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Help me "unbrick" my Galaxy S (I9000NEJG2)

So, I think my phone is a bit bricked at the moment, I have this image of a phone, an exclamation mark, then a computer connected by a row of dots. I can't use links because I'm a new forum member, but you can see an actual picture of this image on the "[STOCK ROM] Odin3 One-Click Downloader" thread by Darkstrider.
I can still get into "download mode" using the keypress and Odin still picks up the device on the COM port.
It had this firmware before I tried flashing it (16Gb model locked to the Three UK network):-
PDA: I9000NEJG2
PHONE: I9000NEJG1
CSC: I9000HCGJF2
The steps leading up to the bricking:-
I was firstly trying to follow the instructions on Darkstriker's 2nd post from his topic " [REF] BIG FAQ Thread! {Flash/Root HOWTO} {ADB&Tutorials} {T&T} [READ BEFORE POSTING!]"
So I got JG5 firmware from a link on the Modaco forums (from the " 22/Jul r3 (JG5) - MoDaCo Custom ROM for Samsung Galaxy S with Online Kitchen" topic, the ROM was hosted on coblitz.codeen.org.
Installed the "usb_drivers_GalaxyS_x64.zip" drivers from the "USB Driver for Galaxy S and Misc Info" (xda forums) topic. Windows XP picked up and used the drivers in the extracted "03_Swallowtail" folder. It added "Samsung Mobile Modem" and "SAMSUNG USB Composite Device" to Device Manager.
So, I did everything on Darkstriker's guide, added the .pit file, chose the "re-partition" option because I was flashing to JG5. The process got stuck on "File analysis..", waited 20-30mins and it didn't move from this status.
Didn't work, so then I tried some different drivers, I googled and found "I9000_USB_driver.rar" on hotfile.
This time Odin got to the "Do not turn off target!!" status and it didn't move for around 20-30mins.
Restarted my computer, detached and reattached the USB cable, I decided to not use the re-partition option and try again, the status got to "factoryfs.rfs", this time the phone display went blank, which didn't happen before, but again it seemed stuck, nothing happened after waiting 20-30mins. So I aborted and closed Odin.
At this point I just wanted to use the phone to make a call when I notice the image/symbol above that I described at the beginning of this post. Help!
What's the best way to fix this? I spent nearly 2-3hrs trying to flash my phone and now it's half dead! I've nearly run out of mental stamina, but will give it a fresh attack today/tomorrow if someone can offer some suggestions.
Was thinking about trying the "fix" on the "[STOCK ROM] Odin3 One-Click Downloader" topic but not sure if it is only for the Captivate.
Hope you guys can help me out
All I wanted to do was to put the "(ROM Galaxy Europe) Doc's StockRomMod V2 (XWJG5)(deoxed) 30/07/10" ROM on my device, and add the JIT compiler and Flash 10.1 player if possible

Go read the guides from the development area.
It's just too easy and you're making it overcomplicated to yourself.
If you have the connect to pc error logo.. remove battery and then proceed.
1. if you installed kies ever, you already have the needed drivers.
2. start odin and select correct files (pit,code,modem,csc in respective order)
3. put phone in download mode (home + volume down + power)(hold long enough)
4. plug it to computer (odin should say "added")
5. press start (in less than 5 mins you phone should restart and go into special mode where it does some magic and reboot again and your done).

My god Buddy, you are right, I was overcomplicating things, I did it in the exact order you said and now I'm getting the progress bar for the first time.
I'm feeling optomistic now! Thanks dude!

It worked! If I was gay I'd kiss you on the lips! Thanks again buddy, it was stupidly simple after all.

Tundraswan
Glad your issue is resolved... just feel warm and cosy knowing that its not possible to brick your Galaxy S.

HELP!!!!
twisted_mind said:
Tundraswan
Glad your issue is resolved... just feel warm and cosy knowing that its not possible to brick your Galaxy S.
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Really? I can't get my Captivate to even boot up...........no signs of life.........HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stupid me: I pulled the USB cable and cancelled a ROM update (that was mid way) with Odin because i realized the SIM and SD card were still in the phone....so i pulled it to remove those and now NOTHING>>>>

Please help, following the instructions and it won't go back into download mode. Is there any other way?

