[Q] Friends SII problem - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

My friends SII will not switch on any more, when he tries someone else's battery it gets to the SII boot screen then loops.
It is not rooted, when I press down + home + power it takes me to a screen that says:
Product name: gt-i9100
Custom binary download: no
Current binary: Samsung official
I'm an SI owner so not sure what to tell him or how to help. Any ideas?

From your incredibly detailed and useful post outlining the problem I can tell you with absolute certainty that one of the cores on your friend phone has failed. Take it back to the core store and ask them for a new one.

Anybody who isn't a tw** willing to help?

If its not rooted its most probably a hardware issue. Just get it back to Samsung.
Sent from my potato running a potato.

When you press down home n powr... its in download mode. Excellent- now just use ODIN to flash a rom! Done. But be careful to flash the correct ROM for i9100...
That "screen" which you're talkong about is called download mode.
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preseodymium said:
If its not rooted its most probably a hardware issue. Just get it back to Samsung.
Sent from my potato running a potato.
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^^
This.
If the phone has never been rooted/run non-stock firmware & still has warranty, why would you do something completely stupid like trying to flash a rom of any description when the flash could end up trashing the warranty ?
You've been given good advice, heed it.

I've just checked with him. The phone is outside of warranty, so he is willing to root and flash it with a ROM if necessary.
Should I be looking at flashing it with a rooted kernel and then a ROM?

MistahBungle said:
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This.
If the phone has never been rooted/run non-stock firmware & still has warranty, why would you do something completely stupid like trying to flash a rom of any description when the flash could end up trashing the warranty ?
You've been given good advice, heed it.
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Even if you flash stock rom via odin it will not void his warranty since binary counter will not increase... And anyway his warranty is no more he can take a chance...
Go to sammobile.com and download stock rom for your country... Make sure the version of your mobile... viz GT I9100 OR GT I9100G..
Download and flash via odin... Let us know
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xDa_nightfury said:
Even if you flash stock rom via odin it will not void his warranty since binary counter will not increase... And anyway his warranty is no more he can take a chance...
Go to sammobile.com and download stock rom for your country... Make sure the version of your mobile... viz GT I9100 OR GT I9100G..
Download and flash via odin... Let us know
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Thanks for your help, I'll tell him. Don't know if he'll be able to do it himself, so I might have to read up and then flash it when I have some time.

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[Q] Rooting Galaxy S2

Hey Guys,
I switched from the Iphone to Android, I just got the Galaxy s2 and I want to root it. I have been reading of the different ways to root the phone, based on what I have seen so far the GingerBreak seems to be the easiest way to do it. So I am here in the forum, my first post is requesting a confirmation from you guys, which is the easiest way for an idiot like me to root my galaxy s2 without bricking it ?
Thanks
RedCell X
There is guide here in other post.
Basically you have to flash custom kernel, reboot and flash stock kernel back.
All using Odin.
Be careful - each custom kernel flashing will be visible. There is counter that shows how many custom kernels you flashed.
I stick with stock rom this time and avoid rooting.
This counter can be reset according to this forum. It's your decision.
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Definitive SGS2 Rooting Guide for now .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056334
Do you need root now .
jje
Gingerbreak only worked on the pre-production SGS2 models, it no longer works on the retail versions that are shipping now.
If you need root then use the link provided above, it works like a charm and you can always reflash an official kernel once you have root (and this is probably recommended if you also update your firmware to the lasted version).
The SGS1 usb jigs do work with the SGS2 and have the added bonus of resetting the custom firmware counter which may be handy if you ever need to return your phone under warranty, I got mine off of ebay yesterday and it works a treat.
rdy2go said:
Be careful - each custom kernel flashing will be visible. There is counter that shows how many custom kernels you flashed.
I stick with stock rom this time and avoid rooting.
This counter can be reset according to this forum. It's your decision.
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Why is resetting the counter important? For warranty purposes?
Rootinf galaxy s2 continued
Hey Guys,
Thanks for the response, I don't think i will be rooting my phone being honest I am afraid to do it. I will stick with the stock rom that came from it. I spent $850 for the phone I dont want to brick it.
Thanks to everyone that responded.
Redcellx
redcellx said:
Hey Guys,
Thanks for the response, I don't think i will be rooting my phone being honest I am afraid to do it. I will stick with the stock rom that came from it. I spent $850 for the phone I dont want to brick it.
Thanks to everyone that responded.
Redcellx
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Dont worry about bricking your phone, even if something goes wrong with the flashing process you should always be able to get back into download mode so you can reflash either by using the keypress method or if that fails the usb jig should wake your phone up.
Then you can either use ODIN or even the Kies Recovery method to get a working ROM installed.
rwc3b said:
Why is resetting the counter important? For warranty purposes?
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Yeah, while no has (yet) reported that they have had a warranty request rejected because of custom rom usage, its nice to know how to reset the counter to ensure any warranty requests go smoothly.
MrYiff said:
Yeah, while no has (yet) reported that they have had a warranty request rejected because of custom rom usage, its nice to know how to reset the counter to ensure any warranty requests go smoothly.
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Take a stroll over to SGS 1 forum i replied to a post where service wanted $400 as non stock rom and their have been a fair few reported and Samsung sent out a post to SS do not repair rooted phones under warranty .
jje
Some one should post a video on YouTube a how to
JJEgan said:
Take a stroll over to SGS 1 forum i replied to a post where service wanted $400 as non stock rom and their have been a fair few reported and Samsung sent out a post to SS do not repair rooted phones under warranty .
jje
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Ahh, that sucks then, I've never owned an SGS1 before so never looked in the SGS forum, if they have actively rejected modded phones in the past then it makes the usb jigs a very worthwhile investment then!

