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[Q] - Change ROM => Boot between start screens

Hi,
I own a Captivate on Rogers (Canada).
I had the ROM Firefly 2.6 (or 2.4) and decided to change to something quicker or at least different.
I decided to put Cyanogen 7 on it, because many people told me to.
I succeeded in installing Cyanogen and it worked great, easy to use, fast, ultra fast reboot, nice looking... but not all the software I was looking for.
So I decided to change again to a JVQ SIMPLY.
Put it on the SD, move it to sdcard via Astro under Cyanogen and reboot in recovery mode to install update from sdcard.
It wrote that it was ok, and needed to reboot.
Now the only thing I have is "booting" from
- the very first screen with Galaxy S I9000 on it to
- a second one with Galaxy S Cyanogen(mod)
I can access the screen with the little android guy in the public works sign, yellow, with Downloading... and Do not turn off Target!!! (did it trying hard reset).
I couldn't reboot with 3 buttons (tested many methods), the one with Odin, I never ever succeeded with that one, and it continues changing from a screen to another without stopping but if I remove the battery of course.
What can I do from there?
Thank you for your help... again...

Just for clarification, did you do the Odin One-Click to stock? If you can get to the download screen (the yellow sign / "Do not turn off target" screen), you should be able to flash back to stock.

I tried the Odin 1-click, but I think that it won't work right now because I can't access the administrator rights (from work).
I must try from home tonight.
Will it remove everything like the fact it is root?
Thank you for your answer by the way.

The lack of admin rights is very possibly why it won't work. There's also the chance that without admin rights, you're not able to install the samsung drivers. Either way, waiting until you get home sounds like a good idea.
You might be able to do the Heimdall one-click without admin rights, but it would probably be wise to read up on that one first as it's in Beta right now.
The one-click to stock will put your phone in the state it came out of the box, but leave all your personal files on the phone. You will have Eclair 2.1, unrooted, straight as it came from (in your case) Rogers. Any pictures, music, etc you saved on your internal sd card (not the microSD) will still be there, but you'll have to re-root and reinstall any rom you want.

Ok, so I tried different Odin (one click) I found here, and the last one, from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126704&highlight=odin
I flashed the PIT only, because I didnùt know what to put where... bad idea, now my phone doesn't switch on.

Soween said:
Ok, so I tried different Odin (one click) I found here, and the last one, from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126704&highlight=odin
I flashed the PIT only, because I didnùt know what to put where... bad idea, now my phone doesn't switch on.
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Uh oh. Does your phone show any signs of life at all? Any lights come on, buzzers buzz, whistles whistle, etc?

No, nothing.

Soween said:
No, nothing.
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Sorry to have to tell you this, but it looks like you might have fully bricked yourself.
If you are still under warranty, you can try to send it in for warranty service. If not, or if you aren't comfortable taking that route, look for a member named connexion2005 (or mobiletechvideos on google), who can do JTAG service for you for $50.

The JTAG thing is the special cable made from special resistor, right?
Or do you mean it is hard break and only expert can do something?
Thank you very much for your help and your support.

Soween said:
The JTAG thing is the special cable made from special resistor, right?
Or do you mean it is hard break and only expert can do something?
Thank you very much for your help and your support.
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You're thinking of a Jig, which is a set of resistors that kicks the phone into download mode.
Unfortunately, you need JTAG, which is a special service that rewrites the bootloaders to the phone so that it can boot normally. That's something that you either need to be fairly knowledgeable about electronics to do yourself, or something you'll need to send in (to Samsung or mobiletechvideos) to have fixed.

Yeah I thought of a jig...
Ok, I will try the warranty, perhaps it is so much messed up, they won't find anything...
I will let you know.
See you.

Soween said:
Yeah I thought of a jig...
Ok, I will try the warranty, perhaps it is so much messed up, they won't find anything...
I will let you know.
See you.
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Good luck - hopefully your next time around with custom Roms will go better.

I did many, many things with WInMo and never encountered any brick (sometimes I was close to the cliff, but never fell).
Since I have this Captivate, I not sure to really like it, I am fond of android either, and I don't take enough time to read carefully each post...
I think it is time for me to take an iphone...

Although you could do that, I think you'll find if you give yourself a little time with Android you'll come to really like it.
Don't get me wrong - the iPhone is a well made product. But it is one thing, and only one thing. Android devices can really be anything you want.
But that's my opnion. Do with it what you will.

