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[Q] my galaxy note 2 wont start (urgent please help)

Dear all,
I am in deep trouble , my phone was working fine yesterday night but some how today in the morning when I was trying to switch it on the phone wont respond no startup logo nothing I tried to remove the battery/ sim/ memory card but still nothing happening I tried to plug the phone to laptop but it is not responding even I connected my phone with the charger no signs is it really charging or not, but still I tried to charge the phone for atleast 7-8 hours , only thing which I am getting is the red identification light keeps blinking when I try to switch on the phone , otherwise phone seems to be completely dead.
I am rooted & I have jelly bean 4.1.1, any help in this regard will be appreciated ... because I already have void the warranty by rooting although I have set the binary counter to zero through triangle away app.
thank you very much.

I think that your phone have SDS. But in your case i would check battery and charger - if that wont help just send it to warranty (if this is SDS its hard to check that you have root

I must say you should flash ur note2
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zuli007 said:
I think that your phone have SDS. But in your case i would check battery and charger - if that wont help just send it to warranty (if this is SDS its hard to check that you have root
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thanks for the reply, I have tried 3-4 different chargers but no work for my phone for battery I have to check it, I heard that same crazy stuff were happening with SG-S3 but I is not the case with note 2, SDS means they have to replace some hardware components will it going to effect my data in phone also.
thanks again.

joinsaketonly said:
I must say you should flash ur note2
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Dear member, thanks for the advise but it is not possible as my phone is not detectable by PC, so flashing is not possible until you tell me some other way.

If download mode not work in my opinion there is no way to bring it to life at home. Only replace motherboard can help.
Yes the same bug is in SGS3 (same eMMC chip on board). This is happening on 16 GB variant of sgs3 and note2. To avoid this next time use android 4.1.2 (Samsung propably fix this, - risk of SDS on newest roms are lower).
Try to check voltage on battery.

apachiee_pk said:
Dear member, thanks for the advise but it is not possible as my phone is not detectable by PC, so flashing is not possible until you tell me some other way.
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Have you ever flashed it before.. if not then you can claim warranty
If you have flashed it once or more the counter will raise and samsung might be a b*tch about it and charge you for it (like they did with me)
The thing you should not do at all if its the SDS is flash it because it will not write NAND and will always fail then

Guys just today I have seen this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2093599
SDS chances are high on my device also, as the symptoms seems to be the same for me, I didn`t have the chance to check my phone chip but I did buy the phone on 20th Oct 2012, so fingers cross, I will recommend to go through the above thread, to safe yourself from any unpredictable hassle.
Wish me a best of luck, I will going to visit service center today.

^^
Good luck :angel:

apachiee_pk said:
Guys just today I have seen this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2093599
SDS chances are high on my device also, as the symptoms seems to be the same for me, I didn`t have the chance to check my phone chip but I did buy the phone on 20th Oct 2012, so fingers cross, I will recommend to go through the above thread, to safe yourself from any unpredictable hassle.
Wish me a best of luck, I will going to visit service center today.
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SOrry to say its SDS the moment i saw your OP about the red light thing i was able to make out.

My first Note 2 died exactly this way....unrepairable and not covered under warranty due to glass being cracked.... On my second one now at MY expense
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Hi guys,
The update is my mother board was effected & replaced also, I lost all my data from sd card, board is replaced by service center at their cost as it was in the warranty so luckyly rooting my device did not make any issue, they have installed the latest firmware jelly bean 4.1.2 which they told me will make sure not to happen again
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[Q] Note bricked / died by itself?

My note is about 6 months old and rooted since I got it. Was using it yesterday at work. A couple house later at home when I pulled it out it was dead.
doesnt boot on power button press
doesnt react to "vol+/menue/power"
doesnt react to "vol-/menue/power"
nothing detected when connecting to the laptop
coneccting to the charger does absolutely nothing
The only sign of life is a red led that weakly blinks every 7-8 seconds.
Are there any options other than taking it in to the service center?
Thanks for any help!

MutantWizard said:
My note is about 6 months old and rooted since I got it. Was using it yesterday at work. A couple house later at home when I pulled it out it was dead.
doesnt boot on power button press
doesnt react to "vol+/menue/power"
doesnt react to "vol-/menue/power"
nothing detected when connecting to the laptop
coneccting to the charger does absolutely nothing
The only sign of life is a red led that weakly blinks every 7-8 seconds.
Are there any options other than taking it in to the service center?
Thanks for any help!
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Try starting the phone with some other battery. It might be due to battery problem.
Incase it doesn't change anything, then the only way is to send it to service center.

Its SDS . Sudden Death Syndrome . Mostly all phones on 4.1.1 affected this. On 4.1.2 its fixed. You might be on 4.1.1. Only solution - Its motherboard should be replaced.
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Thanks guys, its with the service center now!

Could you please tell us on which android version was your note 2?

Delux9364 said:
Could you please tell us on which android version was your note 2?
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Wish I could be certain but I believe 4.1.1 How can I find out now that it is dead???
In any case the service center just advised that they will replace the motherboard under warranty.

Got my note back with the explanation that the motherboard was replaced.
Only problem is that its now back on the Saudi Arabian ROM and will have to go through the whole flashing and rooting and................. but at least its alive even though Oding doesnt reconize it in download mode so will have some research to do.

Mine just got the similar symptom yesterday, but it even doesn't have weekly led blinking.

MutantWizard said:
Got my note back with the explanation that the motherboard was replaced.
Only problem is that its now back on the Saudi Arabian ROM and will have to go through the whole flashing and rooting and................. but at least its alive even though Oding doesnt reconize it in download mode so will have some research to do.
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Did u chk with eMMC brickbug app for version?

jdomadia said:
Did u chk with eMMC brickbug app for version?
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My Note 2 also was succumubed to the same symptoms as your's and it's mother board also got replaced.I checked it then eMMC brick apk and it shows insane chip.The only thing we have to do now is to take precaution to be in the latest firm ware and recovery which is SDS patched.Luckily the latest stock firm wares and kernels are SDS patched.

yes checked the returned note and still have the insane chip and 4.1.1
but I have another bigger problem. the returned note with the new motherboard is not detected by Odin in download mode. I intended to flash a non Arabic pre-rooted ROM but no luck. for a week now researching to find a solution but have not managed it yet.

ZL C6503 turning off after rooting

Unlocked bootloader and rooted phone but now is causing my issues. Whenever I use mobile data and connect to maps my phone turns off after 30 seconds or so. Sometimes it won't even turn on I have to connect to charger then it's fine. This happens every time.
I'm on 4.2.2
Build .244
This started after I flashed the above build. This happens Even on older versions. Help please.

You did a full reset and wipe (incl the internal SD)?
Problems otherwise likely.

LenAsh said:
You did a full reset and wipe (incl the internal SD)?
Problems otherwise likely.
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I believe so will try again.should I flash via external card? Come to thinking don't think I did.
No difference still same issue.
Should have left it no point rooting this, last time I probably buy Sony.

Only seems to be you having problems... not Sony's fault if you alone can't get it.

LenAsh said:
Only seems to be you having problems... not Sony's fault if you alone can't get it.
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that's true my fault for buying it.
I think it might something to do with overheating?

riz157 said:
that's true my fault for buying it.
I think it might something to do with overheating?
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I have C6506, I have overheating and reboots. When it overheats a little it reboots automatically, sometimes even doesn't get to homescreen.
I've send a letter to sony, but about 4 days, no answer!
I rooted the phone, unlocked the bootloader, flashed stock firmware and nothing changed for a while, but then suddenly it rebooted.
And I locked bootloader, and full wiped all phone, all sd cards, but no luck. Even unrooted the phone, but the Overheating is still there. ;(
Some tips.​Answer for Z1 is firmware downgrading, but is it for our ZL! ?

tracins said:
I have C6506, I have overheating and reboots. When it overheats a little it reboots automatically, sometimes even doesn't get to homescreen.
I've send a letter to sony, but about 4 days, no answer!
I rooted the phone, unlocked the bootloader, flashed stock firmware and nothing changed for a while, but then suddenly it rebooted.
And I locked bootloader, and full wiped all phone, all sd cards, but no luck. Even unrooted the phone, but the Overheating is still there. ;(
Some tips.​Answer for Z1 is firmware downgrading, but is it for our ZL! ?
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Well in the end I just sent it in for repairs. Sony are trying to fix issue, it's been over 10 days still not sorted. I think they are awaiting parts, will keep you posted.
Unsure if I will be charged for this or not.
Btw downgrading didn't make a difference.

riz157 said:
Well in the end I just sent it in for repairs. Sony are trying to fix issue, it's been over 10 days still not sorted. I think they are awaiting parts, will keep you posted.
Unsure if I will be charged for this or not.
Btw downgrading didn't make a difference.
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Thanks!
I guess Sony makes it harder for them selves for making so much problems with these Battery's for ZL,Z,Z1 phones. So much clients are very sad and angry and probably they won't buy another Xperia phone ever again. This was an SHOCK FOR ME, that such a company (SONY) would be so lightminded about their phones.
REALLY SAD!
Waiting for you'r answer!
I'll be posting too, when sony writes back!

tracins said:
Thanks!
I guess Sony makes it harder for them selves for making so much problems with these Battery's for ZL,Z,Z1 phones. So much clients are very sad and angry and probably they won't buy another Xperia phone ever again. This was an SHOCK FOR ME, that such a company (SONY) would be so lightminded about their phones.
REALLY SAD!
Waiting for you'r answer!
I'll be posting too, when sony writes back!
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This experience has left me very dissatisfied with Sony, I dont think I'll be buying xperia again but if they fix issue for free might consider sony in the future.
2 companies on my list I try to avoid LG and Sony when it comes to smartphones.
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riz157 said:
This experience has left me very dissatisfied with Sony, I dont think I'll be buying xperia again but if they fix issue for free might consider sony in the future.
2 companies on my list I try to avoid LG and Sony when it comes to smartphones.
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These problem have occurred in many ZL users recently...in Q/A thread, many post problem like these just different title...i too one of that user...already sent to Sony service center for repair...been 2 weeks now still no answer...but i heard one users that already unroot and locked bootloader already got his phone back in a month waiting...but this issues maybe a problem with the internal battery...

martin132014 said:
These problem have occurred in many ZL users recently...in Q/A thread, many post problem like these just different title...i too one of that user...already sent to Sony service center for repair...been 2 weeks now still no answer...but i heard one users that already unroot and locked bootloader already got his phone back in a month waiting...but this issues maybe a problem with the internal battery...
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That's very interesting maybe that's why sony have not mentioned anything about cost, even though I've rooted and unlocked bootloader.
A month is a long wait mind you.
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riz157 said:
That's very interesting maybe that's why sony have not mentioned anything about cost, even though I've rooted and unlocked bootloader.
A month is a long wait mind you.
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Did you unroot and locked the bootloader before sent in...ive done that because still have warranty...that guy also has and receive without any cost....maybe they cant find out because locked bootloader method...
And yeah, thats too long for waiting....im planing to sell after i got my ZL back but want to try ZU but i heard it got similar issue as well...

martin132014 said:
Did you unroot and locked the bootloader before sent in...ive done that because still have warranty...that guy also has and receive without any cost....maybe they cant find out because locked bootloader method...
And yeah, thats too long for waiting....im planing to sell after i got my ZL back but want to try ZU but i heard it got similar issue as well...
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I did flash generic rom and unlock boot loader via flash tool.

Some say that these problems with inbuilt battery are because of the chargers.
The seller i bought from said that it could solve the problem by finsing the original usb cable and the charger.
The problem with me is that my adapter is for USA and I can't simply use in Latvia(Europe).
So try charging youre phone with original usb and adapter, that came with youre phone.
Somebody knows prices for fizing this problem if sony charges from me.?

tracins said:
Some say that these problems with inbuilt battery are because of the chargers.
The seller i bought from said that it could solve the problem by finsing the original usb cable and the charger.
The problem with me is that my adapter is for USA and I can't simply use in Latvia(Europe).
So try charging youre phone with original usb and adapter, that came with youre phone.
Somebody knows prices for fizing this problem if sony charges from me.?
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Well, i think everybody here is using the original USB and charger that came with the box...I too using it and still having problem like this...I think the problem lies in the battery itself...
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Galaxy s4 signal

Ok so I recently just fixed my USB port because my phone wouldn't charge . I just turned it on and it finally charges but I have a problem it is getting no signal. Do you guys think I did something wrong or is it because I'm rooted but before I replaced it , it was working prefecture fine. Also I am expecting a replacement phone this Monday for this phone since I asked for one do you think they will notice I replaced the USB port?

Tonypker14 said:
Ok so I fixed my USB port because my phone wouldn't charge . I just turned it on and it finally charges but I have a problem it is getting no signal. Do you guys think I did something wrong or is it because I'm rooted but before I replaced it , it was working prefecture fine. Also I am expecting a replacement phone this Monday for this phone since I asked for one do you think they will notice I replaced the USB port?
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If the usb port looks like the stock one and is not noticeable, I'd say they wouldn't notice it. If the job looks like it was replaced, has scratches and outwardly noticeable differences from the stock port, they would notice it.....
Pics may help.
You're returning the device so be sure to return it to stock and check all settings to be sure it is stock, or the usb port will be the least of your potential problems

Biker1 said:
If the usb port looks like the stock one and is not noticeable, I'd say they wouldn't notice it. If the job looks like it was replaced, has scratches and outwardly noticeable differences from the stock port, they would notice it.....
Pics may help.
You're returning the device so be sure to return it to stock and check all settings to be sure it is stock, or the usb port will be the least of your potential problems
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Thanks for the reply but what do you think I should do about the no signal problem just send it like that or try and fix it? Also the usb port doesnt look like it was replaced so i think im fine.

Tonypker14 said:
Thanks for the reply but what do you think I should do about the no signal problem just send it like that or try and fix it? Also the usb port doesnt look like it was replaced so i think im fine.
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What are the reasons you're returning the device?
If signal issues are one of them, fine.
If not, it doesn't matter as long as your device is bone stock, including all settings.
They won't be checking for signal, and if they did, it wouldn't matter as they are going to refurb the unit and you're not the cause for the signal loss, and if you were, how can anyone prove it?
At this point the signal loss can be caused by a myriad of issues, of which none may be user related.
Just make sure those water indicator stickers are dry
When you go back to stock, you may find you have signal.
The signal loss may be due to T-Mobile tower issues, setting issues, etc.
Don't Worry, Be Happy, as they say
But do be Sure that your device is Stock, including Recovery and All related settings, Including the Bootloader count and not showing Custom, etc.

[Q] Need help with SGH-M919!!

I have a stock samsung tmobile s4 & I was having problem with the charging port so I took the charging port out and tried a different port & put everything back together now the phone charges but the digitizer stop responding the bottom buttons are still functioning & I am sure there is nothing with the digitizer itself I have also clean the cache factory reset everything and also used Odin to flash the stock rom again but non of these seems to solve the problem so any advice or solution will be greatly appreciated

Jamil313 said:
I have a stock samsung tmobile s4 & I was having problem with the charging port so I took the charging port out and tried a different port & put everything back together now the phone charges but the digitizer stop responding the bottom buttons are still functioning & I am sure there is nothing with the digitizer itself I have also clean the cache factory reset everything and also used Odin to flash the stock rom again but non of these seems to solve the problem so any advice or solution will be greatly appreciated
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You probably disconnected the digitizer when you took apart your device
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Maybe you broke your digitizer when you took it apart. ???
Pp.

No I didn't everything is connected properly I triple checked the connections I also tried another screen from my other s4 and it still doesn't work & also put the massed up one on my working s4 and the screen works perfectly so I'm thinking what could be the problem

It could be an issue with the motherboard.
Did you do any soldering?
Pp.

PanchoPlanet said:
It could be an issue with the motherboard.
Did you do any soldering?
Pp.
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That's my first thought. Somehow the board got damaged during the repair.
Its the only reason 2 working parts would fail in the same way when installed on your device

Skipjacks said:
That's my first thought. Somehow the board got damaged during the repair.
Its the only reason 2 working parts would fail in the same way when installed on your device
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I didn't touch anything else other than disconnecting n connectin the digitizer & the chargin port so I'm not sure how would the motherboard get damaged