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Won't boot after making SPB Backup

Who can help me with the following:
I'm back using Midget's Crossbow ROM and I was just finished installing everything, which after I wanted to make a full backup with SPB Backup (I made the usual string in the register to skip '\windows\compimeh.dat').
The backup completes and the device goes into soft reset the way it should do, but after the screen turns off, it won't turn on again.
For a second the device looked bricked. The power button didn't do anything, the soft reset switch didn't force a restart...
But when I plug in the charger and then press the soft reset button, the device decides to reboot the proper way again, sometimes with only one press of the soft reset switch, sometimes with a little more.
How can this be? I used Midget's Crossbow ROM (and almost all others) before and I never encountered a problem like this before.
Has this something to do with the new Radio ROM 1.13.00, which came with my previously installed JWRight Crossbow? (My original radio was 1.09.00).
Thanks a ton!!

HELP! HD2 wont boot up after hard reset (or attempts to hard reset)

This is my third hard reset and the first 2 times I was not that peeved at all but this time around I am quite pissed at this phone! I was careful with what I am installing and it was after getting the latest TMO update. Btw, I have TMOUS and stock (newer one). Anyway, I was not even doing anything at all when my phone froze, I was simply going to turn off the alarm (I use SPB Time).
Anyway, I soft reseted and it is stuck at the Stick Together screen. Tried many times and no luck so I just thought, wth, just hard reset.
The first two times I hard reseted, it was automatic since I got a message on my phone but this time there was no message so I decided to use the volume buttons and the end key button. The first time I tried it, I ended up with the tricolor screen and nothing. No message about 'this will erase blah blah.' I tried again several hours later and it finally gave me the message about pressing the volUP button to proceed with hard reset so I did. And after just TWO seconds, I saw RESTORE COMPLETE, press volUP to boot so I did and NOTHING. I am still stuck at the Tmobile Stick Together screen after reboot!!! I did this three times (volUP, endkey, hard reset, volUP) and it was always fast. I don't remember it being that fast before.
Can someone please just tell me what I can do to just get it work again? Does this mean I just bricked this frickin' phone??? I have not flashed a ROM (except perhaps to do the TMOUS update). Can I still make this work?
(I don't know where to post this so I apologize if this is the wrong one. But I thought since a lot of people are flashing their roms in this thread, someone have seen something similar to mine and can help).
I love this phone but this is ridiculous.

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k8sh said:
This is my third hard reset and the first 2 times I was not that peeved at all but this time around I am quite pissed at this phone! I was careful with what I am installing and it was after getting the latest TMO update. Btw, I have TMOUS and stock (newer one). Anyway, I was not even doing anything at all when my phone froze, I was simply going to turn off the alarm (I use SPB Time).
Anyway, I soft reseted and it is stuck at the Stick Together screen. Tried many times and no luck so I just thought, wth, just hard reset.
The first two times I hard reseted, it was automatic since I got a message on my phone but this time there was no message so I decided to use the volume buttons and the end key button. The first time I tried it, I ended up with the tricolor screen and nothing. No message about 'this will erase blah blah.' I tried again several hours later and it finally gave me the message about pressing the volUP button to proceed with hard reset so I did. And after just TWO seconds, I saw RESTORE COMPLETE, press volUP to boot so I did and NOTHING. I am still stuck at the Tmobile Stick Together screen after reboot!!! I did this three times (volUP, endkey, hard reset, volUP) and it was always fast. I don't remember it being that fast before.
Can someone please just tell me what I can do to just get it work again? Does this mean I just bricked this frickin' phone??? I have not flashed a ROM (except perhaps to do the TMOUS update). Can I still make this work?
(I don't know where to post this so I apologize if this is the wrong one. But I thought since a lot of people are flashing their roms in this thread, someone have seen something similar to mine and can help).
I love this phone but this is ridiculous.
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Try removing your memory card and doing hard reset. If that doesnt work try removing both memory card and your sim card and doing a hard reset. If that doesnt work try loading an original stock LEOIMG.nbh file onto your memory card and flashing from your memory card.
BTW, should be BOTH up and down volume keys and power button to get to hard reset screen. Then volume up to restore.
Hope that helps.
fhaines

