Hi people, need some help with my motherboard on my Galaxy S2 and thought you might be able to help.
Initially I took the advice of a website to use a paper clip in the aerial connection on the back to increase signal... it worked, however, it never gathered signal again without this addition.
After a while the aerial connector broke, but I was able to solder a wire to the open contact on the PCB.
Today the contact broke free from the PCB which left me with nothing to solder to.
I found a page on anandtech.com at the location /print/4686 which shows all the PCB in a nice detail.
Below the sentence 'Moving right is the Infineon Smarti UE2 RF transciever...' there is a chip with 1EH 117 .1.3 which is on the opposite side of where the aerial connector was. Does anyone know what this chip does?
To sum up, does anyone know if any of these connector pins on the chip leads to the aerial connector?
I doubt I would be able to find a schematic of the wiring, and a new motherboard will cost about £150+. So I figure if I can solder a wire to something a bit more solid I could save myself some money.
Any help welcome.
Thanks
replace main board probably cheaper than repairing + u can make it a g(nfc)
Jgjd691995 said:
replace main board probably cheaper than repairing + u can make it a g(nfc)
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Nope this person is good with H/W I guess, this forum mostly deal with software issues, as most of us are apparently application developers, and only some of the best and those who are knowledgeable do tinkering with hardware, so you better contact someone who works on creating roms like CM as they will have some amount of hardware understanding.
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I thank those who give helpful comments
I expect the same from others.
Unless you're experienced at working with microelectronics, don't try and fix it yourself. A millimetre the wrong way with the soldering iron & you'll completely trash the phone.
Pay someone who knows what they're doing to replace the MB/fix it, and consider the 150 quid an expensive lesson in not messing around with things you don't fully understand/can't fix if you bork it (sticking a paperclip in the aerial connection; not something I'd do with a $700 piece of electronics).
Where can I buy a motherboard ?
I'll test another battery tomorrow, but I'm sure the MB is fried
Will You Please Start with the Problem, i mean i dont understand what problem you are facing
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It looks like my i9100 main board is dead. I don't know how or why because I was simply reading when it shut off. I had the EMMC bug, or maybe it is because it took some water a year ago.. I don't know.
Anyway I'm out of warranty and have to repair it myself, but I cant find a main board seller for the SGS2 on internet (tried ebay, amazon etc), I'm stuck.
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Will You Please Start with the Problem, i mean i dont understand what problem you are facing
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Goto samsung care
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I live in Albania
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Goto samsung care
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And that makes a magical fix appear how exactly ? The fix is the same whether you live in Albania, Australia or on the Moon; replace the motherboard. How you get one (off a 'donor' 2nd hand phone or pay Samsung to replace it) is up to you.
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I live in Albania
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Albania means no Samsung care, and that's why I'm talking about a seller in internet.
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And that makes a magical fix appear how exactly ? The fix is the same whether you live in Albania, Australia or on the Moon; replace the motherboard. How you get one (off a 'donor' 2nd hand phone or pay Samsung to replace it) is up to you.
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Albania means no Samsung care, and that's why I'm talking about a seller in internet.
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No samsung care?
Do u live on Mars?
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Seriously, you think I'd be asking here if I could go to a Samsung store and order it
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No samsung care?
Do u live on Mars?
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And you can't post it to Samsung/authorised repairer in whatever country they have same closest to Albania why; you do have a postal service in Albania I presume ?
One isn't going to magically appear on eBay because you've posted on XDA that you can't find one. There's nothing more anyone here can say to you. Monitor eBay constantly for as long as it takes & you'll get one eventually (if you're quick). Once you have a busted phone, take it to a local mobile repair shop, and ask them to take the motherboard out of the broken phone, and put it in your phone.
Done.
If I understand it right, you don't have anything to say because you can't imagine anything different from your world.
This is the kind of answer I was expecting : http://www.parts4repair.com/samsung-i9100-galaxy-s-ii-main-board-with-program/
And as I specified above, I can replace the part myself, no need for a repairing shop or sending it anywhere.
