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Few days ago I rooted and put Serendipity 2.0 on my Build 1010 with no problems.
I want to try Cognition 3.01.
So I followed the SAME method used in the MobileTechVideos and I cannot figure out how to get it into download mode
I have tried the 3 button method several times and it just takes me to the battery charging icon.
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Would I be able to just pull up Odin3 (I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0) .exe as administrator, plug in USB, turn on phone, and go to DL mode through the phone via that way? Would it recognize it on my computer so I can just go back to stock and do the entire process over again for a ROM?
Or is this easier: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818439
Would going to download manager through my phone while having Odin3 pulled up on the computer and my USB of course plugged in, work???
Please, someone, anyone!!! Wanting to try a new ROM so bad!!!
I would flash back to stock and start fresh
Have you used odin before?
I can get you into download mode and going with odin if your phone is working and recognized by your computer but with your build you don't want to use the odin you linked I am pretty sure.
crupp said:
I would flash back to stock and start fresh
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That's what I'm trying to do!!! I just need to get into download mode first. My phone is not bricked or anything; it's working great. I just need to get into download mode so I go back to stock and put a new ROM on!!!
I think it's because of my build, 1010.
Can anyone confirm C3POs (Odin3) method works?
xThe Enforcer said:
Few days ago I rooted and put Serendipity 2.0 on my Build 1010 with no problems.
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Would I be able to just pull up Odin3 (I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0) .exe as administrator, plug in USB, turn on phone, and go to DL mode through the phone via that way? Would it recognize it on my computer so I can just go back to stock and do the entire process over again for a ROM?
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You would probably end up with a brick.
See: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36
And, BTW, there is no need to flash stock before flashing Cognition, but it's still good to find a reliable way in case you ever have a real need to do so. Also, I'm pretty sure Cognition still includes and sbl.bin that will fix your button combos (that's not normally a good thing, but in your case it is).
xThe Enforcer said:
That's what I'm trying to do!!! I just need to get into download mode first. My phone is not bricked or anything; it's working great. I just need to get into download mode so I go back to stock and put a new ROM on!!!
I think it's because of my build, 1010.
Can anyone confirm C3POs (Odin3) method works?
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I also have 010 and have flashed half a dozen rooms and used 3 button for all of them including Cog 3
opcow said:
You would probably end up with a brick.
See: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36
And, BTW, there is no need to flash stock before flashing Cognition, but it's still good to find a reliable way in case you ever have a real need to do so. Also, I'm pretty sure Cognition still includes and sbl.bin that will fix your button combos (that's not normally a good thing, but in your case it is).
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Thanks for the link.
So bottom line; just use a different Odin3. Just like I originally posted:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36
Same concept.
crupp said:
I also have 010 and have flashed half a dozen rooms and used 3 button for all of them including Cog 3
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Every phone is different. I've read of someone with 1008 not having 3 button.
opcow said:
You would probably end up with a brick.
See: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36
And, BTW, there is no need to flash stock before flashing Cognition, but it's still good to find a reliable way in case you ever have a real need to do so. Also, I'm pretty sure Cognition still includes and sbl.bin that will fix your button combos (that's not normally a good thing, but in your case it is).
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And also, I disagree. Every ALWAYS says to flash to stock no matter what...
xThe Enforcer said:
And also, I disagree. Every ALWAYS says to flash to stock no matter what...
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Not everyone. It's apparently mainly confined to the Captivate forums and not universally recommended even here (Darky's instructions say nothing about it, for example). There is no benefit to doing so, believe it or not. Of course I don't care how anyone does it. It's up to you. If you tell people it's safer, however, you're misinforming people based on something that got started months ago and just became the status quo.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36
I believe this is what im looking for. I couldn't find the pit nor tar files any where. Im a vibrant owner so not to familiar with the files. Thanks. Will let you know.
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Well bottom line, I think the easiest method for me to get into download mode every time I want to root/flash is by using the 99 cent jig. Thanks everyone for there info.
