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i9000 problem

First of all i'm really sorry if this has been placed in the wrong forum , there was so many here I really didn't know what was right.
I'm not very tech-minded when it comes to phones , so i'll explain it as simply as I know it.
Basically , I purchased an i9000 Galaxy , I was told it had been "hacked" and was able to run 3rd party applications or something.
Now , the phone battery ran out , and it will now not charge from a power outlet , nor from the PC. All that is visible is a phone > Pc icon.
After much research , i've come to the understanding that it's "bricked".
I really have no idea what this means , however i've read you need to reflash it or re-download some form of software . But , I am now able to get any of the button combinations to work.
Can anybody provide a simple step by step guide in the simplest terms as to what i'm to do to fix it. I would be unable to send it back to Samsung , as I dont have the receipt. Are phone shops able to repair this?
Sorry once again for this being my only post , and it possibly being in the wrong place. But any help would be much appreciated.
Thank you.

My phone was giving me the phone>pc screen yesterday after a failed update through Kies. I had to download Odin and load a stock ROM. Then let Kies run the update again. The instructions for loading a stock ROM are in this forum.

Hi Enc , Thanks for the reply!
Could you please link me to these instructions as I really don't know what i'm looking for! I'll then try to make some of it out haha!
So is my phone definetly easily repairable?

Benjiee said:
Hi Enc , Thanks for the reply!
Could you please link me to these instructions as I really don't know what i'm looking for! I'll then try to make some of it out haha!
So is my phone definetly easily repairable?
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First of all you need to be able to access download mode. It is usually accessed by holding Power + Home + Volume Down. You should see a yellow android dude with a shovel. If that works then you're good to go. Usually you would need to flash a new bunch of firmware onto the device however if you just got that screen spontaneously then you might be able to fix it by doing the following:
1. Install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 distributables, download them here.
2. Download Heimdall Suite from here.
3. Extract Heimdall to your desktop.
4. Follow the README to install the drivers.
5. Open Command Prompt. If you don't know how to do that the simplest way is probably. Ctrl + Alt + Delete -> Start Task Manager. Then select the "Applications" tab and press the "New Task" button down the bottom right. Type "command" in text box then press Enter.
6. In Command Prompt change directory to your desktop. To do this type:
cd C:\Users\YOUR_USER_NAME\Desktop
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7. Make sure your device is in download mode.
8. Type:
heimdall close-pc-screen
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If that doesn't solve the problem then you will need to download some firmware then follow the instructions in the README to flash the firmware to your phone.
NOTE: The method described above will definitely keep all your data, flashing firmware may not.
EDIT: I've assumed you're running Windows Vista, Windows 7 or similar. If you're running XP then the instructions are the same except you'll want to cd to "C:\Documents and Settings\YOUR_USER_NAME\Desktop" instead.
EDIT: 2: If you're running OS X or Linux then Heimdall runs on those platforms as well, the steps are slightly different however.

Hi , I managed to get the Power+Volume down+menu button combination to work , it flashed on and off a few times and now I have a screen saying "downloading , do not turn off target" , what does this mean and what are the steps for me to now fix it?

You're in download mode.
This is used for flashing software.
If you've done what Benjamin said, just connect it to the computer using the USB cable.
And after that do the command prompt thing.

Phone is now on , however im experiencing a notice every minute or so "com.android has stopped working unexpectidely , please try again" . What is this ?

try view this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpWcM44On88

[Q] Flash Tool says: "Searching for Xperia..."

I have Xperia X8 with Eclair update. When I try to flash with X10 Flash Tool it always says Searching for Xperia... Yes I connected the phone in flash mode by holding back button and conecting with usb, I have usb drivers. Non-gui version says the same. I have tried to flash 1.6 firmware from "Going back to 1.6" thread. Please help me, fast!

please post question at general section

Flash Tool help
Try connecting the phone in flash mode, when the flash tool displays "Searching for Xperia ......"

Solved!
Solved! I just installed some drivers from some site. Yes i know i was telling that i have drivers, just i did not know i have incorrect drivers.
Now i am back to Android 1.6!
Can somebody sugest me way to root my Xperia X8?

Now, follow the Step by Step TUT.
Step by Step TUT

Now Rooted 2.1. Thanks for help.

