[Q] dead???? - Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

tried to flash a different galaxy s firmware to my captivate thru download mode and it went to reboot but did not come back on the other day and now i cant get the phone to turn on at all. is there a fix or is it a $500 brick???

Different Galaxy S firmware meaning not a Captivate cooked rom?

straightup firmware from samfireware.com. have NEVER had a problem.

steveo314 said:
straightup firmware from samfireware.com. have NEVER had a problem.
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But wrong bootloaders = brick, soft or otherwise. Try a jig to get into download mode.

Samfirmware has nothing which will work on your phone.
I'm looking to do some experimental non-invasive recovery on bricks and I need something to test. If you'd like, you can send it to me for some analys and it could help the entire community... or you can send to connexxion2005 for jtag recovery.

steveo314 said:
tried to flash a different galaxy s firmware to my captivate thru download mode and it went to reboot but did not come back on the other day and now i cant get the phone to turn on at all. is there a fix or is it a $500 brick???
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If you can't get download mode probably bricked.
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AdamOutler said:
Samfirmware has nothing which will work on your phone.
I'm looking to do some experimental non-invasive recovery on bricks and I need something to test. If you'd like, you can send it to me for some analys and it could help the entire community... or you can send to connexxion2005 for jtag recovery.
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im going to try the JIG first then ill probably check into the JTAG.....
just to double inform you guys this is the same issue i have.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfkPHQbBcJ4

PM sent I can fix this for you quickly. It sounds like a hard brick. Adam, I'll get you that test board sooner or later! Just sitting on my desk.

steveo314 said:
im going to try the JIG first then ill probably check into the JTAG.....
just to double inform you guys this is the same issue i have.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfkPHQbBcJ4
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After watching your video, it looks like a hard brick. A jig will not help. You need to consider JTAG, invasive or non invasive.
Good luck.
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Please post in the proper Q&A threads after searching. You would have found your answer alot faster.

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[Q] T_T *sigh* what now PLEASE HELP

So last night my phone bricked
Heres What I did
1. Flash Stock
2. Flashed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952588
3. Got Tired of it...
4.Then Flashed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045734
5. Got Tired of this...
6. So insted of waisting time i went into recovery and flashedhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=964583
7. After it finished I Flashed some GPS Fixes and deleted the battery stats
8. Then in recovery and rebooted my phone and it never came back on since
dose anyone know where i went on?
Ive tried http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-unbrick-samsung-captivate/ and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=775911
and even went to AT&T for help.
they said all it is is the battery but is it more then that?
I have read around and it said it corrupted my files is this perminante?
if it wont turn on. it is a hard brick. j-tag fix only.
congratulations! your phone is under 1 year old!
you have a warranty! Use it!.
Just say " It just stopped working "
if it cant turn on, they cant prove you wrong!
or get ahold of " mobiletech videos " he just got set up with jtag un-bricking. and the first people to test it out get it done for free!! shipping included!!
TRusselo said:
if it wont turn on. it is a hard brick. j-tag fix only.
congratulations! your phone is under 1 year old!
you have a warranty! Use it!.
Just say " It just stopped working "
if it cant turn on, they cant prove you wrong!
or get ahold of " mobiletech videos " he just got set up with jtag un-bricking. and the first people to test it out get it done for free!! shipping included!!
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Just to add to your post;
If you get any sign of life (light, vibration or any kind of image) then it's not bricked all you'll need is a JIG (you can build one for very cheap).
If that's not the case.. Well back to Trusselo's post
my suggestion is to try this first:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...21187&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_651wt_1139
BWolf56 said:
Just to add to your post;
If you get any sign of life (light, vibration or any kind of image) then it's not bricked all you'll need is a JIG (you can build one for very cheap).
If that's not the case.. Well back to Trusselo's post
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nope no signs of life none what so ever
TRusselo said:
if it wont turn on. it is a hard brick. j-tag fix only.
congratulations! your phone is under 1 year old!
you have a warranty! Use it!.
Just say " It just stopped working "
if it cant turn on, they cant prove you wrong!
or get ahold of " mobiletech videos " he just got set up with jtag un-bricking. and the first people to test it out get it done for free!! shipping included!!
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how do i get hold and what is a J-Tag?
mwiz123 said:
how do i get hold and what is a J-Tag?
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A JTAG is a module that will shoot the boatloaders in your phone. It has to be plugged directly to your phone's board so I suggest you get someone weith experience to do it.
I know that AdamOutler (sorry if I miss spelled) from Team Komin (A3) and Connexion2005 were offering JTAG services for free (for testing purpose). I this point, you have nothing to lose. Your phone is indeed bricked.
Here's a nice thread that will explain what happened: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1049294
ohh ok so what if i install a 2.3.3 form and flash cognition are my files corrupt?
mwiz123 said:
ohh ok so what if i install a 2.3.3 form and flash cognition are my files corrupt?
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Depends.
how did you proceed?
I mean, you can use the 2.3 boatloaders on 2.2 ROMs but you need to flash back to stock using Odin. Even then, it doesn't always work and you've a good chance of bricking your phone.
EDIT: Thx Studa.. was typing too fast lol
BWolf56 said:
Depends.
how did you proceed?
I mean, you can use the 2.3 boatloaders on 2.2 ROMs but you need to flash back to stock using Odin 1 click. Even then, it doesn't always work and you've a good chance of bricking your phone.
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Odin one click replaces both bootloaders bro.
To keep the gb bootloaders you use full odin with .tar files that don't contain ANY bootloaders.
omg i feel slow its it the phone or the battery?
strate answer please
The phone.

