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[Q] How do I get my phone in download? (3-button-combination doesn't work!)

HEADLINE EDIT: How do I get my phone in download mode?(3-button-combination doesn't work)
Hey.
I can't get my phone in download mode and the only way I can get it in recorvery mode is with a batch file from this forum somewhere(I can't remember where). So anywhere I can find a batch file, or something like it, where the phone goes in download mode instead of recovery mode?
Would help me alot since I want to flash my firmware :>
Thanks!

there is adb reboot download
but you should not use it unless you can get the 3 hardware button to work
you should apply the ROM fix to re-enable the 3 button mode in the DEV area

AllGamer said:
there is adb reboot download
but you should not use it unless you can get the 3 hardware button to work
you should apply the ROM fix to re-enable the 3 button mode in the DEV area
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Could you link it? So I'm 100% sure which one you are talking about

it's on the wiki
click my wiki link or you can also click the wiki link at the top of the page
the read about the 3 button fix

Just to know, what exactly does the download mode do?
If I plug it in kies while in download mode, can I get the original / official firmware back in the device or it's only used with odin?
THanks!

Kies will give you the same instruction to upgrade firmware
so, not it's not only for Odin, it's for all firmware upgrade

Lets say I've installed Voodoo, if I put it in download mode and plug it with Kies, would I be able to reintall stock firmware and remove all traces of Voodoo, not just disabling it?

i would restore it back to stock before installing any new ROM
just for safety.

And to return to stock, how would you proceed?
BTW, sorry to overtake the thread....
BTW2, thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge, it is greatly apreciated!

[q] help i messed up big time

Help!
I have 2.2 on Rogers, rooted. I also have Cognition 3.04 installed as well as CWM. I tried to install a battery mod .zip file using CWM, but all that is happening now is that I am stuck on the startup screen (Cognition) and my Captivate just vibrates! In recovery using CWM 'reboot now' and 'reboot recovery' doesn't work. Is there anyway to 'bypass' my last (failed) installed .zip and go back to the home screen?
WHAT DO I DO? I have tried to use the recovery_update.zip file from CWM to get my phone working again but still no luck.
I SWEAR IF SOMEONE CAN HELP ME I WILL NEVER EVER TAMPER WITH MY PHONE AGAIN EVER. I WILL ONLY EVER USE IT FOR PHONE CALLS AND TEXTING. I WILL DO ANYTHING. PLEASE HELP!!!!

Can you get it into download mode?

If you can get back into recovery which it sound like you can just reflash the original rom zip.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
Edit....and calm down, just a boot loop from a bad flash, no biggie. Though you should understand how to recover before you start.

I can get into download mode, now what?
Sorry I am clearly no good with this whole phone business...

How do I flash the original ROM when I can't get past the recovery screen? Could you please provide instructions? I am so scared! AAAARGH!

NewbDroid said:
I can get into download mode, now what?
Sorry I am clearly no good with this whole phone business...
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if you can go into download, use odin to flash back to stock.

NewbDroid said:
How do I flash the original ROM when I can't get past the recovery screen? Could you please provide instructions? I am so scared! AAAARGH!
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do not worry, i will be here to help you until you fix your phone.

Could you give me more instructions on Odin and flashing back to stock? I'm so sorry, if I knew how to do this I would not ask! Thanks SO MUCH!

NewbDroid said:
Could you give me more instructions on Odin and flashing back to stock? I'm so sorry, if I knew how to do this I would not ask! Thanks SO MUCH!
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read the first sticky post in this Q & A section (question 3)... meanwhile, please let me know your build number. it is a 4 digit under your battery, looks like 1008, 1010, etc.

I think it's 10.11. th eonly other numbers are the IMEI, s/n and upc numbers.

NewbDroid said:
I think it's 10.11. th eonly other numbers are the IMEI, s/n and upc numbers.
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ok, 1011 means build date is Nov 2010. you should just follow the link below to restore your phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36
Since you can go into download mode, do not worry, you should be fine in just a few minutes.

