Hi all, I have a question regarding the topic above.
I had google and browser through every sub-forum of samsung sII and others, but I still couldn't get my answer
As we know if you want to root your SII, you will need to flash the insure kernel file. Previously there is also a method using the zergRush, but unfortunately the new stock kernel is no longer working with it.
Back to the topic Like other samsung phone, for example galaxy Young, we can just copy an update.zip to the SD card and update through the phone (vol up+center+power).
My question is, why galaxy S2 unable to do this trick?
chinkang.tan said:
My question is, why galaxy S2 unable to do this trick?
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Because the .ZIPs need to be properly signed when using stock recovery.
Just flash a kernel with CWM recovery via Odin, problem solved. It's really easy.
HellcatDroid said:
Because the .ZIPs need to be properly signed when using stock recovery.
Just flash a kernel with CWM recovery via Odin, problem solved. It's really easy.
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The apk-signer using the "testkey.x509.pem" and "testkey.pk8" will not works either? but why?
Yes it is easy with Odin, but it increase the binary count and I dun have the Jig =/
chinkang.tan said:
The apk-signer using the "testkey.x509.pem" and "testkey.pk8" will not works either? but why?
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Because they are not "releasekeys".
chinkang.tan said:
Yes it is easy with Odin, but it increase the binary count and I dun have the Jig =/
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Then just get one.
Either make yourself or grab one off eBay for 3 bucks.
Besides, a custom count > 0 doesn't harm or effect the phone in any way.
HellcatDroid said:
Because they are not "releasekeys".
Then just get one.
Either make yourself or grab one off eBay for 3 bucks.
Besides, a custom count > 0 doesn't harm or effect the phone in any way.
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can you tell me more about the "released key"? or is there any thread is explaining this..
and which is the best guide for you to create a custom kernel? thanks so much for ur sharing
chinkang.tan said:
can you tell me more about the "released key"? or is there any thread is explaining this..
and which is the best guide for you to create a custom kernel? thanks so much for ur sharing
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He meant for you to make your own jig. All you need is a USB plug and ~301 ohms worth of resistors. Apparently 300 ohms works.
ctomgee said:
He meant for you to make your own jig. All you need is a USB plug and ~301 ohms worth of resistors. Apparently 300 ohms works.
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hihi ctomgee~ no no, the released key he mentioned was the reply for previous post
chinkang.tan said:
The apk-signer using the "testkey.x509.pem" and "testkey.pk8" will not works either? but why?
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chinkang.tan said:
hihi ctomgee~ no no, the released key he mentioned was the reply for previous post
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Actually, go back and look at post 4 again - it looks like this:
HellcatDroid said:
chinkang.tan said:
Yes it is easy with Odin, but it increase the binary count and I dun have the Jig =/
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Then just get one.
Either make yourself or grab one off eBay for 3 bucks.
Besides, a custom count > 0 doesn't harm or effect the phone in any way.
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Context is important.
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Actually, go back and look at post 4 again - it looks like this:
Context is important.
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I understand that, but that was not my question thanks anyway~
Actually you can root the phone and use CWM without increasing the counter.
I did it like this:
- Install any rom below 2.3.6 (I used 2.3.5)
- Root using Zerg rush method
- Install a custom kernel via mobile Odin (I installed Siyah kernel)
- Go to CWM and install a rom of your choice
My counter is at 0 and I am running a custom rom and kernel. Odin won't trigger any counters unless you flash an insecure kernel. Why mobile Odin doesn't increase any counters is beyond me but it works.
bpivk said:
Why mobile Odin doesn't increase any counters is beyond me but it works.
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Because it doesn't flash through the bootloader in download mode.
Technically it's not Odin increasing the counter, it the bootloader's downloadmode when it checks the signature of the kernel and it fails the check.
Mobile Odin is running as "normal executable code" on the phone and writes directely to the affected partitions, hence no counters or triangles.
nice information bpivk and HellCatDroid! this is a new idea for me =D
by the way, and idea on why the update.ini will not works for s2?
