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Jus got me a Samsung s2 but cant do anything till I get the USB port fixed
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Cool.
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That's what happens kids when you buy a used.one
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didnt buy it i traded my other phone for it, shouldnt be that hard to replace the usb port ill have it by thursday or sooner

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That's what happens kids when you buy a used.one
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Great...go ahead and show him what a bunch of pricks we are here...seriously...its like you people get off by talking **** behind a screen...
Lots of people (including me) buy used phones because they are not up for an upgrade and dont want to pay the ridiculous full price...I fail to see WTF is wrong with that...I do agree that u should make sure its fully funtional before buying it but that aint the way of telling them that
....sorry....it just pisses me off seeing that every new person looking for help here gets talked **** to by the 3rd post.
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thakrew317 said:
didnt buy it i traded my other phone for it, shouldnt be that hard to replace the usb port ill have it by thursday or sooner
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...anyways...welcome homie.
If ur a vet then u know whats up once u get it fixed...if ur a noob then u got a lot of reading to do b4 u get ur phone hooked up with a new ROM.
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thakrew317 said:
didnt buy it i traded my other phone for it, shouldnt be that hard to replace the usb port ill have it by thursday or sooner
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it should still be under manufacturer's warranty and maybe t-mobile's if it somehow transferred.. sometimes it doesn't.

Lol at the ppl talking smack... maybe he knew USB port was non functional?, and got a great deal knowing he could fix it.
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don728871 said:
That's what happens kids when you buy a used.one
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Like u never had problems before
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don728871 said:
That's what happens kids when you buy a used.one
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Don't listen to this guy, he's the one who was asking if face unlock could be done on our phone now that we have Ics.. *facepalm* Obviously he never looked at the settings of his phone.
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elflip88 said:
Don't listen to this guy, he's the one who was asking if face unlock could be done on our phone now that we have Ics.. *facepalm* Obviously he never looked at the settings of his phone.
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haha thanks everyone and no they didnt offend me at all cause im not a noob but im also not a developer, i just cant get my phone into download mode because of the usb port malfunction i actually didnt know it was bad at the the time only because it still charged and what not but i traded an HD2 for it and was done messing with it, i wanted something new and its going to be new to me also installing this usb port haha so wish me luck i also bought one of those usb jigs off ebay to hopefully get me into download mode, everytime i use my cable it goes straight into stock recovery if it wasnt for that i would be flashing away! ive tried everything getting it into DL mode, also ive tried getting it warrantied but tmboile says ive had too many exchanges ha so im SOL on that one, i had the g2x before the hd2 and suppovsevly according to them its my fault they kept sending me POS phones esp since the g2x has been EOLed i mean cmon. they knew that phone had nothing but problems why still send it to people

elflip88 said:
Don't listen to this guy, he's the one who was asking if face unlock could be done on our phone now that we have Ics.. *facepalm* Obviously he never looked at the settings of his phone.
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also if i could like your reply i would cause thats pretty funny, everyone should know face unlock comes with ics especially if you flashing roms and stuff also hes a senior member and is asking about faceunlock on ics? hmm

No problem, also welcome to the community. Hope you are able to fix that usb.
One last thing though, now don't quote me on this, but I remember reading that using the usb cord from a g2x or I think any lg phone would get you into download mode. Not exactly sure how it worked, but I think you turned off the phone, connected the usb to the phone, then to the computer. And then power on the phone and it would take you to dl mode. Not 100% sure but you might want to look into that
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elflip88 said:
No problem, also welcome to the community. Hope you are able to fix that usb.
One last thing though, now don't quote me on this, but I remember reading that using the usb cord from a g2x or I think any lg phone would get you into download mode. Not exactly sure how it worked, but I think you turned off the phone, connected the usb to the phone, then to the computer. And then power on the phone and it would take you to dl mode. Not 100% sure but you might want to look into that
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I remember something like that too lol.
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Teo032 said:
I remember something like that too lol.
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pretty sure it did also but i was dumb and gave the lg cord away yesterday with my g2x when i traded it thinking my samsung cord would do it when i finally found that and now im stuck ha so now i gotta wait for the usb jig or my usb port which ever comes first, either way im going to have to replace the usb port has troule charging now too i think but heck i got the usb port for 6 bucks off ebay so i cant beat that when i gotta 460 dollar phone that tmobile wants since im not due for upgrade yet

thakrew317 said:
pretty sure it did also but i was dumb and gave the lg cord away yesterday with my g2x when i traded it thinking my samsung cord would do it when i finally found that and now im stuck ha so now i gotta wait for the usb jig or my usb port which ever comes first, either way im going to have to replace the usb port has troule charging now too i think but heck i got the usb port for 6 bucks off ebay so i cant beat that when i gotta 460 dollar phone that tmobile wants since im not due for upgrade yet
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im going to try again later today after i get up and maybe wiggle the cord around and clean the usb port out, its a little dirty, its amazing that some people dont take care of their 600 dollar phones, i was prolly dumb for trading but if i get this usb port fixed im golden also a place down the street will fix it for 30 bucks if i cant

thakrew317 said:
im going to try again later today after i get up and maybe wiggle the cord around and clean the usb port out, its a little dirty, its amazing that some people dont take care of their 600 dollar phones, i was prolly dumb for trading but if i get this usb port fixed im golden also a place down the street will fix it for 30 bucks if i cant
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elp everything was a no go luckily its still covered under the samsungs manufactures warrnty sending it in tomorrow, :laugh:

