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Build 1010 Will Not Go Into DL Mode!!!

Few days ago I rooted and put Serendipity 2.0 on my Build 1010 with no problems.
I want to try Cognition 3.01.
So I followed the SAME method used in the MobileTechVideos and I cannot figure out how to get it into download mode
I have tried the 3 button method several times and it just takes me to the battery charging icon.
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Would I be able to just pull up Odin3 (I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0) .exe as administrator, plug in USB, turn on phone, and go to DL mode through the phone via that way? Would it recognize it on my computer so I can just go back to stock and do the entire process over again for a ROM?
Or is this easier: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818439

Would going to download manager through my phone while having Odin3 pulled up on the computer and my USB of course plugged in, work???
Please, someone, anyone!!! Wanting to try a new ROM so bad!!!

I would flash back to stock and start fresh

Have you used odin before?
I can get you into download mode and going with odin if your phone is working and recognized by your computer but with your build you don't want to use the odin you linked I am pretty sure.

crupp said:
I would flash back to stock and start fresh
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That's what I'm trying to do!!! I just need to get into download mode first. My phone is not bricked or anything; it's working great. I just need to get into download mode so I go back to stock and put a new ROM on!!!
I think it's because of my build, 1010.
Can anyone confirm C3POs (Odin3) method works?

xThe Enforcer said:
Few days ago I rooted and put Serendipity 2.0 on my Build 1010 with no problems.
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Would I be able to just pull up Odin3 (I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0) .exe as administrator, plug in USB, turn on phone, and go to DL mode through the phone via that way? Would it recognize it on my computer so I can just go back to stock and do the entire process over again for a ROM?
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You would probably end up with a brick.
See: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36
And, BTW, there is no need to flash stock before flashing Cognition, but it's still good to find a reliable way in case you ever have a real need to do so. Also, I'm pretty sure Cognition still includes and sbl.bin that will fix your button combos (that's not normally a good thing, but in your case it is).

xThe Enforcer said:
That's what I'm trying to do!!! I just need to get into download mode first. My phone is not bricked or anything; it's working great. I just need to get into download mode so I go back to stock and put a new ROM on!!!
I think it's because of my build, 1010.
Can anyone confirm C3POs (Odin3) method works?
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I also have 010 and have flashed half a dozen rooms and used 3 button for all of them including Cog 3

opcow said:
You would probably end up with a brick.
See: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36
And, BTW, there is no need to flash stock before flashing Cognition, but it's still good to find a reliable way in case you ever have a real need to do so. Also, I'm pretty sure Cognition still includes and sbl.bin that will fix your button combos (that's not normally a good thing, but in your case it is).
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Thanks for the link.
So bottom line; just use a different Odin3. Just like I originally posted:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36
Same concept.

crupp said:
I also have 010 and have flashed half a dozen rooms and used 3 button for all of them including Cog 3
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Every phone is different. I've read of someone with 1008 not having 3 button.

opcow said:
You would probably end up with a brick.
See: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36
And, BTW, there is no need to flash stock before flashing Cognition, but it's still good to find a reliable way in case you ever have a real need to do so. Also, I'm pretty sure Cognition still includes and sbl.bin that will fix your button combos (that's not normally a good thing, but in your case it is).
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And also, I disagree. Every ALWAYS says to flash to stock no matter what...

xThe Enforcer said:
And also, I disagree. Every ALWAYS says to flash to stock no matter what...
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Not everyone. It's apparently mainly confined to the Captivate forums and not universally recommended even here (Darky's instructions say nothing about it, for example). There is no benefit to doing so, believe it or not. Of course I don't care how anyone does it. It's up to you. If you tell people it's safer, however, you're misinforming people based on something that got started months ago and just became the status quo.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36
I believe this is what im looking for. I couldn't find the pit nor tar files any where. Im a vibrant owner so not to familiar with the files. Thanks. Will let you know.
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Well bottom line, I think the easiest method for me to get into download mode every time I want to root/flash is by using the 99 cent jig. Thanks everyone for there info.

