[Q] my samsung vibrant would not turn on - Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

my samsung vibrant would not turn on, please help me
actully before 5 days have install voodoo and nero v3......
then i decide to install samsung vibrant kernel , when i install samsung vibrant kernal through recovery then it shows reboot now, when i reboot then phone would not turn on ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,please help me how to solve this problem...........?
thanxx

walia_mini said:
my samsung vibrant would not turn on, please help me
actully before 5 days have install voodoo and nero v3......
then i decide to install samsung vibrant kernel , when i install samsung vibrant kernal through recovery then it shows reboot now, when i reboot then phone would not turn on ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,please help me how to solve this problem...........?
thanxx
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THIS SHOULD BE IN THE Q&A SECTION!!!!!!!!!!!
u basically flashed a stock vibrant kernel in recovery correct? either the kernel u flashed was a 2.1 kernel or just a stock vibrant froyo kernel. if u still have access to recovery, reflash the voodoo kernel u have on ur sd card and it will boot up. if not u gonna have to use odin. check the rom bible at the top of this thread if u have to do that.

sir phone is totaly off now how to flash

walia_mini said:
sir phone is totaly off now how to flash
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do u have odin on your pc? as well as the android sdk?

No i have jdk installed on my pc and sdk setup file.....what can i do next.

Where i can find odin

walia_mini said:
Where i can find odin
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The huge search button on top of every single page is there for a reason. Use it.
And did you disable Voodoo before flashing anything? If you don't, search it on how to resolve that.
READ and search more please.

hello sir now i have install sdk and odin on my pc,,,,,,,what shoult i do now to flash my samsung vibrant ,, my phone shows totaly black screen.........how to solve plz help

Download Shipping Rom (look for it) with Pit file.
Select Repartition, load pit and tar files in odin.
Put phone in download mode, conect to USB and reflash
Good luck, and next time, before messing with your phone, you need to disable ANY lagfix

phone is totaly off how to put in download mode ?

walia_mini said:
phone is totaly off how to put in download mode ?
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SEARCH
10char

What did i do
hello I too have a black screen I was trying to flash Axura2259VE from nero v3. I forgot to disable voodoo and know i'm in a black screen not powering on or anything usb or charging. Please help.
P.S. First post on this forum

Search around. But there's a link in my signature on how to do it.

It amazes me at how many people tell this guys to search. Use the search button, google it. The guy clearly is looking for help and some quick answers. If you guys have the damn links then just give it him so he can try to fix his phone. This **** can get so annoying.

draikz said:
Search around. But there's a link in my signature on how to do it.
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I don't get to the samsung galaxy s screen. The phone doesn't turn on at all

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[Q] Odin/pc doesn't recognize my samsung galaxy ace s5830i

