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[Guide]To UnBrick (a Soft Brick) SGS GT-I9000

Hey Users
I wanted to create this guide as I'm seeing allot of SGS users bricking there phone..This guide works for SGS GT-I9000 only..
ALSO USE THIS GUIDE IF AND ONLY IF U SEE THE FOLLOWING IMAGE WHNE BOOTING YOUR PHONE(attached image:1)
Downloads:
1. Odin3_v1.00 download here
2.The PIT file here
3.USB Drivers form here(This Is Optional if it is already installed by your phone, else you need to download it and install it)
Steps:
1.Run Odin3
2.Select "pit" and add the pit file u downloaded
3.Put ur SGS to download mode
--Do so by Pressing the 3 button combo Volume Down+Home(Center) Button+Power button
--Hold it till you see the Download screen(attached image:3)
Then go back to odin and see if your phone is connected (attached image:2)
Make sure re-partition is un-checked
Hit the Start button and wait..it'll unbrick your phone and load the previous Fimrware/Rom...
Enjoy
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Hit the Thanks Button if my thread helped...

yes,that's a soft brick.

Haha I was being stupid and repartitioned my phone and flashed the new stock rom every time that happened. Thanks man!
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senotrius said:
yes,that's a soft brick.
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This will not solve anything if u cant get into download mode, and usually if your phone is bricked then u cant access download mode, so your thread should be called how to fix your phone when its soft bricked

you sir, are a gentleman and a scholar!!!! Got my dad's phone back from the black-screen-of-death.
That pit file saved my life, otherwise i would of had one angry Dad, lol.
Thank you!!

Way better than flashing Darky 10.2 RE every single time like I did. Thanks I'll try it as i get a softbrick frequently.

I hate to be that guy, but this "guide" is somewhat incomplete and misleading:
first of all the very first and important step is making sure one has installed the appropriate drivers and that the OS recognizes the phone through DL mode, otherwise Odin will suck on "setting up connection" (this is the most common cause for soft brick during flashing)!
second: if there's no re-partition, there's no need for pit neither, because that's exactly it's used for: it contains the partition table structure layout for the official firmwares.

What if i cant enter download mode even with a usb jig??
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gevamran said:
What if i cant enter download mode even with a usb jig??
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garbage.
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gevamran said:
What if i cant enter download mode even with a usb jig??
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Then it's JTAG time! maybe it's still salvageable!
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gevamran said:
What if i cant enter download mode even with a usb jig??
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Try http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153310
@tchindalia: your odin is really old https://dl.dropbox.com/u/16395058/Odin3 V1.85.zip

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Then it's JTAG time! maybe it's still salvageable!
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I solved it by a strange way! I put the usb jig and just the screen showed the phone and computer with that sign then i attached phone to computer and i opened Odin and it showed "added!" I was shocked!! I installed the software while it was on that screen! And it works so great! Wish it can help anybody
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plz help
my samsung galaxy s gt i9000 had the korean software i tried to root it fro CF root. after that it wont turning on....it showd a weaired screen with various colors.. finally i managed to go to odin and upgraded to gingerbread i worked fine....
but....
phone unknown no imie ,base band unknown, wont detect sim card , no sounds and home button doset work plz any one can help me to fix this.....plz frens......(some of them say its a type of soft brick,so plz ,how can i fix it)

tchindalia said:
Hit the Start button and wait..it'll unbrick your phone and load the previous Fimrware/Rom...
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Definitely NOT true!

How to unbircking your Galaxy W GT-i8150 (100%working)

What U Need :
1.ClockWorkMod 6.0.1.0++
2.rooted device
Steps :
1.If your device brick , Go to "ClockWorkMod" (Press Power , Volume up and Home button)
2.Go to Mount And Storage , and choose the "USB Storage "
3. Now Connected Your Galaxy W to the computer , and The computer will detect the Galaxy W sdcard
4. Go this links and download a rom for your galaxy w (Search it on Google and type Galaxy W rom !!!)
5. After download , copy your downloaded file into Sd card( Into "My Computer " there ) and Flash it !!!!
6. Now your phone should be boot now
7. And don't forget to click "Thx Meter "
So I am a new from here , if anyone got any question about unbricking your device . Answer below

nomorehomework said:
What U Need :
1.ClockWorkMod 6.0.1.0++
2.rooted device
Steps :
1.If your device brick , Go to "ClockWorkMod" (Press Power , Volume up and Home button)
2.Go to Mount And Storage , and choose the "USB Storage "
3. Now Connected Your Galaxy W to the computer , and The computer will detect the Galaxy W sdcard
4. Go this links and download a rom for your galaxy w (Search it on Google and type Galaxy W rom !!!)
5. After download , copy your downloaded file into Sd card( Into "My Computer " there ) and Flash it !!!!
6. Now your phone should be boot now
7. And don't forget to click "Thx Meter "
So I am a new from here , if anyone got any question about unbricking your device . Answer below
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Please edit that its for softbrick
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em..if im not mistaken this already being posted b4?

This is just soft-unbricking, its been posted how.
And most of the time this doesn't even solve any issue.

Can u give me the links who already post the this title again.. but soon I will suggest u all the mod for galaxy w
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Your title suggests to how to unbrick a hardbricked SGW, but what you are describing is a simple flashing after your ROM rendered to be not booting. This happened already to many of us who tested many ROMs forth and back and has been discussed in many threats, so it´s not new.
This can be done with CWM or even with Odin if you can´t access CWM recovery but only the download mode.
But what we would need is a solution for a hardbricked SGW.

nomorehomework said:
Can u give me the links who already post the this title again.. but soon I will suggest u all the mod for galaxy w
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mayb u can search the thread..it didnt hv the same title but the content is the same.same goes for the mod u r about to post.im not sure if there's a post compiling all the mods in one thread.if there isn't,all of us would be thankful if u make one.

THIS is working to me. That time I mistaken delete some system file, after reboot my device I am stuck on SGW logo there. After I using this steps, my phone works again: D
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is this for hardbrick or softbrick?
if this is softbrick, just get into cwm and install a rom..if this is a hardbrick or your phone cant turn on how can you manage to go to cwm with a dead phone??hfftt..
some advice : use jig(if you have one) or go to ssc..
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Ya but if u delete the file (like cm9.zip) before u brick your device. How can u get back to the normal phone?!?!?
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nomorehomework said:
Ya but if u delete the file (like cm9.zip) before u brick your device. How can u get back to the normal phone?!?!?
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so this is softbrick..
its simple..just copy the .zip file again into your microsd card..go to cwm and install the .zip file..just like that..
edit : just go to ssc if your phone cannot power on.
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This isn't for hardbrick nor soft its just reinstalling a broken mod, use the search button b4 you post mate.

Mr.TwEaK said:
This isn't for hardbrick nor soft its just reinstalling a broken mod, use the search button b4 you post mate.
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better change the topic subject then..
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Mr.TwEaK said:
This isn't for hardbrick nor soft its just reinstalling a broken mod, use the search button b4 you post mate.
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Exactly. I would say a softbrick is when nothing works (even not CWM recovery) exept the download mode. Then you still can unbrick it by flashing the rom via Odin.
This happened to me once. Not a big deal, but a bit risky if something goes wrong while Odin is flashing the rom.
A hardbrick is when even the display doesn´t work and you are even not able to access the download mode. In some cases it´s still possible to unbrick it via Odin by entering the Download Mode with a trick or by doing it "blind".
There is for example a resistor+usb plug solution to enter the download mode in such a cese. Not sure it works with our SGW too, but it works with most Samsung devices.
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better change the topic subject then..
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That was also my intent in my earlier post, because the described procedure has nothing to do with unbricking the phone. It only describes a way how to reflash a rom.

nomorehomework said:
Ya but if u delete the file (like cm9.zip) before u brick your device. How can u get back to the normal phone?!?!?
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That's why you have to make a nandroid backup
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There is for example a resistor+usb plug solution to enter the download mode in such a cese. Not sure it works with our SGW too, but it works with most Samsung devices.
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Yes it does I got one from Ebay (cheap) and it works it looks like magic to me.

Its just softbrick not hardbrick
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leelogi seven
please change the title to softbrick galaxy w :good:

We call hardbrick if there is no Download mode and Recovery Mode (Clockworkmod).

Title wrong spelling. And please change it to soft brick, everyone knows about this procedure. What we need is hard brick solution.

[Recovery][PORT][Samsung GT-I5510] RZ Recovery for Galaxy551

Thanks to RAIDZERO for this awesome recovery.
and squadzone for porting it to Galaxy Mini, which the source is used to build to our device
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE TO YOUR DEVICE BY FLASHING THIS ROM
DOWNLOAD
Code:
You can find it [URL="http://goo.gl/GKLhw"]HERE[/URL]
Code:
OFFICIAL THREAD [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1309454"]HERE[/URL]
Installation
Code:
1. Make sure you have got GingerBread bootloader.
2. Download Odin Multidownloader v4.34 for GT-I5510, Callisto_v1.ops and latest Clockwork Mod Recovery if you do not have them already.
3. Run Odin Multi downloader v4.34 and select the Callisto_v1.ops by clicking OPS button.
4. Select One Package Option and Click One Package button and select the recovery file name (RZR_2.1.4-Callisto_bebek15-alpha.tar.md5) file you downloaded.
5. Leave other settings to default (i.e. don’t change any other options/settings)
6. When you are done reboot your phone in download mode (Press Q + Power button to go to download mode)
7. Connect your phone in download mode to your computer via USB Cable.
8. When Odin detects your phone (If you see a com port number written in yellow background at the top left, then your phone is detected. View image.), click Start button.
9. Wait till Odin finishes the job (approx. 5-10 seconds:cool:) and when it reports ‘PASS’, you can disconnect your phone.
Credits
Code:
[B]RAIDZERO
squadzone
willingmagic
me[/B]
Known Bugs :
- Recovery Overclocking
- If you face any bugs please report it to me ​

Wow!
Works like Charm bebek you should mention bugs in the post....if any

anveshparashar said:
Works like Charm
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Yeh I agreed with anvesh...works definataly fine on mine device too...
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priyesh103 said:
Yeh I agreed with anvesh...works definataly fine on mine device too...
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i don't have much time on testing every option, if you faced any bugs please report it to me

nice work dude, i really love this rom since i'm using it on my friend Galmin

@gan koka: ini recovery, bukan rom gan
good job mastah.. waiting for more stable release
if possible please make the background transparent

khamim said:
@gan koka: ini recovery, bukan rom gan
good job mastah.. waiting for more stable release
if possible please make the background transparent
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what do you mean with transparent? since the original recovery background is black, if you can supply me an image within 240x400 i will try to make an custom background from it

Bug???
nanandroid back up is not working on this rz recovery...
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priyesh103 said:
nanandroid back up is not working on this rz recovery...
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not working if we try to restore cwm backup

Installation
Code:
1. Make sure you have got GingerBread bootloader.
2. Download Odin Multidownloader v4.34 for GT-I5510, Callisto_v1.ops and latest Clockwork Mod Recovery if you do not have them already.
3. Run Odin Multi downloader v4.34 and select the Callisto_v1.ops by clicking OPS button.
4. Select One Package Option and Click One Package button and select the recovery file name (RZR_2.1.4-Callisto_bebek15-alpha.tar.md5) file you downloaded.
5. Leave other settings to default (i.e. don’t change any other options/settings)
6. When you are done reboot your phone in download mode (Press Q + Power button to go to download mode)
7. Connect your phone in download mode to your computer via USB Cable.
8. When Odin detects your phone (If you see a com port number written in yellow background at the top left, then your phone is detected. View image.), click Start button.
9. Wait till Odin finishes the job (approx. 5-10 seconds:cool:) and when it reports ‘PASS’, you can disconnect your phone.
odin doesnt detect my phone
can u share drivers for win 7 64 bit

bebek15 said:
not working if we try to restore cwm backup
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also no back up made by rz recovery...its said every time failed...
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its possible to back up & restore stock rom by using Rz recovery?
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help me!!!
can u provide drivers for win7 64 bit
i need to install cwm but odin doesnt detect my phone
pls give me the exact procedure to insall cwm

jbanti said:
its possible to back up & restore stock rom by using Rz recovery?
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havent try that
SulthanSuperTramp said:
can u provide drivers for win7 64 bit
i need to install cwm but odin doesnt detect my phone
pls give me the exact procedure to insall cwm
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search on my google driive

Bricked.
Bricked.

How to erase my N7100 screen HS

Hi guys,
I broken my screen and for financial reasons I prefer to resell it. Now I want to reset my n7100 to erase my personal data ...
What are my options?
By connecting to Kies => no reset button but just backup and restore! It seems incredible to me also
By causing a recovery mode => helping me a video on youtube for the manipulation to the blind but I can not do it, I still have my data reconnecting to Kies.
Do you have a solution for me please?
I think my home button no longer works due to the breakage of the screen as possible to enter the recovery mode

Use an application called Toolkit for Note 3. Its got all the option youll need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923956
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use kies

johngreener said:
use kies
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MEGA WIPE

johngreener said:
use kies
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Can you tell me how please ?:good:

Wipe Via Kies
This is easy
Follow the instructions in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984717

Flush2012 said:
Can you tell me how please ?:good:
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samsung kies application. power on your device and link to pc .then do it in kies

peter_wilson256 said:
This is easy
Follow the instructions in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984717
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Thanks but take a look of "my kies " in attachment , I don't have :
Tools-> Firmware upgrade and initilazation

Can i flash the tmobile stock on metropcs s4?

Can i flash the tmobile stock odin file on the metro pcs s4? I've read conflicting claims. Some say it works and some say it wont. Just need to clarify before i do it!

