Hi,
Yesterday I tried to do a ROOT but I had a problem with the "Odin" software so I hade to turn off the galaxy manually...
But when I tried to turn it again' he wont turn on!
What can I do?
Thank you
Same problem...
I have the same problem, will not turn on. was adviced to but (UNBrick Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100 Download Mode USB Jig) from ebay but did not work.. Can anyone help... Phone makes a good door stop at the minute.. lol
Might find an answer faster in the gs2 forum.
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Same issue....
did anyone mange to solve this issue?
Thanxs
Hard unbricking
yes look at mobile tech videos on youtube
Help
Thanx , can you provide any link for that.....
Cheers
Unbricking
Sorry i cant leave a link here as im new maybe you or someone else can but type in youtube search mobile tech videos unbrick and the s2 is the second on the list they do ship worldwide and are based in the US.
Well done
Thanx mate, well done ....
Cheers
Send it in for repair but say nothing about odin or root
I have sent for repair
Already sent for repair. I said it would not switch on or charge. To be honest I feel that samsung need to address this issue as if the operating system fails on a pc you can reload and away you go. The same should be said for a phone. There should be a fail safe that always puts the phone back to download mode. I thought the jig was the answer but not always so BE CAREFUL.
I sent my phone to tmobile they repaired it free
Repair Description
- Calibration
- Software update
- Replacement - A/S ASSY-PBA MAIN(COMM)GT_I9100
- Screening
same issue
my computer crashd in the middle of the odin update. and my phone is allso dead now...
the only solution was to send it to service?
depends, if the process was interrupted during the flash the bootloader, the phone is dead
sykokidd said:
my computer crashd in the middle of the odin update. and my phone is allso dead now...
the only solution was to send it to service?
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Was is ???
Nope a USB recovery jig may enable download mode or even a JTag repair would be cheaper than paid for Samsung service .
jje
I had the same issue flasg siyahs kernel after flashing the rom and ur phone should start xD
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yeh, thats what happened, no buttons work, jig dont work. nothing... sending it to service tomorrow.... aaaaaaaah damn rental phones hehe
my sgs2 is dead too....same issues... no reaction to anything possible to do: charger, usb gig, hardware buttons, etc.
JIG?
Has anyone had any success with the USB JIG and a 'hard' bricked phone?
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Has anyone had any success with the USB JIG and a 'hard' bricked phone?
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Same wonder
My SGS2 is hard bricked, no question about it. Nothing happens no matter what button press, usb connection etc. Dead as a doornail.
From what I've read the JIG will only help if you have, at bare minimum, backlights or a vibration when you hit the power button. As I have literally nothing this means I'm 'hard' bricked in which case the JIG shouldn't work.
I've a JIG on order and should arrive tomorrow. I'll try every which way with it, button combos, plugging in USB, removing and replacing battery etc. If i get any response or any success I'll report back. If not, I've found a few places that can JTAG so I'll go that route and again report back.
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Think I bricked my phone somehow. To the story, I had phone in download mode to flash the leodroid rom which didn't flash at all, as I waited for 10mins to see if it would flash, but to no avail. Anyway, after that I disconnected the phone from pc, removed the battery, inserted the battery again then BOOM! Nothing, no download mode, no recovery, no boot screen, just a blank screen, a brick.
Dunno, if anyone else has had this problem, but if you managed to somehow get yours working again please tell me! And if you can't, guess I'll have to send it back. Anyone know how to deal with online shops, when returning phones?
Cheers in advance.
Zeelz
I`m assuming you`re unable to use volume down + Home + Power buttons together and keep holding them until a menu appears on the screen?
ZeeL;14713285
BOOM! Nothing said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068522[/url]
And if you can't, guess I'll have to send it back. Anyone know how to deal with online shops, when returning phones?
Flash original rom remove root reset binary counter first .
jje
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I'm no expert when it comes to things like this
but if you can't access download mode via the button combos
have you tried using one of these 'usb jigs'?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YRPWU4waa4
it should force your phone into download mode
i think you can either purchase them from a member of this site, forgotten his name :\, or there are plenty of options on ebay
ZeeL said:
Think I bricked my phone somehow. To the story, I had phone in download mode to flash the leodroid rom which didn't flash at all, as I waited for 10mins to see if it would flash, but to no avail. Anyway, after that I disconnected the phone from pc, removed the battery, inserted the battery again then BOOM! Nothing, no download mode, no recovery, no boot screen, just a blank screen, a brick.
