1. What is the point in initially rooting, when you have to re-root it back into the stock firmware to flash custom ROM?
I got my phone back with these new (or old?) settings:
Firmware Version: 2.1- update1
Kernel Version 2.6.29, [email protected]#2
Build number: ECLAIR.UXJI2
2. Does this mean my phone is already rooted?
3. What is my course of action next if I want a custom ROM?
- would it be step 2 in this guide? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364
- would I be rooting AGAIN?
Kind of new to the Android scene, and it's kind of overwhelming. I have exhausted the stickies and the MUST READS, if I could get some help, it would greatly be appreciated. Thanks.
icedd,
I do not believe that you are rooted. Looks like you have pure stock Eclair out of the box with Rogers.
And here's a little info for ya...
In the days of Eclair and Froyo, rooting ur phone was needed initially in order to get the ClockWorkMod Recovery (CWM) on ur phone. And from there once you had copied an Eclair or Froyo Rom to the internal sdcard of the phone, you could use the CWM to flash (install) the Rom that the Developer had made.
Later, once the Devs started baking (building in) the CWM into the kernels that were included in their Roms, it was realized that if you just used Odin to flash that dev kernel to ur phone you could then just reboot into the CWM and from there flash the dev's Rom. So in fact, you do not have to be rooted to install a custom dev rom. But you need to be familiar with the use of Odin and CWM Recovery.
And as far as the Gingerbread Roms, well... that is a different story- kinda.
Your best bet, as you have stated that you have read a lot, is to read and read some more. And you could also go to mobiletechvideos.com on youtube -- there are excellent videos there, that are very instructional - from the basics to the very advanced. So, please check that youtube channel out. You will not be disappointed.
Don't be discouraged. There is a lot to learn at first, but you'll get it.
And one more thing, if you are gonna start flashing roms, then you really need to buy a "Jig". Because you will need it and it will pay for itself the first time you use it.
Thanks for your input.
I haven't come across someone with a Build number of ECLAIR.UXJI2, or someone with a Baseband version of JI2. Does this mean I am already on stock firmware? Or not?
I don't know if I should do the oneclickroot or the update.zip now.
edit: I cannot even get into Recovery mode. Something tells me I won't be able to go there because I don't see the AT&T screen. I still have Rogers when I turn on the phone normally. I would need the Odin3 One-click to go truly back to stock first?
so that is stock already.... if you just want to root your stock eclair then you can do update.zip or oneclick. if you were planning to go to a GB rom then you may as well skip that and just use odin...
but it would depend on what rom you wanted to end up with...
keep at it you'll get there
Yes I have successfully rooted my phone.
The current problem I have right now is that I cannot get into Recovery mode with the 3 button method, which is required if I want MIUI (which is what I'm shooting for).
However, I can get it through CWM Recovery, which is the same thing assumably?
edit: Also, I cannot get into Download mode without the ADB command method. For Volume UP+Down + Power Button, it leads me to the battery standby screen, and then into a battery charging screen.
icedd said:
Yes I have successfully rooted my phone.
The current problem I have right now is that I cannot get into Recovery mode with the 3 button method, which is required if I want MIUI (which is what I'm shooting for).
However, I can get it through CWM Recovery, which is the same thing assumably?
edit: Also, I cannot get into Download mode without the ADB command method. For Volume UP+Down + Power Button, it leads me to the battery standby screen, and then into a battery charging screen.
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You don't use the power button when plugging in USB and holding both volume rockers. Tryit. Volume up/down, plug in USB. Should be dl mode. Unless you have I9000 bootloaders. In that case, volume down and insert USB, or volume down and power without USB.
I followed what you said and these are the results.
Volume up + Down + USB = Battery Standby + Battery Charging screen
Volume down + USB = Battery Standby + Battery Charging screen
Volume down + power =Normal Startup
If you press and hold all 3 at the same time, does it take you to recovery?
icedd said:
I followed what you said and these are the results.
