[Q] Cannot enter recovery on sgs2! - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

While flashing Odin stuck at zImage... I disconnected the phone from PC. Now i cant enter neither the DL mode, nor recovery... Important thing that the PC still see the phone when connected (Odin too (yellow indicates)). i9100g. Can someone help?

If the flash stalled is it possible you were flashing an incompatible firmware for your phone? I9100G has different firmware yo the I9100/T.
Anyway, my suggestion is if uoi definitely can't get into download mode then maybe try using a jig to force it. But I suspect that may also not work.
You say the PC picks up the phone when you connect it. Does that mean it boots up?
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sxi200 said:
If the flash stalled is it possible you were flashing an incompatible firmware for your phone? I9100G has different firmware yo the I9100/T.
Anyway, my suggestion is if uoi definitely can't get into download mode then maybe try using a jig to force it. But I suspect that may also not work.
You say the PC picks up the phone when you connect it. Does that mean it boots up?
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No, the phone doesnt boot. Maybe i used bad cable for flash process... because i used different kind of usb-cable (not samsung). Is there any solution without jig?
p.s.: i was trying this) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506954

qn-ram said:
No, the phone doesnt boot. Maybe i used bad cable for flash process... because i used different kind of usb-cable (not samsung). Is there any solution without jig?
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Cable shouldn't be a problem. I've used many different ones without problem. Were you flashing the correct file for your model?
Edit: just checked the link and it is for i9100G.
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Were you using the tar version? If so where did you put it in Odin and did you tick anything else (eg bootloader)?
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sxi200 said:
Cable shouldn't be a problem. I've used many different ones without problem. Were you flashing the correct file for your model?
Edit: just checked the link and it is for i9100G.
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This means i was right. ROM is capable for my i9100G)

sxi200 said:
Were you using the tar version? If so where did you put it in Odin and did you tick anything else (eg bootloader)?
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was using tar. in the pda section. didnt touch any checkboxes or something else

Yeah should have been fine then. Can't see why download mode won't work because you haven't touched the bootloader. Maybe try removing then re-inserting the battery, then use the 3 buttons for download mode.
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sxi200 said:
Yeah should have been fine then. Can't see why download mode won't work because you haven't touched the bootloader. Maybe try removing then re-inserting the battery, then use the 3 buttons for download mode.
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already tried... no effect. while flashing Odin stucked at zImage. after 30 min waiting i switched off the cable. Odin showed red message (fail)

Well if all else fails, next step may be a jig. It can be a pain if you don't have one but check in the general section. There is a thread about users (including myself) who are willing to help people who urgently need to use a jig. There are heaps of countries listed so if your lucky you may find someone close by who will help.
EDIT: here is the link to the thread. Check the first post for locations.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1495867
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sxi200 said:
Well if all else fails, next step may be a jig. It can be a pain if you don't have one but check in the general section. There is a thread about users (including myself) who are willing to help people who urgently need to use a jig. There are heaps of countries listed so if your lucky you may find someone close by who will help.
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thx, i ll wait 4 some time. mb somebody showes another way to solve this sh*t)

OP, are you plugged directly into a USB port on the PC? Not through a keyboard pass-through, or a USB hub, or something similar? I've heard of stalled flashes because the person was not plugged directly into the PC.
The other thing, is to try a different USB cable. Faulty cables can also cause stalled flashes.

ctomgee said:
OP, are you plugged directly into a USB port on the PC? Not through a keyboard pass-through, or a USB hub, or something similar? I've heard of stalled flashes because the person was not plugged directly into the PC.
The other thing, is to try a different USB cable. Faulty cables can also cause stalled flashes.
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no usb hubs or other similiar stuff. tell me how to use another (original) cable if I CANT ENTER THE RECOVERY???