Dunno, if anyone else has had this problem, but if you managed to somehow get yours working again please tell me! And if you can't, guess I'll have to send it back. Anyone know how to deal with online shops, when returning phones?
Cheers in advance.
Zeelz
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Leodroid, I am guessing this is not a SGS2 rom ?
Well hopefully a JIG works, I have ordered one from ebay earlier this week, hope it comes soon. And yeh the 3 button combos doesn't work. Although I thought the jig won't work if you're unable to power on your phone. Guess I'll give it a go regardless. It wouldn't hurt to try.
Cheers the the help guys
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Leodroid, I am guessing this is not a SGS2 rom ?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1119622
it is, although its under investigation right now.
i had this issue but i was able to go back using 3 button procedure.
i would suggest you take battery out and pop it in and immediately hold the 3 buttons and don't let go until you see something on the screen.
Also, i made my usb jig the other day .. it literally took 10 minutes cutting thru the usb. Just go to any electronics shop and get 300K ohms transistor. put the usb you made in your phone and connect the transistor with your hand on the correct pins .. no need to even solder anything .. just make them touch for few seconds.
My brother held the phone and i held the transistor ... poped the battery in and i was at download mode.
best of luck.
Hi,
I have exactly the same problem here with my phone, a brand new Samsung Galaxy S II.
After trying to flash a new firmware I rebooted my phone into "Downloading mode" and starting (i think) a veery earli version of Odin3 software. But when I didnt know what to do I just shut down my phone and closed the applikation.
And then: Totally stone dead, as a brick. I have ordered a USB-thing from ebay, but I'm pretty sure it aint going to work. No response on either powerbuttons, combos or anything else. Just a black screen. Is the only solution to send it in to Samsung service center or is it any else more possibilty? (Excuse me for bad grammar.)
JJEgan said:
Flash original rom remove root reset binary counter first .
jje
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Why would he need to do that? He can't even see the Download mode screen. How is anyone at Samsung Service center going to see a counter that won't even come on.
Samsung Service Center is going to just jtag flash it, then send it back. Which also wipes the counter, and even if there is a hidden counter, it's erases that as well.
Anyways, I don't think the USB Jig would work. USB Jig will only work if the bootloader is still intact. The USB JIG uses a 300k or 301k resistor, not transistor.
The reason the thread is closed is because it was based off someone else's work, and not giving any credit.
Hi,
since this morning my SGS II doesn't start up anymore, of course it's impossible to reach the download mode...
Is possible to do somethind thought the JIG in order to make the phone turn on again or do I have to go to the Samsung Center?
(the battery was fully charged, I turned on the phone at 8:00 am and found it dead at 10:00 am, tried charging it but without any succes, it became warm but it didn't turn on in any mode)
Thank u guys.
When did you buy it? Maybe the battery is dead. If you have a friend with an s2 around ask him/her to borrow the battery. Otherwise no clue. Any rom installed? Tried removing battery and putting it back in?
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I bought it on july (in Italy), it doesn't charge when connected... I'll try with another battery but the fact that the phone became warm even if it's not charging seems to say that the battery is still alive.
I've the Cognition S2 ROM and yes I've tried pulling out the battery
Hmmm thats hard. Maybe the hardware inside is damaged or something like that. If thats the case its bad because there is no way to avoid a repair by samsung. Hopefully they won't recognise that its rooted ;( sobif this wont work you should consider calling support. There may be another way but if its a hardware problen its useless. A device called usd jig could probably (probably!) work. Thats a device for 10$ which should put bricked galaxy phones into download mode. You can search it via amazon but its your choice.
EDIT: ah just recognized you already wrote about the jig. Again it might work might not.
If you have any questions or stuff like that just pm me I am happy to help
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Try with usb only.
He has already tired that
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It is not normal for a device to just die like that unless there is a hardware failure. Looks like type phone will be making a trip back to where it came.
Hopefully they won't find out its been rooted, but I heard that if its a hardware problem chances are they won't know of the root and just fix the hardware.
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Thats what i said.
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Thanks to everyone for your help!
I think that a JIG is useless in my case cause you can use it if the phone at least turn on... my sgs is completely dead... Or am I wrong and the JIG can be used also with a turned off phone?