So I got into download mode by installing a 3buttonfix.zip via CWM.
I used Odin3 exactly like your supposed to. Went to stock, master cleared. Everything passed and completed.
My phone is now back to stock but still showing all files on my SD card. I even tried a factory reset and it still shows them.
Any ideas?

Blah, still no one?

*2767*3855#
This is the code you can enter in the dialer to wipe the phone internal memory. Does not ask for confirmation so make sure you have already done a backup of what you want.

newter55 said:
*2767*3855#
This is the code you can enter in the dialer to wipe the phone internal memory. Does not ask for confirmation so make sure you have already done a backup of what you want.
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Outstanding. It worked and did actually delete everything on my SD card. It's odd how Master Clear and factory reset through the phone did not but this way did. Build 1010 is bipolar.
Appreciate all the help everyone!
(I gave you a 'thanks' Newter)

[Q] Flashing to Cognition 3 without flashing stock?

Recently, I had a very long discussion with some helpful users regarding how my market disappeared in the Android Themes section. After never recovering my stock market application, I finally just flashed to the cognition rom that is built for 2.1.
This was a huge risk for me because for some reason my phone is not found in Odin when it is in download mode. I have already tried everything to get it recognized, but nothing was able to get it recognized. If I were to brick my phone, I don't think I could fix it. I soft bricked it during the problem with the Market, but luckily I was able to get the phone working again through recovery.
I am thinking of flashing to the new cognition so that I can get my phone running on a 2.2 based rom and then quit flashing until I get a better phone or figure out my Odin problems.
I just have a few questions. I know a lot of people recommend flashing to stock first (which I can't do), while others don't flash stock. I should be able to just disable Voodoo and hopefully flash successfully to a new rom, correct? Also, what are the chances of a permanent brick? As long as I could get into recovery I could probably get the phone back up again without the use of Odin, right?

yentlequible said:
Recently, I had a very long discussion with some helpful users regarding how my market disappeared in the Android Themes section. After never recovering my stock market application, I finally just flashed to the cognition rom that is built for 2.1.
This was a huge risk for me because for some reason my phone is not found in Odin when it is in download mode. I have already tried everything to get it recognized, but nothing was able to get it recognized. If I were to brick my phone, I don't think I could fix it. I soft bricked it during the problem with the Market, but luckily I was able to get the phone working again through recovery.
I am thinking of flashing to the new cognition so that I can get my phone running on a 2.2 based rom and then quit flashing until I get a better phone or figure out my Odin problems.
I just have a few questions. I know a lot of people recommend flashing to stock first (which I can't do), while others don't flash stock. I should be able to just disable Voodoo and hopefully flash successfully to a new rom, correct? Also, what are the chances of a permanent brick? As long as I could get into recovery I could probably get the phone back up again without the use of Odin, right?
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<<< this might not be helpful, but I will tell you my situation... >>>
I have tried to Rom my JI6 (unoffical froyo) version of captivate, with Cog v2.3b8, using ROM manager.
But after installation, my screen went blank and the battery started to heat up...
After that I was lazy to fix it myself, so I went to exchange shop, and changed it...
- if your phone bricks (forever) try this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=775911

peurocs4 said:
<<< this might not be helpful, but I will tell you my situation... >>>
I have tried to Rom my JI6 (unoffical froyo) version of captivate, with Cog v2.3b8, using ROM manager.
But after installation, my screen went blank and the battery started to heat up...
After that I was lazy to fix it myself, so I went to exchange shop, and changed it...
- if your phone bricks (forever) try this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=775911
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I tried that same method and it still did not show up in odin.
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yentlequible said:
I tried that same method and it still did not show up in odin.
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Main problem with your Captivate is that you cannot connect to your PC???
Did you tried using different computer, or using different version of Windows/Mac?
<Sorry, if I'm not really helping you...>

