Hi guys, having a bit of a problem with my phone atm. I'll be getting it sent off to be repaired anyway but I just wondered what it means.
On the charge screen (which is constant atm because the phone thinks a USB lead is connected), next to the battery is a yellow warning triangle and a thermometer.
I also can't turn the phone on unless I go to Recovery and reboot the system that way. Does anyone know what this means? Thanks.
JoshS2 said:
Hi guys, having a bit of a problem with my phone atm. I'll be getting it sent off to be repaired anyway but I just wondered what it means.
On the charge screen (which is constant atm because the phone thinks a USB lead is connected), next to the battery is a yellow warning triangle and a thermometer.
I also can't turn the phone on unless I go to Recovery and reboot the system that way. Does anyone know what this means? Thanks.
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It's a known problem with the USB port, take a look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216163
It's easy to fix though, just follow the instructions in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15924419&postcount=13 I had the same issue a few weeks ago and fixed it that way
Good luck!
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It's a known problem with the USB port, take a look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216163
It's easy to fix though, just follow the instructions in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15924419&postcount=13 I had the same issue a few weeks ago and fixed it that way
Good luck!
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Cheers mate, will have a look now.
Shut-down the phone and take the battery out. Clean the usb port. If it doesn't help then carefully bend the usb PCB a bit downwards.
If you can't repair it, then send it off for a replacement.
Flashing Triangle with thermometer
I had the flashing yellow triangle and thermometer and tried all the various different ways of fixing which didn't work. I got the USB component replaced but then couldn't charge my phone, I then had it replaced again but that didn't work either it was only when it was replaced for a 3rd time that it worked properly.
I've seen all these problems before on my wife's S2. These problems disappeared after I replaced the USB board. If you want to try diy replacement, be careful.......there are THREE different versions of this board and they are NOT interchangeable....... Final bit of advice......bending the contacts *could* work, but at best, it'll be a temporary fix.....the socket is obviously worn/damaged and will still need replacing eventually......
Edit....just realised, this is a necro of an old post.....never mind....the info is still of use to anybody who reads it.....
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My phone has and orange colour triangle and a red thermother, it did turned on but tells me its overheating, what should I do?
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I got a wierd problem. My galaxy S2 refuses to shut down.
When I shut the phone down without a USB cable connected then the phone turns black and the 'menu and 'return' button lights up then the phone vibrates. at this stage before the buttons turns black and the phone was totally shut down. now instead the buttons are still lit after the vibration and then the phone starts up again.
With a USB plugged in after the vibration when shutting down I get to the screen where the battery indicating charging is shown, but as soon i remove the USB cable the phone starts.
I got a youtube clip showing all this and I will update the post as soon the 'audio swap' is done.
The power button is not stuck.
It's not rooted:
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Android version: 2.3.3
I9100XXKE7
2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF3-CL276555 root(at)DELL101 #2
GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
I cleared the cache in 3e recovery. No change.
I fully charged my battery. No change
I drained my battery to 0%. No change
I tried another battery. No change.
What's the deal? Does anyone know how to fix this problem?
I'm asking this in order to avoid sending the phone to service since it most likely will be gone for a couple of days. I will not try stuff involving rooting the phone since I need to have the option of sending it to service without them refusing the phone due to rooting.
/Anders
What's the deal? Does anyone know how to fix this problem?
The deal is as always step one backup your data and via recovery factory reset .
Saves the service centre doing just that and may fix the problem .
jje
Hello,
Factory reset was one of the options I was trying to avoid. However I just performed a format/factory reset. And the problem is still there. When I shut down the phone restarts.
Also to add to the confusion the phone can also enter a state when I'm in the battery charging screen (Not booted phone) when a thermometer with a warning sign is pressent. However, I have waited for hours with the battery unplugged and everything is cold. That warning seams wierd to me and might be the root of all evil. That screen is pressent without a USB cable plugged in and that is also abnormal.
Any other options?
Thank you for helping.
/Anders.
I recorded the problem.
I cant post links in this forum due to:
"to prevent spam to the forums, ALL new users are not permitted to post outside links in their messages. After approximately eight posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thanks for understanding!"
but paste this search string to youtube
"galaxy refuses restart" and it's the top clip
alternatively add "/watch?v=eBB_3qtgj68" after the youtube url.
