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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.

Ksunnyv1011 said:
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.

DocHoliday77 said:
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?

jeikei4life said:
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] Remove Odin Mode?

I was wondering if it's at all possible to remove Odin Mode from my phone. I've been researching a good bit and haven't found anything. I've also searched here and other forums for anything related and haven't found anything, either.
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powerfries said:
I was wondering if it's at all possible to remove Odin Mode from my phone. I've been researching a good bit and haven't found anything. I've also searched here and other forums for anything related and haven't found anything, either.
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Yes flash a ROM meant for another device. That will remove Odin mode and everything else. You will have the shiniest brick available. But it won't have Odin mode!

flappjaxxx said:
Yes flash a ROM meant for another device. That will remove Odin mode and everything else. You will have the shiniest brick available. But it won't have Odin mode!
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Good advice. But you forgot to mention the need for a complete wipe prior to flashing. Let's do things properly.
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Yikes...you mean download mode?
The answer would be no...and the question would be why on earth would you want to?
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Coming from a device that utilized fastboot, I too wished this were possible. However, its never going to happen
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I came from a device that utilized fastboot as well and I was used to it so I understand where you are coming from. Unfortunately, there's nothing you can do about it.

I had a device with fast boot and I have no idea where he is coming from. Removing download mode won't do anything to benefit performance. You can't add fast boot to a Samsung device..at least that i am aware of. Download mode is just the way things are done in these parts. Removing it would only remove a potential lifeline when things get scary with soft brick. It would also remove the ability to root. If you want fast boot back, you will have to go back to a device that utilizes it.
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I guess I worded it wrong. Before I even flashed a ROM, my phone didn't say Odin Mode at the very top of the download mode screen. I forget what it said, honestly, but I'm asking if it's possible to restore my phone to it's original state before I used Odin to root and mod it.
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So you want to go back to full stock with no root.
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powerfries said:
I guess I worded it wrong. Before I even flashed a ROM, my phone didn't say Odin Mode at the very top of the download mode screen. I forget what it said, honestly, but I'm asking if it's possible to restore my phone to it's original state before I used Odin to root and mod it.
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Flash counter wipe it
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I did. It's on stock ROM and kernel, flash counter reset, and unrooted. It just bothers me that the download screen still says odin mode instead of what it used to.
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Ur trippin dude it always sais that
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NunHugger said:
Yikes...you mean download mode?
The answer would be no...and the question would be why on earth would you want to?
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Are you sure there isn't a way to disable /make unusable Download-mode/Odin-mode without breaking the integrity of the sbl?

loumatik said:
Are you sure there isn't a way to disable /make unusable Download-mode/Odin-mode without breaking the integrity of the sbl?
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What would be the purpose?
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flappjaxxx said:
What would be the purpose?
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Hmm, I just have an old personal custom kernel/rom on my old phone, I no longer use/hack it. It's totally useless, but I just want to keep my visual change forever (print my name at the boot, and some random other useless thing like that, it's juste for fun, somes little patch I make when I discovered the kernel), It is also to learn something new about the sbl-download mode, because I don't really know how it works, and I haven't found any documentations about this.
tl:dr : for fun, discover something new.
Thanks for any idea, or tips.

There is no way to remove download/Odin mode. To attempt to do this is absolutely retarded. I am now reporting this thread to stop the insanity. Do Not private message me again about this subject either.

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There is no way, nor is there any need, to 'remove Odin Mode'.

Hard bricked gs3 sgh-t999

Today I installed the hyperdrive rom and it installed and when it rebooted it shut off and will not turn on at all. When I connect it to the computer it makes a sound. I tried to put it into recovery mode but nothing's happens cause it won't even boot up at all.:crying::crying:Someone PLEASE HELP ME! Is there anything I can do???????

Does it boot up in download mode or not ?
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Try holding power until you feel it vibrate. Maybe 10 seconds or so. If that doesnt help, pull the battery and put it back. Then try booting to recovery and factory reset / wipe data.
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Can you boot to download mode? What rom were you coming from?
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arpit85 said:
Does it boot up in download mode or not ?
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No it does not boot up.. It won't start up nothing

IXChicharitoXI said:
Can you boot to download mode? What rom were you coming from?
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It won't let me do anything at all.

Link to the ROM?
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try to connect your phone to charger or make sure your battery is fully charged

wojtekson16 said:
try to connect your phone to charger or make sure your battery is fully charged
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my phone is fully charged. haven't used it today....

rose0970 said:
Today I installed the hyperdrive rom and it installed and when it rebooted it shut off and will not turn on at all. When I connect it to the computer it makes a sound. I tried to put it into recovery mode but nothing's happens cause it won't even boot up at all.:crying::crying:Someone PLEASE HELP ME! Is there anything I can do???????
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I called T-Mobile they will send me another replacement. I told them I just won't turn on. It's still covered. Which is good. Just gotta pay $5 for processing fee. What a relief it will be here tomorrow..

