Weird Problem, Note 2 hangs very frequently now - Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi All
Few weeks back, my note 2 used to hang once in about two days and I thought it is normal. Lately, it is giving a lot of problems as it hangs as many as 40 times in a day, that too for no reason at all.
To make it work, I have to restart it by taking out battery or long pressing the power key, and sometimes doing so even 10 times doesn't solves the hanging issue. I am on stock rom 4.1.2 (India) fully updated and never rooted.
Do you think maybe RAM or the Processor is at fault. Is there anyway or app to test these for defects.
Although it is painstaking but I am planning to reset the phone, do you guys think it will help?
Any chance my phone is heading towards SUDDEN DEATH, are these the symptoms?
I am so fed up of rebooting it again and again and in the process missing important calls.
Help me deal with this situation guys..

No sds is sudden and india has the latest sds fixed roms available. Yeah you can start with a factory reset
Sent from my GT-N7100

UtkarshGupta said:
No sds is sudden and india has the latest sds fixed roms available. Yeah you can start with a factory reset
Sent from my GT-N7100
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Resetting was the last thing on my mind, but I guess you are right. Will start with factory reset and post further development.

Have ame problem here.
Don't know yet seems to be sds problem?
Is posible to replacement new unit?
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2

It is usually because of the bad update or the high usage of the storage (keep in mind when you used the first time and compare it to now, there is a diference) the best that you can do is to do full wipe as they said but if this doesnt work try to update using emergency firmware (or something similar) via Kies it must be enough.
If it doesnt help then is a problem of the device itself or maybe the official update if more than one is having the same issue
Hope it helps to you, bests
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app

Factory reset solved my problem for now but overall the phone seems to lag a bit, but not a cause for concern. I guess the hangs were largely due to number of messages stored, call logs and maybe some applications.
Though there was one weird thing, when I connected my phone to kies for backing up, the firmware section displayed that my firmware version is not allowed to update via kies.

Absolutely same issue , in my case even factory reset hasnt worked. Have tried unmounting the externl sd and kept very basic vanilla apps. It hangs every time i interact with the screen and the only wy out is to hard boot it.
PLs help if someone has the same issue.

Had the same problem with rebooting only was 2-3 times a day. Changing to a different firmware fixed it. Download a newer firmware wipe cache, dalvick and factory reset then flash new firmware. Hopefully will fix your issues guys.

sahiltyagi said:
Absolutely same issue , in my case even factory reset hasnt worked. Have tried unmounting the externl sd and kept very basic vanilla apps. It hangs every time i interact with the screen and the only wy out is to hard boot it.
PLs help if someone has the same issue.
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Yep, It doesn't work in my case too. rebooting into recovery and deleting the cache folder helps a while, and then it comes back.. will go to a service center tomorrow if it's still happening

iqbalbaskara said:
Yep, It doesn't work in my case too. rebooting into recovery and deleting the cache folder helps a while, and then it comes back.. will go to a service center tomorrow if it's still happening
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I had the same problem
1: Did a factory reset
a: didnt install anything...the moment i went to set up the email it hung.
2: Took to the service centre
a: He reinstalled the stock ROM. After rebooting and while setting up the device it hung again.
b: Tomorrow they will either changes the PCB or the screen depending on what the tech feels is the issue.
Regarding memory... after a reset it shouldnt have hung. + have tried it without the 32gb card also.
Will let you know what comes out.
But yes it was working fine and all of a sudden it started hanging last few days.

the strangest thing is that sometimes the screen doesnt respond to touch EXCEPT the notification bar, it goes alright in that area, I can even toggle the buttons and swipe away the notifications, but if i close the notification bar, open it again, ANY action (swiping notifs, clicking button, etc) would instantly hung the phone. strange eh?

i had the same problem, and i checked my emmc and it was the one that has the bug. Just finally got the SDS today.

guys, if you haven't already, check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2093599&highlight=sds my phone has that chip. I think I'm going to have to take it to the service center tomorrow
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xryousukex said:
i had the same problem, and i checked my emmc and it was the one that has the bug. Just finally got the SDS today.
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thanks for sharing, have you take it to the service center? how long will they need to fix it?

iqbalbaskara said:
guys, if you haven't already, check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2093599&highlight=sds my phone has that chip. I think I'm going to have to take it to the service center tomorrow
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thanks for sharing, have you take it to the service center? how long will they need to fix it?
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I'm in the U.S. and we don't have a service center since these phones are only for International. Samsung USA says they won't fix it, and EU says we aren't EU residents. I have the same chip.
The only place i found so far is http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-note-ii-emmc-chip-repair-replacement/ and they charge $150. They have a facebook that mentioned that were able to get the emmc chips this past week and have now started to do repairs.
They are located in Texas so I'll be sending my phone to them this upcoming Monday. We'll see how long it takes and the turn around time. If anyone else has tried them, please let us know how long it took.

