Questions about hard brick - Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'd like to apologize in advance for most likely posting this in the wrong section.
Anyway, I recently rooted my Galaxy Ace and immediately proceeded to convert it into a moderately expensive paperweight (hard bricked). I already know nothing is going to work, and my only option is turning it in to Samsung for repairs and service.
I would like to know, if the phone (being hard bricked) still contains any evidence to it being rooted that my void my warranty or is the storage completely wiped? If not, what is the best lie to cover up this accident? If so, is it best to tell the truth.
Also, apparently I can fix it with a jtag kit (whatever that is). Is this complicated and how do I get a hold of such a kit
I thank you in advance.
mKoo_08

If you search here or on Google you can find info about jtag. I do remember seeing a few threads in the Q&A section of the Ace forums about bricked phones, you may find something there. If you do take it in for repair, play stupid about rooting and custom roms etc. You know nothing about what they are, if you catch my drift.

hooked_on_droid said:
If you search here or on Google you can find info about jtag. I do remember seeing a few threads in the Q&A section of the Ace forums about bricked phones, you may find something there. If you do take it in for repair, play stupid about rooting and custom roms etc. You know nothing about what they are, if you catch my drift.
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I doubt I'd actually do the effort to do the jtag thing since it's only temporary phone. And thanks for the advice on playing dumb. I suspect that's what I'll do. I know worse case scenario is my motherboard is shot. Do you have any idea how much a replacement might cost?

mKoo_08 said:
I doubt I'd actually do the effort to do the jtag thing since it's only temporary phone. And thanks for the advice on playing dumb. I suspect that's what I'll do. I know worse case scenario is my motherboard is shot. Do you have any idea how much a replacement might cost?
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If u are covered with warranty;
and cant even get phone charging logo showing then its a hard brick repairable at samsung service center free.Just tell u were updating firmware by kies

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Bricked G1, a little help needed

So I had my G1 for a day and I decided to root it and put a custom rom in it; I am used to the way you do it on windows mobile so I found this pretty tricky and I did something wrong from a tutorial : I first installed Danger-spl without radio. So I wanted to know if there is anyway to force it to enter recovery mode ( it can't with the key combinations ) or I heard about the ORT and some other tools that could fix it. Could anyone clear things up a bit? Thank you in advance.
Nope, you have the famous Danger SPL brick. The issue is an incompatibility with the radio, recovery and SPL. Basically, it has a recovery boot flag that can't be erased, but the recovery can't boot.
Yep thats the reason they call it danger spl.
i forgot exactly, but i remember reading some where on forums that if you have a second G1 you can revive yours transfering some hardware, so you might get a cheap fix if you buy a g1 with broken screen or something.
In the instructions it says the following;
"DO NOT SKIP THIS NEXT STEP OR YOU WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE
You must have the latest radio "2_22_19_26I" or "2_22_23_02" to flash this SPL if you already have the latest radio you should not have to flash it again but it will not hurt if you do flash it again. When in doubt flash it anyway. "
I found that in the four or five times I have rooted phones I have always had Radio 2.22.12.26I, so I once decieded I didnt need to flash and subsiquently flashed and BRICKED my phone.
Always flash radio before spl regardless of whether you think you have the latest radio or not.
G1 Bricked
Okay so I can't fix it the easy way, before switching parts, what about the ORT?
Never heard of it, only fix I know without replacing parts is JTAG, which involves ~$50 of equipment and soldering to the motherboard.
I also did the exact same brick on first day I got my G1. I know the feeling it's the worst.
I took a month learning about the JTAG method and buying the parts in stages (G1 JTAG adapter shipped from Poland so took a while). Eventually I built it and I was able to successfully unbrick my G1.
It cost ~£135 to buy all the bits but I was determined to do it regardless of the cost.
There are a few on here with G1 JTAG for unbricking so maybe one who is relatively near you can help you out?
Tony_SpaZ said:
Never heard of it, only fix I know without replacing parts is JTAG, which involves ~$50 of equipment and soldering to the motherboard.
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No soldering to the motherboard is required when using the G1 JTAG adapter.
Ah, my bad. Did little more than glance at the wiki.
I believe that they have identified the jtag points but as yet I dont think anyone has found a way to do it yet. Search for (de-bricking dreams) on here.
I think if you live in America there is a place you can try, they say there is a 80% chance of debricking, however, to do it yourself you would need the equiptment and that would cost you more than the phone is worth.
You best bet is to buy a donor g1 from ebay and replace the mainboard that cost me about £40 to do.
You could also try sending it back to t-mo and hope they just repair it, thats what happened to me and I ended up with a phone with a crack screen as a spare. Sorry for your loss I was gutted when it happened to me
P.S there is a method of changing the motherboard without soldering tutorial here: http://www.portatronics.com/guide/T-Mobile-Smartphone-Repair-Guide/
JTAG
Okay so what exactly is JTAG and how does it work? any change of finding these tools in a phone service?
Vapaus00 said:
Okay so I can't fix it the easy way, before switching parts, what about the ORT?
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There is a JTAG guide: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/JTAG_DREAM_AND_MAGIC
Jonnibravo said:
I believe that they have identified the jtag points but as yet I dont think anyone has found a way to do it yet. Search for (de-bricking dreams) on here.
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It's been done by at least five on here. Check out this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591048
Update
I gave it to a phone service and the guy said he'll see what he can do and that he hopes it isn't physically damaged. I will tell you what happened and if it is fixed maybe someone can learn from this; As for myself,I learned my lesson xD
Confirmation
Could anyone confirm that if I replace the motherboard with a new one ( http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-Dream-Mothe...d=ViewItem&pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item3caee067e9 ) The phone will work ?

