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[Q] Bricked/dead xperia play

Here's my story:-
So I unlocked the bootloader and while rooting I bricked my play, so i got it back by installing flash tool and modding with UK generic.ftf file.
Now after using this firmware everything was fine until I clicked on software update(about phone-->softwareupdate) on mobile itself thru 3g.
So it downloaded a 51mb file and it was updating wen it swithed on, i thought thats normal but it didnt come back on for 30-40 mins and then i switched it on but nothing happened, so i took off the battery and restarted and nothing happened.
Now here's that I did and I know:-
Flashed almost 3-4 times with uk.ftf nothing....
opened the uk.ftf flashed only the loader.sin.....nothing...
flashed with the new firmware(I guess the US version with 2.3.3)....nothing...
.....My fone's start button is acting strange, wen i press that button for switching it on a green lite blinks and the fone vibrates and then again a green lite blinks but the fone wudnt start, you can keep pressing the start button on top but it wud do the same keep vibrating after every 3-4sec....nothing happens.
So I guess as I was using the UK.ftf and updated my fone here(I stay in India so obviously my fone would have had asain firmware and I was now using the uk firmware) so that mite have locked/dead/bricked my play....or is there any way out.....?
I took the fone to Sony service centre, they caught it with EMMA that this fone has a modified software and got puzzled, so i was trying to fool them until one of them called the head office and confirmed...
Any help is greatly appreciated.
----I know I can ask this somewhere else too on a diff thread----
but it dint allow me

You cant update the play via software update if you have unlocked the bootloader! It bricks the phone and as of now there is no fix, well, not that I know of!
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There was a million warnings all over the place about this happening.

So I know of the warnings, but just forgot that I updated my play with a diff firmware, anyways this wouldnt help.
But thanks to you both for the prompt response, how abou if im sending the play to sony service centre they would charge me money for it coz its outta warranty, but they would just upload it with the asain firmware, correct?
If that happens, il try to make an dump outta it so that others cud benefit...
or maybe an asia bootloader if I cud find 1, I guess by doing so I can still get the fone to switch thru loader and then flash another ftf, sounds crazy tho..dont know yet?

There is a fix to the point of restoring it without the phone part, which sounds like it is going to get fixed soon. keep your fingers crossed. for the fix look at the other bricked threads.

ncaissie said:
There is a fix to the point of restoring it without the phone part, which sounds like it is going to get fixed soon. keep your fingers crossed. for the fix look at the other bricked threads.
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Thanks for the info....hope so...but im selling off the play once its switched on lol
just bought myself samsung s2 galaxy...way fast..
Tho i had a dream for play, i finished it, sad tho for bricking it...
btw , can you point me to which thread are you referring to?
Thanks

Someone really needs to put a big fat warning at the top and bottom of those rooting/bootloader guides that doing an update after unlocking the bootloader will brick the phone.

I've put up a warning thread about that subject a few says ago in the dev section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1112868
Regards Dousan...

and that's why when u bring it to the shop, ur legally an idiot who doesn't know what happened to the phone while saying..."wtf is bootloader and root? never heard..??."

lofike said:
and that's why when u bring it to the shop, ur legally an idiot who doesn't know what happened to the phone while saying..."wtf is bootloader and root? never heard..??."
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Dude idiotic wud be wen u dint know anything, anyways i was trying to fool that Sony cetre guy until he called the H.O...but never mind I will be going tomm to give the device to them, tho when enquired, he just gave a statment with a hint, they will lock the bootloader>repair it(s/f etc loading)>unlock it again...
So justifying!! yes, there is way to lock it again, we just dont know it how for now.
Il try bribing him wont work but need my fone back asap.
Also, I dont now where I read or heard that if u cud change ur fone's IMEI number , one part of bootloader gets locked tho bcoz EMMA wont recognize that ....i dont know if thats possible lolz, but for the sake its illegal changing ur IMEI...I cud do that ( ireturned 2 dead on arrival plays before i got this 3rd one, mayb 3 was a bad number)

I would stick to my story and say it died when you tried an update.
Keep your

ncaissie said:
I would stick to my story and say it died when you tried an update.
Keep your
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^ agreed with that

lofike said:
^ agreed with that
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I agree that...wish i never did it