[Q]Unrooting for Dead pixel

My SGS II just got an Dead(Red/Pink) Pixel today, And i want to take it back to the shop where i bought it.
But my question was, should I Unroot my phone when i bring my phone to the shop? If so, will Rebranding my Phone lose all my contacts?
Backup all your contacts on Gmail. And yes I would unroot it, just in case they throw it in your face and say "Sorry pal, you voided your warranty."
Thanks for your fast reply!
Will all these Firmwares work? [ROM + Guide]Official i9100 KDD/KE1/KE2/KE7 download for Odin Flash and Root Guide. Because i need the Netherlands One ^^
Plexcon said:
Thanks for your fast reply!
Will all these Firmwares work? [ROM + Guide]Official i9100 KDD/KE1/KE2/KE7 download for Odin Flash and Root Guide. Because i need the Netherlands One ^^
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Check in your inbox
Thanks for the info!
One question tough.
I just flashed my new Firmware, But i dont know how to Flash the kernel now.
Code:
KernelVersion: [email protected]
Sorry for my noobness, Im still new to Android devices
Don't forget to reset the custom binaries download counter of the device. Otherwise they'll still be able to see you've been running custom kernel/firmware.
Ok so i need to make a Jig for that. And then reset all the custom binaries?
Yes all debranding etc in dev section.
jje
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i wonder if any1 sells those zigs ..m not so good with soldering stuffs
dont try to return because one dead pixel, they might not take it back. tell them phone shuts down at random
Plexcon said:
Thanks for the info!
One question tough.
I just flashed my new Firmware, But i dont know how to Flash the kernel now.
Code:
KernelVersion: [email protected]
Sorry for my noobness, Im still new to Android devices
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Again, stick it under PDA in odin then flash, make sure you follow screenshots in other threads about what not to tick while flashing with odin

[Q] does flashing to official roms void my SGS2 warranty?

