[Q] Captivate gone off , bricked , dead ? - Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Problem:
Captivate is bricked. It wont boot , it doesnt charge , except it gets heated thats all . Nothing works.
Since no boot , system / ODIN doesnt recognize
its just like a paper weight. I have tried in some shops here , no one knows what is the problem. !
any help will be lovely !
even the JIG doesnt work...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1242466

yes ...i have seen that ... The mod is kind of not available here ..and also i am not very good in electronic !

- thread is in wrong section, nothing to do with Android development
- no information on how this happened and I can't find my crystal ball
- the only option you have is to try blind flash, screen driver may be the problem
- if bootloaders are messed up, then you have no chance to fix the issue at home

if the jig doesn't work, i think it's only riffbox that can save your phone

Val D. said:
- thread is in wrong section, nothing to do with Android development
- no information on how this happened and I can't find my crystal ball
- the only option you have is to try blind flash, screen driver may be the problem
- if bootloaders are messed up, then you have no chance to fix the issue at home
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sorry. i had multiple tabs open...my mistake
mjkute said:
if the jig doesn't work, i think it's only riffbox that can save your phone
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thank you ...i went through the site.. its kind of not practical for me to buy and use it. But thanks for the info though . I saw some suppliers in my place also will try to get someone who knows the working from them i hope.

tartutic07 said:
sorry. i had multiple tabs open...my mistake
thank you ...i went through the site.. its kind of not practical for me to buy and use it. But thanks for the info though . I saw some suppliers in my place also will try to get someone who knows the working from them i hope.
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You can contact mobiletechvideos.com for jtag service.

BWolf56 said:
You can contact mobiletechvideos.com for jtag service.
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I am not in US.. I am in india..I saw only vendors in India. I shall try to get any servicing centres from them i hope

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Please help Me!!!

Hello,
I was just sitting that an idea came to my mind, it maybe would seem silly but can i upgrade hardware of my Wizard? e.g if i want to change my processor or RAM can i? I think there is a bit of possibility but help would be appreciated i don't wont to ruin my Wizard.
Thanks n Advance.
xda2_haseeb said:
Hello,
I was just sitting that an idea came to my mind, it maybe would seem silly but can i upgrade hardware of my Wizard? e.g if i want to change my processor or RAM can i? I think there is a bit of possibility but help would be appreciated i don't wont to ruin my Wizard.
Thanks n Advance.
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Is it possible yes . Who makes the parts would be the better question. And the availability of these parts would be the next question. After you have those solved then you will need a bit of electronic skills to open the phone, remove or de-solder the present parts and then do the reverse to install the new parts.
PURESKILLZZZ said:
Is it possible yes . Who makes the parts would be the better question. And the availability of these parts would be the next question. After you have those solved then you will need a bit of electronic skills to open the phone, remove or de-solder the present parts and then do the reverse to install the new parts.
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You mean that if i'm able to get those parts then i can change them and my Wizard would still work fine??
Thnx in advance.
xda2_haseeb said:
You mean that if i'm able to get those parts then i can change them and my Wizard would still work fine??
Thnx in advance.
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Yes .. It will work fine if you change them correctly. Now if you have never done such a thing make sure you cover your tracks when opening the cell so you can try and get it covered under the insurance I hope you have. Or at least thats what I would do ...
let me tell u one thing.... i have never done this before but there is no insurance in Pakistan but it wont be such a big problem for me becoz my cousin is a electrical gadgets expert he does these kind of things so i would like to trust him and i'm not going do this now ill do it when Wizard reselling price is not more than Rs.5000 or $85, but still thanks for help.
xda2_haseeb said:
let me tell u one thing.... i have never done this before but there is no insurance in Pakistan but it wont be such a big problem for me becoz my cousin is a electrical gadgets expert he does these kind of things so i would like to trust him and i'm not going do this now ill do it when Wizard reselling price is not more than Rs.5000 or $85, but still thanks for help.
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I am here to help mate ... Update me on what happens . I would love pictures of what you do as well ...
PURESKILLZZZ said:
I am here to help mate ... Update me on what happens . I would love pictures of what you do as well ...
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Ok when i do it i'll make sure i get some pics but i guess tht day is quite far away.
xda2_haseeb said:
Ok when i do it i'll make sure i get some pics but i guess tht day is quite far away.
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Why is it so far away ????
PURESKILLZZZ said:
Why is it so far away ????
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Its far becoz i dont have the resources to buy new parts