So I got into download mode by installing a 3buttonfix.zip via CWM.
I used Odin3 exactly like your supposed to. Went to stock, master cleared. Everything passed and completed.
My phone is now back to stock but still showing all files on my SD card. I even tried a factory reset and it still shows them.
Any ideas?
Blah, still no one?
*2767*3855#
This is the code you can enter in the dialer to wipe the phone internal memory. Does not ask for confirmation so make sure you have already done a backup of what you want.
newter55 said:
*2767*3855#
This is the code you can enter in the dialer to wipe the phone internal memory. Does not ask for confirmation so make sure you have already done a backup of what you want.
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Outstanding. It worked and did actually delete everything on my SD card. It's odd how Master Clear and factory reset through the phone did not but this way did. Build 1010 is bipolar.
Appreciate all the help everyone!
(I gave you a 'thanks' Newter)
Recently, I had a very long discussion with some helpful users regarding how my market disappeared in the Android Themes section. After never recovering my stock market application, I finally just flashed to the cognition rom that is built for 2.1.
This was a huge risk for me because for some reason my phone is not found in Odin when it is in download mode. I have already tried everything to get it recognized, but nothing was able to get it recognized. If I were to brick my phone, I don't think I could fix it. I soft bricked it during the problem with the Market, but luckily I was able to get the phone working again through recovery.
I am thinking of flashing to the new cognition so that I can get my phone running on a 2.2 based rom and then quit flashing until I get a better phone or figure out my Odin problems.
I just have a few questions. I know a lot of people recommend flashing to stock first (which I can't do), while others don't flash stock. I should be able to just disable Voodoo and hopefully flash successfully to a new rom, correct? Also, what are the chances of a permanent brick? As long as I could get into recovery I could probably get the phone back up again without the use of Odin, right?
yentlequible said:
Recently, I had a very long discussion with some helpful users regarding how my market disappeared in the Android Themes section. After never recovering my stock market application, I finally just flashed to the cognition rom that is built for 2.1.
This was a huge risk for me because for some reason my phone is not found in Odin when it is in download mode. I have already tried everything to get it recognized, but nothing was able to get it recognized. If I were to brick my phone, I don't think I could fix it. I soft bricked it during the problem with the Market, but luckily I was able to get the phone working again through recovery.
I am thinking of flashing to the new cognition so that I can get my phone running on a 2.2 based rom and then quit flashing until I get a better phone or figure out my Odin problems.
I just have a few questions. I know a lot of people recommend flashing to stock first (which I can't do), while others don't flash stock. I should be able to just disable Voodoo and hopefully flash successfully to a new rom, correct? Also, what are the chances of a permanent brick? As long as I could get into recovery I could probably get the phone back up again without the use of Odin, right?
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<<< this might not be helpful, but I will tell you my situation... >>>
I have tried to Rom my JI6 (unoffical froyo) version of captivate, with Cog v2.3b8, using ROM manager.
But after installation, my screen went blank and the battery started to heat up...
After that I was lazy to fix it myself, so I went to exchange shop, and changed it...
- if your phone bricks (forever) try this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=775911
peurocs4 said:
<<< this might not be helpful, but I will tell you my situation... >>>
I have tried to Rom my JI6 (unoffical froyo) version of captivate, with Cog v2.3b8, using ROM manager.
But after installation, my screen went blank and the battery started to heat up...
After that I was lazy to fix it myself, so I went to exchange shop, and changed it...
- if your phone bricks (forever) try this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=775911
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I tried that same method and it still did not show up in odin.
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yentlequible said:
I tried that same method and it still did not show up in odin.
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Main problem with your Captivate is that you cannot connect to your PC???
Did you tried using different computer, or using different version of Windows/Mac?
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peurocs4 said:
Main problem with your Captivate is that you cannot connect to your PC???
Did you tried using different computer, or using different version of Windows/Mac?
