Unbrick my Infuse!

[GAPY427]

I recently downloaded an ICS-based, Cynagen 9 ROM. It was making my Infuse very hot, so I decided to restore back to my previous ROM (Ethereal). I've tried Odin (can't get COM## to appear on it) and Heimdall (installed drivers, new version of Java, still doesn't recognize device). I don't want to pay to have it fixed again, so does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can fix myself? I have a blue CWM. Thanks.

 

[T.C.Stockdale]

I recently downloaded an ICS-based, Cynagen 9 ROM. It was making my Infuse very hot, so I decided to restore back to my previous ROM (Ethereal). I've tried Odin (can't get COM## to appear on it) and Heimdall (installed drivers, new version of Java, still doesn't recognize device). I don't want to pay to have it fixed again, so does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can fix myself? I have a blue CWM. Thanks.

I flash a gb rom in blue cwm to get....red cwm, then flash a gb ROM again...
Have you tried diff usb port & cable....pc?

 

[GAPY427]

I flash a gb rom in blue cwm to get....red cwm, then flash a gb ROM again...
Have you tried diff usb port & cable....pc?

I tried to reflash Ethereal ROM but it doesn't work. Oh, hell, I may just get GSIII on Verizon and call it a day.

 

[T.C.Stockdale]

I tried to reflash Ethereal ROM but it doesn't work. Oh, hell, I may just get GSIII on Verizon and call it a day.

way to throw in the towel...some don't have that option...but XDA is learning experience, not for the towel tossers...

but if you require and want it we can provide it for you any and some assistance.

if you no longer require the thread you can click that triangle to the right of your op...and tell mods to close this thread..

thx

 

[dawsndev]

Sounds like if you would do a battery pull and get to download mode you could odin or heimdall back but if ya wanna toss money away to upgrade that's cool too

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[GAPY427]

Sounds like if you would do a battery pull and get to download mode you could odin or heimdall back but if ya wanna toss money away to upgrade that's cool too

Sent from my SGH-I997 using xda premium

That's it -- I tried Odin and Heimdall but they didn't work. I downloaded the drivers several times, but both programs couldn't recognize my device. I couldn't see the COM## in Odin when I plugged in my Infuse.

 

[GAPY427]

way to throw in the towel...some don't have that option...but XDA is learning experience, not for the towel tossers...

but if you require and want it we can provide it for you any and some assistance.

if you no longer require the thread you can click that triangle to the right of your op...and tell mods to close this thread..

thx

I want to fix my Infuse, but it becomes frustrating when you try these programs (Odin, etc.) and it isn't successful. I can't reboot my phone into anything right now (a new ROM, a restore, etc). It's stuck in the blue recovery.

 

[TheDSMjuggalo]

to get COM## Try using a different usb plug. That has always been my fix for that issue

 

[bradman117]

to get COM## Try using a different usb plug. That has always been my fix for that issue

can I get in bluerecovery?

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[TheDSMjuggalo]

can I get in bluerecovery?

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using a different usb port is for odin. download and flash the modded 3e rom found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092021

Then flash over the rom you wanted thru the recovery

 

[jscott30]

I want to fix my Infuse, but it becomes frustrating when you try these programs (Odin, etc.) and it isn't successful. I can't reboot my phone into anything right now (a new ROM, a restore, etc). It's stuck in the blue recovery.

Since you're stuck in recovery and can't get Heimdall or Odin to work, you'll need to use adb to do what I'm about to explain. So, let me know if you need a tutorial on using adb. You can use adb to push items to /sdcard/ while in CWM recovery. Using adb, put the rom that you want on the internal sdcard and put Zen Arcade's Infusion-Z kernel zip there as well. Get the kernel here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25724526

Then, use the install from zip feature in CWM recovery to flash Zen's kernel to the phone. After the kernel flash, unplug the USB cable and shut the phone off by holding down the power button (it won't boot into anything yet). Then hold the power button and two volume buttons. When the Samsung logo appears, release the power button and keep holding the volume buttons until you are in red recovery. Go to mounts and storage and format system, data, and cache. Then, go back to flash your rom and then reboot. If you're still wanting to throw in the towel, mail it to me and I'll do it for you.

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[GAPY427]

to get COM## Try using a different usb plug. That has always been my fix for that issue

I've tried that several times. My device is not recognized by Odin.

 

[GAPY427]

Since you're stuck in recovery and can't get Heimdall or Odin to work, you'll need to use adb to do what I'm about to explain. So, let me know if you need a tutorial on using adb. You can use adb to push items to /sdcard/ while in CWM recovery. Using adb, put the rom that you want on the internal sdcard and put Zen Arcade's Infusion-Z kernel zip there as well. Get the kernel here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25724526

Then, use the install from zip feature in CWM recovery to flash Zen's kernel to the phone. After the kernel flash, unplug the USB cable and shut the phone off by holding down the power button (it won't boot into anything yet). Then hold the power button and two volume buttons. When the Samsung logo appears, release the power button and keep holding the volume buttons until you are in red recovery. Go to mounts and storage and format system, data, and cache. Then, go back to flash your rom and then reboot. If you're still wanting to throw in the towel, mail it to me and I'll do it for you.

