Is my Galaxy S totally bricked? - Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Okay guys... I was running froyo with OC lag fix,
I didnt know i had to remove OCLF before upgrading thru kies...
Started the update, it was stuck on DOWNLOADING screen(on the phone) .. at 53% for 30 mins +
I removed the battery on the phone, thinking that I have the recovery mode anyway, and now I cant get into the recovery/download mode, nothing is happening, the screen doesnt even turn on.
Is my phone 100% bricked? Is there anything else i can try? If not... If i send it to samsung can they fix it?

"Take battery out for 5 mins. Then hold the 3 button combo for DOWNLOAD mode, THEN put the battery back in, STILL holding the 3 button combo."
@azzledazzle
See the Thread below, maybe it helps you too!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1097271

SGS_elko said:
"Take battery out for 5 mins. Then hold the 3 button combo for DOWNLOAD mode, THEN put the battery back in, STILL holding the 3 button combo."
@azzledazzle
See the Thread below, maybe it helps you too!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1097271
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Tried this too .. not working

It's bricked because you've messed up the bootloader.

mawardi said:
It's bricked because you've messed up the bootloader.
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If it was at 53% progress I doubt the flashing of the bootloaders had gone wrong. Probably it was in factoryfs.rfs (if it works same way as Odin).
sometimes it takes more time to enter download mode (up to 20 sec).
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Thanks for the responses guys
I tried holding the buttons for upto 1 minute, still no good :/

karan_c1990 said:
Thanks for the responses guys
I tried holding the buttons for upto 1 minute, still no good :/
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Take the battery out for 30 min then place it back and see if you can enter Download Mode, If you can't then you have a problem.

[Ramad] said:
Take the battery out for 30 min then place it back and see if you can enter Download Mode, If you can't then you have a problem.
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After 30 mins, should I PRESS the buttons first and then insert the battry(while keeping them pressed) OR put the battery first and then press the buttons?
UPDATE : I tried it, didn't work.
I guess all left now is to give it for repairs? :/

karan_c1990 said:
After 30 mins, should I PRESS the buttons first and then insert the battry(while keeping them pressed) OR put the battery first and then press the buttons?
UPDATE : I tried it, didn't work.
I guess all left now is to give it for repairs? :/
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No, insert the battery then try to enter Download mode.
If it does not work then send it to be repaired or try USB-JIG: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551 I prefer the last one, cheap and fast.

in my experience.
When the screen is black and not light, I have tried everything and never managed to arrest him. Nor I worked the jig
repair center

Does the device get seen by the pc when you plug a usb cable in?
Have you tried the 301k resistor jig ?

It seems bad. I think you'll have to go to samsung. I think you can try saying, you were doing an update from kies (froyo -> gingerbread - flashes bootloaders) and then suddenly your PC turned off (power failure) . It seems that the phone can boot from USB too, so samsung can repair it without even opening it. Here on xda, there is a thread, where some guys (much more clever than me ) are trying to figure out the protocol.
Sorry for my English

dan542 said:
It seems bad. I think you'll have to go to samsung. I think you can try saying, you were doing an update from kies (froyo -> gingerbread - flashes bootloaders) and then suddenly your PC turned off (power failure) . It seems that the phone can boot from USB too, so samsung can repair it without even opening it. Here on xda, there is a thread, where some guys (much more clever than me ) are trying to figure out the protocol.
Sorry for my English
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I recently got my wife's sgs out of a simalar situation by using ADB. And the command of "adb reboot download" if you search xda you can find a ton of info and download links for adb
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Once I saw someone that had to pull out the battery for several hours.
Maybe do that over night and then try the download mode again in the morning.
Good luck

bristolian said:
I recently got my wife's sgs out of a simalar situation by using ADB. And the command of "adb reboot download" if you search xda you can find a ton of info and download links for adb
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He can't get to the system nor to the recovery (most likely messed bootloaders), so he can't use adb.

riff jtag can recover bootloaders' but a technition has to do it
oh yes and it cost $$$