hello every one
does flashing to an official rom void galaxy s ii warranty? im returning my device due some hardware problems (turn over does not work and auto-rotate is slow) and i have read that galaxy s ii has a flash counter,
so does this void my warranty if i used odin to flash the official rom?
at the same time, i have never flashed a custom rom and if i have never rooted my device?
thanks in advance
darkelfa2 said:
hello every one
does flashing to an official rom void galaxy s ii warranty? im returning my device due some hardware problems (turn over does not work and auto-rotate is slow) and i have read that galaxy s ii has a flash counter,
so does this void my warranty if i used odin to flash the official rom?
at the same time, i have never flashed a custom rom and if i have never rooted my device?
thanks in advance
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to flash a custom rom you need odin/heimdall. Odin/heimdall raise the flash counter.
This void the warranty.
Kies update is the only way to keep the counter to zero
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rembrandtlnx said:
to flash a custom rom you need odin/heimdall. Odin/heimdall raise the flash counter.
This void the warranty.
Kies update is the only way to keep the counter to zero
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i hope not so
thanks anyway
darkelfa2 said:
i hope not so
thanks anyway
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well, you can buy a usb jig and reset the counter
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If you've never flashed a custom rom or even rooted your phone, why do you wqnt to flash anything? From what you said you are in a factory state already... just do a system restore and then return the phone.
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rembrandtlnx said:
to flash a custom rom you need odin/heimdall. Odin/heimdall raise the flash counter.
This void the warranty.
Kies update is the only way to keep the counter to zero
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
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As far as my experience, flashing official rom wont raise your counter. I flashed xxki3 perviously on my phone but the counter remains 0.
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Flashing stock Samsung rom does not raise the counter.
Flashing root or a custom rom raises the counter and voids warranty .
jje
hololight said:
If you've never flashed a custom rom or even rooted your phone, why do you wqnt to flash anything? From what you said you are in a factory state already... just do a system restore and then return the phone.
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thanks alot, thats what i thought too, it should not void warranty as far as i am using samsung-made rom
thanks alot im soo happy
ephraim033 said:
As far as my experience, flashing official rom wont raise your counter. I flashed xxki3 perviously on my phone but the counter remains 0.
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thanks, and yeah, it does not, i was afraid becuase i read the flash counter
thread
thanks agine
JJEgan said:
Flashing stock Samsung rom does not raise the counter.
Flashing root or a custom rom raises the counter and voids warranty .
jje
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that was my opinion, but when i read the thread about flash counter
i got stunned so i had to check out
thanks
JJEgan said:
Flashing stock Samsung rom does not raise the counter.
Flashing root or a custom rom raises the counter and voids warranty .
jje
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Well then im sorry for the wrong answer, i learned something new here
rembrandtlnx said:
Well then im sorry for the wrong answer, i learned something new here
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its ok
after all, we are here to learn from each other
So is a usb jig some kind of file you flash? Or is it an actual usb device of some sort?
sent from t'internet
jr866gooner said:
So is a usb jig some kind of file you flash? Or is it an actual usb device of some sort?
sent from t'internet
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no it is not a file, its a small device (looks like mini usb flash memory)
they often use it to reset the phone after a brick (when the phone stop working
because of playing with roms incorrectly... etc)
also they use it to reset the flash counter that count how mant times u install custom roms to re-tain the warranty, but now they found ''flash counter" counter in the galaxy s ii, so the jig want re-tain your warranty.
hope this answers some of your questions.
SGS II Warranty - As per Samsung South Africa
Hi guys,
Maybe a little late response but I am in South Africa and I flashed my SII with official international version of ICS.
Now has yellow triangle at boot. I did some research and found out all about the flash counter and custom ROM. The number of Doomsayers on the interwebs got me worried, so I called SAMSUNG SA tech support and blindly asked the question.
I was told:
1) Yes custom ROM and Rooted / unsecured Kernel VOIDS warranty.
2) Even if it was official ICS ROM but not released for South Africa, when phone goes in for repair, warranty will be void.
3) If I flash original Stock Kernel and use KIES to flash current official android version 2.3.x then warranty is NO LONGER VOID.
4) I am waiting for technical to get back to me regarding the importance, if any, of the flash counter flag and if it needs to be 'RESET' before sending hadset in for repair.
I will post again as soon as I get feedback.
PS: I also have Motorola Razr Driod. Two concerns are that Motorola has none of the warranty issues of Samsung, and why is samsung so helpfull? They ask device serial no: they are getting the phone slammed...
4) I am waiting for technical to get back to me regarding the importance, if any, of the flash counter flag and if it needs to be 'RESET' before sending hadset in for repair.
Samsung have stated the obvious in regards to service personnel and warranty repairs .
Root look for root apps
Custom rom
Custom rom counter and Samsung altered the firmware after learning of the jig workaround .
All void warranty .
Fact is some service personnel have turned a blind eye to some infringements but there are enough reports on XDA of warranty refusals not to take the chance .
The Samsung letter is widely available on the web .
jje
You can use a USB JIG to Reset Binary Counter of your phone. If you have kernel 2.3.6 and above you can install the old bootloader.

Bricked after factory reset, I can't even see CWM. Help!

