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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] teevoo:
sgs4g keeps booting into download mode, even after heimdall one-click

Hi guys,

I can really use some help understanding this weird issue here. My uncle dropped his sgs4g in water. He turned it back on a few hours later (tsk tsk, I know). It's been almost 2 weeks and the phone keeps booting into download mode (big android + do not turn off Target!!!).

I went ahead with the Heimdall one-click method and it seemed to work. I got Gingerbread back on his phone. Here is the kicker:

-- if the phone gets rebooted automatically by one-click or by "adb reboot", then everything is normal.

-- if I use the phone's on/off button to reboot or pull the battery, it ends up booting into download mode, skipping both the Tmobile animation and the Samsung animation. Every subsequent reboot (with power button or battery pull) always ends up at the download screen.

I've been trying to fix this phone for days and it's driving me nuts. Most of the posts I can find deal with getting into download mode. I'm trying to get out of download mode to use the phone normally. Can you help shed some light on this?

Many thanks! :cyclops:
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Rehan Siddiqui:
Thanks!!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] SamsungIsBetterThanApple:
I had a problem with myphone so i one clicked it back, but after i one clicked it it booted up then it went straight to a recovery mode and every time i reboot it it does the same thing.can anyone help?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] champ1919:
Does it give you a bunch of error messages? "e:cache" or something similar?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] SamsungIsBetterThanApple:
It says

--Appling Multi-CSC...

Installing Multi-CSC

Can't access to '/system/csc/TMB/system/'.

Successfully applied multi-CSC.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] champ1919:
Which one click are you using? The kj6 one? Odin or heimdall?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] SamsungIsBetterThanApple:
Heimdall, It was the stock T959V rom.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] SamsungIsBetterThanApple:
I have tried flashing a different rom onto it to see if it would work, but it didnt. It just wont go past the recovery screen. when i flash the stock rom like, i said before, it doesnt go past the recovery screen (the recovery is samsung util recovery 3e).
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jkiran2may:
CWM Recovery version

Hi,

Thank you for the steps and really very easy..:good:

I have done all the steps given in your "STEP BY STEP GUIDE FOR KJ6 HEIMDALL ONE-CLICK" post.

Now my SG4G is upgraded to GB Stock.

But I have a question, I am trying to install CM 11 from team acid forums , but I am getting issues when I try to update the zip file (cm-11-20140909-UNOFFICIAL-galaxys4gmtd.zip)

Errors like "no space" and "signature".

Could you please update me if I need to install anything after installing the stock GB like CWM Recovery or it is built in?

I am having 8 GB SD Card which was copied by cm-11-20140909-UNOFFICIAL-galaxys4gmtd.zip and why I am getting "no space " issues?

Thank you for your help

Kiran
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] xc-racer99:
Alright, to install pretty much anything, you will need CWM (or TWRP). The errors you're getting sound as if you're still using the stock Samsung <3e> recovery (if you reboot to recovery, you will probably see something like http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/recovery-mode.png)

Keep following the steps in the first post until you have CWM recovery, then you should be able to install CM11.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jkiran2may:
I figured out....

Here is what I did..

Main Thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1470716

Wiki: http://xdaforums.com/wiki/index.php?title=Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V&ajax=0

CM11 (Kitkat) Custom ROM: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2792697

1. Installed gingerbread - http://xdaforums.com/show...78&postcount=2

2. Formatted the microSD Card using MiniTool Partition Wizard Free - used FAT32 and selected as Primay

3. Downloaded and installed the apk: Framaroot-1.7.1.apk to root Gingerbread.

4. Followed the link http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1470716

5. Downloaded the below files

1. SGS Kernel Flasher from Google Play.

2. Downloaded the custom Kernel with CWM Recovery - bhundven-blastoff-v2.5.zip

3. Downloaded the apk file: QuickBoot.apk

6. When to SGS Kernel Flasher , followed the steps given to install Custom kernel (bhundven-blastoff-v2.5.zip)

How to flash custom Kernel : http://xdaforums.com/wiki/index.php?title=Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-T959V/Kernels&ajax=0