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[Q] got a dead phone after Cognition upgrade

i just upgrade my 2.1 into Cognition using rom manger
after installing i got a black screen with a blue text writing "NOW REBOOT"
nothing happened so i pushed the power button,since then nothing happened.
the phone dont response to nothing the screen is black like the phone is off.
i tried to go into download mode in order to use "one click odin" but nothing happens,the odin dont recognize the device and i get now picture while i am trying to get into the mode.
when i just got the phone i couldnt get into the recovery mode with the combination keys.seems like my phone dont response to any key combination.
and the biggest problem that i live in Israel and i dont have the option to replace it or something like that.
please,if can some1 root me what to do.
thanks .!
so i checked around here and i saw that device that cannot enter downloadmode using combination keys should use homemade 301k usb cable..
i checked the guide how to make 1 but it seems like very complicated action
can i buy it somewhere?
does any 1 want to make me 1 and i will pay him via paypal?
i upgraded as well and got the black screen and blue text it took so time but reboot. Did you try to get in download mode using sdk/adb ?
so i didnt wait enough and restart by pressing the power button.now i stock with a dead phone.
i cant use adb shell beacuse my computer dont recognize the phone nothing happens when i plug the usb.
yeah dude it looks that way maybe you should look around on how to unbrick i really dont know im kinda new to this all i do is read have much as i can on here and try not to mess mty phone up so far ive been doing a good job
got the same issue .. and the problem is that it's not mine .. it's my friend's phone :'(
any solution plzzz !!
Everyone having this problem needs to look up Odin and read.
Captivate
Cog 2.4
mcord11758 said:
Everyone having this problem needs to look up Odin and read.
Captivate
Cog 2.4
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I didn't find any useful info .. could please please .. help us out !
AhmadAlmousa said:
I didn't find any useful info .. could please please .. help us out !
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I wish I was qualified to help you. There are several seperate ways to induce your phone into download mode with Odin and.revert back to stock. If I am reading the post here correct your phones do not even power on.
People have recovered from this state using Odin. I have never had to so I am not able to spell out the steps.
Captivate
Cog 2.4
mcord11758 said:
I wish I was qualified to help you. There are several seperate ways to induce your phone into download mode with Odin and.revert back to stock. If I am reading the post here correct your phones do not even power on.
People have recovered from this state using Odin. I have never had to so I am not able to spell out the steps.
Captivate
Cog 2.4
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yeah .. all you have to do is pull out your battery and reinsert it then hold both of the vol buttons and plug the usb cable ..
or the other combinations ... I tried all of those .. but nothing at all .. the phone is just a rock !
thnx though !
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989&highlight=odin+click
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Cog 2.4
AhmadAlmousa said:
yeah .. all you have to do is pull out your battery and reinsert it then hold both of the vol buttons and plug the usb cable ..
or the other combinations ... I tried all of those .. but nothing at all .. the phone is just a rock !
thnx though !
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2 other small things to try
1 make sure USB is in rear port
2 I believe some have had success by right clicking Odin then selecting run as administrator. Then follow steps
Captivate
Cog 2.4
My phone is also stuck in this state (i.e. the phone won't turn on or respond to button presses or inserting usb cords). I'm not sure if Odin can fix that.
To all with this issue. Try Odin. Make sure you right click Odin and make administrator. Follow steps for Odin. It has worked for others. Make sure you are using the rear USB port. I may have this sequence off so search and make sure.it is right. Open Odin pull battery and sim put battery back in. Hold volume up and down. Plug in USB.
Captivate
Cog 2.4
I had the same issue. Use odin. Hold both volume keys down and plug in the usb to your phone. You may have to hold it longer than normal. Sometimes the download screen does come on but odin will recognize it. Restore it and you should be okay.
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darron2k3 said:
I had the same issue. Use odin. Hold both volume keys down and plug in the usb to your phone. You may have to hold it longer than normal. Sometimes the download screen does come on but odin will recognize it. Restore it and you should be okay.
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I tried that already. The computer don't even recognize if there's any device plugged into it. I guess it has to be sent to Samsung
Mine was dead like yours with the black screen. My computer wouldnt recognize it. They have a post in general or Q&A where someone had the same issue as yours. I think is titled "Help". I was thinking the same thing that I would have to sent it in but it worked.
Black Screen / RST_STATUS 0x0
Procedure:
1. Remove the battery, external SD card and SIM card.
2. Wait 10 seconds.
3. Open odin3
4. Connect usb cable.
5. Hold volume up + volume down + Power.
6. Insert battery.
7. Release POWER BUTTON ONLY.
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Vol up down and power? i would say just vol up and down (for download mode )
darron2k3 said:
Mine was dead like yours with the black screen. My computer wouldnt recognize it. They have a post in general or Q&A where someone had the same issue as yours. I think is titled "Help". I was thinking the same thing that I would have to sent it in but it worked.
Black Screen / RST_STATUS 0x0
Procedure:
1. Remove the battery, external SD card and SIM card.
2. Wait 10 seconds.
3. Open odin3
4. Connect usb cable.
5. Hold volume up + volume down + Power.
6. Insert battery.
7. Release POWER BUTTON ONLY.
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tried both solutions .. nothing at all !
I guess the galaxy s finally has been bricked by a software failure
AhmadAlmousa said:
tried both solutions .. nothing at all !
I guess the galaxy s finally has been bricked by a software failure
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you should try my method just figured out today here is the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=704