No IMEI, BASEBAND, (GUIDE)

So... Tonught I was happily having a game on draw something with the mrs.. Then noticed a no entry looking sign where my signal was.. Took the sim out wiped it put it back in.. Same again.. Thort strange.. Must of crashed or something..
Anyways..
Did a factory reset. ( settings - privacy - factory reset)
This didnt work either nor did hard reset using the code..
Anyways.. Looked all over the internet and most forums said basically.. Warranty.. Send it back..
As i baught it second hand wasnt sure of wether i could so kept looking....
I then found this.. And my god it was a godsend. I was convinced my phone was dead..
If you have similar issues then follow this..
"Re: Samsung Galaxy S2 ( Baseband Unknown ) help!!!! 1 week, 3 days ago #5921 ABRAHAM
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Droid Recruit
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HEY GUYS , i've created an account here just to address this problem :
( only for SAMSUNG GALAXY SII )
Solution 100% solved and WOrking ( BY ME )
1st step , download any compatible android firmware available in your hands. ( if your phone isin't stuck in a boot loop , skip this step, or if u can use everything but GSM cellular network, or any other connection provided by your sim card provider )
2nd : root your mobile using this toolkit here's the link
www.ngopdul.com/en/androids/root-your-an...rooting-toolkit.html
3rd: step : search in the market for GSII_repair app ( needs root aka superuser access )
4rth step : repair your efs files using this app . ( it's obvious when u look at it )
5th step : search in the market for galaxy s unlock ( follow steps , easy ones )
6th step : ENJOY having your phone back from the dead
PS : this is addressed to all of the guys with the unsolved baseband issues ( unknown baseband)
no imei , imei sv wifi adddress , bluetooth address in a (unavailable) state , will 100 work , hope u enjoy , i blogged for the 1st time in my life to try to help out ppl :_) , try it and reply to me if it did work ( of course it's gonna work"
The 1st 2 steps got my phone working again..
Thanks goes to droid recruit for this!
Original thread:
www.androidmobile.co.nz/forum/8-tec...-s2--baseband-unknown--help?limit=10&start=10
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thanks.. it works.. having the same prob here..

Tried GSII_Reapir . But is showing Busy Box Error in Step 1 . Any Suggestions.

I always get no IMEI, BASEBAND or anything in the status section when i connect my phone for charging and reboot ...
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g_albin said:
Tried GSII_Reapir . But is showing Busy Box Error in Step 1 . Any Suggestions.
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Are you sure busybox is installed/updated?

As someone said make sure your busybox is installed correctly.
My phone was as stange as hell.. I set up a lock screen before it all happened.. For some reason after a factory reset.. my lock screen showed up. But for some reason o could draw any dots and it would unlock it..
Also i had no imei.. No baseband. No bluetooth.. Wifi would work. But anything tondo with my gsm sim care would not work..
When using GS11_repair.. Skip the first tab and goto the repair tab. Do everything in order on that page.. The unlock part i didnt do as my phones the unlockes debranded firmware so didnt need it. I only did the first 2 steps and magically everything just came right..
Hope this mini guide helps.
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Apparently the problem is your nv_data file is corrupt. Which is in or around your efs folder which has all the information about your phone [imei baseband etc]
backing up and restoring your efs and deleting the old nv_data file fixes the problem for apparently 9/10 gs2's.
MAKE SURE YOU BACK UP YOUR EFS.. 2 FILES SHOULD BE BACKED UP IN THIS PROCEDURE. IF I WAS YOU.. UPLOAD THESE 2 VERY IMPORTANT FILES TO YOUR DROP BOX OR WHATEVER SO YOU ALWAYS HAVE THEM SHOULD YOU NEED THEM.
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+1 Thanks

This only works in few cases and you should not use gs_repair because it creates the efs filesystem with the incorrect parameters.

No idea mate.. All i know is it worked for me.. Device is fine now
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See here for all your backing up and restoring needs. Everything EFS, and can also fix baseband and IMEI issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18524176
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does GSII_repair work on galaxy note with NO IMEI and No BASEBAND

hotboy_ist said:
does GSII_repair work on galaxy note with NO IMEI and No BASEBAND
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Galaxy SGS2 forum here try NOTE forum .
jje

Odia said:
This only works in few cases and you should not use gs_repair because it creates the efs filesystem with the incorrect parameters.
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Word on the street is you know how to fix this problem better than anyone. Would love to know your secret
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GTI9100 KK5

GSII_repair was what screwed my EFS up months ago. Beware!

Apparently theres other tools that do the same job. The info i posted was the only info i couls find when it happened to me so shared the info with anyone having the same issues.
I dont know what this software does. I didnt do all steps stated on GSII_Repair.. I backed up my efs then mounted it.. Didnt trust deleting anything and everthing was fine for me after a reboot. This was performed on GB stock 2.3.4rom
Actually did me a favour as was forced to root. Now running ICS so happy days lol
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BEST METHOD AND EASIEST GO ON PLAYSTORE AND DOWNLOAD GS2 REPAIR AND FOLLOW ITS STEPS AND WITHIN TWO MINUTES UR FNE IS FIXED
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aceofclubs said:
Word on the street is you know how to fix this problem better than anyone. Would love to know your secret
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GTI9100 KK5
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I know how to fix it in some cases also but still researching a full solution, corrupt IMEI is no problem tho.

Odia said:
I know how to fix it in some cases also but still researching a full solution, corrupt IMEI is no problem tho.
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Thanks for confirming that
Is it ok to direct users to you if they have tried all other options and still not fixed?
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scaramonga said:
GSII_repair was what screwed my EFS up months ago. Beware!
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and how did you fix it
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Odia said:
I know how to fix it in some cases also but still researching a full solution, corrupt IMEI is no problem tho.
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can you help me restore my mobile

Solved No service or Emergency Calls only Galaxy S3

Form close!

Ok, first and foremost, don't just post an app telling people to flash it without saying exactly what the app does. What files does it modify/replace?
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First and foremost bro by the way who the **** are u? The people who wanna use it they know what the app does n how it works

Theshawty has done more for this website than nearly every other person who ever ventures on here, I don't know if talking trash to him is the smartest idea.
***NOTE: THIS IS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL VERSION ONLY***

Or we could just rip it apart and see what it does.
Wayne Tech S-III

Emergency Calls only
HI rehmankhan101
First of all i would like to say thankyou , the ariza patch works like a charm .
But off course i had to root the phone to apply the patch, this disabled the auto updates is there a way to overcome this problem without rooting the phone or buying expensive equipment like NsPro box etc.. ?
I was also thinking, i stay to correction don't know if this will work but , now that the patch is applied and phone is working fine is it possible to make a backup of the baseband ( modem ) and
flash it after flashing a stock firmware with Odin , will this work ? or the base band will get over written with the next auto update ?

i am glad that i have helped even a single person.......updating the phone is no problem u can download new updates for ur phone from sam mobile Link http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9300&pcode=H3G#firmware but the problem is u have to root ur phone after flashing new farmware to install ariza patch......i dont think backup up modem will work havn't try it

rehmankhan101 said:
i am glad that i have helped even a single person.......updating the phone is no problem u can download new updates for ur phone from sam mobile Link http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9300&pcode=H3G#firmware but the problem is u have to root ur phone after flashing new farmware to install ariza patch......i dont think backup up modem will work havn't try it
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Certainly no reason you cannot at least write the original modem and CSC down in case of requiring at a later date .
jje

rehmankhan101 said:
First and foremost bro by the way who the **** are u? The people who wanna use it they know what the app does n how it works
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Don't mind him, he does that with every useful thread, troll as **** !!! Nice thread bro i'm gonna give it a shot since my S3 have this problem of signlal drop .

