I am from India & I have a Samsung Galaxy S2( model number SHW-M250K). Its Korean version. With the help of xda forum I converted SHW-M250K to GT-i9100 Successfully and I was very happy.
I started learning more and more about flashing ROMs(STOCK ROM & CUSTOM ROM) and I started flashing different ROMS for my Samsung galaxy S2.:good:
The problem came to my notice when I select network manually it says ‘’ unable to connect, try again later’’ and I noticed that my IMEI number also changed to 004************00/01 & I was like WTF .
I searched google & other forums including xda about the problem and I tried everything with was possible(flashing different ROMs/ EFS BACKUP,nv_data…..so on ) but the IMEI was not changing to the original.
From some forum I came to know that flashing EZFroyo may solve the problem, so I downloaded
(PIT-EZbase.pit,CSC- EZbase-CSC-XXJV1.tar.md5, PDA- ezbase-pda-xwjs3.tar.md5,MODEM- ezbase-phone-xxjve.tar.md5 & EZOdin ). I used Siyah Kernel (-v6.0b4) for rooting.
While flashing this EZBASE froyo using ODIN, I PULLED THE USB DATA CABLE by mistake. At that time the EZBASE.pit file was flashing and the moment USB DATA CABLE unplugged, I knew that I am in a big trouble now.
After this the phone is almost dead but while charging it gets heated near the camera, that means its not dead.
I am unable to go to DOWNLOAD MODE nor RECOVERY MODE.
I went to SAMSUNG REPAIR SERVICE and I told them the whole story. They checked it and told me that since the phone is Korean made, they don’t have the original Korean software here and the Indian version won’t work on this (Not working). Hence they returned the phone back to me.
Now the only option left to me is to go to Korea……?? Lol
Now I am confused about USB JIG and JTAG. Someone please tell which one I should use for my galaxy s2.
I have read somewhere here that usb jig is the only option which will boot the phone into DOWNLOAD MODE. I KNOW MY CHANCES ARE LESS BUT I STILL WANT TO TRY. I am going for usb jig.
PLEASE HELP. I just want to know if I am missing any trick to de-brick my SGS2.
If anyone have Samsung Galaxy S2 MOTHERBOARD and want to sell it then please let me know.
Jig more than likely won't work, but search on eBay for 'Samsung Galaxy S2 jig', they only cost a couple of bucks, you might as well try one in case you're the 1 in 10,000 where a jig works in these situations.
If you can't find a JTAG repairer near you, there are others in different parts of the world you can post the phone to & they may be able to repair it (assuming it is able to be JTAG'd). If it isn't JTAG'able, replace motherboard (source a 2nd hand one from a 'donor' phone/with a broken screen/etc).
If I had to take an educated guess tho, you need a motherboard replacement.
MistahBungle said:
Jig more than likely won't work, but search on eBay for 'Samsung Galaxy S2 jig', they only cost a couple of bucks, you might as well try one in case you're the 1 in 10,000 where a jig works in these situations.
If you can't find a JTAG repairer near you, there are others in different parts of the world you can post the phone to & they may be able to repair it (assuming it is able to be JTAG'd). If it isn't JTAG'able, replace motherboard (source a 2nd hand one from a 'donor' phone/with a broken screen/etc).
If I had to take an educated guess tho, you need a motherboard replacement.
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1)) Thanks for ur quick response. I really appreciate that. Before sending it to someone over courier or donating, I would love to spend some bucks on usb jig.
2)) The Samsung repair service told me that Motherboard replacement is not possible because of the DIFFERENCE BETWEEN KOREAN & INDIAN VERSION INTERIOR CIRCUIT.
3)) If I send my phone for JTAG' to someone who is outside India, then what is the guarantee that he will send me my phone back. Please don't mind.
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I've had a look around the forums but can't find an answer to this particular situation, firstly my SGS2 died on me the other day, had recently been charged but it was off when i pulled it out my pocket, nothing would bring it back, tried numerous chargers, friends batteries, download/recovery mode. Nothing. From what i've read online, this is something on the motherboard that has fried.
Now i was running an official Samsung rom, but i think i did have Cyanogen on this phone once (i say think, it might have been my previous phone). Let's say i did and the flash counter is reporting this, will samsung warranty know this, since the phone is probably in need of a new motherboard? Thanks if anyone knows!
(I'm in the process of sending it back now so i guess i'll find out soon enough.)
One other thing, while searching the forums i'm seeing a lot of people with the S2 saying they are out of warranty, but according to this, Samsung have 24 month warranties on mobile devices, surely if the S2 only came out in 2011, there shouldn't be any that are out of warranty yet, or does this differ from country to country?
(can't post the link due to new member policy, you can get it by searching "samsung warranty")
I actually dont know the time of my warranty. In Germany you have two years by law (if the device was faulty from the beginng, to put it shortly) and maybe a guarentee from samsung. Anyways, normally the samsung guys simple repair it and dont question your xda experience, even if your counter says OMG he flashed it. :good:
I'm sure it will be OK, Samsung have been excellent so far in dealing with my problem, i've already got my pre-paid padded envelope sent out and an apologetic letter :laugh:
if your phone is dead and need a new motherboard, it does not matter what the counter says.
warranty is different from country to country depending on who you bought the phone from.
i need original Main board "Motherboard" for my S2 I900 , From where i can get one ??
hello
my main board damaged because of some software conflict
i tried the JTag thing with the riff box , but they told me we tried but we cant
because the power fail every time they try to open start
they told me some ic on the main board related to the power is damaged
please tell me from where i can get original main board
ebay , amazon , etc
any links or some online shop accept pay using visa
MamomaN said:
hello
my main board damaged because of some software conflict
i tried the JTag thing with the riff box , but they told me we tried but we cant
because the power fail every time they try to open start
they told me some ic on the main board related to the power is damaged
please tell me from where i can get original main board
ebay , amazon , etc
any links or some online shop accept pay using visa
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Its hard to find working main boards. Quickest way is to get it repaired by samsung service centers. But it will almost cost you as same as getting a second hand GS2. If you are willing to take a risk you can buy screen damaged phones on ebay and use its motherboard. Decision is up to you
i can't find any screen damaged phone on ebay or amazon
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i can't find any screen damaged phone on ebay or amazon
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Then you should take your phone to samsung and ask for the price of a mb replacement
Nothing new .. still searching
and samsung agency on my country told me the board coasts 90% from the price of the phone as new
so , i should end my searching or there's any hope ?
You've already been told either eBay/Amazon for busted phone or Samsung/authorised repairer (who will charge you labour to install said MB; Samsung won't sell you one for obvious reasons, as you've found out)
What more are you expecting anyone here to tell you that you haven't already been told ? You were told those options because they're the options anyone who visits here in your situation would look at (I know I'd be looking for a 'donor'/broken phone first, then I'd be biting the bullet & either paying Samsung to fix it or get a new phone).
Posting here again in the hope this has somehow changed over the past week isn't going to make it so.
Hi Friends,
I am new to this website and I am here to get a possible DIY solution to restart my Galaxy S2.
Its been a week now and its not working at all . I have checked almost all videos and thread however unable to find a steamline solution.
My phone was showing Samsung logo in case of power Up however after that there was no responce. Tried several times but no luck.
Later I gave my phone to Samsung sevice station , guy gave the assurance to get it done in 3 hrs as its a normal thing. Today, I got my phone back in a dead state and he says (Sir, we are unable to reboot as it has some harware issue and will cost over 8k INR to change the mother board).
Guys, I dont find it worth investing on a 2 Yr old phone. Hence I want to take a chance to get it started myself.
Please Guide.
You can't. Do you think they make this stuff up at service centres or something ? Not everything is a Samsung conspiracy against users.
If your phone won't boot at all & shows no signs of life, what do you expect anyone here to say ? One way or another, if you want your phone to work again, you're replacing the motherboard. Whether you pay a service centre to put a new one in, or whether you source a 2nd hand one from a 'donor' phone (one with a broken screen which is otherwise OK, for example) & either replace it yourself or pay a local mobile repair shop (who isn't a Samsung service centre) to do it, is up to you.
As you've already mentioned you have a 2 yr old phone that doesn't work, and it won't be working again without you spending a not insignificant amount money. If it were me, I'd be getting a new phone.
Android GURU's, newbie here.. first post. please help. I have hard bricked my galaxy s2 while flashing a new ROM, I sent in a wrong pit file for my phone and this hardbricked my phone completely. Tried USB jig also, no luck. When I charge phone, all it does, is it gets heated near the camera part and nothing, no download mode, nothing , nada. Have been reading about JTAG option, but i am not having any leads on that who can do that in Bangalore, India. If someone has any leads or any other solution please help me. Would like to exhaust every option before taking it to Samsung and pay big bucks (out of warranty) to change MOBO. Any leads will be highly appreciated. Thanks for your time reading my post and trying to help.
Motherboard replacement. JTAG very unlikely to work, Google search/contact local mobile repair shops & ask if they do JTAG's. Also, you don't necessarily have to pay a service centre a lot of money to put a new motherboard in. You can source a 2nd hand one from a 'donor' phone (say a phone with a broken screen that is otherwise OK), this will be much cheaper than paying a service centre to put a new one in, even if you're not confident enough to DIY & pay a local mobile repair shop to actually swap the new board in after you source it.
Why you you flashed a pit file ... why?
No 1 rule don't flash a pit file until no other solution works and you are sure that you have right driver odin pit phone
Maybe a jtag works but its better a mobo replace
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hello
i have a g2 bricked
i entred in download mode, then flashed a cwm via odin
now the phone is black and cant be turned on, no download mode, no recovery, no charging !
help please
I think that your only choice is jig
ARDV said:
hello
i have a g2 bricked
i entred in download mode, then flashed a cwm via odin
now the phone is black and cant be turned on, no download mode, no recovery, no charging !
help please
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try this mate
http://www.google.co.in/url?q=http:...4QFjAF&usg=AFQjCNE5Kz_4i0iDiIp48Gb3k8x0x42neQ
Hope it helps you
Try a jig as advised but it more than likely won't work, nor will a JTAG in all likelihood. And the 'fix' you were referred to in the post above mine definitely won't work. Motherboard replacement.
it seems the problem is very bad
so i think i have 3 choices now:
1- JIG method (which i didn't know before this topic).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1402286
http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-hacks/how-to-make-a-usb-jig-for-your-galaxy-s2/
2- JTAG method (i have a riff box, but i didn't use it before).
3- motherboard replacement.
so, which method is the easiest one, which i should try first?
note: there is electricity in the phone, the camera and the place around is hot after letting the phone attached.
Try a jig, & hope you're the 1 in 10,000 that it works for in these situations. Then, if you can find someone who does JTAG's & is prepared to have a look at your phone on the basis of you only pay them if a JTAG is possible, do that (again, very unlikely to be possible). Finally, you can either pay a Samsung service centre a fair bit of money to put a new motherboard in, or you can source a 2nd hand one from a 'donor' phone & either replace yourself or pay a local mobile repair shop to do it (cheaper than the Samsung option).
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Try a jig, & hope you're the 1 in 10,000 that it works for in these situations. Then, if you can find someone who does JTAG's & is prepared to have a look at your phone on the basis of you only pay them if a JTAG is possible, do that (again, very unlikely to be possible). Finally, you can either pay a Samsung service centre a fair bit of money to put a new motherboard in, or you can source a 2nd hand one from a 'donor' phone & either replace yourself or pay a local mobile repair shop to do it (cheaper than the Samsung option).
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thank you, i'll try the jig method, then if not the jtag one, after that i'll tell you what is the result.