Hello,
I'm having a problem with my S6 edge. Its USB port is broken and also its screen burn-in so I'd like to repair this. I still have a valid warranty. The main problem is that I debranded my soft and now I can't flash an original one.
Any ideas? Thanks in advance
barczewsky said:
Hello,
I'm having a problem with my S6 edge. Its USB port is broken and also its screen burn-in so I'd like to repair this. I still have a valid warranty. The main problem is that I debranded my soft and now I can't flash an original one.
Any ideas? Thanks in advance
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Why cant you flash an original firmware? I can tell you now you can flash a branded firmware if you want to....
@callumbr1
I can't flash a branded firmware, because my usb port is broken and I can't connect to the computer. I've tried with 5 cables and none of them worked.
But if you know how to flash my phone without USB and tripping KNOX, I'd be really grateful.
barczewsky said:
@callumbr1
I can't flash a branded firmware, because my usb port is broken and I can't connect to the computer. I've tried with 5 cables and none of them worked.
But if you know how to flash my phone without USB and tripping KNOX, I'd be really grateful.
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Ahh I see. Well aslong as your knox is not tripped then you can repair it with warranty. It doesn't matter what software is on it as long as knox is 0x0.
Really? I've heard many stories about warranty, but if you say so I'll contact with the closest repair centre.
barczewsky said:
Really? I've heard many stories about warranty, but if you say so I'll contact with the closest repair centre.
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Really. If knox is not tripped and still 0x0 it's under warranty.
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Hi,
Im a first time poster and I have read through the development forum about the usb jig to reset the counter.
I have a galaxy s2 and I was wondering if its possible to do it without a jig? I have reflashed my stock firmware however the count still says (2) I read a post in the development forum that its possible to flash to stock and reset.I would appreciate your help.
You need a jig to reset it. The hole point of the counter is to keep track of unofficial flashes even if a stock rom is flashed back on.
Now why would people be buying and selling USB jigs to reset their count if it could be done without a jig?
you need a jig ! I made one for myself. It's really quite easy if you know how to solder.
Doing your job with a jig would be done faster than creating this thread.
Get a Usb Connector, stick it into the phone, hold a resistor on pin 4 and 5 and you are done. Took me 5 seconds
I have a malfunction usb connector so usb data transfer or my jig is not working anymore. Surprisely the 3key download mode is working, and firmware flash with odin too.
So I need an alternate way to reset the counter before I send it back to warranty service
Is it stored in the bootloader? Can I reflash it with odin?
KeFe said:
I have a malfunction usb connector so usb data transfer or my jig is not working anymore. Surprisely the 3key download mode is working, and firmware flash with odin too.
So I need an alternate way to reset the counter before I send it back to warranty service
Is it stored in the bootloader? Can I reflash it with odin?
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If the micro/mini usb plug isn't working, it won't matter if you have flashed any custom roms. (I mean for the warranty)
There are 2 seperate warranties, one is the actual device and the other is OS stuff (I believe)
Try this.
Remove battery, insert jig, put battery back in.
This method got it to reset when just insertion of the jig did not turn the phone on.
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bruflot said:
If the micro/mini usb plug isn't working, it won't matter if you have flashed any custom roms. (I mean for the warranty)
There are 2 seperate warranties, one is the actual device and the other is OS stuff (I believe)
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Highly unlikely that a product has two separate warranty and certainly would be new idea .
Where there nay be two distinct warranty's is one the seller warrants the phone for twelve months that includes original firmware .
Two is the separate cover Samsung give for one or two years .
Pointless manufacturing a rom counter if its not for some specific use and as Samsung have stated rooting and custom roms invalidate warranty then that's what its for .
Will service centre take any notice of a custom rom or root is an entirely different matter especially as few of them are actually Samsung .
Simple to solve the problem but id a user cannot then they just have to a take a chance . After all life is 5/4 against .
jje
I am using a usb jig but my count will not reset to zero.
fadsarmy said:
I am using a usb jig but my count will not reset to zero.
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That's because either your usb jib is faulty. Or you flashed a 2.3.5 rom w/o reading the warning signs that the new bootloader prevents the jig from working.
Some of the latest ROMs have a new bootloader that apparently disables the jig. Intratech's thread has ROMs that use the old bootloader so that you can continue to use the jig.
fadsarmy said:
I am using a usb jig but my count will not reset to zero.
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Could be 1 of 4 things
1-USB plug faulty (if phone boots unlikley)
2-Jig faulty (if phone boots unlikley)
3-You have flashed the new 2.3.5 with new bootloader (non-wipe bin counter)
4-Your phone is turned on when you plug it in.(phone needs to be switched off)
fadsarmy said:
I am using a usb jig but my count will not reset to zero.
