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[Q] What kind of brick would this be considered and steps to fix it

My Captivate is currently in a state where it can boot up and it reaches the Cognition boot screen and does nothing further. When trying to use the 2 button+usb cord method to enter download mode the phone loads the charging battery but the animation is frozen.
Would this be considered a soft or hard brick? I'm not familiar with the factors that constitute the differences between the two. Is is a soft brick because the phone can still turn on or is it a hard brick because download mode is unreachable?
I was a user of Cognition 5 v1.00 but as support of the rom by the developer seemed to waiver I felt myself looking for a new GB Rom for my phone. I first flashed Cognition 4.5.3 onto my phone in order to have a stable Rom on my phone until I could decide upon the GB Rom I wanted to try. I decided to flash CM7 and began following the steps outlined in the thread. I formatted my system, data, and cache partitions but upon reboot I reached the point where I am currently.
I have not yet tried the jig as I do not have it on hand at my school apartment. Button combos, the usb cord, and the one click unbrick have not solved the problem and I would like to know if their are any other methods I could use to enter download mode until I am able to procure my jig and try that method.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Soft Bricked
You are whats considered soft bricked. Id recommend pulling out battery, SIM and SD. Open odin with with admin rights. Plug your phone to the computer, press volume up and down and insert battery. If that doesn't work then I would suggest making/buying a jig and flash back to stock (eclair, froyo or GB). As to how to get CM7 to work I can't offer any help since i haven't used it in a while and flashing method changed. I can recommend Atomic Fusion, KF1 based and very nice (after u theme it)

Clay
+1 I agree with prbassplayer. You have to get into dl mode and if none of the key combos work, then a jig is probably the only way. I use one and it works great in exactly the situation you seem to be in.
edit: Sorry for the double post, forget this and read next. :-/

Clay?
+1 I agree with prbassplayer. You have to get into dl mode and if none of the button combos work for you then the jig may be you're only option. I use it and it works great in exactly the same situation you seem to be in.
You might have crossed up some files and such from going back and forth between GB and Eclair. So need to flash back to stock and start over with fresh install.
If you're still interested in CM7, after rooting, you can install Rom Manager and follow the install process in the CM7 OP or check out their website, it'll walk you thru the whole thing.
Hope this helps

prbassplayer said:
You are whats considered soft bricked. Id recommend pulling out battery, SIM and SD. Open odin with with admin rights. Plug your phone to the computer, press volume up and down and insert battery. If that doesn't work then I would suggest making/buying a jig and flash back to stock (eclair, froyo or GB). As to how to get CM7 to work I can't offer any help since i haven't used it in a while and flashing method changed. I can recommend Atomic Fusion, KF1 based and very nice (after u theme it)
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Thank you for the input. At this point it seems that the jig is the only option as I've already tried the usb cord volume up and down process to no avail. I already own a jig, I just need to find a way to my parents house to go grab it.

They aren't hard to make to be honest and if u have a micro usb cable u don't care for it only cost w/e resistors cost for you there.

Using the SDK to use adb commands to get into download mode isn't an option as mentioned in this thread here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819105http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1198270&highlight=soft+brick#

TheDeveron said:
Thank you for the input. At this point it seems that the jig is the only option as I've already tried the usb cord volume up and down process to no avail. I already own a jig, I just need to find a way to my parents house to go grab it.
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If you've already installed the GB bootloaders, the button combination has changed. I believe it is just volume down-power for gingerbread. Try that or volume up-power then release once the logo starts to see if that gets you into download or recovery.

trekie86 said:
If you've already installed the GB bootloaders, the button combination has changed. I believe it is just volume down-power for gingerbread. Try that or volume up-power then release once the logo starts to see if that gets you into download or recovery.
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That's if he installed I9000's bootloaders. Im assuming he is on I897 bootloaders if he came from Cog 5.

