[FIX] Unbrick captivate w/o cutting up USB! - GSM-Forum

..::KASHIF::.. · 10-11-2012, 07:21

I have discovered a cheaper and less destructive way to unbrick the totally bricked captivate using only 3 resistors, THAT IS IT! No need to cut up your USB cord, JUST 3 resistors.

Below are the steps and pics:

YOUTUBE INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO

1. Go to your local Radio Shack and purchase a pack of 100k ohm resistors, the colors should read Brown/Black/yellow/gold (see pic 1)

2. Take 2 of the resistors and twist them together

3. Take the third resistor and twist it onto the other 2 to make a straight line of 3 resistors

4. Bend the 3 resistors into a teardrop shape (see pic 2)

5. Set down a piece of tape and place the tips as close together as possible without touching while leaving about a quarter inch of each tip exposed, this will take some patience and adjusting (see pic 3) *tip: try putting a piece of tape or two in between the tips so that they do not touch each other*

6. Once the tips are set correctly tape both sides of the tear drop so no metal is left exposed. If your skin touches the metal it reduces the resistance of the jig and will not work.

7. Remove external sd, sim card and battery. Then replace battery and DO NOT touch the power button.

8. Carefully touch the two tips of the jig to the two copper plates of the micro usb slot closest to the headphone jack for about 3 seconds (this will also take some time and patience) *tip: use the other side of the micro usb port to brace against to hold the jig in place*

9. The phone should now go directly into download mode

9a. If your phone build number is BELOW 1010 continue following this guide.

9b. If your phone build number is 1010 or ABOVE follow this guide to flash back to stock.

10. Open odin3 on your computer

11. Plug usb into your phone, after odin says "added" click start to flash the stock rom.

12. Profit!

This fix as opposed to the others only costs $.99 and uses ONLY 3 resistors, NO CUTTING OR SOLDERING. Other fixes suggest hacking up your micro USB cable to use as a connection but i found that to be unnecessary.

As snapplefish has pointed out the desired resistance for this to work is 301K ohms, not 300K. HOWEVER, I and almost everyone else here has been able to only use the 3-100K ohm resistors. IF you are having trouble getting this to work, AND you have made sure you are using 100K ohm resistors, try measuring the resistance of your jig by using a multimeter. IF your resistance is below 298 or so try adding a 1K ohm resistor to your jig and remeasure the resistance of your jig.

Thanks to everyone who came up with the 301k ohm resistor method, saved me from a $500 paperwieght!

If this has helped you please give me a thanks

Cheers and happy flashing,
Alex

BR
..::KASHIF::..

..::KASHIF::.. · 10-11-2012, 07:24

Chek videoo

100%
Working
Thanks

Br
kashif

..::KASHIF::.. · 10-11-2012, 07:38

Look at how long they are...that's what makes them special. Pin 4 is not hidden!

Since you got this far now just stick that bad boy in (please make sure the phone is turned off).
I should of cleaned up the wires but I was sort of in a rush:
VERY IMPORTANT: Don't let the other wires touch the connectors to the usb!

That image is with the screen facing me.

Now put in your battery, and take your resistors that you made and connect one end to pin 4 and the other to pin 5, not necessarily in that order.
Make sure you hold the resistors to the pin for at least 3 sec.

Viola!!! DOWNLOAD MODE!!

This was a quick fix for a jig that I needed to get MY phone working without soldering iron, and it worked. The hardest thing so far that I read about making a jig is getting to pin 4 that is usually not being used and hidden. At least this way it's easier to access.
I will end up buying another one and re-making my iGo jig to a more sturdier standard.

By all means, I am not a expertise in this field. I just been reading alot of threads and learn as I go.
So I am sure anyone can make this jig to revive their bricked phone. Trust me, if I can make it, so can you.

..::KASHIF::.. · 10-11-2012, 07:42

Then you just plug in the resistor in slots 4 and 5 like so...

..::KASHIF::.. · 10-11-2012, 07:43

..::KASHIF::.. · 10-11-2012, 07:45

Faheem Anjum · 10-11-2012, 07:50

i think you making like this
??????? are its changed ?

jammerchell · 10-17-2012, 11:12

It is a common sense that gold is very percious and now more and more people like the gold metal, and more and more people now join ge group of hunting for treasure and gold. This is like the "gold rush". But what is different form before is that now people use more advanced equippmemt to help them to find the gold. And it seems among different equippments, people like the metal detectors most, because that such a device can help them to identify the detail information of the metal so that people can find it in a short time.

