ODIN Doesn't recognize my SGSIII - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys I just bought my brand new SGSIII and I want to flash new 4.1.2 Poland official ROM on it using odin, I installed all drivers such as SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones and I also put it in stock recovery mode and it downloaded all needed files for my PC, but now when I run odin and I choose the ROM for PDA and then I put my phone to Downloading mode and I connect USB to my phone it doesn't recognize my phone, and yes I turned on the USB debugging mode in Developers section?
what should I do
Thanks in advance!
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What is your specific model? Are you sure it is a genuine S III ?

Install KIES.. also.. make sure to run it as administrator..
Try a different usb port or cable.
Try on a different computer if you have one.
Reinstall drivers from a different source
These are all my suggestions..
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Bei60 said:
Install KIES.. also.. make sure to run it as administrator..
Try a different usb port or cable.
Try on a different computer if you have one.
Reinstall drivers from a different source
These are all my suggestions..
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WHAT? STOP.
KIES AND ODIN ARE COMPLETELY INCOMPATIBLE. If you want to have Odin working the ONE thing you must NOT do is to have KIES running or installed.
You must have the drivers installed, but for these you do NOT need to install KIES. Just download the standalone drivers package from http://developers.samsung.com
Samsung.com is the ONLY trustworthy source from the drivers. There are other "sources" for the drivers.

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Odin problems

Ok, i haven't had a computer in a while because my old one fried so my buddy gave me one last night and i downloaded odin and installed the drivers so i could flash some 2.3.3 roms and the computer recognizes my phone because when i plug the usg in at the bottom right it says detected samsung android device and what not. but when i open odin it never recgonizes my phone being there. i've re downloaded odin like 3 times and same result. This computer is old as hell its a com paq pressario 5000 lol so could that be why? its running windows xp...
Make sure you download the samsung drivers on to your computer, I ll assume you are using the windows 32bit version, download that one and then odin will work fine. Also, make sure debugging is on and you connect the usb as well....
C-4Nati said:
Ok, i haven't had a computer in a while because my old one fried so my buddy gave me one last night and i downloaded odin and installed the drivers so i could flash some 2.3.3 roms and the computer recognizes my phone because when i plug the usg in at the bottom right it says detected samsung android device and what not. but when i open odin it never recgonizes my phone being there. i've re downloaded odin like 3 times and same result. This computer is old as hell its a com paq pressario 5000 lol so could that be why? its running windows xp...
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oka1 said:
Make sure you download the samsung drivers on to your computer, I ll assume you are using the windows 32bit version, download that one and then odin will work fine. Also, make sure debugging is on and you connect the usb as well....
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No offense intended with this question, but you are putting the phone into Download Mode, right? I'm only asking this because the 2nd post mentioned something about "debugging mode," which shouldn't be relevant with Odin...should it?

Please Help Me

I've tried everything on this site to root and get cwm to install custom roms. I've done this with my inspire and infuse but the sgs2 is currently winning the battle.
I have the drivers installed and I know how to boot into download mode but for some reason odin will not work for me. I can't get the yellow bar to come up for me to install the pda file. I like the phone but not being able to flash roms is gonna suck.
If anyone could help that would be great. I've tried all the methods on here and no success. Thanks in advance.
Put your phone into download mode and connect to you computer, then go to to device management either through settings or by right clicking on my computer then properties.
There look through the USB devices on your computer, you should find this listed somewhere there
Code:
Samsung Mobile USB CDC Composit Device
If the driver is set up correctly.
If you can't find the above then uninstall any thing that is any kind of a Samsung mobile device, unplug your phone and uninstall and reinstall Samsung kies.
If you do find the above, unplug your phone, make sure the version of Odin you have is 1.82 or higher.
Then do the following in the exact order
1. Reboot your computer
2. Start Odin
3. Put your phone into download mode and connect to your computer - and hopefully within 10 to 15 seconds Odin should recognize your phone
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cpbeats said:
I've tried everything on this site to root and get cwm to install custom roms. I've done this with my inspire and infuse but the sgs2 is currently winning the battle.
I have the drivers installed and I know how to boot into download mode but for some reason odin will not work for me. I can't get the yellow bar to come up for me to install the pda file. I like the phone but not being able to flash roms is gonna suck.
If anyone could help that would be great. I've tried all the methods on here and no success. Thanks in advance.
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This should fix the problem:
Get the Samsung Unified USB driver here: http://api.viglink.com/api/click?for...13196871580881
Be sure to uninstall kies if it's installed and uninstall any other samsung usb driver.
Then reboot windows before installing the new unified samsung drivers.
After installation of the new usb drivers reboot windows before connecting the usb cable into the phone.
Plugging in the original samsung usb cable into a different usb port in the
back of the computer is also a good thing to try as Dungeon47 was saying.
Good Luck!
Make sure you are using a USB directly connected to your motherboard. Make sure you are using an official Samsung or Blackberry micro USB cable. If that doesn't help, try another port.
Ok thanks i'm still in the process of trying and doing what y'all suggested. I will let y'all know if it works.
Well I got superuser now but still unsuccessful in flashing rom.
Says installation aborted. Ill try later but thanks for helping out.
Did you try starting Odin first, and plugging your phone in afterwards? That hung me up for a little bit. (I'm assuming you reinstalled Kies as suggested).
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Yeah I got root but when I try to flash a rom I'm unsuccessful. Trial and error. Ill get it.

