Okay, I know, before you slam me, I know this has been asked, and is addressed by Entropy in the FAQ thread. I did the method 1 and superoneclick, and now I have the triangle exclamation when booting.
Not a big deal, but I want to get rid of it.
I'm not super knowledgable on the terms used in his fix, so I'm wondering if someone can post an easy how-to step by step to get rid of it.
Is it possible to get rid of the "!" without losing my data\apps and having to restore?
Whoever can help would get a HUUUUGE thanks from me!
jig
i just bought the jig and it worked perfect. it reset bianary counter and booted up with no yellow triangle. it was $8 from mobile tech.
drtvadr said:
i just bought the jig and it worked perfect. it reset bianary counter and booted up with no yellow triangle. it was $8 from mobile tech.
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The jig? What's that?
The first option and the easiest is to get a jig.
Second, do you have access to a PC running LINUX, if you do I can give you word by word steps?
Running Windows I can still point you in the right direction, but I have not run through it on windows myself, and I don't use windows very much.
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some jig info here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286376
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dayv said:
The first option and the easiest is to get a jig.
Second, do you have access to a PC running LINUX, if you do I can give you word by word steps?
Running Windows I can still point you in the right direction, but I have not run through it on windows myself, and I don't use windows very much.
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Unfortunately I don't, I don't want you to have to go out of your way, I was more looking for someone who did it successfully and able to just give a play by play.
dayv said:
some jig info here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286376
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Ordering one. That is a very worthwhile expense it seem
Are there any particular steps to it or do you just plug it in while the phone's on? I just got mine and i want to check before i mess it up.
Check eBay...I got mime for $2 shipped.
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skins2win said:
Are there any particular steps to it or do you just plug it in while the phone's on? I just got mine and i want to check before i mess it up.
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I did mine using the jig from Mobile Tech Videos as follows:
1. Power down your SGS2
2. Plug in jig and phone will boot into download mode
3. You will see a prompt on the screen saying Erasing download information succeeded.
4. Remove the jig
5. Hold down the power until phone reboots. (You need to hold it down for a bit, maybe 20 secs or so.)
kletiz said:
Check eBay...I got mime for $2 shipped.
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You have to be careful though, some are selling some that are just "Samsung Galaxy S" jigs, designed for the series I devices like Captivate that won't necessarily work with the SGSII versions. If in doubt, spend a buck or two more and get one where the seller states that it works with II. Better safe than sorry
dayv said:
The first option and the easiest is to get a jig.
Second, do you have access to a PC running LINUX, if you do I can give you word by word steps?
Running Windows I can still point you in the right direction, but I have not run through it on windows myself, and I don't use windows very much.
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Hey davy, i have a desktop running ubuntu..I would appreciate it if you could provide step by step instructions to fix this...thank you very much
desiromeo719 said:
Hey davy, i have a desktop running ubuntu..I would appreciate it if you could provide step by step instructions to fix this...thank you very much
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We went through the steps in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286376&page=6
In particular posts 60, 77, 80, and 81. The steps will be pretty much identical in Ubuntu except for the guide link in post 77 for set up adb in Mac. Setting up adb is a little different (it is not hard), but you can check that thread out to get an idea.
Then shoot me a pm if you need and I'll help you get through it tonight after I get home.
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USB Jig worked for me. Thanks all!!!
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Edit 10/11/12
I received my jig from mobiletechvideos.com today. It worked as advertised. It reset the triangle, as well reset the custom binary download count to No, and reset current binary to "Samsung Official" even though I am running entropy512's 10092011 kernel.
Here is a link to a video, mine works just like the video
http://www.mobiletechvideos.com/blo...adds-sgs-ii-as-supported-jig-model/#more-1069
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Has anyone tested a usb jig with the att gs2 yet?
It should work the same as with the i9100 version, but I was just wondering if anyone who has the phone that might have a jig and tested it yet.
I just tested my jig (I am rooted and had the triangle on my att version) and my count now says NO and the yellow triangle is gone.
Thanks, I wanted to just make sure before I bought our made one.
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no problem man....glad you asked because i never would have tested it lol. So fantastic question!
