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When I first got my epic I installed a 1 click root on it. I have no idea which one it is as its been a while. I have been wanting to upgrade my phone to nebula's 1.0.7 rom so I can run 2.2 on it. I would first like to put my phone back to 100% out of the box factory everything before I go and do this. I have been reading the android development section for the epic but all the links I click on to download the software I need are all down. Pages are all comming up unavailable. Is there anyway I can get some help with getting the files I need and also a quick step by step on how to do this? Thank you in advance, il post my current software installed below
Kernal version: 2.6.29
Build Number: SPH-D700 Eclair.DI18
I'm on mobile so I can't provixe you with a link right now, but I believe it is best to use Odin to flash back to stock.
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Well after tons and tons of searching I was finally able to get odin and the stock DI18 downloaded. Now I ran into another problem, Im trying to do the 1 click root with clockwork and I cant download it. Keeps comming up as a virus and wont let me download it. Trying to get syndicates rom installed.
=) Have to write 8 posts before i can post a URL... I'm on 5 with this one.
I recently rooted my girlfriends EPIC and it is running smooth...
She is running MIDNIGHT ROM and it's very fast. Had to install SETCPU to conserve battery.
Its coming up as malware and such cause its an exploit.
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Ok check it out... I used this method http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XrE7D_Raw4 I followed STEP BY STEP and it worked. Make sure you have the ROM you want in your SD card and flash BEFORE you reboot after you set up CWM for the first time. Make sense? Lol... If you want 100% out of the box factory, download ODIN 1.61, open ODIN, put your phone on DOWNLOAD MODE (HOLD 1 and POWER button at the same time til you see yellow droid dude with a shovel). Connect your phone via USB cable. On ODIN window, put SPH-D700-DG27-8Gb-REL.tar on PDA section and s1_odin_20100512.pit on PIT section. After you do that, UNCHECK F.Reset Time and click START (Leave Auto Reboot checked). Let it do its thang. Your phone should reboot and BAM!! Hello 100% out of the box factory. I used this method at least 4 times while trying to figure out what ROM was best for my girlfriend. Haha. Hope this helps!
I've been looking everywhere for ODIN and it always leads to the SDX link that's down. Any links?
So will a computer with no protection allow me to download it? I ignored the warning anyway and downloaded it to my desktop but it didn't show up, no file was there. I'm sure that's just mse just blocking it out. Already have the rom downloaded and ready to go, just need to install a 1 click root with clockwork before I can install the rom.
Also figured out odin and have my phone back to out of the box stock so I'm ready to start trying some roms. Thanks for the help thus far.
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When I did the syndicate rom and root it did the same thing to me and I just let it download anyways... Have you updated to eb13 yet?
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sorry, I misread what you wanted to do
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Ok so I finally figured it out and clockwork installed. Now im trying to install nebula's rom to see how I like it. I booted into system recovery but I dont know the keys. I figured out how to go up and down but what key is enter?
Yea i don't see why not. Hmmmm. Try saving it in your downloads. Don't know why the file isn't showing up...
The enter button is your HOME button at the bottom...
Or the MENU button but im almost sure its the home.
Ahhh thanks.
No prob SIR =)
Heres another question for ya. I got clockwork installed and I want to install syndicates rom now. I have the zip on my sd card but when I boot to system recovery it doesnt show up. Am I doing something wrong?
Did you go into your SD card through CWM?
Hi, I am new to the epic touch. I had a rooted epic 4g. I know how to use odin and I've downloaded the .Tar files for the root acess and the drivers for samsung. It is also a brand new USB cable. I need help because odin doesn't see my phone when it is plugged in and in download mode. When the phone is on and i plug it into the computer Windows reconizes my phone fine. I am so ready to root this thing but I can't. Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong or point me in the right direction?
New phone: epic 4g touch Stock
Old phone: epic 4g, CWM Recovery, Thunderhawk V ROM, Samuria Kernel, And OC'd 1.2 GHz
g_ding84 said:
Hi, I am new to the epic touch. I had a rooted epic 4g. I know how to use odin and I've downloaded the .Tar files for the root acess and the drivers for samsung. It is also a brand new USB cable. I need help because odin doesn't see my phone when it is plugged in and in download mode. When the phone is on and i plug it into the computer Windows reconizes my phone fine. I am so ready to root this thing but I can't. Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong or point me in the right direction?