[Q] Anyone has exp. with RIFF JTAG to unbrick captivate

Today I bricked my captivate and tried various methods to try to unbrick it.
But looks like it is really bricked and was wondering if RIFF JTAG would help
http://www.jtagbox.com/?s=captivate
They seem to have added support for captivate today itself. So not sure how many folks would have used it to unbrick captivate, but in general has anyone used the RIFF jtag to unbrick any phone?
Or has any one used the JTAG to unbrick captivate?
Interesting find. I have very little experience with JTAG so can't really help but I am curious to know what you find out. Keep us posted.
I too have truely bricked my captivate. Quite upsetting but I have been wondering about these options as well
Me too, Me too, Mines bricked from bad bootloader, I can't get anything to show up, not even the (phone --- ! --- PC) thing.
Found a forum that people have successfully unbricked with the JTAG, but I have yet to get in touch with any of them to see if I can get them to unbrick mine for me.
If anyone is willing to do this, I'd be willing to pay some $ for it, I don't trust my soldering skills, or I'd buy the JTAG and attempt it myself.
Thanks!
- Greg C.
I was skeptical at first, but when I saw the device itself and its specifications I can believe it does what it says for sure. Would be interested to know how much it costs though. Has anybody inquired as to its cost yet, by chance?
It costs $150 US including delivery. Tempting...
No JIG no JTAG
psyonide said:
Me too, Me too, Mines bricked from bad bootloader, I can't get anything to show up, not even the (phone --- ! --- PC) thing.
Found a forum that people have successfully unbricked with the JTAG, but I have yet to get in touch with any of them to see if I can get them to unbrick mine for me.
If anyone is willing to do this, I'd be willing to pay some $ for it, I don't trust my soldering skills, or I'd buy the JTAG and attempt it myself.
Thanks!
- Greg C.
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Cozmo1 said:
I was skeptical at first, but when I saw the device itself and its specifications I can believe it does what it says for sure. Would be interested to know how much it costs though. Has anybody inquired as to its cost yet, by chance?
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You guys don't need JTAG.. If you don't wanna mess around with soldering and Jig, try the method in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=889128
Takes a little time but cheap and no soldering or breaking a usb cord required..
Tried that resistor trick, didn't work on my bricked phone, but it did work on my replacement.
I'd love to get my brick working again so my fiancee can have it.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
And it does work, there is a JTAG forum that one particular person has unbricked over 20 phones, a few of which were Captivates
Sent from my Captivate
rickysa2000 said:
You guys don't need JTAG.. If you don't wanna mess around with soldering and Jig, try the method in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=889128
Takes a little time but cheap and no soldering or breaking a usb cord required..
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Ricky, you think I'd spend $150 if it only fixed Captivates when I can easily fix it with a jig on a soft brick? It advertises that it can unbrick most modern phones including Androids and Iphone. That is tempting, imo.
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Ricky, you think I'd spend $150 if it only fixed Captivates when I can easily fix it with a jig on a soft brick? It advertises that it can unbrick most modern phones including Androids and Iphone. That is tempting, imo.
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If a Jig doesn't fix it, i'd sell my Captivate for parts rather than a JTag
Hey, I'm in Belgium and can unbrick model you want...
Most of cases you do not need a JTAG. You may want to try a jig first.
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I own a RIFF BOX!
Hi there!. Any members that are having this same issue please contact me if you need help. I own a RIFF box and have succesfully unbricked several now.
I am in Madison, WI USA. If members need unbricking i will do it for very inexpensive. Cover shipping and a pack of smokes. I own a cell/computer repair business and I am legitimate so no worries there. I can also give anyone the guerst login to our security camerasa if you would like to see the shop our the reassurance you will get your phone back alive and kickin.
Just wanna do something for the forum community that has helped me out so much mastering the Droid world.