My captivate jig did not work. Had to use the button combo and plug in usb.
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longr6 said:
My captivate jig did not work. Had to use the button combo and plug in usb.
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good to know. i guess i will not be able to use my captivate usb jig
@Skyler2Dope
where can i get this jig? might come in handy someday. and i also want to get rid of my yellow triangle too.
Ebay, Amazon, xda market, mobiletechvideos.com or you can make on yourself just google "diy USB jig"
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@Skyler2Dope
where can i get this jig? might come in handy someday. and i also want to get rid of my yellow triangle too.
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I just tested my jig (I am rooted and had the triangle on my att version) and my count now says NO and the yellow triangle is gone.
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If I recall correctly, there are a few different possible resistor values for jigs? Which one is yours?
Now that I have a device with the bootloader counter, I need to get some resistors and finally open that package of MicroUSB breakouts from Sparkfun.
I'm considering buying the SGS II in the next week, what exactly does the Jig do? I didn't see much in terms of why you would need this for rooting so I figured I would inquire.
It will put your phone into download mode as long a your bootloaders are not corrupted (which can be done by other methods also), but more importantly it resets the binary flash counter to zero and removes the yellow triangle from the boot splash screen if you have a custom modified kernel or ROM flashed to your sgs2 phone.
All in all not a necessary device, but very useful to those who flash and modify their phone
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So if I am not mistaken it's just a way to prevent AT&T Support from visually seeing you have at somepoint flashed a different kernel and theoretically voided the warranty.
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It well put your phone into download mode as long a your bootloaders are not corrupted (which can be done by other methods also), but more importantly it resets the binary flash counter to zero and removes the yellow triangle from the boot splash screen if you have a custom modified kernel or ROM flashed to your sgs2 phone.
All in all not a necessary device, but very useful to those who flash and modify their phone
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naturefreak85 said:
So if I am not mistaken it's just a way to prevent AT&T Support from visually seeing you have at somepoint flashed a different kernel and theoretically voided the warranty.
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That or just get rid of the yellow triangle if it annoys you.
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dayv said:
That or just get rid of the yellow triangle if it annoys you.
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Oh that wouldn't bother me in the least considering how rarely I reboot my device. Thanks, I appreciate the help. I anticipate that the community will have roms churned out left and right for this device based off the ease of hacking and the number of ROMs that were available for the Captivate.
longr6 said:
My captivate jig did not work. Had to use the button combo and plug in usb.
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my captivate jig worked on the S II
I think we will see a few people with old jigs that do work and old jigs that don't and it will be because slightly off the mark resistance. I bet those whose old jig that does not work will just need to tweak their jig by an ohm or two.
By the way I ordered a jig from mobiletechvideos.com yesterday and I will report back on if it works when I get it here.
anilkuj said:
my captivate jig worked on the S II
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anilkuj said:
my captivate jig worked on the S II
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Yes, mine did too!
sorry for the noob question. Which method did you use to root?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285894
This way you will have root +cwm recovery
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sorry for the noob question. Which method did you use to root?
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shaxs said:
Yes, mine did too!
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Do you recall how many ohms your jig is and what wattage? I built mine with 301 ohms @1/4 Watts. Would unbrick Captivate to DL mode, but not soft-bricked Infuse. It would put working Infuse into DL mode though?????
an INFUSION of REALITY
I received my USB Jig today
and i have the SGSII i9100 but when i plug it in it goes to download mode.
And nothing changes all my things are still the same count and others.
I dont get the green line text like everyone else nor do i get the removal of
yellow triangle.
Does this mean my USB Jig is faulty? It goes into download mode and thats about it.
Using ICS boot loader? If so I don't think you can reset counter with the jig. There's an app on here called Triangle away if that's what you need...
sent from SGS2 using XDA app.
Flash old bootloader and jig will work!
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kova05 said:
Flash old bootloader and jig will work!
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Old bootloader is GB's? and do i flash via Odin?
Or CWM and will i still be able to use the rom i am on
ICS 4.0.3 Batista?
Go into this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13712988
First page all sorts of good info on boot loader and jigs. One of the best threads on sgs2s xda pages in my opinion.
