[Q] Am I bricked? - Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0

I was trying to update the recovery on my 5.0 using ODIN and something went wrong. I am guessing that I am bricked to some extent, what is the process of bringing it back to life?

caseyatbt said:
I was trying to update the recovery on my 5.0 using ODIN and something went wrong. I am guessing that I am bricked to some extent, what is the process of bringing it back to life?
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Here's an excellent place to start:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001170
And another excellent post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1496360
For devices that are hard bricked:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1386669

Cool, just flashed a kernal and back in business. Thanks for the link. I didn't look in the General section.

Flash rjs kernel cwm 14
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beeewell said:
Here's an excellent place to start:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001170
And another excellent post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1496360
For devices that are hard bricked:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1386669
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His device was soft bricked, but yeah.

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HELPPPP im bricked

i am bricked all i can do is go in down load mode and recovery i need to get a rom that will work with the wifi version so i can restore the tab lease help
sampro.pl or samfirmware.com
just flash via odin..
whilst u are at it..download latest from samfirmware ..theres a thread detailing how to install
and u will be with the latest n greatest
and FYI if you can boot into recovery your not bricked
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Wrong section. Yes, odin will fix your problem.
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Big-A-Rob said:
and FYI if you can boot into recovery your not bricked
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This. I think the term "bricked" has been genericized. If your bootloader is unlocked, short of a hardware issue, it seems very difficult to actually brick. Like you have to go out of your way and mess up the bootloader
Post in the right section please.
quentin0 said:
This. I think the term "bricked" has been genericized.
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Yeah man.
Getting stuck at the Samsung screen or a Bootloop is a "Soft Brick"
A "Hard Brick" is only when nothing does anything. The device doesnt respond to any combination of pressed buttons, screen stays black no matter what.
quentin0 said:
If your bootloader is unlocked, short of a hardware issue, it seems very difficult to actually brick. Like you have to go out of your way and mess up the bootloader
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I think you have that backwards. Bricking a device with an unlocked bootloader is VERY possible if you start messing with files.
Its a locked bootloader that's nearly impossible to Hard Brick.
P.S. - I think we should replace the term "Brick" with "Paperweight" !
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[Q] Stuck after root.

Hello,
I've seen so many people having rooted phone, so I tried it by myself. The problem is after doing all the work using Odin 1.85 the phone is stuck at booting up process with the yellow triangle on (I know where the triangle comes from). I have tried flash the device and it didn't work either. The phone does not allow me to go into the recovery mode. I've tried to install the original ROM but without any changes.
Is there any way I can get it up without the service?
Get the rooted stock from the development forum. follow download directions.
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bidyut said:
Get the rooted stock from the development forum. follow download directions.
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If he couldn't handle rooting, I'm afraid this may go bad, too.
Directions
So that means I have to go to the developers section in the forum, download the ROM and mount it using the Odin ?
Pirateboy said:
So that means I have to go to the developers section in the forum, download the ROM and mount it using the Odin ?
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It's all spelled out for you there. Read the guides.
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Here's a direct link. Read completely. It will tell you exactly what to do:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18065445&postcount=1

This is probably a newbie question.....

I have an at&t s2 I777.....it is rooted one i guess (it was gifted)..
I want the ICS on it...and believe me i know nothing about how to get it....
i googled and found many people explaining the process for a windows PC version.
I have a mac and if some one would please care to explain (step-by-step is much appreciated)..i attach the present status of the I777...
Thanks....
Senior members will probably scream SEARCH at you 'til blue in the face, so I'll throw you a bone since I've been stalking for far too long.
This (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=878686) is a guide to Heimdall (basically Odin for Mac) find a kernal to flash (I started with Siyah http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19650906&postcount=1) and follow the Heimdall guide to flash to your GS2. Next you can download any ICS Rom (I've been using ShoStock2 since version 1.1) to your phone and flash the zip using CWM (there are a plethora of guides on this should you need it, so search.)
Check out my thread, no need for a computer to flash the update
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722064
I would suggest you follow the guide linked in my signature. It has instructions for using heimdall with the mac.
Do *not* install Siyah 3.4 on your phone if you are running Gingerbread stock or modified firmware. You can not use an ICS kernel with a Gingerbread system.
If you have any questions or problems as you work through the guide, feel free to post your questions in that thread.
Edit: if you already have ClockworkMod Recovery on the phone, then you can just download the firmware distribution you want and flash it in recovery.
nakedninja42 said:
Check out my thread, no need for a computer to flash the update
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722064
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Hmm, didn't know that was out there, guess I got comfortable with Odin on PC flashing my G-Tab and never bothered to look :/. This would be a much easier process for you OP.
gvcabc said:
I have an at&t s2 I777.....it is rooted one i guess (it was gifted)..
I want the ICS on it...and believe me i know nothing about how to get it....
i googled and found many people explaining the process for a windows PC version.
I have a mac and if some one would please care to explain (step-by-step is much appreciated)..i attach the present status of the I777...
Thanks....
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You should never title a thread the way you did
Now that we have that over with, go read around this forum I know there are ways to root it on macs
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rock_box said:
Hmm, didn't know that was out there, guess I got comfortable with Odin on PC flashing my G-Tab and never bothered to look :/. This would be a much easier process for you OP.
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I love Mobile ODIN, I wish it supported the tab and I hope it is supports my soon to be sgs3.
creepyncrawly said:
I would suggest you follow the guide linked in my signature. It has instructions for using heimdall with the mac.
Do *not* install Siyah 3.4 on your phone if you are running Gingerbread stock or modified firmware. You can not use an ICS kernel with a Gingerbread system.
If you have any questions or problems as you work through the guide, feel free to post your questions in that thread.
Edit: if you already have ClockworkMod Recovery on the phone, then you can just download the firmware distribution you want and flash it in recovery.
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Thanks man.....
I was searching the forums and got hold of this topic...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1650948
can i use this firmware??
nakedninja42 said:
I love Mobile ODIN, I wish it supported the tab and I hope it is supports my soon to be sgs3.
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I could see why... alas, I have no reason to install it since I have already used the "middle-man" method.
gvcabc said:
Thanks man.....
I was searching the forums and got hold of this topic...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1650948
can i use this firmware??
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Yes, it is based on the last AT&T release. You will need CWM to install the ROM.
nakedninja42 said:
Yes, it is based on the last AT&T release. You will need CWM to install the ROM.
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Thanks ninja....a small doubt....do i need to root again after installing ICS?
gvcabc said:
Thanks ninja....a small doubt....do i need to root again after installing ICS?
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When you use mobile Odin, it gives you a choice to root while flashing.
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Honestly, I keep all of my fingers crossed for OP action.

[Q] Flashing failed

My luck is very bad. I failed to flash my 9100, and now I can not turn on my phone. No matter I press on which keys, the screen keeps black. And I connect it to my computer bu it can not be detected. I have tried the Counter Reset Patch to go to downloading mode, but failed. So what should I do now? If I sent it back to Samsung Service , how much will they charge me? Or If I can fix it by myself ? Who can help me? Thanks very much..
First, your luck isn't very bad, computers don't have luck, if you've bricked your device it's because you've messed something up not because you're unlucky.
Second, what exactly did you do to flash your phone? You haven't given anywhere near enough information for anyone to help you hence the lack of replies.
postfatal said:
First, your luck isn't very bad, computers don't have luck, if you've bricked your device it's because you've messed something up not because you're unlucky.
Second, what exactly did you do to flash your phone? You haven't given anywhere near enough information for anyone to help you hence the lack of replies.
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Thank you very much. U are right, I bricked my phone by my careless. I was restoring my phone to a previous system,then it got stuck in the recovery. I waited for a long time finally I have to take out the battery. Then it bricked.
djjandy said:
Thank you very much. U are right, I bricked my phone by my careless. I was restoring my phone to a previous system,then it got stuck in the recovery. I waited for a long time finally I have to take out the battery. Then it bricked.
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Omg that really happens? I am using Samsung galaxy wonder. Does that happen to many of you guys?
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Brian_SGW_CM9 said:
Omg that really happens? I am using Samsung galaxy wonder. Does that happen to many of you guys?
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As far as I know I am the first. U know under almost all conditions u can fix it by downloading mode , but now I can not enter that mode. So I am unlucky.
1 tip
Try charging the battery using another mobile or external battery charger.Then connect. By my experience usb drivers of android dont easily get damaged or lost until u ruin the rom heart and soul.
djjandy said:
My luck is very bad. I failed to flash my 9100, and now I can not turn on my phone. No matter I press on which keys, the screen keeps black. And I connect it to my computer bu it can not be detected. I have tried the Counter Reset Patch to go to downloading mode, but failed. So what should I do now? If I sent it back to Samsung Service , how much will they charge me? Or If I can fix it by myself ? Who can help me? Thanks very much..
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What did you actually flash? Firmware, Kernel or are you trying to Root your phone?
If you can go to Download Mode then flash Stock Firmware. To be safe, charge battery to at least 70% before flashing via Odin3 v1.85. Provide more details so it would be easier for others to help....cheers
djjandy said:
As far as I know I am the first. U know under almost all conditions u can fix it by downloading mode , but now I can not enter that mode. So I am unlucky.
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My friend told me he couldn't turn on too. He said he was flashing a custom rom with cwm. He uses s2 . He had the same situation as u did
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You can bring it back to life
Flash it with official firmware that's
It !!
Official Samsung firmwares :-
www.samfirmware.com
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badboys8908 said:
What did you actually flash? Firmware, Kernel or are you trying to Root your phone?
If you can go to Download Mode then flash Stock Firmware. To be safe, charge battery to at least 70% before flashing via Odin3 v1.85. Provide more details so it would be easier for others to help....cheers
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Exactly I flash a new rom, but the rom is not good then I tried to restore my previous rom which I backed up before. While restoring, it stuck. I took out the battery. I can not enter downloading mode now so it is a big problem.
danishprakash said:
You can bring it back to life
Flash it with official firmware that's
It !!
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Thank you very much, But I can not enter downloading mode now.:crying:
Anindya JV said:
Try charging the battery using another mobile or external battery charger.Then connect. By my experience usb drivers of android dont easily get damaged or lost until u ruin the rom heart and soul.
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I have charged the battery to full by external charger. I think I ruin the heart.:crying:
Brian_SGW_CM9 said:
My friend told me he couldn't turn on too. He said he was flashing a custom rom with cwm. He uses s2 . He had the same situation as u did
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What did he do then? Does he fix it ?
djjandy said:
What did he do then? Does he fix it ?
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He said: everything's fine again. I can ask him for help if u want. I will answer u tomorrow
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USB Jig will not get you into download mode either?
Warning:If you flash any ROM built on the leaked Samsung 4.0.4 ROM don't use recovery
:crying: I hope you did not flash a ROM based on the leaked Samsung 4.0.4 and attempt recovery. If that is what you did then your phone is really bricked!!
Brian_SGW_CM9 said:
He said: everything's fine again. I can ask him for help if u want. I will answer u tomorrow
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Thank you so much.
rapatu2010 said:
:crying: I hope you did not flash a ROM based on the leaked Samsung 4.0.4 and attempt recovery. If that is what you did then your phone is really bricked!!
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That is what I did. The last method is sent it back to Samsung ? How much should I pay for it?
djjandy said:
That is what I did. The last method is sent it back to Samsung ? How much should I pay for it?
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Did you just flash the "Leaked - 4.0.4 I9100XXLQ5..???
If Yes then the only solution is Samsung Service Centre.
Read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
This leaked firmware had cause a lots of Hard Brick to other user not only you.

Bricked after factory reset, I can't even see CWM. Help!

So the thing is I'm using ROOTBOX ICS rom, and because I'm willing to gift my phone to a cousin I did a Factory Reset, then my phone turn off and when it tries to wake up, after Samsung logo, it makes like a blink on the screen... every 3 seconds.
I can't enter CWM Recovery using VolUp+Menu+Power, however I can enter Download Mode using VolDown+Menu+Power.
So guys, give me a solution here please.
Thank you so much.
alainalemany said:
So the thing is I'm using ROOTBOX ICS rom, and because I'm willing to gift my phone to a cousin I did a Factory Reset, then my phone turn off and when it tries to wake up, after Samsung logo, it makes like a blink on the screen... every 3 seconds.
I can't enter CWM Recovery using VolUp+Menu+Power, however I can enter Download Mode using VolDown+Menu+Power.
So guys, give me a solution here please.
Thank you so much.
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Go to www.sammobile.com and download a stock firmware for your device and flash through odin.
kilometers4 said:
Go to www.sammobile.com and download a stock firmware for your device and flash through odin.
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Thank you SO MUCH for your quick answer.
Correct me if I'm wrong. This post helps me? Check in ICS part, he advice to download a firmware (which I think is a stock one), then a kernel, and Odin.
Thanks again.
I've had that problem already. Check the thread link below and get the stock firmware for your device and flash it with Odin.
http://www.google.tt/url?sa=t&sourc...s4GAAw&usg=AFQjCNGy84IPLFxF4qAfKfMxdPjNS5m4-A
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alainalemany said:
Thank you SO MUCH for your quick answer.
Correct me if I'm wrong. This post helps me? Check in ICS part, he advice to download a firmware (which I think is a stock one), then a kernel, and Odin.
Thanks again.
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Yea looks good, just looked at it quickly and it seems right.
kilometers4 said:
Yea looks good, just looked at it quickly and it seems right.
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OK thanks dude... downloading.
cannot flash with odin
I too have the same problem and can only boot into download mode, but odin doesn't detect my device. Help please, I can only boot into download or it will boot normally and be stuck on the boot logo. Any solutions anyone?
mark.r22 said:
I too have the same problem and can only boot into download mode, but odin doesn't detect my device. Help please, I can only boot into download or it will boot normally and be stuck on the boot logo. Any solutions anyone?
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Make sure you have the drivers installed and Kies is completely closed (check task manager).
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yes i closed kies via the task manager and checked that all drivers were installed
kilometers4 said:
Make sure you have the drivers installed and Kies is completely closed (check task manager).
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I have a similar problem lik this ...is there any way to get the CWM back only ?? then i can flash another ROM .... i am not willing to flash Stock again ....is there any other way other than Flashing Stock ROM ???
help sgs2 no display
hi guys, anybody can give me info on what to do with my sgs2? after updating to ics 4.0.4 my phone was ok, then i turned it off and tried to turn it on again...suddenly there was no display but the lcd is getting hot. tried to boot in recovery and download mode but nothing happened. i already removed the battery since i'm worried the lcd is getting hotter...pls help on what to do, big tnx and more power!
yarzaea said:
hi guys, anybody can give me info on what to do with my sgs2? after updating to ics 4.0.4 my phone was ok, then i turned it off and tried to turn it on again...suddenly there was no display but the lcd is getting hot. tried to boot in recovery and download mode but nothing happened. i already removed the battery since i'm worried the lcd is getting hotter...pls help on what to do, big tnx and more power!
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Listen read this unless you find your solution by youself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
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techno-np said:
I have a similar problem lik this ...is there any way to get the CWM back only ?? then i can flash another ROM .... i am not willing to flash Stock again ....is there any other way other than Flashing Stock ROM ???
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Flash siyah 5.0.1. tar file via Odin.. U will get CWM.
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techno-np said:
I have a similar problem lik this ...is there any way to get the CWM back only ?? then i can flash another ROM .... i am not willing to flash Stock again ....is there any other way other than Flashing Stock ROM ???
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Flashing another kernel like siyah might help you.
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I expect the same from others.
techno-np said:
I have a similar problem lik this ...is there any way to get the CWM back only ?? then i can flash another ROM .... i am not willing to flash Stock again ....is there any other way other than Flashing Stock ROM ???
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If you don't want to flash a stock ROM, root, and flash a custom ROM again, you can use one of odin flashable files for custom kernels, not all have one but you can check (Dorimanx for example)
xDa_nightfury said:
Listen read this unless you find your solution by youself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
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Flash siyah 5.0.1. tar file via Odin.. U will get CWM.
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unfortunately, i have already bricked my s2 as confirmed from the warning thread...in anycase, is there anyway to recover my s2 and have it working again? i already tried a usb jig and it didn't do anything supposed to do, i am not sure if a jtag would work and if does, i don't know where to bring it, i am from the philippines and i couldn't find any decent repair shop that promotes jtag...hope to find a solution?
yarzaea said:
unfortunately, i have already bricked my s2 as confirmed from the warning thread...in anycase, is there anyway to recover my s2 and have it working again? i already tried a usb jig and it didn't do anything supposed to do, i am not sure if a jtag would work and if does, i don't know where to bring it, i am from the philippines and i couldn't find any decent repair shop that promotes jtag...hope to find a solution?
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If the usb jig is not working then your only option is jtag or else motherboard replacement. Your best bet is to come clean to Samsung and hope that they give you a replacement
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ramnex said:
If the usb jig is not working then your only option is jtag or else motherboard replacement. Your best bet is to come clean to Samsung and hope that they give you a replacement
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i really wanted to try a jtag but dunno where in the philippines perform such procedure? tho, been thinking of bringing my s2 to samsung and have it estimated since it is no longer covered by warranty...but, this is the philippines, there are no such thing as coming in clean, they will try to bleed you for that precious sg2...tnx alot for your prompt reply and more power!

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