You can either download Designgears Odin One Click where baiscally you put it into DOWNLOAD ** and click "flash" or w.e and it puts your phone back to stock or you can use a new tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=944418 < dont know how that is have never treid. Basically theyre both one click so shouldnt be too hard.
steps r put ur phone into DOWNLOAD MODE aka, shut off phone take of sim + microsd if you have any, then put battery back in, while holding both volume buttons pressed, plug in USB cable (MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ODIN OPENED FIRST), once your in the recovery screen you should see the COM:12 or something like that on odin (also make sure you have samsung usb drivers installed.)
press flash and should put it back to stock. IF THAT DOESNT WORK, you MIGHT have an internal SD card that is dead. then your phone is useless(never had this happen to me on captivate, just on vibrant i9000m)
Good luck.

ed116 said:
You can either download Designgears Odin One Click where baiscally you put it into DOWNLOAD ** and click "flash" or w.e and it puts your phone back to stock or you can use a new tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=944418 < dont know how that is have never treid. Basically theyre both one click so shouldnt be too hard.
steps r put ur phone into DOWNLOAD MODE aka, shut off phone take of sim + microsd if you have any, then put battery back in, while holding both volume buttons pressed, plug in USB cable (MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ODIN OPENED FIRST), once your in the recovery screen you should see the COM:12 or something like that on odin (also make sure you have samsung usb drivers installed.)
press flash and should put it back to stock. IF THAT DOESNT WORK, you MIGHT have an internal SD card that is dead. then your phone is useless(never had this happen to me on captivate, just on vibrant i9000m)
Good luck.
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please note one-click will NOT work here since the build number is 1011.

Thanks so much for th ehelp so far, what I am worried about is flashing it to i897 (AT&T) instead of i896 (Rogers) which has happened before. When that happened the phoen refused to recognize my SIM card, etc and I had to bring it back into the store to be shipped back to the factory, etc.
Any idea if this will bring me to i897 or i896?
Thanks again!

think this might help? it was on the first page of the dev forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905042

NewbDroid said:
Thanks so much for th ehelp so far, what I am worried about is flashing it to i897 (AT&T) instead of i896 (Rogers) which has happened before. When that happened the phoen refused to recognize my SIM card, etc and I had to bring it back into the store to be shipped back to the factory, etc.
Any idea if this will bring me to i897 or i896?
Thanks again!
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basically 897 and 896 are same. if you really want to flash to roger rom, you may need to search the forum for that.

Alright I'm going to try using the one on that link you posted, for Clockwork Recovery Flashable: (To be applied from Stock 2.1). However, I will be applying it from 2.2. Do you think it might still work?

Pirateghost said:
think this might help? it was on the first page of the dev forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905042
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this should be fine, use odin since you are able to get into download mode.

can you still get into clockwork?

Yes I can still get into clockwork. Thanks again for all the help so far, I really appreciate it!

[Q] Captivate Boot Loop after Odin one click

Hello all and thx in advance.
ATT Captivate batch 1010
I had Cognition 2.3 I think on my phone and it worked great however I wanted to try a different ROM so I attempted to restore my phone to stock using ODIN one click. I realized after that that I never disabled the voodoo lag fix or deleted my user data.
Now I am stuck in a boot loop that either shows the white ATT logo screen flashing every couple seconds or the phone off charge screen re starting every couple seconds.
I bought a USB Jig and it works great so I can get into D/L mode easily but I have tried flashing the stock firmware at least 6 times now using different machines, different ports, different versions of ODIN and I've searched around these forums and others for several hours trying to find a solution. It seems that I needed to erase my user data in recovery mode and removed the lag fix before I did this but it is what it is. I have tried to get to recovery mode to no avail. All I can get to is download mode.
Any ideas on what I should/can do?
any help will be greatly appreciated.
Rob

Aircraft123 said:
I realized after that that I never disabled the voodoo lag fix or deleted my user data.
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Neither are necessary for Odin use.
ATT Captivate batch 1010
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I think that you may need to use the Froyo Odin (JI6).

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36
CM7

please help, i have the same problem, was flashing back to stock from a serendipit 5.12 so that i could get the 6.0 version... all went as planned until odin said "reset" which was my cue to unplug and that the process was complete.... i unplugged the phone and tried to reboot and now it does exactly as the first post described, at&t logo then black screen, then back to the at&t logo then black screen again... my computer doesnt recognize my phone none of the methods of getting to download screen will work... no matter how many times i pull the sd, sim, and batt, no matter the button combination i use or which order i use them in.... same result... i cant afford a new phone i need help, i will donate also... i knew this stuff was over my head, but "curiosity killed the cat" i guess...

