Bricked i957, looking for replacement. - Galaxy Tab 8.9 General

The title says it all, almost.
The skinny: took the sim out, rebooted, put sim in, rebooted.... problem. Now the tab sits at an unpowered screen and no button combo gets it to recovery or download.
Plug to computer and I get a message repeatedly to format the drive, and then remounts to the same message, forever.... :wtf:
Look in dev manager and all I see is the modem remounting.
No adb, no Odin, can't get anywhere.
Not really expecting a fix, just wanna see if there is one.
If my tab be borked, I'm in need of advice for another tablet.
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Sounds bricked. Did you have a custom Rom? I had a i957 running cm10 that bricked right in the middle of connecting to a wifi. Don't know if it was just a coincidence or what but it didn't happen during our after a flash where you could expect a brick. I had the same symptoms as you do. I did have it repaired under warranty. The fix was software, Samsung was pretty vague. My guess is jtag would repair yours if it's out of warranty.
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+1 to the jtag IF u have exhausted yourself trying to fix. Not bad to fix for $30 vice tossing it. Just try all manner of holding buttons for extended periods of time with and without power plugged in. Sometimes you catch a break.

Anybody able to point me to where I could get a jtag?
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Check out mobiletechvideos. You'll probably have to to call them to see if they can do the i957. If they can't they might know someone who can.
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I wonder if a usb jig for a couple bucks on ebay will at least get you to the bootloader to explore other options.
*if they make them for samsung 30 pin connector

going thru the same exact problems the OP has. in for results.

Movibletech are really good, maybe they can help you?
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fcarmona said:
Movibletech are really good, maybe they can help you?
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movibletech? searched but found nothing. typo?

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movibletech? searched but found nothing. typo?
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mobiletechvideos
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My i957 is defined as QHSUSB_DLOAD.
He wore a black screen. Tell me how to restore the boot loader

You can't. You're hard bricked. Jtag or warranty are your only options.
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jd1639 said:
You can't. You're hard bricked. Jtag or warranty are your only options.
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I understand that I need to reflash the boot loader through jtag.
What jtag box supports i957 ?

Google mobiletechvideos, they might have what you need or can tell you who does.
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jd1639 said:
Google mobiletechvideos, they might have what you need or can tell you who does.
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FROM mobiletechvideos
THIS REPAIR IS NOT MEANT FOR HARD BRICKED GALAXY TAB 8.9 DEVICES. IF YOUR TABLET WON'T SHOW ANY SIGNS OF POWER AND THE SCREEN IS BLACK DO NOT ORDER THIS AS THE SOLUTION ISN'T HERE FOR THAT ISSUE YET. IF THE TABLET DOES SHOW SIGNS OF POWER BUT JUST WONT BOOT OR YOUR AT THE EMERGENCY SCREEN THEN THIS REPAIR WILL WORK.
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Thanks,I had Samsung fix my bricked tab under warranty. They can do it but I'm not sure what the cost will be its its not under warranty.
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Tab 8.9 Att won't charge

Shows mtp initialization then mtp connected. And the battery shows an x it does seem to charge when shutdown. But never shows fully charged. Anyone have this problem? And sorry if you can't see the x I tried. It shows the same in an original dock and straight connected to usb in computer and charger.
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Doesn't support USB charging... only using original charger from a wall outlet.
Kernel modifications can enable USB charging but idk how to do it.
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That's what I'm using. The little cube that came with it and the black charger. Any other ideas? What kernels can I use? The part numbers are interesting on this thing.not the same as the p7500 etc..
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It shouldn't show mtp when you wall charge.
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That's my issue. I don't know what happened.
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I'm stumped man. Try different chargers or outlets
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Me too...
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pitmansm said:
Me too...
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Does it charge while off?
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Yea it does.charges slow but fine
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pitmansm said:
Yea it does.charges slow but fine
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You on stock kernel?
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Super stock straight from Samsung.
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My friend had this. Samsung had him do a hard reset and that fixed it.
Just did a reset held power and volume and selected factory reset and wiped partition still mtp initialization and mtp connected.
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pitmansm said:
Just did a reset held power and volume and selected factory reset and wiped partition still mtp initialization and mtp connected.
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Maybe Odin flash the stock?
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Got a link to the Odin flash?
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Any update on this? I'm having the same problem, stock kernal. Don't really want to start flashing things.
sammobile.com has your firmware.
something with the tab or the charger is making it think that it is plugged into the usb and not the wall charger, and since USB charging is disabled in the kernel, you are out of luck there.
Im having this issue on i957 on latest Rogers rom. Using a generic cable as my used tab didnt come with stock one. It doesnt indicate its charging but it does verrrry slowly.
Simple answer is likely to get a stock cable but im just waiting for my 7.7 to get here and ill try that stock cable.
Wonder if this app would work. USE AT OWN RISK. Will probably only work on the i957.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801608
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Im pretty sure my issue is a combo of something i installed and removed/still have or the fact none of my wall plugs for the generic usb cable put out more than 1.0A. I say it could be something i installed or an issue with the rom because when i hold the power button a few short seconds i get no power menu but it restarts.
May try that app tomorrow though so thanks for that. Really just wasting time since ill have to wipe everything to start fresh for cm10.

How to test thrill camera LED?