TheDeveron said:
My Captivate is currently in a state where it can boot up and it reaches the Cognition boot screen and does nothing further. When trying to use the 2 button+usb cord method to enter download mode the phone loads the charging battery but the animation is frozen.
Would this be considered a soft or hard brick? I'm not familiar with the factors that constitute the differences between the two. Is is a soft brick because the phone can still turn on or is it a hard brick because download mode is unreachable?
I was a user of Cognition 5 v1.00 but as support of the rom by the developer seemed to waiver I felt myself looking for a new GB Rom for my phone. I first flashed Cognition 4.5.3 onto my phone in order to have a stable Rom on my phone until I could decide upon the GB Rom I wanted to try. I decided to flash CM7 and began following the steps outlined in the thread. I formatted my system, data, and cache partitions but upon reboot I reached the point where I am currently.
I have not yet tried the jig as I do not have it on hand at my school apartment. Button combos, the usb cord, and the one click unbrick have not solved the problem and I would like to know if their are any other methods I could use to enter download mode until I am able to procure my jig and try that method.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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download mode thru adb is a good idea...
or gb key combo for download mode as someone else also menioned...coz u r already on gb bootloaders..
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That's if he installed I9000's bootloaders. Im assuming he is on I897 bootloaders if he came from Cog 5.
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but i think gb bootloaders...be it i9000 or i897....hav the same key combo to get to download mode..i m sorry if i m wrong..as i m on i9000 bootloaders...

^^^ you are wrong, the captivate boots have the same combos they've always had eclair/froyo/gingerbread
Only the I9000 boots have different combos.

studacris said:
^^^ you are wrong, the captivate boots have the same combos they've always had eclair/froyo/gingerbread
Only the I9000 boots have different combos.
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as i already said...may be i m wrong..
thanx for the info...though i m on cappy ..but first gb botlaoders i had was i9000 while flashin apex..and m still on it....so didnt pay attention
i m using xda classin.so dont hav thanks button..so thanx here only..

killer_raj said:
download mode thru adb is a good idea...
or gb key combo for download mode as someone else also menioned...coz u r already on gb bootloaders..
but i think gb bootloaders...be it i9000 or i897....hav the same key combo to get to download mode..i m sorry if i m wrong..as i m on i9000 bootloaders...
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No on Cog it is not. You can use the 3 button method just fine.
FYI GB bootloaders are not designed for CM7. CM7 used Froyo based bootloaders for its roms.

[Q] amateur in need of help!

I followed instructions on a link via the cyanogenmod website, to try and get cm7 on my phone. The instructions were on a wiki website which I now know is not reliable!
I got to the stage "flashing cyanagonmod" to find out that the zip files had to be in the internal sd card BEFORE starting the whole process!
I can still access download mode and recovery. But my phone gets stuck on the "Samsung galaxy i9000" intro screen.
I tried restoring and factory reset but still no joy...
any help is very appreciated!

Download some odin flashable ROM, and flash that in download mode.

where do I find an odin ROM and how do I know which one to use?

corrected: samfirmware.com
If you want a custom rom, then look through here however your going to have to read which is odin flashable...
This is a guide and rom i have used myself. Click here
BTW this is obviously assuming you are on SGS I9000 the second link should be quite clear...

here's a nice link to finding stock firmwares and using Odin:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1102881

Talon26 said:
samsungfirmware.com
If you want a custom rom, then look through here however your going to have to read which is odin flashable...
This is a guide and rom i have used myself. Click here
BTW this is obviously assuming you are on SGS I9000 the second link should be quite clear...
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Thanks for your post. Only problem is ODin doesn't recognise when my phone is plugged in? i.e. there isn't that yellow box showing...help!

Ok so im guessing your trying the 3 button combo for download mode (vol up + home + power). Alternatives to force download is a homemade jig, which is easily obtainable from ebay for a relatively cheap price. Other ways you can try is holding the combo for as long as you can, some have reported it may even work after 3 mins. Another method is hold the combo and then whilst holding it insert the battery. Also the last method but have the usb plugged into with odin open, then put the battery in. Many many ways... just search
Is that what you mean or that you CAN get to download mode and Odin and the computer does NOT recognise when you plug it in. If this is try re-installing the drivers using kies, its under the tools menu. Try a different version of odin, plug phone in then try the combo (with battery already in, then without). Have you closed all Kies applications background processes? (use task manager in windows). Use another computer..
Also have you read this
Edit: Forgot to add, can you get into Recovery? Then use your nandroid backup which you should always do before flashing.. If you dont have a back up try use ADB to force download mode "adb reboot download"
Need to know what options you have available in-order to help, what can you do? Is there any response from your phone with pressing buttons or key combinations??

