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So I had cognition 4.x.x but I realized the rom that I was reading about the other day was cog 5, I didn't see it in rom manager but I did see it in the dev page, I downloaded it and went to install it.after 10 minutes its still on att logo, and I've tried the 3 button move but I just get a screen flash from black back to att logo. Dang, my first brick.
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So I had cognition 4.x.x but I realized the rom that I was reading about the other day was cog 5, I didn't see it in rom manager but I did see it in the dev page, I downloaded it and went to install it.after 10 minutes its still on att logo, and I've tried the 3 button move but I just get a screen flash from black back to att logo. Dang, my first brick.
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Cognition 5 is a gingerbread rom, you need to follow the instructions on the first or second post to flash it. Can you get to download mode? If you can, try to odin back to stock and go from there...
Also, make sure you read the entire opening posts for installation instructions for every rom you flash.
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nash2000 said:
So I had cognition 4.x.x but I realized the rom that I was reading about the other day was cog 5, I didn't see it in rom manager but I did see it in the dev page, I downloaded it and went to install it.after 10 minutes its still on att logo, and I've tried the 3 button move but I just get a screen flash from black back to att logo. Dang, my first brick.
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Get in download mode and flash back to stock DO NOT use 3 botton fix. To get in to download more depending on bootleaders but if on I897 bootloaders take out battery sim and SD, plug in the phone press Vol up and down and insert cable (that's connected to the pc). If that doesn't work consider a Jig
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Get in download mode and flash back to stock DO NOT use 3 botton fix. To get in to download more depending on bootleaders but if on I897 bootloaders take out battery sim and SD, plug in the phone press Vol up and down and insert cable (that's connected to the pc). If that doesn't work consider a Jig
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That sucks, I didn't even notice it was a gb rom and I always read the instructions besides this time. I pulled everything mentioned and I get no life when connected to pc while holding down volume up and down. Before I had any replies I did try the 3 buttons but all that brings me is to a little wheel on my screen. So I guess this is it huh?
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I just called att and they're sending me a replacement phone, I just played dumb, they tried a few troubleshooting techniques to no avail so they said they'd send me a reconditioned replacement at no cost and ill have it in 5 days or so. Good thing its by back up phone and line, next ill read and read again the proper requirements of said rom.
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Dont they have a one click unbrick for captivate?
sharkboy0901 said:
Dont they have a one click unbrick for captivate?
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I thought I read that there was but the instructions above don't mention anything about one so I'm guessing either there isn't one or it won't help in my case.
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Enter download mode, one click ODIN, and you're set
varem said:
Enter download mode, one click ODIN, and you're set
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It won't enter download mode, when I hold all 3 buttons all I get is a Continuing att logo flash. Although I did try it several time with different release timing and I was able to get to a black screen with 1of those little spinning wheels. But I was told not to use 3 button fix just use the volume keys, which did nothing at all.
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The three button fix is a zip file you flash from cwm that replaces one of your boot loaders, you didnt do this did you?try pulling your battery for a awhile have odin open on your pc,insert battery,hold both volume buttons, insert usb. Or try the one click unbrick
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First make sure you have the right drivers in your PC. They will be/act different since your on gingerbread bootloaders now. Try the Nexus s drivers or download ask and start all over, it will download the drivers needed. You can also read somewhere in the forums about other drivers/apps that can get you the right drivers for your pc.
Also you can use a jig to get you in download mode.
YOU ARE NOT HARD Bricked at this point SINCE you do get to the att screen. IF you flash the 3 button fix now you will be permenently bricked and the phone will ONLY go e a black screen
IF you send your phone back to att is the state it is in now they MAY see that you flashed something and will charge you the full price of the new phone. You MAY get lucky if att or samsung don't check it but personally I wouldn't risk it. Buy a jig from mobiletech videos for the $8 and make sure you have the correct drivers on your PC. Then you will be able to fix it. Just keep trying, switching USB ports, try a NEW USB cable, keep trying.
I also didn't see it mentioned or missed it but did you turn phone off,plug the USB cord into the PC but now into the phone yet, hold down the volume + volume- buttons, THEN plug in USB cable to phone. And it should put you into download mode.
