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Okay, I know, before you slam me, I know this has been asked, and is addressed by Entropy in the FAQ thread. I did the method 1 and superoneclick, and now I have the triangle exclamation when booting.
Not a big deal, but I want to get rid of it.
I'm not super knowledgable on the terms used in his fix, so I'm wondering if someone can post an easy how-to step by step to get rid of it.
Is it possible to get rid of the "!" without losing my data\apps and having to restore?
Whoever can help would get a HUUUUGE thanks from me!
jig
i just bought the jig and it worked perfect. it reset bianary counter and booted up with no yellow triangle. it was $8 from mobile tech.
drtvadr said:
i just bought the jig and it worked perfect. it reset bianary counter and booted up with no yellow triangle. it was $8 from mobile tech.
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The jig? What's that?
The first option and the easiest is to get a jig.
Second, do you have access to a PC running LINUX, if you do I can give you word by word steps?
Running Windows I can still point you in the right direction, but I have not run through it on windows myself, and I don't use windows very much.
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some jig info here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286376
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dayv said:
The first option and the easiest is to get a jig.
Second, do you have access to a PC running LINUX, if you do I can give you word by word steps?
Running Windows I can still point you in the right direction, but I have not run through it on windows myself, and I don't use windows very much.
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Unfortunately I don't, I don't want you to have to go out of your way, I was more looking for someone who did it successfully and able to just give a play by play.
dayv said:
some jig info here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286376
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Ordering one. That is a very worthwhile expense it seem
Are there any particular steps to it or do you just plug it in while the phone's on? I just got mine and i want to check before i mess it up.
Check eBay...I got mime for $2 shipped.
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skins2win said:
Are there any particular steps to it or do you just plug it in while the phone's on? I just got mine and i want to check before i mess it up.
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I did mine using the jig from Mobile Tech Videos as follows:
1. Power down your SGS2
2. Plug in jig and phone will boot into download mode
3. You will see a prompt on the screen saying Erasing download information succeeded.
4. Remove the jig
5. Hold down the power until phone reboots. (You need to hold it down for a bit, maybe 20 secs or so.)
kletiz said:
Check eBay...I got mime for $2 shipped.
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You have to be careful though, some are selling some that are just "Samsung Galaxy S" jigs, designed for the series I devices like Captivate that won't necessarily work with the SGSII versions. If in doubt, spend a buck or two more and get one where the seller states that it works with II. Better safe than sorry
dayv said:
The first option and the easiest is to get a jig.
Second, do you have access to a PC running LINUX, if you do I can give you word by word steps?
Running Windows I can still point you in the right direction, but I have not run through it on windows myself, and I don't use windows very much.
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Hey davy, i have a desktop running ubuntu..I would appreciate it if you could provide step by step instructions to fix this...thank you very much
desiromeo719 said:
Hey davy, i have a desktop running ubuntu..I would appreciate it if you could provide step by step instructions to fix this...thank you very much
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We went through the steps in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286376&page=6
In particular posts 60, 77, 80, and 81. The steps will be pretty much identical in Ubuntu except for the guide link in post 77 for set up adb in Mac. Setting up adb is a little different (it is not hard), but you can check that thread out to get an idea.
Then shoot me a pm if you need and I'll help you get through it tonight after I get home.
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USB Jig worked for me. Thanks all!!!
I rooted my phone and just tried reseting the binary counter for att and now it will not turn on or go in to download mode.
Any ideas how to unbrick it?
lampsoccer1409 said:
I rooted my phone and just tried reseting the binary counter for att and now it will not turn on or go in to download mode.
Any ideas how to unbrick it?
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buy an jig of ebay and pop it in...it should go to download mode....and flash stock firmware with odin and youll be back in no time....
even if I the computer wont recognixe it, it wont power on, go into recovery or download mode...
the jig will still work, what happens if it doesnt work?