xryousukex said:
I'm in the U.S. and we don't have a service center since these phones are only for International. Samsung USA says they won't fix it, and EU says we aren't EU residents. I have the same chip.
The only place i found so far is http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-note-ii-emmc-chip-repair-replacement/ and they charge $150. They have a facebook that mentioned that were able to get the emmc chips this past week and have now started to do repairs.
They are located in Texas so I'll be sending my phone to them this upcoming Monday. We'll see how long it takes and the turn around time. If anyone else has tried them, please let us know how long it took.
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Send your device to wherefrom you bought it. As long as you have your invoice, they have to fix it.

went to the service center and they say they'll replace the circuit board on monday, no questions asked

Hello!
I'm glad (unfortunately for us) to see that some people have the same issue. I bought the phone on November and I have the "hangs" since 1 week. Hard reset didn't solve the problem for me, even without restoring my backups or apps. I tried to remove the SD card, and the problem persist.
I think the SDS problem is not exactly this one, but It may be related.
Today, I'll go to the seller and I'll see what I can do...
Thank you for the information! I'll post with the updates of my case

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(TMO) TP2 Turns off when screen is closed.

Hi all,
I tried doing a search on this before posting this thread. No luck. I just got my TP2 on sunday. I let it charge and flashed HardSPL and a few roms. I noticed my phone would turn completely off when I open and close the screen. At first, I thought it was the display turning off to save power, but the phone is actually turning completely off and I need to hit the power button and boot it back up again. Is this a setting I need to change? Or could there be something wrong with my phone? I also tried going back to the stock rom to eliminate that as a cause and the same thing happens.
Any help is appreciated.
I have posted an almost similar question here with no reply.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=553378
Not sure what the problem is. In my case the solution is not to close the keyboard when OneNote Mobile is still open!
My colleague is having the same prob, from what he is experiencing, i would suggest a hardware fault, probably just a loose ribbon cable... but best send it back to HTC to avoid voiding your warranty
palatkik said:
I have posted an almost similar question here with no reply.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=553378
Not sure what the problem is. In my case the solution is not to close the keyboard when OneNote Mobile is still open!
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I don't OneNote is my problem. Since I don't use it.
rosebud said:
My colleague is having the same prob, from what he is experiencing, i would suggest a hardware fault, probably just a loose ribbon cable... but best send it back to HTC to avoid voiding your warranty
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I guess it's time to give TMO a call. Just need to flash everything back to stock.
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I was hoping to avoid having to send it back, but i might as well.
Albaholic said:
Hi all,
I tried doing a search on this before posting this thread. No luck. I just got my TP2 on sunday. I let it charge and flashed HardSPL and a few roms. I noticed my phone would turn completely off when I open and close the screen. At first, I thought it was the display turning off to save power, but the phone is actually turning completely off and I need to hit the power button and boot it back up again. Is this a setting I need to change? Or could there be something wrong with my phone? I also tried going back to the stock rom to eliminate that as a cause and the same thing happens.
Any help is appreciated.
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Hi,
I had this issue to and send the phone in for repair. The said that it was a problem with the mainboard - replaced it and send it back. It now works perfect.
REMEMBER!!! If you want to send the TP2 in for repair you must reflash the SPL back to the original one, I think it is 0.79.0000 (see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550131 for how to restore to the original HardSPL)
discoverd the same issue, happened to me about a week ago for a few times, when i slide in/out the keyboard. It just habbend about 4 times, but didn't happend again since this time ... i will have a eye on it...
Same here. The screen turns off completely but the phone actually works and I can receive or place calls. Called the HTC support and they advised to try if a hard reset will fix it before sending the phone in. The tricky part here is that this issue can not be recreated easy in their service as it happens randomly with me (sometimes it works fine for days). I am still trying to find out what causes this issue on first place. I think it started right after I installed IGO 8 and changed some power settings in the ini file but it kept doing this after I removed it. I also tried to disable the light sensor (the one that turns the screen off when you place the handset to your ear during a call) because it looks exactly like this - screen turns off but the phone works. So, I will give it another week and I will try the hard reset.
What roms do you guys have this issue with? I am using the stock T-Mobile US with HardSPL.
wejergang said:
Hi,
I had this issue to and send the phone in for repair. The said that it was a problem with the mainboard - replaced it and send it back. It now works perfect.
REMEMBER!!! If you want to send the TP2 in for repair you must reflash the SPL back to the original one, I think it is 0.79.0000 (see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550131 for how to restore to the original HardSPL)
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Did they replace the entire phone or just the mainboard?
ma6inista said:
Same here. The screen turns off completely but the phone actually works and I can receive or place calls. Called the HTC support and they advised to try if a hard reset will fix it before sending the phone in. The tricky part here is that this issue can not be recreated easy in their service as it happens randomly with me (sometimes it works fine for days). I am still trying to find out what causes this issue on first place. I think it started right after I installed IGO 8 and changed some power settings in the ini file but it kept doing this after I removed it. I also tried to disable the light sensor (the one that turns the screen off when you place the handset to your ear during a call) because it looks exactly like this - screen turns off but the phone works. So, I will give it another week and I will try the hard reset.
What roms do you guys have this issue with? I am using the stock T-Mobile US with HardSPL.
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Did you ever resolve your issue? i ask because I am having he same problem on a Sprint Touch Pro 2
coppertop24 said:
Did you ever resolve your issue? i ask because I am having he same problem on a Sprint Touch Pro 2
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Sorry, forgot to update this thread. I ended up getting a replacement from TMO. I am much happier now that my phone doesn't turn off whenever I close the screen. Get a replacement while you can and ask them nicely if they can overnight it to you. I did.
Actually, this was a software problem in my case - I did the hard reset 2 weeks ago and since then I have not experienced the issue. I am going to start installing my previous programs one by one to find out what caused the problem.
Same
I have the same problem,
The hard reset solve the problem?
please heeeeelp