6. Installed QuickBoot

7. Downloaded the CM11 ROM (kitkat) into PC - cm-11-20140909-UNOFFICIAL-galaxys4gmtd.zip

8. Using QuickBook, navigate to "Recovery"

9. That launched CWM 5.1.

10. Took backup

11. Navigated to Main page and selected - install zip from SDCARD option.

12. Selected CM11 ROM

13. It started to install CM11, waited for 5 mins, got a different screens and images got changed.

14. After 10-15 mins. I got the first Screen of CM.. really felt nice

15. I am able to see KitKat screens and CM registration screen..

16. Perfect, my phone has KitKat now.. thank you all...
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jeffsf:
Great to hear of your success!

It's makes me smile that these phones and the software that so many have contributed to are still proving good utility to people.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] gfxdiva:
New to T959

New here, and to the G24G - running KJ6 -searching for a step by step (with images or vid) for a walkthrough of steps needed to root (all steps w/ SU, and busybox)

I am looking for a bit of handholding since I have never personally rooted - if I am asking in the wrong place I apologize in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
First you'll have to make sure that you have the right phone. Go into Settings > about phone and type in all the information that comes up and post it here.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Dylan08:
lumin30 should i put the kernel on my sd a s a .zip or extract then place
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] gfxdiva:
Phone info:

Model Number: SGH-T959V

Fireware Version: 2.3.6

Baseband Version: T959VUVKJ6

Kernal Version: 2.6.25.7-T959VUVKJ6-CL694130

Build Number: Gingerbread.VUVKJ6
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Yes. Put the downloaded kernel on the root of your sd card as a .zip. I added that to the OP. Thank you for pointing out that was missing. Leave it as a .zip. And open SGS Kernel Flasher and select the .zip.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hampsterblade:
This should be stickied
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Dylan08:
Thanks and your i was wondering about that
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Feel free to let me know any other parts of the directions that made you wonder... the more details the better. When you know what you are doing it is easy to leave out the extra detail.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] :
I have this guide:

1. Odin KJ6 from RaverX3X.

2. Odin KJ1 Kernel from drhonk.

3. CWM Valhalla Black from RaverX3X.

DONE! LOL
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Reason for the guide was to avoid step one and two of your guide :-) ODIN and noobs don't mix well.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] :
@lumin30

I know. I was just kidding. Your guide is safe and well explained. Then again, I will stick to my guide. Noobs gotta' learn that Odin is a quick way to get your phone back from a brick.

BTW... thanks for all the contribution and order to the forums. You've been doing great. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] nvertigo:
Wow this guide is great! thank you.

One question, is there a way to revert to stock unrooted froyo so that I can restart the whole process? It's my friend's phone and she is on a gb rom (done with one of the earlier methods that got a bit messy) and is getting a LOT of bugs that it is not supposed to be getting, so I'm not sure what is wrong and would like to bring her to stock to redo this.

so yeah, how would you start this all over if you were on a messed up gb setup? sorry if this is an easy question, i'm not familiar with gs4g that much.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
Follow this.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1500427
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] nvertigo:
thank you! i didn't see this, I will try this asap.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
You really don't need to start back at Froyo. That is not as straight forward as you would think it would be because of the bootloaders. The link posted above is probably the easiest route to take to clean up your phone. Other option is Heimdall One-Click. But I recommend the Gremlin Remover.

You will not start from the beginning afterwards. From there you will just flash the custom ROM you choose. Be sure to back up your efs folder before ALL! Steps are in the guide.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] diavel:
Using Kies to get to 2.3.6 has flaws like losing IMEI etc. I got my 959V from ebay new with no warranty. It is 100% stock. So, is it recommended that I should not use Kies and use something else since I cannot return the phone under warranty anyway? Or other procedures for getting to 2.3.6 have potential risk of losing IMEI too?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Hi diavel -

Use Kies mini. However - use Super Manager and copy your efs folder to your sdcard before using Kies mini.

All you need in the event of a corrupt IMEI is a back up of your efs folder.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] diavel:
Ok, I'm in Super Manager on stock Froyo 2.2.1(NOT rooted) and the efs folder cannot be located. I see acct, d, dev, etc, lib, mnt, modules, proc, res, sbin, sdcard, sys and system folders but not the efs folder. So weird.

I have 100% service on calls/SMS/MMS and app download so I guess IMEI is not corrupt, but I can't locate the efs folder anywhere in file manager.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Hell - It might be in a different place on Froyo. It has been so long. Give me a bit and I will see what I can find out.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
It appears they should be there on Froyo.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
Check your imei under settings>about phone>status. Should be a number other than 0000000000. And yeah your efs folder should be right below dev.

If your imei number shows up under about phone. open super manager. then file manager. Scroll to the little folder with magnifying glass and tap it. type efs and change /mnt/sdcard to / by tapping on it. hit ok. If that file is anywhere else SM will find it.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] flyers00:
Great info, well done. I am going to tackle this tomorrow, thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] diavel:
The [/efs] folder showed up after following Hechoen's instructions. But it's empty(0.00 bytes) and its quite strange that date on it is today's (10th March, 2012) while the rest of the vital folders have 5th April 2011 date. IMEI # seems to be valid starting with something like 322542----- and I have good service on phone. Seems like I'll have to use other apps or programs.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] NewKlNGjames:
Thank you so much for this. I have experience in rooting and flashing other phones, it was still nice to just make sure that I am doing it correctly though.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
*** KJ6 Heimdall One-Click Guide Now Available - Post #2 ***
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
ASDFKLA;SFJAS;FA. I hadn't seen this. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! We've needed one of these for so long now. :D

Thanks again.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Glad you like. I agree - long overdue!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
*** Added Directions to Add Java to Path System Variables if error received at the end of Heimdall One-Click Step-By-Step Guide ***
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] flyers00:
Thank You

I wanted to say great job on these instructions, easy as hell to follow. Wife's phone is rooted and I am about to flash one of the ROMs. Do I need to wipe the SD card or format before flashing the ROM? I only ask because of my experiences over the last few years with the G1 and CliqXt.

Again thanks for the great information
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
If the phone has had a lot of use it would not hurt. Same method described in the Gremlin Remover.

Very glad the guide helped.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Sriracha86:
So I think I made a Error. I followed the Instructions to a T until I got to the part of choosing a CUSTOM ROM, I chose to install the Valhalla - BlackEdition W/O the SGS4G CWM ROM Installer.

The ROM installed fine to my knowledge, but all the Apps I downloaded to Root/Boot/Etc are gone. Would I just re-download them???

This was the first time I've ever "rooted or modded" my phone... :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Yes. Just redownload them. If the ROM is working it doesn't sound like you made any errors :)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] apodictic:
Version Confirmation

Hello. The "About phone" section on my phone differs from the one posted in the OP. May someone tell me if I can follow this guide? Thanks.

Model number: SGH-T959V

Firmware version: 2.2.1

Baseband version: T959VUVKB5

Kernel version: 2.6.32.9

Build number: Froyo.VUVKB5
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
Yes, you can follow this guide just fine.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] tigertrussell:
Doesn't Work...

I've tried this several times on my Macbook Air (OS X Lion 10.7.2) with my SGS and none of them have worked.

I tried the latter two options, as I didn't want the stock rom (that's why I'm doing this...) with both the "Flash Bootloaders" option and without it. Each time WITH the bootloaders I get a failed PIT file upload, and without the bootloaders it just reboots into a crazy static screen where nothing is shown.