Bricked SGSII after nandroid restore

Hey guys,
using MIUI.us version 2.7.13 on my phone, but since my android.phone FCed all the time here on holidays I thought of going back one version. Just wanted to restore to 2.7.6.
Unfortunately I am now stuck at the yellow boot logo.
I just a USB cable to reflash the whole thing, but my phone does not connect to the laptop. I can enter the download mode and it says bright and clear "downloading... do not restart phone", but it simply just not connects with ODIN.
Is this because the cable does not support that or is something bigger the problem?
Thanks for your help!
damnation333
clean
Have you tried cleaning the micro USB port? Or a different cable?
scayre32 said:
Have you tried cleaning the micro USB port? Or a different cable?
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Hey,
I'm in Crete. Managed to pick up that cable on the way there. My only chance for the time being. Cable is new and clean. Should work.
Anybody else an idea?
Thanks!
damnation333 said:
Hey guys,
using MIUI.us version 2.7.13 on my phone, but since my android.phone FCed all the time here on holidays I thought of going back one version. Just wanted to restore to 2.7.6.
Unfortunately I am now stuck at the yellow boot logo.
I just a USB cable to reflash the whole thing, but my phone does not connect to the laptop. I can enter the download mode and it says bright and clear "downloading... do not restart phone", but it simply just not connects with ODIN.
Is this because the cable does not support that or is something bigger the problem?
Thanks for your help!
damnation333
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ok seems that your phone may be only soft bricked, not hard bricked, so you can easily make it work again, try to enter recovery by key combo, if you can enter recovery just wipe every thing, and then make afresh install of the rom, if you can only enter download mode, just try any other usb cabl and use another usb port in your usb, and flash stock samsung rom, and you will be fine,
btw : i don't know about miui version , is it ics or gb, and whats kernel you are using, please provide more info about rom version and the used kernel.
damnation333 said:
Hey guys,
using MIUI.us version 2.7.13 on my phone, but since my android.phone FCed all the time here on holidays I thought of going back one version. Just wanted to restore to 2.7.6.
Unfortunately I am now stuck at the yellow boot logo.
I just a USB cable to reflash the whole thing, but my phone does not connect to the laptop. I can enter the download mode and it says bright and clear "downloading... do not restart phone", but it simply just not connects with ODIN.
Is this because the cable does not support that or is something bigger the problem?
Thanks for your help!
damnation333
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First tell me r u able to boot in cwm recovery or not.
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Samsung specific usb drivers must be installed on PC for the download mode to work. That's your problem. Just install Kies or only the usb drivers for Samsung
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Phil3759 said:
Samsung specific usb drivers must be installed on PC for the download mode to work. That's your problem. Just install Kies or only the usb drivers for Samsung
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I think from the OP's words it seems that he already has gs2 drivers in his PC.
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stuck download mode
hi just a thought have you got kies installed? and also do not have it running at the same time as odin its only needed for driver support as you may or may not know.
also as previous posts suggest you haven't totally bricked your phone so should be sound to restore.
I think u had unchecked ur debugging mode....
Stuff to try when Odin doesn't work:-
*Must run Odin as administrator in Windows.
*Ensure Kies & it's processes aren't running in Windows task manager. Kill them if they are.
*Try different USB ports; you must be using a 'powered' or mainboard port.
*Try different USB cables (particularly the cable that came with the phone if you're not using it now)
*Try different versions of Odin (search on here/Google)
*Uninstall Kies, reboot, re-download & reinstall it, reboot, try the flash again. Also run Windows Update.
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It seems Mr. OP forget to check this thread after started. So folks no need to give solutions.
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Hey guys,
I had had the drivers installed. Just installed KIES aswell, but it didn't make a difference.
I can't go into CWM anymore. The only thing I can manage is the download mode, but I can't get ODIN to connect with the phone.
The cable I am using is not the original one, but a multicable (plugs for all kinds of USBs, iPhone, phones). Is it possible this is the reason?
Thanks!
Stuff to try when Odin doesn't work:-
*Must run Odin as administrator in Windows.
*Ensure Kies & it's processes aren't running in Windows task manager. Kill them if they are.
*Try different USB ports; you must be using a 'powered' or mainboard port.
*Try different USB cables (particularly the cable that came with the phone if you're not using it now)
*Try different versions of Odin (search on here/Google)
*Uninstall Kies, reboot, re-download & reinstall it, reboot, try the flash again. Also run Windows Update
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- Odin is automatically started as admin on my PC
- KIES hadn't been installed before (but the drivers). Also installed KIES now and it is not running in the background
- tried all 3 USB ports
- only have this one cable here in Crete... can't try another yet
- will try now
- will try now
Thanks guys!
MistahBungle said:
You plagiarist ! (j/k).
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Lol, I'm lazy, and you always give sound advice. Why fix what ain't broken, eh?
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Hey everybody,
just got it sorted.
Bought a new cable and now ODIN can connect without trouble. What did we learn from this: never use one of those multicables for flashing etc. They won't work.
Btw my friend tried to use the same cable for his iPhone and it wasn't able to connect either to iTunes. Just charging worked!
Thank you so much for your help!