Ok guys knock it off. Posting a file without telling people what it does not only is not wise but will not do you any good to help people looking for a fix.
So it is always best practice when posting something like this to state what is in the zip file and what files it modifies.

zelendel said:
Ok guys knock it off. Posting a file without telling people what it does not only is not wise but will not do you any good to help people looking for a fix.
So it is always best practice when posting something like this to state what is in the zip file and what files it modifies.
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zlendel with all due respect, @Theshawty is always being a trol and do anything to tarnish every valuable effort from devs especially if the thread was very helpful. i tried to report several times but ....no response . and as the good member that i am REALLY im gonna check the files in the zip package and give feedback on what modification it does to the phone or the radio since it's for signal drops.
nhariamine

lol bro give it a shot works like charm

It's rare that I'll bother to switch from app to web to rate a thread, but I made a special effort for this one.
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Not sure what it does. Installed on stock rooted and no difference after restart.
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this application doesnt improve signal strength or somthing this is for people who get wired problem when u install a rom u got no service or emergency calls only then u can install this app if ur phone network is working dont install it

is this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1918601 same as yours?

So what exactly is this app up for?
Reported for inappropriate OP + rude answers .
Shawty might sound harsh but in about 90percent he's right
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Why report it when a mod is watching?
Wayne Tech S-III

Hi to All
This is a solution just for who has a Changed SN and No Network After The Updating the Phone firmware .
I Dont know what this Hassle is all about & why , The ariza Patch is a tool developed by a 25 years old
Ibrahım from gazıantep – Turkey.
He has experınce and knowladge on pc & Smartphone hardware , software ımage & securıty.
This patch patches the Baseband ( Modem ) & disables it from checking the serial Number of the device .
I had this problem after Flashing a Stock firmware using ODIN , after rebooting the phone will not register the sim on the provider network.
The Patch works 100% and will not harm your Phone .
Here are some Q and A .
Q: This patch is gonna clone my phone ?
A: No,it's gonna bring your network back.
Q: My imei number like 0000**** or 0049**** if i flash this patch it will work or it will bring my original imei number back ?
A: This patch is not about your EFS Folder it is just about network so it won't fix your imei number or bring your original imei number back.
Q: I will do these 2 ways step by step ? Do i have to flash offical firmware first and then flash custum rom ?
A: No,you can choose one of them this is your decision.
Q: Can this patch fix my SN ?
A: No it can't but it doesn't matter because you will always be current.
Q: How can i use it on stock rom ?
A: First change your kernel with CF-Root and follow the steps.
Q: After this operation i will update my phone ? Is it a certain solution ?
A: No after the each update you should flash my patch.
Q: I didn't wipe my daha cache etc. do i have to wipe ?
A: Super wipe will clean your system completely so it is doing everything but if you want to ensure you can do them again.
Q: I have a S3 which has a baseband XXALEF-XXLFB can i use your patch ?
A: I have made this patch for just flash my patch after the each installation. It works if your EFS folder is OK.

S4 i9500 self shutdown issues

Hey guys , I've already searched the boards for this and there were a few people posting about this issue aswell but they've stopped posting for about a week now...
I am having an i9500 (octa core version) and running United Arab Emirates 2013 June 4.2.2 I9500XXUBMEA I9500OJVBMEA firmware (stock , no root) , frequently when the phone is locked it will shut down on it's own and I have to keep the power button held a bit longer than usual for it to start (like 20 seconds) , I do not want to root it because the company I bought it from is not that...good....so I am very afraid of sending it to their service department , please , any info/suggestions would be greatly appreciated

RTudoRR said:
Hey guys , I've already searched the boards for this and there were a few people posting about this issue aswell but they've stopped posting for about a week now...
I am having an i9500 (octa core version) and running United Arab Emirates 2013 June 4.2.2 I9500XXUBMEA I9500OJVBMEAfirmware (stock , no root) , frequently when the phone is locked it will shut down on it's own and I have to keep the power button held a bit longer than usual for it to start (like 20 seconds) , I do not want to root it because the company I bought it from is not that...good....so I am very afraid of sending it to their service department , please , any info/suggestions would be greatly appreciated
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Can u reset the device and see if this issue is solved
Some more option u can try is close all running app after using it by pressing home button and use 3rd option
See if that helps
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123hiten said:
Can u reset the device and see if this issue is solved
Some more option u can try is close all running app after using it by pressing home button and use 3rd option
See if that helps
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Hey mate ! Thanks for the reply , I tried reseting to factory settings , wiping cache and flashing other firmwares , different firmwares cause different issues like screen freezes , crashes etc. This one just makes the s4 turn off sometimes while being locked.
It's not from any apps as long as it's nothing stock related ( I do use S Health and the likes )