<Sorry, if I'm not really helping you...>
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Back when I was really trying to figure the problem out (about 2 months ago), I was trying everything mentioned. I tried different versions of odin, 3 separate computers, windows xp/vista/7, front and back usb ports, multiple drivers, etc... The weird thing is that the phone is recognized in odin when it is on, which is how I was able to do a master clear on it. It is just when it is in download mode that it does not recognize it.
I eventually just gave up thinking that it was just a problem my phone has. The only thing I have not been able to test is using a different cable. I have been using the original OEM one, but I guess it could be the problem.
When did you bought the device?
if its within a year... you can exchange it... this looks like easy way out.
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peurocs4 said:
When did you bought the device?
if its within a year... you can exchange it... this looks like easy way out.
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Unfortunately, It was purchased off contract and used from someone who lived near me. It is less than a year old, I just don't have the receipt for it. I would say that I bought it around the beginning of last August. They guy who sold it said he only used it for 2 weeks.
Ok, im just going to risk it... Phone should be flashed within the next 10 minutes or so.
yentlequible said:
Ok, im just going to risk it... Phone should be flashed within the next 10 minutes or so.
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I had the same prob at first and what i found is that I had to remove the drivers and then let windows 7 reinstall the drivers on its own again after turning debugging on, then used Odin to activate DL mode and let those drivers install as well
zelendel said:
I had the same prob at first and what i found is that I had to remove the drivers and then let windows 7 reinstall the drivers on its own again after turning debugging on, then used Odin to activate DL mode and let those drivers install as well
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How do you use Odin to activate DL mode? I was unaware that it could do that...
Hi guys
I recently bought a 2nd hand i897, the previous guy installed a icssgs on it.
Although it's running flawless and smooth.
But i decide to switch it back to custom gingerbread rom, because of the camera of it.
Ok the problem is, as far as i see my i897 has CWM installed (+ - & power combo works here). I can go in and out with ease. But my download mode is not working (Tried every methods in one of the contributor's post).
I seen in another post, people said because of the ICS rom stop me from getting download mode.
Later, I tried to install some custom GB roms like Legend 3.7, Apex 12 and also cm7 nightly. But they all failed.
Either stop at the boot screen or can't get passed CWM with some error messages.
My noob question is do i need the odin one click to get my i897 back to kk4, and do everything all over again, if I really want a GB rom?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300843&page=23
I think i have a i897 GB bootloader (as I startup with AT&T white page, and I'm running on icssgs, correct me if i am wrong)
Thx
Yes you do need to do the Odin one click to get back to GB. Since the device has the ICS rom on it you already have the correct bootloaders.
I recommend the ki2 one click, it has boogs kernel with cwm baked in. Since this is a second hand phone you might also want to format the SD card to avoid any gremilns in the future.
Yeah just flash a one click to kk4, you shouldn't need bootloaders. Describe what you are doing to get in download mode
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robm1911 said:
Yes you do need to do the Odin one click to get back to GB. Since the device has the ICS rom on it you already have the correct bootloaders.
I recommend the ki2 one click, it has boogs kernel with cwm baked in. Since this is a second hand phone you might also want to format the SD card to avoid any gremilns in the future.
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By ki2 one click, do you mean this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285616
korockinout13 said:
Yeah just flash a one click to kk4, you shouldn't need bootloaders. Describe what you are doing to get in download mode
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I pretty much tried all the methods mentioned in this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351224
Beside JIG, no other ways for my case?
j4371 said:
I pretty much tried all the methods mentioned in this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351224
Beside JIG, no other ways for my case?
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What happens when you try something?
korockinout13 said:
What happens when you try something?
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I take out the battery, wait 1 few seconds.
put it back, hold +-
plug in the usb charger
.....it goes straight to charging
I have been google some more.
Somepeople mention by formating the internal SD might solve the problem
True?
j4371 said:
I take out the battery, wait 1 few seconds.
put it back, hold +-
plug in the usb charger
.....it goes straight to charging
I have been google some more.
Somepeople mention by formating the internal SD might solve the problem
True?