Hello !
Where do i find those files for PIT , PHONE , PDA and CSC ?
i have i9000 galaxy s Problem solved , i already repaired my phone

These forums are for the Samsung Galaxy S i9000, you want to go here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=703

the galaxy s gt 1900 screen
Hi,
after a fail at rooten my device my phone keeps hanging on the galaxy s I900 screen for about 20 sec and then it turns it self off and on. He will repeat this until he runs out off juice.
this topic was usefull.. because the hole odin set up worked. But because of the turning off and on he cant complete the hole progress.
can anyone help me?

buddy01 said:
Go read the guides from the development area.
It's just too easy and you're making it overcomplicated to yourself.
If you have the connect to pc error logo.. remove battery and then proceed.
1. if you installed kies ever, you already have the needed drivers.
2. start odin and select correct files (pit,code,modem,csc in respective order)
3. put phone in download mode (home + volume down + power)(hold long enough)
4. plug it to computer (odin should say "added")
5. press start (in less than 5 mins you phone should restart and go into special mode where it does some magic and reboot again and your done).
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I may have bricked mine too. Can anyone tell me where i would be able to get these files please? Thanks in advance!

fieldop said:
I may have bricked mine too. Can anyone tell me where i would be able to get these files please? Thanks in advance!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=846913 that has all stock roms.. just choose the one u need and job done !! That is providing you can get into download mode ???
If you cant get into download mode, theres a clever little tool you can make to force the phone into download mode.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551
Good luck

azzledazzle said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=846913 that has all stock roms.. just choose the one u need and job done !! That is providing you can get into download mode ???
If you cant get into download mode, theres a clever little tool you can make to force the phone into download mode.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551
Good luck
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Thanks soo much!! Done it! =)

Hi, i have semi bricked my galaxy s which is from the african region, but purchased in dubai. i've managed to cut open a micro usb jack and i can clearly see the pins i need to use, my question is, does the resistor value have to be exactly 301k or it can vary up or down slightly. also instead of using 3 100k resistors can i add up other values as well to make it close to 301k? sorry im noob at this stuff atm but i find such hacking very intriguing. also when i tried it with the resistors that add up to 300k, i join them to pins 4 and 5 with the phone switched off, after 5 seconds it shows the same thing 'phone ! pc'. by which i know all hope is not lost yet.

6stringster said:
Hi, i have semi bricked my galaxy s which is from the african region, but purchased in dubai. i've managed to cut open a micro usb jack and i can clearly see the pins i need to use, my question is, does the resistor value have to be exactly 301k or it can vary up or down slightly. also instead of using 3 100k resistors can i add up other values as well to make it close to 301k? sorry im noob at this stuff atm but i find such hacking very intriguing. also when i tried it with the resistors that add up to 300k, i join them to pins 4 and 5 with the phone switched off, after 5 seconds it shows the same thing 'phone ! pc'. by which i know all hope is not lost yet.
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I did 300k and it worked. 3 x 100k ohm resitors.
Solder just one pin and leave one pin loose.
Connect that micro usb when phone is shut down.
Touch with that loose end to that pin which you did not solder. 4 or 5.
Keep it pressed until phone goes to the download mode.

You can try my jm8 guide.
Section B is for flashing stock 2.1, to get a fresh clean install.

[Q] Acer Iconia Tab A500 Bricked

Hi colleagues,
I have a problem with Acer Iconia A500 tab. after I tried a custom rom Prime v.1.8.2, suddenly my screen is blank tab and vibrate (bricked). now I can not recover it back. I've tried copying files into the microSD updates.zip and use the means hold down the vol-+ power. but no change. is there any colleagues who have a way to fix this problem?
thank's all

Sent a PM to sc2k, he might be able to help you.

Same problem i guess
Hi i have the same problem i guess, because i was trying to flash my iconia A500 and in the reboot time, i only goot the Android Word shining, and no more.
What i can do?