I had the exact same problem. Try this method, it's the one that worked for me when all others failed... But remember to follow it EXACTLY.
1. Pull out the battery.
2. Hold Volume UP+DOWN (Don't let go of them until you see the download screen).
3. Stick in the USB (which is connected to the computer).
4. Put the battery back in.
If not, you might need to get a USB Jig.

That Froyo Odin link worked!
Thanks guys I flashed to Froyo and it worked!
I've since flashed clockwork recovery and gotten Serendipity 6.1
As far as getting into download mode I had to use one of the USB jigs.
I ordered one from the guy who does the rom reviews but you could make one as well.
On another note the new ROM seems to be discharging my battery really fast
Before I start investigating it as a problem I am going to charge it completely then let it discharge completely to calibrate it.
Thanks again guys
Rob

I just fixed mine last night, I had the exact same problem because of the exact same upgrade. What you need to do is get or make a usb jig. There's a couple resources around here for how to do it.
Here's a video showing how to make one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdn5GoRjhn0
Once I got my phone into download mode, I used Darky's ROM Resurrection Edition ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=940671 ) to restore my phone. Just scroll down to where it says "Files Needed" and download the Captivate version. Once you have that downloaded, use the jig to put your phone into download mode and follow the directions in the Darky's video (jump to about 2:30 into the video). Once I had my phone booting, I used clockwork to install Serendipity 6.
Hope that helps you as much as it helped me!!

went to radio shack, got all the stuff to make a jig and i was able to get my phone into download mode! now to try darko...... thanks everyone!

odin doesnt reconize phone

which odin3 are you using? 1.7? or the one click to stock?
you mentioned you had the bootloop problem before, so you should be using odin 1.7 with 2.2 stock.
open odin
get phone into download mode with your nice jig
unplug jig and plug in computer
box in odin should turn yellow.

And make sure you have the correct drivers installed. CRUCIAL.

Multiupload links not working
I'm stuck in the same situation as the OP.
I've been trying to use the method mentioned in the quote below, but the multiupload links are not working for me. I've been trying for 2 days to get to these files.
Breakin' Ranh said:
**Another thing, read the whole thing before doing it! If you're not confident whatsoever about this process, don't do it**
1. Download the following:
I897UCJH2 Firmware
password: samsung-firmwares.com
http://www.multiupload.com/B5OFPPOJFZ
512 PIT
http://www.multiupload.com/I5WICSBFJ1
ODIN3
http://www.multiupload.com/DLS7TWUVPY
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Here's a link to the thread for more clarification:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36I've
Would anyone happen to have these files and be willing to share them?

^
Have u tried the Odin or Heimdall One Clicks in the development stickied thread ??
Sent by XDA Premium App

Yep, tried the Odin one click - caught in a boot loop with the AT&T Logo. I have yet to try the Heimdall one.
UPDATE
Tried Odin and Heimdall One-Clicks - unsuccessful. I'm think I will need the stock Eclair firmware file with Odin and the pit file.

lllll Nova lllll said:
Yep, tried the Odin one click - caught in a boot loop with the AT&T Logo. I have yet to try the Heimdall one.
UPDATE
Tried Odin and Heimdall One-Clicks - unsuccessful. I'm think I will need the stock Eclair firmware file with Odin and the pit file.
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You ever get this to work? - I'm in a similar situation. all flashes 'work' but get stuck at ATT on boot. Not sure Eclair is an option or not since mine is a refurbished phone that started on 2.2

ScruffMcG said:
You ever get this to work? - I'm in a similar situation. all flashes 'work' but get stuck at ATT on boot. Not sure Eclair is an option or not since mine is a refurbished phone that started on 2.2
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If one-clicks aren't working, you might need to grab the full version of Heimdall or Odin and flash a full package. Some of the newer phone builds don't like one-clicks.

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See this thread...the original Stock i897ucKK4 thread... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19587108
Then see post #57 for the regular Odin to use and instructions on what to do with the firmware.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium

[Q] Samsung Galaxy s stuck in loop with Ultimate rom ?

