[Q] My Phone Is Dead - AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III

After installing foxhound on my phone it asked me if i wanted to disable the phones ability to reboot with stock firmware or something like that, i chose yes because i wanted foxhound to boot and not the stock so i selected yes, It then completely shut down and didnt reboot, it will not start at all not even into download mode, will not appear on my computer which fails to install the phone hardware, and Odin cant detect it, the only thing that happens when i plug it in is the red led light turns on and shuts off after a little while.
I even ordered a usb jig, but when i plug it into the phone it dosent do anything.
Is there any way to fix my phone? or will i have to travel to the city to get a replacement?

You installed a rom meant for the international s3 this broke your phone. The only repair now is Jtag.
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Jtag? whats that, where can i get it, and how do i use it?

Yep it's broken foxhound is for international phones
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Contact www.mobiletechvideos.com and pay them to fix it for you. Rather than you trying to do it
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About to blow my f**king phone up. Please help.

Ok SOooooooooooo really annoyed with phone. I need to flash a stock rom on and cant get into odin mode because the power button is broke. Its stuck on. I put the battery in phone boots. restarts a lot because of it. Any ideas how to get it flashed in the like 10 seconds it takes for it to hard reset??
A USB jig will get you into download mode. Also check if your ROM has an option for it.
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first thing, calm down. lol damn
and I dont know of any other way to get into odin if your power button is broke unless you have a jig. have you tried looking for a program called "mobile odin"? Its in the play store. That may help you out
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A USB jig will get you into download mode. Also check if your ROM has an option for it.
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I can get into it. Problem is it stays for ten seconds and resets because power button is stuck. Ive taken the phone down to board its a micro switch. i about to desolder it so it wont work at all and take it in. Id rather not tho.
Success100 said:
first thing, calm down. lol damn
and I dont know of any other way to get into odin if your power button is broke unless you have a jig. have you tried looking for a program called "mobile odin"? Its in the play store. That may help you out
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I have mobil odin. Im not to sure how to use it to get back to a stock/unrooted.
Let your ROM boot up, then in Terminal on your phone, or on your computer if you have ADB up and running, type: "su" (without quotes), then "reboot download".
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Download connectbot from the market
Choose local for a client, name it su
Code:
$SU
#reboot download
Now your in download mode
Edit: you beat me to it lol
coreyalfredson said:
I have mobil odin. Im not to sure how to use it to get back to a stock/unrooted.
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Check sfhub's EL29 Odin OC thread. There he tells you what to do with mobile Odin and how to unroot.
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nitro_c4 said:
Check sfhub's EL29 Odin OC thread. There he tells you what to do with mobile Odin and how to unroot.
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Can you point me to that thread?
coreyalfredson said:
Can you point me to that thread?
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Here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101
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If the power button is stuck then whatever you do its going to keep off and onning, right? Regardless of what you flash it with or how, you need to fix this... Time to get the soldering gun out i think..
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I doubt he can boot into the rom if power button is stuck. Looks like an infinite loop of hard resets once the battery is inserted.
Thanks. Im going to try the mobil one now. Ill let you guys know how it works. Otherwise Im getting some anfo and Im blowing up. I dont care.
Ava.tar said:
If the power button is stuck then whatever you do its going to keep off and onning, right? Regardless of what you flash it with or how, you need to fix this... Time to get the soldering gun out i think..
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Im going to go to sprint and get a new one. Once the boot animation starts itll boot up and be in the room. But if i move it too much it restarts. Ive never micro solderd so if i can get a stock rom it real fast ill just take it in.
Wait, can't you pull battery then hold volume down (and power) then stick battery in to get to download mode then toggle volume up real fast to get to Odin mode? Once you are in Odin mode I don't think power button gets you out. Then Odin stock
It will take you out of download mode. It's not supposed to but it can happen.
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I tried it and holding down power will reboot the phone, even in download mode. I can't think of any way around it. It needs to be taken in and repaired/replaced. You can't get the phone to run long enough to flash anything if the power is stuck pushed.
Yea if power is stuck holding it down will always restart the device so even in download mode flashing with odin isnt the best idea because if it restarts during odin flash might hard brick the device
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What does the rom have to do with a hardware issue? Just take the phone in.
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grab a needle or something and dig in and unstick the power button. ive had to do that on a few cell phones in past years
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[Q] SGS3 Won't Boot [But Vibrates]