So the thing is I'm using ROOTBOX ICS rom, and because I'm willing to gift my phone to a cousin I did a Factory Reset, then my phone turn off and when it tries to wake up, after Samsung logo, it makes like a blink on the screen... every 3 seconds.
I can't enter CWM Recovery using VolUp+Menu+Power, however I can enter Download Mode using VolDown+Menu+Power.
So guys, give me a solution here please.
Thank you so much.
alainalemany said:
So the thing is I'm using ROOTBOX ICS rom, and because I'm willing to gift my phone to a cousin I did a Factory Reset, then my phone turn off and when it tries to wake up, after Samsung logo, it makes like a blink on the screen... every 3 seconds.
I can't enter CWM Recovery using VolUp+Menu+Power, however I can enter Download Mode using VolDown+Menu+Power.
So guys, give me a solution here please.
Thank you so much.
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Go to www.sammobile.com and download a stock firmware for your device and flash through odin.
kilometers4 said:
Go to www.sammobile.com and download a stock firmware for your device and flash through odin.
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Thank you SO MUCH for your quick answer.
Correct me if I'm wrong. This post helps me? Check in ICS part, he advice to download a firmware (which I think is a stock one), then a kernel, and Odin.
Thanks again.
I've had that problem already. Check the thread link below and get the stock firmware for your device and flash it with Odin.
http://www.google.tt/url?sa=t&sourc...s4GAAw&usg=AFQjCNGy84IPLFxF4qAfKfMxdPjNS5m4-A
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alainalemany said:
Thank you SO MUCH for your quick answer.
Correct me if I'm wrong. This post helps me? Check in ICS part, he advice to download a firmware (which I think is a stock one), then a kernel, and Odin.
Thanks again.
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Yea looks good, just looked at it quickly and it seems right.
kilometers4 said:
Yea looks good, just looked at it quickly and it seems right.
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OK thanks dude... downloading.
cannot flash with odin
I too have the same problem and can only boot into download mode, but odin doesn't detect my device. Help please, I can only boot into download or it will boot normally and be stuck on the boot logo. Any solutions anyone?
mark.r22 said:
I too have the same problem and can only boot into download mode, but odin doesn't detect my device. Help please, I can only boot into download or it will boot normally and be stuck on the boot logo. Any solutions anyone?
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Make sure you have the drivers installed and Kies is completely closed (check task manager).
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yes i closed kies via the task manager and checked that all drivers were installed
kilometers4 said:
Make sure you have the drivers installed and Kies is completely closed (check task manager).
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I have a similar problem lik this ...is there any way to get the CWM back only ?? then i can flash another ROM .... i am not willing to flash Stock again ....is there any other way other than Flashing Stock ROM ???
help sgs2 no display
hi guys, anybody can give me info on what to do with my sgs2? after updating to ics 4.0.4 my phone was ok, then i turned it off and tried to turn it on again...suddenly there was no display but the lcd is getting hot. tried to boot in recovery and download mode but nothing happened. i already removed the battery since i'm worried the lcd is getting hotter...pls help on what to do, big tnx and more power!
yarzaea said:
hi guys, anybody can give me info on what to do with my sgs2? after updating to ics 4.0.4 my phone was ok, then i turned it off and tried to turn it on again...suddenly there was no display but the lcd is getting hot. tried to boot in recovery and download mode but nothing happened. i already removed the battery since i'm worried the lcd is getting hotter...pls help on what to do, big tnx and more power!
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Listen read this unless you find your solution by youself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
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techno-np said:
I have a similar problem lik this ...is there any way to get the CWM back only ?? then i can flash another ROM .... i am not willing to flash Stock again ....is there any other way other than Flashing Stock ROM ???
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Flash siyah 5.0.1. tar file via Odin.. U will get CWM.
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techno-np said:
I have a similar problem lik this ...is there any way to get the CWM back only ?? then i can flash another ROM .... i am not willing to flash Stock again ....is there any other way other than Flashing Stock ROM ???
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Flashing another kernel like siyah might help you.
Using GT - I9100
I thank those who give helpful comments
I expect the same from others.
techno-np said:
I have a similar problem lik this ...is there any way to get the CWM back only ?? then i can flash another ROM .... i am not willing to flash Stock again ....is there any other way other than Flashing Stock ROM ???
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If you don't want to flash a stock ROM, root, and flash a custom ROM again, you can use one of odin flashable files for custom kernels, not all have one but you can check (Dorimanx for example)
xDa_nightfury said:
Listen read this unless you find your solution by youself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
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Flash siyah 5.0.1. tar file via Odin.. U will get CWM.
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unfortunately, i have already bricked my s2 as confirmed from the warning thread...in anycase, is there anyway to recover my s2 and have it working again? i already tried a usb jig and it didn't do anything supposed to do, i am not sure if a jtag would work and if does, i don't know where to bring it, i am from the philippines and i couldn't find any decent repair shop that promotes jtag...hope to find a solution?
yarzaea said:
unfortunately, i have already bricked my s2 as confirmed from the warning thread...in anycase, is there anyway to recover my s2 and have it working again? i already tried a usb jig and it didn't do anything supposed to do, i am not sure if a jtag would work and if does, i don't know where to bring it, i am from the philippines and i couldn't find any decent repair shop that promotes jtag...hope to find a solution?
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If the usb jig is not working then your only option is jtag or else motherboard replacement. Your best bet is to come clean to Samsung and hope that they give you a replacement
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If I helped you, please hit the thanks button!
ramnex said:
If the usb jig is not working then your only option is jtag or else motherboard replacement. Your best bet is to come clean to Samsung and hope that they give you a replacement
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If I helped you, please hit the thanks button!
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i really wanted to try a jtag but dunno where in the philippines perform such procedure? tho, been thinking of bringing my s2 to samsung and have it estimated since it is no longer covered by warranty...but, this is the philippines, there are no such thing as coming in clean, they will try to bleed you for that precious sg2...tnx alot for your prompt reply and more power!