Youre welcome just click say thank you to my name
Yes i also think the jig wont help if its off. But i wish you luck when they repair it dont think we can do much...
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you need to have the phone turned off, to use a JIG. It will simply force the phone into download mode.
A jig wont work if the phone has a damaged bootloader and in your case it certainly sounds like you have one.A usb jig is to get the phone into download mode but not in all situations.If the phone has just died and wont enter into download/recovery or even turn on to show the bricked icon or even light up the menu and back arrow then you can bet that have a damaged bootloader.If the service centre wont take care of it then the only option is a jtag.
cooza said:
A jig wont work if the phone has a damaged bootloader and in your case it certainly sounds like you have one.A usb jig is to get the phone into download mode but not in all situations.If the phone has just died and wont enter into download/recovery or even turn on to show the bricked icon or even light up the menu and back arrow then you can bet that have a damaged bootloader.If the service centre wont take care of it then the only option is a jtag.
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what is jtag?sorry for noob.bcoz i have same problem here.
cooza said:
A jig wont work if the phone has a damaged bootloader and in your case it certainly sounds like you have one.A usb jig is to get the phone into download mode but not in all situations.If the phone has just died and wont enter into download/recovery or even turn on to show the bricked icon or even light up the menu and back arrow then you can bet that have a damaged bootloader.If the service centre wont take care of it then the only option is a jtag.
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Hi, could you please tell me where can I found a jtag? Ebay?
I found a RIFF JTAG, but I think that is a little bit too expansive for a one time use... I'll try with a jig, then with samsung assistance and at last buying a RIFF JTAG...
If your phone goes into download mode you don't need the jig or jtag or stuff like that
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The problem is that my phone actually doesn't even turn on.... nor in normal way neither in download mode...
Google MobileTechVideos. Josh Groce the site owner performs JTAG or unbricking of phones and tablets to include your SGS2. He is known in XDA as Connexion2000. He repaired my bricked Galaxy Tab 7 for $ 50 with free priority return shipping. His business address is in Dallas, Texas. I highly recommend him. You can see demos of his work in you tube. Just google it.
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Thank you for your advice, but unfortunately I'm far away from USA... it will cost me too much in shipping (money and time).
I'll consider this way if it will be less expansive than buying a JTAG.
Search on youtube for "riff box jtag".Its basically the last resort when you have to take out the motherboard of your phone connect it to the box and give the big reset/overhaul.The good thing about it is it has the capabilaty to unbrick and repair a damadged bootloader which is what is causing your phone to not start-up.Its about 100 to 160€ to buy but its better than buyin a new phone.Also if you search enough you can find dealers or people that have one that will do it for you so you dont have to buy the box yourself.Alot of mobile dealers are starting to get their hands on them now.Youll probably find someone willing to do it for you if you google in you country for riff box jtag.
Basically during jailbreaking I unplugged the phone from the computer accidently. After that it just stopped working... doesnt turn on, no lights, no recovery mode or download mode. It just gets warm when I connect it to the computer to charge it. I tried the vol up / down + home button + power button but nothing has worked for me. I also took out the battery and tried it again. Will using a jig help me get into download mode?
Thank you so much!!! I am new here so I appreciate everyone who replies
use a jig or send to service centre.
aaronx88 said:
use a jig or send to service centre.
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Ok I will try the jig then. Do you have experience with it? I will post my results.
(btw I cant send it to a service center)
The JIG may work. If not, a JTAG might save it, if not, Samsung Repair Centre is your only hope. If your lucky, the phone wasn't actually rooted during the process, so they shouldn't deny you servicing.
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Ineedajig said:
Basically during jailbreaking I unplugged the phone from the computer accidently. After that it just stopped working... doesnt turn on, no lights, no recovery mode or download mode. It just gets warm when I connect it to the computer to charge it. I tried the vol up / down + home button + power button but nothing has worked for me. I also took out the battery and tried it again. Will using a jig help me get into download mode?
Thank you so much!!! I am new here so I appreciate everyone who replies
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Hi there,
Sorry to hear about your phone, the only way to recover from this sort of hard brick is JTAG or Samsung service centre repair.
Good luck!
Hope you get it fixed
Had the same problem a while back.
I'd downloaded the ROM, but stupidly did not check the MD5. Turns out that I'd gotten a corrupt ROM.