Hi Guys,
apologies in advance but I have Galaxy S and since this morning it s just in boot up mode was flashed and rooted with ( Ultimate Rom ) so all i get when i press power button is ultimate home page and then second ultimate loading up page and thats it does not open up properly and it vibrates too ??
I have tried the volume up button power button and home button but nothing just comes up galaxy s black page then ultimate then back to Back Galaxy page < Please help as im so crap at this and got help from someone on here a while plase advise and help in english lol ???
Thanks
charlie2

Well first you are going to have to achieve either recovery or download mode.
Recovery: hold volume up + home and the hold power until the first screen pops up. Keep holding for about half a second. Which longer than instant lol
Download: same as above but volume down.
If you get to recovery try a wiping cache and dalvik. Then try boot up. If that doesn't work then you'll have to wipe/factory reset from recovery.
If that doesn't work then either download a stock firmware by Ramad on the general forum or go sammobile.com or type in darky in Google and go to his website and navigate to full releases. From there click on the latest for your phone sgs i9000. Scroll down to instructions and look for the link for 10.2 re or something similar. Its the Odin flashable rom. Alternatively just look for a from you like and flash it. If you have recovery you may be able to use CWM flash able zips otherwise you will need Odin flash able files from the places above.
Darky rom will retain root and is a custom from so it'll be easier to move to another custom from if you flash that.
That cover everything
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA

Talon26 said:
Well first you are going to have to achieve either recovery or download mode.
Recovery: hold volume up + home and the hold power until the first screen pops up. Keep holding for about half a second. Which longer than instant lol
Download: same as above but volume down.
If you get to recovery try a wiping cache and dalvik. Then try boot up. If that doesn't work then you'll have to wipe/factory reset from recovery.
If that doesn't work then either download a stock firmware by Ramad on the general forum or go sammobile.com or type in darky in Google and go to his website and navigate to full releases. From there click on the latest for your phone sgs i9000. Scroll down to instructions and look for the link for 10.2 re or something similar. Its the Odin flashable rom. Alternatively just look for a from you like and flash it. If you have recovery you may be able to use CWM flash able zips otherwise you will need Odin flash able files from the places above.
Darky rom will retain root and is a custom from so it'll be easier to move to another custom from if you flash that.
That cover everything
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA
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Hi Talon26,
I have tried the 3 button recovery and download and nothing nada ??
I dont know which stock firmware to go for a while ago i had same problem as im having now and could not get a decent download for stock firmware any pointers in the right direction ??

can you get a Jig from a friend?
it can get you into download mod without button combination..
here is some video that might help to understand how to make one, it has instructions on the info.
also, in xda http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551

charlie2 said:
Hi Talon26,
I have tried the 3 button recovery and download and nothing nada ??
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Yes you can use a jig that would be easiest and best for the future in-case you run into this again...
However i don't understand why download or recovery is not working if you are already on custom, you have achieved it before right? If not use a video to help.
However if the standard methods do not work then there are sill some tricks..
1. Take out the battery>>>Hold the button combo>>>Insert battery whilst holding combo>>>When the boot screen appears (Samsung GT-I9000) hold for about half a second/whole second then release>>>Wait. If it continues to boot loop again then take out battery
2. From task manager close all Kies apps/processes>>>Put your usb cable in>>>plug in your phone>>>hold the combo>>>Wait.
3.Take out battery>>>Do all of 2>>>When the USB is connected to phone whilst holding the combo insert battery>>>Wait.
4. Repeat 3 with charger instead of the USB cable
If none of that works then yes i think you will need to make or buy the jig. (Or borrow if you can). But also do a search as im not sure if i covered all the tricks. There used to be a thread on it in the general section, try search for it.
charlie2 said:
I dont know which stock firmware to go for a while ago i had same problem as im having now and could not get a decent download for stock firmware any pointers in the right direction ??
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Sammoblie.com, [Ramad] Stock Firmware or Darky 10.2RE
Sammobile.com is straight forward. Click on smartphone, then android etc. Just follow the clicks then you select the FW that is relevant to you based on country and provider... If use the Ramad link then you will need your csc code which will be retrievable from the sammobile site its at the bottom.
Good luck

guy7685 said:
can you get a Jig from a friend?
it can get you into download mod without button combination..
here is some video that might help to understand how to make one, it has instructions on the info.
also, in xda http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551
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Hi,
I bought jig from fleabay have inserted and i get yellow triangle in downloading mode (do not turn off target) any advice on what to do next ?
It says JIG Detected but nothing else ?
Is my phone dead for good ?
Also the link you gave is dead no go ?

