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[Vibrant Android Development] drew2000:
Stuck and need help

Hey guys I have a problem for which I do not think there is a solution. The micro usb on my Vibrant does not work anymore at least not to connect to any PC it will charge my device though and with that stated I am stuck in a boot loop it flashes the Vibrant screen then the kernel splash screen and loops, it is never ending. I am able to get it into the download screen but because of the before mentioned problem with the micro usb on my device I have no direction to go. Is there another way to get it out of the boot loop and into recovery? I have a 2.2 kernel on it now so I could get into recovery (Overstock 2.4.1) but it does not it just boot loops. There are brilliant minds on this forum and if there are any ideas let me know. The three button method isn't doing anything it still boot loops. I am stil within the 12 months so I guess I could get a replacement but there is one problem it flashes the Vibrant screen (good) then the Overstock screen (bad!) I can't turn the device in with the screen flashing that right?

This was bound to happen eventually I guessed once the usb insert on the device was no longer working. There is no way to get connected to my laptop to Odin.

I will be out of the game for eight more weeks if I can not resolve this.........

Why I can not get into the recovery with the Overstock kernel confuses me, it wasn't a problem before. One thing I forgot to mention is that "Lynda" is trying to start the ext4 process......right before it loops again.

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[Vibrant Android Development] tennandcoz1:
Chainfire 3.2
[Vibrant Android Development] explodingboy70:
Have you tried pulling the battery and waiting a minute or two then reinsert and hold both volume keys And power until something comes on screen then release only power?
[Vibrant Android Development] drew2000:
Yes Sir I have tried many different approaches including getting into the download screen and pulling the battery and then doing the three button method that you just mentioned and variations (as many as I could think of) It is strange that I can not get the recovery to come up with the Overstock kernel. Maybe I did not wait long enough with the battery out........I will try again and again. Last resort would be to replace the micro usb port on the device right??

update:

It still boot loops with "Lynda" saying "restore operation" then boot loops agaian and again.....etc...

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[Vibrant Android Development] explodingboy70:
Last time I was in a situation like that I had to leave the battery out over night, probably not needed that long.

Next question is if you've tried a different USB cable throughout all of this or a different USB port, preferably the back of PC.?
[Vibrant Android Development] Alex9090:
^^ But if it charges through USB port then why do you think port is bad? It might just be drivers issue?
[Vibrant Android Development] jh180:
So you can get into DLM but odin does not recognize it?

1. If using Windows 7, did you make sure to "run as administrator"?

2. Try un-installing and re-installing the Samsung drivers with PC reboots inbetween, Ive seen this help other before.

Of course these are obvious "procedures of elimination" but its all in the details.
[Vibrant Android Development] drew2000:
Multi-Quote is not working for me........sorry.

Last time I was in a situation like that I had to leave the battery out over night, probably not needed that long.

Next question is if you've tried a different USB cable throughout all of this or a different USB port, preferably the back of PC.?

^^ But if it charges through USB port then why do you think port is bad? It might just be drivers issue?

So you can get into DLM but odin does not recognize it?

1. If using Windows 7, did you make sure to "run as administrator"?

2. Try un-installing and re-installing the Samsung drivers with PC reboots inbetween, Ive seen this help other before.

Of course these are obvious "procedures of elimination" but its all in the details.

of course I will try all these suggestions again, I have not tried to change the drivers in a while because I have not been able to connect for months after trying everything including fixing my friends device (Vibrant) using another laptop and then I tried my device on the same laptop and I could not Odin even though I just used Odin to fix his device. This is why I think it is the micro usb on my device. I also tried different cables and pc's etc.......The proof I think is in the fact I was able to Odin my friends device and save it but was not able to Odin my device right after I fixed his on the same laptop using windows7. If I am not able to fix this then I will try to fix the micro usb on my device and if that fails I will be waiting I guess for the next best device between Verizon and Sprint (I will not go willingly from T-Mobile to AT&T...LOL)

I am at work right now but in about an hour I will reinstall the drivers on my laptop (Windows7) and run as administrator again and see if there is a connection. When I did my friends I had to to have Odin up and the files loaded for it to recognize the device when I plugged it in, with the download screen on the device already. My device will not go into the download screen unless the micro usb cord is plugged into the laptop and the device then it will go into the download screen. I need it to recognize the device as you already know........
[Vibrant Android Development] explodingboy70:
Just to answer one thing in all that.