Any suggestions?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
What were you on before your first attempt? And when you say "crazy static screen" are you referring to a rainbow screen?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] tigertrussell:
I'm sorry I posted this in the wrong thread, I'm an idiot. Removing it.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Drigolawl:
Hi. Just wanted to say thank you for the awesome guide. Still a total noob, but I was able to root it and do all the fun stuff with my phone. But, now i'm stuck. I tried the Valhalla Final and it was nice and all, but now I want to try a new rom. And I have no idea how to do that. I tried restoring it to the restore I made when first going through the process described in the guide, bu that doesn't work. Luckily, I made a back up today of when it was working fine with the Valhalla rom and that seems to work fine. But I'm stuck in that rom and no way of going back to not having it.

So yea. Any help would be awesome.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Drigolawl:
So, I can just install the new rom and it will overwrite the old one?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stephen_w:
Generally, yes, but it's always a good practice to make a backup of any important data/files/contacts, and do a factory reset (at minimum) to ensure you get a clean start with the new ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] yjbrod@gmail.com:
static looking screen

Hey guys,

I was very careful to follow the directions exactly, but I'm stuck with a problem. At this stage:

-When Linda is finished working her magic - you will hear [Voodoo Lagfix is now activated].

-You will boot into [Android system recovery <3e>].

I heard Linda say "Voodoo Lagfix is now activated", but right before that the screen went to a static looking screen and didn't boot into Android System recovery. I was able to go on and get the device to power up and I'm letting it sit now, but when I try to hold the volume keys and power to get into the recovery I still get the same static screen. Any ideas?

I was on stock froyo rooted. Thanks for any and all help.

Also, thanks for the great step by step for us noobs. Most appreciated!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
That is the rainbow screen I assume.... meaning you need to flash bootloaders. Start over the second guide and make sure to follow the flash with bootloaders directions - meaning flash twice, second time checking the bootloader box.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] yjbrod@gmail.com:
Thanks

Yeah, that did it. I, of course, skimmed over an important step in the first flashing and just needed to pull the batt and do the 2nd flash with bootloaders like you said.

Thanks for the reply and step through guide. Awesome!

Just an FYI for those looking to follow these steps. The first time you are using Heimdall it actually asks you to go through loading the drivers through Zadig first before the Heimdall One-Click window opens. I thought I did something wrong, but it was just because it was the first time running the program. I noticed the 2nd and 3rd times that I ran it it went exactly as stated in the guide. Just a heads up for those trying it.

Fantastic job again. I can't say how much I appreciate someone taking the time to get all these steps down with details and screenshots.

Thanks submitted!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Glad you have it working.

So for you - Zadig opened before the Heimdall window opened? The screenshots were taken during me actually using and flashing the One-Click. And every other time I use it Heimdall opens first.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] yjbrod@gmail.com:
Yeah, but that was the first time only. The other two times that I used your directions they were right on, though I didn't have to load the drivers again for obvious reasons. Strange.

The Zadig popup window appeared that you have a screenshot of without the Heimdall window opening. So I had to jump ahead and go through all the steps to download the drivers. Once I was able to do that then the Heimdall window opened and I was able to verify I was connected and then flash.

Regardless, since your guide was so thorough it didn't take me long to figure out what to do and then the rest of the steps fell in line (minus my own issue of me overlooking and assuming a step). Just figured I would post my experience in case someone else had a similar.