Rebooting Issue on Desire

Tried couple different roms, factory resets, full wipe etc, Phone is still rebooting itself after even 2 min usage on google maps, navigation
Is there a point to unroot the phone, come back to 2.1 ruu to find out or maybe the phone need to be send back for repair?
Thanks Guys
misiokicio said:
Tried couple different roms, factory resets, full wipe etc, Phone is still rebooting itself after even 2 min usage on google maps, navigation
Is there a point to unroot the phone, come back to 2.1 ruu to find out or maybe the phone need to be send back for repair?
Thanks Guys
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It's a damn common problem on Desire. Also i have the same problem. When the phone try to connect to 3G network go in crash. Also i tried more times full wipe, hard reset, RUU. Nothing. The issue is HARDWARE. The only way is the substition og the phone (or of the motherboard).
Good Luck
Same for mine. Sent to HTC for repair
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Thanks Guys, That's what I thought but didn't like to put it through my mind,
One me thing: Do I need to raise a query on htc website? And of course unroot the phone to stock
misiokicio said:
Thanks Guys, That's what I thought but didn't like to put it through my mind,
One me thing: Do I need to raise a query on htc website? And of course unroot the phone to stock
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Of course. Make a hard reset to unroot, send to HTC assistance and write a EMail to HTC customer care with detailed issue of your phone
HTC must change your phone
Good Luck
Yup, same here. I've allready sent my device for repair and now waiting for new device. It's hardware issue.
Regards, X.
My desire kept restarting whilst using open desire and dj Droid Rom. Since I've switched back to official 2.1 stock Rom not rooted my phones not rebooted once. So I'm not sure if its always a hardware related thing. Hmmm
SEngine said:
Of course. Make a hard reset to unroot, send to HTC assistance and write a EMail to HTC customer care with detailed issue of your phone
HTC must change your phone
Good Luck
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By hard reset you mean to install RUU again?
thanks
SEngine said:
Of course. Make a hard reset to unroot, send to HTC assistance and write a EMail to HTC customer care with detailed issue of your phone
HTC must change your phone
Good Luck
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Dude...a hard reset does NOT unroot the phone!
Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6710092&postcount=4 and read the How to Unroot your HTC Desire to stock section!
Good luck!
albino71 said:
Dude...a hard reset does NOT unroot the phone!
Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6710092&postcount=4 and read the How to Unroot your HTC Desire to stock section!
Good luck!
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Sorry, After I wrote it down and think after,
I tried to run RUU and first get an error of Hbootloader and later during signatures,
My desire is sim free bought in UK, Tried Europe 1.15.405.1 release 121684 and 685,
Still same issue,
I've never restore a rooted phone before, Do I using a wrong RUU for this phone??
thanks
misiokicio said:
Sorry, After I wrote it down and think after,
I tried to run RUU and first get an error of Hbootloader and later during signatures,
My desire is sim free bought in UK, Tried Europe 1.15.405.1 release 121684 and 685,
Still same issue,
I've never restore a rooted phone before, Do I using a wrong RUU for this phone??
thanks
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Probably you have bootloader 0.80
Try with stock ROM 1.21.XXXXXX
It's was ok for me
My Desire would soft-reset at least once daily on the stock 2.1 ROM. Switching to Cyanogen has fixed that. Which I was surprised to find.
SEngine said:
Probably you have bootloader 0.80
Try with stock ROM 1.21.XXXXXX
It's was ok for me
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THANK YOU!
I think someone should put this info into the sticky topic, there is nothing to mention that you need this specific ruu to unroot 0.0 bootloader...
I will test the phone now to see if the reboots are still in th case...
Could anyone who send their phone away tell me how long would take to get the phne fix in uk? can they provide a replacement or up to us to bother?
Ta
I've noticed that mine will reboot constantly after I flash a new ROM.
However, I don't think it's the flashing that is the issue. See after a wipe and flash I usually sign into Google to get sync my contacts and calendar.
Since 2.2 the phone tries to automatically download apps from the market.
If I'm using HSPA (3G) to download while the phone is plugged in and charging I will 100% of the time get constant reboots until I physically remove the battery.
