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So my newest captivate did not have the 3 button method to go into download mode.
I flashed to cog 5.5 v2.2 BETA5.5 a month ago and decided no to touch it until a fix came out.
I read on designgears page that flashing back to jf6 will re-enable the 3 button method, so i decided to go for it.
I got into download mode using adb, and then tried flashing with odin3 one click downloader (the one DG provides on his page)
while flashing, it gets stuck on the 3rd step that says "file analysis". I tried a few more times but always the same result, so i pulled the battery and tried to boot the phone back up.
Now i get the "phone-!-Computer" on my screen and i cant get into download mode at all. What are my options? I have heard of this homemade jig that you can make, but I'm not all that confident in my soldering abilities.
try this
1-run odin
2-take out the battery and everything else (SIM & micro sd card)
3-reinsert battery
4-HOLD DOWN both up and down volume buttons
5-plug the usb cable (make sure the other end is already plugged into ur computer)
u might get into download mode now !
if so, reflash to whatever rom u want
AhmadAlmousa said:
try this
1-run odin
2-take out the battery and everything else (SIM & micro sd card)
3-reinsert battery
4-HOLD DOWN both up and down volume buttons
5-plug the usb cable (make sure the other end is already plugged into ur computer)
u might get into download mode now !
if so, reflash to whatever rom u want
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This only works for phones that can access download mode using button combos. My phone can't.
Any other suggestions?
lourivellini said:
This only works for phones that can access download mode using button combos. My phone can't.
Any other suggestions?
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When did u buy ur phone? What is its manufacture date? I got mine under warranty exchange, and this has manufacture date as august end, and this has 3-button download mode.
diablo009 said:
When did u buy ur phone? What is its manufacture date? I got mine under warranty exchange, and this has manufacture date as august end, and this has 3-button download mode.
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got this about a month or so ago. My first one had it, cracked the screen and exchanged it and now this one doesn't.
DG recommends flashing to jf6 to enable it, but in the process i bricked my phone. Ironic?
i ended up making a jig and got it to go into download mode that way.
Its pretty easy and i recommend it to anyone who cant get into DL mode.
Also i think there was something wrong with the first version of I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0 that i downloaded, because once i downloaded it again, flashing worked fine.
lourivellini said:
This only works for phones that can access download mode using button combos. My phone can't.
Any other suggestions?
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Not true. My phone doesn't have the three button access, but I can access it by holding the buttons and plugging in the USB cable.
Try it. You may be pleasantly surprised.
EDIT: or don't try it since you've already fixed it. lol
lourivellini said:
This only works for phones that can access download mode using button combos. My phone can't.
Any other suggestions?
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BigJayDogg3 said:
Not true. My phone doesn't have the three button access, but I can access it by holding the buttons and plugging in the USB cable.
Try it. You may be pleasantly surprised.
EDIT: or don't try it since you've already fixed it. lol
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Please read above post.
Some phones CANNOT access download mode by using ANY button combo. The method you described is how my old phone would go into download mode, this one does not go into download mode.
"This combo works for me" might be the second most annoying post behind "GPS works for ME!!!"
Both are actual issues, just because yours works doesn't mean everyone else's will too.
Jf6 breaks download mode. You got it backwards.
Best advice I can give you is to keep trying...sometimes it does work
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lourivellini said:
Please read above post.
Some phones CANNOT access download mode by using ANY button combo. The method you described is how my old phone would go into download mode, this one does not go into download mode.
"This combo works for me" might be the second most annoying post behind "GPS works for ME!!!"
Both are actual issues, just because yours works doesn't mean everyone else's will too.
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here try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=704
G1rome said:
here try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=704
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???????????
EDIT: **** it. Have fun.
G1rome said:
here try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=704
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Why did you post a link to an entire board and not a thread?
lourivellini said:
i ended up making a jig and got it to go into download mode that way.
Its pretty easy and i recommend it to anyone who cant get into DL mode.
Also i think there was something wrong with the first version of I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0 that i downloaded, because once i downloaded it again, flashing worked fine.
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How do you make a jig? I've always wondered.\
EDIT: Nevermind I found the post, seems like its really easy if you buy the two pieces instead of soldering.
Well I purposely bricked my cappy again and I one click root my phone took me to cwm again, I guess my method works.
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kegobeer said:
Why did you post a link to an entire board and not a thread?
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oooops! sorry i was half asleep while i was doing that LOL here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840744
I cannot get phone to do ANYthing...no boot into download, no recovery boot, no phone!computer symbol, NOTHING...is it possible I throughly bricked it? Please someone say no
U tried holding down vol up and down while plugging in the usb already connected to pc?