			
				
Cognition contains the sbl.bin (secondary bootloader) you flashed directly from gingerbread so now you have a gingerbread boot.bin and a froyo/eclair sbl.bin.
In short completely bricked.
Jtag debricking is your only out.
Ok i just got my RMA phone and thats the last time im romming
Thats the risk you assume when you try flashing roms when you have apparently done little to no research...
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If all you get when you put your battery in out is a black screen and the keys on the bottom do not light up, it is hard bricked. I did it on friday. Took it into warranty center. They swapped battery and same result. 10 minutes later I walked out with a "new" phone.
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Urgent help needed. Phone unresponsive.

Okay guys, I DESPERATELY need your help here.
I was flashing a rom through ODIN, when ODIN became unresponsive and closed on me.
Now, the handset is completely unresponsive.
What can I do to fix this?!
Please help, otherwise my Dad is going to kill me.
Can you get to download mode? Remove battery for a while and then try entering download mode again
Tapatalking in my sleep
ryandabao said:
Can you get to download mode? Remove battery for a while and then try entering download mode again
Tapatalking in my sleep
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Can't access download mode.
Leaving battery out now for 10 minutes.
Will post response after
New_World_Order said:
Can't access download mode.
Leaving battery out now for 10 minutes.
Will post response after
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Hi. Which phone is this?
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agustincordoba said:
Hi. Which phone is this?
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Samsung Galaxy S
Battery back in.
Phone still unresponsive.
You can still force the phone into DL mode by using a JIG. Have you tried that?
JIGs can be bought on Amazon or you can just build one yourself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551
BTW: What happens, if you connect it to your PC via USB?
Did you have the proper drivers installed on your pc for your galaxy s?
Tapatalking in my sleep
BlueFlame4 said:
You can still force the phone into DL mode by using a JIG. Have you tried that?
JIGs can be bought on Amazon or you can just build one yourself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551
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This is looking like my only option.
I'm going to have to buy one :/
New_World_Order said:
This is looking like my only option.
I'm going to have to buy one :/
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You can also build one if you are used to soldering. It's not that hard Anyways seems as if your problem can't be solved within a minute. If you have a local shop that sells electronic stuff, you can go and search for the parts needed to build that JIG It's nearly impossible to COMPLETELY brick your phone, so I guess this method will work!
Best Regards!
BlueFlame4 said:
You can also build one if you are used to soldering. It's not that hard Anyways seems as if your problem can't be solved within a minute. If you have a local shop that sells electronic stuff, you can go and search for the parts needed to build that JIG It's nearly impossible to COMPLETELY brick your phone, so I guess this method will work!
Best Regards!
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Hahaa I'm useless with things like that, I wouldn't want to do any more damage, I'll just buy one!
Thanks a lot mate
Jig should work just fine, I know from hard experience! Strange that the three-button method does not get you into dl-mode.How did you originally enter download? Through the three button method or from some reboot option? And which Android version/build were you attempting to replace?
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agustincordoba said:
Jig should work just fine, I know from hard experience! Strange that the three-button method does not get you into dl-mode.How did you originally enter download? Through the three button method or from some reboot option? And which Android version/build were you attempting to replace?