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Hi there Galaxy s2 owners
I was woundering ive had the galaxy s2 for a few days now and recently i flashed chains unsecure kernel, now the thing i noticed is that every time u flash somthing that count goes up. Does any of you Devs know how to reset this counter if so all help would be greatly recieved.
BRONSON29 said:
Hi there Galaxy s2 owners
I was woundering ive had the galaxy s2 for a few days now and recently i flashed chains unsecure kernel, now the thing i noticed is that every time u flash somthing that count goes up. Does any of you Devs know how to reset this counter if so all help would be greatly recieved.
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solution found by me ur post showed up when I was posting my thread.
look here
dh2311 said:
solution found by me ur post showed up when I was posting my thread.
look here
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Thanks a lot for this info
can someone explain why the counter going up is a bad thing?
Sandwiches said:
can someone explain why the counter going up is a bad thing?
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It is not a bad thing, if you have no problems with your phone.
You can ignore the counting, but if you have a problem and need warranty service from Samsung, they will charge you for the repair as flashing or changing the firmware other then through official means i.e. kies, your warranty is considered null and void.
Phone repairs can sometimes be expensive.
On latest 2.3.4 USB jig will not reset the counter .
jje
JJEgan said:
On latest 2.3.4 USB jig will not reset the counter .
jje
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I reset my 2.3.5 counter this evening with a USB jig
luster said:
I reset my 2.3.5 counter this evening with a USB jig
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2.3.5 ???????????????????
jje
JJEgan said:
On latest 2.3.4 USB jig will not reset the counter .
jje
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Only in the Official 2.3.5 KI Firmwares are fixed.
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/no-more-usb-host-api-support-on-ki-firmware/
m0ngstr0us said:
Only in the Official 2.3.5 KI Firmwares are fixed.
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/no-more-usb-host-api-support-on-ki-firmware/
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Thanks a misprint .
jje
luster said:
I reset my 2.3.5 counter this evening with a USB jig
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Yes, many people have done this because they know which package to use.
JJEgan said:
On latest 2.3.4 USB jig will not reset the counter .
jje
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It will if you use the firmwares from XDA OR use the workaround that we provide.
So there is no way to reset the counter when using the new bootloader yet, not even flashing through the jig (tried that, counter still up)?
Can any one tell me what is the exact specification of the resistance to make a jig . I have searched ebay it cost around 400k whereas i made the jig only for 12 rs . Its not working , i think there must be something wrong with the resistance rating .
Btw i used 2 ,150 ohm connected in series to another 1 ohm. The phone instead of going to dnld mode it boots to the main OS
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motodude said:
Can any one tell me what is the exact specification of the resistance to make a jig . I have searched ebay it cost around 400k whereas i made the jig only for 12 rs . Its not working , i think there must be something wrong with the resistance rating .
Btw i used 2 ,150 ohm connected in series to another 1 ohm. The phone instead of going to dnld mode it boots to the main OS
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Hi motodude!
300k Ohm bettween 4 and 5 pins.
d3l1 said:
So there is no way to reset the counter when using the new bootloader yet, not even flashing through the jig (tried that, counter still up)?
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Download the old bootloader from intratechs original firmware thread and flash with Odin. A few posts in from beginning of thread and available to download by itself.
Then you can use the jig.
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aceofclubs said:
Download the old bootloader from intratechs original firmware thread and flash with Odin. A few posts in from beginning of thread and available to download by itself.
Then you can use the jig.
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I have tried this multiple times and i cant get it to work. I know the jig has worked in the past. is it possible that it has stopped working? or a way to confirm i am using an old bootloader?
Why it is so important to reset the count besides voiding the warranty?
Is the phone going to stop functioning after reaching xx number or is there a maximum number?
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wcg707 said:
Why it is so important to reset the count besides voiding the warranty?
Is the phone going to stop functioning after reaching xx number or is there a maximum number?
Sent from my GT-I9100G using Tapatalk
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i dont think there is a limit. i think everyone just assumes there isnt.