Boot Loop / Battery Charging

After attempting a one-click stock ROM... I have the following problem...
My phone is stuck in boot loop (AT&T World Phone screen just flashes) if I try to turn it on, enter recovery or enter download.
If I try to enter download by holding buttons while plugging in the phone; I get the battery charging screen.
Any suggestions???
Wrong section... can someone please move this to Q&A?
inneyeseakay said:
Wrong section... can someone please move this to Q&A?
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Have you pulled the battery for 2 min? Then restart?
Yep... pulled for 10 minutes... It's a build 1009 if that makes any difference...
inneyeseakay said:
Yep... pulled for 10 minutes... It's a build 1009 if that makes any difference...
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Do you know ADB? If so can you ADB into Download and re-flash JF6?
Had that problem when I tried to flash away from cm7. Took 10 or 11 tries but I finally got mine into download mode doing this
1. Remove the battery, external SD card and SIM card.
2. Wait 10 seconds.
3. Open odin3
4. Connect usb cable.
5. Hold volume up + volume down + Power.
6. Insert battery.
7. Release POWER BUTTON ONLY.
You should now be in immediate download mode.
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from How to unbrick the totally bricked Captivate
Felt like I needed three hands to do it, but it eventually kicked into download mode. Deep breath's man, you'll get it.
What worked for me was remove battery and pop it back in...open odin one click...hold power up and power down then plug in usb...insta downloadmode
Tried all of above... I can't get ADB access because if I plug in a USB cable, it goes to the battery charging screen and the phone doesn't turn on
inneyeseakay said:
Tried all of above... I can't get ADB access because if I plug in a USB cable, it goes to the battery charging screen and the phone doesn't turn on
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Were you Odining to stock with the Nexus S drivers installed?
No... this was a co-workers phone. No CM7/GB stuff was installed. Also, I never installed the Nexus S drivers on my computer.
anywhere near a radioshack?
Yeah... I guess I will stop by there on my way home and rig up an iGo Jig... I know I could get pieces cheaper, but I gotta get his phone back to him ASAP.
Hopefully working... LOL, at least he was completely understanding of the risks before I started...
(*&^@!%*&^%@$... I can't get this iGo jig to work... it only boots the phone... WTF am I doing wrong?
You need to hit the last two pins closest to the headset jack. I had the same problem, turns out I was hitting pins 3+5 and not pins 4+5 like I needed to.
Herp derp Captivate XDA app.
Okay... I've managed to get into download mode... Attempting to use one-click stock yields the same boot loop. Any suggestions for where to go from download mode?
Tried the other Odin where you have to load a pit and pda file? The basic one-click may not be enough.
Yep... I got it... Thanks guys!!!
Yeah Odin one click doesn't work on the newer captivate models.
Herp derp Captivate XDA app.
Moved to Q&A as not android development
Mr. Clown said:
Moved to Q&A as not android development
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Thanks... it was an accident as posted in my reply as soon as I realized I posted in Android Dev.

