Hi everyone. I have a GT-I9300 Int'l version. The phone had worked previously with a custom rom, however' the previous owner tried to update through kies and now the phone is showing an error and asking to recover with kies. I tried that, and it fails. Also, i downloaded the stock rom for it from sammobile and the flash fails after about 2/3 of the way through.
How do i fix this?
I appreciate any and all help !
Internal NAND failure. Needs repair.
Maybe try to flash the recovery OS+ PIT first as nothing else will work as a software fix.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187081&highlight=recovery+pit
Ok i tried. The repartition fails. Any other suggestions?
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So basically what you are saying is that i need to replace the Nand chip?
scorpionhd2 said:
So basically what you are saying is that i need to replace the Nand chip?
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Yes = new motherboard
Warranty say it was updating via Kies and failed
So if I understand, the NAND failure is actually the motherboard and that needs to be replaced correct?
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So if I understand, the NAND failure is actually the motherboard and that needs to be replaced correct?
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Its the eMMC NAND Flash memory that is broken and needs replacing, however as this is soldered onto the motherboard, it is easier to replace the motherboard - which is what Samsung usually do.
You should be able to get a brand new motherboard with warranty claim (hope your binary download count is NO or 0 count)
Well, I checked with Samsung Repair Center and I do have warranty on the phone. BUT, the Binary Counter shows 1 as the you can see in the pic. Any suggestions?
There's nothing you can do.
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Sorry if this is an inappropriate question, but what about if I try to get the phone to hard brick?
scorpionhd2 said:
Sorry if this is an inappropriate question, but what about if I try to get the phone to hard brick?
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this is developers site buddy not destroyers site. that's not a fine question to ask. :fingers-crossed:
I know, that's why i apologized from the start about the question
But I've learned that sometimes we have to demo in order to rebuild. Looks like that's my case.
Thank you to everyone who answered and tried to help.
Ill try to continue on my own.
scorpionhd2 said:
Sorry if this is an inappropriate question, but what about if I try to get the phone to hard brick?
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That is fraud and such posts are against XDA rules and just disguised theft anyway .
Again, my apologies. Guess i will have to take in to local repair shop for repairs.
Thank You
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Again, my apologies. Guess i will have to take in to local repair shop for repairs.
Thank You
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I would try to let it warranty repair, cuz the flash counter increases at fail Kies Updates sameways.
Well, after more searching and reading, i found some real good news. As it turns out, my GT-I9300 is from Lithuania in the EU. Apparently, Rooting and/or flashing does not void the 2 year warranty in the EU. So, I will be sending it n ASAP.
Here is the post that I got that info from if it might help anyone else.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998801#
Thanks Again to everyone
scorpionhd2 said:
Well, after more searching and reading, i found some real good news. As it turns out, my GT-I9300 is from Lithuania in the EU. Apparently, Rooting and/or flashing does not void the 2 year warranty in the EU. So, I will be sending it n ASAP.
Here is the post that I got that info from if it might help anyone else.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998801#
Thanks Again to everyone
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Depends as that rule applies only to the seller not to any extra warranty such as Samsung offer . Samsungs extra warranty is a limited warranty simply they will reject rooted phones .
So you return the phone to the seller see what they say if they say no its rooted then take them to court over failure to comply with EU law .At least we will then have a form of case law .
Yet to see any user get away with claiming EU covers this is why and seen multiple rejects .
Nand is damaged why one its faulty to start with or two the user has damaged it .
JJEgan said:
Depends as that rule applies only to the seller not to any extra warranty such as Samsung offer . Samsungs extra warranty is a limited warranty simply they will reject rooted phones .
So you return the phone to the seller see what they say if they say no its rooted then take them to court over failure to comply with EU law .At least we will then have a form of case law .
Yet to see any user get away with claiming EU covers this is why and seen multiple rejects .
Nand is damaged why one its faulty to start with or two the user has damaged it .
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I am not talking about Samsung limited warranty. I am talking about the EU Compulsory Warranty that is in place by EU law. Let's see how this goes. :fingers-crossed:
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Just came across a few posts. Apparently rooting doesn't void the warranty anymore!!!! Not sure about the credibility of the information. Ill post the source links at the end of this post.