peurocs4 said:
Main problem with your Captivate is that you cannot connect to your PC???
Did you tried using different computer, or using different version of Windows/Mac?
<Sorry, if I'm not really helping you...>
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Back when I was really trying to figure the problem out (about 2 months ago), I was trying everything mentioned. I tried different versions of odin, 3 separate computers, windows xp/vista/7, front and back usb ports, multiple drivers, etc... The weird thing is that the phone is recognized in odin when it is on, which is how I was able to do a master clear on it. It is just when it is in download mode that it does not recognize it.
I eventually just gave up thinking that it was just a problem my phone has. The only thing I have not been able to test is using a different cable. I have been using the original OEM one, but I guess it could be the problem.

When did you bought the device?
if its within a year... you can exchange it... this looks like easy way out.
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peurocs4 said:
When did you bought the device?
if its within a year... you can exchange it... this looks like easy way out.
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Unfortunately, It was purchased off contract and used from someone who lived near me. It is less than a year old, I just don't have the receipt for it. I would say that I bought it around the beginning of last August. They guy who sold it said he only used it for 2 weeks.

Ok, im just going to risk it... Phone should be flashed within the next 10 minutes or so.

yentlequible said:
Ok, im just going to risk it... Phone should be flashed within the next 10 minutes or so.
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I had the same prob at first and what i found is that I had to remove the drivers and then let windows 7 reinstall the drivers on its own again after turning debugging on, then used Odin to activate DL mode and let those drivers install as well

zelendel said:
I had the same prob at first and what i found is that I had to remove the drivers and then let windows 7 reinstall the drivers on its own again after turning debugging on, then used Odin to activate DL mode and let those drivers install as well
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How do you use Odin to activate DL mode? I was unaware that it could do that...

[Q] Will the real ODIN please stand up?

I see several different versions of ODIN being mentioned in the forum and I'm wondering which is the gold standard and/or the most up to date stable version for use on the Captivate.
Here is what I've seen that confuses me:
- References to ODIN one-click and non one-click
- Versions 1.0 all the way up to 3.0
- Filenames such as ODIN.exe and I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0.zip
Can anyone assist in clearing up the confusion?

I agree it gets confusing. I can tell you that I use I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0 to flash my captivate back to stock before loading a ROM. That version makes my captivate just like it was when I first received it. It is the One-Click 1.0. The only thing I want it for is to wipe back to stock before loading a ROM and it works so I just have stuck with that one.

G.Hook said:
I agree it gets confusing. <snip> I have a Captivate that was manufactured in Oct 2007.
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Uh. I don't think so.

Then I must have gotten wrong information from the android forums. What does the 1007 number mean under your battery? I read that it was month/date that the phone was manufactured?
edit: whoops it must have been July 2010?

I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0.zip is the one I have always used

G.Hook said:
I agree it gets confusing. I can tell you that I use I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0 to flash my captivate back to stock before loading a ROM. That version makes my captivate just like it was when I first received it. It is the One-Click 1.0. The only thing I want it for is to wipe back to stock before loading a ROM and it works so I just have stuck with that one.
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Palmetto_X said:
I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0.zip is the one I have always used
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G.Hook said:
Then I must have gotten wrong information from the android forums. What does the 1007 number mean under your battery? I read that it was month/date that the phone was manufactured?
edit: whoops it must have been July 2010?
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1007 mean year and month or 7-2010
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I have the 1010 build and when I used odin one click or v.1 it bricked my phone I layer found out that I have to use Odin v.3 only when I had my first captivate build 1007 I could easily use Odin v.1 I switched from 1007 to 1010 because 1010 has better GPS
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Thanks guys.
It seems like maybe the version of ODIN you use should be correlated with build date?
I'm on 1008.

sircaper said:
Thanks guys.
It seems like maybe the version of ODIN you use should be correlated with build date?
I'm on 1008.
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Odin should be used only until 10.09 (correct me if i am wrong on this date). But it should never be used on 10.10 or later builds as it tends to brick them. There are separate threads detailing how to get them to stock. Since u said urs is 10.08, u should be fine.

diablo009 said:
Odin should be used only until 10.09 (correct me if i am wrong on this date). But it should never be used on 10.10 or later builds as it tends to brick them. There are separate threads detailing how to get them to stock. Since u said urs is 10.08, u should be fine.
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Is that correct that the 10.08 mean 10 = 2010 and 08 = August?