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Jig might be your only way
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j4371 said:
By ki2 one click, do you mean this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285616
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yes that would be the thread to get the one click from. Now when I mentioned formating the sd that is to prevent bugs from poping up later, it wont do anything for you now. one method I have used in the past for getting into dl mode is
1 open your odin/hemidal one click on your pc
2 remove phone battery
3 plug in usb to phone and pc
now heres where it kinda gets tricky
4 while holding in vol +and- replace battery
if Loyd is looking down upon you you'll get dl mode
...Maybe cause it's like 1:30 a.m. or I'm totally missin something ---- but who is "Loyd" ?? :/
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...Maybe cause it's like 1:30 a.m. or I'm totally missin something ---- but who is "Loyd" ?? :/
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Loyd the android!!
Ok thx everyone tried to helpe me
I think i probably need a jig for sure
Will update you guys when I get out of this abyss
May my loyd be with me!
Thx again
i have something similar..tried to downgrade to GB from ICS...can't get into DL mode except with a jig. Now the problem is that the computer don't recognize the phone, keep getting "usb device not recognized", so that means Odin won't see the phone. Any suggestions ? TIA
tedtech said:
i have something similar..tried to downgrade to GB from ICS...can't get into DL mode except with a jig. Now the problem is that the computer don't recognize the phone, keep getting "usb device not recognized", so that means Odin won't see the phone. Any suggestions ? TIA
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Go Here and try removing the samsung captivate drivers >>>> http://www.petri.co.il/removing-old-drivers-from-vista-and-windows7.htm
Then Reinstall them
From my experience, it's probably your driver has problems.
At the very least, your computer detect your 'plug in' and you can get to download mode
So solving your usb driver is the key
The best way to get back to stock that i have found is KK4-SE-one click just search the forums for it youll have stock rooted gingerbread drivers are already supplied hope this helps
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Can someone advise me on whether it is possible to update to the new Rom without the use of a USB.
My g\f's phone doesn't have usb its bust for some reason.
Is there any other way to load the latest 5.0 cwm, the new bootloader and then install a zip from cwm.
Any help is much appreciated.
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monkeyass said:
Can someone advise me on whether it is possible to update to the new Rom without the use of a USB.
My g\f's phone doesn't have usb its bust for some reason.
Is there any other way to load the latest 5.0 cwm, the new bootloader and then install a zip from cwm.
Any help is much appreciated.
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1) You should clarify the title. Something like "How to update to v28E without USB". Imagine every thread like "LG P990 question", it's absurd.
2) You should tell us if you want the vlite or the full version of v28E.
3) CWM 5.0 is not the latest.
4) Yes, it is possible, put everything in the sd card =P.
Good luck.
Hello, apologies for that.
Thank you for the fast response.
I would like to install the full version, I am aware that you need to specifically partition the ad, but I can read grains thread for that.
Can I just confirm then, that if there is a zip for the new downloader, cwm and Rom in one zip.
That can be run from cwm?
Thank you
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monkeyass said:
Hello, apologies for that.
Thank you for the fast response.
I would like to install the full version, I am aware that you need to specifically partition the ad, but I can read grains thread for that.
Can I just confirm then, that if there is a zip for the new downloader, cwm and Rom in one zip.
That can be run from cwm?
Thank you
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First -- In case you want to go full metal on P990, that means repartitioning, new BB and full flash, you need to flash. There is no other way than using NVFlash, as described in lovely thread in development by Stephan G.
Reasons - reformatting is not easily done from within phone which runs on these partitions, same goes for reflashing recovery from within recovery.
Second -- not sure why without USB?
Third -- there is CWM-possible way by using TonypAndHarsh's vlite V28E rom, yet this goes without new BB and with possibility of no call audio issue.
So, to repeat my answer to your main point, no. There is no way to fully install new system/BB without USB connection and PC. You have to flash it.
Hello. I think you can instal the new ICS without your usb cable.
