. Also, what rom were you running before flashing? This may be a stupid question, but are you sure you were using the correct key combo for download mode?
As mentioned re-install with the latest drivers. You can get the LATEST Samsung drivers plus Odin 1.85 from my downloads page here:
http://www.mobiletechvideos.com/blog/?page_id=1095
Don't worry about them being in the SGS II section they work for all Samsung Galaxy S devices and are the latest ones.
Used one that came from Link. It gives file as SGH-I897_ATT_I897UCKH3_I897ATTKH3_I897UCKH3_I897UCKH3. Used oden 3 V1.83 to phone. I somehow got the phone to download mode and re-installed 2.3.3 and rooted with this post How to Root Captivate 2.3.3 Gingerbread with I897UCKF1 AutoRoot DesignGears.tar found here http://www.techpetals.com/how-to-ro...-with-i897uckf1-autoroot-designgears.tar-3624. This worked fine then I tried to get 2.3.4 to load AGAIN and found it was not rooted and use same procedure to root which it did. Now it keeps rebooting. Phone freezes then reboot to main screen. I have gotten the charge to work in off position my rebooting PC and leaving it pluged in by USB and trying top get to DOWN Load screen but will not work. Tried I900 procedure and this puts it in to recovery mode
I have reloaded 64 bit drivers again. USB plug on HP DV7 Laptop with I5 Intel chip is showing phone with No battery installed trying to connect but drive USB not recognized warning. Have tried to re-boot phone but keeps going to AT&T log screen or I can get to Recovery mode no download mode
You have to get it into download mode again, to flash the stock KH3 kernel! Can be found in dev section. If you can get into recovery flash biffmod and then to stock with odin one click
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biffmod is not in recovery mode. A list can be seen and not there
You have to download it on ur computer, then in recovery mount usb to computer and transfer it, then flash it
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I have a Samsung Captivate which has been rooted and unlocked...it was running 2.3.5 uckk4
I believe I got a virus from downloading some app that was not on the market well long story short I tried to flash it back to a different version
I believe I put something in odin bootload that I wasnt suppose to it was an accident as you see I am a total noob at this then I use the 1 click unbrick now my phone keeps rebooting itself but i looked at the about phone which i get to for a few seconds before it reboots itself again and this is what it says
Firmware
2.3.3
Baseband
1879UCKF1
Kernel Version
1897UCKK414489
BUILD
gingerbreadUCKF1
I have tried a master reset since I could get it into debug just that it keeps looping and it worked in odin but not on my phone and this is what it generated
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
- <REFLASH>
- <UNIT>
<ESN>00000000000000 /0</ESN>
<TIMESTAMP>20120424002823</TIMESTAMP>
<RESULT>_20120424002823</RESULT>
<SOFTWARE_NAME>Downloader</SOFTWARE_NAME>
<SOFTWARE_VER>3.00</SOFTWARE_VER>
<OEM_NAME>SAMSUNG</OEM_NAME>
</UNIT>
</REFLASH>
PLEASE HELP ME....if you can get my phone operational again I WILL DONATE MONEY TO YOU!
I have tried EVERYTHING and searched FAR AND WIDE!!!! I almost forgot Odin does not display my device anymore...ie such as com4...I really have tried everything that's why I am willing to donate/ pay you if you can solve my problem....if odin recognizes my device then it gets stuck halfway through. As of today my computer recognizes my device but Odin does not!
I have read and tried everything here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858765
and here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
and alot of other things listed and not listed on this site
NEW IFO: now I'm stuck at ATT logo and can not get into download mode
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Please dont delete please just move it please!!!!
oh goodness... No need for donation but all you need to do is download a stock package odin like kk4 which is the most recent. Flash in download mode. There a sticky at the top of the thread list with all the packages.
In the future post in the questions/help section.
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DANG IT wrong section? SORRY MODERATORS!!!! SORRY
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Ok I gave you the only warning in the PM. I have moved this thread. A word from the wise. Learn what you are doing before you do it. This is not something to be taken lightly. You could very easily mess something up beyond repair. Take a few hours to spend reading and researching.
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oh goodness... No need for donation but all you need to do is download a stock package odin like kk4 which is the most recent. Flash in download mode. There a sticky at the top of the thread list with all the packages.
In the future post in the questions/help section.
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I have tried that it doesnt work. thats was one of the 1st things I tried
try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1266172
Make sure you're using a usb port that is on the motherboard (back of computer). Before you plug in your phone to flash, set up Odin first. Put all the files you are going to flash in the right places. After Odin is fully set up, plug in the usb to the back of your computer, then to you phone. Make sure you are in download mode. If the usb still isn't working, try a different USB port that is on the back of the computer. Connecting the usb to the back of the pc is very important. Odin doesn't recognize my phone when it's plugged in the front, when the phone is in download mode. Only the back usb ports.
If Odin still doesn't recognize the phone, try a different USB cable. But do everything else the exact same way as I described.
Also make sure you fully setup Odin before you plug your phone in to the usb.
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Make sure you're using a usb port that is on the motherboard (back of computer). Before you plug in your phone to flash, set up Odin first. Put all the files you are going to flash in the right places. After Odin is fully set up, plug in the usb to the back of your computer, then to you phone. Make sure you are in download mode. If the usb still isn't working, try a different USB port that is on the back of the computer. Connecting the usb to the back of the pc is very important. Odin doesn't recognize my phone when it's plugged in the front, when the phone is in download mode. Only the back usb ports.
If Odin still doesn't recognize the phone, try a different USB cable. But do everything else the exact same way as I described.
