[Q] Push kernel updates without ODIN

[cmr0385]

I had a quick question regarding my Captivate that doesnt have a working USB data connection.

My phone has been without a USB data connection for a bit. I posted a couple threads about it but concluded its definitely a hardware issue. I have no issue charging the phone but neither the computer nor the phone recognizes a USB data connection or offers options for mounting it.

So my next question is... can I push kernel updates (preferably one that will allow for a 2e recovery mode) via a terminal emulator? Im stuck on Cognition 2.2beta3 and it has 3e recovery mode. Im unable to run any update.zip files to bring the phone back close to stock. I can get files on the phone with the Websharing app and I can access the terminal via the emulator and boot into both recovery and download mode. Neither do anything for me though with the 3e recovery and lack of USB connection.

I saw an old thread for a kernel that mentioned you could swap them this way:

Scary way to get original kernel back
If you really really want to go back to the kernel you had before applying the lagfix kernel (why?), first disable the lagfix as explained above. Then you will need to get into adb shell, with root.
Code:
thor$ adb shell
$ su
# redbend_ua restore bml7-zImage-kernel-backup.img /dev/block/bml7

Any of this look familiar to any one? Any other methods to get a kernel with 2e recovery into a phone with no USB data connection?

Thanks in advance!

 

[f13nd0]

Just to be clear... you are able to charge your phone, but are unable to establish a data connection to a computer? IF so what tests have you performed in attempt to connect via usb? Can you describe what you have tried?

 

[cmr0385]

I have attempted every way I can possibly think on a variety of computers with different cables.

I have used

* linux boxes
* windows boxes
* multiple micro usb cables
* usb debugging
* samsung kies
* mass storage
* 32 bit drivers(and systems)
* 64 bit drivers(and systems)

the phone wont even show the mount command when I plug it in to the computer. the computer will occasionally recognize 7 CDCs, which I believe has to do with usb tethering, though im not sure.

i get no android devices, no mass storage devices... absolutely nothing.

i can get the phone into download mode and recovery mode via terminal emulators. download mode wont connect to the computer at all, and recovery mode is 3e recovery which wont allow the selfsigned update.zips.

ive probably done more, but i really cant remember now. im pretty computer savvy, so the computer isnt my issue. its the phone not making a data connection.

 

[f13nd0]

Sounds like your usb connector on the phone is the culprit. That is a physical issue with your phone and only the manufacturer can repair. Looks like the connector is hosed!