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Mrpotato00 said:
U tried holding down vol up and down while plugging in the usb already connected to pc?
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This.
I had the same issue and thought I had bricked it... If you plug the USB cable into the computer but not into the phone, then pull the battery out of the back, wait 30 seconds, put the battery back in and put the cover on, hold down both buttons at the same time and while holding them, stick the micro part of the SD cable into the phone, it boots into download mode.
tried both these, and a couple other combos i've found and nothing works.
Have you tried the 300k/301k/302k ohm USB jig?
norcal einstein said:
Have you tried the 300k/301k/302k ohm USB jig?
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It worked for me and so easy to make. Here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551
norcal einstein said:
Have you tried the 300k/301k/302k ohm USB jig?
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um...could you point me to what you mean?
Original Thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551
"Solderless" Version of Jig w/ Pictures:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=841512
How many times must it be said?!?!?! QUESTIONS GO IN THE Q&A SECTION! there are posts like this every single day in the development section. Does anybody ever learn (or know how to use the search feature?)?!
tdbgamer said:
How many times must it be said?!?!?! QUESTIONS GO IN THE Q&A SECTION! there are posts like this every single day in the development section. Does anybody ever learn (or know how to use the search feature?)?!
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Some people find it easier to explain their own problems than to read through others' problems to determine their fix. If you don't have the desire to help me out, then don't post in this thread. Your thoughts on how this forum could be improved aren't contributing to the fix of my phone so why bother?
I have the same problem. JIG doesn't help at all. BTW, I made two cable and tested on a working captivate. the JIG cable does work. It's just not working on the complete-bricked phone.
I tried any method I could find on the forum and nothing works. I don't even know how a successful flash (reported by ODIN) and the phone reboot itself and then complete dead after that.
so if I filed a claim for insurance no one be the wiser about me having unauthorized software on my phone?
bunnsguy said:
I cannot get phone to do ANYthing...no boot into download, no recovery boot, no phone!computer symbol, NOTHING...is it possible I throughly bricked it? Please someone say no
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Do. You get atnt screen? Or just black screen? Does your computer recognize your phone? If your computer reconize your phone pm me I will help you.
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PowerPC said:
I have the same problem. JIG doesn't help at all. BTW, I made two cable and tested on a working captivate. the JIG cable does work. It's just not working on the complete-bricked phone.
I tried any method I could find on the forum and nothing works. I don't even know how a successful flash (reported by ODIN) and the phone reboot itself and then complete dead after that.
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dude you got any luck?
same situation here....
bunnsguy said:
I cannot get phone to do ANYthing...no boot into download, no recovery boot, no phone!computer symbol, NOTHING...is it possible I throughly bricked it? Please someone say no
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If your phone shows absolutely no sign of life whatsoever, then something may have killed the hardware. You didn't say what you did to cause the hard bricking. Were you flashing a ROM?
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Happened to me when I first flashed the official OTA update. It stopped mid download and tried to apply the update. Phone was completely dead and had to get it replaced...
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Okay guys, I DESPERATELY need your help here.
I was flashing a rom through ODIN, when ODIN became unresponsive and closed on me.
Now, the handset is completely unresponsive.
What can I do to fix this?!
Please help, otherwise my Dad is going to kill me.
Can you get to download mode? Remove battery for a while and then try entering download mode again
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ryandabao said:
Can you get to download mode? Remove battery for a while and then try entering download mode again
Tapatalking in my sleep
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Can't access download mode.
Leaving battery out now for 10 minutes.
Will post response after
New_World_Order said:
Can't access download mode.
Leaving battery out now for 10 minutes.
Will post response after
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Hi. Which phone is this?
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agustincordoba said:
Hi. Which phone is this?
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Samsung Galaxy S
Battery back in.
Phone still unresponsive.
You can still force the phone into DL mode by using a JIG. Have you tried that?
JIGs can be bought on Amazon or you can just build one yourself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551
BTW: What happens, if you connect it to your PC via USB?
Did you have the proper drivers installed on your pc for your galaxy s?
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BlueFlame4 said:
You can still force the phone into DL mode by using a JIG. Have you tried that?
JIGs can be bought on Amazon or you can just build one yourself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551
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This is looking like my only option.
I'm going to have to buy one :/
New_World_Order said:
This is looking like my only option.
I'm going to have to buy one :/
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You can also build one if you are used to soldering. It's not that hard Anyways seems as if your problem can't be solved within a minute. If you have a local shop that sells electronic stuff, you can go and search for the parts needed to build that JIG It's nearly impossible to COMPLETELY brick your phone, so I guess this method will work!
Best Regards!
BlueFlame4 said:
You can also build one if you are used to soldering. It's not that hard Anyways seems as if your problem can't be solved within a minute. If you have a local shop that sells electronic stuff, you can go and search for the parts needed to build that JIG It's nearly impossible to COMPLETELY brick your phone, so I guess this method will work!
Best Regards!
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Hahaa I'm useless with things like that, I wouldn't want to do any more damage, I'll just buy one!
Thanks a lot mate
Jig should work just fine, I know from hard experience! Strange that the three-button method does not get you into dl-mode.How did you originally enter download? Through the three button method or from some reboot option? And which Android version/build were you attempting to replace?
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agustincordoba said:
Jig should work just fine, I know from hard experience! Strange that the three-button method does not get you into dl-mode.How did you originally enter download? Through the three button method or from some reboot option? And which Android version/build were you attempting to replace?
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If you manage to really brick the device, I reckon that download mode can also become broken.
JIG May Solve ur Problem Bro'
Waiting for a jig to come in the post. If not I'll just claim it on insurance and get a new one.
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The jig should work mate the galaxy s series are virtually impossible to completely "brick". once u get your jig remove your battery for a minute then put it back together and use the jig to get into download mode... since ur phone is completely unresponsive it means there is no firmware or rom on your phone so u will have to start from scratch and install a 3file rom and then a cf+root. Then u will be sweet to start flashing your rom's through recovery mode much easier than dealing with odin. Hope this helps mate
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Minnaz said:
The jig should work mate the galaxy s series are virtually impossible to completely "brick". once u get your jig remove your battery for a minute then put it back together and use the jig to get into download mode... since ur phone is completely unresponsive it means there is no firmware or rom on your phone so u will have to start from scratch and install a 3file rom and then a cf+root. Then u will be sweet to start flashing your rom's through recovery mode much easier than dealing with odin. Hope this helps mate
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That's a huge help mate, thanks a lot! The jig should arrive within the next two days, so fingers crossed!
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My phone, (Samsung GT S 5570) Just died a few days ago while I was installing some software. The software was Clockwork Mod. To install this, I used an application from Google Play called -Rom Manager. After installing the app, I clicked something like flash clockwork mod, and a list was brought to me, from which I was to select my phone model, but unfortunately my wasn't among the list. So, I picked the first Model type and proceeded. The clockwork Mod was installed correctly and so I went to the next attempt and that was to Partition my SD Card. Consequently, my phone went off and I thought that it would restart on itself but....! I tried to restart it on my own but the LCD didn't even turn on. What do I do? To make it worse, the phone won't even go into recovery mode. The phone was already rooted, so no warranty. I suppose the phone is Bricked. Someone please help.
My email address, [email protected]
Thanks in advance.
Your phone is bricked and it's because you were trying to install CWM for a device that was probably not even remotely close to yours. Also wrong section I would suggest posting in this section forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1311 and seeing if they might be able to help you.
Nixon Kasasi said:
My phone, (Samsung GT S 5570) Just died a few days ago while I was installing some software. The software was Clockwork Mod. To install this, I used an application from Google Play called -Rom Manager. After installing the app, I clicked something like flash clockwork mod, and a list was brought to me, from which I was to select my phone model, but unfortunately my wasn't among the list. So, I picked the first Model type and proceeded. The clockwork Mod was installed correctly and so I went to the next attempt and that was to Partition my SD Card. Consequently, my phone went off and I thought that it would restart on itself but....! I tried to restart it on my own but the LCD didn't even turn on. What do I do? To make it worse, the phone won't even go into recovery mode. The phone was already rooted, so no warranty. I suppose the phone is Bricked. Someone please help.
My email address, [email protected]
Thanks in advance.
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NEVER install CWM via rom manager it just isn't compatible with our device and 99.99% of people brick their phones because of it. And yes, your phone is probably bricked, hard brick. What u can do now is to try a usb jig method which is available in the guide in my sig.
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You're totally out of luck on this one mate, now you have a very nice paper weight if you still have a valid warranty, just bring the brick to the service center and they'll fix it for you, but never ever mention flashing, clockwork mod or anything related it happened while updating with kies, that's it and guide for making usb jig provided by tietganFTW works, I made one for myself already and tested it on mini, so there's nothing to worry about on this one
yackovsky said:
You're totally out of luck on this one mate, now you have a very nice paper weight if you still have a valid warranty, just bring the brick to the service center and they'll fix it for you, but never ever mention flashing, clockwork mod or anything related it happened while updating with kies, that's it and guide for making usb jig provided by tietganFTW works, I made one for myself already and tested it on mini, so there's nothing to worry about on this one
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So if u have the same situation as him, u can fix it via a usb jig?