fhaines said:
Try removing your memory card and doing hard reset. If that doesnt work try removing both memory card and your sim card and doing a hard reset. If that doesnt work try loading an original stock LEOIMG.nbh file onto your memory card and flashing from your memory card.
BTW, should be BOTH up and down volume keys and power button to get to hard reset screen. Then volume up to restore.
Hope that helps.
fhaines
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I did mean volume UP and DOWN. Anyway, I tried your suggestions but same result. Still stuck.
So I proceed as if I am updating to the newer T-Mobile version. I followed the steps posted here:
http://support.t-mobile.com/doc/tm54430.xml?
However, when it came to the part where I had to make sure I have active sync established, I actually could not tell as it shows on my PC that I am not connected but at this point I really have nothing to lose. However, that said, in bootloader mode on my phone I see USB when I connect the phone to PC and then it reverts to SERIAL when I disconnect. So I thought, what the heck, it seems to be connected. AND VOILA, I was able to flash using TMO's updated ROM (the one I had just before all these mishap). WHEW! As much as I hate hard resets, I'd take it over bricking.
Thank God for TMo's excellent instructions on that site. I tried reading the instructions for flashing here and I just could not understand all these SPL, HARDSPL2 crap.
If I have to do another hard reset after I set this all up again I am going to scream!!!

[Q] Restore Pre-Mango without a pre-mango backup... help!!!

I somehow lost the backup of my premangostate after updating to mango. I'm having issues with my device overheating and I need to mail it in to AT&T. But doesn't the Mango beta technically void your warranty? If it does, I need to revert to premango in order to send it in... what should I do? I've tried everything. I downloaded a ROM but I don't know how to use it! HELP!!

eaglesfreak53 said:
I somehow lost the backup of my premangostate after updating to mango. I'm having issues with my device overheating and I need to mail it in to AT&T. But doesn't the Mango beta technically void your warranty? If it does, I need to revert to premango in order to send it in... what should I do? I've tried everything. I downloaded a ROM but I don't know how to use it! HELP!!
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It does void it. Flash UCJK2 ROM from here. Just tell them you didn't update.

EnderPsp said:
It does void it. Flash UCJK2 ROM from here. Just tell them you didn't update.
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Do you think you could post a step by step of what to do? I tried going through the forum you suggested but had no luck following the steps. I'm a US AT&T customer.

eaglesfreak53 said:
Do you think you could post a step by step of what to do? I tried going through the forum you suggested but had no luck following the steps. I'm a US AT&T customer.
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There isn't one for Focus but if you follow the step by step guide for Omnia 7 with the Focus Rom, you should be okay as it's exactly the same. Just use the Focus UCJK2 Rom instead of the Omnia7 one.
Here's the short version:
You will not need the "Samsung WP7 Flash Program" as it is included in the ROM (Samsung-i917-Focus-firmware-UCJK2-ATT-USA.exe).
Install Samsung Mobile USB Drivers v5.2
Put the phone in download mode. Make sure battery is at least 80% when you do.
Turn off the phone
Turn on the phone, holding down the Power + Volume UP + Camera buttons simultaneously.
When the phone turns on, release the power button.
A yellow triangle with an exclamation mark and a "download mode” message should appear.
(there are 2 ways to get out of this mode: flash a rom or remove the battery).
1. Copy "Samsung-i917-Focus-firmware-UCJK2-ATT-USA.exe" in a new folder and run it (Install). After running you will see these files:
signed_CSC_Cetus_ATT_i917ATTJK2.csc
signed_eboot_Cetus_ATT.eb0
signed_pda_Cetus_ATT.nb0
signed_phone_Cetus_ATT.bin
WP7 Downloader Ver 7.21 for All Device (Publish version).exe
WP7_Downloader_Ver_7.05_for_Retail_Device_(Product_Force_Select_MD5_X).exe
The fhash program you need to run is
WP7_Downloader_Ver_7.05_for_Retail_Device_(Product_Force_Select_MD5_X).exe
2. Run it and load in it the files in this folder (click Phone, Eboot, PDA, CSC)
3. If the port isn't green, disconnect the phone from USB and reconnect.
You should be good to go with all this.

eaglesfreak53 said:
Do you think you could post a step by step of what to do? I tried going through the forum you suggested but had no luck following the steps. I'm a US AT&T customer.
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I'll be reflashing my Rogers Samsung Focus yet again since I've been trying to change MMS settings so it will work with FIDO. Anyway, I'll be reflashing this weekend. PM me if you want some walk through steps.

[Q]Restoring backup after flashing rom
Hi,
I have a At&t samsung focus running 8107 and phone's power button started acting weird. If i press it nothing happen at first, then the slide down to power off appear. I would press back but it would shut off anyways. It wouldn't reboot right and usually took about 20 tries to boot it. I have two backups saved one mango beta and one for current version. The problem got worse (wouldn't boot at all unless on usb power) so i restored it to my current version backup. Everything worked but after a week the problem came back and the phone was dead. I decided to flash it to factory rom (had problems getting it to boot to rebuild) but I eventually got it to boot. The power button still did nothing. I updated it back to 8107 and tried to restore to my backup. I keep getting error code 801812E0. My question is do you have to use the same update path to restore a backup? I had the mango beta, refresh, then cleanup to get to 7720 Mango build. The second time around I used official update path. Do you think this is hardware related?
Thanks in advance

From your description, it sounds like your power button is getting stuck in the pressed position. "Always Pressed". Occasionally, when messing with it, it will release. Also, when plugged in, that forces it to start up.
Try cleaning around the button, or remove any cases/screen protectors that might be sticking it down. If that does not work, you might need to take apart to clean or replace the button. Only attempt if you are comfortable with that type of job, otherwise, send in for repair.

Thanks for the quick response. I will try that.
Also would the power button being stuck affect the hard reset menu and download mode? I can still access download mode but the hard reset menu disappears after about 10 seconds. The only way I can reboot the phone is to plug into USB power via computer and touch the metal springs where the battery connects with a tweezers.

xyzyzyxx99 said:
Also would the power button being stuck affect the hard reset menu and download mode? I can still access download mode but the hard reset menu disappears after about 10 seconds.
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Yes. If you hold the power button in Any mode, it forces a shutdown after a few seconds.

Took the phone apart and cleaned around the button. Still won't boot, is it possible the phone's drivers to communicate with the power button are bad? And any idea why my backups failed to restore after flashing the rom?

xyzyzyxx99 said:
Took the phone apart and cleaned around the button. Still won't boot, is it possible the phone's drivers to communicate with the power button are bad? And any idea why my backups failed to restore after flashing the rom?
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I think this has gotten off topic from the original thread. I'll send you a private message, and we can continue there. I've been around a while, so I might get into trouble keeping it going here, since I should know better.

Does anyone have a working link to download the Samsung Focus USB drivers?
All the multiupload links are down and i am stuck with a bricked phone.
Mirror or alternate link appreciated..
Thanks

NilayS said:
Does anyone have a working link to download the Samsung Focus USB drivers?
All the multiupload links are down and i am stuck with a bricked phone.
Mirror or alternate link appreciated..
Thanks
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Download Samsung drivers from here.

Can I get the long version of flashing a Focus I917. Yes noob, if by chance there are some pics would be helpful also! Thanks in advance!

SteelLife said:
Can I get the long version of flashing a Focus I917. Yes noob, if by chance there are some pics would be helpful also! Thanks in advance!
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Follow this post.

[Q] Delete personal data from non-booting phone

Hi everyone
I have a Huawei U8800 which I can no longer boot (it gets stuck at the white Huawei screen). I can, however, access the 'pink screen' (vol+, vol-, power button) and the files when connecting it to my computer, but entering recovery mode (vol+, power button) does not seem to work.
I am an utter noob, so my approach to solve my problem would be to simply take the phone back to the shop, but first I would like to erase my personal data. Is this possible in my case, without voiding my warranty? In case it is not, could you perhaps tell me how I could go about fixing the phone myself (in such a case I would also be willing to scrap the warranty)?
Thanks a lot in advance!
PS: I have not rooted the phone or done anything like that, all I did was installing a couple of apps, so it's pretty much in its original state.

You should be able to flash one of the original roms and the phone would boot if there're no hardware problems.
The original roms were removed from the huawei website but if you search the site there were plenty links afaik.

Thanks dionero. The trouble is that I am too much of a noob to understand what exactly you mean by 'flash one of the original roms'. Could you please provide some more detail? Thanks a lot

Here is a rom with instructions on how to flash :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17591131&postcount=1

Thanks again! I will give it a go later on today.

Did you manage to recover the phone?

Thanks for asking! First I need to go and buy a micro SD card, as that seems to be required for the process. But I'll post an update once that's done and I've attempted the recovery. Thanks again for your time!!

Hi,
finally the micro SD card has been delivered - I'll never buy from that shop again, what long shipping times!
Anyway, I'm afraid the recovery did not work. The phone did react, said it was performing the upgrade, and it the end it even displayed the "Upgrade completed" message. Attempts to reboot, however, still don't let me get any further than the Huawei screen
One further observation I have made (even before the attempted recovery, but ever since the phone stopped booting): when the phone is switched off (which nowadays can only be accomplished by removing the battery), and I plug it into the power outlet, it immediately starts its booting attempt. When the phone was still alright, however, it would recharge its battery without trying to boot immediately. I don't know whether that's important, but maybe someone can make use of this information!?
Well, in case anyone on here has got some more suggestions as to what else I could try I would be really grateful. Thanks a lot for your time and effort, and for reading this!

How long did you wait at the Huawei screen? First start takes longer time and it should reboot multiple times. Anyway, you should try flashing one of the recoveries, 5.0.2.3 for example. You can find it in the development section. With that you should wipe cache and data, delete dalvik cache and then try to start it.
I'm on mobile so I can't give you a good tutorial, but recovery should be fairly easy to install (look for stockwell's recovery).
Sent from my u8800 using XDA App

Thanks, Blefish, for your reply. I tried recovery flashing at some point along the way, and I tried it again now, this time using the version you suggested. Still I simply cannot boot into recovery mode. I can either get the "pink screen", or simply the white Huawei screen, even if I press Vol+ and the power button (I've also tried pressing them for different amounts of time, but all to no avail)
Oh, and as an answer to your question: I waited for maybe 15 minutes or so.

Sorry wrong info

1. Download a stock rom.
2. Create a folder on the SD card named "dload"
3. Copy UPDATE.APP and UPDATE_CUST.APP from stock rom archive to dload folder
4. Insert sdcart to phone
5. Switch on phone with press vol+ and vol- buttons
6. The installation will start automatically

Thanks ufukyayla, but what you're suggesting is exactly what dionero had suggested earlier, and unfortunately it did not work.

Galaxy Tab is restarting forever (not flashed)

I didnt reflash galaxy tab, was probably installing some software from the market. Now the battery has died, i restarted it and it keeps restarting after the logo... help, i dont know any recovery options :S Kies has nothing

I'm having the same issue. It sounds like a fastboot -w is required to wipe out userdata and cache.
Unfortunately I can't seem to get my PC to recognize my tablet in fastboot mode. I might have to send my tablet back to Samsung to get reflashed.

kolor9 said:
I didnt reflash galaxy tab, was probably installing some software from the market. Now the battery has died, i restarted it and it keeps restarting after the logo... help, i dont know any recovery options :S Kies has nothing
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That has happened to me when I was having battery issues. I was able to keep connecting and disconnecting the charger cable until I got my tab to work again.

yeah might be that as well, i noticed strange behavior for last weeks, suddenly it started draining battery very fast or shutting down in the middle of the battery. running very slow and freezing.
when connected to pc it always goes: connect/disconnect/connect/... (hearing windows sounds for that)
i fully charged that yesterday, will try to boot today.
HOWEVER i was able to get into recovery menu, wipe/delete cache, sdcard, factory reset, etc.
might be that firmware/rom/bootstrap has been fuked up when battery died suddenly?

sharing experience
Hi guys
I didn't install new apps, no updates, no battery weak problem, no connect/disconnect problem, had DiP7's 2.3.3 rom since 10th July, very stable & solid. Not a single problem.
But my SGT GSM suddenly reboot-loop. I was just reading emails, reviewing photos.
Solutions: -
Enter recovery mode, Wipe date/Factory reset without wiping dalvik/battery stats etc. It just works and could run Titanium Backup to restore if I needed.
But ............................. Alternatives??? (New Life???): -
Tried HC_RC1, was good, but not daily driver yet, finally jumped to BOCA's 2.3.7, still playing around.

You may need to open up your tab and do the battery disconnect procedure. I finally had enough with my tab and opened it up. So far I am happy again.

i have some issue to
anyone can resolve it?
always reboot , and if i want to open keyboard, it restarting again

Thanks for the suggestion but it did not work for me...I experienced same problem you mentioned below except I had gone on vacation and my tab battery died and when I was able to recharge it, it just recycles through the Samsung logo!
Tried all the suggestions on this site and no luck so far...I'm guessing it might be time to take it in to Tmobile and see what they have to say, probably not much!
I'm not ever going to get a Samsung tablet again...Asus from here on out!!!
cx5 said:
Hi guys
I didn't install new apps, no updates, no battery weak problem, no connect/disconnect problem, had DiP7's 2.3.3 rom since 10th July, very stable & solid. Not a single problem.
But my SGT GSM suddenly reboot-loop. I was just reading emails, reviewing photos.
Solutions: -
Enter recovery mode, Wipe date/Factory reset without wiping dalvik/battery stats etc. It just works and could run Titanium Backup to restore if I needed.
But ............................. Alternatives??? (New Life???): -
Tried HC_RC1, was good, but not daily driver yet, finally jumped to BOCA's 2.3.7, still playing around.
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ceperz said:
i have some issue to
anyone can resolve it?
always reboot , and if i want to open keyboard, it restarting again
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if its gsm go to overcome restocking method

Just go into recovery mode by holding volume down+power button.
Wipe everything then do a hard reset in recover screen.
If not do this.
Go here and download gbsafe_v5. Zip. It has everything you need including drivers and odin files
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1317384
Also download overcome-kernel_4. 0.tar file as well.
Once you downloaded these two files plug in your tab to usb and wait for that phone and pc screen or download mode screen.
Go here and follow steps up to 10.
magrathearoms.weebly.com/install.html
Your phone is now stock'ish GB with OC'ed kernel including custom clockwork recovery. This version also comes with phone capabilities unlocked so you can use it like a real phone. All you have to do is load tmobile. Modem file. If not then use as wifi only.
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium

It's been few days since ur post. But I'll give it a shot for trying to suggest.
Try holding power button for 8 seconds to properly power off. Then charge it for a good hour before starting the unit.
Else just keep charging it. Standard times are 4 hours to get zero to 100%.
Once my power used till zero and no response what so ever even after charge 5 mins. Finally let it charge 1 good hour & it came back to life.
Good luck.
Regards cx5, on the move via xda tapatalk.

fabricatedhero said:
Just go into recovery mode by holding volume down+power button.
Wipe everything then do a hard reset in recover screen.
If not do this.
Go here and download gbsafe_v5. Zip. It has everything you need including drivers and odin files
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1317384
Also download overcome-kernel_4. 0.tar file as well.
Once you downloaded these two files plug in your tab to usb and wait for that phone and pc screen or download mode screen.
Go here and follow steps up to 10.
magrathearoms.weebly.com/install.html
Your phone is now stock'ish GB with OC'ed kernel including custom clockwork recovery. This version also comes with phone capabilities unlocked so you can use it like a real phone. All you have to do is load tmobile. Modem file. If not then use as wifi only.
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium
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Dont see a thanks buttom i appreciate it MAN !!!

If it really happened after installing bad apps it will only wipe recovery mode