So I was on Paranoid Android 2.54 and changed to the newest SlimBean ROM in the usual fashion and that went fine but then I flashed SiyahKernel 5.0.1 and my phone would boot, but it would get to the home screen and repeatedly say 'com.android.phone has crashed' and the only thing I could do was turn it off. After I turned it off, I tried booting into recovery and that didnt work (and still doesnt a few hours later). I then tried booting into download mode and using this guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458 to recover it, but to no avail. Now the phone won't do anything at all. No recovery, no download mode, no nothing. Plugging the charger in doesn't make a difference either. So my question now is is my phone recoverable?
try a jig.
If it doesn't fly..jtag time.
Try usb jig and yes it is recoverable
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where's the best place to obtain a jig if I live in New Zealand?
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where's the best place to obtain a jig if I live in New Zealand?
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here.
Or make your own jig or have it made.
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so, i friend of mine gave me his i9100 to install a custom 4.1.2 ROM. the phone was totally stock, so i flashed this kernel via ODIN http://download.chainfire.eu/268/CF-Root/SGS2/CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_LPY-v5.6-CWM5.zip. After that, from the stock rom I entered the CWM app and selected the reboot in recovery. I entered the CWM, erased all data/factory reset, after that I installing the omega rom v20 for sgs2. while the rom was installed the phone suddently shut down, and won't turn on anymore. tried all the combinations of the buttons, even tried the jig, but that didn't worked either. i plugged the phone on computer via usb but nothing happens. also it won't turn on when i put it on charger. any ideas anyone?
razer4ever said:
so, i friend of mine gave me his i9100 to install a custom 4.1.2 ROM. the phone was totally stock, so i flashed this kernel via ODIN http://download.chainfire.eu/268/CF-Root/SGS2/CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_LPY-v5.6-CWM5.zip. After that, from the stock rom I entered the CWM app and selected the reboot in recovery. I entered the CWM, erased all data/factory reset, after that I installing the omega rom v20 for sgs2. while the rom was installed the phone suddently shut down, and won't turn on anymore. tried all the combinations of the buttons, even tried the jig, but that didn't worked either. i plugged the phone on computer via usb but nothing happens. also it won't turn on when i put it on charger. any ideas anyone?
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you should have done a little bit of reading before. Seems like your phone is bricked. Only solution would be to replace the main board
razer4ever said:
so, i friend of mine gave me his i9100 to install a custom 4.1.2 ROM. the phone was totally stock, so i flashed this kernel via ODIN http://download.chainfire.eu/268/CF-Root/SGS2/CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_LPY-v5.6-CWM5.zip. After that, from the stock rom I entered the CWM app and selected the reboot in recovery. I entered the CWM, erased all data/factory reset, after that I installing the omega rom v20 for sgs2. while the rom was installed the phone suddently shut down, and won't turn on anymore. tried all the combinations of the buttons, even tried the jig, but that didn't worked either. i plugged the phone on computer via usb but nothing happens. also it won't turn on when i put it on charger. any ideas anyone?
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Could be bricked or could be dead battery. Try charging it for an hour or so.. and then try to put it into download mode.. worth a shot!
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Try to get it into download mode after charging it overnight. If you can't, you may need to construct a jig.
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Oh man sorry
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Hello folks,
I've a friend who's not a Technical person, however, he tried what he shouldn't have and now he has a totally dead S2.
The problems:
1. Phone doesn't switch on, nor does it goes to download or recovery mode - I tried it all.
2. When I connect a charger or usb - It does start showing the battery icon and while connected to the cable, if I turn it on it stays at the Samsung logo forever.
3. Since I don't know how to even get it to download mode, I'm unable to go any further.
What he did:
1. Trying to upgrade to JB, I think he messed up with the kernel by uploading one which may not be compatible as I've heard S2 has different variants. (He loaded Siyah 4.2)
2. Before doing this, he had connected to ODIN and was trying to load the official JB file but it always got stuck on one of the steps and that's when his phone got a bit sick - it would show "Please connect to KIES and try a recovery" kind of message. And this led him to do Step 1, which he shouldn't have.
I read a lot of posts, tried a lot of things but the phone never goes to download mode. And I've no clue how to try anything else?
So experts, I need your help here and I want to know if this phone will start at all? Can we somehow get it to work? If not at home, can the people at Samsung flash it or something?
Please help. Lots of thanks already!
vishalbn said:
Hello folks,
I've a friend who's not a Technical person, however, he tried what he shouldn't have and now he has a totally dead S2.
The problems:
1. Phone doesn't switch on, nor does it goes to download or recovery mode - I tried it all.
2. When I connect a charger or usb - It does start showing the battery icon and while connected to the cable, if I turn it on it stays at the Samsung logo forever.
3. Since I don't know how to even get it to download mode, I'm unable to go any further.
What he did:
1. Trying to upgrade to JB, I think he messed up with the kernel by uploading one which may not be compatible as I've heard S2 has different variants. (He loaded Siyah 4.2)
2. Before doing this, he had connected to ODIN and was trying to load the official JB file but it always got stuck on one of the steps and that's when his phone got a bit sick - it would show "Please connect to KIES and try a recovery" kind of message. And this led him to do Step 1, which he shouldn't have.
I read a lot of posts, tried a lot of things but the phone never goes to download mode. And I've no clue how to try anything else?
So experts, I need your help here and I want to know if this phone will start at all? Can we somehow get it to work? If not at home, can the people at Samsung flash it or something?
Please help. Lots of thanks already!
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Try a USB JIG to enter DL mode
Do you get an exclamation mark next to a pc?
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try this
vishalbn said:
Hello folks,
I've a friend who's not a Technical person, however, he tried what he shouldn't have and now he has a totally dead S2.
The problems:
1. Phone doesn't switch on, nor does it goes to download or recovery mode - I tried it all.
2. When I connect a charger or usb - It does start showing the battery icon and while connected to the cable, if I turn it on it stays at the Samsung logo forever.
3. Since I don't know how to even get it to download mode, I'm unable to go any further.
What he did:
1. Trying to upgrade to JB, I think he messed up with the kernel by uploading one which may not be compatible as I've heard S2 has different variants. (He loaded Siyah 4.2)
2. Before doing this, he had connected to ODIN and was trying to load the official JB file but it always got stuck on one of the steps and that's when his phone got a bit sick - it would show "Please connect to KIES and try a recovery" kind of message. And this led him to do Step 1, which he shouldn't have.
I read a lot of posts, tried a lot of things but the phone never goes to download mode. And I've no clue how to try anything else?
So experts, I need your help here and I want to know if this phone will start at all? Can we somehow get it to work? If not at home, can the people at Samsung flash it or something?
Please help. Lots of thanks already!
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try this method
if u have any mini usb cable cut it and peel of the skin and short the the 4th and 5th pin with 300k resistor or 100k*3 resistor and connect to mobile u will directly goto the download mode remove this pin and connect pc in odin mode and flash first with ics rom and if it is success and then try jelly bean try good luck
I have the same problem.
Today i tried fixing a bricked galaxy s2(yellow triangle with exclamation mark on boot) by reinstalling the stock firmware with odin and a pit file.
During the install i got stuck at NAND write start.So i took the battery out to get out of download mode and put it back in.When i tried going to download mode,it wouldn't start,charge,boot,anything!it's like it's completly dead.
Is there any other way to go to download mode without using a JIG?
NikoGR said:
I have the same problem.
Today i tried fixing a bricked galaxy s2(yellow triangle with exclamation mark on boot) by reinstalling the stock firmware with odin and a pit file.
During the install i got stuck at NAND write start.So i took the battery out to get out of download mode and put it back in.When i tried going to download mode,it wouldn't start,charge,boot,anything!it's like it's completly dead.
Is there any other way to go to download mode without using a JIG?
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Sorry to say this mate......you shoulda read some threads.....
If you had, you'd have realised.....
1) you start messing with pit files as a LAST resort
2) you NEVER pull a battery during an odin flash
3) when you saw the failure of 'nand write start' there was still the possibility to recover your phone....right up to the point when you pulled the battery.......
So now you have no recovery mode, no download mode and no on screen indication when you plug the charger in.....
Don't bother with the jig.....it's a long shot under the best of circumstances.....
There Is one thing you could try.....
Take the battery out. Press the vol down, power and home keys simultaneously......and WHILE holding the keys.....reinsert the battery....you will probably need help to do it.
It *might* kickstart the phone into download mode.....or.......it might not.
If it fails.....then Samsung warranty repair is realistically your only option.....Don't mention XDA or rooting or custom roms or odin or anything like that. Play dumb....say you were updating with kies, the phone switched off and wouldn't turn on again.......
Sent from my rooted, de bloated, stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and XDA developers app
GamingDj said:
Try a USB JIG to enter DL mode
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Thank you so much!! I wasn't able to get a usb jig but managed to get it online with a quick delivery. It was my first time using a usb jig but it's too simple. I've a working phone with JB in it.
Thanks again!
keithross39 said:
Sorry to say this mate......you shoulda read some threads.....
If you had, you'd have realised.....
1) you start messing with pit files as a LAST resort
2) you NEVER pull a battery during an odin flash
3) when you saw the failure of 'nand write start' there was still the possibility to recover your phone....right up to the point when you pulled the battery.......