Volume up + Down + USB = Battery Standby + Battery Charging screen
Volume down + USB = Battery Standby + Battery Charging screen
Volume down + power =Normal Startup
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Try it again. Its very common for it not to work on the first couple of attempts. Hold both volume keys and then plug in the USB to the phone.
Tried both of your suggestions again, a couple of times.
Pressing all three buttons = Normal Bootup, although I do get an extended Rogers loading screen from this, but no recovery whatsoever. (nvm, when I normally boot up, there is this Rogers loading screen)
Holding both volume keys + USB = Battery Standby screen --> Battery charging screen
Is it because of any of this?
Firmware Version: 2.1- update1
Kernel Version 2.6.29, [email protected]#2
Baseband Version: I896UXJI2
Build number: ECLAIR.UXJI2
Sidenote: Does my baseband version have to be completely correct in order to flash custom ROM? I have been told that this is Rogers STOCK, and I have already rooted.
edit: I will use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36 to try and get back to JH7 first actually. Hopefully I am doing this right..
Baseband version is the modem. that is it. nothing at all to do with your ability to flash anything.
Sounds like you have no button combo.
Would the Rogers Captivate be compatible with the 3 button fix? I am looking into it now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?annota...&feature=iv&v=qXMqLpnTPh0&src_vid=ka_O_3Wgw6A
The reason I'm hesitant on doing this is because you are suppose to see the AT&T screen flash before you let go of the buttons and see recovery mode. But I am on stock Rogers.
I do not recommend the old 3 button fix for anything. I would recommend flashing the att I897 GB bootloaders instead. It will replace the Rogers boot splash with the ATT world phone boot splash, though.
I just checked out the appropriate link in your signature.
Would this process include me to use Oden's OneClick?
Download the package from here
Extract OneClickI897UCKF1-bootloaders.exe
Restart the phone in Download Mode
Run OneClickI897UCKF1-bootloaders.exe - with administrator permissions if on Windows 7 or Vista!
Connect the USB cable to the PC and the phone
Click "Start"
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How am I supposed to get on Download mode if that is what I am trying to get?
I am getting confused by new and old methods of doing things.
I don't mean to be rude, but if you don't know how to get into download mode, you need to do more research.
I already stated that the only way I can go onto Download mode is using the ADB commands. That requires for my phone to be plugged it into the computer.
The method you suggested me instructed that the program and Download mode to both be turned on before connecting the phone to the computer.
This cannot work in my case, as I am looking for a 3 button fix.
^
Since u can get into download mode through ADB, then just have the Odin already opened before you type the command to reboot download. Problem solved.--U will be able to use Odin.
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I already stated that the only way I can go onto Download mode is using the ADB commands. That requires for my phone to be plugged it into the computer.
The method you suggested me instructed that the program and Download mode to both be turned on before connecting the phone to the computer.
This cannot work in my case, as I am looking for a 3 button fix.
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Ok so what you do is use adb to reboot into download mode. Once you do that unplug the phone from the computer. Now open odin and then plug your phone back in. (while still in download mode)
Now odin should recognize your phone and you should be able to flash any odin package you want. I would flash the uckj3 package followed by boogs kj3 kernel. From there you will be able to do whatever your heart desires with your phone.
Edit: for what its worth uxji2 is the rogers version of android 2.1 all of the rogers firmwares start with UX. UXJL1 is the 2.2 version and UXKH2 is 2.3.3
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My jig is hopefully already on its way. I have watched multiple videos of his, a couple more than once even, but the problem is that many of the programs he uses are outdated (say, the 3 button fix). Understandably so, the Captivate is getting old, and I only recently got it. It's just difficult to decide what is the safer, most compatible option.
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Ok so what you do is use adb to reboot into download mode. Once you do that unplug the phone from the computer. Now open odin and then plug your phone back in. (while still in download mode)
Now odin should recognize your phone and you should be able to flash any odin package you want. I would flash the uckj3 package followed by boogs kj3 kernel. From there you will be able to do whatever your heart desires with your phone.
