I was recently fooling around with my galaxy s, and at first I was able to flash it with eclair 2.1.
Then I went on to try to flash it to 2.2 so that I could use clockwork mod, root before I tried installing cyanogen mod.
But I'm not sure if I installed the right firmware from samfirmware there are so many different localizations and each one has different versions of 2.2 as well. I know I messed around with the pit files, maybe that caused the problem. But now I can't even flash back to 2.1 with Odin, because as soon as the process completes and Odin says it is a success the galaxy s restarts and displays a frozen loading circle, and then keeps restarting showing the frozen loading circle each time. After pulling out the battery and restarting, now it is a white screen flashing on and off ever 3 or so seconds ....
Can anyone please help me? I CAN access the download mode.
If you have download mode it's not bricked, just flash a rom using odin corresponding to version you already had installed. If you had 2.2 flash 2.2 if you had 2.3 flash 2.3. search youtube for tutorial on how to flash using odin.
Can you try to coming in Download Mode when yes its not bricked
sahsehriyar said:
Can you try to coming in Download Mode when yes its not bricked
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Well, he does use Odin again, so indeed not bricked
Pull out the battery, put it back in, get into the download mode. Download the stock 2.3 firmware from the General forums (XXJVT) and flash it via Odin.
I have no clue which region firmware to download. I was able to flash it using UGKC1_BMCKC1 but now it just stuck on the galaxy S screen...
Does anyone know where I can find a stock 2.2 froyo firmware? samfirmware.com has so many I have no clue which one is right.
Try totallydubbedhd on youtube or darkyrom forum helped me i softbricked mine twice
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ok jist is
tried kernal update, fone stuck on boot screen galaxy s i9000M
SAMSUNG
no matter what i do, even load stock samsung firmware, i get as far as this screen
odlin can still see phone though.
any help would be great
fliptechnologies said:
ok jist is
tried kernal update, fone stuck on boot screen galaxy s i9000M
SAMSUNG
no matter what i do, even load stock samsung firmware, i get as far as this screen
odlin can still see phone though.
any help would be great
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3 combos buttons work ?
Vol down+home+power on/off ?
Vol Up + home+ power on/off ?
if yes, try to flash the correct rom for I9000M
If you can get into download mode, and Odin sees your phone, then it is very unlikely that you bricked it.
Just flash Darkys ressurection or stock Samsung ROM from Odin.
ok installed darkys, now all phone does is flash galaxy i9000 screen
managed to get past that screen and back to recovery mode, and still d/l mode, trying EZBASE now as i was getting as far as colour S then bursts of vibrations
UPDATE:
stuck on boot loop now, still can access recovery and d/k mode, after trying to install EZBase. is their any other siggestions.
pref, instructions and files for re-loading stock firmware for australia on it, if memory calls had 2.2 of eclair
still no luck people, any further advice please
I just had the same issue with my i9000m. Download the fireware I9000UGJL2.exe from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=846913
It fixed my issue instantly. Then go to that kitchen rom website and create your own ROM. My phone has never been faster. GPS works very good, way better than before. Even cell service is 100000000000 times better....
ok, good news is i have it working stock rom and rooted, got most aps back on, now my issue is, i cant install clockwork recovery from rom manager, i tried it via odlin and got the screen of phone and pc and the exclamation mark. can some1 please help out as to how i can get clockwork recovery mod installed.
fone details are
galaxy S i9000I now just without the i
firmware 2.1-update1
baseband i9000xxjm4
kernal 2.6.29 [email protected] #2
build ECLAIR.xwjm8
thanks
fliptechnologies said:
i tried it via odlin and got the screen of phone and pc and the exclamation mark.
thanks
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What did you try flashing with Odin?
electrotune1200 said:
What did you try flashing with Odin?
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ried flashing
CF-Root-XW_XEE_JVB-v3.1-CWM3RFS
Go to D/L mode and reflash the kernal.
So you tried flashing Chainfires JVB kernal on a 2.1 rom?
I think that's the problem....
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So you tried flashing Chainfires JVB kernal on a 2.1 rom?
I think that's the problem....
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ok thanks, what should i flash then, or how can i update to 2.2 or 2.3 without loosing files and apps ?
