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[Q] Screen Blacks Out After Start Up Screen

I'll preface this thread by saying that I've look all over to help me remedy my problem, but I have not found anything that has resolved my issue. I've tried all the combinations of the the manual buttons to bootloader mode and download mode, and it will not work as my firmware is not the current Bell hardware burron fix (I have the old JH2 firmware, w/o the updated SPL)
What prompted this is that I was trying to reinstall the default android clock app that I deleted on accident. I had downloaded some default apps that were pulled from the Samsung Epic 4G (can't post URLs properly due to my user limitations, thread here: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=773142) thinking that the apks in there are the same. I tried installing but that failed. That should have been a red flag, but I wanted to have the clock app back. So what I did next is what I regret. I copied and pasted the AlarmClock.apk and AlarmClock.odex to the systems\app folder using Root Explorer. It wasn't until I rebooted my phone that this problem occurred.
I know that my phone isn't completely bricked as I can still see the battery icon when I plug it in to charge...and the phone does load the start up screen, but it won't get past that and will black out and the capacitive LED buttons (menu and back) will stay lit.
I've been diligent in backing up my information on my home computer (I'm at work now), so data loss is no problem for me. What I would really want is to fix this. My last resort is to return tot the store and get an exchange, which I really don't want to do.
Help is greatly appreciated.

you cannot install/copy (which have .odex file) apps from other firmware versions becuase the .odex is encrypted for a particular version.. if you pasted to system/app and it is a critical app from wrong version you will hang/freeze phone.. try to get into download mode and reflash the firmware..

Do you have access to the phone over adb?
Adb reboot download?
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I've read about the ADB Reboot Recovery, but it mentions that my phone has to be on USB debugging mode to work, which I believe is not on =/
Is there a link where I can download to try anyways? I've searched fro it, but I'm not sure if what i searched is the right thing.
I cannot get the download mode to work as the combinations I've been using do not even register...the phone just keeps looping the Samsung Galaxy i9000M screen when I hold the buttons...like it's in perpetual reboot mode. Like I stated earlier, the hardware buttons do not seem to work. I have the old JH2 firmware that was updated from Keis that does not have the hardware button fix.

xlittle_lambx said:
I've read about the ADB Reboot Recovery, but it mentions that my phone has to be on USB debugging mode to work, which I believe is not on =/
Is there a link where I can download to try anyways? I've searched fro it, but I'm not sure if what i searched is the right thing.
I cannot get the download mode to work as the combinations I've been using do not even register...the phone just keeps looping the Samsung Galaxy i9000M screen when I hold the buttons...like it's in perpetual reboot mode. Like I stated earlier, the hardware buttons do not seem to work. I have the old JH2 firmware that was updated from Keis that does not have the hardware button fix.
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this should work if you take battery out hold down all three buttons and when you first see logo release power button for 1 sec. then repress.
also try it with and without usb plugged in.

For adb u need the android software development kit (sdk). Its available at developers.android.com. Simply run sdksetup and choose sdk tools.
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I gave adb (great tool btw) a try, got it to run in command prompt, but I get an error saying device not found. Unfortunately, I did not have USB debugging mode on prior to my phone's screen blacking out on me. I should mention that I have a Bell Mobility Galaxy S I9000M, and hardware button attempts for any mode (volume up and/or down + home + power on, in a multitude of combinations, e.g. USB connected/disconnected) , be it recovery or download, have been futile as that method is not in the firmware I have one my phone. I'll have to use my last resort and get an exchange for the phone at the store I got it from. With any luck, hopefully someone who works there will have the magic touch and revive my phone. *crosses fingers*
Thanks for all the helpful suggestions. I'll keep them in mind to not let this happen again. Thank goodness for my constant backups instilled in me during my Windows Mobile days.

When the phone is ON firmly press volume up + home + power. It will reboot. Keep holding them! Wait a half a second after the gti9000 logo appears then let go of the power button. Keep holding volume up and home! This should boot you into recovery. Try it a few times. I found it is all in the timing of letting go of the power button.
Hope this helps!
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Also, I had an i9000 in your state and even after I had it previously working with Android SDK and the Samsung USB driver (essential in Windows but not included the SDK) but after I messed up the ROM (trying to lagfix it) it stopped responding to adb commands on either OSX or Windows. Boot recovery from the aforementioned hotkey combination seemed to be the only way to fix it. But I am a n00b. I'm only passing on what I experienced.
Cheers,
Aaron
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Had a similar problem after flashing a new rom, managed to egt past it by reflashing using Odin.

One of my friends has just given me his i9000 in the same state to see if I can fix it, he has been quoted $300NZ to repair!
He says he did it trying to flash a rom after successful root.
I get the galaxy splash screen but no matter how i hold and release the aforementioned keys I just dont get anything all.
ADB returns no device found and not seen by ODIN.
Tried many battery pulls, reboot + three keys and releasing/releasing-reapplying power button at various times during the splash screen. And with/without USB connected.
Pretty sure the device did have USB debugging enabled before this.
I am watching this thread closely, if I fix it I get a box of beer!

[Q]Can I load a new Rom without clockwork mod?

So I want to load a new ROM onto my captivate. Issue is cant get my phone into download mode (I don't feel comfortable with the jig "fix") to use Odin to apply the kernel fix, to allow the install of clockwork mod, to finally get the new custom ROM on my phone. i really hope there is a way to do this, my phone is rooted, was updated to 2.2 froyo.uckb1. I know android is linux based so why can't companies like att & Samsung leave it as open and free for us. Its not like were pirating we just want to improve our gadgets. If i wanted zero options and get locked into a single configuration i would have gotten the iPhone. Please help

Have u tried the All In One Tool by bay_wolf ??
Here's the link...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=944418
U can use this for Froyo Roms. Also, under "Advanced" there is an option to select that will reboot ur phone into download mode. There's been a few times in the past where I've used this tool just for that.
With phone on as normal, Enable usb debugging on phone, plug micro usb to phone then usb to computer, Connect storage to pc, click Advanced and select to Reboot to Download mode and there u go... Hope this helps.

What exactly aren't you comfortable with about a jig?

studacris said:
What exactly aren't you comfortable with about a jig?
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Agreed. Getting your phone is something you should figure out. some phones need a special odin to work. You have a much higher probability to perm brick your phone if you don't
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You can use ADB to get the phone in download mode. But in all honesty having a Jig around is always a good idea. Some times the key combos will just not work and if ur stuck on a bootloop or w/e that jig will save your but xD. Keep in mind are ways to hard brick your phone like mixing up GB with froyo bootloaders or ODING failing to flash the bootloader. This problems will not be fixed with a jig.

Don't make an easy thing hard... remove all from phone battery, sim, sd....place the battery back... press the 2 volume rockers at the same time and and without releasing the buttons plug in your usb into your phone... this will get you to download mode
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pandakh said:
Don't make an easy thing hard... remove all from phone battery, sim, sd....place the battery back... press the 2 volume rockers at the same time and and without releasing the buttons plug in your usb into your phone... this will get you to download mode
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That doesn't always work. Specially if you get a soft brick. I've had my phone bootloop and it wouldn't go in to download mode with any of the methods =/

For2ndtwin said:
Have u tried the All In One Tool by bay_wolf ??
Here's the link...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=944418
U can use this for Froyo Roms. Also, under "Advanced" there is an option to select that will reboot ur phone into download mode. There's been a few times in the past where I've used this tool just for that.
With phone on as normal, Enable usb debugging on phone, plug micro usb to phone then usb to computer, Connect storage to pc, click Advanced and select to Reboot to Download mode and there u go... Hope this helps.
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im tring the tool but even when i have debugging mode enabled it shows it as disabled.
My need for the new rom is to unlock my phone sim, i cant use the methods ive found for the 2.2 captivate due some issue with the file needed to get the code. if someone with the knowhow here is in the new orleans area i can buy you a coffee or something for some help

k took some crazy amounts of Google searching a couple full wipes bricking and such and a handful of patching and custom files actually ripped from another phone but I did it

All gone wrong.

Something really gone wrong for me here and have a feeling I have a brick.
1. Flashed ROCKET ROM-V19-XXLA4 from external sd using CWM.
2. Flash was confirmed rebooted.
3. Got Bootloop (Rocket Logo)
4. Could boot into download mode but PC not seeing device.
5. Removed battery for over 1 min.
6. Still no difference, the device just cant be seen. Even after reinstalling the drivers. via Kies trouble shooting.
Anyone have any ideas??