Even then, if I remove the charger and try the phone will keep rebooting. I usually end up having to charge the battery while the phone is off then remove the charger. It will then usually work with no issue or random reboots.
I've tested this when I'm using Wi-Fi - Never a reboot issue.
Also tested using extensive 3G (soon after flash) without charger plugged in. Phone will sometimes (maybe 25% of the time) go into a boot loop with each reboot occurring within a few minutes of each startup.
It's no secret that the phone gets hot when using 3G to download a lot of data. For some reason this is compounded after each flash.
I use syspanel to monitor battery temps and in the situations described above where the phone starts constantly rebooting the temps are around 36c - 38c. I'm not exactly sure because it reboots before I can get accurate temp.
I question syspanel accuracy because it feels bloody hot! Temps are normally usually around 22 - 27c and it feels cool to the touch. Hard to believe 10c can make that much difference.
Could this be a hardware design, like how CPUs will throttle once a certain temp is reached to prevent damage? Or maybe thermal paste (is that even used in phones?) not properly applied to some component on the PCB.
Perhaps others can comment on their battery temps. Sounds like that's the issue if maps and navigation (data + battery intensive) cause reboots.
Also, as mentioned by someone else I can't remember (sorry to the poster) after I update or restore Launcher Pro my battery drain becomes ridiculous (I've lost 100% in 4 hrs). Quick reboot after update or restore solves the drain.
Now the phone is running stock rom and radio,
Tried google maps today, and it only last for about 2 min before reboot, when the phone is in normal usage like calls and texts I never had a reboot,
Must be a overheating components, like you said thermal paste or something.
Tonite i will give them a phone and the courier to pick it up.
Do you think guys is worth to mention about mainboard? that will need to be replace or just mention overheating issues and constant reboots?
Do they provide a replacement unit for the time being?
Thanks all
misiokicio said:
Now the phone is running stock rom and radio,
Tried google maps today, and it only last for about 2 min before reboot, when the phone is in normal usage like calls and texts I never had a reboot,
Must be a overheating components, like you said thermal paste or something.
Tonite i will give them a phone and the courier to pick it up.
Do you think guys is worth to mention about mainboard? that will need to be replace or just mention overheating issues and constant reboots?
Do they provide a replacement unit for the time being?
Thanks all
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That's exactly the issue I had - could replicate a reboot within minutes of Google Maps use. I also believe this to be a heat/paste issue, as the unit got incredibly hot (on one occasion almost too hot to pick up).
Mine was replaced as being faulty (with Virgin in the UK) after I recited several forums and a google search to the operative. You might be able to get this with Three if you push for it but Virgin are the only ones I know of actually replacing the handsets (FYI thier callcentre staff seem to know thier stuff).
I will miss my desire Courier will pick it up tomorrow and God knows how long it will take to get it fixed!!
Customer Service was excellent so far, the guy even said that this is actually quite a common issue with Desire( too much power inside such a small device)
Hopefully I'll get a new motherboard!
Thanks guys for all your help! Now is the time to start up OLD grandpa Sony Ericcson for the time being...
Reboot with GPS and Charging
Hi
I have send my desire for repair, because it reboots every time i use navigation and charging at same time. Navigation alone dosn't reboot.
I tried to reinstall, but HTC would let me have the file to try to rewrite the ROM.
I try to times to clear the phone several times, but now i just wait to see if they will find the problem or just rewrite the ROM.
lvt0751 said:
Hi
I have send my desire for repair, because it reboots every time i use navigation and charging at same time. Navigation alone dosn't reboot.
I tried to reinstall, but HTC would let me have the file to try to rewrite the ROM.
I try to times to clear the phone several times, but now i just wait to see if they will find the problem or just rewrite the ROM.
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My idea is that HTC must change the phone
I have the continuos reboot issue and had many times reinstalled a stock HTC ROM. But nothing the phone restart continuosly
Best Regards
People, see this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=676402
It may be a hardware fault and seens to be a know issue for HTC (read the statements).
Read that thread and you'll see you have do send your Desire to repair/replace.

