Apologies if this has been asked before, or if it is a noob question, but I couldn't find my exact problem on XDA or on Google.
I need to return my S3 for warranty purposes but it developed problems after rooting. I had rooted it using the Samsung Galaxy S3 Rootkit 4.0 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488. I installed the insecure kernel but I did not yet install CWM or a custom ROM. I updated to BLG8 via Kies this morning.
Following the video guide on the sticky on the stock ROM page (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610), I used Triangle Away to reset the binary count. This is where it went wrong.
I no longer have access download mode - it simply boots normally. I am pressing home, vol down then power. Without download mode, I cannot use ODIN to install stock firmware to return the device to stock and remove the modified tag. Could someone point me in the right direction?
Dou you haw recovery??flash rom from recovery.
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Thanks, but I didn't install recovery. Is it possible to install recovery without using download mode? Sorry, I'm new to the SG3 and I don't want to experiment without asking first while I'm in a stick situation
Try clockwork recovery from market
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try one of this:
1) pull battery, ready your finger at volume down, home, and power. then insert battery.
2) usb jig.
if successful, use cf-root to gain root, then try triangle again.
ascariz said:
try one of this:
1) pull battery, ready your finger at volume down, home, and power. then insert battery.
2) usb jig.
if successful, use cf-root to gain root, then try triangle again.
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You are a lifesaver. Method 1 has worked and I am in download mode. Fingers crossed that the rest of the process runs smoothly.
Edit: Great news, everything is back to stock. Status normal, flash counter 0. When I got into download mode, it showed that Triangle Away had worked so there was no need to repeat it. I have ordered a USB jig for a few £ - money well spent if it is ever needed.
seeding11 said:
You are a lifesaver. Method 1 has worked and I am in download mode. Fingers crossed that the rest of the process runs smoothly.
Edit: Great news, everything is back to stock. Status normal, flash counter 0. When I got into download mode, it showed that Triangle Away had worked so there was no need to repeat it. I have ordered a USB jig for a few £ - money well spent if it is ever needed.
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nice....i life saver for others, but i can't save for my galaxy ACE. damn stupid noob ace. lol.
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I used this guide to root my phone:
forums.androidcentral.com/t-galaxy-s-ii/124047-how-root-t-galaxy-s-ii.html
It's a i777. I then read AFTER the fact (strange it wasnt mentioned in the guide. I know, my fault!) that the Flash Counter updates if you boot into download mode. This voids your warranty.
-Does rooting my phone using that guide really update my Flash Counter?
-And If so, is there a way to reset it in case something happens to my phone?
Planning on flashing CM7 or UnNamed tomorrow, so just curious.
re: Download Mode
crewxp said:
I used this guide to root my phone:
forums.androidcentral.com/t-galaxy-s-ii/124047-how-root-t-galaxy-s-ii.html
It's a i777. I then read AFTER the fact (strange it wasnt mentioned in the guide. I know, my fault!) that the Flash Counter updates if you boot into download mode. This voids your warranty.
-Does rooting my phone using that guide really update my Flash Counter?
-And If so, is there a way to reset it in case something happens to my phone?
Planning on flashing CM7 or UnNamed tomorrow, so just curious.
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Rooting the phone has nothing to do with the flash counter thingy...
When you root using SuperOneClick Rooter, the phone never goes into
download mode at all since there is NO reason to go into download mode
for just for rooting.
I know there are other methods of rooting besides SuperOneClick but
if any of the other methods require download mode I would NOT use it.
Not only because the counter, but each time we do anything in download mode we are taking a
small risk of bricking the phone so only use the download mode if you really have to and there
is no other way to do something you want to do.
That's one of the reasons why all these custom roms are zip files and
not TAR. There is way less of a chance to really damage the phone if
we use zipfiles for roms or mods or anything else.
If you want to check if the counter is started, go into download mode
by using the 2 volume control method.
Press both vol+/vol- and hold them press, then plug in the usb cable
from computer to phone.
When the screen comes up with a warning, just press vol up to continue and
look for the the word binary counter, it should say "NO" if counter is turned off.