I flashed away. All went well until near the end (factoryfs.img) where Odin said FAIL. I was still in Download Mode.
Tried another flash, but Odin wouldn't see the device anymore. Worryingly, I pulled the device from USB and took out the battery.
Put it in again and turned it on. Well, I tried to turn it on. That was it. The phone was dead.
I had warranty, so I called Samsung and fooled them into thinking that my phone had died itself whilst I was charging it.
They charged me a small charge (£50 or something like that) and it came back, good as new.
From this day I always compare MD5s.
I'm sorry but there really is no way to fix a hard brick without the help of Samsung Repair Centers or JTAG.
Oh, well I am going to try using a jig first. I hope it works, you installed odin once you got into DL mode but it failed, correct? If that does not work... will the JTAG work? Is it really expensive? Thank you all for your help!
USB jig may work.
USB jig will defiantly work that i think.
if not, then after you should go to service center.
JTAG is the best option but its costly somewhat.
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thank you.
Hi Guys!!,
I have an S2 and sadly while doing an update through ODIN, it was interrupted in between and got "ODIN FAIL " message. After that, I tried doing a hard reset, soft reset and even connecting my phone to different computers but somehow there seems to be no life in the phone. Good news is, I know there is nothing wrong with the hardware(as i got it checked by a technician). I just want to know how to start the phone, just to see the symbol, so that i can have it reflashed.Battery has also been completly charged , yet no change
Model:- i9100
Please help.. you guys are the only ones who can help
binsuthomas said:
Hi Guys!!,
I have an S2 and sadly while doing an update through ODIN, it was interrupted in between and got "ODIN FAIL " message. After that, I tried doing a hard reset, soft reset and even connecting my phone to different computers but somehow there seems to be no life in the phone. Good news is, I know there is nothing wrong with the hardware(as i got it checked by a technician). I just want to know how to start the phone, just to see the symbol, so that i can have it reflashed.Battery has also been completly charged , yet no change
Model:- i9100
Please help.. you guys are the only ones who can help
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1. Is there any sign of life at all in the phone? Can the phone light up at all?
2. Remove the battery for few minutes ( up to 10mins), the try again if there is sign of life)
If after trying 1 and 2, there is still no sign of life in your phone, then you can simply conclude that Your bootloader has probably been messed up, and therefore your device is hardbricked!
Solution 1:
1. JTAG repair
2. Samsung service repair (free if your device is still under warranty)
Jokesy said:
1. Is there any sign of life at all in the phone? Can the phone light up at all?
2. Remove the battery for few minutes ( up to 10mins), the try again if there is sign of life)
If after trying 1 and 2, there is still no sign of life in your phone, then you can simply conclude that Your bootloader has probably been messed up, and therefore your device is hardbricked!
Solution 1:
1. JTAG repair
2. Samsung service repair (free if your device is still under warranty)
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Thanks for the quick reply. Sadly, in the middle east, Service centers are not that great and my hone is not under warranty as it got expired on 30/08/2012.
I have a feeling that you are right about the boot loader being messed up.. so how do i get it working??? I mean what is JTAG? Thats something i havent come across
binsuthomas said:
Thanks for the quick reply. Sadly, in the middle east, Service centers are not that great and my hone is not under warranty as it got expired on 30/08/2012.
I have a feeling that you are right about the boot loader being messed up.. so how do i get it working??? I mean what is JTAG? Thats something i havent come across
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Have you tried a USB Jig? If you can get into download mode with it you can flash a new firmware through odin, and if not then Jtag probably the only thing that would help.
Scarface1991 said:
Have you tried a USB Jig? If you can get into download mode with it you can flash a new firmware through odin, and if not then Jtag probably the only thing that would help.
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No i havent tried USB Jig or JTAG.. And its not available here in Bahrain.. So there is no actual way of fixing this apart from these 2 options??
Man... Im so screwed..
Have you tried removing the battery for a while (10 minutes) and then reinserting n charging via wall charger (not via computer's USB)?
If yes, what happened?
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Have you tried removing the battery for a while (10 minutes) and then reinserting n charging via wall charger (not via computer's USB)?
If yes, what happened?
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like i said earlier... done all the basic checks... no life what so ever, do mention something else other than the ones i have originally posted
If that's the case, then i am really sorry mate.. U can order a USB jig / jtag from Ebay.
