[Q] possibly bricked my device, need help! - Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

hey guys,
I tried to flash a costume rom to my device..
It is rooted, i have installed cwm recovery as well, now something went wrong during the process.
i have come to a point where everytime i try to boot the device it just shutdown a sec after the gt9525 logo appears, the same thing happens whenever i try to go into recovery mode, it's almost like the battery is dead (when i try to charge it the battery logo dosent fill up..)
I am able to go into the other mode (power+down vol+home) and use ODIN..
i have no idea what to do.. in my line of work i cant afford to operate without my device,
help will be appreciated

crockner said:
hey guys,
I tried to flash a costume rom to my device..
It is rooted, i have installed cwm recovery as well, now something went wrong during the process.
i have come to a point where everytime i try to boot the device it just shutdown a sec after the gt9525 logo appears, the same thing happens whenever i try to go into recovery mode, it's almost like the battery is dead (when i try to charge it the battery logo dosent fill up..)
I am able to go into the other mode (power+down vol+home) and use ODIN..
i have no idea what to do.. in my line of work i cant afford to operate without my device,
help will be appreciated
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Since you are able to go to Download mode and use Odin, you can flash the entire firmware through odin. You can get the firmware from sammobile.com, in case you do not have 4.4.2 for your country then you can safely flash the Netherlands one. Keep the USB connected until the phone boots up

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Bricked or Boot loop - help needed

Hi people!
I got bricked my galaxy mini gt-s5570, but not totaly (that means I can still use the download mode, and RAMDUMP ARM9 mode) but I can't power up the phone. That happened after I used ODIN for gt-s5570 and changed the Kernel (I forgot to make backup before), and device was working well with the new kernel, but after it I use the same step in ODIN to get back to the old one. So the result is, when I'm pushing the power key the screen starts to blinks and nothing more! But as I say download mode, and ARM9 mode are still working. Any solution for this?
just download the new firmware from samfirmware.com n flash it thru odin as u can go to download mode..n ur phone will be back to life again..
i accidently pressed thanks on ur first post
I can't, I don't have access to recovery mode, it doesn't work!
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ybregeon said:
I can't, I don't have access to recovery mode, it doesn't work!
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I mean even when I flash an official rom with Odin, I still have the same problem, I am trying this since three days now and noway...
i think you tried to upgrade firmware not boot whenever you upgrade firmware it cant be downgrade it can just be more upgraded when you downgrade your firmware it will not boot up it will just show a black screen so just reinstall the firmware again and do not try to downgrade it

Stuck in Bootloop without acces to Download nor Recovery mode

Hi all,
My SGS is stuck in a bootloop, and as the title says I cannot acces the Recovery Mode.
Actually, the Download mode is accessible, however the phone shut down and go back in bootloop after less than 10 seconds. So I don't have enought time to flash another ROM.
I success once to boot my phone without any problem, but after some minutes it rebooted and was gone back into this bootloop problem.
Please, help me
anyone has any idea to help me fix this problem ?
There is a thread on how to access recovery mode using a homemade JIG or take to the service center.
ask on darkyrom its aforum for sgs phones you will get help their goodluck
solutions
Only solution is to flash stock gingerbread version via Odin
sym86 said:
Hi all,
My SGS is stuck in a bootloop, and as the title says I cannot acces the Recovery Mode.
Actually, the Download mode is accessible, however the phone shut down and go back in bootloop after less than 10 seconds. So I don't have enought time to flash another ROM.
I success once to boot my phone without any problem, but after some minutes it rebooted and was gone back into this bootloop problem.
Please, help me
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ok so connect your phone up to odin and put your phone in download mode and flash your stock rom.should work
Enter download mode using 3 button combo and reflash stock rom..

HELP!!!! Stuck on Boot Screen!!!!