1. you need to instal rom manager from PlayStore and flash from here the CWM recovery. I recomend you to instal the version 5.2.0
2. Make a nandroid backup before you do something to your actual rom.
3. Use titanium backup to backup all your apps and settings.
4. Put ICS rom from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1959545 in your sd card (i think you have at leat a card reader and on adapter to put your microsd card) and follow the isntruction from the download page.
Good luck!
Cool thank you will try tomorrow.
Ant
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ergosum said:
1) You should clarify the title. Something like "How to update to v28E without USB". Imagine every thread like "LG P990 question", it's absurd.
2) You should tell us if you want the vlite or the full version of v28E.
3) CWM 5.0 is not the latest.
4) Yes, it is possible, put everything in the sd card =P.
Good luck.
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I'm sorry but I disagree with you... I think that anyone that thinks about the title for 2 seconds can understand that if the guy is asking if it's possible to flash v28e without USB of course he means the "full" stock ICS leak, the one which requires you to redo your partitions and whatnot... the one that is only possible through nvflash, thus, it is not possible to update to v28e without USB.
Or, you could just reply... hey, it's not possible to flash "the real deal", but you can flash tonyp's "lite" version, which uses the old bootloader and a patched kernel (thus some bugs might come from that) and all you need to do is put the files in the sd card...
I don't know why you had to be so "blunt"...
LarsPT said:
I'm sorry but I disagree with you... I think that anyone that thinks about the title for 2 seconds can understand that if the guy is asking if it's possible to flash v28e without USB of course he means the "full" stock ICS leak, the one which requires you to redo your partitions and whatnot... the one that is only possible through nvflash, thus, it is not possible to update to v28e without USB.
Or, you could just reply... hey, it's not possible to flash "the real deal", but you can flash tonyp's "lite" version, which uses the old bootloader and a patched kernel (thus some bugs might come from that) and all you need to do is put the files in the sd card...
I don't know why you had to be so "blunt"...
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Thank you for that information, I am currently trying to find out if there is a way to install the right version of CWM, then try to install the new bootloader from within CWM? I am not even sure if that is possible.
I think she is just going to have to get her phone sent back, the only problem is the o2x is discontinued, I doubt they will replace it or fix it. They will probably try and replace it, but only give her something that I wouldn't consider a good replacement. But we'll have to speak to her insurance company first.
I have seen these phones selling on ebay, they are about £100 from what I can gather, it depends what she wants to do. Could buy a new one and sell her one, just a shame really, i found another thread about the USB problem and they had to send it back and get it repaired, must be either a problem with the connection or the board, I would think the board as it charges fine, which is really weird.
Anyway, thank you for you help, i will keep searching to see what i can find.
monkeyass said:
Thank you for that information, I am currently trying to find out if there is a way to install the right version of CWM, then try to install the new bootloader from within CWM? I am not even sure if that is possible.
I think she is just going to have to get her phone sent back, the only problem is the o2x is discontinued, I doubt they will replace it or fix it. They will probably try and replace it, but only give her something that I wouldn't consider a good replacement. But we'll have to speak to her insurance company first.
I have seen these phones selling on ebay, they are about £100 from what I can gather, it depends what she wants to do. Could buy a new one and sell her one, just a shame really, i found another thread about the USB problem and they had to send it back and get it repaired, must be either a problem with the connection or the board, I would think the board as it charges fine, which is really weird.
Anyway, thank you for you help, i will keep searching to see what i can find.
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Just cause you didnt mention it before, but are you running a hacked version of ICS right now on the phone? If you are, it could be a matter of the ADP drivers on your computer? If it was a stupid idea sry. It was just something that pop'd into my head
headshot21 said:
Just cause you didnt mention it before, but are you running a hacked version of ICS right now on the phone? If you are, it could be a matter of the ADP drivers on your computer? If it was a stupid idea sry. It was just something that pop'd into my head
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Unfortunately not, it is running a version of gingerbread, can't remember which one.
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Unfortunately not, it is running a version of gingerbread, can't remember which one.
