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SkOrPn Samsung Jig & USB OTG

When I had a Vibrant, the jig helped me out of a few jams. Not too long ago, I got the Galaxy S2 as a replacement, so when I started playing around with it, I wanted to make sure I had one close by just in case. The jig is a tiny little thing and I'm prone to losing things, so it was long gone by the time I looked for it again. I decided I'd go cheap and ordered one from an eBay seller in China... that was a mistake. It was definitely cheap, but it didn't do a thing when I plugged it in. It wouldn't turn the phone on and it wouldn't put it into download mode. No sense in returning it either since the return shipping would cost more than I'd get back.
I still wanted to get a working jig and as luck would have it, I found a US based seller when I was looking around for a Kindle Fire factory cable. It turns out that he hand crafts these himself and XDA members give him overwhelmingly positive reviews for his products and service. I sent off a PM and he wrote me back in a flash, I put in my order and had it in 2 days! It's nicely built with a lanyard cord on it so I'm less likely to lose it and most importantly... it works!
I've attached some pictures here with the SkOrPn jig, the Chinese jig (the one without the cord that doesn't work), and my Galaxy S2 with the SkOrPn jig in download mode. It might cost a little more than the cheapest jig that you can find on eBay, but I'm happy to pay a little more for a quality product from a guy who takes pride in the things he makes. FWIW, I'm not affiliated in any way to this seller... I'm just a satisfied customer. He doesn't go out of his way to solicit sales of his products, so I just wanted to get the word out there for anybody that might be looking to purchase a jig for their phone.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230634690605
http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=500006
Almost forgot... I've exchanged a number of PMs with him this past week and inquired about getting a USB OTG cable adapter. He said that while he doesn't currently make them, he'd certainly consider it if enough people showed some interest. Personally, I think a USB OTG cable is at the top of the list of must-have accessories for this phone, so let him know if you agree with me!

Does this one reset the counter on when booting into download mode?

I have ordered cheaper ones from china that do the job just fine.

Kid Poker said:
Does this one reset the counter on when booting into download mode?
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The short answer is I do not know. I did flash an OS through ODIN at one point, but never looked at the download count to see if it had even incremented. That phone went back to T-Mobile for display issues before I got a working jig and I've only flashed a recovery with ODIN after that. There appears to be some mixed opinions on whether any jig will reset the counter, but I doubt that one jig would reset it while another would not. YMMV.
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I have ordered cheaper ones from china that do the job just fine.
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I'm glad that worked out for you. In my OP, I was just sharing my experience of ordering a cheap one from China that failed to do anything and then purchasing one from SkOrPn that worked as advertised. FWIW, I'm happy with my SkOrPn purchase even though I paid a bit more. Ultimately, I was glad to provide a small amount of support to a fellow XDA member and getting a quality product in return. To each his own.

I would love to support another member but you might want to have him update his ebay postings. As of now it does not list the jig working for the SG2. If he updates that then I would place an order.

XPerties said:
I would love to support another member but you might want to have him update his ebay postings. As of now it does not list the jig working for the SG2. If he updates that then I would place an order.
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I don't work for the guy, so it's not my job or place for me to tell him to update his listing, but I did send him a PM to have a look at your post. With that said, he states in his ebay listing...
The "SkOrPn JIG" is compatible with all known Galaxy S class phones, including the following:
So, that list is not an exclusive compatibility list... it's an "including, but not limited to" list. There's no difference in jig specs for the different models. If it works in those phones, it will work in the SGH-T989. I've also posted a picture in my OP with the jig in my phone.

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I don't work for the guy, so it's not my job or place for me to tell him to update his listing, but I did send him a PM to have a look at your post. With that said, he states in his ebay listing...
The "SkOrPn JIG" is compatible with all known Galaxy S class phones, including the following:
So, that list is not an exclusive compatibility list... it's an "including, but not limited to" list. There's no difference in jig specs for the different models. If it works in those phones, it will work in the SGH-T989. I've also posted a picture in my OP with the jig in my phone.
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Yes I understand it's not your job. I was only suggesting you let him know since you have started this thread in an effort to spread a kind word and support a member.
Also in the event I had ordered a jib from his ebay listing and it did not work I wouldn't have a leg to stand on regarding a refund because the model is not listed but I do understand what you are saying. In closing I'll kindly bow out of the thread since your reply seemed kinda aggressive.
Have a wonderful day.