qn-ram said:
no usb hubs or other similiar stuff. tell me how to use another (original) cable if I CANT ENTER THE RECOVERY???
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When you originally flashed in Odin did you you do so from recovery or download mode?
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sxi200 said:
When you originally flashed in Odin did you you do so from recovery or download mode?
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download mode)

qn-ram said:
download mode)
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**** man! Something is not right. Flashing a kernel in download mode as pda shouldn't fully brick your phone. I've had plenty of bad flashes before but download mode always works. Other than retrying for download mode or jig, I'm out of ideas.
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sxi200 said:
**** man! Something is not right. Flashing a kernel in download mode as pda shouldn't fully brick your phone. I've had plenty of bad flashes before but download mode always works. Other than retrying for download mode or jig, I'm out of ideas.
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will sdk tools or something make sense?)

qn-ram said:
no usb hubs or other similiar stuff. tell me how to use another (original) cable if I CANT ENTER THE RECOVERY???
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WHAT DOES RECOVERY HAVE TO DO WITH FLASHING???
You have other posts in this thread that imply you were able to try flashing again. If that's not the case, than I misinterpreted, and sorry I tried to troubleshoot your problem and suggest a course of action.
I'm sure you're frustrated, but that is no reason to snap at people trying to help you.

ctomgee said:
WHAT DOES RECOVERY HAVE TO DO WITH FLASHING???
You have other posts in this thread that imply you were able to try flashing again. If that's not the case, than I misinterpreted, and sorry I tried to troubleshoot your problem and suggest a course of action.
I'm sure you're frustrated, but that is no reason to snap at people trying to help you.
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sry. thought that recovery->dl mode. thx 4 ur help

qn-ram said:
sry. thought that recovery->dl mode. thx 4 ur help
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Recovery mode and Download mode are not the same. Flashing can only happen in Download mode.

Related

Bricked Maybe not

I have Phone -- Triangle with Excaimion Mark -- Computer
But i tried getting into download mode but somehow i can't
I was coming back from Lidroid to stock odin KB5 from whitehawkxx
Pretty sure you can plug your phone in and use ODIN.
From what I know, that's also download mode, could be wrong, because I really don't remember.
Longcat14 said:
Pretty sure you can plug your phone in and use ODIN.
From what I know, that's also download mode, could be wrong, because I really don't remember.
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Nope.......
10Char
iLikeAndroids said:
Nope.......
10Char
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Come on someone help me..
you're saying ODIN won't detect the device while you're at that screen?
Best thing a found to get in download mode is a jig cheap to make or buy
Longcat14 said:
Pretty sure you can plug your phone in and use ODIN.
From what I know, that's also download mode, could be wrong, because I really don't remember.
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Odin should still be able to recognize your phone with that screen
theres two types of those... exclaimion marks they're both different i know because one can odin detect it but one cannot.I'm not sure though
If you want a example of my screen go here :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RoZU5ZPMS4&feature=related
Like I said, it should still recognize it no problem...do you have Odin running before you plug in the USB?
Sent from my Winning Vibrant
when u see a pc plus the phone, like 2 icons, it means the odin process was interrupted and you just need to connect usb cable and odin again
I've done it both ways......
Edit: I got in download mode just had to open odin first..... ****ing me being a noob........ I'm very tech savvy but i was just being plain stupid...... I'm sorry for the people who tried to help me...
iLikeAndroids said:
I've done it both ways......
Edit: I got in download mode just had to open odin first..... ****ing me being a noob........ I'm very tech savvy but i was just being plain stupid...... I'm sorry for the people who tried to help me...
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Lol Lesson learned huh.

[Q] JIG not starting download mode (normal boot instead)

So i need to send in my phone for repairs because my battery gets drained like crazy and i tried everything to stop it. (dozen different roms/kernels completely "naked" without ANY apps and it still drains ~10% an hour).
so anyway, my JIG worked fine all the time (got me into download mode every time), but since i need to reset the binary counter i flashed the XWKG1 firmware and the old bootloader through odin and everything works fine, except my JIG does not bring me into download mode anymore. when i plug it in, the phone just boots normally. i can get into download mode with 3 button method but it just shows me that the counter is still on 1.
any suggestions?
searching for this matter is kinda hard, because "jig not working" brings up all kinds of threads about the jig not resetting due to newer bootloader, and "jig not starting download mode" doesnt bring the desired results either.
so any help would be much appreciated.
greetz
strange!!!
Home made jig or purchased one? Sometime any short circuite on the jig resisters???
if available try with another jig...
you can flash again old bootloader and try.
purchased one. i already opened it up to check for short circuit, and the color coding of the resistor is correct aswell (301k)...
phoboss said:
purchased one. i already opened it up to check for short circuit, and the color coding of the resistor is correct aswell (301k)...
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lol u sayin ur jig is not working????well wat u need it for download mode or resetin counter...
phoboss said:
So i need to send in my phone for repairs because my battery gets drained like crazy and i tried everything to stop it. (dozen different roms/kernels completely "naked" without ANY apps and it still drains ~10% an hour).
so anyway, my JIG worked fine all the time (got me into download mode every time), but since i need to reset the binary counter i flashed the XWKG1 firmware and the old bootloader through odin and everything works fine, except my JIG does not bring me into download mode anymore. when i plug it in, the phone just boots normally. i can get into download mode with 3 button method but it just shows me that the counter is still on 1.
any suggestions?
searching for this matter is kinda hard, because "jig not working" brings up all kinds of threads about the jig not resetting due to newer bootloader, and "jig not starting download mode" doesnt bring the desired results either.
so any help would be much appreciated.
greetz
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If the jig is working properly then you should get to dl mode with old bootloader. You can get info regarding how to install it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 and here http://www.jayceooi.com/2011/12/23/...oader-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-to-enable-usb-jig/
rocky23 said:
lol u sayin ur jig is not working????well wat u need it for download mode or resetin counter...
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thats exactly what i'm saying. i have the right firmware, and the right bootloader flashed, but when i plug in my JIG the phone boots normally. i can get into download mode with volume down+home+power but that way i cant reset my binary counter.
Logic says buy a new USB jig as the cost is so small .
jje
yeah already orded one. weird though that it stopped working from one minute to the next.
phoboss said:
yeah already orded one. weird though that it stopped working from one minute to the next.
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do post if the new jig works.......cheeeeerz
same problem!
phoboss said:
yeah already orded one. weird though that it stopped working from one minute to the next.
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any news?? i have the same problem. mine is home-made and sealed shut (bathed in hot-glue and visible below). one moment working (dwnload) the next: nope (nrml boot).
I'm a noob and I know it
Try noteiangle app. So perfect.
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Check if in Developer option / USB debugging is selected then power off the phone and use usb jig
Using XDA Premium over Resurrection Remix ICS, the Best Rom ever made
deltasync said:
Check if in Developer option / USB debugging is selected then power off the phone and use usb jig
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it is on mine. Still no go...
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dalelerah said:
it is on mine. Still no go...
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debugging will not make any difference...
even if you keep posting, you dont get any suggestions other than below :
1) try your jig on any other phone
2) try with new jig
3) try flashing old bootloader again
Everythig fail, flash ICS and use Triangle Away app.
ZACQ8 said:
debugging will not make any difference...
even if you keep posting, you dont get any suggestions other than below :
1) try your jig on any other phone
2) try with new jig
3) try flashing old bootloader again
Everythig fail, flash ICS and use Triangle Away app.
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Yeah I guess. Bootloader is not the problem, as it worked before. Plus, according to other threads, ICS bootloader works with jig, but it only force-boots to download, not flashing Odin counter. As stated, that doesn't even work.
I'm a noob and I know it

Full BRick!