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Yes, I'll need a tutorial on adb.

 

[jscott30]

Yes, I'll need a tutorial on adb.

I've put together a package with all that you'll need for adb. Use these instructions to move the files that I mentioned in my earlier post.

First, let's make sure that we are on the same page with drivers, since you have had trouble with both Heimdall and Odin.

1.) Unplug USB cable.

2.) In the Windows Control Panel, go to "Programs and Features" or "Add/Remove Programs" and uninstall any instances of Samsung Kies and SAMSUNG USB Driver for Mobile Phones.

3.) Download and install THIS version of SAMSUNG USB Driver for Mobile Phones.

4.) After installing the driver, plug in USB cable, and give Windows a moment to setup the driver. When your connection is ready, a USB cable with a check beside it should appear in the Windows system tray.

You can give Odin another try, and it should work for you now with the new driver, or you can move forward with using adb to do what you need.

1.) Download and unzip THIS adb package.

2.) Browse to the folder containing adb.exe. Hold down shift and right click with the mouse; then choose "Open command window here".

3.) Make sure that you are in CWM recovery, and in the Windows command prompt, type

adb devices

If all is working correctly, your device should appear in the list.

4.) Place any files that you want to move to the device in the same folder as adb.exe.

5.) Then do this for each file: Type the command below, but replace fullfilename with the full name of the file.

adb push [I]fullfilename[/I] /sdcard/

When the transfer finishes, you should be able to access the items on your internal sd card. From here you can follow the instructions that I gave in the earlier post.

 

[GAPY427]

I've put together a package with all that you'll need for adb. Use these instructions to move the files that I mentioned in my earlier post.

First, let's make sure that we are on the same page with drivers, since you have had trouble with both Heimdall and Odin.

1.) Unplug USB cable.

2.) In the Windows Control Panel, go to "Programs and Features" or "Add/Remove Programs" and uninstall any instances of Samsung Kies and SAMSUNG USB Driver for Mobile Phones.

3.) Download and install THIS version of SAMSUNG USB Driver for Mobile Phones.

4.) After installing the driver, plug in USB cable, and give Windows a moment to setup the driver. When your connection is ready, a USB cable with a check beside it should appear in the Windows system tray.

You can give Odin another try, and it should work for you now with the new driver, or you can move forward with using adb to do what you need.

1.) Download and unzip THIS adb package.

2.) Browse to the folder containing adb.exe. Hold down shift and right click with the mouse; then choose "Open command window here".

3.) Make sure that you are in CWM recovery, and in the Windows command prompt, type

adb devices

If all is working correctly, your device should appear in the list.

4.) Place any files that you want to move to the device in the same folder as adb.exe.

5.) Then do this for each file: Type the command below, but replace fullfilename with the full name of the file.

adb push [I]fullfilename[/I] /sdcard/

When the transfer finishes, you should be able to access the items on your internal sd card. From here you can follow the instructions that I gave in the earlier post.

Followed your instructions. Removed SAMSUNG drivers. Installed drivers in your instructions. Odin did not work. Tried the other method and I receive this message in the Cmd window: 'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

 

[jscott30]

Followed your instructions. Removed SAMSUNG drivers. Installed drivers in your instructions. Odin did not work. Tried the other method and I receive this message in the Cmd window: 'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

You have to be in the exact directory as adb.exe or you'll continue to get that error. Go to the exact folder, hold shift and right click the mouse in that folder window. Choose "Open command window here".

Good luck, and enjoy the holiday.

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[GAPY427]

You have to be in the exact directory as adb.exe or you'll continue to get that error. Go to the exact folder, hold shift and right click the mouse in that folder window. Choose "Open command window here".

Good luck, and enjoy the holiday.

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Not working. I'm stuck either in blue recovery or a Galaxy S cyanogen(mod) screen.

 

[jscott30]

Not working. I'm stuck either in blue recovery or a Galaxy S cyanogen(mod) screen.

Anyone taking time to help you is going to need more to go on than "Not working." I already know that you're in blue recovery. What's the latest on using adb to push a kernel with red recovery to your device so we can get you back to Gingerbread?

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[GAPY427]

Anyone taking time to help you is going to need more to go on than "Not working." I already know that you're in blue recovery. What's the latest on using adb to push a kernel with red recovery to your device so we can get you back to Gingerbread?

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I tried pushing a kernel through adb but I didn't see it on my sd card. There were also 4 different choices of kernels (Core A, Core B, etc.). I tried to push A & B but saw neither of them on recovery.

 

[jscott30]

I tried pushing a kernel through adb but I didn't see it on my sd card. There were also 4 different choices of kernels (Core A, Core B, etc.). I tried to push A & B but saw neither of them on recovery.

Did you see the transfer in progress in the command line? If so, and if the transfer finished, it's on there. I wonder if you're looking on your external sd card instead of the internal.

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---------- Post added at 08:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:54 PM ----------

Alright, in blue recovery, go to "install zip from sdcard".

Then, go to "choose zip from sdcard". Do you see the items that you pushed with adb listed there? Don't choose "choose zip from internal sdcard". Despite what that sounds like, it's your external sdcard.