two questions. can i unplug the captivate from the pc while in download mode to change usb ports. and is there away to get the phone out of download mode without flashing the rom. i was going to flash the rom and odin will not recognize the phone.
As long as you aren't in the middle of a flash, yes. Although you may have to put it back into download mode to make it be recognized, I'm not sure. To abort, just pull out the battery.
korockinout13 said:
As long as you aren't in the middle of a flash, yes. Although you may have to put it back into download mode to make it be recognized, I'm not sure. To abort, just pull out the battery.
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technically yes
But I don't suggest doing that.
It usually use more battery power than usual, so it is better to charge while it is running
I thing you can press power+volume up/down like if you go to recovery I think that would work don't turn it off cause that's how I got mine in USB+computer disconnection mode which I could have to put it back to download mode and then flash a ROM to come out of that....
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I just did it and it work press give me a thanks
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I never use Odin unless I have too I always flash everything in recovery... because I keep hearing a lot of brick captivate after using Odin....
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any way to turn off galaxy s when in download mode without taking away battery?
Hold the power button as long as possible.
It'll eventualy turn off.
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I tried. After flashing pda and csc in odin with reboot unchecked, I pulled usb out and tried to hold power for 20 sec. The screen just shows download mode with blue bar. Am I doing some th ing wrong?
han.azuki said:
I tried. After flashing pda and csc in odin with reboot unchecked, I pulled usb out and tried to hold power for 20 sec. The screen just shows download mode with blue bar. Am I doing some th ing wrong?
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Emm, and why did you do that?
Id recommend to go and reading flashing guide (pinned topic). Helps a lot.
Because I need to flash captivate kernel afterwards. I have to put phone in download mode after flashing jpk pda and csc. I use att captivate
Reboot with the button combo for download mode should work.
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Darkstriker said:
Reboot with the button combo for download mode should work.
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Yep, so it does here.
Yeah imma just let it reboot and put in download mode instead of taking out battery and put in download mode again as most people tell to do.
Release the buttons after the screen turns black, then you'll restart the phone normally, .. atleast it suppose too ;/
edit; i tried and did it before i posted this!
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Because I need to flash captivate kernel afterwards. I have to put phone in download mode after flashing jpk pda and csc. I use att captivate
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Oh. Than yeah, probably just hold power button.
Btw, im obviously not very competent in flashing captivate, but i would think that vibrant is somewhat closer on firmware side than international (JI6 froyo, or something if im not mistaken).
I'm... actually rather unsure of why you're so averted to just removing the battery
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My phone goes into download mode without doing anything. It can be plugged into the charger and it would go into dowonload mode, just the power button puts it into download mode too. I'm trying to flash it back to stock but odin would not recognize the phone. I downloaded and installed the driver for my phone and it is not working. Help?
Mrming251 said:
My phone goes into download mode without doing anything. It can be plugged into the charger and it would go into dowonload mode, just the power button puts it into download mode too. I'm trying to flash it back to stock but odin would not recognize the phone. I downloaded and installed the driver for my phone and it is not working. Help?
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Maybe there's something that's blocking your volume keys.. Keep pressing and letting go of the volume keys till they feel better and then press the power to power on.. try it
Drivers
Where did you get your drivers from?
If you got them from the samsung website, then Odin won't see the phone.
You need to get them from this website.
Here's a link to a post that has the drivers:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364
If you did get them from here, try to reinstall them.
If that doesn't work, then it's above my head.
So... never mentioned - was your phone ever recognized by your computer in the first place?
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Where did you get your drivers from?
If you got them from the samsung website, then Odin won't see the phone.
You need to get them from this website.
Here's a link to a post that has the drivers:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364
If you did get them from here, try to reinstall them.
If that doesn't work, then it's above my head.
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Just tried installing that driver and still not recognized.
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So... never mentioned - was your phone ever recognized by your computer in the first place?
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Yes it was. And i tried using a different computer and different data cable and neither one worked
And if I leave the phone in download mode plugged into the computer, screen goes black, out of download mode and back into download mode every minute or so.
What i did was i downloaded the drivers restart the computer open odin then put phone in download mode plug it in
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Which captivate Do you have what build 1008 1009?
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yokozuna82 said:
What i did was i downloaded the drivers restart the computer open odin then put phone in download mode plug it in
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Tried it, didnt work.
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Which captivate Do you have what build 1008 1009?
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Hello all, I have had my captivate for almost 2 years now and I am just now deciding to make the jump to rooting and getting a custom ROM put onto it. I have been reading about the processes available to root and flash and it seems like almost all of them need the phone to be restarted into certain types of modes and steps requiring the use of the lock or power button. The thing is.. for the past year the lock button on my cappy has not functioned. I have tried many fixed and the button just does not work. When I need to restart my phone I always just take the battery out, and upon putting it back in my phone turns right on. My question is, can I root and flash without needing to use this button, and if so, how? Thank you for all of the help!
To gain Root...
What Android Platform and Firmware are u running ??
If something before KK4 then try this... [APP]SuperOneClick.
Or see this... FuguRoot for i897 as posted in the Captivate Android Development. The [MOD] FuguRoot is just a kernel swap method. Just be sure to flash back the stock kernel that u r on right now after u have flashed the mod root kernel.
I am using the 2.3.5 kk4, so does that mean the second one will do for the root?
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Yep. U just need a .tar of the Stock KK4 Kernel.
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OR (instead of Stock KK4 Kernel), just use the .tar KK4 Corn Kernel version 7.0A, it is stable and has CWM Recovery and some extra stuff in the Recovery.... **** Matter of fact, u can get Root through that cwm recovery of that kernel. Just flash it through regular Odin. Boot into the recovery (and since ur power button is messed up) u can navigate through the cwm recovery with the "capacitive" buttons on the captivate. --- Menu= Down, Home= Up, Back arrow= Back, Search button= Select
(didn't think bout this option of using the capacitive buttons til today). ****
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Thats great I will try it this evening! Thanks a ton for your help, I had never even heard of the capacative buttons and cwm nut it sounds like it may be a fix for me!
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problem..
well aparrently my power button thinks it is continuously being held down, (which is not the case, I've checked). Therefore it will not go into download mode, only recovery mode.. This really is a let down because I downloaded all of the necessary files and was really stoked for this to work.. Unless you or anyone else has a suggestion I'm stuck.
If u have flashed the kernel with cwm, then try pulling ur battery, hold volume up and volume down at the same time, replace battery and the phone should boot. Continue to hold volume buttons until u see the at&t screen, then release. U should boot into cwm recovery.
Only thing now is...i am not sure, that since ur power button appears to be stuck all of the time, if u will be able to navigate and select effectively through cwm with the capacitive buttons...
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Have you taken apart your captivate backing plate to get to the power button??
Does the power button work at all, any intermittent working? also how do you get your phone to wake from sleep?
anyways, I've posted about cleaning out a power button many times. i'll go grab a previous post and edit it for you.
Do this cleaning procedure at your own risk: Don't break anything.
It's really easy to use a small( I mean correct size for the screws) screwdriver and pull the back plate off the phone and give everything a good cleaning out. You won't believe the junk you find in there. Chances are there's junk up in the power button. I used to have power button issues till I took it apart and cleaned it mine would get stuck on, or work intermittently.
There is a guide(with pics) to tear it down and put it back together here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=740022
I've probably disassembled mine 3 or 4 times. Never had any trouble I only use 3 of the 6 screws to hold the back plate on. it's easier to deal with only three.
Also, an alternative method it to use your fingernail or thumbnail to peel back the plastic by the screen near the power button area. once you do this try your best to press your lips up to the phone and blow air through the crack. I use this method almost every two weeks to get my power button to behave properly.
I think it's possible to replace the power button, might require soldering. I'm not sure though, I've never needed to do it.
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If u have flashed the kernel with cwm, then try pulling ur battery, hold volume up and volume down at the same time, replace battery and the phone should boot. Continue to hold volume buttons until u see the at&t screen, then release. U should boot into cwm recovery.
Only thing now is...i am not sure, that since ur power button appears to be stuck all of the time, if u will be able to navigate and select effectively through cwm with the capacitive buttons...
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Well dont I have to first go into download mode to flash the kernel? I cant do that because I can basically only go to recovery mode.
see that's just the thing. I have taken off the housing multiple times, there is nothing on or around the button that is causing it not to press. in fact, I can press the button and nothing will happen. it's like the hardware is malfunctioned or something. Also I just use the no lock app to turn my display on whenever I need to and if I take out the battery as soon as I put it back in it powers back up.
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Well dont I have to first go into download mode to flash the kernel? I cant do that because I can basically only go to recovery mode.
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U could use a Jig or ADB to reboot to download mode.
Or see mobiletechvideos.com for the repair of ur power button. They are very trustworthy and reliable and respected here on xda.
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ADB to reboot to download mode?
I'll just leave this here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1763853
Well after searching on that site I decided to buy a jig from amazon for just under 3$. I'm just gonna hope that it does the trick!
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ADB to reboot to download mode?
I'll just leave this here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1763853
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Yes...i have got to add this to my sig links !!
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GT-I8190. flashed pre-rooted software thru Odin. Got stuck in bootloop. Flashed CWM also thru Odin. during reboot, battery fell out. now all i have is a black screen with a rare timer circle. phone not recognized by computer. am i screwed?
Put out batter back then put in after 10 second volume down home power button press same time of you can open downloading mode lets see
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If you can reopen download mode, reflash everything through Odin.
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Put out batter back then put in after 10 second volume down home power button press same time of you can open downloading mode lets see
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tried. still no response. should i have usb plugged while batt out?
yep
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it should work if phone giving some sign still not tottlay bricked
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it should work if phone giving some sign still not tottlay bricked
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tried. still no response. should i have usb plugged while batt out?
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Don't have usb plugged in while power on to download mode.
OK. Trying again now. Fingers crossed!!!
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You can't possibly hard brick your phone using Odin and the official Samsung ROM unless you've ticked something in Odin like Nand Erase all, Flash Lock, T Flash... You can only soft brick it in which case you simply reboot into download mode and reflash the ROM.
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You can't possibly hard brick your phone using Odin and the official Samsung ROM unless you've ticked something in Odin like Nand Erase all, Flash Lock, T Flash... You can only soft brick it in which case you simply reboot into download mode and reflash the ROM.
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is there an alternate way into d/l mode?
ok. think im getting somewhere. now i get an occasional chime from computer but not yet recognized
When powered off, press and hold VolDown + Home + Power.
U should get download mode if u follow benz. Keep holding til u get the android appear and it says download mode. Btw benz thanks for v6 great rom just can't post yet on Dev posts!!
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is it possible a bad battery would cause my issues?
i don't think, maybe it wouldn't turned on at all...
ok. got new battery. installed and BOOM! download mode. phones all good now!!! Thanks to everyone who helped out here. much appreciated
I think i bricked my phone installing the wrong rom possibly? whenever i turn on the phone it goes straight to the LG boot logo and stays there, i can't go into recovery. Whenever i'm connected to a pc i have two drivers that don't install both are LGE CDMA USB Modem. doesn't anyone know how to fix this?
blopez0909 said:
I think i bricked my phone installing the wrong rom possibly? whenever i turn on the phone it goes straight to the LG boot logo and stays there, i can't go into recovery. Whenever i'm connected to a pc i have two drivers that don't install both are LGE CDMA USB Modem. doesn't anyone know how to fix this?
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if you cannot use the button combo to enter recovery, then you will need to flash a tot in edm (emergency download mode - power + vol up). That will put you in test mode (no usb mass storage). Then just use the test mode fix.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337386
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626198
I.M.famous XMAN said:
if you cannot use the button combo to enter recovery, then you will need to flash a tot in edm (emergency download mode - power + vol up). That will put you in test mode (no usb mass storage). Then just use the test mode fix.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337386
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626198
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Is there a certain ZV version i should choose? or does it not matter?
The newest version that you can flash is v8. Then you would have to ota to v9 then to zvb. Then reroot and install cwm. Flash OG and call it a day.
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I.M.famous XMAN said:
The newest version that you can flash is v8. Then you would have to ota to v9 then to zvb. Then reroot and install cwm. Flash OG and call it a day.
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well i can't get into the phone to turn on usb debugging, also it doesn' t seem to see the phone when it's plugged in.
Use edm (power + vol up) you will be asked to flash a phone book file. Just select the tot.
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Use edm (power + vol up) you will be asked to flash a phone book file. Just select the tot.
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well i have my phone connected to the pc started the software, then held up and power and nothing happened.
Its a boot up button combo, turn off device, turn on (power + vol up). Just like booting into recovery. When you see the downloading screen, connect phone to computer, then select the tot as your phone book file, and click start.
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I.M.famous XMAN said:
Its a boot up button combo, turn off device, turn on (power + vol up). Just like booting into recovery. When you see the downloading screen, connect phone to computer, then select the tot as your phone book file, and click start.
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okay, so i've tried that and it seems to just go to the LG logo, i'll keep trying and let you know what happens after a while, if my battery doesn't die :/
blopez0909 said:
okay, so i've tried that and it seems to just go to the LG logo, i'll keep trying and let you know what happens after a while, if my battery doesn't die :/
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well i got it to get the "upgrading" screem, but i couldn't see it on the lgnpst program. but now it's dead and it doesn't seem to be holding much of a charge.