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If you manage to really brick the device, I reckon that download mode can also become broken.
JIG May Solve ur Problem Bro'
Waiting for a jig to come in the post. If not I'll just claim it on insurance and get a new one.
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The jig should work mate the galaxy s series are virtually impossible to completely "brick". once u get your jig remove your battery for a minute then put it back together and use the jig to get into download mode... since ur phone is completely unresponsive it means there is no firmware or rom on your phone so u will have to start from scratch and install a 3file rom and then a cf+root. Then u will be sweet to start flashing your rom's through recovery mode much easier than dealing with odin. Hope this helps mate
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Minnaz said:
The jig should work mate the galaxy s series are virtually impossible to completely "brick". once u get your jig remove your battery for a minute then put it back together and use the jig to get into download mode... since ur phone is completely unresponsive it means there is no firmware or rom on your phone so u will have to start from scratch and install a 3file rom and then a cf+root. Then u will be sweet to start flashing your rom's through recovery mode much easier than dealing with odin. Hope this helps mate
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That's a huge help mate, thanks a lot! The jig should arrive within the next two days, so fingers crossed!
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Galaxy Note don't turn on @[email protected]

hey guys please help me with my phone T_T I don't I what to do ;x tried to root but it goes do yellow triangle then I tried to remove using one of the methods of this site, it was using USB JIG but I know HOW to do and I can't buy cause' I work during all te day and there's no place to buy near me. Please has any another method to revive my phone T_T I don't what to do more
Wrong section u should be in q&a can u get into download mode if so do some reading about flashing via odin and stock roms plenty of threads about explaining.
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dont know what u r talking bout man... explain more clearly.. whats happening to the phone
kyleastley said:
Wrong section u should be in q&a can u get into download mode if so do some reading about flashing via odin and stock roms plenty of threads about explaining.
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Just like he said... Flash The Stock ROM via ODIN. I tried Installing the same Cusom ROM like 4 times and flashed the stock one and it worked perfect.
I agree. Flash ICS. I like N7000XXLRT. Do not do full wipe! You will brick your phone. If you want root and Clockworkmod Recovery, flash an Odin version of Speedmod kernel. When Speedmod is flashed you can do a full wipe.
Google this : speedmod-kernel-n7000-ics-k3-13-Odin.tar
Will this brick be the hard brick a Samsung jig has no use for? I'm sure I have done this on my note by accident.
it depends if the phone responds to pc and is able to go to download mode.. then chances are there that it can be revived. but if its totally dead then ... samsung service
I have Justplugged my phone into pc and as I stated yesterday it is throwing USB not recognised errors. As I can't get onto any mode I'm hoping a jig will get me into download mode to use Odin as Samsung service is miles away from home.. If all else fails looks like I'll be throwing my much loved note in the bin and purchasing an s3
may be jig will help u.. but if its under warranty then go for that.. i dont prefer s3 much but note 2
ITs not under warranty so that's a no go. My jig will be here tomorrow and have bought two off different sellers for £1.50 on eBay. Wish me luck
good luck mate
Nope, this USB jig hasn't helped me looks like have a paperweight and a hefty bit of my wages going out for a new phone
if u still love the note go for a motherboard replacement
I have found a jtag service in the uk from a good reviewed website. I'm goin to give this a try as it doesn't break the bank and seems legit.