Hello,
Im all new in this forums and i just got my just got my first smartphone, a samsung galaxy ace with android 2.3.6
I tried to root it on my windows 7 laptop with superoneclickroot. this didnt work so i flashed AceGingerRoot with the stock recovery and it succeeded. After this i tried to flash ClockWorkModRecovery with the stock revovery and the original version didnt work so i downloaded ClockWorkAce.zip and flashed this with the stock recovery. After this i clicked reboot now. and after that my phone wouldnt boot anymore. I can turn it on but it then keeps getting stuck at the boot screen with samsung galaxy ace gt s5830i on it... I can get into recovery mode and into download mode and i looked on some forums and they told me to just flash the stock rom with odin. I tried this and got my phone in download/odin mode (it says odin mode but idk if it is download or odin mode) but my pc and laptop both dont recognize the phone, but my pc actually says: ''unknown device is ready for use'' but in odin the white box thingy with com port mapping above it doesnt become yellow, although i added the cooper.ops in the select ops box and i also added a 1 package in the one package option. oh, also when i plug the phone into the usb cable when its off it give a grey empty battery with a loading circle inside it on the phones screen
I only got my phone 1 day now so please help me, it would be REALLY REALLY appreciated
-poperdie
Try to install samsung usb drivers.the download mode volume down+home+power button...
Bootloader okay... (phew)
http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/MOBILES/Samsung/SAMSUNG-USB-Driver-1480.shtml
Then give it a go, at least you can get into download/recovery mode
Hmm, I might look into getting you a flashable stock recovery for 5830i... but don't rely on it
If this doesn't work you can try to install samsung kies. There are the drivers included, too
Purchased your phone today and already bricked it? Bravo
Well bro install Samsung Kies, it'll install all necessary drivers for you ( most of cases)
Then try ODIN and it'll recognize your device or go to samfirmware.com and you'll find everything of your need.
and you need to be very careful now on selecting anything for your device as its GT-s5830I not standard version GT-s5830. So must of the stuff will not work only S5830I things will work
johnny-Romania said:
Try to install samsung usb drivers.the download mode volume down+home+power button...
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thnx for the advice, i installed the drivers but still isn't working
Harry GT-S5830 said:
Bootloader okay... (phew)
Then give it a go, at least you can get into download/recovery mode
Hmm, I might look into getting you a flashable stock recovery for 5830i... but don't rely on it
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Fly-High said:
If this doesn't work you can try to install samsung kies. There are the drivers included, too
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I installed kies and the drivers but still doesnt recognize , but i installed other drivers than you posted so i'll give it a try and will let you know, you think i can still fix this problem? i thought it would be fixable cuz i can still enter recovery and download mod, thnx for the quick answer
abhibnl said:
Purchased your phone today and already bricked it? Bravo
Well bro install Samsung Kies, it'll install all necessary drivers for you ( most of cases)
Then try ODIN and it'll recognize your device or go to samfirmware.com and you'll find everything of your need.
and you need to be very careful now on selecting anything for your device as its GT-s5830I not standard version GT-s5830. So must of the stuff will not work only S5830I things will work
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ah, didnt think of that that little i after the s8530 would make so much difference, again thnx for the quick answer
poperdie said:
thnx for the advice, i installed the drivers but still isn't working
I installed kies and the drivers but still doesnt recognize , but i installed other drivers than you posted so i'll give it a try and will let you know, you think i can still fix this problem? i thought it would be fixable cuz i can still enter recovery and download mod, thnx for the quick answer
ah, didnt think of that that little i after the s8530 would make so much difference, again thnx for the quick answer
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Close Kies in Task Manager, it interupts Odin *make sure its 4.42*
Man dude u rock bricked in one day it took me 6months but only diffrence is that I am hardbricked
Harry GT-S5830 said:
Close Kies in Task Manager, it interupts Odin *make sure its 4.42*
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Okay, i'll try that btw i got 4.38 cant find a download of 4.42
Harry GT-S5830 said:
Close Kies in Task Manager, it interupts Odin *make sure its 4.42*
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i download the driver and installed them, my laptop now atleast recognizes the phone (yay) but odin still doesnt.. i closed the process of kies and tried it but still nothing in odin.. i gues ill have to get odin 4.42?
cant i just choose ''appy update from sdcard'' in the recovery mode and choose a stock firmware from there?
poperdie said:
cant i just choose ''appy update from sdcard'' in the recovery mode and choose a stock firmware from there?
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Stock Roms aren't flashable in sense of recovery
Harry GT-S5830 said:
Stock Roms aren't flashable
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but i can flash cyanogenmod 9 from there? as that is the thing i rlly want, and yes i am rooted
poperdie said:
but i can flash cyanogenmod 9 from there? as that is the thing i rlly want, and yes i am rooted
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The Cyanogenmod9 isnt for the 5830i - it will brick it more (perhaps past rescue)
Could i please have a link to the Stock ROM you got on SamMobile?
Harry GT-S5830 said:
The Cyanogenmod9 isnt for the 5830i - it will brick it more (perhaps past rescue)
Could i please have a link to the Stock ROM you got on SamMobile?
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i didnt get it from sammobile is i couldnt download one from there. The cyanogenmod 7.2 is there for the s5830i? or your custom rom is avalaible for it? Thnx for putting all the effort in just to help me. i got the firmware from here: http://www.samsdroid.com/2011/12/s5830xwkt7-android-236-gingerbread.html prolly isnt for the s5830i either but odin still cant recognize my phone so i cant even try to flash it
poperdie said:
i didnt get it from sammobile is i couldnt download one from there. The cyanogenmod 7.2 is there for the s5830i? or your custom rom is avalaible for it? Thnx for putting all the effort in just to help me. i got the firmware from here: http://www.samsdroid.com/2011/12/s5830xwkt7-android-236-gingerbread.html prolly isnt for the s5830i either but odin still cant recognize my phone so i cant even try to flash it
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Unfortunately the 5830i Has no custom ROMS as of yet, ill extract some firmware appropriate to your device and see if I can help you.
I need to know when your device stopped booting
I also need a copy and paste of your odin log when you attempt to flash (the text in the bottom left of application)
harry, could you take a look at this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1644385
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552792
it is a rom and it says you can use it without cwm, shall i give it a try?
poperdie said:
harry, could you take a look at this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1644385
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552792
it is a rom and it says you can use it without cwm, shall i give it a try?
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Nope, its not a ROM- Its a Deodex (Removes .odex files in system/app to make free space) and only works on two paticular basebands
Try installing this in your recovery, you may have to name it update.zip, it is a cwm for your 5830i that you had on the link.
(Standard disclaimer, if it doesn't work and messes up your device further- I apologise very much, but you agree to take no action. By trying this you agree to it)
ok, i started odin version 1.84 (it says odin3 1,84) and here my phone gets recognized but its a really complicated program. I think it can be fixed with this program but i just dont understand it and the only stock rom i can find for s5830i is this one: http://www.androidaddicted.com/firm...erbread-2-3-6-india-firmware-update-1450.html and it is a indian version but the only one i think

[Q] Samsung galaxy s2 frozen after rooting how to fix this ?

after i root my phone i cant access my phone its frozen on with this triangle icon and samsung logo. please help i tried everything from rebooting to removing my battery
virusgandu said:
after i root my phone i cant access my phone its frozen on with this triangle icon and samsung logo. please help i tried everything from rebooting to removing my battery
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Any more details?
Such as exact phone model (GT-I9100/T/M/...), firmware version (ROM/PDA/kernel), what rooting method have you used, etc.
If you can boot into download mode (Volume Down + Home + Power), then you can flash another kernel (such as CF-Root) with Odin to your phone.
Good luck !
GT-I9100 thats the only thing i know. i cant even open the phone only (Volume Down + Home + Power) is working i tried that but is not working. i used kernel method i tried almost ever thing but nothing works. im from asia
virusgandu said:
GT-I9100 thats the only thing i know. i cant even open the phone only (Volume Down + Home + Power) is working i tried that but is not working. i used kernel method i tried almost ever thing but nothing works. im from asia
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That happened to me. Make sure you do the volume down+ home+ power right to enter the download mode, then flash the CF or Siyah kernel with Odin v1.7 (not v1.85).
See if it boots from there. You may need to flash some firmware (PDA) with Odin once you see it boots.
Good luck
Thanks man its working now
help me please, frozen sgs2 after rooting
antonio1475 said:
That happened to me. Make sure you do the volume down+ home+ power right to enter the download mode, then flash the CF or Siyah kernel with Odin v1.7 (not v1.85).
See if it boots from there. You may need to flash some firmware (PDA) with Odin once you see it boots.
Good luck
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Hi!
Please help me...i got the same problem...i rooted my sgs2 and now is frozen...i tried with odin 1.7 but nothing happened...im from venezuela
i download cf-root, odin 3 v.1,85(the first time), my kernel is 3.0.15 UH...(i guess)
maybe the kernel was the problem...i dont know
i had ICS too...
are there any chance i can "unroot" my phone? i tried to wipe,but nothing...indeed, i opened recovery mode, i wipe all and i read Error mounting sd card...
i hope you can help me...sorry for my English
Please help me
lnzmrtn said:
Hi!
Please help me...i got the same problem...i rooted my sgs2 and now is frozen...i tried with odin 1.7 but nothing happened...im from venezuela
i download cf-root, odin 3 v.1,85(the first time), my kernel is 3.0.15 UH...(i guess)
maybe the kernel was the problem...i dont know
i had ICS too...
are there any chance i can "unroot" my phone? i tried to wipe,but nothing...indeed, i opened recovery mode, i wipe all and i read Error mounting sd card...
i hope you can help me...sorry for my English
Please help me
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"Nothing happened" is not useful. Let me know the exact error and how is your phone working right now (booting, not booting...)
what Kernel did you flash?
Help
Hey... i have the same problem as the first guy.
Next i tried the odin 1.7 but nothing it's allways the same.
plz help me as soon as you can.
monkeytribute said:
Hey... i have the same problem as the first guy.
Next i tried the odin 1.7 but nothing it's allways the same.
plz help me as soon as you can.
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Let's go slow.
You managed to flash something via ODIN? Or it failed?
Since you rooted it (same as first guy), I guess it flashed so Odin detects the phone and is able to flash, right?
Explain the exact problem. What are you trying to flash?
Try downloading Siyah kernel for Odin, or Dream kernel for Odin to flash it and make it boot. If not, download an official firmware and try.
Anyway, reply the 2 bold questions.
antonio1475 said:
Let's go slow.
You managed to flash something via ODIN? Or it failed?
Since you rooted it (same as first guy), I guess it flashed so Odin detects the phone and is able to flash, right?
Explain the exact problem. What are you trying to flash?
Try downloading Siyah kernel for Odin, or Dream kernel for Odin to flash it and make it boot. If not, download an official firmware and try.
Anyway, reply the 2 bold questions.
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odin detects the phone and flash it but when i start the phone i just get the triangle and galaxy s II.
because i want ics.
monkeytribute said:
odin detects the phone and flash it but when i start the phone i just get the triangle and galaxy s II.
because i want ics.
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Ok, if it flashes, it's good.
If you have a i9100 (not a i9100G or whatever), flash this http://buildenv.dream-irc.com/android/?nav=display&file=63 via Odin and boot.
i have gt-9100
monkeytribute said:
i have gt-9100
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Then follow my previous post
antonio1475 said:
Then follow my previous post
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i made it but i get the icon of dreamer and that's it nothing else
monkeytribute said:
i made it but i get the icon of dreamer and that's it nothing else
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May I ask what did you do to root before it froze?
It's weird, but at least it flashes, so you still can flash an stock firmware to get back your phone.
Maybe this one (4.0.3 so you stay away from emmc harrd-brick bug and don't blame me in case it bricked) http://www.hotfile.com/dl/161662205/363dea0/I9100UHLPS_I9100AROLP4_ARO.zip.html
Good luck
what else can i do?
By the way, now that you have Dream kernel, try booting in recovery (turn it off, then volume up + home + power hold until it gets on, then release power until you get to recovery)
HELP! After rooting, I can't access my phone
I rooted my samsung s2 i1900g and followed the steps accordingly, I tried to install the jellybean rom, I thought I had succeeded cause it said so. But when it automatically rebooted after the installation, I can't access my menu anymore, it just freezes on the Samsung Galaxy S2 and the yellow triangle with the exclamation point inside it :crying: Please help me.. Your help will be much appreciated. Thank you. God bless.
aybanjeyd said:
I rooted my samsung s2 i1900g and followed the steps accordingly, I tried to install the jellybean rom, I thought I had succeeded cause it said so. But when it automatically rebooted after the installation, I can't access my menu anymore, it just freezes on the Samsung Galaxy S2 and the yellow triangle with the exclamation point inside it :crying: Please help me.. Your help will be much appreciated. Thank you. God bless.
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You didn't mess up with a i9100 ROM instead of i9100G ROM or kernel for rooting, did you?
When did it freeze. After rooting (you made sure it booted afterwards?) or after Jelly Bean installation?

please need immediate help...!!! cannot go into download or recovery mode

please i need help.. i tried to install an operating syestem thru odin..
but it failed and now cannot go into download or recovery mode..
even the usb jig can do nothing... what should i do? please.. thanks.. any suggestion will do a lot.. thanks..
xriel said:
please i need help.. i tried to install an operating syestem thru odin..
but it failed and now cannot go into download or recovery mode..
even the usb jig can do nothing... what should i do? please.. thanks.. any suggestion will do a lot.. thanks..
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1. Is there any sign of life in your phone?
2. What "Operating System" were you trying to flash via Odin?
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
xriel said:
please i need help.. i tried to install an operating syestem thru odin..
but it failed and now cannot go into download or recovery mode..
even the usb jig can do nothing... what should i do? please.. thanks.. any suggestion will do a lot.. thanks..
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By "Operating System" i'll take it you simply mean "ROM"?
What model of SGS2 do you have and what "ROM" did you attempt to flash?
Did you get any errors in Odin?
Did you pull out your USB early?
Did your battery die?
Have you tried plugging charger in and leaving it for a few hours or overnight?
Are you SURE you cant get into download or recovery?
If you really cant get into download/recovery you have screwed your device by not following instructions correctly, flashing incorrect rom, flashing while battery is low or some other stupid thing. Your only option is to send away for JTAG fix or mobo replacement or if its in warranty send it to Samsung and play dumb, just say you "Left it charging overnight and wouldn't turn on next day".
Jokesy said:
1. Is there any sign of life in your phone?
2. What "Operating System" were you trying to flash via Odin?
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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yes there is an icon and a computer link like when i power on my phone or even use the jig..
sorry i think i didnt check the usb debugging mode when i use the odin.. oh.. big problem.. its an ics rom..
now im trying to download os that can be installed thru odin.. but i think my main problem here is the debugging mode..
thanks for the quick response..
TheATHEiST said:
By "Operating System" i'll take it you simply mean "ROM"?
What model of SGS2 do you have and what "ROM" did you attempt to flash?
Did you get any errors in Odin?
Did you pull out your USB early?
Did your battery die?
Have you tried plugging charger in and leaving it for a few hours or overnight?
Are you SURE you cant get into download or recovery?
If you really cant get into download/recovery you have screwed your device by not following instructions correctly, flashing incorrect rom, flashing while battery is low or some other stupid thing. Your only option is to send away for JTAG fix or mobo replacement or if its in warranty send it to Samsung and play dumb, just say you "Left it charging overnight and wouldn't turn on next day".
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yes your right.. i play things i didnt understand.. i already flash that rom before and got no errors.. but now then it says failed.. so i pull out the cable and boom, from there i cannot go into download or recovery mode.. just an icon of phone link to a computer..
xriel said:
yes there is an icon and a computer link like when i power on my phone or even use the jig..
sorry i think i didnt check the usb debugging mode when i use the odin.. oh.. big problem.. its an ics rom..
now im trying to download os that can be installed thru odin.. but i think my main problem here is the debugging mode..
thanks for the quick response..
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No. Your main problem is:
1. You are in a hurry to spoil your phone.
2. You don't like asking questions before taking risks
Try this:
-remove your battery for about 10 minutes
-then try to charge the phone
-If your phone shows the battery icon while charging, then there is hope.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
No. Your main problem is:
1. You are in a hurry to spoil your phone.
2. You don't like asking questions before taking risks
Try this:
-remove your battery for about 10 minutes
-then try to charge the phone
-If your phone shows the battery icon while charging, then there is hope.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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ok thanks a lot.. ill do that right away..
no luck.. when i plug in my phone it s still showing phone icon on the left, exclamation mark with yellow triangle in the middle and computer icon on the right..
xriel said:
no luck.. when i plug in my phone it s still showing phone icon on the left, exclamation mark with yellow triangle in the middle and computer icon on the right..
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use wall charger to charge your phone. While charging, does your phone light up? Do you see Samsung logo?
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
use wall charger to charge your phone. While charging, does your phone light up? Do you see Samsung logo?
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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sir i flashed an insecure kernel and it responded.. now im in bootloop but still a good thing than before.. its a kk2 by chaninfire..
i tried the jig and it work.. now i think i have to flashed a rom via odin to make it work.. any idea sir what rom is flashable via odin?
i tried the speedwiz but the guide is very confusing.. hope to have a one flashed rom via odin on pda only.. is that possible? thanks a lot..
xriel said:
sir i flashed an insecure kernel and it responded.. now im in bootloop but still a good thing than before.. its a kk2 by chaninfire..
i tried the jig and it work.. now i think i have to flashed a rom via odin to make it work.. any idea sir what rom is flashable via odin?
i tried the speedwiz but the guide is very confusing.. hope to have a one flashed rom via odin on pda only.. is that possible? thanks a lot..
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Lucky you.
What's your firmware version? ICS or gingerbread?
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Here's the link to faryaab's stock ics ROM flash able via Odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
Simply download and follow instructions on the op n u will surely get going..
Hit the thanks button if my post was of any help to u..
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
iiiadoableiii said:
Here's the link to faryaab's stock ics ROM flash able via Odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
Simply download and follow instructions on the op n u will surely get going..
Hit the thanks button if my post was of any help to u..
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
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thanks a lot.. really appreciate the help... downloading...
Jokesy said:
Lucky you.
What's your firmware version? ICS or gingerbread?
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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im on gingerbread as i need to root it first.. didnt know the insecure kernel before..
hope it will be successful.. simultaneously downloading resurrection remix..
thanks again for the info and for the time..
xriel said:
sir i flashed an insecure kernel and it responded.. now im in bootloop but still a good thing than before.. its a kk2 by chaninfire..
i tried the jig and it work.. now i think i have to flashed a rom via odin to make it work.. any idea sir what rom is flashable via odin?
i tried the speedwiz but the guide is very confusing.. hope to have a one flashed rom via odin on pda only.. is that possible? thanks a lot..
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lol, So you could get into download mode.
All you need to do is flash Siyah kernel, wipe data etc and then flash your desired rom via recovery.

[Q] Samsung Galaxy S2 won't boot. Recovery mode not accessible.

Hi all!
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 which I since a week cannot start. It get stuck on the black/white samsung logo. I cannot enter recovery mode, nothing happens when releasing the power button after pressing volumeup+home+power buttons. I can however reach download mode. I'm not sure what caused this problem, one day I just couldn't start it. I read on forums that many similar problems seem to have occurred when upgrading android but I'm not sure this is the case here (unless the phone made an automatic update while I was asleep). I'm not sure what version of android I'm running, but I'm pretty sure it is at least the ICS.
I would like to hard reset my phone if possible. It seems to be easiest through the recovery mode which I cannot get into.. I read things about Odin, connecting the phone to the computer and downloading android to the phone but haven't quite grasped it. Could anyone explain this option for me or point me in the right direction? Are there other options?
I would appreciate any help, especially since my 1-year warranty expired a month ago!
Best regards,
Marcus
marlu873 said:
Hi all!
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 which I since a week cannot start. It get stuck on the black/white samsung logo. I cannot enter recovery mode, nothing happens when releasing the power button after pressing volumeup+home+power buttons. I can however reach download mode. I'm not sure what caused this problem, one day I just couldn't start it. I read on forums that many similar problems seem to have occurred when upgrading android but I'm not sure this is the case here (unless the phone made an automatic update while I was asleep). I'm not sure what version of android I'm running, but I'm pretty sure it is at least the ICS.
I would like to hard reset my phone if possible. It seems to be easiest through the recovery mode which I cannot get into.. I read things about Odin, connecting the phone to the computer and downloading android to the phone but haven't quite grasped it. Could anyone explain this option for me or point me in the right direction? Are there other options?
I would appreciate any help, especially since my 1-year warranty expired a month ago!
Best regards,
Marcus
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Sounds like the symptoms of a NAND RW corruption. Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
Hi Marcus,
I had the same problem few days back.
If it's not broken by you trying something fancy, the best solution is to take it to service centre. If you have rooted your device, had installed some custom firmware or are not willing to visit the service centre for some other reason, please read ahead.
All I did was,
Installed USB connectivity drivers through Kies.
Installed ODIN 1.83
Ensured that Kies or any of its processes are not running in background.
Downloaded the official SGS2 firmware
Flashed the firmware through ODIN.
It took around 10 minutes for the full process and I was having my mobile up and running. Using ODIN sounds scary initially if you haven't used it. I have slowly started gaining confidence in it after using it a few times.
Please note that though the process is well proven to be safe, there is still an amount of risk involved.
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Download a siyah kernel(like v4.0.1) .tar file and flash through odin.
See if that makes it boot/lets you into recovery.
Adarzannh said:
Sounds like the symptoms of a NAND RW corruption. Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
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I appreciate all of your answers!
Adarzannh: I tried the guide but when flashing using odin I get stuck on:
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
both when trying to flash the recovery package and the kernel. Any clues?
mananbdesai: where do I find the "official SGS2 firmware"?
theunderlining: is it enough just to flash a new kernel or do I afterwards need to flash ROM too?
marlu873 said:
Adarzannh: I tried the guide but when flashing using odin I get stuck on:
NAND Write Start!!
both when trying to flash the recovery package and the kernel. Any clues?
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A couple of things..ensure KIES is not running on your computer in the background. If possible delete it completely. Also ensure your phone is connected to a USB port directly on the computer and not via a hub or to a USB port on a keyboard or something. Odin is a finicky s/w..so..
Also, try different versions. If v1.85 doesn't work try v3.4
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mananbdesai: where do I find the "official SGS2 firmware"?
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Go to sammobile.com or a sticky in the Original Android Development section here..has links to all the stock firmwares.
marlu873 said:
theunderlining: is it enough just to flash a new kernel or do I afterwards need to flash ROM too?
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Lol at underlining. if you flash a custom kernel like siyah, you'll be rooted and get CWM. Using that you can install a custom ROM.
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And youll be safe from the 4.0.4 brickbug if you flash siyah.
You flash a kernel for various reasons like it has emmc cap disabled,you can tweak it etc.
You can flash siyah kernel and stop there.Or you can move onto a custom rom.
Whatever,when its done-backup your efs and make a nand backup.
And yesterday I was downgrading my wifes phone onto 4.0.3.I was using odin and kept getting "failed".After 3 attempts I realised I hadnt put the phone into download mode..........how stupids that......lol
hi there, just wondering, after Flashing the stock firmware through ODIN, do you lose everything in your phone? i need to get all the notes that I have in my phone (notes from the samsung stock apps). I dont have any external sd card in the phone. thanks in advance for the reply.
enquiry
marlu873 said:
Hi all!
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 which I since a week cannot start. It get stuck on the black/white samsung logo. I cannot enter recovery mode, nothing happens when releasing the power button after pressing volumeup+home+power buttons. I can however reach download mode. I'm not sure what caused this problem, one day I just couldn't start it. I read on forums that many similar problems seem to have occurred when upgrading android but I'm not sure this is the case here (unless the phone made an automatic update while I was asleep). I'm not sure what version of android I'm running, but I'm pretty sure it is at least the ICS.
I would like to hard reset my phone if possible. It seems to be easiest through the recovery mode which I cannot get into.. I read things about Odin, connecting the phone to the computer and downloading android to the phone but haven't quite grasped it. Could anyone explain this option for me or point me in the right direction? Are there other options?
I would appreciate any help, especially since my 1-year warranty expired a month ago!
Best regards,
Marcus
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Hi there sir,
Has the problem solved ? Care to share the solution ?
Thanks.
i had the same exact problem, i tried flashing with odin n stock firmware but stuck in NAND write start, i didnt try flashing with PIT & repartition though, i couldnt be bothered anymore, so i took it to samsung service plaza, they told me the problem is in the main PCB (hardware issue), so all they did was replace that n it got fixed! i didnt pay because it's still under contract/ carrier warranty
Can you get into downloading mode? It's by hold and pressing volume down+home+power
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it seems for some strange reason the phone wont turn on now. Wheni plug it in i get the blue flashing dot but its faint. Tried download mode and nothing.
same problem
araz.rozh said:
Can you get into downloading mode? It's by hold and pressing volume down+home+power
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my phone is stuck at the bootlogo too. but mine is rooted n running on biftor rom (jellybean) pls how do i flash with odin? thanks
help pls.
Pls guys I have the same problem but like I said earlier mine occurred while I waS tRyna backup my ROM. Plss can I get a detailed guide on how to flaSh my samsung galaxy SII GT19100. ItS verion; jelly bean 4.12.Its rooted n runs on a custom ROM( biftor). Plss guys help. Thank you.
tatchero said:
Pls guys I have the same problem but like I said earlier mine occurred while I waS tRyna backup my ROM. Plss can I get a detailed guide on how to flaSh my samsung galaxy SII GT19100. ItS verion; jelly bean 4.12.Its rooted n runs on a custom ROM( biftor). Plss guys help. Thank you.
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I had a similar problem, stuck at boot with Biftor v12, which happened after I tried to update SuperSU binary through CWM/TWRP. I don't know why it stuck at boot and why it wouldn't reboot to Recovery. Download mode was still working, so I had no choice but to flash new kernel through ODIN and see if it works.
So if your symptoms sound similar to mine, here's what I did to be able to boot again:
I REPEAT, SIMILAR TO MINE. MY SOLUTION MIGHT NOT NECESSARILY APPLY TO YOURS.
1. Download a suitable kernel in tar.md5 format. I used PhilZ-cwm6 v4.93.6 for XWLSN firmware (see OP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270)
2. Download ODIN, if you don't have it, found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
3. Once installed, boot your phone in Download mode by pressing Vol Down+Home+Power together until you see a warning dialog. Press Vol UP to get into download mode.
4. Make sure ODIN is running, and NO KIES processes are running.
5. Connect your phone with USB cable to your PC.
6. In ODIN, you should see a COM port with yellow background.
7. Click the PDA button ONLY.
8. Select the kernel file you downloaded.
9. Press Start and nothing else.
