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I'm holding volume down and power. I hear the jingle but it just stays on the "Vibrant" screen... Ugh. My phone is brokedy broke.
Are you rooted?
I rooted with RyanZa's OCLF but unrooted right before doing the recent OTA update. After doing that, my phone wouldn't boot past the Vibrant screen. So now, I'm trying to get in download mode so I can use Odin to get back to stock. Nothing is working for me right now though.
Ok, I was going to tell you the easiest way to get into download mode, but your phone has to be on. It is still possible if you know how to use ADB and your phone was in debug mode.
Also, how long did you wait on the Vibrant screen before restarting it? It can take awhile. Did you have any lag fixes installed?
trunkstar1 said:
I'm holding volume down and power. I hear the jingle but it just stays on the "Vibrant" screen... Ugh. My phone is brokedy broke.
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the best and easiest way i have found to get in to download mode is this.
1. remove batt.
2.plug usb into computer
3.put batt. in
4.hold volume down+up
5. plug usb into phone.
if you need more help with getting your phone up and running, feel free to PM me cuz i just went through this my self, i know how confusing it can get.
I had done RyanZa's lag fix but I also undid that before doing the OTA update. My phone was in debug mode, but unfortunately I don't know how to use ADB. I waited a while on the Vibrant screen but I'll try it again in case I really didn't wait long enough.
Btw, thanks for the continued assistance.
Yea.
Try this also:
Plug in your phone til you see the big battery charging icon
hold down both volume keys and power.
As soon as the battery goes away, release the power key but continue to hold volumes.. Try that..
You are essentially holding down the wrong buttons...
There after two "modes" your phone can be put into...
1. Download mode:
Done by having your phone off and then quickly turning it on and holding down JUST the up and down volume controls while having the usb already plugged in (easist I've found is stated above regarding taking the battery out, plug in usb, hold both volume buttons, then while holding them put battery back in)
2. Recovery mode:
Done by holding both up and down volume buttons AND the power button. (note: after the vibrant screen comes up, release only the power button while still holding volume buttons or else the vibrant screen will just reboot over and over)
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Thanks all, I realized that I didn't have the right drivers installed. (duh). Thanks goes out to those who pointed me in the right direction.
The new problem I have came after accidentally pulling the USB cord out of my laptop while running ODIN. Now, all I get when trying to get in download mode is a graphic of a phone, a yellow triangle with exclamation mark, and a computer.
Anyone know what do do?
I'm trying with Atlas_v2.2.pit file but it just hangs on Set Partition. I left it overnight just in case, next morning it was still set partition. Using Odin 1.3 and latest SCH i500 drivers from Samsung website.
I also think there is something fundamentally wrong with my phone. I can't get the computer to see the download mode. IE if I connect without battery and press volume down, the phone goes into the download mode but computer and Odin don't see it. I have to:
1) put battery in
2) connect to the computer
3) wait until battery charge status shows up
4) do 3-finger salute
5) when screne goes off just hold volume down, the phone then goes into download mode (but computer still doesn't see it)
6) disconnect the usb cable (that's why battery must be in or otherwise phone would shut off)
7) reconnect usb cable
Then my computer sees it and I can then remove the battery, though I tried with battery in and with battery out, both with the same poor result. Looks like I'm screwed.
Ps. I tried this on four different computers with two different original samsung usb cables. In all cases the computers do not see the downloading mode unless I jump through hoops outlined above.
dandar said:
I'm trying with Atlas_v2.2.pit file but it just hangs on Set Partition. I left it overnight just in case, next morning it was still set partition. Using Odin 1.3 and latest SCH i500 drivers from Samsung website.
I also think there is something fundamentally wrong with my phone. I can't get the computer to see the download mode. IE if I connect without battery and press volume down, the phone goes into the download mode but computer and Odin don't see it. I have to:
1) put battery in
2) connect to the computer
3) wait until battery charge status shows up
4) do 3-finger salute
5) when screne goes off just hold volume down, the phone then goes into download mode (but computer still doesn't see it)
6) disconnect the usb cable (that's why battery must be in or otherwise phone would shut off)
7) reconnect usb cable
Then my computer sees it and I can then remove the battery, though I tried with battery in and with battery out, both with the same poor result. Looks like I'm screwed.
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Try this. Pull the battery so its off. Put the battery back in. Hold volume down and then hold power for about 2 seconds and then release power. Download Mode screen should show up. connect to computer and see if Odin sees it.
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Great news...bad news.
It worked! It actually formatted the phone and loaded a rom (loaded geewiz 1.1 by accident, wanted powerwashed 2.0).
The bad news is after I disconnected the phone it won't restart. It's actually worse than that. Before I'd get the phone icon, triangle, computer icon. Now nothing. Black screen and absolutely nothing. 3-finger salute doesn't work and I can no longer put battery in, hold volume, press power for 2 seconds and let it go while holding volume and getting phone into downloading mode. It's absolutely dead and even when I put it into charger, the green battery icon doesn't come up (battery was full by the way).
One other thing. With battery in, it won't go into download mode when hooked up to pc. Without battery it will go into download mode, but computer won't see it.
edit- nvm
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dandar said:
Great news...bad news.
It worked! It actually formatted the phone and loaded a rom (loaded geewiz 1.1 by accident, wanted powerwashed 2.0).
The bad news is after I disconnected the phone it won't restart. It's actually worse than that. Before I'd get the phone icon, triangle, computer icon. Now nothing. Black screen and absolutely nothing. 3-finger salute doesn't work and I can no longer put battery in, hold volume, press power for 2 seconds and let it go while holding volume and getting phone into downloading mode. It's absolutely dead and even when I put it into charger, the green battery icon doesn't come up (battery was full by the way).
One other thing. With battery in, it won't go into download mode when hooked up to pc. Without battery it will go into download mode, but computer won't see it.
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Sounds to me that the battery shot craps.
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scarfman4 said:
Sounds to me that the battery shot craps.
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Yeah. Sounds like the battery if it would go into download mode with the battery out.
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But when it's in download mode and I put the battery in, I can unplug it from computer and it will stay in download mode on battery alone. Should I run it down and try to recharge it?
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I know you said you tried this on four different computers with two different Samsung cables, but on all of said computers were you using XP, vista, win7? And were all of these PC's using Odin 1.3?
I use vista home basic and Odin v 1.7 and Odin always sees it without the battery...just throwing some stuff out there maybe try different Odin version or PC that has a different os?? mighty be worth trying??
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Just xp and vista. I'll try Odin 1.7 on vista.
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I thought my battery was bad but I got a new one and still can't start the phone or see a battery icon. Could it be damaged power button? Or maybe I screwed up boot loader with Heimdal?
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Is it a Samsung battery or a generic one?...I know some generic batteries have issues with these phones??
Have you tried using Odin to repartition with a pit file since getting your new battery...I don't know much about heimdall but from what I understand you should be able to use Odin if you can get to download mode
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Ok I feel stupid writing this, but turns out I was simply impatient and the new battery was simply discharged. Put it in, let it stay in the phone, battery icon showed up, charged it for a while, then went into download mode, re-partitioned and reloaded a rom and everything is back to normal.
I'd like to thank everyone, for your help.
Special thanks go out to times_infinity whose tip allowed me to connect the phone to the PC and have a reliable download mode operation.
I cannot get my phone into download mode by holding the volume down button and i cannot turn it on!!!! Pleaseee helpppp!!!!!
the way I always do it is this:
1. take off back cover and remove battery
2. plug into computer with USB cable, make sure it's one that isn't charge only
3. hold volume down button
bam download mode, never fails. try it like that.
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Also be SURE to have SAMSUNG DRIVERS installed on PC (and don't be afraid to "jiggle" plug going into phone. Sounds silly, but happens
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I've done this soo many times and have all the files for multiple devices in folders on my hard drive. Went to revert back to stock but kept getting a boot loop, So I re odin'ed with the wrong pit file on accident. I used the P1 PIT file on a P1C from Sprint. Now it wont turn on. When I plug it to the main charger something turns on but its like a screwed up screen. if I hold down the volume down button, and plug it up, it will go into download mode but wont connect to the computer. What do I DOOOOOOOOO!!!
At least you still have download mode.
Just keep trying.
Get Odin running and cable connected and tab powered down.
Then try to volume down + power
Sometimes suddenly the Odin will see the device. If that happens, flash away.
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I think you need the omap unbrickable patch im not sure,
But dont set any money on this dough
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I've tried, Power button and volume down does nothing. Only way I can get it into download mode is to hold down volume and plug it up to the charger. Doesn't work with a computer. I'm looking to have this guy JTag it. So hopefully I'll have it back.
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hi i had this problem you need to leave it on charge for 4 hours remove all samsung softwear and drivers hold power button till it switches of power on with volume down its ok still black screen then plug into laptop wait 15 mins till download shows up then use overcomes back to stock or any other rom good luck
I thought I'd clean up the OP for folks who got here with similar issues as me since it seems more common than we'd like.
Scenario:
Phone does not turn on without the charger or USB plugged in.
When plugged in, it boot loops at the Google logo (i.e. turns off at the logo, and reboots) and gives what is beginning to be referred to as the the 'red LED of death'--where the LED just blinks read.
The bootloader is accessible when plugged in. But trying to boot into recovery causes a loop. If you try to enter recovery, the phone has to turn off then boot back into recovery. But turning off means that when it turns on it will loop at the Google logo. So, booting into recovery is NOT an option.
Download mode is also accessible when plugged in.
Since the bootloader is accessible, it is possible to flash the factory image to the phone, however, doing so does not resolve the boot loop, nor does it allow the phone to turn on without being plugged in.
Fixes which have worked for some people
Instructions in this post worked for a couple people. NOTE: you have to be able to get into the bootloader for this to work.
One person who left it in download mode plugged into the PC (which was off) overnight, and somehow the problem was resolved. Thread here.
Here's a post in this thread from a user who was able to get it booting up again by leaving it on the charger for a bit.
You fool.
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In sum: I started using the Faux kernel with AOKP. OC'd to 1.6Ghz and started Antutu. Phone crashed and now it doesn't boot. When I plug in the charger, there's the battery icon with the lighting bolt which I think indicates that the battery is dead. But it's not dead, it was around 95% when I started Antutu. So, it's constantly turning on and off showing that battery icon while plugged in, but doesn't start up. Anything I can do about this?
Also, the computer only detects it briefly, before the phone turns off again, so ADB/fastboot/toolkit seems out of the question, because it doesn't stay detected long enough to do anything.
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Tape the power button down so it goes into a power cycle. Leave it until the battery is totally dead. Then plug it into the wall outlet, let it fully charge. Then try turning it on.
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Your computer only detects it briefly? perhaps it'll detect it if you boot into Bootloader mode (not sure if you were able to from reading the OP)
Press and hold volume down, volume up, and power until the device boots. If you successfully enter Bootloader mode you can find steps on how to return to stock here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
overhauling said:
Your computer only detects it briefly? perhaps it'll detect it if you boot into Bootloader mode (not sure if you were able to from reading the OP)
Press and hold volume down, volume up, and power until the device boots. If you successfully enter Bootloader mode you can find steps on how to return to stock here: [/QUOTE]
Yeah, it would be nice if...en if I get into the bootloader for a second.
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abnormalreply said:
In sum: I started using the Faux kernel with AOKP. OC'd to 1.6Ghz and started Antutu. Phone crashed and now it doesn't boot. When I plug in the charger, there's the battery icon with the lighting bolt which I think indicates that the battery is dead. But it's not dead, it was around 95% when I started Antutu. So, it's constantly turning on and off showing that battery icon while plugged in, but doesn't start up. Anything I can do about this?
Also, the computer only detects it briefly, before the phone turns off again, so ADB/fastboot/toolkit seems out of the question, because it doesn't stay detected long enough to do anything.
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i am on the same boat. i already contacted CSR anh they will send me a new one. after flash new kernel and start antutu, the n4 crashed and completely dead.
I'm pretty sure the battery with the lightning bolt means its charging.
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ntt1409 said:
i am on the same boat. i already contacted CSR anh they will send me a new one. after flash new kernel and start antutu, the n4 crashed and completely dead.
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Omg.. you don't need a replacement. Stop trying to load roms and kernals if you do not know how.
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Ulver said:
I'm pretty sure the battery with the lightning bolt means its charging.
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Yeah, but it's already full charged. Even if I leave it on the charger for a while, it still doesn't start up
KonstantinKeller said:
Tape the power button down so it goes into a power cycle. Leave it until the battery is totally dead. Then plug it into the wall outlet, let it fully charge. Then try turning it on.
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I would say try this to drain the battery. Then charge it and see what happens.
So how exactly did the phone brick? Just so everyone here knows what not to do. Is it the kernel that caused it since its still in experimental stages?
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abnormalreply said:
In sum: I started using the Faux kernel with AOKP. OC'd to 1.6Ghz and started Antutu. Phone crashed and now it doesn't boot. When I plug in the charger, there's the battery icon with the lighting bolt which I think indicates that the battery is dead. But it's not dead, it was around 95% when I started Antutu. So, it's constantly turning on and off showing that battery icon while plugged in, but doesn't start up. Anything I can do about this?
Also, the computer only detects it briefly, before the phone turns off again, so ADB/fastboot/toolkit seems out of the question, because it doesn't stay detected long enough to do anything.
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Have you tried reflashibg or using your nan droid back up from the recovery console?
Just because our won't not does not mean it is bricked.
It is really ticking me of that many people do not even have our phones and you are exchanging because of ignorance. Surely all these exchanges must impact stock. I know they keep extras but how many?
Stop messing with things you know nothing about until you at least learn..
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abnormalreply said:
Yeah, it would be nice if I could get into the bootloader :/
But as I mentioned, it 'thinks' the battery is dead so it just keeps turning on and off even if I get into the bootloader for a second.
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That's the point. It'll turn on and off until the battery is ACTUALLY dead. Then, charge it fully, and try to start it.
Dude this happened to me last night! Same ROM kernel combo! And fired up an tutu after ocing point is this should not be happening just made a thread and seen this here! Freaky! I'm telling u people beware something is up for sure been doing this a long time never seen this before
First if you have an unlocked bootloader, your replacement won't be free. As soon as Google gets it and realizes it's unlocked they will charge you full price for your replacement.
Second, Nexus devices are next to impossible to brick. There is probably a way to reset the device. I would try first unplug the device from your computer or charger and try holding the power button for a full 15-20 seconds. Then try booting into bootloader or recovery. If that doesn't work, try holding volume up and power for 15-20 seconds. If that doesn't work, try volume down and power for 15-20 seconds. And if that one doesn't work try holding all 3 down for 15-20 seconds. This sounds like a problem that would more than likely be fixed by removing the battery and rebooting. Since this doesn't have a removable battery there has to be a built in 'hard reset' that will power cycle the phone.
I am willing to bet there is a way to get this working. I guarantee if I had it here in front of me I could.
Also, like someone else has said before, if you are a not good at diagnosing problems, troubleshooting problems, fixing this kind of stuff on your own and adb/fastboot, it makes no sense to be using experimental software on your device. Especially if you plan on pushing its boundaries by overclocking and running benchmark software. If I were you, after you get this straightened out, wait a while until stuff is more ppolished and tested better.
So, by sheer luck, I was able to get into the bootloader and have it stay on. I was then able to use the toolkit (option 9) to flash the google factory stock image. This completed successfully, and I was also able to re-lock the bootloader, but I still have the same problem as I did before: battery charging icon and constant reboot. So, it's completely stock now and the issue is still there. Would it be reasonable to assume that the issue isn't software and I somehow got a hardware failure?
Yo hold power down then plug USB in then right after hold all three button .like after u plus in USB while holding power button then at same time hold volume buttons also this is how I got into download mode.....but.....phone was not detected and comp SD there was a driver failure. But yes dude phone was charged. And I had same exact combo as u I mean same exact. This is why it is freaky. Aokp was fine all day then when I flashed faux test kernel and fired up antutu I just had a flash then nothing. Not blaming anyone of course it was me who chose to flash after all this is custom software and I love these guys work just wish I knew what did it ....like what actually did it
Richieboy67 said:
Omg.. you don't need a replacement. Stop trying to load roms and kernals if you do not know how.
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Seriously... thousands of people waiting for the phone to become available, and people who deserve to have their phone bricked are getting 2nds for free.
abnormalreply said:
So, by sheer luck, I was able to get into the bootloader and have it stay on. I was then able to use the toolkit (option 9) to flash the google factory stock image. This completed successfully, and I was also able to re-lock the bootloader, but I still have the same problem as I did before: battery charging icon and constant reboot. So, it's completely stock now and the issue is still there. Would it be reasonable to assume that the issue isn't software and I somehow got a hardware failure?
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I was able to do the same thing but it would vibrate then see Google for a sec then nothing and back to a blinking red light....dude this is crazy I can't. Believe this happened to another person the same exact way
dammit. And I was just going to try this combo. Guess that's gonna be a no go.
Last ditch effort is to unscrew the two t5 screws at the bottom and do a real battery pull. Probably wont work, but what do you have to lose?