The USB has several connections 4 I think or 5 each of which serves a different purpose. If one that serves the actual connection is bad but the one responsible for charge is not you will get what you are seeing.

I went a whole month cursing Odin and my phone only to to plug into the back of my PC instead of the front and find that neither were the problem. In all that I was still able to charge but actual connection wasn't working.

And I could be way off base but I did go through all the other steps only to find it was a simple solution.
[Vibrant Android Development] explodingboy70:
Also after reading your post again I see that you did have issue with Odin and your friends but it ended up working.

Do me a favor and try this first.

Use the port on the other side of the machine, the one opposite the one you normally would not the one next to it. I'm assuming again, bad habit of mine, that you have at least three if not four ports on your laptop. Plug in only to the computer. Start Odin and get it set up so all you need do is click start. Now with the battery out plug into your phone and hold both volume keys and then with the other hand put the battery in. If it works and Odin sees it and you get download that way then release keys and click start and hope for the best.
[Vibrant Android Development] drew2000:
I have three usb ports on my laptop and I have just tried the first port and am trying the second one now after reloading the drivers and restarting the laptop and will try it exactly the way you stated. I have already had it in download mode but received nothing in response from the laptop when connected I will update in a few.

UPDATE:

I have tried it all now and I thank you for your time and effort but I guess I will try to replace the micro usb port on the device hoping for the best and maybe I will be back in a few days or so.

cheers

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UPDATE 2:

Here is a piece of hope HERE sounds like he had the exact problem but was able to fix it. I have tried it the exact same way he stated but no response yet but I will continue to try while hope is still there.........
[Vibrant Android Development] derrickps3:
i was trying to flash a cf root kernel and follow instructions but sgs kernel flasher keeps saying flash failed.....maybe i don't need to flash it?
[Vibrant Android Development] explodingboy70:
Extract the tar file from the zip and choose that.
[Vibrant Android Development] drew2000:
@ explodingboy70

I tried my friends LG G2X and my laptop instantly recognized his device and tried to install the correct drivers this little bit of information I believe backs up my notion that the device micro usb port is no longer functioning and must be replaced and I am sorry for clogging up your thread but as always I appreciate the help. Hopefully I will be in the game soon and can continue to help out the best I can.................

Drew

cheers

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Loved using your ROMs my friend

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[Vibrant Android Development] Zixx:
After I installed Simply3.3Update1 I cant get access to any of the recovery (3e or CWM it just freezes in the vibrant screen) no matter what i try :(

and if i just turn on the phone it gives me a static screen then after like 30 seconds the phone starts normal which is awesome but i really wanna update to SIMPLY HONEY 3.5 REVOLUTION ROM.

any help is greatly appreciated :3

btw this Rom is bad ass ,Thanks man and keep up this great work.
[Vibrant Android Development] explodingboy70:
@Drew2000

No worries m8 always happy to "try" and help.

On a side note the USB did go on my first vibrant and I was able to hard brick it and do a warranty exchange with very little hassle and it only cost me $20 for shipping next day. I think I just tried to repartition while in recovery and it bricked. Just throwing that out from experience.
[Vibrant Android Development] explodingboy70:
Yeah. Follow the steps for flashing 3.5 exactly. You can't see recovery! You will see the "rainbow" or static if you will from time to time but always at boot.
[Vibrant Android Development] derrickps3:
it says something about zimage when trying to flash cf root kernel......should i update it? what do?
[Vibrant Android Development] drew2000:
I wish I could get into recovery so I could hard brick it right now it shows the Vibrant screen and Overstock (bad) so I am trying everything to get out of this boot loop. I just checked and the replacement part is $35 plus shipping and that is too high when it is not a sure fix so my last chance is to follow your device and try to hard brick it and so far no success. If anyone has a dead Vibrant around let me know what you want for the micro usb port my other option is to pick one up (a used Vibrant) from a friend of mine but most Vibrant users do not part with them even after upgrading.