Edit: for what its worth uxji2 is the rogers version of android 2.1 all of the rogers firmwares start with UX. UXJL1 is the 2.2 version and UXKH2 is 2.3.3
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA Premium App
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That certainly helps a lot from a fellow Canadian. I appreciate that.
Will get back once I find all the suitable packages and try it out.
Thanks everyone.
Related
Ok i was running a custom version of 2.2 FroYo on my captivate and it was running fine. I backed up my old version using Clockwork Recovery. Well i decided to get brave and flash back to my stock 2.1 ROM.
When i did that alls i can get is the AT&T boot screen. It will sit there for an hour if i left it. I tried entering recovery bode (power, vol up/down) but it just sits at that screen.
Is there any hope to recovering it? I use a MAC but im about to boot Win7 on it to run ODIN, but i cant get into any flash/recvoery mode....
Suggestions?
You want to try and get into Download Mode, not Recovery. Have you tried the various button combos to get into Download Mode yet?
If the various button combos ultimately don't work, you can use something called a JIG to force your phone into Download mode.
What is the button combo for download mode? also with is 'JIG'? Im no total newb but i am new to this who flashing/kernel modifying thing.
I have a Nexus S now which i love but i need the Galaxy running for my AT&T company SIM card....
Also do i NEED ODIN?
There are like 4+ different button combos for Download Mode. If you search, I'm sure you'll find them all. The one I remember is:
1. Remove battery, SIM, microSD card (if you have one)
2. Wait at least 10 seconds with the phone off
3. Hold Volume Up/Volume Down keys, do not let go
4. While holding the volume keys, insert the battery into the phone
If this worked, the phone should almost instantly be in Download Mode.
Once in Download Mode, you want to use Odin (generally the One-Click JF6 version) to flash your phone to a working state again.
A JIG is a microUSB plug that will force your phone into Download Mode, if Download Mode is still possible on your phone. You can make them with a MicroUSB plug and resistors, or buy one. The link in my signature is an example of what a purchased one would look like.
Ever since I have flashed 2.3.3 I've been having problems.
-Download mode can only be accessed from adb reboot download
-The only way I got drivers to recognize in download mode was to install them from Samsung Kies mini.
-No button combination works to get into download mode, it takes you to recovery mode every time.
-My four touch button lights will not shut off after turning phone off and vibration confirming shut down.
Once I finally got it back to 2.1 stock via Odin one-click, I used Kies mini to upgrade to 2.2. I still have these same problems, all which started happening after I upgraded to the 2.3.3 SamFirmware leak. Not only have I been reading these problems from this leak but from other roms using 2.3.3.
To clarify, I am not blaming anyone, I am simply looking for a fix or to be told that I have done something wrong. Anything will be appreciated, thanks.
Jmurph3 said:
Ever since I have flashed 2.3.3 I've been having problems.
-Download mode can only be accessed from adb reboot download
-The only way I got drivers to recognize in download mode was to install them from Samsung Kies mini.
-No button combination works to get into download mode, it takes you to recovery mode every time.
-My four touch button lights will not shut off after turning phone off and vibration confirming shut down.
Once I finally got it back to 2.1 stock via Odin one-click, I used Kies mini to upgrade to 2.2. I still have these same problems, all which started happening after I upgraded to the 2.3.3 SamFirmware leak. Not only have I been reading these problems from this leak but from other roms using 2.3.3.
To clarify, I am not blaming anyone, I am simply looking for a fix or to be told that I have done something wrong. Anything will be appreciated, thanks.
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I asked this over in other thread too buddy. What are the key combos u have tried?
watsa said:
I asked this over in other thread too buddy. What are the key combos u have tried?