10-11-2012, 07:21	#1 (permalink)
..::KASHIF::.. No Life Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: United Arab Emirates ( DUBAI ) Posts: 2,018 Member: 1294044 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 1,269	[FIX] Unbrick captivate w/o cutting up USB! I have discovered a cheaper and less destructive way to unbrick the totally bricked captivate using only 3 resistors, THAT IS IT! No need to cut up your USB cord, JUST 3 resistors. Below are the steps and pics: YOUTUBE INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO 1. Go to your local Radio Shack and purchase a pack of 100k ohm resistors, the colors should read Brown/Black/yellow/gold (see pic 1) 2. Take 2 of the resistors and twist them together 3. Take the third resistor and twist it onto the other 2 to make a straight line of 3 resistors 4. Bend the 3 resistors into a teardrop shape (see pic 2) 5. Set down a piece of tape and place the tips as close together as possible without touching while leaving about a quarter inch of each tip exposed, this will take some patience and adjusting (see pic 3) tip: try putting a piece of tape or two in between the tips so that they do not touch each other 6. Once the tips are set correctly tape both sides of the tear drop so no metal is left exposed. If your skin touches the metal it reduces the resistance of the jig and will not work. 7. Remove external sd, sim card and battery. Then replace battery and DO NOT touch the power button. 8. Carefully touch the two tips of the jig to the two copper plates of the micro usb slot closest to the headphone jack for about 3 seconds (this will also take some time and patience) tip: use the other side of the micro usb port to brace against to hold the jig in place 9. The phone should now go directly into download mode 9a. If your phone build number is BELOW 1010 continue following this guide. 9b. If your phone build number is 1010 or ABOVE follow this guide to flash back to stock. 10. Open odin3 on your computer 11. Plug usb into your phone, after odin says "added" click start to flash the stock rom. 12. Profit! This fix as opposed to the others only costs $.99 and uses ONLY 3 resistors, NO CUTTING OR SOLDERING. Other fixes suggest hacking up your micro USB cable to use as a connection but i found that to be unnecessary. As snapplefish has pointed out the desired resistance for this to work is 301K ohms, not 300K. HOWEVER, I and almost everyone else here has been able to only use the 3-100K ohm resistors. IF you are having trouble getting this to work, AND you have made sure you are using 100K ohm resistors, try measuring the resistance of your jig by using a multimeter. IF your resistance is below 298 or so try adding a 1K ohm resistor to your jig and remeasure the resistance of your jig. Thanks to everyone who came up with the 301k ohm resistor method, saved me from a $500 paperwieght! If this has helped you please give me a thanks Cheers and happy flashing, Alex BR ..::KASHIF::..

10-11-2012, 07:24	#2 (permalink)
..::KASHIF::.. No Life Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: United Arab Emirates ( DUBAI ) Posts: 2,018 Member: 1294044 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 1,269	*Samsung Galaxy S (How-To Unbrick USB JIG Method)* Chek videoo 100% Working Thanks Br kashif

10-11-2012, 07:38	#3 (permalink)
..::KASHIF::.. No Life Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: United Arab Emirates ( DUBAI ) Posts: 2,018 Member: 1294044 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 1,269	Look at how long they are...that's what makes them special. Pin 4 is not hidden! Since you got this far now just stick that bad boy in (please make sure the phone is turned off). I should of cleaned up the wires but I was sort of in a rush: VERY IMPORTANT: Don't let the other wires touch the connectors to the usb! That image is with the screen facing me. Now put in your battery, and take your resistors that you made and connect one end to pin 4 and the other to pin 5, not necessarily in that order. Make sure you hold the resistors to the pin for at least 3 sec. Viola!!! DOWNLOAD MODE!! This was a quick fix for a jig that I needed to get MY phone working without soldering iron, and it worked. The hardest thing so far that I read about making a jig is getting to pin 4 that is usually not being used and hidden. At least this way it's easier to access. I will end up buying another one and re-making my iGo jig to a more sturdier standard. By all means, I am not a expertise in this field. I just been reading alot of threads and learn as I go. So I am sure anyone can make this jig to revive their bricked phone. Trust me, if I can make it, so can you.

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jammerchell Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 1 Member: 1826395 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	It is a common sense that gold is very percious and now more and more people like the gold metal, and more and more people now join ge group of hunting for treasure and gold. This is like the "gold rush". But what is different form before is that now people use more advanced equippmemt to help them to find the gold. And it seems among different equippments, people like the metal detectors most, because that such a device can help them to identify the detail information of the metal so that people can find it in a short time.