[Q]How to unbrick?

OK guys!
yesterday i cooked a ROM with dsixda's Android Kitchen.I also checked the updateR-script file to prevent any damage.
but the problem is :
ROM was flashed successfully and every single function worked. I just turned my phone off and it doesn't boot any more.
Any suggestions?
Is that a BRICK?
Thank you all in advance!:crying:
AriSLaSH said:
OK guys!
yesterday i cooked a ROM with dsixda's Android Kitchen.I also checked the updateR-script file to prevent any damage.
but the problem is :
ROM was flashed successfully and every single function worked. I just turned my phone off and it doesn't boot any more.
Any suggestions?
Is that a BRICK?
Thank you all in advance!:crying:
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Can you get into Download/Recovery Mode? and what is it doing? Just black or showing the bootanimation? And btw you should have posted that in the q&a thread!
Try connect phone to charger and we will see.
thank you!
first i knew this should have been posted in Q&A but thought you guys can help me more.
my phone is showing a black screen and no response.
I just dont know what the hell has happened to this. It was working fine but ... you know the story!
I dont know if its a hard brick either. cuz nothing (just nothing) happened to the phone. No wrong flashing,ROM manager,...
just wanted to know what the should i do with this thing:crying::crying::crying:
You don't have flashed any kernel that's not for the i9001 right? If you have done that it's hard bricked. if not it's rescue-able
broodplank1337 said:
You don't have flashed any kernel that's not for the i9001 right? If you have done that it's hard bricked. if not it's rescue-able
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The buttons is glowing when you touch it, while ex. you charge phone?
AriSLaSH said:
thank you!
first i knew this should have been posted in Q&A but thought you guys can help me more.
my phone is showing a black screen and no response.
I just dont know what the hell has happened to this. It was working fine but ... you know the story!
I dont know if its a hard brick either. cuz nothing (just nothing) happened to the phone. No wrong flashing,ROM manager,...
just wanted to know what the should i do with this thing:crying::crying::crying:
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So, does download mode work or not?
1.I haven't flashed any incorrect kernel
2.I can't boot the phone anyway.
Told you guys
dunno what the hell is wrong with this!
just after flashing my cooked ROM I shut the device down and thats all!
I don't think this is called a Brick but anyway I can't fix it
If you cant boot phone anyway, that's Hard Brick...
AriSLaSH said:
1.I haven't flashed any incorrect kernel
2.I can't boot the phone anyway.
Told you guys
dunno what the hell is wrong with this!
just after flashing my cooked ROM I shut the device down and thats all!
I don't think this is called a Brick but anyway I can't fix it
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Ans the qn man..there is no point of crying..can u goto diwnliad mode or not..provide useful info so ppl can help u...
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BTW - Do you even know, how to enter in download mode?... I know, that's stupid question but I must ask..
yeah I know what the hell is Download mode but if i can't turn this thing up,How can I get it to the download mode!
