[Q] Samsung Galaxy S Won't Boot-PLEASE HELP - Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys, I could really used some advice on what to do with my Samsung Galaxy S. About 4 months ago I installed Team ICS' 4.0.3 Custom ROM for SGS and Semaphore Kernel for ICS. Everything worked like a dream, I had absolutely no problems, until yesterday. Yesterday my phone lagged for a bit so I decided to reboot it and once I did that the SGS logo came up then the Kernel Semaphore Logo came up and that's about it. The Semaphore Logo is displayed for about 10 secs then the phone reboots itself, displays the SGS logo and then the Semaphore Kernel. I tried booting it in Recovery Mode but it won't work so can anyone please help me by giving me some advice, i really don't know what to do. Thank you guys in advance for your time and help.

either download semaphore tar file from semaphore thread and flash with odin
or
go to ics333 tutorial thread in general section and download the gingerbread pack in first couple of steps, then follow instructions to flash stock gingerbread to your phone.
From stock gingerbread you can then flash the latest team icssgs which is now called Team Nyx.

scubadude said:
either download semaphore tar file from semaphore thread and flash with odin
or
go to ics333 tutorial thread in general section and download the gingerbread pack in first couple of steps, then follow instructions to flash stock gingerbread to your phone.
From stock gingerbread you can then flash the latest team icssgs which is now called Team Nyx.
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As I said I cannot do anything about it since the phone keeps rebooting itself after the Semaphore Kernel Logo screen so I cannot connect it via USB and use Odin.

The phone doesn't need to boot that far to get into download mode (pull battery for 5 secounds reinsert hold volume down + menu then while still holding them press the power button
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as mentioned above you need to be in download mode for Odin. If your pc doesn't pick up your phone in download mode you may need to either reinstall the driver, download and install the nexus driver or try installing Heimdal and search on google for a heimdal restore for the galaxy s.

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think im bricked galaxy s

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....
electrotune1200 said:
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??!
Sent from gt i9000 insanity 8.5/fugumod

[Q] I think I'm half bricked.. Help

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.
Sent From My SGS Captivate 2.3.5 Biffmod
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)
Sent From My SGS Captivate 2.3.5
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.
Sent From My SGS Captivate 2.3.5

[Q] problem while installing cyanogenmod 7.1

My problem briefly :
my phone was Not rooted
i've installed (hardcore-speedmod-i9000) zImage via heimdall-frontend app.
now my phone run the download-mode (but i don't know what i can do to it) and it doesn't run into the ClockworkMod Recovery ... and doesn't run into the normal operating mode .. just the plain black Samsung Galaxy I9000 screen ....
i tried Pwr+VolDwn for 10 sec. nothing ..
can someone here help me please ...
files downloaded are from CyanogenMod wiki official website
my only problem is i found lately that i need my phone rooted ...
i'd appreciate it if someone helps me here
Odin flashed to stock JVT, after which to kernel Semaphore JVT 1.8.2
Now, phone is Rooted!
Next dl Rom Manager from market (Recommended to buy premium, show support)
Flash Cwm Recovery 3.x.x.x, choose Samsung GalaxyS i9000(MTD)
DL rom, choose cm7.1 stable ...wipe everything and flash...
thanks a lot man i'm now using cyanogen 7.1 and my phone is working i thought it is bricked and must have it repaired in a store or something

Galaxy S wont boot

Hi guys,
i just got a Galaxy S (international, germany) and wanted to flash Clockwork Mod so i can flash a custom rom (miui). I got it with version 2.2 so i rooted it with z4root 1.3 and then tried RomManager to get CWM on it. But it did always reboot into Samsung stock recovery mode. So i tried this Odin3 1.7 and flashed a Kernel and got into a bootloop (First this one, then i used the one promoted in this video (YouTube Video, description XDA Thread with promoted Kernel. Phone now stuck at booting (isn`t even bootlooping, just stuck at the GALAXY S GT etc. logo. I still can reach the Download Mode.
Can anyone please help how to get at least the phone working again I`m really desperatly.
Greetings from Germany & Merry Christmas
Alch
Install a new Rom with odin will make your phone boot again.
2.2 is probably too old now.
Upgrade to Gingerbread Stock using Odin. Turn on Repartition and follow the instructions to flash.
Download a Custom Kernel for the Gingerbread firmware that you flashed. Every Kernel except the stock comes with CWM Recovery.
Copy the MIUI zip file to sdcard and flash it with recovery. It should boot right up.
If you are still having bootloops, try doing a factory reset and then boot MIUI.
Don't try things that you aren't experienced with.
Anyway, download odin 1.85, flash stock Froyo, launch Kies, update to official Gingerbread, launch Odin, flash Semaphore Kernel and GG.
Merry Christmas!
How can i flash Stock Froyo/Gingerbread trough Odin? Can`t find anything usefull @ google
btw i can reach Recovery Mode (CWM / Speedmonk something)
(Kinda experienced by flashing around with my N1 for around 2 years now, but never heard about this Odin Program)
thanks for help anyway
AlchemistEDW said:
How can i flash Stock Froyo trough Odin? Can`t find anything usefull @ google
(Kinda experienced by flashing around with my N1 for around 2 years now, but never heard about this Odin Program)
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I am not going to help you with this one. You need to get comfortable with the forum and its contents first. Read all the guides and stickies before proceeding with Firmware flashing. There are many different types of firmwares with Bootloaders which are often dangerous to flash and few without bootloaders. Hence, first go through the guides and go with the flashing only when you are confident that you are doing everything in right order.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1379853
Just do what dhiru1602 says. after you flashed it with the latest Gingerbread ,
flash the cf-root kernel with odin . than download the latest galaxian/semaphore kernel, copy it to your internal sd-card and flash it with the app SGS Kernel Flasher . you can find that app on the market. good luck mate !
Thanks guys, u really saved christmas for me Just booted up the latest Miui Rom!
Happy Holidays
Alch