DEAD Galaxy Tab. Samsung Center said the Motherboard problem.

Hi all. My TAB is dead already. it's dead just normally not because of flashing or rooting process etc. The battery drain to below 10% before i go to sleep and left it without charging it. I don't think its the cause it's dead.
Btw, when i wake up tomorrow morning, i found it dead then, i connect it with the charger but nothing happen. no lights, no display, nothing show up.
After trying all the combination of keys that i found on google to wake it up, it still not helping.
For info, my Tab is already being rooted and flashed with Overcome 2.0.1 ROM from the first day i bought it a months ago. Its act like a normal before its really dead.
So, I send it to the Samsung Center (Malaysia). After a week, i got a call from them and they said my Tab Motherboard is fault/burn because of 3rd party software that i install on it. I think they mean the rooting & unlocking the Tab. So that, my warranty is VOID! and i need to pay around RM700 (USD 230.49) to change the motherboard if i want.
what you think guys? Does rooting/flashing a Rom will effect the hardware or its just their excuse?
..// sorry for my bad english btw.
i think by this money you better buy new tab .. how come you unlock your tab ? i thought all the tabs in malaysia are Unlocked .
did you try to keep it in charge for at least 4 hours and\or , in USB plug it to your computer and keep it plugging and see , ( this method may and may not work ) ..
but serious 700rm they are taik
k0sh said:
i think by this money you better buy new tab .. how come you unlock your tab ? i thought all the tabs in malaysia are Unlocked .
did you try to keep it in charge for at least 4 hours and\or , in USB plug it to your computer and keep it plugging and see , ( this method may and may not work ) ..
but serious 700rm they are taik
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trying all the method. i found this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133590
yes, im thinking of get the new one but i just bought a new TF101. huhu.
im thinking to give this Tab to my wife..
they are taik?
alisabki said:
trying all the method. i found this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133590
yes, im thinking of get the new one but i just bought a new TF101. huhu.
im thinking to give this Tab to my wife..
they are taik?
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hihihi this is my thread ..
how you wanna give to your wife and your tab is dead ? if i'm in your place . i'll fight with them .. but however , you should fix it ..
yeah Taik , some of the words that my malayu friend teach me
A third party software making the tab's motherboard to get busted?! Honestly, can you believe that? If i were you, im going to fight it out with samsung!
Sent from heaven to earth to make your earth a heaven
You had overcome on it. Overcome allows for overclocking. Overclocking (even if you didn't do it) equals a voided warranty. it's made clear in every post that flashing the device voids a warranty. If you choose to fight, you won't win. This is why there are posts to restock the tab for sending back...
Swyped from my "better than an iPad" tab running Overcome Hermes.
k0sh said:
hihihi this is my thread ..
how you wanna give to your wife and your tab is dead ? if i'm in your place . i'll fight with them .. but however , you should fix it ..
yeah Taik , some of the words that my malayu friend teach me
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oooppss. its your thread..
my wife already know the Tab is dead. now she blabbering bla bla bla
..........//
btw, k0sh, do you think i can send the Tab to them as you prefer on your thread for Hard Brick? it cost about $50 + shipping cost. Maybe its around $70-$100... but i still confuse, it's really my tab motherboard is really burn or they just TAIK?
btyork said:
You had overcome on it. Overcome allows for overclocking. Overclocking (even if you didn't do it) equals a voided warranty. it's made clear in every post that flashing the device voids a warranty. If you choose to fight, you won't win. This is why there are posts to restock the tab for sending back...
Swyped from my "better than an iPad" tab running Overcome Hermes.
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ya i know it. they will win. even i dont OC & even its brick because of their hardware faulted. but from what i see, they are likely to transfer the cost of repair to me because i'm rooting it. oh my~
vince_junior said:
A third party software making the tab's motherboard to get busted?! Honestly, can you believe that? If i were you, im going to fight it out with samsung!
Sent from heaven to earth to make your earth a heaven
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maybe its just their excused? i will try to fight them tomorrow when the tab is arrived.. trying my luck!
vince_junior said:
A third party software making the tab's motherboard to get busted?! Honestly, can you believe that? If i were you, im going to fight it out with samsung!
Sent from heaven to earth to make your earth a heaven
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Yes Overclocking can destroy electronic components because of overheating. That is the main reason for me to remove overcome as my tab was abnormally warm compared to stock gb when I had gold flashed to it. I did not even touch any of the oc setting.....and may I add that I am in the Middle East where heat is an issue...
bongski55 said:
Yes Overclocking can destroy electronic components because of overheating. That is the main reason for me to remove overcome as my tab was abnormally warm compared to stock gb when I had gold flashed to it. I did not even touch any of the oc setting.....and may I add that I am in the Middle East where heat is an issue...
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so, u are not using overcome?
alisabki said:
so, u are not using overcome?
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As my sig says it....no longer as I have no use for it.
And even the Pitbull, one of the brains behind Overcome had posted about UNDERCLOCKING here and here.....it isn't just me....
alisabki said:
