How to fix soft bricked galaxy nexus
I Bricked my Galaxy Nexus and there wasn´t anything i could do too fix it. But here is my fix and solution:
When you soft brick your phone you see only "phone -warning triangle- computer" when you power your phone. There is nothing to do, the phone wont be recognized in any platform or program then Odin.
In Odin with installed nexus galaxy driver in windows you can se that the phone is connected. But you cant flash it or do odin restore.
The solution:
On windows xp with installed nexus galaxy drivers.
1. Start Odin 3 v1.85
2. For PDA choose CF-Root-GGN_YAKJU_ICL53F-v5.1 (google and download it)
3. Power your Nexus Galaxy ( screen shows "phone- warning- computer") and connect it to you're PC.
4. START
Your Nexus Galaxy is back to track…..
PS: your phone whil boot whith dead android picture.. DONT do anything it while reboot after 3-5 minutes by its self..
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If you repost this in the galaxy nexus forum you might get more responses
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Now see... I believe my phone is bricked... but I CAN enter the bootloader. The phone just seems completely dead (i.e. The charging screen will cycle over and over, as if you kept unplugging it and plugging it back in. But bootloader shows up fine, and stays there. Recovery gives me the broken android, and I'm unable to enable USB Debugging to help me along like I used to... suggestions?
Error Message in CMR saying
Hello,
I am a beginner. I tried to flash modaco rom and my phone kept looping at boot. So I pulled battery and tried to restore and got an error message saying that data cannot be restored. I have been trying everything. I don't know enough to do Odin. I started to and it is over my head. Help is appreciated Thanks
Stuck on setting up connection
capanov said:
How to fix soft bricked galaxy nexus
I Bricked my Galaxy Nexus and there wasn´t anything i could do too fix it. But here is my fix and solution:
When you soft brick your phone you see only "phone -warning triangle- computer" when you power your phone. There is nothing to do, the phone wont be recognized in any platform or program then Odin.
In Odin with installed nexus galaxy driver in windows you can se that the phone is connected. But you cant flash it or do odin restore.
The solution:
On windows xp with installed nexus galaxy drivers.
1. Start Odin 3 v1.85
2. For PDA choose CF-Root-GGN_YAKJU_ICL53F-v5.1 (google and download it)
3. Power your Nexus Galaxy ( screen shows "phone- warning- computer") and connect it to you're PC.
4. START
Your Nexus Galaxy is back to track…..
PS: your phone whil boot whith dead android picture.. DONT do anything it while reboot after 3-5 minutes by its self..
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every times i try this, it always gets suck on settingupconnection. any idea why?
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Hi everyone
Just 2 days ago i got my Galaxy W. Yesterday i decided to install COW rom.
So i followed the instructions. I rooted the phone which and after that i had to flash ClockworkMod v5.5.0.4. However i didn't follow the instructions as i should and i didn't extract the file from the zip archive. So i put this recovery-clockwork-5.5.0.4-ancora.zip file in the internal storage of the phone. After that i performed recovery-clockwork-5.5.0.4-ancora.zip manual flash with adb shell for the zip file. After restarting my phone the samsung logo showed up and after that i was in the download mode. I can't get into the recovery mode. Now i can only get into the download mode or ramdump mode.
When i connect the phone to my pc it is marked as unspecific device which means that i can't do anything with it. I tried connecting it to mac, ubuntu, win 7 but i got the same result. I tried using One Click UnBrick program but that didn't help. The odin doesn't recognize my phone as well. I have also reinstaled drivers, kies but with no results.
So far i haven't found anyone with a similar problem.
Is there any chance to unbrick my phone? Or should i just take it to samsung service?
Uninstall drivers. After install them again. Use another USB Port, for best result one of the backsided ones. Put your phone into download mode, start odin, connect phone to PC, flash stock rom.
worked for me and for my friends SGS II also. I'm hoping for that it works!