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pahardie said:
Go into this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13712988
First page all sorts of good info on boot loader and jigs. One of the best threads on sgs2s xda pages in my opinion.
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Quick question file comes in .7z do i change that to .tar?
Lol because i can't open file in Odin. unless it's a .tar
You'll need to unzip it. .7z is like a zip file androzip from the market will extract it.
Or 7zip on your PC.
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Hey, where did you purchase you jig from? I'm in the need for one! Thank you!
Btw, this is my first post..sorry if I've done something wrong.
JakeyPie said:
Hey, where did you purchase you jig from? I'm in the need for one! Thank you!
Btw, this is my first post..sorry if I've done something wrong.
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i got mine from ebay just search in google.
usb jig australia, - ebay name is like derekz or somthing
but its 4.88 - i only paid that much because i ddin;t want to wait a month to get it from HK which is only
1.99
Thank you so much! I didn't think of eBay, yeah I tend to pay the little extra too instead of waiting on HK.
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Thank you so much! I didn't think of eBay, yeah I tend to pay the little extra too instead of waiting on HK.
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yeah i didn't want to wait that 1 month for a small usb jig. Yet i didn't
wana pay a lot for it but i guess it's lose lose either way lol.
Haha that's true! I wonder how they work
I'm new to this. Is there a way to return to 100% stock from ics without a computer and what do I need to do it.
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I'm new to this. Is there a way to return to 100% stock from ics without a computer and what do I need to do it.
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You need a computer to go back to bone stock.
It is a hell of a lot easier to use a PC following this.
If you for some reason can't connect to any PC you will have to download around 300mb+ worth of files.
Let me know and I can explain how, not sure if there is a guide for this yet but its simple.
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You need a computer to go back to bone stock.
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No you don't, my USB was basically dead and I had to return to stock without a PC.
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I hope this is your new phone and your returning the GS2 to stock to sell it, if not your in the wrong forum.
The gs2 is the one I want to return to bone stock
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LiLChris06 said:
It is a hell of a lot easier to use a PC following this.
If you for some reason can't connect to any PC you will have to download around 300mb+ worth of files.
Let me know and I can explain how, not sure if there is a guide for this yet but its simple.
No you don't, my USB was basically dead and I had to return to stock without a PC.
I hope this is your new phone and your returning the GS2 to stock to sell it, if not your in the wrong forum.
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Lol my mistake then
I could've returned it to bone stock. All you had to do was say it. Anyways, the easiest way like others are saying is, to use "Odin" and flash the OEM stuff with the PC.
Courtesy of these thumbs to your face
LiLChris06 said:
It is a hell of a lot easier to use a PC following this.
If you for some reason can't connect to any PC you will have to download around 300mb+ worth of files.
Let me know and I can explain how, not sure if there is a guide for this yet but its simple.
No you don't, my USB was basically dead and I had to return to stock without a PC.
I hope this is your new phone and your returning the GS2 to stock to sell it, if not your in the wrong forum.
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I would like to know how you did it. My usb connection is very unreliable and it would be good to know how to go to stock if needed.
I think there is a mobile Odin out there or you can download a stock rooted version. I sent the gs2 to tat2messiah in a trade.
Courtesy of these thumbs to your face
I'll post a quick how to with the file, since this question comes up a few random times.
I agree use Mobile Odin or better yet use your PC Odin to re-stock to absolutely new.
And everyone has issues with the USB! Just keep trying it works eventually.
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I'll post a quick how to with the file, since this question comes up a few random times.
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I would love to see a guide for this.
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Here it is, waiting to upload the files.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26970235
Hits devhost servers with a hammer
Mobile ODIN guide is awesome
LiLChris06 said:
Here it is, waiting to upload the files.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26970235
Hits devhost servers with a hammer
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LilChris - I found this a little while ago and did a rebuild just for the practice. Great way to completely wipe and start fresh! Thanks for making so easy. Now to root and get back on Task's AOKP build 38 coming out later. Cheers. b.
xx
pede69 said:
Well...
