Help black screen of death for s4! - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4

Hey guys, I was flashing a KToonz kernel today and all of a sudden I got stuck on a black screen of death and even when I pull my battery, it won't fix itself. I can't get into recovery mode but I can enter Download mode. PLEASE HELP ANYONE! =(!

Flash the mdk firmware thru odin. Its in the dev sub forum. Youll have to start over with rooting but youll have a working phone.
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Try just the mdk kernel package first. I don't like full phone wipes unless it's necessary.
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Yeah wat the 2 post above sounds good. If u can enter dl mode like u stated u can just odin back.
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This happened to me three times this week, lol while trying to flash different kernels. I think it was because the zip file was corrupted.
Yup. Get to Download Mode, connect to computer, open up Odin, and i believe the tar.md5 file of the kernel is available somewhere, and just load it up into the PDA section. That will fix everything.
I would reflash your rom after this tho, cuz i saw some minor bugs here and there.

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Hey guys its been all wrecked .I have a galaxy s4 GT-19500 which is rooted .I was trying to open up some glitches then i switched my phone off .After I did that i tried to restart the phone and suddenly as normally it showed SAMSUNG GALAXY S$ GT-19500 and after that it's screen went all black.It still opens apps, songs, games ,etc. makes sounds but does not display anything .PLEASE HELP ME TO GET OUT OF THIS!!! :crying:

SarthakGorla said:
Hey guys its been all wrecked .I have a galaxy s4 GT-19500 which is rooted .I was trying to open up some glitches then i switched my phone off .After I did that i tried to restart the phone and suddenly as normally it showed SAMSUNG GALAXY S$ GT-19500 and after that it's screen went all black.It still opens apps, songs, games ,etc. makes sounds but does not display anything .PLEASE HELP ME TO GET OUT OF THIS!!! :crying:
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Hey instead of thread jacking this thread, make your own thread and you will get more replies.
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so, im getting a phone... !...computer ? ODIN not working!

hey, actually i was flashing a rom nd it got stuck in boot menu, i powered if off nd than on.. it shows phone--!--Computer
well i tired ODIN, couple of times.... brought my vibrant to downloading mode, nd both time it got stuck at cache.rt. im not sure if there is any solution !
I searched whole xda forum abt it but cant find it?
help will be appreciated, helpp me.. i need my phone
( ohh im sorry i didnt post this one in Q nd A section ) pardon
thanku.
Try redownloading all files and try again
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Try rebooting your computer + using a different USB port
Also use the latest version of Odin
Finally, start Odin as soon as the COM Link is shown.
freddyraptor22 said:
hey, actually i was flashing a rom nd it got stuck in boot menu, i powered if off nd than on.. it shows phone--!--Computer
well i tired ODIN, couple of times.... brought my vibrant to downloading mode, nd both time it got stuck at cache.rt. im not sure if there is any solution !
I searched whole xda forum abt it but cant find it?
help will be appreciated, helpp me.. i need my phone
( ohh im sorry i didnt post this one in Q nd A section ) pardon
thanku.
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I'll give you $100 for your brick, pm me
your phone isn't bricked, don't give your phone away for $100, you can fix it.
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Urgent help needed

I changed my s2's build.prop to (release v. to 4.0.4 from 4.0.3) and then i rebooted ...now my device is not turning ON nor it is going in download mode or recovery mode ??What to do now ?? It stucks at GALAXY S II screen and then turns off..
Plsss help
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misbah16 said:
I changed my s2's build.prop to (release v. to 4.0.4 from 4.0.3) and then i rebooted ...now my device is not turning ON nor it is going in download mode or recovery mode ??What to do now ?? It stucks at GALAXY S II screen and then turns off..
Plsss help
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Reflash stock rom...
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1) Use proper topic tiles. Titles are supposed to be descriptive. This title in no way describes the content. Using titles like "hlp plz", "please help", "Urgent help needed" etc are idiotic.
2) This is not a questions or general forum or a section to create n00b topics, This is a development forum for developers etc to post "developments", "mods" etc, Not this crap.
You want to create topics/questions do it in the questions/general forum, Should be common sense really which seems to escape some people.
send bac to samsung... xD mine even worst than urs... i cant even hv d s2 logo...
@theatheist, this is a Q&A forum. This is not the wrong place to post such a question.
I suggest you remove battery, leave for a bit, then insert and restart. If that forces it into recovery then reflash the stock rom. Otherwise I wouldn't know what to do...
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No boot & no download mode = you're boned. JTAG repair or service centre.
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@theatheist, this is a Q&A forum. This is not the wrong place to post such a question.
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The topic was moved since my post genius lol
you could try here
this is a good place to try
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1338739&page=2

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i want to know how to decrypt/encrypt the shell(.sh) file of clockworkrecoverymod(cwm) for xperia 2011 devices...is there any tool i am missing
Hi mate!
Nice to see a much needed thread like this here.. hope new members as well as old ones find this thread useful! :thumbup:
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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mamujaan said:
i want to know how to decrypt/encrypt the shell(.sh) file of clockworkrecoverymod(cwm) for xperia 2011 devices...is there any tool i am missing
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Hey sorry for not replying,
As I am not in scripting, I am completely unaware of such things. I tried hard with the search but couldn't find anything useful. I didn't reply because I was expecting a reply from someone with answer. I saw your thread but it is also unanswered.
You can try asking help from the people in your section working on kernels and shell scripts.
Thanks.
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Hi, I've got a Samsung Galaxy S2 and I've got this problem where it freezes upon reaching the "4G" logo on startup. I looked online for answers and someone recommended to "Odin a stock ROM from your PC", and then they posted a link to this site. Now, I have no idea how to Odin, or what a stock ROM is, so could anyone help me out?
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Hi, I've got a Samsung Galaxy S2 and I've got this problem where it freezes upon reaching the "4G" logo on startup. I looked online for answers and someone recommended to "Odin a stock ROM from your PC", and then they posted a link to this site. Now, I have no idea how to Odin, or what a stock ROM is, so could anyone help me out?
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piper5by5 said:
Hi, I've got a Samsung Galaxy S2 and I've got this problem where it freezes upon reaching the "4G" logo on startup. I looked online for answers and someone recommended to "Odin a stock ROM from your PC", and then they posted a link to this site. Now, I have no idea how to Odin, or what a stock ROM is, so could anyone help me out?
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Yes.
Welcome to XDA.
Please go to your device's forum using the search your device box from site. type samsung galaxy s2 and choose your device from the options. Look for the stock odin firmwares thread there. Download the one from your region, see the instructions given on flashing there. If you don't understand the instructions, check out youtube videos for that.
Odin is a easy process and just needs instructions to be followed correctly.
And inform us here when you recover your phone again.
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I just received factory warranty replacement I want root using toolkit V7.3.2 download from XDA i think... Got another one as well SRS one click root both paid for neither will work DID a factory update was 4.1.1 now 4.1.2 i get into Odin and it fails halfway through loading the first step please help only want root nothing special.
Also: after installing drivers it tells me when plugged into the computer windows 7 "hardware ID is missing"
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Hi guys! as you can see I am new here
I posted a question in a old thread whose topic was similar to my question but no one answered(cmon! i followed the rules!!!)
This annoyed me a lot, those who preach these rules dont bother to help those who keep it up, I am glad a thread like this is here.
So here I am with my question:
I own a samsung galaxy grand
So i installed the Cyanogenmod 10.1
But I am unable to make calls, it says turn off airplane mode, which i did, rebooted and all
here is the weird part:
I CAN receive calls from other phones but cannot make calls because my phone is still in airplane mode even i removed it from airplane mode.
So can anyone help me?
CliffordKT said:
I just received factory warranty replacement I want root using toolkit V7.3.2 download from XDA i think... Got another one as well SRS one click root both paid for neither will work DID a factory update was 4.1.1 now 4.1.2 i get into Odin and it fails halfway through loading the first step please help only want root nothing special.
Also: after installing drivers it tells me when plugged into the computer windows 7 "hardware ID is missing"
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Hi,
Make sure you close samsung kies when you try to use odin.
As for flashing anything from odin, you will need to boot into download mode (vol. Down + power + home) after switching phone off. Then press vol. up, you will see a warning, first and after that comes the downloading screen.
Now make sure drivers are installed correctly, open odin, and now connect phone with usb cable, wait for some time till it shows a yellow box saying COM : ID xxx , something like that and now you can flash relevent files through relevent options. Wait for pass (green) signal and you're done.
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Hi guys! as you can see I am new here
I posted a question in a old thread whose topic was similar to my question but no one answered(cmon! i followed the rules!!!)
This annoyed me a lot, those who preach these rules dont bother to help those who keep it up, I am glad a thread like this is here.
So here I am with my question:
I own a samsung galaxy grand
So i installed the Cyanogenmod 10.1
But I am unable to make calls, it says turn off airplane mode, which i did, rebooted and all
here is the weird part:
I CAN receive calls from other phones but cannot make calls because my phone is still in airplane mode even i removed it from airplane mode.
So can anyone help me?
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That seems crazy, if it shows flight mode, you should also not be able to recieve calls. Seems a problem with the rom. Try wiping cache/dalvick cache /data from cwm/twrp and see if it fixes the bug. If not contact the rom developer or flash another/stock rom and reflash CM 10.1 to see if the problem persists.
Also welcome.
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Close Samsung Kies.... By disabling or forcing it to stop?
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CliffordKT said:
Close Samsung Kies.... By disabling or forcing it to stop?
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You can use task maneger or just uninstall it if it isn't needed as such.
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CliffordKT said:
Will try as soon as possible, thank you for your help. At work gotta remove and install vct...
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Inform us if you are successfull or not Also use the button whenever you want to say thanks or if someone helps you. It makes thread less cluttered with all thanks you for help posts. Also do read op of this thread again, and see links from my signature. It will help you to gain some more knowledge on xda.
Good luck with the flashing :thumbup::thumbup:
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Will not boot
I have this thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40951364#post40951364
Where I was stuck at the "Samsung" logo, and now I have used Odin to stock and it says PASS yet i am stuck on the screen with the Android and the spinning stuff in his chest and the bar on the bottom moving.
It is stuck on this screen
I have no idea what to do now or how to get my stuff back.
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I have this thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40951364#post40951364
Where I was stuck at the "Samsung" logo, and now I have used Odin to stock and it says PASS yet i am stuck on the screen with the Android and the spinning stuff in his chest and the bar on the bottom moving.
It is stuck on this screen
I have no idea what to do now or how to get my stuff back.
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Well, I have gone through your thread. Please can you confirm if it is same result with different firmware? If the problem still persists, please take your phone to service centre. Act as dumb and don't let them know that you have tried rooting. They will get it fixed for you.
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[Q] Stuck in download mode

First off, I am completely new to the android operating system. Ive used iOS since the day the first iPhone was released and have always been in the jailbreaking scene since day one. I don't know any android lingo, so im not exactly sure what what to seach on this website to help get me out of this situation.
Today I rooted my phone, and installed clockwork mod. Watched a boatload of videos online of all sorts of things you can do with root. After installing CW, i rebooted my phone and it would get stuck small blue letters in the top left of the screen saying something about recovery, then continue to vibrate every few seconds. I was able to get the S3 into download mode and now i have no idea what to do with odin to get it to boot back up. Can anyone direct me to a thread that has a download link to re install the OS on my phone if that's whats needed?
Thanks
is your device i9300 or i9305 ??
Blackwolf10 said:
is your device i9300 or i9305 ??
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I apologize, I think I posted in the wrong section. I'm using the tmobile (T999) model.
noarmpits said:
I apologize, I think I posted in the wrong section. I'm using the tmobile (T999) model.
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then you need to go post there or ask a mod to move your thread anyway hope someone can help you

[Q] [Help] S4 Bricked in a Unique Way

Hey guys,
Before anyone rushes into flaming, I just want to note that I've been a member here long enough to know how to search the threads before asking a question that has already been answered. This is the reason for the title. Anywho, here is my situation. I got my hands on a brand new S4, used it stock for a bit, then decided to root it (couldn't help myself.)
Post rooting, everything went great. The ROM (JellyBeans) was running smooth, life was peachy, until I decided to let my flashing addiction get the best of me and I decided to try a new ROM (no offense beanstown, just trying something new.) Anyways, I went into recovery, flashed the new ROM, of course wiping the device 4 times, as has become my habit. Went to turn it on, and the "Custom" screen pops up, then the phone just turns off.
I tried using Odin to return it to stock, but unless I'm using the wrong file, I'm getting the same result. Odin seemingly runs fine, but still no booting. Any ideas? The file I'm using with Odin is VRUAMDK_NoWipe. If there is a different one I should be using, please be kind enough to include a link for me. Thank you.
Just flash the full odin back to stock the version that is still rootable. That should do the trick some times not wiping is the issue.
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Just flash the full odin back to stock the version that is still rootable. That should do the trick some times not wiping is the issue.
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I mentioned in my original post that I had attempted to use Odin to restore it back to stock. At this point, it doesn't really matter to me whether I can root or not, I'd just like it to turn back on. Shoot, I'd be happy with a boot loop right about now.
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I mentioned in my original post that I had attempted to use Odin to restore it back to stock. At this point, it doesn't really matter to me whether I can root or not, I'd just like it to turn back on. Shoot, I'd be happy with a boot loop right about now.
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The no wipe mdk Odin file has caused issues with me. There is another Odin file floating around that should get you working again, although it causes full wipe.
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The no wipe mdk Odin file has caused issues with me. There is another Odin file floating around that should get you working again, although it causes full wipe.
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Full wipe is fine with me... I just need to get my hands on that Odin file.
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Full wipe is fine with me... I just need to get my hands on that Odin file.
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http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=237
The actual Odin file takes forever to download, I believe the extractable file is easier to download.
EDIT: yeah download the exe ,link
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Thanks DarkMenace for helping me out, I'd thank you here, but you didn't reply to this topic. Also, thank you Rebel908 for all of your help as well! It's back up and running =)
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Woow Great post...
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My apologies sir. Won't happen again.
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DrSadistic said:
Hey guys,
Before anyone rushes into flaming, I just want to note that I've been a member here long enough to know how to search the threads before asking a question that has already been answered. This is the reason for the title. Anywho, here is my situation. I got my hands on a brand new S4, used it stock for a bit, then decided to root it (couldn't help myself.)
Post rooting, everything went great. The ROM (JellyBeans) was running smooth, life was peachy, until I decided to let my flashing addiction get the best of me and I decided to try a new ROM (no offense beanstown, just trying something new.) Anyways, I went into recovery, flashed the new ROM, of course wiping the device 4 times, as has become my habit. Went to turn it on, and the "Custom" screen pops up, then the phone just turns off.
I tried using Odin to return it to stock, but unless I'm using the wrong file, I'm getting the same result. Odin seemingly runs fine, but still no booting. Any ideas? The file I'm using with Odin is VRUAMDK_NoWipe. If there is a different one I should be using, please be kind enough to include a link for me. Thank you.
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reflash your verizon kernel, it will boot, you really didn't need to do odin, guess that is every ones quick fix. and if you are doing odin, after it flashes get into recovery and do a factory reset.

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