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I got a bug on my O2X USB as well, and I managed to solve it temporary, (the bug comes back after some time, but the process has worked for me everytime the bug comes back, I'm currently testing to try to identify the cause of the bug), it is kind of a long process but I could get back my usb sync, if you want I made a tutorial of what I exactly did, after this process you can install any stock or custom rom without any problem just make sure to follow the instructions as they are described
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1981359
ocr66 said:
I got a bug on my O2X USB as well, and I managed to solve it temporary, (the bug comes back after some time, but the process has worked for me everytime the bug comes back, I'm currently testing to try to identify the cause of the bug), it is kind of a long process but I could get back my usb sync, if you want I made a tutorial of what I exactly did, after this process you can install any stock or custom rom without any problem just make sure to follow the instructions as they are described
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1981359
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Thank you, tried your fix but unfortunately didn't work, looks like it will have to be sent back.
thank you though
monkeyass said:
Thank you, tried your fix but unfortunately didn't work, looks like it will have to be sent back.
thank you though
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Too bad to hear it didn't worked, do you mind if I ask, what exactly failed? I mean, it would be great to have some feedback of what you did and where you got stuck, so I might make some updates of the post, or upload another backup, or so
If you have any doubt about my post, I would be pleased to help you with that
thanks for giving it a try
cheers
Hi
I downloaded a stock Rom that had been modded.
So I could be sure that I would have cwm in case anything went wrong.
Rom loaded and was able to get into the secret menu.
I will say that under USB connection type there was misspelling where it said:
LG USB adnroid
Not sure if that would affect it.
I selected that item.
Then went to port.
Selected the different options in ordered and waited about 10 seconds on each turn, then pressed find any changes in device manager unplugged and plugged the USB.
Then tried in different orders but with not luck.
Took the battery out and tried holing the vol up down the plugging in USB but to no avail.
Then pressed power and vol down.
The phone tuned on and showed LG sign then switched off.
I tried pressing check any changes as the LG sign came on but nothing.
Then tried nvflash as the LG sign came on but nvflash showed no connection.
Very weird, definitely dead but still charges, doesn't make sense.
Oh well
Ordered an atrix with work and play kit for 68 quid, has a broken digitizer which will cost 20 pound, on average, off ebay.
Thanks for the help though.
May take the 2x apart when new phone comes and see if there's any physical damage on te board.
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So, I've tried literally every video, or walkthrough I could find via youtube or this site and I am still stuck in a boot loop right now at the unlock custom screen.
I've tried using odin to go back to stock completely, i've tried the battery removal / wipe data etc option, I don't know what else to do here.
If anyone could help, I'd really appreciate it. At this point I'm pretty desperate.
Which firmware version are you on? What were you doing when it bricked (flashing a ROM, rooting, etc)? Am I correct in assuming you're rooted because of the custom padlock icon?
Have you tried giving it a few minutes to boot up before pulling the battery? I thought my phone was bricked once, but all it needed was ~5 minutes to get going. Give it a good 10 minutes or so to boot up. If that doesn't work, report back with the information I requested and we'll go from there.
Face_Plant said:
Which firmware version are you on? What were you doing when it bricked (flashing a ROM, rooting, etc)? Am I correct in assuming you're rooted because of the custom splash screen?
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MJ5 ... flashing FireNote Rom
Problem I was having is I was using KnoxRaid Rom, well that rom is dead / thread locked so I figured I would try FireNote. When I rebooted to flash FireNote, I noticed Safestrap wasn't there anymore. I tried re-installing Safestrap a few times with no luck. After a factory wipe / reset, Safestrap magically re-appeared and was available for me to use. I figured what the hell, I'll flash FireNote. When I did, I noticed it was more or less a hodge-podge of the two Rom's and not a clean install. When I did the wipe again to re-install FireNote, I'm now stuck at the spash screen and have been since early this morning.
And yea, I've given it quite some time ... 10+ minutes, even an hour. Nothing.
daigled said:
And yea, I've given it quite some time ... 10+ minutes, even an hour. Nothing.