HELP!!!
Im stuck on boot logo and I cannot flash anything on PC Odin. And I cannot access Recovery Mode (Neither CWM or system recovery). I can only go into Download Mode.
I was on CheckRom NoteHD and I used the kitchen app to download franco kernel and one of the mods (Use camera flash below 15% to be precise) and as soon as I installed, it didn't let me boot back into Checkrom!!! And Now im stuck on boot logo no matter how hard I try. I did try flashing the wipe ROM (Pre-rooted Open Europe 2.3.6 LC1), I also tried flashing the CF-Root file but still no luck. PC Odin says failed in between the process!!
Please Help me guys.. I don't know what really went wrong as I have installed stuff from the KitchenPro App before.
What can I do now?
Thanks
roni2915 said:
HELP!!!
Im stuck on boot logo and I cannot flash anything on PC Odin. And I cannot access Recovery Mode (Neither CWM or system recovery). I can only go into Download Mode.
I was on CheckRom NoteHD and I used the kitchen app to download franco kernel and one of the mods (Use camera flash below 15% to be precise) and as soon as I installed, it didn't let me boot back into Checkrom!!! And Now im stuck on boot logo no matter how hard I try. I did try flashing the wipe ROM (Pre-rooted Open Europe 2.3.6 LC1), I also tried flashing the CF-Root file but still no luck. PC Odin says failed in between the process!!
Please Help me guys.. I don't know what really went wrong as I have installed stuff from the KitchenPro App before.
What can I do now?
Thanks
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First this:Turn off the device and pull the battery, wait for 30 seconds and try to get in recovery mode, if that works reflash CheckRom. If that doesn`t work pull the battery again and get in downloadmode and connect to the pc and see if Odin recognizes the phone. If it does flash any stock rom.
gee2012 said:
First this:Turn off the device and pull the battery, wait for 30 seconds and try to get in recovery mode, if that works reflash CheckRom. If that doesn`t work pull the battery again and get in downloadmode and connect to the pc and see if Odin recognizes the phone. If it does flash any stock rom.
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I tried the exact same thing you mentioned and no, it doesn't go into recovery mode. and yes, it does go into download mode but it fails to flash. I tried 2-3 different firmware versions of 2.3.6, 4.0.3 and I'm pretty sure the downloaded files aren't corrupt!! I don't know what to do...
The only thing working is getting to download mode but then thats no point since I can't flash any ROM.
roni2915 said:
I tried the exact same thing you mentioned and no, it doesn't go into recovery mode. and yes, it does go into download mode but it fails to flash. I tried 2-3 different firmware versions of 2.3.6, 4.0.3 and I'm pretty sure the downloaded files aren't corrupt!! I don't know what to do...
The only thing working is getting to download mode but then thats no point since I can't flash any ROM.
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There are threads about reviving recovery i think on xda, haven`t needed them so far but look around and you will find them. If you can`t restore recovery or downloadmode then it`s off to the shop i guess
Does Odin recognize your phone, what exactly goes wrong when flashing with Odin?
roni2915 said:
I tried the exact same thing you mentioned and no, it doesn't go into recovery mode. and yes, it does go into download mode but it fails to flash. I tried 2-3 different firmware versions of 2.3.6, 4.0.3 and I'm pretty sure the downloaded files aren't corrupt!! I don't know what to do...
The only thing working is getting to download mode but then thats no point since I can't flash any ROM.
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i have the same situation like you before ...try this ..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667886 i works for me..hope it works for you too...
"Battery Too Low, Can't Download"
Now there's another problem.
Not only I Can't flash anything, I can't even get to Download Mode because the battery is low.
When I press the Vol Down + Power + Home key, I get "Low Battery, Can't Download" in red font.
I left my phone on charge through the AC port and I had no idea it wouldn't charge. The only thing was that my phone was exteremly hot but still with zero battery. I even tried plugging the phone through the USB cable but still no luck.
I removed battery for few minutes upto 30 mins and put it back in and plugged in the charger but all I see is the empty battery symbol keeps flashing every 5 seconds.
Is there any way I can charge my battery and get back to download mode so I could try flashing the stock kernel to get past the boot screen? I even tried plugging in the USB jig that I used with my SGSII previously, but it was of no use as well.
Please Help!!!
your only option is to use a universal charger external, or borrow another note to put your battery in.
once your battery is full you can carry on the previous steps
good luck
ac-milan said:
your only option is to use a universal charger external, or borrow another note to put your battery in.
once your battery is full you can carry on the previous steps
good luck
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i will probably take it to best buy because i dunt know anyone that owns a note.. only I'm the cool one
hopefully i can charge my battery at best buy and then go on with the process!!
Hey,
I managed to buy an external charger and I was able to go to Download Mode again.
After that I tried to flash stock kernel (stockKernelXXLA4.tar) And Odin said "Pass".
After that I was stuck on the Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Logo again.
I'm not sure what to do now!!
Please help.
Is there anything else that I could flash?
Even though I flashed a stock kernel, I still see a yellow exclamation mark..
PLEASE HELP, I NEED MY NOTE TO COME BACK TO LIFE!
Sorted this mess out!!!
I flashed "N7000JPLPD_N7000OJPLP7_N7000XXLPT_HOME.tar" And the phone now works!!!
Stock kernels didn't do the work for me, but the official ICS release did.
Thanks to all that contributed in the thread.
is the new release can do ?
i'm using the LPT / LQ2, and the flashing process very long like stuck in firmware upgrade process. The bar just like never move for half our alrd.
how long you take for yours ?
antique_sonic said:
is the new release can do ?
i'm using the LPT / LQ2, and the flashing process very long like stuck in firmware upgrade process. The bar just like never move for half our alrd.
how long you take for yours ?
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it only took me 5-8 minutes...