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I have tried the 3-buttom combo - volume - and + along with the power. release power when att boot logo comes up. I've even tried to hold power down and let it cycle through the boot logo a couple times before releasing it. No luck, only recovery mode.
remove battery, sim, sd card. hold both volume - and +. put in battery and Usb cable as soon as battery is in. no luck, only recovery mode.
I've even tried the i9000's download mode. I think its volume down and power...only recovery mode.
The only way I was able to get into download mode was adb reboot download. I haven't tried a jig.
Jmurph3 said:
Ever since I have flashed 2.3.3 I've been having problems.
-Download mode can only be accessed from adb reboot download
-The only way I got drivers to recognize in download mode was to install them from Samsung Kies mini.
-No button combination works to get into download mode, it takes you to recovery mode every time.
-My four touch button lights will not shut off after turning phone off and vibration confirming shut down.
Once I finally got it back to 2.1 stock via Odin one-click, I used Kies mini to upgrade to 2.2. I still have these same problems, all which started happening after I upgraded to the 2.3.3 SamFirmware leak. Not only have I been reading these problems from this leak but from other roms using 2.3.3.
To clarify, I am not blaming anyone, I am simply looking for a fix or to be told that I have done something wrong. Anything will be appreciated, thanks.
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I got the same issue. The worse thing for me is I cannot get it back to 2.1 stock via Odin one-click because the driver can't recognize the device any more (It works fine before flashing to GB). How do you get it back to 2.1 stock?
wzeng2000 said:
I got the same issue. The worse thing for me is I cannot get it back to 2.1 stock via Odin one-click because the driver can't recognize the device any more (It works fine before flashing to GB). How do you get it back to 2.1 stock?
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I downloaded kies mini from the samsung site. Once installed, you can find an option to install the phones drivers when the phone is recognized by kies. Odin registered my phone in download mode after that and I was able to one-click back to stock.
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I am going to try that.
I had this problem when going to a 2.3.3 rom before, sometimes it just needs a little and some tender loving repeatable connects, other times maybe just to be left alone for a day or two... I'm not sure if this will work but if you can get a com port from Odin 1 click without having to be in download mode I.e. the phone is on, try a master clear, let the phone boot up and see if you were able to get a com port again(leave it connected during boot), then do various methods to get in download mode starting with the GB method
Hope any of this helps at all
Sent from my I897 using XDA App
Try powering phone off, then while phone is off, hold vol down (just down, not up and down) and insert usb. Should give you dl mode
mrhaley30705 said:
Try powering phone off, then while phone is off, hold vol down (just down, not up and down) and insert usb. Should give you dl mode
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You're right. It should, but if the 2.3.3 ROM is effecting everyone the same way. NO BUTTON COMBOS WORK. That's just it. You can name it, and I've tried it. It does not work. Only thing that does work is adb reboot download. I have not tried a jig, but why bother if the phone boots.
Does your volume down button work?
philhachey said:
Does your volume down button work?
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It does, indeed. All of my buttons work. Still, I only get to recovery.
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I too am having the same problem with 2.3.3 i897UCKF1 boot loaders. I can't get into download mode or recovery. Hopefully a jig will work
Could it be Rom/Kernel issue? Im on i897UCKF1 Boot loaders with Cog 5 B3 and works fine for me. I have that issue before though the phone just didn't want to go in to down load mode for me, but it was with froyo.
brievolz84 said:
I too am having the same problem with 2.3.3 i897UCKF1 boot loaders. I can't get into download mode or recovery. Hopefully a jig will work
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Download Android Terminal Emulator from market. Once it's installed, open it, and type su. This should have the app ask for root rights. Once you allow it, type reboot download and press the enter button on the virtual keyboard. if the phone just goes black and doesnt reboot after a short while, just battery pull and turn it back on. You can also use this method to get into recovery by substituting reboot download with reboot recovery.