Just booting into download mode does not trip the counter. Flashing a custom kernel via Odin or heimdall is how the binary counter gets tripped (note: flashing a stock kernel via Odin our heimdall will not trip the counter)
You can tell if you tripped the counter by
1. Seeing i9100 + yellow triangle warning sign on boot splash screen
2. Booting into download mode via volume up/down USB connect and read the counter directly
See this thread for in depth info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311081
Also info on that thread hour to reset the counter if you want with a download mode jig, the jig will erase and reset the binary counter, all the info you need is in that thread
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thanks a bunch guys! Yeah, I see a yellow warning when I boot it up. Just heading to bed, will give that thread a look tomorrow.
But it should be possible to erase and reset the counter with a 'jig'?
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thanks a bunch guys! Yeah, I see a yellow warning when I boot it up. Just heading to bed, will give that thread a look tomorrow.
But it should be possible to wrasse and reset the counter with a 'jig'?
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yes. Its all in that thread.
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dayv said:
yes. Its all in that thread.
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Believe it or not, but I have never went into download mode
for any reason without the jig I purchased about two years ago.
It's not because of the counter issue with our phones but it's just
just way too convenient to use the jig.
I just heard about the counter issue here on XDA after purchasing
this i777 phone.
The Captivate and the Infuse phones I had before did not have
a counter issue.
Misterjunky said:
Believe it or not, but I have never went into download mode
for any reason without the jig I purchased about two years ago.
It's not because of the counter issue with our phones but it's just
just way too convenient to use the jig.
I just heard about the counter issue here on XDA after purchasing
this i777 phone.
The Captivate and the Infuse phones I had before did not have
a counter issue.
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Actually, the Infuse does if you flashed the H1 OTA, or the Gingerbread bootloaders from J2.
Can you re-post the thread link? IT says the thread does not exist.
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Can you re-post the thread link? IT says the thread does not exist.
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I think the moderator moved the thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311081
Thanks a bunch!
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I think the moderator moved the thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311081
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That thread is definitely the way to go, IMO. This method will not trip the counter. Once you complete this method, you will be able to flash using CWM. CWM will not trip the counter, or the yellow triangle, when flashing.
A couple days ago, my Galaxy s2 i-777 (unrooted stock) would not start up past the splash screen. Today, I finally tried to do a factory reset in recovery mode, and there was a message about not being able to access some csc folder. My phone remained in bootloop, and when I tried to get back to recovery mode - I would see the dreadful "Deleting Cryption Meta data" message.
I proceeded to try the instructions in this post : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27368753&postcount=7
I managed to flash my phone with CWM5.0.3 using Odin (The PDA option - is that right?) It changed my splash screen to one with 9100 on the front, and a yellow triangle. My flash counter was also incremented to 1.
I then attempted to flash with the Siyah kernel again using Odin (with the PDA option). The good news is that I can now get to Siyah's Recovery mode, but the phone is still bootlooping. And I'm pretty sure my flash counter has incremented again.
Here's my difficulty:
1. I want to find a way to get my images/videos off my phone. (We just had our first kid and all his photos from birth are in there :|)
2. I plan to get a jig, reset my counter and restore to stock unrooted. Is this still possible?
How do I do these two things?
Thanks so much everyone - I've really appreciated all the posts I've been reading for assistance already!
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So I figured out how to get my photos/videos off - amazingly, even after a factory reset - they are all still in my phone! I decided to re-flash CWM as suggested in the post linked above. Went to the recovery menu and did a clear data/factory reset. I was about to try the format sd card option (which admittedly I had skipped earlier because I was concerned about losing photos/vids) but then decided to try mounting the sd card instead. Then I reconnected the phone to my computer and was able to use it as a USB storage device, and view all my files! Now I'm copying over my app data, pics and videos.