I serene this post yesterday. Scroll about half way down.you will see what the op used to get his back up.
Good luck.this if works could be something someone should create a true walkthru and sticky it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1291747

I always hear that the Prime Rom kill all the tablets.... Today I´ve lost my iconia a500 while reboot after prime flash, too.
I hope that anyone can help me, same story.
Black screen, vibrate´s, dead.
I dont know, but i wont that Prime anymore xD
And i will protect my Galaxy sII right now, that was enough today.
i´ll contact my insurance to assure it.
Run on Stock roms, protectors xDD like a little baby that phone.... badly tablet ;(

Can you boot cwm (hold volume down while power on)

Thank you for reply.
No, i can´t boot into CWM. This is the horrible problem.
It only vibrate and turning the display on, thats it. No Logo, no sound everything is dead.
It would makes me really happy if i finally can flash a rom
I think there´s a stable way to fix that, cause the guys from acer wouldnt be able to repair guarantee products if there´s no solution.

Does fastboot/adb work when powered on?

i dont know what fastboot and adb is.
How´d i go into it ?

Faroin said:
i dont know what fastboot and adb is.
How´d i go into it ?
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Search and read!

if you can boot into abx mode (hold in reset switch while holding power on) you should be able to nvflash a recovery image. Just a thought.
Posted from my a500 oc @ 3ghz ddr3 speed 17% boost. Taboony 2.2 Honeyvillan 2.4+ custom with ntegra fixes. 17890 cf-bench, 9000 antutu. Custom named n-Game OS v 1.2.3b.

Doesnt work.
I´ve pressed the Reset button with a tiny paperclip while im pressing the Power on button. Same result as all the other tries.
I didnt tried the ADB mode and the Fastboot mode because i dont know how to get this onto it.
This is really awesome... nothing works seems like the Bootloade is dead, the Recovery mode, CWM Mode, Computer Connection as well. This really sucks.
I really want to make this piece of plastic work !! xDD

Ok ive opened the tablet now and i hope hope theres a bios memory battery. ive kicked the main battery for about 2hours and it didnt reset itself, but if theres no battery, all the settings cant be safed for a time like that soo there have to be a batery like a motherboards one on the pc.... if u want, u can send me a pm for pictures

hav0c said:
Can you boot cwm (hold volume down while power on)
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i cannot boot to cwm.. when i hold volume down + power, my acer iconia just vibrate and black screen...

Hmm this problem seems to be happening to quite a few people, I wonder if there's been any fix for it yet
Sent from my Desire HD using xda premium

I dont think soo....
Nobody´s gonna support that tablet anymore
exactly i´ve got the Packard Bell Liberty Tab, but its the same tablet like the iconia a500 because acer bought Packard Bell round 2006.
I´ve called the Packard bell phone support here in germany...
They told me some tricks i can do to repair it but everything didnt made the succes.
That stupid Support wanna have 0,99€/minute awefull.
I´ve asked them about an guarantee shipping and repairing but its not possible.
They wanna have 50€ which means in USD 69,41$ for it.
50€ to repair the rom, but if youre having some more broken things you´ll have to pay quite more money... especially if u wanna make an estimate, you´ll have to pay 25€ soo 75€ + other costs.
it isnt worth it!
Im gonna sell my tablet on ebay and i hope i can earn still 20€ for it xD

M..N said:
Hmm this problem seems to be happening to quite a few people, I wonder if there's been any fix for it yet
Sent from my Desire HD using xda premium
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Ok I just recovered from this problem and will try to assemble all the messages and links that helped solve the problem.
Here is the original post that got me going in the right direction
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1291747
If you can get it to apx mode you will be able to run this update:
apx push paperclip in reset while holding power for 3 sec
his directions were kinda sketchy but here is what I did,
Install android sdk
Install acer usb drivers (available from acer website or from euu rom download)
If you don't have your uid # you will not be able to do this so Download usb dview and look for your # under serial #
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html
Download this acer rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
all the way to the end of the page EUU version is what I used because on another site this is the one they said would work.
-Unzip to desktop or somewhere you will remember (you will need to run pbj20Upgrade.exe)
-Start android sdk
-Put device in apx mode per above instructions
-Run pbj20Upgrade.exe and follow instructions
* There were other instructions on this website that didn't work for me, I could never find the temporary file they said should be there.
I hit ok and let it install the drivers then selected language and update
It takes quite a while so make sure you have unit plugged in and wait (be patient)
It asked for my cpuid i typed my uid with a 0x0 in front of the 15 digit number and it proceeded to upgrade
You should now have an old version 3.0.1
Halleluiah I was worried this time!
Hope you can make sense of this maybe someone else can make clearer instructions.
Thanks to everyone who answered questions there was information all over but not all in the same place.
Gary