/Anders
Have you tried to hold down the Power button for 8 seconds? OR a battery pull for 10 minutes?
Regards.
yeah you should try and pull out the battery...
i had the same problem after I used the JIG on my phone.. it refused to shutdown, and kept rebooting it on each try to shutdown..
i pulled out the battery for awhile, and plugged it in and out to the charger..and it worked.
if it's still nagging you, try flashing a new kernel
Yes I tried pulling the battery and also used a battery from another S2 without any changes in the behaviour.
They talk about this problem at androidforums
androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s2/377331-spurious-battery-temperature-warning.html
Seams like there is no known fix for this problem yet.
I turned in the phone to the local service center today. We'll see what they say.
/Anders
andersc said:
Yes I tried pulling the battery and also used a battery from another S2 without any changes in the behaviour.
They talk about this problem at androidforums
androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s2/377331-spurious-battery-temperature-warning.html
Seams like there is no known fix for this problem yet.
I turned in the phone to the local service center today. We'll see what they say.
/Anders
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My wife's S2 is doing this. So what'd they say? You get a replacement? They fix it???
SAME HERE
some people say that is a Hardware Problem, In my case was like this :
First Phone show Battery and triangle with temp and when booting phone is in KIES mode like is pluget in after reading of billions of forums i found that can be because of Sand,water etc on usb port, what i did i take a Air compressor and i clean a usb port via Air compressor and now phone refuse to shutdown only reboot but i can use a Usb debug Kies Maybe we have to try solding a Usb port !!!!
Here is a FIX
I had this problem for a 2 month ( he kill me) well i try all methods reflash resset and 8723728378237827382738273293872 bilions of methods so nothing...
How i fix!: i just purchase online(EBAY) Charger Connector Flex Cable (araound 16$) and i go to youtube and writte there galaxy s2 disassembly, i was waching this video 2 times and i repare by my self... in service they say i have to pay 80 Euros Well this is a solution
if you want to tellyou more abaut this call me at +386 49 317 350 i do not have any mobile Service im just like you
here is a link from eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-i91...Accessories&hash=item53e9ce63ee#ht_1259wt_958
Any updates regarding this? I'm currently having the same problem with my SGS2. :|
WeBMaZTaH said:
Any updates regarding this? I'm currently having the same problem with my SGS2. :|
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Maybe your power button is faulty or stuck. Do you have a case? Is it somehow holding the button down after you release it?
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Generally this is caused by a dirty or faulty USB port. Shorts on specific pins with specific resistances will cause different behaviors.
Try cleaning the port with a dry clean toothbrush. If that doesn't work, take out the battery, and try cleaning the USB port with a q-tip and a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Then let it dry before putting the battery back in.
aRc. said:
Maybe your power button is faulty or stuck. Do you have a case? Is it somehow holding the button down after you release it?
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The power button is not faulty or stuck. But thanks.
ctomgee said:
Generally this is caused by a dirty or faulty USB port. Shorts on specific pins with specific resistances will cause different behaviors.
Try cleaning the port with a dry clean toothbrush. If that doesn't work, take out the battery, and try cleaning the USB port with a q-tip and a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Then let it dry before putting the battery back in.
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I've already tried it and no luck. The technician told me that it is the USB Port problem sometimes also because of overcharging the phone. The USB Port can be fixed immediately but the problem is my SGS2 is a Korean S2. They told me that the port is different from the one's that they have here in the Philippines. Is it true?
andersc said:
Hello,
Factory reset was one of the options I was trying to avoid. However I just performed a format/factory reset. And the problem is still there. When I shut down the phone restarts.
Also to add to the confusion the phone can also enter a state when I'm in the battery charging screen (Not booted phone) when a thermometer with a warning sign is pressent. However, I have waited for hours with the battery unplugged and everything is cold. That warning seams wierd to me and might be the root of all evil. That screen is pressent without a USB cable plugged in and that is also abnormal.
Any other options?
Thank you for helping.
/Anders.
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Even i used to have these problems. Phone shows charging or usb cable connected for no reason out of the blue. Device wont simply shut down and would start up again.