Bricked Captivate?!?!?

Hi, I was using ODIN3 JF6 for porting my 2.2 to 2.1 eclair rom.. once the flashing done with no problem it gives me Reset phone.. then the phone reset it only shows me At&T logo continuosly again and again.. I tried to get on download mode in all ways but nothing.. adb doesn't recognize the phone and no com port on odin .... is it defintely bricked?????

early81 said:
Hi, I was using ODIN3 JF6 for porting my 2.2 to 2.1 eclair rom.. once the flashing done with no problem it gives me Reset phone.. then the phone reset it only shows me At&T logo continuosly again and again.. I tried to get on download mode in all ways but nothing.. adb doesn't recognize the phone and no com port on odin .... is it defintely bricked?????
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If you can see a screen, it's not bricked. For download mode, did you try (from a powered-off state) holding Vol+ and Vol-, then inserting the USB plug? You may also have to take the battery out, hold v+/v-, insert plug, then insert battery.
If those don't work, look into getting yourself a jig.

jmtheiss said:
If you can see a screen, it's not bricked. For download mode, did you try (from a powered-off state) holding Vol+ and Vol-, then inserting the USB plug? You may also have to take the battery out, hold v+/v-, insert plug, then insert battery.
If those don't work, look into getting yourself a jig.
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yes i get the AT&T logo infinite looping but no way to get download mode.. yes I even tried the vol+vol- ...

If those combinations aren't working for you, you will most likely need to either buy or make yourself a jig. It's not very expensive - either buy 3 resistors at an electronics store, or see if you can find one on Ebay. That's the easiest, most surefire way to get into download mode.
One last thing to try, though, just in case - try holding Vol- and Power from a powered-off state. That's the Gingerbread combination for i9000 bootloaders, but it won't hurt to try them.

jmtheiss said:
If those combinations aren't working for you, you will most likely need to either buy or make yourself a jig. It's not very expensive - either buy 3 resistors at an electronics store, or see if you can find one on Ebay. That's the easiest, most surefire way to get into download mode.
One last thing to try, though, just in case - try holding Vol- and Power from a powered-off state. That's the Gingerbread combination for i9000 bootloaders, but it won't hurt to try them.
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no way I tried all combinations many times ..no way to get download mode.. i will keep on ebay the jig..many thanks ..i iwll let know in post if I ll solve this

Once you get into download mode, don't flash jf6 newer phones don't like that firmware and they do exactly what your's is doing. Bootloop and broken button combos.
Flash any other firmware other than jf6 and you'll be good.

studacris said:
Once you get into download mode, don't flash jf6 newer phones don't like that firmware and they do exactly what your's is doing. Bootloop and broken button combos.
Flash any other firmware other than jf6 and you'll be good.
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where can I get a new firmware with Odin??.. I supposed the odin JF6 was the best for resuming 2.1 stock firmware.. can you please post me a link on xda of a similar odni firmware?
I used JF6 only beacuse on the forum it said that is the best for installing the i9000 bootloader and kernel... thanks

Here ya go... [Stock ROMs](OneClicks Master Collection)+[Kernels (Stock & w/ CWM)]+[Modems] UPDATED ---- These are all i897 firmwares, some with the choice of i897 GB Bootloaders included and some without.

ok I get the jig.. finally I get the download mode ,, I 'm trying to install the 2.3.3 kernel +bootloader UCKF1 is this ok?
thanks

early81 said:
ok I get the jig.. finally I get the download mode ,, I 'm trying to install the 2.3.3 kernel +bootloader UCKF1 is this ok?
thanks
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That should work, as you're installing a Gingerbread Rom, you'll need the matching bootloaders.
Just make sure you have a good connection to your computer, and that your computer won't lose power in the process.

