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[GUIDE] Recover your bricked Bell (or other download mode disabled SGS)

I went and bricked my SGS again and thought great.. time to exchange again right? Wrong.
My Bell SGS is one of those cute ones that has no download mode. I thought all hope was lost. It wasn't.
It's simple, adb reboot recovery works fine. But trying to adb is a pain in the ass. Easy solution.
1) Get the one click root/unroot tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=742403
2) Use the tool--any setting is fine, all we're using this for is getting into recovery mode. I clicked unroot 2.1.
3) Surprise! The tool can communicate with the phone just fine even though the phone is failing to boot. You're now in recovery mode.
4) Wipe the data and the cache on the device, and you're good as new. No flashing of update.zip required.

I guess that:
adb reboot recovery
would also work then?

Mithent said:
I guess that:
adb reboot recovery
would also work then?
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You know, I have no idea. I'm assuming so since that's what I believe his software calls upon, but I've never actually tried it.

define your "bricked"
did you get this screen of
pc-!-phone ?
because in that screen, the phone is not recognized by windows when you plug in the USB cable
so ADB doesn't work when it's the phone is not listening to the PC

Mithent said:
I guess that:
adb reboot recovery
would also work then?
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AllGamer said:
define your "bricked"
did you get this screen of
pc-!-phone ?
because in that screen, the phone is not recognized by windows when you plug in the USB cable
so ADB doesn't work when it's the phone is not listening to the PC
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No, I did not get that screen. For me, it just blacked out and locked on bootup.

scouzer said:
No, I did not get that screen. For me, it just blacked out and locked on bootup.
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then that is not bricked
that is just a software error
when you are truly bricked the phone will not do anything but show you only that screen

AllGamer said:
then that is not bricked
that is just a software error
when you are truly bricked the phone will not do anything but show you only that screen
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Well I did not know this, and I doubt many people here do either. So I think it's helpful.

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* adding it to wiki

Hope I never see that screen then, so if you see that is it game over....no chance of recovery?

galaxysman said:
Hope I never see that screen then, so if you see that is it game over....no chance of recovery?
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If your phone is 3 button disabled, no chance of recovery. If you have 3 button recovery enabled, it's no big deal.

Cant you just send it into Samsung to recover it if its under warentee??

Cant you just send it into Samsung to recover it if its under warranty??

d3a said:
Cant you just send it into Samsung to recover it if its under warentee??
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yes you can
actually i did that to mine the one that had the 3 buttons disabled
the new one i picked up have the 3 buttons working properly

Can the 3 button be enabled through a potential future software update?
Or is it something thats so hard-coded in, that it cannot he ever fixed

Ziostilon said:
Can the 3 button be enabled through a potential future software update?
Or is it something thats so hard-coded in, that it cannot he ever fixed
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it's called a SPL, it might be possible to be fixed if some developers figures out how to copy a good SPL over the defective SPL, but at the moment there is no fix

When i press "3 button" i go to downloading mod, how to get in recovery ? Except from rom manager...

micri said:
When i press "3 button" i go to downloading mod, how to get in recovery ? Except from rom manager...
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same 3 button, but use volume up instead of down
see the wiki
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Samsung_Galaxy_S/Vibrant_GT-I9000M

Someone please help
I was trying to run the DTJG4 with the 512 PITT through ODIN when it failed.
I tried again and it didnt flash, so I tried rebooting the phone.
Now I get nothing... just a black screen.
Plug in the power, nothing, plug in the USB, nothing.
Battery removed several times and tried powering up just with power and battery, and trying 3 button combo that didnt work before, but still nothing.
Any ideas?
Thanks

AllGamer said:
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I had I9000M do this, 3 button mode was not working and had to return it. It happened during a kies update, luckly, 20 minutes after I had bought it. So I went to a different store and got my current phone. This phone is the best one of the three I've owned. Either 3 button mode just works, and the g-sensor calibration is much closer to being dead on. So there are good ones out there.
I've had 3 total. Here's a breakdown.
1. Purchased august 6th. First phone sold in the store. Download and Recovery modes worked 25% of the time. G-sensor calibration was horrible. Also could not be unlocked.
2. August 21st. Could not get the phone into either mode with button presses. Phone unlocked, but bricked via kies update. Never got to test the g-sensor. Last phone in same store as first purchase.
3. August 21st. Near perfect phone. 100% sucess gettung into download or recovery modes. Unlocked easily, and G-sensor is just slightly off. No need for calibration, unless using as leveling device. Purchased at a store that got initial stock on august 8th.
So, there ARE good phones out there. But the majority by the sounds of it are less than good. Which is unforunate.
As a former samsung owner as well, this is dissapointing. The original galaxy i7500L is still officially running android 1.5 in canada. I just hope and pray samsung doesn't drop this device from their dev cycles. And better yet.. Can fix all these problems with an update somehow...
Sent from my GT-I9000M using XDA App

So, only that specific screen counts as a brick?
On mine the 3 button combo doesn't work (I can only get to some weird "upload mode"), and the phone is stuck on the "Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000" screen when I boot it up.
Does that mean I should still be able to use ADB with it? The PC seems to recognize the phone (as "SAMSUNG USB Composite Device"), as well as Odin, but ADB doesn't.

Root GT-N8013

Hello All,
I've been trying to root my device following this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957002
However once I reboot the device pressing the volume down, I don't get the ID:COM to light up in yellow.
If I plug the device in while its on, I do get the ID:COM to light up, so I'm guessing the drivers are correctly installed.
I have no idea what to do...
The reason for using this specific method, is because its supposed to be good for beginners.
I cant seem to find much additional information about what else to do.
Honestly I'm clueless and been searching around for a while online.
Any help would be appreciated.

fmf.post said:
Hello All,
I've been trying to root my device following this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957002
However once I reboot the device pressing the volume down, I don't get the ID:COM to light up in yellow.
If I plug the device in while its on, I do get the ID:COM to light up, so I'm guessing the drivers are correctly installed.
I have no idea what to do...
The reason for using this specific method, is because its supposed to be good for beginners.
I cant seem to find much additional information about what else to do.
Honestly I'm clueless and been searching around for a while online.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Did you install the samsung usb drivers on your pc?

fmf.post said:
Hello All,
I've been trying to root my device following this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957002
However once I reboot the device pressing the volume down, I don't get the ID:COM to light up in yellow.
If I plug the device in while its on, I do get the ID:COM to light up, so I'm guessing the drivers are correctly installed.
I have no idea what to do...
The reason for using this specific method, is because its supposed to be good for beginners.
I cant seem to find much additional information about what else to do.
Honestly I'm clueless and been searching around for a while online.
Any help would be appreciated.
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This method is easy and works .
Download Mode .
Put file to PDA in Odin .
Connect cable .
Flash .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831173
jje

I did...
conan1600 said:
Did you install the samsung usb drivers on your pc?
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Yes, I installed kies as per instructions.
And I see the com port and tablet detected when I plug it in without being in download mode.
Thanks for the suggestion

Thanks All
fmf.post said:
Yes, I installed kies as per instructions.
And I see the com port and tablet detected when I plug it in without being in download mode.
Thanks for the suggestion
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Ok... so guess what?
I was just being an idiot.
Instead of power and volume down, I was doing volume up.
Now it worked perfectly.
Thanks to all for comments.

fmf.post said:
Ok... so guess what?
I was just being an idiot.
Instead of power and volume down, I was doing volume up.
Now it worked perfectly.
Thanks to all for comments.
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Is this after doing the JB update your using this root?

Yes
domethiuos said:
Is this after doing the JB update your using this root?
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Yes, after the update.
It works perfectly.
Really easy and straight forward.
Took about 15 seconds.

fmf.post said:
Yes, after the update.
It works perfectly.
Really easy and straight forward.
Took about 15 seconds.
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You didnt any files specific to 4.2.1 just the ones in his zip?
Sent from my GT-N8013 using Tapatalk HD

no. ..
domethiuos said:
You didnt any files specific to 4.2.1 just the ones in his zip?
Sent from my GT-N8013 using Tapatalk HD
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The third post in that thread contains the specific files for our tablet.
Make sure you use the correct one.
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The first file on the first post only contains the software needed on your pc.
Let me know if you need any more help, i was really clueless the first time.

[HELP] LG G2 bricked after install TWRP

After i have installed my TWRP i think my LG g2 have bricked
After i restart my phone this is the only thing that appers to me:
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(the blue mark its not problem, always have that)
I know that look like the screen is cracked but the screen was allright until i restart my phone,
please help me

That may just be the white line issue? I have not actually seen it myself but if you do a quick search you should be able to fix it. Worst case you can just boot into download mode and restore to stock, it is software based since it happened after a flash.

The white line issue occurs if you flash a kernel or recovery which is meant for the JDI display but you migh have an LGD. Look or your twrp you flashed is meant for only one. I suggest to check out dr87 twrp recovery since it has display detection.
You didn't bricked your phone, maybe a bit softbricked but further nothing to worry about.

Hi, thanks for the replys
My only problem is that when i connect my phone to my pc doesn't connect it, and only appears the white lines
Can you help me?

wulsic said:
The white line issue occurs if you flash a kernel or recovery which is meant for the JDI display but you migh have an LGD. Look or your twrp you flashed is meant for only one. I suggest to check out dr87 twrp recovery since it has display detection.
You didn't bricked your phone, maybe a bit softbricked but further nothing to worry about.
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Hi, can you tell me some advices to try to recover my phone to life?
Thanks

Eriio said:
Hi, can you tell me some advices to try to recover my phone to life?
Thanks
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you can flash maybe with adb sideload in the recovery another kernel,
you can go to download mode and restore to stock.
Is your screen completely white or white lines?

wulsic said:
you can flash maybe with adb sideload in the recovery another kernel,
you can go to download mode and restore to stock.
Is your screen completely white or white lines?
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I can't, my lg g2 do not connect to my computer, my computer only detect adb android and not my phone.
When i start my phone nothing appens, only the white lines and thats all!
I tried everything but i cant go to download mode, i think the phone does not start

Eriio said:
I can't, my lg g2 do not connect to my computer, my computer only detect adb android and not my phone.
When i start my phone nothing appens, only the white lines and thats all!
I tried everything but i cant go to download mode, i think the phone does not start
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Wait after you've installed it... Did you install it with a app within Android?
If so then I think it might've flashed it wrong to maybe a wrong partition or what, I will search for you.

wulsic said:
Wait after you've installed it... Did you install it with a app within Android?
If so then I think it might've flashed it wrong to maybe a wrong partition or what, I will search for you.
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Actually i dont know, the only think i know is that i used to have a recovery installed and I install TWRP too, and when i restart the phone it started with the white lines and do not connect to computer

Eriio said:
Actually i dont know, the only think i know is that i used to have a recovery installed and I install TWRP too, and when i restart the phone it started with the white lines and do not connect to computer
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I've didn't found really much but you could also check in general/ google for people with the same problem and if nothing works then you have to try that unbricking thing guide where you have to reflash partitions etc.

wulsic said:
I've didn't found really much but you could also check in general/ google for people with the same problem and if nothing works then you have to try that unbricking thing guide where you have to reflash partitions etc.
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But how can i reflash a partition if my computer dont even recognize my phone?

Eriio said:
But how can i reflash a partition if my computer dont even recognize my phone?
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The thing is that you need to open your phone then so that's risky. I suggest to google for people with the same problem and maybe search if there's a fix else you maybe got to sell your phone or try that risky way to fix it.

wulsic said:
The thing is that you need to open your phone then so that's risky. I suggest to google for people with the same problem and maybe search if there's a fix else you maybe got to sell your phone or try that risky way to fix it.
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No one is to stupid to make the same thing that i have made.
There is none problem like mine

Try going to the download mode by powering off the phone completely then holding the vol up button and inserting the USB cable. The usb cable must be connected to your computer.

Eriio said:
After i have installed my TWRP i think my LG g2 have bricked
After i restart my phone this is the only thing that appers to me:
(the blue mark its not problem, always have that)
I know that look like the screen is cracked but the screen was allright until i restart my phone,
please help me
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mate i have same problem. How can u solve ? plz help me

cnaukai said:
mate i have same problem. How can u solve ? plz help me
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Hi
There's no problem! I'll explain to you.
The problem is you have a bad kernel instaled and that's why you have the lines. When you power on your phone you can't see but there's a message related to "NO Recovery mode, No download mode", it's "Secure booting error".
So you have to follow all the steps on this tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582142
When you have all that done you'll have your phone back!!
The only problem will be (at least for me) the lines will be there in the same, so you have to find the best kernel to your rom
I think that's all, GOOD LUCK!!

Eriio said:
Hi
There's no problem! I'll explain to you.
The problem is you have a bad kernel instaled and that's why you have the lines. When you power on your phone you can't see but there's a message related to "NO Recovery mode, No download mode", it's "Secure booting error".
So you have to follow all the steps on this tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582142
When you have all that done you'll have your phone back!!
The only problem will be (at least for me) the lines will be there in the same, so you have to find the best kernel to your rom
I think that's all, GOOD LUCK!!
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adb not working. No fastboot is there any other way

cnaukai said:
adb not working. No fastboot is there any other way
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You don't need fastboot!
If you follow all the instructions it will work (i think in the windows too, don't remember if I made it on windows or linux).
You have to install all the drivers, and then you'll do it
If you can't do it, try this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK40sjiDq0Y
But i have made the same thing that i sent you (link of xda) and that worked for me!

Eriio said:
You don't need fastboot!
If you follow all the instructions it will work (i think in the windows too, don't remember if I made it on windows or linux).
You have to install all the drivers, and then you'll do it
If you can't do it, try this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK40sjiDq0Y
But i have made the same thing that i sent you (link of xda) and that worked for me!
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How can i run fastboot mode phone

cnaukai said:
How can i run fastboot mode phone
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You don't need to run anything, when you turn on your phone you don't see but appear a error message. Then if you follow all the instructions (commands) in the tutorial of xda you'll have to delete the img on your phone and replace them with the new ones!
Then you install the original rom or the rom you choose and when it work you'll have to find the best kernel!
If you leave a comment on the tutorial they will help you better!
Anyway you can ask me anything!!
Good Luck!

[TUTORIAL][ROOT] How to kill a Xperia z3 Compact - Dont do it! (UPDATE 05/12/2016)

Hello,
I have really killed my phone. Was testing the Linux swapping feature to increase my overall RAM size up to 4GB. Made the partition in the SD Card and all. But at the time of swapping is when I messed up the device, now it does not respond to anything! :
Of course, it doesn't boot
It does not reply to any keypress (even if I press Power button for more than 10 seconds)
Does not respond to the RESET button (that one next to the SIM tray)
Does not respond to charger (no signs of life, really)
Neither responds to USB connection (like I wouldnt have connected anything)
So neither fastboot/flash mode
COMPLETELY DEAD (like it was not any electronic device, just a mobile sample)
All I did for it was to swap the incorrect partition (the correct one should be mmcblk1p2):
mkswap /dev/block/mmcblk0p2;
echo 60 > /proc/sys/vm/swappiness
swapon /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
<then reboot>
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So I write this thread, in order you can avoid this situation. DO NOT DO THIS!!!
If any one has any idea about how to make it alive again, is welcome
Hopefully I would still be able to reclaim warranty service, because SONY would never know what happened to the device as it is completely dead :silly::silly::silly:
UPDATE: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69943048&postcount=7
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May be good way to get warranty actually

I agree with Pisiont, let us know what happens

I also agree with Pisiont, if you still have warranty... make use of it, maybe they'll accept the phone as BER (beyond economical repair) and send a new one : DDDDDD

"It does not reply to any keypress (even if I press Power button for more than 10 seconds)"
AFAIK pressing the power button doesn't do anything unless you press it together with both volume keys at the same time... then it should vibrate three times and completely shut down (as you removed battery). of course if your baby is completely bricked that probably doesn't help...

how about mkfs.ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p2

I found that there is a possibility to restore the device from Hard Brick. Suddenly the computer started recognising the Z3C as 'SOMC Flash device'. However, I cant Flashtool a ftf file because it does not detect the device.
I noticed that the LED shows red for a few seconds then turns off again and nothing...
I would try to QPST but I do not have the files

bamsbamx said:
I found that there is a possibility to restore the device from Hard Brick. Suddenly the computer started recognising the Z3C as 'SOMC Flash device'. However, I cant Flashtool a ftf file because it does not detect the device.
I noticed that the LED shows red for a few seconds then turns off again and nothing...
I would try to QPST but I do not have the files
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/and.../guide-how-to-reboot-to-edl-fastboot-t3394292
You rebooted somehow to I believe EDL mode,there is software to do this I don't know which

Dinkec27 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/and.../guide-how-to-reboot-to-edl-fastboot-t3394292
You rebooted somehow to I believe EDL mode,there is software to do this I don't know which
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I tried this one but it does not find the device either (tried with 'fastboot_edl devices' and 'fastboot_edl reboot')

bamsbamx said:
Hello,
I have really killed my phone. Was testing the Linux swapping feature to increase my overall RAM size up to 4GB. Made the partition in the SD Card and all. But at the time of swapping is when I messed up the device, now it does not respond to anything! :
Of course, it doesn't boot
It does not reply to any keypress (even if I press Power button for more than 10 seconds)
Does not respond to the RESET button (that one next to the SIM tray)
Does not respond to charger (no signs of life, really)
Neither responds to USB connection (like I wouldnt have connected anything)
So neither fastboot/flash mode
COMPLETELY DEAD (like it was not any electronic device, just a mobile sample)
All I did for it was to swap the incorrect partition (the correct one should be mmcblk1p2):
So I write this thread, in order you can avoid this situation. DO NOT DO THIS!!!
If any one has any idea about how to make it alive again, is welcome
Hopefully I would still be able to reclaim warranty service, because SONY would never know what happened to the device as it is completely dead :silly::silly::silly:
UPDATE: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69943048&postcount=7
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bamsbamx said:
I found that there is a possibility to restore the device from Hard Brick. Suddenly the computer started recognising the Z3C as 'SOMC Flash device'. However, I cant Flashtool a ftf file because it does not detect the device.
I noticed that the LED shows red for a few seconds then turns off again and nothing...
I would try to QPST but I do not have the files
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Which flashtool version are you using? Try older version 0.9.18.6 or 0.9.22.3 for example, might solve the detection issue

mEREHAIGE said:
Which flashtool version are you using? Try older version 0.9.18.6 or 0.9.22.3 for example, might solve the detection issue
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I had finally given up... I ended up sending the device to Sony. Anyways I dont think it was version problem because I have tried both Windows and Linux Flashtool versions

Hello. Someone use this script and send the device to sony for the warranty? They accepted the phone?
I want to send the phone to Sony, if I'm lucky they can also give me a new phone (like z5 compact, x compact) ecc..

peppecampisi said:
Hello. Someone use this script and send the device to sony for the warranty? They accepted the phone?
I want to send the phone to Sony, if I'm lucky they can also give me a new phone (like z5 compact, x compact) ecc..
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So you basically want to brick your phone,send it to Sony and hope they send you a X Compact like they did for @Wajk.
Wow.

Dinkec27 said:
So you basically want to brick your phone,send it to Sony and hope they send you a X Compact like they did for @Wajk.
Wow.
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A lot of people do it, why not take advantage? If you could have the chance to have a new phone, you would not do it?

Spardantex said:
A lot of people do it, why not take advantage? If you could have the chance to have a new phone, you would not do it?
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Maybe,if the X Compact is rootable then yes but if not would need to think about it.

Dinkec27 said:
Maybe,if the X Compact is rootable then yes but if not would need to think about it.
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Touchè

bamsbamx said:
I had finally given up... I ended up sending the device to Sony. Anyways I dont think it was version problem because I have tried both Windows and Linux Flashtool versions
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Have they accepted warranty?

Pisiont said:
Have they accepted warranty?
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Sorry but I wont tell if they accepted or not, I think that is not a good action. If all the people did like this then the warranty service would be more strict than it currently is, they wouldnt allow us to unlock the bootloader, etc...
I think this thread should be closed...

bamsbamx said:
Sorry but I wont tell if they accepted or not, I think that is not a good action. If all the people did like this then the warranty service would be more strict than it currently is, they wouldnt allow us to unlock the bootloader, etc...
I think this thread should be closed...
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I wasnt going to do that, currently I'm facing other, very frustrating issues... Just curious. I might need to sent it to warranty because of different reasons anyway...

Okay, so you got a new phone. Thanks

MICROWEAR H2 : Root / Twrp / Firmware / Other by PYCON

Hi all,
I open this topic in order to speak about the Microwear H2. Android 5.1 , 1 Gb ram, 16 Gb storage, 2 MPixel camera, and so on.
Thanks to Open Watch Project, in this discussion will be uploaded mods as well as will be inserted tips & tricks when available.
Enjoy your watch :good:

FIRMWARE LIST :
* 2017.10.30
LINK
* 2018.03.03
LINK

TWRP :
* OLD Version ( For Microwear H2 First Generation with screen 0° degrees )
LINK
* NEW Version ( For Microwear H2 Second Generation with screen 180° degrees )
antiharmony recovery will come soon

INFO / TIPS / TRICKS :
* If you want to use TWRP Recovery, remember that android system will overwrite it by stock recovery inside the firmware system. In order to avoid overwriting TWRP, u'll 2 ways :
===> rename INSTALL-RECOVERY.SH when in TWRP mode in INSTALL-RECOVERY.whatuwant ( BEFORE BOOTING FIRST TIME android, after flashing TWRP )
===> flash SuperSU and root the watch when in TWRP mode ( BEFORE BOOTING FIRST TIME android, after flashing TWRP )
* If u get screen inverted, u've got a Microwear H2 Second Generation (2018) with 180° degrees. U've to mod BUILD.PROP in order to restore the correct screen mode. In BUILD.PROP, it's necessary to mod the line
ro.sf.hwrotation=0
in
ro.sf.hwrotation=180
and then it's possible to reboot the watch. Remember the '644' permission (CHMOD)
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POLISHED SCREEN FERRULE:
here my Microwear H2 Second Generation with my polish mod
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

HI all. I bought this smartwatch and I was pretty happy with it, until battery went off. (I think) . No way to charge it, continuous loop when chargue cable attached. I have searched for a new battery and I can't find replacement. Does anybody found a reseller, or a alliexpress shop that can provide one? Thanks a lot in advance

dagoaldom said:
HI all. I bought this smartwatch and I was pretty happy with it, until battery went off. (I think) . No way to charge it, continuous loop when chargue cable attached. I have searched for a new battery and I can't find replacement. Does anybody found a reseller, or a alliexpress shop that can provide one? Thanks a lot in advance
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Have u tried to remove batt cable and clean contacts?

PYCON said:
Have u tried to remove batt cable and clean contacts?
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Yes, i did. :crying: I used special cleaner...no results . I could try to clean it again, but I don't expect different results.

dagoaldom said:
Yes, i did. :crying: I used special cleaner...no results . I could try to clean it again, but I don't expect different results.
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Before this problem, u flashed some firmware? Or root? Or some other mod, something else???

PYCON said:
Before this problem, u flashed some firmware? Or root? Or some other mod, something else???
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nop, nothing. The only thing I could see was the last night i put it in chargue suddenly flashed and turned off..since then no chargue and bootloop when connect the cable. I have left it 1 month without trying to charge to dischard the battery, but nothing happens..well..the same..

dagoaldom said:
nop, nothing. The only thing I could see was the last night i put it in chargue suddenly flashed and turned off..since then no chargue and bootloop when connect the cable. I have left it 1 month without trying to charge to dischard the battery, but nothing happens..well..the same..
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U can try to force firmware flashing with SP Tools if the Preloader is working fine ( Preloader Partition still there ) :highfive:

Hello there: I can't pair my H2 with my iPhone. please help me.

m_laendle said:
Hello there: I can't pair my H2 with my iPhone. please help me.
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I've never used a rotten-apple-phone and I'll never use it. Sorry, cannot help u :good:

My computer don´t recognize my H2 smartwatch.
My computer is Lenovo with windows 10

enciso89 said:
My computer don´t recognize my H2 smartwatch.
My computer is Lenovo with windows 10
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Try to install H2 drivers

H2 keeps restarting
Hello,
My H2 keeps restarting when connected to the charger, shows balloon, then logo begins to appear, music starts and then suddenly shuts down. This is happening when connected to the socket charger only. Without charger it's dead, can not check percentage of charge.
Tried to connect to flash tool, the device appears connected to the port but after couple of seconds is getting disconnected, then connects itself and disconnects again. This loop continues all the time. Can not download anything into the phone.
Any ideas to help with?
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Tried to disconnect battery and connect to PC without battery, no change-same endless restarting

mokledmama2 said:
Hello,
My H2 keeps restarting when connected to the charger, shows balloon, then logo begins to appear, music starts and then suddenly shuts down. This is happening when connected to the socket charger only. Without charger it's dead, can not check percentage of charge.
Tried to connect to flash tool, the device appears connected to the port but after couple of seconds is getting disconnected, then connects itself and disconnects again. This loop continues all the time. Can not download anything into the phone.
Any ideas to help with?
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Tried to disconnect battery and connect to PC without battery, no change-same endless restarting
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It sounds totally dead, sorry