Is there any hope? I was trying to install LiquidSmooth Jellybean 4.1.2 RC8. I did a backup of the stock ROM before doing so using CWM 6.0. But now it won't even go into download mode. I plug it in via USB as the screen won't even turn on and it keeps flashing that it's plugged in, then it's not, then it is, etc.
I had used the files from AndroidJinn without reading the reviews at the bottom.
How screwed am I?
MoronDroid said:
Is there any hope? I was trying to install LiquidSmooth Jellybean 4.1.2 RC8. I did a backup of the stock ROM before doing so using CWM 6.0. But now it won't even go into download mode. I plug it in via USB as the screen won't even turn on and it keeps flashing that it's plugged in, then it's not, then it is, etc.
I had used the files from AndroidJinn without reading the reviews at the bottom.
How screwed am I?
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How did you try to get into download mode? Power+volume down and then releasing the power button while still holding volume down?
Edit: Maybe this post will be helpful?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24539068
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developweb said:
How did you try to get into download mode? Power+volume down and then releasing the power button while still holding volume down?
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Yes, won't even do that. No samsung boot logo either.
developweb said:
How did you try to get into download mode? Power+volume down and then releasing the power button while still holding volume down?
Edit: Maybe this post will be helpful?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24539068
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I'm facing quite the hard brick. $1.60 for a jig won't kill me, now to buy it. But is there anything else I can try?
I would try to find out exactly what caused this before attempting to fix it. Has the recovery that you used been reliable and tested enough to ensure it didn't cause any troubles? I compiled twrp for this device and I can tell you that recovery is a pain to build correctly.
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I would try to find out exactly what caused this before attempting to fix it. Has the recovery that you used been reliable and tested enough to ensure it didn't cause any troubles? I compiled twrp for this device and I can tell you that recovery is a pain to build correctly.
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Yes it has. Haven't had issues yet. But it happened specifically with this ROM, and the page is full of brick warnings. Not even the samsung logo comes up. Booting to recovery or download doesn't work.
MoronDroid said:
Yes it has. Haven't had issues yet. But it happened specifically with this ROM, and the page is full of brick warnings. Not even the samsung logo comes up. Booting to recovery or download doesn't work.
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I hope you can work it out. With my own I have not had any major problems to troubleshoot. Mostly things that a battery pull or an odin flash could fix. Although I have had a couple times that I was unable to get into recovery and simply removing my otterbox and retrying did the trick. ( Buttons getting worn out on the otterbox cover? )
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developweb said:
I hope you can work it out. With my own I have not had any major problems to troubleshoot. Mostly things that a battery pull or an odin flash could fix. Although I have had a couple times that I was unable to get into recovery and simply removing my otterbox and retrying did the trick. ( Buttons getting worn out on the otterbox cover? )
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I just want to let you know, for the sake of your galaxy note, do NOT flash the 4.1.2 Liquidsmooth Jellybean RC8 ROM from the androidjinn site. It permabricks phones, down to the recovery, and even blocks download mode.
MoronDroid said:
Yes it has. Haven't had issues yet. But it happened specifically with this ROM, and the page is full of brick warnings. Not even the samsung logo comes up. Booting to recovery or download doesn't work.
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plug it into the computer and see what it is enumerated as in the device manager.. if it shows up as "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader" .. youre hard bricked . I have a riff box if you need a JTAG
sinasiadat said:
plug it into the computer and see what it is enumerated as in the device manager.. if it shows up as "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader" .. youre hard bricked . I have a riff box if you need a JTAG
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It appears as Qualcomm CDMA Technologies MSM. Close enough. Lol.
Have you done jtag repairs on these before?
MoronDroid said:
It appears as Qualcomm CDMA Technologies MSM. Close enough. Lol.
Have you done jtag repairs on these before?
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yea.. a couple. I own one. and have the i717 jig for the riff box so it snaps on no soldering
sinasiadat said:
yea.. a couple. I own one. and have the i717 jig for the riff box so it snaps on no soldering
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I'm tempted to send it to you. I've been using a semi-broken droid 3 for a while.
I'll send you a private message.
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Hello Guys!
My friend bought a SGS2 and he whanted to root it and to put MiUi on it. Now he unpluged it while it was in the Odin doing something with PIT...
It stopped and now he can't go anymore in the download mode and the phone remains black...
is that a full brick? is there any chance to run it again?
do you need more informations?
I looked throuth the threds but i couldnt find something like that...
i hope anyone can help
Will Samsung repair that with Warranty?
Can i know why he disconnected his phone during using something with Odin?!
He made a Solid Brick he cant do anything else than Warranty or JTAG..
BlackRainX said:
Can i know why he disconnected his phone during using something with Odin?!
He made a Solid Brick he cant do anything else than Warranty or JTAG..
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haha he moved so fast with the mouse and hit the cable to the phone... i dont know exactly...
1. what is JTAG?
2. are you 100% shore that its a compleat brick?
3. is there no unbrickable or something like that?
Oli28 said:
haha he moved so fast with the mouse and hit the cable to the phone... i dont know exactly...
1. what is JTAG?
2. are you 100% shore that its a compleat brick?
3. is there no unbrickable or something like that?
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If after trying multiple things like removing battery and what not and the phone won't boot or enter download mode, yup, it's a complete brick
achillies400 said:
If after trying multiple things like removing battery and what not and the phone won't boot or enter download mode, yup, it's a complete brick
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nice wait not really...
but cant change anything... its sad for the device!
does enyone know if samsung will repair that??
i hope so
Oli28 said:
nice wait not really...
but cant change anything... its sad for the device!
does enyone know if samsung will repair that??
i hope so
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It's not the most correct thing to do (actually, not at all, it was your friend's fault entirely, also voiding the warranty), but your friend can tell them that the device began to heat while charging, he unpluged it and it died, sometimes it happens...
As for the JTAG you asked on the other post, it's a physical connector inside the cellphone used to write the flash memory, it involves opening the device, pinning some terminals and programming via PC, it's pretty common on embedded devices to load the program for the first time.
There is still a chance to get the phone back to its senses!
you will need 2 people to do this
read all 5 steps then only proceed!
1. Remove the battery.
2.Start odin in your pc.
3.connect the mobile to the pc using cable.
4.keep pressing the keys required to get in download mode. i.e. power+home+volume down key.
5.ask someone else to put the battery in your phone keeping the keys pressed!.
if every thing goes right Odin will detect the phone Flash it with a good rom you know which works! and never take out the cell from odin when its being flashed until odin says Success!
pankajkundalia said:
There is still a chance to get the phone back to its senses!
you will need 2 people to do this
read all 5 steps then only proceed!
1. Remove the battery.
2.Start odin in your pc.
3.connect the mobile to the pc using cable.
4.keep pressing the keys required to get in download mode. i.e. power+home+volume down key.
5.ask someone else to put the battery in your phone keeping the keys pressed!.
if every thing goes right Odin will detect the phone Flash it with a good rom you know which works! and never take out the cell from odin when its being flashed until odin says Success!
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Won't work if the PIT wasn't completed therefore leaving the device void of a bootloader, but it's worth the try, you have nothing to lose...
Wow, nice will try today... I will get the phone... would get a free Pizza if i would make it work again! thank you guys for your answers. I will tell you what happend...
is there a how ti for jtag? Could Be the solution...
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How to JTAG:
You had to solder stuff, it's safer to try warranty
Omega Frost said:
How to JTAG:
You had to solder stuff, it's safer to try warranty
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Thank you!
suddenly this with the battery didnt worked so im gona send it to the warraty....
And when they dont repair it for free or less than 50 $ I have to send it to the JTAG..
thank you guys for all your support
Afaik u never supposed 2 use pit options in odin for gs2 otherwise u end up with a brick anyway regardless if u remove the cable or not. perhaps read more and be more careful if u ever decide 2 flash again. i would not be happy with that friend lol.
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So I was trying to root new Galaxy s2.. long story short, I think I hard bricked it.
The device won't power up; or at least the screen won't show anything.
I can't get to Download Mode.
Is there anyway I can save my new 400 dollar investment?
How are you trying to get into download mode ? Hold the volume down, home button and the power button at the same time. When you get the Samsung screen, release the power button but keep holding the volume down/home buttons until you get into download mode.
If you really can't get into download mode your options are:-
1) Get a jig. This would be your last chance to get into download mode before sending it off for repair.
2) Find someone near you who does JTAG repairs. This option will be cheaper than paying for Samsung to repair your phone.
3) Return the phone to Samsung. As you've tried to root the phone, there's a fair chance you'll end up paying for said repair as this voids your warranty. On the other hand you might be one of those people who get lucky and Samsung fixes your phone under warranty regardless. A roll of the dice essentially.
Edit - Remove your battery & leave it out for a minute or so before trying to get into download mode.
Or failing options 1 & 2 already suggested then perhaps option 2a..
Apply a current to the sim connectors under the battery and make sure it never evers boots again, Samsung won't know what's happened to it and will repair/replace FOC.
(I find an old laptop PSU minus connector plug usually applies enough current for this)
Hehehehe ;-) Damn that brought back memories Uridium. I used to do that with Sega Mega Drive cartridges. However, I'm not sure we should be suggesting same on here. Not exactly ethical and bordering on fraud tbh
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Or failing options 1 & 2 already suggested then perhaps option 2a..
Apply a current to the sim connectors under the battery and make sure it never evers boots again, Samsung won't know what's happened to it and will repair/replace FOC.
(I find an old laptop PSU minus connector plug usually applies enough current for this)
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Looking at JIGS on Ebay, I'll probably get one from there.
So how would I use that?
Plug it in to get to Download Mode then take it out and plug in USB connection to my PC?
I'm still unaware of which correct firmware to put it, so this is so scary :[
uridium_uk said:
Or failing options 1 & 2 already suggested then perhaps option 2a..
Apply a current to the sim connectors under the battery and make sure it never evers boots again, Samsung won't know what's happened to it and will repair/replace FOC.
(I find an old laptop PSU minus connector plug usually applies enough current for this)
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Haha I will try the JIG method first.
But thanks for the devious idea ;]
Yep. Look for "Samsung Galaxy S2 download mode jig" or something like that on eBay. Shouldn't be more than a few bucks. When you get it, make sure the phone is off, plug the jig in the usb port & if you're lucky the phone will boot into download mode. Yeah, once you're in download mode, remove the jig, plug a USB cable in/connect to your PC then flash your firmware of choice via Odin.
We can worry about which firmware to flash once you're able to get it to boot with a jig tho. Post back here when you get it & then we can work out which firmware to go with.
johnnysyeah said:
Looking at JIGS on Ebay, I'll probably get one from there.
So how would I use that?
Plug it in to get to Download Mode then take it out and plug in USB connection to my PC?
I'm still unaware of which correct firmware to put it, so this is so scary :[
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Yep. Look for "Samsung Galaxy S2 download mode jig" or something like that on eBay. Shouldn't be more than a few bucks. When you get it, make sure the phone is off, plug the jig in the usb port & if you're lucky the phone will boot into download mode. Yeah, once you're in download mode, remove the jig, plug a USB cable in/connect to your PC then flash your firmware of choice via Odin.
We can worry about which firmware to flash once you're able to get it to boot with a jig tho. Post back here when you get it & then we can work out which firmware to go with.
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Thanks for your help! The JIG should arrive by Friday. Till then.. back to my iPhone 3G, yuck.
Hey I have an idea, why don't you tell us how you think you bricked your phone.
Because, for example, if you've flashed a bad Kernel then your phone may seem bricked (it has all the characteristics) but can be recovered by someone who knows what to do. Likewise, if you were flashing something with Odin and you had a sudden spasm attack and pulled the USB out, you've bricked your phone. Tell us what you did and we can give a proper reply.
EDIT: If the phone is only soft bricked and you can get into DL mode with a JIG, you go can it without one.
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Hey I have an idea, why don't you tell us how you think you bricked your phone.
Because, for example, if you've flashed a bad Kernel then your phone may seem bricked (it has all the characteristics) but can be recovered by someone who knows what to do. Likewise, if you were flashing something with Odin and you had a sudden spasm attack and pulled the USB out, you've bricked your phone. Tell us what you did and we can give a proper reply.
EDIT: If the phone is only soft bricked and you can get into DL mode with a JIG, you go can it without one.
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Well, first I was using odin to root it by changing the kernel. But I think I was using the wrong version and then I got "firmware is wrong. Please select recovery mode in kies and try again."
Then I tried to put back 2.3.4 and that's where I think went wrong. I unplugged the phone because it was just stuck with Odin on for over 10 minutes.
Then now I can't even turn it on.
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If Odin hadn't finished its business and you unplugged your phone then yea, you've probably bricked it. Cases like these is why I never use Odin, its beta software which even the developers don't fully understand how it works. Even if through no fault of your own, Odin can fail, and that leaves you pretty well ****ed. Try the JIG, you may have unplugged it when it wasn't flashing something important, but yea, I'd start making up a really good excuse to get a new phone.
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If Odin hadn't finished its business and you unplugged your phone then yea, you've probably bricked it. Cases like these is why I never use Odin, its beta software which even the developers don't fully understand how it works. Even if through no fault of your own, Odin can fail, and that leaves you pretty well ****ed. Try the JIG, you may have unplugged it when it wasn't flashing something important, but yea, I'd start making up a really good excuse to get a new phone.
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If the JIG is able to get it to go to download mode, would that mean for sure I can fix the phone?
And if the JIG cannot bring it to download mode, am I screwed with this phone?
If you do manage to get into download mode your phone can be saved otherwise yeah you are pretty much screwed
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RorixRebel said:
If you do manage to get into download mode your phone can be saved otherwise yeah you are pretty much screwed
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*crosses fingers* for the JIG then...
i just cant understand how people break their phones like this?
If you dont know what your doing theres a good reason not to flash your phone right there.
Saying that... i hope the jig works for you.
Vivasanti said:
i just cant understand how people break their phones like this?
If you dont know what your doing theres a good reason not to flash your phone right there.
Saying that... i hope the jig works for you.
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I do all my rooting and modding just fine for my HTC Thunderbolt. I was being careless and wasn't thinking about this carefully yesterday.
This is why we have xda with all its great users and help.
I had problems with my sgs2 when i first got it and my problem was solved with a different usb cable. I was using a cheap usb cable and when i tried an original worked a treat.
Just a thought if ya get it yo power up again.
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Unbrick without Jig
johnnysyeah said:
I do all my rooting and modding just fine for my HTC Thunderbolt. I was being careless and wasn't thinking about this carefully yesterday.
This is why we have xda with all its great users and help.
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Well it might be possible to Unbrick your phone without Jig, but solution has not worked for 100% user, though it has worked for me(I'm not sure it was hard brick). So here are the steps:
1- Start Odin
2- Attach the USB cable to the PC (DO NOT ATTACH IT TO THE PHONE)
3- Press and hold "Volume up" and "home" buttons
4- Attach the USB cable to the phone while holding both buttons
5- The phone will enter in download mode
Just flash the stock kernel after that.
And don't forget to THANK me if it works
sumitpathak said:
Well it might be possible to Unbrick your phone without Jig, but solution has not worked for 100% user, though it has worked for me(I'm not sure it was hard brick). So here are the steps:
1- Start Odin
2- Attach the USB cable to the PC (DO NOT ATTACH IT TO THE PHONE)
3- Press and hold "Volume up" and "home" buttons
4- Attach the USB cable to the phone while holding both buttons
5- The phone will enter in download mode
Just flash the stock kernel after that.
And don't forget to THANK me if it works
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I'd tried this before, but no luck.
In fact, that was the only way I was able to get to download mode.
But thanks for your advice
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johnnysyeah said:
I'd tried this before, but no luck.
In fact, that was the only way I was able to get to download mode.
But thanks for your advice
I dont really understand this as download mode requires Vol Down + Home + Pwr
Vol up is for recovery .
jje
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So i need to send in my phone for repairs because my battery gets drained like crazy and i tried everything to stop it. (dozen different roms/kernels completely "naked" without ANY apps and it still drains ~10% an hour).
so anyway, my JIG worked fine all the time (got me into download mode every time), but since i need to reset the binary counter i flashed the XWKG1 firmware and the old bootloader through odin and everything works fine, except my JIG does not bring me into download mode anymore. when i plug it in, the phone just boots normally. i can get into download mode with 3 button method but it just shows me that the counter is still on 1.
any suggestions?
searching for this matter is kinda hard, because "jig not working" brings up all kinds of threads about the jig not resetting due to newer bootloader, and "jig not starting download mode" doesnt bring the desired results either.
so any help would be much appreciated.
greetz
strange!!!
Home made jig or purchased one? Sometime any short circuite on the jig resisters???
if available try with another jig...
you can flash again old bootloader and try.
purchased one. i already opened it up to check for short circuit, and the color coding of the resistor is correct aswell (301k)...
phoboss said:
purchased one. i already opened it up to check for short circuit, and the color coding of the resistor is correct aswell (301k)...
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lol u sayin ur jig is not working????well wat u need it for download mode or resetin counter...
phoboss said:
So i need to send in my phone for repairs because my battery gets drained like crazy and i tried everything to stop it. (dozen different roms/kernels completely "naked" without ANY apps and it still drains ~10% an hour).
so anyway, my JIG worked fine all the time (got me into download mode every time), but since i need to reset the binary counter i flashed the XWKG1 firmware and the old bootloader through odin and everything works fine, except my JIG does not bring me into download mode anymore. when i plug it in, the phone just boots normally. i can get into download mode with 3 button method but it just shows me that the counter is still on 1.
any suggestions?
searching for this matter is kinda hard, because "jig not working" brings up all kinds of threads about the jig not resetting due to newer bootloader, and "jig not starting download mode" doesnt bring the desired results either.
so any help would be much appreciated.
greetz
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If the jig is working properly then you should get to dl mode with old bootloader. You can get info regarding how to install it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 and here http://www.jayceooi.com/2011/12/23/...oader-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-to-enable-usb-jig/
rocky23 said:
lol u sayin ur jig is not working????well wat u need it for download mode or resetin counter...
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thats exactly what i'm saying. i have the right firmware, and the right bootloader flashed, but when i plug in my JIG the phone boots normally. i can get into download mode with volume down+home+power but that way i cant reset my binary counter.
Logic says buy a new USB jig as the cost is so small .
jje
yeah already orded one. weird though that it stopped working from one minute to the next.
phoboss said:
yeah already orded one. weird though that it stopped working from one minute to the next.
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do post if the new jig works.......cheeeeerz
same problem!
phoboss said:
yeah already orded one. weird though that it stopped working from one minute to the next.
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any news?? i have the same problem. mine is home-made and sealed shut (bathed in hot-glue and visible below). one moment working (dwnload) the next: nope (nrml boot).
I'm a noob and I know it
Try noteiangle app. So perfect.
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Check if in Developer option / USB debugging is selected then power off the phone and use usb jig
Using XDA Premium over Resurrection Remix ICS, the Best Rom ever made
deltasync said:
Check if in Developer option / USB debugging is selected then power off the phone and use usb jig
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it is on mine. Still no go...
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dalelerah said:
it is on mine. Still no go...
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debugging will not make any difference...
even if you keep posting, you dont get any suggestions other than below :
1) try your jig on any other phone
2) try with new jig
3) try flashing old bootloader again
Everythig fail, flash ICS and use Triangle Away app.
ZACQ8 said:
debugging will not make any difference...
even if you keep posting, you dont get any suggestions other than below :
1) try your jig on any other phone
2) try with new jig
3) try flashing old bootloader again
Everythig fail, flash ICS and use Triangle Away app.
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Yeah I guess. Bootloader is not the problem, as it worked before. Plus, according to other threads, ICS bootloader works with jig, but it only force-boots to download, not flashing Odin counter. As stated, that doesn't even work.
I'm a noob and I know it
Phone will not boot, full brick. Anyone know how to remove the internal memory chip from the board and know of a device that can read it?
How did you manage this? A bit of information might be useful.
Thanks.
taygutta said:
Phone will not boot, full brick. Anyone know how to remove the internal memory chip from the board and know of a device that can read it?
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What you do? Details
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mardos said:
What you do? Details
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Flashed the omega rom and it just killed my phone.
No download mode
no recovery.
Not even a charging led light.
taygutta said:
Phone will not boot, full brick. Anyone know how to remove the internal memory chip from the board and know of a device that can read it?
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This might be helpful for taking the phone apart and working out what's what.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo93EF7rVIw
I would assume the chip would need some specialist equipment to read it though :/
Donate it to Adam outler for testing his unbrickable mod.
Bad luck dude.
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Maybe its just dead and charging is broken? Worth trying an external charger or friends device to make sure, that really is bad luck I hope to get this phone but I wont be diving into roms until I'm sure this won't happen :/
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Have you tried a JIG to get to download mode?
taygutta said:
Flashed the omega rom and it just killed my phone.
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Note + Don't blame the ROM, it is ALWAYS the USER, as it was your choice. Nobody made you try flash it!
Is your device a international I9300 or I9300T model?
What did you mean exactly "Phone will not boot", stuck at samsung logo? or phone just won't power on?
try usb jib for S3. you should be able to go to yellow download icon mode and then flash back the old stock rom again.
taygutta said:
Flashed the omega rom and it just killed my phone.
No download mode
no recovery.
Not even a charging led light.
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bordikun said:
What did you mean exactly "Phone will not boot", stuck at samsung logo? or phone just won't power on?
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READ post #3
yeahitsgotahemii said:
Have you tried a JIG to get to download mode?
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I ordered a JIG that "said" it was for the s3 but didnt work.
doki81 said:
try usb jib for S3. you should be able to go to yellow download icon mode and then flash back the old stock rom again.
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I did more research and found one that claims to be just for the S3 and I will try it. I hop it gets to me soon I just really want the data off the phone.
I have seen a lot of brick posts with the release of this phone, crazy stuff.
how ar you trying to get into download and recovery.......and SOMETIMES, download made wont even SHOW on the screen but its still in download mode.....have you tried putting it in download mode ( even though the screen is black) and see if Odin recognizes it??
Dude try using jigs usb ... it will put ur phone 2 download mode... thn do the further flashing.....
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Ph3rOn!xX said:
Dude try using jigs usb ... it will put ur phone 2 download mode... thn do the further flashing.....
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if we would read more he has tried and is getting another to try it out.
but still i say try to get into download mode.....Volume down+home+power
even if the screen is black, still try and plug it up to Odin....it may recognize the Com.
the2rrell said:
how ar you trying to get into download and recovery.......and SOMETIMES, download made wont even SHOW on the screen but its still in download mode.....have you tried putting it in download mode ( even though the screen is black) and see if Odin recognizes it??
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There was one time when I was able to get the LED on while plugged in to the PC, maybe that was it .I really hope that was it but Odin did not see it.
the2rrell said:
if we would read more he has tried and is getting another to try it out.
but still i say try to get into download mode.....Volume down+home+power
even if the screen is black, still try and plug it up to Odin....it may recognize the Com.
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I have tried every download mode and recovery, nothing works. Im not even sure if its charging. Sprint said they would try to pull the memory chip out and try to recover some data... fingers crossed
Stuck on Samsung Screen
Hi guys please help me. My Samsung S3 is stuck on Samsung Screen. The phone talks to Odin3.
You flashed Omega on a Sprint phone? There's your problem, lol.
I fear I may have bricked my phone while trying to flash a custom rom. I had TWRP installed. I used it to flash LineageOS and everything seemed to be going correctly, but then I rebooted the device and it after showing the initial splash screen it just turned off again. It only shows the splash screen now if I hold down Volume down and the Power button for 20 seconds. It doesn't boot into recovery mode or download mode and I don't understand why. I don't know if there's anything that could be done in a situation like this, but if anyone might be able to help I'd really appreciate it. The device is still in warranty, but when you turn it on it says that it's not running stock software so I don't know good of an idea it would be to try to get a replacement unit. I've done that before, successfully with another samsung phone I had about 7 years ago.
mimshipio said:
I fear I may have bricked my phone while trying to flash a custom rom. I had TWRP installed. I used it to flash LineageOS and everything seemed to be going correctly, but then I rebooted the device and it after showing the initial splash screen it just turned off again. It only shows the splash screen now if I hold down Volume down and the Power button for 20 seconds. It doesn't boot into recovery mode or download mode and I don't understand why. I don't know if there's anything that could be done in a situation like this, but if anyone might be able to help I'd really appreciate it. The device is still in warranty, but when you turn it on it says that it's not running stock software so I don't know good of an idea it would be to try to get a replacement unit. I've done that before, successfully with another samsung phone I had about 7 years ago.
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Seems it's completely bricked and will need to reflash in EDL mode
TheExploitedOne said:
Seems it's completely bricked and will need to reflash in EDL mode
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How do I boot into edl mode?
mimshipio said:
How do I boot into edl mode?
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Usually through test points in the back of your device. If your able to get into recovery/main OS try adb reboot edl. If not you can able make or buy a deep flash cable that sets the device into EDL mode
TheExploitedOne said:
Usually through test points in the back of your device. If your able to get into recovery/main OS try adb reboot edl. If not you can able make or buy a deep flash cable that sets the device into EDL mode
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I opened the device but there's no documentation on where the test points are. Will any EDL cable work? As I mentioned already, the device does not boot beyond the bootloader, no matter what.
mimshipio said:
I opened the device but there's no documentation on where the test points are. Will any EDL cable work? As I mentioned already, the device does not boot beyond the bootloader, no matter what.
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Yep it's definitely in EDL. When you plug it in do you see Qcom HS-USB 9008 (or 9006) or just Qcom USB bulk or similar? If so then that's a good sign that you can recover, but you'll need a programmer that works with your device. Yes a deep flash cable should do the trick if not already in edl
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Yep it's definitely in EDL. When you plug it in do you see Qcom HS-USB 9008 (or 9006) or just Qcom USB bulk or similar? If so then that's a good sign that you can recover, but you'll need a programmer that works with your device. Yes a deep flash cable should do the trick if not already in edl
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When I plug it in nothing happens at all. Thanks for the help. I think I'll buy a cable on amazon and see if it works :good:
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When I plug it in nothing happens at all. Thanks for the help. I think I'll buy a cable on amazon and see if it works :good:
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Do you not see anything in device manager or hear a connection? Unless your on a different chipset because the PBL cannot be corrupt by software. You're welcome! If you need further help please do send me a PM and we can go from there
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Do you not see anything in device manager or hear a connection? Unless your on a different chipset because the PBL cannot be corrupt by software. You're welcome! If you need further help please do send me a PM and we can go from there
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When I plug it in nothing happens at all. If I try to turn it on while it's plugged, I get the charging screen but that's it.
mimshipio said:
When I plug it in nothing happens at all. If I try to turn it on while it's plugged, I get the charging screen but that's it.
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Hmm seems it can boot into the kernel. Do you know the specs of the device? If it's Qualcomm I can go have a look around and see what I can find to point you into the right direction
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Hmm seems it can boot into the kernel. Do you know the specs of the device? If it's Qualcomm I can go have a look around and see what I can find to point you into the right direction
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It's SoC is a proprietary Samsung chip. All Samsungs use proprietary chips afaik. The A10 uses the Exynos 7884.
mimshipio said:
It's SoC is a proprietary Samsung chip. All Samsungs use proprietary chips afaik. The A10 uses the Exynos 7884.
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I thought they would have implemented a special mode of operation if you got into a brick like that. If the device comes on with the charger then it's probably not fully bricked. I've seen other threads that have had the same issue so you may have to check them out
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I thought they would have implemented a special mode of operation if you got into a brick like that. If the device comes on with the charger then it's probably not fully bricked. I've seen other threads that have had the same issue so you may have to check them out
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Really? where have you seen other people with this issue? I've looked on the A10's forums but I found nothing. Could you send me some links?
mimshipio said:
Really? where have you seen other people with this issue? I've looked on the A10's forums but I found nothing. Could you send me some links?
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Try to look for other devices and search deeply good sir you may find what you need. I use Qualcomm devices because we have a special EDL mode and I have a programmer for all my devices to restore in the case of a hard brick like yours. I've been able to use custom tools to create a restore firmware like the Zone 2 (LG) and flash the device far enough to get it into download mode to flash the KDZ
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Really? where have you seen other people with this issue? I've looked on the A10's forums but I found nothing. Could you send me some links?
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You'll need to search with other devices or just in general. I seen posts about it being in some USB mode but Samsung probably don't have that implementation
Hello,
I am currently facing the same problem. Were you able to solve the problem?