This is the translated version of info found in the LG Italy- Facebook page (Thanks to Google translator )
"In welcoming the numerous requests received through our official pages on Facebook and forums staffed by us, we inform you that the "rooting" of our smartphone and the subsequent installation of alternative firmware does not void the warranty on the product of 24 months.
This management applies to all Android smartphones sold by LG Electronics Italy. It is understood that LG will not be liable for any malfunctions and / or loss of data due to different firmware from the original remain in force and that the warranty described in the postcard attached to the product."
Hope this doesn't just confine to Italy!
Source: LG Italy (Facebook)
(Note: Before you root your phone, make sure that the warranty is not voided, by contacting your customer care. Im just sharing this information, and wont be responsible for any damage (if) caused to your phone post rooting )
What is the purpose of this new thread? There is already a thread by Ciaox
And according to that thread, it seems there are different stories told at LG customer care centers across the world.
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What is the purpose of this new thread? There is already a thread by Ciaox
And according to that thread, it seems there are different stories told at LG customer care centers across the world.
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Sorry about the duplicate post. Didn't realize there was one already. Thought would share the info, since many still has a doubt on 'Rooting and Warranty'!
Cheers
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Sorry about the duplicate post. Didn't realize there was one already. Thought would share the info, since many still has a doubt on 'Rooting and Warranty'!
Cheers
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Not a problem. Appreciate your thought. Cheers
India- Rooting voids Warranty
Received a mail from LG Customer care. Rooting will Void warranty in India!
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Received a mail from LG Customer care. Rooting will Void warranty in India!
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oh $#iT i m in India !!!
Devil_Dude said:
oh $#iT i m in India !!!
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May be it just voids software warranty and not the hardware . who knws!
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May be it just voids software warranty and not the hardware . who knws!
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Not sure whether we have separate warranty for h/w and s/w. And do not believe any mail communication from LG support. They are pathetic and generally don't know what they are talking about. Do not worry about rooting. If done properly it is not going to do anything to your device other than enhance it. Even if you make some mistake, it will not destroy your device.
Root and be happy
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Not sure whether we have separate warranty for h/w and s/w. And do not believe any mail communication from LG support. They are pathetic and generally don't know what they are talking about. Do not worry about rooting. If done properly it is not going to do anything to your device other than enhance it. Even if you make some mistake, it will not destroy your device.
Root and be happy
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Think i should go ahead and root mine then!
Cheers mate!
You can always unroot, reflash the original firmware, delete other traces and kinds of files related to root, and you can use your warranty
Guys, this thread is CONFIRMED:
I had bought a G4 (Sprint) and rooted it. Don't ask me why or how, but I uninstalled Google Services Framework and caused the "Security Error" Bootloop and have tried everything to restore it. Unfortunately the phone is too new for all the KDZ/TOT restore files to be released.
I contacted LG and asked how much it would cost to restore a bricked G4. The person never gave me a price but said they would cover it under my warranty, so I sent it in 2 weeks ago.
Today, I just got my phone COMPLETELY RESTORED without being charged a dime!!!!
I cannot speak for G4 owners outside the US, but at least LG is stepping up their support game!
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Just came across a few posts. Apparently rooting doesn't void the warranty anymore!!!! Not sure about the credibility of the information. Ill post the source links at the end of this post.
This is the translated version of info found in the LG Italy- Facebook page (Thanks to Google translator )
"In welcoming the numerous requests received through our official pages on Facebook and forums staffed by us, we inform you that the "rooting" of our smartphone and the subsequent installation of alternative firmware does not void the warranty on the product of 24 months.
This management applies to all Android smartphones sold by LG Electronics Italy. It is understood that LG will not be liable for any malfunctions and / or loss of data due to different firmware from the original remain in force and that the warranty described in the postcard attached to the product."
Hope this doesn't just confine to Italy!
Source: LG Italy (Facebook)
(Note: Before you root your phone, make sure that the warranty is not voided, by contacting your customer care. Im just sharing this information, and wont be responsible for any damage (if) caused to your phone post rooting )
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Guys, this thread is CONFIRMED:
I had bought a G4 (Sprint) and rooted it. Don't ask me why or how, but I uninstalled Google Services Framework and caused the "Security Error" Bootloop and have tried everything to restore it. Unfortunately the phone is too new for all the KDZ/TOT restore files to be released.
I contacted LG and asked how much it would cost to restore a bricked G4. The person never gave me a price but said they would cover it under my warranty, so I sent it in 2 weeks ago.