What i did was perform a hard reset. Pull the battery out first and clean the usb port a lil bit. After some time it vanished
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daniel9895 said:
Even i used to have these problems. Phone shows charging or usb cable connected for no reason out of the blue. Device wont simply shut down and would start up again.
What i did was perform a hard reset. Pull the battery out first and clean the usb port a lil bit. After some time it vanished
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Until now, it's not happening to your S2 again? How did you clean the USB Port again?
Well nothin much...i just took a little cotton and cleaned whatever i can. And then i kept the phone off for about a day or two. And when i switched it back on voila the issue had disappeared
The only problem am facing now is the home button issue taking me to voice command. But then again i froze it with titanium backup. No issues after that
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And yeah...been 8 months since i last encountered that problem. Another thing is i used to Yank the device out from the usb/charger cable when plugged in. Now i carefully remove it without much force. Maybe that helped too. Just saying
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Hi Guys I've looked at loads of other related posts for this but nothing seems to be the same as mine, let me try and give you a bit of background on this it wont be perfect as it is my sisters phone and she doesn't know anything. my sister left her original charger at her boyfriends and therefore had to use a cheaper non-stock one she had. Every-time she used it her phone would play up do things like open the car mode and keep rebooting, she didn't think much of it and used it anyway. Her phone died (ran out of battery) one evening and she used the strange charger to charge her phone overnight this however seems to have caused issues since then it wont boot it goes past the Samsung boot screen then the o2 boot screen then just repeats (sounds like a boot loop) note the phone has never been rooted and is still 100% stock.
So this is the issue I figured using ODIN and flashing the stock firmware would fix the issue but I cannot for the life of me get the phone to pick up on ANY computer at all I've tried different charger cables, different computers, Different OS's, cleaning the port and pretty much everything else the internet has currently had to offer. I really am at a loss here I cant use recovery as its not rooted I cant use something like Kies Air or mobile odin as I cant boot into the room and using ODIN is im unable to connect to any computers.
So I guys I'm reaching out to you here what can I do to fix this I really need some advice :laugh:
Thanks in advance.
Say hi to your sister for me.
Oh and her battery must be dead because of the charger.
Usb port could also be busted.
Get another fully charged battery and check it out.
PS: I didn't even read the thread.
Sent from the little guy
gastonw said:
Say hi to your sister for me.
Oh and her battery must be dead because of the charger.
Usb port could also be busted.
Get another fully charged battery and check it out.
PS: I didn't even read the thread.
Sent from the little guy
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Battery seems to work fine, it charges in the computer fine and i tried my mates s2 battery and it was still in the same situation :silly:
Let me read the thread then
Done.
Change usb port, it's busted.
If in warranty...well have them take a look at it.
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gastonw said:
Let me read the thread then
Done.
Change usb port, it's busted.
If in warranty...well have them take a look at it.
Sent from the little guy
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No shes had it since launch so its way out, also if it charges would that not mean its working?
Different conectors.
Warranty is for 2 years mostly....
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Do you think there is anything else I can try I don't want to jump directly into replacing parts/handset.
If it's a hardware fault, not much while you can do other than change the part. The part itself is cheap, isn't even hard to swap it out
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I know, I know, another bootloop thread. I've been reading dozens of them and I can't find my problem, please forgive me.
My wife's phone was stolen, and so we bought a used one from a stranger after seeing a listing on a local sales site (gumtree). Bad call - they demo'd it for us, but we didn't power it off and on before buying. After parting with cash, we find the phone won't boot unless it's plugged in to AC power (and not USB). All it does is loop grey/green battery logos over and over. Sometimes vibrating, sometimes not, but it would never break the loop, except to enter download mode, unless I connected it to AC power.
If I did boot it, I couldn't do some stuff, like enable USB debugging - it flat out wouldn't allow me to check that box. So I checked the kernel, and it seemed to have a weird kernel installed, so I thought it was time to just re-flash with the official firmware.
Well, first I wanted to try SlimROM, but I couldn't get to CWM Recovery (which was already installed) reliably, and on the rare instance where I could get it to come up, I couldn't navigate to extSD where the slim files were, nor mount USB storage (the PC wouldn't recognize it).
So I decided to try and re-flash to stock, using ODIN and the official samsung FW that worked well on my own GS2. This worked, after a fashion - I could get it to boot if I applied AC power, but things were badly broken. It'd reboot a minute or two after the setup began, and so I was forced to suspect either hardware failure or something that survived a complete wipe and flash.