[Q] Bricked Cappie?

Hola fellow XDA-ers...
I have searched and can't find a solution...and seems that I might be perma bricked but some forums indicate I am now. So help!
My phone will not enter into a download mode. All I get is an exclamation mark triangle connecting a phone and a computer icon.
I have tried both volume down and both volume buttons for power and to enter into DL mode, but it just goes back to the icon screen with the exclamation point.
Any help is greatly appreciated...I was trying to flash back to stock using ODIN to update my Cognition because I got stuck not being able to update it through CMO.
You need a jig... http://goo.gl/0p52o
First: wrong forum, you should be posting in Q&A
Second: remove battery, hold volumeup+volumedown+power and insert battery. Remove your finger from the power button after you see it restart the first time. If it does not enter download mode after it starts and restarts, press the power button again. Keep your volumeup+volumedown buttons pressed during this procedure
Noone ever needs a jig. Jigs are a money making tool.
I've flashed bad kernel after bad kernel and have never once required a jig.
falabarce said:
Hola fellow XDA-ers...
I have searched and can't find a solution...and seems that I might be perma bricked but some forums indicate I am now. So help!
My phone will not enter into a download mode. All I get is an exclamation mark triangle connecting a phone and a computer icon.
I have tried both volume down and both volume buttons for power and to enter into DL mode, but it just goes back to the icon screen with the exclamation point.
Any help is greatly appreciated...I was trying to flash back to stock using ODIN to update my Cognition because I got stuck not being able to update it through CMO.
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this happened to me too, I can't remember what i did to get into that weird state.. but your definitely not totally bricked. Have you tried using a usb from power off standpoint- Pull battery, replace.. make suer usb is plugged into computer and while holding BOTH vol up and vol down, connect usb to phone STILL holding vol buttons utill Download mode appears.
Only other suggestion i can make is to pick up one of connexion2005's jigs. 8 bucks- forces your phone into DL mode from bricked/off standpoint. I use it all the time and I have never bricked!
AdamOutler said:
Noone ever needs a jig. Jigs are a money making tool.
I've flashed bad kernel after bad kernel and have never once required a jig.
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you need one if you have a bricked captivate.. or you can make your own.. either way the phone doesn't come back to life like magic.. a jig does that.
Coreym said:
you need one if you have a bricked captivate.. or you can make your own.. either way the phone doesn't come back to life like magic.. a jig does that.
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AdamOutler said:
Noone ever needs a jig. Jigs are a money making tool.
I've flashed bad kernel after bad kernel and have never once required a jig.
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Does not happen often but some times you do need it so dont misinform people mate
I back you up Coreym, 110% I bricked my phone more times than I can count (or my wife cares to hear about), and I've always been able to fix it.
I just run odin one click, pull battery, to kill boot loop, put battery back in, hold down volume buttons, and plug in usb, to get into download mode.
Once odin reads phone, click start, and it flashes default at&t kernel. Then go through odin3 reload your cwm and boom, back to flashing.
No JIG used.
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Being Bricked is the Bricks...
falabarce said:
Hola fellow XDA-ers...
I have searched and can't find a solution...and seems that I might be perma bricked but some forums indicate I am now. So help!
My phone will not enter into a download mode. All I get is an exclamation mark triangle connecting a phone and a computer icon.
I have tried both volume down and both volume buttons for power and to enter into DL mode, but it just goes back to the icon screen with the exclamation point.
Any help is greatly appreciated...I was trying to flash back to stock using ODIN to update my Cognition because I got stuck not being able to update it through CMO.
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Hey man,
You mean update through CWM?
Anyway, not sure if you found a resolution to your issue as of yet.
If not, try this, it really couldn't hurt at this point...
Apparently you have Odin and I'm guessing you're on a PC (Windows)
I'll assume you already have a stock factory ROM and PIT file (For Your Device) - if not you need to acquire these first.
Ensure you have the correct version of Odin. Some are recommending v1.7 or v1.52 - I personally use Odin v1.82
"Pluck" or Pull the battery from the device, remove the SIM and any external storage card (if any). *I just felt like using the work "Pluck" out of the context of harp playing...
Ensure the latest Samsung Drivers are installed on the PC (assuming you're on a Windows X86 or X64) and bounce the PC (reboot) Driver cache sometimes sticks...
Plug in your USB cable to the back panel of the PC (USB v2.0 or 2.2 is preferred but USB v1.0 will work) - Plugging into a front panel (for some odd reason often finds a way to disrupt order amongst the driver pool and creates havoc within Mass Storage in the DM. (Device Manager)
Now turn your device on.. (Just kidding...)
Open Odin first - then - plug the cable into your device and withing a few seconds Odin should detect a com port: (any port is fine - 3, 5, 4, 2, etc...)
Once the com port is seen, select the correct PIT file from the PIT menu in Odin and automatically the format partition check-box will populate. (I say to re PIT the device with correct PIT (should be a 512 PIT) because it sounds as though there may be some damage to the boot loader and the respective system partition. The PIT file is supposed the restore these partitions back to factory defaults provided you select the correct PIT file.
*Note - I wouldn't recommend using the PIT file for "every" ROM flash they you do, but at times it is necessary when flashing certain ROMs.
Now select the PDA (ROM you wish to flash) from the browse menu in Odin.
Make sure the check box is selected for reboot after flash.
Let the process take place - complete the flash and wait patiently for the new image or ROM to calibrate and load. (It may take a while)
Once loaded unplug the USB cable, replace the SIM and Ext Memory card then the battery and fix whatever settings you need to (ie: ATN, efs, WiFi, WAP, etc...)
