Hi everyone
Is there a way to hard brick my S2?
For testing purpose. Would appreciate
Feel free to PM just as well if the topic is not good here
update: forgot to mention, I can't use any USB type of flashing. My USB is not working for some reasons. So anything from recovery or type in shell should do. thanks again
Well, had to do a double take to make sure I was reading this thread correctly :what: Easiest way is to flash a ROM not intended for our phone. If you read all the "Help, I bricked my phone " threads, they usually flashed one for the I9100 or SG3. Now, you don't plan to use this info for malicious reasons, right? :sly:
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gottijr, sure hope your "testing" is that you're coming up with some way to help us un-hard-brick a GS2 without a USB port...
The easy way is to pull it into water ... lol
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Honestly it sounds like something shady to me.
Either flash an att Rom or flash any pit file.
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Honestly it sounds like something shady to me.
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you think so?
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flashing a different Rom will brick it well?
Is there a way to flash stock and rest counter without usb access?
Thanks everyone at this point
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sylikc said:
gottijr, sure hope your "testing" is that you're coming up with some way to help us un-hard-brick a GS2 without a USB port...
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I can try but might not work
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What's funny about this is I accidentally flashed a international GS2 ROM and I thought it bricked I wiped and tried flashing another ROM to no avail only thing that worked is doing a darkside super wipe
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alen_gh said:
The easy way is to pull it into water ... lol
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Thats quite the permanent way...lol
blackangst said:
Either flash an att Rom or flash any pit file.
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I tried to flash an att and it does not brick
it's stupid!
I need a way to brick it well so the phone will not start
gottijr said:
I tried to flash an att and it does not brick
it's stupid!
I need a way to brick it well so the phone will not start
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Flash a nexus kernel
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gottijr said:
I tried to flash an att and it does not brick
it's stupid!
I need a way to brick it well so the phone will not start
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flashing anything but the skyrocket and hercules should do it
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Teo032 said:
flashing anything but the skyrocket and hercules should do it
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did not work
i did SIII and did not brick
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Flash a nexus kernel
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a specific nexus? the google nexus one?
right now it's a little bit messed up
what ever i flash back from S2 tmobile, is not working anymore
But phone still turns on, and boots, and get the top menu and turn off menu and reset
I need to make sure at this point I brick it right, can't end up getting stuck with it, with no USB
What do you mean stuck with it? Tried the international s2 yet?
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Flash an .pit file, that will brick it for sure, you can also flash a recovery not intended for the T989, that will not boot up for sure.
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gottijr said:
Hi everyone
Is there a way to hard brick my S2?
For testing purpose. Would appreciate
Feel free to PM just as well if the topic is not good here
update: forgot to mention, I can't use any USB type of flashing. My USB is not working for some reasons. So anything from recovery or type in shell should do. thanks again
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flash any kernel with a zimage to the phone and guaranteed it wont boot again....dead...did it so i know. A simple way is click on unitegrate rom in titanuim backup and it wipes out your phone did this on accident too and phone was dwad no boot .. no lights.. nothing.
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I was wondering if there was something I could flash to completely return my phone to stock from ICS. Thanks
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Scoutamis said:
I was wondering if there was something I could flash to completely return my phone to stock from ICS. Thanks
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If you want to go back to completely stock unrooted, with stock recovey, you will need to use Odin to flash a stock rom. Why are you wanting to stay away from Odin? It's even easier to use than CWM.
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If you want to go back to completely stock unrooted, with stock recovey, you will need to use Odin to flash a stock rom. Why are you wanting to stay away from Odin? It's even easier to use than CWM.
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I feel like ima brick my fone I like flashing lol what's the best, safest, easiest way to unroot n put stock back on?
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mightymike889 said:
I feel like ima brick my fone I like flashing lol what's the best, safest, easiest way to unroot n put stock back on?
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Odin
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Towle said:
If you want to go back to completely stock unrooted, with stock recovey, you will need to use Odin to flash a stock rom. Why are you wanting to stay away from Odin? It's even easier to use than CWM.
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Uhh because of all these stories of people bricking their phones using Odin..you know the qhusb_dload or something like that...
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Uhh because of all these stories of people bricking their phones using Odin..you know the qhusb_dload or something like that...
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That's from not reading or not paying attention to what you're doing. It's very simple if you take a few minutes to read
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There is a zip file just look up galaxys2root.com and look up under galaxy s2 it has the zip file to unroot but flash back to stock first then flash it :thumbup:
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18752424&postcount=2
When it comes to this phone Odin is your best friend and ONLY way to restore stock recovery. Look here and read a few times you shouldnt have any problems http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513359 if you rooted your phone you shouldnt have any problems unrooting it.
I think flashing back and using the zip file is quicker I done it had to send my phone back under warranty and got my replacement everything worked just fine they never knew I was rooted but what do I know
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I was wondering if there was something I could flash to completely return my phone to stock from ICS. Thanks
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Odin is the way my friend, and I wouldn't trust anything from a site called GalaxyS2root or whatever. We have the best, most knowledgeable community and devs on earth here. Odin will not fail you my friend, don't let the few retards who refused to read scare you off.
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Odin is the way my friend, and I wouldn't trust anything from a site called GalaxyS2root or whatever. We have the best, most knowledgeable community and devs on earth here. Odin will not fail you my friend, don't let the few retards who refused to read scare you off.
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Just saying for a easier way I've done it so I know it works it unroots your phone and they can't tell anything has happened to it if people don't know what they are doing with odin I've used it before it's trusted but it's retard proof if that helps you sleep dude :what:
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KillaHurtz said:
Odin is the way my friend, and I wouldn't trust anything from a site called GalaxyS2root or whatever. We have the best, most knowledgeable community and devs on earth here. Odin will not fail you my friend, don't let the few retards who refused to read scare you off.
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Although I agree with your answer to use ODIN, I just wanted to point out that GalaxyS2root is a legit site run by XDA Senior Member Zedomax. He roots phones and flashes ROM's for a living. Peace.
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Although I agree with your answer to use ODIN, I just wanted to point out that GalaxyS2root is a legit site run by XDA Senior Member Zedomax. He roots phones and flashes ROM's for a living. Peace.
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Hmmm well I know that back before we had any ICS ROM's there was a flash able zip available on Galaxysroot.com that completely reset ur phone back to stock. And I take it there's nothing like that for ICS huh?
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Hmmm well I know that back before we had any ICS ROM's there was a flash able zip available on Galaxysroot.com that completely reset ur phone back to stock. And I take it there's nothing like that for ICS huh?
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That I am not sure. Haven't switched to ICS yet myself TBH
Well now there is an update zip file that has the updated stock ROM for gingerbread on galaxys2root and it does use Odin so if you brick your device or just want to sent it back you can
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If you are that afraid of doing it, pay someone else to do it.
That way if they brick it (they aren't), you can sue them or something.
8Fishes said:
If you are that afraid of doing it, pay someone else to do it.
That way if they brick it (they aren't), you can sue them or something.
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Perfect example of what is wrong with our society today.
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I paid to get mine rooted. I never had a good Samsung before. People pay me to root/flash phones.
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Android_Monsters said:
I paid to get mine rooted. I never had a good Samsung before. People pay me to root/flash phones.
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Are u serious? People pay you? I wish people would pay me to do that!
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I found a way to root using Odin that seems very simple although I am on a road trip and am playing with my new toy! I just bought it Thursday and came over from the OG Evo...R.I.P. So I hope there is a way because I would like to experiment with maybe new kernel as I do really like the stock ROM and I also want to get Titanium Backup running! Please Help if you have heard either way
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I've been researching the process for awhile and I'm almost positive that you need a computer.
Thanks for the wallpaper!!!! Lol
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I've been researching the process for awhile and I'm almost positive that you need a computer.
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That's what I was finding too but I figured I would ask because maybe someone would have known a way guess ill root when I get back
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ImEVO said:
Thanks for the wallpaper!!!! Lol
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Your very welcome!
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I'm new to installing roms on the s3. I've had many different roms on my old Desire so I'm not entirely new to this, just had a few questions.
How easy is it to lose your imei number when flashing a new rom?
Is it dependent on anything specific?
Easy to fix if it does happen?
Anything else I should be worried about before flashing?
I'm looking at testing out cm10.1 and Task's rom as well as a few kernels.
Thanks.
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jordan.harris01 said:
I'm new to installing roms on the s3. I've had many different roms on my old Desire so I'm not entirely new to this, just had a few questions.
How easy is it to lose your imei number when flashing a new rom?
Is it dependent on anything specific?
Easy to fix if it does happen?
Anything else I should be worried about before flashing?
I'm looking at testing out cm10.1 and Task's rom as well as a few kernels.
Thanks.
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Imei loss is random.
Best thing to do is to back it up. Easier to back up than to inject it back in manually. (Still not overly difficult but always have a backup)
Nothing to really worry about. Just don't flash a ROM not intended for your phone.
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What's the best way to back it up? Galaxy toolbox?
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jordan.harris01 said:
What's the best way to back it up? Galaxy toolbox?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29461812
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Thanks, I'll check that out.
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I would say to just make sure you hava a sure way to get back to stock in case you soft brick your phone. I.e the stock tar
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Thanks, I'll check that out.
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Actually most people loose IMEI going from a custom ROM to a stock based ROM.
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Actually most people loose IMEI going from a custom ROM to a stock based ROM.
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So say im just stock att and rooted, and wanted to flash say csrom. do u think i would lose my imei? I had a gs3 last year. I flashed cm10 from the stock rom, then two days later flashed another rom cant rem which one. thats when i lost my Imei. fixed it. then just used my one x. til last week when i got another gs3.. its rooted and and stock right now. guess i just need to back up etc. before flashing just to be sure. etc..
So I guess this is just a problem we sometimes need to live with? Just back it up and restore as needed.
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Oh, one more question. I'm on telus so the 747m. Can I flash d2att roms or do I need to use d2can?
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So I guess this is just a problem we sometimes need to live with? Just back it up and restore as needed.
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Sounds like it. I have been flashing roms and since my first android, htc hero.. never had a bricked phone or anything etc.. before that win mobile, again never had any issues. as long as you read and pay attention all will be good. I want to flash a rom on this s3 but gotta find the time to back up and such. kinda hard with a wife that's a RN working 12 hour shifts and 3 kids lol..
Yea, same here. I've flashed so many roms and kernels on my old s3. Had no worries ever about changing the partition table sizes and am familiar with adb just haven't found the time to look into all of the s3 stuff yet. I've had the phone since launch but just rooted it for the first time a few days ago.
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spiritcrusher33 said:
So say im just stock att and rooted, and wanted to flash say csrom. do u think i would lose my imei? I had a gs3 last year. I flashed cm10 from the stock rom, then two days later flashed another rom cant rem which one. thats when i lost my Imei. fixed it. then just used my one x. til last week when i got another gs3.. its rooted and and stock right now. guess i just need to back up etc. before flashing just to be sure. etc..
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custom i.e not based on a samsung ROM. It's not common but more common going from custom (aosp, aokp,CM) to any TW type ROM. Just back it up anyway, even though you more than likely will never have to worry about loosing it.
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custom i.e not based on a samsung ROM. It's not common but more common going from custom (aosp, aokp,CM) to any TW type ROM. Just back it up anyway, even though you more than likely will never have to worry about loosing it.
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Thats the plan just gonna back it up. but just gonna stick with TW based roms. I have my other phones and tabs to mess with if i wanna flash something else lol. problem is I get bored to easy and am always changing things..
Can I flash d2att roms on my telus phone or do I need d2can?
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jordan.harris01 said:
Can I flash d2att roms on my telus phone or do I need d2can?
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Yes. You might need to flash a d2att recovery to avoid getting a status 7 error
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Yes. You might need to flash a d2att recovery to avoid getting a status 7 error
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How do I go about doing that? I've flashed twrp from goo manager. Will that be alright?
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How do I go about doing that? I've flashed twrp from goo manager. Will that be alright?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1879305&d=1365812877
This is a recovery you can flash. This will flash over your d2can with d2att.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1879305&d=1365812877
This is a recovery you can flash. This will flash over your d2can with d2att.
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That should be the one I have installed. Is there somewhere I can see if I'm d2att? to verify?
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That should be the one I have installed. Is there somewhere I can see if I'm d2att? to verify?
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You can check your build prop or just flash a ROM. It should work. Or flash that file anyway.
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Hey XDA,
I was wondering if there was a way to root the t999 without using a PC, because I don't have one at the moment. Thanks in advance.
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EpiclyEpic said:
Hey XDA,
I was wondering if there was a way to root the t999 without using a PC, because I don't have one at the moment. Thanks in advance.