Thanks for all the assistance...............

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[Vibrant Android Development] CLopez92868:
Ext4 question

@EB I want to make sure I have the ext4 option on, when I go into voodoo it says 'ext4 active'

Is there another way to make sure?

Smooth rom, loving it.
[Vibrant Android Development] explodingboy70:
You heard Linda at install and voodoo says active correct and you have a quad score between 1500 -2000? Your good.
[Vibrant Android Development] explodingboy70:
Now Drew I don't advice hard bricking I merely shared my experience.
[Vibrant Android Development] tanisloray:
If anyone is having issues with blurry mms, I pushed this regular AOSP MMS.apk and blurry MMS is completely taken care of! It works fine with this ROM.

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=533771&d=1299286823
[Vibrant Android Development] drew2000:
If I could hard brick it I could return it......I have one more trick up my sleeve I am going to try my friends laptop and see if there is any recognition. I just noticed something real strange I wanted to make sure I am fully charged before the next round of attempts and I pulled the battery and replaced the battery and did not touch any buttons and believe it or not it began looping the Vibrant screen and the Overstock screen on its own. To make sure I didn't touch any button by accident I pulled the battery and did it again and once again it went into the looping on its own. This is strange is it not yet probably not helpful. This should not occur on its own right? There has got to be a way to get to the recovery screen with the Overstock kernel yet I have not found the way yet. The battery image showed just for a brief moment before it started the looping on its own.
[Vibrant Android Development] keetrock:
@eb...I'm having an issue where I can't send pics...I can get them fine, but can't send. Any suggestions?
[Vibrant Android Development] CLopez92868:
Same here

+1

I'm having the same issue.
[Vibrant Android Development] derrickps3:
why cant i flash cf root jvh kernel???? its says zimage was not found
[Vibrant Android Development] explodingboy70:
Settings/wireless and networks/mobile networks and check use packet data.
[Vibrant Android Development] keetrock:
Already checked...
[Vibrant Android Development] explodingboy70:
Extract tar from zip and choose the tar as the kernel to flash.
[Vibrant Android Development] explodingboy70:
Ok odd then. Have to get back with you give me a few.
[Vibrant Android Development] tanisloray:
A quick fix for me was to navigate to:

Settings > Wireless and network > Mobile networks > Access Point Names

Click on the T-Mobile US

Scroll down to APN type and select Internet + MMS

It should be fixed.
[Vibrant Android Development] explodingboy70:
Was about to post almost the same. Make sure T-Mobile US apn type is either internet or internet and mmms and that T-Mobile MMS the apn type is mms
[Vibrant Android Development] keetrock:
Works as advertised! Thank you sooo much. This is how a thread should work...people helping others and sharing their experiences...kudos mate! I would buy you a beer if you were closer!
[Vibrant Android Development] tanisloray:
I should add, if you do it the second method, you can keep the T-Mobile US as internet and the T-Mobile MMS as mms.

...and you're welcome. A good beer is always welcome! If only in spirit!
[Vibrant Android Development] tanisloray:
explodingboy:

By the way, thank you and the entire Simply Galaxy/Honey team for this ROM. It really makes it a JOY to use my phone. Coming a LONG road from the stock ROM, 1 hard brick and new phone later.

This ROM is...SIMPLY the best.

It's especially pretty with the SteelBlue theme from Team Carbon.
[Vibrant Android Development] tanisloray:
The only issue I seem to run into with just switching the APN types, is that when connected to Wifi, it sometimes doesn't work. It won't connect to the data network and send, so I had to turn Wifi off.

