Dear XDA Community,
I really hope that you can help me here.
When my phone used to turned of because it ran out of battery, the only way that I had to turn it on again after charging it was through download mode and then cancel pressing volume down.
The other day I attempted pressing the 3 buttons after charging but pressed volume up instead of down. The phone started in other mode that I didn't know and I was so idiot that I pressed the 3 buttons again (this time with the volume down), WHILE it was on the other mode (the one accessed with power, vol up and home).
Now the phone is completely hard bricked. No light when charging, no contact with the computer, no nothing.
I ordered in Ebay an USB jig, but it hasn't arrived yet. I don't know if it will work and I don't really know what to do. I can't really afford another phone at this moment and I'm getting crazy.
I would be really happy if anybody has any suggestion.
setiss said:
Dear XDA Community,
I really hope that you can help me here.
When my phone used to turned of because it ran out of battery, the only way that I had to turn it on again after charging it was through download mode and then cancel pressing volume down.
The other day I attempted pressing the 3 buttons after charging but pressed volume up instead of down. The phone started in other mode that I didn't know and I was so idiot that I pressed the 3 buttons again (this time with the volume down), WHILE it was on the other mode (the one accessed with power, vol up and home).
Now the phone is completely hard bricked. No light when charging, no contact with the computer, no nothing.
I ordered in Ebay an USB jig, but it hasn't arrived yet. I don't know if it will work and I don't really know what to do. I can't really afford another phone at this moment and I'm getting crazy.
I would be really happy if anybody has any suggestion.
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download and recovery, but you were only charging battery?
if you didn't flash anything then there is no way you could brick your phone.
so you can't enter download mode?
I entered recovery mode and attempted to come into download mode while in that mode.
No, unfortunately I can't enter download mode. No contact with the phone through USB with the computer either.
setiss said:
I entered recovery mode and attempted to come into download mode while in that mode.
No, unfortunately I can't enter download mode. No contact with the phone through USB with the computer either.
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if you can't even turn it on, then probably you will have to go to gsm service to flash via service box.
yaro666 said:
if you can't even turn it on, then probably you will have to go to gsm service to flash via service box.
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They told me that in Samsung service point. They told me that for this phone, it wasn't worthy either.
The jig USB arrived and it didn't help
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I have a stock factory unlocked i747m. It used to connect to the computer via usb no problem but than it had some contact with water and would only connect to charge after that - everything else worked fine. Than I downloaded the new android update, hit install, my phone turned off and it won't come back on. When I press the power button it briefly shows a screen that says 'SAMSUNG' with the words 'Recovery booting...' in blue letters in the top left corner. That screen stays on for 2 seconds and than the phone just shuts itself off.
I can't get into recovery mode, tried everything -- volume up home power .. volume down home power .. volume down power -- nothing works. Before this update it would charge via usb cable but was unrecognized in ODIN and Computer (windows 7 x64).
Is there a way to unbrick it or is the motherboard done for?
Don't suppose theres a better or cheaper way to fix it myself than this http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-jtag-brick-repair/
Vadim89 said:
I have a stock factory unlocked i747m. It used to connect to the computer via usb no problem but than it had some contact with water and would only connect to charge after that - everything else worked fine. Than I downloaded the new android update, hit install, my phone turned off and it won't come back on. When I press the power button it briefly shows a screen that says 'SAMSUNG' with the words 'Recovery booting...' in blue letters in the top left corner. That screen stays on for 2 seconds and than the phone just shuts itself off.
I can't get into recovery mode, tried everything -- volume up home power .. volume down home power .. volume down power -- nothing works. Before this update it would charge via usb cable but was unrecognized in ODIN and Computer (windows 7 x64).
Is there a way to unbrick it or is the motherboard done for?
Don't suppose theres a better or cheaper way to fix it myself than this...
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I hate to see questions like this go unanswered. I'm sure you're in a world of hurt right now and would be willing to try almost anything. My first thought would be to consider pleading with the store for a doa return or 30 day exchange. If that is out of the question then you may need to look into whether a usb jig will work for you. The issue their is that you were having usb/computer recognition problems before so it's impossible to say if that will work either. I have never had to use that JTAG brick service but their website seems convincing enough. Reviews of that service look like the cost all in will be around $100, but I would be sure they will still take it with the water damage. I think I would contact JTAG and fire it to them with hopes of a speedy return. Just my two cents...
Ian
My brother has a HTC One X (still not unlock bootloader and root)
yesterday, when he upgraded GO lock screen, the phone freezed and crash. I don't know exactly what was he doing but as he said, he turn on the phone by pressing power + vol+ buttons. And chose something which he didn't know what is this lol
and then, the phone completely off. I tried to press power button or power + vol+ many times but the screen didn't show up anything
I connected it to my PC but PC didn't recognize phone, and of course, it can't be charged too
Anybody can help his HOX please
I don't know what to do now T.T
how old is this phone if it still under warenty i would send it back to either if its contract and covered to them or take it back to the shop you got it from because it sounds like a full on brick to me.
connect it to the charger for ATLEAST 1 hour then try again. there are no options in the bootloader which brick the phone
Vcek said:
connect it to the charger for ATLEAST 1 hour then try again. there are no options in the bootloader which brick the phone
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yep, i agree... you should charge your phone and you will see you red led blinking... let it charge and that will do the trick
Then plug it to your PC's USB,if your PC can see it's presence and install drivers then it's not bricked.