It appears my camera LED stopped working. Does anyone know how to test it? I've tried a flashlight app but nothing happens.any ideas?
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Did you try taking a picture or video with the light on in the settings? I also went into the hidden menu and did the Camera Test. That also should show you if the flash is working or not.
To access hidden menu you need to dial 3845#*925# or you can create a shortcut with Anycut.
Have you tried rebooting? That happened to me once when I was out and about and a reboot did the trick
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WattB006 said:
Did you try taking a picture or video with the light on in the settings? I also went into the hidden menu and did the Camera Test. That also should show you if the flash is working or not.
To access hidden menu you need to dial 3845#*925# or you can create a shortcut with Anycut.
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I tried taking pictures with flash, tried video with the light on. Still nothing. I tried the camera test but it was ina different language
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yourguitarist said:
Have you tried rebooting? That happened to me once when I was out and about and a reboot did the trick
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I've rebooted a number of times still nothing. I'm staying to think the LED is burnt out.
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If you know how to solder, you could always solder a new one on.
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If you know how to solder, you could always solder a new one on.
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I'm hoping not lol I have trouble with surface mounted leds lol
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SithLord2K said:
I've rebooted a number of times still nothing. I'm staying to think the LED is burnt out.
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the led shouldn't have burned out already they have a hugely long life could of just broke a solder or something
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Must have been a software glitch. After a factory test to fix another problem it works fine now.
Thank you for trying to help
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I love that phone number code u put in. Where did u find it?
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Screen shifting issue

Sometimes while using my tablet, the screen suddenly "shifts" out of place: http://imgur.com/a/94hr8 Sometimes it also gets "corrupted": http://imgur.com/yErJp.jpg The tablet works normally when this happens, and it responds to touch at the correct position(i.e. touch doesn't change). It doesn't show up on screenshots. I haven't noticed it being "linked" to anything specific, and it's always done it. Turning the screen off and on again returns it to normal. Why does this happen? Is it solveable? I've tried googling around but nothing.
Thank you.
(I posted this same post to Reddit too)
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Bump?
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maybe you can post more details on your device
which rom? which cwm.....
It is completely stock 3.2, only rooted with a zip I flashed from stock recovery. I'm pretty sure it did that before rooting, though.
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It sounds hardware related and nothing you'll be able to resolve. Are you still under warranty? If you are I'd take it in.
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That's what I've been thinking. Thank you anyway.
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[Q] Irresponsive screen

I have a HTC Desire C and when i connect to the computer, it installs the drivers and recognizes the device. However, the screen, buttons etc do not work on phone. I want to root this and install a new kernel, as i think that might fix the problem, but i have no way of enabling ADB. Is there anything i can do?
Enable USB Debugging before connecting cable
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jack54782 said:
Enable USB Debugging before connecting cable
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Thats the problem. I cant. No screen, no buttons!
hamzahrmalik said:
Thats the problem. I cant. No screen, no buttons!
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do the screen and buttons work when your phone is not connected to the pc?
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do the screen and buttons work when your phone is not connected to the pc?
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No. There is never any repsonse, no screen no buttons no vibrate no backlight on buttons. But it shows up when connected and installs drivers, so there must be something!
U are gonna have to give a back story of what you did to your phone in order for us to provide you with a fix... :/
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Otherwise just fling it out of the window and get a replacement
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uchihasparky said:
U are gonna have to give a back story of what you did to your phone in order for us to provide you with a fix... :/
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I did say. Nothing at all. Never been rooted, not even bootloader unlocked. One day it froze, so my friend pulled battery. It never came back on
Seems like a hardware issue. Send it back if you got warranty otherwise you may be screwed... Sorry bro
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Screen re awake after/during call

Hi there, my S4 active doesnt wake up after or during a call if i bring it away from my ear.
I have turned all of the fancy features off like screen hover as i dont think its necessary maybe i have to re enable something? What woidbthat something be is the question?
Your thoughts are appreciated.
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Not to be a jerk but this should have been posted in Q&A section. But anyhow it sounds lije your proximity sensor may be bad. Open your phone app and press menu button to access settings if you cant figure it out I would just backup all the data with Kies 3 or whatever and do a factory reset
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Apologies thout thats where i was
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Any luck?
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Haven't tried a reset, bbut download this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tigermonster.proxfinder and am getting readings for 0 and 8cm (no intermediate) as well as time covered.
So not really sure what to do next. Reset might be only way.
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Try this:
Go to- Settings
My device
Call
Turn off screen during calls.
There should be a check next to it. Try turning it off & on again.
Be aware things change if you're using bluetooth...
Hope this helps.
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OK thanks trying this now. I've un-ticked rebooted and will re enable then reboot again.
Ok done no joy, will hard resetting the device really work its a pain to set it backup again
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Ok thought i would try something after reading elsewhere that dust can effect it quite easily. I have an otterbox defender. Guess what, no problems at all when phone is naked.
Case closed! Ill just have to "deal with it" as they say!
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OK thanks trying this now. I've un-ticked rebooted and will re enable then reboot again.
Ok done no joy, will hard resetting the device really work its a pain to set it backup again
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That sounds like your case was blocking the proximity sensor on the front of your device
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Yup thats what i discovered. It doesnt directly block it but the presence of the case close to the sensor must be creating some confusing for it.
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