It's weird...whenever I try to do any of those things, the screen will turn on for a moment [the backlight, no logo or anything comes up] and then after about a second immediately turns off....I tried injecting a rooted version of the stock rom with Odin into my phone, but I kept getting strange error messages like TouchWiz isn't working and some other android process isn't working.
[That didn't work, so I decided to try a different method. This is where I ****ed up, because I forgot to go back to stock rom...]
Anyways, after that, I tried to use the SGS3 Toolkit [if you search sgs3 toolkit xda, it'll come up] and I tried to use that to root. I went to "rooting options" and i selected option number 3, the all in one. I got to the point where it mentions your phone must be in USB debugging, and now nothing comes up when I try to start the phone..but it vibrates whenever I hold the power button long enough [as if it was working normally]. I can't get into download mode right now, either...
How do I reverse this and go back to stock? Please help...thank you so much.
EDIT: It's weird...whenever I try to do any of those things, the screen will turn on for a moment [the backlight, no logo or anything comes up] and then after about a second immediately turns off....
I'm basing this answer based on how I understood what you said...
But, if you're already rooted, then hopefully you've made a backup before installing another ROM. If you have a backup, then put into recovery and backup.
I wasn't already rooted, I was trying to root it. I can't get into recovery.
jeikei4life said:
I wasn't already rooted, I was trying to root it. I can't get into recovery.
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Can you get into download mode? By holding Volume up, home up and power.
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Can you get into download mode? By holding Volume up, home up and power.
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download mode is volume down, home then power..just sayin
Cannot get it into download mode... D:
Did you try pulling battery then putting it in and trying to boot recovery or download mode?
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Was your phone plugged in when you tried get get into download mode? if so, try unplugging it and give it another shot. the s3 can be kind of funkysometimes.
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Did you try pulling battery then putting it in and trying to boot recovery or download mode?
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Just tried it. It doesn't seem to want to go into download mode...
arctic84 said:
Was your phone plugged in when you tried get get into download mode? if so, try unplugging it and give it another shot. the s3 can be kind of funkysometimes.
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Same thing, no dice :[
Plug it into the computer and see if anything shows in device manager.
I hate to say though, I think you may be bricked....
Unless anyone else can think of something to try?
Sorry man...
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Also you can try safe mode. Doubt it'll work but I just learned how to do it so thought id suggest. Hold volume down + power.
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It's weird...whenever I try to do any of those things, the screen will turn on for a moment [the backlight, no logo or anything comes up] and then after about a second immediately turns off....
Have you plugged into the computer and checked device manager yet? What does it say?
I think if it says something like qhsusb that means its bricked.
I'm hoping someone can verify that though since I'm going by memory.
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DocHoliday77 said:
Have you plugged into the computer and checked device manager yet? What does it say?
I think if it says something like qhsusb that means its bricked.
I'm hoping someone can verify that though since I'm going by memory.
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You are correct doc! Qhsusb_dload is a brick
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chrisram88 said:
You are correct doc! Qhsusb_dload is a brick
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It doesn't even come up...sounds like I should assume the worst now?
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It doesn't even come up...sounds like I should assume the worst now?
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No it should even if it's hard bricked. Maybe the pc isn't recognizing it
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I dont know what to tell you from here dude. Try every port on your pc to see if it at least tries to find it.
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Maybe your phone actually died. Probably a faulty phone
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Well, I sent it back to T-Mobile and said hey it doesn't work. Let's see if they say anything about it. They sent me a new one, though
I'm having exactly the same problem with my T-Mobile Galaxy SII T989 running Open Kang AOKP JB Jelly Bean. After reading this thread, and another related thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679492), my less than scientific observation is that pressing/massaging/jiggling the power button seems to bring the device back to life. At least until it flakes out again. The posts in this thread were a big help. I was going to ditch the ROM, which would have been a shame. Thanks.

[Q] Help retrieving data. Can't find any way.