XPerties said:
Yes I understand it's not your job. I was only suggesting you let him know since you have started this thread in an effort to spread a kind word and support a member.
Also in the event I had ordered a jib from his ebay listing and it did not work I wouldn't have a leg to stand on regarding a refund because the model is not listed but I do understand what you are saying. In closing I'll kindly bow out of the thread since your reply seemed kinda aggressive.
Have a wonderful day.
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Well, it wasn't meant to be an "aggressive" post, so I'm sorry if you took it that way. By no means was I yelling and there certainly wasn't any spittle flying at my monitor as I typed my reply.
I was just trying to make things clear and I also understand why you'd want some assurances. Personally, it didn't even occur to me to make sure this particular phone was in that list before I ordered. If you have reservations about it, I suggest you send him PM. I'm sure he'll vouch for his product and tell you that it will work in this phone. Good luck!

I just bought one.

XPerties said:
I would love to support another member but you might want to have him update his ebay postings. As of now it does not list the jig working for the SG2. If he updates that then I would place an order.
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It is already listed in the eBay ad for SGSII. I have sold over 1900 of these to xda members, teamwhiskey members, edt members and via word of mouth in multiple IRC channel's since 2010 and to date it has not failed on any samsung phone, the only failures have been phones with corrupted bootloaders a.k.a hard bricks. Also you said SG2 and I'm not aware if any SG2 devices so I can't list that device. All Samsung Galaxy S and SII series smartphones use the same resistance value for Download Mode as far as I know including the latest Google Nexus.
Thanks to the OP for getting the word out on my premium high quality Download Mode JIGs. There is NO OTHER JIG made as good as this one PERIOD
SkOrPn
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SkOrPn said:
Also you said SG2 and I'm not aware if any SG2 devices so I can't list that device. All Samsung Galaxy S and SII series smartphones use the same resistance value for Download Mode as far as I know including the latest Google Nexus.
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rofl....ok sorry forgot a S in the SGSII. BTW your ad does not list "Samsung Galaxy S 2 T989" but it's A-OK. I just placed an order on ebay.
Thanks.

XPerties said:
rofl....ok sorry forgot a S in the SGSII. BTW your ad does not list "Samsung Galaxy S 2 T989" but it's A-OK. I just placed an order on ebay.
Thanks.
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Oh Ok that t989 is just a T-Mobile part number but its still based off the original i9100 SII series. I will remove the i9100 from the listing when I get the chance. I will look to see if my compatibilty list is up to date. Thanks
Thanks for the order, yours will go out today.
SkOrPn
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Thanks for clearing all that up, SkOrPn. Again, my apologies to XPerties if I came off the wrong way.

kinfauns said:
Thanks for clearing all that up, SkOrPn. Again, my apologies to XPerties if I came off the wrong way.
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thanks for bring it here... i have ordered one..

kinfauns said:
Thanks for clearing all that up, SkOrPn. Again, my apologies to XPerties if I came off the wrong way.
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No worries, it's all good.
Sent a thanks hit your way.

It has come to my attention that some devices do and some don't have the Counter Reset feature. It is up to the purchaser to know if their phone works or not with that feature as I only guarantee Download Mode. Apparently the i727 or T727 (lol not sure which it is now) does not have that feature yet it is based on the SGS2 internals.
What is even more disturbing is I can not find any information that suggests the T989 works with even download mode. I found this Q&A that seems to suggest that Download Mode works but Counter resetting does not. However again, lol, I am sure I have had customers with a TMO t989 purchase my JIG and they were happy as can be, so Im not sure if they ever tried the counter reset thingy. And my tester Alexea sold her SGS2 to get the Gnex.
Please if anyone can let me know for sure one way or the other I would appreciate it... I get emails all the time asking me about the SGS2 phones and the Custom Binary Counter reset feature and that feature is not present on my T959 test phone.
EDIT: kinfauns says his T989 definitely goes into Download Mode, but he does not know if it works with the counter reset feature of the device. Also, all my ebay listings have been updated to include the T989 and many other devices.

You should offer local pick up in Albuquerque and I would buy from you.
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Needed a jig (you never know when you'll need it) and the lanyard is a pretty cool feature. Also, I didn't trust the ones from China. Just couldn't bring myself to order something that was such an unknown (no matter the low cost).
Just ordered a Skorpn. Thanks go out to the OP and SkOrPn!