Most probably your bro did a master reset from the bootloader menu and the battery was weak,if the phone doesn't boot after recharging then hold down power + volume to access bootloader menu and reset again this time with good battery
vegetaleb said:
Then plug it to your PC's USB,if your PC can see it's presence and install drivers then it's not bricked.
Most probably your bro did a master reset from the bootloader menu and the battery was weak,if the phone doesn't boot after recharging then hold down power + volume to access bootloader menu and reset again this time with good battery
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I had this the other day and I plugged my USB cable into the PC and the notification light went red and then I opened terminal and typed in adb reboot and the phone rebooted hope it helps
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before having the problem, his phone was at full charge
and as i mentioned above, connect to PC, charge ... the phone didn't show anything
Hold down the power button for 10 sec to do a ''battery removal'' simulation.
Also did yout try to enter bootloader menu holding power + volume(phone off)?
vegetaleb said:
Hold down the power button for 10 sec to do a ''battery removal'' simulation.
Also did yout try to enter bootloader menu holding power + volume(phone off)?
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He sent it to warranty center yesterday
They said that the phone was damaged some cables ...
Hey,
So I just got this GNex from eBay and it won't boot at all. If I plug it into the wall it will show the battery charging and show it filling up 3 times and then go black. I've tried plugging it into the computer and pulling the battery quickly to get it to boot and nothing. Is there anything I can do to flash/boot into the device or am I stuck relying on the store to do something about it? I've done several searches on the forum and google and I haven't found anything beneficial.
Thanks!
I would say it's dead. Try holding down the power button while holding down the volume up and volume down buttons all at once. If it should vibrate let go of the power button and see if it will enter fast boot. If not send it back.
bstevens23 said:
Hey,
So I just got this GNex from eBay and it won't boot at all. If I plug it into the wall it will show the battery charging and show it filling up 3 times and then go black. I've tried plugging it into the computer and pulling the battery quickly to get it to boot and nothing. Is there anything I can do to flash/boot into the device or am I stuck relying on the store to do something about it? I've done several searches on the forum and google and I haven't found anything beneficial.
Thanks!
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thats the normal behavior when you plug it in, 3 times filling up then black. then when you press the power button, three times fill up then black. to me it sounds like your power button is broken.
I think power button is broken. Possibly volume keys as well. I'm able to boot if I plug into the PC and then wiggle the battery. There's a lock pattern so I can't get past it but I'm unable to adjust volume or turn the screen off/on. I'm going to bring it to the sprint store tomorrow and say it won't turn on.
Thanks!
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Looks like the phone got wet. I can boot it up with the PC as mentioned before but its locked and I don't know the pattern/gmail account. Is there anyway to put a phone into USB debugging without getting into the phone? How about fast boot/recovery/download mode without volume down or power buttons?
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So, I had to replace the screen on my phone because it was cracked. But not after putting it all back together, the phone just boots loops. I am trying to follow the guide about unbricking your phone but I am unsure about getting into download mode. I hold down both volume buttons and plug in the usb into the computer, but noting happens except the phone just keeps boot looping. How do you tell if phone is in download mode? What does the screen look like?
If you get into download mode, you can't miss it. It is pretty obvious. To get your phone into download mode, shut off your phone (Hold power button for 12 second), wait 2-3 sec, press both volume button and then insert usb cable.
Hmm. Seems like my problem is something else. I can't get in into download mode. I cant even get the phone ti turn on if it isn't plugged in.
BumRush said:
Hmm. Seems like my problem is something else. I can't get in into download mode. I cant even get the phone ti turn on if it isn't plugged in.
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Could your battery be dead? Getting to download screen is a bit tricky as far as the timing is concerned.
USB should be already inserted, otherwise phone will just boot when you plug the cable in.
So usb pluged in, next turn off the phone via power button, now hold both volume buttons + power, should work.
Tim4 said:
USB should be already inserted, otherwise phone will just boot when you plug the cable in.
So usb pluged in, next turn off the phone via power button, now hold both volume buttons + power, should work.
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^this has been my experience as well. Turn phone off. Insert USB. Wait for charging screen to flash on and disappear. Then press and hold vol+ vol- power until Download Mode screen flashes on, then release buttons.
First of all when in download mode you'll see a box displayed saying "download mode" it's hard to miss even you try to.
Here's how I did it. Instead of trying to push both vol + and- , press the middle part of the volume rocker. And press power button at the same time. USB cable can be plugged in advance or can be inserted later on. Only advantage of plugging the USB later is it gives you a proper grip and reassurances you've pressed the button combination correctly. Note that the phone will look for a USB presence before booting to download mode..hope this helps
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I have a Sprint Galaxy S3 that will not turn on it is "Not rooted". I have tried to get into recovery mode with no success. If I hold down the up volume + home + power you can hear it disconnect from the computer but does not boot. If I take the battery out while plugged into the wall or computer the charging light will light up when I put the battery back in it will stay lite for around 1-2 minutes and then go off. Any suggestions or tricks to unbrick this phone.
Does it get into download mode volume down, home, and power? If so its only soft bricked.
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joeyhdownsouth said:
Does it get into download mode volume down, home, and power? If so its only soft bricked.
sent from my GS3
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If it is connected to the computer and I try to go into download mode you here the computer recognize the device but will not power on at all
screen is shot. samething happened to me on a samsung fascinate