RTudoRR said:
Hey mate ! Thanks for the reply , I tried reseting to factory settings , wiping cache and flashing other firmwares , different firmwares cause different issues like screen freezes , crashes etc. This one just makes the s4 turn off sometimes while being locked.
It's not from any apps as long as it's nothing stock related ( I do use S Health and the likes )
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Well cant say what is causing the issue actually but u flash a stock firmware indian one get it from sammobile.com
and after u flash the firmware reset the device install nothing and see whats the result

123hiten said:
Well cant say what is causing the issue actually but u flash a stock firmware indian one get it from sammobile.com
and after u flash the firmware reset the device install nothing and see whats the result
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What is the purpose of installing a firmware and then resetting the device ? I've never reset after I flashed a firmware I think

I have found a way to reproduce this!
It happens MOSTLY when I unplug it from the usb cord and lock it (by pressing the button ) after leaving it locked for 5 minutes 'ish
Any help guys ? please , I don't want to have to send it to the shop where they'll keep it for 2-3 weeks...
EDIT : Also I wanted to ask , did I void my warranty by flashing firmwares for the i9500 from sammobile.com ? (I did no rooting , only stock firmwares)

RTudoRR said:
What is the purpose of installing a firmware and then resetting the device ? I've never reset after I flashed a firmware I think
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B4 this new update u must be having a old update and after u flashing a new update also all the data remains same in the phone and that the main reason you are having this issue
If u reset the device all the file folders apps will be reset to work with new update u will not regret if u do this trust me
And don't worry if u have only flashed stock firmware u are safe with warranty
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RTudoRR said:
I have found a way to reproduce this!
It happens MOSTLY when I unplug it from the usb cord and lock it (by pressing the button ) after leaving it locked for 5 minutes 'ish
Any help guys ? please , I don't want to have to send it to the shop where they'll keep it for 2-3 weeks...
EDIT : Also I wanted to ask , did I void my warranty by flashing firmwares for the i9500 from sammobile.com ? (I did no rooting , only stock firmwares)
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I m sure u had no issues b4 the update of rebooting etc must have started after the update isn't?
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123hiten said:
B4 this new update u must be having a old update and after u flashing a new update also all the data remains same in the phone and that the main reason you are having this issue
If u reset the device all the file folders apps will be reset to work with new update u will not regret if u do this trust me
And don't worry if u have only flashed stock firmware u are safe with warranty
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I m sure u had no issues b4 the update of rebooting etc must have started after the update isn't?
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I don't know ! I didn't have time to test it , I bought it from the store and the update notification was up to asking to be installed when I got home so I went ahead and updated it....I don't even know what my original software firmware was =/

I was able to re-create it and uploaded to youtube , here's a quick vid of it in action

Last/Only bump I guess =/

RTudoRR said:
I was able to re-create it and uploaded to youtube , here's a quick vid of it in action
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I had the similar issue on my note 2 after installing a MIUI rom which was posted and in that case the moment i click LOCK button it used to get stuck / powerr off
and the issue was later solved by flashing a rescue firmware.. was something related to kernal which caused that issue
Does not matter which firmware u had b4 u can still flash 2 /3 diffrnt firmware which are stock and do reset after flashing u will get rid of this issue for sure
And if that also does not wrk then there myte be a hardware issue i hope thats not the case

I think I need some help , I've sent it to the service and the guy told me the fact that the phone freezes and reboots itself on it's own a few times a day is "normal" lol , what the hell? He said he'll fix the shutdown issue but the freezing+rebooting will have to be with me until newer firmwares get released

RTudoRR said:
I think I need some help , I've sent it to the service and the guy told me the fact that the phone freezes and reboots itself on it's own a few times a day is "normal" lol , what the hell? He said he'll fix the shutdown issue but the freezing+rebooting will have to be with me until newer firmwares get released
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I have the same i9500 running the same Emirates firmware and I'm at 90% percent sure that your battery's serial number starts by "BD.." these batteries are swollen and one of the symptoms of having a defective battery is the random reboot loops like the one's you're having. I happen to have a drfective battery on my i9500 baught from the United Emirates however I live in Tunisia and Samsjng refused to replace it for free saying that the warranty isn't international... So can you tell us what did you do?