Also make sure you fully setup Odin before you plug your phone in to the usb.
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I just tried that....it worked but now I'm stuck at the ATT logo
You probably have mismatch kernel and bootloader loader. Maybe you can try to wipe data / factory reset in recovery.
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If you continue to go into a bootloop then I recommend a USB jig for the galaxy s series. I had had that happen before, Nothing worked, couldnt get it into download mode, couldnt get into recovery, Until I got the USB jig, Fixed my problem right away, and I flashed back to stock. The USB jig is only 6 bucks on ebay. Ill link you if you are interested.
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You probably have mismatch kernel and bootloader loader. Maybe you can try to wipe data / factory reset in recovery.
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I know you're trying to be helpful, but there is no such thing as a kernel/bootloader mismatch...
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I know you're trying to be helpful, but there is no such thing as a kernel/bootloader mismatch...
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Are you sure? Becuz I tried to flash an overclock kernel on my rom, and kept getting a bootloop. Then after flashing a few different kernels, the kernel that came with my rom didn't even work. I had to go back to stock and reflash my rom.
Idk, maybe it was just me then. I apologize. thank you for correcting me, that's how we learn what's right, and what's wrong.
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noob advice
I'm a noob, so this comment might just serve to show how little I know, but whenever I find myself in a bootloop situation, I've noticed that the problem starts with the initial attempt of installing a rom via a kernel with an older version of CWM. During the post-install boot sequence, I'll see the AT&T splash screen, a CWM screen with script running, and then a reboot. Usually, accessing the CWM (now on a higher version) and reinstalling the rom will get it working. Not quite kernel / bootloader mismatch, but close.
whisky23 said:
I'm a noob, so this comment might just serve to show how little I know, but whenever I find myself in a bootloop situation, I've noticed that the problem starts with the initial attempt of installing a rom via a kernel with an older version of CWM. During the post-install boot sequence, I'll see the AT&T splash screen, a CWM screen with script running, and then a reboot. Usually, accessing the CWM (now on a higher version) and reinstalling the rom will get it working. Not quite kernel / bootloader mismatch, but close.
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Ohh ok. That might have been my problem before. Thank you.
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Try this.
Buy a jig. Either off of Ebay or mobiletechvideos.com
That week get you into download mode.
Then find the HEIMDALL flasher for a build. (my favorite was the one click for saurom Kk4)
Install heimdall drivers, and flash. Boom. Functioning phone.
Hi, i bought a used Galaxy i9000 from a friend and it had Froyo 2.2 installed on it, i rooted the phone with an app on the phone because i couldn't seem to get any response when i plugged it into the laptop via usb lead. The computer will not detect the phone at all it just does nothing when it's plugged in. It will charge from the usb cable and charger but will not do anything once plugged into the computer. I tried using rom manager to install a rom, the last thing on-screen on the phone was saying that it was flashing the kernel, then it rebooted and since then the phone just displays Galaxy i9000 or it will also display a small circular clock type icon in the middle of the black screen and it is a frozen icon. The phone will go into download mode and i have tried to flash it with odin but when in download mode and plugged into the computer, Odin does not detect it, i have tried at least 6 usb cables all tested on my other i9000 and work fine but with this other phone they do not respond. The only thing i can think of is maybe the usb micro port is broken/faulty, what do you think it could be? Any help would be appreciated because i have been trying for hours for the past two days and cannot seem to figure it out, i'm just hoping the phone isn't beyond being repaired. Thanks
Did you install the latest version of samsung drivers?
if not install them, then try to flash again using odin... do it multiple times until you get it right.
and by the way, going into download mode without your computer recognizing your device is a big big mistake... hope it'll work for you
here you can get the latest drivers:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=961956
Have you tried in a different computer with automatic windows update switched on?
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I have tried installing the latest drivers and also tried on another computer with no response. I have a working i9000 and tested it on both computers with the same user cables and it works fine, do you think the micro usb port is broken? I thanks for the replies
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can you get into recovery mode, if you can you may be able to use a sd card to flash from. This depends on what recovery is already on there, have a look at this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30415128&postcount=1
It wont go into recovery mode it just boot loops when i try
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Just yesterday I had issues with the latest Samsung driver (1.5.16.0 bricked my phone), so i reverted to1.5.9.0. This seemed to rectify flashing my recently acquired GT-I9000T.
It may help you.
P.S. 1.5.16.0 worked OK on my GT-I9100.
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Hi, i bought a used Galaxy i9000 from a friend and it had Froyo 2.2 installed on it, i rooted the phone with an app on the phone because i couldn't seem to get any response when i plugged it into the laptop via usb lead. The computer will not detect the phone at all it just does nothing when it's plugged in. It will charge from the usb cable and charger but will not do anything once plugged into the computer. I tried using rom manager to install a rom, the last thing on-screen on the phone was saying that it was flashing the kernel, then it rebooted and since then the phone just displays Galaxy i9000 or it will also display a small circular clock type icon in the middle of the black screen and it is a frozen icon. The phone will go into download mode and i have tried to flash it with odin but when in download mode and plugged into the computer, Odin does not detect it, i have tried at least 6 usb cables all tested on my other i9000 and work fine but with this other phone they do not respond. The only thing i can think of is maybe the usb micro port is broken/faulty, what do you think it could be? Any help would be appreciated because i have been trying for hours for the past two days and cannot seem to figure it out, i'm just hoping the phone isn't beyond being repaired. Thanks
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Hi , r u able to resolve this issue .. now iam facing the same issue .. my phone boots to download mode but my pc doesn't detect it & i am unable to go to recovery mode.