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Ok, I already read the guide on top of the page, and some of it was a little confusing to me. So here is the condition and specs.
Bricked condition: Equal to a brick. Won't turn on, CANNOT get into download mode.
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S2 provided by T-mobile. It had ICS
Rom I used:[ROM](AOKP B38) Dragon ICS V3.1 SE [1080p-MP4-AROMA] (14/06) Fixed Version Online!!
Thing i have: Odin, and the 2 other files needed to root my phone.
I repeat I cannot get into download mode, and Odin or My computer wont recognize it. Any help would be very appreciated!
Thanks to whoever helped!
if you cant get it in download mode i dont think you can fix it, sounds like hard brick, is there any sign of life in your phone, maybe a USB jig
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLryErBgdTE
Yep BBB is right. You might as well try a jig because they cost all of a couple of bucks, but unfortunately that's a JTAG/service centre job given you have no download mode & no other signs of life from the phone.
Anything else?
That's really not what I wanted to hear. Is their ANYHTING else i can try, ill try anything right now (except take it apart) I will do that later tonight if it could fix it.
only way to repair is to get it in download mode to flash kernel or firmware ect, without a way to connect to computer there is nothing you can do that i no of
Well ok, thanks!
So will it work if I get the jig and use it?
bombaybadboy is right you cant do anything now...Need to take it to SC
baymer1 said:
So will it work if I get the jig and use it?
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If you entered Download mode with Jig than yes...If it also failed than No
I know that's not what you wanted to hear but do you want the truth, or do you want people to piss in your pocket (I.E lie to you, build your hopes up/give you false hope) ?
There might be a 0.0000000000000000000001% chance the battery died & that's the problem, so I guess you could try a new battery. But being a betting man, my bet is you'll end up with a spare battery for when you get it fixed.
Edit to add - A jig has the same chance of working as a new battery, that is, not very much chance.
this is a real long shot but try this, probably wont work tho,
1.- Remove both the SIM card and de microSD card.
2.- KEEP YOUR BATTERY REMOVED
3.- Apply the Download-mode button combination (known by you all)
4.- WHILE HOLDING THE COMBINATION, insert the battery, and keep the buttons pressed untill you get the download mode.
5.- Flash your phone with a valid firmware through Odin (Preferebly, have Odin prepared before doing this trick)
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-1496360.html
also found this thread, dont no if it will help
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Phone: Samsung Galaxy S2 provided by T-mobile. It had ICS
Rom I used:[ROM](AOKP B38) Dragon ICS V3.1 SE [1080p-MP4-AROMA] (14/06) Fixed Version Online!!
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No one else seems to have noticed this or mentioned it...
When you say T-mobile, are you by chance in the US? If so, then you've flashed a ROM meant for a totally different phone.
This is the forum for the GT-I9100.
If you are a T-mobile USA user, and got the Galaxy SII from them, then you actually have the SGH-T989. Totally different phone, with completely different hardware.
If I'm right, then you should go to the T-mobile Galaxy SII forum for help and advice.
Yeah
I am from the US and that is my phone. Could you please give me a link where i should go? thanks
P.S. Doing the battery and download mode thing didnt work, but im gonna try the link you gave me, thanks!
baymer1 said:
I am from the US and that is my phone. Could you please give me a link where i should go? thanks
P.S. Doing the battery and download mode thing didnt work, but im gonna try the link you gave me, thanks!
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Um... the link is in my previous post?
I don't know if T-mobile USA can do anything for you, but good luck.
Yeah sorry
Yeah i forgot the link was in the msg thanks!
Hi guys
I have done my basic research on all the forum room and can't find a answer to my problem.
I have Samsung S3 , I have not rooted or flash the device , I have not install any apps for the pass 2 months , for some reason today my device restarted and then got stuck on boot screen "Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300" , am totally new to android and only had my device 9 months.
from all the basic searches I have done , I have try pressing vol key up + Home Key + power key) nothing happen
I tried : Switch off the device.
Press and hold Volume Up + Home Button + Power Key.
After 2-3 seconds, release the Power Key.
nothing happens here either this suppose to do a hard reset
I have taken the battery out , re-inserted the battery hold the power key for 10secs and I still don't get any where
each attemp I only get the boot screen the only luck I have had was by pressing the vol key down + home key + power key , i get the downloading Rom and this obviously does nothing as I can't get to the internet via wireless
please someone helpme the last person who posted this type of topic on this forum room did not get any replies.
I am sure I am not the only one who has experience this problem.
I am with three network if that makes any differents
thanks for your support.
Search 'sudden death' - you'll find more on it there
I has this problem with mine - I ended up taking it to Samsung for repair under warranty: it was a mother board replacement
it is however possible that you could fix it
Cn you get into download mode? (home + power + vol down)
if you can get to download mode ^^^ post above then all is well all you need to do is flash stock rom.
Getting into download mode is good news, Now plug your phone in to your computer, launch ODIN, and flash the correct stock firmware.
Thank you guys for your prompt reply , I have decided to take the device back to Car phone Warehouse as it is still under warrantee , I don't want to risk the manufacture guarantee. On this note I will like to salute all those geek's who have rooted their phones. :cyclops:
waheedrafiq said:
Thank you guys for your prompt reply , I have decided to take the device back to Car phone Warehouse as it is still under warrantee , I don't want to risk the manufacture guarantee. On this note I will like to salute all those geek's who have rooted their phones. :cyclops:
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welcome in the emmc burned club - you are number ???
Flashing stock rom - chainfire tar - recovery tar - or whatever wont help you, i made a thread about it, no matter what you get "cant get pit" when you flash in odin
Sorry bR0 - seams like samsung made a MAJOR hardware error here - makes me thinking twice again before buying a sammy phone again, its a pitty cose it really is the nicest phone out there - maybe htc phones dont do this crap.. dont now
And since you haven't rooted or even flashed it, it proves just further that this is no "soft" problem but only faulty hardware !!!
Here is my link to tar files >http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2019902
And just so you now, flashing a rom DONT void your guarantee, in EU at least, its a proven court judgment ! > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998801
Urgent illegal advice required on 'sudden death'
Hi all /comrades
Four days ago I decided that I had to take Samsung Galaxy S3 to Carphone warehouse for repairs as the phone was still under manufacture warrantee , I did not wanted to go via the rooted / flashing my ROM . well guess what happen.
Carphone Warehouse Engineer total me the following and I quote " Please read notes , unfortunately handset returned unrepaired due to device rooted thought custom firmware, we have provided photo evidence. this is classed as Chargeable repair , please speak to one of the sales team to verify the cost of charge if you wish to take this ."
okay the photo screen that they gave me was of the one where you hold the volume button done + Home screen + power button and you get the Android stating its downloading on the top left side system status : custom and its this point he make out to me that I try to root or have rooted my phone.
as you all know I haven't got a clue on how to root or flash a phone never mind doing it.
I need your help , I am going to take Carphone Warehouse Ltd to Small courts to claim the cost of my phone and line rental back , How do I prove to the hight court that I actually did not root my device and Carphone Warehouse was trying to claim extra cash from me.
please all techie help me.
GUY I NEED HELP PLS
i tired flashing custom firmware and now all i get is flashing logo on bootup and reboots again and again...
i tried what mention in this thread but no luck!!
pls help and adive...
shub said:
GUY I NEED HELP PLS
i tired flashing custom firmware and now all i get is flashing logo on bootup and reboots again and again...
i tried what mention in this thread but no luck!!
pls help and adive...
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If Stock ROM Via Odin Didn't Work Then Try Flashing Kernel
THE.W!ZARD said:
If Stock ROM Via Odin Didn't Work Then Try Flashing Kernel
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which kernel mate?
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im trying to flash
I9300XXELKC_I9300OXXELK4_I9300XXELKC_XEO
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ok ive just done MEGAWIPE
so what should i flash.. pls advice...
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hi
i tired flashing back to orignal stock rom
I9300XXDLJ4_I9300OXADLJ4_BTU
still no joy!!
really need some advice pls...
ive tried many thing but no luck
all it does,,, every rom is flashing fine - via odin or cww but when it reboots the samsung logo keep flashing... it looks as if the phone is rebooting itself! dosnt go pass the samsung boot logo...
helpp plssss
pls guys... any help??
i can get into recovery and download mode... flashing stock and custom rom but it just wont go past the samsung boot screen.. it just rebooting on its own...
pls advice...
Same problem here... I tried flashing stock/official 4.1.1 after trying 4.1.2 and now I cant flash with either of them.
I tried flashing the siyah kernel and this had no effect either.
Please help.
Cask said:
Same problem here... I tried flashing stock/official 4.1.1 after trying 4.1.2 and now I cant flash with either of them.
I tried flashing the siyah kernel and this had no effect either.
Please help.
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did exactly same..
this happen when i flashed 4.1.2
just to update.. i manage to fix this by applying I9300XXBLG8_I9300OXABLG8_I9300XXLG8_HOME.tar.md5
You may reset your phone by "Firmware Upgrade And Initialization" in the "Tools" of Samsung KIES 2.5. It will download the latest firmware for you as well.
First of all, Merry Christmas Everyone! I hope everyone got what they wanted and had a relaxing day!
Now, I was trying to flash or root my Sprint Samsung Galaxy SII GT-i9100 earlier today for the first time. Thought to myself how hard could this be? After flashing or rooting, when i try to go into recovery mode, the phone resets and goes back the phone title plus the triangle. I keep holding up + power button but like i said, it just reboots the boot screen. It will go into download mode but not recovery. Why? how can i fix this? i am a noob at this but i am willing to learn.
thanks
you mean vol up - power - home combo get's you to Dl mode right?
what rom were you trying to flash and what rom are you currently on?
from sii xda-ded
shufflinjay said:
First of all, Merry Christmas Everyone! I hope everyone got what they wanted and had a relaxing day!
Now, I was trying to flash or root my Sprint Samsung Galaxy SII GT-i9100 earlier today for the first time. Thought to myself how hard could this be? After flashing or rooting, when i try to go into recovery mode, the phone resets and goes back the phone title plus the triangle. I keep holding up + power button but like i said, it just reboots the boot screen. It will go into download mode but not recovery. Why? how can i fix this? i am a noob at this but i am willing to learn.
thanks
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Find a stock firmware and try the Siyah kernel. Not sure if it works but it's worth a try.
Is the sprint model GT-I9100? Not SGH or something? Make sure you're flashing the right rom/kernel intended for your device.
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I think it is sgh...
Merry christmas and Happy new year
Paulius
Try holding Vol Up- Power- Home keys at same time and then wipe data...
Hopefully it will resolve the issue...
I ve also faced this issue some months ago...
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This was my problem and how i resolved it...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1996049
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shufflinjay said:
First of all, Merry Christmas Everyone! I hope everyone got what they wanted and had a relaxing day!
Now, I was trying to flash or root my Sprint Samsung Galaxy SII GT-i9100 earlier today for the first time. Thought to myself how hard could this be? After flashing or rooting, when i try to go into recovery mode, the phone resets and goes back the phone title plus the triangle. I keep holding up + power button but like i said, it just reboots the boot screen. It will go into download mode but not recovery. Why? how can i fix this? i am a noob at this but i am willing to learn.
thanks
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Sprint's Galaxy SII model is NOT the GT-i9100. The GT-i9100 is a GSM phone, which doesn't even work on Sprint's CDMA network.
The model number for the Sprint Galaxy SII is SPH-D710, and it is also known as the Epic 4g Touch. (you can confirm this yourself by looking at the model number which is printed on the label underneath your battery) If you flashed something from THIS forum (which is for the GT-i9100), then you did something wrong, and that is also why it is displaying GT-i9100 upon boot.
Epic 4g Touch forum is located at http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1281
EDIT to add: Also, there was ABSOLUTELY no reason to start two threads for the very same issue. (other thread here - still in the i9100 forums)
As I have frequently done without issues, I was flashing a ROM and got stuck into some sort of bootloop.
Here are some details..
I was on a 4.4.2 KitKat ROM (Gummy Nightly) and decided to try out SlimKat 4.4.2. I wiped (advanced wiped System, Data, Cache and Dalvik Cache). I proceeded to flash the ROM and then the gapps file. Nothing out of the ordinary.. I rebooted and noticed I was at the samsung custom screen for a little longer than normal.. I didn't begin to worry too much because sometimes this screen can appear for a little bit before continuing when first booting into a fresh ROM install. Well.. quite some time passed and it became apparent that it wasn't going to go any further, I restarted the phone and consistently got stuck. I tried booting into TWRP and couldn't/can't get past the TWRP Blue Loading screen. I tried letting it sit for a long ass time (1 hour +) and same with regular rebooting at the Samsung Custom screen (1-2 hours +) with no luck or change.
I have a backup but can't get to it obviously. I'm quite frustrated and am confused/worried about attempting any drastic measures because all of the different phone versions/bootloader discussions/issues. I don't want to mess up the phone by bricking it or something when trying to flash the wrong file. I believe that right now the only thing I can do, if anything, is connecting my phone to my computer via a usb cable and running that ODIN program? I'd be inexplicably grateful and appreciative if someone can just give me some steps/instructions so that I can get my phone back up and running. I'm without a phone right now and am stressed out, so I'm hoping that I haven't made too many people upset with me if there's already somewhere this is answered. I searched but can't find someone with the exact variables my situation contains.
To Recap:
Phone will not progress past samsung custom warning screen as well as TWRP Blue Logo screen no matter how much time passes (Have let sit at either screen for hours)
Was flashing SlimKat nightly (the most recent two days ago) coming from Gummy nightly (1-12, I believe).
The samsung custom screen comes up and then the phone reboots 2 seconds later and comes up again etc..
I never had to use 'safestrap' or whatever. When I got my s4, I was able to avoid the update and was always able to flash ROMs without any worry or concerns.
Please XDA, Help me out here.. I'm completely stressed and worried and don't know where to go from here.. What files to I manually push from my computer.. I don't see how I can solve this without a computer because recovery wont load and ROM won't either
Can you plug it into a pc and get Odin to see it? If so, you can odin back to your stock firmware and start over.
I am having this same problem
a.demarco said:
Can you plug it into a pc and get Odin to see it? If so, you can odin back to your stock firmware and start over.
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Hey I am having the same problem after trying to flash the latest version of hyperdrive, and my phone got stuck on the Samsung custom screen and I'm not able to get back into recovery even. I saw what you said and plugged my phone into my pc to see if odin could see it, but odin didn't recognize it and I even tried on Kies and it wasnt able to connect to my device either. Is there anything else I can do? or any solution?
If anyone can help I would really appreciate it!
This happened to me several times when i was using Gummy a few weeks back. I just kept doing battery pulls and restarting and was eventually able to get into TWRP. Try this some more and then odin.....
I have been trying to get it working with your advice of battery pulls but no luck. I have downloaded ODIN and installed and also downloaded the two tar files (the kernel and pre-source kernels). I *think* it's good news that ODIN/computer DOES see/recognize that my s4 is connected and disconnected. The issue I'm having is that when flashing the kernel, it does the first green bar and says PASS but the phone restarts and enters the bootloop (it restarts right into the Samsung Custom screen and will stay for a minute and restart again and again)..
I feel like I'm so close but so far away... I know that there's someone reading this that may have the solution or advice to help me get on my way.
I'm still without a phone and I know that there is certainly no one else to blame for my situation then myself but regardless, I would like to see this problem solved! I have a backup on my external sd and there's obviously no way to get to it since my phone won't actually let me into the recovery. The blue TWRP screen just hangs...
Please HELP!!! what can I do????
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Hey I am having the same problem after trying to flash the latest version of hyperdrive, and my phone got stuck on the Samsung custom screen and I'm not able to get back into recovery even. I saw what you said and plugged my phone into my pc to see if odin could see it, but odin didn't recognize it and I even tried on Kies and it wasnt able to connect to my device either. Is there anything else I can do? or any solution?
If anyone can help I would really appreciate it!
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I'm having your same problem, except mine was with RLS 13.
fafinaf said:
I have been trying to get it working with your advice of battery pulls but no luck. I have downloaded ODIN and installed and also downloaded the two tar files (the kernel and pre-source kernels). I *think* it's good news that ODIN/computer DOES see/recognize that my s4 is connected and disconnected. The issue I'm having is that when flashing the kernel, it does the first green bar and says PASS but the phone restarts and enters the bootloop (it restarts right into the Samsung Custom screen and will stay for a minute and restart again and again)..
I feel like I'm so close but so far away... I know that there's someone reading this that may have the solution or advice to help me get on my way.
I'm still without a phone and I know that there is certainly no one else to blame for my situation then myself but regardless, I would like to see this problem solved! I have a backup on my external sd and there's obviously no way to get to it since my phone won't actually let me into the recovery. The blue TWRP screen just hangs...
Please HELP!!! what can I do????
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Just picked up an mdk s4 which was doing the same thing. I odin back to stock and booted into the phone to make sure everything was good. Then I went back into odin and flashed the md2 pre release kernel then booted again into stock and proceeded to use motochopper.
You shouod have 3 files. The mdk tar file and the two kernel files. Worked like a charm for me you sure you're doing the steps correctly?
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Also when mine was doing that it was TWRP 2.5.0 and I threw the newest TWRP on after rooting and its much faster rebooting .
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fafinaf said:
I have been trying to get it working with your advice of battery pulls but no luck. I have downloaded ODIN and installed and also downloaded the two tar files (the kernel and pre-source kernels). I *think* it's good news that ODIN/computer DOES see/recognize that my s4 is connected and disconnected. The issue I'm having is that when flashing the kernel, it does the first green bar and says PASS but the phone restarts and enters the bootloop (it restarts right into the Samsung Custom screen and will stay for a minute and restart again and again)..
I feel like I'm so close but so far away... I know that there's someone reading this that may have the solution or advice to help me get on my way.
I'm still without a phone and I know that there is certainly no one else to blame for my situation then myself but regardless, I would like to see this problem solved! I have a backup on my external sd and there's obviously no way to get to it since my phone won't actually let me into the recovery. The blue TWRP screen just hangs...
Please HELP!!! what can I do????
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How are you trying to get into recovery?
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Power + home +volume up. Then as soon as the phone cuts on let go of Power. Continue to hold the other 2.
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How are you trying to get into recovery?
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Power + home +volume up. Then as soon as the phone cuts on let go of Power. Continue to hold the other 2.
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You don't have to to finger Olympics on s4 like other devices... Just vol up and power
Guys,
I got a new Nexus 5 before christmas and loved that phone! With my luck, it fell into the pool and got fried with no chance of repair. Figured I would wait a bit before getting a new phone and then the HTC M8 comes out. Steep price for GPE phone so I cheaped out and got my AT&T upgrade and proceeded to try the Stock Google Play Edition KOT49H.H16 - 1.16.1700.16 ROM.
Alas, I screwed up my new phone too. Followed the steps to unlock the bootloader, which worked fine and then proceeded to install Philz recovery which also worked fine. The instruction said to "Make sure you do a wipe if coming from another rom", so I did that using "Clean to Install a New ROM". Yet again, no issues. Proceeded to flash in recovery but my luck just ran out
Problem is when restarting it sits at the HTC white screen and nothing else! Cannot boot into bootloader with power + vol down, cannot address the device via adb or fastboot anymore! The device seems bricked and I hope you guys are smarter and can help get me out of this.
Only function that works is power + vol up which seems to reboot back to the HTC screen.
adb devices -> no devices are found
To me, it looks like no bootloader or ROM's are on the device after I erased. Please help - GRACIAS.
Vol up and power 10 sec or so. As soon as it blanks out, vol down and power to go to boot loader. Make sure phone is not plugged in. Don't worry. You're bootloader is fine. Recoveries are still beta atm. I would flash newest twrp.
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Let go of power button too when it blanks.
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Make sure you get ul_ca twrp. If you didn't make a backup you can adb sideload a rom.
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fazilosman said:
Guys,
I got a new Nexus 5 before christmas and loved that phone! With my luck, it fell into the pool and got fried with no chance of repair. Figured I would wait a bit before getting a new phone and then the HTC M8 comes out. Steep price for GPE phone so I cheaped out and got my AT&T upgrade and proceeded to try the Stock Google Play Edition KOT49H.H16 - 1.16.1700.16 ROM.
Alas, I screwed up my new phone too. Followed the steps to unlock the bootloader, which worked fine and then proceeded to install Philz recovery which also worked fine. The instruction said to "Make sure you do a wipe if coming from another rom", so I did that using "Clean to Install a New ROM". Yet again, no issues. Proceeded to flash in recovery but my luck just ran out
Problem is when restarting it sits at the HTC white screen and nothing else! Cannot boot into bootloader with power + vol down, cannot address the device via adb or fastboot anymore! The device seems bricked and I hope you guys are smarter and can help get me out of this.
Only function that works is power + vol up which seems to reboot back to the HTC screen.
adb devices -> no devices are found
To me, it looks like no bootloader or ROM's are on the device after I erased. Please help - GRACIAS.
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Approx how long are you waiting for it to pass the htc white screen? It could take a while (can take up to a few minutes) to go past that screen especially on aq first boot of a new ROM.
If your phone reboots to the HTC white screen, its not bricked. Just go back into recovery by holding vol down after causing a reboot.