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i would hate to say bricked but it might be!

hey i have samsung captivate i897, and just flashed the ultimate rom to try out, well tried to switch to different rom. When i went to flash back to stock using odin one click to jf6 firmware its stuck in download mode and wont finish. Phone will not boot just goes to black screen and will not go into recovery mode. I can get it to download mode, but it gets stuck at after the loading bar moves a tiny bit.
Ive tried it three times now with no luck, ive tried pulling sim and battery out for awhile and then try but download mode gets stuck when i try to flash firmware. Anybody got any ideas?
This is odin status messages i get:
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> Sbl.bin
<ID:0/003> boot.bin
<ID:0/003> cache.rfs
<ID:0/003> dbdata.rfs
<ID:0/003> factoryfs.rfs

What is your build number, located under battery, mine its 1008
You can try this, keep battery our of your phone for a couple of minutes. Then try again. i have gotten stock st that point before. A couple of tried got me through

mine is 1006, why is the build number important?

It can be but I think your build should work with odin

There its more than one odin
Look through this thread hopfully it will help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=775911

ok got to work finally, left battery and sim out for over ten mins and switched usb slots on my pc and now it worked. Its weird ive been using the same odin and been flashing roms with odin and clockwork since i got the phone last july and odin has never got stuck like that before. Had me worried for the past 2 hours, lol.

Same thing happened to me like 2 weeks ago

No, there is always a way out. Buy a jig

[edit] double post, mods please delete, my appologies... browser acting stupid

tejas offroad said:
No, there is always a way out. Buy a jig
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a JIG wont help you out of a hardware brick.... only a JTAG setup can... and those are pretty expensive.

jgc121 said:
a JIG wont help you out of a hardware brick.... only a JTAG setup can... and those are pretty expensive.
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Yes they are. See my sig...lol. Glad you got it fixed!

Trying to flash back to stock

I'm trying to flash back to stock but can't get it to work.
I've tried using I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0 to flash back but it sticks at sbl.bin and then the screen on my phone turns off.
I tried using Odin with the JH2 firmware but it just sits at modem.bin
I've flashed to JF6 before and it always worked but now i can't seem to get it to work. I have perception installed right now, not sure what version.
Any help would really be appreciated.

Is odin open before you plug your phone in?
What build is your phone
Is it still booting

mcord11758 said:
Is odin open before you plug your phone in
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Yes
mcord11758 said:
What build is your phone
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I'm not sure where the build number is but under the battery it says 1007
mcord11758 said:
Is it still booting
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it boots to the "phone...!...computer" icon

Can you still get into dl mode

Get into download mode by holding volume +/- and plugging in your USB cable.. DO NOT press power!
Once in download mode (you'll see a yellow triangle and the android guy shoveling) start up Odin and it should flash.
Goodluck!

integrasaurus said:
Get into download mode by holding volume +/- and plugging in your USB cable.. DO NOT press power!
Once in download mode (you'll see a yellow triangle and the android guy shoveling) start up Odin and it should flash.
Goodluck!
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Yeah i did that but it still wont flash.
Code:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> Sbl.bin
it just stays at sbl.bin
does it normally take a long time to process that file? When i used to do it, it would flash really quickly.

No that flashes almost immediately. Pull battery, leave out for ten minutes or so, try again.

mcord11758 said:
No that flashes almost immediately. Pull battery, leave out for ten minutes or so, try again.
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Now it stopped at <ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
then the screen went blank

I had that happen to me as well. I ended up rebooting my computer and phone a few times and it ended up flashing.
Like mcord11758 said above, sbl.bin should flash almost immediately. The entire flashing processes shouldn't stall.

I finally got it to flash.
I reinstalled XP Pro on an older dell laptop and it finally worked!
Does anyone know why it works sometimes but not others?

r0zik said:
I finally got it to flash.
I reinstalled XP Pro on an older dell laptop and it finally worked!
Does anyone know why it works sometimes but not others?
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Nope, you really do not need to flash stock to change roms. As you can see flashing stock has its risk

[Q] I think I just bricked my phone?

Beat with me guys, I am very very new to this board, and I apologize if I post this in the wrong area.
Lemme start from scratch.
My phone is not rooted or anything like that. BUT I wanted to update my software for the Captivate to 2.2 using samsung Kies.
Not sure what happened, I though I had the correct drivers installed and what not, but it gave me the screen with the phone, exlamation mark, and computer.
I can put my phone into download mode, and I installed odin3 one click downloader. The problem is, when it gets to the part 'file analysis' it gets stuck there.
I watched a video on youtube and his went automatically, so I'm not sure at ALL what to do. If I can fix this myself, I'd love to. If not, I will go through AT&T and see if I can get it replaced.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Not sure how to fix it, but if you have to send it into samsung say it got screwed up somehow while trying to update to KB1, in truth that is what happened, plus if you say that they will try to fix it fast

If you have access to another computer, download ODIN and try it on that one. Odin works on my laptop but not on my desktop.
CM7 Inspire 4G

What you have is a soft brick. Keep trying to get into download (try both 2 and 3 button methods) and then retry Odin. Look in Dev subforum for the "How to flash a ROM" sticky as there is good info on how to do this.