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have a look here about half way down the page in big red writing it tells you how to flash old bootloader, I followed it and now its 0
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Excellent, Thanks
hi,
i get one i9100p
at first a try to update it ... to unlock it with z3x
flash with odin begin and stop ... i wait after 30 minutes and i try to reflash it but now phone is complety dead ....
i try to put it in download mode with different methods but phone still dead
i buy jig (worked one because i test it on other i9100) ... and i try to put it on download mode with jig with different method (posted on internet) but still same
phone dead and not detected by pc
any suggestions ? any solutions please ?
thanks in advance
If you cant get it into download mode, your only option would be either to send it to samsung for repair (will probably cost a lot) or a JTAG (google for your nearest location, and is probably cheaper)
Kaze105 said:
If you cant get it into download mode, your only option would be either to send it to samsung for repair (will probably cost a lot) or a JTAG (google for your nearest location, and is probably cheaper)
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ok thanks you
so how can i google it for nearst location ???
MATRIX.REAL said:
ok thanks you
so how can i google it for nearst location ???
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I am so stunned by this I can't even come up with a witty response.
MATRIX.REAL said:
ok thanks you
so how can i google it for nearst location ???
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http://www.bing.com/search?q=how+to+use+google
EDIT: Lol I just saw "How to use google" on live.lmgtfy.com.
Possibly a post in our future?
its just because i'm from france ... and i dont know how to search any personne having jtag or some things like that ???
So what did you flash in Odin anyway? You don't specify in your post.
Regarding your JTAG dilemma, from your last response, I would recommend contacting Samsung.
MATRIX.REAL said:
its just because i'm from france ... and i dont know how to search any personne having jtag or some things like that ???
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Just take it to Samsung. They will either JTAG it for you or replace the motherboard. Since your phone won't boot or go to download or recovery they cannot see you've done anything naughty with the warranty.
Say you did a Kies update and it never came back on.
i flashed with odin pit , pda , code and cs and i dont touche boot ?
so i dont understand why that !!!
MATRIX.REAL said:
i flashed with odin pit , pda , code and cs and i dont touche boot ?
so i dont understand why that !!!
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bingo
Where did you get the PIT from?
Kaze105 said:
If you cant get it into download mode, your only option would be either to send it to samsung for repair (will probably cost a lot) or a JTAG (google for your nearest location, and is probably cheaper)
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Why would it cost? If the phone won't boot at all Samsung won't know what he's done and will do a warranty swap.
alc027 said:
Why would it cost? If the phone won't boot at all Samsung won't know what he's done and will do a warranty swap.
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There has been people with phones under warranty that had to pay for their phones to be repaired (failed odin and etc). Hence the reason why I said "probably".
If he doesnt have to pay, good for him.
Kaze105 said:
There has been people with phones under warranty that had to pay for their phones to be repaired (failed odin and etc). Hence the reason why I said "probably".
If he doesnt have to pay, good for him.
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If the phone won't boot then Samsung can't tell what happened. As long as s/he lies and said it occurred via a Samsung sanctioned activity (like Kies flash) and the device is not physically damaged/liquid ingressed then it is a warranty job.
If OP does something pants-on-head-retarded like say "it died cos I repartitioned via Odin lol" then of course they will charge.
it mean then there are no solution
and i have to waranty it samsung
yes ?
yes
alc027 said:
If the phone won't boot then Samsung can't tell what happened. As long as s/he lies and said it occurred via a Samsung sanctioned activity (like Kies flash) and the device is not physically damaged/liquid ingressed then it is a warranty job.
If OP does something pants-on-head-retarded like say "it died cos I repartitioned via Odin lol" then of course they will charge.
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Do say that to the people who had to pay for repair on their bricked phones after sending it to samsung. Im only stating an info from a few people who actually posted their complaint here on the forums.
As I said before, if he doesnt have to pay, good for him.
Kaze105 said:
Do say that to the people who had to pay for repair on their bricked phones after sending it to samsung. Im only stating an info from a few people who actually posted their complaint here on the forums.
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I can't comment on things without knowing the context. Are the threads still near the top?
For what it's worth I think that if you brick your phone you SHOULD be expected to pay for it. I would like to see this in action.
EDIT: If you mean the people who have been denied in the rc6 thread... they had their device JTAG'd first and Samsung saw the soldering on the mainboard, not the kernel.
it mean that if i send it to samsung , they will repair it for me without pay ?
alc027 said:
I can't comment on things without knowing the context. Are the threads still near the top?
For what it's worth I think that if you brick your phone you SHOULD be expected to pay for it. I would like to see this in action.
EDIT: If you mean the people who have been denied in the rc6 thread... they had their device JTAG'd first and Samsung saw the soldering on the mainboard, not the kernel.
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No not those. Dont think they are at the top since they are from just a few months ago.
@MATRIX.REAL
Only way to know is to just send them the phone and see what they say.
help me,
i tried all method on this forum nothing was working...
first at all my phone cant use charger...i dont know what happen...i try others charger still same...i have both phone i9100 and i9100G but the G version giving me headache!
i wanted to send my phone to service centre due im still on warranty but..my binary counter doest reset...when i put the usb jig after flash patch my phone not boot up to download mode..and reset...its do nothing...what can i do...
but my combo 3 button still working if i flash using my pc...only USB jig not working..please help...
1. If 3 combo button working upgrade to ICS, Then download triangle away. Check the flash counter number matches your count and run the app.
2. Or try flashing the old bootloader. Then use the USB jig.
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I9100G have no ICS yet...so cant using triangle away...
using the old boot loader...i already tried...but not working or im doing wrong..?
im stuck...my phone cant charge...and binary counter still got..how to send to samsung..
Have you tried the USB jig on another phone. Just read on internet they are releasing ICS for the I9100G.
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You might get lucky
I had a similar problem i atempted my first rom install ever when we had a powercut my phone gave me connect to kies message i had no cwm no bootloader however i still sent my phone away as they had agreed to fix for me in the first place thankfully even though they never fixed the physical damage caused by their packaging skills and a combo of royal mails handling it they were good enough to fix my software problem without charge to myself. I think because they couldnt access the flash counter they were forced to put new firmware on either way big thanks to them i finally got ics on my phone.
They have however since had my phone back and fixed all above physical probs again cheers to them they were either sympathetic with rom or just did it anyway.
Just thought id pop my experience with you
Physical damage is 1st thing should have been fixed
bored_stupid said:
Have you tried the USB jig on another phone. Just read on internet they are releasing ICS for the I9100G.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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ICS just release for China phone only...not offical release all those news on internet spread that ICS already come to I9100G is totaly nonsense..
hmm..i might try sending out...but after they checking if my binary counter not 0 they will automatic void my warranty forever?
are2power said:
help me,
i tried all method on this forum nothing was working...
first at all my phone cant use charger...i dont know what happen...i try others charger still same...i have both phone i9100 and i9100G but the G version giving me headache!
i wanted to send my phone to service centre due im still on warranty but..my binary counter doest reset...when i put the usb jig after flash patch my phone not boot up to download mode..and reset...its do nothing...what can i do...
but my combo 3 button still working if i flash using my pc...only USB jig not working..please help...
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I9100G can't charge, and cannot get into download mode via jig, but CAN get to download mode via 3 button combo?
Sounds like the USB port is broken.
Since it's the I9100G, as you have discovered, there is no reliable ICS released for the I9100G yet, so you cannot use Triangle Away. And without a working USB port, the jig will not work.
However, you can replace that part for a relatively small cost from what I understand.
ctomgee said:
I9100G can't charge, and cannot get into download mode via jig, but CAN get to download mode via 3 button combo?
Sounds like the USB port is broken.
Since it's the I9100G, as you have discovered, there is no reliable ICS released for the I9100G yet, so you cannot use Triangle Away. And without a working USB port, the jig will not work.
However, you can replace that part for a relatively small cost from what I understand.
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r u sure about this???im afraid if i go...later they will say got this broken..this one broken...got many broken part..hmmm...
are2power said:
r u sure about this???im afraid if i go...later they will say got this broken..this one broken...got many broken part..hmmm...
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Look, I can't possibly be sure, because you have the phone in front of you. I can't see it, so I don't know what exactly is broken. But the symptom you describe sounds like the usb post is broken. Others have ordered the usb port part and replaced it themselves for about $13 USD.
But if you are this unsure, I'm guessing you are probably either not willing or not capable (not trying to insult, just stating facts) of doing this on your own.
If that's the case, I think you don't have any other choice other than to just send it to Samsung. But there is no other way for you to reset the counter... So warranty will probably be denied.
ctomgee said:
Look, I can't possibly be sure, because you have the phone in front of you. I can't see it, so I don't know what exactly is broken. But the symptom you describe sounds like the usb post is broken. Others have ordered the usb port part and replaced it themselves for about $13 USD.
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I might trying this method btw thanks for your information
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If you can three buttn combo an fix try triangleaway ittl reset yello triangle go playstoree
read descriptio all ovvit lol there a speciel link lol
Pasted from nuvva thread me lazy lol
This
Sorry was there even a reason to bump this thread?http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1494114explains everything about triangleaway and you can even download the apk from there for free.
linuxnubee said:
If you can three buttn combo an fix try triangleaway ittl reset yello triangle go playstoree
read descriptio all ovvit lol there a speciel link lol
Pasted from nuvva thread me lazy lol
This
Sorry was there even a reason to bump this thread?http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1494114explains everything about triangleaway and you can even download the apk from there for free.
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Triangle away only works for ICS, which isn't available yet for the i9100G.
i try Triangle away is not working for ICS i9100G india...something pop up " Magic Header not incompletetable" ...
are2power said:
i try Triangle away is not working for ICS i9100G india...something pop up " Magic Header not incompletetable" ...
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Are you rooted yet? TriangleAway requires root.
yes im rooted...maybe Triangle Away not compitable yet with i9100G....
suddenly i decide to send my phone to samsung eleteronics...they take my phone w/o asking me w/o checking my binary anything...they change my usb board...plus they upgrade my firmware to ICS..and they CLEAR my binary counter as well...lucky me.!!lol...
Okay so the touchscreen on my phone has died (confirmed by a local repair guy). He wouldn't touch it as it's been rooted, so unless I can reset my counter, I'm going to have to fork out £145 for a new screen! Lol
Is it possible to reset the counter by flashing something (seeing as can't do anything in the OS). Would a USB jig be of any help?
Really appreciate any advice.
Cheers!
Pooper said:
Okay so the touchscreen on my phone has died (confirmed by a local repair guy). He wouldn't touch it as it's been rooted, so unless I can reset my counter, I'm going to have to fork out £145 for a new screen! Lol
Is it possible to reset the counter by flashing something (seeing as can't do anything in the OS). Would a USB jig be of any help?
Really appreciate any advice.
Cheers!
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so your screen isn't working .. to overcome that you're not being able to use the touchscreen to do things on your phone, you will need 2 things:
first - a USb OTG cable
second- a mouse
this is ur only way to install triangleaway 1.70 by Chainfire , download from this link :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
install it and u will find at the bottom of this app a command called reset flash counter
Ahh someone mentioned an OTG cable, what are they exactly? I'm assuming they're easy to get hold of? Thx!
this cable enables u to attach USB flash memory,USB mouse or even keyboard .. i have'nt tried anything else
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giJXF5pIITc
Cool, i'll give it a go.
I'm hoping it'll work on a freshly wiped phone! (at the moment it's at the initial Google setup screen)
USB jig would also work
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Pooper said:
Okay so the touchscreen on my phone has died (confirmed by a local repair guy). He wouldn't touch it as it's been rooted, so unless I can reset my counter, I'm going to have to fork out £145 for a new screen! Lol
Is it possible to reset the counter by flashing something (seeing as can't do anything in the OS). Would a USB jig be of any help?
Really appreciate any advice.
Cheers!
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flash any gingerbread rom
then flash the old gb bootloader
insert jig and u will see ur binary count is cleared
then u can claim the warranty
Flash hard bricked phones with jtag.
no screen on switching phone. But can be connected via odin but cant be flashed with it.
cyb3rillusi0n said:
Flash hard bricked phones with jtag.
no screen on switching can be connected with odin but cant be flashed
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May I ask, what are you exactly trying to point out? If you have a blacked out screen, with no power, recovery or download mode then I suggest you take it to samsung service centre. JTAG does fix dead bootloaders but you will need some experience of soldiering and wiring.
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cyb3rillusi0n said:
Flash hard bricked phones with jtag.
no screen on switching can be connected with odin but cant be flashed
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is the recovery working? if that is the case , it will be easy
TheUnknownThing said:
May I ask, what are you exactly trying to point out? If you have a blacked out screen, with no power, recovery or download mode then I suggest you take it to samsung service centre. JTAG does fix dead bootloaders but you will need some experience of soldiering and wiring.
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I said if odin can detect it on a black screen. It can be fully repaired with JTAGging! If you go to samsung service centre they will say the board needs to be replaced and charge will be high if you are out of warranty. And yes you need to know some soldiering if you have the jtag box. Or else ask someone who can give this service.
hackuletz16 said:
is the recovery working? if that is the case , it will be easy
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Written there no screen on switching on the phone.
NO DOWNLOAD MODE,
NO RECOVERY MODE.
cyb3rillusi0n said:
Written there no screen on switching on the phone.
NO DOWNLOAD MODE,
NO RECOVERY MODE.
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I see.. Before you do JTAG, do you have "some" knowledge of the JTAG Riff box? Yes the Samsung service center do rip people off .. However the JTAG box is not cheap whatsoever.