download mode not recognized by computer

i put my i9100 into download mode to use odin to flash rom, when connected to my computer via usb, computer shows unknown usb device (driver installed, tried multiple computer and different usb ports and usb cables)
this started happening after i flash a rom, it is CriskeloROM Gingerbread V34.
tried using recovery to flash to a different rom, recovery would inform me that can't mount sd card.
help please.
Remove KIES, then reinstall samsung USB drives only.
This should be in Q&A section.
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Uninstall Kies and USB Drivers, Install kies.. It will Auto Install Drivers,
Download Newer Version of Odin compatible with S II
This should Work.
Hope it Helps... Cheers
Peace
Hit Thanks & It will Disappear
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leishi85 said:
i put my i9100 into download mode to use odin to flash rom, when connected to my computer via usb, computer shows unknown usb device (driver installed, tried multiple computer and different usb ports and usb cables)
this started happening after i flash a rom, it is CriskeloROM Gingerbread V34.
tried using recovery to flash to a different rom, recovery would inform me that can't mount sd card.
help please.
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Can you restore a backup in cwm recovery?
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kilometers4 said:
Can you restore a backup in cwm recovery?
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no, when i try to do anything in cwm recovery that involves sd card, it will inform me that sd card can't be mounted.
Omaxe said:
Uninstall Kies and USB Drivers, Install kies.. It will Auto Install Drivers,
Download Newer Version of Odin compatible with S II
This should Work.
Hope it Helps... Cheers
Peace
Hit Thanks & It will Disappear
Sent from S II Running Official ICS 4.0.4 with Siyah 4.1 [/size]
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uninstall kies and USB drivers, install kies (not install kies, just driver), tried all those, doesn't work.
it's not that the Odin is not compatible with my S II, or the drivers are not installed (when i'm booted into my phone, connect phone to computer while not in download mode, computer picks up phone fine. it's only when the phone is in download mode.)
anything else guys?
or is my phone ****ed?
leishi85 said:
i put my i9100 into download mode to use odin to flash rom, when connected to my computer via usb, computer shows unknown usb device (driver installed, tried multiple computer and different usb ports and usb cables)
this started happening after i flash a rom, it is CriskeloROM Gingerbread V34.
tried using recovery to flash to a different rom, recovery would inform me that can't mount sd card.
help please.
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Have a look at this thread maybe you find a solution to your problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30323728
change usb
try to change usb port. than restart your computer. reinstall your usb driver for s2.
evil__chuck said:
try to change usb port. than restart your computer. reinstall your usb driver for s2.
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tried doing that, no help.
leishi85 said:
tried doing that, no help.
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Use Odin3 v.1.85... just use it..
Maximize ur search button..
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Kies solved my problem.. Once this happened with my Galaxy Ace, i clicked troubleshoot connection error and it fixed it.., you should also try...
Hope it helps
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Peace
Hit Thanks & It will Disappear
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Next Device: Upcoming Nexus
Omaxe said:
Kies solved my problem.. Once this happened with my Galaxy Ace, i clicked troubleshoot connection error and it fixed it.., you should also try...
Hope it helps
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Peace
Hit Thanks & It will Disappear
Sent from S II Running Fully Modified Official ICS 4.0.4
Next Device: Upcoming Nexus
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thanks for the suggestion, when the phone is not in download mode, connecting to the computer with usb is fine, it's only when it's in download mode that it's give me troubles.
Hmmm... Then search for hardware id issues.
There are some chances of that
Peace
Hit Thanks & It will Disappear
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Next Device: Upcoming Nexus
leishi85 said:
thanks for the suggestion, when the phone is not in download mode, connecting to the computer with usb is fine, it's only when it's in download mode that it's give me troubles.
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did you find any solution ? i am having same problem .??