NO I CANT GET THIS THING IN THE DOWNLOAD MODE!!!!
AriSLaSH said:
yeah I know what the hell is Download mode but if i can't turn this thing up,How can I get it to the download mode!
NO I CANT GET THIS THING IN THE DOWNLOAD MODE!!!!
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Relax man we are just trying to help
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i know that isn't the best thing i've ever said but you're sure that the battery isn't dead ?? it may happens but anyway it's weird ... you could meassure/verify it somehow
AW: [Q]How to unbrick?
Take battery out, wait 30 minutes Start Odin in your pc plug in the USB cable To the phone, press and hold the button Combo for download mode and take in the battery
sometimes this works, our phone is very hard To brick
i verified my battery with a multimeter and it's giving me Voltage.
unfortunately there's no SSC here so I could fix it but battery seems a bit...................weird
maybe it's dead.
I try to buy a new one and try again.
BUT PLEASE GIVE UR FEEDBACK MAYBE I DIDN'T NEED TO BUY ANYTHING.
thank you guys again.
edit:it hasn't been hit since I flashed my Homebrew crappy ROM.
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AriSLaSH said:
i verified my battery with a multimeter and it's giving me Voltage.
unfortunately there's no SSC here so I could fix it but battery seems a bit...................weird
maybe it's dead.
I try to buy a new one and try again.
BUT PLEASE GIVE UR FEEDBACK MAYBE I DIDN'T NEED TO BUY ANYTHING.
thank you guys again.
edit:it hasn't been hit since I flashed my Homebrew crappy ROM.
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follow My instructions ( post direct above yours) this Method helps many people ! AND STOP WRITING WITH CAPS, ITS LIKE SCREAMING AND NO ONE LIKE IT !
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AriSLaSH said:
i verified my battery with a multimeter and it's giving me Voltage.
unfortunately there's no SSC here so I could fix it but battery seems a bit...................weird
maybe it's dead.
I try to buy a new one and try again.
BUT PLEASE GIVE UR FEEDBACK MAYBE I DIDN'T NEED TO BUY ANYTHING.
thank you guys again.
edit:it hasn't been hit since I flashed my Homebrew crappy ROM.
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Which value of voltage does the multimeter show
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AriSLaSH said:
i verified my battery with a multimeter and it's giving me Voltage.
unfortunately there's no SSC here so I could fix it but battery seems a bit...................weird
maybe it's dead.
I try to buy a new one and try again.
BUT PLEASE GIVE UR FEEDBACK MAYBE I DIDN'T NEED TO BUY ANYTHING.
thank you guys again.
edit:it hasn't been hit since I flashed my Homebrew crappy ROM.
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Send my a link to your 'cooked' ROM, let me look at what you flashed... also, stay chill, we are trying to help you here.
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AriSLaSH said:
1.I haven't flashed any incorrect kernel
2.I can't boot the phone anyway.
Told you guys
dunno what the hell is wrong with this!
just after flashing my cooked ROM I shut the device down and thats all!
I don't think this is called a Brick but anyway I can't fix it
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The first advice I can give to you is to take the battery out for overnight then put it back in.