Not sure about that. There will be kernel differences and such. Can you tell us why you want to ODIN flash the stock FW instead of flashing a flashable stock FW through recovery?
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xdapowerapps said:
Not sure about that. There will be kernel differences and such. Can you tell us why you want to ODIN flash the stock FW instead of flashing a flashable stock FW through recovery?
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Thanks for your reply man. the reason why is because i'm stuck at the upgrade encountered an issue screen and can only enter download mode. I've tried downloading the unofficial stock metro file but it fails to download everytime. I've only been able to download the stock tmobile.

nazem said:
Thanks for your reply man. the reason why is because i'm stuck at the upgrade encountered an issue screen and can only enter download mode. I've tried downloading the unofficial stock metro file but it fails to download everytime. I've only been able to download the stock tmobile.
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Ahh. Are you able to connect your phone through Kies? This page explains this process but I've never used it. Looks promising: http://androidcentral.us/2013/09/how-to-fix-firmware-upgrade-encountered-an-issue-on-kies/
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xdapowerapps said:
Ahh. Are you able to connect your phone through Kies? This page explains this process but I've never used it. Looks promising: http://androidcentral.us/2013/09/how-to-fix-firmware-upgrade-encountered-an-issue-on-kies/
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I tried kies and got to where it needed the serial number but the serial number isnt in the back of the phone and i can't go to setting to get it. I also dont have the box for the phone but i can take the phone apart if the s/n is in there. Any tips?

nazem said:
I tried kies and got to where it needed the serial number but the serial number isnt in the back of the phone and i can't go to setting to get it. I also dont have the box for the phone but i can take the phone apart if the s/n is in there. Any tips?
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Go into Settings, the More tab, About Device, then click Status. Scroll all the way down and you'll see your Serial #. Hopefully Kies accepts this one.

xdapowerapps said:
Go into Settings, the More tab, About Device, then click Status. Scroll all the way down and you'll see your Serial #. Hopefully Kies accepts this one.
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Lol you probably skimmed through me post but i'm limitied to only download mode and can';t actually boot the phone.

nazem said:
Lol you probably skimmed through me post but i'm limitied to only download mode and can';t actually boot the phone.
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I didn't skim, my mind just slipped that you can't get into your phone at all. lol. Give me a few minutes and I'll update this post.

xdapowerapps said:
I didn't skim, my mind just slipped that you can't get into your phone at all. lol. Give me a few minutes and I'll update this post.
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Lol thanks man.

xdapowerapps said:
I didn't skim, my mind just slipped that you can't get into your phone at all. lol. Give me a few minutes and I'll update this post.
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Alright. Try this even if you have tried it before:
1) Download this unofficial M919N stock rom since an official one doesn't exist as far as I'm aware.
2) Press the Volume Down + Home + Power button until you get into Download mode. Press up to continue. You will now be in download mode.
3) Open up Odin, select PDA, select the file you downloaded in step 1.
4) Make sure Auto-Reboot is the only thing that is checked.
5) Press Start.
6) Wait for it to finish and you should be able to access your phone. Then go into Settings, the More tab, About Device, then click Status. Scroll all the way down and copy your Serial #.
7) Open up Kies and see if it lets you upgrade your FW to the official M919N MetroPCS one.
Let me know how it goes.

xdapowerapps said:
Alright. Try this even if you have tried it before:
1) Download this unofficial M919N stock rom since an official one doesn't exist as far as I'm aware.
2) Press the Volume Down + Home + Power button until you get into Download mode. Press up to continue. You will now be in download mode.
3) Open up Odin, select PDA, select the file you downloaded in step 1.
4) Make sure Auto-Reboot is the only thing that is checked.
5) Press Start.
6) Wait for it to finish and you should be able to access your phone. Then go into Settings, the More tab, About Device, then click Status. Scroll all the way down and copy your Serial #.
7) Open up Kies and see if it lets you upgrade your FW to the official M919N MetroPCS one.
Let me know how it goes.
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Awesome. I'll take it home and try it at night and come back to let you know how it went

xdapowerapps said:
Alright. Try this even if you have tried it before:
1) Download this unofficial M919N stock rom since an official one doesn't exist as far as I'm aware.
2) Press the Volume Down + Home + Power button until you get into Download mode. Press up to continue. You will now be in download mode.
3) Open up Odin, select PDA, select the file you downloaded in step 1.
4) Make sure Auto-Reboot is the only thing that is checked.
5) Press Start.
6) Wait for it to finish and you should be able to access your phone. Then go into Settings, the More tab, About Device, then click Status. Scroll all the way down and copy your Serial #.
7) Open up Kies and see if it lets you upgrade your FW to the official M919N MetroPCS one.
Let me know how it goes.
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Hey so i went home and downloaded all the necessary files and guess what... IT WORKED! Thanks a lot, i really appreciate your help!

nazem said:
Hey so i went home and downloaded all the necessary files and guess what... IT WORKED! Thanks a lot, i really appreciate your help!
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Haha, glad to help and happy to see you're back up and running. Enjoy!