[Q] Application Download Froze Phone - Reboot Did Not Stop Download

[jfl97]

Hi,
I have a situation here: How can I force my phone to stop trying to download a non-existent file if I cannot get past the password screen?

I was reviewing old downloads on my Captivate and instead of clearing the list I accidentally restarted a 0KB download that had previously failed over a year ago. I cannot recall what the app was but it was from xda-developers to my phone. I am running a rooted, stock Gingerbread phone that does have CWMod installed.

I have not been able to stop the download, turn off my phone, or use my phone since the download restarted about 8 hours ago. (I noticed when it was too late to do anything that the download size is 0 KB.) The Download icon (Green arrow pointing down) just blinks and blinks but nothing is downloading. All other standard icons are displayed normally (Bluetooth, WiFi, 3G, Battery, Time). I am unable to power off the phone using the Power Button. I have to pull the battery. I have tried:

1) Pull battery to force reboot the phone. Reinstall battery. Power On. --- This did not work. Phone reboots to password pattern entry screen and resumes the download during the media scanning portion of boot before I can enter my password. (I can outline the pattern but never get past that point.) Cannot power off the phone using the Power button.
2) Pull battery, replace battery. Use 3-button CWM boot to recovery. Got to recovery screen. Scrolled up and down to make sure I was really there and then settled on "reboot system now" from the "Android system recovery <3e>" screen. Rebooted and failed at same point as above in #1.
3) Pull battery, remove External SD card, replace battery, Power On --- This did not work. Same as above in #1.
4) I am currently waiting for the battery to die just to see if that makes any difference.

I have not modified the phone in any way except to root it and install some apps (CWM, Battery Recalibration, etc.) that were not available in the market. I am fairly sure that CWM Backup contains a complete back-up of everything, but I do not want to screw anything else up by selecting "apply update from sdcard" (assuming that will just reinstall all my original software - sorry, this may be obvious to everyone else here.)

I have no idea what else to try and would be extremely grateful for any suggestions.

 

[BWolf56]

Hi,
I have a situation here: How can I force my phone to stop trying to download a non-existent file if I cannot get past the password screen?

I was reviewing old downloads on my Captivate and instead of clearing the list I accidentally restarted a 0KB download that had previously failed over a year ago. I cannot recall what the app was but it was from xda-developers to my phone. I am running a rooted, stock Gingerbread phone that does have CWMod installed.

I have not been able to stop the download, turn off my phone, or use my phone since the download restarted about 8 hours ago. (I noticed when it was too late to do anything that the download size is 0 KB.) The Download icon (Green arrow pointing down) just blinks and blinks but nothing is downloading. All other standard icons are displayed normally (Bluetooth, WiFi, 3G, Battery, Time). I am unable to power off the phone using the Power Button. I have to pull the battery. I have tried:

1) Pull battery to force reboot the phone. Reinstall battery. Power On. --- This did not work. Phone reboots to password pattern entry screen and resumes the download during the media scanning portion of boot before I can enter my password. (I can outline the pattern but never get past that point.) Cannot power off the phone using the Power button.
2) Pull battery, replace battery. Use 3-button CWM boot to recovery. Got to recovery screen. Scrolled up and down to make sure I was really there and then settled on "reboot system now" from the "Android system recovery <3e>" screen. Rebooted and failed at same point as above in #1.
3) Pull battery, remove External SD card, replace battery, Power On --- This did not work. Same as above in #1.
4) I am currently waiting for the battery to die just to see if that makes any difference.

I have not modified the phone in any way except to root it and install some apps (CWM, Battery Recalibration, etc.) that were not available in the market. I am fairly sure that CWM Backup contains a complete back-up of everything, but I do not want to screw anything else up by selecting "apply update from sdcard" (assuming that will just reinstall all my original software - sorry, this may be obvious to everyone else here.)

I have no idea what else to try and would be extremely grateful for any suggestions.

Wow, first time I hear about this. What exactly triggered the download?

My guess is that uninstalling w/e triggered it might fix your problem. Otherwise, I'm really not sure other than Odin KK4 but should be able to fix it without it.

 

[4-2ndtwin]

Nm

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[jfl97]

Almost ready for 4-2ndtwin's fix, but...

Nm

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4-2ndtwin, Thank you very much for your prompt reply. I had found your links last night and downloaded the 1-click back to i897uckk4 with no bootloaders.

When I saw your reply I put my phone in Download Mode using [Vol+]+[Vol-]+[Plug in micro-USB cable]. So, I was at the "Digging Android screen" that shows "Downloading.... Do not turn off Target!!!!!"

I then started the Odin 1-click and my PC did not recognize my phone. I left Odin 1-click running, unplugged my phone from the microUSB and then plugged it back in. Phone came up in Odin as: Yellow Background "0:[COM7]". I clicked START. Odin executed as follows:

<ID:0/007> Added!!
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..

And, it does not appear to be doing anything. Phone remains on Downloading....

Please advise further. How should I go about starting this over?

 

[4-2ndtwin]

See this thread for pc connection issues...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33227541

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---------- Post added at 02:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:20 PM ----------

Basically...u need to unplug ur phone from the pc, close Odin, open Odin, use a usb port in the back of the pc (not a hub), pull battery on ur phone, replace it and cover, plug in ur phone in download mode. Start Odin. If still a no go, u may need to try a different micro usb/usb cable.

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[jfl97]

See this thread for pc connection issues...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33227541

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---------- Post added at 02:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:20 PM ----------

Basically...u need to unplug ur phone from the pc, close Odin, open Odin, use a usb port in the back of the pc (not a hub), pull battery on ur phone, replace it and cover, plug in ur phone in download mode. Start Odin. If still a no go, u may need to try a different micro usb/usb cable.

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4-2ndtwin - Thank You!!!!!

I did get the 'bad looking' 'phone icon - ! - computer icon' but i clicked START as instructed and the process completed! Everything is now working. I did not realize what a painful process restoring all my apps would be. Fortunately I have Titanium Back-up Pro installed. I am wondering, though, if there is some app that caused this mess to begin with.

I truly appreciate your helpful approach and guidance! Very nice!
Best regards,
John

 

[4-2ndtwin]

Good deal ! Glad u got it goin.

As far as what caused it... ?? don't know. Looked just like some bad/corrupted download, especially since it was 0kb data in it.
Hopefully u won't have that problem again. :thumbup:

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[jfl97]

Last Question to Finish Recovery

Good deal ! Glad u got it goin.

As far as what caused it... ?? don't know. Looked just like some bad/corrupted download, especially since it was 0kb data in it.
Hopefully u won't have that problem again. :thumbup:

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4-2ndtwin,
One more question - sorry to bother you so much:
I had been rooted prior to this process, but now SuperOneClick 2.3.3 just hangs on my i897 with Stock Gingerbread 2.3.5 UCKK4. Is my phone unrootable with KK4. I saw the thread "Rooting I897 2.3.5 stock" and the kernel you posted in #10 Reply, but isn't there a way to root the stock 2.3.5 UCKK4?

Thanks again for your help. This was easier on FROYO. Without root privs my Titanium Backup is not doing me any good as I can't recover anything without root rights.

 

[4-2ndtwin]

This... [Utility] KK4 Easy Root

Or simply Odin flash the KK4 Corn Kernel version 7.0A , afterwards reboot into the cwm recovery. Option is there to gain Root access.

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[jfl97]

This... [Utility] KK4 Easy Root

Or simply Odin flash the KK4 Corn Kernel version 7.0A , afterwards reboot into the cwm recovery. Option is there to gain Root access.

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Fantastic support again by 4-2ndtwin and Red_81!!! Thanks for everything!!! Please note your PayPal donation box isn't working for some reason! I'll check back! I really appreciate your help and simple applications for users of this site!

 

[4-2ndtwin]

Glad to help. Red_81 put together a couple of really excellent utilities. And mtcarey did great work, really great work, on building his kk4 kernels.

Thx for the donation ! I got an email confirmation. Much appreciated !!
:thumbup:

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