[Q] Bricked Vibrant? - Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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!

MikePysh said:
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

MikePysh said:
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

MikePysh said:
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:

MikePysh said:
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

MikePysh said:
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?

MikePysh said:
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.

Related

Jig for bricked phone

Hi all.
I got my ACE last week and playing around with it.
I installed ROM manager was browsing through the models and by mistake I clicked Huawei Pulse and bricked my phone.
The 3 button press for download mode will not work.
If I use a jig will I be able to get in download mode?
Thanks
Can u log in via adb?
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take battery out, then press 3 buton combo then put the battery in the same time then downlaod mode should come then flash your rom
djsky2011 said:
Can u log in via adb?
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The bad news is my main PC is down and i am using a very limited laptop without admin rights, so I can't install or do anything.
I am supposed to get parts to build a new machine some time next week.
aboobakr said:
take battery out, then press 3 buton combo then put the battery in the same time then downlaod mode should come then flash your rom
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Nope the 3 button press doesn't work.
I just wanted to know if the jig will help me get in to download mode.
I think the jig will help.
consegregate said:
I think the jig will help.
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Thanks I will order it today and I really hope it works.
Well I built my own jig and no dice.
So I took the phone back and told the guy that I don't know what happened and they replaced it no charge.

Bricked my phone.....

Problem solved
Bricked galaxy s3?
Send From My Galaxy Gio and O2x
Al3xand3r# said:
Bricked galaxy s3?
Send From My Galaxy Gio and O2x
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Yes....
Trev186 said:
Hi,
I was in the wrong ROM forum and installed a custom ROM for the international version of the S3 on my Sprint version of the S3.
I assume at this point it is hopeless (yes I know I am an idiot please dont flame me I just lost $600)
The phone will not even power on
If anyone has any advice I would love to hear it
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Your phone is alright. Take a breath and go in Sprint and download an ROM when one is available. You just installed the wrong stuff but its an easy fix. Might take days some time for a rom to come online though
Just return it to sprint when they get some in stock and get a new one.
Woolios said:
Your phone is alright. Take a breath and go in Sprint and download an ROM when one is available. You just installed the wrong stuff but its an easy fix. Might take days some time for a rom to come online though
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How do I download a ROM or do anything at all at this point if I cannot even turn the phone on?
Trev186 said:
How do I download a ROM or do anything at all at this point if I cannot even turn the phone on?
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Can you get the phone into download mode?
To do this, pull the battery out (to make sure the phone is completely off), plug it in, hold the volume-down and home buttons then turn it on while holding those buttons.
If you can get it into download mode, then it should be possible to reflash the proper firmware using Odin.
Or at least, that's how things went when I had my Samsung Vibrant. I've only owned my S3 for a day.
Zanaffer said:
Can you get the phone into download mode?
To do this, pull the battery out (to make sure the phone is completely off), plug it in, hold the volume-down and home buttons then turn it on while holding those buttons.
If you can get it into download mode, then it should be possible to reflash the proper firmware using Odin.
Or at least, that's how things went when I had my Samsung Vibrant. I've only owned my S3 for a day.
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No power whatsoever.
Cannot get to download mode...
I tried removingthe power and powering on to download mode and had no luck ....
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Trev186 said:
Hi,
I was in the wrong ROM forum and installed a custom ROM for the international version of the S3 on my Sprint version of the S3.
I assume at this point it is hopeless (yes I know I am an idiot please dont flame me I just lost $600)
The phone will not even power on
If anyone has any advice I would love to hear it
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Sorry, you're qhsusb_dload (aka hard) bricked. I've spent about 3 days trying to fix mine after I bricked it flashing a kernel on a bad port of cwm. If I had a working S3 and another 3 days I might be able to un-hardbrick it, but yeah, will just be exchanging it as soon as they come back in stock.
wildgamer100 said:
Just return it to sprint when they get some in stock and get a new one.
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LOL, another Crook. Just because you would commit FRAUD I guess others should. That's exactly what it would be. You ruin your device hacking it, you are at fault. Not the carrier or manufacturer.
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davidstech11 said:
LOL, another Crook. Just because you would commit FRAUD I guess others should. That's exactly what it would be. You ruin your device hacking it, you are at fault. Not the carrier or manufacturer.
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You know damn right that if you were in his position you would take it back and get a new one.
davidstech11 said:
LOL, another Crook. Just because you would commit FRAUD I guess others should. That's exactly what it would be. You ruin your device hacking it, you are at fault. Not the carrier or manufacturer.
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Exactly u would probably do the same I pay for insurance I expect them to insure my device
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Rev3ge07 said:
Exactly u would probably do the same I pay for insurance I expect them to insure my device
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Anyone know how I can buy a premade jig to try and frce boot odin ?
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Trev186 said:
Anyone know how I can buy a premade jig to try and frce boot odin ?
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EBay or amazon...
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Just take it to Sprint but don't tell em you was trying to download a custom rom.. Simple they probably don't know the issue yet until more people start taking they brick phones in because they tried to root..
I think you overpaid for your paperweight . Yes, I feel a little cruel for making a joke about someone who just lost $600, but you do still have a chance at exchanging it at Sprint. Bricking a phone is every custom rom users worst nightmare, but that's probably your best option. Good luck.
Same Probelm...Sort of
Yeah I did the same thing I think, tried to flash a kernel via cwm, said operation aborted...ok....so I reboot it and now it wont turn on, cant get it in download mode. Weird thing is though when i plug it in to my computer and hold down the power button, while nothing happens to my phone my computer will continuously make the connect disconnect sound like my phone is turning on for a nano second.
and if my phone is plugged in with battery out red charge light comes on, so I know something is going on in there.
any thoughts on how/if I can fix....
Yeah I may be a crook. But I would take the battery out and stick the headset in the microwave for about 3 seconds. You have insurance on it. Do what you got to do. They lie, cheat, and steal every chance they get.
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mbrow124 said:
Yeah I did the same thing I think, tried to flash a kernel via cwm, said operation aborted...ok....so I reboot it and now it wont turn on, cant get it in download mode. Weird thing is though when i plug it in to my computer and hold down the power button, while nothing happens to my phone my computer will continuously make the connect disconnect sound like my phone is turning on for a nano second.
and if my phone is plugged in with battery out red charge light comes on, so I know something is going on in there.
any thoughts on how/if I can fix....
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Sorry, you're hard-bricked. As I mentioned in a previous post, your phone is in "qhsusb_dload" mode, which is a Qualcomm firmware flashing mode. If you look in your Device Manager, that's what you'll see your computer is detecting. There's absolutely nothing you can do at this point as no one outside Qualcomm/Samsung has the proper tools/files to recover from this state.
Trev186 said:
Anyone know how I can buy a premade jig to try and frce boot odin ?
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I did the same thing, but I flashed the Omega rom and it hard bricked my phone 3 days ago.
I got a JIG in and it didnt work.
im taking it to Sprint tech support to try to get the data off it. FINGERS CROSSED

[Q] Bricked att Galaxy Note i717

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
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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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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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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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.
rquiett said:
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.

[Q] Can i fix this

Here's the thing, i got a refurb yp-g1 and promptly hardbricked it (ex- in car flashing it and it came unplugged, totally my fault for being a idiot.) either way, it now vibrates when you attempt to turn it on, the screen does not turn on and you can hear the speakers running at a very very high pitch if you hold it right next to your ear.
I have a few questions.
How screwed am i?
is this repairable?
Did I damage the boot loader?
Is this fixable via software?
If not will inserting a new main board solve my problems?
Please help
Also if i can fix it with with software i need the image and what ever else would be required.
Depends, if you can still access download mode, please download the package corresponding to your device here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1531850
If you can't, put it back to download mode, you may need to use either the unbrickable resurrector or a usb jig.
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zaclimon said:
Depends, if you can still access download mode, please download the package corresponding to your device here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1531850
If you can't, put it back to download mode, you may need to use either the unbrickable resurrector or a usb jig.
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What is the unbrickable resurector, and i tried jig and did not seem to work
i cant see the screen so i dont know for sure
henk5066 said:
What is the unbrickable resurector
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This:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1369799&nocache=1
zaclimon said:
This:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1369799&nocache=1
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ok i will try unbrickable resurrector but the problem is i wont know if it works because i can not see the screen
henk5066 said:
ok i will try unbrickable resurrector but the problem is i wont know if it works because i can not see the screen
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i tried the resurector to no luck
any other suggestions.
Is your device recognized by the computer at least when you try to turn it on?
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zaclimon said:
Is your device recognized by the computer at least when you try to turn it on?
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no it is not recognized at all
henk5066 said:
no it is not recognized at all
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Oh well I think you would need to spend 40$ on a jtag repair to unbrick it.
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zaclimon said:
Oh well I think you would need to spend 40$ on a jtag repair to unbrick it.
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Will my board replacement theory work.
henk5066 said:
Will my board replacement theory work.
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Surely but where could you find a yp-g1 board?
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zaclimon said:
Surely but where could you find a yp-g1 board?
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i am buying a used one with a broken screen and functioning main board. 0.99$ plus shipping. total of 11$ for a board transplant i can do myself
henk5066 said:
i am buying a used one with a broken screen and functioning main board. 0.99$ plus shipping. total of 11$ for a board transplant i can do myself
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Alright well if you could feel like it, then do it.
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just wanted to let everyone know that a board replacement worked. problem solved.
henk5066 said:
just wanted to let everyone know that a board replacement worked. problem solved.
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Wow. Good to hear. Also good to know you are good at replacing the insides if electronics
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one click unbrick...
hey dude so you hard bricked it right? when you plug it into the computer does the computer notice a item we pluged in?
like if you plug it in does your windows computer make the connecting noise?
if it does let me know cause i think i have the tool for you to fix it
in my whole android loving life i have softbricked my galaxy player 3 times and hard bricked it 2
Evoium said:
hey dude so you hard bricked it right? when you plug it into the computer does the computer notice a item we pluged in?
like if you plug it in does your windows computer make the connecting noise?
if it does let me know cause i think i have the tool for you to fix it
in my whole android loving life i have softbricked my galaxy player 3 times and hard bricked it 2
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No my computer did not make a connecting noise. I had done my research and knew it was hard bricked because nothing was happening and fit the symptoms of a hard brick. it is now perfectly fixed thanks to the new board. I found out my dad has a jtag tool and hopefully over the summer he is going to help me resurrect my other board, i just would need to find a bootloader. But i would love to hear about the tool you have. Also, if anyone has a bootloader can they pm me with a link to it.
Well, I had done the same thing to my gp4.2. What you can try to do is:
Go into download mode and use odin to flash your stock rooted rom.
If you cant access download mode or if odin is not detecting your device...I'm afraid your going to have to get it repaired
First get your phone into download mode
Then download the pit file from this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1389873
Then put the stock rom in the pda box
Make sure repartition is checked
Finally Flash it and hope for the best!!
i have already fixed the device with a new board, it is the old board i want to refurbish.

[Q] Samsung logo appears on the screen and the phone locks up

Hi
Samsung galaxy s3 GT-i9300 did an auto update and a few hours later the phone shut down and would not restart. When you attempt to restart the Samsung logo appears on the screen and the phone locks up until you either hold down the power button which causes it to reboot and again lock up when the samsung logo appears or remove battery.
Have tried a hard reset by holding the vol home and power buttons but it won’t reset. The only thing it will do is go in to flash custom rom mode.
Has this happened to any of you guys?
Has anyone got any idea what I could do??
P.s the phone is a standard uk sim free phone and it has not been poked with.... no custom roms no root…
Thanks
Recovery then factory reset .
JJEgan said:
Recovery then factory reset .
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hi thanks for replying
now when you say recovery is that with software or is there a sequence buttons to push for recovery...
Via Recovery Mode .
STICKYS basic faqs and guides .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
pspec1 said:
hi thanks for replying
now when you say recovery is that with software or is there a sequence buttons to push for recovery...
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Turn ur fone off by pulling the batt. Then hold power+home+volume up button.
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JJEgan said:
Via Recovery Mode .
STICKYS basic faqs and guides .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
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Hi
i've been through the stickies a few times and if something was relevant to me i either missed it or I didn't understand it.
As i can't get into hard reset by pressing vol up plus home plus power am i right to say i also can't get into the recovery.
i was hoping when that chap mentioned recovery there was a different method of getting there.
the phone is able to only go in to one mode... pressing volume down plus home plus power gets into a os downloading mode.
I tried to use kies with this mode but it doesn't seem to see the phone when connected to usb (pc beeps when phone is plugged in it installs something drivers I think) I was hopping to use recovery firmware in kies..
Any ideas
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JellyYogurt said:
Turn ur fone off by pulling the batt. Then hold power+home+volume up button.
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Hi
the phone is only able to go in to one mode... pressing volume down plus home plus power gets into a os downloading mode.
Vol up plus home plus power isn't working..
Any other ideas are more than welcome
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Follow the guide in stickies to flash the full stock rom using odin, in download mode. Uninstall kies first.
Or return to Samsung for warranty repair.
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boomboomer said:
Follow the guide in stickies to flash the full stock rom using odin, in download mode. Uninstall kies first.
Or return to Samsung for warranty repair.
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Dun have to uninstall kies. U just make sure kies isnt running in the background.
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boomboomer said:
Follow the guide in stickies to flash the full stock rom using odin, in download mode. Uninstall kies first.
Or return to Samsung for warranty repair.
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hi
Phone is 18 months old so I thought the warranty had expired but apparently it’s 2 years so Samsung said to send it back ….
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pspec1 said:
hi
Phone is 18 months old so I thought the warranty had expired but apparently it’s 2 years so Samsung said to send it back ….
Thanks
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Did u pay for more years of warranty? They did say to send it back. But did they say it is free?
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I think the phone comes with 24 month manufacturers warranty in Europe. I need to send mine in too (SDS) and waiting for the "jiffy bag". I have a small bump on the back cover, would that make em think its a drop defect? Can they take it in without the back cover, in the email they say phone and battery nothing else.
Klejdi90 said:
I think the phone comes with 24 month manufacturers warranty in Europe. I need to send mine in too (SDS) and waiting for the "jiffy bag". I have a small bump on the back cover, would that make em think its a drop defect? Can they take it in without the back cover, in the email they say phone and battery nothing else.
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U have to send in the back cover too. They will not accept drop defect as it is user problem not theirs.
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JellyYogurt said:
U have to send in the back cover too. They will not accept drop defect as it is user problem not theirs.
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I mean the bump is on the cover only it is definitely a SDS issue it was working fine long after the bump which was light. I was wondering whether they will see the bump as a drop defect and say thats why the phone doesn't work?
Klejdi90 said:
I mean the bump is on the cover only it is definitely a SDS issue it was working fine long after the bump which was light. I was wondering whether they will see the bump as a drop defect and say thats why the phone doesn't work?
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Can u take a pic of it? I think they wun see it as drop defect.
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JellyYogurt said:
Can u take a pic of it? I think they wun see it as drop defect.
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Odd for all they would know I changed my cover with a broken one, but yeah i can see em getting a hook on every little thing.
Edit: I forgot to mention I have a half SDS where I can get into download mode but the product name is blank and the status Custom. Strangely though I cannot always get into download mode It is quite random, sometimes it lets me most of the time it doesn't.
Klejdi90 said:
Odd for all they would know I changed my cover with a broken one, but yeah i can see em getting a hook on every little thing.
Edit: I forgot to mention I have a half SDS where I can get into download mode but the product name is blank and the status Custom. Strangely though I cannot always get into download mode It is quite random, sometimes it lets me most of the time it doesn't.
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I think u are kinda safe. Good luck
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JellyYogurt said:
I think u are kinda safe. Good luck
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Thanks xD I'm gonna need it dealing with Samsung:fingers-crossed:
Klejdi90 said:
I think the phone comes with 24 month manufacturers warranty in Europe. I need to send mine in too (SDS) and waiting for the "jiffy bag". I have a small bump on the back cover, would that make em think its a drop defect? Can they take it in without the back cover, in the email they say phone and battery nothing else.
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Hi
. When I phoned Samsung the bloke told me not to send in the back cover or the battery.
All they wanted was the phone.
And he made the point of telling me that 2 or 3 time
pspec1 said:
Hi
. When I phoned Samsung the bloke told me not to send in the back cover or the battery.
All they wanted was the phone.
And he made the point of telling me that 2 or 3 time
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This is what they sent me "Please ensure that you only send the device itself with the battery, remove all SIM cards/microSD cards and back up any important files." Nothing about the cover but battery seems to be important. The phone cant turn on and I even told them that so I dunno how I'm supposed to back up important files.

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