Cool! Hope you enjoy your galaxy S 2 if you root your phone flash it to darkside v8 custom rom. Just a tip if you are looking forward to flash a custom rom
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elflip88 said:
Don't listen to this guy, he's the one who was asking if face unlock could be done on our phone now that we have Ics.. *facepalm* Obviously he never looked at the settings of his phone.
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LOL!
To the OP, best of luck and let us know how it goes. There are DIY tutorials a well for usb port repairs.
And as for buying used phones, we must be careful. But otherwise, I say go for it. My SGS2 was purchased used via Craigslist and it's been running great with zero problems. I suggest everyone considering a used purchase visit the xda forum associated with the phone and see what kinds of problems/defects have been common with the phone so you will know what things to look for when you make the buy.
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thakrew317 said:
elp everything was a no go luckily its still covered under the samsungs manufactures warrnty sending it in tomorrow, :laugh:
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Nice, most gs2 should still be under warranty until November
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[Q] Bricked S3 with Red LED and seen by computer?

I just bricked my S3 and whenever I plug it in, eventually, some combination of button presses makes a red LED show up, however, no screen on. Whats even weirder is that when I plug it in, it see's some thing called QHSUSB_DLOAD, and attempts to install drivers for it. I'm wondering if this might allow me to fix it? If all else fails, can someone refer me to a JTAG repair service...
Edit - When I attempt DL mode, I can even hear it disconnect, then reconnect. It fails the driver install though.

Unfortunately bud your hard bricked.
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What were you trying to do? Root? Using what method?
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You are definitely hard bricked!
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Wait what? So you are able to get it into download mode is what you are saying? Or you can't?

Wicked68 said:
What were you trying to do? Root? Using what method?
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I was making a port from the S2. I changed the updater script to let it flash, it did, and then it killed me.

Update: WOW. T-Mobile replaced it for me! I don't even have warranty left! Yet again, my company saves me.
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What did you say to get them to replace it?
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mrbmg said:
What did you say to get them to replace it?
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All I did was brought it into the store, handed it to the guy and said it was broken. Said I had a FACTORY warranty (from Samsung), and that Samsung told me to have the store do the replacement for me. The guy behind the desk said, "Yeah, whatever you stick your SIM into, as long as it's T-
Mobile, your covered. You can even buy phones offline,". It's going to be here monday. Shipped Friday, next day shipping, only 5$. I'm so happy I'm not paying 70$ for a JTAG... Not sure if this'll work for everyone, but it did for me!

if i root the s3

i have a tmobile galaxy s3 if i root it will i lose the insurance that i have on my phone ?? i know is a stupid question i just want to be 100 percent sure

Yes
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Depends on the insurance. Need more info. Also a diff between rooting and being caught rooting. If it is working enough for them to tell you rooted on a claim it is working enough to reverse before you send it in. Some insurance don't care either way.
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I believe you can always unroot it/use triangle away and it will seem as if you did nothing to it. Just don't be stupid and hard brick it
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If your able to restore stock whitout trouble you can !
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If you shatter your phone and they replace it I don't think they will have a problem replacing it if its rooted.
Besides, if your really paranoid just tell them you dropped it in a lake, (It happened to me once).

um I have asurion as insurance i dont know if by more info this is what you meant.
SOLGarion said:
Depends on the insurance. Need more info. Also a diff between rooting and being caught rooting. If it is working enough for them to tell you rooted on a claim it is working enough to reverse before you send it in. Some insurance don't care either way.
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thank you all for your replies. I am really a noob when it comes to rooting any phone i once manage to root a g2x with alot of videos lol but yeah i wish to root my galaxy so i can use the siaxis app but i dont want to lose my insurance

Warranty yes, insurance no. Rooting voids your warranty, not your insurance. Insurance covers physical damage, so if you hard brick your phone, just to be safe you "accidentally" dropped it in the bathtub.
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thank you very much
Towle said:
Warranty yes, insurance no. Rooting voids your warranty, not your insurance. Insurance covers physical damage, so if you hard brick your phone, just to be safe you "accidentally" dropped it in the bathtub.
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I think you'd win in small claims if Samsung denied you warranty because you rooted your device, assuming there is a product defect.

