Hello.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500. Recently, it received a software update via OTA, and I proceeded to update it, but then it went into a infinite bootloop. I bought a USB Jig Download Mode, because it did allow me to enter into Download Mode, but now I can't use odin, because even in Download mode it keeps restarting. I tried a different battery and it continues doing the same.
I hope someone can help me.
I post a video to show you what it does.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lje7Lmey6W8
Solution:
I followed this video to fix the problem with the power button
http://youtu.be/pqBgbN8NLjI
Are you able to boot into recovery and do a full wipe?
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DarkerTimes said:
Are you able to boot into recovery and do a full wipe?
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No, I'm not able to enter recovery. The key combination does not work.
If you have stock rom and your device has still some warranty period left, you can try taking your phone to a nearby service centre.
Wiping from the recovery is absolutely pointless, because it also reboots in download mode.
My guess is that it has nothing to do with the ota update but you just got bad luck.
In 9/10 cases this is a faulty power button. That's why it keeps rebooting. You have to send it in for warranty or you have to replace it yourself. The part only costs about 5 euro's so it's not expensive.
Lennyz1988 said:
Wiping from the recovery is absolutely pointless, because it also reboots in download mode.
My guess is that it has nothing to do with the ota update but you just got bad luck.
In 9/10 cases this is a faulty power button. That's why it keeps rebooting. You have to send it in for warranty or you have to replace it yourself. The part only costs about 5 euro's so it's not expensive.
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Thank you Lenny! It really was the power button. I followe this video and I fixed it. http://youtu.be/pqBgbN8NLjI
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sorry to bother you all. i bricked my device and it's only a few hours old. I rooted it using the io root method. that was painless.
anyway, it didn't brick then. i got a notification from verizon for the 4.4.2 update so I clicked download update it never installed and that's when the bricking started. Anytime I connect it to the computer it opens up like 40 disks and it says cannot be used unless it's formatted so I have to spend a while canceling those out. when I restart the phone it says the lg logo then the screen goes black . im stuck. i've been trying for hours. if i get the phone back i won't root it or do anything. ill deal with the bloatware, whatever. i've tried a lot of different things but to no avail. any help is appreciated. thank you for your time...and wont go into download mode....help please anyone....
i have no recovery installed....every time i try to cut the phone off it vibrates screen goes off and on showing the lg logo very quickly then goes black but remains on until battery drains
Im in the same boat
xdavelope said:
sorry to bother you all. i bricked my device and it's only a few hours old. I rooted it using the io root method. that was painless.
anyway, it didn't brick then. i got a notification from verizon for the 4.4.2 update so I clicked download update it never installed and that's when the bricking started. Anytime I connect it to the computer it opens up like 40 disks and it says cannot be used unless it's formatted so I have to spend a while canceling those out. when I restart the phone it says the lg logo then the screen goes black . im stuck. i've been trying for hours. if i get the phone back i won't root it or do anything. ill deal with the bloatware, whatever. i've tried a lot of different things but to no avail. any help is appreciated. thank you for your time...and wont go into download mode....help please anyone....
i have no recovery installed....every time i try to cut the phone off it vibrates screen goes off and on showing the lg logo very quickly then goes black but remains on until battery drains
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Did just like you with OTA today and now bricked. Guess I will have to call Verizon and see what they can do.
xdavelope said:
sorry to bother you all. i bricked my device and it's only a few hours old. I rooted it using the io root method. that was painless.
anyway, it didn't brick then. i got a notification from verizon for the 4.4.2 update so I clicked download update it never installed and that's when the bricking started. Anytime I connect it to the computer it opens up like 40 disks and it says cannot be used unless it's formatted so I have to spend a while canceling those out. when I restart the phone it says the lg logo then the screen goes black . im stuck. i've been trying for hours. if i get the phone back i won't root it or do anything. ill deal with the bloatware, whatever. i've tried a lot of different things but to no avail. any help is appreciated. thank you for your time...and wont go into download mode....help please anyone....
i have no recovery installed....every time i try to cut the phone off it vibrates screen goes off and on showing the lg logo very quickly then goes black but remains on until battery drains
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BAYOUREBEL said:
Did just like you with OTA today and now bricked. Guess I will have to call Verizon and see what they can do.
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DId you not try and go back to stock?...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
xdavelope said:
sorry to bother you all. i bricked my device and it's only a few hours old. I rooted it using the io root method. that was painless.
anyway, it didn't brick then. i got a notification from verizon for the 4.4.2 update so I clicked download update it never installed and that's when the bricking started. Anytime I connect it to the computer it opens up like 40 disks and it says cannot be used unless it's formatted so I have to spend a while canceling those out. when I restart the phone it says the lg logo then the screen goes black . im stuck. i've been trying for hours. if i get the phone back i won't root it or do anything. ill deal with the bloatware, whatever. i've tried a lot of different things but to no avail. any help is appreciated. thank you for your time...and wont go into download mode....help please anyone....
i have no recovery installed....every time i try to cut the phone off it vibrates screen goes off and on showing the lg logo very quickly then goes black but remains on until battery drains
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If you can't boot into stock recovery (vol down + power key) and can't get into download mode (this is where they detect root once FW update shows up and the bottom left corner says Bootloader: ROOTED) then you can rest assure as long as you are under warranty, send it in to LG directly.
Do not send it to Verizon as you may incur charges for replacement. There's insurance from Verizon, but the real "replace with no charge" warranty is sending it to LG directly. Make an account on their website, register your G2, and make a Repair request by online chat or phone.
I just got my T-mobile G2 back after 2 weeks with the same issues and while it took a while to get repaired, I didn't pay a penny and it works without T-Mobile ever knowing its different hardware (all they replace is the flash memory that is corrupted in the phone).
Only downside is that it came back with KitKat and unrooted which means I have to wait for a working root procedure for it unlike with JB (I'm not afraid to root it again since I know what messed it up before was custom recovery TWRP version 2.6.3.2 that doesn't support KitKat lol).
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DId you not try and go back to stock?...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
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He can't get into download mode which means no KDZ flashing.
MDA400 said:
If you can't boot into stock recovery (vol down + power key) and can't get into download mode (this is where they detect root once FW update shows up and the bottom left corner says Bootloader: ROOTED) then you can rest assure as long as you are under warranty, send it in to LG directly.
Do not send it to Verizon as you may incur charges for replacement. There's insurance from Verizon, but the real "replace with no charge" warranty is sending it to LG directly. Make an account on their website, register your G2, and make a Repair request by online chat or phone.
I just got my T-mobile G2 back after 2 weeks with the same issues and while it took a while to get repaired, I didn't pay a penny and it works without T-Mobile ever knowing its different hardware (all they replace is the flash memory that is corrupted in the phone).
Only downside is that it came back with KitKat and unrooted which means I have to wait for a working root procedure for it unlike with JB (I'm not afraid to root it again since I know what messed it up before was custom recovery TWRP version 2.6.3.2 that doesn't support KitKat lol).
He can't get into download mode which means no KDZ flashing.
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Not getting into download mode is odd especially for just accepting a OTA update. Remember since they accepted the OTA its gonna take a special way of getting into download mode as the phone will be constantly on in boot loop. not all of the time but most of the time when people say they cant get into bootloader they have to keep trying due to the phone has to be "Turned off" OR rebooted at the same time of holding down the key combo.
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Not getting into download mode is odd especially for just accepting a OTA update. Remember since they accepted the OTA its gonna take a special way of getting into download mode as the phone will be constantly on in boot loop. not all of the time but most of the time when people say they cant get into bootloader they have to keep trying due to the phone has to be "Turned off" OR rebooted at the same time of holding down the key combo.
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To get the phone to turn off, one has to reboot the phone (power key for 10 seconds) while holding volume up WITHOUT having the USB cable plugged in.
Recovery mode is a bit trickier by having to hold the power key for 10 seconds, then just as the phone reboots, hold PWR + VOL DWN and while holding VOL DWN, release PWR and press it again (gets to that factory reset screen where you press PWR 3 times).
Not trying to teach you this if you already know how, just stating it if the OP looks at this then he can try again with the above.
Also, Download mode is essentially the "bootloader" and it is locked meaning unless you have certified software (KDZ FW updater), you can't adb anything just in download mode unlike some LG phones that have emergency mode which is unlocked bootloader.
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To get the phone to turn off, one has to reboot the phone (power key for 10 seconds) while holding volume up WITHOUT having the USB cable plugged in.
Recovery mode is a bit trickier by having to hold the power key for 10 seconds, then just as the phone reboots, hold PWR + VOL DWN and while holding VOL DWN, release PWR and press it again (gets to that factory reset screen where you press PWR 3 times).