[Q] s3 mini bricked :(

Hi everybody, I have a problem. _.
I flashed on my s3mini cwm touch.
I wanted to start my phone but the screen is black, it does not indicate charging, my PC recognizes the phone is not the same as Odin.
In the recovery mode I can not, and the download does not mode.
So what can I do? :crying:
Sorry for my bad english , i´m from Germany
Lorick said:
Hi everybody, I have a problem. _.
I flashed on my s3mini cwm touch.
I wanted to start my phone but the screen is black, it does not indicate charging, my PC recognizes the phone is not the same as Odin.
In the recovery mode I can not, and the download does not mode.
So what can I do? :crying:
Sorry for my bad english , i´m from Germany
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Put un download mode and reflash
ftheriau01 said:
Put un download mode and reflash
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The 3 button combo does not work because the phone does not start.
That's why I can not get into the download mode
Jit
Search s 3 mini adb recovery.
Sent from my GT-I8190 using xda app-developers app
Which method did you use to flash it?
Is your battery loaded?
First you need to check if your battery is charged. If you have a friend with s3 mini try to charge your battery in his phone.
If the battery is charged, the phone should boot. The recovery doesn't affect the boot partition. If the phone doesn't boot you probably wrote something not ok in the boot partition. In this case only a JTAG can fix your phone.
When you flash the recovery from Odin the file you want to flash should be in the PDA box. If you put the recovery in the bootloader box, the recovery file will overwrite the bootloader and your phone won't boot any more. Odin doesn't test if the file is ok for that partition. This is called a hardbrick.
If you didn't touch the bootloader partition, the phone should boot and you should be able to get it into download mode at least. I don't think there is anything you can put in the PDA box to make your phone not boot.
Try flash the stock rom again, use odin it should work even if you're phone is off, remember you had to previously installed samsung kies on your pc/laptop so you're computer recognized your phone (that's simply basic)... I've seen the tys0n dude knows a lot too he's helped other guys good luck pal.

Firmware Upgrade fail Try using recovery mode i897! HELP!!!