Hi all. My TAB is dead already. Dead normally not because of flashing or rooting etc. The battery drain to below 10% before i go to sleep. I just left it without charging it. I dont think its the cause.
btw, when i wake up tomorrow morning, i found it dead then trying to charge it but never happen. no lights, no display, nothing show up.
after trying all the combination of keys that i found on google to wake it up, nothing happen.
My Tab is rooted and with Overcome 2.0.1. I already rooted it and using this ROM on the first day i buy it a months ago. Its act like a normal before its really dead.
so, i send it to Samsung Center. After a week, i got a call from them and they said my Tab Motherboard is fault because of 3rd party software that i install on it. I think they mean rooting & unlocking the Tab. So, my warranty is VOID! and i need to pay around RM700 (USD 230.49) to change the motherboard.
what you think guys? if rooting will effect the hardware or its just their excuse?
..// sorry for my bad english btw.
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kinda similar with mine....now my gtab still on samsung centre. this morning tried to check it out and it was told that i will receive new korean battery & new machined
the customer service told that before i upgrade to gingerbread (also in samsung centre) my gtab is being rooted??
the question (in my case), is it possible to detect that my gtab was rooted since they (samsung centre) already upgrade it?
well alisabki, its kinda hard in your position....have you tried to look after the mother board on ebay/amazon perhaps? to get the alternatives price?
last night i just read (forgot the sources) that cost to build gtab is only $241 (part+labor)
come to think of it, i guess frequent flashing and trying new kernels may cause wear and tear to the tab. refers to my response here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14765324#post14765324
The service centre person told me they replaced the motherboard and the battery. I am staying stock for now.
Well folks,
Just pick up my gtab and it os i got new korean battery and new machine dunno what they mean with machine here i guess same with u, motherboard with free warranty power.
They said,"my gyab was being rooted" but they already upgrading to gingerbread so they helped me with free warranty.
Imho, my case happened because i had install couple application that required root such as adfree,quikreboot,etc and perhaps the officially gingerbread doesn't comfortable enough which is i haven't rooted
Fel good to be back with this magnificent 7
genuine asia gingerbread
I'm having a hard time believing that it's actually toast. If you'd like me to take a look at it, just PM me as I'm very familiar with fixing bricked TAB's in any condition.
I hard believe that they can recognize that you rooted your phone or whatever since they said to you that your motherboard is gone.........so, unfortunately it is also happened to me today, it's not the first one that i flash my tab but today i've hard bricked it, sent back to Vodafone, told me to wait 1 month (#[][]###[##!!)
Dammit, never brick a phone, well used to HTC never bought a Samsung and in all honesty i was thinking to change my beloved HD2 for a Galaxy S 2 but i've found very risky to flash those Samsung phones so changed idea and waiting for new HTC devices with bootloader not locked.
Will let you know for news from Vodafone but if they will say me that brick was because i've rooted it then i want proves of that, if they can see that then they can resurrect the phone without change motherboard...am i right?
Well, i love Overcome Rom. Its getting better and better. Yap. Like Pitbull, im also the battery-wh*re.. i dont care so much about its performance. Im not doing heavy stuff/work on it. i got my nexus one btw to trying or playing overclocking etc... im just using my tab to surfing, file transfering/dropbox, movies, and even games sometime which i think it's 1ghz power is still doing its job.
What is my really problem is they (samsung center) say my warranty is void because of 3rd party software that i install on it. i think its just their excuse. the overcome rom that i use is already a month old. nothing wrong with the 3rd party software that i've install.
Declan79, its possible to detect if we root it or not. in my case, they just change the motherboard and they will turn it on just like normal. for example, my pc dead because of the motherboard. i change it to the same model and walla.. its fixed! its the same concept..
the cost to change the motherboard is cost me around USD263.27 which is more expensive + no warranty. so what? everything is expensive in my country.
you're so lucky Declan. even you void the warranty by rooting it, u still got it repaired for free..
connexion2005 said:
I'm having a hard time believing that it's actually toast. If you'd like me to take a look at it, just PM me as I'm very familiar with fixing bricked TAB's in any condition.
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yes, you know what, im the person who asking on your facebook page about my Tab. Im the Malaysian guys..
btw, im still find a local JTAG service that will reduce the cost first...
and i don't know if it is true my tab motherboard is 'really' burn or what...
af974 said:
I hard believe that they can recognize that you rooted your phone or whatever since they said to you that your motherboard is gone.........so, unfortunately it is also happened to me today, it's not the first one that i flash my tab but today i've hard bricked it, sent back to Vodafone, told me to wait 1 month (#[][]###[##!!)
Dammit, never brick a phone, well used to HTC never bought a Samsung and in all honesty i was thinking to change my beloved HD2 for a Galaxy S 2 but i've found very risky to flash those Samsung phones so changed idea and waiting for new HTC devices with bootloader not locked.
Will let you know for news from Vodafone but if they will say me that brick was because i've rooted it then i want proves of that, if they can see that then they can resurrect the phone without change motherboard...am i right?
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u bricked it on the Odin process?
and, i'm waiting the news badly!. hopefully, u got to use the warranty as i will fight the samsung guy hardly!
never bought the samsung phones ever... it very risky..

