Hey guy,
I recently bricked my phone and sought assistance first before I came to this. I have "hard bricked" my phone so i'm only left with two options: jig it or jtag it. Of course since the former is cheaper, I wanted to try that first, and if that fails, I will jtag. My question is where can I find a jig for the galaxy note I717? Help would be appreciated!
Don't bother. Brick = JTAG
rangercaptain said:
Don't bother. Brick = JTAG
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He is right. A jig will not work on our notes.
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MoJoe277 said:
He is right. A jig will not work on our notes.
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That is completely not true.
A jig is not, and never was, intended to fix a hard brick.
It first made its appearance with the galaxy s 1 variants because certain bootloaders would disable all button combos, making an easily fixable bootloop (soft brick) a much more tricky situation, so it was discovered that shorting pins 4 and 5 on a usb board with 301k ohms would force download mode ON A PHONE THAT WASN'T HARD BRICKED.
When the galaxy s2 was released, it was discovered that the jig not only forced download mode, but reset the flash counter as well.
On the note, it will force download mode if you're in a bootloop but not reset the flash counter, however the button combos should always work on a note with working bootloaders so the jig is superfluous.
Also, the resistors used play a role in whether the jig will do anything.
My jig boots download mode on my old captivate and my note, but the resistance is out of tolerance on my brother in law's galaxy s2 and does nothing.
Tl;Dr: jigs work for the purpose they were intended to.
i recently hard bricked and paid mobiletechvideo to jtag it for me. back like new
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I used a jig last night to revive a soft bricked S3. I've had my jig I bought on eBay ever since my old captivate.
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If you read the other thread the OP opened you would see he flashed a rom for the international note. No five dollar jig will undo that.
O yea it's a wrap... I seen the thread but didn't realize it was related to this one.. ouch that sucks
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studacris said:
That is completely not true.
A jig is not, and never was, intended to fix a hard brick.
It first made its appearance with the galaxy s 1 variants because certain bootloaders would disable all button combos, making an easily fixable bootloop (soft brick) a much more tricky situation, so it was discovered that shorting pins 4 and 5 on a usb board with 301k ohms would force download mode ON A PHONE THAT WASN'T HARD BRICKED.
When the galaxy s2 was released, it was discovered that the jig not only forced download mode, but reset the flash counter as well.
On the note, it will force download mode if you're in a bootloop but not reset the flash counter, however the button combos should always work on a note with working bootloaders so the jig is superfluous.
Also, the resistors used play a role in whether the jig will do anything.
My jig boots download mode on my old captivate and my note, but the resistance is out of tolerance on my brother in law's galaxy s2 and does nothing.
Tl;Dr: jigs work for the purpose they were intended to.
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My statement is in regards the op's situation " hard brick" in which case, my statement is true. I should have been more specific lol
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JTAG is the only way back after flashing a rom intended for the N7000 ....g
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I get that the usb jig resets the flash count and preventing the yellow triangle. But on the other hand what is this yellow triangle hurting other than... "oh no there's a yellow triangle on bootup now" ?
Thanks!
Its main purpose is to help recover from bricks and get into download mode...the other stuff it does is just a bonus.
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akira02rex said:
But on the other hand what is this yellow triangle hurting other than... "oh no there's a yellow triangle on bootup now" ?
Thanks!
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that's it. its not doing anything else to the phone other than showing a yellow triangle.
Also, I hear a lot of talk about bricking this phone. I came from a desire HD and bricking was virtually unheard of. What makes it so easy to brick this device that I should watch out for?
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akira02rex said:
Also, I hear a lot of talk about bricking this phone. I came from a desire HD and bricking was virtually unheard of. What makes it so easy to brick this device that I should watch out for?
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It isn't - in fact it's extremely difficult to brick this device. As long as you don't flash bootloaders, you're good.
I've also NEVER seen a case on the Infuse or this device where the jig worked to get someone into download mode when VolUp + VolDn + USB insertion didn't.
The benefit of the jig is to reset the "custom binary flash" counter, which is something that Samsung can potentially use to deny you warranty service.
akira02rex said:
Also, I hear a lot of talk about bricking this phone. I came from a desire HD and bricking was virtually unheard of. What makes it so easy to brick this device that I should watch out for?
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True brick is very difficult. This is usually caused by the flash being interupted while flashing bootloaders. There should be no reason to flash bootloaders, however.
What is usually referred to as soft brick is caused when the flash of the kernel, rom, or modem goes wrong. This is recoverable by going back into download mode and reflashing. Consequently it is not really a brick.
The jig puts the phone into download mode. It was originally needed on the AT&T Captivate because some of the phones had a manufacturing flaw in which they could not be put into download mode with the button combo. The fact that it clears the flash counter on the SGS II is incidental.
akira02rex said:
Also, I hear a lot of talk about bricking this phone. I came from a desire HD and bricking was virtually unheard of. What makes it so easy to brick this device that I should watch out for?
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It's impossible to brick unless you flash broken, mismatching, or corrupt bootloaders.
If the phone responds in any matter at all then it's saveable via Jig.
akira02rex said:
Also, I hear a lot of talk about bricking this phone. I came from a desire HD and bricking was virtually unheard of. What makes it so easy to brick this device that I should watch out for?
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here are your answers: (couldn't have said it any better myself - lol)
Entropy512 said:
It isn't - in fact it's extremely difficult to brick this device. As long as you don't flash bootloaders, you're good.
I've also NEVER seen a case on the Infuse or this device where the jig worked to get someone into download mode when VolUp + VolDn + USB insertion didn't.
The benefit of the jig is to reset the "custom binary flash" counter, which is something that Samsung can potentially use to deny you warranty service.
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MikeyMike01 said:
It's impossible to brick unless you use flash broken, mismatching, or corrupt bootloaders.
If the phone responds in any matter at all then it's saveable via Jig.
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re: yellow triangle
akira02rex said:
I get that the usb jig resets the flash count and preventing the yellow triangle. But on the other hand what is this yellow triangle hurting other than... "oh no there's a yellow triangle on bootup now" ?
Thanks!
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The reason is all cosmetic, BUT speaking just for myself I like to see
my phone looking and working as close to perfection as I can make it
so even that yellow triangle spoils my fun.
Entropy512 said:
I've also NEVER seen a case on the Infuse or this device where the jig worked to get someone into download mode when VolUp + VolDn + USB insertion didn't.
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On the Captivate when you got the Phone-!-Computer you needed a jig.
For some reason the Infuse didn't.
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Kind of a loss here. I have a At&T Galaxy note that I rooted and put clock work recovery mod on.
I accidentally downloaded a rom for the SGH-I777 not 717, and tried to flash in CWM. Now my phone wont even power on. Am I totally screwed?
Can you get into download mode or cwm from the powered off state?
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If its less than 30 days return it.. That's probly your only option.
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N3RD420 said:
If its less than 30 days return it.. That's probly your only option.
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If he can gain either modes i mentioned than couldnt he restore?
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I think u r screwed. But yeah just call sammy ask for a replacement
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nash2000 said:
Can you get into download mode or cwm from the powered off state?
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Yea I agree with him if you can get into download mode you can odin to stock reroot and get cmr and install custom rom
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The answer to everything is not 'get a replacement'. The guy above asking if download mode is accessible is spot on.
Provided you can get in there, reflashing a stock package for the i717 isn't impossible and should restore full functionality.
Best of luck
You can always try the Samsung Jig, it still works on my Note.
All im saying is if it won't turn on how can he get in DL mode? That doesn't make sense. Some say jigs work and some say they don't..
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N3RD420 said:
All im saying is if it won't turn on how can he get in DL mode? That doesn't make sense. Some say jigs work and some say they don't..
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Download mode is not only if the phone powers on.
there maybe other things going on. the DL mode is a completely valid question. and i hope that he can.
a jig may work as well, i had luck with home made jigs from resiters. with about the 301 of resistance. but that was not for the note.
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Download mode is not only if the phone powers on.
there maybe other things going on. the DL mode is a completely valid question. and i hope that he can.
a jig may work as well, i had luck with home made jigs from resiters. with about the 301 of resistance. but that was not for the note.
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Thats what I'm saying. I mean, when I gain download mode my phone is off...stands to reason it could work in this case. I hope it gets rocking again.
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my friend i just brick my att note, you said the jig worked on yours?
The response from above is a legit one....just because you cannot turn screen on dosent mean you cannot enter download mode.....try wont hurt any thing..juat out of curiosity hold the power button down for like 20 seconds, will it vibrate?
help
I need help I flashed my phone with I777 firmware and there's no life on the phone is this how easy my phone can go the painfully thing is that I'm in Nigeria I have a usb jig will try it wen I find it jtag I don't know were it can be done in Nigeria God please help me out of this
Yeah you wanted an i717 ROM instead if you can't get into recovery or download mode you have a hard brick and JTAG is really your only option. If you have access to a computer try Odin or kies as a last resort but I'm pretty sure your bricked sorry.
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bronx07 said:
I need help I flashed my phone with I777 firmware and there's no life on the phone is this how easy my phone can go the painfully thing is that I'm in Nigeria I have a usb jig will try it wen I find it jtag I don't know were it can be done in Nigeria God please help me out of this
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Did you read all the posts in the thread?
Can you get in in download mode? (hold volume down and press power)
If can not get in download mode, No one can save you here. The usb jig is your only hope you have. Or send it out to get repaired.
If you flash the wrong rom your phone needs JTAG service. You can send it from Nigeria using DHL and pre-pay the JTAG guy at www.mobiletechvideos.com. The JTAG is $50 but I don't know the shipping cost.
Don't quote, reply. If you quote, edit.
Has anyone that has rooted and tripped the counter tried a jig that worked with the s2 for clearing the counter?
I haven't seen a clear answer.
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Saw this asked before and was said it doesn't. There are ones now online that say for s3 but don't know if it works
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I have the jig from my s2 works. But only download mode does not reset timer.
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So the jig just prevents you from having to press all the buttons to enter d/l mode? Seems pretty convenient, and less wear and tear on your buttons too. Win/Win
From what understand on Note, the counter is reset by flashing a bootloader. Which one,i have no idea. Proceed carefully if you start trying to flash bootloaders. Its an easy way to turn your phone into a paperweight
I recently purchased this Jig from Ebay and was wondering if anyone has any insight if this particular jig works on this Samsung Galaxy S3 Variant.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/261046110410?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Bought the phone in Canada and not to sure what to do ??? My phone is indefinitely Hard Bricked and not sure where to go from here ???? :S
Did you try going into download mode by down on the volume pad, home button and power button all together and holding it?
From what I've heard, it should.
smit1594 said:
Did you try going into download mode by down on the volume pad, home button and power button all together and holding it?
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Yes, it is indefinitely Bricked ! Trust me my friend I have tried that many times already
It looks just like the one I have. It does get you into download mode.
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americasteam said:
It looks just like the one I have. It does get you into download mode.
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Thanks for confirming americasteam. I was worried It wasn't going to work and I had my doubts about getting my brand spanking new S3 back up and running
Cheers
americasteam said:
It looks just like the one I have. It does get you into download mode.
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Just to clarify things. My phone has a black screen and shows the QHUSB_DLOAD on my computer.
Will the Jig still get my phone into Download mode ???
the video says it resets the flash counter too.. is that right?
tillithz said:
the video says it resets the flash counter too.. is that right?
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I think for the flash counter you need an app called TriangleAway....
The Jig I think would only be good to force your phone into DMode
Fuzz21 said:
I recently purchased this Jig from Ebay and was wondering if anyone has any insight if this particular jig works on this Samsung Galaxy S3 Variant.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/261046110410?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Bought the phone in Canada and not to sure what to do ??? My phone is indefinitely Hard Bricked and not sure where to go from here ???? :S
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I was told by many people that the JIG will not work, I tried one and it didnt. I sent my bricked S3 to mobiletechvideos.com. They are the only ones who can fix fully bricked phones.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526600&highlight=titanium
This is the guy that makes them. He's on the forums.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=500006
I would contact him. Great guy.
tillithz said:
the video says it resets the flash counter too.. is that right?
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On the GS3 the jig will only put you in download mode. It will NOT reset the flash counter as it did with earlier Samsung phones.
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Unfortunately, I bricked my Samsung Galaxy SII T959 yesterday. I am not sure if this is considered hard brick or dead brick, but
I cannot boot up the phone at all. Holding down volume up and down + power fails to turn the phone on to recovery mode. I have
searched to the forum regarding my issue but failed to find anything (perhaps I'm just incompetent). Anyways, will this usb jig:
"[Aftermarket Product] Black Download Mode Unbrick Fix Micro USB JIG For Samsung GT-i9100 Galaxy S II Omnia 7 Epic Fascinate T959 Vibrant Replace Replacement"
It is a product that is being sold on amazon priced at $4.39. Sorry I cannot post any links as I am a new user. Will this work on my phone?
I'm planning on having it rushed shipped, but don't want to do that and have it not work.
How did you brick the phone?
Little info would be good.
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How did you brick the phone?
Little info would be good.
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Sorry that I left out that piece of information. I bricked it when I attempted to flash Alliance rom
on my T959. I was ignorant, I did not know that the rom was not compatible with my phone.
Does anyone have any idea?
If your asking has a jig helped people in a similar situation as yours...then yes, I have one and brought my buddys phone back. It might work for you and it might not. If I were you Id get or build one its worth a shot. Good luck
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If your asking has a jig helped people in a similar situation as yours...then yes, I have one and brought my buddys phone back. It might work for you and it might not. If I were you Id get or build one its worth a shot. Good luck
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thank you good sir
Have you tried manually booting into download mode?
For Download mode
Remove Battery
Plug in USB cable to phone and computer
Put Battery In.. wait a couple of seconds until it shows the battery being charge..
Press and hold the vol+/vol- and the power button..
This will power up you phone.. once you see the Vibrant screen and it turn black, release the power button only.. this should get you into DL mode.
FYI, SGH-T959 is a Samsung Vibrant, which is a Galaxy S variant for T-Mobile USA. Not a Galaxy SII. You should probably be seeking advice in the forum for that phone, not this one.