New phone: epic 4g touch Stock
Old phone: epic 4g, CWM Recovery, Thunderhawk V ROM, Samuria Kernel, And OC'd 1.2 GHz
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I would make sure that no other Samsung software or drivers are installed. Also, check your device manager to make sure that the drivers installed for your phone when you plugged it in.
Thank you. I will try this when I get home tonite.
g_ding84 said:
Thank you. I will try this when I get home tonite.
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Goodluck and let us know what happens.
Try to run Odin as administrator.
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Second everything said already. 1st uninstall/remove ANY samsung drivers on your PC. You may have to look in device manager for 'hidden devices' too. Redownload and install (as administrator) the Samsung drivers. Reboot your system. sfhub has the links for everything here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1705730 . When running the One-click make sure you also run that as Administrator too. Also do try another USB cable and/or USB port too.
This might be kinda obvious but have you tried a different usb port? Sometimes just switching to a new port will get it to recognize it.
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Thank you huys so much. Ill try another USB port as well. But that is the same port that I have always used. I have a few cables so ill try that as well.
Edit, I had the wrong Samsung drivers. Success, fully rooted! Thank you everyone
just install skies
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I thought I did install it. but I had the epic 4g drivers from my old phone. Guess I got confused.
g_ding84 said:
I thought I did install it. but I had the epic 4g drivers from my old phone. Guess I got confused.
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Glad to hear you got it working. It's usually the simple things that's why I mentioned the drivers because you mentioned the previous phone. I've seen that happen before. Stick around, do loads of reading and you'll find this is a fantastic community. Enjoy your phone.
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Glad to hear you got it working. It's usually the simple things that's why I mentioned the drivers because you mentioned the previous phone. I've seen that happen before. Stick around, do loads of reading and you'll find this is a fantastic community. Enjoy your phone.
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This is an ae community. I just learned about this site back in may. And issues or new roms, kernels or themes I got from here. Everyone is very helpful. Lol, I just need to learn this phone now.
Hey Yall. Thanks for the tremendous help last time on getting my phone up and running with CM9.
I finally decided to go with the latest CM10 nightly build and apparently bricked my device. I thought I was following the correct procedure... Went to CW Restore and made a back up, also backed up all my SD card onto computer. Then ran the cm10 zip from recovery mode, and it froze on the "Checking blm/mtd" or whatever... Wouldnt do anything so I removed the battery. Now it starts booting up for like .5 seconds and I can see a dead android guy then the phone just keeps rebooting thru this....
Any pointers? Is she a gonner?
Make sure you have a blackberry cable and follow these instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1052813
After I do this, can I install CM10 without the hang up? OR is CM10 not really worth it in comparison the the stable cm9?
Also, is there anything I did wrong or missed/forgot when trying to install the CM 10 zip?
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After I do this, can I install CM10 without the hang up? OR is CM10 not really worth it in comparison the the stable cm9?
Also, is there anything I did wrong or missed/forgot when trying to install the CM 10 zip?
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I would have made a backup using CWM and a backup of all my apps using Titanium Backup and wiped everything before flashing CM10.
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jeffreyjicha said:
I would have made a backup using CWM and a backup of all my apps using Titanium Backup and wiped everything before flashing CM10.
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The only thing I dont know how to do is "wipe everything" can you please explain how you do this?
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Is a Blackberry cable = USB2.0? I have a USB 2.0 mini cable. However I cant get ODIN to recognize the device. It is just stuck on that downloading screen and the port in odin never turns yellow. Only recourse is the drivers which in the thread posted the drivers link is dead also, maybe they were posted elsewhere in the thread?
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Is a Blackberry cable = USB2.0? I have a USB 2.0 mini cable. However I cant get ODIN to recognize the device. It is just stuck on that downloading screen and the port in odin never turns yellow. Only recourse is the drivers which in the thread posted the drivers link is dead also, maybe they were posted elsewhere in the thread?
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Drivers can be gotten here.
Not sure what cable you have but a mini cable is not a blackberry cable. You need a true blackberry cable
I'm trying to get this done today... are there any chains that carry "blackberry cables"? Office Depot? Best Buy? Wal Mart?
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I'm trying to get this done today... are there any chains that carry "blackberry cables"? Office Depot? Best Buy? Wal Mart?
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They might I would say Best Buy would be your best beat.
Ok guys I got the phone back working. My old cable was fine just updated the drivers on my computer. HOWEVER, .... How do I root the phone so I have recovery mode? How do I install Clockwork and all that stuff?? Sorry yall, remember, total noob here... I thought all these had the recovery mode but I dont think i can run zip files. How do I get clockwork on the phone to unzip zip files?
Google how to root epic on FC09. Youtube video by qbking77 complete with links to cwm.
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If you flash cm10 again, let it sit on that checking state of bml/mtd... it should reboot and put you back into recovery (it is changing partition sizes, yes even if already on cm9 it will do this... the partitions were changed for cm10 cuz we needed more space in /system...) after reboot you will see that same checking message... it is flashing the rom then, leave it be and eventually the flash will finish (about 2-3 mins)...
Hey guys... Need some help if anyone can share an idea.
I installed a stock based ROM from the Android Development section which is based off of Boost Mobile.
I didnt think it was the actual carrier.
Anyway, when I connect my phone to the computer to try and Odin a Recovery Kernal, the COM Port does not
connect and I keep getting an error message saying "Unknown Device". The Samsung Drivers are installed for this phone.
I tried multiple computers and USB cords, same thing happens. Has something went wrong with my USB Connector?
If I can get some kind of response from Odin I would be okay. Not sure what to try next. The only good thing is I can still make
calls and have a network connection to Sprint.
I wanted to restore my last ROM saved, but cant get into a custom recovery.
I guess thats about it. OHH... I tried Mobile Odin and it says the "Version of your phone is not supported" and tried to
do something for 30 minutes to try to fix the issue but that doesnt work. It just closes. Yes, i thought that was going to be my savior....
Can anyone help me out? Thanks!!!
Oh man.. thought I almost had it. I was able to connect to the COM Port. However, when I try to flash the Kernal I always use
(thanks chris41g) it gets stuck as "Setup Connection"
Then fails...
Any thoughts?
Try a different port. Make sure it is not a front USB port. If that fails, try a different cable.
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Oh man.. thought I almost had it. I was able to connect to the COM Port. However, when I try to flash the Kernal I always use
(thanks chris41g) it gets stuck as "Setup Connection"
Then fails...
Any thoughts?
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You get it figured out? Are you running my Boost rom or Febby's?
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Hey thanks for reply. I have not figured out yet. I can give you name of rom if that helps... Sph-d710bst_deodexed_debloated. This never happened before. Could it be something with my charging port? I don't know because it does charge fine and I was able to connect to com port but its stuck on setup connection. Did some research and people said delete everything lies drivers etc. also try running Odin as admin. No luck.
jdsingle76 said:
You get it figured out? Are you running my Boost rom or Febby's?
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Hey thanks for reply. I have not figured out yet. I can give you name of rom if that helps... Sph-d710bst_deodexed_debloated. This never happened before. Could it be something with my charging port? I don't know because it does charge fine and I was able to connect to com port but its stuck on setup connection. Did some research and people said delete everything lies drivers etc. also try running Odin as admin. No luck.
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Hey thanks for reply. I have not figured out yet. I can give you name of rom if that helps... Sph-d710bst_deodexed_debloated. This never happened before. Could it be something with my charging port? I don't know because it does charge fine and I was able to connect to com port but its stuck on setup connection. Did some research and people said delete everything lies drivers etc. also try running Odin as admin. No luck.
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That's my build. If you go to the OP you'll see my name . And it very well could be. Like gray says, try another port on your computer, another cord, reinstall usb drivers, Kies etc. And I hope you enjoy the rom!
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jdsingle76 said:
That's my build. If you go to the OP you'll see my name . And it very well could be. Like gray says, try another port on your computer, another cord, reinstall usb drivers, Kies etc. And I hope you enjoy the rom!
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I tried today, connected phone to work computer and I had success in flashing my EL26 CWM Kernal.
Now for some reason I cannot access CWM.
Im stuck on the boot screen. When I hold volume up and Power it just reboots and shows the Samsung Logo.
Usually it will show the logo then go right into CWM. Somethings screwed up here. Do I need a special Kernel installed in order to
access CWM since I flashed this Boost Mobile ROM? The phone acts like it doesnt exist. Should I try to flash a stock rom then re-root/re-cwm
my phone again? That seems like the long way but I dont know any other option to try. Get back to me! Thanks!
Im in!!! CWM to the rescue! Once I was able to connect to my COM Port, I tried flashing the EL26 + EL29 Kernel which I normally use but could not access CWM. I downloaded and flashed AGat's FI27 Repack 2.0 One Click and that got me in! I am so happy and I had such a fun time trying to figure this one out! Couldn't have done it without you guys! Thanks Much!
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Im in!!! CWM to the rescue! Once I was able to connect to my COM Port, I tried flashing the EL26 + EL29 Kernel which I normally use but could not access CWM. I downloaded and flashed AGat's FI27 Repack 2.0 One Click and that got me in! I am so happy and I had such a fun time trying to figure this one out! Couldn't have done it without you guys! Thanks Much!
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Awesome man! Glad you got it working. Enjoy
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I just inherited a t-mobile phone that was rooted. I installed the latest version of TWRP and tried to re-root it but now it's in a boot loop and on top of that I can't connect the phone to a computer b/c I get the "USB Device Not Recognized" message. I've re-installed the drivers and I've tried the toothpick trick. Nothing is working. What are my options?
jconway1968 said:
I just inherited a t-mobile phone that was rooted. I installed the latest version of TWRP and tried to re-root it but now it's in a boot loop and on top of that I can't connect the phone to a computer b/c I get the "USB Device Not Recognized" message. I've re-installed the drivers and I've tried the toothpick trick. Nothing is working. What are my options?
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First wrong section...second I'd say flash a different Rom/kernel pair... or redo your recovery from Odin
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bmg002 said:
First wrong section...second I'd say flash a different Rom/kernel pair... or redo your recovery from Odin
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First, I believe this is the correct section - the phone I am working with is a T-Mobile Galaxy S II... Second, I can't Odin because I don't have a working usb connection. I've tried several different ROMS from this fine section and I get the same result... Boot Loop
If you flashed TWRP 2.6.3, that's your problem.
Flash 2.6.1
This is the wrong section because it has nothing to do with ROM development.
With that being said if you can still boot into twrp you still have hope. Try loading a different ROM into an SD card using a converter and slide back in the phone to properly wipe first then re flash.
I don't understand why you can't get a proper USB connection going but above suggestion may solve it.
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You could always get a SD card reader, connect t to ur PC, DL a flashable twrp 2.6.1.0 and flash the recovery, then flash a ROM an u should be back in action, but above mentioned is right this is the wrong forum u need q&a
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jconway1968 said:
First, I believe this is the correct section - the phone I am working with is a T-Mobile Galaxy S II... Second, I can't Odin because I don't have a working usb connection. I've tried several different ROMS from this fine section and I get the same result... Boot Loop
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Just to confirm a few things: where do you not have the working USB connection? in download mode? If so, I'd try reinstalling the drivers.
Also, I see in your sig that you state your phones are:
Asus Nexus 7
Sprint Galaxy Note 2
Neither of which is a SGH-T989. Are you sure you are flashing the correct ROM/Kernel for your device?
also you said it came rooted but you re-rooted it. What process did you use to re-root it?
One last thing: you say you got it second hand, are you sure it is a T-Mobile galaxy S 2? May want to check under the battery for a "T989" or "i9100". The i9100 is NOT a T-Mobile galaxy S 2. It should be SGH-T989 if they didn't give you incorect info about the phone.
You could also try a different USB cable or hub. I've had USB extension cables give me grief and the front ports on my PC don't like my phone.
bmg002 said:
Just to confirm a few things: where do you not have the working USB connection? in download mode? If so, I'd try reinstalling the drivers.
Also, I see in your sig that you state your phones are:
Asus Nexus 7
Sprint Galaxy Note 2
Neither of which is a SGH-T989. Are you sure you are flashing the correct ROM/Kernel for your device?
also you said it came rooted but you re-rooted it. What process did you use to re-root it?
One last thing: you say you got it second hand, are you sure it is a T-Mobile galaxy S 2? May want to check under the battery for a "T989" or "i9100". The i9100 is NOT a T-Mobile galaxy S 2. It should be SGH-T989 if they didn't give you incorect info about the phone.
You could also try a different USB cable or hub. I've had USB extension cables give me grief and the front ports on my PC don't like my phone.
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Thanks for your help. Here are the answers to your questions:
I think there is something wrong with the micro USB input on the phone. I have reinstalled the drivers several times. I have tried different cables and different computers. I even tried the toothpick trick. No luck.
I do have a GN2. The SG2 is for my daughter...
It is a genuine SGH-T989 I checked under the battery.
soupysoup said:
You could always get a SD card reader, connect t to ur PC, DL a flashable twrp 2.6.1.0 and flash the recovery, then flash a ROM an u should be back in action, but above mentioned is right this is the wrong forum u need q&a
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Where do I find and how do I put a flashable twrp 2.6.1.0 on my micro sd card? I've always used goomanager in the past but obviously that won't work in this case...
jconway1968 said:
Where do I find and how do I put a flashable twrp 2.6.1.0 on my micro sd card? I've always used goomanager in the past but obviously that won't work in this case...
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Everything I've found requires a computer connection. I need to be able to flash it back from v2.6.3.1 using TWRP to do it. Is that possible?
soupysoup said:
You could always get a SD card reader, connect t to ur PC, DL a flashable twrp 2.6.1.0 and flash the recovery, then flash a ROM an u should be back in action, but above mentioned is right this is the wrong forum u need q&a
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One more piece of information that might be helpful... When I try to wipe the cache I get this message "Formatting Data using make_ext4fs function" and it stays stuck there. I've left it for over 30 minutes and it doesn't ever move from that screen. Hope that helps... I really need some help here.
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One more piece of information that might be helpful... When I try to wipe the cache I get this message "Formatting Data using make_ext4fs function" and it stays stuck there. I've left it for over 30 minutes and it doesn't ever move from that screen. Hope that helps... I really need some help here.
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In twrp settings change it to use rm instead of formatting
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jconway1968 said:
Everything I've found requires a computer connection. I need to be able to flash it back from v2.6.3.1 using TWRP to do it. Is that possible?
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If u go to the dev section on this phone and look around a bit, u will find the twrp thread, in that thread is a flashabke copy of 2.6.1.0, if u can't find it pm me, I have a copy, all u would need to do is put the zip file on any micro SD card then put it in the phone and flash it with the twrp u have now, it will revert it back to 2.6.1.0 and that should fix ur prob, but like I said of u can't find it pm me and I'll shoot u a copy
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soupysoup said:
If u go to the dev section on this phone and look around a bit, u will find the twrp thread, in that thread is a flashabke copy of 2.6.1.0, if u can't find it pm me, I have a copy, all u would need to do is put the zip file on any micro SD card then put it in the phone and flash it with the twrp u have now, it will revert it back to 2.6.1.0 and that should fix ur prob, but like I said of u can't find it pm me and I'll shoot u a copy
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Ok so I Flashed it and now it's stuck on the Blue Teamwin screen???
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Ok so I Flashed it and now it's stuck on the Blue Teamwin screen???
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Let it sit on the TeamWin screen for a minute or so... I find it sometimes takes a little bit.
If it doesn't ever get past there, try hooking it up to a PC and see if you can get ADB to load (presuming you have ADB installed and ADB drivers installed). If you can, try to do an "adb pull /proc/last_kmsg" and a "adb logcat > logcat.txt" and zip those up and toss them on here.
If you CAN'T get into adb, I would try hooking the phone up to Kies and see if it will do anything for you.
Or you could try following this guide as you have the T-Mobile SGH-T989 (not the Telus SGH-T989D):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513359
BUT make sure to grab the correct stock image file for whatever version your android currently is (ie if you are on Android 2.3.6, then make sure to get the T-mobile KL1 2.3.6 stock image).
Also, what ROM did you flash? was it a 4.3 ROM? If so, did you update your radio before you flashed the ROM? I think 4.1+ needs the updated radio to function properly.
I know you said you can't connect through ODIN, but I'm hoping it is because of some odd driver or odd ODIN version. That thread has the stuff to make it all work I believe.
I'm really hoping you can get ADB to work. If you can pull a logcat of your bootup process, it will be much easier to figure out what went wrong.
bmg002 said:
Let it sit on the TeamWin screen for a minute or so... I find it sometimes takes a little bit.
If it doesn't ever get past there, try hooking it up to a PC and see if you can get ADB to load (presuming you have ADB installed and ADB drivers installed). If you can, try to do an "adb pull /proc/last_kmsg" and a "adb logcat > logcat.txt" and zip those up and toss them on here.
If you CAN'T get into adb, I would try hooking the phone up to Kies and see if it will do anything for you.
Or you could try following this guide as you have the T-Mobile SGH-T989 (not the Telus SGH-T989D):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513359
BUT make sure to grab the correct stock image file for whatever version your android currently is (ie if you are on Android 2.3.6, then make sure to get the T-mobile KL1 2.3.6 stock image).
Also, what ROM did you flash? was it a 4.3 ROM? If so, did you update your radio before you flashed the ROM? I think 4.1+ needs the updated radio to function properly.
I know you said you can't connect through ODIN, but I'm hoping it is because of some odd driver or odd ODIN version. That thread has the stuff to make it all work I believe.
I'm really hoping you can get ADB to work. If you can pull a logcat of your bootup process, it will be much easier to figure out what went wrong.
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You guys are great!!! I really appreciate all the help. No matter what I do, ADB, Kies, different cables, different computers, nothing gets past the "USB Device Not Recognized" pop up. I let it sit for 15 minutes, twice. Still no love... I loaded TWRP_2.6.1.0_Hercules and then reboot and that's when it got stuck. Prior to that I had loaded TMobileT989UVMC6RootedDeodexed Rom. I forget where I got it. I'm pretty sure it was a 4.1.2 based rom.
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You guys are great!!! I really appreciate all the help. No matter what I do, ADB, Kies, different cables, different computers, nothing gets past the "USB Device Not Recognized" pop up. I let it sit for 15 minutes, twice. Still no love... I loaded TWRP_2.6.1.0_Hercules and then reboot and that's when it got stuck. Prior to that I had loaded TMobileT989UVMC6RootedDeodexed Rom. I forget where I got it. I'm pretty sure it was a 4.1.2 based rom.
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weird... I am not sure why it is being so fussy with your phone.
Hopefully somebody has a better suggestion than I do, but my next thought is to try ebay-ing the phone in hopes that somebody gives you a few bucks for it. It sounds to me like the internal memory module is dying and the USB port is shot.
Is your water damage sticker pink/red or missing? It should be under the battery.
I hate thinking that the phone is just dead, but without being able to connect it to the PC in either recovery or download mode and not being able to boot into a ROM or recovery, I think the next step is to scrap it and hope somebody can send you a few bucks... or if you have experience soldering, maybe try replacing the USB connector?
I could be wrong mind you... The only time I had issues like that it was due to a badly flashed recovery and I needed to use ODIN to get back up and running. As a thought, do you have a Windows XP 32-bit computer you could try plugging the phone into? And while the phone is plugged in, can you check device manager for all devices? maybe try installing the drivers manually? I suggest windows XP 32bit because that is what I use the majority of the time with my phone. I've also used Windows 7 64-bit and it worked.
bmg002 said:
weird... I am not sure why it is being so fussy with your phone.
Hopefully somebody has a better suggestion than I do, but my next thought is to try ebay-ing the phone in hopes that somebody gives you a few bucks for it. It sounds to me like the internal memory module is dying and the USB port is shot.
Is your water damage sticker pink/red or missing? It should be under the battery.
I hate thinking that the phone is just dead, but without being able to connect it to the PC in either recovery or download mode and not being able to boot into a ROM or recovery, I think the next step is to scrap it and hope somebody can send you a few bucks... or if you have experience soldering, maybe try replacing the USB connector?
I could be wrong mind you... The only time I had issues like that it was due to a badly flashed recovery and I needed to use ODIN to get back up and running. As a thought, do you have a Windows XP 32-bit computer you could try plugging the phone into? And while the phone is plugged in, can you check device manager for all devices? maybe try installing the drivers manually? I suggest windows XP 32bit because that is what I use the majority of the time with my phone. I've also used Windows 7 64-bit and it worked.
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Thanks again for your time and suggestions... I've always been very impressed with the xda community. I actually got this phone, used, from Swappa. And I am in the process of returning it for a refund. But the seller is being difficult and is trying to stick me with the phone. I was just trying to salvage it on my own, just in case... Thanks again.
jconway1968 said:
Thanks again for your time and suggestions... I've always been very impressed with the xda community. I actually got this phone, used, from Swappa. And I am in the process of returning it for a refund. But the seller is being difficult and is trying to stick me with the phone. I was just trying to salvage it on my own, just in case... Thanks again.
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that sucks. I've heard good things about Swappa, but living in Canada I can't use it. My opinion it sounds like you got a dud and based on how hard the guy is fighting to not give you a refund, I wouldn't be surprised if he knew it was doa and just fluked out and get it running before he sold it. Or maybe it got water damaged and he knew it would fail soon so he sold it before it completely quit.
I hope you get it all sorted out.
Good luck and sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
bmg002 said:
that sucks. I've heard good things about Swappa, but living in Canada I can't use it. My opinion it sounds like you got a dud and based on how hard the guy is fighting to not give you a refund, I wouldn't be surprised if he knew it was doa and just fluked out and get it running before he sold it. Or maybe it got water damaged and he knew it would fail soon so he sold it before it completely quit.
I hope you get it all sorted out.
Good luck and sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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You were great!!! Thanks again...