Thanks again!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Mobiud_13:
Why is this not stickied? Awesome and user friendly guides my man!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] josepresas:
Hello lumin, I had my old SGS4G rooted and flashed with raver's miui port a while back but then my phone got stolen =(

I managed to get another one and now I am ready to root again after being unrooted for a couple of months. I had forgotten how to do the same thing to my old phone a while back and this guide refreshed my memory and learned even more stuff. It's a great guide. But I have a problem with super one click. I followed all the correct steps and it seems to stop on step #7 in the rooting process I waited for a good five minutes and nothing. Any help? Thanks for the guide!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Close it out and do it again. It happens. If it does it again use a different USB port and/or restart your computer.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] hechoen:
Lumin

Do you want these stickied or would you rather not? I'd be happy to put in the request. I know you like to bump things so let me know.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
I had a similar issue with super one click. I ended up using FB's starter pack.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] josepresas:
I just tried a different usb port and it worked fine. Thanks lumin.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Thanks hechoen. Stickies generally get overlooked on the app. That is why I never bothered. It's up to you guys though. I don't take ownership of threads :) They are for the community.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
Glad it worked!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] josepresas:
Yep! I'm back to enjoying my phone once again haha
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
FB -

Is your CM7 efs back up only compatible with CM7 or can it be used for 2.3.6 ROM's also? I ask because your steps say to flash the backup before actually installing CM7. I think it is a great tool to help prevent the IMEI problems many have had.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
It should work fine since it's a tarball of /efs, so it can and will properly restore the backup regardless of the ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
That is awesome. Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Bitcloud30:
Just wanna ask something :) is my phone running in CM7? :D

Kernel from : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22879730&postcount=1

Custom GB ROM from : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1404863

**newbie here**
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
No it is not.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Bitcloud30:
how can i turn it to CM7?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lumin30:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1618016

If you were unsure whether you were on CM7 or not I strongly recommend you wait until they are further along with the build.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Bitcloud30:
I am staying with what i have right now i don't have any thing to replace my sgs4g atm. thanks for the advice though :)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] h_town_cougars101:
Success

After suffering for months and months, took the plunge and followed the guide. It worked perfectly - my Galaxy S 4G is free!

Much respect and many thanks for putting this together.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] guitarplay:
Ok guys. After reading over the first post of this guide twice, I think i'm gonna do it. One question though, should I use superoneclick or the heimdall method?

Im not new to rooting, as I've had much experience with it and my good old G1. But I haven't messed with rooting in a while, so I just want to make sure :)

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stephen_w:
SuperOneClick will give you root & root only. If you use Heimdall to flash, you can snag a ROM with a kernel that has root, CWM (ClockWorkMod recovery), and voodoo lagfix (if you wanted to use it). So it really depends on what you want to accomplish.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] guitarplay:
But if I follow the rest of the guide after the superoneclick, I would flash the custom kernal and roms afterwords, correct?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stephen_w:
Yes sir :) Lumin writes excellent guides. If you follow it you should have no problems.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] guitarplay:
Thanks Stephen. And I will be doing this sometime within the next few days., I'll update you guys on how it goes.

And thanks Lumin for the excellent looking and, from what I can tell, excellent guide!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stephen_w:
No worries; best of luck to you. Let us know if you hit any road blocks.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] guitarplay:
Ok, so i just rooted my phone, but due to some other stuff coming up (non phone related) i'll have to leave it at this for now.

Installed custom kernel. So far so good. Voodoo lagfix is amazing. Will install unnamed ROM later today

Ahh, the joys of a custom rom.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] rdtornado:
So i used the kies mini to upgrade to GB but now for some reason my phone will not go into debugging mode. Anyone know why? BTW i'm a noob at this but i did follow the instructions to the T. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] guitarplay:
Rdtornado. Did you go to settings -> applications -> development -> Usb debugging?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] rdtornado:
yes i did, i figured it out, though last night after a couple of hours. for some reason the debugging icon doesn't show up even though i am in debug mode. So i'm rooted now.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] guitarplay:
Yeah I probably should've mentioned that hahah. Well good to hear! Let me know if you run into any other problems. I'm not the best person to ask, but I'll try to help
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
Gratz on making it to the front page:

http://www.xda-developers.com/android/root-your-samsung-galaxy-s-4g/
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beastmode:
Nice find fb lol and congratz lumin :)

-sent from my POS i897

no camera, no power button but at least I got miui lol