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[Q] Phone stuck on first boot screen after flashing DarkyROM 10.2

I have have flash many roms in the past without a problem so I am relatively experienced with it. This last time that I flashed it has become stuck on the first boot screen that shows GALAXY S GT-I900 in white and 'powered by DarkCore...' etc. I realize sometimes it takes a while for the first boot when flashing a new rom, bu this has been over 30 mins. I decided to try and boot into recovery and re-flash it, but it won't boot to recovery! I hold down volume up, home and power and it just cycles between screen off and the first boot screen and never gets to recovery. If anyone has any suggestions on what to do to fix it I would love to hear it. I fear something bad happened somehow.

Use the android SDK to boot into download mode via ADB or buy a jig from eBay if download mode isn't working dude, or you can try this....take battery out, hold vol up + home + power, and shove battery back in, it does get fiddly so its handy to have someone to help lol
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djice000 said:
Use the android SDK to boot into download mode via ADB or buy a jig from eBay if download mode isn't working dude, or you can try this....take battery out, hold vol up + home + power, and shove battery back in, it does get fiddly so its handy to have someone to help lol
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I haven't faced such a prob. So I don't know if this method would work but someone else also suggested the same method to the same problem in a thread so giving it a try won't be a waste!
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kernel: galaxian
Rom: jetpack

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hey plz help me i am getting black sreen of death on my galasy sl plzz help me !!! or i will get beaten up by dad

door gesh what exactly did u do?
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i messed up in download mode i think plzz help me man plzzzzz

Ok avoid making new threads!!
What firmware did you try flashing?
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doorgesh said:
i messed up in download mode i think plzz help me man plzzzzz
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what were you doing and how did you get messed up? Explain in detail, it will help others to understand
Are you able to go to download mode? Press vol down + Home + Power and let go the power key when you see the first samsung logo

no i cant go to download mode i was trying to flash a software called voodoo in my mobile when it was in download mode then i tried to flash it but it said 'failed' in odin then i restarted my phone which caused this black screen of death sorry for my bad english

doorgesh said:
no i cant go to download mode i was trying to flash a software called voodoo in my mobile when it was in download mode then i tried to flash it but it said 'failed' in odin then i restarted my phone which caused this black screen of death sorry for my bad english
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Can you get into recovery? That is volume up + home + power
You are a genius in trying to use vooodo made for I9000 i assume!!!
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am sory but i did not know and i cant go into recovery mode worst everytime booting my galaxy s i9003 its showing the black screen of death

firstly dont panic....We do make mistakes and when we panic we dont follow steps correctly... Take out battery and press power key for 15-20 sec....Then insert battery and try to go to download mode...
ron is right....you might have tried to flash vodoo for 9000 and might have corrupted your system...in this case you need to go to samsung service center and tell them that you were playing a game or something and phone switched off...After wards you are trying to boot it and its not coming up...
THis is the only way you can get warranty....Regarding your father....You should be spanked

Remove your battery...put it back and try going into download mode..
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its showing the same as for warranty my phone is rooted does that void my warranty ....i tried removing my battey and put it back when turning on its showing the same black screen of death O_O

for the file u gave me to download can it solve the black screen problem??

doorgesh said:
for the file u gave me to download can it solve the black screen problem??
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No it wont unless you get into download mode
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now what will i do -_-'' !!!

Wow, if you flashed a I9000 kernel, then your a goner. Make sure you hold the vol down+home first, then 1 sec later, hold the power button till you see the yellow triangle pop up. It will work. You aren't doing it right.
On another note, Father's hand is itching :O!

Are you pressing the right keys to get into download mode...first press and hold volume down...then simultaneously press the home key abd hold while holding both the keys now...press power button...release after you see a picture of download
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its in downloading mode now phewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

what next ?

If you have got to the download mode then you can install either a stock firmware XXKB3 or try to do recovery.
Stock roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1004647
What rom version were you using when all this happened?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12310540&postcount=1
Follow this guide read carefully...download all the attached softwares...read read and read
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[Q] How to Recover my phone ?

Yesterday I have purchased used Samsung Galaxy S (not S2) from my friend which got locked.Too many pattern attempts! is what the message I'm getting. I was not able to access any thing, Except incoming calls.
Keep XDA forum in mind I have purchased it blindly, but after reading few threads in here I cant find any solution to unlock this.
So someone please help to get out of this, Provide me the solutions
Please remember
* I have never seen it Rom Version and Kernal Version
* Its not configured with gmail account. How ever i have tried few tricks to configure gmail account by making calls to locked phone. But failed.
* I have tried all different combination of keys to boot to recovery mode and FAILED !
So can some one let me know how do I flash my phone in this case !
Thanks in advance

Try searching here, mate:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1055

horuscurcino said:
Try searching here, mate:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1055
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Oops ! I have given wrong model number, The issue is with Samsung Galaxy S (not S2, Updated in request too.)
Please provide me solution for Samsung Galaxy S (Not S2)
Thanks for your time !

Flash stock samsung jvt and problem solved . Easy peesy.
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Mhm... but as his recovery mode access is blocked, I doubt if he will be able to access the download mode as well...
@OP: if you will be able to go to download mode - apply the Bhuvan's advice. If not - last resort - buy jig on eBay...

Spamtrash I d think that the op knows the correct way to access recovery. And why he wont be able to access recovery, pattern lock is not related to recovery. Pls guide him to acces recovery and download mode, I am busy sorry.
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BHuvan goyal said:
Spamtrash I d think that the op knows the correct way to access recovery. And why he wont be able to access recovery, pattern lock is not related to recovery. Pls guide him to acces recovery and download mode, I am busy sorry.
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Recovery = Volume Up + Home + Power
Download = Volume Down + Home + Power
If your phone is off, hold down those buttons as you would the power button to boot the phone into the appropriate mode. If your phone is on, hold down those buttons for ~10 seconds to reboot your phone into that mode (likewise, holding down just the power button for ~10 seconds will reboot the phone while it's running).
Regardless of whether or not the phone is locked (pattern, pin, anything), you should be able to access these modes. If you can get your phone into download mode, you can flash whatever ROM you want with Odin, stock or custom—and this will replace the entire firmware, which will reset the lock. However, I would not recommend flashing a ROM if you cannot get your phone into download mode, or you risk bricking your device.

If ur recovery is working then their is wipe data/ factory reset option in samsung's recivery too. Try that.
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spamtrash said:
Mhm... but as his recovery mode access is blocked, I doubt if he will be able to access the download mode as well...
@OP: if you will be able to go to download mode - apply the Bhuvan's advice. If not - last resort - buy jig on eBay...
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BHuvan goyal said:
Spamtrash I d think that the op knows the correct way to access recovery. And why he wont be able to access recovery, pattern lock is not related to recovery. Pls guide him to acces recovery and download mode, I am busy sorry.
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upichie said:
Recovery = Volume Up + Home + Power
Download = Volume Down + Home + Power
If your phone is off, hold down those buttons as you would the power button to boot the phone into the appropriate mode. If your phone is on, hold down those buttons for ~10 seconds to reboot your phone into that mode (likewise, holding down just the power button for ~10 seconds will reboot the phone while it's running).
Regardless of whether or not the phone is locked (pattern, pin, anything), you should be able to access these modes. If you can get your phone into download mode, you can flash whatever ROM you want with Odin, stock or custom—and this will replace the entire firmware, which will reset the lock. However, I would not recommend flashing a ROM if you cannot get your phone into download mode, or you risk bricking your device.
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BHuvan goyal said:
If ur recovery is working then their is wipe data/ factory reset option in samsung's recivery too. Try that.
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Guys, thanks so much for your time ! I have tried all most every method you guys suggested me. but no good luck !
I know a dude who can do this soft of issues, but not for free (LOL)
First he told that the pattern can be unlocked. When I reached him to get it done. he told that it is going to take long time and its much better to flash new rom 2.3.4 where all my data will be gone. I agreed and what he did is
My phone was not going to download mode with the 3buttons shortcuts as upichie told. he connected a USB pin to my phone and used 3 button shortcuts to go into download mode. from download mode he flashed my phone to latest version 2.3.4.
This is how my issue ended ! you know what's the funny thing in this ? he download every thing from XDA !! HE HE !! LOL !!
Thanks again for all who ever replied and tried to solve my issue !

code3h said:
Guys, thanks so much for your time ! I have tried all most every method you guys suggested me. but no good luck !
I know a dude who can do this soft of issues, but not for free (LOL)
First he told that the pattern can be unlocked. When I reached him to get it done. he told that it is going to take long time and its much better to flash new rom 2.3.4 where all my data will be gone. I agreed and what he did is
My phone was not going to download mode with the 3buttons shortcuts as upichie told. he connected a USB pin to my phone and used 3 button shortcuts to go into download mode. from download mode he flashed my phone to latest version 2.3.4.
This is how my issue ended ! you know what's the funny thing in this ? he download every thing from XDA !! HE HE !! LOL !!
Thanks again for all who ever replied and tried to solve my issue !
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I'm glad you got this issue resolved!
For future reference, it sounds like he used a USB JIG to get the phone into download mode, in case you need to find information about that on a later date.
Have fun with your phone!

just try recovery

rooting without power button?

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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Galaxy ace boot issue

OK guys, long story short my mates galaxy ace won't boot up, randomly turned off one day and booted to recovery, power button doesn't work so can't select reboot, my theory is power button is stuck in? It also has a message about csc error which is new to me.
If I flash stock rom through odin, it should reboot automatically right? However can I change the startup button because if the phone turns off it won't boot again unless I flash again through Odin which is a pain. Any help is appreciated, thanks in advanced guys
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if u still have your warranty, you can get it to a service center... they would fix the power button..

My friend bought the phone off a private seller so no such warranty :/ thanks for the reply however
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trooperjohn said:
OK guys, long story short my mates galaxy ace won't boot up, randomly turned off one day and booted to recovery, power button doesn't work so can't select reboot, my theory is power button is stuck in? It also has a message about csc error which is new to me.
If I flash stock rom through odin, it should reboot automatically right? However can I change the startup button because if the phone turns off it won't boot again unless I flash again through Odin which is a pain. Any help is appreciated, thanks in advanced guys
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If You Insert The Battery Charger Plug Whyle Holding The Center Button ... The Phone Will Turn On