Man you should not try to flash things when you don't understand them.
For this moment you tried to flash a kernel that is for a gingerbread rom (JVB, android 2.3.3) on your Eclair 2.1. Don't you think you should read a bit more before flashing everything on your phone?
Go to the official rom thread and follow the guides to flash a gingerbread(2.3.3) or Froyo(2.2) rom
Ok ill put this as plain and as simple as i can
1. I am new to flashing
2. I asked how to do it, as after all this is a q&a section
3. I feel my questions hvae not been answered correctley
so i shall explain again and this time links may help
1. I want a kernal that will give me recovery options
2. I do not want to loose anything on the phone
3. I want to upgrade to 2.3
so i would like links please or someone who can take the time to write a quicvk step list telling me what to do.
You really need to go to main thread and all info is there, it would take ages to talk you out of this...its all out there, seek and you shall find, its tough love
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happened to me ea few nights ago but EZBASE rom got me out of it ,then you can flash a rom from there try it
I agree! Ezbase is a cinge!
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/me shakes head, i sware i asked for links, i guess ill go get in trouble again and repost this in a different section.
Just use the search for ezbase 3, would you like your bottom wiped! We try to help...and what thanks??!
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Hello,
I own a I-897 Captivate model, and I had a custom 2.3.4 gignerbread rom recently..
Latley I tried to move to cognition becuase the other rom did problems for me..
So I followed the guide, and when I first flashed the kernel I wasn't using any pit file..
So it's just stuck on odin with nothing happening, so I closed odin and rebooted my phone.
Then the phone showed me a logo with phone and computer with X between them.
So I flashed again using the pit then I got to the recovery, where I tried to install the cognition 5.2 without succes, it finished the install, but when I rebooted it just kept switching between the boot screen of AT&T and Galaxy S GT I9000..
So I tried to use my Nandroid backup, but it just won't work, I tried to install it manually and still it isn't working..
So I tried to instal my previous rom and succeeded, but now when I reboot it it just loading the Talon logo, finishes it and stuck on the end of the loading without any action...
So, I can use the download mode and odin.
What should I do?
Thank you very much.
What build number is your phone
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Okay, ive installed 2.1 stock and its works.
Now can someone give me step by step guide to install cyanogen rom or cogntion
or whats the best rom is.. Thanks.
Gibieyal said:
Okay, ive installed 2.1 stock and its works.
Now can someone give me step by step guide to install cyanogen rom or cogntion
or whats the best rom is.. Thanks.
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Please I beg you to stop what you're doing and just Read, Read like your life depends on it and keep reading till you can flash with utter confidence least you permanently brick your Cappy.
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I have read tons of time,
I tried to install Cyanogenmod, but it seems when I get to the recovery it doesn't work..
I flashed the recovery through CWM, but its very limited and blue not bright green or yellow as always.
I only got 4 options:
Reboot
Re-Install packges
Wipe user data
Wipe cahce
How do I get my recovery work properly?
That's not CMW that's the regular 3e recovery. You'll need to flash a kernel with CMW built in or one with an alternate recovery (I usually use an Onix kernel)
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I've flashed a full gingerbread stock rom, with boot loaders and it works fine,
but now I can't get to the download mode, so I cant flash the rooted kernel..
I'm stucked unrooted, How can I root it?
It's Gingerbread 2.3.3 UCKF1 Build stock rom.
Pull out your battery, Sim, and SD card. Plug your usb cable into a usb port on the back of your computer then plug it into your phone. Hold volume up and down then reinsert your battery, should boot into download mode.
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I just bought my Galaxy S and it came with 2.3, I tried to install CM7 but it left my phone unbootable so I used Odin to install 2.2, after that I tried to upgrade to 2.3 again using Kies but it said the fw I'm using cant be upgraded.
Now still on 2.2 I followed:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S:_Full_Update_Guide
I got to the point where I flash the new kernal and now my phone freezes once it reaches lockscreen. I've tried reflashing lots of times. All I can do is access download mode...is there anyway to just completely restore the phone to 2.3 or CM7 from download mode?