More than likely the jig will work.....but if it doesn't its time to visit the store my friend.....but I'm sure the jig will do the trick
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when i plug it in my computer, it doesnt recognize it but it still is coming up as some sort of a usb drive, is that good?
lampsoccer1409 said:
when i plug it in my computer, it doesnt recognize it but it still is coming up as some sort of a usb drive, is that good?
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If Odin recognizes it you're good
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lampsoccer1409 said:
when i plug it in my computer, it doesnt recognize it but it still is coming up as some sort of a usb drive, is that good?
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make sure you have it charged, let it sit for a few hours...
try different usb
try different cable
try uninstalling drivers and reinstall ....see my page links for GNote for drivers
try another computer
. . . and pray.
If you try to boot your phone and you anykind of boot up logo or Samsung logo then your in good shape. Just look for the video on YouTube how to put phone in a download mode put the stock rom and root the phone again.
If I or anyone else have helped you in any kind of way please press THANK YOU button.
Your fine..use a jig man you will be surprised .I wouldn't trip
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im buying the usb jig, and it wont boot at all...
if not i found a company that can fix the phone, thanks for all the help
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when i plug it in my computer, it doesnt recognize it but it still is coming up as some sort of a usb drive, is that good?
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Try flashing stock rom thru Odin even if it does not show it is recognized, some people have had luck doing that.
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att galaxy note2 uclaj2 stock rom - odin
is there a link for an att galaxy note2 uclaj2 stock rom that can be flashed by odin ?
my note i717 says format disk when i connect to the computer
alewis2k12 said:
More than likely the jig will work.....but if it doesn't its time to visit the store my friend.....but I'm sure the jig will do the trick
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can i use a jig to get into download mode
sri.nafi said:
can i use a jig to get into download mode
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You've revived 3 different threads that had been dead for over 5 months..
Please use google. All your questions are answered in the threads.
No need to bring up old ones back up
Here I'll help you out
WWW.Google.com
Use it
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armyboy11b said:
Your fine..use a jig man you will be surprised .I wouldn't trip
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let us know what happens. pray
lampsoccer1409 said:
I rooted my phone and just tried reseting the binary counter for att and now it will not turn on or go in to download mode.
Any ideas how to unbrick it?
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when i plug it in my computer, it doesnt recognize it but it still is coming up as some sort of a usb drive, is that good?
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I'm confused , if it doesn't turn on, how does it come up as a USB when you connect it to a PC?
armyboy11b said:
Your fine..use a jig man you will be surprised .I wouldn't trip
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Unless I'm sorely mistaken,
We figured out about a day after it came out that they don't work. Do a search for the first month after the phone came out. March 2012
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Jamesyboy said:
Unless I'm sorely mistaken,
We figured out about a day after it came out that they don't work. Do a search for the first month after the phone came out. March 2012
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They do work. They won't work on a hard bricked note though.
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They do work. They won't work on a hard bricked note though.
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Buddy, I think you have the magic jig.
But I hear that's what all the girls say.
My dumb ass just got a galaxy s3. Also have my note but mixed up the roms and put a s3 room on my note. Hard bricked it now. I ordered the Jtag service hopefully it can help.
They will fix it. Sorry.
Lol that sucks
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aragoona said:
My dumb ass just got a galaxy s3. Also have my note but mixed up the roms and put a s3 room on my note. Hard bricked it now. I ordered the Jtag service hopefully it can help.
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At least you admit you're dumb... lol jk. Hope it gets fixed.
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Good luck man jtag will fix it. I am thinking about selling my note and buying gs3 , seeing as tho u have both do u think its a good idea or bad idea?
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Return it for warranty and get a new one. I hard brick mine by accidentally flashing a kernel from the international note. Return it and said that the phone no longer turn on, and i think it was a hardware defect.
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Save your money. I know of several people including myself that have tried this service. I got mine sent back to me as repaired but indeed was not. They did however apologize for the mix up. I just wouldn't do it again. My opinion folks. Please prove me wrong...
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I did the same thing, and Telus just issued me a new phone after waiting for it to be shipped to that specific Telus store, this is only the case if its within the first 30 days of purchase.
Good luck, hope you get it sortted out, and if yours is a Canadian GN, let me know what you did, as I want to try a root again. Possibly.. ت
Model: SGH-I717D
Version: 4.0.4
Kernel: 3.0.8-perf
The process is quite easy ...
The key is reading for comprehension, and a good PC environment .
If you have those, you'll be rooted and done.
Here's the Canadian root info ...g
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1775263
XDA is no longer worth my time.
TimOster said:
You say it's bricked, but can you get into download mode?
Some say bricked when they can...you can recover from Kies IF you can get into download mode.
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Or Odin ...
Strongly recommended ....g
I have an infuse with the wrong boot loaders on it that does get into download mode but i can't even get any computer to acknowledge it is even hooked up. So are you sure about this?
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screh172 said:
I have an infuse with the wrong boot loaders on it that does get into download mode but i can't even get any computer to acknowledge it is even hooked up. So are you sure about this?
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Download mode would indicate that the device is able to connect, as the USB drivers, or at least a portion of them, are contained in the download mode program.
But if the data is corrupted or missing, due to software or hardware issues, then the process would fail.
So you get "no " COM " detection at all ??
If not ...it's a JTAG fix most likely ....g
update
I should be getting back my note any day. Hopefully it is fixed since the order status says complete. I want to sell the note and get a tmobile one.
aragoona said:
I should be getting back my note any day. Hopefully it is fixed since the order status says complete. I want to sell the note and get a tmobile one.
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Let us know when it comes back if you would please ....g
gregsarg said:
Download mode would indicate that the device is able to connect, as the USB drivers, or at least a portion of them, are contained in the download mode program.
But if the data is corrupted or missing, due to software or hardware issues, then the process would fail.
So you get "no " COM " detection at all ??
If not ...it's a JTAG fix most likely ....g
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i agree that if you can get into download mode, then youre good. if the pc doesnt see it, then its most likely a driver issue. even if you have "a" driver specifically for it, there may be a different one that you would need for it to be seen in download mode. Hard brick is when the phone wont turn on or its just black and there is no download mode and no recovery mode. download mode is where its at! dont mean to get off topic.........Let us know how the jtag goes!
fixed
Got back the phone and it was restored to stock. My unlock is still there. Great service with fast turnaround.
Excellent !!
could you place a "SOLVED" in your thread title ?
that will help others to find information faster..
Thank you !!....g
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Got back the phone and it was restored to stock. My unlock is still there. Great service with fast turnaround.
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Wow, that's great. I stand corrected. Glad it worked out for you. :thumbup:
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aragoona said:
My dumb ass just got a galaxy s3. Also have my note but mixed up the roms and put a s3 room on my note. Hard bricked it now. I ordered the Jtag service hopefully it can help.
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I used their services a few month ago and yes the phone was return restore to stock - also very fast turn around.
So i was attempting to root this thing and put a fancy new rom on it, but have got lost along the way and now the phone will not boot into download or recovery modes. It just says Samsung Vibrant and stays there until I pull the battery. I am unable to do the key combos for any of the modes. The only way I could get into recovery was through adb command. But now I cant even do that. Any suggestions or should I just throw it in the can! Thanks
MikePysh said:
So i was attempting to root this thing and put a fancy new rom on it, but have got lost along the way and now the phone will not boot into download or recovery modes. It just says Samsung Vibrant and stays there until I pull the battery. I am unable to do the key combos for any of the modes. The only way I could get into recovery was through adb command. But now I cant even do that. Any suggestions or should I just throw it in the can! Thanks
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you can use odin.. flash it back to stock.. just use search button.. I did it many times so it safe as long as you pay attention to instructions..
alkaid14 said:
you can use odin.. flash it back to stock.. just use search button.. I did it many times so it safe as long as you pay attention to instructions..
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How can I get into odin without download mode? This is frustrating grrrrr!
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How can I get into odin without download mode? This is frustrating grrrrr!
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Does anyone think a dongle will do the trick to get it into download mode? I really need to get this working again! Thanks
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Does anyone think a dongle will do the trick to get it into download mode? I really need to get this working again! Thanks
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Yes a usb jig (dongle) should solve your problem but its not a guarantee. I would recommend buying one anyway, its a good thing to have around just in case things go wrong. They are only a few bucks so its worth it. You can also try using odin, I have heard of people flashing to stock without a download screen, if you see a yellow com box in odin then your good to go.
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iTz KeeFy said:
Yes a usb jig (dongle) should solve your problem but its not a guarantee. I would recommend buying one anyway, its a good thing to have around just in case things go wrong. They are only a few bucks so its worth it. You can also try using odin, I have heard of people flashing to stock without a download screen, if you see a yellow com box in odin then your good to go.
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Okay thanks. I will get one if I have no sucess.
Anyway, I pulled the battery out for a few hours during hockey and then attempted to try download mode again only I got to a screen that has a bunch of code in red at the top of the screen with the robot underneath saying "Power reset or Upload mode.
What to do?
Thanks
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How can I get into odin without download mode? This is frustrating grrrrr!
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try this.. it works for me..
1- Open ODIN on your PC. (DO NOT PRESS/SELECT ANYTHING IN ODIN!)
2- Plug in the USB Cable to PC
(preferably the one that came with your phone *My N1 cable doesn't work??*)
3- Power down Phone if you had not already.
4- Remove the battery.
5- Plug USB into Phone.
6- Hold down BOTH volume buttons and while holding both, insert the battery.
7- Two to three seconds later your phone will be in Download Mode.
Be mindful to not remove connection while ODIN is running.
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/605-guide-root-odin-clean-metamorph-swype-tricks-ninja-apps-everything/page__p__11106#entry11106
MikePysh said:
Okay thanks. I will get one if I have no sucess.
Anyway, I pulled the battery out for a few hours during hockey and then attempted to try download mode again only I got to a screen that has a bunch of code in red at the top of the screen with the robot underneath saying "Power reset or Upload mode.
What to do?
Thanks
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Yea I have seen that screen before, the dongle is going to be your fix most likely. Just wait for the usb jig if you ordered one, it should put you into download mode no problem. If for some reason the jig doesn't work then let us know.
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I don't know if it will ever work again. I took it to a shop for a free estimate and he said it's pooped. Something frying something because he says all it does is turn on and say vibrant. Really? The sign said fix any phone. I'm waiting for the jig in the mail all the way from Chinese land. Maybe it will help, maybe it won't. I'll keep y'all posted:fingers-crossed:
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I don't know if it will ever work again. I took it to a shop for a free estimate and he said it's pooped. Something frying something because he says all it does is turn on and say vibrant. Really? The sign said fix any phone. I'm waiting for the jig in the mail all the way from Chinese land. Maybe it will help, maybe it won't. I'll keep y'all posted:fingers-crossed:
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Did you try the key layout that someone suggested. ThatALWAYS works for me
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skinzy98 said:
Did you try the key layout that someone suggested. ThatALWAYS works for me
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Thread layout?
The combination to get into download. Both buttons plus power while plugging in the usb. Or up plus power while plugging in the usb
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Jig seems to be a no go. Must be a paperweight now
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Jig seems to be a no go. Must be a paperweight now
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If the jigs a no go then I have no idea.
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There is Hope
MikePysh said:
Jig seems to be a no go. Must be a paperweight now
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@MikePysh
I have been in this situation. I feel for you. This the mothergoosing EU bug.
Best bet (and this is how I did it) is to replace the motherboard (I know it sounds scary but it is NOT).
Here are the steps:
1. Buy a used/busted/for parts Vibrant (broken LCD, etc) or even a Galaxy S 4G SGH-T959v from eBay or wherever you can. Do not pay more than US $30-35 if it comes down to that. These two phones, i.e. your T-Mobile Vibrant SGH-T959 and the upgraded 4G version SGH-T959v have the same specs with the exception that the 4G radio is activated on the "v" version.