Hence the second fix, not necessary to turn Wifi off.
[Vibrant Android Development] explodingboy70:
And you weren't charged 5 bucks before hand. Long story if you're not familiar.
[Vibrant Android Development] explodingboy70:
Appreciate the kind words.
[Vibrant Android Development] derrickps3:
noticed something, that menu button brings up the search mode, and the search button scrolls thru icons and screens....WTF?????!!!!...........and the task manager doesn't show when i hold down the home button
[Vibrant Android Development] keetrock:
Quite familiar...that dude was an assclown hehe
[Vibrant Android Development] derrickps3:
lol nvm, i forgot i had to reflash the stock kernel of this rom....forgive me :/
[Vibrant Android Development] lagunas11:
I dont know if this happe ed to some of yall but have yall looked at the battery's life nd 5 mins after, u check it again nd it went up by one digit nd five more mins u check it again nd it increased by one digit again... i think its cool but if there a problem wit my battery???
[Vibrant Android Development] pittcrew:
This ROCKS

Love this rom, it makes. The Vibrant 4g FLY!!!
[Vibrant Android Development] kyle51:
my usb has been dodgy with charging but not connecting since i got my phone but if i leave it plugged into the usb for an hour or so it connects most of the time

maybe you could try leaving it plugged in a while and see if it wants to connect ?? :)
[Vibrant Android Development] engineer14:
Hi, I seem to have made a little....HUGE... mistake. I was coming from a froyo ROM (VIBRACE) and i tried to flash 3.3update1 and might have messed something up.

I am now stuck in some sort of loop.

first The vibrant screen comes up, then a screen which just looks like static, then it goes black, then the vibrant screen, then the static screen and it goes on like that forever.

I cannot get into recovery but I can get into download. Would anyone know anyway i could get into recovery or easily fix this problem?

Thank you,

- stupid vibrant user

EDIT: prior to flashing, I did not change my kernel. This might be where I messed up. Also before flashing, i wiped data, wiped davlick cache and fixed permissions
[Vibrant Android Development] explodingboy70:
You're fine 3.3 is kind of flaky on install. You can use Odin to flash a stock voodoo kernel, tar format, and then three button to recovery and re-flash.
[Vibrant Android Development] explodingboy70:
You are hereby forgive. Now don't let it happen again or the floggings will begin...lol
[Vibrant Android Development] Corvette Dave:
I am sure this has been asked many times but I dont have time to go through the entire thread. Does GPS work?

Edit: Never mind the question I found the info I was looking for.
[Vibrant Android Development] kyle51:
says in the op

no
[Vibrant Android Development] explodingboy70:
I will release a new kernel this evening.

Highlights/Differences:

BLN

Wired headset support (the button works on headset)

USB dock audio support

Not OC'd

Been running since last night without issue. This is an optional kernel for those that want or need any of the three features listed above. I'd release it now but I actually do have a job to go to :-)

More info this evening as well as full specs.
[Vibrant Android Development] DAKIDD236:
Sorry if this has been answered, I have been out of the android loop for some months now. I recently flashed RC 3.3 update 1 to my vibrant coming from android 2.1. I see the vibrant screen then rainbow screen, but it seems as if it is in a boot loop. Is it supposed to be like this? Any responses would be helpful! thanks
[Vibrant Android Development] bmw2k1:
Is it me or this rom messed up my camera? I try to record it failed, I tried to play videos stupid colorful lines are displayed. What is going on?
[Vibrant Android Development] lucky 69:
try reboot the phone ,i know when i first put 3.3 on i went to use the netflix and had this prob then rebot let it set for a couple of min then worked fine .just a thought :D
[Vibrant Android Development] tomasitoc:
@EB70

will there be any gingerbread GPS drivers?
[Vibrant Android Development] M5devil:
I got 3.3 update1 working fine, with rainbow and everything, but it works. I then got a bit lost with steps to upgrade to 3.5. I flashed the 3.1 CF JVB kernel via SGS Flasher app and then via CWM app I updated the 3.5 ROM.

Here is where it got weird, it booted up but it shows no service and baseband is UNKNOWN.

What did I do wrong? Can someone tell me how to properly get the update setup and also there is a 3.2 JVH kernel on CF site, which one should be used with 3.5 update?