Phone will not boot, full brick. Anyone know how to remove the internal memory chip from the board and know of a device that can read it?
How did you manage this? A bit of information might be useful.
Thanks.
taygutta said:
Phone will not boot, full brick. Anyone know how to remove the internal memory chip from the board and know of a device that can read it?
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What you do? Details
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mardos said:
What you do? Details
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Flashed the omega rom and it just killed my phone.
No download mode
no recovery.
Not even a charging led light.
taygutta said:
Phone will not boot, full brick. Anyone know how to remove the internal memory chip from the board and know of a device that can read it?
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This might be helpful for taking the phone apart and working out what's what.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo93EF7rVIw
I would assume the chip would need some specialist equipment to read it though :/
Donate it to Adam outler for testing his unbrickable mod.
Bad luck dude.
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Maybe its just dead and charging is broken? Worth trying an external charger or friends device to make sure, that really is bad luck I hope to get this phone but I wont be diving into roms until I'm sure this won't happen :/
Sent from the real world by hacking into the matrix
Have you tried a JIG to get to download mode?
taygutta said:
Flashed the omega rom and it just killed my phone.
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Note + Don't blame the ROM, it is ALWAYS the USER, as it was your choice. Nobody made you try flash it!
Is your device a international I9300 or I9300T model?
What did you mean exactly "Phone will not boot", stuck at samsung logo? or phone just won't power on?
try usb jib for S3. you should be able to go to yellow download icon mode and then flash back the old stock rom again.
taygutta said:
Flashed the omega rom and it just killed my phone.
No download mode
no recovery.
Not even a charging led light.
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bordikun said:
What did you mean exactly "Phone will not boot", stuck at samsung logo? or phone just won't power on?
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READ post #3
yeahitsgotahemii said:
Have you tried a JIG to get to download mode?
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I ordered a JIG that "said" it was for the s3 but didnt work.
doki81 said:
try usb jib for S3. you should be able to go to yellow download icon mode and then flash back the old stock rom again.
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I did more research and found one that claims to be just for the S3 and I will try it. I hop it gets to me soon I just really want the data off the phone.
I have seen a lot of brick posts with the release of this phone, crazy stuff.
how ar you trying to get into download and recovery.......and SOMETIMES, download made wont even SHOW on the screen but its still in download mode.....have you tried putting it in download mode ( even though the screen is black) and see if Odin recognizes it??
Dude try using jigs usb ... it will put ur phone 2 download mode... thn do the further flashing.....
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Ph3rOn!xX said:
Dude try using jigs usb ... it will put ur phone 2 download mode... thn do the further flashing.....
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if we would read more he has tried and is getting another to try it out.
but still i say try to get into download mode.....Volume down+home+power
even if the screen is black, still try and plug it up to Odin....it may recognize the Com.
the2rrell said:
how ar you trying to get into download and recovery.......and SOMETIMES, download made wont even SHOW on the screen but its still in download mode.....have you tried putting it in download mode ( even though the screen is black) and see if Odin recognizes it??
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There was one time when I was able to get the LED on while plugged in to the PC, maybe that was it .I really hope that was it but Odin did not see it.
the2rrell said:
if we would read more he has tried and is getting another to try it out.
but still i say try to get into download mode.....Volume down+home+power
even if the screen is black, still try and plug it up to Odin....it may recognize the Com.
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I have tried every download mode and recovery, nothing works. Im not even sure if its charging. Sprint said they would try to pull the memory chip out and try to recover some data... fingers crossed
Stuck on Samsung Screen
Hi guys please help me. My Samsung S3 is stuck on Samsung Screen. The phone talks to Odin3.
You flashed Omega on a Sprint phone? There's your problem, lol.

[Q] GS2 Bricked ... PLEASE HELP

Hi,
I recently bought a gs2 however its not working, basically the guy who sold it to me was trying to upgrade it to latest software via xda apparently and now its blocked. it just flashes the screen, black screen, you can see the yellow triangle when i try to put it into recovery or download mode. i have done some research but cant get my head round it. it comes up on kies as pda:lpt/phone:lq6/csc:lpa(xeu) as current firmware version. i have tried using odin to re set it and flash it also however odin wont read it and wont come up yellow , i have removed and re set the drivers still not luck.
i am not very clued up on android as i used to use blackberry.
can anyone please help me on what to do and how to do it?
thank you
kuq-e-zi said:
... when i try to put it into recovery or download mode...
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What do you me by "try"? Can you enter download mode or not?
fxrb said:
What do you me by "try"? Can you enter download mode or not?
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He can, because he stated that he tried to reset it via odin...
@OP , take a look at the USB port where you charge the phone... Do you see something wrong with it?...
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riro1612 said:
He can, because he stated that he tried to reset it via odin...
@OP , take a look at the USB port where you charge the phone... Do you see something wrong with it?...
Sent with a homing pigeon
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the usb is ok, it charges the phone, connects to kies as well but not odin. i bought a usb jig as well. when i connect the jig it flashes "downloading" though it hard to see as its flashing non stop however nothing else happens.
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hard to see as its flashing non stop however nothing else happens.
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You mean the screen keeps flickering?

bricked i9100 help

Hi guys.
Tonight I did a data reset via the system settings menu within the OS so that all personal data can be wiped from the phone.
Shortly after I did this, the phone reset, then just started randomly flashing and not booting, occasionally pausing on a totally white screen.
I tried to enter into recovery mode with no luck, and had no luck with download mode either.
My USB jig worked and got me into download mode, and it now also lets me enter download mode via the 3 button method.
I figured I would just use odin to flash a new kernel/ROM, however the phone refuses to come up in odin and is no longer even recognised on my PC (unknown usb device).
I've tried installing and reinstalling drivers, different usb ports, different cable etc and nothing makes any difference.
Anyone have any clue what I can do about this?
PS. The phone was on rootbox rom (unsure of version) and I'm fairly certain it had siyah kernel.
sorry, posted in the wrong section.
please switch it over, mods
No recovery?
Sent from the little guy
What version were you running? GB, ICS or JB? Which kernel? Did you try to flash tar file? Repartition through Odin?
Sent from my digital submersible hovercraft.
It was running ICS, unsure of exact version.
And I did not try to do anything with odin as the phone is not recognised at all any more, doesn't come up in odin..
and yes, I cannot access recovery mode at all via the 3 button method
Didn't it work with the jig?
Tell us what you can do with your device right now.
Sent from the little guy
as above, I can enter download mode, but absolutely nothing else.
no boot, no recovery, phone is not recognised in odin, phone is not recognised by windows.
Can you find the device in windows device manager as unknown device?
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Wuxar said:
Can you find the device in windows device manager as unknown device?
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yep, that's exactly what it comes up as.
Have you tried with another computer?
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Hold on, i'm going PC Mode.
In the meantime flash siyah v6
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Try these and report back.
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Hold on, i'm going PC Mode.
In the meantime flash siyah v6
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Try these and report back.
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mate, I really appreciate you trying to help me but I'm not entirely sure that you are even reading my posts.
I'm not sure how I am supposed to flash a kernel when my device is not even seen (besides "unknown device") on my PC, and does not display at all in Odin.
ps: i've already tried all of those steps in that link, nothing has helped
lolthrash said:
mate, I really appreciate you trying to help me but I'm not entirely sure that you are even reading my posts.
I'm not sure how I am supposed to flash a kernel when my device is not even seen (besides "unknown device") on my PC, and does not display at all in Odin.
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I've read your post?
Have you read mine?
What are we trying to do here?
To make your PC see your device.....am I right?
yes, the objective is to make my PC see the device.
and seeing as the PC needs to see the device for me to flash anything to it, I'm unsure as to how flashing siyah will help me when I cannot in fact flash anything at all
lolthrash said:
yes, the objective is to make my PC see the device.
and seeing as the PC needs to see the device for me to flash anything to it, I'm unsure as to how flashing siyah will help me when I cannot in fact flash anything at all
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yeah yeah
You get unkown device when plugged in? delete that.
Install kies.
Already installed? uninstall it.
Re install.
just figured out the problem with it not recognising it via usb, it was a dodgy USB flex that I'd installed to fix a microphone problem (which eventually turned out to not be hardware related).
just swapped back the original board and hey presto, the damn thing is recognised in windows and in odin.
thanks for the help guys
Be carefull now.
Sent from the little guy
wrong post, didnt read your post properly

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