Oh no... please help T_T

I've been upgrading my android from 2.2.1 to 4.0.3 using onecomics ICS RC2.1 & RC2.1 kernel
Because of the USB recognition issue.. I tried to flash RC1 kernel on top of it
so by using CWM recovery mode, I've wiped cache and did factory reset and installed RC1 kernel and rebooted.. and it showed looping of start up animation without starting up so I forced shut and then from there......
Now if I turn on the phone, it will only show Samsung Galaxy S I9000 logo only and then will go into continuous auto reboot
volume up + home + power button will not take the phone to recovery mode
volume down + home + power button will show the downloading page but not sure what I can do with it..
Everything was working fine with RC2.1 mod & kernel until I decided to flash RC1..
If anyone knows how to resolve this issue please let me know.. otherwise my fone is gone.....
Thanks
jdarkj said:
I've been upgrading my android from 2.2.1 to 4.0.3 using onecomics ICS RC2.1 & RC2.1 kernel
Because of the USB recognition issue.. I tried to flash RC1 kernel on top of it
so by using CWM recovery mode, I've wiped cache and did factory reset and installed RC1 kernel and rebooted.. and it showed looping of start up animation without starting up so I forced shut and then from there......
Now if I turn on the phone, it will only show Samsung Galaxy S I9000 logo only and then will go into continuous auto reboot
volume up + home + power button will not take the phone to recovery mode
volume down + home + power button will show the downloading page but not sure what I can do with it..
Everything was working fine with RC2.1 mod & kernel until I decided to flash RC1..
If anyone knows how to resolve this issue please let me know.. otherwise my fone is gone.....
Thanks
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Fortunately with Odin it recognize my phone even with that USB recognition issue but I don't know which kernel to rewrite with...
I've only got CF-Root-JPH-v1.1 which was the closest one that I had from my orignial froyo 2.2.1 kernel..
as I'm very confused I am not sure which is the best thing to do as RC2.1 kernel or RC1 kernel does not come in tar, md5, smd format to be used on odin....
(I'm not even sure if I am making any sense...)
jdarkj said:
Fortunately with Odin it recognize my phone even with that USB recognition issue but I don't know which kernel to rewrite with...
I've only got CF-Root-JPH-v1.1 which was the closest one that I had from my orignial froyo 2.2.1 kernel..
as I'm very confused I am not sure which is the best thing to do as RC2.1 kernel or RC1 kernel does not come in tar, md5, smd format to be used on odin....
(I'm not even sure if I am making any sense...)
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flash some other GB rom first using odin and then try flashing ICS again... flashing RC1 kernel on RC 2.1 worked just fine for me.. so if you try again you'll be able to get it working
ishangoyal said:
flash some other GB rom first using odin and then try flashing ICS again... flashing RC1 kernel on RC 2.1 worked just fine for me.. so if you try again you'll be able to get it working
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I haven't used odin to flash a rom before... I guess I need to do some hard work on reading again.. lol thanks for the help =)
jdarkj said:
I haven't used odin to flash a rom before... I guess I need to do some hard work on reading again.. lol thanks for the help =)
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seems like you are new to all this.. I would suggest flashing some GB rom and testing it out for some time.. MIUI/ CM7 would be my suggestion.. after you become comfortable with custom roms only then go for beta roms like ICS..
jdarkj said:
I haven't used odin to flash a rom before... I guess I need to do some hard work on reading again.. lol thanks for the help =)
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Ok dude don't worry ill help you...you are lucky that you can go to download mode
1. download the version you want from sammobile.com
2. unzip the file you downloaded and make sure you have odin
3. in odin put the 512pit in pit / code in pda / modem in phone /and csc in csc
4. now make sure reparation is clicked and that your device is recognized (a yellow box will appear)
5. check everything and hit start
hope i helped

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