Thanks.
[Vibrant Android Development] derrickps3:
is vodoo activated since we cant see recovery? and what are the recommended setcpu settings? thnx in advance
[Vibrant Android Development] engineer14:
so i am going to flash the KA7 kernet (under ODIN flashable) here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=868774

how would i tar format? (i tried googling and searching the forums but to no avail! HELP!!:(
[Vibrant Android Development] explodingboy70:
No on supercurios stock voodoo kernel thread which is linked in the Bible there are zip files and tar files use the ka7.tar with Odin.
[Vibrant Android Development] cwalker29:
King kill-joy you really be killing my joy when you respond to my question. EB never get upset when I ask him question. He's a very cool developer. But just for you I will ask question the way you see fit okay?? NOT!!!!! moving on thanks for the responses people.
[Vibrant Android Development] derrickps3:
i agree with the other user.....i can't record video, all i see is a black screen, camera works fine tho
[Vibrant Android Development] lucky 69:
i would say the modem didnt install go here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=868774 download kb5 ,modem and flash it should be good to go :D
[Vibrant Android Development] lucky 69:
well mot sure on this i just got done updated to 3.5 and all is well cam corder,camera ect. works perfect ,eb might know whats going on when he gets back from work. also wanted to say to you explodingboy70 i just followed your steps in the op and all is well worked like a charm thankyou for your work and all who help :D
[Vibrant Android Development] RobZarzecki:
Just another BIG thank you. Came from the recommended BiWinning, formatted, flashed first the Simply 3.3 update1 followed directions almost religiously...then went and did the Revolution late last night. Wonderful job ExplodingBoy

(named after a Cure	song perhaps?.....

Only snag I had was using SGS kernel flash ..had to unzip then use tar file succesfully per instructions a few pages back.

Added twiz4 and Swype from OP.

No problems with video or cam or mms pix..love the non issue with nonstock headphones ..yay

Thanks again for the installation instructions.

RZ
[Vibrant Android Development] explodingboy70:
+1

You get to pick from any prize on the second tier for guessing The Cure correctly.

Thanks for the feedback.
[Vibrant Android Development] explodingboy70:
Video record works fine here.

Are you trying the video right after boot. If so give it a few minutes. If not try rebooting and wait a few minutes.

Just like the crt off we have the old style TV for video and camera where it needs to warm up so to speak. Not really but kind of.
[Vibrant Android Development] lucky 69:
ok just one question , i want to see and use the cmw app i know it is in the built in to the kernel i looked at the folder ,what part am i copying and putting into the phone ?so i can see the cmw app icon ?sorry wasnt sure what i need to copy (file name wise) also i didnt here linda say anything on the ext4 but i just download voodoo controll and it shows active.i did a test to see my bench mark score. first i used quadrant standard in the market i got 1215 with it .then i used antutu bench mark and got 1703 so should be good to go right? thanks for the info:D
[Vibrant Android Development] engineer14:
WELL, i ODINed back to stock and flashed a 2.2 ROM. Thanks for the help. PHEW. sadly, all my data got wiped, including my external, except my drop box folder on my internal (weird). phone working once more. Think i will hold off on flashing gingerbread for a little while now.

again, THANKS
[Vibrant Android Development] mulcahyd:
I flashed 3.3 update 1. The only thing I noticed is that I play music and suddenly it loops the sound and I have to remove battery and re insert it. Everything else is fine. Any work arounds? All of my data intact on internal and external.
[Vibrant Android Development] Zixx:
are there any Kernels that you would recommend me?

thanks in advance
[Vibrant Android Development] drew2000:
Thanks for the idea and I have tried this as well, I cleaned all the connections this morning and tried all the different advice I have received here on this great thread and then I tore the device apart and didn't see any noticeable problem with the micro usb port on the device so I have determined that I have one of two problems that I do not seem or wish to correct the first is that I may I an internal problem with software more than likely caused by myself in some type of brain fart fashion which now seems to be permanent on the device and the other problem is replacing the micro usb port on the device only to find out it is not correcting the problem and it cost $35 plus shipping. I am not willing or interested in taking any chances when I will be upgrading in the near future.

This Vibrant forum has been of great help to me and I will miss being a part of helping out where I can but it looks like I will be moving on to a new device. The Vibrant was an awesome device (except GPS) and I will keep the device on my desk as a paper weight for now. Until another time..................................

Cheers

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[Vibrant Android Development] zbt1985:
has anyone been able to get gtalk to work with the ffc yet?
[Vibrant Android Development] explodingboy70:
New kernel added to OP as promised. Please read and click the link provided for full specs and to thank xcaliburinhand.