This phone was my dads until he got a new one, but he only has a limited amount of time to retrieve the data before it goes back to T-mobile or else he has to pay money for the broken phone core. It was dropped, and broke the digitizer but not the screen. As of now, the display doesn't work at all, but I can hear the phone turn on just fine. I have been trying to think of how I can access the internal storage without tearing the phone apart and getting to the storage directly(not sure if that would work either).
- Not rooted
- USB debugging not enabled. I thought I might be able to get to the storage via adb, but that will be useless without usb debugging activated.
If I need any more information, let me know.
This this homie.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1979097
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Pajar0913 said:
This this homie.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1979097
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Unfortunately, a solution was never found in that thread. Same exact problem though. The only difference is that my screen doesn't work at all. Completely black. The only thing that reacts to touch is the very very bottom of the screen below the capacitive buttons. Without USB debugging enabled, I'm in the same boat as the other users in that thread.
It's been a while since I used kies, so I don't remember much about it, but is there a way to make a backup using kies?
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Does the digitizer recognize anything, or is it really FUBAR?
Edit - actually read the last post by OP...
Is there a way to turn debugging on in stock recovery?
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Well, I tested it myself and I was able to connect the phones to kies and create a backup without ever touching the device. I don't have any security lock on my phone though, so it might not work if the screen is locked? I'm also not sure if you can back up everything, or just photos, videos, etc. Hopefully at least that will help someone with the same problem who searched and found this thread...
Digitizer is completely screwed up. No responding to anything on the screen, and the screen is completely black. Even if I was able to get to stock recovery, I wouldn't be able to see what I was doing. I'll look into Kies and see if it will work.
Well seeing as how stock recovery responds to side buttons, someone with stock recovery could map it out for you...
Also, can't you get to ADB from recovery?
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Is it possible to get to adb through recovery? I still don't have usb debugging enabled, so unless there is a way to activate it in recovery, then I don't know if it'll work.
It may work... Its worth a shot. Also, Google is your friend on this topic.
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Rooted Phone won't boot, can't access recovery or download mode.