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try usb jig.
try usb jig. it will help you i think.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (AT&T)
I used Odin to Root it, everything was running PERFECT.
Then when I put on AndroidParanoid From Unlockr ( I can't post link due to not having ten posts yet )
I then rebooted and now my phone will not turn on at all.
I've tried normal power up, Download Mode, and Recover Mode, Plugging it into a PC and to the Wall Charger while using all 3 forms of powering up. Still will not work...
I'm at a complete loss here guys an gals, what do I do??
Thanks,
Tony
AnthonieMesser said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (AT&T)
I used Odin to Root it, everything was running PERFECT.
Then when I put on AndroidParanoid From Unlockr ( I can't post link due to not having ten posts yet )
I then rebooted and now my phone will not turn on at all.
I've tried normal power up, Download Mode, and Recover Mode, Plugging it into a PC and to the Wall Charger while using all 3 forms of powering up. Still will not work...
I'm at a complete loss here guys an gals, what do I do??
Thanks,
Tony
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You are the 2nd person I have seen today, who got a brick after using Paranoid Android from theUnlockr.
Anyway, if the device cannot go to even download mode, try USB Jig. If you don't have one, you can create it.
Here is a guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/help/guide-how-to-make-usb-jig-reset-binary-t1604707
I repaired my friend's Galaxy SII using my created USB Jig. Jig forced his phone to Download mode where I flashed it with Odin.
If USB Jig doesn't work then JTAG Device may repair it. However JTAG is not very commonly available.
In that case, I am afraid you need to contact Customer Care Center and get the Motherboard changed.
Everything is normal after motherboard changed.
But your warranty may be void due to custom ROM and Root.
Also I think your device is Samsung Galaxy SII Skyrocket SGH-I727 locked for AT&T Carrier.
Then this is your device's forum where more knowledgiable people than me (because I don't have your device) will help you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s2-skyrocket
Thanks!!
hnkotnis said:
You are the 2nd person I have seen today, who got a brick after using Paranoid Android from theUnlockr.
Anyway, if the device cannot go to even download mode, try USB Jig. If you don't have one, you can create it.
Here is a guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/help/guide-how-to-make-usb-jig-reset-binary-t1604707
I repaired my friend's Galaxy SII using my created USB Jig. Jig forced his phone to Download mode where I flashed it with Odin.
If USB Jig doesn't work then JTAG Device may repair it. However JTAG is not very commonly available.
In that case, I am afraid you need to contact Customer Care Center and get the Motherboard changed.
Everything is normal after motherboard changed.
But your warranty may be void due to custom ROM and Root.
Also I think your device is Samsung Galaxy SII Skyrocket SGH-I727 locked for AT&T Carrier.
Then this is your device's forum where more knowledgiable people than me (because I don't have your device) will help you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s2-skyrocket
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Thanks a TON man!
I really haven't been wanting to make a Jig so I think I may just buy one....
Once I get it, do I just plug it into my phone and it does the rest?
my phone is not hard bricked but this is a realy useful peace of information , i knew about the jtag but this method of usb jig is realy cool and new for me , this is one of the most useful posts i saw on xda thank you hnkotnis and thank you OP.
You're Welcome
pocthird said:
my phone is not hard bricked but this is a realy useful peace of information , i knew about the jtag but this method of usb jig is realy cool and new for me , this is one of the most useful posts i saw on xda thank you hnkotnis and thank you OP.
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I'm happy the post has helped you!!!
It's always useful to share your problems, all options used, solutions, and sources of information.
It will sooner or later help someone somewhere with something. haha.
XDA is by far the TOP online location for all your needs and people with great insight on cell phones!
I work at Verizon Wireless Customer Care (CSR), and I have direct well over a thousand people here and walked them through to get to their cell phones section!
Although I can not say who, or give them my info so they can't figure out who I am (illegal), I'm hoping they have receive the knowledge and help you have here today also.
AnthonieMesser said:
Thanks a TON man!
I really haven't been wanting to make a Jig so I think I may just buy one....
Once I get it, do I just plug it into my phone and it does the rest?
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just put it in usb port like you put a charger pin. It does the rest. It forces phone into Download mode.
@pocthird
I am glad that this helped you. However I wish you never see USB Jig. i.e. your phone should never brick.