Need Help Please :'(

My friend had a G1 and he is a noooooooob
I rooted his G1 befor and instaled the CyanogenMod the new one which works with it . . .
after two days he came to me and told me : "I WAS UPDATENG THE NEW SPL THE DANGER ONE AND THE PHONE WAS GONE FOR EVER "
he was really sad but , so guys this is the problem :
it does not even pass the G1 screen and cant enter the FASTBOOH
or the recovery just the G1 black and white . . .
<<<<<IS IT BROKEN? >>>>​
if it is ? can we fix it ????
if not how can I bring it back to normal ???
CAN ANY ONE HELP ME PLEASE ?
yeah its toasted...
somar88 said:
CAN ANY ONE HELP ME PLEASE ?
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No sorry it's dead.
another ways
OK !!!
I am a computer engineer and i think there is a hardware solution for this
problem .
DO ANY ONE KNOW IF THERE IS A ONE ?
Yes there is,..
1. Dig a hole in the ground
2. Put it in there.
3. Say your prayers and hope it goes to android heaven
Its bricked/dead/not gunna work ANYMORE FOREVER....
*mourns*
The small-mindedness of people in this forum is really disturbing. Don't worry too much about them.
OF COURSE there is a solution. It is being developed from TWO ANGLES. Not finished yet. If you actually are an engineer, you might want to help out... the applicable thread is this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591048
somar88 said:
OK !!!
I am a computer engineer and i think there is a hardware solution for this
problem .
DO ANY ONE KNOW IF THERE IS A ONE ?
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they don't requite English 101 to become a computer engineer? and please have common courtesy by not trying to hurt my eyes even more when i read your post.
no, its not been solved yet. honestly? i don't think it ever will. whoever figures it out will probably get a good paying job with htc because i doubt they know how as well. if they did, they wouldn't replace phones. they would just teach people how to fix it.
somar88 said:
OK !!!
I am a computer engineer and i think there is a hardware solution for this
problem .
DO ANY ONE KNOW IF THERE IS A ONE ?
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I'm a History Channel Re-enactment Actor and I say there is no fix.
r3s-rt said:
they don't requite English 101 to become a computer engineer? and please have common courtesy by not trying to hurt my eyes even more when i read your post.
no, its not been solved yet. honestly? i don't think it ever will. whoever figures it out will probably get a good paying job with htc because i doubt they know how as well. if they did, they wouldn't replace phones. they would just teach people how to fix it.
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Well there is a big difference between HTC and These Devs. One of those groups has to work within legal boundaries
Macrophage001 said:
Well there is a big difference between HTC and These Devs. One of those groups has to work within legal boundaries
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Yes, correct. However, do you really think if HTC knew how to unbrick phones they would let you send in your bricked one for a brand new one? No. They'd either walk you through it, or tel you to send it in, they would fix it, and send it back.
Also, you do know the myTouch is like 400 dollars without a contract? Theres no way any company wants to loose 400 dollars because of a warranty.

[Help] Do I have a beautifull brick?

I have a HTC Tattoo,I flashed a SPL(seems SPL-HBOOT-1.33.2010-signed.zip) which belongs to HTC Magic by mistake today,,(I just took a wrong sdcard,which I used in my Magic),then the Tattoo became a brick.
when i turned on the Tattoo by power button,it didn't respond any more ,the screen was not lightened too.
I have made a golcard before,Anyone could tell me how to fix it?
I could not open the Tattoo,
when I Pressed power+home buttons, no image comes up,no recovery mode shown;
when I Pressed power+return buttons, fastboot mode did not show too...
Thanks in advanced.
Removed on mod request...
BTW: Yes your phone is bricked, and i don't think it can be fixed :-(
kiljacken said:
Congratulations, you now have a wonderful brick!!
You can use it for doing of the following:
- Build a house
- Sell it on ebay writing that it works
- Smash it with a hammer
- Burn it
- And a lot of other exciting things!!
-- Kiljacken
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I do not know what to expect moderators to throw you out.
Before you laugh now and ask money for the misfortunes of a user?
He asked for help, do not be fooled.
Ask yourself why people insult you ...
kiljacken said:
Congratulations, you now have a wonderful brick!!
You can use it for doing of the following:
- Build a house
- Sell it on ebay writing that it works
- Smash it with a hammer
- Burn it
- And a lot of other exciting things!!
-- Kiljacken
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;7368128 said:
I do not know what to expect moderators to throw you out.
Before you laugh now and ask money for the misfortunes of a user?
He asked for help, do not be fooled.
Ask yourself why people insult you ...
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hi
Kiljacken
u have exceeded ur limits this is utterly bad if u cant help dont
make things bad for the guy who asked help
due decision will come to u soon u have exceeded the limits this time
and ikxdf
you seem to be more bent on commenting on Kiljacken
if u know how u should have helped our friend here and then passed on ur comment
hi
Kiljacken & Ikxdf
Both banned for 3 days
Reason – ignoring warnings, being argumentative / discourteous when posting
cool down and come back
haree said:
hi
Kiljacken
u have exceeded ur limits this is utterly bad if u cant help dont
make things bad for the guy who asked help
due decision will come to u soon u have exceeded the limits this time
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I was just tring to cheer him up with a joke...
BTW: Changed my first post...
Sent from my HTC Tattoo using XDA App
Does it have any hope?Anybody?Any advice?
Sorry, but a phone which is not reacting at all is really a bad starting point..
Press volume down (hold) and press the power button..if you have luck you'll come into HBOOT (or fastboot)...if it turns on, then thank the lord
anyways, connect it to usb and DON'T touch the phone!
then download the original click ROM (i assume your German according to your nickname): http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Click/RUU_Click_HTC_WWE_1.67.405.6_WWE_release_signed_NoDriver.exe
start it and then hope that it can flash your phone...
if the setup exits with error 131 (bad customer code) then try the following ROM: http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Click/RUU_Click_Vodafone_UK_1.67.161.18_release_signed_NoDriver.exe
Good luck, that's all that can be done...you could send your phone back to HTC...since it doesn't even turn on I don't think they can determine that it is rooted
Just don't tell then the truth (say that your mother threw it accidentally from the kitchen table and that it doesn't turn on anymore).
Good luck
TheSSJ said:
Sorry, but a phone which is not reacting at all is really a bad starting point..
Press volume down (hold) and press the power button..if you have luck you'll come into HBOOT (or fastboot)...if it turns on, then thank the lord
anyways, connect it to usb and DON'T touch the phone!
then download the original click ROM (i assume your German according to your nickname): http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Click/RUU_Click_HTC_WWE_1.67.405.6_WWE_release_signed_NoDriver.exe
start it and then hope that it can flash your phone...
if the setup exits with error 131 (bad customer code) then try the following ROM: http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Click/RUU_Click_Vodafone_UK_1.67.161.18_release_signed_NoDriver.exe
Good luck, that's all that can be done...you could send your phone back to HTC...since it doesn't even turn on I don't think they can determine that it is rooted
Just don't tell then the truth (say that your mother threw it accidentally from the kitchen table and that it doesn't turn on anymore).
Good luck
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hi
that was very nice of u i hope we get more helpful guys like
and can u put this explanation in ur Q & A so it would help any one else in the future with the same kinda problem
Honestly? I don't think this problem will occur so often
But I'll add it as soon as possible...
Did it work?
The only way I could advice you on getting it fixed is by contacting HTC and explaining the issue and then asking if their is anyway of them fixing it... they will have all the flashing tools that don't require the phone to be operational.
They might ask for a fee for it doing but really it's your only option right now
Good luck!
No, in Germany this operation would be covered by the warranty (if you tell them the "right" lie) Did this myself with a Tattoo of a friend of mine...

[Q] Help Needed BIG time

Hey everyone
Ive just gone to install serendipidys rom onto my galaxy, looked at instructions downloaded odin off there site via the link
went to install and now it loops At&t load screen then loops. ive now realised there odin link was for captivate.
i cant seem to get download back on and well im stuck.
any help be massively appreciated
Many thanks
wish i could post in dev page would help haha. cant be first person to do this can i :S
anyone, this is a emergency - ive tried google and looking through here but dont know were to start lol . or is there a way i can totally brick it as im in my 28days lol so can take back just the at&t looks a bit suspect lol
Not entirely sure but can you get into the 3 button download mode? (Guide in general section). Also posting in the dev section will not help as that section is for developers not for questions about phone problems.
ste1164 said:
Not entirely sure but can you get into the 3 button download mode? (Guide in general section). Also posting in the dev section will not help as that section is for developers not for questions about phone problems.
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nope it just shows the white at&t screen n loops - if a usb or charger is connected its a black screen.
i only hoped on the devs i wasnt first to have a mad moment lol.
ninja.tiger26 said:
anyone, this is a emergency - ive tried google and looking through here but dont know were to start lol . or is there a way i can totally brick it as im in my 28days lol so can take back just the at&t looks a bit suspect lol
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Hi,
I dont want to be rude but...
It's always an emergency, the fact is, it's a Forum, not a chat, let ppl the time to answer, don't urge them or you'll get 0 answers. Plus you didn't search enough, because everything you need is around... just try to use the search button.
You ****ed up so help yourself and don't be lazy...search: JIG/JTAG
ttf said:
Hi,
I dont want to be rude but...
It's always an emergency, the fact is, it's a Forum, not a chat, let ppl the time to answer, don't urge them or you'll get 0 answers. Plus you didn't search enough, because everything you need is around... just try to use the search button.
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Dont meen to be rude either as i appreciate all help, but i am supose to be going into hospital soon, and need a fone hence the hurry. ive tried searching but i have had no luck on this problem. i know its a forum not a chat but im desperate. sorry if this seemed rude. but im stuck and obviously a tad worried. if you can point me in a rite direction or a search term that could help id be very greatfull for some assistance
ninja.tiger26 said:
Dont meen to be rude either as i appreciate all help, but i am supose to be going into hospital soon, and need a fone hence the hurry. ive tried searching but i have had no luck on this problem. i know its a forum not a chat but im desperate. sorry if this seemed rude. but im stuck and obviously a tad worried. if you can point me in a rite direction or a search term that could help id be very greatfull for some assistance
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You missed one line in the Quote.
ttf said:
Hi,
I dont want to be rude but...
It's always an emergency, the fact is, it's a Forum, not a chat, let ppl the time to answer, don't urge them or you'll get 0 answers. Plus you didn't search enough, because everything you need is around... just try to use the search button.
You ****ed up so help yourself and don't be lazy...search: JIG/JTAG
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ttf said:
You missed one line in the Quote.
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i didnt miss it it did but like i said i know about the JIG/JTAG method but im trying to see if anyone knows any other easy simple bit ive missed. as unless tesco here sells parts at 12:41am im screwed.
and yes i know ive ****ed up - ist that why i asked for some help on a forum
ninja.tiger26 said:
i didnt miss it it did but like i said i know about the JIG/JTAG method but im trying to see if anyone knows any other easy simple bit ive missed. as unless tesco here sells parts at 12:41am im screwed.
and yes i know ive ****ed up - ist that why i asked for some help on a forum
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If you know about JIG/JTAG so you supposed to know that's the only way in your case, no miracle, sorry.
Hope you sort it out that way, GL.
well i was hoping there was some other way of doing it to this. as seems results are scattered. y i posted here.
well thanks anyway
If it's truly an emergency you could try the heat trick, although jig will be infinitely safer.
DrFredPhD said:
If it's truly an emergency you could try the heat trick, although jig will be infinitely safer.
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The heat trick is a legend...made by ppl who actually have not really bricked or semi-bricked their phones (just a lucky coincidence). He'll only manage to kill his phone for real.
ttf said:
The heat trick is a legend...made by ppl who actually have not really bricked or semi-bricked their phones (just a lucky coincidence). He'll only manage to kill his phone for real.
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kinda reminds me of the old xbox has broken heat trick. if it did work i think the life of my fone would be shortened. it seems to have totally died now (guess coz cant charge) so im going to have a my fones stopped working chat. i think im still in the 28 days so hopefully they will just replace it. thanks all for the help
and sorry if seemed fussy - i know its my fault but there has always been some kind of software fix with my old htc's guess i rid on hope lol
It's much easier to brick a galaxy s than any htc device I have found out when reading this forum.
ste1164 said:
It's much easier to brick a galaxy s than any htc device I have found out when reading this forum.
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I seem to be getting that impression too. on a worse case with any of my HTC phones i ever had i could do something to get it working. and i have had some **** ups happen. this was a stupid mistake and im sure on a forum where we have oms posted for both i cant be the first person to click the wrong one as im getting the idea they are simular but hey its a brick now. so carphonewarehouse i go. and just hope they cant switch it on and see the at&t screen lmao.
I had a similar result a couple of weeks back after trying to flash hardcore's speedmod kernel CWM version in Odin - not very sensible...
Couldn't get into download mode at all. After panicking for a couple of hours, I removed the battery for 2 hours, reinserted it and all was good - i.e., got download mode back.
Worth a try, you're not going to make it any worse. Hopefully... Good luck.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=992803
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=889128&highlight=usb+jig
http://www.mobiletechvideos.com/blog/?page_id=100
B4 you answer, read all 3 posts... Maybe something for you!?!
ninja.tiger26 said:
wish i could post in dev page would help haha. cant be first person to do this can i :S
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true. i would like the ability to post in the development section too
sandrita83 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=992803
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=889128&highlight=usb+jig
http://www.mobiletechvideos.com/blog/?page_id=100
B4 you answer, read all 3 posts... Maybe something for you!?!
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Many thanks for the links, after a few calls i think i can exchange it, but im going to buy a jig, seems a very handy piece of kit thanks again