exceluk1 said:
Something really gone wrong for me here and have a feeling I have a brick.
1. Flashed ROCKET ROM-V19-XXLA4 from external sd using CWM.
2. Flash was confirmed rebooted.
3. Got Bootloop (Rocket Logo)
4. Could boot into download mode but PC not seeing device.
5. Removed battery for over 1 min.
6. Still no difference, the device just cant be seen. Even after reinstalling the drivers. via Kies trouble shooting.
Anyone have any ideas??
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Did you follow hus advuce to a t.
Did you have a backup
Can yiuget into recovery via vol up.home.power if si restore last working config.
Failing that its odin and stock rom
Its virtually impossible to brick a samsung phone yesvit can occur but v v unlikely
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I can boot into "Odin Mode" but the device is just not responding via USB.
I do have a backup on an external device but without being able to boot into CWM or My laptop to recognise the device im stuck.....

exceluk1 said:
I can boot into "Odin Mode" but the device is just not responding via USB.
I do have a backup on an external device but without being able to boot into CWM or My laptop to recognise the device im stuck.....
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So if you open odin on pc making sure kies is closed fully inc tray icon and then plug the phone in it does not show in odin as ready ir cinnected
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I had the same problem today, but it worked when i did this:
- Volume down + Home + Power
- Do not press continue yet
- Open Odin
- Connect it to the computer
- Choose Continue on the Note
Now the computer should install two new drivers (modem and another one), and then the phone will pop up on the computer.

Odin is seeing :- 0:[COM4]
Thanks so much really thought I'd bricked it. Forgot all about Odin A Beer and a thanks to you both.
Just a note, not sure what went wrong but I had to flash a full stock ROM including the Modem, Code and Multi to get it working again.

exceluk1 said:
Odin is seeing :- 0:[COM4]
Thanks so much really thought I'd bricked it. Forgot all about Odin A Beer and a thanks to you both.
Just a note, not sure what went wrong but I had to flash a full stock ROM including the Modem, Code and Multi to get it working again.
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Well least ya back up and running thats all that matters.
I can now sleep Didnt want to leave ya hanging lol
We have all had that scare moment when it goes wrong but so sweet when she boots up again
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2nd attempt took all of 5 - 6 mins with no issues at all

Another gTab 8.9 LTE Soft Boot Situation//Not Covered Already

Well, I have an ATT 8.9 LTE (SGH-i957) that I flashed with the rooted ROM using Odin.
All seemed OK..UNTiL the auto restart at which point the gTab powered down, showed the "Samsung" name/logo for about a second...and then just went a "glowing" black.
I can still get to download mode, and subsequently have reflashed with the ATT stock ROM from samfirmware.com. Same result. No obvious problems during flash...but no boot up after a brief presentation of the Samsung logo.
Any ideas??
Thanks....p

Get into recovery mode to delete cache and factory reset.
The "stock" ROM that's floating around is a "no-wipe" version.

I didn't know that was a no wipe version. Good to know.
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I appreciate the advise.
However, unfortunately the tablet will only go into download mode....no recovery mode regardless of the combination of "power" and "volume up"...or "power" and "volume down"...or "power" and BOTH volume up AND down.
Any other way to clear cache/etc??
p

If you can get it into download mode, plug it into your PC and try using ADB (assuming you've installed the Android SDK).
Code:
ADB Reboot Recovery
Also, when you say you flashed "root ROM", what file did you use? The Da_G root for the i957, or something else?

Yes...the Da_G is the root file that I flashed.

Well, despite the fact that Odin "sees" the device...I get "device not found" with adb?!
Thanks for the continuing help!

have you ever had the device recognized in ADB before?
You can also flash the custom recovery via odin and see if they key combo works with that.
When you flash via odin, you are using the PDA slot, correct?

Hi....
I only had the tab about 10 minutes before I soft bricked it....so I had not tried with adb before.
Yes...flashed with file in PDA and all default Odin option per instructions.
I'm not sure about the "custom recovery" that you suggest I flash?! Can you point me to it?
Thanks much.

Oh...realize on there is no CWM for the 8.9 LTE.
Is that the "custom recovery" to which you referred??
Thanks

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1462770
That is the custom recovery for the LTE
I am still surprised you cant get into recovery through a key combo.
I am also surprised you are having this issue in the first place. Just flashing that root kernel shouldn't cause it not to boot.

I know...just lucky I guess
Well, I successfully flashed that recover....no changes.
Still can only boot into download mode.
When I try the key combo for recovery, I DO feel the tablet HD moving...but won't boot.
Very disappointing.
Do you know of any un-brick service that works with the 8.9???
Thanks...p

Adb is really your best bet here. Do you have an Android phone you can detect with adb?
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Yes...I can detect my phone (with USB debug set, of course).
Given I can't SET the usb mode on the tablet....I am not optimistic about adb detecting it.
Woe is me, I'm afraid!

Try flashing this kernel in odin.
http://ponack.net/TPC/dagnarf/stock-kernel-odin-image-for-sgh-i957.tar
I'm trying to think of anything you can do. When you try volume up + power, keep holding the volume up, but let go of power as soon as you feel the device vibrate after being off.

Man...frustrating....
Same results.
eeeeeesh

I'll keep thinking
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Thanks.
I genuinely appreciate your help.
So....no "unbricker" come to mind to which I might have to resort?
p

You could try reflashing KJ7 again, and checking "Phone Bootloader Update" this time.

Interesting...
What is the "KJ7" to which you refer?
Thanks...p

[Q] Boot loop without recovery and download mode

Hello everybody!
I've tried to find a solution, but without success.
Today I tried to install CWM on a french Galaxy S.
I've rooted the phone with z4root and after I started on download mod with adb.
Then with Odin3 I installed this file "Root-XX_OXA_JVK-v2.7-CWM3RFS.tar".
After that the phone rebooted automatically, unfortunately it's rebooting eachtime on the galaxy s logo.
The problem are that I can't boot on download mod or on CWM.
When the phone is off and I plug it on charger, it doesn't charge!
I think my phone is bricked.
Do you think you can help me or it's dead?
Is there a hard reboot procedure or something like that?
Thanks

I have exactly the same problem!

Are you sure you can't enter recovery? Volume up+home+power.
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Yes i'm 1000% sure!
I can acess the Download Mode, but Odin/Heimdall does not recognize the USB connection...

Keep Trying
I know this is weird but keep hard resetting it. Try like 20 more times before you give up. Worked for me in the past I know it is weird. I had just flashed a new factory ROM.

I swear i have tried to enter the Recovery 20-30 times!!

It's fine
Hello,
I've bought an USB JIG for my SGS GT i9100 and I've been able to install ICS SLIM using Odin v3 1.7.
Very easy...
I advise this solution..
Thanks for your help.

Italia99 said:
I swear i have tried to enter the Recovery 20-30 times!!
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did u try vol down + home + power button to go to download mode? if it can do that, the problem is just find some driver to make odin recognize your phone. search for "usb driver for samsung galaxy s" in google
then you can bring back your phone to live by downloading any rom you want and flash it via odin
ps. but if you cannot go to download mode, JIG USB with 301 K ohm will help you look at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdn5GoRjhn0

Same problem here, I actually didn't see this in my search and made a new thread about it (feel free to delete). My computer had KIES on it so it had the drivers already and it's the same computer I went through the download mode before with so I have the drivers. I tried to reinstall them but still nothing.
I fear I may need to buy out my contract :crying:

Tical84 said:
Same problem here, I actually didn't see this in my search and made a new thread about it (feel free to delete). My computer had KIES on it so it had the drivers already and it's the same computer I went through the download mode before with so I have the drivers. I tried to reinstall them but still nothing.
I fear I may need to buy out my contract :crying:
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I am sure that I am right with this. "If you root, do not use KIES" so you have to uninstall KIES and download separate USB driver.
Then it should see your phone when connect with ODIN
Hope you got your phone back alive soon

USB Connection
Italia99 said:
Yes i'm 1000% sure!
I can acess the Download Mode, but Odin/Heimdall does not recognize the USB connection...
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Did you checked usb drivers, if not try to connect another samsung android device to your pc first. if another phone connected properly then problem in your phone only.
i suggest check this thread, if you think you completely lost your device - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551

coepeq said:
I am sure that I am right with this. "If you root, do not use KIES" so you have to uninstall KIES and download separate USB driver.
Then it should see your phone when connect with ODIN
Hope you got your phone back alive soon
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Sorry, I should have been more specific. When I reinstalled the drivers I had actually uninstalled KIES and installed just the drivers.
I do have an update though but still can't get it to boot completely. Late last night I decided to try to get download mode to work one last time before passing out and pressing Vol-, Home and Power actually brought me to the recovery screen for the first time in my phone's life! "F YA!" was the only thing I could think at the time so I first went through and formatted/wiped every option I could find then installed the CM9 that I knew worked and now I get to the alien with the matrix-esque background and it stops there. I plugged it in and left it on that screen all night and that guy was still staring at me this morning. I tried download mode again but my computer still doesn't recognize it.