S2 I9100 won't start after flashing CM9 Stable

Hello Friends,
I am in desperate need of your help.
I am a moderate user and I know how to stuffs about Rooting and flashing custom ROMs.
Today I tried to flash CM9 stable ROM for International Galaxy S2 I9100. I did it using temporary CWM.zip file and everything went just fine till the installation of ROM. But when I clicked Wipe Data, suddenly phone went off and now it doesn't start.
I tried everything, tried to enter into Download mode and Recovery mode but all was in vain.
Please help me what should I do now? And is my phone ever going to come back to life?
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satish0101 said:
Hello Friends,
I am in desperate need of your help.
I am a moderate user and I know how to stuffs about Rooting and flashing custom ROMs.
Today I tried to flash CM9 stable ROM for International Galaxy S2 I9100. I did it using temporary CWM.zip file and everything went just fine till the installation of ROM. But when I clicked Wipe Data, suddenly phone went off and now it doesn't start.
I tried everything, tried to enter into Download mode and Recovery mode but all was in vain.
Please help me what should I do now? And is my phone ever going to come back to life?
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To add into this.
I was using,
PDA: I9100XWLPT
CSC: I9100NEELP4
Version: 4.0.4
Do you know what kernal you had at the time, for the phone to go off during a wipe sounds like the brick bug but I didn't think it was present in LPT. Can other members clarify please. Does your phone charge when plugged into charger?
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satish0101 said:
To add into this.
I was using,
PDA: I9100XWLPT
CSC: I9100NEELP4
Version: 4.0.4
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I'm sorry but that's your fault.
It's being said 1 million times already, that wiping your data in CWM while running stock 4.0.4 ROM with a stock kernel will BRICK your phone.
Your inability to read might have left your phone bricked.
Read through the forum next time, ask questions if you don't understand anything and I can assure you will be luckier next time.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Yes there are many threads in this section and on xda portal warning you about the brick bug...
Almost all 4.0.4 have a brick bug... moreover it is caused when we do a data wipe. I believe you have bricked your device... sorry for that
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sachidanand444 said:
Yes there are many threads in this section and on xda portal warning you about the brick bug...
Almost all 4.0.4 have a brick bug... moreover it is caused when we do a data wipe. I believe you have bricked your device... sorry for that
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Hi, I thought the brick bug was present in only the leaked firmwares and those highlighted on samfirmware eg the Russian release LQ6 I think.
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HANDSY said:
Hi, I thought the brick bug was present in only the leaked firmwares and those highlighted on samfirmware eg the Russian release LQ6 I think.
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that's why I blamed you for this. You did not read or ask before wiping but was only guessing.
This is a sticky thread under General section warning everyone about the buck bug. Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
I and many others have also warned people about this bug but the unfortunate thing is that most of ask these kind of questions after the problem has occurred.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
that's why I blamed you for this. You did not read or ask before wiping but was only guessing.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Er I'm not the OP
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HANDSY said:
Hi, I thought the brick bug was present in only the leaked firmwares and those highlighted on samfirmware eg the Russian release LQ6 I think.
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As far as I know all 4.0.4 ROMS have MMC_CAP_ERASE enabled, so in case of having bad chip and using wipe under temporary CWM floating around you will brick your phone. Although seems the problem is only in touch version of CWM. More detailed information can be found in 1st guide in my signature where Phil was talking with Entropy512.
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Stileth said:
As far as I know all 4.0.4 ROMS have MMC_CAP_ERASE enabled, so in case of having bad chip and using wipe under temporary CWM floating around you will brick your phone. Although seems the problem is only in touch version of CWM. More detailed information can be found in 1st guide in my signature where Phil was talking with Entropy512.
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Will do thanks
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^^Not only with touch CWM but also with "temporary CWM" wjich is what you were using.
Take it to a service center as your phone now needs a motherboard replacement..and I hope you still have warranty..!
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satish0101 said:
Hello Friends,
I am in desperate need of your help.
I am a moderate user and I know how to stuffs about Rooting and flashing custom ROMs.
Today I tried to flash CM9 stable ROM for International Galaxy S2 I9100. I did it using temporary CWM.zip file and everything went just fine till the installation of ROM. But when I clicked Wipe Data, suddenly phone went off and now it doesn't start.
I tried everything, tried to enter into Download mode and Recovery mode but all was in vain.
Please help me what should I do now? And is my phone ever going to come back to life?
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Sorry dude
You might have to send your phone to device center for repairs but if you are out of warranty or wants to try to Fix things yourself, then the advise/instructions below is for you:
-boot your phone with usb jig, if you can get to download mode, then proceed to next step
-Visit this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841099
Good luck
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Is the brick bug present in ICS? I want to upgrade from Gingerbread to ICS 4.0.3, will I be safe when flashing then?
UrbanDesigns said:
Is the brick bug present in ICS? I want to upgrade from Gingerbread to ICS 4.0.3, will I be safe when flashing then?
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Brick bug is only present on ICS 4.0.4.
ICS 4.0.3 is safe
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Hi guys,
Thanks for all your replies.
I already figured it out that I have bricked my phone. But I was under impression that Data wipe with CM9 ROMs is not dangerous. At the time of failure I had already installed CM9.
Guess now I'll have to send the phone to Service center.
One thing I want to ask, "If the phone is hard bricked, is there any chance of them knowing that I had installed a custom ROM?"
If they can't then it might help me since my phone is still under 1 year manufacturer warranty.
Please reply and Thank you for your replies. The latest adventure of mine turned out to be painful one!!
satish0101 said:
Hi guys,
Thanks for all your replies.
I already figured it out that I have bricked my phone. But I was under impression that Data wipe with CM9 ROMs is not dangerous. At the time of failure I had already installed CM9.
Guess now I'll have to send the phone to Service center.
One thing I want to ask, "If the phone is hard bricked, is there any chance of them knowing that I had installed a custom ROM?"
If they can't then it might help me since my phone is still under 1 year manufacturer warranty.
Please reply and Thank you for your replies. The latest adventure of mine turned out to be painful one!!
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I don't think so. since you can't boot into either recovery or download mode.
Even if you have an increased binary counter, it will be cleared once your device is forced with a usb jig to boot into download mode.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
I don't think so. since you can't boot into either recovery or download mode.
Even if you have an increased binary counter, it will be cleared once your device is forced with a usb jig to boot into download mode.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Then USB Jig is my last hope and if that doesn't work then I have to send the phone to the service center.
So if you can't enter into download or recovery mode there is no way to find out if i have used any custom ROM or rooted the phone?
Correct me if I'm wrong.
And thank you for your reply. In this desperation every reply from community member is like gold.
satish0101 said:
Then USB Jig is my last hope and if that doesn't work then I have to send the phone to the service center.
So if you can't enter into download or recovery mode there is no way to find out if i have used any custom ROM or rooted the phone?
Correct me if I'm wrong.
And thank you for your reply. In this desperation every reply from community member is like gold.
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Absolutely no way. You are right
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
Absolutely no way. You are right
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Thanks buddy.
I believe I have to send the phone to Samsung Service center then!!
Jokesy said:
Absolutely no way. You are right
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Hello guys,
After receiving positive feedback from members I have finally submitted my phone to service center.
Please pray and hope they don't find out about my little adventure!!

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