[Q] Samsung galaxy s3 in a boot loop - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all.
after doing dirty update for on my Samsung galaxy s3 v 8.8 of the [ROM][I9300][5.0.2] Temasek's UNOFFICIAL CyanogenMod 12 from 6.1 i lost root.
i downloaded the SuperSu file and trying to flash it. But i couldn't enter the recovery mode for some reason and then i did a restart with going to recovery mode (there is a such option on the ROM) and then my phone enter a bool loop. it gous up to the Samsung logo and restarts. i stile can't enter recovery mode with pressing HOME+Volume UP+Power. I can enter the download mode but my computer with win 7 64 bit can't recognize, when i connect the phone in the download mode "Unrecognized USB Device" massage pops. Re-install Samsung drivers and Install/Uninstall Kies didn't help
Thanks in advance for your help.

Get Odin to recognise the phone, otherwise you are stuck. Search for the usual suspects to try.

Try change USB port and cable, use mother-board USB.

kaiodduarte said:
Try change USB port and cable, use mother-board USB.
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about cable and port that the first thing that i did. also tried on 2 more computers and got the same deal

You said you tried on 2 other computers. But did you make sure samsung drivers are installed on those computers?
I think I've been down that road before. You should try different odin versions 1.87 / 3.05 etc. Get a good USB cable and try cleaning the usb port on the phone with a soft toothbrush
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Sometimes just rebooting both the computer and the phone can help the pc to recognize
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[Q] PLEASE HELP!!! I bricked my Vibrant and PC and Odin didn't recognize it!

Please help! After flashing a new rom (Nexus_Prime_360_Vr-1_3-1),my PC (windows 7 64 bit), Odin and Heimdall doesn't recognize my Vibrant, after that i accidentally formatted boot in CWM. Now i can only acces to download mode and PC doesnt recognize my phone in anyway, i installed drivers correctly . When i power on the phone, nothing shows because the vibrant screen,pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaase help to fix my Vibrant!!!!!!!!!!!!!
vnh001 said:
Please help! After flashing a new rom (Nexus_Prime_360_Vr-1_3-1),my PC (windows 7 64 bit), Odin and Heimdall doesn't recognize my Vibrant, after that i accidentally formatted boot in CWM. Now i can only acces to download mode and PC doesnt recognize my phone in anyway, i installed drivers correctly . When i power on the phone, nothing shows because the vibrant screen,pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaase help to fix my Vibrant!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=848737
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Mostdef said:
try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=848737
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there many way to unbrick your phone
here what i found
Try this, it is slightly different from what the guy earlier said..
1.) Take off your back cover, remove your sim & mirco sd card.
2.) Remove your battery.
Make sure you have Odin OPEN with admin privileges!
Make sure you have the USB plugged into your PC but NOT your phone!
3.) Hold the volume buttons.
4.) Put the battery in.
5.) Put the USB in.
Continue holding the volume keys & you should pop into DOWNLOAD mode within a few seconds
or
1. remove battery, sim and sd
2. Open Odin
3. Connect usb to phone
4. Hold down both volume keys and power
5. but battery back in
6. once the screen blinks, let go of the power button
7. keep holding both volume keys until the downloading screen starts
8. Flash back to stock. I always go back to stock after something like this just to make sure that nothing got corrupted. Also check the re-partition option.
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OOP wrong thread
i've tried all but pc and odin still dont recognize my phone
Another suggestion is to try the Jig
And if that is not working then your only option is Jtag
go to www.mobiletechvideos.com and he sells professional JIGs for $8 and he can also fix complete bricks for $40. I ordered my JIG yesterday but I'm expecting that I will have to have him do the Jtag on it because my phone just DIED badly yesterday. Nothing has worked. We'll see what happens.
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vnh001 said:
i've tried all but pc and odin still dont recognize my phone
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does it even turn on?
Another suggestion is to try the Jig And if that is not working then your only opti
if i try the Jig, my pc will recognize phone or not?
vnh001 said:
if i try the Jig, my pc will recognize phone or not?
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The Jig is to get it into Download mode. As you had stated earlier you can do this without issue.
I am guessing you are just missing the "Nexus S" drivers on your machine. I had to install them before it would recognize my phone when I first went to ICS.
You should find a link for the "Nexus S" drivers in the Development section. ICS does not want the Galaxy S drivers.
usb driver
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459304&highlight=nexus+s+driver
Sorry this is the wrong driver, You gave him the HOST mode driver.
You will need the drivers listed here http://androiddrivers.net/samsung-android-drivers/download-nexus-s-drivers/
thank you for help but my phone after installing nexus s drivers still can not be recognized by pc and odin((((
vnh001 said:
thank you for help but my phone after installing nexus s drivers still can not be recognized by pc and odin((((
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Hi,
did you try installing google's SDK? try installing Java SDK x64 http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html
then install http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
when installing Android SDK in the "extra" section check the usb drivers.
after it downloads you can try changing the drivers in the device manager of windows and use the drivers found here.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\extras\google\usb_driver
well thats what i did after odin didnt recognize my phone. but my phone wasnt bricked. hope it helps.
thank you for triying help to me!!!!!! I also installed ANDROID SDK bu noyhing help me to fix that problem and PC stil recognized my phone as an {unknown device} ((((((((
Edit: nvm i see that you can access download mode.
It is definitely a driver issue, try a different usb port or even a different computer.
thank's but i've already tried that in 4 different PCs but nothing helped me there are shown only unknown device
Please anybody Help to fix my vibrant!!!!
vnh001 said:
Please anybody Help to fix my vibrant!!!!
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Try a new USB cable.
I can tell you from experience that I thought I was completely bricked...I went out and bought a brand new phone! BUT, when I got home from the store, I kept trying, and I finally got everything working.
I know it's been said, but really make sure you have the correct drivers on your computer! That's the thing that saved me. I didn't have them at first, and I finally found them...do you have a friend whose computer you can try?
I had the same issue with my phone a while back.. I called Samsung, told them it just stopped working, and somehow i managed to still be under warranty. I sent it to them, and they say they replaced some parts or something, and sent it back working like new.
However, i would suggest trying the JIG. Ive heard it works, just forces your phone into download mode, and ODIN at that point should recognize it. GL
(Might want to try cleaning your computer, the registry files, and rebooting. Cant tell you how often thats helped solve issues for me.)
Thanks all for help but my phone didnt fixedhttp://media.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/frown.gif
How I fix those bricks....
1. Download AI0 Vibrant Tool Box here...
http://www.google.dm/url?sa=t&rct=j...uJ2iBA&usg=AFQjCNHHTDPoSZz-8jqhAHy7S2lsO5Vq4g
2. Run the toolbox.exe file.
3. From menu do "Install Drivers" just to be sure & follow screen directions.
3. Remove the phone battery.
4. From AI0 Menu select "Flash to Stock"
5. From Menu select Reboot into download & Start ODIN
6. Connect your USB cable to phone.
7. Hold down both UP/Down Volume buttoms AND Power button.
8. While doing that Install your battery.
9. See if Odin will recognize the phone by highlighting the ID:COM to yellow.
10. If so then load the PIT & PDA files & flash back to stock Eclair 2.1
Thank you,but AIO Vibrant Toolbox 2.5 doesnt help me to fix my vibrant,there are still uknown device((((((((((((

Bricked SGSII after nandroid restore

Hey guys,
using MIUI.us version 2.7.13 on my phone, but since my android.phone FCed all the time here on holidays I thought of going back one version. Just wanted to restore to 2.7.6.
Unfortunately I am now stuck at the yellow boot logo.
I just a USB cable to reflash the whole thing, but my phone does not connect to the laptop. I can enter the download mode and it says bright and clear "downloading... do not restart phone", but it simply just not connects with ODIN.
Is this because the cable does not support that or is something bigger the problem?
Thanks for your help!
damnation333
clean
Have you tried cleaning the micro USB port? Or a different cable?
scayre32 said:
Have you tried cleaning the micro USB port? Or a different cable?
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Hey,
I'm in Crete. Managed to pick up that cable on the way there. My only chance for the time being. Cable is new and clean. Should work.
Anybody else an idea?
Thanks!
damnation333 said:
Hey guys,
using MIUI.us version 2.7.13 on my phone, but since my android.phone FCed all the time here on holidays I thought of going back one version. Just wanted to restore to 2.7.6.
Unfortunately I am now stuck at the yellow boot logo.
I just a USB cable to reflash the whole thing, but my phone does not connect to the laptop. I can enter the download mode and it says bright and clear "downloading... do not restart phone", but it simply just not connects with ODIN.
Is this because the cable does not support that or is something bigger the problem?
Thanks for your help!
damnation333
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ok seems that your phone may be only soft bricked, not hard bricked, so you can easily make it work again, try to enter recovery by key combo, if you can enter recovery just wipe every thing, and then make afresh install of the rom, if you can only enter download mode, just try any other usb cabl and use another usb port in your usb, and flash stock samsung rom, and you will be fine,
btw : i don't know about miui version , is it ics or gb, and whats kernel you are using, please provide more info about rom version and the used kernel.
damnation333 said:
Hey guys,
using MIUI.us version 2.7.13 on my phone, but since my android.phone FCed all the time here on holidays I thought of going back one version. Just wanted to restore to 2.7.6.
Unfortunately I am now stuck at the yellow boot logo.
I just a USB cable to reflash the whole thing, but my phone does not connect to the laptop. I can enter the download mode and it says bright and clear "downloading... do not restart phone", but it simply just not connects with ODIN.
Is this because the cable does not support that or is something bigger the problem?
Thanks for your help!
damnation333
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First tell me r u able to boot in cwm recovery or not.
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Samsung specific usb drivers must be installed on PC for the download mode to work. That's your problem. Just install Kies or only the usb drivers for Samsung
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Phil3759 said:
Samsung specific usb drivers must be installed on PC for the download mode to work. That's your problem. Just install Kies or only the usb drivers for Samsung
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I think from the OP's words it seems that he already has gs2 drivers in his PC.
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stuck download mode
hi just a thought have you got kies installed? and also do not have it running at the same time as odin its only needed for driver support as you may or may not know.
also as previous posts suggest you haven't totally bricked your phone so should be sound to restore.
I think u had unchecked ur debugging mode....
Stuff to try when Odin doesn't work:-
*Must run Odin as administrator in Windows.
*Ensure Kies & it's processes aren't running in Windows task manager. Kill them if they are.
*Try different USB ports; you must be using a 'powered' or mainboard port.
*Try different USB cables (particularly the cable that came with the phone if you're not using it now)
*Try different versions of Odin (search on here/Google)
*Uninstall Kies, reboot, re-download & reinstall it, reboot, try the flash again. Also run Windows Update.
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It seems Mr. OP forget to check this thread after started. So folks no need to give solutions.
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Hey guys,
I had had the drivers installed. Just installed KIES aswell, but it didn't make a difference.
I can't go into CWM anymore. The only thing I can manage is the download mode, but I can't get ODIN to connect with the phone.
The cable I am using is not the original one, but a multicable (plugs for all kinds of USBs, iPhone, phones). Is it possible this is the reason?
Thanks!
Stuff to try when Odin doesn't work:-
*Must run Odin as administrator in Windows.
*Ensure Kies & it's processes aren't running in Windows task manager. Kill them if they are.
*Try different USB ports; you must be using a 'powered' or mainboard port.
*Try different USB cables (particularly the cable that came with the phone if you're not using it now)
*Try different versions of Odin (search on here/Google)
*Uninstall Kies, reboot, re-download & reinstall it, reboot, try the flash again. Also run Windows Update
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- Odin is automatically started as admin on my PC
- KIES hadn't been installed before (but the drivers). Also installed KIES now and it is not running in the background
- tried all 3 USB ports
- only have this one cable here in Crete... can't try another yet
- will try now
- will try now
Thanks guys!
MistahBungle said:
You plagiarist ! (j/k).
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Lol, I'm lazy, and you always give sound advice. Why fix what ain't broken, eh?
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Hey everybody,
just got it sorted.
Bought a new cable and now ODIN can connect without trouble. What did we learn from this: never use one of those multicables for flashing etc. They won't work.
Btw my friend tried to use the same cable for his iPhone and it wasn't able to connect either to iTunes. Just charging worked!
Thank you so much for your help!

[Q] Galaxy S3 not being recognized in odin in download mode!!!!

Hey all
I have a Galaxy S3 i9300... Today I got the OTA for 4.1.1 Jellybean I updated and now I lost my root!!! (still have SuperSU app but doesnt work or gets uninstalled)
Now I am trying to root it again but Odin3 v1.85 wont recognize my Phone in download mode!! Recognizes it when phone is on but not when its off!! Downloaded latest Kies and had it closed from task manager and all its related apps off too but Still odin wont recognize it in download mode!! been tryin since i did the Darn UPDATE! PLZ HELP :S
sohaib770 said:
Hey all
I have a Galaxy S3 i9300... Today I got the OTA for 4.1.1 Jellybean I updated and now I lost my root!!!
>>>>>Of course you lost root .
(still have SuperSU app but doesnt work or gets uninstalled)
>>>> Root the phone again .
Now I am trying to root it again but Odin3 v1.85 wont recognize my Phone in download mode!! Recognizes it when phone is on but not when its off!!
>>> Phone is supposed to be on and in download mode not off to use Odin .
Possible failed OTA update as per multiple posts due to root not removed .
Leading to USB on phone not recognized try a factory reset first .
jje
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JJEgan said:
sohaib770 said:
Hey all
I have a Galaxy S3 i9300... Today I got the OTA for 4.1.1 Jellybean I updated and now I lost my root!!!
>>>>>Of course you lost root .
(still have SuperSU app but doesnt work or gets uninstalled)
>>>> Root the phone again .
Now I am trying to root it again but Odin3 v1.85 wont recognize my Phone in download mode!! Recognizes it when phone is on but not when its off!!
>>> Phone is supposed to be on and in download mode not off to use Odin .
Possible failed OTA update as per multiple posts due to root not removed .
Leading to USB on phone not recognized try a factory reset first .
jje
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Thanks for the reply
Sorry it was on and in download mode didnt get recognized :S and tried factory reset too!!! still no luck
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sohaib770 said:
JJEgan said:
Thanks for the reply
Sorry it was on and in download mode didnt get recognized :S and tried factory reset too!!! still no luck
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Try Odin 3.04
sent from here, there, somewhere!!
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reinstall drivers, try a different usb port. if using a desktop, use the ports on the back of the PC
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sohaib770 said:
JJEgan said:
Thanks for the reply
Sorry it was on and in download mode didnt get recognized :S and tried factory reset too!!! still no luck
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Plz Respond someone....
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THAnks!!!!!!!!!!! Shifting usb to back of computer worked!!! U SAVIOURS THANKS A LOTT!!!!
Galaxy S3 not being recognized in odin in download mode
Could someone please assist.
My rooted Galaxy S3 phone (FW v4.1.2) is stuck at the Samsung startup screen after installing a font app from the app store
To resolve I have tried:
1. The recovery screen - doing a factory reset and reboot
2.. Reflash through ODIN.
I can get get the phone into download mode but ODIN will not recognize the phone in Download mode (Funny that phone is recognised by Odin at the stuck Samsung boot screen)
- I have unistalled and reinstalled KIES and USB drivers
- I am using the stock USB cable
- Tried different USB ports on computer
- Tried on different computers
The problem may be Windows driver related. Because phone gets stuck at the Samsung startup screen, all processes of driver installation do not conclude successful. "MTP USB Device" shows error in Windows Device manager, USB composite deivce.
Uninstalled and reinstalled these a couple of times without success.
Please assist
Issues with usb on s3
Actually fixed my own Question....
My phone was in download mode and was not being recognized by my computer my windows 7 computer. I pressed the usb icon, where a box popped up saying that there was an unknown device. You could find this in device manager.
I then went to device manager to update the driver instead of pointing the device directly to the driver when i clicked browse my computer for software then it shows a location and option to let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer then a box pops up showing model above that there is a little check box uncheck that two boxes will appear with manufacturer and model
Scroll samsung electronics and model samsung mobile composite device that is what you want to update the driver to...
I pulled the battery then re-entered download mode and windows to over installing the rest now it works fine. I would attach images but it will not let me for some reason. if anyone can help with that I will do it later.
THIS COULD POSSIBLY help with devices not being found on computers in bootloader or just on rom loaded and running..
Skywatcher1 said:
Could someone please assist.
My rooted Galaxy S3 phone (FW v4.1.2) is stuck at the Samsung startup screen after installing a font app from the app store
To resolve I have tried:
1. The recovery screen - doing a factory reset and reboot
2.. Reflash through ODIN.
I can get get the phone into download mode but ODIN will not recognize the phone in Download mode (Funny that phone is recognised by Odin at the stuck Samsung boot screen)
- I have unistalled and reinstalled KIES and USB drivers
- I am using the stock USB cable
- Tried different USB ports on computer
- Tried on different computers
The problem may be Windows driver related. Because phone gets stuck at the Samsung startup screen, all processes of driver installation do not conclude successful. "MTP USB Device" shows error in Windows Device manager, USB composite deivce.
Uninstalled and reinstalled these a couple of times without success.
Please assist
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have you got the necessary drivers also you need to stop all kies activities.
uable to see added message inn download mode
tian105 said:
reinstall drivers, try a different usb port. if using a desktop, use the ports on the back of the PC
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uable to see added message inn download mode!!!!!!!!!!
Please help
Maybe solved it
Hey guys, i know it's a bit late now, but i had exactly the same problem with my gt-i9300 (got stuck on samsung splash screen and odin didn't recognize it in download mode) and just realised that everytime, i connected my phone to my PC in download mode, a message would appear that "Gadget Device" (or something like that) was connected. Then i searched in my device manager for the name of it (i found it under USB-Devices) and uninstalled the driver of it. As i connected it again with odin started it would install the driver automatically and *swoosh* odin recognized it.
A year and some later after the last post and I seem to be having this problem as well... I believe it was due to a bad flash at very low battery level which ended up in encryption failure ya da da, factory reset, clear/format everything and flash custom rom from SD because any other connection would not work.... then managed to get windows (many flavors inc. 7, 8 and 10) to connect as MTP or in USB debugging mode but Odin mode (download) just won't do anything... i put the phone in DL mode, nothing happens, no windows connection sounds, no changes in devices manager, even when searching for new hardware. I'd be very interested to know if anyone has had anything like that. I'd really like to flash stock to go back to a custom rom, flash twrp to replace cwm but all seems to no avail if i can't get a connection while in DL mode.
tried to install adb fastboot but also nada since no connection is being made.... might be something with DL mode gone awry with the bad flash... long story but OTA update from current ROM decided on its own to push update even though battery was at 5% and no user interaction ever happened...
we'll see what happens...
after replacing mainboard of my s3 gt-i9300 my computer doesn't recognize phone at all in download mode but in while phone is on
mtp works fine via usb
please help
Are you using the original Samsung USB cable when the phone is in download mode?
romeeoo said:
after replacing mainboard of my s3 gt-i9300 my computer doesn't recognize phone at all in download mode but in while phone is on
mtp works fine via usb
please help
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Driver issue. Find the correct drivers.
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[Q] Stuck at cache/modem/DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET on Odin for Stock2.1

I don't have any USB device connected other than the mouse on PC. i have even tried on my laptop with no mouse.
I have downloaded pit file and uvjfd.tar two times from the forums.
I have tried flashing multiple times from both my PC & laptop using Odin 3.0 v1.0, v1.85, v3.07(latest), EZOdin v1.70 and installed Samsung USB drivers multiple times, even downloaded latest driver version from official Samsung Vibrant page.
I have tried flashing from all possible USB ports on my PC & laptop wherever the phone was being recognized. But now with the latest official Samsung Vibrant drivers, my phone is not being detected by any USB port on my PC.
But whenever I have flashed, Odin is stuck at Cache or Modem or recently(with latest samsung drivers), DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET !!
I have even tried flashing through Heimdall 1.3.1 but the zadig.exe shows the device only as 'Gadget Serial' no matter how many times I try, and installs the driver with device as Gadget Serial under libusb in Device Manager and I also tried by updating driver as Samsung Composite USB as mentioned in readme. Either Way Heimdall frontend will not flash and says "Failed to detect compatible download-mode device".
Edit: I tried with another USB cable, of LG GS500v, and Oh Lord Jesus, Odin flashed past it. Great, time to buy a new Samsung USB cable, now!
PROBLEM SOLVED
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I don't have any USB device connected other than the mouse on PC. i have even tried on my laptop with no mouse.
I have downloaded pit file and uvjfd.tar two times from the forums.
I have tried flashing multiple times from both my PC & laptop using Odin 3.0 v1.0, v1.85, v3.07(latest), EZOdin v1.70 and installed Samsung USB drivers multiple times, even downloaded latest driver version from official Samsung Vibrant page.
I have tried flashing from all possible USB ports on my PC & laptop wherever the phone was being recognized. But now with the latest official Samsung Vibrant drivers, my phone is not being detected by any USB port on my PC.
But whenever I have flashed, Odin is stuck at Cache or Modem or recently(with latest samsung drivers), DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET !!
I have even tried flashing through Heimdall 1.3.1 but the zadig.exe shows the device only as 'Gadget Serial' no matter how many times I try, and installs the driver with device as Gadget Serial under libusb in Device Manager and I also tried by updating driver as Samsung Composite USB as mentioned in readme. Either Way Heimdall frontend will not flash and says "Failed to detect compatible download-mode device".
Edit: I tried with another USB cable, of LG GS500v, and Oh Lord Jesus, Odin flashed past it. Great, time to buy a new Samsung USB cable, now!
PROBLEM SOLVED
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Dont worry....this time go to download mode and flash eugenes that does not brick aka Eugene_2E_JK2_Froyo with the same pit file and ur good to go brother
Similar Problem but different results.
Hi!
Whomever can help me, please help me. Right now, I am on stock Froyo 2.2 after the factory reset so this is how I got it but it is rooted only. I am trying to overwrite CWM because I cannot get into its recovery no matter how many times I flash it. Odin just will not recognize my phone when I am in download mode. When my phone is on, it will allow the mass storage and that works but when in download mode, my PC says unrecognized devide. I have a feeling that is the problem and I have updated the drivers several times, especially from Samsung but to no avail. Does someone have a solution to this problem? I want to go to Avatar ROM with my phone which is Jelly Bean and have seen its possible but I feel CWM is holding me back.
Thank you in advance!
David Carlton
david.carlton.jr38 said:
Hi!
Whomever can help me, please help me. Right now, I am on stock Froyo 2.2 after the factory reset so this is how I got it but it is rooted only. I am trying to overwrite CWM because I cannot get into its recovery no matter how many times I flash it. Odin just will not recognize my phone when I am in download mode. When my phone is on, it will allow the mass storage and that works but when in download mode, my PC says unrecognized devide. I have a feeling that is the problem and I have updated the drivers several times, especially from Samsung but to no avail. Does someone have a solution to this problem? I want to go to Avatar ROM with my phone which is Jelly Bean and have seen its possible but I feel CWM is holding me back.
Thank you in advance!
David Carlton
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Can you explain the steps your taking when you try to get into odin
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The steps I take is put the phone into download mode by pulling the battery and then holding both the volume up and down then reinsert the battery. It shows the download screen. I then start odin and I have tried version 1.7 and the latest version of 3.0.7. Then I plug my phone into the USB port and windows pops up saying unrecognized device. I have reinstalled drivers several times. Now to describe my desktop is that it is a pentium III 550 Mhz...and old computer and running Windows XP Professional. I am able to do the mass storage when the phone is on normally so it recognizes it that way though. I have tried different USB ports on it as well so just unsure. I have rooted the phone and have superuser app access. ROM manager was supposed to have flashed the recovery mode but it never goes into the CWR mode either and its version is 2.5.1.2 which I have seen work on these phones in videos on YouTube so guess I am trying a different route so I can play with the mods to find a ROM I like. I was going to try the Avatar ROM for the vibrant but just cannot seem to get to the point where I can get the ROM flashed. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Keep the battery in and lull up Odin. Cut off the phone and hold both volumes while inserting USB hopefully the computer will then recognize it
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Its still not recognizing it. I am almost consigned to wait until either my laptop is fixed or get a new laptop to replace it because this desktop is 13 years old and has the old USB 1.1 but wouldn't think that makes a difference. Any other ideas? I have uninstalled and reinstalled the USB drivers but I have not installed Kies yet but heard some bad things about that.
Its still not recognizing it. I am almost consigned to wait until either my laptop is fixed or get a new laptop to replace it because this desktop is 13 years old and has the old USB 1.1 but wouldn't think that makes a difference. Any other ideas? I have uninstalled and reinstalled the USB drivers but I have not installed Kies yet but heard some bad things about that.
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Stay away from kies I will Brick your device as for the computer being old I don't know. I've never had this problem before. Sorry o couldn't help
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david.carlton.jr38 said:
Its still not recognizing it. I am almost consigned to wait until either my laptop is fixed or get a new laptop to replace it because this desktop is 13 years old and has the old USB 1.1 but wouldn't think that makes a difference. Any other ideas? I have uninstalled and reinstalled the USB drivers but I have not installed Kies yet but heard some bad things about that.
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USB cable does make difference. And USB ports even on the same computer. Check also your phone's drivers. Finally, try out Heimdall one-click package for t959, it is more powerful and sensitive than Odin.
Good luck
ioancr said:
USB cable does make difference. And USB ports even on the same computer. Check also your phone's drivers. Finally, try out Heimdall one-click package for t959, it is more powerful and sensitive than Odin.
Good luck
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Do you have the link to the Heimdall one-click package or do I just google it?
david.carlton.jr38 said:
Do you have the link to the Heimdall one-click package or do I just google it?
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I found the link:
http://d-h.st/M93
on the Repository thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1875966
And since only thing remaining in your case is USB cable, I would say try with a different micro USB cable, even a different vendor's will do, as it did the trick for me( see the edit in OP)
I will try that. Thank you! I need to get a car charger anyway so I can get a usb adapter for the car and a usb cable and try it that way.
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david.carlton.jr38 said:
I will try that. Thank you! I need to get a car charger anyway so I can get a usb adapter for the car and a usb cable and try it that way.
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For now, you can try any micro usb cable that fits, they all have same specifications.
Okay. Thanks!
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Stuck on cache
I'm also stuck on cache & I have tried more than one USB cable. Is there something else that I might be doing wrong? I'm completely uninclined technologically. The fact that I got my phone into download mode after 'bricking' is a feat in itself. Now what do I do when I'm stuck??
Mentalmama said:
I'm also stuck on cache & I have tried more than one USB cable. Is there something else that I might be doing wrong? I'm completely uninclined technologically. The fact that I got my phone into download mode after 'bricking' is a feat in itself. Now what do I do when I'm stuck??
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Great that you could get it to the download mode.
Follow these steps:
1. Make sure that you have the correct drivers installed for your Operating System. Preferably, download the latest drivers. You can verify when your device is recognized when connected in download mode.
2. Make sure you follow this thread for Odin flashing http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
3. If unable to flash using ODIN successfully, try with different USB ports, on same computer or a different one, say, a laptop.
4. If still unable to do so, try with different USB cables (any micro-usb should do).
In this way, you should by trying multiple alternatives at each step you should be able to eliminate the options and figure out what is really creating the problem in your flashing. Trust me my friend, this has not go anything to do with technology. just follow the steps, try alternatives and you would resolve this. Do post back on thread, if you have any queries.

Help brick!!!

Well was trying mobile odin on my p7500
were trying P7500XWLPD_P7500DBTLP3_P7500XXLQ8_HOME.tar
pressed start and its just keeps rebooting mobile odin shows 0.3 sec a cache.ing done thing and the download mode now not recognizes USB (Tried 3-4USB) so it is not in the USB , or USB driver
Yeah I tried go to recovery mode but it shows the mobile odin 0.3 thing and reboots again
What should I do?
Any help ? Anyway to do this without otg or gtag . Noone experienced this kind of problem ?
It is not the mobile odin that made usb useless thats the cm 10.1 .
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enkhtwshn said:
Well was trying mobile odin on my p7500
were trying P7500XWLPD_P7500DBTLP3_P7500XXLQ8_HOME.tar
pressed start and its just keeps rebooting mobile odin shows 0.3 sec a cache.ing done thing and the download mode now not recognizes USB (Tried 3-4USB) so it is not in the USB , or USB driver
Yeah I tried go to recovery mode but it shows the mobile odin 0.3 thing and reboots again
What should I do?
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My head hurts from trying to understand the above.
Let me see if I can make some sense of it:
You installed Mobile ODIN on your P7500, downloaded the ICS ROM, and tried to install it.
Apparently Mobile ODIN failed and immediately rebooted.
Now the tablet displays something about cache.img during restarts. That means that it's not totally dead, though.
You need to boot it into download mode and use PC ODIN to flash your ROM.
However, while you can get into download mode, your computer doesn't recognize the tablet.
You've tried several USB ports with no change.
You can't boot into recovery since that just gets you Mobile ODIN.
If you boot it into download mode and your PC doesn't recognize the tablet - especially if it doesn't see anything in device manager when you connect it, your cable is bad. Replace it. Then use PC ODIN to flash your ROM.
k1mu said:
My head hurts from trying to understand the above.
Let me see if I can make some sense of it:
You installed Mobile ODIN on your P7500, downloaded the ICS ROM, and tried to install it.
Apparently Mobile ODIN failed and immediately rebooted.
Now the tablet displays something about cache.img during restarts. That means that it's not totally dead, though.
You need to boot it into download mode and use PC ODIN to flash your ROM.
However, while you can get into download mode, your computer doesn't recognize the tablet.
You've tried several USB ports with no change.
You can't boot into recovery since that just gets you Mobile ODIN.
If you boot it into download mode and your PC doesn't recognize the tablet - especially if it doesn't see anything in device manager when you connect it, your cable is bad. Replace it. Then use PC ODIN to flash your ROM.
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Well I replaced several cables no use . When I plug it in it shows me unknown device . And it doesn't recognise it.
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enkhtwshn said:
Well I replaced several cables no use . When I plug it in it shows me unknown device . And it doesn't recognise it.
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you need to have the samsung usb drivers installed
download Samsung Kies and install it, it will also install the drivers

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