Hi
my s4 (I9505)was working fine until battery completely drained, and it is unresponsive after that, it doesn't power up, or boot in recovery or download mode, and is not detected in the computer either,i recharged the battery with another s4 and it working just fine.
i searched everything without any luck, hope you can help me
the phone was running stock lollipop 5.0.1 and i don't have warranty.
Sounds like hardware failure. Or the screen is dead. In any case, it will need to be taken to a service if it doesn't respond to anything.
GDReaper said:
Sounds like hardware failure. Or the screen is dead. In any case, it will need to be taken to a service if it doesn't respond to anything.
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i don't it's the screen, beacause there's no response on the pc.
there's no samsung service center where i live, is there any other solution i may try??
jamel_es said:
i don't it's the screen, beacause there's no response on the pc.
there's no samsung service center where i live, is there any other solution i may try??
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Just take it to any kind of phone repair shop.
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Today i take my my phone for check facebook status,but when i did push lock button(power button) nothing happaned then i though its bugged and powered again then nothing happaned..I takeout battery and re put then still nothing
now phone totaly black touchscreen workin, ihear sounds when i touch it or booting sound..but no screen
I am really confused,what happaned to my phone.
any1 know about it ?
vhd99 said:
Today i take my my phone for check facebook status,but when i did push lock button(power button) nothing happaned then i though its bugged and powered again then nothing happaned..I takeout battery and re put then still nothing
now phone totaly black touchscreen workin, ihear sounds when i touch it or booting sound..but no screen
I am really confused,what happaned to my phone.
any1 know about it ?
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you haven't turned the brightness all the way down have you
vhd99 said:
Today i take my my phone for check facebook status,but when i did push lock button(power button) nothing happaned then i though its bugged and powered again then nothing happaned..I takeout battery and re put then still nothing
now phone totaly black touchscreen workin, ihear sounds when i touch it or booting sound..but no screen
I am really confused,what happaned to my phone.
any1 know about it ?
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Service centre.
Skander1998 said:
Service centre.
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not possible..I bought it from another a country.so will not work on my country..
Even i tried reflash phone,it sucesfully flashed,bu still same..
It may appear that your phone has suffered a hardware malfunction - You will either have to try and get it repaired or replaced.
vhd99 said:
not possible..I bought it from another a country.so will not work on my country..
Even i tried reflash phone,it sucesfully flashed,bu still same..
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Still go to a service center, seems like your screen is hardware damaged for whatever reason, never heard of this though.
Explain the situation and they might fix it for free, probably not.
Skander1998 said:
Still go to a service center, seems like your screen is hardware damaged for whatever reason, never heard of this though.
Explain the situation and they might fix it for free, probably not.
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well..instead goin service center,i bought new lcd for 215 USD..And problem solved :d
vhd99 said:
well..instead goin service center,i bought new lcd for 215 USD..And problem solved :d
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How long did the job take?
zoso28 said:
How long did the job take?
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10 minute..if you ask me it was super easy,easier than any phone..
Hey,
I've searched this forum on others but haven't found anyone who've had my problem.
I have an original GT-i9500 purchased a little over a year ago around the launch. The phone was rooted and had a custom ROM installed. (Crash ROM). I have installed the ROM about 3 months ago, and haven't fiddled with it recently. I've had CWM installed.
Yesterday I've noticed that the device went into boot loop all of the sudden. I haven't done anything unusual when it started boot looping.
I can see the Samsung logo for a couple of seconds, but then the screen turns off and the logo comes again. Loop. Trying to enter recovery mod (CWM) doesn't work. Phone keeps looping. Trying to access download mode does work partially. I can get to the screen where it says "Warning!!" and asks to click "volume up" to continue. But stays on that screen for a few seconds and then boots to the logo again. Happens whether I click "volume up" or don't.
I have no idea what caused this. But shortly before it started I did see that an app that uses wanam was updated (bubble UPNP) and there was some notification about it from wanam.
any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
You have eaither a malfuntioning power button, a faulty battery or some other hardware failure.
This is not a software problem.
Lennyz1988 said:
You have eaither a malfuntioning power button, a faulty battery or some other hardware failure.
This is not a software problem.
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I have exactly the same issue, tried plug in power supply, shows an empty battery icon with circle in the center, stays for a few seconds and screen goes blank. It repeat this process if i keep it plugged to the power supply.
Just an update in case anyone ever finds this thread and is experiencing the same symptoms. It was indeed a faulty power button. Having it replaced has solved the problem.
It was apparently stuck on "pressed" mode (not physically, i would've noticed that). Another indication for that was that putting in a battery would automatically turn the phone on.
i know it was before a few months back,
but anyway... i got the same issue too, but my phone was on stock rom without root.
this is random annoying issue...
as i understand from you guys, i will need to take the phone to a lab to fix this, bummer!
thank you any way...
same problem here..
just got this issue today.. cant go in download , cant go in recovery, wont boot...
i was using it just fine when it just turned off...
ShoukaT1 said:
same problem here..
just got this issue today.. cant go in download , cant go in recovery, wont boot...
i was using it just fine when it just turned off...
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Whiplash83 said:
i know it was before a few months back,
but anyway... i got the same issue too, but my phone was on stock rom without root.
this is random annoying issue...
as i understand from you guys, i will need to take the phone to a lab to fix this, bummer!
thank you any way...
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Faulty power buttons, faulty power buttons everywhere.
I fail to understand how samsung does this. This has been like the 500th stuck power button issue here.
Looks like we have to add it in the guide.
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DeepankarS said:
Faulty power buttons, faulty power buttons everywhere.
I fail to understand how samsung does this. This has been like the 500th stuck power button issue here.
Looks like we have to add it in the guide.
Sent from my GT-I9500 using XDA Free mobile app
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I've got my phone back from the repair service and it was indeed a failure of the power button electric circuit,
(i don't know exactly how to translate it correctly to English, but they say something about secondary electric circuit board)
anyway, it been replaced and the phone came back to live again
I got it fixed today..
I think it should be added as a major cause for bootloop, if you cant open recovery or go to download mode
at first i thought my phone was bricked but then after some hard searching i found out this thread and proceeded accordingly..
I opened up at the phone and checked the power button myself with my instruments.. then i took it to repair center and told them to replace the power button... simple as that.. cost me 9$
grobrnik said:
Just an update in case anyone ever finds this thread and is experiencing the same symptoms. It was indeed a faulty power button. Having it replaced has solved the problem.
It was apparently stuck on "pressed" mode (not physically, i would've noticed that). Another indication for that was that putting in a battery would automatically turn the phone on.
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Thanks for the clarification! My S4 has been doing that for a while now- think I'll take it to the repair center and get it checked out.
I have same problem
Hi, my Galaxy S4 suddenly died out while I was using it halfway. It was still charging (actually 100% already). The phone blackout and I couldnt turn it on.
Here's what I tried:
1) pull out battery and wait for a while then put it back and power on
Result: nothing happens
2) same as 1) but with another spare battery
Result: nothing happens
3) let it charge (to power socket) and waited for about 15 mins
Results: the top side of the phone was warm (beside the microSD slot) and I still cannot power on.
Is this phone useless already?
b_ongzhenyu said:
Hi, my Galaxy S4 suddenly died out while I was using it halfway. It was still charging (actually 100% already). The phone blackout and I couldnt turn it on.
Here's what I tried:
1) pull out battery and wait for a while then put it back and power on
Result: nothing happens
2) same as 1) but with another spare battery
Result: nothing happens
3) let it charge (to power socket) and waited for about 15 mins
Results: the top side of the phone was warm (beside the microSD slot) and I still cannot power on.
Is this phone useless already?
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Hi mate
Sorry to hear what happen .
Question after you switched to phone on and waited maybe 1-2 min did you try to connect it to the pc, see if the system is alive if you have access to your files.....if so the phone is ok..but maybe the screen is dead or something is loose inside.
MAX 404 said:
Hi mate
Sorry to hear what happen .
Question after you switched to phone on and waited maybe 1-2 min did you try to connect it to the pc, see if the system is alive if you have access to your files.....if so the phone is ok..but maybe the screen is dead or something is loose inside.
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I didn't hear any sound or vibration when I switch it on. I have not try connecting to PC but even if I could, the phone has password lock so I still cannot access unless I unlock the phone
b_ongzhenyu said:
I didn't hear any sound or vibration when I switch it on. I have not try connecting to PC but even if I could, the phone has password lock so I still cannot access unless I unlock the phone
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The idea is to find out if the problem is the phone or the display , if the pc recognices the phone it means that the phone works...no real need to acces your files
If it does not then your problem is in the electronics and not in the display......just an idea
MAX 404 said:
The idea is to find out if the problem is the phone or the display , if the pc recognices the phone it means that the phone works...no real need to acces your files
If it does not then your problem is in the electronics and not in the display......just an idea
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I tried connecting to PC and it does not detect anything. It gets hot beside the microSD slot.
b_ongzhenyu said:
I tried connecting to PC and it does not detect anything. It gets hot beside the microSD slot.
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mate ,
it looks like a hardware problem take it toSamsung if in warranty still or to a local service center...
I had a similar problem in the past and it ended up being my power button was malfunctioning. It was apparently just stuck in an off/on loop but not showing anything on screen....
Look like mainboard short circuit since top side of the phone got warm and also I assumed from op that display never show anything again.
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Look like mainboard short circuit since top side of the phone got warm and also I assumed from op that display never show anything again.
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MAX 404 said:
mate ,
it looks like a hardware problem take it toSamsung if in warranty still or to a local service center...
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Is there hope of getting back all the data if it can be repaired? Around how much will it cost? My warranty finished about a month ago
Playzoid said:
I had a similar problem in the past and it ended up being my power button was malfunctioning. It was apparently just stuck in an off/on loop but not showing anything on screen....
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If this case, it would be switching off and on all the time? At least showing something on the screen?
b_ongzhenyu said:
Is there hope of getting back all the data if it can be repaired? Around how much will it cost? My warranty finished about a month ago
If this case, it would be switching off and on all the time? At least showing something on the screen?
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Sorry mate , if the phone is not switching on and or is not recogniced by pc i really doubt it, after is fix most likely you will be able.
How much is hard to say.....
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Sorry mate , if the phone is not switching on and or is not recogniced by pc i really doubt it, after is fix most likely you will be able.
How much is hard to say.....
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So how do I fix it?
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So how do I fix it?
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hi
as i said before ...take it to a local service center, could be samsung or a local repair shop
hi guys
i dont really think anybody can help but its the only chance i have left.
iv been running this rom for a couple of weeks with out mainy problems......only a slight lag.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-develop/touchwiz-lollipop-leaked-rom-i9505-t3027063
one member said
Hi,
For those who have problem with lag:
From Stweaks, change default gov to Lionheart, gpu gov to simple, I/O to fiops, disable android logger, enable zram, reboot.
These settings also give me great batt life
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so i made the changes and it did make a big difference. i shut the phone down 2 hours after to charge it,, and thats when a odd thing happened.
its dead.
no life at all. even when its connected to my pc. if i plug the charger in it just gets hot.....thats it.
can i assume its bricked for some odd reason??
what happens if you pull the battery, plug it back in and try and reboot into recovery/download mode?
DSA said:
what happens if you pull the battery, plug it back in and try and reboot into recovery/download mode?
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nothing
try changing the battery
it might be a hardware problem
DSA said:
try changing the battery
it might be a hardware problem
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i did that + charger,and lead.
no responce and all. if i plug in the charger the top half of the phone gets quite hot in the main board area.
im sure some people come on hear with problems with out telling the full storey ( dropping it down the toilet,or just dropping it) but i literally shut it down to charge it quicker.
im still scratching my head over this.
if all else fails i may look into buying one with a smashed screen on ebay and replace the main board as my phone is in great condition,....gutted.
it does sound like a hardware issue - can you take it back to a samsung service center?
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it does sound like a hardware issue - can you take it back to a samsung service center?
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i could...... but it would cost much more than its worth.
iv had it from new, such a shame.