[Q] Stuck at cache/modem/DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET on Odin for Stock2.1

I don't have any USB device connected other than the mouse on PC. i have even tried on my laptop with no mouse.
I have downloaded pit file and uvjfd.tar two times from the forums.
I have tried flashing multiple times from both my PC & laptop using Odin 3.0 v1.0, v1.85, v3.07(latest), EZOdin v1.70 and installed Samsung USB drivers multiple times, even downloaded latest driver version from official Samsung Vibrant page.
I have tried flashing from all possible USB ports on my PC & laptop wherever the phone was being recognized. But now with the latest official Samsung Vibrant drivers, my phone is not being detected by any USB port on my PC.
But whenever I have flashed, Odin is stuck at Cache or Modem or recently(with latest samsung drivers), DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET !!
I have even tried flashing through Heimdall 1.3.1 but the zadig.exe shows the device only as 'Gadget Serial' no matter how many times I try, and installs the driver with device as Gadget Serial under libusb in Device Manager and I also tried by updating driver as Samsung Composite USB as mentioned in readme. Either Way Heimdall frontend will not flash and says "Failed to detect compatible download-mode device".
Edit: I tried with another USB cable, of LG GS500v, and Oh Lord Jesus, Odin flashed past it. Great, time to buy a new Samsung USB cable, now!
PROBLEM SOLVED
parasharenator said:
I don't have any USB device connected other than the mouse on PC. i have even tried on my laptop with no mouse.
I have downloaded pit file and uvjfd.tar two times from the forums.
I have tried flashing multiple times from both my PC & laptop using Odin 3.0 v1.0, v1.85, v3.07(latest), EZOdin v1.70 and installed Samsung USB drivers multiple times, even downloaded latest driver version from official Samsung Vibrant page.
I have tried flashing from all possible USB ports on my PC & laptop wherever the phone was being recognized. But now with the latest official Samsung Vibrant drivers, my phone is not being detected by any USB port on my PC.
But whenever I have flashed, Odin is stuck at Cache or Modem or recently(with latest samsung drivers), DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET !!
I have even tried flashing through Heimdall 1.3.1 but the zadig.exe shows the device only as 'Gadget Serial' no matter how many times I try, and installs the driver with device as Gadget Serial under libusb in Device Manager and I also tried by updating driver as Samsung Composite USB as mentioned in readme. Either Way Heimdall frontend will not flash and says "Failed to detect compatible download-mode device".
Edit: I tried with another USB cable, of LG GS500v, and Oh Lord Jesus, Odin flashed past it. Great, time to buy a new Samsung USB cable, now!
PROBLEM SOLVED
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Dont worry....this time go to download mode and flash eugenes that does not brick aka Eugene_2E_JK2_Froyo with the same pit file and ur good to go brother
Similar Problem but different results.
Hi!
Whomever can help me, please help me. Right now, I am on stock Froyo 2.2 after the factory reset so this is how I got it but it is rooted only. I am trying to overwrite CWM because I cannot get into its recovery no matter how many times I flash it. Odin just will not recognize my phone when I am in download mode. When my phone is on, it will allow the mass storage and that works but when in download mode, my PC says unrecognized devide. I have a feeling that is the problem and I have updated the drivers several times, especially from Samsung but to no avail. Does someone have a solution to this problem? I want to go to Avatar ROM with my phone which is Jelly Bean and have seen its possible but I feel CWM is holding me back.
Thank you in advance!
David Carlton
david.carlton.jr38 said:
Hi!
Whomever can help me, please help me. Right now, I am on stock Froyo 2.2 after the factory reset so this is how I got it but it is rooted only. I am trying to overwrite CWM because I cannot get into its recovery no matter how many times I flash it. Odin just will not recognize my phone when I am in download mode. When my phone is on, it will allow the mass storage and that works but when in download mode, my PC says unrecognized devide. I have a feeling that is the problem and I have updated the drivers several times, especially from Samsung but to no avail. Does someone have a solution to this problem? I want to go to Avatar ROM with my phone which is Jelly Bean and have seen its possible but I feel CWM is holding me back.
Thank you in advance!
David Carlton
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Can you explain the steps your taking when you try to get into odin