So now you have no recovery mode, no download mode and no on screen indication when you plug the charger in.....
Don't bother with the jig.....it's a long shot under the best of circumstances.....
There Is one thing you could try.....
Take the battery out. Press the vol down, power and home keys simultaneously......and WHILE holding the keys.....reinsert the battery....you will probably need help to do it.
It *might* kickstart the phone into download mode.....or.......it might not.
If it fails.....then Samsung warranty repair is realistically your only option.....Don't mention XDA or rooting or custom roms or odin or anything like that. Play dumb....say you were updating with kies, the phone switched off and wouldn't turn on again.......
Sent from my rooted, de bloated, stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and XDA developers app
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Thanks for you answer!Will a JTAG work?If i can find one?The phone is off the warranty.
The way I see it is that at the moment, you own a paperweight.....so best to *try* the cheaper options first....jtagging being the cheapest......
If that doesn't sort it....you have 2 options.....
1) replace the mainboard
2) buy an entirely new phone.....
Basically whichever option you choose from now on will have *some* financial cost........
Sent from my rooted, de bloated, stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and XDA developers app
A 3rd option is to buy a 2nd hand phone with maybe a cracked screen,and use the board from that.
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I was having trouble getting android to boot and I was getting a message that said that the phone needed a restore. I downloaded the emergency recovery build for VRUEMJ7, the build I was on and flashed it with 3.09. I got a good flash notification in Odin but when it reset everything is black, phone doesn't come on at all (at least the screen). I tried a different battery and when you plug it into a computer it gets a USB device connected sound. Did I kill the phone? Any way to get it back into ODIN download mode so I can try the flash again or get it to come on?
What could I possibly try? Thanks for any suggestions.
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I was having trouble getting android to boot and I was getting a message that said that the phone needed a restore. I downloaded the emergency recovery build for VRUEMJ7, the build I was on and flashed it with 3.09. I got a good flash notification in Odin but when it reset everything is black, phone doesn't come on at all (at least the screen). I tried a different battery and when you plug it into a computer it gets a USB device connected sound. Did I kill the phone? Any way to get it back into ODIN download mode so I can try the flash again or get it to come on?
What could I possibly try? Thanks for any suggestions.
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So if u put it DL mode does the screen come on then?
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Mightycaptain said:
So if u put it DL mode does the screen come on then?
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No matter what I hold down on the phone it doesn't seem like the screen ever comes on. You can tell it's doing something because when you plug it into the computer it makes a USB device connected sound. It hasn't been damaged or anything like that either, so it has something to do with what happened when it was flashed, however it said it was successfully flashed on the phone and ODIN before it restarted...
99% u hard bricked it... Did the same thing on my own S4 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2539877
I Tried everything posible... but the phone was dead! No download mode no recovery mod...
At the end JTAG solved my problem, cost me about 35$ here in europe...
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No matter what I hold down on the phone it doesn't seem like the screen ever comes on. You can tell it's doing something because when you plug it into the computer it makes a USB device connected sound. It hasn't been damaged or anything like that either, so it has something to do with what happened when it was flashed, however it said it was successfully flashed on the phone and ODIN before it restarted...
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What device shows up when you connect it to your PC?
Let me know if you want to test a debrick image.
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The story:
Got a phone with some software problems when calling from a spouse. Tried to update the ROM and it bricked.
Status:
endless loop of bootscreen
could enter recovery mode and boot CWR
can not enter download mode
unable to boot system
Tried endless guides and instructions with stock ROM's and firmwares. Some of them installed some didnt - none worked. Still in endless loop.
Gave up yesterday and went to bed to keep trying today.
Now its totally bricked.
- no recovery mode
- no download mode
- no boot screen
- cant connect to PC via USB (Odin wont recoqnize)
The only sign of life - whatever I do it has black screen with backlight on but nothing else.
What can I do? They say that a broken phone is only with hardware problems but could I have f**** up the software so much that its the same?
elisterr said:
The story:
Got a phone with some software problems when calling from a spouse. Tried to update the ROM and it bricked.
Status:
endless loop of bootscreen
could enter recovery mode and boot CWR
can not enter download mode
unable to boot system
Tried endless guides and instructions with stock ROM's and firmwares. Some of them installed some didnt - none worked. Still in endless loop.
Gave up yesterday and went to bed to keep trying today.
Now its totally bricked.
- no recovery mode
- no download mode
- no boot screen
- cant connect to PC via USB (Odin wont recoqnize)
The only sign of life - whatever I do it has black screen with backlight on but nothing else.
What can I do? They say that a broken phone is only with hardware problems but could I have f**** up the software so much that its the same?
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You can try this guide by @SuperMini to force open Download Mode from odin. Here is the link,
How to unbrick Samsung Galaxy Ace
Make sure to use the key combination of Download Mode for your device as the one mentioned in the guide is for Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830. If that doesn't work, then you can try the USB Jig (not always guaranteed to work). If USB Jig did work, then it will force open the Download Mode so you can flash stock rom back using odin. If USB Jig doesn't work either, then your last option is to consult the Service Center. Do post the result. Hope I Helped
elisterr said:
The only sign of life - whatever I do it has black screen with backlight on but nothing else.
What can I do? They say that a broken phone is only with hardware problems but could I have f**** up the software so much that its the same?
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1. make sure you have installed drivers on your computer
2. remove battery > connect phone to computer > press volume buttons and lock key
3. if you get a black screen just press the volume up button.
odin will recognize the device
if this does not work then try multi-formatter
using it, format rfs partition and then install some custom rom.
link to multi-formatter thread : click here
mahithm said:
You can try this guide by @SuperMini to force open Download Mode from odin. Here is the link,
How to unbrick Samsung Galaxy Ace
Make sure to use the key combination of Download Mode for your device as the one mentioned in the guide is for Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830. If that doesn't work, then you can try the USB Jig (not always guaranteed to work). If USB Jig did work, then it will force open the Download Mode so you can flash stock rom back using odin. If USB Jig doesn't work either, then your last option is to consult the Service Center. Do post the result. Hope I Helped
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Well. Bought one from ebay. It finally arrived. Hoping for a miracle.
I connected it and.... Nothing. Absolutely nothing.
elisterr said:
Well. Bought one from ebay. It finally arrived. Hoping for a miracle.
I connected it and.... Nothing. Absolutely nothing.
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Go to service center and tell them to flash mobile
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elisterr said:
Well. Bought one from ebay. It finally arrived. Hoping for a miracle.
I connected it and.... Nothing. Absolutely nothing.
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I'm sorry to hear that. Now as the last resort, you can consult the Service Centre.
Hello everyone
I have a few years old Galaxy S2 9100 that had the original firmware and rooted. The battery was about 20% and it restarted by itself and was stuck on the Samsung logo. I tried to make it work by no hope. I then tried to enter recovery mode but it gave me an error. I then entered download mode and tried to reflash original firmware through Odin but it was stuck at around 40%. I did it again and same thing happened. After that it was completely dead and won't turn on. I can't enter download or recovery mode. When I connect to computer, it gives nothing. When I plug it into the charger, it becomes hot on the top but nothing appears. Any help is highly appreciated. Thanks
Well
ghareb said:
Hello everyone
I have a few years old Galaxy S2 9100 that had the original firmware and rooted. The battery was about 20% and it restarted by itself and was stuck on the Samsung logo. I tried to make it work by no hope. I then tried to enter recovery mode but it gave me an error. I then entered download mode and tried to reflash original firmware through Odin but it was stuck at around 40%. I did it again and same thing happened. After that it was completely dead and won't turn on. I can't enter download or recovery mode. When I connect to computer, it gives nothing. When I plug it into the charger, it becomes hot on the top but nothing appears. Any help is highly appreciated. Thanks
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Try this:
- Take the battery out
- Fully Charge the battery via any battery charging device
- Place the battery back
And check if it's turning on -=-=-=-=-=-
If yes:
- Check if PC recognizes device i.e. USB port is working now or not
- Go to download mode if it's working and do the odin flashing with fresh files and right settings
- And if it's due to the odin flashing prob from your side, try sideloading custom rom and flash it.
If no:
- Go to service centre
Well, this is just me, maybe wait for other comments too. :angel:
Try this:
Find a way to fully recharge the battery. Then, reboot into recovery regardless if it's stock or custom and wipe data completely. Then reboot. It will take sometime but the phone should reboot to factory default. Be patient! If this fails, you need not worry. Just repost here ok
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Thanks all for your input. Currently it does not go into recovery. Do you think if the battery is full charged it will?
Try charging the battery. What have you got to lose?
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Actually I went to a phone shop and tried a new battery which usually contains some charge and it did not help. I will leave it overnight in the charger and see. Thxs
Try other battery...or try usb jig.
You might want to try a USB jig. It is like a usb flash drive. Its job is to put your phone into download mode. You can order it from amazon for about 3 bucks
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I also had the same problem. The USB jig resolved it in 2 seconds
takichiman said:
I also had the same problem. The USB jig resolved it in 2 seconds
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Was it exactly the same problem as mine? I mean dead phone with no response whatsoever?
I tried the USB jig and did not help. Maybe it needs the battery to be fully charged?