Hey everyone,
So I finally got my new (used eBay special) Rezound working with Amon Ra installed and CM9 unofficial. I was up til around 5 AM this morning futzing with it until I finally got it going with help from lolatvincent and others. Now I have another problem - though this problem existed before, too, but I am as yet unable to resolve it. (I've tried searching this forum using plenty of terms as well as Google to no avail.)
Here's my other thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2151474
When I try to turn the phone on with the battery cover on, it won't power on. If I plug my phone into my USB port before I attempt to power it on, then press the power button, Windows makes its "device detected" sound, so clearly SOMETHING happens, but it goes away immediately and it won't happen again until I pull the cover off. Fastboot and ADB commands simply don't work with the cover on, so it seems that it does shut itself off again right after that power on attempt.
Further, if I have the phone booted and powered on, when I put the cover on, it just turns the phone right off as if you pulled out the battery.
This happens regardless of whether or not the SIM card (unactivated as yet - the phone hasn't been activated on my account) is in, and I've checked the typical CDMA/LTE settings and set them correctly, so it's not that issue.
I am waiting on a new battery for it, and I think I might try to order a new battery cover, but I want to know if this issue is going to go away or not before I spring the money for it. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you!
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I know many have gone on saying, oh I hard bricked my phone, etc, but turns out it was soft bricked. So let me say, I've soft bricked my phone many times and recovered it using Odin trying out different ROMs.
So what happened tonight is I was using my phone, browsing the internet when it locked up, screen stayed on, no response. - Sure, no prob, just restart, it's happened before. I held down the power button and shut it off. But now it won't turn on again. Battery is fine, I tried it in another phone and swapped the other phone's battery into this one.
Plugging in a charger doesn't do anything. I can't check Odin, cause it there is absolutely no response from plugging it in, removing battery, plugging it in again, holding down power buttons while plugging in and inserting battery, etc. I've tried many ways of getting it to power up, nothing seems to be happening.
I was running Bionix 1.1, with no problems for a couple months, so I really don't think the ROM did anything to it. Think my hardware just took a dive? It's really strange, and I'm sad. This phone is just about to hit 6 months old.
Do you guys have any other ideas of something I could try? Maybe I'll even open it up and take a multimeter to it to see if power is at least going through the phone.
Help!
Thanks.
Hmmm... Maybe Try the jig and see if it responds (check the sticky on that)
If not, Then check with a multi-meter and check continuity check the usb, check if there is voltage passing through battery contact (continuity). this all fails, then i would dis-assemble and check components,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=908211
here is a link on how to do that. The nice thing is you can check easier when all assembled. Also, If you do figure it is a component then Globaldirect.com does sell the pieces so you can replace.
Not much help but without really seeing the phone it is just guess work (and even seeing the phone it usually is guesswork as well )
Thanks Oka1.
I don't think the Jig is going to help in my situation. I'm not having an issue getting into Download mode. The phone won't power on at all. If I saw an image on the screen at all, I'll feel alot more confident. But nothing at all is showing.
I'll figure something out. I'll probably call up Samsung when I get to work tomorrow and pull the phone apart.
Thanks.
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I've been in this spot before. Try, pull the battery, plug in the phone, hold the three buttons and at the same time push the battery back in. Should do the trick. It's been a long time since i've had to do it but I think those are the steps.
pull the battery and only hold down the volume keys, plug the usb in and put the battery back in...download mode..
Well... it's working again.
I did nothing other than pulled battery, sim, memory card and left it all apart overnight. I don't know what this causes, but after 8 hours, I put it back together again and it started working.
I had tried this over a 3 hour period before going to sleep and it hadn't worked, but somehow overnight worked..... sooooooooooo strange!
But thanks so much for the suggestion guys!
Last night I bought a brand new Streak 5 from a local guy. Box was sealed, no mention of refurb, inner contents were sealed.
I didn't have time to test it and the guy I bought it from said he had gotten it a while back from a work raffle and that it had been sitting in a drawer in his house - I have no reason not to trust that he was lying to me.
When I actually got time to unbox it, I popped the battery in and tried to turn it on. The menu buttons lit up briefly and then when out. The screen never came on. Since then, it has been completely unresponsive.
I've tried to charge it with the wall charger, as well as my PC. Neither seem to be doing anything and my PC doesn't recognize it - even with Dell's software installed.
I've tried to take out the battery and hook it up to the wall charger and my PC to get it to turn on.
I've removed the Micro SD.
There is no SIM card in it currently.
I ordered another battery and an external battery charger. They should be here in a few days. I have the current battery rigged up and charging with a spliced USB cord.
What else can I do? I feel like I've done everything "simple" thus far and I'm a little nervous when it comes to utilities like Streakflash.
I'm coming over from the iPhone world and my Android use has been limited at best. Any help is appreciated.
What happens on the device itself after having had a chance to charge?
Does it light up when you press the power button, or nothing at all?
Thanks for the response.
There is no indication that it's charging. The screen doesn't come on, or even flash. The buttons do not light up. However, I don't believe it's the cable or the connector since my PC responds with an unrecognized device -- "Qualcomm CDMA Technologies MSM" prompt. I also managed to get my PC to tell me that the device "wasn't plugged in."
I've tried to get some response out of it in every possible combination regarding the buttons, battery, back cover, microSD, and where it's plugged in. It just sits there. No lit screen, no lit menu buttons, nothing.
If it helps, I'm running Windows 7 64 bit. I've installed every possible thing I could find regarding the Dell drivers and my OS.
It sounds like your device somehow got shipped without having all the software installed onto it.
Can you provide more information about the device itself, such as it's manufacture date or any other info on the box/device labels? Devices getting shipped half baked like that isnt exactly common.
This sounds like a legitamate time to use QDL tool to reflash it, but I cant provide any help with that as I've never used it.
Can you use QDLTool if your computer doesn't even recognize it?
The date on the label is 10/12/2010.
If it's displaying as "Qualcomm CDMA Technologies MSM" that's a sign that it should be able to get into upload mode as that's what the driver qdl tool uses I believe.
It's likely out of warrentee already, so you prob have to fix it on your own if at all.
I can't get it to respond to anything I do. It's very disheartening. I really, really wanted this phone, too.
I'm downloading the latest version of Ubuntu. I'm going to see if I can make any headway through Linux.
I can't get QDLTool to pick-up the device, either. I get an error message when I try to use it and scanning for it does nothing.
Did you install the driver bundled with it properly?
If it still doesnt detect it after that it's likely a dud
use qdltool, you can download it from here
http://www.box.com/s/rj9xd5tl7v5amimbm3youll need to make sure you have all drivers installed though, info is on this forum somewhere,
once installed run the software on pc you should see a big box with "run" on it, click run then connect phone by holding volume up and connecting usb then qdltool will do rest from there
when i got my both my dell streak it was the same deal. first one came exactly as how you described it. I put in the battery, made SURE THAT THE CONNECTORS ARE lined up on the back case, and then tried to power it on. NOTHING.
It seems even if the battery was fully charged, the only real way to turn it on was to connect the streak to the power adapter and then press hold down the on button. WHen the device finally gave me the dell logo, it would just sit there stuck. So i took out the battery, and redid it. Then went into fastboot mode (hold camera and power) and it wouldnt detect the touch screen. It seems that the touch scree was faulty and hence it would remain stuck on the dell logo. I tried to calibrate the touch screen a few times, all failed. Then finally for one time it worked, and the touch screen came back to life. Shortly after though upon booting into the old stage 1.6, it restarted and the touch screen failed again.
So i sent it back to rogers and they gave me a replacement phone. Same deal, when you first put in the battery and the case it wouldnt start no matter what. Only upon plugging it into the power adapter then it starts up. However this new one had a functional touch screen.