I just ordered a jig off amazon, and hopefully I'll be able to reset my counter and return to stock. I'm still not sure why my phone is bootlooping though. Any ideas?
droidiana said:
So I figured out how to get my photos/videos off
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Happy to see this my dude, glad you got them back!!!! Congrats on the new baby good times! I can't really be of help but this thread has some more info you can read maybe it can help you.... The link you posted is posted in post 2 via creepyncrawly but there is more info in that post. Maybe your problem is just a random hardware failure but always best to have all the info you can get..... GL if you have more questions creepyncrawly is the coolest dude and will help you!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1738663 Some info 4 you
EDIT Once you get your jig that should clear the flash counter and put the phone in to download mode then you could flash a stock package to get your phone back working!!! Of course depending if it's a hardware problem....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18859438&postcount=199 Here the link to the stock package or rooted stock One click Odin
There is also another way to remove the triangle and the counter via an app i have used it several times and it works great here is the link for it
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/triangleaway-reset-flash-counter-tool/
The_Fallen_angel said:
There is also another way to remove the triangle and the counter via an app i have used it several times and it works great here is the link for it
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/triangleaway-reset-flash-counter-tool/
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You are correct but, he would be flashing KH7 GB so the jig would clear it.... Triangle Away works on ICS and has risks "!!! THIS IS A DANGEROUS OPERATION AND COULD POTENTIALLY BRICK YOUR DEVICE. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK. A USB JIG IS PREFERRED IF YOU HAVE A WORKING ONE !!!" (and by brick I mean brick - only a board replacement or a JTAG unit will be able to save you, don't mess with boot(loader) stuff unless you *really* mean it!) via Chainfire you're better never tripping the counter......
The_Fallen_angel said:
There is also another way to remove the triangle and the counter via an app i have used it several times and it works great here is the link for it
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/triangleaway-reset-flash-counter-tool/
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AFAIK, this tool only works with ICS.
Please inform.
Is it a boot loop-where your screen will go black attempting to continue booting, then re initiate the previous animation? Or just a failure to boot-where it's just hanging on an animation with no black pauses to indicate any kind of process completion?
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Cmoore0965 said:
Is it a boot loop-where your screen will go black attempting to continue booting, then re initiate the previous animation? Or just a failure to boot-where it's just hanging on an animation with no black pauses to indicate any kind of process completion?
Sent from my broken screen beast machine
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It a boot loop if the phone tries to boot over and over again, only reaching a certain point, usually the initial (kernel) splash screen, then restarting again. However, many fail to boot scenarios are commonly lumped into the somewhat generic term boot loop.
Poor wordage on my part lol, that differentiation was what I was trying to ask the op
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votinh said:
AFAIK, this tool only works with ICS.
Please inform.
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I have used it with JB and had no problems I do not know if it was intended to work with JB but it did on my sgs2 ( I guess I just got lucky ) I have used it 3 times on ICS and once with JB and While I will admit it is VERY RISKY I too would recommend the jig but was just giving another option
Good Morning,
Sorry for what is sure to be a pretty long post. I have an AT&T Galaxy S II on the official ICS ROM rooted. I started getting the "Charging Paused Voltage Too High" error about every 10 minutes. Research indicates that this is most likely a hardware error, though some people claim success resolving it by flashing to another ROM.
Either way, this is a phone that my work provides, so I needed to turn it in to be replaced. When I was getting ready to unroot it, the phone locked up and now only shows the battery icon on the display (as if it were powered off and charging). This is even when it is unplugged.
The good news is that I can still get to download mode, but that is also the bad news as the phone shows 2 instances of custom binary uploads. I don't want to turn it in for warranty replacement yet as I am sure that they will say that I flashed it and voided the warranty.
As I have access to download mode, I tried to unroot anyway by flashing the official ROM with Odin. This works, is successful, but the phone is not operational. It hangs on the setup screen and then eventually (when I plug it in to charge) will show the battery icon on the screen and will not do anything except allow me to enter download mode.
Looking for suggestions. Can I fix the binary counter with a jig in this state? Hopefully when I get this fixed and send it in I can just get a SG3 and be done with it.
Thanks in advance for the help.