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The steps I take is put the phone into download mode by pulling the battery and then holding both the volume up and down then reinsert the battery. It shows the download screen. I then start odin and I have tried version 1.7 and the latest version of 3.0.7. Then I plug my phone into the USB port and windows pops up saying unrecognized device. I have reinstalled drivers several times. Now to describe my desktop is that it is a pentium III 550 Mhz...and old computer and running Windows XP Professional. I am able to do the mass storage when the phone is on normally so it recognizes it that way though. I have tried different USB ports on it as well so just unsure. I have rooted the phone and have superuser app access. ROM manager was supposed to have flashed the recovery mode but it never goes into the CWR mode either and its version is 2.5.1.2 which I have seen work on these phones in videos on YouTube so guess I am trying a different route so I can play with the mods to find a ROM I like. I was going to try the Avatar ROM for the vibrant but just cannot seem to get to the point where I can get the ROM flashed. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Keep the battery in and lull up Odin. Cut off the phone and hold both volumes while inserting USB hopefully the computer will then recognize it
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Its still not recognizing it. I am almost consigned to wait until either my laptop is fixed or get a new laptop to replace it because this desktop is 13 years old and has the old USB 1.1 but wouldn't think that makes a difference. Any other ideas? I have uninstalled and reinstalled the USB drivers but I have not installed Kies yet but heard some bad things about that.
Its still not recognizing it. I am almost consigned to wait until either my laptop is fixed or get a new laptop to replace it because this desktop is 13 years old and has the old USB 1.1 but wouldn't think that makes a difference. Any other ideas? I have uninstalled and reinstalled the USB drivers but I have not installed Kies yet but heard some bad things about that.
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Stay away from kies I will Brick your device as for the computer being old I don't know. I've never had this problem before. Sorry o couldn't help
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david.carlton.jr38 said:
Its still not recognizing it. I am almost consigned to wait until either my laptop is fixed or get a new laptop to replace it because this desktop is 13 years old and has the old USB 1.1 but wouldn't think that makes a difference. Any other ideas? I have uninstalled and reinstalled the USB drivers but I have not installed Kies yet but heard some bad things about that.
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USB cable does make difference. And USB ports even on the same computer. Check also your phone's drivers. Finally, try out Heimdall one-click package for t959, it is more powerful and sensitive than Odin.
Good luck
ioancr said:
USB cable does make difference. And USB ports even on the same computer. Check also your phone's drivers. Finally, try out Heimdall one-click package for t959, it is more powerful and sensitive than Odin.
Good luck
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Do you have the link to the Heimdall one-click package or do I just google it?
david.carlton.jr38 said:
Do you have the link to the Heimdall one-click package or do I just google it?
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I found the link:
http://d-h.st/M93
on the Repository thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1875966
And since only thing remaining in your case is USB cable, I would say try with a different micro USB cable, even a different vendor's will do, as it did the trick for me( see the edit in OP)
I will try that. Thank you! I need to get a car charger anyway so I can get a usb adapter for the car and a usb cable and try it that way.
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david.carlton.jr38 said:
I will try that. Thank you! I need to get a car charger anyway so I can get a usb adapter for the car and a usb cable and try it that way.
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For now, you can try any micro usb cable that fits, they all have same specifications.
Okay. Thanks!
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Stuck on cache
I'm also stuck on cache & I have tried more than one USB cable. Is there something else that I might be doing wrong? I'm completely uninclined technologically. The fact that I got my phone into download mode after 'bricking' is a feat in itself. Now what do I do when I'm stuck??
Mentalmama said:
I'm also stuck on cache & I have tried more than one USB cable. Is there something else that I might be doing wrong? I'm completely uninclined technologically. The fact that I got my phone into download mode after 'bricking' is a feat in itself. Now what do I do when I'm stuck??
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Great that you could get it to the download mode.
Follow these steps:
1. Make sure that you have the correct drivers installed for your Operating System. Preferably, download the latest drivers. You can verify when your device is recognized when connected in download mode.
2. Make sure you follow this thread for Odin flashing http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
3. If unable to flash using ODIN successfully, try with different USB ports, on same computer or a different one, say, a laptop.
4. If still unable to do so, try with different USB cables (any micro-usb should do).
In this way, you should by trying multiple alternatives at each step you should be able to eliminate the options and figure out what is really creating the problem in your flashing. Trust me my friend, this has not go anything to do with technology. just follow the steps, try alternatives and you would resolve this. Do post back on thread, if you have any queries.

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