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hey there!
i guess i found the solution for my problem on this forum but i cant find the topic anymore. i just wanted say "thank you" to the unknown author,
and post the solution again, so maybe some more people can find it since it was just coicidence for me..
okay my samsug galaxy ace s8530 has been bricked when some flashing went wrong. afterwards there was no reaction anymore. i was pretty shure ther was no way but doing this.
unfotunetly i found a post without any answers where someone told the following:
1: take out your battery
2: connect your mobile to your pc using the usb data cable
3: keep pressed these three buttons: Vol- , Menu, Power
4: still keep them pressed and put back your battery to the phone. this is not too easy but actually its possible
5: the mobile will go to download mode, flash with odin.
my battery was nearly completly charged when i did this, and
it worked for me! thanks again to the guy who found out!
btw it is also possible to get to the arm9 mode this way. i just couldnt figure out what it was good for.
I will give it a try tomorrow on my s5570 that i just bought/bricked lol
unfortunately it didnt work for me, would creating a usb test jigs help in my case (my phone cant even power on), and does it charge if I connect it to the power cord?
snoer said:
hey there!
i guess i found the solution for my problem on this forum but i cant find the topic anymore. i just wanted say "thank you" to the unknown author,
and post the solution again, so maybe some more people can find it since it was just coicidence for me..
okay my samsug galaxy ace s8530 has been bricked when some flashing went wrong. afterwards there was no reaction anymore. i was pretty shure ther was no way but doing this.
unfotunetly i found a post without any answers where someone told the following:
1: take out your battery
2: connect your mobile to your pc using the usb data cable
3: keep pressed these three buttons: Vol- , Menu, Power
4: still keep them pressed and put back your battery to the phone. this is not too easy but actually its possible
5: the mobile will go to download mode, flash with odin.
my battery was nearly completly charged when i did this, and
it worked for me! thanks again to the guy who found out!
btw it is also possible to get to the arm9 mode this way. i just couldnt figure out what it was good for.
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Hi, i think you are talking about my post here it is.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13643975#post13643975
Not working for mine too...Service center too far from my place...does jig working???
Guys,
i was using the ClockWork mod rom manager
i was trying to backup the current gingerbread 2.3.4 rom
n den suddenly the phone switched off
now its not turning on
i tried pressin the
VOL DOWN + HOME+ POWER KEY
inorder to go to download mode n re-flash it but
nothing appears on the screen
the phone is not responding at all
my cell was rooted
plz someone help me.......plzzz
im stuck!!!
Thank...
...you and specially SuperMini...
racerronny said:
guys,
i was using the clockwork mod rom manager
i was trying to backup the current gingerbread 2.3.4 rom
n den suddenly the phone switched off
now its not turning on
i tried pressin the
vol down + home+ power key
inorder to go to download mode n re-flash it but
nothing appears on the screen
the phone is not responding at all
my cell was rooted
plz someone help me.......plzzz
im stuck!!!
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better never use cwm on your ace!! Or your ace's motherboard will dead..seriously, my ace now at samsung care center..hopefully she not dead yet..
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better never use cwm on your ace!! Or your ace's motherboard will dead..seriously, my ace now at samsung care center..hopefully she not dead yet..
SuperMini said:
Hi, i think you are talking about my post here it is.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13643975#post13643975
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No it's not the same!!!
With your method, you didn't mention to keep pressing the 3 buttons while putting back the battery. In his, there is this instruction.
With yours it didn't show "Downloading".
Geeky Dicky said:
better never use cwm on your ace!! Or your ace's motherboard will dead..seriously, my ace now at samsung care center..hopefully she not dead yet..
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better never use cwm on your ace!! Or your ace's motherboard will dead..seriously, my ace now at samsung care center..hopefully she not dead yet..
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what ur talking about? we have been using cwm 4.0.0.9 for months now. head to galaxy ace forum and read cwm recovery thread, look on its posting date seriously maybe ur problem because ur installing cwm directly from rom manager.
an0nym0us_ said:
what ur talking about? we have been using cwm 4.0.0.9 for months now. head to galaxy ace forum and read cwm recovery thread, look on its posting date seriously maybe ur problem because ur installing cwm directly from rom manager.
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same case..
My ace is also dead aftr usig ROM MANAGER
i hate rom manager,
@geeky.
Did u get ur ace fixed undr warranty?
Hw lng it takes? Plz reply...
an0nym0us_ said:
what ur talking about? we have been using cwm 4.0.0.9 for months now. head to galaxy ace forum and read cwm recovery thread, look on its posting date seriously maybe ur problem because ur installing cwm directly from rom manager.
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yeah me too used CWM recovery on ace but not through ROM Manager as its not enlisted in devices.. but there is flashable zip which works
but now i use CF-Root kernel which installes CWM and Recovery , root ,ext4 by default
Thank you
Thank you!!! Works perfect.
brick my ACE just once when using ODIN. i accidentally disconnect the usb while flashing stock firmware using ODIN. but its just that.this should never happens if u follow the guide post by OP in every mod/rom/patch thread. how did u guys brick ur devices? i want to learn something from u guys.
edit: sorry OP for off thread
Thank you! worked like a charm =)
Thanks for this tip! It saved my wife's phone and by extension: me!
yes im trying to revive my friends bricked ace...the method is correct..but if u dont see the "download mode" just try connect to pc/lappy open ODIN n see..if its detcet the ace..i think that should be fine to flash...
correct me if im wrong...lol
Update android
Personnel to needing help with my samsung galaxy ace gt-s5830b
I was trying to install a newer version of android it was installed and reset
after reset and erased it does not turn over at all ..
if staying pressing volume up + home + power it recognizes the computer by Keis etc. ..
only that I can not do anything ... nor can recover odin ..
anyone been through this problem?
or someone knows how to do it on again?
Thank you for now
Help need for bricked ace S5830
Good day to all!
I am trying to help out a colleague who 'probably' has bricked his Ace S5830
He says he was attempting to flash stock 2.3.6 and this happened.
He has been rooted and using CM previously.
Can anyone please advise what this screen/logo means?
It can go to Download mode but not recovery mode.
I can obtain more details if required.
Thanks and cheers to all.
My phone only enter to the download mode, but i can`t flash it, because i have half-bricked USB port. It`s only charges after connecting to PC: "USB Device not recognized" and in the device manager: "Unknown Device" "A request for the USB device descriptor failed.". Any solutions?
I think I bricked my Android, I installed messed with ROM manager, then I shut down my phone, tried to reboot it and it didn't boot, also I cant see download mode or rescovery, though Odin detects my phone and I plug the USB to the phone. I think the only solution is go to the service... please help me..
eulfen said:
I think I bricked my Android, I installed messed with ROM manager, then I shut down my phone, tried to reboot it and it didn't boot, also I cant see download mode or rescovery, though Odin detects my phone and I plug the USB to the phone. I think the only solution is go to the service... please help me..
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If Odin can detect your phone then you should be able to flash your phone with it regardless what the screen looks like.
Can you help me how to do it? I have Samsung Galaxy Gio S-5660 GT
If you will turn my phone on, I promise to pay you.
eulfen said:
Can you help me how to do it? I have Samsung Galaxy Gio S-5660 GT
If you will turn my phone on, I promise to pay you.
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Well you said Odin detects your phone still right? You should be able to find Odin flashable firmware for your phone and flash as usual.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
If Odin detects your phone then there might be a chance to flash a new rom to your device.
Go to samfirmware.com and find an rom/firmware for your phone... Then download it and flash it using one package techinque in odin. If you need more help post your phone model, it might help for better reply ...
yagya said:
If Odin detects your phone then there might be a chance to flash a new rom to your device.
Go to samfirmware.com and find an rom/firmware for your phone... Then download it and flash it using one package techinque in odin. If you need more help post your phone model, it might help for better reply ...
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He did mention his phone model. Hasn't posted in 2 days so I'm hoping he fixed it.
eulfen said:
Can you help me how to do it? I have Samsung Galaxy Gio S-5660 GT
If you will turn my phone on, I promise to pay you.
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remove battery , hold 3buttons and replace it!
u will see downloadin...
I opened Odin, loaded 1.0 GIO
then put the package of firmware, pressed start and it said.. downloding and then error popped up something with timer
I have 5660 GIO GT
Plz plz plz help
Not sure if it'll make much difference, but you could try Heimdall.
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eulfen said:
I opened Odin, loaded 1.0 GIO
then put the package of firmware, pressed start and it said.. downloding and then error popped up something with timer
I have 5660 GIO GT
Plz plz plz help
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Go to this link and get yourself a good rom/kenel that is for your region's device. Then try to flash it using one package option in ODIN in download mode.
You can also find a guide on flashing your rom @ samfirmware.com/guides.htm
I know there are tons of questions here how to unbrick a phone. But, this is not about it.
I know you can't unbrick your phone if you messed up your download mode and you can't even boot up into download mode.
What are the causes why you can't enter in download mode?
How do I prevent destroying my download mode?
For others who are asking if they can unbrick their phones. I would answer you, yes as long as you have download mode you can do whatever you like. I have bricked my phone countless times already. But I am not sure until when my download mode will last.
I dont know if this applies for SGA but you can just use JTAG.
Some have lost the imei, this apears to be the only reason. It normaly happens through trying to unlock the phone.
Sent by my epic MY-UI powered ace! only on s5830
@QNBT
thanks for your input. However I am asking ways to 'prevent' download mode from being destroyed
@Jusada
Does this mean if I don't brick my phone by unlocking, I can unbrick it by flashing.
And if gets bricked by unlockinge then I have to use jtag.?
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i have a galaxy s and not the ace, so i'm not 100% sure, but you can only permanently brick your phone when you start messing around with the bootloader
download mode is part of the bootloader, so as long as you leave the bootloader untouched, you can always boot into download mode and reflash the phone
geocine said:
@QNBT
thanks for your input. However I am asking ways to 'prevent' download mode from being destroyed
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Just wanted to comment about this:
geocine said:
I know you can't unbrick your phone if you messed up your download mode and you can't even boot up into download mode.
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Using JTAG youre actually able to boot up without a bootloader in the phone, it supplies everything from the computer.
If you want to prevent it from bricking, keep away from network unlocking as jusada mentioned. Only flash stuff that is compatible with your rom.
Just curious: if I accidentally plugged out my phone while flashing (in download mode) through ODIN, what would happen? Would it be bricked?
Asking for theories, not practices.
adeklipse said:
Just curious: if I accidentally plugged out my phone while flashing (in download mode) through ODIN, what would happen? Would it be bricked?
Asking for theories, not practices.
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No it wont. You can get into download mode again and flash a ROM. Had happened to me many times.
Wow thanks guys. Does a usb jig work when you messed up the bootloader?
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i couldn't see anything displayed on my Samsung Galaxy ACE, even after the 3 button combo.. does this mean my phone is totally bricked?
I installed ROM manager and wen i tried to backup my current ROM, it shutdown and doesn't show anything now..
I'm in bad situation.. please advice me!!
by anychance the USB jig works?
In dis forum most of the people were briked their aces by using rom manager
it really does depends on whether it is a soft brick or a hard brick.
pandurangan said:
i couldn't see anything displayed on my Samsung Galaxy ACE, even after the 3 button combo.. does this mean my phone is totally bricked?
I installed ROM manager and wen i tried to backup my current ROM, it shutdown and doesn't show anything now..
I'm in bad situation.. please advice me!!
by anychance the USB jig works?
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mostly YES
Hi im new with galaxy s 5.0 . And today i tried to root it with odin and i made a mistake and now my galaxy s 5.0 wont boot. What should i do now ?
Please help me ! Thanks !
Use "samfirmware" to flash your device with the stock firmware.
I cant even turn on my phone or go to download mode or recovery. Its totally dead. And there is just when i connect galaxy to pc it says installing some driver ! and at the end it wont install . i need to send my galaxy to samsung to fix it or there is solution i can make on my own ? please help !
Does it show anything on your screen at all when you hold down the power button?
Any icons at all?
Perhaps a picture of a Cellphone and a desktop PC with an X in the middle of it?
Also post your exact model number of your device. It should be located underneath your battery.
Thanks for help !
No i dont have any icons. And now i saw i must UnBrick it. So i installed ubuntu on my pc and i UnBricked my Galaxy s 5.0 and now it is in download mode. But Galaxy 5.0 must stay connected all time to stay in download mode. And i saw i must do something with Heimdall and i really dont know how to use it. I dont know how to use .deb file on ubuntu.
So i think i just need to flash it with Heimdall because there is no Odin for linux. But nobody wants to help me.
i have Galaxy s 5.0 YP-G70CB
I believe that hemidall is also made for windows. I have never used hemidall though. Only Odin. I think the next step is to find the correct firmware for your device. I see lots of YP-G70 firmwares, but I noticed your model is YP-G70CB. I don't know what the CB stands for I'm afraid.
Also with your model number, is that the full model number shown behind the battery? Is there something like YP-G70CB/XEH or something after the forward slash. Or does it just say YP-G70CB and thats it? I am trying to see if I can find the right firmware for you, if it exists.
Behind the battery are just that numbers. U can find me a firmware but i cant install it. Beacuse my Galaxy 5.0 now is in download mode and im on linux and i must run Heimdall to flash it with a some frimware. But i am having troubles to installing Heimdall Frontend. So i just can watch my galaxy and do nothing
If you can get the Player into download mode now it should work with Odin.
In fact, at the moment Heimdall won't work (see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1511624)
You just need the right firmware files and then you should be able to flash it with Odin.
I'm guessing you have the international version and not the USA version of the device, if so you probably want to download one of the firmwares in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1444636
Yeah i have the Galaxy in the download mode but how u dont understand. I UnBricked my Galaxy on Ubuntu (linux) and now i must to flash it but i cant do it with Odin because Odin is not for linux. But i have Ubuntu and Win 7 on my pc. I restarted my pc and i went to Win 7 and i was opening Odin but odin didnt recognize my galaxy and dont know why but it was in download mode. And if i disconnect usb cable download mode turns off and i cant turn it on again because i must use program from Ubuntu http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1257434.
I have problem with this -------> S5PC110. And its black screen on my galaxy always... So i can only turn it on with UnBrick program from Ubuntu and then. I thnik there are 2 or 3 more steps that i cant do !
Im trying this whole day and nothing..
relax man,i had the same problem as you do and i fixed it and now my device is working just fine.there is a guide in XDA forum (link:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1496360)
just do what the guide said and everything is gonna be alright.
for any questions you can ask me because i got myself into hard brick too.
but just for you to know it might take you couple of days.
it took me 6 days to understand and to succeed to run programs on linux (with people that know linux well).
but i will try to help you as much as i could
Thanks man.
I will try this tomorrow i cant do it anymore. I am trying this all day. But thanks very much for this. I think this gonna work ! Just tell me something i think that first step isnt that hard but how 6 days?? lol i cant imagine 6 days without galaxy i think i will do that all day tomorrow. Just to make it work ! I will send u a message if i need something. and i will tell u when im done ! Thanks !
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Thanks man.
I will try this tomorrow i cant do it anymore. I am trying this all day. But thanks very much for this. I think this gonna work ! Just tell me something i think that first step isnt that hard but how 6 days?? lol i cant imagine 6 days without galaxy i think i will do that all day tomorrow. Just to make it work ! I will send u a message if i need something. and i will tell u when im done ! Thanks !
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your welcome actually it took me 6 days to figure out how to make virtual box recognize my player.i tried a lot of things but it didnt recognize it.
if you know linux well it should not be a problem for you at all.
i am completely noob with linux so this is why it took me 6 days.
all the other things are easy
It seems im not good for linux! there is a problem now. i installed ubuntu on my pc and i installed win 7 on virtual box. and problem virtual box wont find my player. And what did u do ?
please help !!
Make sure to log out and log back in after installing virtualbox.
Hi all -
I have a SGS3 from china and I want to root it. Can you guys please help?
Note that I can't go to download mode for Odin so the normal rooting won't work.
Neither can I go to Recovery mode.
The About phone is attached along. I really hope someone could help.
Thank you.