[Q] Hard bricked my tablet and some questions

Hi all. First of all, I come here because I hard bricked my tablet (I did some research on some brick terminology.) I have some questions at the end of this thread, to satisfy my curiosity.
I misunderstood instructions and bricked my tablet. I barely had it two months. The instructions I spoke of where to install CM7 beta on my tablet (instructions here).
I downloaded and installed the files, then used heidmall to flash it. After the flash, heidmall said it was sucsessful. The problem was that it was hard bricked. No response to any button I pressed. I went on the Cyanogenmod forums and asked some questions. One of the users asked what the carrier was.. Verizon Wireless, I answered him. He said it wont boot up because I flashed a rom with a different radio or something (I dont remember all the details).
One of my questions is that, yes I did root my devices prior bricking it (voiding it.) If I send it to Samsung to get it repaired, will they be able to tell that I did root it? I did not install any roms on it (yet) or tried to overclock it; only thing I really did to use the root access was to use the wireless tether (just once). I know over clocking can make the device over heat and that leaves evidence on the motherboard, from what I read, thirdparty software. I have seen some videos about fixing bricked tablets using a program called JTAG to fix the boot-loaders. If Samsung are able to fix it, will they be able to see that it is rooted or was?
My primary question is that, can Samsung fix my device when I send it in, regarding the radio. Or will they fix it because it is rooted, or if they can't tell if it is.
I ask the evidence of the rooted device because last year, my Motorola Droid got overheated and I had to send it in to get it replaced. That device was rooted and had CM6 installed on it. I sbf'd it back to original stock and Verizon didn't contact me, so I am assuming they can't tell that it was rooted.
Another question. If Samsung does decide to repair my tablet, how much would that cost? And if they do find out it is rooted and they ask me if I wanted it fixed, how much would that cost? Estimated prices would be appreciated as well.
Another question. I have been browsing around and I found some supposedly reliable people who can fix my tablet. MobileTechVideos to be specific. I am not questioning their authenticity anything. I am wandering if I should send my tablet to them to fix it instead of Samsung. Because I am wondering if Samsung would charge me up the whoohoo to get it repaired.
I know my questions are many and seemed jumbled together. But I am curious.
answers
1- as i'm sure you were on froyo - did you patch the bootloader patch ? if not , then this is what caused the hard bricked
2- samsung will not know if you were rooted your tab , actually they will know because most of people go there with this specific issue because they flashed roms\kernels Unofficial
3- if you still under warranty they will fix it for you (for free) without any cost , all you need is a drama ( i updated via kies and then my tab off and never wont boot again ) it works 100%
4- as i heard MobileTechVideo are trusted people and they fixed alot of tabs
if you still under warranty send it to Samsung with the drama i just mentioned above and they will fix it in( a month or 3 weeks) for free
please from now on , do read guides carefully we all humans and we may miss something or do some mistakes , batter to be careful more than to be sorry
good luck
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1127978
Yeah, I heard Mobile Tech do great job with only $50 dolar payment. You should let them fixed it for you..or
I'm not 100% sure, but there is 10 or 20% sammy can detect it is rooted. BUT if you already decide to send to sammy, better you make sure your tab is totally hard brick so that sammy could't detect it rooted at all. Ex:- put your tab inside microwave. I heard some person on HD2 forum do this and they manage to get brand new replacement of HD2. ;P..Just my suggestion.