1) check out the touch screen by using the fastboot, or stock recovery. If you get error messages, it means your screen is toast most likely and then you might have to open her up and see if all the connections are lined up
2) if it doesnt boot at all, try connecting it to the power adapter first and then after about 30 seconds power it on. You should be able to see the dell logo unless as the guys stated before the software is hosed.
3) if the software is totally hosed, tried to get it into fastboot mode or recovery and see if you can reflash the device.
something like that...
Thanks for the comments, guys.
As of now, it's still in the same position it was in. It doesn't respond to any combinations of buttons, battery in/or, or plugged into the wall/pc.
I'm assuming that the situation it's in currently is what's preventing any sort of legitimate connection between the phone and my PC.
My last shot is a battery and external charger that should be here next week.
Well back again with new problem.
Have just had my phone back after it was repaired only a week ago by samsung; they repaired the software, replaced screen, battery and USB port. Now my unrooted phone, with only usual apps, has again failed on me. Was on the home screen, nothing else running, and it turned itself of. After a minute turned itself back on, held at the Logo, and then turned of again. Now it wont turn on what so ever. Its not got hot, its not got cold, its not been in a room with steam, its been sat in a decent zenus case, in a house with radiators etc on.
I seem rather unlucky with phones, my old Nokia 5800 went into repair 6 times, until I gave up and brought a £10 phone, that I'm having to use again now.
I have tried charging, despite the fact it was still 62% full when the phone went of. I don't do extreme sports with the thing, I barely use the phone, yet it still keeps breaking. Disappointed, because the phones pretty decent, but starting to feel like I don't do well with them.
Rant over.
Update: Just tried after 30 minutes to turn it on. It turned on for about 15 seconds, got into the unlock screen, unlocked, went to the menu screen and it turned itself of. I put the charger straight in, was charged up to 59% anyway, but thought maybe might be battery... But doesn't seem to be.
Wont turn on/Charge again. The phone is fine temp.
What you're describing could be a phone with a drained battery.
So check the battery with a voltmeter and check the charger. One (or both if you're really unlucky) of them could be busted.
Edit: You can check the charger by plugging your phone to your PC and charging it from there. If it works then it's the charger if it doesn't then check the battery.
Is all else fails return the phone to a service center.
Try this-
Take out the battery, then press and hold the ON button for 7-10 seconds (the longer the better). Reinsert the battery, then press ON button to start it. This is a soft reset, and wipes the temporary memory and empties all remaining power in the circuits. This helps on many phones and even laptops that won't start properly or show anything on screen.
If this does not work, try the next step. Again, do as above. But after inserting the battery, do not turn the phone on, but press and hold the ON button and the HOME button at the same time for 7-10 seconds. This is a hard reset, and works best if done after a soft reset. Just be sure the battery has at least some juice in it and isn't empty. If possible, try with another battery if this does not work.
I read earlier about a similar problem and it turned out to be a loose fitting battery. They put some foam or something at the bottom of the battery so that it would stay tight and retain contact.
You could probably test for this by removing the back cover and pushing the battery upwards while powering on.
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Thank you very much MichaelAmrs. you saved my Galaxy S2
Awesome Advice
Thanks MichaelAmrs
I have had some serious trouble with my GS2 not working and the latest has been it not turning on. I stuck my battery in the freezer and then did what you suggested and it worked like a charm. Instead of getting it to boot I tried putting it in Download mode and was able to install the Stock ROM on it and hopefully now it will last. But if nothing else at least it is turning on again.
Good luck.
I have a T-mobile vibrant running bionix which has worked without any major issues up until a few minutes ago.
The phone shut itself off (while tethering). When I try to turn the phone on it will not boot.
I get the Vibrant splash screen, then the Team Whiskey animation and then the phone turns itself off.
I tried a different battery, and I also tried with and without the USB power plugged in. Removing/replacing the SIM and MicroSD card do not make a difference.
I got it to boot once with the battery cover removed, but putting the battery cover on made the phone shut off immediately. I have not been able to get it to boot up except for that one time.
The phone can boot to recovery properly, but then it just shuts itself off again.
Does anyone have any idea what is going on?
Sounds like you may have a case of bent contacts. Especially if it boots on when the cover is off but then you put it on and it shuts off. I would look at that first. Doing any hari-cari type battery pulls lately?
I have a little more information to add.
1. It isn't bent contacts. (Or if it is, I can't tell) The battery contacts are all in good shape.
2. It is definitely a physical contact or trace inside the phone. I can get the phone to boot up sometimes if I don't move it around very much. Simply tapping my finger on the back of the phone makes it shut itself off again.
What does that sound like? A power trace? Any help is appreciated.
I took the phone apart again and then reassembled it. Nothing seems to be broken that I can see with my naked eye.
More information:
Applying pressure to the battery (or middle of the phone) doesn't make it turn off.
Applying pressure to the back surface close to the top of the phone where the logic board sits makes it turn itself off instantly. Specifically, where the speaker/ringer is.
I wonder if a new logic board would fix my problem. I have already ordered a new phone (Galaxy Nexus), but I would love to get this one in working order again so that I could sell it or use it as an mp3 player
Hello!
Earlier tonight I received a text message and then my phone died - I knew the battery was nearly dead.
When I plugged it in, nothing happened - no orange LED like usual.
I let it sit for a while and still nothing.
Eventually I pulled the battery and put it back in and still won't power on.
Pulled the battery again (left it out), left the back cover off, and then plugged in the power.
After about 2 seconds the orange LED comes on for about 4 seconds and then turns off <---I've not seen any other posts mention this.
The phone will not boot still though - tried holding down power for 60 seconds, and even tried in conjunction with volume up and volume down.
The screen remains black, no vibration, no HTC logo .. nothing.
My wife has the same phone, so I put her battery in mine and it still will not boot.
My phone is NOT rooted or modified in any way (using stock VzW rom)
The screen is cracked but it's been that way for months and I've had an Otterbox on it ever since (go figure .. should have had one before it got broken). It's been working fine. It has not gotten wet today, or been sat on, or dropped or even looked at funny.
The phone is out of warranty and I do not have VzW accidental coverage.
Are there any more tricks to try, or should I go to the store tomorrow?
Thanks!
I am going to plug it into the computer and see if ADB will see it, but my assumption is no.
I'm thinking maybe the processor died... ???
I know if a PC processor dies then nothing happens when trying to boot .. no post beep or video.
CinRyan said:
Hello!
Earlier tonight I received a text message and then my phone died - I knew the battery was nearly dead.
When I plugged it in, nothing happened - no orange LED like usual.
I let it sit for a while and still nothing.
Eventually I pulled the battery and put it back in and still won't power on.
Pulled the battery again (left it out), left the back cover off, and then plugged in the power.
After about 2 seconds the orange LED comes on for about 4 seconds and then turns off <---I've not seen any other posts mention this.
The phone will not boot still though - tried holding down power for 60 seconds, and even tried in conjunction with volume up and volume down.
The screen remains black, no vibration, no HTC logo .. nothing.
My wife has the same phone, so I put her battery in mine and it still will not boot.
My phone is NOT rooted or modified in any way (using stock VzW rom)
The screen is cracked but it's been that way for months and I've had an Otterbox on it ever since (go figure .. should have had one before it got broken). It's been working fine. It has not gotten wet today, or been sat on, or dropped or even looked at funny.
The phone is out of warranty and I do not have VzW accidental coverage.
Are there any more tricks to try, or should I go to the store tomorrow?
Thanks!
I am going to plug it into the computer and see if ADB will see it, but my assumption is no.
I'm thinking maybe the processor died... ???
I know if a PC processor dies then nothing happens when trying to boot .. no post beep or video.
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Try charging the battery on your wifes phone then turning yours on and see if it works if the processors dead like you assume then well R.I.P Rezzy if you call verizon they will tell you to do a factory reset from the recovery maybe you could try that