I have a 1010 captivate, and I used Odin last night following the instructions located here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36
It worked, took me back to stock so that I could flash Cog. 3.04. Hope that helps.

Good thread, I've been wondering about this myself. Three button download mode does not appear to work on my gf's phone but two button + usb does. Also I'm comfortable adb so adb reboot download is probably my best bet. Would I ever be so bricked that I wouldn't have access to adb?
Phone is a 1007, which version of ODIN do I need?

The other question I've seen asked often is,
"Will ODIN return MY phone to Stock ATT 2.1?"
People want to know if ODIN is going to return THEIR phone to the exact state and build it was in when purchased. I don't know the answer to this. From what I gather, ODIN is A stock 2.1 build gathered somewhere along the line, but not necessarily MY stock build.
Or, were all Captivate phones sold by ATT the same out of the box regardless of time or location of purchase? I know that there was a JH7 update, but is that the only thing that has changed on all Eclair builds for the Captivate or are other things different as well? What was the original source for ODIN? Was it a Samsung/ATT release of source code?

I also keep that I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0.zip for when i want to flash back to stock. works great. If i ever screw anything up. Just go back in time. Also keep root folder near as well.

Phateless said:
Would I ever be so bricked that I wouldn't have access to adb?
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Yes, you could get to the point where you can't get it to fully boot and use adb. I can't get the three button or two button usb option to work, thus I haven't flashed any ROMs yet. Last thing I need is a $500 paperweight.

trekie86 said:
Yes, you could get to the point where you can't get it to fully boot and use adb. I can't get the three button or two button usb option to work, thus I haven't flashed any ROMs yet. Last thing I need is a $500 paperweight.
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I can get the two button download mode to work. Is that a failsafe if I'm ever ALMOST totally bricked?

There is a version of Odin that fixes the 3 button recovery. It copies slightly different files to the phone.
Phateless said:
Good thread, I've been wondering about this myself. Three button download mode does not appear to work on my gf's phone but two button + usb does. Also I'm comfortable adb so adb reboot download is probably my best bet. Would I ever be so bricked that I wouldn't have access to adb?
Phone is a 1007, which version of ODIN do I need?
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cdwhit said:
There is a version of Odin that fixes the 3 button recovery. It copies slightly different files to the phone.
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Which version?

It is in the development section and the title says something like "odin one click w/3 button" sorry im on mobile but it shouldbe within the first few pages in development.
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[Q] Things to know about latest cappy's before flashing

So I did just brick a 1008 phone and have a new one coming, so what should I be aware of with these newer versions of phones before I flash?
I did learn that one-click odin and the 3-button fix are big no-no's. BIG. It's a shame too, because the GPS on this fixed model was as good as my girlfiend's tomtom. So anyway, can someone point me in the right direction?

Maybe get an Inspire 4G? Seriously though, the button combos are still the biggest pita to me I have a 1010 build and the one click odin will soft brick it in a heartbeat. full odin seems to work best for me.

i was surprised, it wasn't the one click that killed it, it was the 3-button fix. I had successfully gone back to JF6 and master cleared (even though it came with JH7 stock) without issue. Just that last thing killed me when I couldn't get into download and I was reckless. Oh well. I won't be screwing that up again!