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And you can't post it to Samsung/authorised repairer in whatever country they have same closest to Albania why; you do have a postal service in Albania I presume ?
One isn't going to magically appear on eBay because you've posted on XDA that you can't find one. There's nothing more anyone here can say to you. Monitor eBay constantly for as long as it takes & you'll get one eventually (if you're quick). Once you have a busted phone, take it to a local mobile repair shop, and ask them to take the motherboard out of the broken phone, and put it in your phone.
Done.
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So you were posting here purely to spam ? (Given you were obviously able to find what you were looking for/obviously lied about not being able to find same).
Edit -No, you clearly don't understand anything. At all. I said what I said because that is what I would do, I.E if I needed a motherboard replacement, I'd either get an authorised repairer to do it, or I'd get a donor board from a busted phone. It's really quite simple. You obviously have problems with that.
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If I understand it right, you don't have anything to say because you can't imagine anything different from your world.
This is the kind of answer I was expecting : http://www.parts4repair.com/samsung-i9100-galaxy-s-ii-main-board-with-program/
And as I specified above, I can replace the part myself, no need for a repairing shop or sending it anywhere.
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Just found it, if you can imagine that possibility. Obviously I didn't enjoy this conversation (where instead of getting help, I got someones pedantic point of view, one who also calls me a lier)
Edit- Then next time read the question and answer simply that : "I go to an authorized repairer and don't know where you can find one"
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So you were posting here purely to spam ? (Given you were obviously able to find what you were looking for/obviously lied about not being able to find same).
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If I understand it right, you don't have anything to say because you can't imagine anything different from your world.
This is the kind of answer I was expecting : http://www.parts4repair.com/samsung-i9100-galaxy-s-ii-main-board-with-program/
And as I specified above, I can replace the part myself, no need for a repairing shop or sending it anywhere.
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Well buy it then.
"noob ok...lazy noob not ok"
I was waiting for a Senior to approve. Thank you
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Well buy it then.
"noob ok...lazy noob not ok"
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theunderling said:
Well buy it then.
"noob ok...lazy noob not ok"
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Do we really need to tell him that buy it ?
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Humm what is it with white plastic items. I remember having this problem with the original white HTC Touch.
Just now I noticed my Note has a hair line opening/crack almost dead center on the right side, about 1" from the power button. On the plastic edge between the screen edge and the chrome accent.
Anyone else experiencing this?
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Humm what is it with white plastic items. I remember having this problem with the original white HTC Touch.
Just now I noticed my Note has a hair line opening/crack almost dead center on the right side, about 1" from the power button. On the plastic edge between the screen edge and the chrome accent.
Anyone else experiencing this?
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Could you post a picture?
Yes I have same thing but on left side in line with the bottom of the volume rocker
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Samsung online support chat.
I spoke with online support via chat, this being the recommended action, after leaving a support ticket on Samsung Support's facebook page.
Sergio : I will be glad to assist you.
Sergio : Is there any physical damage on the device?
Clockcycle: minor scrapes
Clockcycle: this is the image http://i43.tinypic.com/11v4lkn.jpg
Clockcycle: it is a defect, not from physical damage
Sergio : Thank you for the information.
Sergio : I went through the link, Yes I can find the hair line cracked.
Sergio : Not a problem, your device will be replaced you need to contact purchase center to replace the device.
German: ok, how do I do this?
Sergio : Please visit to the purchase center along with the documents and get it replaced.
Clockcycle: what do you mean by "purchase center"? You mean the store I bought it from, AT&T?
Sergio : Yes, you are correct.
Clockcycle: They said they can not help me, I need to contact Samsung for warranty
Sergio : Thank you for the information.
Sergio : Samsung provides one year warranty for the device and other accessories from the date of purchase.
Sergio : In this situation, I suggest you please contact our voice support team for further information on your request.
Sergio : You can contact our dedicated Galaxy S phones voice support team at 1-877-EZ2GALAXY (1-877-392-4252).They are available 24/7.
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I guess that's the next step. Really sending this back to Samsung and being without a phone while they do their thing, for such a minor cosmetic issue, I wouldn't bother.
