<HOW TO> Easy Guide to Using Odin/Unbricking Your Phone

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I have noticed that while there are many guides to do this, people still ask the question in threads, so I'll simplify it here. It is meant as an Odin helper.

Make sure you have downloaded the files you need (firmware and odin) from the bottom of this post. I have only included Odin v3.1 and the needed file for UCJF6 restore, cause the jh3 and other stuff is too big to upload directly. This Odin works with all firmwares. Just d/l the desired firmware and use this odin to flash. Just unzip both my files and there you go.

1 - PHONE MUST BE POWERED OFF (not plugged in and pull the battery for 5 seconds if you have to).

2 - Open Odin and choose the files you need. Do everything EXCEPT press start.

3 - HOLD BOTH volume buttons and, while holding them, count to 2 then plug in usb and wait 2-4 more seconds. Phone will enter download mode and Odin will recognize it on a COM.

4 - Press start in Odin. When it completes and your phone reboots, close Odin.

5 - BE PATIENT!!! Your phone may now appear to stick on one of the boot screens or a blackscreen, but it is really doing stuff. Wait 5-10 minutes before you impatient people decide it didnt work.

I can only say this: THIS METHOD HAS NEVER FAILED FOR ME

I hope this helps someone, as someone was kind enough to do for me.....

Enjoy, and happy modding! =)

You should also add how to do it if someone flashes a I9000 rom

Sent from my phone so excuse the spelling errors

You guys should really read the stickies...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989

Originally Posted by tytdfn

You should also add how to do it if someone flashes a I9000 rom

Sent from my phone so excuse the spelling errors

Same procedure.

Originally Posted by designgears

You guys should really read the stickies...



http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989

I have read almost every sticky here, and I swear of the 15-20 threads I am subscribed to I see AT LEAST 3 a day saying ".... I think my phone is bricked.....", so I figured I'd just put it right there on the 1st easy post in kind of a monkeys-could-do-it-like-this mode. I'm just trying to help those that DON'T read the really long threads. We know they should, but they don't.

Originally Posted by techmik67

I have read almost every sticky here, and I swear of the 15-20 threads I am subscribed to I see AT LEAST 3 a day saying ".... I think my phone is bricked.....", so I figured I'd just put it right there on the 1st easy post in kind of a monkeys-could-do-it-like-this mode. I'm just trying to help those that DON'T read the really long threads. We know they should, but they don't.

It's in the OP... if they cant find it in the thread with the tools how are they going to find it in some random thread?

Originally Posted by designgears

It's in the OP... if they cant find it in the thread with the tools how are they going to find it in some random thread?

It seems like most people are messing up AFTER they have the necessary firmware files, which is why I didn't add any links. At least that's what I'm getting from the posts they make.

Honestly, and really I mean no offense here because I love your work AND advice, I see 1 flaw in your post, at least on my captivate which is all i can practice on. Copied from your post:

1. Download and install the correct drivers below (mac and linux don't need drivers)
2. Plug in your usb cable to your phone and computer
3. Open Odin
4. Enter Download Mode (see below)
5. Click Start

If I plug in BEFORE opening Odin, Odin does not pick up my phone. Doing it my way, holding both volume and then inserting usb while holding them with the phone powered off, has NEVER not worked for me. That's all I was trying to clarify for people. Sorry if I stepped on your toes.

Uploaded Odin and stock jf6 to the OP

Then what you can do is ask DG to include this as a method. There is no reason for you posting the same info which is already a sticky thread. This will eventually get lost while the sticky will stay at the top.

Alright i just wanted to say thank you to everyone. With your help i was finally able recover my phone using odin 1click. I have to say thay i was convinced that it was an unrecoverable brick and i had that sick feeling in my stomach but i read, read again, and re read the entrire odin 1click thread, and i discovered that i was booting into stock recov and not download. I think out of the 10 plus times i tried it i actually got it to go into download, by luck im afraid. Anyway the point of my long post is to thank you guys for being so smart lol u saved my phone. And me from getting an ulcer. Note Do Not download circle batt mod with black evo notification bar with the vibrant hybrid rom. from eugene. It Will brick your phone. At least it did mine. Now to figure out if i want to root again after dodging that bullet lol

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Also i dont care where it gets posted to be honest. I am one of those monkies that probably should not root, but cant help myself trying ti learn all i can from you all lol

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