Samsung was absolutely no help lol.
Well.. I guess I can try this on another desktop.
Jeez I regret trying to upgrade man. Shoulda waited and learned more.
Has anyone had odin3 get stuck at file analysis before?

What model is your Cappy? You can find the model number underneath the battery (on the phone itself). It should have a number like 1006,1007,1008,1009,1010,etc.
Also, it'll be a good idea to try this alternate method in the mean time:
Make sure you know how to go to Download Mode, and that you have the drivers installed properly.
Windows 64bit
Windows 32bit
This is the manual (or "full") Odin, it's taken from a post by icezar1 in the Development Forum:
Do not use this if you want to send your phone back to ATT or Samsung for warranty!
Do not use this if you know you flashed a -LOW- ODIN package (when opening the PDA***.tar or CODE***.tar you will find inside boot.bin or sbl.bin)
Use this if you want to go back to stock before flashing a custom ROM.
Use this without worries if you changed your boot screen image or if you flashed the secondary boot loader which allows you to enter download/recovery with key combos.
Download the package from here
How to:
Remove sdcard and SIM card from the phone
Extract JF6_secure.zip somewhere.
Boot your phone in Download Mode
Run Odin3 v1.3.exe
Plug in your phone via USB
Click on the button PDA
Choose JF6_secure.tar.md5
Click start
Wait and do not unplug cable until it is finished

venomio said:
What model is your Cappy? You can find the model number underneath the battery (on the phone itself). It should have a number like 1006,1007,1008,1009,1010,etc.
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Just for clarity sake, those are not the model numbers, they are build date (first two are year, second two are month). The model number of the Captivate is i896 or i897.

I know, I keep saying that they're model number though for some reason. Thanks anyway I guess.

Thank you venomio this 1.3 is working much better.
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> Enter CS for MD5..
<ID:0/003> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<ID:0/003> Please wait..
<ID:0/003> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<ID:0/003> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
That's where I'm at right now. Fingers crossed!!

aftermaz said:
Beat with me guys, I am very very new to this board, and I apologize if I post this in the wrong area.
Lemme start from scratch.
My phone is not rooted or anything like that. BUT I wanted to update my software for the Captivate to 2.2 using samsung Kies.
Not sure what happened, I though I had the correct drivers installed and what not, but it gave me the screen with the phone, exlamation mark, and computer.
I can put my phone into download mode, and I installed odin3 one click downloader. The problem is, when it gets to the part 'file analysis' it gets stuck there.
I watched a video on youtube and his went automatically, so I'm not sure at ALL what to do. If I can fix this myself, I'd love to. If not, I will go through AT&T and see if I can get it replaced.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I'm in the same exact situation as the OP. I'll try the instructions posted below and report my findings.

check your build number first before you flash using odin. certain build may not work with odin one-click.
an usb jig will help you out if you cannot get into the download mode or just in case:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...84198&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_782wt_1139

How to Flash a Kernel

how come when i d/l a kernel
I897UCKJ3 Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Stock
from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300843
it's a 6mb file or something. How do i use a .tar? I tried opening Odin 1.85. but what do i load it as? PDA, PHONE?
Sincerely,
Semi-confused

like Boog's KJ3 Kernel. I don't have CWM, so i need to flash that kernel to move on with Illuimance. But how do i used ODIN to do that?

Place kernel in PDA and hit start. (MAKE SURE repartition is UNchecked).

i did, but it doesn't do anything to the phone.
Debugging or DL?
ODIN recognizes phone in debugging, but not DL mode for some reason...

repartition unchecked, and the .tar loaded to PDA slot.
i click start, but it just says (.../failed 1)

<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Put your phone in download mode first.

You have to be on download mode. Try rebooting your computer or using main USB port. Also checking drivers and cable also helps.
sent from awesomness

U have to be in download mode. Right click on Odin and run it as admin, also if it still fails try a different primary usb port (1st one on a laptop or the ones in the back of pc that connect to the motherboard). Removing sdcard (if u have one) and sim wouldn't hurt if ur still facing issues.
Dang it viny beat me to it

i run "I897UCKJ3 Stock without BL" as admin
i put phone in download mode (hold vol + and -, plugin usb, put in battery)
but nothing happens with ODIN

i changes USB ports, and now it shows up in ODIN. But it is stuck at :
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

ccamwilkins said:
i run "I897UCKJ3 Stock without BL" as admin
i put phone in download mode (hold vol + and -, plugin usb, put in battery)
but nothing happens with ODIN
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Do U see a yellow indicator on Odin saying something like COM6 or some other number? If not than Odin is not seeing ur phone....high chances of faulty data cable...happened to me....i changed the cable worked like charm
EDIT: Even the above scenerio can be caused by faulty cable

yeah it sees it as COM5.
i plugged the phone in (download screen didn't pop up) but ODIn still recognized it, i hit start, and it's working now (just a blue status bar progressing across the bottom) So i guess it's going to work now? odd...
thanks though. I've had crazy misfortune with this phone so far.