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Wasn't there a guide like 2 days ago?
Aerowinder said:
Wasn't there a guide like 2 days ago?
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Can you provide a link?
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Can you provide a link?
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I'm guessing you already searched and couldn't find it.
It didn't work. For some reason it was only working on Sprint phones.
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It didn't work. For some reason it was only working on Sprint phones.
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Do you know any other possible way/exploit?
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Wouldnt using Mobile ODIN allow you to flash the root .tar file from your device? Not certain as I never used Mobile ODIN.
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Wouldnt using Mobile ODIN allow you to flash the root .tar file from your device? Not certain as I never used Mobile ODIN.
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Nope, it requires root. Unfortunately. Which I think is kind of stupid.
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Nope, it requires root. Unfortunately. Which I think is kind of stupid.
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Oh you think its stupid? Go make your own app then. Smh disrespectful to the max.
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Oh you think its stupid? Go make your own app then. Smh disrespectful to the max.
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I just think it's inconvenient for people who want to flash tars that are not rooted. I do think the app is absolutely amazing though.
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MobileODIN wouldn't work if it wasn't Root. Functional, not stupid.
Back on topic, on other devices that I have had, you can flash a custom recovery via the stock recovery but naming the file 'update.zip' and placing it in the root of the ext_sd. Not sure about the T999 series, I haven't looked into or tried it.
What about cf autoroot by chain fire?
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CF auto root requires Odin on a pc.
I really do not think there.is a way to do this. Sorry man.
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Suggestion: Find an internet cafe (if you can find one that allows downloading exes)
Pay for the time you think you might need.
Download Odin
Download the files you need
You know the rest!
Or you must have a friend who would be willing to give you a go.
It takes about 15 mins to do it if you know what you are doing.
I hope that helps, cheers!
Thanks guys. Mods can close this topic now.
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I got stock firmware 4.1.1 unrooted dont know why but when i take a picture my phone shuts off and start boot looping, i did factory reset and wipe cache partition and still cant take pictures ... HELP
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smallyetzon said:
I got stock firmware 4.1.1 unrooted dont know why but when i take a picture my phone shuts off and start boot looping, i did factory reset and wipe cache partition and still cant take pictures ... HELP
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Reflash the custom firmware and for it to boot...
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convict_moody said:
Reflash the custom firmware and for it to boot...
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there is a mini tiny problem my mini usb port is bad can i flash a stock firmware without a computer?
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smallyetzon said:
there is a mini tiny problem my mini usb port is bad can i flash a stock firmware without a computer?
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No you can flash a custom based on stock...
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smallyetzon said:
I got stock firmware 4.1.1 unrooted dont know why but when i take a picture my phone shuts off and start boot looping, i did factory reset and wipe cache partition and still cant take pictures ... HELP
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Do you still have warranty?
saj222 said:
Do you still have warranty?
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nope
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nope
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Maybe you can pay someone to fix your USB port?
Just noticed you said 4.1.1. Could you OTA to 4.1.2? Maybe it'll overwrite/re-write the borked files?
saj222 said:
Maybe you can pay someone to fix your USB port?
Just noticed you said 4.1.1. Could you OTA to 4.1.2? Maybe it'll overwrite/re-write the borked files?
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i did sent it to fix but came back charging but no conection with computer i went to about phone to update but it says im updated to the last
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i did sent it to fix but came back charging but no conection with computer i went to about phone to update but it says im updated to the last
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Sounds like you're repair guy didn't quite fix it...
Who is your carrier? I'm pretty sure 4.1.2 is out for everyone now. Perhaps you could factory reset and then the phone would see the update (and rewrite the borked files)
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Sounds like you're repair guy didn't quite fix it...
Who is your carrier? I'm pretty sure 4.1.2 is out for everyone now. Perhaps you could factory reset and then the phone would see the update (and rewrite the borked files)
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yeah! bad tech i did a factory reset from settings menu and now camera works again thanks!! i will check if i can get the ota by air but got camera thank God!!
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im on At&t i just checked if update and it said "update interruped you are updated to latest :s
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im on At&t i just checked if update and it said "update interruped you are updated to latest :s
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Glad your camera is fixed! Sorry to hear you're on att... They're the last carrier not to role out 4.1.2