Reason I am doing this is to make AT&T and Samsung "aware", so they don't deny the next customer that makes a claim on the same issue an exchange at the store. Without having to jump all these hoops.
EDIT: Spoke with Samsung # on the box, returned their call. It was recommended I put the phone in a case to prevent moisture, air and debris from entering the opening and damaging the screen. If that were to happen, I would be charged for the repair, as it would be considered physical damage.
Did you buy from att? This is covered by att if you bought it from them. You have to contact warranty support though. i posted the number in your other thread. Going to inspect my white note later tonight
Shame in samsung for telling you that. Subsequent damage caused by warranty defect would be covered.
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00mred00 said:
Did you buy from att? This is covered by att if you bought it from them. You have to contact warranty support though. i posted the number in your other thread. Going to inspect my white note later tonight
Shame in samsung for telling you that. Subsequent damage caused by warranty defect would be covered.
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A Google search of the number you posted in the other thread turns out to be some sort of "party chat line".
I think the correct number is 1-800-222-3111 - I am going to try my luck at another local corporate store near work, if that doesn't fly, then I will try the local DSC. Lastly I will send it in to Samsung. That comment she made about subsequent damages being considered physical damage worries me.
http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=56078&cv=820
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A Google search of the number you posted in the other thread turns out to be some sort of "party chat line".
I think the correct number is 1-800-222-3111 - I am going to try my luck at another local corporate store near work, if that doesn't fly, then I will try the local DSC. Lastly I will send it in to Samsung. That comment she made about subsequent damages being considered physical damage worries me.
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Just checked and I have the same hairline crack in the same exact location as the OP.
UGH
kevinjgray88 said:
Yes I have same thing but on left side in line with the bottom of the volume rocker
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GRishi said:
Just checked and I have the same hairline crack in the same exact location as the OP.
UGH
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Please report it to Samsung and AT&T, so they know about the issue, so they can stop claiming it's not a known issue and dismiss customers with that lame excuse.
You can open a ticket on Samsung Support and post on Samsung Mobile USA and AT&T, all on facebook.
You guys able to get pictures and share them? I would love to have more evidence.
Pocket?
This question as to the culprit dawned on me..
Do you guys that have found this or similar issue happen to carry your phones in your pocket?
No I don't carry in pocket and I have the Samsung flip case. Will post pics soon
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No I don't carry in pocket. I also use the Samsung flip case.
Will post pics soon
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I was able to (almost) get a replacement at the AT&T store. Posted the solution/result in the main sub-forum.
So there is a remedy. YMMV
Hope it helps someone,
-CC
I do have a similiar problem like yours
i bought my Note on 3 Jan 2012, and used about 1 month and this minor crack suddenly appear but I didn't drop it neither hit it with anything.
i try to claim for warranty and the management refuse to change the part for me and declare it as "crack not covered by warranty", but since this is not my fault, it was their defect, why can't I claim for warranty...
btw, I'm from Malaysia... anyone able to help me with that?
N11 oneee
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I've got the same thing on my left side. I assumed it was just part of the manufacturing process, I didn't pay much attention to it. Doesn't really bother me, it's impossible to see.
Any remedy found yet? I just noticed that I also have this crack. Have not dropped the phone once and saw it when taking the case off.
Wow now I'm nervous should I return it and get a black one?
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Lol mine is in the same spot. I should also mention the volume down rocker is sticky.
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I think you all should pm eachother with personal information and appoint clockcycle as mediator, and have this issue acknowledged and fixed. Unacceptable. If I had a white phone I would flame the $h!t out of Samsung and rip an new hole. I would take it to.corporate and bug the Piss out of them til they fix it for each of you. Research white plastics and various resin levels and the difference between polyethylene and polypropylene, or whatever. Also Compiling the list will make it easier for each of you to get it fixed and also add some weight to your argument. As a consumer... You must demand more. IMO. Can you say class action lawsuit?