Aron1980 said:
i was surprised, it wasn't the one click that killed it, it was the 3-button fix. I had successfully gone back to JF6 and master cleared (even though it came with JH7 stock) without issue. Just that last thing killed me when I couldn't get into download and I was reckless. Oh well. I won't be screwing that up again!
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Hmph. That's just weird. I have a1008, and while I did soft-brick it once using Odin 1-click, using the 3-button fix wasn't a deal. I generally don't use 3-button now, though; just reboot into recovery from the menu screen when the phone is on, once I've flashed back, master-cleared, etc. Guess I'll be a bit leery about using 3-button in the future, though.

Well it was a reconditioned phone from AT&T. I think it had all the new software and updated hardware. So that may have been the reasoning. I'll be using ADB to get some stuff done for sure in the future

Here's a copy/paste of a reply I made on another forum. ODIN-1-CLICK bricked this guy's phone.
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I think your original problem (and mine; same issue) was due to using ODIN-1-CLICK on a batch 1010 or 1012 phone. The trick is to ONLY use ODIN3 (NOT 1-CLICK) with the 1010/1012 phones. So far, I've flashed my 1012 phone this way at least 6 times and everything has worked fine.
[PROGRAM] AIO Captivate Toolbox 3.0 NOW LIVE *Smaller, Faster, + More Automation* - xda-developers
The above is a GREAT program/toolbox for flashing phones. It includes both ODINs and will allow you to flash, root, flash customs, all in one place.
The other thing that I've become semi familiar with is "ADB". If you're not familiar with it do some research on it. You can get ADB with the SDK Tools for Android - Basically what I use it for is to VERIFY communication between the phone and the computer, prior to using ODIN3. This will help to ensure that things are getting started off correctly.
The last thing I *****HIGHLY***** recommend is spending the $10 on a jig. I did a flash to stock today and it had some partition problems and I had to use the jig to get back to Download Mode. As far as I'm concerned - If you flash at all, you need one - for $10, buy one now and have it on hand for later.
Anyway, glad to see you got another one - Hopefully your first experience will not discourage you from flashing ROMs. I was hesitant at first for fear that my phone would go 'dead' again, but using the above techniques has really proved itself as reliable to me."

Most totally disagree with me, but this is the Odin I've used on my 1012 build with ZERO problems.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
Keep in mind, though, that I've only used it once when I went from Cog back to stock so I could flash Serendipity.

do you have 3 button working on it after using odin 1 click?i have a 1012 build used odin 1 click lost my 3 button into recovery and cant use it to get into download mode had to use odin 3 to get it back.

Maybe I'm missing something here but I don't even know if my 1012 build Cappy has the 3 button stuff on it or not.
If I want to go to recovery, I use the extended power options, OR adb, or CWM for that matter.
Download mode? ODIN will usually take me there automatically if plugged in to USB - or my jig - or adb again, or the ext power options.
I don't need/care about the 3 button crap - should I?

Dante04SRT said:
Here's a copy/paste of a reply I made on another forum. ODIN-1-CLICK bricked this guy's phone.
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I think your original problem (and mine; same issue) was due to using ODIN-1-CLICK on a batch 1010 or 1012 phone. The trick is to ONLY use ODIN3 (NOT 1-CLICK) with the 1010/1012 phones. So far, I've flashed my 1012 phone this way at least 6 times and everything has worked fine.
[PROGRAM] AIO Captivate Toolbox 3.0 NOW LIVE *Smaller, Faster, + More Automation* - xda-developers
The above is a GREAT program/toolbox for flashing phones. It includes both ODINs and will allow you to flash, root, flash customs, all in one place.
The other thing that I've become semi familiar with is "ADB". If you're not familiar with it do some research on it. You can get ADB with the SDK Tools for Android - Basically what I use it for is to VERIFY communication between the phone and the computer, prior to using ODIN3. This will help to ensure that things are getting started off correctly.
The last thing I *****HIGHLY***** recommend is spending the $10 on a jig. I did a flash to stock today and it had some partition problems and I had to use the jig to get back to Download Mode. As far as I'm concerned - If you flash at all, you need one - for $10, buy one now and have it on hand for later.
Anyway, glad to see you got another one - Hopefully your first experience will not discourage you from flashing ROMs. I was hesitant at first for fear that my phone would go 'dead' again, but using the above techniques has really proved itself as reliable to me."
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I certainly won't be deterred (sp?) from flashing again. Just going to do a little more research in the next two days, so I can flash the new one when it arrives. I am a little familiar with ADB and the standalone ODIN. I think I will be spending more time using them. I actually bricked using the AIO toolbox, so I think I will just stick to doing it myself. Not that it was that programs fault, but I believe it made me a little less cautious because of the ease of using it. But still a fantastic thing for many users.