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try mj5 restore, if that fails just call AT&T and they will send you a new one free in the mail (takes about a week though)
BeastSpencer said:
try mj5 restore, if that fails just call AT&T and they will send you a new one free in the mail (takes about a week though)
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I tried MJ5 restore. Maybe there's a different method I can try that you can point me to directly?
Were you on the Jellybean or KitKat version of Knoxraid? If you were on the KitKat version then the problem sounds like you tried to flash a JB ROM on top of a KK ROM without reverting back to JB first. Have you tried the MJ5 restore yet? I believe the thread is in the general section. I'll grab the link for you in a minute.
Edit- here's the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559715
daigled said:
I tried MJ5 restore. Maybe there's a different method I can try that you can point me to directly?
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really? are you sure you followed all steps? what happened when you finished? worked for my brick
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Were you on the Jellybean or KitKat version of Knoxraid? If you were on the KitKat version then the problem sounds like you tried to flash a JB ROM on top of a KK ROM without reverting back to JB first. Have you tried the MJ5 restore yet? I believe the thread is in the general section. I'll grab the link for you in a minute.
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I think you're right. I was on the KK version and FireNote is on JB.
daigled said:
I think you're right. I was on the KK version and FireNote is on JB.
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bad idea :/
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really? are you sure you followed all steps? what happened when you finished? worked for my brick
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Yea, definitely followed all the steps ... haven't moved from my computer chair for the last 6hrs lol. Only thing it did when I was finished is to go back to the splash screen and sit there.
Looks like Beast beat me to mentioning the MJ5 restore Check out the link I posted. Make sure you follow all of the steps EXACTLY how they're posted and you should be able to get going again.
daigled said:
Yea, definitely followed all the steps ... haven't moved from my computer chair for the last 6hrs lol. Only thing it did when I was finished is to go back to the splash screen and sit there.
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as a last resort, you can call at&t i guess :/
try flashing MJ5 images from sammobile.com in odin
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Looks like Beast beat me to mentioning the MJ5 restore Check out the link I posted. Make sure you follow all of the steps EXACTLY how they're posted and you should be able to get going again.
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I found that thread, followed it EXACTLY and still am having the same outcome =/
Maybe some of the files are corrupt. Try uninstalling Heimdall, the Microsoft plugins, delete everything you downloaded (Odin, the .tar files, etc), and redownload them and try again. On top of that, I would delete all of your USB drives and have Windows reinstall them or download them from Samsung's website. That way you will start nice and fresh and hopefully get out of this mess.
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Maybe some of the files are corrupt. Try uninstalling Heimdall, the Microsoft plugins, delete everything you downloaded (Odin, the .tar files, etc), and redownload them and try again. On top of that, I would delete all of your USB drives and have Windows reinstall them or download them from Samsung's website. That way you will start nice and fresh and hopefully get out of this mess.
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Ok, I'll try that next... Thanks bro, i'll check back in after and let you know.
No problem. Let me know how it goes.
Oh, one more thing: have you tried different USB ports on your PC and/or different USB cables? In the past I've found that it's a must to use the USB cable that came with the phone for anything other than charging.
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No problem. Let me know how it goes.
Oh, one more thing: have you tried different USB ports on your PC and/or different USB cables? In the past I've found that it's a must to use the USB cable that came with the phone for anything other than charging.
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Yea, I've used different ports and only used the cable that came with it from the start.
Good. I'm betting it's a bad file or something didn't install properly that's causing your problem. I've used the MJ5 restore several times to get off of KitKat versions of Knoxraid with no problems, so I don't see why it shouldn't work for you.
Here's a tip: when you place the CSC file and the 28whatever file on your external SD card, rename them to "flash first" and "flash second" or something like that to avoid mixing them up. Renaming them won't hurt anything.
daigled said:
Yea, I've used different ports and only used the cable that came with it from the start.
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try restoring with N900AUCECMLG_OneClickBin.exe ...i think it should work. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2619941