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this is where im at.
first the history. I had serindipity, tried adding the unusefull kernel and got stuff in a att splash then off cycle. I made a jig, got it to the downloader screen. plugged into odin and all was going well but odin stalled and i waited a good 15 minutes. nothing, i pulled the battery and no matter what i do i get this screen. been looking all over for answers before i asked, but nothing anyone else did works. currently my pc does not see anything plugged up which scares me. ive tried 3 different usb cables. any ideas?
and yes i read ALL the threads that populated when i typed the title.
Can you still get into download mode?
You did try closing odin, then reopen it. Pull battery out of phone. Put back in. Dont turn it back on. hold volume up and down button at same time then plug the usb into phone.
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Build or buy a USB download mode JIG. Just search the term and either give it a shot or buy one to get back into download mode.
what is an unusefull kernel? do you mean unhelpful? the forum member? that was a 2.1 kernel. other than that i dont know what an "unusefull" kernel can be.
even if you get the phone to computer screenthe phone can take a connection from odin occasionally.
pull the battery
open odin
hold the volume up and volume down buttons
put the battery back in
keep holding the volume buttons untill either the phone+computer or a yellow android with a shovel pops up on the phone screen
watch odin and see if a yellow box lights up. if it does then press start on odin.
the phone + computer screen sometimes shows when the phone is in download mode if something is really messed up but seeing it doesnt mean you are also in download mode.
i dont want anyone telling me the difference between the phone+computer and download because i have succesfully flashed with the phone+computer screen as well as with a completely black screen, sometimes you get lucky!
It was the unhelpful kernal. Sorry about that. I have done everything you guys have said already. I guess I will just keep trying for now. Hopefully it it will work atleast once. I have the jig an that's how I got it to dl mode the first time.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=775911
i have read all 23 of these pages, and im still stuck. but i want it back. nice to have a rooted phone for all the fun stuff!
lucky my main phone is a moto atrix. this phone was donated for experiments from a customer.
just keep trying.. If you have the jig and can get into download mode.. Keep trying. Try a different usb port, restart your computer.. close up odin and re-open it..
why did you make a jig before flashing? dont you know about the button combos?
dani forgot to mention have the phone plugged into the computer for his instructions.
few ways to try download mode:
from powered off, hold both volume buttons, plug usb into phone FROM PC
or
remove battery, plug usb into phone and pc, hold both buttons, put in battery
or
from powered off, put in jig.
or
just MAYBE>>> from soft brick screen, try adb command "adb reboot download" (adb setup guide in my sig) worth a shot.
what version of odin are you using? 1.0? use 1.82. it freezes less. and some people have been able to flash at the soft brick screen
ODIN3 v.1.82.zip
just for one small second i got the pc to know something was plugged in. but no drivers were found and then adb coudnt get to it. still stuck at phone!computer. i havent seen any other screen other than that yet.
its late so i will get at this again tomorrow. thank you for the help so far.
if you wouldnt mind sending it to someone adam outler may be able to flash it being it is not a hard brick. he has been able to get download mode with his uart/arduino setup. the method is far from complete or perfected but it is fairly safe for the phone.
heres what i get from adb. i should also say that i still dont hear my pc making a noise at anytime when i plug it in. normally anytime i plug something into a usb i hear it make a sound. is this bad or normal at this point?
i have tried all the key combos and jig. still stuck with the same screen. even when i use the jig i still get phone--!-- computer.
Coreym said:
just keep trying.. If you have the jig and can get into download mode.. Keep trying. Try a different usb port, restart your computer.. close up odin and re-open it..
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Definitely fixable with the jig! Best investment I ever made ..... after fidgeting with a home-made one from Radioshack.
... i have tried all the key combos and jig. still stuck with the same screen. even when i use the jig i still get phone--!-- computer.
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Homemade jig or did you buy one? If it's homemade, you have to keep trying - it took me a half hour to touch the right contacts the first time ....
Jig should work - it shorts out the usb connection and forces download mode ....
go to ebay, search for "micro usb jig".
i already have a jig (homemade), thats how i got it to download mode instead of the looping. the last time i used the jig it still put it into phone--!--computer. i just searched ebay and found it, im gonna order one.
lucky my daily phone is a atrix, (soon to be a s2, LOVE the samoled) this is just a experiment phone so i can learn (donated by a loving customers pool). i now know a lot more than a did 2 days ago.
well, i guess i have got the jig working well now. i have got it back into dl mode. i should be good from here. thank you thank you guys!!!
all done!!!
re rooted and ready to screw something else up!!! how else will i learn?
it's great that you got your phone going... after a week of attempts with my home made jig, i finally ordered one fromm ebay. I'll attemtp to repair then and post results.
