Now I probably jumped ahead and did something I shouldn't have, but I put JI6
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=797282
onto my o2 SGS. I've still to root & remove the AT&T bloat, but for the most part, it works. However the home button doesn't seem to do anything, plugging in my USB cable reboots the phone and my network connection seems to come and go a lot. Not sure if this is just o2 having a bad day or if it's the phone however.
Has anyone else tried this yet?
I think I'll go back to JPK or an Eclair build, despite everything else being lovely, these little bugs make the phone a bit unstable for daily use. Unless anyone can suggest fixes for the home button, network issues & data cable?
1. Wrong section.
2. Let me guess, u don't have 3button method for getting into download/recovery working ?
on the Captivate the 3 button combos are:
Stock Recovery: Volume up and down and power. Release the power after the first screen shows
Download: Volume up and down, insert usb.
Sorry what section should this have been in?
Hmm yes the 3 button combo is gone, tbh, I hadn't tried that yet, was more just looking at day to day stuff. But yeah I guess if I'm going to flash this to something else I'll have problems as I cannot get back to recovery and the phone shuts down every time I plug in the USB cable...
Ok. Played with it a bit. Seems things are more serious than I thought. I cannot make calls. So I need to get back to a UK ROM. But since the phone shuts down when I connect the cable I cannot use KIES/ODIN on it. And I cannot get into Recovery as the 3 button combo (and vol up/down) don't work.
Suggestions?
samhark said:
Sorry what section should this have been in?
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Please read the "STOP!! Before posting read this NOW!!" thread at the top of these sections, where you will find clear guidelines for proper thread placement.
Additionally, this topic has been thoroughly discussed in other threads in the Q&A section.
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Hello,
I have been keeping up on these forums for awhile now and have learned it should be hard to brick the Captivate, well that's what i fear may have happened.
I hope you guys have ideas on how i can fix this, What happened is.
I followed the info from this tread here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734871
I was flashing the I9000 rom to my Captivate, i have done a few roms before with out problems.
This time i flashed the rom from the US section and flowed the instructions on the I9000 rom and Odin3 did a reset to reboot the phone and that's the last time i seen anything on the screen.
So i thought it would be best to let it keep going and didn't touch anything, then Odin3 gave me the Green light and said passed but the screen was still black.
So i unhooked Odin3 and pulled the battery thinking maybe i just needed to reboot it, but nothing came back.
I have tried to put it back into download mode but have not been able to, its acting kind of like its not turning on now.
I have tried holding down volume up and down and inserting the usb cable after i put the battery back in but that does not work any more.
I have read that the volume buttons on the I9000 roms are backwards so i thought maybe that might be the problem but am out of ideas.
I hope you guys have some ideas, ill own any one a beer for help on this.
SpinDry2010 said:
I have been keeping up on these forums for awhile now
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Not long enough to know this belongs in Q&A, apparently.
Yea sorry about that i was reading in that section didn't notice until after i posted.
So is it possible that the bootloader got jacked since i see nothing on the screen?
I have to question why you used a thread that was posted in July...
If you can't get into Download mode using any of the button combos, you'll need to make a Jig.
If that doesn't work, you're **** out of luck.
Jig? 10 char
Well the date of the thread does not seem to matter, but a Jig would only seem to work if i had a boot screen and just had flashed a crippled loader.
But looking into this further i found that the fing bootloader was packaged into the I9000 rom, now since that seems to be what i flashed i can see why that killed it.
I wish i would have known this before hand but i guess lesson learned unless some one thinks that should not matter.
I will have to send it back but i should be ok on that with ATT, but i will stay away from letting the Slb.bin stay in the flash next time.
Hello Folks,
i've read more times "put battery out and in" for example: to go from downloadmode directly into recovery mode without reset, or just to leave the download mode without flashing.
It is a bad solution, the backcover clips won't get better this way.
You can force a reboot by holding the powerbutton long enough (may 5-10 seconds, i don't check how long exactly).
Same way for the 3-button procedure (vol-up, home and power or vol-down, home and power).
For example if you are in download mode and decide to reboot without flash, keep holding powerbutton and the device will reboot.
Or
If you are in download mode an need to get directly in recovery mode just press the combo (vol-up, home and power) till it reboots and you will go to the recovery.
No need to stress the backcover any more. except for changing sim-,sd-card or akku.
I have a GT-I9000, bootloader and sbl from JVK, but shure it works with other bootloaders/sbl too if they accept the 3-button combo, else it may work for reboot only.
I apologize for my english, hope its not too bad (for a german )
Have a nice day!
edit: works too if phone is freeze
These are what I always did...
TerraBuzz said:
These are what I always did...
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Well good for you, I, and probably many others, didn't. So thanks for the tips!
And this is development how?
very useful post !
especially in the dev section with all those new testing & unstable kernels, roms, etc.
this is what I've done for some time know
should have written this somewhere down - didn't know that only few people know about this
I found out about this the hard way (while my SGS was a semi-brick)
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And this is development how?
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maybe usefull for developing?
does this matter for normal use?
I've always do this because I'm using Case Mate protection case.
Since my Case Mate is using dual layer protection, opening battery case every time can be so painful...
This method is very useful...
Thanks for sharing anyway...
I tried telling people the same, but they insist in that stupid solution, stupid because it is extra work and not healthy for the phone...
You only really need pull the battery when something has gone wrong otherwise the power button is the posted way .
But i do prefer case off when flashing so i can drop the battery out if i need to or want to quickly .As i have had to take the sim card out and external memory card its case off anyway .
jje
I just flashed Cognition 4.4.9 and now I am stuck on the Cognition boot screen. I am unable to get into either recovery or download mode.
SuperOneClick still roots/unroots the phone, but Odin won't do anything (obviously without download mode)
Any ideas?
In regards to your topic title:
The best way to 'suck' on the Captivate is by literally inserting it into your mouth for 1-3 seconds but make sure you hold the volume up and power button while doing it that way you can get into download mode.
First off there is a Cognition Q&A stickied you shouldent have open a thread for this. Take out your battery take out your sim and SD plug your phone in to your computer, press Vol +- and insert battery. If that doesn't get you in to download mode then get yourself a Jig
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First off there is a Cognition Q&A stickied you shouldent have open a thread for this. Take out your battery take out your sim and SD plug your phone in to your computer, press Vol +- and insert battery. If that doesn't get you in to download mode then get yourself a Jig
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I realize there is a Q&A form which I did read though. However as I am sure you are aware before you jerk out on people that there are often numerous ways people have fixed their phones. I was hoping to find one of those said ways. I apologize that I offended you.
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I realize there is a Q&A form which I did read though. However as I am sure you are aware before you jerk out on people that there are often numerous ways people have fixed their phones. I was hoping to find one of those said ways. I apologize that I offended you.
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I was pointing out is you should have ask there. You could have also read through the countless brick threads on this section. Mind you I did give you a method to get in to download mode. I did not jerk a anything, i tried to help.
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In regards to your topic title:
The best way to 'suck' on the Captivate is by literally inserting it into your mouth for 1-3 seconds but make sure you hold the volume up and power button while doing it that way you can get into download mode.
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^---- Can I get my 3 seconds of life back from reading this waist of a post?
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Please use the Q&A threads that are stickied already.
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I hope someone can help me here, I'm posting with the belief that this may be a simple enough problem (With the hope).
I tried to install a Custom Recovery on my Galaxy S using this tutorial - wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_galaxysmtd
I managed to get to step 6, and a blue bar appeared, but then i could not do step 7.
Now i cannot boot into recovery mode, nor will the phone boot past the Samsung Galaxy S logo.
I can still get into download mode, but Odin does not detect the phone.
. I have changed cable and tried different versions of Odin..
When i turn on the phone normally it shows the Samsung Galaxy S logo, blinks, and then reboots and does the same.
When i try to enter recovery, i get the same, unless i connect it to the PC. I then get an 8 pointed star, like the loading flash circle thing - the same as a flash video loading except it does not move.
I have also removed the battery and tried to enter recovery and download mode while inserting the battery.
I have removed the SIM and battery for a few minutes.
when i try to start Zadig, with the phone connected in Download mode, i get "Gadget Serial" as the device connected. I used to get "Samsung USB Composite Device"
I have tried many different things and read over the recommended threads on this forum. I think i need a bit more pointing in the right direction.
I really hope somebody can help me. I am very worried that i may have bricked it.
Thank you.
Try this:
This feature is great for people who
a) Have a bad KIES flash
b) Stuff up their phone somehow
c) Accidentally flash something dodgy via ODIN
d) Some other random occurence
To test this feature you just need to start with your phone turned off... Best way to be sure is to remove the battery.
Then
1. Put battery back in
2. Press and hold Volume Up + Home Key
3. Continue holding those buttons and then press and hold power button.
4. When you see the logo pop up release power button ONLY
5. Keep holding two buttons from step 2 until you enter recovery mode.
I hope this helps?
Also have you tried everything on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134975
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Try this:
This feature is great for people who
a) Have a bad KIES flash
b) Stuff up their phone somehow
c) Accidentally flash something dodgy via ODIN
d) Some other random occurence
To test this feature you just need to start with your phone turned off... Best way to be sure is to remove the battery.
Then
1. Put battery back in
2. Press and hold Volume Up + Home Key
3. Continue holding those buttons and then press and hold power button.
4. When you see the logo pop up release power button ONLY
5. Keep holding two buttons from step 2 until you enter recovery mode.
I hope this helps?
Also have you tried everything on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134975
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I hadn't seen that thread, but i have gone over tons of them Thanks for reply.
I eventually got Odin to detect it and I tried this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
It came up red and said failed.
I closed odin and disconnected the phone. Now i can't even turn it on.. Nothing. I am hoping the battery died, and it's a coincidence..
No response at all to any buttons... I haven't done anything else.
If i can get it to power up again, i'll try those tips.
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I hadn't seen that thread, but i have gone over tons of them Thanks for reply.
I eventually got Odin to detect it and I tried this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
It came up red and said failed.
I closed odin and disconnected the phone. Now i can't even turn it on.. Nothing. I am hoping the battery died, and it's a coincidence..
No response at all to any buttons... I haven't done anything else.
If i can get it to power up again, i'll try those tips.
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Ok, Don't worry, Charge your phone battery to 100%, leave over night. ( keep charger connected to your phone overnight)
Best to have a fully charged battery in these situations!
Keep calm, and read and prepare what you want to do next.. Don't try everything in a frantic effort to get your phone started again.
I know it's difficult, but there are lots of threads on how to rectify most problems.
I wish you Good luck!!
sorry to ask some stupid question, but can u make sure what versiom ur fone is?
is it i9000?, or i9001 or i9003? or korean anycall? as far as i know, flashing i9000 ROM to i9003 will hardbrick da device.
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akash6969 said:
Ok, Don't worry, Charge your phone battery to 100%, leave over night. ( keep charger connected to your phone overnight)
Best to have a fully charged battery in these situations!
Keep calm, and read and prepare what you want to do next.. Don't try everything in a frantic effort to get your phone started again.
I know it's difficult, but there are lots of threads on how to rectify most problems.
I wish you Good luck!!
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Thanks.
This is a disaster. I tried to power it on to any mode there before i saw your post.
I needed to update the phone, because an app i needed for studying was only available on Android 4+.
Now no phone..
I saw a few threads, i hope after i leave it overnight i'll be able to power it.
If not, probably a JIG?
I don't fancy making one, but if i have to, i guess i'll give it a try. I don't think i could wait a week or more for a premade one to be delivered.
Anyway, for now, i'll keep my fingers crossed.
Thanks for help/tips and reply.
I'll post back tomorrow, hopefully with some better news.
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Thanks.
This is a disaster. I tried to power it on to any mode there before i saw your post.
I needed to update the phone, because an app i needed for studying was only available on Android 4+.
Now no phone..
I saw a few threads, i hope after i leave it overnight i'll be able to power it.
If not, probably a JIG?
I don't fancy making one, but if i have to, i guess i'll give it a try. I don't think i could wait a week or more for a premade one to be delivered.
Anyway, for now, i'll keep my fingers crossed.
Thanks for help/tips and reply.
I'll post back tomorrow, hopefully with some better news.
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Sorry to say, most likely you will need a USB JIg to fix the problem you have. :/
If you linked the correct page when you said you tried to do this- and if I opened the correct page, that takes you to an SII section. Those are SII firmwares, not for the S.
So as compacity said, please clarify what device you have... Whether its an I9000 (galaxysmtd is for the I9000) or an I9100 (the firmware page you linked). If you do have an I9000, then your brick comes from flashing a different device's rom onto the S, which would give this error in Odin beause its incompatible.
In this case, you'd probably need a USB Jig to come out of it.
Try what the others said and hopefully you'll be at least able to enter Download mode before resorting to a jig, but considering your situation, I have to say realistically a jig is your best bet :/
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You need a usb jig. It will get you into download mode. Now you need to flash cf root, which will come with cwm recovery. Recovery mode should work now. If you get computer!phone, then re-flash cf root. Now you should be able to flash CyanogenMod via cwm recovery. Thank if I helped!
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Soryuu said:
Sorry to say, most likely you will need a USB JIg to fix the problem you have. :/
If you linked the correct page when you said you tried to do this- and if I opened the correct page, that takes you to an SII section. Those are SII firmwares, not for the S.
So as compacity said, please clarify what device you have... Whether its an I9000 (galaxysmtd is for the I9000) or an I9100 (the firmware page you linked). If you do have an I9000, then your brick comes from flashing a different device's rom onto the S, which would give this error in Odin beause its incompatible.
In this case, you'd probably need a USB Jig to come out of it.
Try what the others said and hopefully you'll be at least able to enter Download mode before resorting to a jig, but considering your situation, I have to say realistically a jig is your best bet :/
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huskyT said:
You need a usb jig. It will get you into download mode. Now you need to flash cf root, which will come with cwm recovery. Recovery mode should work now. If you get computer!phone, then re-flash cf root. Now you should be able to flash CyanogenMod via cwm recovery. Thank if I helped!
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Both helped a lot, thanks.
I had to end up bringing the phone to a repair shop
Something i am not inclined to do if i can avoid it. Especially if i caused it, i would hope i could undo it. But because i need a jig, and i wouldn't have time to get one or make one before Monday, i had to bring it to someone else.
I am buying the materials for a jig, and maybe going to buy one also, for future.
@Soryuu - Yep, i linked to the page, so i must have flashed the wrong firmware.
I'm angry with myself because i read everything else carefully. I had been reading all day. I guess i was just tired and thought I had got to the final hurdle. I was careless.
@huskyT - Thanks, will know that for future reference. I have two old Android phones somewhere. One is a Galaxy Europa, and one is an LG (not sure what model). Both are borked in some way, but i could probably use them for practice. I think the Galaxy Europa is flashed badly. Not by me. (Thankfully).
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Both helped a lot, thanks.
I had to end up bringing the phone to a repair shop
Something i am not inclined to do if i can avoid it. Especially if i caused it, i would hope i could undo it. But because i need a jig, and i wouldn't have time to get one or make one before Monday, i had to bring it to someone else.
I am buying the materials for a jig, and maybe going to buy one also, for future.
@Soryuu - Yep, i linked to the page, so i must have flashed the wrong firmware.
I'm angry with myself because i read everything else carefully. I had been reading all day. I guess i was just tired and thought I had got to the final hurdle. I was careless.
@huskyT - Thanks, will know that for future reference. I have two old Android phones somewhere. One is a Galaxy Europa, and one is an LG (not sure what model). Both are borked in some way, but i could probably use them for practice. I think the Galaxy Europa is flashed badly. Not by me. (Thankfully).
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Don't stress mate, we all have bad days, we all make mistakes
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Well....
I would have been quicker if i had ordered a jig and done it myself.. (Worth mentioning, i had told guy in phone shop what happened, and about the required "jig")
I collected my phone from the shop today, after a week, and i was told "Your phone is f*****d". To which i replied, "what? are you sure, i mean, i have only flashed it with SGS2 firmware, i'm under the impression it is very hard to break/brick, if i have a jig."
He told me, "Nope, it's beyond repair, it won't work. If you want, i can use the screen and other parts, i'll buy it off you for €40"
No thanks.
So now i am on the lookout for a premade jig. Does anybody know where i can buy one?
I meant to last week, but things happened, and without a phone i was running around a bit...
I'm going to check ebay, but if somebody could recommend somebody reliable, i'd prefer that. Thanks.
I bought it from ebay, no problem...but just saw a couple of minutes ago that also on amazon germany these jigs are offered now/in the meantime....
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I bought it from ebay, no problem...but just saw a couple of minutes ago that also on amazon germany these jigs are offered now/in the meantime....
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Thanks.
I bought a jig, and it arrived today. Have phone in charger.
Do i just plug the jig in?
Or do i also do the three button press?
The screen is completely black, and nothing appears on it.
only plug the jig in, thats all... phone will start in download mode of its own. :fingers-crossed: :fingers-crossed:
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only plug the jig in, thats all... phone will start in download mode of its own. :fingers-crossed: :fingers-crossed:
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Thanks, going to leave it charging for a little longer, and try it.
If it doesn't work, would a motherboard for the Samsung Galaxy S be easy to replace? I have found one unlocked for €25.
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Found a tear down video here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxPWsLd05F4
yes thats not so difficult...only thing a bit complicated is to open the back or middle cover...but there are a few movies on youtupe where you can see how it can be opened and dismounted....btw for the first try with the jig battery has not to be that full...only if it starts in download mode and you can flash it via odin I would recommend to charge it complete.
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yes thats not so difficult...only thing a bit complicated is to open the back or middle cover...but there are a few movies on youtupe where you can see how it can be opened and dismounted....btw for the first try with the jig battery has not to be that full...only if it starts in download mode and you can flash it via odin I would recommend to charge it complete.
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Thanks again.
I am after removing it from the charger, and inserted the jig. It's in about 30 seconds now, and nothing is happening..
that sounds not good...ususaly it takes only a few seconds or perhaps a minute till it starts to download mode....sorry for no better news....
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that sounds not good...ususaly it takes only a few seconds or perhaps a minute till it starts to download mode....sorry for no better news....
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What seems to have happened, is i tried to flash it with SGS2 rom. So is it unbrickable?
I am not sure but I think that minimum the bootloader is damaged...there is one more possibility: to repair it via jtag...but for this you have to find someone, who ones one and can repair it....some of the guys don't take much money for such a repair, but with transport costs ets...perhaps it would be cheaper and faster if you take the new mainboard you mentioned.