So I thought kernel. The only one I had lying around that I knew worked was an old jeboo kernel. I flashed it with ODIN, and presto - it worked! The thing booted and stayed stable.
But I still have that accursed battery loop when the phone's off, the battery needs to be yanked to keep it actually powered down. And there are other bugs, like the screen comes on after you turn it off with the power button. Just once, but now it can't be powered down and ignored - you turn the screen off and wait to see if it comes back on and do it again.
And it's confused about charging - this morning it reported the AC adaptor was a USB charger, and this evening it thinks both USB and the AC adaptor are both AC (in the battery info settings screen).
And the only way to get it to boot reliably now is to remove the battery and plug it back in, at which point it boots as normal.
So, after all that long winded four-hours-of-tears-and-anger story, my question is this: What's the battery boot loop all about? Why does the screen flicker constantly when it's charging via AC? Why does it take -twenty seconds- to recognize it has been plugged in to power?
I can't install CWM, it won't enter recovery or boot successfully (no loop, just hangs on the yellow triangle screen). Before I start randomly applying new ROMs via odin, I'd like to find out more about my problem.
Please, can anyone shed light on this? I thought I knew what I was doing but I'm coming up empty here.
Sounds like the USB board/port (tho it might be worse than that; this is what I'd replace first). Relatively cheap/easy to replace; but you do need to check which board is currently in the phone & ensure you get the exact same as a replacement - there's 4 different boards, get the wrong one & you won't fix the problem/waste time & money.
Search for similar threads, there have been detailed threads in Q&A over the past few mths, those threads should have the info you need.
There's also a chance it might be as simple as the battery on the fritz, if you're able, try another one.
But definitely sounds like the USB board (hopefully for you) to me
Thanks for the suggestion. Certainly the flickering while charging issue and the delay to recognize the charger being plugged in point towards a USB board issue, but what I can't figure is the reluctance of the unit to boot without changing the kernel. Wouldn't the stock ROM via ODIN have included the stock kernel? Why does CWM cause the unit to lock up during boot?
Last night the thing stopped flickering on AC and recognized the charger cable instantly - is this a self-calibrating feature? (My research of a thousand similar threads seems to suggest a lot of battery issues correct themselves). For the record, the phone did come with a second 3rd-party battery, but neither it nor my own original GS2 battery make any difference.
So... Yeah, I'm still not sure if this is a hardware problem, software problem, or both.
Also last night I followed a suggestion from another thread and loaded up touchwiz, changed the screen timeout and switched back to apex launcher, and the screen started shutting off as desired. This morning it doesn't work anymore, and the phone is frequently found with the screen turned on. =/
Ok so by flashing full stock rom that practically eliminates the software side of things. Now do what mistahbungle said. My money is also on the usb board. I had to replace mine recently. Click the link on my signature, from there you can get onto a guide by keithross39 on how to DIY if you choose.
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'practically eliminates' indeed. I still can't work out why I had to flash a new kernel to get it to boot. =/
NFGman said:
'practically eliminates' indeed. I still can't work out why I had to flash a new kernel to get it to boot. =/
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Do you want help, or do you want to continue doing what you think will fix the problem? If you're having the same issues on full stock, it indicates hardware issue. The software won't work unless the hardware is functioning correctly. Let me think, what did MistahBungle say was the problem? Oh that's right. The USB board. Hardware.
Oh, sorry, I thought we were having a conversation. Should I not talk until I get the replacement part?
I'm not disagreeing, I'm fully prepared to accept the USB board is part or all of the problem, but I still wonder why etc etc.
OK....so....firstly, flashing a standard single file firmware won't fully wipe the previous software.....all it does is overwrite what it needs to (leaving who knows what untouched). The easiest way to regain a 'clean slate' is to flash a 3 part test firmware which DOES complete a full wipe during the flash..... @Hopper8 s guide provides a link to this test firmware and full instructions as to how to install it.