UPDATED!
I had forgotten about posting here, and my problem has been resolved. So here it is... I tried everything that I could find within this forum, almost. I built my own jig with inferior radio shack components that would not activate download mode, though it would turn the phone on. I got wise, spent 8 dollars at ebay and purchased a JIG there. Instant download mode after 3 days (shipping). Reflashed with one click, updated w/ kies, made kernal changes and am now rockin my captivate. Thanks to those who assisted.
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I hate for this o be my first thread on here, but I rendered my Tilt unusable and after searching around I can't find any information on how to fix this.
Last week I dropped my my Tilt, the battery fell out, and when I turned it back on all the settings had been reset to default. I was trying to fix this today and had just gotten around to reinstalling HTC Home when things started getting buggy. It said I didn't have enough memory, but there was pretty much nothing visible in file explorer for me to delete and I was unable to open "remove programs." I tried to just do a hard reset but being an idiot I guess I misunderstood the directions and nothing has been working since.
The first thing I saw was the tri-color screen with "Serial" at the bottom and "KAIS1*0 MFG, SPL-1.0.Olipof, CPLD-8" up top in the red. When I hit the soft reset button I et he AT&T screen and the regular numbers in red but it stalls there. I can get back to the tri-color screen by soft resetting while holding down the power and camera buttons, but otherwise I always soft reset to the AT&T screen and stall there. Can anyone tell me what I might want to do? Thanks.
By "stall" how much time have you given it? The first boot after a hard reset is always going to be much longer
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You have just Bricked Your Phone. But I think you can Recover. Press and Hold Down the Caera And Power Buttons and Stick yourstylus in the Soft RESET Hole. Hold Them And See if you get back to the Tri-Colour Screen. If you can then Bonus And you may be able to recover.
It's definitely 100% stuck at that screen, I left it for 15+ minutes.
I really hope its not bricked I CAN get back to the tri-color screen...
Edit: I just realized that it flashes "No Image File!" right before going to the tri-color screen.
Do you see "USB" at the bottom of the bootloader screen if it is connected to your PC when you turn it on?
You also have the option of trying to flash a new ROM using a microSD card.
NotATreoFan said:
Do you see "USB" at the bottom of the bootloader screen if it is connected to your PC when you turn it on?
You also have the option of trying to flash a new ROM using a microSD card.
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That was going to be my next Step. If you can See USB when you plug it into your computer You are in luck. Also, DO you have an MicroSD Card?
Actually I haven't had a chance to connect it to my PC yet, I'm not at home. I also have never flashed a different ROM onto it or done anything that should void the warranty so I'd be really surprised if I was able to brick it this easily.
Edit: I should be back at my PC later in the week so I'll try that, thanks. I also DO have a micro SD card.
infiniteengine said:
Actually I haven't had a chance to connect it to my PC yet, I'm not at home. I also have never flashed a different ROM onto it or done anything that should void the warranty so I'd be really surprised if I was able to brick it this easily.
Edit: I should be back at my PC later in the week so I'll try that, thanks. I also DO have a micro SD card.
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Then all is not lost. Let us know what happens when you get to a PC with a Sync Cable.
Alright, will do, thanks for your help!
infiniteengine said:
Actually I haven't had a chance to connect it to my PC yet, I'm not at home. I also have never flashed a different ROM onto it or done anything that should void the warranty so I'd be really surprised if I was able to brick it this easily.
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Actually it looks like your device is HardSPL'd so your warranty is VOID. But I don't think that is your problem. It looks like this is something your going to be able to fix as suggested once you get to a computer. Many devices have been saved from this point as long as you take your time and be very careful on what you do. Esp if you have to get in useing the command line.
infiniteengine said:
The first thing I saw was the tri-color screen with "Serial" at the bottom and "KAIS1*0 MFG, SPL-1.0.Olipof, CPLD-8" up top in the red.
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All of a sudden I started getting this error when plugging into my PC.
I booted into the bootloader (tricolor screen) and still didn't work. It charges but doesn't connect properly.