Next time it should help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9510216&postcount=16

How can I install the drivers?
I've downloaded the files with the i386 and amd 64 files but I don't really know what to do with them.
When the device is on the pc is ok with it but when I'm in flash mode the pc just doesn't recognize it and the flash tool says that it's searching for my xperia.
What can I do?
Thanks, Tal.

SaNTi285 said:
How can I install the drivers?
I've downloaded the files with the i386 and amd 64 files but I don't really know what to do with them.
When the device is on the pc is ok with it but when I'm in flash mode the pc just doesn't recognize it and the flash tool says that it's searching for my xperia.
What can I do?
Thanks, Tal.
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Download automatic install from this link http://www.akshayy.com/sonyericsson/wp-content/uploads/SE_USB_Driver_installer.zip
Press the thanks button!

I've installed the drivers you gave me and it still didn't work even though the computer recognized it now but still in device manager i have it under a yellow triangle sign.
what can I do now? maybe it's my computer that make the problem?
I'm really getting frostrated about it and don't know what to do.

Full instructions.
SaNTi285 said:
I've installed the drivers you gave me and it still didn't work even though the computer recognized it now but still in device manager i have it under a yellow triangle sign.
what can I do now? maybe it's my computer that make the problem?
I'm really getting frostrated about it and don't know what to do.
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This should really help!
1. On the yellow triangle right click and select "Update Driver..."
2. Download "Non-Gui" version.
3. Put 1.6 firmware on "firmware" folder.
4. Open "X10flash.bat"
5. Write "2" and press enter.
6. Write "y" and press enter.
7. Select operating system, but DONT PRESS ENTER!
8. Now connect USB to computer, but not in phone.
9. Turn off phone.
10. On phone hold back key and connect phone with USB, but dont relase key.
11. On flasher press enter while holding back key.
12. Relase it when it says "Sending Loader..."
This should fix your problem. This is how I done it!

Still not succeeded with flashing.....
velnens123 said:
This should really help!
1. On the yellow triangle right click and select "Update Driver..."
2. Download "Non-Gui" version.
3. Put 1.6 firmware on "firmware" folder.
4. Open "X10flash.bat"
5. Write "2" and press enter.
6. Write "y" and press enter.
7. Select operating system, but DONT PRESS ENTER!
8. Now connect USB to computer, but not in phone.
9. Turn off phone.
10. On phone hold back key and connect phone with USB, but dont relase key.
11. On flasher press enter while holding back key.
12. Relase it when it says "Sending Loader..."
This should fix your problem. This is how I done it!
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I am still not succeeded with flashing my x8 to android 1.6 (now having 2.1) so i can root 2.1. I am a really noob, so i hope anyone can help me
What did you mean with yelllow triangle, and where can you download non-gui version? When i open the x10flash.bat i cannot write anything (there is nothing happened when i press 2 or Y.
I hope anyone can help me
(Sorry for my bad English)

Explain for Noobs!
thomaszq said:
I am still not succeeded with flashing my x8 to android 1.6 (now having 2.1) so i can root 2.1. I am a really noob, so i hope anyone can help me
What did you mean with yelllow triangle, and where can you download non-gui version? When i open the x10flash.bat i cannot write anything (there is nothing happened when i press 2 or Y.
I hope anyone can help me
(Sorry for my bad English)
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Yellow trinagle is located in device manager!(just look at other thread)
You can get non-gui version in Bin4ry thread "X10 Flash Tool...and so on"
You need to open x10flash.bat in non-gui folder.(not gui)

velnens123 said:
This should really help!
1. On the yellow triangle right click and select "Update Driver..."
2. Download "Non-Gui" version.
3. Put 1.6 firmware on "firmware" folder.
4. Open "X10flash.bat"
5. Write "2" and press enter.
6. Write "y" and press enter.
7. Select operating system, but DONT PRESS ENTER!
8. Now connect USB to computer, but not in phone.
9. Turn off phone.
10. On phone hold back key and connect phone with USB, but dont relase key.
11. On flasher press enter while holding back key.
12. Relase it when it says "Sending Loader..."
This should fix your problem. This is how I done it!
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Im still stuck on step 1. The yellow mark still wont disappear no matter what I have tried to reinstall/update the driver.
I have let the wizard to search the internet for correct driver, and I have point it to specific folder with the driver in it, I have tried several versions of the driver that I can find on the net.
I keep getting "the hardware was not installed because the wizard cannot find the necessary software" error.
I can use Flash Tool GUI to root my X8 and to install XRecovery. Those were done successfully. And we are talking same session same day here. Just straight after I rooted the phone and installed Xrecovery, did a backup, then I wanted to flash to 2.1 but then this happened.
Only when the phone is connected to the PC in flash mode.
Can anyone help point me in the right direction?
Forgot to mention: the driver I'm talking about is SEMC signed driver. That is the driver for flashing right? Or have I totally missed this point all together?