[Q] Galaxy S I9000b Black Screen of the death! How to recovery?

Hi there,
I was installing the stock rom yesterday and the process failed when it was almost done at odin and now my SGS is death. I can't turn on downloading mode and the screen is dead. I can't see any logo, vib nor sound. Odin can't find it neither. It is so dead...
Did all I could (after a lot of reading!!) without success. Could anyone gimme a hint?
Galaxy GT-I9000B
I9000BGSMH
Dead as hell!
It was running with Cyanogen... let me know if I can provide more info.
Was trying this tuto and almost complete the quests when black screen of the death got me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1238070
thanks in advance
Did you follow and use the Files in the download as it shows you its for a SCH-I500 Fascinate phone
Which section did you follow no.4?
use a JIG
1 300k resistor 1/4 watt
1 1k resistor 1/4 watt
a mini-USB Type B,
series resistance welded edges and mini usb connector on pins 4 and 5.
jig to connect the phone and presto, enters download mode and you can flash the stock rom.
sorry for my eng
EwOkie said:
Did you follow and use the Files in the download as it shows you its for a SCH-I500 Fascinate phone
Which section did you follow no.4?
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Yeah! I just realized it when it was too late... too much information. easy to get lost.
Yes I went thru section 4.
Now I just tried the USB Jig.. got none response. It might be serious...
Just did it.. nothing happens.
also tried Remove battery, SIM and SD card, Hold Volume down + Power + Home button at the same time...
EwOkie said:
Did you follow and use the Files in the download as it shows you its for a SCH-I500 Fascinate phone
Which section did you follow no.4?
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that was the great mistake!
I was surfing and must had got the post in the middle. I was reading galaxy stuff and should clicked a wrong link... well @#$% is done but, is there any salvation?
thanks everyone so far
Seen this HERE
If nothing else helps
I had to use the link above for the unbrickable mod after a bad flash and it did work, just a little bit finicky to do the soldering
EwOkie said:
Seen this HERE
If nothing else helps
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Oh wow! I don't think I can do it
I disassembled the SGS but the resistors are way too small. Incredible tiny little nothing!! lol
I may send the phone for professional assistance. I know someone that can make it for 50 bucks. I will give it a try.
Thanks everyone for the time and help. :good:
I will let you guys know what happened after get the phone back.
aasse said:
Oh wow! I don't think I can do it
I disassembled the SGS but the resistors are way too small. Incredible tiny little nothing!! lol
I may send the phone for professional assistance. I know someone that can make it for 50 bucks. I will give it a try.
Thanks everyone for the time and help. :good:
I will let you guys know what happened after get the phone back.
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We are here to help, let us know how you get on and best of luck :good:
EwOkie said:
We are here to help, let us know how you get on and best of luck :good:
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Yoo
Phone was sent today. Will be used RIFF Box stuff...I will keep you updated... :fingers-crossed:
I really appreciate your help! :good:
aasse said:
Yoo
Phone was sent today. Will be used RIFF Box stuff...I will keep you updated... :fingers-crossed:
I really appreciate your help! :good:
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Thanks for the update, hope all goes well for you :good:
EwOkie said:
Thanks for the update, hope all goes well for you :good:
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IT IS ALIVE! Jtag RiFFBox for the win!
The guy fixed my SGS with Jtag RIFFBox and he was able to recover the correct firmware for 50 bucks here in Brazil.
Thank you a lot EwOkie for all your attention and help. I will be more careful reading posts but I really can't complain cause I've learned a lot messing around with my SGS for 50 bucks (US). If it was the price that's not bad
Problem is solved! No panic when you can't boot your phone or even turn it on. There's always a helping hand here and Jtag Riffbox for the worse cases. :good::laugh::victory:

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