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Forgot to mention, restart after uninstalling drivers und again do a restart after installing drivers and uninstall kies, sometimes it disturbs odin
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Followed your instructions but the odin said that i don't have a phone connected
Any other suggestions?
getsumhax said:
Followed your instructions but the odin said that i don't have a phone connected
Any other suggestions?
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have u try to go to download mode? (turn off device, press volume down + home + power)
I never had a problem for that, just get in to download mode, connect it, then Odin will read it automatically
Similiar with my problem before, but in my case when i turn on device, mine showing false download mode. I can't go to download, but only showing menu...
Have you go to download mode with voldown+power+menu key? Or just use 'false' download mode?
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I get into the download mode by pressing power+vol down + home and after that a menu shows up and i press vol up. Then it says:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I8150
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: NO
CURRENT KERNEL: UNKNOWN !!
Downloading...
Do not turn off target!!
Just tried connecting to Odin again without success. Any other ideas?
omg im so happy.
Odin somehow detected my phone and i reinstalled it.
Thanks everyone
OK guys so this is the issue, I'm trying to reset my buddies Samsung Galaxy S 2 on T-Mobile. He forgot his password and he asked me to help since I'm handy with cell phones. So I tried the easiest thing and tried to do a hard reset. Now I press and hold Volume Up and Down and Press and hold the Power button until I feel it vibrate and let go of the Power button while still holding Volume Up and Down and it will take me to where it says "# Manual Mode #" but when I scroll down and try to select "Wipe Data/Factory Reset" I can't select it. I tried pressing the Home button and the Power button to select it and nothing. I tried all the buttons and nothing. I also tried putting in Download Mode to try to reflash the firmware but when I connect it to the computer I don't here it connect and Odin doesn't recognize it not even in the Device Manager. I tried doing the same on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 and the computer and Odin recognize it just fine. So i'm stumped and need you guys help! Thanks in Advance....
Have you installed the proper USB driver and Kies for the phone on your computer? Make sure you are using the latest Odin.
Also, try flashing a different recovery system such as TWRP once you're able to get Odin working.
As long as you are able to get your phone to connect to Odin, you should be fine. You can even flash a stock ROM through Odin if all else fails.
Good luck!
asj2583 said:
OK guys so this is the issue, I'm trying to reset my buddies Samsung Galaxy S 2 on T-Mobile. He forgot his password and he asked me to help since I'm handy with cell phones. So I tried the easiest thing and tried to do a hard reset. Now I press and hold Volume Up and Down and Press and hold the Power button until I feel it vibrate and let go of the Power button while still holding Volume Up and Down and it will take me to where it says "# Manual Mode #" but when I scroll down and try to select "Wipe Data/Factory Reset" I can't select it. I tried pressing the Home button and the Power button to select it and nothing. I tried all the buttons and nothing. I also tried putting in Download Mode to try to reflash the firmware but when I connect it to the computer I don't here it connect and Odin doesn't recognize it not even in the Device Manager. I tried doing the same on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 and the computer and Odin recognize it just fine. So i'm stumped and need you guys help! Thanks in Advance....
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If you can't get Odin to work, test it on another Galaxy S2 to see if the problem is with the computer. Just a tip.
I have been having the same problem. this t989 i have been working with does not show up on any laptop in the house, and they all have the kies drivers installed. it is "usb device not found." i have been considering wiping the usb storage and sending it straight back to factory settings. but without odin i am going to have to manually flash recovery and all that.. any ideas?? I hooked my phone up to both laptops in the house and it shows up instantly. i am definitely confused. and the worst of it, is ubuntu didnt even recognize the phone.
Do yo have any belkin router software install on your computer. If you have, uninstall it and try.
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FineTalent said:
Have you installed the proper USB driver and Kies for the phone on your computer? Make sure you are using the latest Odin.
Also, try flashing a different recovery system such as TWRP once you're able to get Odin working.
As long as you are able to get your phone to connect to Odin, you should be fine. You can even flash a stock ROM through Odin if all else fails.
Good luck!
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No luck, installed Kies and didn't recognize phone in Odin. What's weird is that it will not let me factory reset thru the 3 button combo in # manual mode #! I would try a different pc but don't have one atm.
i think i am going to try pointing the phone to googles oem driver
Windows 7
To install the Android USB driver on Windows 7 for the first time:
Connect your Android-powered device to your computer's USB port.
Right-click on Computer from your desktop or Windows Explorer, and select Manage.
Select Devices in the left pane.
Locate and expand Other device in the right pane.
Right-click the device name (such as Nexus S) and select Update Driver Software. This will launch the Hardware Update Wizard.
Select Browse my computer for driver software and click Next.
Click Browse and locate the USB driver folder. (The Google USB Driver is located in <sdk>\extras\google\usb_driver\.)
here is something interesting the phone i am working on the usb storage is not mounted on the phone. has anyone seen anything like this before?
My PC doesn't even recognize the phone while its in odin mode??? It's like it's not even connected!!!
asj2583 said:
My PC doesn't even recognize the phone while its in odin mode??? It's like it's not even connected!!!
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Well I tried everything and seems my buddy is not picking up the phone so I have useless phone on my hands. Does nobody know why it wont let me select factory reset in the stock recovery or why my computer doesnt reconize the phone in download mode? Someone please help me!
asj2583 said:
Well I tried everything and seems my buddy is not picking up the phone so I have useless phone on my hands. Does nobody know why it wont let me select factory reset in the stock recovery or why my computer doesnt reconize the phone in download mode? Someone please help me!
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the phone could be borked. one that i hve been working on is the same way. i got ahold of samsung and they told me to send it in for repair.
I have a note 2 its not rooted one day my phone just stops working i change the battery but now the software is stuck on the samsung logo or when in charger stuck on a battery icon, i managed to get it in download mode but odin now doesnt recognize it.
im not sure if there is certain version of odin i should use with my note 2 n7100.
summing it up i want odin to recognize my phone so that i would flash kitkat on it.
ento bdan :cyclops:
Try more version of Odin and another USB port
Try Odin v3.09 https://mega.co.nz/#!UdRRyCAT!H4FyVxYynNWvXqRNmnpMGQRCP-dG3uykgP2pT4rh8Ek
I always using Odin v3.07 for my note 2 but it doesn't make any change.
First of all, does the pc recognise your device?
When you plug in your device, dies the pc make a sound?
Does it say something like installing drivers csc, serial, and many other things?
If one of this anwsers is yes; try this:
I tink there's a problem with your drivers.
1. Instal Samsung kies 3 when your note is on android 4.3 or higher, else just Kies
2. Open kies (3)
3. Search in the dropdown menus somewhere above the screen for "(re)install drivers" (I think it was in one of the last menus)
4. Reinstall the drivers
5. Close Samsung Kies
6. Open Odin
7. Put your Galaxy Note 2 in download mode and then connect to the pc
8. Choose in the tab "PDA" what you want to flash with Odin
9. Wait a while, a bleu box will appear with COM and some numbers. When this appears your device is recognised and you can start flashing
If this doesn't work This will help too, BUT YOU WILL LOSE ALL YOUR DATA.
1. Go to recovery mode by holding volume key up + home + power.
2. Choose factory reset. (It will wipe all your data)
3. After the factory reset, connect your phone to the pc and see if it works
4. If It still won't connect redo my first steps (those with Kies)
If it still doesn't work, I can't help you
I was trying to push new rom with odin3, while it was loading the the process hanged.
I removed the cable and then restarted the mobile connected it again with the computer and opend odin3 again.
Suddenly I got a strange boot error As i am new in this forum I have no authority to put pictures so I will try to describe what appears on the screen.
a picture of a mobile phone connected with yellow exclamation mark connected to a computer
I tried all the possible option I have been searching for more than 17 Hour with no hope.
I also tried omapflash but when I connect the mobile to computer without battery it keep connect and then disconnect infinite loop.
I cant access boot loader or download mode or any thing the phone is almost dead.
My phone Model is GT-I9250
erabah said:
I was trying to push new rom with odin3, while it was loading the the process hanged.
I removed the cable and then restarted the mobile connected it again with the computer and opend odin3 again.
Suddenly I got a strange boot error As i am new in this forum I have no authority to put pictures so I will try to describe what appears on the screen.
a picture of a mobile phone connected with yellow exclamation mark connected to a computer
I tried all the possible option I have been searching for more than 17 Hour with no hope.
I also tried omapflash but when I connect the mobile to computer without battery it keep connect and then disconnect infinite loop.
I cant access boot loader or download mode or any thing the phone is almost dead.
My phone Model is GT-I9250
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Same problem, any advice?
Finally find the soloution.
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Same problem, any advice?
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After a long journey and after trying every single possible solution I finally find it wrapped up in the below link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/general/guide-restore-to-stock-unbrick-galaxy-t2065470
Read the post carefully and make sure that you have Galaxy Nexus GSM I9250. So don’t try it on other devices.
Its been a long time since I booted my Galaxy Note-II (GT-N7100) as I use an iPhone and Nexus 5 as my daily drivers.
The phone wont boot past the Samsung Galaxy Note II GT-N7100 logo. I am able to access the recovery and download mode as well, and I have flashed the latest stock rom from Sammobile using the Odin. The flashing was successful. however the phone doesn't boot past the logo. Also the phone will not power up unless connected to a PC, it wont power up even when connected to a charger and will immediately shut down when the USB cable is disconnected from the PC. I flashed TWRP 3.0.2 Custom Recovery using the Odin and tried installing CM 13 based Rom through the mem card, however the log reads patching image unconditionally and also that "Failed to mount /system" (invalid argument). The phone when restarted into recovery can no longer mount the /system partition. However on flashing the stock rom using Odin, the /system partition is available for mounting. The recovery log also shows MTP enabled, but my PC doesn't detect the phone when in recovery, it only detects the phone in Download mode. I have the Samsung drivers installed. Since the phone is not being detected in recovery I am unable to use the adb.
I am out of ideas and request your suggestions other than approaching a service centre.
If I can somehow access the phone via ADB, I might be able to check the memory partitions for corrupt units, and possibly create a custom PIT file to repartition and suit the available memory units.
Try this: open Odin, uncheck everything except f.reset time. Connect phone and flash stock ROM. When you see the word reset in the status window, remove USB cable, remove battery for a few seconds, replace battery, immediately boot the phone into recovery mode, factory wipe, and boot the phone.
Could the battery be defective or dead?
audit13 said:
Try this: open Odin, uncheck everything except f.reset time. Connect phone and flash stock ROM. When you see the word reset in the status window, remove USB cable, remove battery for a few seconds, replace battery, immediately boot the phone into recovery mode, factory wipe, and boot the phone.
Could the battery be defective or dead?
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Thanks a lot.
Tried your method and finally the phone has booted into the OS.
Had to replace the battery with another spare one in the process.
However the phone is still not being detected by the PC unless it's in Fastboot/ Download mode.
When connected to a computer, does anything appear on the phone screen? If you're using Windows, nothing new appears in device manager?
sorry to jump in this thread but i am having a similar problem
my completely stock tmobile note 2 is stuck on the samsung logo
i have never flashed it or done anything to it
my phone was working really slow, freezing up and battery draining fast
so i did a hard reset and it fixed the problem of running slow and freezing up for a week or so but battery drained fast
so i bought a replacement battery from ebay and installed it and the next day i restarted my phone and it froze on the samsung logo
i tried turning it off and on and still the same thing
any suggestions or should i start a new thread?
fyi i am a noob