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I had my phone for a lil over a month . its was in perfect condition i had it in a case with a screen protector since i day i got it. then i lost it . i will admit i was a lil drunk when i lost it and for the life of me couldnt find it. So I reported it lost and my insurance replaced it. Well last night my girlfriend comes over and tell me look what i found in back of the couch. So now I have 2 Notes . I want to know it the Note I lost is still good will it work? can i sell it and not get introuble. I know what the right thing to do is. I just want to know if there are any other options.
Unlock the IME# and see if it'll take a different SIM card. If so, then just sell it as an unlocked note. Should bring you decent cash.
On second thought... don't. Um... it's rubbish, just mail it to me. I'll um... take... care... of it.
Unlock it and sell it.
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Fk it, call customer service, tell them the situation. No harm in it?
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Be Honest...return it....you will feel better (m 0.2)
OP next please post with a poll so people can vote.
Im kinda new how do i put a poll on this thread
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OP next please post with a poll so people can vote.
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How do I make it a poll. That would be cool.
Thanks for the tip. I'll do the same. Lol
you have seen the articles about the carriers getting together to track, lost, and stolen phones, right? The IME number is like a fingerprint. You use that one, or sell it, and they will find out, and probably find you. Be smart, and tell your insurance, or be stupid, and get nailed for fraud.
Sell it for a quick 500 have the phones lost or stolen will take any aim card trust. I i have connected phones I found with no problem just called at& the and told them I purchased on ebay and they got it going
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you have seen the articles about the carriers getting together to track, lost, and stolen phones, right? The IME number is like a fingerprint. You use that one, or sell it, and they will find out, and probably find you. Be smart, and tell your insurance, or be stupid, and get nailed for fraud.
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That's paranoid. If they do find it, all they can do is track it to the person using it. Just sell it on craigslist at a random public meeting place and don't tell the buyer any personal info.
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I had my phone for a lil over a month . its was in perfect condition i had it in a case with a screen protector since i day i got it. then i lost it . i will admit i was a lil drunk when i lost it and for the life of me couldnt find it. So I reported it lost and my insurance replaced it. Well last night my girlfriend comes over and tell me look what i found in back of the couch. So now I have 2 Notes . I want to know it the Note I lost is still good will it work? can i sell it and not get introuble. I know what the right thing to do is. I just want to know if there are any other options.
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You have 2 threads open about the same subjects:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598749
What gives man?
deeken said:
You have 2 threads open about the same subjects:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598749
What gives man?
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Sorry . I made this thread and then someone said i should made a poll so i made another . this is the first thread i ever made and i thought i could delet this one . but i guess i couldnt. i wont do it again
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Sorry . I made this thread and then someone said i should made a poll so i made another . this is the first thread i ever made and i thought i could delet this one . but i guess i couldnt. i wont do it again
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Perhaps you were again......lil drunk?
what exactly is "unlocked"?
thought you could throw any sim in the phone and it work
when you report lost/stolen they block imei #'s or something?
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what exactly is "unlocked"?
thought you could throw any sim in the phone and it work
when you report lost/stolen they block imei #'s or something?
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Unlocked means you can use any sim card. AT&T does not block the IMEI# for whatever reason. I was reading a article about [email protected] being investigated for activating phone that have been reported stolen. I have had phones that i bought for really cheap from people who where kinda shady and im sure they where stolen and t-mobile & AT&T hooked them up with no questions asked.
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By the terms of the insurance you are supposed to send it back to them. anything else if f faud and will not be dicussed here
not looking for a fight but wow there are some dishonest d*****bags on xda...
the easy way out is why the world is in the mess it is in...
I was planning on bring my SGS2 to the repair center, since its been giving me so much trouble lately, unfortunatley i dropped it in water before i could get there
As far as i can see there are 2 water indicators on the phone - on the phone itself to the right of the battery, and also one on the battery.
I actually used a Q-tip and bleach and both are no longer red, but are there any more anywhere else on the phone? And are there any other ways they will be able to tell it has water damage?
Are you really asking the forum for help in scamming AT&T for you? Take responsibility for yourself.
Wow....
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There are more than you can see. Just fess up and get another one
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Are you really asking the forum for help in scamming AT&T for you? Take responsibility for yourself.
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O god forbid someone scam ATT!!!!!!:crying: We should all be so careful to treat this honest and ethical company with nothing but respect. They get what they give after all.
Ive been paying for insurance for 2 or 3 years now, have never made a claim, and they raise the deductible for a claim to 200 dollars? Screw you ATT. The phone was faulty before it got water in it. Im saving someone else the trouble of getting this device refurbed, because you know ATT would just repackage this phone and give it to some poor SOB.
Whether AT&T is an evil company or not is not the issue. This is not the forum to be asking for help to scam them or anyone else.
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Whether AT&T is an evil company or not is not the issue. This is not the forum to be asking for help to scam them or anyone else.
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hmmmm so im guessing you have a problem with the threads entitled: how to put your phone back to stock for warranty replacement. You clearly voided the warranty when you rooted your phone, so by flashing back, you are scamming samsung and ATT.
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hmmmm so im guessing you have a problem with the threads entitled: how to put your phone back to stock for warranty replacement. You clearly voided the warranty when you rooted your phone, so by flashing back, you are scamming samsung and ATT.
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Hey genius, it's only a scam if by flashing a ROM you mess the phone up and then try to get AT$T to replace it. What you are trying to do is get AT$T to pay for your clumsiness. Fine, go right ahead and try, but trying to enlist people in here to be your accomplice in that scam is against the forum rules. This thread is destined to be closed.
Don't even try it. They check more than the indicators. The check corrosion on solder points etc......... they will know.
Reminds me of money over.......
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Hey genius, it's only a scam if by flashing a ROM you mess the phone up and then try to get AT$T to replace it. What you are trying to do is get AT$T to pay for your clumsiness. Fine, go right ahead and try, but trying to enlist people in here to be your accomplice in that scam is against the forum rules. This thread is destined to be closed.
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You voided warranty, end of story. By flashing back you are faking that the phone was never rooted.
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Don't even try it. They check more than the indicators. The check corrosion on solder points etc......... they will know.
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I dont know, I doubt they will even bother to check anything besides the obvious. They make so much money on these phones, the amount it would cost to pay someone to analyze what happened to a phone wouldnt pay off.
You don't deserve help. Scamming is not supported here, a mod will most likely shut this down...so inb4lock?
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hmmmm so im guessing you have a problem with the threads entitled: how to put your phone back to stock for warranty replacement. You clearly voided the warranty when you rooted your phone, so by flashing back, you are scamming samsung and ATT.
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There is a distinct and significant difference between returning software to stock to enable a user to return the phone for hardware defects that were not caused by the user (failed usb ports, power buttons, etc.) and trying to return a device that was physically damaged by careless use/abuse. The reason deductibles go up is because of this type of behavior.
I'm sorry don't mind me but you guys are so funny!!! Takecare...
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dandrumheller said:
There is a distinct and significant difference between returning software to stock to enable a user to return the phone for hardware defects that were not caused by the user (failed usb ports, power buttons, etc.) and trying to return a device that was physically damaged by careless use/abuse. The reason deductibles go up is because of this type of behavior.
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like i said the phone was failing before it got water damaged. Disagree with you on the second reason. the deductible went up because of ATT's greed. I can outright buy this phone off contract for not much more than their deductible, plus what i pay every month - it doesnt make any sense.
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Reminds me of money over.......
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Hopefully he joins him...soon.
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Hopefully he joins him...soon.
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I'm actually surprised he hasn't tried defending the OP. It was pretty funny when he had his brother try to defend him in a thread exactly like this, trying to scam AT&T.
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I'm actually surprised he hasn't tried defending the OP. It was pretty funny when he had his brother try to defend him in a thread exactly like this, trying to scam AT&T.
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Yeah, that was funny. I love these threads simply because my Thanks go up about 20 points each time.:laugh:
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Yeah, that was funny. I love these threads simply because my Thanks go up about 20 points each time.:laugh:
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Haha thanks is all that counts here eh?
Miami_Son said:
Yeah, that was funny. I love these threads simply because my Thanks go up about 20 points each time.:laugh:
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Hello all on the xda, hope you're all doing well.