So I was trying to find information on rooting a non activated SPH-710 (so no internet) and a video I was watching on YouTube showed a guy rooting
a SPH-710 and when he showed how to verify the version, he said I should have Android 4.0.4 and it should also show FF18.
So... when I checked my phone it had 4.0.4 and FH13.
So what the hell is up with that and what direction should I take now?
The reason I am trying to root the phone is to put the VK rom on it because I have the dreaded "charging paused - voltage to high" error message. I read somewhere on XDA that, that may fix the problem.
Your thoughts and advice is much appreciated.
Thank you,
John
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I would recommend Odin back to stock then try the rooting procedure again.
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shimp208 said:
I would recommend Odin back to stock then try the rooting procedure again.
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I have not tried rooting it yet...
Most of the time I can not get Vista to see the phone. (or 7)
About one out of 40 tries will Kies or windows find the phone.
Actually Kies will see the phone but will not connect to it.
I need to get it going, I hate this ZTE piece of junk.
I ordered a usb port for it but did not know that (actually my wife ordered it)
it was a surface mount port. Out of luck there I guess. Looks too tiny for
me to deal with.
Thanks,
John
pede69 said:
I have not tried rooting it yet...
Most of the time I can not get Vista to see the phone. (or 7)
About one out of 40 tries will Kies or windows find the phone.
Actually Kies will see the phone but will not connect to it.
I need to get it going, I hate this ZTE peice of junk.
Thanks,
John
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Try plugging your phone into a different usb port or see if a friend will let you try it on there computer.
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shimp208 said:
Try plugging your phone into a different usb port or see if a friend will let you try it on there computer.
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I have six computers on my home network. Same result on all six.
I have four USB cables and two wall chargers. Same result on all.
I have three batteries. Same with all three batteries.
Thanks,
John
you would have better luck on the devices actual forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1281
shabbypenguin said:
you would have better luck on the devices actual forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1281
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Thank you for that link. I must have overlooked it. All
I found was the S3 section.
I will repost in the correct place at once.
John
So i was attempting to root this thing and put a fancy new rom on it, but have got lost along the way and now the phone will not boot into download or recovery modes. It just says Samsung Vibrant and stays there until I pull the battery. I am unable to do the key combos for any of the modes. The only way I could get into recovery was through adb command. But now I cant even do that. Any suggestions or should I just throw it in the can! Thanks
MikePysh said:
So i was attempting to root this thing and put a fancy new rom on it, but have got lost along the way and now the phone will not boot into download or recovery modes. It just says Samsung Vibrant and stays there until I pull the battery. I am unable to do the key combos for any of the modes. The only way I could get into recovery was through adb command. But now I cant even do that. Any suggestions or should I just throw it in the can! Thanks
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you can use odin.. flash it back to stock.. just use search button.. I did it many times so it safe as long as you pay attention to instructions..
alkaid14 said:
you can use odin.. flash it back to stock.. just use search button.. I did it many times so it safe as long as you pay attention to instructions..
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How can I get into odin without download mode? This is frustrating grrrrr!
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How can I get into odin without download mode? This is frustrating grrrrr!
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Does anyone think a dongle will do the trick to get it into download mode? I really need to get this working again! Thanks
MikePysh said:
Does anyone think a dongle will do the trick to get it into download mode? I really need to get this working again! Thanks
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Yes a usb jig (dongle) should solve your problem but its not a guarantee. I would recommend buying one anyway, its a good thing to have around just in case things go wrong. They are only a few bucks so its worth it. You can also try using odin, I have heard of people flashing to stock without a download screen, if you see a yellow com box in odin then your good to go.
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iTz KeeFy said:
Yes a usb jig (dongle) should solve your problem but its not a guarantee. I would recommend buying one anyway, its a good thing to have around just in case things go wrong. They are only a few bucks so its worth it. You can also try using odin, I have heard of people flashing to stock without a download screen, if you see a yellow com box in odin then your good to go.
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Okay thanks. I will get one if I have no sucess.
Anyway, I pulled the battery out for a few hours during hockey and then attempted to try download mode again only I got to a screen that has a bunch of code in red at the top of the screen with the robot underneath saying "Power reset or Upload mode.
What to do?