People like you are gold, taking time to help newbie with the always same questions, don't selling android is the best (other are selling ios is the best), ...
I'll see what kind of hone I can find, because the Atrix was a cool phone I liked, and I always liked HTC (qtek before)...
Apple is expensive!!!

Soween said:
People like you are gold, taking time to help newbie with the always same questions, don't selling android is the best (other are selling ios is the best), ...
I'll see what kind of hone I can find, because the Atrix was a cool phone I liked, and I always liked HTC (qtek before)...
Apple is expensive!!!
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Thank you. I'm just trying to repay the many favors everyone else here on the board has done for me in the past.
Definitely look around - if the Captivate isn't working for you, there's plenty of Android phones that are every bit as good. I've also had good luck with HTC phones in the past, and Motorola's not bad, either.
And yes, Apple is expensive. Can't argue with you on that one.

This might be stupid question but, is your battery charged ?

Hi,
aww.W.T.F, I hope so yes... it was on the usb for hours... you put me a doubt... I need to check now!!
I asked Rogers for warranty, they charge $35 for an exchange, and 5 days to wait, I think this is a little bit too much. But I will do it.
What I discussed with a guy is that I will finish my current subscription with Rogers and take the HTC Sensation with Virgin... Another try with android, to follow jmtheiss.
I will continue to let you know about how it goes.
If my profile is closed tonight, this will be because I will be too ashamed because I had an empty battery...
P.S. Ok it is not the battery... I'm waiting for my new one and will send this one to warranty (I'll see what they can find or not...).

[Q] how many bricks?

Would love to know how many people have bricked their notes.Is it just an odd few or are there 100s.Has anyone had repairs ,unbricked or replaced by their carrier?

I too would like to know this.

Ok

Soft brick? I am sure there are tons, me included, a proper brick brick after which you use the phone for a coaster, don't think so many, though I have one of those too (shattered display).

Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought it was nearly impossible to brick an Android phone? When I was learning to flash and so on with my SGS, I certainly bollocked it up a lot of times (ah... misadventures with using incorrect files...). I have always been able one way or another been able to get back in and mend the damage.
With the Note, Download mode is hardwired in so I thought it would be difficult indeed to properly brick it. That said, I haven't done much with the SGN yet since it's my daily device and I leave it alone. (@torqu3e, I don't think shattered screens count towards the typical definition of 'bricked' do they? I thought it was a software f-up )

When someone says brick, I think of a phone that just won't turn on and is completely useless...but in many people's cases recently, the partition tables have been messed up and the phone is as good as useless. It no longer holds its function as an Android device. So yes, add me to the list of "bricked" Notes out there.

I got a hard brick! :-( It's in the shop..

GodfatherSadri said:
I got a hard brick! :-( It's in the shop..
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Sharing wat you did to brick your phone might help others prevent it.This is not only to you but to all who's gonna report here....

I was talking more about bricking from flashing that dodgy ics ROM.Anyone unbricked or had it fixed under warranty.

Add me to the list. I bricked when I flashed a kernel that messed up the partition tables. Its at the service now.

one more to the list
i need to sent mine to the US

I faced a soft brick when i was flashing ics betas (mobile to pc screen) but fixed it by flashing stock rom then flashed back ics!
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smalmagal said:
When someone says brick, I think of a phone that just won't turn on and is completely useless...but in many people's cases recently, the partition tables have been messed up and the phone is as good as useless. It no longer holds its function as an Android device. So yes, add me to the list of "bricked" Notes out there.
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Same here, I think it will be more than 20. at least

You should've made this a poll - feels a bit silly responding 'never bricked'
never bricked.

LemonPowerForce said:
You should've made this a poll - feels a bit silly responding 'never bricked'
never bricked.
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Yes you are of course right, can I change it? I'm an expert copy and Paster here ends my computer skills.

vijai2011 said:
Sharing wat you did to brick your phone might help others prevent it.This is not only to you but to all who's gonna report here....
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In ODIN while trying to flash CF-Root ICS progress bar froze on Factoryfs flash and after 30 minutes I unplugged it. Phone at this point wont restart turn on or anything. Didn't respond to JIG to go into download mode so I took it to a service center in Southern California. They tried fixing it with JTAG and it didn't respond. It is Kernel related. I got some sort of good news today from the service center that they may have found a solution and are receiving a new tool to do the trick. I am crossing my fingers and waiting for the next phone call from them that if they could get my phone up and running again!!

GodfatherSadri said:
In ODIN while trying to flash CF-Root ICS progress bar froze on Factoryfs flash and after 30 minutes I unplugged it. Phone at this point wont restart turn on or anything. Didn't respond to JIG to go into download mode so I took it to a service center in Southern California. They tried fixing it with JTAG and it didn't respond. It is Kernel related. I got some sort of good news today from the service center that they may have found a solution and are receiving a new tool to do the trick. I am crossing my fingers and waiting for the next phone call from them that if they could get my phone up and running again!!
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Thats good news just hope they dont read this thread.Lets see if you get charged or they fix for free under warranty.

[Q] Kindle Fire HD Bricked?

Hi All,
I'm a complete Noob to the Android world so I passed my Kindle Fire HD to friend who said he can install Jellybean on for me, but now the unit does not respond to anything? Has he bricked it and is there any way of fixing it?

Yes bricked. At this point doesn't look good.

ammo789 said:
Hi All,
I'm a complete Noob to the Android world so I passed my Kindle Fire HD to friend who said he can install Jellybean on for me, but now the unit does not respond to anything? Has he bricked it and is there any way of fixing it?
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If you plug it into a pc does it recognise the device, or even an android device?...Im no expert but Ive had some bad roots in my time and got very affraid. Ive found that if a pc can recognise it all hope is not lost. Saying that Ive also found that PC's have problems with very flat batteries. Leave on the the PC usb to charge for several hours before you pass judgement...I know this is a difficult option on the Fire but if that doesnt work you could try to remove the battery for a couple of hours. This is hands on stuff I never tried....there might be something on You Tube? Im Guessing since the battery is enclosed it might not be a simple "lift out"!!!!! As far as I am aware there isnt a recovery or download mode you can boot into... You could try seaching Kindle fire Hard Brick / soft brick for more information....A soft brick is good!!! Not very good but better than hard brick!
In future Id ask to see your friends device running rooted or with a different ROM. I only do mine and family until I know I can make it work...
Im not really liking the fire so much! I tried rooting one today....It didnt brick and it rooted....However Super user didnt get root access....Those tricksters at Amazon are trully annoying

thedeester1 said:
If you plug it into a pc does it recognise the device, or even an android device?...Im no expert but Ive had some bad roots in my time and got very affraid. Ive found that if a pc can recognise it all hope is not lost. Saying that Ive also found that PC's have problems with very flat batteries. Leave on the the PC usb to charge for several hours before you pass judgement...I know this is a difficult option on the Fire but if that doesnt work you could try to remove the battery for a couple of hours. This is hands on stuff I never tried....there might be something on You Tube? Im Guessing since the battery is enclosed it might not be a simple "lift out"!!!!! As far as I am aware there isnt a recovery or download mode you can boot into... You could try seaching Kindle fire Hard Brick / soft brick for more information....A soft brick is good!!! Not very good but better than hard brick!
In future Id ask to see your friends device running rooted or with a different ROM. I only do mine and family until I know I can make it work...
Im not really liking the fire so much! I tried rooting one today....It didnt brick and it rooted....However Super user didnt get root access....Those tricksters at Amazon are trully annoying
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Cheers Mate,
Will try and charge it first and see if there is any life and if my machine picks it up.

Bricked!
Sorry, but you're likely bricked. There is another thread on here about the same thing. Your buddy messed up royally as the ROMs available are only for the original KF, not the KFHD and most of the ones I've seen clearly spell that out (although some development is under way). I'd say it's time to pay him a visit!

no99sqrd said:
Sorry, but you're likely bricked. There is another thread on here about the same thing. Your buddy messed up royally as the ROMs available are only for the original KF, not the KFHD and most of the ones I've seen clearly spell that out (although some development is under way). I'd say it's time to pay him a visit!
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Yeap I guess it's R.I.P Kindle
He has offered to buy a new one foe me but I have told him to hang on for a couple of weeks just incase someone finds a fix and to be honest he was trying to help me out so can't really go mad at him when he has offered to buy a new one.

ammo789 said:
Yeap I guess it's R.I.P Kindle
He has offered to buy a new one foe me but I have told him to hang on for a couple of weeks just incase someone finds a fix and to be honest he was trying to help me out so can't really go mad at him when he has offered to buy a new one.
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So no life what so ever....
Well Like you say hang on to it. I wouldnt hold your breath for a fix in the next couple of weeks though....The root is only an exploit and roms are pretty far away. Given the fact that there isnt a DL mode or recovery mode your brick is still gonna be just as broken in 2 weeks time.
As far as I am aware the Root is an Exploit. It doesnt actually unlock the bootloader it just tricks it, so ROMS are a long way away..
Someone will do it...they always do. If it can be programmed by people it can be hacked by people. Given the way Amazon locked it down though it might be months. Mind you they said that about the ROOT and that took days...So I could be wrong!
How about selling it for spares on E-bay....The battery is gonna be good and people are always dropping stuff so the case and screen will be worth something!
Im really sorry about your device...Im pretty noob to android and have screwed a device trying to go a step further. It does suck but I kept at it and I am learning......SO next time dont give it your M8 to screw up....Try not to screw it up yourself....
For me thats the whole point of Android. Stick with this forum and all the helpfull people on it!

You should read this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951254
Im doing a lot of work on a family members Kindle Fire HD at the moment and your plight made me think I ought to make provisions for a bricking.
Found the post above hope it helps!!!!

thedeester1 said:
You should read this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1951254
Im doing a lot of work on a family members Kindle Fire HD at the moment and your plight made me think I ought to make provisions for a bricking.
Found the post above hope it helps!!!!
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I dont think that will work. Thats if the KFHD is not recognized by the PC. I bricked mine b4, where all it would to is launch into recovery mode. If the KFHD still turns on, I recommend a factory cable. You can find them on ebay or other places. It worked for me.

[XT1068] Dead Phone's Club (Moto G 2014)

In last couple of months many people hard bricked their phone while downgrading.
i created a post 1 month ago about my bricked MOTO G 2014. http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/help/xt1068-hard-bricked-downgrading-help-t3314941
So, i created this post for all those user's who got a dead phone. Comment here. so that developers can see our problem and find a solution.
If anyone have any solution please comment bellow. :good:

I wish I had took a look here before tried to downgrade from marshmallow :/

There's no solution... It's up to Motorola to provide a blank flash image, and they don't want to.

I just want to say my phone is working and better than ever.

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I just want to say my phone is working and better than ever.
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Very useful post.. thanks. :good:

Yep, same here. I updated from Lollipop to Marshmallow, and then I wanted to go to back to KitKat. But since I downgraded, my front camera wasn't working. I didn't care at first, but then it started bothering me. I went to Google Play and downloaded Lollipop again (via OTA). In the middle of installing it, everything froze and now my phone's dead. (pc won't even recognize the device). I sent it to technical support and they said the circuit board has burned, and the only thing to do is to replace is. and it costs about R$ 250 (Brazilian currency).

+1 on the club...

hope they find anyway to boot phone up again XT-1063

Jesus what i have i done

Hi okay um I have never owned an android, nor have i ever tried to root or unlock a bootloader. I have jailbroken an IPod so many times, SO many times. I want to cry because of how confused I am.
I followed this video: How to Unlock Bootloader on HTC Desire! Works on All HTC Devices (livingandroid)
I did perfectly, no hiccups
I then followed this video: The Easiest Way To Root Any Android Device Without A Computer (2017) (The Android Guy)
This is where i STARTED to mess up. My phone wouldnt go past the HTC screen (It would start up the metro opening screen but then go back to the htc screen)
So in my genius i thought (well dang why dont i just wipe everything and it'll be good "just like my iPod")
Guys i want to cry from how dumb i am. I've never posted here. I have never had an android much less messed with one. It tells me that if i reboot the system I will have no OS. That sounds extremely bad in my head. Is there anything i can do to somehow just fix this. Anything at all? Thank you so much for any help.
From
Someone that will never try anything ever again

Yeah, going through with that last part sounds like a pretty poor idea. I don't think you're totally screwed yet, though. Try finding the *RUU* for your version on the HTC website, paying close attention to the model and carrier. In theory, the RUU alone should reset your OS back to the factory state, but it apparently doesn't work 100% of the time. If it doesn't work, say something and I'll reply with new instructions.
Good luck out there, man.
Jake
P.S. I think all you had to do to root this thing is flash SuperSU. At any rate, there's a tutorial in this forum that makes it pretty easy; you shouldn't be able to do this again if you follow it. Check it out if you get the chance.
EDIT: This tool should be able to do everything you need after you fix your current issue: https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=17244