I just want to be able to reset mine to 0 just in case i do have problems. atm i cant and would like to do it before i break it (i break lots of things)
Guys, try searching the site a little more.
install the insecure kernel with cwm you want
extract the zimage from this dump it on your internal sd
flash the stock kernel version back over it using odin (resets counter)
reboot to cwm and flash the zimage from within cwm no more counter / triangle
curioct said:
Guys, try searching the site a little more.
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reboot to cwm and flash the zimage from within cwm no more counter / triangle
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Maybe it should be you searching the site a little more, as that will most certainly not reset the counter.
I wanted to know the best way to root....
The only thing I care about is tether to my moto Xoom. I really don't want to Boise warranty and have counter go up unless it is te BEST WAY
System flash
Overclock kernel
Root kernel
Wow 65 views and no opinion....
Well, I tried to copy the thread URL from the AT&T Note development forums but kept getting a force close so I just went to the browser to copy the link. I haven't rooted myself yet, but this seems to be the easiest way I've seen.
I imagine that it won't be to long before this is improved further. Anyway, here's the link to that thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1504218
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Yea that's the kernel version, I just wanted to get opinions on what they used and why they think it's the best
Vellan said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1504218
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That's the root that I used, and then I did his overclock kernel from another thread. The Note is my fourth Android phone and that's by far the easiest and fastest root that I've ever done. Literally, within minutes I was rooted and overlclocked.
I just want to be easy and safe... Not like I err break a phone and get warranty work... Knock on wood
system root only because it won't increase your flash counter so ATT/Sammy can't deny warranty on it if they choose.
I did system root for now until there is a way to reset the flash counter.
camaroz28 said:
I did system root for now until there is a way to reset the flash counter.
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Any links on how to do just the system root? R u using att version? Did you have to restore after root?
ukic said:
Any links on how to do just the system root? R u using att version? Did you have to restore after root?
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use this file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22701763&postcount=1
with these instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22920576&postcount=87
edit: This is for ATT version
orangekid said:
use this file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22701763&postcount=1
with these instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22920576&postcount=87
edit: This is for ATT version
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tyvm for quick reply but I can't download the file, not a premium member
ukic said:
tyvm for quick reply but I can't download the file, not a premium member
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Go through the whole thread, someone uploaded it to a mirror on one of the posts, I don't remember but it's on the first page.
camaroz28 said:
Go through the whole thread, someone uploaded it to a mirror on one of the posts, I don't remember but it's on the first page.
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tyvm for the quick replies!
Hello, simple question, how do I disable the Camera Shutter Sound on the Samsung Galaxy S2?
The shutter sound at some point can be really annoying. In fact, it's always annoying.
So, if anyone can help, please tell me how to disable that sound.
Addition Info:
No, my phone isn't rooted.
Model Number: GT-I9100T
I tried to root my phone, but I couldn't find the correct Kernal version for it.
Thanks.
Delete the sound files. Plenty of threads on here detailing which files/where they are. Search.
MistahBungle said:
Delete the sound files. Plenty of threads on here detailing which files/where they are. Search.
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Don't you need to root it though?
Yep. You won't be doing it without root. So I guess you either root it or live with the shutter sounds unless someone has another idea for non-rooted phones (doubtful).
To root your phone, have a look in settings/about phone. Then use the details in baseband & match it up with the appropriate kernel in this thread. If there's no match, try to find a match for your current kernel. If there's no match for that, use the CFRoot kernel closest (I.E if your current baseband/kernel is KF2 & there isn't a match, you'd use KF1 or KF3. This is a fictional example) to yours.
Up to you whether you want to root your phone in order to do something simple like this.
awesomealvin said:
Don't you need to root it though?
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MistahBungle said:
Yep. You won't be doing it without root. So I guess you either root it or live with the shutter sounds unless someone has another idea for non-rooted phones (doubtful).
To root your phone, have a look in settings/about phone. Then use the details in baseband & match it up with the appropriate kernel in this thread. If there's no match, try to find a match for your current kernel. If there's no match for that, use the CFRoot kernel closest (I.E if your current baseband/kernel is KF2 & there isn't a match, you'd use KF1 or KF3. This is a fictional example) to yours.
Up to you whether you want to root your phone in order to do something simple like this.
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Alright thanks, ill do this tomorrow.
One quick off topic question: What is a ROM?
awesomealvin said:
Alright thanks, ill do this tomorrow.
One quick off topic question: What is a ROM?
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stands for Read Only Memory, in this case referring to the phone's internal memory where your firmware/apps are stored. When people say they're flashing a new ROM, it means they are flashing a new version of the firmware onto their phone - the two terms are interchangeable.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
JJEgan said:
stands for Read Only Memory, in this case referring to the phone's internal memory where your firmware/apps are stored. When people say they're flashing a new ROM, it means they are flashing a new version of the firmware onto their phone - the two terms are interchangeable.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
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ok thanks.
MistahBungle said:
Yep. You won't be doing it without root. So I guess you either root it or live with the shutter sounds unless someone has another idea for non-rooted phones (doubtful).
To root your phone, have a look in settings/about phone. Then use the details in baseband & match it up with the appropriate kernel in this thread. If there's no match, try to find a match for your current kernel. If there's no match for that, use the CFRoot kernel closest (I.E if your current baseband/kernel is KF2 & there isn't a match, you'd use KF1 or KF3. This is a fictional example) to yours.
Up to you whether you want to root your phone in order to do something simple like this.
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Okay, I rooted my phone using the Easy Rooting Toolkit, now how do I delete those files? And also, how do I get the ClockworkMod thing?
Search.
Do a Google search & append XDA to your search terms. Been covered here more times over the past few months than I've had hot dinners.
awesomealvin said:
Okay, I rooted my phone using the Easy Rooting Toolkit, now how do I delete those files? And also, how do I get the ClockworkMod thing?
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Just cut the volume of media with '' vol-'' when your mp3 play. ( excuse for my english )
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Or add " ro.camera.sound.forced=0" to the end of /system/build.prop
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Search.
Do a Google search & append XDA to your search terms. Been covered here more times over the past few months than I've had hot dinners.
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I did, they all say to delete those .ogg files using a filemanager, I tried to delete them, but it wont let me. says somethin about read me file.
Get a file manager like Root Explorer, mount r/w (most important) & you should be able to delete the files. Be very careful tho, if you delete something important accidentally, you might run into problems.
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Get a file manager like Root Explorer, mount r/w (most important) & you should be able to delete the files. Be very careful tho, if you delete something important accidentally, you might run into problems.
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I have to buy it though
Is there like another app that is free just like Root Explorer?
No, such a thing definitely does not exist, so don't bother searching for it as you've been repeatedly told to do.
oinkylicious said:
No, such a thing definitely does not exist, so don't bother searching for it as you've been repeatedly told to do.
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I got it now, thanks guys.
TheReverend210 said:
Or add " ro.camera.sound.forced=0" to the end of /system/build.prop
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This worked for me, thank you.
TheReverend210 said:
Or add " ro.camera.sound.forced=0" to the end of /system/build.prop
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I9100XWLP2 CF-Root v5.4 LP7 - phone doesn't boot after adding this string to build.prop
any ideas?
PloneX said:
I9100XWLP2 CF-Root v5.4 LP7 - phone doesn't boot after adding this string to build.prop
any ideas?
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I am having EXACTLY the same problem...
Maybe someone can help us please!
Thank you so much for this...doing this has done the trick.
---------- Post added at 03:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:01 PM ----------
"add " ro.camera.sound.forced=0" to the end of /system/build.prop"
Thank you so much for this...doing this has done the trick.
Ive bought a JIG and would just like some noob-friendly layman advice and references on using the JIG and steps i need to take to prep for a warranty return (I tried searching but im not good at processing large amounts of information so ended up no where). Linking will be fine if you cant be bothered.
I also have other questions such as, when they return the device do i lose ROOT and such? Will they flash an unrootable/unexploitable ROM?
Thanks so much.
Renren1403 said:
Ive bought a JIG and would just like some noob-friendly layman advice and references on using the JIG
Turn the phone off place usb recovery jig in usb port . Screen should now show custom rom zero .
and steps i need to take to prep for a warranty return (I tried searching but im not good at processing large amounts of information so ended up no where). Linking will be fine if you cant be bothered.