Hello Guys!
I got Samsung Galaxy S Captivate and I've been using my phone since 2 years perfectly no problem but last week my phone suddenly stop working I was using HELLYBEAN on my captivate and it was working fine but then my phone stopped working and after that whenever I tried to install different Rom it was saying "Installation Aborted" after getting same errors with different roms, I decided to go back to Stock and everything went successful but after I tired to power on my phone it kept going to recovery mode and it was saying "E:failed to mount /sdcard" but after few time restarting my phone, I made it to the AT&T logo but unfortunately my phone kept on restarting after AT&T logo, so to get rid of that I tired to follow this steps from this website and actually lost my phone completely NOW!
http://blog.kalpetros.com/2012/04/how-to-fix-cant-mount-dbdata-error-sgs.html
I tried to install .Tar with Odin but failed and After that I lost my phone completely and my phone started saying "Firmware Upgrade fail Try using recovery mode" Can someone help me with this please and I'm not able to get into download mode NOW! whenever I try to get into download mode and plug USB cable with holding the Volume + and - my phone shows the same error and can't get into download or recovery mode can someone PLEASE Help me! Please! I really want my phone back! :crying:
Here is the Error which I'm getting whenever I try to get into Download mode or plug USB cable *Attachment*
Thank You
Looking forward to kind replies!
ShahX said:
Hello Guys!
I got Samsung Galaxy S Captivate and I've been using my phone since 2 years perfectly no problem but last week my phone suddenly stop working I was using HELLYBEAN on my captivate and it was working fine but then my phone stopped working and after that whenever I tried to install different Rom it was saying "Installation Aborted" after getting same errors with different roms, I decided to go back to Stock and everything went successful but after I tired to power on my phone it kept going to recovery mode and it was saying "E:failed to mount /sdcard" but after few time restarting my phone, I made it to the AT&T logo but unfortunately my phone kept on restarting after AT&T logo, so to get rid of that I tired to follow this steps from this website and actually lost my phone completely NOW!
http://blog.kalpetros.com/2012/04/how-to-fix-cant-mount-dbdata-error-sgs.html
I tried to install .Tar with Odin but failed and After that I lost my phone completely and my phone started saying "Firmware Upgrade fail Try using recovery mode" Can someone help me with this please and I'm not able to get into download mode NOW! whenever I try to get into download mode and plug USB cable with holding the Volume + and - my phone shows the same error and can't get into download or recovery mode can someone PLEASE Help me! Please! I really want my phone back! :crying:
Here is the Error which I'm getting whenever I try to get into Download mode or plug USB cable *Attachment*
Thank You
Looking forward to kind replies!
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The imaged you linked is considered a download mode, you should be able to flash from it.
That being said, the error you got often means your internal memory is dead. Which also means that you can't get what was on it (Think of it as a hard drive that just died). Your best bet after trying to flash stock would be to partition an SD card and run from it (there's a guide on how to do it on here).
BWolf56 said:
The imaged you linked is considered a download mode, you should be able to flash from it.
That being said, the error you got often means your internal memory is dead. Which also means that you can't get what was on it (Think of it as a hard drive that just died). Your best bet after trying to flash stock would be to partition an SD card and run from it (there's a guide on how to do it on here).
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Thanks for your reply bro, but the thing is My Computer don't detect my phone neither my phone appears on my computer! Not even with Odin I tried but Failed Anyway to Flash back to any other ROM just to get my phone working! Please?
Thank You.
ShahX said:
Thanks for your reply bro, but the thing is My Computer don't detect my phone neither my phone appears on my computer! Not even with Odin I tried but Failed Anyway to Flash back to any other ROM just to get my phone working! Please?
Thank You.
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Try reinstalling your drivers to get your phone connected.
But I'm pretty sure you'll have to partition an SD card. Your internal memory sounds dead.
Amazing Reply! but Still need help
BWolf56 said:
Try reinstalling your drivers to get your phone connected.
But I'm pretty sure you'll have to partition an SD card. Your internal memory sounds dead.
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thankyou bro for an amazing reply! I actually worked it out my computer detected my phone even Odin did, but can you please tell me what to do next? like How do I flash my phone back to stock rom or get into the CWM boot loader cuz whenever I try to get into recovery or press any key or connect my cable my phone automatically gets into that same screen the one I showed you above! Please bro help, it's been ages since I haven't used my phone..
Thank You!
ShahX said:
thankyou bro for an amazing reply! I actually worked it out my computer detected my phone even Odin did, but can you please tell me what to do next? like How do I flash my phone back to stock rom or get into the CWM boot loader cuz whenever I try to get into recovery or press any key or connect my cable my phone automatically gets into that same screen the one I showed you above! Please bro help, it's been ages since I haven't used my phone..
Thank You!
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You gotta do some basic research. Here's the stock ROM (without bootloaders): http://www.mediafire.com/download/w..., NO Bootloaders, Re-partition, Full Wipe.zip
Just loat it up on Odin and flash away. You can't get in recovery cause your phone can't load anything atm, it needs a clean flash. Just make sure nothing interrupts Odin while it's flashing.
Almost Done
BWolf56 said:
You gotta do some basic research. Here's the stock ROM (without bootloaders): http://www.mediafire.com/download/w..., NO Bootloaders, Re-partition, Full Wipe.zip
Just loat it up on Odin and flash away. You can't get in recovery cause your phone can't load anything atm, it needs a clean flash. Just make sure nothing interrupts Odin while it's flashing.
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Thanks for your kind reply again bro, I did everything as you said but unfortunately my Odin got stuck on zImage but the phone was showing blue line under written "loading" basically it was stuck at one point and wasn't moving forward so I disconnected my phone and tried to connect again but nothing showed up so I tired to get into download mode and fortunately I GOT into the download mode the one I used to get when my phone was working "Yellow with Andriod Logo" so after getting into download mode I tired to flash the stock Rom the one you gave me but got can't get through it got stuck on factoryfs.rfs? or should I give it more time, it's been 10 mins already...Any Help?
thankyou sooo much for your help
ShahX said:
Thanks for your kind reply again bro, I did everything as you said but unfortunately my Odin got stuck on zImage but the phone was showing blue line under written "loading" basically it was stuck at one point and wasn't moving forward so I disconnected my phone and tried to connect again but nothing showed up so I tired to get into download mode and fortunately I GOT into the download mode the one I used to get when my phone was working "Yellow with Andriod Logo" so after getting into download mode I tired to flash the stock Rom the one you gave me but got can't get through it got stuck on factoryfs.rfs? or should I give it more time, it's been 10 mins already...Any Help?
thankyou sooo much for your help
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You can give Heimdall a shot (note that it will install its own drivers on the usb port you'll use it on so Odin won't work on it): http://www.mediafire.com/download/5..., NO Bootloaders, Wipe-Heimdall One-Click.zip
If that doesn't work, I can say at like 95% that your internal memory is dead and you'll have to partition an SD card if you wanna get it running. There are guides on how to do it on here.
I've seen that image often. Uninstalling then re-installing the usb drivers for Samsung helped me. Flashing a captivate can be a little convoluted granted all the different methods of acquiring root and flashing a rom that's been used through the years ... and subsequently posted somewhere on the internet. I'd suggest the following .... once your device is recognized in Odin.
1. Flash I897UCKK4 with Odin (no root) for gingerbread stock rom
2. Download and install KK4root. Run Kk4 root "run" exe in the kk4_root folder. Corn kernel is installed with modded recovery system
3. From Corn kernel recovery click "root extras" to get su and busy box installed

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