Not trying to teach you this if you already know how, just stating it if the OP looks at this then he can try again with the above.
Also, Download mode is essentially the "bootloader" and it is locked meaning unless you have certified software (KDZ FW updater), you can't adb anything just in download mode unlike some LG phones that have emergency mode which is unlocked bootloader.
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Yea I know the commands, The guide for going back to stock was created by me for the G2 haha, Hopefully the OP will see your post and try that
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ive tried factory reset "vol down & power"...its just goes black and stays the same
I'm having about the exact same problem. I rooted my phone a while back, I left it stock and just used some modules (xposed). When I noticed the update I of course was stupid enough to hit the update... My phone is doing the same as his. I can get to the factory reset screen but even if I go through there I get the same black screen (though backlit). I can't boot into download. I'm downloading the .tot needed for stock, but I'm not sure if that'll be a lot of good without download mode. I have everything on my phone backed up from when I rooted it (I'm missing a few pictures but nothing major.) Any and all help would be appreciated. I've got a bunch of precalc homework and Prom in a couple days so I'm willing to sacrifice sleep tonight. Thanks! (Made this account just for this, though I've used the site a bit before.)
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ive tried factory reset "vol down & power"...its just goes black and stays the same
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It's cuz you're not doing it correctly.
Yes, you're supposed to depress "vol down & power" but once you see LG logo, let go of both buttons and then immediately hold down only the "power" button.
After a few secs, a white factory reset screen will appear. Ignore the warning and press power button. I know, its kinda scary at first, but then phone will load into recovery.
I can get to the factory data reset screen but when i choose yes it just gives me the secure boot error. I am able to put my phone into download mode by pressing up volume and power when plugging to pc, but cant get pc to recognize it. I am sure I am missing something.
i am also bricked. i cant get into download mode or recovery. i have twrp installed, cant get to that either. i have tried every button combination and all i get is a black screen and vibrations, no lg logo. need help.
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BAYOUREBEL said:
Did just like you with OTA today and now bricked. Guess I will have to call Verizon and see what they can do.
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Call LG verizon will void your warranty
Has anyone made any progress or did all just send back to LG?
I am in similar shape, can get to the white factory reset screen - which does nothing once I accept.
I can also get into download mode, but the phone isn't recognized.
Wanted to confirm before I try to send it back that I can't fix myself.
Thanks!
Also, did anyone who was able to get back to the hard reset screen have luck sending to LG? Or did it have to be completely bricked?
Im also bricked. And there is no recovery mode. download mode is usable. but when i in twrp before brick i deleted efs because i have a back up after that recovery had corrupted and driver in the rom memory to talk to pc had also deleted with efs(i think). I have an idea to fix but im not sure
If I can change rom from mainboard and replace it other rom from other lg g2? Will it solve my and our problem??????
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So to make a long story short this is the events that lead up to my current issue on my i9500;
1. Flashed CF Auto Root
2. Flashed philz_touch_6.48.4-i9500 recovery (worked)
3. Installed pac_i9500-nightly-20140823 via recovery
The issue I had was that my phone would randomly restart and boot loop till I pull the battery. This happened about twice in the week after loading the new rom (I was running stock 4.4.2 prior). two days ago the phone refused to boot even with pulling the battery. I eventually got into download mode by pulling the battery at the yellow triangle otherwise it just reboots. I could also not access recovery mode at all.
I have tried flashing the stock firmware (XFA - South Africa) also trying different recoveries. But the problem remains. I also cannot use ADB as it does not pick up the device.
I am wondering if this issue may be the power button that broke or if my rom/recovery could be at fault? Also what else could I try in your opinion? I feel sending it off to a Samsung repair center may be my last hope :crying:
Thanks in advance!
Could be the power button.
Doed it reboot in the download mode too?
I couldnt get that part..
Generally the random reboots are linked to the bad power button only..but there can be a lot many reasons to it.
Kernels. No proper OP prescribed method of installing roms. Or a rom issue in itself.
Depends.
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DeepankarS said:
Could be the power button.
Doed it reboot in the download mode too?
I couldnt get that part..
Generally the random reboots are linked to the bad power button only..but there can be a lot many reasons to it.
Kernels. No proper OP prescribed method of installing roms. Or a rom issue in itself.
Depends.
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Thanks for the response.
Let me try clarify some points to assist. Once I am in download mode with the battery inserted it also reboots, I have to take the battery out as I see the yellow triangle as the volume up also does not seem to function till the battery is removed.
As for the how I went about installation of the first rom, this was done via recovery. The recovery was installed via Odin. Everything worked for a few days before the boot loop issue started.
Ko7Ad said:
Thanks for the response.
Let me try clarify some points to assist. Once I am in download mode with the battery inserted it also reboots, I have to take the battery out as I see the yellow triangle as the volume up also does not seem to function till the battery is removed.
As for the how I went about installation of the first rom, this was done via recovery. The recovery was installed via Odin. Everything worked for a few days before the boot loop issue started.
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It is a power button issue.
Tap it in various directions or on any flat surface to release it
Or open up your phone and softly try releasing it..
For you have installed a knox free rom, thus knox cannot be the culprit.
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DeepankarS said:
It is a power button issue.
Tap it in various directions or on any flat surface to release it
Or open up your phone and softly try releasing it..
For you have installed a knox free rom, thus knox cannot be the culprit.
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It seems that I could not get the power button working again, I even tried hitting it flush o a flat surface as I have read on some sites. Guess I will send it off to Samsung on Monday for a repair.
Thanks for the assistance.
Ko7Ad said:
It seems that I could not get the power button working again, I even tried hitting it flush o a flat surface as I have read on some sites. Guess I will send it off to Samsung on Monday for a repair.
Thanks for the assistance.
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Yeah anyway it is a physical damage so the warranty isnt there..
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I wanted to update this thread now that my phone is back in a working condition.
The issue was the power button. I got a local cellphone technician to replace the power button and there after flash stock firmware with a TJAG. I did contact Samsung and they said should I not have rooted my phone this would have been covered by my warranty! :crying:
Ko7Ad said:
I wanted to update this thread now that my phone is back in a working condition.
The issue was the power button. I got a local cellphone technician to replace the power button and there after flash stock firmware with a TJAG. I did contact Samsung and they said should I not have rooted my phone this would have been covered by my warranty! :crying:
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Ehh what? :/ covered under warranty?
Those dumb ssc guys told one of my friend in india that it is a damage done by him so they wont change or make it okay for free. :/
Because it is a physical damage..so he gave INR1000 ($20 appx. After a heavy argument and bargaining) To get it okayed.
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Hi Guys.My G900F is about 2 months old.I was running CM 12 when I developed a problem with the volume button sticking which meant it kept turning the sounds down and if I turned it up,it kept turning down.I contacted O2 about a repair and they said fine,send it in so I tried to put a stock rom back on ,so no to void the warranty.
Once I did this,the phone kept going into safe mode but other apps were still installed like TWRP,SuperSu etc so I tried to remove them as well but here`s where the problems got worse.
Now when I try to boot into recovery,I just get the Samsung splash screen with a blue light.
If I try to boot into download mode,I get the download mode screen but when I press volume up,to proceed to download mode,nothing happens.
Have I bricked it completely,or can it be saved?
I really have tried everything but that`s the only 2 screens I get-Samsung splash when trying recovery and 1st download mode screen .
I`ll happily send it off for repair if needs be,so a good repairer recommendation ,in Northern Ireland,or UK would be appreciated.
Cheers.
PS.
When I connect the phone to my pc,the Samsung driver won`t install.
If the volume button is damaged, you need that to enter download mode fully
If still rooted, you could try this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.siriusapplications.quickboot&hl=en_GB
It might bypass the need to hit Vol Up when you enter download mode (Bootloader)
Thanks but I can`t boot the phone up to install any apps.
Send it off for repair then, KNOX tripped they'll likely refuse warranty anyway
Or open it yourself and see if you can sort the volume button out
Can you recommend someone that could do a full repair via post?
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Can you recommend someone that could do a full repair via post?
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Samsung
Hi guys, i'm having problems with my S3 neo (GT-I9301). When i put the battery in the phone it automatically turns on and it bootloops on samsung's model screen, after a few seconds it restart again and again. When I try to enter in recovery/download mode i see the Rec/dwn mode for a second and then it restarts, so i can't do anything. I've never rooted this device, changed firmware or kernel. It's totally original. any ideas? Thanks!
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Hi guys, i'm having problems with my S3 neo (GT-I9301). When i put the battery in the phone it automatically turns on and it bootloops on samsung's model screen, after a few seconds it restart again and again. When I try to enter in recovery/download mode i see the Rec/dwn mode for a second and then it restarts, so i can't do anything. I've never rooted this device, changed firmware or kernel. It's totally original. any ideas? Thanks!