What preps ???
Requirments are no root and no custom rom and rom counter at zero .
= flash your original rom or stock rom to remove root .
I also have other questions such as, when they return the device do i lose ROOT and such? Will they flash an unrootable/unexploitable ROM?
If you have root on returning your warranty is void .
They will flash a standard stock rom .
jje
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Hi,
Try the below which I found very useful.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1402286
Stock roms are available in the development section right? Is there a right or wrong stock rom to choose from?
Also i used odin to flash a CWM kernal in do i need to do anything about that too?
Renren1403 said:
Stock roms are available in the development section right? Is there a right or wrong stock room to choose from?
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the one which was on the phone while shipped
This might sound stupid but i dont remember which one that was ><" is there a way to track back? Or can i use the special identifier on the custom rom i downloaded and work backwards?
Renren1403 said:
This might sound stupid but i dont remember which one that was ><" is there a way to track back? Or can i use the special identifier on the custom rom i downloaded and work backwards?
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with available sources you cant...
I reacently went to the showroom where I purchased the phone, I just picked a display peice and checked the firmware version, it was still my stock version, but in my region (in middle east it may work since all middle east firmware are same) this way you could guess and flash the same...
If you dont know what you bought then just guess at location etc .
jje
JJEgan said:
If you dont know what you bought then just guess at location etc .
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So stock ROMs are by region?
Renren1403 said:
So stock ROMs are by region?
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YES...
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-I9100&r=1#modelsa
ZACQ8 said:
YES...
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-I9100&r=1#modelsa
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thanks.. sorry for the silly question...
So I updated to ICS on my I9100G and now the usb jig does not work anymore,
Anybody know how to make it work?
ICS doesn't allow the use of the jig. However if you only need it to reset the counter there is a solution for you. It will also remove the yellow triangle
The app is triangle away by chainfire, it should be available in the play store
Make sure you follow the guidelines in the app to avoid any problems!
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ICS doesn't allow the use of the jig. However if you only need it to reset the counter there is a solution for you. It will also remove the yellow triangle
The app is triangle away by chainfire, it should be available in the play store
Make sure you follow the guidelines in the app to avoid any problems!
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Are you sure as I have got an international version and it works with it even though it runs ICS?
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ICS doesn't allow the use of the jig
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Yes it does. Please do not spread nonsense.
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Are you sure as I have got an international version and it works with it even though it runs ICS?
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Find out answers to both your original question and new, even simpler question with a minimal amount of searching (it's the first rule to do so) and avoid incorrect answers like above.
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Yes it does. Please do not spread nonsense.
Find out answers to both your original question and new, even simpler question with a minimal amount of searching (it's the first rule to do so) and avoid incorrect answers like above.
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Trust me I have done searching for 30 mins
Flashing an old bootloader should fix this but again I could only find old bootloader for I9100
There is a patch available for I9100G but I have been told that it only works for gingerbread and flashing it on ICS had resulted in bricking on my friends phone
xReal said:
Trust me I have done searching for 30 mins
Flashing an old bootloader should fix this but again I could only find old bootloader for I9100
There is a patch available for I9100G but I have been told that it only works for gingerbread and flashing it on ICS had resulted in bricking on my friends phone
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First search I did came up with results that contain older bootloaders for specifically the I9100G (not the i9100) that will allow the jig to work.
Google "site:forum.xda-developers.com i9100g reset binary counter".
xReal said:
So I updated to ICS on my I9100G and now the usb jig does not work anymore,
Anybody know how to make it work?
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ics bootloader does not allow usb jig to reset the counter
you will have to load the old bootloader of i9100g
This would e helpful to u
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1677819&page=3
and here is the old bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26913564&postcount=27
neerajganga said:
ics bootloader does not allow usb jig to reset the counter
you will have to load the old bootloader of i9100g
This would e helpful to u
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1677819&page=3
and here is the old bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26913564&postcount=27
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Are you sure that it works on ICS?
If you would have actually done that Google search like I suggested, you would know.