I got it working now. It was not SEMC driver that's needed. It should be the gordon's gate driver. For some reason that driver went missing. I have installed SEUS and managed to flash my phone yesterday using SEUS. So definitely it was installed, but disappeared today or sometime after I used SEUS last.

bricked defy?

sorry for the title, this is defy plus (+)
please help me!! i am extremely nervous since buying this phone took a lot of saving.
i was trying to install CM 9, the instructions were a bit confusing specificly this line:
Install guide (courtesy of nogoodusername):
A How to on flashing ICS(Defy Plus Builds)
1:Head over to Stable Recovery from boot menu
2:Wipe Data (Nandroid Backup Before Doing this [optional])
3:Install Zip from SD
4:Select ur ICS(DefyPlus) zip
5:FLash
6:Flash CM9 Kernel [Note: Defy Plus users DO NOT FLASH KERNEL ZIP!]
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i just assumed he missed a few letters when saying "DO NOT FLASH KERNEL ZIP"
so i flashed CM9 kernel. then i got this error: in a black screen
with a few other things Like "battery ok" and stuff
"Err:A5,70,00,00,23"
so i downloaded an SBF from this list http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_jordanplus/list.php
DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-161_HE_SIGN_UCADEFYEMARAB1B80AA004.0R_PDS03C_USAJRDNGIBRPRNIL_P010_A021_M001_Service1FF.sbf.gz
and flashed with RSD lite using these instructions
STEP 1 Download usb drivers here below
Motorola Drivers Here
STEP 2 Download the debranded Firmware here (To debrand to generic UK I used the one marked UK - choose the one for your country)
Choose Firmware Here
STEP 3 Download RSDLite - I used v4.9, I found earlier versions would not work. Get it here.
RSDLite 4.9 Here
STEP 4 Install the USB Drivers and the RSDLite program and reboot PC
STEP 5 Extract the firmware file you downloaded a while ago. Then copy the .sbf firmware file to c:\Program files\Motorola\RSDLite folder (installation directory for RDSLite). this should come out as JRDNEM_U3_2.21.0_SIGNED_UCAJRDNEMARAB1B80AA028.0R_ USAJORDANRTGB_P026_A007_HWp3_S
rvice1FF.sbf for the UK one.
STEP 6 Start the RSDLite program now where it says filename press the select button and find the .sbf firmware file in c:\Program files\Motorola\RSDLite (it should default to this folder) and select the (sbf) file some details will appear on the right hand side.
STEP 7 We now need to boot the phone into the bootloader (as above make sure the phone is disconnected from USB – not sure if matters tho!). Hold the volume up and then power the phone on, after about 5 seconds release the buttons and the bootloader should display - it will show the version and a battery check. Now plug in the USB cable and it should install the drivers . Once the driver installation has finished you should see the phone appear at the bottom of the RSDLite program window under `port 1` - Once this is there you are ready to flash the firmware. NB: I had issues getting it to show a number of times. Uninstalling RSDLite/Drivers, rebooting PC, and then reinstalling these resolved this issue. (did not do thise because i could not get past the screen i was talking about)
STEP 8 Press the start button on the RSDLite and just relax while your device gets flashed,debranded etc. you will see a progress status on the right hand side wait till it reaches 100% but please do not disconect it will reboot the phone automaticly and restart the phone.And just wait untill android comes up and fully running untill you disconnect it should read (PLEASE START PHONE MANUALY) on RSDLite when this shows it is safe to unplug.
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and in step 8(i waited till it says "pass") i was looking at my phone, it had a white led, looked at it for a few seconds and tried to hold the power button to turn it on or something. then it disconnected from the RSD lite.
then i disconnected from usb and tried to turn it on. but nothing.
please help. i really need this phone.

bump
bump.
please, i really need your help! i'm sorry if i did "light" investigation in search of an answer, i did a mistake twice following guides.
and i want something more specific for me. (i have BL7)

was an idiot and tried to flash a lower level BL,
flashed BL7 and it's all good now.