yep... working like a charm. (finally)

Don't get me wrong, we are glad to help you and everyone else, but pls do a lil reading before u start flashing things next time (for your sake). These questions are answered almost if not daily, the first 2 pages usually have ur answers, if not then use the search button.

yes... it is working

[Q] Samsung Galaxy S won't come on after flash

Hello All,
I tried flashing my phone (to I9000XXJVS)
I've only gotten to step 11, which flashes the phone.
In ODIN, I selected PIT, PDA, PHONE and CSC. All 4 had files.
I selected the following options:
Re-Partition, Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time
While flashing, I got the following messages
<ID:0/005> boot.bin
<ID:0/005> Sbl.bin
<ID:0/005> param.lfs
<ID:0/005> factoryfs.rfs
<ID:0/005> dbdata.rfs
<ID:0/005> cache.rfs
<ID:0/005> zImage
<ID:0/005> modem.bin
<ID:0/005> cache.rfs
<ID:0/005> dbdata.rfs
<ID:0/005> Completed..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
I switched off the phone and tried to turn it back on.
It won't come one at all. It's not showing anything.
It won't even go into recovery mode.
It won't go into download mode.
Pls help.

Take the battery out for 15 minutes and then replace and see if it powers back on.
If it still wont turn on or go into download mode using the key combination then try using a USB JIG.
What rom did you try flashing?

I'm trying to go to Gingerbread 2.3.5 I9000XXJVS.
I waited 15 mins. Still nothing.
Even when I put in the cable through USB, nothing shows up. Normally it shows that it's charging.
See screenshot of my ODIN configuration while flashing:

Try and plug your phone into the PC and then try the 3 button combo with the cable attached.

No difference. Still won't come on.
I hope the board is not fried.

Very strange...
I cant view the image you posted at the moment to see if files were put in the right places because im on works ancient internet browser but from what you wrote in the OP the flash appears to have gone ok...
Might be worth getting a JIG and trying that. If that doesnt work maybe its time for the unbrickable mod.
REALLY stupid question but you have flashed the right firmware for your device right?
I would give the JIG a try. You can buy one from ebay for like less than £5 GBP or you can throw one together youself.
Did the phone reboot fully after the flash before you turned it back off?

Yes, the flash went OK.
What do you mean by the right firmware? I got the firmware from samfirmware. I actually new to this.
And what's a JIG? How do I put one together?
The phone didn't reboot. The screen was blank but kinda slightly lighted. So I tried powering it up but it didn't so I removed the battery.

I got the JIG. I'll try to build one myself.
I'll let you know if it works.
One more thing: the battery was kinda low when I started this operation.
I'm thinking maybe the battery ran out.
But it's not even charging when I plug it in.

What i mean is do you have an i9000 and not an i9000M or another variant of the i9000 and have tried to flash a firmware from an i9000 onto an i9000M or i9000B for example.
I wish i could see that picture you posted to have a better look.
In the PDA box you should have had a file called PDA or CODE... The modem box should have had MODEM or PHONE... and then CSC should have had CSC...
There should have been a PIT file in the PIT box...
You should have had repartion ticked... auto reboot ticked and auto F reset ( ithink its called that ) ticked.
The update bootloader and other check boxes that are below the 3 i mentioned should all have been unticked.

I use a GT-i9003
in PDA i have CODE...
in PHONE i have MODEM...
in CSC i have GT...
in PIT i have a .pit file
I had all three boxes ticked (Re-Partition, Auto Reboot, F. Reset Time)
All other checkboxes were unchecked.

It looks like you have flashed incompatible firmware onto your device.
You have flashed firmware for the i9000 which wont work on the i9003.
You have gone into the wrong section on Samfirmware.com. There is a seperate section for the i9003.
You can still try the JIG trick but im not sure if that will work either on your device as the hardware may be slightly different and require a different resistor value to force download mode but im not sure about that part...
It looks like you have flashed bootloaders onto your device that wasnt designed for it which could mean a hard brick.
Maybe the unbrickable mod will help you out.
Im not too sure how to help you from this point on im afraid if you cant get download mode working...
Have a good search through google and see if you can find any helpful information.
Other thing is to say you had an update for it and it broke your phone and try and play dumb and see what happens =/.
I hope you can get it sorted mate.