10. If everything went as expected, your phone should reboot after a while with a working Recovery.
Only do the steps if you are absolutely sure. This worked for me, and I hope it gives some tips for your problem as well.
Flash-IS-Bright said:
I had a similar problem, stuck at boot with Biftor v12, which happened after I tried to update SuperSU binary through CWM/TWRP. I don't know why it stuck at boot and why it wouldn't reboot to Recovery. Download mode was still working, so I had no choice but to flash new kernel through ODIN and see if it works.
So if your symptoms sound similar to mine, here's what I did to be able to boot again:
I REPEAT, SIMILAR TO MINE. MY SOLUTION MIGHT NOT NECESSARILY APPLY TO YOURS.
1. Download a suitable kernel in tar.md5 format. I used PhilZ-cwm6 v4.93.6 for XWLSN firmware (see OP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270)
2. Download ODIN, if you don't have it, found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
3. Once installed, boot your phone in Download mode by pressing Vol Down+Home+Power together until you see a warning dialog. Press Vol UP to get into download mode.
4. Make sure ODIN is running, and NO KIES processes are running.
5. Connect your phone with USB cable to your PC.
6. In ODIN, you should see a COM port with yellow background.
7. Click the PDA button ONLY.
8. Select the kernel file you downloaded.
9. Press Start and nothing else.
10. If everything went as expected, your phone should reboot after a while with a working Recovery.
Only do the steps if you are absolutely sure. This worked for me, and I hope it gives some tips for your problem as well.
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Hi Flash-IS-Bright
I have the exact same problem with SuperSU on my rooted Galaxy S2. I updated the SuperSU app, and when I opened it, it recommended me to update the binary, I selected the CWM/TWRP option and then my phone tried to reboot but is now stuck. It can only access download mode.
In doing the process above, you only flashed the kernel? Did this totally work? And all your apps/messages were left intact on your phone?
Any help is appreciated.
peshmann said:
Hi Flash-IS-Bright
I have the exact same problem with SuperSU on my rooted Galaxy S2. I updated the SuperSU app, and when I opened it, it recommended me to update the binary, I selected the CWM/TWRP option and then my phone tried to reboot but is now stuck. It can only access download mode.
In doing the process above, you only flashed the kernel? Did this totally work? And all your apps/messages were left intact on your phone?
Any help is appreciated.
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when ur updating the binary u should always choose the 'Normal' thing instead of the 'CWM/TWRP' one ma8
if u flash a kernel it will not delete anything on ur phone, all u have to do is to select the right kernel like 'Philz' for example (if ur on a stock JB firmware) and flash the same through 'ODIN' and reboot ur phone
Sun90 said:
when ur updating the binary u should always choose the 'Normal' thing instead of the 'CWM/TWRP' one ma8
if u flash a kernel it will not delete anything on ur phone, all u have to do is to select the right kernel like 'Philz' for example (if ur on a stock JB firmware) and flash the same through 'ODIN' and reboot ur phone
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Thanks for your help. I've originally had Jeboo 1.2 kernel on my phone and tried to reflash that again through Odin. It passed, however I'm still encountering the same problem of the bootloop.
Would flashing a different kernel help? I'm on stock JB firmware but with a Jeboo kernel. I am happy to try another kernel (if that would not brick my phone)
Do you have any other suggestions to help me solve this?
Again thanks for your help
peshmann said:
Thanks for your help. I've originally had Jeboo 1.2 kernel on my phone and tried to reflash that again through Odin. It passed, however I'm still encountering the same problem of the bootloop.
Would flashing a different kernel help? I'm on stock JB firmware but with a Jeboo kernel. I am happy to try another kernel (if that would not brick my phone)
Do you have any other suggestions to help me solve this?
Again thanks for your help
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You could try flashing hawkerpaul's kernel wiper first and then install another stock kernel like PhilZ or Apollo, and see if that helps.
Neat Rom lite,suddenly struck in boot loop after 1 month of operation.
Dear All,
I have installed the "I9100XWLSZ_NeatROM_Lite_v5.0.1" custom rom and after 1 month of successful usage, today suddenly the phone was dead.(probably due to autoupdates over wifi) . I tried to reboot, but didnt. Tried to restart but got stuck in the logo screen with yellow triangle.
Tried to enter recovery mode, but no use. Only download mode is possible.
Tried to flash the stock rom using odin, but no use, Nand write failed.
Can somebody help me how to come out of this situation. Shall I install a different kernal and see?
Regards,
Maka11

Bricked s3

Hi , i've bricked my s3 today... i tried to install a kernel on omega v44 and it bricked...
I can to go into download mode . The phone is blocked at Samsung logo .
I tried to install the stock firmware and it didnt work...
Help me pls , what can i do now ?
Try this
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djembey said:
Try this
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Why don't you try helping instead of rubbing people up the wrong way?
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bmG123 said:
Hi , i've bricked my s3 today... i tried to install a kernel on omega v44 and it bricked...
I can to go into download mode . The phone is blocked at Samsung logo .
I tried to install the stock firmware and it didnt work...
Help me pls , what can i do now ?
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Which kernel did you try to install, and how?
bmG123 said:
Hi , i've bricked my s3 today... i tried to install a kernel on omega v44 and it bricked...
I can to go into download mode . The phone is blocked at Samsung logo .
I tried to install the stock firmware and it didnt work...
Help me pls , what can i do now ?
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So you only can get to download mode, but not recovery?
I really don't want to freak you out, but it could be SDS...
Please let us know if you could resolve it.
Wastl0r said:
So you only can get to download mode, but not recovery?
I really don't want to freak you out, but it could be SDS...
Please let us know if you could resolve it.
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I doubt it is the sds as it happened after a kernel flash, at least I hope it isn't for his sake!
slaphead20 said:
Why don't you try helping instead of rubbing people up the wrong way?Which kernel did you try to install, and how?
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because he's right, it's pointless to repeat the same stuff over and over.
Can get to download mode? Flash a stock rom. can't? try a different cable/port/pc/make sure kies is not running /reinstall drivers. didn't help? try flashing the correct pit file. no luck? send it to samsung. it's all been posted a thousand times
Glebun said:
because he's right, it's pointless to repeat the same stuff over and over.
Can get to download mode? Flash a stock rom. can't? try a different cable/port/pc/make sure kies is not running /reinstall drivers. didn't help? try flashing the correct pit file. no luck? send it to samsung. it's all been posted a thousand times
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Take a look at his posts, he is spamming that video everywhere, why bait people that need help?
Also remember it does state in the rules to try and be helpful and welcoming to newcomers, or don't post at all, I agree it's a hard balancing act to get right, but if you continually slam the door in people's faces it will put newcomers off, a degree of civility and tact is required
Glebun said:
because he's right, it's pointless to repeat the same stuff over and over.
Can get to download mode? Flash a stock rom. can't? try a different cable/port/pc/make sure kies is not running /reinstall drivers. didn't help? try flashing the correct pit file. no luck? send it to samsung. it's all been posted a thousand times
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i tried to flash a stock rom , where can i get that pit file ?
i didnt can to go into recovery mode also when the phone worked
and i made e backup in recovery mode , before to install the kernel
i've tried to flash a pit file , it didnt work
and what to say to vodafone [ i bought from vodafone , it's blocked in vodafone] ?
I have tried to install something and it doesnt work ? or
It doesnt work , i dont know why ?
///GUYS , i ve entered in recovery mode i was pressing v down... not vol up
i made a factory reset and.... IT WORKED
Thx guys very much u have made me to search again how to go into recovery mode and i saw that it's volume up
bmG123 said:
i tried to flash a stock rom , where can i get that pit file ?
i didnt can to go into recovery mode also when the phone worked
and i made e backup in recovery mode , before to install the kernel
i've tried to flash a pit file , it didnt work
and what to say to vodafone [ i bought from vodafone , it's blocked in vodafone] ?
I have tried to install something and it doesnt work ? or
It doesnt work , i dont know why ?
///GUYS , i ve entered in recovery mode i was pressing v down... not vol up
i made a factory reset and.... IT WORKED
Thx guys very much u have made me to search again how to go into recovery mode and i saw that it's volume up
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Sometimes it's the really simple things
Glad you got it sorted

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