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU glbell62!!!! I have been fighting my A500 off and on for a few days and finally came across your post and have it going again!

dude u gave a really lot of hope with your thread, i´ll try this with Android SDK
and i hope it will work ^^ thx

LEEEEEROY !!! IT WORKS BABY Thank you MAN !!!!
but i have a next problem now xDD
Seems like my Autofocus for the 5mp cam is gone.
the pictures aren´t sharp, you cant see anything on it... the front cam is ok... everything sharp but the back... horrible, now i have to open it again and repair them. doooorrrgghh

help

So I have the acer a500 with the stock ics and rooted. i was using my tablet just fine last night and later on went to use it again and now its stuck on the acer screen. i have tried the resets for recovery aND IT does not work. its still stuck on the acer screen. can anyone help me? please. my tablet is the gen2 when i received the ics update if that helps. and as mentioned it was fine until last night. is there a way i can reinstall it with the sd card? i would love the stock image if possible.

Wrong forum section.

nishka256 said:
So I have the acer a500 with the stock ics and rooted. i was using my tablet just fine last night and later on went to use it again and now its stuck on the acer screen. i have tried the resets for recovery aND IT does not work. its still stuck on the acer screen. can anyone help me? please. my tablet is the gen2 when i received the ics update if that helps. and as mentioned it was fine until last night. is there a way i can reinstall it with the sd card? i would love the stock image if possible.
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Download a stock acer image and place it on a MicroSD under the name of update.zip then boot into recovery
But yes it is the wrong forum section - should be in Q&A doesn't bother me too much but it irritates devs because it's the development forum
Sent from my Iconia A500 using Tapatalk 2

ok
hi, thank you, please im not good at this. can you tell me a link for the stock? and tell me how do i boot it?
thank you

so can anyone direct ne to a sstock zip file of ics for the gen2 acer a500 tablet that works. i have no idea how my tablet got messed up. its stuck on the acer screen. ive tried so many things. i have tried the reset pinhole button, i have downloaded a lot of zip files or roms and tried to do the volume, power button and all i get is a robot with red triangle. i cannot use usb because my computer wont read it not even after downloading drivers. anyone help me please?

nishka256 said:
so can anyone direct ne to a sstock zip file of ics for the gen2 acer a500 tablet that works. i have no idea how my tablet got messed up. its stuck on the acer screen. ive tried so many things. i have tried the reset pinhole button, i have downloaded a lot of zip files or roms and tried to do the volume, power button and all i get is a robot with red triangle. i cannot use usb because my computer wont read it not even after downloading drivers. anyone help me please?
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I'm not sure what may have happened but the easiest way to fix your tab is to downgrade back to HC using an acer utility called an "EUU". you will need your cpuid for this so i hope you have saved it somewhere.
Look here for 'jazzyjames' tutorial How to rollback to HC - for instructions on how to do this and a link to timmydeans HC EUU - also take a look thru my cpuid post (link in sig) for loads of info and links and even how to get yr cpuid if u dont have it

thanks i tried it and follow instructions numerous times. evry time i get to the step where it says "entering acer download mode on my tablet" on the EUU program on my laptop it says it "failed" so i try and try again with the same results. im running out of options. i dont know what to do.

maybe give this a shot. I've never had to use it myself but it's probably worth a shot.
How to unbrick your tablet -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1699277

oh heck that doesnt sound too good, i've not heard of the actual EUU "failing" guess thats the result of the usb issue you spoke of!
The "update.zip" method, you have 2 choices here See this thread for all the Official Acer Stock Roms - Ensure you download a "Full" rom and not just one of the update packages....instructions are in the first post...
You need to extract the update.zip and it may need to be decrypted as I said instructions for all this are in the OP!!
method2 - I've tried this once!! I got pretty frustrated real quick. Its a buggy chinese rom - took me a good hour to finally get into flashing a recovery, but it did work and plenty of others
have posted success with it... drkalo has a guide right here
Failing that m8 yr options are very, very few...
Try on a different computer so we can rule that out...or not!
or try to troubleshoot the usb issue....there are the only 2 ways via sdcard or pc/usb...
thinking about it now, in your post you said
"i cannot use usb because my computer wont read it not even after downloading drivers. anyone help me please?"
Not sure I follow, wouldnt have thought you'd get all that way to download mode without USB drivers to begin with.
You have debugging enabled in settings and you connect your cable to your pc but your tab does not show up on your PC in Device Manager???
Are you still on the stock bootloader??what about recovery??