Today, I just got my phone COMPLETELY RESTORED without being charged a dime!!!!
I cannot speak for G4 owners outside the US, but at least LG is stepping up their support game!
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And you were rooted? What did you ask them exactly? Just the charge for repairing a brick? No other info?
SAD
With the right "box" it's possible to repair your IMEI within seconds: Myth or Truth?
Hello guys!
So, I screwed up big time and now I got a i9100 with unknown baseband and no IMEI... practically a media player.
Reading around the net it seems that with the right hardware (called "boxes" I think) it's possible to fix the problem within seconds.
Do you think a Samsung Service Centre, I mean the small ones that you may find in a city, could do it easily? If so what would you think would be a fair price?
As you might have guessed at this point I am indeed a total newbie and I thought such a thread might be useful to others with the same level of "newbiness".
I will report on what they tell me and the price they ask me.
Wish me luck,
f
You may be thinking of a jtag? not sure...
Anyway, this could help:
Recover IMEI in 9 steps
Or...Contact a member on here called Odia by PM. He may be able to recover it for you (for a small donation).
Hi i have the same problem with mi sgs I lost my original imei after a reboot and I've tried all recovery methods with no result I always get a generic imei I even tried to copy and rfs folder of a friend who lives in another country and uses another carrier and still the same
Can a box fix this our anyone here knows how to repair my nv_data.bin file? No matther the donation!
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service center will do the job or a repair shop cause they keep diff jtag,box wiv them....goood luck
The legality of IMEI "repair" is tricky and varies from jurisdiction, so I remind you of XDA's rule to "don't get us in trouble".
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rocky23 said:
service center will do the job or a repair shop cause they keep diff jtag,box wiv them....goood luck
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I've been reading about riff box and all I could find is phone unbricking in the case of a i9000 nothing about imei recovery any thoughts about that ?
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crachel said:
The legality of IMEI "repair" is tricky and varies from jurisdiction, so I remind you of XDA's rule to "don't get us in trouble".
Thanks
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thanks for the info never the less I think the is a huge difference in imei recovery and imei change ... Imei change is illegal
We are taking about recovering what many of us lost when we didn't know the importance of an efs backup and now we are stuck with a very nice media player and a quarter of a tablet instead of a very nice smart phone hehe
Many of us need a solution even if it cost a donation
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA
magnumve said:
thanks for the info never the less I think the is a huge difference in imei recovery and imei change ... Imei change is illegal
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Someone posted a video clearly demonstrating IMEI change, not "repair", which I reported and crachel deleted, hence the message.
Thank you for your answers guys.
First of all, as for the update: I called my Samsung Service Centre and they told me that Samsung considers a phone with no IMEI as "stolen" ... I protested that I have the original box + proof of purchase + the code is printed under the battery, to which they replied that they just collect the phones for Samsung to repair and that repairing the phone would be "very expensive".
I believe the "expensive part", not so much the "stolen" part of the story he told me, but hey... I didn't buy it phone in this country anyway so... why argue?
I'm very sorry if I posted something that may have got you in trouble, it wasn't my intention. I thought freedom of speech in the US covered also things that *may* be used for illegal purposes (such as weapons)... nonetheless, again, I'm sorry.
I guess what I wanted to ask, really, was: Can an official Samsung Service Centre RESTORE a phone's IMEI? I read in this very forum that some people's efs folder was completely wiped out: what about that case? Would they still be able to "create" (?) a new efs folder?
After speaking with a Samsung Service Centre it seems that the answer is no.
So... can I ask -and I'm not being ironic- if a cellphone repair shop can do it or would it be against the rules?
Thank you again.
Cheers,
f
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Just as an anecdote, an authorized HTC centre changed my old Elf's IMEI -without even asking me... or even telling me!- when I had some (motherboard?) problems.
Whether a cellphone repair shop can do it or not is irrelevant so far as 'the rules' are concerned. Because the only way you're going to find out is to contact a local cellphone repair shop I.E. how would anyone on here know if a cellphone shop near you can/will repair it for you ?
Thank you for your answer,
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how would anyone on here know if a cellphone shop near you can/will repair it for you ?
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My question was:
Can I ask if a cellphone repair shop can do it or would it be against the rules?
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I don't read the word "near", do you?
If it can't be done, it can't be done and there would be no point in contacting anyone in the first place.
Also I don't understand how 'the rules' are irrelevant *because* I'll only find out contacting a local repair shop.
I was talking about something perfectly legal in the US in each and every post of mine in this thread, even the one that got deleted, hence the question (perfectly legal i.e. The imei-changing-machine-thingie per se isn't against the law but it might be used against the law. Exactly like a gun.)
Cheers,
f
I made the distinction 'near' because whether a cellphone repair shop can fix it may depend on whether they have the same gear Samsung would use to fix it (I.E. are they also a Samsung authorised repairer - will they do a non-Samsung authorised repair).
And the only way you're going to know is by contacting cellphone repair shops near you. You're wasting your time here & clutching at straws.
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I don't read the word "near", do you?
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Thank you again,
I've already decided to send my phone back to Samsung (I think I wrote that in the post that got erased), I was just asking if it was possible in part out of curiosity in part because if hadn't the option of sending it back under warranty I would like to find a thread like this.
it may depend on whether they have the same gear Samsung would use to fix it
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As per thread's title there are many many imei-changing-machine-thingie around, if they work it's extremely probable that a specialized repair shop have them.
I'm not demanding that you (or anybody else) know if they are common and they work, but maybe somebody does know!
Anyway maybe you're right: I'm wasting my time
Cheers,
f
So finally I when out to find some shop that pointed me in the right direction and today I found a solution
I live in colombia so thought that a box that was ckmpatible with a sgs was mission impossible hehehehe
I found a shop that had a box and anfer 5 minutes and 20 USD my sgs was up and runing with my original imei!!!!!!!
I guess this is the only solution when you loose your efs and have no backup or nv_data.bak
I dont know if it is alowed to publish the name of box and procedure so if you want more info PM
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA
magnumve said:
I found a shop that had a box and anfer 5 minutes and 20 USD my sgs was up and runing with my original imei!!!!!!!
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Thank you,
I wasn't wasting my time after all
I hope this thread helped you a little
Cheers,
f
I've owned HTC, Samsung and Motorola Android phones and I've had negative experience with two out of 3 those vendors (more on that below). I'm now thinking of getting a newer phone quite soon (well, supposedly Google will be announcing 5 new Google-branded devices this Fall) and the warranty considerations are about the top of my list.
If you've had an experience (wherever positive or negative) with the warranty on your android phone, please post away and let me start the ball rolling. My goal here is to ideally find the manufacturer which would deal with end users directly on the warranty issues and would not shy away from the international warranty. I'll collect responses and then edit this post to reflect the actual warranty statements from the manufacturers rather than my own experiences.
[HTC] I've had a Google Ion device (given at the Google I/O conference) which was also sold known HTC MyTouch. I needed to flash Android 1.5 on it and bricked the phone. HTC spent about a month before they said they didn't have this IMEI in their database and would not offer *any* support (including paid) with that phone. What a bummer, I don't think I'd ever buy the HTC-made Google-branded phone.
[MOTOROLA] Had a problem with the phone not charging (when plugged to a computer) and I panicked and contacted Motorola. They ran the IMEI and suggested I go back to the provider (even tho I'm overseas and wouldn't be back home for a while they refused to accept the phone directly from me). Thankfully the phone charged just fine off the wall outlet, but what if I've had a genuine issue with the phone while overseas? Also, what if this had been a second-hand phone?
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the best solutioin for ur problem is the following:
there are two different things
1. the warranty (it is given by the phone manufacture)
2. the service the seller gives to u
i would mention to find a seller wich has a own service station
cus if there are any problems u can bring the phone to them and let them check out whats wrong
I thankfully haven't had to make use of warranty thus far on my android phone (it's an HTC), but I'd say probably if you read some small text somewhere you'd find that the device you were given at Google I/O came without warranty or something like that. I'm sure on purchased devices, HTC will honour the warranty well.
Also, from what I've read, it's almost impossible to completely destroy an HTC phone with software (you should always be able to access bootloader via hardware button combo and from there reflash OS). So an HTC warranty is probably mainly useful for hardware problems.
Another thought worth mentioning is that many manufacturers will not honour warranties if the phone has been rooted or had the bootloader unlocked (at least, if they can tell )
SifJar said:
I thankfully haven't had to make use of warranty thus far on my android phone (it's an HTC), but I'd say probably if you read some small text somewhere you'd find that the device you were given at Google I/O came without warranty or something like that. I'm sure on purchased devices, HTC will honour the warranty well.
Also, from what I've read, it's almost impossible to completely destroy an HTC phone with software (you should always be able to access bootloader via hardware button combo and from there reflash OS). So an HTC warranty is probably mainly useful for hardware problems.
Another thought worth mentioning is that many manufacturers will not honour warranties if the phone has been rooted or had the bootloader unlocked (at least, if they can tell )
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That was i was thinking too but ive been resently involved into a discussion where a guy bricked his phone in a way he couldnt even get into recovery nor the bootloader
jiffer1991 said:
That was i was thinking too but ive been resently involved into a discussion where a guy bricked his phone in a way he couldnt even get into recovery nor the bootloader
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On an HTC? Was he trying to get S-OFF or something? (Perhaps I am misinformed about the brick-ability of HTC phones)
Guys, the thread is about the warranty, not the brickability of the HTC phones.
Regarding the warranty from the seller -- who gives a **** when I'm half a world away from the seller for 4-6 months?
stangri said:
Guys, the thread is about the warranty, not the brickability of the HTC phones.
Regarding the warranty from the seller -- who gives a **** when I'm half a world away from the seller for 4-6 months?
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Yes, sorry for going off topic there.
Anyway, I agree you should not have to rely on any warranty from the seller.
jiffer1991 said:
That was i was thinking too but ive been resently involved into a discussion where a guy bricked his phone in a way he couldnt even get into recovery nor the bootloader
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I dont know im just saying this because i want u to be careful
where to buy the emmc chip for my I9100? 16Gb version
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where to buy the emmc chip for my I9100? 16Gb version
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1)ur local samsung service center
2)e-Bay
3)u can google for other sellers of the same
You can't. You won't get one from somebody who's salvaged one from an otherwise dead phone, as a borked NAND tends to be the main reason why a phone would be dead in the first place.
And Samsung won't sell you one outright, they just don't do that kind of thing. Obviously they'll replace one in your device for you (at your cost if you've voided your warranty obviously).
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You can't. You won't get one from somebody who's salvaged one from an otherwise dead phone, as a borked NAND tends to be the main reason why a phone would be dead in the first place.
And Samsung won't sell you one outright, they just don't do that kind of thing. Obviously they'll replace one in your device for you (at your cost if you've voided your warranty obviously).
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I'll contact samsung to see what will happen
You do that. Post to this thread when you do & let us know what they say.
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You do that. Post to this thread when you do & let us know what they say.
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ok, sure I'll tell you what they said.
Now do you believe me ?
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Now do you believe me ?
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Samsung replied
Dear IBRAHIM DIAB,
Thank you for contacting Samsung Electronics.
Please find hereafter, our response.
As per your enquiry, kindly be informed that you have downloaded illegal/unofficial ROM version from unauthorized website; not Samsung official website.
The Main Board damage happened due to non compatibility between your device Main Board specifications and Russian software specifications, not due to Factory Reset: you have installed a European Software version on Middle East device version: “Devices specifications may change from region to another”.
Hence, we extremely apologize for inconveniences. However, Samsung electronics will not cover any warranty for unauthorized/unofficial update done on the phone.
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Samsung replied
Dear IBRAHIM DIAB,
Thank you for contacting Samsung Electronics.
Please find hereafter, our response.
As per your enquiry, kindly be informed that you have downloaded illegal/unofficial ROM version from unauthorized website; not Samsung official website.
The Main Board damage happened due to non compatibility between your device Main Board specifications and Russian software specifications, not due to Factory Reset: you have installed a European Software version on Middle East device version: “Devices specifications may change from region to another”.
Hence, we extremely apologize for inconveniences. However, Samsung electronics will not cover any warranty for unauthorized/unofficial update done on the phone.
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LOL They are so full of it
lol I had to laugh at the samsung response. always trying to pass the buck. I can answer this one easily as I had already contacted samsung AND an official samsung service center as well as speaking directly to the guys at carphone warehouse service center manchester.
Customer reference number: ************
Email response ID: 2109805167
Please quote your customer reference number when contacting Samsung
Dear Mr Stanley,
Thank you for email. I am sorry for the trouble you are currently having and understand the inconvenience this may have caused.
In reagrds to your email I can confirm that repairing this phone would actually invalidate the warranty that you would have with us. Though you would need to contact one of our service centres if you still wished to repair this yourself and they would have the parts to repair this. I have provided the link below to find the nearest one to you.
If you require any further assistance, please contact Samsung again and we will be more than happy to help.
Kind regards,
Gareth
Online Support Team
SAMSUNG Customer Support Centre
Need to contact the Samsung Customer Support Centre?
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Upon contacting the samsung service center. I was informed that they do not like to send out replacement parts and refused to do so, but were more than happy to repair the unit for a total amount of £150 ( logically speaking the reason that they do not like sending out replacement parts for the person to fit the item themselves is because they can not charge a ridiculous labour charge which I am guessing is around £50 for 10 minutes work.
With this information I then visited Carphone warehouse as it has it's own walk in service center and spoke with the technician and my theory was confirmed, the unit itself costs around £100 and Carphone warehouse charged £60 to fit the unit so that would be a total of £160.
I'd be aware of purchasing any i9100 mainboards on ebay as a forum poster had stated that a borked phone is normally down to the mainboard being the issue. There are several websites that sell factory standard upper mainboards.
so the eMMC chip can be replace? I also wish to replace mine.
I also have i9100 with burnt emmc
just found a display cracked one for $90
i maybuy it and replace the board or replace the display
i think i have to check the version
mpasidu said:
I also have i9100 with burnt emmc
just found a display cracked one for $90
i maybuy it and replace the board or replace the display
i think i have to check the version
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So you changed your EMMC ??
akhil17kr said:
So you changed your EMMC ??
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Board=motherboard
Emmc=component of motherboard
He is changing his motherboard; just like YOU have to do.
Only difference is hes not harping on about it every 5 minutes, or giving advice about power ic stuff that obviously doesnt work....lol
theunderling said:
Board=motherboard
Emmc=component of motherboard
He is changing his motherboard; just like YOU have to do.
Only difference is hes not harping on about it every 5 minutes, or giving advice about power ic stuff that obviously doesnt work....lol
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Like you are Officially an Mobile hardware level engineer who have years of experience and have personally corrected things on different Phones..
PLEASE !! Search on google or youtube before saying anything...
Emmc can be replaced..
Here's eMMC is being being replaced on s3 , S2g and Note 2..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_Z1CKU0fpk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds04BTVL8i0
and asking users isn't bad... LOL
and ALSO .. POWER IC REPLACEMENT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ce0bCRnY_A0
Well remember to post back after you change them 2 components.Total cost and total time taken and if device actually then works.
Well i haven't asked from you ANYTHING.. So Please Its not compulsory for you to post here..
Thanks..
PEACE !!
emmc replace
did u change emmc
Mate....it really is NOT worth it......
These components are soldered to the motherboard by computer controlled high precision robots....
They are programmed to apply the heat for long enough to do the job and short enough that they don't cause heat damage.....oh...they also don't suffer from the shakes.....
I had to repair just a single contact on a tablet belonging to my son....
The power socket had become detached.....
In order to do this, I had to file my soldering irons tip to virtually a needle point....then I had to find a magnifying glass (my eyes are perfect, I've NEVER worn glasses) and I had to find a strong positionable light source to enable me to actually see what I was soldering. I'm guessing that the solder point I had to repair is substantially larger and more accessible than those on the emmc chip.....and also I had to deal with just one solder point......
It's fair to say that this is NOT my only experience with a soldering iron.....I first picked one up when I was in my early teens......25 odd years ago, and have been regularly using one ever since. Even with the aforementioned level of experience, I personally wouldn't attempt the repair you are suggesting.....these boards are NOT meant to be hand repaired......
My wife says I'm a phone geek....She's probably right
Hi Guys..
I've tried all methods but I can't fix my SIII international version. Basically flashed incorrectly without saving the efs folder.
Anyway.. I've taken in to a few shops but none can fix it. I need a shop which is more knowledgable about this.
Can anyone recommend somewhere to take my phone in?
Many thanks
The phone still in warranty?
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No warranty
Just about any phone store on any block can do it. Stay away from the official Samsung centers for this.
Try this method, since you're still under warranty, go into a shop and tell them your phone is not making calls anymore. If they don't recognize the problem is the efs, they might just replace the whole mobo for you.
I have tried some stores near Oxford Street, London but none of them know how to do it.
It has no warranty, so I can't take it in to Samsung.
What would be great is if someone could recommend a reliable store to take it in.
I don't know any stores in London. But be careful, the cost of repairing efs will vary widely. Try looking for a place that'll do it for around 20 euros or so. Some places try to charge over 100.
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Also, when you go in tell them you need to restore the IMEI, not the efs. Some people have no idea what the efs is but everyone knows what the IMEI is.
jenjenX said:
Hi Guys..
I've tried all methods but I can't fix my SIII international version. Basically flashed incorrectly without saving the efs folder.
Anyway.. I've taken in to a few shops but none can fix it. I need a shop which is more knowledgable about this.
Can anyone recommend somewhere to take my phone in?
Many thanks
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..what method have u tried?
..what incorrect rom did you flashed?
..be more specific and detailed so that people here in XDA can help u, lots of knowledgeable flashaholic here..
Before sending it in for repair, look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2377731
This helped me in the past.
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I may be wrong but don't Samsung offer a two year warranty?
Finally got it repaired at a shop which used z3x samsung tool to restore my phone. This place is in central London, so let me know if anyone needs.
So.. can anyone link to any threads for me to totally back up my phone in case of bricking in the future?
no need to go to a shop
jenjenX said:
Finally got it repaired at a shop which used z3x samsung tool to restore my phone. This place is in central London, so let me know if anyone needs.
So.. can anyone link to any threads for me to totally back up my phone in case of bricking in the future?
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It is just a matter of flashing a Samsung Stock ROM to get back your IMEI/EFS, I have gone through the same problem but solved it on my own by reading this wonderful forum.
All you needed to do was to read up and follow the instruction on following thread, you could have saved that trip to the repair shop and learned a thing or two new stuff. This forum is full of knowledgeable folks who can solve most of the problems if you are willing to ask.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289.
If only it was just a matter of flashing a stock rom No need then for multiple posts help i lost my IMEI .
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It is just a matter of flashing a Samsung Stock ROM to get back your IMEI/EFS, I have gone through the same problem but solved it on my own by reading this wonderful forum.
All you needed to do was to read up and follow the instruction on following thread, you could have saved that trip to the repair shop and learned a thing or two new stuff. This forum is full of knowledgeable folks who can solve most of the problems if you are willing to ask.
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Learning a thing or two? Really. I'm an avid reader and user of xda forums and have never paid for any modification to any phone. I tried every method available and it all came down to either taking it back to Samsung or using more advanced cable tools which would have cost me more than the phone.
So please do not mis-inform. Some flashing problems can be solved with simple methods but mine was definitely not. I post my updates so that people with a similiar problem can find a solution.
If only it was just a matter of flashing a stock rom No need then for multiple posts help i lost my IMEI .
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Exactly
jenjenX said:
Learning a thing or two? Really. I'm an avid reader and user of xda forums and have never paid for any modification to any phone. I tried every method available and it all came down to either taking it back to Samsung or using more advanced cable tools which would have cost me more than the phone.
So please do not mis-inform. Some flashing problems can be solved with simple methods but mine was definitely not. I post my updates so that people with a similiar problem can find a solution.
Exactly
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Hey my friend how much did you get it fixed for? I need to restore my Galaxy Nexus Imei
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Hey my friend how much did you get it fixed for? I need to restore my Galaxy Nexus Imei
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I got it fixed in Queensway, London. I paid £50 but only because he needed to activate the Z3X box thing.. subsequent users should be much cheaper.
If this is convenient drop me a PM
help me
jenjenX said:
Finally got it repaired at a shop which used z3x samsung tool to restore my phone. This place is in central London, so let me know if anyone needs.
So.. can anyone link to any threads for me to totally back up my phone in case of bricking in the future?
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Hi there, i am exactly where you were lol. where did you go to get it resolved. address is possible please and how much. Thank you.
I can give you the number. PM me.
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jenjenX said:
Finally got it repaired at a shop which used z3x samsung tool to restore my phone. This place is in central London, so let me know if anyone needs.
So.. can anyone link to any threads for me to totally back up my phone in case of bricking in the future?
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could you please tell me the location of that service you used back than ?
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I can give you the number. PM me.
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Where is the shop located and its contact details?
hello where is this shop? in london