2. You can either fix it yourself (if you feel brave) or take it to a repair shop and maybe pay US 20-25 for labor to replace the motherboard.
It entirely depends on how badly you want to fix it without throwing it away.
Check out this: http://www.ifixit.com/Device/Samsung_Galaxy_S_Vibrant to get a feel if you can do it yourself.
Hope this helps.
Thanks fham! Sounds like a project I might attempt.
tomy1986.nt said:
unbrick service by jtag here.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281082401835?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
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Thanks, but that site serves US only.
MikePysh said:
Thanks, but that site serves US only.
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If your wanting your phone to be fixed by someone I recommend www.mobiletechvideos.com, very trusted source and they fix just about everything for the samsung vibrant t959.
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iTz KeeFy said:
If your wanting your phone to be fixed by someone I recommend www.mobiletechvideos.com, very trusted source and they fix just about everything for the samsung vibrant t959.
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Do you think it needs the JTAG Brick Repair?
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Do you think it needs the JTAG Brick Repair?
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Try to use Baywolf's Vibrant All in one. IT is really good. You could get into the download mode via the tool too.
Good luck.
uummm.... DOH!!!
So, I forgot last night.. you ever done that? I had been bouncing my 9week old daughter for a while and at 12:30am I finally got her to go to sleep. I was playing with my phone... I opened GooManager, and told it to install T.W.R.P. on my Galaxy Note 2 (i605 Verizon Wireless)
But I didn't realize that i had forgotten to unlock the boot loader after last weekend's Rom-a-thon (I put 5 ROMs on my phone then wen't back to stock, then rooted).
Given that I was not un-locked..... My phone went into the Yellow Caution symbol and told me that I had to go to a VZW store, (lol, yeah right!). So I took my phone to my laptop (Dell E4310) on Win8 x64 Ent, Odin3 v3.07 did not see my phone!!! Then to Win 7 x64 Ent, Dual booted dell... FAIL!!! And then to my MSI GX720 Win 7 x64 Pro, FAIL!!
Ok, time to ask the world! I don't know what else to do. Anyone out there with advice please let me know. If i get a solution I will post the steps below...
I went through all the threads i could find about this idea but not actually speaking to this problem. If you know of a solution in another thread please post it here.
It fails as in doesn't see phone or fail flash? By chance is it sboot it fails at?
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kintwofan said:
It fails as in doesn't see phone or fail flash? By chance is it sboot it fails at?
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It doesn't start to flash because it does not see that i have the device connected, Gets to download mode no issues.
Do you have all the drivers installes? And I know some phones are picky on the cables. So you should be using the factory cable. Aslo try other usb ports.
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Do you have all the drivers installes? And I know some phones are picky on the cables. So you should be using the factory cable. Aslo try other usb ports.
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I do not have the factory cable.. .that disappeared quite a while ago.. I have the drivers installed, and know all of my setup "works" because i am using the same setup i used to do this process the first time, and i have connected this phone to all of my machines with no issues before.
What else?
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It fails as in doesn't see phone or fail flash? By chance is it sboot it fails at?
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ok, after 5th reboot 6th USB cable and my wife walking in saying "Hey.." (literally the same second) it showed up in the ID:COM
(i have been trying for 4 hours now)
And now it IS failing at the sboot.bin file... what next?
Yoda183 said:
ok, after 5th reboot 6th USB cable and my wife walking in saying "Hey.." (literally the same second) it showed up in the ID:COM
(i have been trying for 4 hours now)
And now it IS failing at the sboot.bin file... what next?
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Use alternate restore file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35265728
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kintwofan said:
Use alternate restore file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35265728
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WAAA HOO!!!!!
I am tech support at my job (I work for EarthNetworks/WeatherBug as internal support). I call it MIS proximity, as soon as one of my co-workers breaks down and asks for help their computer starts working... guess i get a taste of that myself today.
Thanks guys for the help.
Wish I could tell the others going to read this that there was a real answer here. But all I did was keep trying different cables/USB ports/restart (oh and hear my gorgeous wife's voice
Kindest regards,
DaCracken!