I have searched around and read a few things (disable advanced networking, take out battery for 30 mins) Nothing seems to work.
Seems like it's a device problem... any suggestions because I'm kind of screwed here.
gilligan8 said:
All of a sudden I started getting this error when plugging into my PC.
I booted into the bootloader (tricolor screen) and still didn't work. It charges but doesn't connect properly.
I have searched around and read a few things (disable advanced networking, take out battery for 30 mins) Nothing seems to work.
Seems like it's a device problem... any suggestions because I'm kind of screwed here.
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Hit up htcwiki.com there is a solution there, I had the same problem and it sorted itself out by buying a docking station station. I also use a three adapter (3.5mm head, sync cable and headset)which also works.
If you have the same issue as me chances are that your pda does not charge when connected either.
Hope this helps
No, as stated, mine charges when plugged in... I have a cradle, but it hooks up with the same usb cable so I can't see how that would make it better... it's just essentially an extension isn't it?
Could be a glitch in the phones software, a cable going bad, a plug going bad or a windows problem.
I've gone through a few cables and a dock, something always gets bent or something and it won't sync, I just grab another cable and it works. It's a shame the dock is bad now, it will only charge.
ChumleyEX said:
Could be a glitch in the phones software, a cable going bad, a plug going bad or a windows problem.
I've gone through a few cables and a dock, something always gets bent or something and it won't sync, I just grab another cable and it works. It's a shame the dock is bad now, it will only charge.
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+1 All of a sudden a few weeks ago, my phone stopped syncing, panic, because I flash a lot . Tried everything, the list of things to try over at htcwiki was edited by me, and nothing worked, until I changed the cable. Voila ! been working ever since.
No good... not working even on another PC with another cable... and it worked before on that setup.
Um you only have troubleshot half of it. Did you say you reset the phone? LOL oh yeah my phone never worked on the original cable. Just because something was cool for one minute doesnt' mean it won't **** up the next.
Hard reset the phone. If that doesnt' work, than you are one step closer to a broken phone.
Have fun lol.
gilligan8 said:
All of a sudden I started getting this error when plugging into my PC.
I booted into the bootloader (tricolor screen) and still didn't work. It charges but doesn't connect properly.
I have searched around and read a few things (disable advanced networking, take out battery for 30 mins) Nothing seems to work.
Seems like it's a device problem... any suggestions because I'm kind of screwed here.
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Try here it may help ...
Found my problem in the last post (second to last post now )
My 2nd pin (closest to the middle) was laying flat and didn't have the curve the others had.. so it wasn't making contact. I used a caligraphy pen to get under it and pop it back up and now it works... I'm sure I'll have to keep an eye on it but for now it's working.
Hope this helps others that are reading everyone saying "it's the cable" and that isn't your problem
Thanks for all the suggestions, it had to be one of them!
ChumleyEX said:
Could be a glitch in the phones software, a cable going bad, a plug going bad or a windows problem.
I've gone through a few cables and a dock, something always gets bent or something and it won't sync, I just grab another cable and it works. It's a shame the dock is bad now, it will only charge.
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Like I said, it could be the port. booya
Well, you did mention everything except for solar flares.
denco7 said:
+1 All of a sudden a few weeks ago, my phone stopped syncing, panic, because I flash a lot . Tried everything, the list of things to try over at htcwiki was edited by me, and nothing worked, until I changed the cable. Voila ! been working ever since.
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Which OS on your comp. are you using Denco? I've been using vista with no problems until now and it's more than funny how this syncing issue has just been popping up all over (most likely from vista updates). First instinct with vista is updates and firewall; killed and accepted every option, still with no dice. I seriously doubt it's the cables since they worked just fine for the last several hundred syncs and now sync problems abound...any help would be appreciated brother
gilligan8 said:
Found my problem in the last post (second to last post now )
My 2nd pin (closest to the middle) was laying flat and didn't have the curve the others had.. so it wasn't making contact. I used a caligraphy pen to get under it and pop it back up and now it works... I'm sure I'll have to keep an eye on it but for now it's working.
Hope this helps others that are reading everyone saying "it's the cable" and that isn't your problem
Thanks for all the suggestions, it had to be one of them!
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WTF?! That fixed it?
hmmm, I smell something fishy...so many people having issues with connecting at the same time...upgrade to newest devices? This war with Wm and Apple makes me want to get a simple razr; tired of all this bull****
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Well, you did mention everything except for solar flares.
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I kept silent out my internal dignity
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Everyone knows USB is shielded for solar flares.
GOSH!!!!
kaalgoosy said:
WTF?! That fixed it?
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Yep... that pin is half of the data (1st pin is ground, last is power and two in the middle are data)... obviously ground and power are working as it charged, but if one of the data lines isn't making contact then the PC is going to be confused because it knows something is there just not getting enough info.
I tried everything, straightened my pins, shut off firewalls and security, I use Windows Xp running with Bootcamp on an iMac. I have never installed service pack 3, because I read that , that was a problem with syncing. Shut off advanced network functionality, everything I could think of.
I had sync'd a thousand times with that cable, and flashed at least one hundred roms. Then one day it just stopped syncing. After pulling my hair out for two days, trying everything, I pulled a new cable out of the overflowing cable draw, fixed, haven't had a problem since. Go figure !
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I tried everything, straightened my pins, shut off firewalls and security, I use Windows Xp running with Bootcamp on an iMac. I have never installed service pack 3, because I read that , that was a problem with syncing. Shut off advanced network functionality, everything I could think of.
I had sync'd a thousand times with that cable, and flashed at least one hundred roms. Then one day it just stopped syncing. After pulling my hair out for two days, trying everything, I pulled a new cable out of the overflowing cable draw, fixed, haven't had a problem since. Go figure !
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HUh, It seems you might be right about a simple cable replacement. My previous cable synced me up for several hundred syncs and just crapped out one day; dug up one of my older cables and it synced just fine and now it just took a dive for charging but not syncing. Guess I'll have to hit Best Buy for a new one. Like you said; go figure. Although I noticed some new gray hairs sprouting from searching and tweaking for fix
Buy online.... Best Buy RAPES you on cables!
hi
i think my galaxy s (i9000m) is fully bricked i used to access to download/recovery mode with 3 button combo but since i flashed jp1 i get phone--!--computer screen and there is no way to access either download or recovery mode i don't have any warranty is there any way to fix this ??
thank you
Check it out in Youtube~It's called the Jig USB method~
There are also topics concerning making Jig of your own in this forum =]
thanks for your reply
its seems complicated isn't there a way to buy a cable ? and is there a (free) way to get download mode back again ?
thanks
don't know if that helps but when i try the 3 button combo phone restarts to the same screen again and again and again ....
I'm a complete noob soo i don't know if this is true (and i'm not responsible if anything goes wrong) but here it goes.
I don't know if this is your case but that happened to me yesterday,
i connected the USB cable while i had that screen on my phone and was able to flash with ODIN.
It was like even with the phone--!--computer screen, it was still in download mode.
Try pressing the keys to put in download mode and then see if ODIN adds it
That happened to me also last week while trying to root a gingerbread version, started to panic.
I took the battery out for 5mins, refitted it and then was able to enter download mode ok, then managed to flash back to froyo, and jobs a good un now.
Ebay sell jig and amazon i bought one had exactly same problem fixed it in minutes
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thank you for your replies,
is it possible to get a repair from samsung even if i bought the phone from kijiji ?
biscuit26 said:
hi
i think my galaxy s (i9000m) is fully bricked i used to access to download/recovery mode with 3 button combo but since i flashed jp1 i get phone--!--computer screen and there is no way to access either download or recovery mode i don't have any warranty is there any way to fix this ??
thank you
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Hang on, one more thing you can try, worked for me just last weekend....
"Leave Odin Open. Then Plug the USB. While the USB is plugged in and Odin running press and hold volume down + Home + Power. Once the black screen comes release the Power Button. It will get to the download mode"
Worked like a charm, got it from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...1#post13630631
If it works for you make sure you hit the thanks button of the guy that originally posted it
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Hang on, one more thing you can try, worked for me just last weekend....
"Leave Odin Open. Then Plug the USB. While the USB is plugged in and Odin running press and hold volume down + Home + Power. Once the black screen comes release the Power Button. It will get to the download mode"
Worked like a charm, got it from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...1#post13630631
If it works for you make sure you hit the thanks button of the guy that originally posted it
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thanks for you help, but it didnt work i release the power button when the screen goes black but the phone---!----computer screen comes back
any chance of getting a repair from samsung ?
Just called samsung they told me i have to send the phone to bell first. the guy told me there is no way i can send it directly to samsung. since im not a bell customer and i unlocked my phone bell won't take it..
anyone knows a good place in montreal where i can get my phone fixed ?
thanks
U can try doing this:
Pull out battery and sim card
Hold both vol. Up and down buttons
Without pressing power button plug USB in phone while Odin is running on comp.
Even if it gives error at this point, ur still in download mode.
Try flashing a different .md5 file.for phone.
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drtusharks said:
U can try doing this:
Pull out battery and sim card
Hold both vol. Up and down buttons
Without pressing power button plug USB in phone while Odin is running on comp.
Even if it gives error at this point, ur still in download mode.
Try flashing a different .md5 file.for phone.
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think i tried all possible combinations it just don't want to go on download mode
My GT-I9000 did this 2 weeks ago. Nothing worked and I didn't try the Jig but sent it back to my phone store (optus australia) who sent it back to samsung and they fixed it no problem.
I do have insurance on it though for the 2yrs.
It was the- Anim Mod *Root* by JRummy that bricked it?
no its was the jp1 firmware that bricked it
i think its dead can't get the phone replaced or repaired
How did you go with your phone mate? I had mine sent back under warranty and was returned in under two weeks.
If it want under warranty I would have made or bought a jig and had a crack at that, otherwise maybe look in your local newspaper or call a computer repair place and see if they know anyone in your area who could fix it. Word of mouth mainly!
biscuit26 said:
Just called samsung they told me i have to send the phone to bell first. the guy told me there is no way i can send it directly to samsung. since im not a bell customer and i unlocked my phone bell won't take it..
anyone knows a good place in montreal where i can get my phone fixed ?
thanks
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let me tell you something ok i had exactly the same problem as you and my warranty ran out and i know what the problem is
Your motherboard has froze on you i recommend you get a new motherboard needs replacing or you can get your dogdy phone repaiir shop to do it for you
I got mine bricked one time so I just went to my carrier dealer. They fixed it. ;3
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Your phone is not bricked,it has a corrupted boot loader etc. Samsung can easily fix it but the cheaper way is to build or buy the usb jig, lets face it gonna cost you about 10 quid to buy the jig. I happened to me sometime ago, Samsung fixed for free, then i made a jig just in case.
I think I've Bricked to completion now!
I have been using Overcome ROM and had issues with battery performance and other items. So I decided just to go to stock GB. Well I did and I thought to myself, why not get really good battery use and go back to Froyo. So I downloaded from samfirmware.com the JM2 ROM. Well, I did just that, using Odin 1.7 and it showed "PASS" in green. Normal pit file and reset partition checked.
Will not turn on at all and won't even go into "Download".
Besides the obvious "BRICK OF THE YEAR AWARD" replies, does anyone have any help they can lend?
I'm not the one with the answers, but I casually saw these two posts hours ago:
How to unbrick tabs:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133590
This unlocks bootloaders so your SamFirmware.com rom won't brick you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=888071
Thanks for the help, with the link you provided. I called the guy that I got my simple mobile phones from(and my tablet sim from, too) and he said he could fix it. So I left work immediately. Well after about 10 minutes, he said, "Here you go, the LCD screen is fried"
So I'm really bummed, but I'm also hopeful cause I can get a new LCD installed from ubreakifix.com. They are the same people that I got the new 3.5mm jack and repaired the Tablet, just about 30 days ago. So even though I'm bummed, cause I just got it fixed, I'm very hopeful that I can get it fixed, I just have to come up with some money for the part.
Can you try plugging it in the Computer and wait for while and see if anything shows up?
When i soft bricked my tab after a failed odin attempt it wouldn't turn on or nothing. I left it plugged into the computer, started to youtube a bit and after sometime pasted a phone and pc screen popped up.
Try it because if the lcd screen fried i would think the LED buttons would atleast light up if it was on.
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i got this screeen a few days ago,
i re plugged the device in the computer flashed the pit, pda and phone files with odin about 3-4 times and finally worked
good luck!
Yeah seen that screen many times. No worries. Just get the pc to recognize it BC heimdall and Odin are your options.
fabricatedhero said:
Can you try plugging it in the Computer and wait for while and see if anything shows up?
When i soft bricked my tab after a failed odin attempt it wouldn't turn on or nothing. I left it plugged into the computer, started to youtube a bit and after sometime pasted a phone and pc screen popped up.
Try it because if the lcd screen fried i would think the LED buttons would atleast light up if it was on.
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Bam-Bamm said:
Thanks for the help, with the link you provided. I called the guy that I got my simple mobile phones from(and my tablet sim from, too) and he said he could fix it. So I left work immediately. Well after about 10 minutes, he said, "Here you go, the LCD screen is fried"
So I'm really bummed, but I'm also hopeful cause I can get a new LCD installed from ubreakifix.com. They are the same people that I got the new 3.5mm jack and repaired the Tablet, just about 30 days ago. So even though I'm bummed, cause I just got it fixed, I'm very hopeful that I can get it fixed, I just have to come up with some money for the part.
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Looks like you're not very lucky with your tab.
Then again you're lucky you have this kind of service (ubreakifix) in the States, coz we're stuck with the overly expensive regular services from companies like Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Motorola and so on, and they not only fix nothing but also charge you for that. I wish there were alternative services like this here too.
Hey thanks you all! I'll attempt plugging the unit into the laptop tonight and pray something happens.
I've actually connected the unit to Odin and Odin recognizes the unit, by show the COM:0, but I'll try the laptop at home. This all failed at the office PC.
Yah try that first because if loading a new rom doesn't do anything then yah something else is wrong.
So atleast then you know its hardware not software. If odin recognized the phone then there is hope. There are times the tabs go into what's we call a coma state and it usually clears up by loading a new rom. So atleast odin sees it.
It took like 20min for my tab to turn on with that phone to pc screen. If nothing comes on but odin sees it...load the overcome gbsafe_v5 rom and if you get green light then wait for it to reboot
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Hi, have a bit of an issue. My sister dropped her GXS in a pool today. she got it out and wiped it and it seemed to work fine (i told her that she should have taken the batt out immediately... she didn't) She went on then the phone died and got stuck in an endless reboot cycle. i opened it up and cleaned it and dried it, looks clean, from what i can tell. the screen shows the little refresh circle in the center, then shows the battery image for a few seconds then repeats the process (if i connect it to a wall charger, the battery image lasts about a second longer but it still restarts). it constantly restarts. and here is the problem, i can get it to download mode, but even in download mode it restarts after 3-4 seconds so i cant flash anything in such a short period. recovery does not work (even if it did i bet it would still restart after 3-4s). it starts doing this as soon as the battery is inserted.
It was running an old nightly of CM9 (about 2-3 months old)
Any help will be greatly appreciated
UPDATE:
Left it out on the sun for a few hours to dry even more off, now shows the galaxy I9000 splash screen and the semaphore kernel logo but it still restarts after 3-4s
UPDATE 2:
Dissasembled it and put it in a jar of rice, not expecting much. Took a look at the motherboard to prepare for the unbrickable mod. Those pads are TINY, i mean really tiny
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http://dl.dropbox.com/u/11992935/2012-09-08 18.32.42.jpg
That HUGE thing on the chip above is the microsd card
So my new questions are, in the original unbrickable thread i dont quite understand the instructions. IS it like in the picture near the enlarged piece numbered 1. that you must resolder the yellow marked resistor to the blue marked pads, or like in number 2. you must remove the resistor and put a wire (drawn grey) like in the picture or do you do first number 1. and then attach the wire to the upper end of the moved resistor and then to the other pad?
Congrats to your sister, looks like she killed her SGS.
Looks like the battery's not the problem, if it reboots when it's unplugged (an almost empty battery -almost empty = already shut down, but reboots for a few seconds- shows at
least unlock screen for me when I turn it on).
If recovery and download mode don't last enough to flash, it's over IMHO. And even if your warranty is still valid, water damage is not covered..
I am starting to consider doing the unbrickable mod, but i dont know whether this is a software or a hardware problem. any way to test that?
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total.destroyer said:
I am starting to consider doing the unbrickable mod, but i dont know whether this is a software or a hardware problem. any way to test that?
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Try to put the phone in a jar of rice for 24H.
After that try to flash a rom using odin.
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I am starting to consider doing the unbrickable mod, but i dont know whether this is a software or a hardware problem. any way to test that?
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I doubt this has anything to do with Unbrickable mode solutions, anyway links to test mode tare on My Android Solutions, link below.
You problem would be most likely due to moisture shorting power and usb ports/contacts
xsenman said:
I doubt this has anything to do with Unbrickable mode solutions, anyway links to test mode tare on My Android Solutions, link below.
You problem would be most likely due to moisture shorting power and usb ports/contacts
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I went over your list before posting, nothing helped in my situation, and there is no test mode on your list, or maybe i missed it. I cleaned the usb port and it looks clean, the battery contacts are also clean, no obvious damage shows, and the power on button can not be shorted because it is a potted foil membrane and the leading contacts are clean, and the button works otherwise i could not get temporarily in download mode. gonny try and mess about with adb if i can get the phone to be seen.
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and there is no test mode on your list, or maybe i missed it.
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Problem:- Phone completely DEAD, Not Charging and NO response, only this SEC S5PC110 TEST B/D
you can only revive phone using unbrickable mode when phone is totally dead with only this words SEC S5PC110 TEST B/D, that why I said, i am doubtfull you need to use it.
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Problem:- Phone completely DEAD, Not Charging and NO response, only this SEC S5PC110 TEST B/D
you can only revive phone using unbrickable mode when phone is totally dead with only this words SEC S5PC110 TEST B/D, that why I said, i am doubtfull you need to use it.
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I think i have no other choice, i have tried everything, my only options now are to get it repaired without warranty (probably will cost more than a new gxs off ebay), use it as a paperweight or try to do the unbrickable mod and see if that works.
Is there a possibility that a software error is constantly rebooting the phone or is there a hardware problem? I mean, could a corrupted bootloader constantly reboot the phone, no matter what mode the phone is in, like in download mode is the bootloader still runing in the background? or the kernel?
Good luck if you decide to try. I'm considered extremely good at soldering by many, I have all the proper tools including a top notch soldering station, and moving that 0201 resistor took me like an hour. One of the most difficult things I've ever had to do, and I didn't think it would work in the end. Having two irons and a microscope would have helped a lot but it's not a mod for the faint of heart. That said it saved my phone from some nasty software business.
I really doubt it would solve this problem, since it's water damage it's probably long gone. If you have no possible other option though, there's no harm in trying this.
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Good luck if you decide to try. I'm considered extremely good at soldering by many, I have all the proper tools including a top notch soldering station, and moving that 0201 resistor took me like an hour. One of the most difficult things I've ever had to do, and I didn't think it would work in the end. Having two irons and a microscope would have helped a lot but it's not a mod for the faint of heart. That said it saved my phone from some nasty software business.
I really doubt it would solve this problem, since it's water damage it's probably long gone. If you have no possible other option though, there's no harm in trying this.
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I have a friend that does electronics and solders daily so he should be able to do it, but the big question is, is this actual hardware damage from water or a short caused data corruption and the problem is software, because the thing works, the display works, animation works, the buttons work, it only decides to repeat the process every 3-4s (it varies, sometimes it last about 6-7s, especially if i plug it in to charge, or it dies in a second or two). Could water damage it so precisely to do that, or was there a short that caused some data corruption of the rom/bootloader/kernel/whatever that makes it reboot after the boot process encounters that section of bad data, or the memory chip got corrupt. Is there a way to find out, can a log be dumped out while it is booting? my pc does not recognize anything is connected while it does its refresh battery thing, or maybe you need special drivers.
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I think i have no other choice, i have tried everything, my only options now are to get it repaired without warranty (probably will cost more than a new gxs off ebay), use it as a paperweight or try to do the unbrickable mod and see if that works.
Is there a possibility that a software error is constantly rebooting the phone or is there a hardware problem? I mean, could a corrupted bootloader constantly reboot the phone, no matter what mode the phone is in, like in download mode is the bootloader still runing in the background? or the kernel?
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If your phone had no problems and this problem only developed after the water damage it has nothing to do with software and all to do with hardware . I think the Phone reboots due to minute shorts in the hardware ..moisture underneath the chips could be one...you can try heating a few of larger chips...best would be to keep the phone wrapped in tissue and in a pot of rice for a week or so
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i see one galaxy s like this before.
the phone boots if after u see a green battery on screeen
1.but u have to connect a strong charger (1 to 2 Amps) or a USB (1 Amp) laptop computer .
2.after connect the phone, u have to wait aprox. 30 sec, if nothing happened u ned to reconect (pull out battery , then insert it back in the same time with usb or charger plug )
3.if the grenn battery appears on screen wait to charge to 50% then press power button but not detach cable or charger
4.after complete boot , u are free to use your phone (ALL THINGS WORKS)