[sds] could this be sds

I don't know if this is sds or something else plz do help. What happened is I was using phone phone to watch bell tv when my network kicked out and said no sim card. My phone was really low on batt but I restarted my phone and pulled it in but when it would restart there was no batt charge going on and the phone just dimmed out. It took about three retries but I got it to start charging. I don't know if this helps but at the time of all this the batt temp was over 41c. Could this be sds
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first check with another charger if it works. Is there a red flash light?Are you able to enter recovery or download mode?
41degrees is not that much so i think that's not the problem
btw if a new charger dsn't work and you were in stock rom/kernel and flash counter at 0 send to samsung for repair
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aka_sirok said:
first check with another charger if it works. Is there a red flash light?Are you able to enter recovery or download mode?
41degrees is not that much so i think that's not the problem
btw if a new charger dsn't work and you were in stock rom/kernel and flash counter at 0 send to samsung for repair
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I'm on a stock rom rooted with xposed framework and some other minor mods to build . prop. If you need to know all the mods I can let you know. But I used widget to monitor the charge and all my chargers where charging at around 1800 (I think it's mv). It was more so a really messed up glitch I have never seen before
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userdefind said:
I'm on a stock rom rooted with xposed framework and some other minor mods to build . prop. If you need to know all the mods I can let you know. But I used widget to monitor the charge and all my chargers where charging at around 1800 (I think it's mv). It was more so a really messed up glitch I have never seen before
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it is really strange :S well you can check is there is a red light in the proximity sensor, check if the usb is working (sometimes it moves a bit and doesn't work until you find the position (it can take hundreds of tries to make it work) ) also check if the battery is inflate (really fat) and if the phone allows you to enter recovery or download mode somehow. also if u remember the version if it was 4.1.2 or 4.1.1.
thanks in advance
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aka_sirok said:
it is really strange :S well you can check is there is a red light in the proximity sensor, check if the usb is working (sometimes it moves a bit and doesn't work until you find the position (it can take hundreds of tries to make it work) ) also check if the battery is inflate (really fat) and if the phone allows you to enter recovery or download mode somehow. also if u remember the version if it was 4.1.2 or 4.1.1.
thanks in advance
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I'm on a note 2 of course lol SGH-I317M 4.1.2 the battery isn't fat or anything and I can still get into Download mode. I don't have a custom recovery because I haven't been able to get it working (do need help with that sometime) and the usb is working fine I do believe I clean off the the pins and never have ever had a problem like this before
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On for the red little there use to be and you could see it really well. But not any more you can't really see it anymore
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well you can also enter recovery although you dont have a custom one (stock). however, it seems like SDS or a dead usb or battery but i think that is sds. try flashing your region stock rom through odin (you'll lose ur data) or make a full wipe with recovery (it deletes data too) if it doesn't work i hope that you counter was at 0...
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aka_sirok said:
well you can also enter recovery although you dont have a custom one (stock). however, it seems like SDS or a dead usb or battery but i think that is sds. try flashing your region stock rom through odin (you'll lose ur data) or make a full wipe with recovery (it deletes data too) if it doesn't work i hope that you counter was at 0...
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How do you get into recovery when it's stock and what's the difference between recovery and download mode
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recovery is just some commands such as wipe data, cache install something with sd and so on and it apperars by oppening the phone pressing power+home+ vol. up
download mode is a special mode used to flash mostly with odin (although it is used with kies too) and is the same procediment but with volume down instead of up key pressed when boot
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How do u get Into it. And is there one when your stock I couldn't get mine to work
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if u can't get it work its almost sure sds :/
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[Q] N7100 black screen after crash

Hello guy's,
My device crashed suddenly while i was cutomizing my rom. But after that it does not turn on at all. I don't even get the White Galaxy Note Text. I have tried to boot into Recovery or Download Mode but it does not work at all...
can you help me?:crying:

You could try mskips toolkit from skipsoft.net but sounds like you need a jig. Are you getting a red flashing light? That normally means sds if you are
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No it does not do anything, no light ... nothing at all...

What's going on
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So I think it may be hardbricked, so i hope, withe a JIG to get in Downloadmode to get it running again.

Seems its just broken the glass on the front
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No i dont think so, because i have already tried to start the Download Mode blind, but Odin did not recognised my Device so it should not be a Display defect...

So i plugged in The USB JIG but it does not do anything at all