Twicebak3d said:
Download Android Terminal Emulator from market. Once it's installed, open it, and type su. This should have the phone ask for root rights. Once you allow it, type reboot download and press the enter button on the virtual keyboard. if the phone just goes black and doesnt reboot after a short while, just battery pull and turn it back on. You can also use this method to get into recovery by substituting reboot download with reboot recovery.
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Sorry for being cryptic on my initial post, this is what I'm dealing with. I can't get the phone out of phone---!---computer screen and I've tried all the button combinations.
here's what I did. I was in stock enclair and copied continuum 6.1 to the sd card. I then get into download mode to flash 2.3.3 boot loaders. That was successful so I booted back into download mode to flash the talon kernel. I changed the zip to a tar so Odin 1.83 can recognize the file in the pda section. I clicked start and odin failed (I didn't know you had to be in recovery mode to flash the kernel it wasn't listed in the instructions I had). I rebooted the phone and got the phone---!---computer screen with this message:
Firmware update failed ! Try going into Recovery mode.
Hope this helps
brievolz84 said:
Sorry for being cryptic on my initial post, this is what I'm dealing with. I can't get the phone out of phone---!---computer screen and I've tried all the button combinations.
here's what I did. I was in stock enclair and copied continuum 6.1 to the sd card. I then get into download mode to flash 2.3.3 boot loaders. That was successful so I booted back into download mode to flash the talon kernel. I changed the zip to a tar so Odin 1.83 can recognize the file in the pda section. I clicked start and odin failed (I didn't know you had to be in recovery mode to flash the kernel it wasn't listed in the instructions I had). I rebooted the phone and got the phone---!---computer screen with this message:
Firmware update failed ! Try going into Recovery mode.
Hope this helps
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Does your computer recognize your phone as anything while you're in the phone!pc state? You could try Adam's Once-Click Unbrick.
Twicebak3d said:
Does your computer recognize your phone as anything while you're in the phone!pc state? You could try Adam's Once-Click Unbrick.
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It sure does, odin recognizes it and the sound comes on when the phone boots
EDIT: It says I need to put it in download mode which is the problem I'm having
Did you try the OCUB I posted? It's supposed to work at that screen. Yes, it does run on Windows lol.
Twicebak3d said:
Did you try the OCUB I posted? It's supposed to work at that screen. Yes, it does run on Windows lol.
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I just did and the phone reset and is in enclair. Now lets see if I can get Continuum to flash. Thank you so much!!
Jmurph3 said:
You're right. It should, but if the 2.3.3 ROM is effecting everyone the same way. NO BUTTON COMBOS WORK. That's just it. You can name it, and I've tried it. It does not work. Only thing that does work is adb reboot download. I have not tried a jig, but why bother if the phone boots.
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Even though the phone boots - a jig I've found is a GUARANTEED way to get into download mode. A jig is a VERY useful tool and only costs like $8. If you plan on flashing your phone again in the future - it's certainly NOT a waste to buy one.
I'm using a rooted Captivate running 2.2 and am trying to get into Download Mode so I can flash to Cognition 5v2 but my phone doesn't go into Download mode using the 3 button combo. I'm fairly unsure about most things 'Android' but have been getting increasingly annoyed at the various little problems my phone has been having (Phone crashes randomly and have to take out the battery before I can turn it back on, phone stops connecting to my wifi while every other device in my house can, etc.).
So, how can I get my phone into Download Mode if it doesn't do it with the 3 button combo?
Thanks.
You can try a jig, they are easy to make or you can buy one. I used one when I had issues in getting to download mode when a flash went bad.
Do a search for 3 button combo fix and while your at it, make or buy yourself a jig. "What's a jig?", you ask! Do a search for that also.
Sent from my Fusion II powered Captivate
cptcliche said:
I'm using a rooted Captivate running 2.2 and am trying to get into Download Mode so I can flash to Cognition 5v2 but my phone doesn't go into Download mode using the 3 button combo. I'm fairly unsure about most things 'Android' but have been getting increasingly annoyed at the various little problems my phone has been having (Phone crashes randomly and have to take out the battery before I can turn it back on, phone stops connecting to my wifi while every other device in my house can, etc.).
So, how can I get my phone into Download Mode if it doesn't do it with the 3 button combo?
Thanks.
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OR try downloading terminal emulator and use these commands:
SU *enter*
reboot download *enter*
*enter* is the action of presing enter key, to be clear. GB bootloaders have 3button fix nvm the 3 button fix just get a jig makes it all easier.
If I may recommend something - stay away from the 3-button fix. There have been an inordinate amount of hard bricks as a result of the misuse of that particular fix. It was good for what it did when it came out, but there is a better/safer option now available that doesn't only flash half of the bootloader equation.
If you can get to download mode, flash stock Gingerbread with the Gingerbread bootloaders. It will take care of any 3-button issues, and you won't have to touch that particular fix. Once you're on those bootloaders, you can flash most of the roms on this site without any issues.
Just my two cents, though.
cptcliche said:
I'm using a rooted Captivate running 2.2 and am trying to get into Download Mode so I can flash to Cognition 5v2 but my phone doesn't go into Download mode using the 3 button combo. I'm fairly unsure about most things 'Android' but have been getting increasingly annoyed at the various little problems my phone has been having (Phone crashes randomly and have to take out the battery before I can turn it back on, phone stops connecting to my wifi while every other device in my house can, etc.).
So, how can I get my phone into Download Mode if it doesn't do it with the 3 button combo?
Thanks.
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try the old combo...trun ur phone..take out the battery...put it back..hold both volume keys and insert the usb cable to the phone which is already connected to the coputer's usb port...
that shd get u into the download mode..if that doesnt work out..then buy a jig..or make one...and once u get into download mode and u r able to flash...then install gb bootloaders..bcoz that u will need for any newest gb custom roms..
and once u r on gb bootloaders...either i897 or i9000...u will be fine again..
PS..stay away from 3 button fix...
~ Started with Froyo 2.3.X (?), on a Rogers Phone
~ Tried to install Clockwork Mod - FAIL - 3e error.
~ Read solution - ODIN back to 2.1. (I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0)
~ Discover - with no warning mentioned in "guide" - that I have lost the 3-button functionality...
~ Recovery Mode / Download mode no longer accessible. Phone booting as ATT now, but fully functional.
~ Teach myself Android SDK. (N.B. adb no longer located in tools dir of SDK, installed from addt'l pkgs) - reboot requires Root?
~ Root phone with SuperOneClickv2.3.3-ShortFuse.
~ c:\android\platform-tools\adb shell
$su reboot recovery
~ Phone installs CWM no problem.
~ Buttons work on next reboot and bring up CWM. Factory Wipe, Wipe Cache, Wipe Davlik
~ CWM to install ICS_4.0.3.0(RC2.11)_Captivate_Full.zip
(ROM FIRST, fully intending to follow up with the kernel as instructed)
~ Boot Loop - Rainbow Squares flushing down a toilet. Buttons don't work again. Can not get to Download or Recovery or CWM (3 hrs now)
Whats next? please no soldering...
... OP states it will bootloop. You need to flash twice. You also should get GB bootloaders since it fixes your 3button issue. Get back in download mode. Doubt this will work but try:
Remove battery
Open Odin
connect phone to computer
Press Vol up+VolDown +insert battery
Use ODIN.
If it doesn't make/buy a jig and next time READ more before you flash.
For download mode, I always:
Start ODIN and plug USB into computer
1. pull and replace battery
2. with phone off, hold both volume buttons (if froyo based) or volume down (GB)
3. Plug USB into phone. see download mode
this ahs worked 100% fo the time.
if the battery icon pops up, then it do the other volume button....
pickupman66 said:
For download mode, I always:
Start ODIN and plug USB into computer
1. pull and replace battery
2. with phone off, hold both volume buttons (if i897 Froyo & gb based) or volume down + power if I9000 gb
3. Plug USB into phone. see download mode
this ahs worked 100% fo the time.
if the battery icon pops up, then it do the other volume button....