--Chris
Good chance JIG will still work, the flash counter is stored in the bootloader I think. So ROM issues shouldn't matter. As long as you didn't update the bootloader and are still using the one from KH7 the original rom shipped with this phone you should be able to reset it.
Yeah, I just ordered a jig off of Amazon for 2 day delivery. Hope it works.
Has anyone seen a phone in this state?
I would just boot into recovery 3e and perform a data wipe. If it still doesn't boot I wouldn't worry since you flashed the stock unrooted firmware and you don't get the ! triangle during the boot process.
shoman94 said:
I would just boot into recovery 3e and perform a data wipe. If it still doesn't boot I wouldn't worry since you flashed the stock unrooted firmware and you don't get the ! triangle during the boot process.
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What is the best way to get into Recovery 3e from this state? I pretty much can only get into DL mode by holding the volume and power buttons.
Also, you are right that there is no triangle on the boot screen because I can't get it to boot. They can go to download mode and see the 2 customer binaries loaded though.
cjranucci said:
What is the best way to get into Recovery 3e from this state? I pretty much can only get into DL mode by holding the volume and power buttons.
Also, you are right that there is no triangle on the boot screen because I can't get it to boot. They can go to download mode and see the 2 customer binaries loaded though.
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Unplug the USB then try to get into recovery
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122ninjas said:
Unplug the USB then try to get into recovery
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Finally got it running with another Odin flash. Problem now is I had to go back to Gingerbread. I can't get Kies to connect on my work PC, so have to wait until I get home. At that point, hopefully I can connect and upgrade to ICS. Then the Triangle Away app should fix the custom binary count before this phone locks up again.
I swear it has to be a hardware problem. Something with the USB port convincing the phone that it is plugged in and charging. I will let you guys know how it goes later tonight or tomorrow.
shoman94 said:
I would just boot into recovery 3e and perform a data wipe. If it still doesn't boot I wouldn't worry since you flashed the stock unrooted firmware and you don't get the ! triangle during the boot process.
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Is this not a dangerous thing to do with stock ICS and kernel? Memory bug issue?
Miami_Son said:
Is this not a dangerous thing to do with stock ICS and kernel? Memory bug issue?
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Yeah, but the phone is screwed anyway. I just need to reset the binary count so I can warranty replace it.
So I am on 2.3.6 per the phone. I did check for update and it says I am current. I know that this is not the case on AT&T as I was on official ICS previously. I connected to Kies and it is not showing an update available either. What gives?????
Miami_Son said:
Is this not a dangerous thing to do with stock ICS and kernel? Memory bug issue?
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Not running stock Rom and UN rooted kernel.
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cjranucci said:
Yeah, but the phone is screwed anyway. I just need to reset the binary count so I can warranty replace it.
So I am on 2.3.6 per the phone. I did check for update and it says I am current. I know that this is not the case on AT&T as I was on official ICS previously. I connected to Kies and it is not showing an update available either. What gives?????
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Start kies with phone Unplugged click tools> upgrade and init.> enter model SGH-I777> enter serial number behind battery> confirm the firmware ( possible it might say your current version 2.3.6)> (if it says 2.3.6)click next to proceed> plug phone to upgrade> then repeat and it Should say 4.0.3 on next try.
So no amount of effort is allowing me to clear the binary counters. I bought a jig and attempted to reset. Phone enters download mode immediately, but doesn't clear the binary count. I never intentionally did it, but it appears that the bootloader has changed.
How can I get back to the original bootloader so that the jig will clear my binary count?
Nevermind, I found it.
Success!!! Had to flash the bootloader, then the jig worked like a charm! Now onto warranty replacement... Maybe I can get a GS3 out of this deal.
Talked to warranty support and they are reverting my upgrade status so I can pick anything. GS3 here I come!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
I was trying to use above method to root my sgs2 international version with stock android 4.0.4. The problem is when i tried to flash CWM via stock recovery i couldnt navigate through options since my vol down key is not working. So is anyone kind enough to show me the easiest way to root may sgs2 and flash a costum rom on my phone. Thanks in advance.
Links to the tutorials would help me a lot. Thank you.