jmtheiss said:
That should work, as you're installing a Gingerbread Rom, you'll need the matching bootloaders.
Just make sure you have a good connection to your computer, and that your computer won't lose power in the process.
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Hi, thank you all ,, all worked 100% .. one more thing.. why the bootloader is not the i9000 bootloader ? if I want to install the cm7 can I just install from market the rom manager?? .. and about the root+busybox .. does the super-one click works with 2.3.3 ?

early81 said:
Hi, thank you all ,, all worked 100% .. one more thing.. why the bootloader is not the i9000 bootloader ? if I want to install the cm7 can I just install from market the rom manager?? .. and about the root+busybox .. does the super-one click works with 2.3.3 ?
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Glad to hear it worked.
- UCKF1 uses the AT&T Gingerbread bootloaders, not the i9000. You have the option to flash the i9000 ones separately, but I wouldn't recommend it, as there really isn't a pressing reason to put yourself in that danger.
- If you want to try CM7 again, I would recommend installing it separately from Rom manager - rom manager tends to be problematic.
- I don't think super one-click works with 2.3.x roms. You'll need to flash a kernel with CWM baked in (like boog's kernel) using Odin or Heimdall, then flash CM7.

- I don't think super one-click works with 2.3.x roms. You'll need to flash a kernel with CWM baked in (like boog's kernel) using Odin or Heimdall, then flash CM7.
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thank you lot for helping me .. if I install directly this one:
With Bootloaders - Link 1 / Link 2 [With CWM Injected Kernel from Boog]
Boog includes recovrey.. so once install this I can get even recovery ready for cm7???

On the page of one-clicks, in this section:
I897UCKH3 Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
With Bootloaders - Link 1 / Link 2 [With CWM Injected Kernel from Boog]
Heimdall Package, With Bootloaders - Link to thread - by AdamOutler
Without Bootloaders - Link to thread - by 4-2ndtwin [With CWM Injected Kernel from Boog]
Heimdall Package, Without Bootloaders - Link to thread - by jmtheiss [With CWM Injected Kernel from Boog] (Not tested)
Stock Kernel - Link 1 / Link 2
Kernel with CWM - Link to thread - by Boog
Use one of the two that I have left highlighted. If you want to use Odin, use the first one. If you prefer Heimdall, use the second one. Either one will get you to a stock state, with CWM, so that you can flash CM7. And, both will do this without flashing bootloaders. Definitely, no matter what, do not choose a package with bootloaders. You want a package that says "no bootloaders".

Use one of the two that I have left highlighted. If you want to use Odin, use the first one. If you prefer Heimdall, use the second one. Either one will get you to a stock state, with CWM, so that you can flash CM7. And, both will do this without flashing bootloaders. Definitely, no matter what, do not choose a package with bootloaders. You want a package that says "no bootloaders".
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ok I did all ,,how to enter in recovery mode?? the vol down + power button isn' t working ...

early81 said:
ok I did all ,,how to enter in recovery mode?? the vol down + power button isn' t working ...
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Recovery on your phone is now holding Vol+/Vol-/Power. Download will be Vol+/Vol- and inserting the USB cable.

jmtheiss said:
Recovery on your phone is now holding Vol+/Vol-/Power. Download will be Vol+/Vol- and inserting the USB cable.
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... is not working.. it keeps showing me AT&T logo until I leave the power button,, but once i leave it starts normal use..and not recovery..
EDIT : WITH ADB REBOOT RECOVERY IT WORKS , IT GOES IN CWM 4.0.1.5 ,, TRYING TO INSTALL CM7 .. HOPE WILL WORK

You need a jig. I'm guessing your build number higher then 1010.
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early81 said:
... is not working.. it keeps showing me AT&T logo until I leave the power button,, but once i leave it starts normal use..and not recovery..
EDIT : WITH ADB REBOOT RECOVERY IT WORKS , IT GOES IN CWM 4.0.1.5 ,, TRYING TO INSTALL CM7 .. HOPE WILL WORK
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That's good to hear. Let us know if you need more help.

Idk what the deal is with 1010 builds, I have a 1012 build and everything works on it, even JF6 Odin one click!
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[Q] I need help

Hey guys, i've recently changed from iphone to android and i'm using galaxy note which i found it an amazing phone, i successfully updated it to the latest version and it was working great then today i tried to update it to the jelly bean and i followed dome steps i found online by downlading some files on the sd card and going to the recovery mode and installing them but suddenly my phone shut down and pressing the power button + volume up button + home button is not doing anything and i don't know what to do so can anyone help me please to solve this problem????

Dr.Andreww said:
Hey guys, i've recently changed from iphone to android and i'm using galaxy note which i found it an amazing phone, i successfully updated it to the latest version and it was working great then today i tried to update it to the jelly bean and i followed dome steps i found online by downlading some files on the sd card and going to the recovery mode and installing them but suddenly my phone shut down and pressing the power button + volume up button + home button is not doing anything and i don't know what to do so can anyone help me please to solve this problem????
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Did u flash safe kernel before flashing the JB rom? Or did u factory reset/wiped on stock kernel?

dude just saying downloading files and installing wont work.. you need to let us know the exact files you downloaded, method followed, and state of the phone before installing the new rom, as in if it was rooted or what version of rom? anything

shyamub4u said:
Did u flash safe kernel before flashing the JB rom? Or did u factory reset/wiped on stock kernel?
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No, i just chose the security wipe and if you please can you show me how to just restore my phone to the factory settings without having to go to the recovery mode and i'm sorry but i dont really understand what is the root, flash and kernel excuse me but i am an iphone user.

nokiamodeln91 said:
dude just saying downloading files and installing wont work.. you need to let us know the exact files you downloaded, method followed, and state of the phone before installing the new rom, as in if it was rooted or what version of rom? anything
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ok the files i've downloaded and put them on the sd card were aokp_n7000_jb_build-2 and gapps-jb-20121011-signed and after copying them on the sd card i pressed the power+volume up+home buttons and chose to wipe everything then i went and chose the aokp_n7000_jb_build-2 and it started installing it then suddenly it turned off and nothing is working since then

hmmm..
ok check if something happens if you press the (vol down + power + home) for a while. report back

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hmmm..
ok check if something happens if you press the (vol down + power + home) for a while. report back
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well nothing is happening at all when pressing the 3 buttons together, all i wanna do is restoring it to factory settings and nothing more but i don't know how to do this now

its the vol down this time not up..
Remove battery
reinsert it after a few secs
again vol down power and home
if nothing happens try charging the battery for a while and try the above steps

1) Charge your phone.
2) Install Kies on your computer.
3) Restart computer
4) Plug phone into computer. Is it detected?
5) Repeat step 4 but after pressing volume down/power/home
6) Repeat step 5 but after using samsung USB jig (you have to buy it but it's cheap)
the samsung USB jig will try to 'force' your phone into the same mode that volume down/power/home does.
I would never ask a regular xda user this question but...
are you sure you have an N7000? does it have a home button? how many contacts are on the battery?
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Dr.Andreww said:
i successfully updated it to the latest version and it was working great then today i tried to update it to the jelly bean and i followed dome steps i found online by downlading some files on the sd card and going to the recovery mode and installing them but suddenly my phone shut down
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i hate to say it but he updated to the latest stock and then tried to flash files from recovery.
it sounds to me like mmc_cap_erase bug
assuming, of course, that he doesn't have an i717 and flashed N7000 files over it.
which would just as easily brick
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OP all hope is not lost though, if you can get into download mode we can save your phone. on the other hand if you are under warranty, go to the Samsung store and tell them you tried to factory reset from stock and it wouldn't boot again (and nothing about rooting etc). you will not be under warranty if you are in the USA or Canada and have an N7000
sounds to me like your flash counter should still be 0

guitarplayerone said:
1) Charge your phone.
2) Install Kies on your computer.
3) Restart computer
4) Plug phone into computer. Is it detected?
5) Repeat step 4 but after pressing volume down/power/home
6) Repeat step 5 but after using samsung USB jig (you have to buy it but it's cheap)
the samsung USB jig will try to 'force' your phone into the same mode that volume down/power/home does.
I would never ask a regular xda user this question but...
are you sure you have an N7000? does it have a home button? how many contacts are on the battery?
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Of course i'm sure that i have Galaxy Note N7000, the only issue is that i'm just new to the android world and i'm not familiar with the android terms like Root, Flash, Kernel and stuff like these and that's why i'm stuck here
But my question is why can't i go to the recovery mood normally like why pressing the home+power+volume down is not working for me?? btw i'm not in the united states and unfortunately i bought this phone when i was on a vacation and i'm in another country right now
i hate to say it but he updated to the latest stock and then tried to flash files from recovery.
it sounds to me like mmc_cap_erase bug
assuming, of course, that he doesn't have an i717 and flashed N7000 files over it.
which would just as easily brick
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OP all hope is not lost though, if you can get into download mode we can save your phone. on the other hand if you are under warranty, go to the Samsung store and tell them you tried to factory reset from stock and it wouldn't boot again (and nothing about rooting etc). you will not be under warranty if you are in the USA or Canada and have an N7000
sounds to me like your flash counter should still be 0
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Of course i'm sure that i have Galaxy Note N7000, the only issue is me being new to the Android world and i'm not familiar with those terms like Root, Flash,Kernel....etc. i'm just wondering, is there a way so i can fix my phone??

Can you get into download mode or not.
Pull battery. Wait a minute. Put battery back in. Hold home power DOWN (not up)
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asf58967 said:
Can you get into download mode or not.
Pull battery. Wait a minute. Put battery back in. Hold home power DOWN (not up)
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2
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Unfortunately i can't

If you can't enter download mode then you're superbricked. You can repartition the chip which is a pretty advanced process and I imagine you'd struggle with it, or you can claim warranty. In future read the forums thoroughly before doing any sort of flashing, start with the stickies and make yourself aware of any and all issues before you flash.
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not sure even the battery has any juice left

[Q] Stuck in boot loop

Hey everyone. I looked around the forums for a situation similar to mine, and didn't find a case exactly the same as mine, though it's possible I missed something. Basically, my little sister said her captivate was randomly shutting down lately, so I decided to root it for her. I rooted my own HTC Inspire this summer with no problems, so I figured I should be able to do it. The root went just fine, but when I tried to get into 3 button recovery mode, it wasn't working. I had read some stuff (obviously not well enough) and read somewhere to install the speedmod kernel. Now I'm stuck in a boot loop and can't get off of the Galaxy S/SGH-I897/SAMSUNG screen. I tried to go into download mode, but now I can't get into that mode either. Any ideas? I read on the forums about making a JIG, and I might have to end up doing that, but if I can avoid it, I'd like to. Thanks in advance.

Depending on what stock rom u were on before that flash of the speedmod kernel, it may not boot ur phone, because i believe it was froyo based. And if u got it from TRusselo's Guide thread it was there just so u could use it to reboot into cwm recovery and flash a dev rom. Have u tried holding both volume up and down & power buttons together until u see the at&t screen and then releasing the buttons ?? That should boot u into cwm. And from there u can flash a dev rom.
Download mode is--phone off, hold volume down, insert micro usb end of cable into phone, having already opened Odin or Heimdall and usb end of cable already connected to pc. Or of course, jig will do the trick for ya.
U could also try flashin an appropriate kernel for ur firmware u r on --- stock or dev'd. But u will need to still get into download or recovery for that. But i would think u should be able to boot up with no probs with a correct kernel.
Sent from my SGH-I897 using xda premium

4-2ndtwin said:
Depending on what stock rom u were on before that flash of the speedmod kernel, it may not boot ur phone, because i believe it was froyo based. And if u got it from TRusselo's Guide thread it was there just so u could use it to reboot into cwm recovery and flash a dev rom. Have u tried holding both volume up and down & power buttons together until u see the at&t screen and then releasing the buttons ?? That should boot u into cwm. And from there u can flash a dev rom.
Download mode is--phone off, hold volume down, insert micro usb end of cable into phone, having already opened Odin or Heimdall and usb end of cable already connected to pc. Or of course, jig will do the trick for ya.
Sent from my SGH-I897 using xda premium
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I did manage to get it into download mode. I had the usb cord already connected to the phone when I was holding Volume-, so that was the problem with that. Buuuut, I can't get into CWM at all. Holding Volume+ and Volume- plus the power button loads it directly into the Samsung logo screen, then reboots the phone. Maybe I need to reinstall CWM?

dshams said:
I did manage to get it into download mode. I had the usb cord already connected to the phone when I was holding Volume-, so that was the problem with that. Buuuut, I can't get into CWM at all. Holding Volume+ and Volume- plus the power button loads it directly into the Samsung logo screen, then reboots the phone. Maybe I need to reinstall CWM?
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You need to flash a different kernel if you wanna get in recovery but at this point, flashing KK4 through Odin seems like a better idea

BWolf56 said:
You need to flash a different kernel if you wanna get in recovery but at this point, flashing KK4 through Odin seems like a better idea
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I already went ahead and did that, and it's loading back to the regular start screen. Now I'm just trying to get CM10 on there for her, but according to their installation instructions, I need to be able to get into CWM recovery using the 3 button combo, which is where I'm currently stuck. According to one guide I'm reading right now, installing the corn kernel should fix the problem.

dshams said:
I already went ahead and did that, and it's loading back to the regular start screen. Now I'm just trying to get CM10 on there for her, but according to their installation instructions, I need to be able to get into CWM recovery using the 3 button combo, which is where I'm currently stuck. According to one guide I'm reading right now, installing the corn kernel should fix the problem.
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Yes indeed. Have CM10 on your SD. flash Corn kernel through Odin 1.85, reboot in recovery and flash CM10 as per their instructions.

BWolf56 said:
Yes indeed. Have CM10 on your SD. flash Corn kernel through Odin 1.85, reboot in recovery and flash CM10 as per their instructions.
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Yeah, still can't get into recovery. I turn off the phone, hold both volume buttons and the power button, but then it just stays at and keeps reloading the samsung loading screen (which now says i9000 instead of sgh-i897 like it did before). If I let go of the power button while on this screen, it progresses through the 3G/ATT screen and finally turns on the phone. Not sure what I need to do now. More research apparently.

dshams said:
Yeah, still can't get into recovery. I turn off the phone, hold both volume buttons and the power button, but then it just stays at and keeps reloading the samsung loading screen (which now says i9000 instead of sgh-i897 like it did before). If I let go of the power button while on this screen, it progresses through the 3G/ATT screen and finally turns on the phone. Not sure what I need to do now. More research apparently.
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Which KK4 did you flash? With the I897 bootloaders or I9000? And did you flash Corn kernel?
Getting in recovery can be tricky with the button combo. you could use ROM manager to get in recovery if you did flash Corn.

BWolf56 said:
Which KK4 did you flash? With the I897 bootloaders or I9000? And did you flash Corn kernel?
Getting in recovery can be tricky with the button combo. you could use ROM manager to get in recovery if you did flash Corn.
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Well, I assumed it was the I897 one since the guide I had been using was for that version of the captivate, but I'm going to redownload one so I can be sure. The model number under phone info says "SAMSUNG-SGH-I897" and the kernel version is the "Cornv706" version.
Also, couldn't get into recovery with ROM manager either; it just got stuck at the Samsung screen.

dshams said:
Well, I assumed it was the I897 one since the guide I had been using was for that version of the captivate, but I'm going to redownload one so I can be sure. The model number under phone info says "SAMSUNG-SGH-I897" and the kernel version is the "Cornv706" version.
Also, couldn't get into recovery with ROM manager either; it just got stuck at the Samsung screen.
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In that case, reflash both stock KK4 and Corn Kernel. Seems like something went wrong.

BWolf56 said:
In that case, reflash both stock KK4 and Corn Kernel. Seems like something went wrong.
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That's exactly what I did. Finally managed to get to CWM recovery and install CM10 after that. Thanks for all the help Wolf!

dshams said:
That's exactly what I did. Finally managed to get to CWM recovery and install CM10 after that. Thanks for all the help Wolf!
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Glad I could help! :good: