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Over the past week I have helped 3 people that have had there phones messed up by the updating process of Kies. Thankfully they was all recoverable, but I actually think it won't be long before we see bricks using this software;+( So be careful guys, use Odin whenever you can
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I update using Kies and it went fine, don't have any other software on my laptop.
How do you mind explaining ?
Gavin.csy said:
I update using Kies and it went fine, don't have any other software on my laptop.
How do you mind explaining ?
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Well its been kicking phones out mid flash, if this happens while flashing the radio segment, its a dead phone:/
If you check intratechs thread in the dev section it will show you a better and safer method through Odin. Plus you will have the advantages of getting roms earlier sometimes
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Sent from my Samsung Galactic Crusader S II
JupiterdroidXDA said:
Well its been kicking phones out mid flash, if this happens while flashing the radio segment, its a dead phone:/
If you check intratechs thread in the dev section it will show you a better and safer method through Odin. Plus you will have the advantages of getting roms earlier sometimes
[email protected]
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are we talking about unnoficial flashes or official flashes? if it bricks with kies wont samsung be forced to replace my bricked phone?
typical "user error"
TheWarKeeper said:
are we talking about unnoficial flashes or official flashes? if it bricks with kies wont samsung be forced to replace my bricked phone?
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Yes they have in the past on SGS 1 or at least fixed the phone FOC .
Plus a bricked phone is very rare on SGS flash stock rom through Odin cures 99% .
Dead radio just flash a new Modem through Odin .
jje
JJEgan said:
Yes they have in the past on SGS 1 or at least fixed the phone FOC .
Plus a bricked phone is very rare on SGS flash stock rom through Odin cures 99% .
Dead radio just flash a new Modem through Odin .
jje
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ok thanks for the info
JJEgan said:
Yes they have in the past on SGS 1 or at least fixed the phone FOC .
Plus a bricked phone is very rare on SGS flash stock rom through Odin cures 99% .
Dead radio just flash a new Modem through Odin .
jje
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If the radio has been partially flashed and stopped mid flash i think that corrupts the baseband with no return. I remember that the only real way to brick a Nexus was to stop the flash process while the baseband was being wrote to.
And yes samsung would be obliged to give you a new phone or repair the damage caused if Kies is the culprit
Yeh kies is not very good, I've had many time outs.
If you are worried about flashing via odin don't be you can get official Rom to flash via odin.
They are Roms that Samsung has releases .
Read the simple instructions and flash via odin, once you do it one you will see how easy it is
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Random mate but where did you go on twitter? Lol
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I can't help but wondering how on earth someone manages to mess up a Kies update?
Unless they are running some custom rom/kernel...or somehow have a running process that interferes with kies during the update.
I have never had a problem updating through kies from official firmware.
So I am a bit puzzled when I hear this...
Yes, thanks a lot for creating this thread. Kies has been suffering in the firmware upgrade issue for a long time now. It is time for solving the issue with sincere urgency.
SHAME ON SAMSUNG.
Regards.
Yeah u r right,,,kies dont even work anymore,,,whenever i try to update,it just download the firmware and just before the flashing process a message pop up saying "FirmwareUpdate has been stopped",,,its damn irritating,,,i guess it doesnt work on Win 7...
But i wanted to ask something for a while,,,i see some people here are just "obsessed" with flashing firmwares and roms now and then ,,,,i wonder that isnt it a bit tiring to install all those apps again and again,,i mean i know google restores ur apps,,,but what about those which are ummm cracked?? (i kinda have alot of cracked games i bought only a few)...
Atleast with a Kies update all ur apps remain secure...
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I can't help but wondering how on earth someone manages to mess up a Kies update?
Unless they are running some custom rom/kernel...or somehow have a running process that interferes with kies during the update.
I have never had a problem updating through kies from official firmware.
So I am a bit puzzled when I hear this...
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Kies from day one has been unreliable for a number of reasons mostly not user problems .
For starters its driver setup and use has always been poor .
Its connection setup is not robust likewise its failure to recover from broken downloads .
Kies in a nutshell does not recover from errors and is error prone even for the most advanced users .
jje
guitarmafia said:
Yeah u r right,,,kies dont even work anymore,,,whenever i try to update,it just download the firmware and just before the flashing process a message pop up saying "FirmwareUpdate has been stopped",,,its damn irritating,,,i guess it doesnt work on Win 7...
But i wanted to ask something for a while,,,i see some people here are just "obsessed" with flashing firmwares and roms now and then ,,,,i wonder that isnt it a bit tiring to install all those apps again and again,,i mean i know google restores ur apps,,,but what about those which are ummm cracked?? (i kinda have alot of cracked games i bought only a few)...
Atleast with a Kies update all ur apps remain secure...
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As we on XDA support the Devs and do not rip them off we do not have cracked software .
jje
jimbiye said:
I can't help but wondering how on earth someone manages to mess up a Kies update?
Unless they are running some custom rom/kernel...or somehow have a running process that interferes with kies during the update.
I have never had a problem updating through kies from official firmware.
So I am a bit puzzled when I hear this...
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It's just a matter of bad luck. It can happen, and maybe it'll happen to you one day. You can't always blame this on the user. Like for example, there's a power blackout in the middle of a flash and your computer suddenly turns off. Nothing you can do about it, yet you're screwed.
Kies is like that, it's a not a completely safe piece of sofware. Even flashing the bios on a computer isn't. Thing is, Odin allows you to flash official firmwares and is generally safer. There's no real reason to prefer Kies over Odin.
on your phone, go Setting:
About phone --> Software update -->Check for update
that got my phone updated to KF4(1st try).. tired with kies but no luck(2-3 hrs+ many dl errors)
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Random mate but where did you go on twitter? Lol
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Hi mate,
Yeah i was under the cosh at uni and soooo busy, deleted my profile on here too, only just reactivated...
At the time i was dicing between turning to the dark side so i thought i would not need my XDA account anymore
JupiterdroidXDA said:
Hi mate,
Yeah i was under the cosh at uni and soooo busy, deleted my profile on here too, only just reactivated...
At the time i was dicing between turning to the dark side so i thought i would not need my XDA account anymore
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Glad you didnt! Galaxy2 is a great device
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At the time i was dicing between turning to the dark side so i thought i would not need my XDA account anymore
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I can smell the apple all over you
i dont know..whether every body knows or not..
Sammy restricted the use of JIG to reset Counter from GB 2.3.4..
So there is a patch to over come this...
Please ignore if you found.....
http://www.multiupload.com/CUNNAM2GA3
zip pass:- sgs2patch
/* Press Thanks Button if it Helps You */
OMG! No wai!!!!! They have a patch?
Intratech said:
OMG! No wai!!!!! They have a patch?
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yeap.. i have used it and it worked after i used JIG...
its not mine BTW.. i just shared...
Dude the day they released the new bootloader is the day we figured out how they were blocking the Jig reset and made the old bootloader available for download as a separate tarball and also started to package the firmwares with the old bootloader.
You're very late. All that person has done is nothing other than recreate my work. http://www.chainfire.eu/articles/103/_SGS2_KI_Samsung_removes_USB_host_support_patches_bootloaders/
So if I flash the tar with Odin my counter will be reset to 0, without the need of a Jig? Or else?
Swyping from my I9100 via Tt
ithehappy said:
So if I flash the tar with Odin my counter will be reset to 0, without the need of a Jig? Or else?
Swyping from my I9100 via Tt
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You need the jig. It's just the bootloader.
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Dude the day they released the new bootloader is the day we figured out how they were blocking the Jig reset and made the old bootloader available for download as a separate tarball and also started to package the firmwares with the old bootloader.
You're very late. All that person has done is nothing other than recreate my work. http://www.chainfire.eu/articles/103/_SGS2_KI_Samsung_removes_USB_host_support_patches_bootloaders/
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lol..
thanks for the info...
Frankly speaking i just shared coz i have seen some guys still asking how to in q&a..
and also i made clear in my post tht if found ignore...
So Im not stealing nor breaching nor making my post count.. just shared the info thats all..
I knw people are not stupid enough to belive me or Keep on pressing my THANKS button..
peace
Seriously? People still don't know about the workaround?
EDIT: Don't worry about it.
ithehappy said:
So if I flash the tar with Odin my counter will be reset to 0, without the need of a Jig? Or else?
Swyping from my I9100 via Tt
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after flashing the thru ODIN..
just Switch off phone...
pull the battery out..
insert the JIG..
put the battery back..
there phone goes to Download mode with counter resetting to Zero..
Lemme know if u have any issues..
Intratech said:
Seriously? People still don't know about the workaround?
EDIT: Don't worry about it.
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What's ur point ....
am i committed suicidal mistake here...
lol.. cheers man.. i just kidding.. if u want i ll delete the post ...i dont want press any panic button here
lol
Nah, don't delete it. If people don't know then I reckon they might see this thread and find out.
You've just reminded me... I need to reset mine after playing with ICS.
... now how do I do it again, do I need a PIT file in Odin, or is there a CWM package available?
... will this void my warranty? Is it an official release? Is it on Kies?
</sarcasm mode>
stuclark said:
You've just reminded me... I need to reset mine after playing with ICS.
... now how do I do it again, do I need a PIT file in Odin, or is there a CWM package available?
... will this void my warranty? Is it an official release? Is it on Kies?
</sarcasm mode>
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good one, now i feel closure
surya_mca said:
after flashing the thru ODIN..
just Switch off phone...
pull the battery out..
insert the JIG..
put the battery back..
there phone goes to Download mode with counter resetting to Zero..
Lemme know if u have any issues..
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Pull the battery? why? i never do, just shutdown the phone, put your jig in and
everything else comes naturely.
Is there a limit in the download counter? Would you advise me to get a jig sooner rather than later?
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dave2 said:
Is there a limit in the download counter? Would you advise me to get a jig sooner rather than later?
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Man....Paul have been stolen WTF....it's my avatar
armanderli said:
Man....Paul have been stolen WTF....it's my avatar
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Haha wow. Funny movie though.
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Hi guys it is not my device but friend need help i think he instal double system w/o doing wipe so the problem here when i try go CWM and wipe date or chase i get Error in MOUNT CASH I try unmount and remount the cash but the idea it only unmount so i was thing in installing the offcial 2.3.6 For his Device and Flash it by odin or there is easy way to make this device back agin ?
cash?
get more money then,
it's actually CACHE not CASH,
just reflash again via odin,
More cash is good :thumbup:
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... Give the bank their phone back,...
☆★☆better watch out... Better not cry, gunna sick one of our muffins on ya, no lie☆★☆
find the job to get more cash :good:
SpiritFyre said:
... Give the bank their phone back,...
☆★☆better watch out... Better not cry, gunna sick one of our muffins on ya, no lie☆★☆
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Robber level: crackflasher
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For Gods sake try helping him instead of teasing him guys....
It is a really a sticky situation..It cant be solved even by flashing stock rom though try it
There is a thread in xda which i used to solve it though i dont remember and you cant find a solution through google
sasuke150 said:
For Gods sake try helping him instead of teasing him guys....
It is a really a sticky situation..It cant be solved even by flashing stock rom though try it
There is a thread in xda which i used to solve it though i dont remember and you cant find a solution through google
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i did,
i told him to reflash via odin,
and can't you see how epic this thread is?
Dude reflash stock rom through odin. Use the appropriate firmware for you region.
And Its cache not cash
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i did,
i told him to reflash via odin,
and can't you see how epic this thread is?
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Lawl. I swear XDA needs a Hall Of Fame.
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so my friend download an app and didn't read anything about it before he installed the app. The app was suppose to replace the home launcher but he was suppose to install another app before he installed it but he didn't. I have tried Odin, Kies, and Heimdall with no luck. I have tried them on different computers and with different cables. His phone is a SGH-I337, yes it is rooted but only for one app that was installed that doesn't affect anything. But now it only go to the download screen with the android man even when booted up normally it only fails the [auth] on Odin and it wouldn't even connect to Kies. Any help would be GREAT, he is only giving me 2 day to try and fix it for him then he is going to buy a new phone. Thanks in advance EVEN IF ITS JUST GUESS I'll still give it a try.
What app did you try to install and what firmware are you on. Odin should work if you use the right firmware.
Sent from my Nexus 5
If the phone is running either the MK2 or MF3 baseband then my thread here may be able to help you. Check ted77usa's post (the last reply on the first page) for how I fixed my phone.
jd1639 said:
What app did you try to install and what firmware are you on. Odin should work if you use the right firmware.
Sent from my Nexus 5
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I dont remember what app he tried to install, only that it was suppose to change his home screen. As far as what firnware he is on I have no clue cause I have no way to find out and he is no help hell he doesnt know the his ass from a hole in the ground when i ask him.
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I dont remember what app he tried to install, only that it was suppose to change his home screen. As far as what firnware he is on I have no clue cause I have no way to find out and he is no help hell he doesnt know the his ass from a hole in the ground when i ask him.
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I would start with the mf3 tar files in odin. If they don't work try the mk2 tar file
Sent from my Nexus 5
JTrocks said:
If the phone is running either the MK2 or MF3 baseband then my thread here may be able to help you. Check ted77usa's post (the last reply on the first page) for how I fixed my phone.
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thanks im downloading his files now but im at a crappy hotel so its going to take over an hour ill let u know how it goes, u never know u couldve just saved him $200 :highfive:
jd1639 said:
I would start with the mf3 tar files in odin. If they don't work try the mk2 tar file
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correct me if I'm but cant i just run the mk2 no matter what firmware he is on, doesnt it supersede the others
joshuadrivin said:
correct me if I'm but cant i just run the mk2 no matter what firmware he is on, doesnt it supersede the others
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Yes, but he'll have less options in flashing roms if he's interested in that. Otherwise just flash the mk2
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jd1639 said:
Yes, but he'll have less options in flashing roms if he's interested in that. Otherwise just flash the mk2
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he not like me, he doesnt flash roms. im hoping the file JTrocks posed about will finally work on his phone cause so far i have tried 5 others and they all fail in the same spot, i dont know if it has anything to do with the fact that his phone has best buys security on it
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he not like me, he doesnt flash roms. im hoping the file JTrocks posed about will finally work on his phone cause so far i have tried 5 others and they all fail in the same spot, i dont know if it has anything to do with the fact that his phone has best buys security on it
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Never heard of best buys security. Worst comes to worse you could take it to a best buy with a Samsung experience and they can flash it.
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jd1639 said:
Never heard of best buys security. Worst comes to worse you could take it to a best buy with a Samsung experience and they can flash it.
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I actually tried that and they couldnt fix it surprisingly
joshuadrivin said:
I actually tried that and they couldnt fix it surprisingly
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That's not a good sign.
Sent from my Nexus 5
JTrocks said:
If the phone is running either the MK2 or MF3 baseband then my thread here may be able to help you. Check ted77usa's post (the last reply on the first page) for how I fixed my phone.
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It worked like a charm thank you sir, i ended up fixing his phone just in time for breakfest so thanks to you i get free food this morning :laugh: but really thanks alot!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad you got it working
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Glad you got it working
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thanks and if i end up seeing someone else with that best buy security ill post it on hear and tag you so you will know what i was talking about
joshuadrivin said:
It worked like a charm thank you sir, i ended up fixing his phone just in time for breakfest so thanks to you i get free food this morning :laugh: but really thanks alot!!!!!!!!!!!
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@joshuadrivin Glad that u fixed your friend phone on time for breakfast.....:good:.....u know why? i can see that u got a lot of help in here. @jd1639 saw your sig NEXUS 5 now? are u still have your S4? @JTrocks great job on giving good direction ......:good::good:
Guys I think I have bricked my phone... I used philz recovery and wiped data first and then selected wipe data to flash new rom... then odin failed when I flashed the 4.4.2 stock firmware on my phone... and I was stuck in download mode I removed my battery and tried to turn on again, but it dosent turn on :crying: :crying:
Plzz guys need your help :crying:
Suriya357 said:
Guys I think I have bricked my phone... I used philz recovery and wiped data first and then selected wipe data to flash new rom... then odin failed when I flashed the 4.4.2 stock firmware on my phone... and I was stuck in download mode I removed my battery and tried to turn on again, but it dosent turn on :crying: :crying:
Plzz guys need your help :crying:
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Cheers bro. i too bricked my phone like this..tried everiything but none worked....given back to service centre...will get it today....
unkown rockstar said:
Cheers bro. i too bricked my phone like this..tried everiything but none worked....given back to service centre...will get it today....
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But isn't my warrenty void now? is it possible to replace?
so no way to fix my phone??
Suriya357 said:
But isn't my warrenty void now? is it possible to replace?
so no way to fix my phone??
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i have modified my grand 2{instead highly modifed}[totaly experimental:silly:]and when was upgrading got error in odin....when tried to boot up,showed eeor in upgrading.....gone to the store and said then that i got an error while software upgrading.....and they said they will fix it and today i will get it from them....
there some methods to unbrick[google it]...try it or else no way just go to the store........
cant say about warranty....
unkown rockstar said:
i have modified my grand 2{instead highly modifed}[totaly experimental:silly:]and when was upgrading got error in odin....when tried to boot up,showed eeor in upgrading.....gone to the store and said then that i got an error while software upgrading.....and they said they will fix it and today i will get it from them....
there some methods to unbrick[google it]...try it or else no way just go to the store........
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Bro I cant even turn it on (like when theres no battery) possible to get replacement?
Suriya357 said:
Bro I cant even turn it on (like when theres no battery) possible to get replacement?
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then i think there are some chances to be replaced.......cant you even get in odin mode or recovery??
seems hard bricked.....
unkown rockstar said:
then i think there are some chances to be replaced.......cant you even get in odin mode or recovery??
seems hard bricked.....
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Nope... not even download mode...whatever I do screen just stay turned off
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Nope... not even download mode...whatever I do screen just stay turned off
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switch off your computer...and walk to the samsung store
unkown rockstar said:
switch off your computer...and walk to the samsung store
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Bro I have just read about a device called 'USB Jig' will it help me?
Suriya357 said:
Bro I have just read about a device called 'USB Jig' will it help me?
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try using it....might work....:fingers-crossed:
Suriya357 said:
Bro I have just read about a device called 'USB Jig' will it help me?
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not work ...
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not work ...
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nothing will work no jig, no jtag , no sdc
you have to change yours motherboard
just go to samsung service center if your's phone is in warranty
devjmi said:
nothing will work no jig, no jtag , no sdc
you have to change yours motherboard
just go to samsung service center if your's phone is in warranty
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wether its in warranty or not u have to pay for it....i too have too pay round 75$!!:what:
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unkown rockstar said:
wether its in warranty or not u have to pay for it....i too have too pay round 75$!!:what:
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but i have got it free of cost...
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but i have got it free of cost...
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my fone when booted up shows error during firmware flash....wt did u see?
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My phone was completely dead
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Samsung service center technician in indonesia are noob.
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wether its in warranty or not u have to pay for it....i too have too pay round 75$!!:what:
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Well, I did hard brick my Galaxy Grand 2. For my hard brick cause, is when I flash Gennxt kitkat superior on my Rooted JB Grand 2.
After I installed it, there is no bootanimation. Instead of blank screen with vibration and then reboots again.
So my problem was Hard bricked and bootloop.
I send my phone to Samsung service center in Indonesia. After the reparation is done, there is a slip.
They say that the circuit board needs to replaced and reinstall stock fw.
And my phone reparation was free! :victory::laugh:
But the good thing is the Technician didn't notice that I already voided my warranty.
Because of the hard brick making me saving money for $75 or $100! Lucky me!
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But isn't my warrenty void now? is it possible to replace?
so no way to fix my phone??
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I got hard bricked my Grand 2 when I was installing Gennxt Kitkat Superior from +balliboxer.
I sended to the Technician and lucky me! b:fingers-crossed: Samsung technician didn't notice that my phone was voided warranty!
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unkown rockstar said:
i have modified my grand 2{instead highly modifed}[totaly experimental:silly:]and when was upgrading got error in odin....when tried to boot up,showed eeor in upgrading.....gone to the store and said then that i got an error while software upgrading.....and they said they will fix it and today i will get it from them....
there some methods to unbrick[google it]...try it or else no way just go to the store........
cant say about warranty....
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Error when flashing upgrade? Do you mean THIS screen?
Firmware update encountered an issue.
Please flash it again using Kies, or something like that?
That is a soft bricked, my friend. The problem can be fixed by reinstalling Stock firmware.
Error when flashing upgrade? Do you mean THIS screen?
Firmware update encountered an issue.
Please flash it again using Kies, or something like that?
That is a soft bricked, my friend. The problem can be fixed by reinstalling Stock firmware.
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bro. i cant boot up in recovery mode...but yes can boot in odin mode...when i try to flash the firmware thrugh odin ...at system it shows error always....i have tried both g4 and g7 firmware(both package are working.not corrupt)but no way...u have any way??
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Suriya357 said:
Bro I have just read about a device called 'USB Jig' will it help me?
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If you are not able to go to download mode or recovery mode, even the service center will not be able to say that the warranty is void. so if your phone is under warranty, take it to the service center and tell them PC conked off while updating thru kies.
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schubeir
schubeir said:
If you are not able to go to download mode or recovery mode, even the service center will not be able to say that the warranty is void. so if your phone is under warranty, take it to the service center and tell them PC conked off while updating thru kies.
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schubeir
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u right bro.i too did the same...its time to fool samsung!!
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