Edit: the easiest method i discovered was to use adb. plug in your device. run adb. type adb reboot download. and there you have it
Here mate try this. http://db.tt/MxD7F6xg. It's a temporary touch CWM recovery. Just flash through stock recovery
Anyway, is it a good idea to flash roms and stuff when your down button don't work? Say if you soft brick your phone and need to get into download mode to flash back to stock firmware, (oops can't as need the volume down key).
Unless you have a USB jig handy just to be on the safe side.
Just my 2 sense
Sent from my Galaxy SII
As i said before i can boot into stock recovery but cannot navigate through it. If only i could change my recovery to CWM.
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Whoops. Sorry, forgot about that.
Edit: Try flashing this through Odin http://d-h.st/Bcf. It's siyah kernel thats pre-rooted and CWM installed.
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Obviously you need to boot to download mode and again my vol - key is not working
ashok681 said:
Obviously you need to boot to download mode and again my vol - key is not working
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Well, if you have to root your device I'm afraid you have to repair your volume down button (I personally wouldn't know any other way to boot into Download Mode otherwise, but maybe someone else..)
In Recovery Mode you can just use your volume+up button to scroll, right, so there shouldn't be a problem.
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Jig will probably get you into DL mode.
Ahh Sh*t keep forgetting. OK a USB jig automatically put it into download mode right? Use that and then flash through Odin.
That's the final way I guess
@Donnie, I don't think you can go up in stock recovery to get to the bottom.
Edit: MistahBungle just beat me to it
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Thank you. So it seems my final option is to repair my phone. I was dreading this day as i dont like my phone opened. Its like loosing its virginity.
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Definetly gonna try this
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ashok681 said:
Thank you. So it seems my final option is to repair my phone. I was dreading this day as i dont like my phone opened. Its like loosing its virginity.
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LOl, whether the repair or the rooting of ur phone, either way its going to loose its Virginity! for u
so go ahead and use an USB jig or get the phone's Vol rocker button rectified by a nearest Samsung Service center for u ( may be free of Cost if ur phone is still under warranty Though)
At least its me thats breaking its virginity when im rooting it not some other guys who mishandles my baby with his screwdriver. LOL.
Just watched the usb jig video on youtube. It seems hard. Still have to make it.
ashok681 said:
At least its me thats breaking its virginity when im rooting it not some other guys who mishandles my baby with his screwdriver. LOL.
Just watched the usb jig video on youtube. It seems hard. Still have to make it.
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u can buy one from Ebay at a throw away price though
I think in stock recovery it doesnt go to the bottom then backup to the top.Youd need both buttons to move the selector.
Hi guys,
Got a bit of a problem. My home button stopped working, completely stopped. Definitely a hardware fault. So I wanted to reflash a stock ROM, use "triangle away" and clear the stats so I can send it to the vendor for a warranty claim.
So I used Odin, flashed the stock rom as per usual.
It installed ok, then when the phone rebooted it got stuck in a boot loop at the Samsung logo.
Now usually I'd cure that by going into CWM (or even stock recovery) and clear the cache etc. and it will boot normally.
But, because the home button doesn't work, I can't use the power+home+volume button keys to get into recovery mode.
I have a USB jig to get me to download mode. I've tried flashing various "Recovery's" (CWM, Touch, Stock etc) and I've tried flashing various stock ROMS. Nothing will get passed the boot loop.
My questions:
Is there a way to force recovery mode without having to use the home button?
Is there a USB jig that will force recovery mode like the one that forces download mode?
Or, is there a way to get to recovery mode from download mode?
Any help would be appreciated...I've exhausted everything I know and don't really want to pay $300+ to have it repaired when I know it's just the home button.
Cheers.
Can't think of anything... sorry
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Can't think of anything... sorry
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Enlight me about one thing ... if he flashes custom recovery from odin would it boot for it afterwards?
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Ver3go said:
Enlight me about one thing ... if he flashes custom recovery from odin would it boot for it afterwards?
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I'm guessing not, because he has flashed various recoveries presumably via Odin anyway.