Secondly.....hardware faults can/do cause unexpected operational issues......some of the issues you describe were appearing on my wife's S2 before I replaced the USB board on her phone (they disappeared afterwards). As @Hopper8 has mentioned, his guide includes a link to my guide concerning the replacement of this part. I personally would hold off doing any more Odin flashes until you have replaced the board......if the USB port fails during a flash (because of a faulty board) you'll end up in a 'whole world of hurt' that will be infinitely worse than it is now.......
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Thanks to both of you for the responses. I've taken the phone to a repair shop and they swapped out the USB board to no avail. =/
Given what you've already spent on it (cost of phone + replace USB board), if I were in your situaton, I'd be cutting my losses & put it down to experience rather than replacing the motherboard (with a 2nd hand board from a 'donor' phone), whilst that's nowhere near as expensive as paying a service centre to put a new board in, it's still likely to cost you >AUD$100. If you can get one for a lot cheaper than that, maybe it would be worthwhile.
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Thanks to both of you for the responses. I've taken the phone to a repair shop and they swapped out the USB board to no avail. =/
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Or...as first measurement, you clean the pins briefly and bend the holder slightly back to the center.
Tapatalked from my Galaxy SII
By 'holder' do you mean the USB port, or the connection inside the phone between the USB board and main board?
It's not a physical problem, at least in the USB port... I mean, we put a new one in it and nothing changed.
NFGman said:
By 'holder' do you mean the USB port, or the connection inside the phone between the USB board and main board?
It's not a physical problem, at least in the USB port... I mean, we put a new one in it and nothing changed.
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Ah the usb board had already been replaced? Okay then forget about my proposal, sorry.
Tapatalked from my Galaxy SII
So the next step is either a motheboard replacement or the bin.
I realise this isn't what you want to hear, but think logically about it...You bought a 2nd hand phone from someone you don't know/had no idea what they'd put the phone through before you bought it, it crapped itself shortly after, giving no indications whatsoever the problems are firmware/software related, and showing a number of symptoms which indicate something major is wrong hardware-wise.
You tried the cheap/obvious & that didn't work, one way or another you need to bite the bullet (both options involve you spending a not insignificant amount of money in all likelihood, unless you can score a donor phone cheap).
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So the next step is either a motheboard replacement or the bin.
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Way ahead of you. Ordered a new (NEW this time) phone. Will be selling the S2 to the next guy, along with the caveat "Sometimes the screen comes on." Will lose a few bucks, but it'll go into the old logbook of lessons well and truly learned. ^_^
Thanks for your help.
2 days ago i decided to root my samsung galaxy S2 i9100, after i rooted the phone i got a yellow triangle at the boot up screen which i then used triangle away, then my battery started to die very quickly it gets to 50% the screen flickers and then dies and tells me i have only 1% battery life.. i read that it could be the kernel, i was using siyah i think thats how it spelt so i then flashed the philsZ kernel and recovery.. thats has done nothing i still get the screen flicker and shut down at 50%, any ideas off what this is? is there a fix? do i have to spend any money to fix it ect, thanks.
Back to completely stock first to test, if problem persists new battery, if problem still persists replace USB board/port.
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Back to completely stock first to test, if problem persists new battery, if problem still persists replace USB board/port.
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Okay thanks for the help :good:
No worries Any questions/whatever, post here again.
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No worries Any questions/whatever, post here again.
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okay, one more question.. when i put my phone on charge, the charger is loose in the port it still charges fines but i have to either place the phone on a surface of hold the charger in so it doesnt fall out i have tried other chargers and its the same with them, the port looks fine from what i can see the charger is just loose, so any ideas on how to fix/make the charger stay in firmly?
Sounds like the board/port is either loose or not working as it should & needs replacing. You could always open the phone up & take a look/make sure it's in its right place. If after you've done that it's still causing problems, KeithRoss39 has a guide in the General section on replacing the board/port - it's quick/cheap (maybe US$15 or less)/easy to do yourself, his guide has all the info you need to get that done.
Edit - If that's happening with different cables, then it's obviously the port (either loose or needs replacing).
Before one month ago a strange problem appeared.i flashed different roms and kernels but a few days later after a complete dischargeof the battery when I completely charged my phone with the charger it tried to reboot and it didn't pass the boot screen.This problem was solved only with a full wipe and a reflash of a rom.But if I try to use the charger instead of pc to charge my phone or if I complete discharge it sometimes It will not boot.i tried a lot of different roms and kernels without success .any ideas what causing this problem?
dadmcleader said:
Before one month ago a strange problem appeared.i flashed different roms and kernels but a few days later after a complete dischargeof the battery when I completely charged my phone with the charger it tried to reboot and it didn't pass the boot screen.This problem was solved only with a full wipe and a reflash of a rom.But if I try to use the charger instead of pc to charge my phone or if I complete discharge it sometimes It will not boot.i tried a lot of different roms and kernels without success .any ideas what causing this problem?
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Probably the USB board/port. KeithRoss39 has a guide in General (not stickied; search for 'replace USB charger board') which will enable you to replace it yourself quickly/easily/cheaply (<US$15).
dadmcleader said:
Before one month ago a strange problem appeared.i flashed different roms and kernels but a few days later after a complete dischargeof the battery when I completely charged my phone with the charger it tried to reboot and it didn't pass the boot screen.This problem was solved only with a full wipe and a reflash of a rom.But if I try to use the charger instead of pc to charge my phone or if I complete discharge it sometimes It will not boot.i tried a lot of different roms and kernels without success .any ideas what causing this problem?
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my friend what is the rom now you are using?
if it is based on cm try stock roms
if it is not then i think the problem is from your charger .. try someone else .
you can also try wipe battery statue from recovery
Good luck
MistahBungle said:
Probably the USB board/port. KeithRoss39 has a guide in General (not stickied; search for 'replace USB charger board') which will enable you to replace it yourself quickly/easily/cheaply (<US$15).
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Ok thank you very much for your answer.Do you think that it could be the charger instead of usb board/port because it seems that if i try to charge it via usb cable from pc or if i try another charger it will boot normaly but the problem is that i don't know for sure because i only use my charger when the phone is completely discharged (turned off) ,i usually have my phone connected to pc all the time,so i also suspect that it may be the reboot that causes the phone to boot loop and it may be not connected to the charging proccess at all.What is your opinion ?
Also is there any way to test my usb board/port to see if it working correctly before replacing it ?
Bashar Jarad said:
my friend what is the rom now you are using?
if it is based on cm try stock roms
if it is not then i think the problem is from your charger .. try someone else .
you can also try wipe battery statue from recovery
Good luck
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I tried both stock and aosp roms but with no luck.
I tried different chargers but the problem doesn't appear every single time so i don't know for sure if the problem is from my charger.Sometimes it boots normaly with mine too.
I didn't try to wipe battery stats from recovery but how it could be useful ?I couldn't find a lot info for that...
thanks
Might be the charger, so try a new one if you like. But don't be surprised if you end up having to replace the USB board after. The issues you described with booting/not booting sound like symptoms of the USB board on the fritz.
When the boards start dying, they rarely stop working completely (at least initially), and often show a couple of faults, but work OK in other ways (might be able to transfer data OK but can't charge as an example, and so on).
As a test, do a completely clean install of stock & test it for a few days, if you see the same thing, it's fairly likely the hardware fault. Up to you which way you want to go in that case, but I'd be replacing the board.
Edit - In light of your post just now which crossed with my reply, it's definitely the USB board. You've tried different chargers, you've tried stock, that seals the deal as far as I'm concerned. Put it this way, if it's not the board, it's something else hardware-wise.
MistahBungle said:
Might be the charger, so try a new one if you like. But don't be surprised if you end up having to replace the USB board after. The issues you described with booting/not booting sound like symptoms of the USB board on the fritz.
When the boards start dying, they rarely stop working completely (at least initially), and often show a couple of faults, but work OK in other ways (might be able to transfer data OK but can't charge as an example, and so on).
As a test, do a completely clean install of stock & test it for a few days, if you see the same thing, it's fairly likely the hardware fault. Up to you which way you want to go in that case, but I'd be replacing the board.
Edit - In light of your post just now which crossed with my reply, it's definitely the USB board. You've tried different chargers, you've tried stock, that seals the deal as far as I'm concerned. Put it this way, if it's not the board, it's something else hardware-wise.
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Ok i will start testing then and replace the usb board if needed.Another thing that confuse me is why the phone boots with a full wipe and re-install of a rom ?Also in what way the USB board can affect the booting proccess?
EDIT :I am not experienced with smartphone hardware so i need some info...