Please help im stuck need step by step advice still a real novice ???

charlie2 said:
Hi,
I bought jig from fleabay have inserted and i get yellow triangle in downloading mode (do not turn off target) any advice on what to do next ?
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Excelent this is exactly what you need to happen
charlie2 said:
Please help im stuck need step by step advice still a real novice ???
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1. Ultimate ROM is it ICS? if yes install samsung drivers.exe from the following link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=961956
2. Download stock ROM for your phone from samfirmware.com or alternatively you can use Darky's ROM
3. you will need Odin to flash the ROM it is included with Darky's ROM as is a read me file with instructions.
4. Start Odin make sure no kies processes are running if installed. If they are running Kill the processes
5. Boot phone to download mode using jig. Remove jig from phone. Plug USB cable into phone. wait for odin to detect phone then flash.
NOTE you may have to Flash once with re-partition ticked and then once without to get the rom completely booted.
Once running it is suggested to perform factory reset

Lexrsk said:
Excelent this is exactly what you need to happen
1. Ultimate ROM is it ICS? if yes install samsung drivers.exe from the following link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=961956
2. Download stock ROM for your phone from samfirmware.com or alternatively you can use Darky's ROM
3. you will need Odin to flash the ROM it is included with Darky's ROM as is a read me file with instructions.
4. Start Odin make sure no kies processes are running if installed. If they are running Kill the processes
5. Boot phone to download mode using jig. Remove jig from phone. Plug USB cable into phone. wait for odin to detect phone then flash.
NOTE you may have to Flash once with re-partition ticked and then once without to get the rom completely booted.
Once running it is suggested to perform factory reset
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Hi Mate,
Thankyou for quick reply much appreciated, I am downloading what you put in 1. now for 2. how do i know what is my stock rom ??
Thanks
charlie2

charlie2 said:
Hi Mate,
Thankyou for quick reply much appreciated, I am downloading what you put in 1. now for 2. how do i know what is my stock rom ??
Thanks
charlie2
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Stock ROM would be what the phone was shipped with. ie carrier branded OS etc.
Darky's should work or from Samfirmware.com once registered select firmwares. Type "smartphone" OS "android" model "your model" region "your region"
you should then be left with a selection of firmwares for your handset/region
download the suitable version

Lexrsk said:
Stock ROM would be what the phone was shipped with. ie carrier branded OS etc.
Darky's should work or from Samfirmware.com once registered select firmwares. Type "smartphone" OS "android" model "your model" region "your region"
you should then be left with a selection of firmwares for your handset/region
download the suitable version
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Hi Mate,
I`ve used jig to get into download mode then connected to lappy with odin and it found it it shows as com5......
Now ive also found on samfirmware the original stock rom and have downloaded and its on my laptop as winrar file its this one ( I9000BUJVG_I9000GVODJV5_VOD ) Vodafone uk 2011 i go to extract and i get another win rar file this one called ( JVG_JV5_JV4 ) what next ??
Thanks
charlie2

charlie2 said:
Hi Mate,
I`ve used jig to get into download mode then connected to lappy with odin and it found it it shows as com5......
Now ive also found on samfirmware the original stock rom and have downloaded and its on my laptop as winrar file its this one ( I9000BUJVG_I9000GVODJV5_VOD ) Vodafone uk 2011 i go to extract and i get another win rar file this one called ( JVG_JV5_JV4 ) what next ??
Thanks
charlie2
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From what you describe I will assume that your computer is running windows 7. This being the case the file downloaded needs to be extracted so that you are left with 1 file called JVG_JV5_JV4
You say that you are now left with file called JVG_JV5_JV4. Have you downloaded a PIT file? If not find 512 PIT at the bottom of this post.
Once PIT file is downloaded extract file.
Select PIT and add pit file
Select PDA and then select the file extracted JVG_JV5_JV4
Then flash.
As stated before you may have to flash with repartition selected once and then once with out.
This should get you going again.

