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d900 not booting properly

gaming_guy
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the phone will boot to the Samsung 'splash' screen, hang there for a few secs then screen will go blank. On looking at the screen in the right light you can actually see that splash screen's still there but just with the backlight off. it does go off after removing the battery or pressing the power button a few times.

thanks in advance

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  • drahcir_2
    drahcir_2 Posts: 4,127 Forumite
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    looks like it needs a reflash - should be done free under warenty
  • gaming_guy
    gaming_guy Posts: 6,128 Forumite
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    is there any way i can do it myself?
  • drahcir_2
    drahcir_2 Posts: 4,127 Forumite
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    you could try here if you have the correct cables
    http://avi-stuff.irde.to/files.php?catid=252
    but if it goes wrong you will invalidate your warrenty
    i use ns pro but its not worth buying for one phone
    a repair center should be able to do it in about 1hr if they are not busy
    try cpw with onsite repair
  • sarahcc
    sarahcc Posts: 253 Forumite
    this is also a problem I have but the sound is also not working. Can you advise please.
    Thanks
  • gaming_guy
    gaming_guy Posts: 6,128 Forumite
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    the one i had was slightly water/moisture damaged.

    the sound not working sounds like a fault with the speaker or water damage
  • gaming_guy wrote: »
    is there any way i can do it myself?

    Everthing you need is here. The OneNand Downloader is the flash carrier interface (The program you need), flashing instructions and flash files. Follows the instructions and prepare youself for a long wait (1½ hours minimum).

    Service manual is also there.

    Best regards
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  • gaming_guy
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    Everthing you need is here. The OneNand Downloader is the flash carrier interface (The program you need), flashing instructions and flash files. Follows the instructions and prepare youself for a long wait (1½ hours minimum).

    Service manual is also there.

    Best regards

    do you realise this topic was started in june?

    this phone has been long gone :rotfl:

    does it really take 1 1/2 hrs to flash a samsung? :eek: (im used to 20mins or so)
  • gaming_guy wrote: »
    do you realise this topic was started in june?

    Shame on me, should have looked at the date :D

    Still, you'll find that site useful in the future I'm sure

    If you have a box (UST, NSPro) it doesn't take too long, but if your using something like a downloader or an optiflex flasher, it can take forever.

    The first D500 we flashed a few years ago took 12 hours ! :eek:
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  • gaming_guy
    gaming_guy Posts: 6,128 Forumite
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    Shame on me, should have looked at the date :D

    Still, you'll find that site useful in the future I'm sure

    If you have a box (UST, NSPro) it doesn't take too long, but if your using something like a downloader or an optiflex flasher, it can take forever.

    The first D500 we flashed a few years ago took 12 hours ! :eek:

    thanks anyway!

    12 hours :eek:

    somehow i dont think i'll be flashing samsungs any time soon then :rotfl:
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