If you tried another working battery, tried connecting to a computer and cant get into Download Mode.... I say your phone is dead and it sounds like a hardware fault. I have seen soft bricked and hard bricked phones, they still show some form of life like the led turning on, pixel salad, black screen (as you can see the screen light up), white screen, cant get into recovery but can get into Download mode and etc.
Sounds like its dead but I am sure its got nothing to do with what you did and its just a coincident that it died.
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If you tried another working battery, tried connecting to a computer and cant get into Download Mode.... I say your phone is dead and it sounds like a hardware fault. I have seen soft bricked and hard bricked phones, they still show some form of life like the led turning on, pixel salad, black screen (as you can see the screen light up), white screen, cant get into recovery but can get into Download mode and etc.
Sounds like its dead but I am sure its got nothing to do with what you did and its just a coincident that it died.
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yes i totally agree.
i think ill put another main board in it and sell it on.
two years old so it may be a good opportunity to upgrade..........may be a s5.
many thank guys.
I'm back with with my s4, reserected from the ash's with a replacement main board ?
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Hey XDA members
I need urgent help to help me restore access to my phone, as you can see in the title my device is stuck on the Galaxy S4 Screen, wont go further (apart from a few lucky times hardly ever and will restart anyway).
I have no idea how this happened, my phone is fully stock, not custom roms or root or anything. i was just using my phone normally and all of a sudden it turned off and it just happened from there on, its been happening all day and it has really p****d me off because i am unable to keep up with work now and my phone pays a vital part in my life.
It's not water damaged as far as i know and i cant even factory reset it because it freezes in the process of going into system recovery mode and restarts, same goes for download mode. i really dont know what to do the PC Doesn't recognize it anymore either and its not got warranty.
The only possible thing i can think that has gone wrong is i was charging my phone in the USA Whilst i was there during the summer. but that was about 6 weeks ago and it just happens so randomly so i doubt it could be that..
Has anyone has a similar problem and can give me any solutions or advice i would greatly appreciate it.
- Kind Regards.
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Hey XDA members
I need urgent help to help me restore access to my phone, as you can see in the title my device is stuck on the Galaxy S4 Screen, wont go further (apart from a few lucky times hardly ever and will restart anyway).
I have no idea how this happened, my phone is fully stock, not custom roms or root or anything. i was just using my phone normally and all of a sudden it turned off and it just happened from there on, its been happening all day and it has really p****d me off because i am unable to keep up with work now and my phone pays a vital part in my life.
It's not water damaged as far as i know and i cant even factory reset it because it freezes in the process of going into system recovery mode and restarts, same goes for download mode. i really dont know what to do the PC Doesn't recognize it anymore either and its not got warranty.
The only possible thing i can think that has gone wrong is i was charging my phone in the USA Whilst i was there during the summer. but that was about 6 weeks ago and it just happens so randomly so i doubt it could be that..
Has anyone has a similar problem and can give me any solutions or advice i would greatly appreciate it.
- Kind Regards.
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Your power button is stuck/faulty. Try to wiggle it loose or replace it.
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Your power button is stuck/faulty. Try to wiggle it loose or replace it.
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YEHH I tried that, i also tried taking the phone apart and powering it on without the powerbutton but still its the same it freezes on that screen, i tried a new battery same outcome. what can i do guys?someone must be able to help
Had the same with 4.4.2. Do a factory reset, should work. Although all of your data is gone that way.
I suspect you have a hardware problem. Take it to your nearest repair centre.
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Had the same with 4.4.2. Do a factory reset, should work. Although all of your data is gone that way.
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Thanks for your help, although i cant access System Recovery because: 1. it either freezes whilst it's loading, 2. the phone turns off before it even tries to load
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I suspect you have a hardware problem. Take it to your nearest repair centre.
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Thanks for your help,
I also suspected it was a hardware problem but im trying to figure out what exactly is wrong, i was guessing a short circuit but i cant be entirely sure, do you think it could be something else?
ThePlacid said:
Thanks for your help,
I also suspected it was a hardware problem but im trying to figure out what exactly is wrong, i was guessing a short circuit but i cant be entirely sure, do you think it could be something else?
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The simple answer is no, I don't.
Considered the info provided I think you're out of options, unfortunately. Sorry mate, repair centre is my humblest opinion.