Lexrsk said:
From what you describe I will assume that your computer is running windows 7. This being the case the file downloaded needs to be extracted so that you are left with 1 file called JVG_JV5_JV4
You say that you are now left with file called JVG_JV5_JV4. Have you downloaded a PIT file? If not find 512 PIT at the bottom of this post.
Once PIT file is downloaded extract file.
Select PIT and add pit file
Select PDA and then select the file extracted JVG_JV5_JV4
Then flash.
As stated before you may have to flash with repartition selected once and then once with out.
This should get you going again.
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Hi Mate,
Thanks for reply, I have done what you said and its doing nothing , so i tried seeing what was in JVG_JV5_JV4 file this is whats in there -
boot.bin
cache.rfs
factoryfs.rfs
modem.bin
param.lfs
Sbl.bin
zImage
dont know what to do next lol
I am sorry
cheers
charlie2

charlie2 said:
Hi Mate,
Thanks for reply, I have done what you said and its doing nothing , so i tried seeing what was in JVG_JV5_JV4 file this is whats in there -
boot.bin
cache.rfs
factoryfs.rfs
modem.bin
param.lfs
Sbl.bin
zImage
dont know what to do next lol
I am sorry
cheers
charlie2
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when you are saying that it is doing nothing is odin flash failing ??
Flash completing and then phone not booting??
If the stock ROM is not working try Darky's 10.2 as it will generally work when other methods fail.

Mate , I can not thank you enough i tried again after i last put message on here and all done i now have 2.3.6 and as far as i am concerned all ok now. I did have to get into recovery mode after i used Odin for mob to start up and just did a system rebbot or should i say factory rebbot. All ok now and alot of songs i had were all still on memory card ok had to re install apps i had before but hey ho.
any advice on battery usage ?
a big big thankyou
Thanks
charlie2

charlie2 said:
any advice on battery usage ?
a big big thankyou
Thanks
charlie2
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I personally use juice defender. works for me.
If i help just hit the thanks button...

Lexrsk said:
I personally use juice defender. works for me.
If i help just hit the thanks button...
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Have posted Thanks a couple of times very grateful mate if it wasnt for the pit file you posted i would of got no where thought that file would of been with download thats why it didnt work first time.
Mille Grazie
charlie2

charlie2 said:
Have posted Thanks a couple of times very grateful mate if it wasnt for the pit file you posted i would of got no where thought that file would of been with download thats why it didnt work first time.
Mille Grazie
charlie2
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No problem mate.
Just trying to help where i can

[Q] Any way to get recovery mode to work? DL mode works, Recovery does not.

I have searched for the last 24 hours on this site for any mention of this problem and found nothing. I apologize if it has been covered elsewhere and would appreciate a link if I should be there instead of here. I am new to this forum.
I have an AT&T Captivate that I bought used for my wife. It was rooted and running some version of non-official Gingerbread when I got it (so it had been messed around with).
I have never been able to get into RECOVERY mode having tried every conceivable button and timing sequence at least 1 million times (3-button neutered?). I also have Android SDK installed on my PC and can send the "adb reboot recovery" command but it locks up at the AT&T screen and won't go any further so the PC is talking to the phone but the phone refuses to obey. Yes I have tried different USB ports and cables, un/reinstalling drivers, etc. The weird thing is that I can get into DL mode easily with the batt out, vol+/-,USB cable trick.
I originally took the phone all the way back to a stock Froyo ROM via Odin which appeared to work fine (but still no recovery mode) and then flashed to GB 2.3.5 with Kernel 2.6.35.7-I897UCKK4-CL614489 via "kh3_heimdall_cwm-One-Click_GB_2_3_5.jar"
Phone works OK now but I still can't get into RECOVERY mode. Unless I am mistaken, there are no ROMS available later than GB that can be flashed via Odin- all of the later ROMs need to be installed from recovery mode. The point of all this is that I want to try upgrading to ICS or JB but can't figure out how to do it without a way to get into recovery mode.
So the question is: How can I get recovery mode to work?
And: How can I update the ROM with no way to get into Recovery mode? Is it even possible?
Returning the phone is obviously out of the question as it is "obsolete" and I am not the original owner.
Thank you for any helpful insights.