My Galaxy S is i9000 and unbranded from the UK
Thanks for any help
Put Darky and then u can install whatever u want. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=814091
There's a problem that I've came on while downgrading to stock 2.3.3 from MIUI 1.11.11 2.3.7 with CWM. I've wiped partillion chache and dalvik chache, installed rom XWJVH (it went correctly) rebooted, it stuck on booting screen. Restarted into download mode tried to install another kernel (cf-root 3.2 because it worked in past) and got fail in Odin.
Is my phone fully bricked? 'Cuz I can't get into CWM anymore.
HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!!
If u can get into download mode, you will be fine. Just flash a full stock rom with odin.
If u still have no joy, flash eclair jm9 (from samfirmware.com), it will resurrect most fxxk ups.
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woolf clubs said:
If u can get into download mode, you will be fine. Just flash a full stock rom with odin.
If u still have no joy, flash eclair jm9 (from samfirmware.com), it will resurrect most fxxk ups.
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Ok, let's try but on other combinations Odin said connecting after starting a process (tried 1.3, 1.7, 1.8 versions to flash 2.3.3 and 2.3.5, none worked) but whar if it will not work? What next, because on recovery it gives "black screen of death" as said in this topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_Series
But at least download mode works.
P.S. I get modem and code files in jm9 download, which to put in pda? csc?
Is odin detecting your phone, yellow light?
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yes it detected.
AND YES its going now, I've put pit file in and it is working now!!!!!!!
PASSED in odin, booting up........ boot logo......... please boot up!
something wrong, boot logo loop.
flashed cf-root 4.3 and I hope for the best.
P.S. nooooooooo, boot loop again
P.P.S. thank you anyway, at least boot loop is easier to work on.
Have you tried jm9 yet?
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Taxiozaurus said:
flashed cf-root 4.3 and I hope for the best.
P.S. nooooooooo, boot loop again
P.P.S. thank you anyway, at least boot loop is easier to work on.
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I am a little bit confused, and you too...
To bring back to life your phone you have flashed jm9, eclaire....ok.
But why have you flashed a CF-root 4.3?
It's for JVS gingerbread rom.
Edit: If your 3 keys combo still works, try to flash a stock 2.3.x
If the problems happen while using MIUI, better you select eclair rom first. Then you can upgrade to GB that have bootloader.
From MIUI directly to gingerbread will have fuzzy screen problem.
Hello,
I have a problem where with downgrading, it just bricks my phone. Can somebody step-by-step (and maybe help with links) post how to fix my phone? I'm considering just getting an iPhone now... I'm mostly fed-up with Android.
Captivate sig link/ Mikes safe kf1/ 3 file odin
^Go on the link that he posted. And dude don't get an Iphone, you're going to regret it! Trust me!
U have to do a two step flash. Flash a miui/cm7 rom..then get back to recovery using three button combo and flash rhe miui/cm7 rom
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Second problem,
I tried to do a flash of the newest Cyanogen update (7.10) from the stock Odin, which worked quite well, and it didn't complete. Odin then decided to crash. After that, my phone is now stuck in "Firmware Upgrade Fail! Try using recovery mode". I can't get into Download mode, and I can't get into recovery mode. Any ideas?
I saw on the Rogers website that an iPhone 4 (8gb) is $0 on a 3 year contract
Use that screen as dl mode.
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Use that screen as dl mode.
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Tried that, and it didn't show up in Odin...
EDIT: When I try to use Heimdall, it says that it passes in the Heimdall frontend, but when I look at my phone on the screen, the progress bar never finishes. It just stops at about 90% (estimated)...
If you've installed Heimdall drivers, you will need reinstall Samsung drivers to get Odin to work.
mrhaley30705 said:
If you've installed Heimdall drivers, you will need reinstall Samsung drivers to get Odin to work.
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Thanks! I'll try that as soon as it finishes installing. What would the way to install the new Cyanogen mod without bricking my phone be?
After flashing to stock, follow the install instructions in the first post of the CM thread. If you have questions about the installation, ask in the q&a thread for that rom (it's stickied in the q&a sub forum)
Downgrade to android 3.0 or 3.2
I have the same issue but i'm using samsung glaxy tab 10.1 and i want to downgrade to android 3.0 or 3.2, i'm on android 4.0.3 ICS, i used CM9 to root my tablet. I would be very thankful with any help!!