How is he getting into download mode without Home?
rootSU said:
I'm guessing not, because he has flashed various recoveries presumably via Odin anyway.
How is he getting into download mode without Home?
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With adb ... custom recovery wipe data let it boot ... root with framaroot ... triangle away ... we ask someone to make stock recovery odin flashable hell flash it and then use framaroot to unroot
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Ver3go said:
With adb ... custom recovery wipe data let it boot ... root with framaroot ... triangle away ... we ask someone to make stock recovery odin flashable hell flash it and then use framaroot to unroot
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adb won't work in download mode, so he has to hope adb will work during a bootloop. You think this likely?
You are not understanding mate.
Let him flash phiz from odin ... i almost certain it will boot to recovery afterwards
He wipe data
Phone will boot
Hell enable usb debugging
Then use framaroot to get root access
Reset counter
Use adb to get into download mode
Flash stock again
Its hard but can be done
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You are not understanding mate.
Let him flash phiz from odin ... i almost certain it will boot to recovery afterwards
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He says in OP he has flashed various recoveries.
rootSU said:
He says in OP he has flashed various recoveries.
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Then he is screwed he would need usb debugging on by default
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rootSU said:
How is he getting into download mode without Home?
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Just to answer that, I'm using a USB jig to initiate download mode.
I wish there was something similar to get into recovery mode.
I also saw some time ago a dev had created a file for Odin to clear data and cache on Galaxy S(Epic 4G) or similar...that would be handy if someone was clever enough to make one for S3. Unfortunately can't use that old one because the partitioning etc. is different.
And yes I have tried ADB...but sadly it doesn't work in bootloop.
Not looking good tbh. Might have to bite the bullet and pay full price to have the glass removed to get the home flex cable replaced.
*sigh*
[SOLVED]
Ok, so I've sorted it.
What I ended up doing was wiring a micro switch I had in my workshop into the metal tabs that contact the home switch on the flex cable.
(See attached pic) So it was in effect taking the place of the built home button.
I held down that switch and the other 2 as per usual and voilà! It loaded recovery mode.
So, I cleared the cache and data. Rebooted. And wouldn't ya know, it now boots in the stock ROM.
Have since run ADB, (rooted, recovery etc.) Ran "Triangle away" and cleared the binary counter. Installed stock recovery. Unrooted.
Cleaned it all up and it looks as stock as a rock.
Off to the vendor tomorrow for warranty claim!
Thanks for trying to help guys. Much appreciated.
Hopefully this thread may be of use to someone in the future.
Feel free to email me if you want specifics to sort yours out.
Cheers.:good:
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I would like to point out though, you must have opened the back cover for this.
Cost of replacing the home button is so small that it is worthless to ship it off for warranty.
Also, your warranty is now void because you wired other things onto the motherboard.
The best thing is though, you know it is still functional :good:
Good job and much praise for your huevos.
wangdaning said:
I would like to point out though, you must have opened the back cover for this.
Cost of replacing the home button is so small that it is worthless to ship it off for warranty.
Also, your warranty is now void because you wired other things onto the motherboard.
The best thing is though, you know it is still functional :good:
Good job and much praise for your huevos.
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Yes, I did have to open the back to access the terminals. However I was careful and as I mentioned, I cleaned it up so there were no marks or prints etc.
And you're right, the cost of a button (in this case, the flex circuit cable + button) is very low, only a few $ off eBay. However, to replace the button and cable, the glass has to be removed. To do this, they have to heat the glass and separate it from the chassis/LCD/digitizer, replace the parts, replace the adhesive and refit the glass. (not the best design from Samsung to access a simple switch, otherwise I would have just done it myself) Not a job that I want to attempt myself with limited tools.
I've been quoted anywhere from $100-$300 to do this...most of the cost is labour.
Also, with Samsung repairing under warranty, if they happen to break the glass or LCD etc. it's not my problem.
Anyway, it's all a moot point. The warranty claim was accepted and I will have the phone back in 5-10 working days fully repaired for free.
Definitely pays to have huevos at times. ;
Cheers.:good: