T mobile update error

[missiveusa]

First post here and I need help. Yup, I'm a noob to android mobile devices, but I know my way around PC hardware and OS's.

My problem sarted when I went to the T-mobile update. Phone stuck on "downloading update...", blue text on white background. Unable to boot into recovery, but was able to get into download mode. I found the correct ICS firmware update .tar file, but Odin 1.85 will not work. It always sticks on Setup Connection. Others fixed this by using differnt USB port and/or cable. Tried all 10 USB ports, nada; don't have another cable, but I'm out to get one this morning. I assume if I can get to download mode I'm not totally bricked. Only way I can get into d/l mode is to remove the battery, otherwise phone just boots to white update screen.

I'm looking at a $200 brick! Wonder if I should just walk in to a T-mobile outlet and demand a fix. Any help greatly appreciated.

Samsung SGH T989 Hercules

[Goots]

I use a different phone, but Odin v1.3 is the only version that works properly for me. The only other thing is when you connect your phone to the PC in download mode it uses different drivers to when you connect it in Mass Storage/USB mode, so make sure all the drivers have installed correctly or Odin will never connect to it through a serial connection.

[greenman]

Just check you have carried out the procedure correctly by watching this Cnet guide:
http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-pho...y-s2-50006766/

And the correct firmware is: http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=8&view=4798