To be honest there's also a choice DONT ROOT. It seems like it's all new to you, and believe me Samsung phones are way easier to brick than LG or HTC if you don't read carefully. Look if it's worth the risk playing a android game with a ps3 controller or loosing your phone for a period of time. If you go ahead and do it make sure you BACK UP YOUR EMEI, many times that gets overlooked when it's really the most important thing in your phone.
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psykhotic said:
I think you'd win in small claims if Samsung denied you warranty because you rooted your device, assuming there is a product defect.
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thank you

daxecutioner24 said:
To be honest there's also a choice DONT ROOT. It seems like it's all new to you, and believe me Samsung phones are way easier to brick than LG or HTC if you don't read carefully. Look if it's worth the risk playing a android game with a ps3 controller or loosing your phone for a period of time. If you go ahead and do it make sure you BACK UP YOUR EMEI, many times that gets overlooked when it's really the most important thing in your phone.
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thank you.... im scared to root my phone so im still thinking

Georican said:
thank you.... im scared to root my phone so im still thinking
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Just read, read, read. Then read some more. Make sure you fully understand every possible thing that can go wrong (I.e. Losing imei) and how to fix it. If you know what can happen, and how it happens, you will know how to avoid those things. Never have the "I will cross that bridge when I get there" attitude. Almost everything that can go wrong is 100% preventable/curable if you know about it ahead of time. If you don't feel like you can explain to someone else how to root or fix their phone, you're not ready yet.
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Georican said:
thank you.... im scared to root my phone so im still thinking
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No problem haven't rooted mine and I rooted every other phone I have. I just feel android is android it all looks the same. Not much difference between roms apart from the speed with build props and bloatware free. While you can always prepared yourself 100 percent there's always that random encounter that you can get with electronics that is not your fault and just happens.
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[Q] sprint galaxy s3 wont turn on

I was putting a rom on my sprint galaxy s3 phone and i put the wrong rom. The rom wasnt for sprint phones. So now my phone wont turn on even when i press the volume home and power button. Is there any way to fix?

Yeah you can try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43724690 which many have had success with. Or you can send it somewhere to have Jtag repair. Jtag will run you about 60 dollars the method I linked is free but you have to know what your doing. Since you bricked your device I'm not sure if you would be able to complete the steps needed. Good luck.
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edfunkycold said:
yeah you can try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43724690 which many have had success with. Or you can send it somewhere to have jtag repair. Jtag will run you about 60 dollars the method i linked is free but you have to know what your doing. Since you bricked your device i'm not sure if you would be able to complete the steps needed. Good luck.
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thanks ill give it a try.

sflecha35 said:
thanks ill give it a try.
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That method is supposed to work but it didn't for me I had to get a jtag
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idontknowmang said:
that method is supposed to work but it didn't for me i had to get a jtag
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yeah it didnt work for me either im also getting a jtag repair

sflecha35 said:
yeah it didnt work for me either im also getting a jtag repair
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Its a sure way to go. If the memory is corrupt it takes a bit longer they had my s3 for 2 days
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[Q] Please help! Hard-bricked T999L

Hi, so I hard-bricked my S3 and I already tried using a jig and writing a de-brick .img to my ext. sd card, and neither worked so far. My phone remains completely unresponsive after I followed instructions on this site. The only response that my phone gives is a red light when it's connected to my pc or wall charger WHEN the battery is taken out, then the light disappears after several seconds. Also, my pc does recognize that something is connected, but then I get a bad connection sound after a few seconds. So far it seems that I tried every troubleshooting method on this site and I don't know what else to do. The last resort option I'm considering is sending my phone to a third party to get it de-bricked.

if you tried everything then probably a jtag is the only fix

chrisram88 said:
if you tried everything then probably a jtag is the only fix
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Where could one get a jtag?? I have googled it but there are so many different models that pop up. I would assume we would need one for the Armv7, no?
is this it -> http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/190859630462?lpid=82 ??

codecaine21 said:
Where could one get a jtag?? I have googled it but there are so many different models that pop up. I would assume we would need one for the Armv7, no?
is this it -> http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/190859630462?lpid=82 ??
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http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-jtag-brick-repair/ email them I you have any questions. That will definitely fix your hard brick.
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chrisram88 said:
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-jtag-brick-repair/ email them I you have any questions. That will definitely fix your hard brick.
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No I mean if I dont wanna sent it out and do it on my own. What JTAG would I need. I don't have a bricked phone. I'm just curious.
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codecaine21 said:
No I mean if I dont wanna sent it out and do it on my own. What JTAG would I need. I don't have a bricked phone. I'm just curious.
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Ahh ok.... I'm not sure man.
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chrisram88 said:
Ahh ok.... I'm not sure man.
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I think we use the Armv7 and this might be the jtag device -> http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/190859630462?lpid=82 I'm curious as to how the process works though.