Give it a go and see what becomes of it...
HtH
Peace-
AdamOutler said:
First: wrong forum, you should be posting in Q&A
Second: remove battery, hold volumeup+volumedown+power and insert battery. Remove your finger from the power button after you see it restart the first time. If it does not enter download mode after it starts and restarts, press the power button again. Keep your volumeup+volumedown buttons pressed during this procedure
Noone ever needs a jig. Jigs are a money making tool.
I've flashed bad kernel after bad kernel and have never once required a jig.
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Jig is useful for people who doesnt have 3 button combo fix like me
I am on same screen from last week (waiting for my jig)
your method didnt work for me..everytime phone restarts to show phone-!-computer screen...
viny2cool said:
Jig is useful for people who doesnt have 3 button combo fix like me
I am on same screen from last week (waiting for my jig)
your method didnt work for me..everytime phone restarts to show phone-!-computer screen...
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did you try from powered off and usb plugged into computer-- holding down both vol buttons, while still holding both vol buttons plug usb into phone.. For some captivates this will work. It works with mine. Try that if you haven't already
Coreym said:
did you try from powered off and usb plugged into computer-- holding down both vol buttons, while still holding both vol buttons plug usb into phone.. For some captivates this will work. It works with mine. Try that if you haven't already
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He has (I think I remember telling him to do the same thing a while ago). He's most likely using a Cappy that's 1010 or greater.
This is why some people need the "3 button-fix" and whatnots as well. Right now at his/their current state, only a USB Jig will work since none of the combinations work properly.
venomio said:
He has (I think I remember telling him to do the same thing a while ago). He's most likely using a Cappy that's 1010 or greater.
This is why some people need the "3 button-fix" and whatnots as well. Right now at his/their current state, only a USB Jig will work since none of the combinations work properly.
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yeah totally.. those jigs are sweet anyway. I use it just for getting into DL mode, it's just easier and by far the quickest!
Coreym said:
did you try from powered off and usb plugged into computer-- holding down both vol buttons, while still holding both vol buttons plug usb into phone.. For some captivates this will work. It works with mine. Try that if you haven't already
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I had 1007 phone and flashing was so fun, untill i made a mistake of using odin when my battery was low and hard bricked it....then got a refurb phone of 1008 build (current one)...did ODIn to flash and lost 3 button combo...and now i used AIO...stuck on bricked screen...tried almost everything in the forums...while i wait for my jig
No worky...
Liv33viL said:
Now turn your device on.. (Just kidding...)
Open Odin first - then - plug the cable into your device and withing a few seconds Odin should detect a com port: (any port is fine - 3, 5, 4, 2, etc...)
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That's my problem. I can't use the three button solution to get into DL mode. I have a 1006 model.
I'm actually using Ubuntu and Windows. adb nor Odin see the device at all...it just won't drop into DL mode.
Guess I'm going to Fry's and buying a micro USB connector with all wires and making a jig.
AdamOutler said:
Noone ever needs a jig. Jigs are a money making tool.
I've flashed bad kernel after bad kernel and have never once required a jig.
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please do not misinform people that jig is a money making tool. try this: flash a three-button disabled rom first and then unplug your usb cable while flashing ... i believe you will need a jig for sure.
you can buy one here, i believe it is cheaper & more reliable than you build one with components from Frys.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...95025&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_623wt_1139
You guys gotta quit it with the jigs. All roms... even AT&T 2.1 have 3 button.
here's a link for you to read http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=999302
You can fix a missing/broken rom or init. You cant fix bricked.
person1 said:
hey my phone is black and won't turn on
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person2 said:
USE T3H J1GZ!!!11!one!****+1!!!Apostrophy!!!!
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****SMACKS THE **** OUT OF PERSON 2****
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person1 said:
Hey, I have not updated for like 2 years and I see a pc--!--phone
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person2 said:
USE T3H J1GZ!!!11!one!****+1!!!Apostrophy!!!!
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****SMACKS THE **** OUT OF PERSON 1****
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AdamOutler said:
You guys gotta quit it with the jigs. All roms... even AT&T 2.1 have 3 button.
here's a link for you to read http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=999302
You can fix a missing/broken rom or init. You cant fix bricked.
or
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why r u so against Jigs? they can be made in like 5 dollars man...make one yourself...I had phone with no 3 button fix..and was stuck on brick screen...Jig helped me....dont take it personally, but many times Jig can help....i agree not always but many times....
I spend around 30-50 bucks every weekend I go out to get drunk and waste my next day..8 dollars was no biggie lol
viny2cool said:
why r u so against Jigs? they can be made in like 5 dollars man...make one yourself...I had phone with no 3 button fix..and was stuck on brick screen...Jig helped me....dont take it personally, but many times Jig can help....i agree not always but many times....
I spend around 30-50 bucks every weekend I go out to get drunk and waste my next day..8 dollars was no biggie lol
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I with you man.. they can get you out of a jam right quick. I wonder if he's tried mengbo's way to brick and gotten unbricked without a USB JIG. Because itd be interesting to know..
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[Q] (soft)bricked galaxy s?