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tietganFTW said:
So if u have the same situation as him, u can fix it via a usb jig?
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I heard in few places that mini bricked by cwm is repairable with jig, and I made one and tested it, and it worked, so yeah, probably
yackovsky said:
I heard in few places that mini bricked by cwm is repairable with jig, and I made one and tested it, and it worked, so yeah, probably
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Aight thanks I have a friend whose phone is bricked. IDK where to find a USB jig though...
tietganFTW said:
Aight thanks I have a friend whose phone is bricked. IDK where to find a USB jig though...
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Make one yourself dude, you posted a guide about it some time ago, isn't it? btw. link in your sig ain't working
yackovsky said:
Make one yourself dude, you posted a guide about it some time ago, isn't it? btw. link in your sig ain't working
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I tried, but I failed. And I threw it away. So now I ain't got a spare USB cable to make one. I'll consider getting one during the holidays
tietganFTW said:
I tried, but I failed. And I threw it away. So now I ain't got a spare USB cable to make one. I'll consider getting one during the holidays
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Yeah, soldering is hell tricky especially with sh!tty tin just keep your arms steady and stay focused
WE should contact Deb's of Tom manager and request them to remove our + others(who affected) devices which don't support and hardbrick:banghead:
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VR.gtmini said:
WE should contact Deb's of Tom manager and request them to remove our + others(who affected) devices which don't support and hardbrick:banghead:
XD/\PPP
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+1. This way people won't go around bricking their phone by accident...
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Buy usb jig if you are in phil
If you are from Philippines, you can buy usb jig here: triple-w.sulit.com.ph/index.php/view+classifieds/id/7350334/USB+Jig+unbrick+Samsung+Galaxy+S+series+Phones?referralKeywords=usb+jig&event=Search+Ranking,Position,1-2,2
Nick, did you manage to find any way out to unbrick your galaxy mini hard bricked by rom manager?
I have a similar problem now, I need help. If you got any please share with me here or email to: [email protected]
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dmokiring said:
Nick, did you manage to find any way out to unbrick your galaxy mini hard bricked by rom manager?
I have a similar problem now, I need help. If you got any please share with me here or email to: [email protected]
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There is only one way out......... Samsung Service Centre
Hello,
I have a problem with my galaxy ace.
I rooted it and flashed 2 roms succesfully (cyanogenmod (I can't recall which one) and another one (can't remember which)).
But when I tried to flash the third the phone went dead.
Now it won't do anything.
I tried to enter download mode with an USB jig.
I also tried to enter download mode by pulling everything out (sim, sd, battery) hooking it up a pc and hold vol -, home and power and reinstering battery.
I have searched for hours but it still doesn't work.
Anyone knows what's going on and maybe have a solution?
If you tell the name of roms you flashed, we can help. If the rom wasn't made for ace, then your device is hard bricked.
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mrgnex said:
Hello,
I have a problem with my galaxy ace.
I rooted it and flashed 2 roms succesfully (cyanogenmod (I can't recall which one) and another one (can't remember which)).
But when I tried to flash the third the phone went dead.
Now it won't do anything.
I tried to enter download mode with an USB jig.
I also tried to enter download mode by pulling everything out (sim, sd, battery) hooking it up a pc and hold vol -, home and power and reinstering battery.
I have searched for hours but it still doesn't work.
Anyone knows what's going on and maybe have a solution?
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if you can't boot into download mode and you tried get it using an USB jig... then the last option is to send your device to the tech support, I'm sorry
Do you still have your device under warranty?
Good luck
Venomous Viper 119 said:
If you tell the name of roms you flashed, we can help. If the rom wasn't made for ace, then your device is hard bricked.
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I know sure the rom was for s5830 Ace but I can't recall which rom it was. Thanks for trying to help.
Viper The Ripper said:
if you can't boot into download mode and you tried get it using an USB jig... then the last option is to send your device to the tech support, I'm sorry
Do you still have your device under warranty?
Good luck
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My presumption is confirmed.. I don't have warranty anymore but it isn't much of a deal. I got this phone to play with but it would be fun to resurrect it.
It's a hard brick. You may have flashed a ROM from a different device.
If a USB jig doesn't work, that's probably the end of the road for your ace.
Tech support may help, but they'll probably replace the motherboard and that won't be cheap.
Sorry, mate.
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I r o n M a n said:
It's a hard brick. You may have flashed a ROM from a different device.
If a USB jig doesn't work, that's probably the end of the road for your ace.
Tech support may help, but they'll probably replace the motherboard and that won't be cheap.
Sorry, mate.
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Thanks everyone for helping. I already thought it was dead but it now is confirmed.
It isn't much of a deal though because I got it to play with..