I don't think that anybody outside of Samsung themselves would be able to tell you why one of their phones acts the way it does.....they know their hardware and the way software interacts with it in a way that nobody else can.
All I know is that I've handled TWO S2's with faulty USB ports, and they have exhibited various symptoms as a result.......
1) phone displayed charging icon even if it wasn't plugged in.
2) phone NOT charging even though it WAS plugged in.
3) PC/Laptop not recognising phone when USB connected.
4) phone randomly shut down.
5) phone would not boot unless boot option in CWM selected.......
I could go on, but you probably get the picture.
These issues stopped occurring on both devices as soon as I'd replaced the USB assembly......
Choice is yours fella, but I know what I'd be doing.
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keithross39 said:
I don't think that anybody outside of Samsung themselves would be able to tell you why one of their phones acts the way it does.....they know their hardware and the way software interacts with it in a way that nobody else can.
All I know is that I've handled TWO S2's with faulty USB ports, and they have exhibited various symptoms as a result.......
1) phone displayed charging icon even if it wasn't plugged in.
2) phone NOT charging even though it WAS plugged in.
3) PC/Laptop not recognising phone when USB connected.
4) phone randomly shut down.
5) phone would not boot unless boot option in CWM selected.......
I could go on, but you probably get the picture.
These issues stopped occurring on both devices as soon as I'd replaced the USB assembly......
Choice is yours fella, but I know what I'd be doing.
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MistahBungle said:
Might be the charger, so try a new one if you like. But don't be surprised if you end up having to replace the USB board after. The issues you described with booting/not booting sound like symptoms of the USB board on the fritz.
When the boards start dying, they rarely stop working completely (at least initially), and often show a couple of faults, but work OK in other ways (might be able to transfer data OK but can't charge as an example, and so on).
As a test, do a completely clean install of stock & test it for a few days, if you see the same thing, it's fairly likely the hardware fault. Up to you which way you want to go in that case, but I'd be replacing the board.
Edit - In light of your post just now which crossed with my reply, it's definitely the USB board. You've tried different chargers, you've tried stock, that seals the deal as far as I'm concerned. Put it this way, if it's not the board, it's something else hardware-wise.
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I replaced the usb board about a month ago but i still have bootloop issues that appear randomly.
I also have some other issues now.
First of all when i try to transfer files from/to pc the copy procedure will stop at some point and then windows does not recognize my phone or a pop up window appear asking to fix my drive but when i try to fix it says that the drive has no problems.
Apart from that if i try to remove the battery and then put it again with the charger still connected to the phone the battery percentage fall from 100% to 10%-15%.
I dont know if all these problems are related but it seems that the usb board is not responsible for these issues because i have the same problems with 2 different boards.Any ideas what else hardware-wise might be ?
Thanks in advance !
My money's still on the usb board.....
Check the OP in this thread......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335961
.....paying PARTICULAR attention to the part covering 'rev' versions.......
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keithross39 said:
My money's still on the usb board.....
Check the OP in this thread......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335961
.....paying PARTICULAR attention to the part covering 'rev' versions.......
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I read carefully the OP and the replacement that i bought is the same 'rev' version with my old one.So is possible that the new usb board is faulty too ?
Is it possible to be something wrong with the internal SD ?
I want to mention that i have used a PIT file posted by @metalgearhathaway to increase data partition but the procedure was successful...
The only reason that i mention it is because then i had the faulty usb board and i used ODIN for the procedure but it passed all stages succesfully.
Mate.....remapping the partitions with a pit file is a pretty major thing to forget to mention.....
It's pretty advanced and/or risky to start messing with pit files.....it's also something i've never done, so i'm unsure of the consequences.......apart from the obvious 'permabrick' risk.
I don't even know how you'd revert to the factory set partitions if you needed to.....though i'd guess it'd involve flashing another pit file. All the issues you've previously mentioned (apart from the battery) *could* have been caused by the pit file and that being the case, you're lucky it wasn't a whole lot worse. As for the battery, that could simply be the fact that batteries do fail, and if yours is the original, this is probably the case given the age of the phone and the fact that Samsung only offers a 6 month warranty on the battery anyway.......
Sorry fella, but as there's a pit file flash involved, you've moved into territory that I can no longer advise on........
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