Once again I prove my nooby prowess by bombarding the forums and hopefully asking a question a few others have lingering.
A local seller has a Galaxy SII for sale for £70 as it's got an IMEI bar on it.
If I were to take the S2 and put my logic board in it, would that also transfer the IMEI and my current system of ParanoidAndroid?
I know it sounds like quite a stupid question but the opportunity could be there for me to have what is essentially a brand new S2 in noble black for 70 quid as my screen has been smashed by a blundering drunkard who thought they'd try and bottle me and instead, hit my phone.
Thanks for taking the time to read this and as the weekend fast approaches, may I wish everyone on the forums a good one
Peace out
When you say logic board are you referring to the mother board?
I'm no expert, but the way I see it, if you replace the whole motherboard and all components of that phone with yours, it should work since it sunds similar to replacing a broken screen+digitizer which many have done successfully.
Maybe some of the folks here who know more can give a verdict, but IMO £70 for a brand new unlocked S2, I'd give it a shot.
Good luck! :beer:
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Of course it should work.The other way would be to use the screen off of the new one and put it on yours(depends on model colour).
I would also suspect the other phone will have more problems than hes telling you.
Thanks for the responses, I found that the phone was just locked out via a lock pattern haha! Guy sold it but will be getting another for sale soon as he works within a mobile phone industry with Orange (which I'm on) so that's alright how difficult does everyone reckon a complete reshell including screen and digitizer would be? thanks guys
AdeySGSII said:
how difficult does everyone reckon a complete reshell including screen and digitizer would be? thanks guys
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that would be an expensive affair though
If you can back yourself to do it, it'd be pretty cheap. Many vids on YouTube showing you how to replace the screen and digitizer. Seems fiddly..but worth a try if you know what you're doing. Getting it done professionally would be a tad expensive.
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hi, do you know where to buy a working logic board even used? Can't find on ebay
Yeah eBay.
You can try Amazon...
Hello dear XDA-Community,
The idea of this thread was to serve as an un bricking thread eventually,
I am looking into a riffbox for jtag service, I am approaching xda to see if any users would be interested in helping me cover the cost of said riffbox
if you were to donate towards the cause in return you would receive free unbrick service and jtag service for all your devices as long as the riffbox supports the CPU architecture
If this is of no interested not a big deal i just thought i would give the community a chance to get involved rather than keeping all the cool toys at my house and not sharing
This thread will be the hub for service requests. If you happen to need unbrick service, you will find this thread and us to help you.
I will post a log of all payments made from that money plus all Items received (e.g. the RIFF Box, the cables, Jigs, etc.)
I will also keep an online "work and ticket tracker" so that you can see live reports /pictures of the status of your repairs
now your like ok i didnt donate to help you buy this thingamabobber now i bricked my phone and i dont wanna pay some dude on ebay 60$ to fix it
cool find me post in the thread if your device is supported we can get it unbricked
Please remember i am one man and do have a child so im not planning to support 43000000x users but i dont think it would be bad to offer service to RC's RD's and senior members of xda for no cost of labor just get the unit here and ill jtag it up
RIFF Box - US $155.00 + Shipping
JIG Connector - negligible i have a variable temp soldering station so i could solder to the board direct at low heat
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Some things you might see around the thread
Hope this is gonna be very very educational for people too. Unbricking always is some sort of a mystery for many and if you send off your phone to some stranger on ebay, you usually don't get an idea about the "Hands On" and gettin' dirty bit of tearing down a phone and actually make it look nice and work properly again afterwards.
So, maybe we will even have some photos or videos and stuff and just give you an idea of how that all works...
Please ask your questions
and if your located in the USA and close to me for XDA active members I will always do what I can to help out as XDA has always helped me out
I am not trying to sell jtag service at all guys im saying if we can get me a riffbox ill give xda senior members RD's RC's RT's mods and members with over a 300 post count free jtag service
Sounds like a great idea are you thinking of just doing any amount contributions from people or set amounts ?
