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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.
4-2ndtwin said:
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.
Partridge86 said:
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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Red_81 said:
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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Long story short, i need to get to the Recovery Mode without using the hardware buttons.
My home button broke, i was trying to flash stock rom from pc odin (to sent it to warranty), and now i cannot setup my phone (i'am stuck at the welcome screen, some processes FC), maybe because i did not wipe data.
So, can i enter the recovery mode without the home button? Via abd commands?
I can only enter download mode as i do not need the home button.
Or, is there some way to wipe data / factory reset via download mode?
Flash simply wipe rom with pc odin.
But how can get.download mode without home button ?with jig?
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dr.ketan said:
Flash simply wipe rom with pc odin.
But how can get.download mode without home button ?with jig?
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I can't seem to find that.
No, pull the baterry, insert it, then connect my phone (while turned off) to the pc + volume down. Doesn't work with volume up tho
Find on post #3 of first link on my.signature, you can find some wipe ROM there.
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That's odd, because that's the stock ROM i flashed ( N7000OXXLB3 ) .. But i think it did not wipe.
I will try to flash it again.
EDIT: Same thing, it seems to only format cache?
This is driving me nuts , am i screwed?
No, wipe.version.should wipe.data too.
Just confirm that rom is.wipe or not
Extract 1 step deep (to .tar) if you can see.data.img file is there, then only it is wipe rom.
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Thanks, let me try another ROM .
Ok , i'am a little stupid, did not see the (WIPE VERSION) all around the names of the ROMS lol . I will choose one of them
if you just want to go to recovery mode.. minus your hardware button... no need for all the hassles....
look for an app in google play called quick reboot... it needs root though but when you tap on that app.. one of the options there is recovery... you can boot your phone on recovery just by installing and simply using that app and with your phone(rooted)
He has already use pc odin to flash rom, so naturally.won't have root, and juat doing for warranty purpose, so i don't think he.shud flash custom kernel to get root.with pc odin, as in defected device, you can't take chance to raise counter.
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The thing is, i don't have access to the system, i'am stuck at the welcome screen.
I'm downloading a wipe ROM, i think it will be solved.
ok doc my bad... I missed some points there..
Forget to select csc?
Edit :Here its my bad, i thought above post was by op
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Finally a fully working phone , ready to go to warranty
Thanks!
Karl0s said:
Long story short, i need to get to the Recovery Mode without using the hardware buttons.
My home button broke, i was trying to flash stock rom from pc odin (to sent it to warranty), and now i cannot setup my phone (i'am stuck at the welcome screen, some processes FC), maybe because i did not wipe data.
So, can i enter the recovery mode without the home button? Via abd commands?
I can only enter download mode as i do not need the home button.
Or, is there some way to wipe data / factory reset via download mode?
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You can enter recovery with adb...enable usb debugging, plug the phone and open a cmd as admin in the pc. Then type: adb reboot recovery...Done!!
See above, i did not have access to the system
But it is solved now, thanks,
Hello. I am planning on buying a Captivate from a friend. He is selling it very cheap because the power button does not function. He still uses it everyday (I now wonder what's the procedure to turn it on...)
I know that in order to change roms and enter recovery (or load a custom one) you have to enter the phone in download mode. Will it be possible to do this without a power button?
Many thanks
Yep. ---- ADB, Terminal Emulator, and Jig. Although u do not need the power button to get into Download mode. And as for Recovery, once u r in there u should be able to navigate and select with the capacitive buttons.
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And as for Recovery, once u r in there u should be able to navigate and select with the capacitive buttons.
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My power button is spotty as well and I did not know this. Ill definitely try it out. Always struggle with recovery.
KK4 based Corn Kernel v7.0A for sure is able to be navigated in the recovery via the capacitive buttons.
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I bricked my tablet after I tried to change my font using font installer by jrummy?
It asked me to restart for changes to occur so I figured if I restarted on my own it would work the same way so I hit cancel. I restarted about 1 minute after I hit cancel.
My tablet will boot up to the AT&T "Rethink possible" screen (after the animation).
It will get stuck there with a pattern of light vibrations between a couple seconds each.
Currently running the stock AT&T ics rom posted in the android dev section for i957.
I've tried to boot into recovery but the Samsung screen doesn't come up until I let go of the buttons therefore leading it to reboot again.
Also tried to go into the emergency download mode ( power, up, down) but it didn't work either.
I appreciate all and any advice, please and thank you!
My device is rooted if that wasn't already implied, I will provide any other details if needed, please help!!
Thanks again!
Are you sure you can't get into recovery mode? Hold power and volume up buttons, etc. Does Odin recognize the device?
Do you have a custom recovery, and if so which one, or is it stock.
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keep trying to get into download mode or recovery. should be possible. the font change will not affect recovery.
I was also performing a backup with titanium backup when I restarted does that make a difference?
I have clockwork mod recovery.
From experience, I can only go into recovery if the Samsung logo pops up for a milli second and I let go.
I actually haven't tried to see if Odin recognizes my device but I assumed if I couldn't go into download mode it wouldn't.
MzzSarahx3 said:
I was also performing a backup with titanium backup when I restarted does that make a difference?
I have clockwork mod recovery.
From experience, I can only go into recovery if the Samsung logo pops up for a milli second and I let go.
I actually haven't tried to see if Odin recognizes my device but I assumed if I couldn't go into download mode it wouldn't.
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Were you restoring apps from a honeycomb Rom? That will cause a soft brick.
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If you can get into recovery do a factory reset. That should get you out of a soft brick. You'll have to re-install your apps though.
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I never use tibu anymore
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Didnt see if you worked your way out of this or not. You may have to hold 3 finger salute (power, up, down) for up to 16 seconds. My guess is that covers the 8 seconds to reboot through any hang up plus up to 8 more to boot to menu.
Still no luck, the computer is not detecting my tablet.
I also wasn't restoring, I was just backing up my data. I'm letting it charge for now, anyone know what else I should do?
I really can't enter recovery OR download.
**** UPDATE****
Okay guys I finally fixed it. Will post details if anyone is still interested.
I'd be interested in the details.
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How did you do?
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I couldn't go into download mode until I did some weird trick with the buttons.
I had to hold the 3 buttons ( power, vol up, vol down) for a couple seconds.. like 6 seconds
THEN hold power and vol up for 2 secs
THEN back to power, vol up, vol down.
I did it by accident cuz I was frustrated but it ended up working so all is good
Thanks for all the help guys!!
I am in the Same Boat!
MzzSarahx3 said:
Still no luck, the computer is not detecting my tablet.
I also wasn't restoring, I was just backing up my data. I'm letting it charge for now, anyone know what else I should do?
I really can't enter recovery OR download.
**** UPDATE****
Okay guys I finally fixed it. Will post details if anyone is still interested.
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Please Post the fix as I am having the same exact issue as you were! Thanks
The fix has already been posted. :good:
I have brought this phone 4days before ...and flashed with xxlpy ...but facing a problem. ..my phone's sound bar (the iconcome if we press volume onor off key) is comming automatically. ..how to stop it..plx help
dipanjannet said:
I have brought this phone 4days before ...and flashed with xxlpy ...but facing a problem. ..my phone's sound bar (the iconcome if we press volume onor off key) is comming automatically. ..how to stop it..plx help
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Do a factory reset if u haven't yet.
Our phone have really weird problems...
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frzek said:
Do a factory reset if u haven't yet.
Our phone have really weird problems...
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cn you tell me how to do factory reset. ..plz tell me the complete procedure. ..
dipanjannet said:
cn you tell me how to do factory reset. ..plz tell me the complete procedure. ..
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Switch off your phone, boot into recovery mode by pressing Vol up+home+power button together.
Once you are in recovery mode, navigate via vol up/down keys to the option factory reset.select by using power button.
That should solve your problem..
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rushilkr said:
Switch off your phone, boot into recovery mode by pressing Vol up+home+power button together.
Once you are in recovery mode, navigate via vol up/down keys to the option factory reset.select by using power button.
That should solve your problem..
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do same...bt till da same problem....
Try flashing a more stable version of jellybean like xxlq4(works like a charm for me..consider going for this version) or xxlqb..these have minimal bugs, so that might help..remember to do a factory reset after flashing..
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which one is more stable.?...is my problem can harm my device. ?....
I think lq4..works like a charm for me..give it a try..it wont harm your device..
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