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Your making a big deal out of nothing If the key combo's don't work but the phone shows signs of any life Jig will fix it. You can make one with this or buy one in ebay or mobiletechvideos.com They cheap to buy even cheaper to make if you have patience.
Word of advice Always have a jig around. Its better to have one and not need it than being stuck without it. (also u can just ditch key combo's with it lol)
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Your making a big deal out of nothing If the key combo's don't work but the phone shows signs of any life Jig will fix it. You can make one with this or buy one in ebay or mobiletechvideos.com They cheap to buy even cheaper to make if you have patience.
Word of advice Always have a jig around. Its better to have one and not need it than being stuck without it. (also u can just ditch key combo's with it lol)
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Well if bestbuy sells then than ill grab one tomorrow,
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To enter download mode, remove battery. Open ODIN, press and hold both volume vbuttons, insert usb, insert battery, start ODIN, theb presto! Stock Eclair
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varem said:
To enter download mode, remove battery. Open ODIN, press and hold both volume vbuttons, insert usb, insert battery, start ODIN, theb presto! Stock Eclair
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I've never used ODIN before, but I did install it on my pc yesterday since I heard it could possibly fix my phone. Do I need to install anything else or do I simply do what you mentioned?
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A found a few on ebay but could someone link me one from ebay so I don't buy the wrong one.
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Ok, I entered odin and hit start but all I get is check image files. I haven't downloaded anything else and I've never used this before.
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was there a yellow box in odin before you hit start? if not it didnt detect it and you need the drivers for the phone. also make sure you are plugged into a usb port that is on the motherboard, on the back of the pc or port 1 on a laptop.
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was there a yellow box in odin before you hit start? if not it didnt detect it and you need the drivers for the phone. also make sure you are plugged into a usb port that is on the motherboard, on the back of the pc or port 1 on a laptop.
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OK, when I went to install the drivers my pc told me I already had them so I aborded. And I also just used one of the usb ports on the front. I should use one on the back?
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nash2000 said:
OK, when I went to install the drivers my pc told me I already had them so I aborded. And I also just used one of the usb ports on the front. I should use one on the back?
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Its usually better that way.
Hello all. I have an LG Revolution which was rooted on 2.2
I installed ROM manager and flashed wrong phone on accident. So when I went to reboot it stays stuck at LG Boot screen. I have tried holding Power and Volume down to hard reset, still boot freezes. I have downloaded LGNPST and the drivers. I put into download mode but only 1 out of the three drivers are ready to use. The two LGE CDMA USB are not installed properly. The USB Composite device is ok. Now when I open the LGNPST, my device does not populate. I have been trying to install other LG drivers but no go. What else can I do? I have searched the threads I could before posting, but none seem to address my particular situation.
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Hello all. I have an LG Revolution which was rooted on 2.2
I installed ROM manager and flashed wrong phone on accident. So when I went to reboot it stays stuck at LG Boot screen. I have tried holding Power and Volume down to hard reset, still boot freezes. I have downloaded LGNPST and the drivers. I put into download mode but only 1 out of the three drivers are ready to use. The two LGE CDMA USB are not installed properly. The USB Composite device is ok. Now when I open the LGNPST, my device does not populate. I have been trying to install other LG drivers but no go. What else can I do? I have searched the threads I could before posting, but none seem to address my particular situation.
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For future use do not try to flash the "right one " either because its not there. U need to use mts allinone and that will get the job done for ya. The allinone also has universal drivers that you can install and try
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jimmyhawk said:
For future use do not try to flash the "right one " either because its not there. U need to use mts allinone and that will get the job done for ya. The allinone also has universal drivers that you can install and try
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Jimmyhawk, do you have a link for the drivers? I'm trying to goolge now but I get Video converter??
Awesome! Jimmy thank you. Worked like a champ
solomon13 said:
Awesome! Jimmy thank you. Worked like a champ
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Glad to hear it. The development section will have everything you neef for the future.
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I'm sorry. I think i must of missed a step. I just recently bricked my LG revo. Its stuck on the LG logo and that it. I can wipe my data and thats it. And i have done so with no avail.
What can i do?
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I'm sorry. I think i must of missed a step. I just recently bricked my LG revo. Its stuck on the LG logo and that it. I can wipe my data and thats it. And i have done so with no avail.