Thanks
MikePysh said:
How can I get into odin without download mode? This is frustrating grrrrr!
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try this.. it works for me..
1- Open ODIN on your PC. (DO NOT PRESS/SELECT ANYTHING IN ODIN!)
2- Plug in the USB Cable to PC
(preferably the one that came with your phone *My N1 cable doesn't work??*)
3- Power down Phone if you had not already.
4- Remove the battery.
5- Plug USB into Phone.
6- Hold down BOTH volume buttons and while holding both, insert the battery.
7- Two to three seconds later your phone will be in Download Mode.
Be mindful to not remove connection while ODIN is running.
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/605-guide-root-odin-clean-metamorph-swype-tricks-ninja-apps-everything/page__p__11106#entry11106
MikePysh said:
Okay thanks. I will get one if I have no sucess.
Anyway, I pulled the battery out for a few hours during hockey and then attempted to try download mode again only I got to a screen that has a bunch of code in red at the top of the screen with the robot underneath saying "Power reset or Upload mode.
What to do?
Thanks
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Yea I have seen that screen before, the dongle is going to be your fix most likely. Just wait for the usb jig if you ordered one, it should put you into download mode no problem. If for some reason the jig doesn't work then let us know.
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I don't know if it will ever work again. I took it to a shop for a free estimate and he said it's pooped. Something frying something because he says all it does is turn on and say vibrant. Really? The sign said fix any phone. I'm waiting for the jig in the mail all the way from Chinese land. Maybe it will help, maybe it won't. I'll keep y'all posted:fingers-crossed:
MikePysh said:
I don't know if it will ever work again. I took it to a shop for a free estimate and he said it's pooped. Something frying something because he says all it does is turn on and say vibrant. Really? The sign said fix any phone. I'm waiting for the jig in the mail all the way from Chinese land. Maybe it will help, maybe it won't. I'll keep y'all posted:fingers-crossed:
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Did you try the key layout that someone suggested. ThatALWAYS works for me
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skinzy98 said:
Did you try the key layout that someone suggested. ThatALWAYS works for me
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Thread layout?
The combination to get into download. Both buttons plus power while plugging in the usb. Or up plus power while plugging in the usb
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Jig seems to be a no go. Must be a paperweight now
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Jig seems to be a no go. Must be a paperweight now
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If the jigs a no go then I have no idea.
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There is Hope
MikePysh said:
Jig seems to be a no go. Must be a paperweight now
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@MikePysh
I have been in this situation. I feel for you. This the mothergoosing EU bug.
Best bet (and this is how I did it) is to replace the motherboard (I know it sounds scary but it is NOT).
Here are the steps:
1. Buy a used/busted/for parts Vibrant (broken LCD, etc) or even a Galaxy S 4G SGH-T959v from eBay or wherever you can. Do not pay more than US $30-35 if it comes down to that. These two phones, i.e. your T-Mobile Vibrant SGH-T959 and the upgraded 4G version SGH-T959v have the same specs with the exception that the 4G radio is activated on the "v" version.
2. You can either fix it yourself (if you feel brave) or take it to a repair shop and maybe pay US 20-25 for labor to replace the motherboard.
It entirely depends on how badly you want to fix it without throwing it away.
Check out this: http://www.ifixit.com/Device/Samsung_Galaxy_S_Vibrant to get a feel if you can do it yourself.
Hope this helps.
Thanks fham! Sounds like a project I might attempt.
tomy1986.nt said:
unbrick service by jtag here.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281082401835?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
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Thanks, but that site serves US only.
MikePysh said:
Thanks, but that site serves US only.
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If your wanting your phone to be fixed by someone I recommend www.mobiletechvideos.com, very trusted source and they fix just about everything for the samsung vibrant t959.
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iTz KeeFy said:
If your wanting your phone to be fixed by someone I recommend www.mobiletechvideos.com, very trusted source and they fix just about everything for the samsung vibrant t959.
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Do you think it needs the JTAG Brick Repair?
MikePysh said:
Do you think it needs the JTAG Brick Repair?
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Try to use Baywolf's Vibrant All in one. IT is really good. You could get into the download mode via the tool too.
Good luck.