Think I finally killed my Play - Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I bought a new USB cable that was supposed to work for data/sync and charging for my phone. It worked fine as a charging cable, but my PC did not detect my phone's USB connection so I can't access my sdcard or get into Fastboot or Flashmode. When trying to get into Fastboot, I see a very brief blue blip, but that's all. Flashmode doesn't turn green at all.
I have tried this now on 2 different PCs with several different cables that have worked OK previously and have not had any updates done to them. On a third PC, I'm able to connect to the USB port and access the sdcard, but Fastboot and Flashmode still are not detected. I thought I had read something about this problem before, but I've not found any answers. Is this something that Alejandrissimo might be able to fix, or is it strictly a hardware issue and insurance time? I am able to return the phone to a stock, unrooted state if need be.

I would return it to stock state and see if that fixes it. I remember reading about a similar issue once. I too will try to find it and see if there was a solution.
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jgregoryj1 said:
I would return it to stock state and see if that fixes it. I remember reading about a similar issue once. I too will try to find it and see if there was a solution.
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Nope - It was actually a failing/failed USB port. I took it to Best Buy and sent it off for repair/replacement and have a loaner phone to use until it comes back in later this week.

Ouch. That sucks. Sorry man. Hopefully you get it fixed and not a replacement. Suck to to have to reunlock the bootloader again. Just cuz I am curious what phone did they give you? Hope to jeebus its not and iPhone....haha. kidding
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jgregoryj1 said:
Ouch. That sucks. Sorry man. Hopefully you get it fixed and not a replacement. Suck to to have to reunlock the bootloader again. Just cuz I am curious what phone did they give you? Hope to jeebus its not and iPhone....haha. kidding
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Nope, it is a loaner Play.
And, yeah, I'll have to pay to get the bootloader unlocked again, but that's life.

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[Q] S-off without usb?

While trying to flash the new rcmix3d rom I encountered an error while trying to flash it. Someone came to the conclusion that it was the hboot version I was using and recommended I upgrade it.
I took the advice and upgraded hboot to the latest 2.16, flashed the rom and finally gave me no error. The rom booted up but I realized while trying to get rid of bloatware after every reboot it would all come back.
Checked Hboot and apparently I lost my s-off, which I didn't know was gonna happen. So now I'm back to s-on, still have my ra 2.3 recovery, and apps are still able to establish root within the rom.
Problem is I want to get my s-off back but from what I've read you have to have ur phone connected and use adb but the usb port of my evo broke a while ago. Is there any other way I can get s-off back? How about using adb wireless? Any help is appreciated.
That's pretty wierd... but no you will need to use the USB cable. The computer needs to be able to reboot your phone to boot loader and a few other things so the wireless adb won't work since the rom isn't booted up during 75% of the root process. Best bet would be either be trying to wiggle your USB cord in your phone till it connects and re-root or run an ruu from your SD and get back to 100% stock and take it to sprint for a replacement. Since your USB port is considered a manufacturer defect they will give you a refurb for $35. I would know since my evo bit the dust on Christmas and got a refurb yesterday.
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PhxkinMassacre said:
That's pretty wierd... but no you will need to use the USB cable. The computer needs to be able to reboot your phone to boot loader and a few other things so the wireless adb won't work since the rom isn't booted up during 75% of the root process. Best bet would be either be trying to wiggle your USB cord in your phone till it connects and re-root or run an ruu from your SD and get back to 100% stock and take it to sprint for a replacement. Since your USB port is considered a manufacturer defect they will give you a refurb for $35. I would know since my evo bit the dust on Christmas and got a refurb yesterday.
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I'm curious what did you tell then when you went in with a phone that had bad blocks?
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PhxkinMassacre said:
That's pretty wierd... but no you will need to use the USB cable. The computer needs to be able to reboot your phone to boot loader and a few other things so the wireless adb won't work since the rom isn't booted up during 75% of the root process. Best bet would be either be trying to wiggle your USB cord in your phone till it connects and re-root or run an ruu from your SD and get back to 100% stock and take it to sprint for a replacement. Since your USB port is considered a manufacturer defect they will give you a refurb for $35. I would know since my evo bit the dust on Christmas and got a refurb yesterday.
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My usb port is just completely broken it just moves around everywhere. I actually tried going in to a sprint store about my usb port and they completely just told me to file an insurance claim even though I said it was considered a manufacture defect. I might try again though, you've given me a little bit of hope. lol
Can anyone tell me what benefits do I lose by having s-on? Looks like I'm stuck like this so I'd like to know what ill lose. I know now I can't get rid of bloatware with titanium backup and that sucks and I can't update Su binary anymore, but what else?
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tony0691 said:
Can anyone tell me what benefits do I lose by having s-on? Looks like I'm stuck like this so I'd like to know what ill lose. I know now I can't get rid of bloatware with titanium backup and that sucks and I can't update Su binary anymore, but what else?
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Flashing splash screens recoveries and some roms
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Flashing splash screens recoveries and some roms
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That's worse than I thought...so if I at one point wanted to switch to twrp I wouldn't be able to? I mean I have ra 2.3 right now and I'm quite satisfied so I don't think ill be trying to switch. Not being able to flash some roms is really a big let down. I need to get this USB port fixed.
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tony0691 said:
That's worse than I thought...so if I at one point wanted to switch to twrp I wouldn't be able to? I mean I have ra 2.3 right now and I'm quite satisfied so I don't think ill be trying to switch. Not being able to flash some roms is really a big let down. I need to get this USB port fixed.
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Yea you wouldn't be able to switch. And some roms might not flash
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Hard bricked HELP..HELP..

I flashed a wrong Rom on my T-Mobile S3. Now I can not get it into download mode. It none responsive I cannot get it to power on. I try pull out the battery put in back in. Didn't work either. Any one have any idea how I get my s3 power up into download mode??
Thanks
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Try a USB dongle.
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International rom?
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International rom?
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Yes, It was my nephew's s3. He was blindly flashed it, now He asked me to help him, and I am asking any one in here know how to get it power up and into download mode.
I think that flashing the wrong radio version could fry the whole thing dead permanently.
However, if you can get ADB to recognize the device you may be able to get it working. See if you can get adb to recognize the device at all, if you can there may be hope.
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Try a USB dongle.
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and how do you fix it with that?
Sorry many that have flashed international have been hard bricked if they can't return on. Mskip has a toolkit but if it won't turn on then it's hard to flash though.
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Does any screen come up? If it's hard bricked, just bring it to the store, and show them. They'll probably try a new battery, and if they can't boot it up, then they may replace it.
Worst case, they say they won't replace it cause you messed with it, and you're back where you started.
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Does any screen come up? If it's hard bricked, just bring it to the store, and show them. They'll probably try a new battery, and if they can't boot it up, then they may replace it.
Worst case, they say they won't replace it cause you messed with it, and you're back where you started.
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No ..nothing come up. screen is blank
jordan032503 said:
and how do you fix it with that?
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Cause the USB dongle will put you straight to download mode. From there you can flash the proper ROM.
Anyway, if you can't get in to download mode, can't boot up to anything, and especially if ADB can't find your phone, then you might have just gotten yourself a very expensive paperweight.
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jordan032503 said:
I flashed a wrong Rom on my T-Mobile S3. Now I can not get it into download mode. It none responsive I cannot get it to power on. I try pull out the battery put in back in. Didn't work either. Any one have any idea how I get my s3 power up into download mode??
Thanks
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The same thing happened to me a year ago, I flashed the wrong Kernel to my T-Mobile Galaxy 4G, you need a (JTAG Service). Go to this website and contact the guy he will help you get it working again, good luck.
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/
youre brickd
The jig won't work for u. I bet if you plug it in the computer it sees it as QHSUSB DLOAD. sound right? Sounds like u need JTAG or to return it. You just woke up and it didn't turn on right? Lmao
jordan032503 said:
I flashed a wrong Rom on my T-Mobile S3. Now I can not get it into download mode. It none responsive I cannot get it to power on. I try pull out the battery put in back in. Didn't work either. Any one have any idea how I get my s3 power up into download mode??
Thanks
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I did the same thing, quit wasting time, you need a Jtag service period, if you can't get into download mode, Odin and Adb IS NOT going to work. It will not see the device. Go into device manager, if you see this QHSUSB DLOAD, you are seriously bricked, only Jtag can help it. The usbjig will NOT work with this issue, I have tried.
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billard412 said:
The jig won't work for u. I bet if you plug it in the computer it sees it as QHSUSB DLOAD. sound right? Sounds like u need JTAG or to return it. You just woke up and it didn't turn on right? Lmao
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This is the correct answer, Jtag or return are the only options.
jordan032503 said:
I flashed a wrong Rom on my T-Mobile S3. Now I can not get it into download mode. It none responsive I cannot get it to power on. I try pull out the battery put in back in. Didn't work either. Any one have any idea how I get my s3 power up into download mode??
Thanks
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http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-jtag-brick-repair/
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http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-jtag-brick-repair/
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This is exactly where I sent my phone repair, quick and informative.
just and fyi, I fried my old g2 with the wrong Rom within the first week I had it. but insurance covers your phone when it gets destroyed in a car accident.
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oscarwylde said:
just and fyi, I fried my old g2 with the wrong Rom within the first week I had it. but insurance covers your phone when it gets destroyed in a car accident.
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Lol.
oscarwylde said:
just and fyi, I fried my old g2 with the wrong Rom within the first week I had it. but insurance covers your phone when it gets destroyed in a car accident.
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lol, not in Texas they won't.
BRICK
My T999 is the same the computer is not recognized with error message QHSUSB DLOAD. but i dont know why after i install SAMSUNG ADB INTERFACE then the computer start see it in Device Manager and name my device as SAMSUNG ADROID PHONE . but ODIN not reconized , can't get into download mode, Odin and Adb IS NOT going to work , the usbjig is NOT work . The USB on PC make sound when i plug in but the phone still not on . I think i get hard brick and may have to send it to TEXAS . any help , please
I bricked mine last week. I then lost it too...insurance sent me a new one.

[Q] USB Jig question on hard bricked GSM gnex.

All,
I am a 3rd party and was given a phone to try and fix. I've tried OMAPflash & SDK without any luck. I was told the person did an OTA and something about a bootloader and could have potentially dropped the phone. I was told they stated the phone wouldn't charge and then died and didn't turn back on; we've tried another battery with no luck. The phone does not power on or respond to any button combinations, but when plugged into a computer; it fails to recognize the device...even with drivers installed; so the computer can see it, it just won't load the drivers. I don't want to spend tons of money fixing a phone that isn't mine but does anyone know if a USB Jig works on a phone that's hard bricked to the point where it has no power? No fastboot or adb, neither read the phone. tried multiple computers.
My last resort is this USB Jig. Also, no warranty from sammy. I feel like i've tried everything.
Thank You in advance.
I used a jig to recover a friend's S3 after he flashed an international S3 ROM and it wouldn't boot or do anything so I suppose it could work.
Your last resort *is* the jig.
Go for it, do you know how to get one?
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jimmyco2008 said:
Your last resort *is* the jig.
Go for it, do you know how to get one?
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My lastttt resort is paying $50 for someone to JTAG it. I know where to find one. Will report back.
Edit: jig ordered. Should be here in two days.
Edit: 1/12: got the jig, no dice; but it works on my GSIII. Going to send the phone in to get fixed.
Thank you all
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Question about using jig on GS3
hELLO,a simple question: what state was your GS3 in when you used the jig...? I am not concerned about the other phone just the GS3... Was your GS3 turning on at all??
Sooppex said:
My lastttt resort is paying $50 for someone to JTAG it. I know where to find one. Will report back.
Edit: jig ordered. Should be here in two days.
Edit: 1/12: got the jig, no dice; but it works on my GSIII. Going to send the phone in to get fixed.
Thank you all
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Sooppex said:
it fails to recognize the device...even with drivers installed; so the computer can see it, it just won't load the drivers
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Did you do this [OMAPflash] without battery? Also note that it's normal for the computer to beep repeatedly (usb connected usb disconnected...) until you start the flashing program.
Did you see OMAP in the device manager at all?
You guys realize you are posting on a thread 6 months old, right?
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S3 ATT Bricked Black Screen Will Not Boot.

Hey everyone. Thanks in advance. I have searched the forums, the web. Ended up here. I rooted my phone, added carbon rom. With goo download I think it was called. "Goo" something. Now my phone is dead. Will not boot to download mode. Will not turn on at all. The only time I can get anything response from the phone is when I pull the battery plug it in and hold the three buttons. The light stays red, but that is all. No activity from the screen. I have read the phone is "hard bricked" and that I basically need to buy a new phone. I hope that is not the case. Any help is much appreciated. Sorry if this is a repeat post, but after hours of research and no specific answers I felt this what the only way.
Thanks again!
My two suggestions...
1. Hold up (or was it down?) volume, home and power all at the same time. Until you get a reaction. Then figure it out from there
2. Your phone is done for.. Find out where the closest att service center is and say your phone screwed up during an update of theirs. Or just say your phone stopped working and hope for the best
A main question is, does your computer recognize your phone at all?
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axel4401 said:
My two suggestions...
1. Hold up (or was it down?) volume, home and power all at the same time. Until you get a reaction. Then figure it out from there
2. Your phone is done for.. Find out where the closest att service center is and say your phone screwed up during an update of theirs. Or just say your phone stopped working and hope for the best
A main question is, does your computer recognize your phone at all?
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Thank you for the response. I tired 1 a hundred times and no luck. 2 is my next step tomorrow. BUT the weird thing, is if i pull the battery and plug it in the red charge light shows red. Also, having a PC the computer does the beep as if you plugged in something via USB. This i just recently discovered. Although i really dont think it matters. I also tried making a jig, no luck either. Most likely fail on my end with that.
At this point in time I think the best bet will be the ATT store. Unless someone has another solution, that is the only way I see it being fixed. Gotta read the details when you mess around with this stuff. Now I am paying the price.
Does Odin recognize it when you plug it in to the computer? Keep in mind you need the right drivers for it to recognize a working phone... And this is a longshot to day the least
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this thread is open in like 2 other forums, including the i9300. this device was probably flashed with an incorrect models firmware and is hard bricked.
TeknoGodz said:
Does Odin recognize it when you plug it in to the computer? Keep in mind you need the right drivers for it to recognize a working phone... And this is a longshot to day the least
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No its does not. Oden did detect the phone prior to this.
xBeerdroiDx said:
this thread is open in like 2 other forums, including the i9300. this device was probably flashed with an incorrect models firmware and is hard bricked.
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One other forum the 19300 yes. Got flamed good too. Seems like a hand full of people like to chastise more than help. Couldnt figure out how to delete the original thread. In all my frustration as is, I played the F it card. You are right about 2 things though. It was flashed with wrong software, and yes it is hard bricked.
xBeerdroiDx said:
this thread is open in like 2 other forums, including the i9300. this device was probably flashed with an incorrect models firmware and is hard bricked.
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if this is the case
jtag or pay 356 $ to sammy
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niceppl said:
if this is the case
jtag or pay 356 $ to sammy
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Thats what I am thinking too. Lesson learned.
Thanks
Well went to att. They gave me a new phone. They couldnt turn it on either. Guess when it comes to this just act stupid and see what they will do for you.
Good job. I did the same thing with my captivate a while back!
Always remember to check compatibility. If unsure, keep reading the thread or ask.
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mjmiam said:
Seems like a hand full of people like to chastise more than help.
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Welcome to XDA.
mjmiam said:
Well went to att. They gave me a new phone. They couldnt turn it on either. Guess when it comes to this just act stupid and see what they will do for you.
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Till you see a charge on your bill, showing a modified phone. Soon as the techs report that it has been rooted and so on. Happen to one of my friends. You may see a surprise on your bill....beware
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Till you see a charge on your bill, showing a modified phone. Soon as the techs report that it has been rooted and so on. Happen to one of my friends. You may see a surprise on your bill....beware
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It's unlikely but it can happen.
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Is this a paper weight?

I got a sgs4 and was selling my s3 on craigslist. And was puting it back to stock. Well my son decided to unplug the usb as it was odining.
Well now, it wont go into download, recovery, wont turn on, and wont even show an led while plugged into charger.
Im guessing this phone is hardbricked. But is there any way of fixing it?
Iv heard of the jtags, but have never known how they worked or what they do.
Can my phone be fixed at all? Or is it done for?
Thanks in advanced if anyone is able to help
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I got a sgs4 and was selling my s3 on craigslist. And was puting it back to stock. Well my son decided to unplug the usb as it was odining.
Well now, it wont go into download, recovery, wont turn on, and wont even show an led while plugged into charger.
Im guessing this phone is hardbricked. But is there any way of fixing it?
Iv heard of the jtags, but have never known how they worked or what they do.
Can my phone be fixed at all? Or is it done for?
Thanks in advanced if anyone is able to help
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Sure sounds like a paperweight..
Go to mobiletechvideos.com and read up on how to use their Jtag service. It's very easy and they are very reliable.
Before doing so I suggest double checking that the phone is indeed hard bricked.
1) Remove the battery, reinsert it, and try entering recovery or download mode once more
2) plug the pbone into the pc and see if you can see a red led light. If so try entering download mode from that point on. If ODIN can recognize the phone try flashing back to stock even though you may not see anything on the phone.
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like the guy above me said I believe the service is about $60 which pretty sure your getting that and more when you sell it
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