Aron1980 said:
I actually bricked using the AIO toolbox, so I think I will just stick to doing it myself. Not that it was that programs fault, but I believe it made me a little less cautious because of the ease of using it. But still a fantastic thing for many users.
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The toolbox just incorporates the individual programs and some of the ADB scripts all into one package - The ODIN versions used in the AIO toolbox are the exact same as the standalone ones. Just FYI.
I don't use ODIN 1-CLICK anymore (except for Master Clear use). I have actually encountered a soft brick situation 2 times using the ODIN3 - For some reason, my phone sometimes hangs on the Partition section during a flash. When it does, it results in a soft brick with the computer-!-phone. The jig always gets it back into download mode, no problem.

sethjamto said:
Most totally disagree with me, but this is the Odin I've used on my 1012 build with ZERO problems.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
Keep in mind, though, that I've only used it once when I went from Cog back to stock so I could flash Serendipity.
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It's not a matter of disagreeing... it's the fact that many phones in the 1010, 1012, AND 1008 series take ODIN 1-click badly. Sort of takes the opinion aspect out of the discussion.

if youre worried about getting into download mode get a usb jig gets any captivate into download mode

kevalin said:
It's not a matter of disagreeing... it's the fact that many phones in the 1010, 1012, AND 1008 series take ODIN 1-click badly. Sort of takes the opinion aspect out of the discussion.
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Yikes. I hosed up my 1008 this past weekend doing something I had no business doing. Odin3 1-click was what worked. I guess I'm lucky. I have a VERY old G5 Mac, so Odin, Kies, and the SDK won't run on it (no Intel chip, so no windows or SDK on the PPC Macs).
I borrowed a friend's laptop and loaded up Odin3 1-click. At first it wouldn't work. I installed the drivers from Samsung, but Odin3 would only recognize the phone when it was on. It let me do a Master Clear. But if I put it in DL mode and connected it, Odin3 never saw it.
Strangely enough, I tried putting Kies Mini on it to see if I could get the stock Froyo. It installed a bunch of drivers, but I could never get it going. Every time I connected the phone, Kies Mini would quit itself. In a last-ditch effort, I tried Odin3 one more time and it recognized the phone. I can only guess it liked the drivers or whatever else it was that Kies Mini put on there.
BUT NOW, I don't have the 3-button recovery option. My Captivate came with JH7 and I always got the 3-button recovery. But now that I flashed back to JF6, it doesn't let me enter recovery mode. Grrrrr.
I'm going to try to do the OTA update to JH7 over wifi at work and see if that brings back my recovery mode...I hope it's still available. Booooo!
Long story short: 1008 Cappy + JF6 = I need to buy a new computer.