captivated hippo said:
I have searched for the last 24 hours on this site for any mention of this problem and found nothing. I apologize if it has been covered elsewhere and would appreciate a link if I should be there instead of here. I am new to this forum.
I have an AT&T Captivate that I bought used for my wife. It was rooted and running some version of non-official Gingerbread when I got it (so it had been messed around with).
I have never been able to get into RECOVERY mode having tried every conceivable button and timing sequence at least 1 million times (3-button neutered?). I also have Android SDK installed on my PC and can send the "adb reboot recovery" command but it locks up at the AT&T screen and won't go any further so the PC is talking to the phone but the phone refuses to obey. Yes I have tried different USB ports and cables, un/reinstalling drivers, etc. The weird thing is that I can get into DL mode easily with the batt out, vol+/-,USB cable trick.
I originally took the phone all the way back to a stock Froyo ROM via Odin which appeared to work fine (but still no recovery mode) and then flashed to GB 2.3.5 with Kernel 2.6.35.7-I897UCKK4-CL614489 via "kh3_heimdall_cwm-One-Click_GB_2_3_5.jar"
Phone works OK now but I still can't get into RECOVERY mode. Unless I am mistaken, there are no ROMS available later than GB that can be flashed via Odin- all of the later ROMs need to be installed from recovery mode. The point of all this is that I want to try upgrading to ICS or JB but can't figure out how to do it without a way to get into recovery mode.
So the question is: How can I get recovery mode to work?
And: How can I update the ROM with no way to get into Recovery mode? Is it even possible?
Returning the phone is obviously out of the question as it is "obsolete" and I am not the original owner.
Thank you for any helpful insights.
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Since you have no problems getting into download mode I suggest you start by going to this link... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300843 Go to the third post and download the Odin one click of KK4 with bootloaders.
After you do the one-click back to stock go to this link... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1294477&highlight=corn+kernel and get the odin flashable version of 7.06 or 7.0A and if you don't already have Odin you'll of course need that too. Get yourself back into download mode and flash that kernel and it should give you back your recovery via the 3 button combo.

Worked! (eventually...sort of...)
m1batt1 said:
Since you have no problems getting into download mode I suggest you start by going to this link... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300843 Go to the third post and download the Odin one click of KK4 with bootloaders.
After you do the one-click back to stock go to this link... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1294477&highlight=corn+kernel and get the odin flashable version of 7.06 or 7.0A and if you don't already have Odin you'll of course need that too. Get yourself back into download mode and flash that kernel and it should give you back your recovery via the 3 button combo.
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m1batt1,
Thank you sooo much! It ALMOST worked!
- DL'ed Odin 1-click KK4 w/BL's as suggested, ran it, it failed and semi-bricked my phone... (phone--/!\---comp). Doh!
-Figured you were on the right track so DL'ed "I897UCKK4 Odin One Click - Stock, CONTAINS Bootloaders, Re-partition, Full Wipe" from 4-2ndtwin's post further down the same thread.
-after much anxiety and messing about to get it to connect, it successfully flashed!
-For the FIRST TIME EVER, I can get into recovery mode!
-followed up with corn kernel 7.06 as suggested with no problems
-now that the phone works as advertised, time for JB!
The funny thing is, I went back to stock ROMs several times and recovery never worked until now... go figure...

^
...then it had to be that KK4 one click in that 3rd post that fixed the prob.
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I'm glad it got you back up and running! Now get your JB flash on! There are plenty to choose from for our "ancient" captivates.
One word of advice though. Coming from the point you're at now any JB ROM you flash will likely knock you into a boot loop on the first flashing attempt. Nothing is wrong just three button into recovery and flash again.
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And back up the efs folder, just in case.
It contains the vital IMEI info. :thumbup:
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Thanks a million guys! Slim bean 2.9 up and running!
It Works!
Got to Slim Bean 2.9 through Cyanogen 9.1 and installed the Slim_GApps.
4-2ndtwin: Thanks for the suggestion to back up the efs folder. I hadn't done that before and now I am feeling VERY lucky that my phone still works at all! It lowered my stress level appreciably plus it was good practice using SDK.
m1batt1: Thanks for the heads up on the double flashing of JB ROM! It saved considerable unnecessary panic (although it was still somewhat unnerving)!
Consider both your thank you buttons righteously whacked! :good: