So I've been an idiot and am stuck. Maybe someone can help me here?
The issue with my Note for a while now is that the home button is broken and it's just not worth fixing (probably, I haven't really checked what it would cost), but then I could work around it with a 'software home button'. But here comes the idiot in me: I've flashed a new rom, but forgot to wype data and cashes and now I'm stuck at the boot screen while at the same time I can't get to recovery because of the broken home button. Duh..
Is there any way out of this?
Vathek said:
So I've been an idiot and am stuck. Maybe someone can help me here?
The issue with my Note for a while now is that the home button is broken and it's just not worth fixing (probably, I haven't really checked what it would cost), but then I could work around it with a 'software home button'. But here comes the idiot in me: I've flashed a new rom, but forgot to wype data and cashes and now I'm stuck at the boot screen while at the same time I can't get to recovery because of the broken home button. Duh..
Is there any way out of this?
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try executing the command "adb reboot recovery" while in a boot loop.
Thanks. I had to google first what you meant by that, but I think I figured it out.
Still, my Note is not recognized by the computer, i.e. "adb devices" returns nothing. It's not a driver issue either, as there are no unknown devices in the device manager.
Looks like I'm out of luck here..
If u can get into dl mode (maybe a jig is needed) then flash stock wipe rom using odin. Search on wipe rom if needed more info.
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Thanks guys, the jig probably would have done it. But in a rush of adventure I opened the thing up to see if I could get at the ribbon cable that connects the button. I didn't quite get there because I couldn't get the screen off without breaking it, but now that I've put it back together it won't even turn on anymore. I guess I totally wrecked it now, oh well.. :silly:
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Is there a file in the android system that, sort of like an autoexec.bat, lists what to do on startup? For example forcing the system into recovery or download on power on?
I flashed the latest Vibrant firmware and did so with the option to repartition, which Im now finding out was not the right way to flash this one.
Long story short, it didnt contain the dbdata directory information and now, I am unable to boot and unable to get to download. I still have ADB access, it just isnt responding to ADB reboot download, it just comes right back up booting into recovery to flash the last stage of odin before it starts up.
Is there a way to force the phone back into download mode or force it to stop rebooting into recovery?
Pull battery out and USB to use the hardware buttons to manually get into download mode?
P.S. wrong forum
Aren't there some apps that can do that? I do it manually but like you said its not working for you, p.s im downloading that firmware
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iwillkillyou said:
Aren't there some apps that can do that? I do it manually but like you said its not working for you, p.s im downloading that firmware
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OP said that he isn't able to boot so I believe he's stuck on the loadup to Android.
zephiK said:
Pull battery out and USB to use the hardware buttons to manually get into download mode?
P.S. wrong forum
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Manual buttons arent seemingly working, so far ive tried every conceivable combination of vol up down and power, even if all I do is plug the phone in Im back in recovery before the battery turns green.
(ps. I know, but I had a billion percent better chance not getting a mouthbreather response, despite the definite chance of flame posts lol)
Viralblack said:
Manual buttons arent seemingly working, so far ive tried every conceivable combination of vol up down and power, even if all I do is plug the phone in Im back in recovery before the battery turns green.
(ps. I know, but I had a billion percent better chance not getting a mouthbreather response, despite the definite chance of flame posts lol)
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Try every step here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=771247
Have you successfully gotten into Download mode with hardware buttons before? Or are you one of those vibrants with "locked download?"
I have a feeling mines locked, Ive never used the buttons to successfully get into download mode, just adb reboot download
EDIT: Tried the posts suggestions, problem is second I plug in the USB and the battery pops up it goes right to recovery. Even if im holding the buttons before hand.
Viralblack said:
I have a feeling mines locked, Ive never used the buttons to successfully get into download mode, just adb reboot download
EDIT: Tried the posts suggestions, problem is second I plug in the USB and the battery pops up it goes right to recovery. Even if im holding the buttons before hand.
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x_x don't know what to tell you then. With locked hardware, you have to be really careful because if something goes wrong you cant manually get back in there. Do you have Clockwork Recovery? try restoring to a previous nandroid backup.
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x_x don't know what to tell you then. With locked hardware, you have to be really careful because if something goes wrong you cant manually get back in there. Do you have Clockwork Recovery? try restoring to a previous nandroid backup.
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I was working with that a bit, but it just kept getting to datadata and being unable to wipe or flash to it due to the odin botch. I tried wiping it clean and it just wouldnt let me do that to reflash.
So now im stuck at the samsung recovery screen without the ability to get into clockwork or flash lol
This smells like 130 bucks for a new phone I think... brick number two >.>
Viralblack said:
I was working with that a bit, but it just kept getting to datadata and being unable to wipe or flash to it due to the odin botch. I tried wiping it clean and it just wouldnt let me do that to reflash.
So now im stuck at the samsung recovery screen without the ability to get into clockwork or flash lol
This smells like 130 bucks for a new phone I think... brick number two >.>
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Why did you change update.zip? Update.zip should always lead to Clockwork :|
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Why did you change update.zip? Update.zip should always lead to Clockwork :|
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I didnt! But when I was formatting and it failed to reapply the nandroid completely cause of the section it couldnt mount, now when I hit reinstall packages it just reboots. Same with shell, it just yells at me and tells me to die in a fire.
if you didnt figure this out, the way to fix it is to first flash WITH ODIN the original JVD firmware and check repartition, then flash the new one IN ODIN without the repartition box checked.
first update includes the dbdata that the phone is looking for.
Yeah, I figured it out now, but Odin is seriously the devil if your phone doesnt have the hardware buttons enabled.
Now heres a question, if I can still get into stock recovery... is there a way to like, you know, recover using the stock system? lol
BUT THE GOOD NEWS IS that Tmo is letting me warranty out my phone for free, shipping me a new one, and gave me a loner while I wait.
TMo for the win.
Viralblack said:
BUT THE GOOD NEWS IS that Tmo is letting me warranty out my phone for free, shipping me a new one, and gave me a loner while I wait.
TMo for the win.
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lol looks like you and I are in the same boat man. Hardware lock FTMFL. I have never been able to get into download mode, or recovery mode with the hardware keys, only with adb reboot recovery/download and terminal emulator app with SU privs. I wish there was a jumper we could reset to unlock it haha that'd be the s*# son. Good old pentium 133 in the palm of the hands, but no . Atleast they are taking care of the people who don't do things properly.
I did the same thing and ended up with the same problem, but i was able to get in into download mode. When i would plug it in it would try to boot into recovery after the battery screen i would use the keys to make it boot to download mode instead of recovery, it was a *****, but i got it, though idk if there is another way for people with locked down phones.
Hi...
Ok.. I was on rogers 2.2 stock, I was trying to follow instructions to install paragon, anyway, it didnt work, my phone was still working great tho.. so i tried flashing stock jh6 with the one click from the wiki here... That worked and I now have a rogers phone with att stuff loading up. anyway, I am trying to complete the instructions for paragon but I can no longer get to recovery mode.
the att logo keeps rebooting if i keep holding down vol up and down, what do I do now ?
Edit : I cant seem to even get to download mode Recovery mode always worked before, download mode was always tricky, but it refuses now
do you have adb installed?? if so run adb reboot recovery in command prompt.
OR
Take out battery, take out sim and SD card. press and hold VOL UP/DOWN. put in battery, press power. release power upon seeing AT&T sign. pray.
Works for me about 99 times outta 100 at this point!
but i prefer adb since its much more fool proof!
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so i tried flashing stock jh6 with the one click from the wiki here...
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<captainhindsight>You should not have flashed JH6.</captainhindsight>
As per the above post, boot the phone, enable debugging and use 'adb reboot recovery'. After you get that sorted, flash the 3 button fix and never flash to stock unless stock firmware is your final destination or your phone is so hosed you have to use download mode to fix it. If you do use odin in the future then use the right one for your phone build so you don't lose your button combos.
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<captainhindsight>You should not have flashed JH6.</captainhindsight>
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Nor should you have allowed yourself to be photographed in a compromising position wit Courtney Love...Sorry, couldn't resist.
but I only followed instructions Everyone that asks was getting told to go try and blah blah, well that was what I was doing.
You know now I am really stuck. I did use adb and restored stock and didnt want to mess with my phone anymore, but the at&t logo kept popping up, im with rogers. I found a fix and was following those instructions when odin screwed up, it started flashing then said it failed, it happened to me once before but my combo key was working then.
I dont understand why it stopped, It seemed to be intermittent, a bunch of issues, after flashing that at&t rom.
I wish I could fix it, I am stressing out over it, ill get the stuff for that jig tomorrow and hope that works. This phone is brand new! I am not a modder or hacker, I got stiffed by rogers and samsung with the voice dial over bluetooth issue, they wouldnt take the phone back.
I would love to have the att logo gone, rogers froyo 2.2, and broken bluetooth.. Its better than a paper weight. Please help me ! You know what.. I can live what that logo.. I just want to get my phone operational.
Goodnight, and thanks for your help.
i'm guessing you didn't flash the 3 button fix that opcow suggested before doing anything else?
if you can get into download mode, flash this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=812434
No I didn't, in its forum it says if you had no problems initially with the 3 buttons, this is not for you. Thats what it said! I was told I shouldnt have done that and should have flashed the 3 button fix after the fact.
I just bought resistors, ill be home later to try and force download mode.
Thanks for your help, I am not as upset as I was yesterday, I was tired.
I have a big problem! i wanted to flash with Heimdall... I tested a rom, but not satisfied, i wanted to test another one and my Samsung Galaxy Tab don't want to turn on...
No Samsung logo, No Galaxy Tab logo... Nothing! Like the Samsung Galaxy tab don't want to turn on when i push the ON/OFF Button!!!
What can i do???
Please help!
Please HELP!
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Please HELP!
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If you're able to provide information as to exactly what you did to get your device in this state that would be immensely helpful in regards to diagnosing the problem. However you'll probably be able to recover your device using a custom jig.
I can not be more explicit. I wanted to try a rom. Wasn't satisfied so i downloaded another one (with cache file, database file, bootloader, etc... ) but the file have been dowloaded too quickly (i think the zip file was corrupted...)
So i did the flash, and my tab don't wake up. I don't have a brick state (with the usb and pc logo). I don't have the samsung/galaxy tab logo. Ihave nothing on my screen. Like my on/off button was broken...
And whatever i do(like the combo on/off with the volume down), my computer don't recognize the tab. So i can't flash it again.
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I can not be more explicit.
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Well you're going to have to be if you want anyone's help.
What files did you flash? Which software did you use? Which version? Were you given errors? How did you flash the files?
Please provide a detailed step by step run-down of exactly what you did.
I can't remember, and i'm french, i can't find the right word to explain the situation...
I flashed my tab with HEIMDALL (the last version on the website) i think the problem is when i wanted to flash with the file EURO.pit (i choose this file in the "bootloader" category of the software HEIMDALL).
The problem... My computer can't recognyze the tab because i can't turn on the tab, so... I don't know what can i do.
EDIT: And HEIMDALL don't tell me any error. Just "Flash Complete, Rebooting"
EDIT 2: I think i used the wrong bootloader...
Up?
What can i do? Is a batterie problem?
Let your Tab charging for 5 Hours and then try again.
Sounds like you've flashed a bootloader not designed for your tablet. Luckily all Galaxy S devices store a backup copy of the secondary bootloader which is utilised when a certain resistance is detected on the USB port. You can send it off to Samsung and they'll repair it, but they might charge you. The other option is to build your own custom jig which will activate the backup secondary bootloader.
now ive got the same problem. i tried a custom recovery i found in the "bible" sticky...clock work wasnt working when i was doing adb commands. the recovery i tried is called 3e. all it would do is reboot, t-mo logo and then bootloader words would flash very quick and black screen (backlit) press the back button and i got the triangle droid.
then i got it to go into download mode and tried a rom with odin this is the rom if it helps
GT-P1000_P1000XXJME_P1000OXAJME_P1000XXJMB_P1000XXJME_XX_ITV.zip.enc
unzipped, selected in pda and clicked start. failed at the last second and the downloading android screen on tab was stuck so i powered it down.
stupid stupid stupid!
now it wont turn on period, i get nothing from usb connection or secret button presses.
ill try the "rig" tomorrow, but how will i hack up this galaxy usb to work? the guide says micro usb but obviously thats for a phone.
please help if you can, i just got this thing today
@Benjamin: I can do a custom jig for a galaxy tab?
EDIT: But i don't think the jig will help me..
"If your phone screen is always black, that is it does not display the white Galaxy S/Samsung/AT&T logo when you switch it on, then sorry, this jig will not help you. "
HELP please? Can i do a custom jig for the galaxy tab? And How?
press and hold the power button for 10 second make sure it totally off
then try to enter download mode
if u are able to enter download mode
flash roto jme v4
if it a battery problem
i think it may be battery flat, try plug it in to the charger see if it work after 10 min
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now ive got the same problem. i tried a custom recovery i found in the "bible" sticky...clock work wasnt working when i was doing adb commands. the recovery i tried is called 3e. all it would do is reboot, t-mo logo and then bootloader words would flash very quick and black screen (backlit) press the back button and i got the triangle droid.
then i got it to go into download mode and tried a rom with odin this is the rom if it helps
GT-P1000_P1000XXJME_P1000OXAJME_P1000XXJMB_P1000XXJME_XX_ITV.zip.enc
unzipped, selected in pda and clicked start. failed at the last second and the downloading android screen on tab was stuck so i powered it down.
stupid stupid stupid!
now it wont turn on period, i get nothing from usb connection or secret button presses.
ill try the "rig" tomorrow, but how will i hack up this galaxy usb to work? the guide says micro usb but obviously thats for a phone.
please help if you can, i just got this thing today
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almost the same thing happened to me. how ever mine will not turn on at all. it gets warm when it charging and then cold when the battery is dead. i have it sitting until it drains.
i am waiting to hear from Samsung. I will keep you posted.
Can anyone out there help. I tried to load overcome's rom and it passed all the steps, and then the screen just went dead
Try to power on together with volume down bro. Lets see if the android image with broom will pop.
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I bought a galaxy note today used and the guy said the home button didnt work because of a software update. i did some quick research and took the bait. Unfortunately I have discovered it is a hardware related issue. I wanted to try one last thing by flashing a new rom over to it.
The bad part is I rushed and flashed a gb kernel ( abyssnote) and It wont boot. I cant get into recovery because the home button is broken.
Does anyone know of any other way to get into recovery? when i plug it in my computer doesn't recognize it so adb/odin are out.
Im trying to get my money back but i need to unbrick this phone
Can anyone help? any solutions?
Fixed. Please delete
took the entire phone apart and finagled the button into working 1 last time
Just for next time if you can get to the boot animation usually you can use adb and type adb reboot recovery.
I tried many times. Unfortunately i had no luck.
Horrible first day with the note but it's not going to put a sour taste in my mouth!
nekoti said:
Just for next time if you can get to the boot animation usually you can use adb and type adb reboot recovery.
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Hi guys,
sorry if this has been covered somewhere else, but I spend the last few days with reading thorugh alot of posts and information but I haven't found a solution for my problem. So this is the situation:
I have a S5830 here which was rooted by me for my girldfriend. I left the stock rom on it, there was really just a plain root, nothing more. So about a week ago my girlfriend decided that she wanted a new phone and tried to get rid of the root by using the reset to factory settings button. Well, since then the phone is somewhat bricked.
I can enter download mode by pressing Home-Button and Power Button aswell as emergency download mode by pressing volume-up+down, home button and power. When I try to get to the Recovery Menu (the stock one) I get a funny picture with a cellphone a warning sign and a computer (what the hell is this supposed to tell me?).
Confronted with this situation I thought I might just be able to push the stock firmware back on to get rid of that problem but ODIN won't let me. It recognizes the phone (yellow button appears) but when I try to flash it, it stops at "Setup Connection" and won't go any further. I tried all the suggested solutions (different computer, different usb port, killing kies in task manager etc.) Nothing works.
I'm in urgent need of a helping hand here Or just somebody who tells me "Well you're f*****".
Thanks in advance
First : Please don't use Vulgar words since it's a XDA rule ..that's why it go censored
Second : What exactly happens when you normally turn on your device ?
Third : Are you using the right version of ODIN ...Use v4.38
Forth : Keep distracting your girlfriend so that she forgets about the phone ..you know like take her on a DATE
Fifth : Hit the THANKS button if somehow helped
Re: [Q] Help - Brick after trxing to restore factory settings
Hi dasABCD!
You can go to recovery by pressing Home+ Power buttons. If you have CWM and a previous Nandroid backup you can restore from here, or install any other ROM easily.
That's not what you wanted but it's easy to do.
Good luck.
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BajoPrimate said:
Hi dasABCD!
You can go to recovery by pressing Home+ Power buttons. If you have CWM and a previous Nandroid backup you can restore from here, or install any other ROM easily.
That's not what you wanted but it's easy to do.
Good luck.
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He said he is getting some funny picture when he goes to recovery ..
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Vishrut Chhajer said:
He said he is getting some funny picture when he goes to recovery ..
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Hi Vishrut Chhajer!
OP says that he goes to download mode by pressing the Home+ Power buttons, and that's the way for going to recovery.
I said what I said just in case he was making the wrong steps. If not, you're right.
Good luck.
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hey guys
thanks so much for your replys. I really appreciate it. So back to my problem:
It's solved.
Looks like I used the wrong ODIN Version. *dumb*
Well, thanks so much guys!!!
Oh, and
First : Please don't use Vulgar words since it's a XDA rule ..that's why it go censored
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it didn't get censored. I did it
Even if you had used it ..it would have got censored
Okay ..then make ur GF happy
Hi dasABCD!
You're welcome. I'm happy seeing your success.
Good luck.
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