KreepyKen said:
Yikes. I hosed up my 1008 this past weekend doing something I had no business doing. Odin3 1-click was what worked. I guess I'm lucky. I have a VERY old G5 Mac, so Odin, Kies, and the SDK won't run on it (no Intel chip, so no windows or SDK on the PPC Macs).
I borrowed a friend's laptop and loaded up Odin3 1-click. At first it wouldn't work. I installed the drivers from Samsung, but Odin3 would only recognize the phone when it was on. It let me do a Master Clear. But if I put it in DL mode and connected it, Odin3 never saw it.
Strangely enough, I tried putting Kies Mini on it to see if I could get the stock Froyo. It installed a bunch of drivers, but I could never get it going. Every time I connected the phone, Kies Mini would quit itself. In a last-ditch effort, I tried Odin3 one more time and it recognized the phone. I can only guess it liked the drivers or whatever else it was that Kies Mini put on there.
BUT NOW, I don't have the 3-button recovery option. My Captivate came with JH7 and I always got the 3-button recovery. But now that I flashed back to JF6, it doesn't let me enter recovery mode. Grrrrr.
I'm going to try to do the OTA update to JH7 over wifi at work and see if that brings back my recovery mode...I hope it's still available. Booooo!
Long story short: 1008 Cappy + JF6 = I need to buy a new computer.
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That's odd, because after I soft-bricked my phone using ODIN3 1-click, then finally got it to let me get back into download mode (I don't remember exactly what I did to manage that, though I know I hunted around the forums until I found some workable instructions), I used the non 1-click ODIN3 to get 3-button back.
I swear to God, these Captivates are pickier than cats with a food choice.

Hey guys, hope you be able to help. I have a cappy and is dead, no screen at all, no response on any button combination or even when i plug it in none at all..
I got the phone like this (for free a friend gave it to me) what are my options?
Would a jig help or JTAG is the only solution? (which i've been told is not 100% full proof that will revive the phone)
Any reply is much appreciated.

JiroPrinz8 said:
Hey guys, hope you be able to help. I have a cappy and is dead, no screen at all, no response on any button combination or even when i plug it in none at all..
I got the phone like this (for free a friend gave it to me) what are my options?
Would a jig help or JTAG is the only solution? (which i've been told is not 100% full proof that will revive the phone)
Any reply is much appreciated.
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Yahh look for the unbrickable mod, contact AdamOutler or Connexion2005 i think!

b-eock said:
Yahh look for the unbrickable mod, contact AdamOutler or Connexion2005 i think!
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Thanks! i have a jig on the way, will try that first (HOPEFULLY it will.do.the trick), if no luck then will try unbrickable mod.. last option is jtag.. well last option is to chuck it in my toilet really.. LOL..
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JiroPrinz8 said:
Thanks! i have a jig on the way, will try that first (HOPEFULLY it will.do.the trick), if no luck then will try unbrickable mod.. last option is jtag.. well last option is to chuck it in my toilet really.. LOL..
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Try the jig, see if Odin recognizes it.

Don't do Jtag, it's a pay each time thing while the unbrickable mod is forever, my phones on the way back from getting it done!

[Q] Better build...1008 or 1010??

I had 1008 build phone, which i bricked. So I called ATT and got replacement. Means while I bought jig and now i have both working phones.
The replacement phone is 1010 build. I have reading about builds a lot...but not sure which one i should keep. I want one which gives me no problem in flashing in future...

You won't be able to use ODIN 1-Click for 1010 onwards. (You can still use the full ODIN version where you have to specify everything).
It's really up to you, but I suggest keeping the 1008.

Ive had 5 phones now up to 1010. I like 1010 most. GPS works better than previous as well. One click has worked fine on my 1010 for master clear, etc. My 2centavos anyway.

venomio said:
You won't be able to use ODIN 1-Click for 1010 onwards. (You can still use the full ODIN version where you have to specify everything).
It's really up to you, but I suggest keeping the 1008.
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I have a 1011 build and I have never had an issue with one click working properly.
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Same here my Captivate is a 1010 and I have had no issues with Odin.

How were you able to keep your bricked phone? When you report a phone is not working your typically have to send it back in...

I have a Build 1008 - 3 button recovery never worked on it. I'd suggest keeping the newer build if the 3 button recovery works out of the box.
And I've never heard of Odin 1-click not working for a specific build before either...

nappent said:
How were you able to keep your bricked phone? When you report a phone is not working your typically have to send it back in...
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I unbricked it using Jig...i was panicked when I saw phone-!-computer for the first time and i asked for replacement...now I have both phones working...still deciding which one to keep (return time in 10 days)....