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Fixed
Sent from my ICS powered Captivate
could have at least fixed the spelling too :-/
thanks though, but on item 2, I never touch the power button. just plug in the cord.
Thanks
prbassplayer said:
... OP states it will bootloop. You need to flash twice. You also should get GB bootloaders since it fixes your 3button issue. Get back in download mode. Doubt this will work but try:
Remove battery
Open Odin
connect phone to computer
Press Vol up+VolDown +insert battery
Use ODIN.
If it doesn't make/buy a jig and next time READ more before you flash.
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Hey PR,
Thanks for the responses, I did read a lot, but did not see it mentioned anywhere that I could lose button functionality, and thus be prevented from getting back into download mode for 2nd flash.
Any ideas where I can buy a jig?
Thanks
The rom doesn't make you loose 3 button, Flashing to a very old JF6 did that. Google layman jig for a how to or google mobiletechvideos.com to buy one.
Just curious, did you try adb reboot download while the phone is booting? It should get to a point where it responds to adb commands. Hell, mine has been stuck on the ATT screen and still responds to adb. Worth a shot.
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I put my build number 1106 captivate into total brick mode trying to go to ICS with odin3 one click.. that was a mistake and it put that into a boot loop. I used a jig and got it into download mode, and used Heimdall oneclick because people all over this site fixed theirs with that method. I didnt know this build number made a difference and now i have the phone-!-computer screen. I can't get it to go into download mode even with three different jigs. I have no idea what to do, and any answers would be appreciated.
Not sure if you tried this already or not but I had something similar happen to me before: A method to get it into download mode is to (while the phone is off) hold only the volume up and down buttons, then, while holding the two buttons down, connect the micro usb cable.
This should bring the phone straight into download mode.
bluDog said:
Not sure if you tried this already or not but I had something similar happen to me before: A method to get it into download mode is to (while the phone is off) hold only the volume up and down buttons, then, while holding the two buttons down, connect the micro usb cable.
This should bring the phone straight into download mode.
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Is this with battery in or out?
You can try either way. I have done it with the battery in. However I don't remember if I did it with or without the battery when I did it when my phone was bricked.
Try it out without the battery first.
Isnt that like doing it the regular way? It goes straight to that screen still..
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Isnt that like doing it the regular way? It goes straight to that screen still..
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That screen IS download mode
Sent from my ICS Samsung Captivate
Having same issue
I've followed all of the suggested solutions and still have the phone + ! + computer screen. Cannot get anything else. Any other ideas?
thanks in advance
korockinout13 said:
That screen IS download mode
Sent from my ICS Samsung Captivate
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He is right.
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matwheeler said:
I've followed all of the suggested solutions and still have the phone + ! + computer screen. Cannot get anything else. Any other ideas?
thanks in advance
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I've had a similar situation, the download mode screen didn't show but some screen did. I pulled my battery, then I used an odin one-click and held the up and down volume keys and plugged in the usb cable, then my battery. The com lit up on odin, and I went ahead and flashed anyway and it worked.
I remember Adam outin saying that you can flash with phone plus computer screen. It has to do with download mode alternate image. Just flash as if in regular download mode even if Odin doesn't see it
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I agree with the previous replies. I don't think your phone is "totally bricked", as you say. I'd suggest trying to flash back to original settings with Odin, after getting into download mode by removing the battery, holding down both volume buttons, and plugging in the USB cable. That method has worked for me several times in the past, and I hope it will work for you. Good luck!
Also, when you get back to original settings, depending on your software version, you may want to update incrementally using Samsung Kies to the software version right before the one you want to flash to, because some devices (perhaps most) will not let you update the firmware from 2.1 (Eclair) right to Gingerbread, for example, without first updating to 2.2 (Froyo).
Again, best of luck. Hope you are able to get it unbricked.