this is what comes up
this is what comes up after trying this methid

nishka256 said:
this is what comes up after trying this methid
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So this window that pops up saying 'failed' and with instructions to go into apx mode - did u do this? what happened after you did it?
I haven't seen this particular error but normally with the downgrade process you do not have yr tab connected UNTIL you see the "cant detect your iconia tab" window (with similar instructions to enter apx mode manually) did you see this window at all? you do not enter your cpuid until AFTER you have put yr tab in apx mode and connected to yr PC, then the green status bar shows and then you should see "Congratulations".
To check you are in apx mode your tab screen is black and the power light is ON.
Now before you connect yr tab to yr PC open up Device Manager (pc) so you can make sure the apx/usb driver loads when you connect the cable - it will show under "USB Controllers". Once you can confirm the drivers are installed then you should be all good
The drivers are a bit of a pain as there are different ones for each different 'mode' of your tab i.e
USB driver that allows you to see the contents of yr tab from yr PC
ADB driver that allows yr tab and pc to communicate by sending commands to yr tab via yr PC
APX Driver which you normally only see while running HC, but yr PC can sometimes report an error with the "apx device" if the drivers have not installed properly
Acer Boot/Recovery Driver which NEEDS to be installed for any type of nvflash or EUU flash to be successful
Fastboot Driver if you have flashed bootloader v3 up this driver will load when you enter "Fastboot"
This is why folks have trouble with drivers and why we keep telling them "reinstall the drivers!!!" The Acer drivers from acer support AND the Google adb drivers which you can get from the first post of my cpuid thread (link in sig) the zip also has the fastboot drivers and saves you having to download the full android sdk. Having device manager OPEN while attempting any type of flash definitely helps you see whats happening - or not - driver wise...

Plz help my mother zenpad s 8.0 is bricked and i can't fix it

Hello everyone,
First of all, let me explain what had happened, my mom shut down her tablet before she went to bed and when she tried to turn it on the next day it showed a usb logo.
I cant access recovery mode, or any mode...
My computer doesnt read the drivers, well on windows 7 it doesnt read and windows 8 it says that it installed even though it didnt, its still unknown, anyways long story short I cant see the device in any program I tried.
The drivers name is moorefield.
I don't know what else to do, my mom is so sad and I really need to fix this, she loves her tablet. If someone can explain how to fix it, instead of giving me a link to a tutorial. because even when I followed other ones even on this website, the problem isnt exactly like mine.
The worst problem here is that I can't find it in the programs such as asus flash tool or xfstk downloader.
I really appreciate the help, thanks in advance!!!!

I have the same problem, hope someone can help us out....

Have you tried putting it fastboot/bootloader? Does data matter? Does the screen turn on at all? If you answer some of these I might be able to help

Unroot to stock

Cant find instructions to unroot! Help please Cant connect Sm-t510 to internet either. And wont let me go to download mode.

can anyone point me in right direction, cmon obviously im not finding.
a link helps

found way to get to download mode. But for all those who read and couldnt help....
Turn Off Device.
Make sure cable is connected to PC
With Odin Open and Flash Files Inserted
AS you Push Volume Up and Down Buttons,
Insert Power/Data Cable and Hold till you see
DOWNLOAD SCREEN
Walla!
Thank You for Your Support
Maybe a Explicit Section for these little things and changes should be added. If you say there is then maybe someone should have pointed me there. Sorry I dont root like i did years ago. I do lil mods unrooted.
AS I am not putting this as an argument or to cause a Social Media Frenzy.
Just Stating and hoping we can help newbees, forgetfuls, etc.