Hello everybody,
I have a question regarding the actual situation of my phone since nobody on here seemed to had the same issue.
My diagnosis is that my phone is softbricked.
If I try to boot it normally the first Galaxy S logo appears but when the loading animation is supposed to begin, it doesn't. Additionally my phone vibrates one time with a logn vibration and after half a second with 3 short vibrations, looping on this situation.
Neither download mode or recovery mode button combo seems to work.
If I start with one of the two and release the keys as soon as the first logo appears it will be stuck at boot vibrating as above, if i don't release them, it just keeps rebooting.
Do you think I could get out of this with a download mode usb jig?
Thanks in advance
Soft brick......Yes to the jig.......try adb commands if you can get a connection..."adb reboot download"
Edit: Also have you read the many other attempts to try get to download... without battery but plugged in then combo, holding combo then putting battery in (no cable), finally cable and battery in then combo... i think there are a few more....
Also i hope you came across this
Telling us what you have done to your phone will help greatly!
What rom on /from, kernel, theme - what were you doing when it went tits-up?
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try removing your battery for a few seconds. then hold down the vol down+power+menu then insert the battery while holding the 3 buttons to display the download mode.
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Talon26 said:
Soft brick......Yes to the jig.......try adb commands if you can get a connection..."adb reboot download"
Edit: Also have you read the many other attempts to try get to download... without battery but plugged in then combo, holding combo then putting battery in (no cable), finally cable and battery in then combo... i think there are a few more....
Also i hope you came across this
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hackfinn said:
try removing your battery for a few seconds. then hold down the vol down+power+menu then insert the battery while holding the 3 buttons to display the download mode.
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I tried almost every combination I could find out on the net but nothing else happens, I've bought a jig on ebay and it should arrive in a couple of days. I will try and update ASAP.
woolf clubs said:
Telling us what you have done to your phone will help greatly!
What rom on /from, kernel, theme - what were you doing when it went tits-up?
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I was on a stock 2.2 rooted room and I was following the guide to install cyanogenmod which is placed in the cyanogenmod wiki site...
after I flashed the speedmod kernel with hemdall, I got stuck in this situation.