[Q] Fingerprint Sensor Error

I got a N910G for only a week now. My wife bought me when she aboard to Singapore. In a week everything is smooth i love a lot this phone. Suddenly i cant open my phone using fingerprint. When i reach the homescreen through backup password i directly reach fingerprint manager and an error come up, 'An error has occured with the fingerprint sensor. If this message appears repeatedly, restart your device. I try restart so many time, i try pull up the battery and still nothing happen. I give up and suddenly few hours later it working again. The finger print run normal again, but its only a day. The next day the finger print died till now. I already try reflash using odin stil not work. Im really desperate because i cant swap it because im not living in singapore. I search the web this problem happen since Galaxy S5. I never drop my phone yet. I just wonder why samsung with this high price tag have a poor quality:crying: i think i have to accept it or anybody have anything that i can try..

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I got a N910G for only a week now. My wife bought me when she aboard to Singapore. In a week everything is smooth i love a lot this phone. Suddenly i cant open my phone using fingerprint. When i reach the homescreen through backup password i directly reach fingerprint manager and an error come up, 'An error has occured with the fingerprint sensor. If this message appears repeatedly, restart your device. I try restart so many time, i try pull up the battery and still nothing happen. I give up and suddenly few hours later it working again. The finger print run normal again, but its only a day. The next day the finger print died till now. I already try reflash using odin stil not work. Im really desperate because i cant swap it because im not living in singapore. I search the web this problem happen since Galaxy S5. I never drop my phone yet. I just wonder why samsung with this high price tag have a poor quality:crying: i think i have to accept it or anybody have anything that i can try..
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hello,
i had the same prob as urs. on my SM-N910W8 for 2 weeks. everything i try do and follow on internet didnt work ( i flashed reflashed my phone many times <stoped to count>)
then i had the idea to reflash it but with a newer Firmware update that it comes from the same Model SM-N910W8 but instead of Canada i choosed Claro Puerto Rico. the baseband is newer and there update was in made this month.
all is good no issue anymore no lag no fingerprint error msg. so try this with ur N910G choose a higher baseband build so same model of ur phone even if its a different country.
1rst dont forgot to reset ur phone ( do backup if u want ).
P.S: as test i Restored my Backup ( and all is still working well ) even if the back up was done when fingerprint wasnt working...
So i dont think its a poor quality but its a bad baseband.

Is it due to the way you swipe ? Coz I know that Samsung fingerprint can be kind of sensitive compared to apple's.

Yorgo1982 said:
hello,
i had the same prob as urs. on my SM-N910W8 for 2 weeks. everything i try do and follow on internet didnt work ( i flashed reflashed my phone many times )
then i had the idea to reflash it but with a newer Firmware update that it comes from the same Model SM-N910W8 but instead of Canada i choosed Claro Puerto Rico. the baseband is newer and there update was in made this month.
all is good no issue anymore no lag no fingerprint error msg. so try this with ur N910G choose a higher baseband build so same model of ur phone even if its a different country.
1rst dont forgot to reset ur phone ( do backup if u want ).
P.S: as test i Restored my Backup ( and all is still working well ) even if the back up was done when fingerprint wasnt working...
So i dont think its a poor quality but its a bad baseband.
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I'll try that. May i know what type your baseband now?
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Is it due to the way you swipe ? Coz I know that Samsung fingerprint can be kind of sensitive compared to apple's.
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Nope its not working at all when you swipe and the error message come up when you entering finger scan manager.

jusho said:
I'll try that. May i know what type your baseband now?
Nope its not working at all when you swipe and the error message come up when you entering finger scan manager.
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my baseband is diff than urs.
so give me ur baseband and i will tell you what to use.. from sammobile.

Yorgo1982 said:
my baseband is diff than urs.
so give me ur baseband and i will tell you what to use.. from sammobile.
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My Baseband is N910GDTU1ANK3. Tx for your help.
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