Repair bricked phone

Hi everybody!
I have an almost 2 years old DHD which I think is completely bricked. It was working for approximately one years perfectly and then suddenly it stopped working. Whenever I tried to turn it on, it only vibrated once and did nothing more. Sometimes it turned on and these working periods were enough to restore to stock condition (It was rooted and had Eng S-OFF before.). I had brought it to service and they said they was not going to repair it as the device got water damaged. I'm pretty sure it was not! After a few weeks, it started working again. I was using it for 3 months then it bricked again and it's the situation today as well.
Previous week I looked into the development thread and saw all of these new amazing roms. So I took my DHD to see if it's working or not. The situation is the same. Everytime I power it on, the phone only vibrates once and nothing happens. I'm not able to get into hboot mode. At some very rare occassions the phone turns on and works flawlessly till reboot. When I connect it with USB, the computer doesn't recognize it. Battery is charged, I even tried another battery.
Does anybody know what happens with the phone? I'm open to any possible solutions to try. Please don't suggest to bring it to service or repair it, because I have another phone, just want to try to recover it and ask your ideas about the problem.
Thanks in advance!
Greetings,
Adam
So you say you cant enter in fastboot or recovery?
Since it's intermittent, my guess is it is a hardware problem. Some kind of bad contact/loose connection. Make sure everything looks good on your battery door and the battery contacts inside the phone.
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So you say you cant enter in fastboot or recovery?
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I cannot enter into hboot mode. Didn't try recovery, but assume it's the same.
waterbox said:
Since it's intermittent, my guess is it is a hardware problem. Some kind of bad contact/loose connection. Make sure everything looks good on your battery door and the battery contacts inside the phone.
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I also think it's a hardware problem. Will take a more careful look at the battery.
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im having trouble finding post option on page.i recently rooted my phone.all was well until i used font app sms pro and emoji plug in.i also forgot o disable auo update.worked for 10 minutes then apps wouldnt load.whil attempting to uninstall via recovery...since no other options worked...i wiped my system....now recovery says E:no os...please help...im using vm htc 1 v cdma...
goofed again said:
im having trouble finding post option on page.i recently rooted my phone.all was well until i used font app sms pro and emoji plug in.i also forgot o disable auo update.worked for 10 minutes then apps wouldnt load.whil attempting to uninstall via recovery...since no other options worked...i wiped my system....now recovery says E:no os...please help...im using vm htc 1 v cdma...
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Wrong sub forum buddy, post in the One V Forum.
Its possible that there isn't "water damage", but there could be moisture getting into the phone causing it to act erratic. To cancel out that possibility, submerge it in a closed container full of rice for a few days
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p5200 Random shutdowns

Hi all,
I own the p5200 (Tab3 10.1) for a few weeks.
Recently I noticed that the device sometimes randomly shuts down by itself, and I have to power it on again by myself.
It mostly happens when I don't use it (and than come back to use it and it's dead) - but it also happened once when I used it.
Did any of you guys experience that weird behavior ?
I don't believe it is a hardware defect, rather then a software/kernel issue (maybe even the previous generation's SOD problem?)
Appreciate any help!
Matan.
matanb said:
Hi all,
I own the p5200 (Tab3 10.1) for a few weeks.
Recently I noticed that the device sometimes randomly shuts down by itself, and I have to power it on again by myself.
It mostly happens when I don't use it (and than come back to use it and it's dead) - but it also happened once when I used it.
Did any of you guys experience that weird behavior ?
I don't believe it is a hardware defect, rather then a software/kernel issue (maybe even the previous generation's SOD problem?)
Appreciate any help!
Matan.
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The problem seems to be getting worse, now it happens a few times a day,
I read some and thought it may have to do with the Sleep of Death.
If anyone knows anything about it I would be more than happy to know,
Thanks,
Matan.
matanb said:
The problem seems to be getting worse, now it happens a few times a day,
I read some and thought it may have to do with the Sleep of Death.
If anyone knows anything about it I would be more than happy to know,
Thanks,
Matan.
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Are you running stock? Are you rooted? Need more information to try to lead you in the right direction.
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Benzoman said:
Are you running stock? Are you rooted? Need more information to try to lead you in the right direction.
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Thanks for the reply,
I'm running stock unrooted/modified XXUBMI5 firmware.
Hi,
same/similar problem on my P5200/10", stock not rooted firmware 4.2.2 - after cca a month of using random switch-off started, after another few weeks it was more and more frequent and the tab was usable only very hardly. my quess was some HW error like bad battery concact, as it happened mostly during tab movement/shaking/turn arounds etc.
Sent back to vendor to reclaim, back after a month with factory reset and message "problem not reproducible". and really, it was not happening(!)
Another week or two has passed since then - and random switch offs are again back, now also when there is no movement (i.e. overnigth). I am planning to try to save some logs to find why it happens (some bad application?) or at least to prove to vendor it really happens. then I will try also another factory reset (however, I do not like to setup it again and again and backup/restore might not work, if it is caused by some app ).
When this happened to me on a previous device, it turned out to be SD card related. The SD card would unmount and that would apparently freeze my tab, usually shutting it down. Then again I was using a swapfile and had most of my apps installed to the SD card. But I figured I'd mention.
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thref23 said:
When this happened to me on a previous device, it turned out to be SD card related. The SD card would unmount and that would apparently freeze my tab, usually shutting it down. Then again I was using a swapfile and had most of my apps installed to the SD card. But I figured I'd mention.
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thanks, but I have no external SD card inside, there is just the internal one, which is not removable.
alfi_ said:
thanks, but I have no external SD card inside, there is just the internal one, which is not removable.
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Hi,
Same here - no SD card involved.
I can update that "somehow" those random shutdowns did not occur in the past few days (where before it happened a few good times a day)
I can also say that when the device is connected to a charger no shutdowns whatsoever.
Also, in the past few days battery is draining much faster than before.
Personally I think it is the battery, October's bad battery batch of the S4/S3 reminded me that this could be the issue here as well.
Tried to look online for a battery replacement to buy, but without any luck so far.
alfi_ , if you have any new info I would very much like to know
Thanks!
matanb said:
alfi_ , if you have any new info I would very much like to know
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Hi,
so far nothing special - as it does not happen while on charger, also log via USB is useless. and the log via TCP is empty.
what I have seen in discussions / heard from more experienced people, incl. the branded service partner, it can be often caused by some additional application (for me its hard to believe. and if the same happens to PC computer, it will definitely be a reason to return the device). but anyway I would suggest you to make a backup and try the factory reset too. then test it for some time without any new installed application.
for my one it looks little better after reset (weird behaviour), but it still randomly shuts down. then I am going to visit a service center personally to present there the behaviour, but it may take some time..
Hi,
the problem was reproducible also in the service center with factory setting without any other application installed, so after a month the tab is back with replaced mainboard (part gh82-07643a) - and so far no problem. hopefully it will not repeat anymore
I've been experimenting the same issue. Sm t311, stock unrooted rom.
It happens when the device is sleeping, it just fails to come back.
I've seen it happen with and without sd card, with and without power cord attached. It doesn't seem to be related with the sleeping timespan either.
Enviado desde mi SM-T311 mediante Tapatalk
one, maybe useful info when this happens, which I was not aware of - androids v4.1 and newer have the possibility to boot into "safe mode", where all additional installed applications are disabled. so before you try factory reset and reinstall/reconfigure all applications, you can try also this. (I am wondering this option was not told me by the service). on tab 3 10" you can reach it while booting and the logo is shown, press and hold both volume keys.
battery terminal
I seen a post somewhere that samsung forgot to secure the battery terminal, on some tabs. I have the pics of the teardown, in case I ever needed them. I'll post a link. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rg53ls0004rgdjr/ARJ-ecv2NA/teardown (1)
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I seen a post somewhere that samsung forgot to secure the battery terminal, on some tabs. I have the pics of the teardown, in case I ever needed them. I'll post a link. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rg53ls0004rgdjr/ARJ-ecv2NA/teardown (1)
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Here is the original post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593766
After troubleshooting this issue and discarding possible causes such as charching problem, smart cover side effect, defective sd, etc etc, I had given up on my T311 and decided to start experimenting with some custom roms (after all, it's painless to brick a defective tablet). Somehow, after flashing FastDream the issue disappeared.
It has run for 27 hrs straight without turning itself off.
tab 3 101 gt-p5200 randomly shutdown
Hail all :fingers-crossed:
i owned a gt p5200 before few months ago after some months it was randomly shutting down
i dont know wat is the solution for this
i tried to reflash to stock rom no use
is there any solution to fix ? ? anybody
so please help me
any way my wish and thkz for alll
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Hi, I have problem with my Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 gt p 5200.
Tablet without noticeable reason began randomly shut down by itself.
Sometimes in an hour goes off 5-6 times, and sometimes working 5-6 hours without turning off.
Tablet can not be sent to the service because it was purchased abroad.
On it is the original untouched Android 4.2.2.
I tried a factory reset and re-flash with the latest android from sammobile.com , but it didn't help.
Does anyone has a similar problem or solution.
Thanks in advance

G4 Bootloop

Hi Guys,
i am really confused and a little bit angry. The Following happened to me today:
My Phone (Unrooted, Locked BL) was behaving weird this morning.
It just randomly crashed and wouldn't boot up.
Eventually i got it to boot once or twice, but still it crashed, shut down and Bootloop.
A Reqular Factory Reset did nothing. now i'm trying to install the Regular KDZ-File for the H815, but things are just not working as expected.
Has anyone else had this problem before?
Is it normal that the LG Flash Tool is on 1% for over 5 Minutes and nothing changes on the Phone screen?
I want to know what has broken my phone so bad, cause this time, I just used it the way it was supposed to be used, no hard drops, no rooting, no changing of software in any means.
First LG Phone and it broke with no warning and no explenation. I'm a little disappointed right now.
Greetz
Esok
Same
The same happened to mine. Are you able to get to download mode by powering off your phone and plugging it into your computer? Im able to flash stock ROMs but nothing helps. The phone reboots by itself at random times and makes it into the operating system a few times but is never usable.
martinsavvy said:
The same happened to mine. Are you able to get to download mode by powering off your phone and plugging it into your computer? Im able to flash stock ROMs but nothing helps. The phone reboots by itself at random times and makes it into the operating system a few times but is never usable.
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Hey,
yes i can get into download mode.
I am able to flash files, but the phone wont boot up anymore.
I just want to save my data, but i guess i wont be able to do so.
So i have to get to the store and get a new g4
Luckily i made a backup of my two weeks ago, so not much will be lost.
I also send an email to the LG customer Service, will post their reply here too.
I am really disappointed by LG at this point, i usually had motorola phones and they didn't have random errors like this one.
I switched to LG, cause G4 sounded awesome, but this error is making me sad.
I am really thinking that i won't buy another LG Product, which is making me sad too, cause usually most things made by them are great.
Greetz Esok
//==============First Request by me:======================
Hello dear LG-Service Team,
i just bought the premium product LG-G4.
Since some days, the Phone is beginning to hang and reboot, resulting in a bootloop.
Sometimes the phone boots, than optimizing Android for about 30 minutes (100+ Apps installed). After this happened, i kann use it again, but not fully.
To shortcut eventual questions:
The Phone is in factory State, no Custom Rom installed. The bootloader is locked and the Phone has not been rooted.
The mistake seems to come from your firmware.
I am really disappointed, because i paid a lot of money and no have a product which is barely usable.
I switched to LG because of the G4 and i don't want to regret this decision.
Kind regards
<<Esok>>
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Dear Mr. <<Esok>>
thanks for Contacting LG-Electronics Germany
We regret the problems you have with your smartphone.
Probably the reason is a Update-Error in the Google Play Services.
To check this, start your device and activate ariplane mode.
in Settings ->Apps->All-> Google Play Services coose Uninstall Updates.
Afterwards turn airplane mode off.
Android will update the Google Play Services with a working Version.
If this is not working and your Phone is in Warranty, you got the possibility to send in the Phone, for a free Hard- and Software Check-up.
To trigger this process, please send us the following data via Email:
Phone Number, name, Adress, Buy date, Imei-Number, Serial Number, Modell, Color and a detailled Description of the Error.
After getting your data, we will send you an reply formular via email, with which you can send in the phone for free.
Please print the Coupon and go to you next mail station.
Please pack the device secure and put the Battery, a copy of the bill and a description of the error in the package too.
You can also bring the Phone to the retailer.
The average time for a repair is 5 Days.
You can also call us on 01806115411 to get contact and boost the process.
I hope i answered all your quetions.
kind regards
<<Lg-Customer Service>>
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Email and response, translated by me, so there might be some mistakes...
I don't like the response, it feels like not being taken seriously.
Well, nevertheless, i will go to the retailer and will see what happens.
I will keep you updated.
What do you think of this response?
Greetz Esok
That response is terrible lol. I called in and they said they do not support my phone because it is an international version. So there was nothing they could do for me.
I have a similiar issue, but mine was due to a OTA update, and I didn't know about the download mode until now.
Thanks.
Any tips when I can get into the download mode? I just wanna recover my personal data (images, and texts)? Flashing STOCK image would preserve the personal data right?
While your phone is off, plug it into your computer while holding volume up. If you are using LG flash tool to flash a .KDZ firmware file, you will come across an option that says Normal flash or CSE Flash. Normal flash will not wipe data, while CSE Flash will. I have flashed stock images and it didn't work. Hopefully it works for you though.
martinsavvy said:
That response is terrible lol. I called in and they said they do not support my phone because it is an international version. So there was nothing they could do for me.
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+1 I'm in same boat and exact same issue with my H815. I love the device but this is unacceptable.