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Maybe it's your power button..? I have got mine few times stuck and the same thing has happened.
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Maybe it's your power button..? I have got mine few times stuck and the same thing has happened.
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Ok, i still have warranty. And in case that isn't the problem?
Maicchesini said:
Ok, i still have warranty. And in case that isn't the problem?
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When you have your warranty, then they'll fix it if you didn't cause it. Don't open your phone yourself unless you know what you're doing(and if you want to keep your warranty. One time I opened my phone and the warranty took it in and replaced my faulty battery even tho I had opened it, but you might not be so lucky.) Take it to the care center or whatever they call it and have your device fixed. Hope you get it fixed.
My Samsung galaxy note 4 isn't working anymore, i kept my phone on charge and suddenly it went into download mode, i restarted the phone by removing the battery but it went into boot loop, i watched some YouTube videos which suggest to update the firmware using odin, i tried but it ended with an error i tried again but the same error continues, i checked on sam mobile for the correct firmware and i was using the correct one, after 3 attempts i gave up and removed the battery and restarted the phone and this time it does not boot, no LED no vibration nothing, i kept it on charge but same issue, tried different battery and the same issue. Its been 2 weeks its dead completely, when i connect the phone to laptop it does make the connect sound but nothing shows in odin, nothing in my computer. I found a video on youtube which suggest to use USB jig and am unable to find that as well. Please help me if you have any other suggestions or Solution for me.
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My Samsung galaxy note 4 isn't working anymore, i kept my phone on charge and suddenly it went into download mode, i restarted the phone by removing the battery but it went into boot loop, i watched some YouTube videos which suggest to update the firmware using odin, i tried but it ended with an error i tried again but the same error continues, i checked on sam mobile for the correct firmware and i was using the correct one, after 3 attempts i gave up and removed the battery and restarted the phone and this time it does not boot, no LED no vibration nothing, i kept it on charge but same issue, tried different battery and the same issue. Its been 2 weeks its dead completely, when i connect the phone to laptop it does make the connect sound but nothing shows in odin, nothing in my computer. I found a video on youtube which suggest to use USB jig and am unable to find that as well. Please help me if you have any other suggestions or Solution for me.
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Put your phone in freezer for couple of hours without battery then take it out wipe really dry insert battery then keep pressing and hold power button for 10 seconds until it vibrates.once you see samsung note 4 logo go yo download mode and flash recovery 4files firmware with pit file you can download 4file firmware from www.tsar3000.com
This sounds weird but trust me this crazy method works with many dead note 4 like yours.
Give it a try you won't lose anything since your device is already dead.
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Put your phone in freezer for couple of hours without battery then take it out wipe really dry insert battery then keep pressing and hold power button for 10 seconds until it vibrates.once you see samsung note 4 logo go yo download mode and flash recovery 4files firmware with pit file you can download 4file firmware from www.tsar3000.com
This sounds weird but trust me this crazy method works with many dead note 4 like yours.
Give it a try you won't lose anything since your device is already dead.
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Thank you for the reply, i did tried this method after your suggestion but am afraid this one also did not work. The phone is still in the same condition. Is there anything else you want me to try??
Can anyone please help me fix this issue before i go and spend 2K or 3K at the local stores
solkarsalman said:
Can anyone please help me fix this issue before i go and spend 2K or 3K at the local stores
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Try this:
Flash last Firmware for you device and after Odin finish and you see your phone boot up, pull down your battery, press home+lock button+volume up, go down (with volume and lock key) and apply a Factory reset and wipe cache, and restart your unit. Good Luck!
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Try this:
Flash last Firmware for you device and after Odin finish and you see your phone boot up, pull down your battery, press home+lock button+volume up, go down (with volume and lock key) and apply a Factory reset and wipe cache, and restart your unit. Good Luck!
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Thank you for the reply bro but my phone is completely dead, odin or kies is also not able to recognize my device so am afraid i dont have any option to follow your action plan. I mean it does make the connect sound when i attach using USB but no use. Its not booting, no led, no vibration.
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Thank you for the reply bro but my phone is completely dead, odin or kies is also not able to recognize my device so am afraid i dont have any option to follow your action plan. I mean it does make the connect sound when i attach using USB but no use. Its not booting, no led, no vibration.
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OK friend. I hope you get a unit that meets your needs.
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