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[Q] One Click Unbrick questions

I have done the unfortunate thing and bricked my phone, now I did see a post in here on this subject but I am not able to open this program/app on either Ubuntu or Windows 7 PC's.
Now my questions...
Is this the only way to unbrick my phone?
Using Linux or Windows, which one works better?
I am using the Rogers one i896, the screen just stays at i896. I will explain what I was trying to do, I had installed Clockworkmod on my rooted phone on the intentions to install another ROM on my phone. I boycotted this idea as I saw another way that had me download the zip, enable debugging, turnoff and place into recovery mode...that is where I got stuck. I obviously made a mistake somewhere, does anyone have any ideas how to unbrick my phone. Not too make it sound worse but I have to use my wife's old Blackberry...a pink flip!

Linux works better. After dl, right click, permissions, check the little box that says make it executable. Click ok. Now right click on it, open with java (either open jdk, or sun java ). The app should open.

Thanks very much, I was now able to install on Linux but after all this the unbrick did not work. It tells me to plug my phone in, the phone is in the USB port it has always been in. I turned the phone in the off position and all it does is show a load symbol similar to the one before the battery charge comes on, when it goes on it just stops at the i896 screen and does nothing else. Any other ideas on how to unbrick this phone? or am I done and got to get a new one? I'd rather keep this one

Ok not to say nothing is working, but I have a yellow triangle with Android digging, says downloading below and at the bottom do not turn off target!!! What does this mean?

coltiger said:
Ok not to say nothing is working, but I have a yellow triangle with Android digging, says downloading below and at the bottom do not turn off target!!! What does this mean?
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Plug it into the computer and hit the button.

I tried that but my pc doesnt pickup my Samsung anymore, it is like it doesnt exist when I plug in. I am gonna reboot the PC and retry.

Are you using a Linux machine?

yes I am I have Ubuntu 11.10 installed, I never had this trouble before with it recognizing the phone.

If you can get download mode, flash back to stock.

It goes into download mode but not sure how to flash to stock

There is a sticky in the development section for stock ROM.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285616

Thanks guys, I have read the instructions and all is fine except that I am using Rogers version i896, if it doesn't make any difference then I will load the AT&T if there would be issues. Second issue I am running into is while my phone goes into download mode, my PC's continue to not see my phone, I have removed everything including the SD card. Any ideas how to get the phone to be recognized as I think this would solve a lot

My friend recently had similar problems and it turned out to be a bad cable. Don't overlook the obvious.
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SGS GT-i9000 fozen on the first boot screen (Galaxy S GT-i9000 SCREEN)

I own a Galaxy S GT-i9000( bought at SFR)
When I connect it to computer I get the prompt that tells to choose between Storage, Kies...
But whatever I choose the computer tells me USB Device not recognised.
Now I was stupid enough to do the following:
I managed to root using Z4root by copying the APK file on external sd .
I got rom manager and updated my recovery.
I updated using the CM10-unofficial rom that is in the development forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1775169
The Mobile Network was not working so I did the following
I restored the nand that i did in recovery and now the phone is frozen on the first boot screen (Galaxy S GT-i9000 SCREEN)
Now I can go to Download mode but I can't go to recovery mode.
Let me remind you that my USB data connection is not working. So even though I enter into the Download mode I am not able to use Odin. If you know somthing that I am not doing, let me know.
So now I am looking for a solution that would permit me to flash without USB or allow me to go to recovery mode. Or a tutorial on how to change the usb port myself.
Thanks in advance.

kigordid said:
So now I am looking for a solution that would permit me to flash without USB or allow me to go to recovery mode. Or a tutorial on how to change the usb port myself. Thanks in advance.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29464733&postcount=10

You can try using Mobile Odin.
Also, you can try Heimdall method: https://www.fixmystuff.in/FMS_Forum...-flashing-to-original-rom-using-heimdall.126/

Hey
have you tried to connect it in Download mode??

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Thanks again to all of you that have answered me so fast.
Well I just finished trying all that you suggested.
unfortunately am still at the same point. Whatever I do, whatever drivers am putting in, cleaning inside the USB port with methylated spirit... Not getting Odin or Kies to detect it.
I read somewhere that when the data connection works, I should see the device named Samsung Device even before installing the drivers, but all I am getting is Unknown device. I still went ahead uninstalling and installing the drivers you provided and there is no successful outcome so far.
I still have faith. I have a little knowledge in electronics. I can open my phone and get to the usb port. My problem is I don't get any tutorial on how to replace the usb port. The thing is the connections are very tiny. I can also do with a bypass way that could make me install a 2nd usb port temporarily just long enough to flash the phone.
Or a hardware solution if I have to remove and flash a specific IC in a certain manner.
Thank you in advance.

help
hi there,
after doing alot of stuff to your phone that wasnt nessacary i'm not surprised it doesnt work er sorry . the only thing i can think of is the following whenever i have a problem with windows i go to linux, which is faster , much more efficient . so i suggest that you install linux ( ubuntu the best ) and try using odin with the linux version, it often detects things that windows doesnt see. other than that sorry cant think of anything else .
see ya

Trying it
thesmegger said:
hi there,
so i suggest that you install linux ( ubuntu the best ) and try using odin with the linux version, it often detects things that windows doesnt see.
see ya
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Thank you.
Am going to boot on linux right away. I will let you know.

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kigordid said:
Thank you.
Am going to boot on linux right away. I will let you know.
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It doesn't change anything.
Am back to my start point.
Thank you though.

Anything Else?
Does anyone have something else to suggest or I should consider my phone dead?
Look like a quite number of people are having this same issue and haven't got over it.
I just hang on and appeal to all of you cos I know XDA is the best place where I can get a solution.
Lemme know any suggestion... even the ones you are not sure can help. Am willing to do anything.
Thanks again all of you.

hi
hi there
if all else fails there is a jig
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1402286
this forces your phone into download mode and will help for sofy bricks so look it up on the link and try that , sometimes on local forums like we have in france members will comme over and lend you one , or just buy one eyc .
hope that helped
see ya :good:

Uninstall from PC Kies, instal samsung drivers, then download and flash mod 2.3.4 xxjvp stock? / Or other, 3.PDA, PHONE, CSC / pit is 512 and re-partition and start to turn in Odin.

[Q] i9000 boots to black screen NO DOWNLOD MODE OR RECOVERY

Ok so I purchased an i9000M that was advertised as broken (got it for cheap) to see if I could get it going for my step daughter. I turn it on.... I get the samsung boot screen and goes black when it should be booting OS.
Windows still recognizes it somewhat. If I look in device manager under "portable devices" It shows a "j" and "k" drive that are identified as i9000 and i9000 sd or something like that. Although Windows sees it.... It wont mount these drives unfortunately.
Things I've tried ( Before someone suggests I use a JIG............. It doesn't and will not work on this phone)
USB JIG (tested and working on my Hercules)
SD Card Partition (EXT4 and FAT32) because I suspect borked internal storage
SD Card Partition (ReiserFS and FAT32) Still nothing......... then I realized the phone probably wasnt rooted
3 button combos ( every single combination) nada
plugging in USB cable while holding volume up and down...
ADB Reboot recovery/download ( not recognized because I cant turn on debugging)
ETC ETC ETC........
I have been searching google for hours for some kind of clue as to what can be done other than JTAG repair and All I come up with (no matter what site im on) is " Use a USB JIG" duhhhh Its getting rather annoying.
Im no stranger to flashing ( no expert) but this one has me stumped. I was considering buying a RIFFbox anyways but I thought maybe some experienced users out there might be able to suggest something.
My hope is that something can be done with the J and K drive that was mentioned. Perhaps I can format and somehow push a rom straight to the internal storage without any assistance from the phone itself...... I know..... wishful thinking. or perhaps boot straight from external SD???? That would be interesting!
More to this.... I realize this question has probably been asked a million times because it seems to be a common issue on this phone but I suppose my long winded question really boils down to my last paragraph which I havent seen suggested yet.
EDIT: I have a Windows 7 AND kubuntu 12.04 dual boot if any suggestions require linux
Any help would be greatly appriciated.

kibosh1981 said:
Any help would be greatly appriciated.
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My Android Solutions should get you started but FIRST ensure your battery is no malfunctioning and Battery contacts are good and not loose.

xsenman said:
My Android Solutions should get you started but FIRST ensure your battery is no malfunctioning and Battery contacts are good and not loose.
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Thanks. i will have a look and experiment tomorrow.
I'll report back my progress

if it pops up when you plug it into the computer, check if it does in odin. if does in there too try to flash a stock rom. or better yet take this download and follow the read me intructions, except the dl mode part cause you said it doesnt work. try both with the phone on and off. no it isnt the bell version of the pom but it will work. you will problably want to root it then install galaxy s unlock tool from the market and use that to unlock the phone aswell.(cause it not the bell rom)
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?34oxweahfpy53dj

taz0697 said:
if it pops up when you plug it into the computer, check if it does in odin. if does in there too try to flash a stock rom. or better yet take this download and follow the read me intructions, except the dl mode part cause you said it doesnt work. try both with the phone on and off. no it isnt the bell version of the pom but it will work. you will problably want to root it then install galaxy s unlock tool from the market and use that to unlock the phone aswell.(cause it not the bell rom)
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?34oxweahfpy53dj
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As I mentioned.... no download mode, therefore.... No ODIN. Unless someone has some magical way to make it work otherwise. The computer knows its an I9000 at least. Kies says its in the wrong mode and I have no UI so debugging is out of the question.
Also: Xsenmen. I was unable to get any of the tools to connect. In one section you mention that AndroPlatina attempts to connect while booting? I was unable to get this to happen. I even tried the "heat trick" to no avail