[Q] Samsung Captivate hard bricked. HELP.

So the other day i was on my captivate and i had just factory reset it to original eclair. so i tried updating it with kies but it kept failing. So i then tried using Odin and accidently checked bootloader and now my phone turned off and wont show any signs of life. PLEASE IM ASKING YOU PLEASE HELP! What do I do?
Can u get into Download mode with button combo or jig ?
If ur phone shows zero signs of life, even when plugged in to a wall charger, then it is probably hard bricked and so u will need jtag service in order to bring ur phone back to life. Check out mobiletechvideos.com, they can fix ur phone.
4-2ndtwin said:
Can u get into Download mode with button combo or jig ?
If ur phone shows zero signs of life, even when plugged in to a wall charger, then it is probably hard bricked and so u will need jtag service in order to bring ur phone back to life. Check out mobiletechvideos.com, they can fix ur phone.
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But i dont get it. I was flashing with odin and it magically formatted the bootloader. Is there a way for me to fix it by myself like restoring the bootloader. I got my phone only 2 month ago. I dont have 40 dollars to invest on jtag service. Like how would they fix it. Could I please get instructions? Thanks and most help is appreciated
Theboss14 said:
But i dont get it. I was flashing with odin and it magically formatted the bootloader. Is there a way for me to fix it by myself like restoring the bootloader. I got my phone only 2 month ago. I dont have 40 dollars to invest on jtag service. Like how would they fix it. Could I please get instructions? Thanks and most help is appreciated
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It doesn't format the bootloaders per say, it you flash a stock ROM with Odin that has bootloaders and if it gets interrupted while it's replacing them, your phone will be bricked as it doesn't have a way to boot (hence the name bootloaders).
The JTAG service basically pushes the bootloaders into the phone. It's something we can't do on our own unless we have the right equipment (riftbox).
Like 4-2ndtwin mentioned, try to get some response from your phone, anything that would show life. That means you can recover on your phone. From there, you'd have to be able to get in download mode and flash Odin KK4 without ANY interruption.
My phone wont turn on and when i put it in charge it wont even show the battery charging. What else can i do to fix my phone?
Theboss14 said:
My phone wont turn on and when i put it in charge it wont even show the battery charging. What else can i do to fix my phone?
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Try the button combo to get in download mode (could even try a jig). If that fails too, you'll have to get jtag service.
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:cyclops:Fine If i Have to send my captivate for a jtag then i guess i will if thats my only options. But I find the one on mobiletechvideos really expensive does anyone know an alternative. Thanks. I apreciate it if you tell me.
Theboss14 said:
:cyclops:Fine If i Have to send my captivate for a jtag then i guess i will if thats my only options. But I find the one on mobiletechvideos really expensive does anyone know an alternative. Thanks. I apreciate it if you tell me.
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The only alternative I can suggest you is to find that service around your place, hopefully for cheaper.
Yo. I think this service is legit. Is it?
On ebay.com
/itm/Samsung-Galaxy-Riff-Box-JTAG-Boot-Restore-Unbrick-Service-/271281826547?pt=US_Cell_Phone_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item3f29a82af3
Theboss14 said:
Yo. I think this service is legit. Is it?
On ebay.com
/itm/Samsung-Galaxy-Riff-Box-JTAG-Boot-Restore-Unbrick-Service-/271281826547?pt=US_Cell_Phone_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item3f29a82af3
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Kinda hard to know. look at the seller's rep Imo.
Samsung Captivate is dead, unable to go in download mode....
Hi,
I also have similar kind of issue which is still not resolved.Long time back postem my problem regarding my samsung captivate phone, I tried all the solution provided my members of this community to fix my issue. But it is still not resolve.
Could you please look in to my thread, and advise me what could be the problem and how can I repair my phone ?
Below is link to my thread where I have mentioned the issue in detail -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2194325
Jtag. The only possible way out.
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vishu_10d said:
Hi,
I also have similar kind of issue which is still not resolved.Long time back postem my problem regarding my samsung captivate phone, I tried all the solution provided my members of this community to fix my issue. But it is still not resolve.
Could you please look in to my thread, and advise me what could be the problem and how can I repair my phone ?
Below is link to my thread where I have mentioned the issue in detail -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2194325
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From what I've read in your thread, you had the i9000 image working, correct? If so, why not just roll with it?
All Captivate/i9000 rom works with the i9000 bootloader. Captivate GB Rom will need to get the 2.3.5 i9000 Music Player APK, but aside from that, it all works. AOSP roms like Cyanogenmod and Slimbean will work out of the box if you get the captivate version. To install them, you'll need a slight workaround though:
Flash a kernel with CWM.
From there, flash the Captivate Glitch Kernel V13. It only comes in .ZIP format, which is why you need a CWM kernel before hand
Flash CM7 to convert the partition table(IMPORTANT. Rom will not boot if you skip this step.)
Flash anything from here on. If it throw a status 7 about device not being SGH-i896/SGH-i897, etc..., flash the Glitch Kernel before attempting to flash the ROM. You do not need to flash CM7 again.
(I know other ROM should have converted the partition table, but in reality it doesn't. Since you're flashing from Glitch, a CM7/MIUI kernel, they assumes you already have the MTD partition layout, and only resize it instead of doing a full conversion. CM7 check the partition table regardless of which kernel you're flashing it from.)
As a plus, Deep Idle works only with the i9000 bootloader. You'll get sleep of death otherwise. If you want your ATT World Phone image back, you can flash the custom param.lfs and change it manually. This can only be done from Touchwiz ROM though.

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