What can i do?
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i need the same help
I installed a rom called Eaglesblood from ROM Manager.
When it was all installed, the phone just loops and won't start. The only thing that is showing is the Eaglesblood logo. I tried to boot ROM Manager, but it wont start since the LG logo is not showing.
Is there anything I can do?
One more thing, I tried to connect it to the computer and it is charing, but it does not show as any device on the computer though.
You must wipe your phone before installing a new rom, otherwise you can get bootloops, try it good luck
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Itaka06 said:
You must wipe your phone before installing a new rom, otherwise you can get bootloops, try it good luck
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How do I wipe the phone?
pankie91 said:
How do I wipe the phone?
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search around, there's a few very good guides on this and other forums.
You must reboot in cwm and there you can wipe the phone... in option advanced are mire wipe option, best way to install a custom rom is making a fullwipe.. whatch in xda there are many guides for this.
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Itaka06 said:
You must reboot in cwm and there you can wipe the phone... in option advanced are mire wipe option, best way to install a custom rom is making a fullwipe.. whatch in xda there are many guides for this.
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I tried to access the CWM by holding the Power and -Vol on the phone. The phone just boot up and doesn't even go into the cwm. The Eaglesblood logo just repeats all over.
I can take pictures if you like, if it is easier to understand.
Is there anyway to access the phone by USB? I can't even find it on the PC when I plug it in, it just charges itself
Hold down the buttons longer
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Neefy said:
Hold down the buttons longer
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I gave this a try before, in like 10 minutes. It doesn't do anything, just the EaglesBlood logo is flashing in a loop.
Hold down the volume down key and the power button, this have to work..
Sry dont see that you tryed this already, try to recovery with nvflash
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pankie91 said:
I gave this a try before, in like 10 minutes. It doesn't do anything, just the EaglesBlood logo is flashing in a loop.
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Try volume key up
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If you are unable to recover your phone you can always use NVflash. It will flash one of the first Froyo versions on your phone. Then you can root it, install ClockworkMod and install any ROM you like.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007825
It's low level flashing so use it only when there is no other option.
Itaka06 said:
Hold down the volume down key and the power button, this have to work..
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Done this a few times, isn't there any other way to wipe the phone?
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Try volume key up
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Tried this, with the power on. Nothing happens, just the continuous loop.
BlackDragonPL said:
If you are unable to recover your phone you can always use NVflash. It will flash one of the first Froyo versions on your phone. Then you can root it, install ClockworkMod and install any ROM you like.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007825
It's low level flashing so use it only when there is no other option.
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Thanks! But I still have an error trying to connect my phone to the computer. The USB is charing the phone, but the computer won't recognize the device. It doesn't even popup anything.
I have windows 8 on my desktop, and I tried to plug it in the laptop aswell, but it doesn't do anything. And yes, I have the LG drivers installed already.
If you remove battery and you push vol down key and power button and you connect to usb then you get into recovery mode?
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If you remove battery and you push vol down key and power button and you connect to usb then you get into recovery mode?
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No, it doesn't. The LG logo is just flashing then it turns black and repeats itself like that.
However, i tried only to hold down the vol-down button and plugged the USB in and then it starts something saying:
"S/W Upgrade please wait while upgrading..." but it does not show up on the PC as if it was connected.
Yes, so try to reflash cwm.. look at the guids in the section android development..
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Last idea i have is to reflash stock and then to start new.. try this tutorial, original rom you find in xda
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1008070
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Itaka06 said:
Last idea i have is to reflash stock and then to start new.. try this tutorial, original rom you find in xda
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1008070
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I'm very thankful for linking me this, but the problem still exist that I can't find my device on Windows. If i remember correctly, the USB connection to the phone stoped to work when I fixed root access to the phone and the CWM.
Is there anything I can do to fix this USB connection issue?
Try this, you can get to the stock via s/w upgrade and smartflash this must work, there is a completr tutorial how to get on stock via smartflash. I hope i can help
http://android.stackexchange.com/qu...-lg-optimus-2x-p990-back-to-stock-lg-software
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Have you tried a different USB cable? My LG cable went bad on me and I could still charge with it but I have to use another cable for connecting to the computer.
His cable works, otherwise he can't get to s/w mode.. try the tutorial with smartflash i send you in the last post
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Hi there, first I have to explain that I have flashed custom ROM's before, but am not technical at all. This time I tried to update from JB 4.1 to 4.2 and now the word 'Semaphone' is on my screen and nothing else is happening. Is this fixable? Please, please help me if it is. I will need step by step instructions.
Would really really appreciate it if someone could lend me some advise.
Many thanks
Are you able to get into download mode
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Are you able to get into download mode
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Thanks for reply yes, Three button recovery mode brings up 'Downloading............ Do not turn off Target!' Is this salvagable?
Your bootloader has a problem, you need to reflash it.
Please follow the steps in the link. The link will direct you to a post that shows you how to do it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24831012
Alright that is all. Please tell if problem persist, I could help you.
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nabilimran said:
Your bootloader has a problem, you need to reflash it.
Please follow the steps in the link. The link will direct you to a post that shows you how to do it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24831012
Alright that is all. Please tell if problem persist, I could help you.
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Sorry to be such a nuisance, but I am a complete beginner. I have Odin, I have downloaded the two files, where do I put what to flash it?! :laugh:
Sorry for being off topic, but why the hell do you flash a 4.2 Version when the source was released just yesterday? I'm even wondering where you got that version from? Oo
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Okay I got this from the post, so I'm gonna elaborate this to you so you do it correctly, okay? Note this, I'm using the XDA app to reply this.
1. Turn on USB debugging.
2. Open Odin on your computer. Select OPS - AriesVE.ops(Odin) and Select BOOT - Boot_loader.tar.
3. Turn off your phone and go into Download Mode(Volume Down + Home + Power Button)
4. Connect the phone to the computer using the USB cable.
5. Check Odin. If Odin detects your phone, it will appear yellow and state Com: 0 or something like that.
6. Then, flash your phone. Wait for it to complete the process and let Odin reboot your phone.
If problem still persist, please do tell me.
Another note, this is base on my experience and I'm not on or near my computer. So I'm sorry if anything happens.
Good luck!
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Okay I got this from the post, so I'm gonna elaborate this to you so you do it correctly, okay? Note this, I'm using the XDA app to reply this.
1. Turn on USB debugging.
2. Open Odin on your computer. Select OPS - AriesVE.ops(Odin) and Select BOOT - Boot_loader.tar.
3. Turn off your phone and go into Download Mode(Volume Down + Home + Power Button)
4. Connect the phone to the computer using the USB cable.
5. Check Odin. If Odin detects your phone, it will appear yellow and state Com: 0 or something like that.
6. Then, flash your phone. Wait for it to complete the process and let Odin reboot your phone.
If problem still persist, please do tell me.
Another note, this is base on my experience and I'm not on or near my computer. So I'm sorry if anything happens.
Good luck!
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Many thanks, I've got it sorted and running a Jellybean Rom again! Hurray! I thought I had messed it up forever. Lesson learned. Will not try that again............
Your welcome! I hope my assist helped you whether big or small! :thumbup:
Just make sure, you do the regular protocols, backup everything and wipe data etc.
If you want a fresh phone(meaning to delete your current/older rom for a newer one), you could always format system(formatting the system will delete your ROM, meaning your phone will not boot until you flash another ROM).
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Sup son
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Hy friends.
Last month I flashed stock ROM. I rooted it and I installed cwm. Two weeks ago I did a factory reset from settings, and it doesn't boot. I can enter in cwm and in download mode, but my PC doesn't recognise it. I have drivers installed, Samsung kies etc, but it still doesn't recognize it.
Please, can someone help me?
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That's mean your phone is not bricked. Try to reinstall the drivers. Go to download mode and enter it. Run Odin 3. It doesn't matter if Odin not detect it as GT-S6500 for example Odin detect it as T/(V) or any other random word. Click PDA and flash the stock rom or flash CWM.
I try to reinstall drivers, even on 3 computers, but it said that USB device was not recognized., so Odin can't see it.
Edit: I have cwm from gt s7500, can someone upload one for mini 2?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2203410
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2156194
striker14 said:
Hy friends.
Last month I flashed stock ROM. I rooted it and I installed cwm. Two weeks ago I did a factory reset from settings, and it doesn't boot. I can enter in cwm and in download mode, but my PC doesn't recognise it. I have drivers installed, Samsung kies etc, but it still doesn't recognize it.
Please, can someone help me?
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It's probably stupid idea, but did you try another USB cable, because I was in similar situation and after bunch of drivers installed on several computers i found that the problem was in the USB cable. Tried another USB cable and it worked like a charm. At least it worked for me.
I didn't try that, I will try it later, now I'm on a trip with my family and then I have just my tipo.
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It's probably stupid idea, but did you try another USB cable, because I was in similar situation and after bunch of drivers installed on several computers i found that the problem was in the USB cable. Tried another USB cable and it worked like a charm. At least it worked for me.
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Tryed that, not working, now i'm trying to charge my phone
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It may also seem stupid, but you could try Heimdall, an Odin-like software, that may recognise your device, or you could even make sure that when you install the drivers, you should right-click on the .exe file and run as administrator. It worked for me once.
I suggest you change usb ports or use another cable
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Already do that, three cables on 5 pc's
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this is not a brick, i'm not sure what's the problem... did you install drivers?? did you try with odin 3.04 and 1.85?
Drivers are ok, my friend's mini 2 is recognized. Now phone won't boot (charged it for three hours)
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Unfortunately I have the same problem :| it is called Recovery-loop and I started to try to fix it about one month ago or more. Now i am trying to send a PM to @thewisp with the problem and for that I need 10 posts Did you asked him about this problem? He is the most active developer for this phone and he might know what we should do .
When I will fix it (i hope soon) i will tell you every step that i made so you will fix your phone too.
I was afraid of jumping to custom roms because of bricking my phone but after learning how to do it I didn't think it was possible to brick your phone. Well I guess it is.
As you probably have tried every trick there is, your best bet is if the dev knows how to solve it.
But if you can enter download mode and odin does not see the phone, and drivers and cable are ok, it will be hard to fix if possible.
you're right. There is really LOW chance of bricking your device by installing custom ROMs. If you develop customs ROMs, then it is easy to brick you device.
this bug is not called "recovery-loop". This has been fixed in the latest CWM builds for Mini 2, it's your own problem if you haven't upgraded yet.
Anyway, I had a similar problem once, odin just wouldn't recognize my device whatever I do.
This worked for Mini 2:
1 ) unplug USB cable
2 ) Power off device
3 ) Start it in download mode, press volume up button to continue. Do NOT plug in USB cable.
4 ) Open odin as administrator
5 ) Plug in USB cable
if this still doesn't work, try rebooting Windows and try again. Should work.
I think is hard brick, because phone won't charge now, it' s dead.
Thanks for all replay and thanks TheWhisp, but i don't know what i can do.
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striker14 said:
I think is hard brick, because phone won't charge now, it' s dead.
Thanks for all replay and thanks TheWhisp, but i don't know what i can do.
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Get the battery out, wait 1-2 minutes, press power button for 30 seconds (while the battery is out !) then put the battery in and try to start it in download mode (Vol - + Home + Power) ! Worked for my hard brick , the phone won't start not even when charger plugged...
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Get the battery out, wait 1-2 minutes, press power button for 30 seconds (while the battery is out !) then put the battery in and try to start it in download mode (Vol - + Home + Power) ! Worked for my hard brick , the phone won't start not even when charger plugged...
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Nope, it doesn't work, it's just dead
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Nope, it doesn't work, it's just dead
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hey man try this method:
1. Battery out. 4secs or more. Battery in (Remove SIM card and SD Card to be saved)
2. Volume DOWN + Home + Power Button. Hold it EXACTLY 5 SECONDS!
(NOW YOU IN DOWNLOAD MOD)
3. You will see or hear nothing! but remember you are there!
4. After when you got in download mod if you remember you need to "Press Volume UP" to confirm it. So press Volume UP and wait 2 seconds
5. Connect your mobile to the PC (Desktop ODIN Running). You will hear the sound. Which mean your phone connected.
6. Flash any stock firmware as you like....
Good Luck!