[Q] Pulled my phone out of my pocket, it was hard bricked

Newb here. My HTC One M7 is hard bricked. LED doesn't turn on when I plug the charger into it. Tried holding pwr and vol-down, and all three buttons at once for two minutes. Nothing and I don't know what to do so I came here. I searched for threads on how to fix it but all I'm finding are fixes for bricks that were caused by rooting. I haven't rooted mine- it's still stock except for a SIM unlock I got about a year ago- so I don't know if those fixes are applicable to me or not.
So, my questions are, are there any threads that might be able to help me? If not, can anyone tell me wtf I can do to fix this? I don't want to end up sending it off to get repaired since I'm out of warranty at this point.
Edit: I should add that I have a Mac, not a PC. I'm out of warranty and I didn't get insurance. I'm probably SOL but figured I'd ask anyway.

ch3nz0 said:
Newb here. My HTC One M7 is hard bricked. LED doesn't turn on when I plug the charger into it. Tried holding pwr and vol-down, and all three buttons at once for two minutes. Nothing and I don't know what to do so I came here. I searched for threads on how to fix it but all I'm finding are fixes for bricks that were caused by rooting. I haven't rooted mine- it's still stock except for a SIM unlock I got about a year ago- so I don't know if those fixes are applicable to me or not.
So, my questions are, are there any threads that might be able to help me? If not, can anyone tell me wtf I can do to fix this? I don't want to end up sending it off to get repaired since I'm out of warranty at this point.
Edit: I should add that I have a Mac, not a PC. I'm out of warranty and I didn't get insurance. I'm probably SOL but figured I'd ask anyway.
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Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2770684

clsA said:
Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2770684
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Thanks, that was one I found. Perhaps this is a dumb question but that requires a linux machine, does it not? I don't have a linux OS nor any experience with that.

ch3nz0 said:
Thanks, that was one I found. Perhaps this is a dumb question but that requires a linux machine, does it not? I don't have a linux OS nor any experience with that.
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most use a Ubuntu live cd or flash drive to boot linux and fix their phone .. that's how I did it

clsA said:
most use a Ubuntu live cd or flash drive to boot linux and fix their phone .. that's how I did it
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So at this point, I've created a usb boot stick with ubuntu, so I got that going for me. Next step, where do I find the appropriate package referenced in step 1 of Dexter's steps?

Now at this point, I've been able to extract the package and run the revive.sh command on the terminal. However, I get an error message saying that a bricked "device can't be found, check connections, aborting." Any advice?

ch3nz0 said:
Now at this point, I've been able to extract the package and run the revive.sh command on the terminal. However, I get an error message saying that a bricked "device can't be found, check connections, aborting." Any advice?
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Sorry but i don't remember all the steps i took to get it to work. It was over 6 months ago i used it. All I can say is read the entire thread and gather as much information as you can their.

clsA said:
Sorry but i don't remember all the steps i took to get it to work. It was over 6 months ago i used it. All I can say is read the entire thread and gather as much information as you can their.
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Thanks anyway. I just figured out that my phone is in QDL mode so it appears that Dexter's unbricking method won't work. Back to square 1.

reflashing entire system, bootloader, recovery, all of it

So I really messed up. Somehow my l90 manged to get a corrupted bootloader and recovery, I believe. It will not turn on, nor boot into recovery. It is quite literally, a very fancy brick at the moment. I do believe it is soft-brick though, as it will show up on my windows computers, and my linux (running debian) Long story short, can someone guide me to reflashing the entire system again? If linux is the way to go, great, I already have the ADB and Fastboot tools installed, if there is a program to do this on windows, great. The phone shows up on windows as QHSUSB__BULK, the same as on linux, but the linux machine recognizes the processor manufacturer, as "Qualcomm CDMA Technologies MSM" Any help is appreciated, as I currently have a windows phone, (If there ideas on changing that operating system to android, please tell) and it is... nicely put a disappointment.

Follow this tutorial and skip step one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-l90/general/guide-unbrick-hard-bricked-l90-variants-t3173429

MrCampust said:
Follow this tutorial and skip step one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-l90/general/guide-unbrick-hard-bricked-l90-variants-t3173429
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Thanks, I have done that, but on the check, it fails and says check pmic and I can't get anywhere from there. It also seems no one has gotten that error either, though I will ask for assistance on that thread.