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Is jtag really a viable option, considering how difficult the One is to disassemble?
tyshemi said:
Sounds like a great idea are you thinking of just doing any amount contributions from people or set amounts ?
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if someone donates ill keep tabs of them and put it against the total cost of the jtag box
so if john doe donates 3$ and jane doe donates 137$ i will inform the thread the box has been ordered post pics and setup a way for you guys to request service / track service
i have 30$ right now of my own $$ to start it with
_MetalHead_ said:
Is jtag really a viable option, considering how difficult the One is to disassemble?
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I took mine apart in 20 minutes its about as easy as an iphone 3gs to get apart once you get the front LCD warm and suctioned out (hehe that sounded bad)
it was way smoother and easier than i thought it would be to get apart much less prying and clips than previous HTC models
That's good to know. Side question for you since you successfully opened yours up- How easy would it be to fix the misaligned speaker pieces?
_MetalHead_ said:
That's good to know. Side question for you since you successfully opened yours up- How easy would it be to fix the misaligned speaker pieces?
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depends on the alignment cuz the speakers are part of the midframe section
i would have to see REALLY close pics of the issue to tell you wether or not i think it could be corrected without ordering new parts
Zarboz said:
depends on the alignment cuz the speakers are part of the midframe section
i would have to see REALLY close pics of the issue to tell you wether or not i think it could be corrected without ordering new parts
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Well really just how there are gaps around those pieces on so many Ones. I don't know how the phone is constructed, can you pop them off and reglue them in properly? Sorry for the OT questions lol.
_MetalHead_ said:
Well really just how there are gaps around those pieces on so many Ones. I don't know how the phone is constructed, can you pop them off and reglue them in properly? Sorry for the OT questions lol.
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When the riffbox comes I'll do a video of teardown for you guys
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Zarboz said:
When the riffbox comes I'll do a video of teardown for you guys
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Cool, thanks.
Do we know that this jtag box can get s-off?
it supports the onboard SOC of the One just gotta get the program to get the pinouts
or find pinouts on a board with the probing tool in the jtag machine
then its simple and quick
Zarboz said:
it supports the onboard SOC of the One just gotta get the program to get the pinouts
or find pinouts on a board with the probing tool in the jtag machine
then its simple and quick
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I will donate. How much are you thinking?
I'm in. I'd gladly donate to a dev for something like this.
I was considering paying mobile tech for S-off but would rather go this route.
gunnyman said:
I'm in. I'd gladly donate to a dev for something like this.
I was considering paying mobile tech for S-off but would rather go this route.
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That's why I wanted this option available to people
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Jtag box has been ordered yesterday
now to wait the 3-5 weeks for it to get here
hopefully customs doesnt take very long this time
i hate ordering stuff from china
Zarboz said:
Jtag box has been ordered yesterday
now to wait the 3-5 weeks for it to get here
hopefully customs doesnt take very long this time
i hate ordering stuff from china
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What is the donation amount?
tjsooley said:
What is the donation amount?
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The jtag box was ordered I'm looking for a cheap place to order a bag of jigs from so I can support all phones
If you require service and have over a 300 post count I can set it up once the box arrives but those who donated for the box are already in line
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Zarboz said:
The jtag box was ordered I'm looking for a cheap place to order a bag of jigs from so I can support all phones
If you require service and have over a 300 post count I can set it up once the box arrives but those who donated for the box are already in line
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Dont need debrick now but want s-off. I just donated. Thanks for biting the bullet. What is the s-off process?
tjsooley said:
Dont need debrick now but want s-off. I just donated. Thanks for biting the bullet. What is the s-off process?
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I will need to type it up in the meantime YouTube jtag
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@tjsooley
It will require a teardown of the unit, (I am not some kid doing this for the first time I worked 2 years at a mobile repair shop as lead technician and am well experienced) once the board is removed the JTAG unit will be attached in the proper points
Then essentially the jtag unit acts as the device in the factory that programs the chips. So I can program whatever I want on there like S-Off SuperCID etc
Then button up the unit ensure all is well (sealed up etc) pass to second eyes for inspection then send back to you