StickyK3ys said:
Needed a jig (you never know when you'll need it) and the lanyard is a pretty cool feature. Also, I didn't trust the ones from China. Just couldn't bring myself to order something that was such an unknown (no matter the low cost).
Just ordered a Skorpn. Thanks go out to the OP and SkOrPn!
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The Chinese ones are not much different, in fact its the same exact connector and the only difference is the Chinese jigs are not tested to make sure the pins in question make contact, and so there is about a 15% failure rate, or even higher maybe. Someone like myself test each port before I even solder the resistor onto it, so I can weed out the bad apples and throw them away. They also do not test it on an actual phone to make sure it goes into download mode, and I do
Hence why they are so extremely cheap.

So is this jig for when the key combination doesn't work?

App Refund

Hi all.
I would like to know how to get refund from Windows Phone Marketplace?
I've found some old instructions, but they are not working anymore and I can't find it anywhere on their site.
Please help...

I don't think it's possible. Before buying app, you should saw the warning: something like "That purchase is non-refundable and can not ... blah-blah-blah". By pressing "Buy" button you've agreed with these terms & conditions.

xodeus said:
Hi all.
I would like to know how to get refund from Windows Phone Marketplace?
I've found some old instructions, but they are not working anymore and I can't find it anywhere on their site.
Please help...
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See the Terms of use:
6.9. Refund Policies.
All sales are final and nonrefundable unless otherwise provided by law or by a particular Service offer.

Provided you have extenuating circumstances, a refund is very possible. You'll need to chat with a representative:
https://support.live.com/default.aspx?productkey=oepwp7cf&brand=oepwp7&mkt=en-ww&
For example... I downloaded Bullet Asylum about an hour before it became available in the Marketplace on my phone. I found it on the Marketplace via my web browser and made the purchase, cuz I was so excited to play the game. A week later, I was fiddling around with my phone and looked up BA in the Marketplace. I had the option to buy it, but it wanted to charge my account again. From the game that was already on my phone, it wasn't showing as updatable AND I wasn't able to send a reinstall link from the website. This was forcing me to purchase the game a 2nd time if I wanted to reinstall it... all due to a small glitch.
So, I got on with a rep via chat, explained everything and had the email purchase confirmations to prove it. Rep had to call me to verify my account/identity. Great conversation, understood the problem, and provided a refund.
So... yes... if the circumstances are right, and a refund is warranted, then it can be obtained. Chat support has been very helpful both times I've used them.

Just curious: how much you evaluate your time? Hmm, spending so much time for $0.99 or even $2.99 is too expensive for me, for example

no its not possible......but u can always file a lawsuit....

sirajgoku said:
no its not possible......but u can always file a lawsuit....
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Why do you think that would work?

sermann said:
Why do you think that would work?
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sirajgoku is being facetious.
Like I said... a refund is possible, but pretty much only if MSFT made an error.

Yes a refund is possible! I was refunded already because I was charged twice by the same app I contacted Zune support and they emailed me in my language Portuguese and saw the problem and refunded me! I was refunded too once because I bought one app and now it's not anymore on marketplace its name is perfectscan i reseted my phone and wanted to install the app and couldn't because the app wasn't available anymore.
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So the refunds are only available for errors, not for those who find out that the app doesn't work correctly and just want money back.
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Too bad....it doesn't work like that....
They won't refund you for such a reason...

I purchased a game on my phone, got double billed (billed twice for the same game).
I just fired up a "Zune marketplace Chat support session". Explained what happened, refunded immediately!

xodeus said:
So the refunds are only available for errors, not for those who find out that the app doesn't work correctly and just want money back.
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No unfortunately not. Because, most apps and games come with trial mode. So you could try before you buy. However, for apps that don't offer trials modes, if the reviews and screenshots don't justify value of it, then I don't buy it.

xodeus said:
So the refunds are only available for errors, not for those who find out that the app doesn't work correctly and just want money back.
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I think so!
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Samsung smart dock will it ever be in stock?