Hello,
Today my phone randomly turned off by itself, and when I turned it back on, it got to the samsung screen and then went black. After I tried again/pulled the battery, it did the same thing. I can access recovery and download modes, but when I tried to restore my phone, my phone ****s off before the process can commence. Since the phone barely stays on for 5 seconds, I can't get Odin to see my phone. Please help. My phone is rooted, but I never installed a custom ROM. I'm still stock.
Try to pull the battery, then plug in the USB. You should be able to enter download mode without the restart.
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electrofryed said:
Try to pull the battery, then plug in the USB. You should be able to enter download mode without the restart.
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Doesn't work. When I plug it in without the battery, the charging light comes on, then turns off, then the mini vibration happens. But I never get a samsung screen. Can't access download mode at all without the battery.
That did happen to me before. I'm trying to remember how I repaired it. When the battery is in, and turned on. Is it rebooting alot or stuck on the Samsung screen?
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electrofryed said:
That did happen to me before. I'm trying to remember how I repaired it. When the battery is in, and turned on. Is it rebooting alot or stuck on the Samsung screen?
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The samsung screen will come up, disappear, and then the phone doesn't do anything again. I have to pull the battery to get it to turn on again.
Have you had trouble with the USB staying connected with the PC before?
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electrofryed said:
Have you had trouble with the USB staying connected with the PC before?
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Not before this happened...
Hmm. I'm stumped. Sorry. I had the very same issue with my i777. I had the Odin screen on while I fiddled wth the USB connection at the phone until it finally stayed connected long enough to push a recovery to it. Although it doesn't appear you have the same issue. I figured I'd throw it out there. Again. I'm sorry I can't help further.
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Could the power button be stuck?
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DocHoliday77 said:
Could the power button be stuck?
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Not to my knowledge, I can still push it just fine.
There have been more than a few instances where someone would have similar issues where if would shut off after a few seconds. Most times it would reboot itself over and over, but for a few people it would just shut down.
Most of the cases I've seen, it turned out to be something keeping the button in contact causing it to trigger the switch.
Sometimes it was the button itself got jammed, others the button felt ok, maybe a bit loose, but under it it was essentially pushed in. A couple have apparently just had a bad switch or a short.
May or may not be the case here, but thought I'd go ahead and mention it.
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DocHoliday77 said:
There have been more than a few instances where someone would have similar issues where if would shut off after a few seconds. Most times it would reboot itself over and over, but for a few people it would just shut down.
Most of the cases I've seen, it turned out to be something keeping the button in contact causing it to trigger the switch.
Sometimes it was the button itself got jammed, others the button felt ok, maybe a bit loose, but under it it was essentially pushed in. A couple have apparently just had a bad switch or a short.
May or may not be the case here, but thought I'd go ahead and mention it.
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What do you suggest doing if this is the problem?
cboss718 said:
What do you suggest doing if this is the problem?
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Some people simply opened up the phone and reseated the button. Others had to buy a new button and replace themselves. Some sent it in to a repair shop to have it done for them and a couple who suspected it was an issue with a switch or a short on the board I don't think were ever able to fix it.
One guy got mad at his and slammed it on the table. After that he said it worked fine! I do NOT recommend this!!! But I have fixed stereos, VCR's, CD players, and all sorts of electronic equipment with this method! I would never attempt it with this fragile screen though!
What I recommend is that you go to a phone service centre that does JTAG, that way they can diagnose and repair the motherboard
humzaahmed155 said:
What I recommend is that you go to a phone service centre that does JTAG, that way they can diagnose and repair the motherboard
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Is it definitely the motherboard?
cboss718 said:
Is it definitely the motherboard?
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I can't be so sure, but to me it sounds like the motherboard, if you have used triangle away before and have a clean flash counter you could send your device to Samsung for service and repair?
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I can't be so sure, but to me it sounds like the motherboard, if you have used triangle away before and have a clean flash counter you could send your device to Samsung for service and repair?
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I was under the impression that Sudden Death couldn't happen to US variants and they they had fixed it in the updates, guess I was wrong. Gonna have my friend look at it, if he can't fix it i'll send it to T-Mobile.
when you try to access dl mode you get the option to continue or reboot, choose reboot and long press home and volume up, this will cause recovery to boot up (I sometimes have trouble getting it to boot with my problem without this method) then flash your rom again or flash a firmware package. this will at least get you into your rom for the time being. Then you can work from there.
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when you try to access dl mode you get the option to continue or reboot, choose reboot and long press home and volume up, this will cause recovery to boot up (I sometimes have trouble getting it to boot with my problem without this method) then flash your rom again or flash a firmware package. this will at least get you into your rom for the time being. Then you can work from there.
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Doesn't work, phone still cuts off before I can get into recovery.
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Doesn't work, phone still cuts off before I can get into recovery.
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did you try taking battery out for about a minute then putting back in and trying to boot to recovery?

Phone died - Very peculiar case

So last night I went to check my phone and it was off so I figured it had gone off on its own but upon trying to turn it on again I found that nothing was working. I plugged it in and got no response. Took out the battery, tried to boot to download mode, or reboot and have tried just about everything to be found online. I left it plugged in all night and nothing. I called samsung and their suggestion was to hold the power button pressed down for a few seconds so after that extremely well thought out suggestion didn't work they said that I'll have to take it in on monday as their service places here are closed during the weekends.
my problem is that I haven't backed up my info and I can't afford to lose it and they said that they will wipe it once they get their hands on it. I don't have a second battery to test but I just plugged it into my computer and it was recognized as a USB device. Nothing more, not what it is and doesn't show up anywhere and nothing has happened on the phone but at least it was recognized.
This is the most messed up issue I have every encountered and it happened entirely on its own. Im all stock and am running purely simple apps like viber and whatsapp and seriesguide and family guy. Its the most mild mannered phone and has the most messed up issue. Its like someone sucked the electricity from it. Please give me some ideas
You could probably enter download mode using an USB jig
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Aronuser said:
You could probably enter download mode using an USB jig
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meaning what?
kostas90 said:
meaning what?
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It's a certain thing you can buy
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Aronuser said:
It's a certain thing you can buy
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what exactly does it do? I basically just want to access it once to get my stuff out and then I can wipe it
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what exactly does it do? I basically just want to access it once to get my stuff out and then I can wipe it
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It's a hardware thing that you can put in your USB port and bypass to download mode
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