Root Lenovo K3 Note India (k50a40)

Hello everyone.
Today I'm going to show you how to root Lenovo K3 Note India.
Pre-Requisites :
Lenovo USB Tools – Download it from here: https://userscloud.com/n7zmi1utn6wz
Flash Tools – Download it from here. https://userscloud.com/958tvsa17724
CWM Recovery Image and Scatter Text File (Developer – liuxinghost)- Download it from here. https://userscloud.com/yexc173ibpv8
Update.zip - Download it from here. https://userscloud.com/o8m7u398nmv5
How to Install CWM on Lenovo K3 Note :
Things to do before you Root Lenovo L3 Note :
Take a backup of your data. We don’t guarantee if something is erased. Always take precautions .
Enable USB Debugging on your device.
Goto > Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging.
If Developer Options is not located under settings then enable it by going toSettings > About Phone > Device Info and tap on Build Number for about 7-8 times. And then go back and follow previous step.
Make sure the battery is 50% charged or more.
Go to Settings > Security and enable Unknown Sources option.
How to Install CWM on Lenovo K3 Note :
Step 1 : Extract the LenovoUsbDriver_Techolaty.Net.rar and install the software in your PC.
Step 2 : Extract the Flash_Tools_Techolaty.Net.rar file and then open flash_tool.exe (run it as an administrator) Also Extract Recovery_Lemon_K3_Note_Techolaty.Net.rar in the same folder.
Step 3 : Now select MT6752_Android_scatter.txt .
Step 4 : Click on Options from the top then Download and make sure DA DL all with Checksum is checked.
Step 5 : Now just tick the checkbox recovery and browse to the extracted files and locate recovery.img
Step 6 : Now remove the battery of your phone & connect USB cable. Wait for 10 seconds & press the download button on PC. Then wait 05 seconds & insert battery in phone without removing USB cable. Wait for seconds & then Congrats !! CWM Recovery installed.
Steps to enter Recovery mode in Lenovo K3 Note
Press and hold the Volume Down Button + Volume Up Button + Power Button.
When you see the Boot Screen, Release the Power Button but keep the Volume Buttons pressed until you see the Recovery Screen.
How to Root Lenovo K3 Note :
Step 1 : Copy the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip file in your SD card root folder
Step 2 : Enter/Reboot to recovery mode on your device
Step 3 : Select the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip file and click update to root lenovo k3 note
Congrats !! YOur device is rooted now!!
You can confirm your device is rooted or not by downloading the Root Check application from Playstore.
If there any query then kindly comment or contact me & @arunshanker.

Works like a charm. Finally get rooted. Thanks :good:
But the CWM recovery is in Chinese language.
How can I change that to English ?

There is no option to change that Chinese language. If you want to use recovery in English then you should switch from CWM Recovery to TWRP Recovery. Its better than CWM Recovery. Here is link to download TWRP Recovery for Lenovo K3 Note.
lenovo-forums.ru/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_id=38939
You can change your recovery with my given method with spftools like you done your recovery installation before. Enjoy.
Sent from my Lenovo K50-t5 using XDA Free mobile app

my phone isnot starting after this please help

Step 5 - Checkbox recovery
Thanks. It's rooted now.

Is it really safe to root with FlashTool bcuz i heard that using this method is dangerous pls tell me .... M new to this though i've rooted 3 phones before but my last one asus zenfone 5 got bricked after rooting and using for almost 2 weeks but after that it's os was deleted n m regretting bout it but i too desperate to root k3 note k50a40 as there's to ram occupation n no option for themes etc..

thx.

Unrooting
will we be able to unroot and get OTA from Lenovo system updates.. Please tell me else I would end up bricking the device after updates..

Thanks for all your work !