I want a smart dock will samsung ever stock them? I registered on their facebook page for the 50% but it expires on the first of the year I really hope they get it in stock by then.

tfaulk88 said:
I want a smart dock will samsung ever stock them? I registered on their facebook page for the 50% but it expires on the first of the year I really hope they get it in stock by then.
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afaik Amazon has them in stock
edit...seems i spoke too soon, they are out now also

Bandage said:
afaik Amazon has them in stock
edit...seems i spoke too soon, they are out now also
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lol weak I really want to go through samsung though cause I got the 50% off code from them in my email.

tfaulk88 said:
lol weak I really want to go through samsung though cause I got the 50% off code from them in my email.
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I'm on the same boat. I also got a 50% off coupon and I'm waiting for this dock and the bundle of 4 or 5 didn't flip covers, and it had been or of stock for over a month.
I'm also beginning to wonder if I'm ever going to get to use my coupon, or if Samsung will ever get it together and fix their supply chain problems.
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did any of you ever get the dock? trying to use my 50% also, guess they don't want us using it on the $99.99 smart dock.

wolfpack612 said:
did any of you ever get the dock? trying to use my 50% also, guess they don't want us using it on the $99.99 smart dock.
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Nope... still waiting for this unicorn to reappear

FWIW, one of the Samsung accessory team reps at CES said that if the Smart Dock does not come in stock before the codes expire, to just call them when it does come in and they will honor the coupon. May work, may not work, but at least worth a shot.

AirBruce said:
I'm on the same boat. I also got a 50% off coupon and I'm waiting for this dock and the bundle of 4 or 5 didn't flip covers, and it had been or of stock for over a month.
I'm also beginning to wonder if I'm ever going to get to use my coupon, or if Samsung will ever get it together and fix their supply chain problems.
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Sorry I'll burst your bubble, you can't use the coupon on the flip cover bundle:/
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intelli78 said:
FWIW, one of the Samsung accessory team reps at CES said that if the Smart Dock does not come in stock before the codes expire, to just call them when it does come in and they will honor the coupon. May work, may not work, but at least worth a shot.
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Blasting them on FB for not honoring the coupon will always work (at least it should)

Supposedly mid February on amazon and Samsung's website.
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How do I change Currency in Google Play?

How do I change the Currency-display in Google Play on the Note 2? I've traveled abroad so many times, that the last time I did, with my old phone, the currency is not appearing in US Dollars on my Note 2. I can't seem to find the fix on Google. Please let me know, thanks in advance.

anyone? :crying:

Google Play is not showing prices in US Dollars? How to fix this? :crying:

You have to root your Note II and Download Market Unlocker which will change the currency and country on Google Play. When you open Market Unlocker choose the country you want and it will use the country's currency automatically.
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Honestly, not that inclined to root my device at the moment, but if and when I do, I will definitely consider your method. Thanks.

winlinmac001 said:
Honestly, not that inclined to root my device at the moment, but if and when I do, I will definitely consider your method. Thanks.
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Sure thing, rooting is really easy. Have you tried a Factory Reset.

[Q] anyone get galaxy perks codes?

Over 48 hours still no play 25$ and no samsung hub 50$. I only received a coupon code for 50% off galaxy accessories. Chatted up samsung reps. They dont know. Said I need open a case or something. Not doing it.
Are you guys getting those emails with codes?
I mean its the default homepage on note 3 and 10.1 2014. Register to receive perks rewards.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2475448

check spam folder
Mine showed to Gmail no issues. Also was able to redeem to a different Gmail account. 5 minutes to get to email.

jackwagon06 said:
Mine showed to Gmail no issues. Also was able to redeem to a different Gmail account. 5 minutes to get to email.
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you registered under two different emails to get double perks??

jmwils3 said:
you registered under two different emails to get double perks??
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Lol, no but I like your thinking! Used my Samsung account to register for perks. When I redeemed the play store, I used a shared account for my gf and I, so we only buy apps once. Also share a calendar that way.

jackwagon06 said:
Lol, no but I like your thinking! Used my Samsung account to register for perks. When I redeemed the play store, I used a shared account for my gf and I, so we only buy apps once. Also share a calendar that way.
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Oh, alright, I guess I got confused by your previous wording.
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jmwils3 said:
Oh, alright, I guess I got confused by your previous wording.
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I just re read my original post. I could see why! Sorry, couple of cocktails and leaving comments while watching football. Still like your thinking though! Not like we didn't pay a premium for this stuff!

Lol, yeah, but they really have no incentive to allow that to work.
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