haha..BUT read on this xda forum first. Do search until you are satistify your tab is screw up and totally hard brick and could not solve by you before you take my consideration..
You voided your warranty if you rooted it. Samsung will charge you to repair it because they will know. They will charge more than mobile tech, I promise. 130 from samsung is about right, 50 from tech.
You flashed a GSM rom into a CDMA device, so if you do get it repaired I recommend a lot of reading before you try again.
Sent from my "better than an iPad" tab... Running Overcome Gingerbread.
Just say it stop working , they won't know it's rooted i did the same thing and got mine replaced for free you got a year warranty.
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To reply to all above questions.
1. My tablet is completely hard bricked. No response to any hard reset or download mode. The screen bares no response to anything. I can feel some heat from the battery inside, just saying.
2. Microwaving my tablet seems a bit crazy. I might blow up my microwave and I have a feeling that would damage it to where Samsung will not replace it.
3. "You flashed a GSM rom into a CDMA device, so if you do get it repaired I recommend a lot of reading before you try again." Yes I know. I always thought that I could flash it back to fix it. But I can't even get to download mode.
It seems that I got some response that 'No Samsung will not find out its rooted', or 'Yes, they will find out I rooted it and will charge me." I will send it in to Samsung to get it repaired and tell the outcome here.
Hi ripjaw27!
any update on what Samsung said ?
I need to call them tomorrow!
Ofiaich
The Mobile Tech Video guys are very good. They resurrected by captivate when flashed the wrong bootloaders on it. Very fast turn around time and no BS whatsoever. I highly recommend them if you need JTAG services for any device. In the extremely rare event that he cant fix it he'll send the device back no charge - all you're out is shipping.
CDMA and GSM roms can't be used on the opposing devices... The wifi only version, gt - p1010, also shouldn't be flashed. You WILL end up with a brick, guaranteed... Fair enough you want to try these thingsa BUT theres a reason each rom is identified as GSM or CDMA....
They received my tablet, its been a week. But I haven't received any news from them. The ticket page they sent me still doesn't have a estimated repair date. So no updates as of yet.
I'd take down the repair invoice for a device you've admitted to bricking, friend. Just sayin...
Okay got an update from Samsung.
"*08/04/2011//11:49:50//0001773863//Telephone//ASC*
8/4/2011 10:41 AM-Edmond: The unit is repaired. SOLUTION: Replaced PBA"
It got repaired! Haha thanks. What is a PBA?
Okay got an update from Samsung.
"*08/04/2011//11:49:50//0001773863//Telephone//ASC*
8/4/2011 10:41 AM-Edmond: The unit is repaired. SOLUTION: Replaced PBA"
It got repaired! Haha thanks. What is a PBA?
jocala said:
I'd take down the repair invoice for a device you've admitted to bricking, friend. Just sayin...
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Yeah thanks friend!
Just remembered what happened in a movie I saw.
Just for the records: Got my Hardbricked GTab repaired via T-Mo UK under warranty. Apparently they cannot check whether this has been flashed or not...
I think I might have to send my tablet back again. This time my 3G is not working after a few flashes and flashed a zimage to the modem and I bricked the modem now.... I have to find a stock firmware before I send it back. I am sad.
Ripjaw check your settings in > settings > wireless network > mobile network > names and connections and add your carrier UMTS - 3G \APN settings.
I did had the same when i flashed my GT-P1000, it is empty no default carrier settings build in..
OK mate, the 1st they'll repair under good graces but if you go back with the same or a similar problem, chances are they're going to look closer for the problem this time...

[Q] Jtag

Ok now that I've bricked my Ace, I have a question. If I take it in to a repair shop to have it Jtagged for repair (full brick, no response at all) can they save the software that was loaded on my phone or does the process eliminate the entire phone's contents and return it back to factory state? I had a lot of stufff on it, that I should've backed up and didn't....
Entire phone will be resetted..
Thank-You for your reply! I was hoping that wouldn't happen, but I guess that's the price I pay for blindly hitting 'install'.
Thanks Again,
venomate said:
Thank-You for your reply! I was hoping that wouldn't happen, but I guess that's the price I pay for blindly hitting 'install'.
Thanks Again,
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How likely would they be to discover I had bricked the phone if I were to submit it for warranty repairs? Would they delve that far into it in trying to repair it? It is hard bricked so I don't even get a screen any longer when I try to turn it on. It does however show up in Odin, just Odin can't do anything further with it. I'm have trouble finding someone local to jtag it.
Thanks!
venomate said:
How likely would they be to discover I had bricked the phone if I were to submit it for warranty repairs? Would they delve that far into it in trying to repair it? It is hard bricked so I don't even get a screen any longer when I try to turn it on. It does however show up in Odin, just Odin can't do anything further with it. I'm have trouble finding someone local to jtag it.
Thanks!
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They can't find it..Since Odin can find your device, however, you could try out changing your USB port and reinstalling drivers.Might work
Prawesome said:
They can't find it..Since Odin can find your device, however, you could try out changing your USB port and reinstalling drivers.Might work
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Thanks for your reply,
Odin can't do anything for my brick, I've tried different ports no luck. It's under warranty, I've only had it a month so I'll drop it of at the provider and send it in. Worse possible scenario they'll bill me for the repair if they figure out what I did.
Thanks again!
venomate said:
Thanks for your reply,
Odin can't do anything for my brick, I've tried different ports no luck. It's under warranty, I've only had it a month so I'll drop it of at the provider and send it in. Worse possible scenario they'll bill me for the repair if they figure out what I did.
Thanks again!
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They won't as long as you pretend to be a noob! And it is likely that they might replace the entire motherboard as well & who knows if your ace is even ace after it returns...!
I never had a head ache before then some one told me about rooting !!!
Venomous Viper 119 said:
They won't as long as you pretend to be a noob! And it is likely that they might replace the entire motherboard as well & who knows if your ace is even ace after it returns...!
I never had a head ache before then some one told me about rooting !!!
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Thanks for the reply! I just got my phone back from repair, either they replaced the motherboard or the were able to unbrick it. No solder marks , so it wasn't j-tagged. works as good as new, no charge, under warranty!

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