I'm having the same problem, it just happened to me all of a sudden and now I can't even get to the boot animation. I've been able to get into recovery 2 or 3 times but usually it just restarts before it even gets there. I recently updated to the newest xposed framework (though I've restarted just fine a few times after I installed it), did anyone else here do the same?
When I get home from work I'm going to keep attempting to fix it, I've flashed my current TOT but it failed after rebooting. I don't know if I'm having the same problem as everyone else but I'll update if I can find a solution.
same issue here on the at&t 810. Starting about 3 days ago I started getting random reboots + bootloops. Sometimes it would boot to the LG logo and stick, sometimes to the AT&T logo and stick, sometimes to the OS and freeze after the lock screen appeared. I can get into the OS and use it for awhile, then it will restart and it all begins again. 2 factory resets so far and no dice. I am rooted on 10e but have a warranty device on the way which undoubtedly will be on a higher firmware and will likely miss out on the potential coming bootloader unlock. At this point I am probably going to sell on craigslist and get a 6p. The phone is great when it works and I love the size, the looks, and the screen, but the lag and these reboots are unacceptable.
Just a short update by me:
I gave it to the retailer, they said it would take about 10 Days.
I hope this stuff won't happen again or this was the last time i am buying a LG Product.
I think i would have been better off by sending it directly to LG but nevertheless, maybe giving it to the retailer will make my warranty stay longer
I will keep you updated, including firmware Version the phone has after sending it in and so on.
All of the sudden my phone today just froze leaving me with a black background and no animations, the phone is very hot if I try to use it on that moment. Even when I reboot the phone stays very very slow and says system it's no responding.
What can I do? Even when a Reboot it some times works normal then suddenly does it again.
atrix_noob said:
All of the sudden my phone today just froze leaving me with a black background and no animations, the phone is very hot if I try to use it on that moment. Even when I reboot the phone stays very very slow and says system it's no responding.
What can I do? Even when a Reboot it some times works normal then suddenly does it again.
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Sounds like a heat problem in your case.
What happens if you pull out the battery, wait 10 minutes to let the phone get cold and than reboot?
Well, no luck on my end. I could only even get into recovery one out of every 50 times or so that I tried, and when I managed to I wasn't able to sideload any system software because it wouldn't initialize the driver (my computer recognized the phone just fine, except the ADB portion). Clearing the data did nothing either. Luckily I'm on Sprint and the phone's being recalled anyway, so I just walked in and they swapped it no questions asked. At least after flashing a TOT and clearing the data they shouldn't have an easy way to tell I was rooted or anything.
esok44 said:
Sounds like a heat problem in your case.
What happens if you pull out the battery, wait 10 minutes to let the phone get cold and than reboot?
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Thanks for replying, I completely restored phone today and was a success. No more black background.
same random rebooting issue here as well. and I just bought this phone brand new from a 3rd party :/
Update: I seem to have gotten past the problems after updating to 10n. Now running stock debloated 10n rom with no reboot issues (so far)
Update 2: Had 1 - 2 cycle bootloop on 10n
esok44 said:
Just a short update by me:
I gave it to the retailer, they said it would take about 10 Days.
I hope this stuff won't happen again or this was the last time i am buying a LG Product.
I think i would have been better off by sending it directly to LG but nevertheless, maybe giving it to the retailer will make my warranty stay longer
I will keep you updated, including firmware Version the phone has after sending it in and so on.
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I don't see how you giving your phone to your retailer will extend your warranty. That makes absolutely no sense, since your warranty begins from your date of purchase.
My phone also ended up with the bootloop and having to exchange with a new unit. I'm on the TMO Variant H811.
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I don't see how you giving your phone to your retailer will extend your warranty. That makes absolutely no sense, since your warranty begins from your date of purchase.
My phone also ended up with the bootloop and having to exchange with a new unit. I'm on the TMO Variant H811.
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Actually German Law is a little bit different.
Regular warranty is not what i meant in my post, i meant the "Gewährleistung" its an additional kind of warranty given out by the retailer.
There are some cases in which this "Gewährleistung", which usually lasts for about 2 Years is made longer. Mostly this happens when the retailer would have to send in a product for the third time, they basically give out a new one, which will be treated like a NEW device. So new Warranty, new "Gewährleistung".
I hope this somehow made sense
Today i got my phone back.
They repaired it.
Everything is like it was before, so i am pretty sure they didn't change it.
Firmware Version is 10d.
The Phone is working so far.
Will keep you updated if anything changes.
Greetz Esok
same issues unlocked ... rooted ... android 6.0 hard reset doesnt work ... kdz method stay at 5% and nothing happend .. etc etc

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