Su is not getting updated
My su binary is not getting updated ..recovery is not flashing the update file but I've noticed its showing both of the language English and Chinese.. What to do stuck here..plz help..and yah I've tried changing the name of the file too..then too its not getting updated yaar. Do something

while rooting i had reached this step
Step 6 : Now remove the battery of your phone & connect USB cable. Wait for 10 seconds & press the download button on PC. Then wait 05 seconds & insert battery in phone without removing USB cable. Wait for seconds & then Congrats !! CWM Recovery installed.
BUT after removing batery i tried starting my mobile but it wont start
i removed usb cancelled everything but still its not powering on plz help

ishan dixit said:
my phone isnot starting after this please help
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You should flash your mobile using spftools.

real_sam said:
Is it really safe to root with FlashTool bcuz i heard that using this method is dangerous pls tell me .... M new to this though i've rooted 3 phones before but my last one asus zenfone 5 got bricked after rooting and using for almost 2 weeks but after that it's os was deleted n m regretting bout it but i too desperate to root k3 note k50a40 as there's to ram occupation n no option for themes etc..
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If you root your mobile carefully step by step as I given then no issues. I am also using K3 note.

Vedansh17 said:
will we be able to unroot and get OTA from Lenovo system updates.. Please tell me else I would end up bricking the device after updates..
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You should try official Chinese rom of Lenovo K3 note as its best & secure rom. You can download it from official vibe ui website.

Rup shah said:
My su binary is not getting updated ..recovery is not flashing the update file but I've noticed its showing both of the language English and Chinese.. What to do stuck here..plz help..and yah I've tried changing the name of the file too..then too its not getting updated yaar. Do something
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Unroot you mobile in option from SuperSu application & reboot you device. After reboot, go to recovery mode & install updatesu.zip again.

shubhamsasmal said:
while rooting i had reached this step
Step 6 : Now remove the battery of your phone & connect USB cable. Wait for 10 seconds & press the download button on PC. Then wait 05 seconds & insert battery in phone without removing USB cable. Wait for seconds & then Congrats !! CWM Recovery installed.
BUT after removing batery i tried starting my mobile but it wont start
i removed usb cancelled everything but still its not powering on plz help
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1st remove battery then connect with usb then press download & then after inser battery. You'll see installing line in spftools.

i can't update supersu.zip using recovery mode. WHY?

shyamhot said:
i can't update supersu.zip using recovery mode. WHY?
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Which recovery you are using?

Thanks bro.
Keep up the good work.
Finally able to remove bloatwares(was irritating me much).
BTW use TWRp.

I guess the adb & fastboot method is far better, safe and quicker method than the SPFtools. Another xda forums thready can be referred for the method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/k3-note/general/ufficial-thread-lenovo-k3-note-t3102997

Meizu m2 note bricked.

I have meizu m2 note. Its now bricked. I was using sp flash tool to unlock the bootloader and install twrp recovery.
i was following the guide giving on youtube. I can't attach an outside link here.
So i did everything this guide said, but on the last step when i switched off my phone and connected to the usb port. The sp flash tool stopped working i waited for 5-10 mins. Finally it crashed. Now when i try to connect my phone it says usb device not recognised (the last device you connected to this computer malfunctioned). I cannot start my phone. I tried pressing the power button for 10 secs, tried pressing volume + with power button, nothing happens.
Anybody have any idea how to solve this.

Go to download old version Flyme os 4+ any but original rom you have must install,
And dow load any latest sp tool,
And also downlaod latest all mtk devices drivers,
If you have system knoledge you can install all of these pc softwares,
Test it once again your phone connecting to computer,
Just detected only nothing. Can do that its just detected your will be alive soon but its very easy if you know a little bit mobile knowledge,
Lets go to process
Step 1 check best and good branded usb connecting cable, test to connect usb cable to your phone,
Step 2 extract Flyme stock rom, and extract mtk sp tool,
Step 3 open sp tool showing error there is no any scatter. Or download file dont worry, da file availble at sptools folder you can go and select, and scatter. File availble at flyme stock rom folder lets check it then select firmware all formate and install that you have to select that option, then you select download and now connect your phone just leave ituntill done then your phone is will alive feel happy like me if you need any more information any other problem connect. To. Me

Can you speak more clearly?I don't understand.Because my English is not very good.

zzx3731 said:
Can you speak more clearly?I don't understand.Because my English is not very good.
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What problem with your phone?

Hi ! I have the same problem right now, when I plug it, it says device not recognised, what could I do now ?

Thank you very much，This is my mobile phone. It's done.Thank you for your kindness.
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Hagadou said:
What problem with your phone?
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I been able to install LineageOS, I fixed it by pressing home and menu button, it disconnect and reconnect and i been able to Re-flash it with the recovery and when i tried to install Lineage, my error was gone (error 7)