My Galaxy SI, DOESN'T turn on.

Hello Guys,
I was flashing my SI, two weeks ago and it got frozen, so I had to take my battery out. After that, my phone doesn't turn on, I've tried everything, even USB jig. But It's dead still.
I also tried the USB jig into my Galaxy SII and into my friend's Galaxy SI, It worked perfectly. (just to make sure that the problem is in my phone)
Is there something else that I could try to do?
Thank you, Lucas.
does your phone boots into download mode or recovery??
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Can u get into download mode with 3 button combo.
Press volume down home button and on simultaneously.release all 3 after 3 sec.
Screen says
Download do not turn of target
Post if this appears.then I guide u how to flash a rom with odin
abhi.a3s said:
does your phone boots into download mode or recovery??
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No, It doesn't boot into download mode. That's why I bought an USB jig and even using an usb jig it does not boot into download mode.
Thank you.
zodiaxe66 said:
Can u get into download mode with 3 button combo.
Press volume down home button and on simultaneously.release all 3 after 3 sec.
Screen says
Download do not turn of target
Post if this appears.then I guide u how to flash a rom with odin
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I've tried put into download mode, so many times and didn't work. That's why I bought an USB jig, even plugging the usb jig it doesn't boot into download mode :/
I have done flashing into my Galaxy SII and twice into my galaxy SI. But, the last time, which was the third time, I did something wrong. (By the way, I was flashing to official room)
Try removing the battery, press the 3 button combo and put the battery back in while you're holding the buttons (you will need some help I guess). Try the same with the JIG.
Edit/ What exactly went wrong?
Okay, I'll try. Tell you if it worked later. Need get some charge.
Thanks a lot.
I've tried and it didn't work.
Thanks for your help.
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Your welcome!
Did you update the bootloader while flashing? Actually it's really hard to brick an SGS completely... Do you remember what exactly you did when you flashed the phone?
The last chance would be JTAG (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7edUXE7jLg).
Regards!
What happens when u try to recharge. Does the battery icon show?
try to recharge the phone for an hour.then pull the battery, leave it out for an hour. Put it back and try download mode. Last chance, before jtag,i think
Well, while I was flashing with odin I probably used an incorrect room and it got frozen. I don't know why I took the battery out.. I could just wait and put it to flash again.
Anyway I watched the video and I gave up. I don't have those stuffs and I won't spend money with a £120 phone.
Thanks once more. I'm really thankful.
Nope, whatever I do my phone doesn't show anything. I did charge my battery for few hours and the phone got hot (normally, as all phones does while charging) and I tried put into download mode and didn't work.
Thank you, Lucas.
may be..there is only one way..giving ur fone in samsung..
obviously u will have to lose few bucks from ur pocket..
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