bricked device - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III

So im guessing i bricked my s3 verizon.. the phone wont completley turn on I rooted and tried to put on a jelly bean rom and found out that I put the wrong one on meaning I put a GSM instead of a CDMA which is my fault because I never payed attention to it.. Any solutions for this problem?
Battery pull did not work
Charging it did not work
The phone completley will not turn on no way to get into download mode or whatever so I need help thanks.

I haven't kept up as much in recent days but what I heard in the past was that flashing an international ROM was close to a death sentence since you end up in a qualcomm diagnostic mode with no download mode. I have no idea if there has been any changes, updates, or progress made in this regard or if a USB jig will help you. I would imagine a JTAG would still be useful. You might want to try on IRC.
Also, this is not development and does not belong here. The rules clearly state that. Many bad things can be avoided by taking the time to read.

ameno13 said:
So im guessing i bricked my s3 verizon.. the phone wont completley turn on I rooted and tried to put on a jelly bean rom and found out that I put the wrong one on meaning I put a GSM instead of a CDMA which is my fault because I never payed attention to it.. Any solutions for this problem?
Battery pull did not work
Charging it did not work
The phone completley will not turn on no way to get into download mode or whatever so I need help thanks.
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Try Purchasing a jig to get it in download mode

ameno13 said:
thanks for the help..
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Ameno fr what ive read theres different ways of brick education some more severe than others but fr my understanding when ur phone doesn't want to come on thats a hard brick and not to bring u down but yea i believe that phone is done, i would just tell verizon u took an update and after the update it just wouldnt start cuz how would they is rooted if it wont come on for them to find out

Flip35 said:
Ameno fr what ive read theres different ways of brick education some more severe than others but fr my understanding when ur phone doesn't want to come on thats a hard brick and not to bring u down but yea i believe that phone is done, i would just tell verizon u took an update and after the update it just wouldnt start cuz how would they is rooted if it wont come on for them to find out
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its not done...jtag will fix it.

Apparently nobody read the 1st reply to the question. :silly:

droidstyle said:
its not done...jtag will fix it.
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what is jtag? i would like to know, i never heard of it and who knows if i ever run into that issue

Flip35 said:
what is jtag? i would like to know, i never heard of it and who knows if i ever run into that issue
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Orignal Galaxy S links but you'll get the idea of what a JTAG is from these:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/jtag-your-captivate-god-like-soldering-skills-not-required/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7edUXE7jLg

bobloblaw1 said:
Orignal Galaxy S links but you'll get the idea of what a JTAG is from these:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/jtag-your-captivate-god-like-soldering-skills-not-required/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7edUXE7jLg
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Thanx man
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bobloblaw1 said:
Apparently nobody read the 1st reply to the question. :silly:
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I did, was just confirming what you had already said :good:

Spoke with Verizon and they'll replace it for me...should have been more careful, I flashed the GSM version of a rom after rooting. JTAG looks like it's quite difficult though. I'd only do it if Verizon told me to take a walk...Anyways thanks for the responses, and always remember: practice safe flashing!

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Have I just "bricked" my new phone - Nexus S 4G

Forum says no noobs but, the other forum options didn't seem to fit with my issue. If this is in the wrong place, please point that out to me.
I just purchased my NS4G today and tried rooting it. The end result leaves me at a Google screen with a padlock on the bottom.
I have searched a lot and have read about a lot of fixes but, none of them are working. I am at my wits end.
I tried to download recovery images and flash them but my CMD just says cannot determine image filename for 'recovery.img'
I have tried removing the battery, entering recovery mode and wiping everything to no avail.
Am I completely screwed?
Ok, so I was able to get the recovery image flashed, but i rebooted and still get the google screen.
Any tips?
Ok, making some progress. I got the ClockworkMod Recovery working however, I cannot mount my phone..
I've installed the Samsung drivers, ADB, and Android SDK, but I'm not able to send Superuser to the device..
Any clues?
Allow me to add to my external monologue.
I can't seem to mount my NS4G as a USB Mass Storage device. Windows 7 is not recognizing the phone...
What to do, what to do...
So now I really am stuck. I can't load this Superuser zip onto the phone because my USB Mass Storage is not working.
Please, anyone, lend a guy a hand. I'm confused and worried.
Thank you.
I probably will get warned/modded/banned but anyway try
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1171
gl
ScrapSilicon said:
I probably will get warned/modded/banned but anyway try
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1171
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Dude, you saved my ass.
Thank you.
tweston1 said:
Dude, you saved my ass.
Thank you.
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no problem just click the thanks button by my post if I or anyone else helps you and Welcome to xda !!
ScrapSilicon said:
I probably will get warned/modded/banned but anyway try
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1171
gl
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I'm not sure how providing a helpful link to someone would get you warned/modded/banned.
@OP - I'll move your post to the Nexus S forums.
NotATreoFan said:
I'm not sure how providing a helpful link to someone would get you warned/modded/banned.
@OP - I'll move your post to the Nexus S forums.
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i was just sitting here thinking the same thing. why would that link ever get anyone in trouble? unless he lives in opposite land, where good is evil
NotATreoFan said:
I'm not sure how providing a helpful link to someone would get you warned/modded/banned.
@OP - I'll move your post to the Nexus S forums.
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lol you rock
simms22 said:
i was just sitting here thinking the same thing. why would that link ever get anyone in trouble? unless he lives in opposite land, where good is evil
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by sending someone to a dev section where they might cause issues in an existing thread
simms22 said:
what are you talking about.. we LOVE noobs
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the OP had originally posted in Android Hacking forum I believe
ScrapSilicon said:
lol you rock
by sending someone to a dev section where they might cause issues in an existing thread
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what are you talking about.. we LOVE noobs
lol hey OP id suggest reading a few things from now on. i didnt know **** and still dont but some of these guys just have the knack
just dont panic, somehow or another you get the help you need, hell ive been waiting like 4-5 days now. but i either have faith or am an idiot

odin wont recognize skyrocket bricked help:(

I was trying to return my phone to stock using odin. I was using the konane tar and instead of pushing PDA I pushed PIT and hit start. After it was done flashing my samsung skyrocket turned off will not turn on at all and when i connect it to my computer it is not recognized by odin at all. It is only recognized by my computer as QHUSB_DLOAD but nothing else. Can someone please help me or direct me to the right person. Thank you
Its hard bricked. Jtag or samsung warranty to fix
what is jtag? and where do i find it?
marcos1012 said:
what is jtag? and where do i find it?
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It's a place you have to send it to get fixed
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/
its that the only two options that i have? and for jtag would it be considered a samsung galaxy s 2...even though mine is also skyrocket?
marcos1012 said:
its that the only two options that i have? and for jtag would it be considered a samsung galaxy s 2...even though mine is also skyrocket?
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Yes, it's toast, those are the only options.
No, it's a skyrocket, he fixes those too
thank u sir i appreciate your help very much. I am glad there is people like you in this forum
marcos1012 said:
thank u sir i appreciate your help very much. I am glad there is people like you in this forum
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It should be about $50 from him
Umm I don't know what carrier your with or if you are still in your warranty time frame or have mobile phone insurance? But when I first started flashing phones I bricked a captivate after having it for only a couple of months so I called att and told them I was updating the phone using kies mini as directed and the power blinked and screwed the phone up. So they never questioned me they just sent me a new captivate.. I was lucky cause that was about the time the froyo update came out so they never questioned me just said that's happened to a lot of people. So with gingerbread updates rolling out tell them you were updating and the phone cut off and won't come back on. Its worth a try. I know a lot on here that has done it...
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if its an AT&T skyrocket call AT&T warranty and get them to send a replacement in the mail or go to your local DSC if you have one and they will replace it there to

[Q] Help with Galaxy S3 Black screen

Very similar http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838832
My S3 had a failed install and now the screen won't turn on. If i can get it to connect to Odin then i can fix it, but i can't. One of the people on the other similar thread said to PIT it? It makes a noise when i plug it into the computer, it just doesn't pick up in Odin. Really need some help here it's the verizon SCH 1535. Taking any suggestions
How was your install failed? What were you trying to do?
Zalithian said:
How was your install failed? What were you trying to do?
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I was trying to install a new rom. I was on stock and it started installing but then it said something was wrong with the zip. So i hit reboot phone and it went straight to where its at now
kylewiddz said:
I was trying to install a new rom. I was on stock and it started installing but then it said something was wrong with the zip. So i hit reboot phone and it went straight to where its at now
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I meant which rom . It's kind of important.
Zalithian said:
I meant which rom . It's kind of important.
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Oh crap... It's Criskelo I downloaded it on my phone and I can't remember exactly if i got the one for the sch 1535
(also I have to wait 5 minutes between each post because im new...)
kylewiddz said:
Oh crap... It's Criskelo I downloaded it on my phone and I can't remember exactly if i got the one for the sch 1535
(also I have to wait 5 minutes between each post because im new...)
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You can only flash ROMS made for YOUR SPECIFIC MODEL. Just because it's a Galaxy S3 ROM doesn't mean it's okay on your phone. You need one for your specific version. I don't know what Criskelo is, but I have never head of it.
A quick search pulled up this:
Criskelo ROM for Rooted Galaxy S3 i9300!
If you want to know which ROM I am running on my Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 right now, it’s this Criskelo ROM. (PLEASE DO NOT FLASH THIS ROM ON U.S. or Canadian Galaxy S3s! PLEASE!)
If you did indeed flash an international ROM on your phone, it's probably a paper weight at this point. Go to mobiletechvideos and spend $60 to get it jtagged. Do some research before flashing next time.
Zalithian said:
You can only flash ROMS made for YOUR SPECIFIC MODEL. Just because it's a Galaxy S3 ROM doesn't mean it's okay on your phone. You need one for your specific version. I don't know what Criskelo is, but I have never head of it.
A quick search pulled up this:
Criskelo ROM for Rooted Galaxy S3 i9300!
If you want to know which ROM I am running on my Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 right now, it’s this Criskelo ROM. (PLEASE DO NOT FLASH THIS ROM ON U.S. or Canadian Galaxy S3s! PLEASE!)
If you did indeed flash an international ROM on your phone, it's probably a paper weight at this point. Go to mobiletechvideos and spend $60 to get it jtagged. Do some research before flashing next time.
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SHIIIZZZ i see that now... I just want some clarification on that other thread i posted about it said that a PIT would work? Is there anyway to get that for a stock sch1535? I think thats my last hope as it sounds... also thank you for helping i totally didn't realize what i was doing til now... hindsight
kylewiddz said:
SHIIIZZZ i see that now... I just want some clarification on that other thread i posted about it said that a PIT would work? Is there anyway to get that for a stock sch1535? I think thats my last hope as it sounds... also thank you for helping i totally didn't realize what i was doing til now... hindsight
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I'm pretty sure most international roms make a dometic S3 completely unbootable. I don't think you can even boot into ODIN to flash anything. Looks like you've tried. I don't think a PIT file will help, especially if you can't make it into ODIN to flash.
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I'm pretty sure most international roms make a dometic S3 completely unbootable. I don't think you can even boot into ODIN to flash anything. Looks like you've tried. I don't think a PIT file will help, especially if you can't make it into ODIN to flash.
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Im gonna throw up... I'll fiddle with it. that pit thing sounded like it would pull it up though i just can't find a download for it. I think my lucks run out on rooting... thanks for the help though
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30618458&postcount=57
32GB pit if you have 32GB S3. But not sure how you'll flash it without ODIN.
Questions go in Q&A
Thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30618458&postcount=57
32GB pit if you have 32GB S3. But not sure how you'll flash it without ODIN.
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16gb... I still messed with Odin but no go. I bought a JIG though A red light does come on when i plug it in with no battery, hopefully this will work.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8949252/sch-i535-16gb.pit
16GB PIT
Zalithian said:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8949252/sch-i535-16gb.pit
16GB PIT
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Wow thanks man you're on the ball. alas, I fiddled with this one as well for a bit still a dud
kylewiddz said:
Wow thanks man you're on the ball. alas, I fiddled with this one as well for a bit still a dud
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I figured as much. I'm pretty sure you'll need to get it JTAGGED. Mobile Tech Videos is a reliable vendor for this, and the only one I know if. Wouldn't trust anyone on ebay.
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-jtag-brick-repair/
Zalithian said:
I figured as much. I'm pretty sure you'll need to get it JTAGGED. Mobile Tech Videos is a reliable vendor for this, and the only one I know if. Wouldn't trust anyone on ebay.
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-jtag-brick-repair/
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So I bought a JIG whatever that is... do you think that I should wait for it to get here It seemed like in a video i watched it pulled up download mode immediately I'd hate to drop 60 bucks just to find out my 5 dollar fix would have worked.
Kylewiddz, that 32Gb PIT file previously mentioned was mine. Hate to break it to you, but it sounds like you'll need a JTAG to bring you back. If you wanna try the jig, sure, give it a shot. Even if it doesn't work, with this particular bork, they do work and they're nice to have around. Either way, Josh at the aforementioned MobileTechVideos.com is the bomb. $60 is better than buying a new phone (or committing fraud by taking it back for warranty). Good luck, buddy (make sure you learn something from this ).
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letinsh said:
Kylewiddz, that 32Gb PIT file previously mentioned was mine. Hate to break it to you, but it sounds like you'll need a JTAG to bring you back. If you wanna try the jig, sure, give it a shot. Even if it doesn't work, with this particular bork, they do work and they're nice to have around. Either way, Josh at the aforementioned MobileTechVideos.com is the bomb. $60 is better than buying a new phone (or committing fraud by taking it back for warranty). Good luck, buddy (make sure you learn something from this ).
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
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The website looked really good, but the 60 dollar price tag is just enough to make me wait for the jig to get here. But if (most likely when) that doesn't work, they'll be gettin my business for sure. Moral of the story: I'm an idiot Thanks to everyone who helped
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Moral of the story: I'm an idiot
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At least you realize that hope you can get it fixed. Make sure you read, read, read before you flash.
And read it again after you read it the first 3 times.
mustbepbs said:
At least you realize that hope you can get it fixed. Make sure you read, read, read before you flash.
And read it again after you read it the first 3 times.
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Yeah, it's a hard lesson to learn when you've had the phone for less than a week:crying: The jig said 15 days to ship so I said screw it and just got my order done on the previously mentioned website. It was phone or Resi 6... anyways feeling much better about the whole situation knowing that I'll be up and running sometime in a week. (I came from the droid x which to my knowledge there is only one droid x type of rom, the whole multiple types of S3 that there are just went right over my head till I did some heavy reading post mortem:crying Also I feel like I can't over state the whole :crying: thing haha oh well

[Q] mobiletechvideos jtag repair process

hey anyone out there who can help me, i recently hard bricked my phone long story short didnt follow the instructions as stated and well what do yu know my AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket wont boot up, tried every little thing that could bring back my phone but its Hard bricked, its not like soft brick where you can fix it using stock rom and odin or just a restore from CWM/TWRP Recovery Nandroid Backups
anywz the point is how do does the whole thing work "mobiletechvideos" jtag repair
any kind of thing culd be helpful i just need my awsome phone back
Search thread reported this has been discussed and its in the wrong section
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If its hard bricked, you basically answered your own question. Mobiletechvideos is your best bet. Well known for their work. Look em up and it'll cost you 50$.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA
You send phone, they fix it, you profit. Easy as that
Sent from my Slimmed out Skyrocket
will do that
bps119 said:
You send phone, they fix it, you profit. Easy as that
Sent from my Slimmed out Skyrocket
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will surely do that, money is not a problem just have to send it this weekend and off to mobiletechvideos, hope they get it fixed as you guyz said
winosxbuntu said:
will surely do that, money is not a problem just have to send it this weekend and off to mobiletechvideos, hope they get it fixed as you guyz said
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I just do Jtag service for $25. Please check my feedback.
tomy1986.nt said:
I just do Jtag service for $25. Please check my feedback.
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No thanks
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I am sure you will be pleased with them. For $50, they bring your phone back from the dead.
I have hard bricked a phone before (my wife's Note) and got it back from them in less than a week. One of the new criteria I have for when I buy a new phone is that mobiletechvideo has a jtag service for it already.
should i root, again since i fcked my first phone
my Galaxy S2 is still bricked but i got the AT&T SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 I747 on 4.1.1 instead cost $$300 on ebay :laugh:
the results came better than i expected by gettin myself a new smartphone but comin back here on XDA reminds me of how i completely turned my sphone into a paper-weight by just installing a new ROM/ROOTIN
should i go back to the ROOTIN wagon? iknow the risks and goods that comes with it but android stock w/touchwiz is not that bad
winosxbuntu said:
my Galaxy S2 is still bricked but i got the AT&T SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 I747 on 4.1.1 instead cost $$300 on ebay :laugh:
the results came better than i expected by gettin myself a new smartphone but comin back here on XDA reminds me of how i completely turned my sphone into a paper-weight by just installing a new ROM/ROOTIN
should i go back to the ROOTIN wagon? iknow the risks and goods that comes with it but android stock w/touchwiz is not that bad
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It's really easy, if you find that you need features you can only use when rooted/on a custom rom then go ahead.
If you don't find yourself thinking "that custom feature would be of some real use now" then there's no reason to "go back to the ROOTIN wagon"..
Finally, some friendly advice :angel:, if you intend to start modding your phone please read the goddamn instructions this time around. :highfive:
I've had 3 samungs and 1 sony, and never once did I not read the bloody instrufuctions, and you know what?
Never did I soft or hard brick any of them, thanks to God's gift of literacy. :victory:
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It's really easy, if you find that you need features you can only use when rooted/on a custom rom then go ahead.
If you don't find yourself thinking "that custom feature would be of some real use now" then there's no reason to "go back to the ROOTIN wagon"..
Finally, some friendly advice :angel:, if you intend to start modding your phone please read the goddamn instructions this time around. :highfive:
I've had 3 samungs and 1 sony, and never once did I not read the bloody instrufuctions, and you know what?
Never did I soft or hard brick any of them, thanks to God's gift of literacy. :victory:
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thanks, i needed that plus am gonna root my phone this week
bps119 said:
You send phone, they fix it, you profit. Easy as that
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I sent my phone to them and fixed it like it was nothing but I was quite surprised to find out that it was a bad EMMC CHIP failure which blacked out my phone with no sign of life.............
Thanks xda
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using XDA Premium
tomy1986.nt said:
I just do Jtag service for $25. Please check my feedback.
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i need jtag service for my htc one mini
lingowistico said:
It's really easy, if you find that you need features you can only use when rooted/on a custom rom then go ahead.
If you don't find yourself thinking "that custom feature would be of some real use now" then there's no reason to "go back to the ROOTIN wagon"..
Finally, some friendly advice :angel:, if you intend to start modding your phone please read the goddamn instructions this time around. :highfive:
I've had 3 samungs and 1 sony, and never once did I not read the bloody instrufuctions, and you know what?
Never did I soft or hard brick any of them, thanks to God's gift of literacy. :victory:
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same as me never had problem with roms or a bricked device

[q] imei help

I tried to unlock my device with a program from app store...
I paid for it..
It said that it backed up the thing , but it did not also it reset my IMEI to 000000000000/05
I know my IMEI its on the sticker on the back of the phone
I need to write it back into the phone.
please help.
SGH-t959v galaxy s 4g.
TMOBILE
Keda_P said:
I tried to unlock my device with a program from app store...
I paid for it..
It said that it backed up the thing , but it did not also it reset my IMEI to 000000000000/05
I know my IMEI its on the sticker on the back of the phone
I need to write it back into the phone.
please help.
SGH-t959v galaxy s 4g.
TMOBILE
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You really need this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1978974 Head on over and post up to FBis251. He'll be able to help you and if it was his app, he'll definitely hook you up with the solution. Good luck!
Cooptx said:
No, what they really need is to read. We have a bunch of these IMEI threads hanging around. No need to start new ones :/
Check this out ! :
DD-Ripper's Secret
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You're right. I was just trying to help.
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You're right. I was just trying to help.
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I tried and looked for it but none of them provided me with enough info of how to do it.
Samsung is telling me to go to their shop and by flashing the stock rom the IMEI will return.
I know it doesnt work like that ....
Thank you man, for helping me.
Ill try that link.
Actually, it does...
Edit: Here is a link to a thread that will allow you to do it yourself, just follow the Odin one click
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500427 it is part 3
Check this out ! :
DD-Ripper's Secret
Cooptx said:
Actually, it does...
Edit: Here is a link to a thread that will allow you to do it yourself, just follow the Odin one click
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500427 it is part 3
Check this out ! :
DD-Ripper's Secret
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Im sorry, how is it related to my IMEI problem?
thanks.
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You really need this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1978974 Head on over and post up to FBis251. He'll be able to help you and if it was his app, he'll definitely hook you up with the solution. Good luck!
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no luck .. he cant ..
thanks tho
Cooptx said:
Actually, it does...
Edit: Here is a link to a thread that will allow you to do it yourself, just follow the Odin one click
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500427 it is part 3
Check this out ! :
DD-Ripper's Secret
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Try it before you knock it. It just may save you.
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Cooptx said:
It will fix your IMEI problem? Thanks.
Check this out ! :
DD-Ripper's Secret
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Well it says nothing about IMEI in that post not even remotely.
Why do you think it will restore my IMEI?
Am i not better with trying : http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32397-tutorial-imei-backup-nv-with-qpst-us-variants/ ?
Thanks
Keda_P said:
Well it says nothing about IMEI in that post not even remotely.
Why do you think it will restore my IMEI?
Am i not better with trying : http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32397-tutorial-imei-backup-nv-with-qpst-us-variants/ ?
Thanks
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Why are you questioning the people trying to help you?
Look either give it a try or deal with a borked imei.
The reason they are suggesting that is because unless you tried to install a vibrant rom all of the non stock based roms back up your imei and when flashing back to stock it is restored.
Again why are you questioning people offering help?
Keda_P said:
Well it says nothing about IMEI in that post not even remotely.
Why do you think it will restore my IMEI?
Am i not better with trying : http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32397-tutorial-imei-backup-nv-with-qpst-us-variants/ ?
Thanks
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You will have better luck trying the link I posted :/ It fixed my IMEI about 15 times and I am have sent the link to many others to fix their problems. The link you posted will do you no good for two reasons. First, it is a guide about how to backup your IMEI which you already lost. (can't backup what you don't have) Second, the guide is for the Samsung Galaxy S III. If you do have a SGSIII, then you are in the wrong fourm and my link will screw your device over. If you have a Samsung Galaxy S 4G, then it will flash you back to GB rooted w/ CWM. If you are still secptic about my advice, then don't take it. Hope you enjoy a phone with no service.
Why r u ppl so jumpy?
"Enjoy phone with no service"
"Why r u questioning ppl who are trying to help"
All i try to do is to fix my imei and on the way im trying to understand whats going on.
The link you gave me was for deleting trash from my phone to save battery life (i personally thought that, maybe, you just copy pasted the wrong link), my IQ is well above average, but i guess im missing a connection between batter life trash files on the phone and recovering IMEI.
please enlighten me.
Flashing stock did not help .. and i have always been using the original Tmobile roms... downlaoded from Sampro.pl
Never anything custom.
thank you for your help.
Keda_P said:
Why r u ppl so jumpy?
"Enjoy phone with no service"
"Why r u questioning ppl who are trying to help"
All i try to do is to fix my imei and on the way im trying to understand whats going on.
The link you gave me was for deleting trash from my phone to save battery life (i personally thought that, maybe, you just copy pasted the wrong link), my IQ is well above average, but i guess im missing a connection between batter life trash files on the phone and recovering IMEI.
please enlighten me.
Flashing stock did not help .. and i have always been using the original Tmobile roms... downlaoded from Sampro.pl
Never anything custom.
thank you for your help.
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It was the correct link, and it works. What do you have to lose? Absolutely nothing. I will take all the blame if it doesn't work, but in my experience it does work. I have no idea why it works, it just does. I just want you to have a happy working phone. Sadly, I have not been on a "stock" ROM since I joined xda, so I have no idea how to fix your problem and keep you on stock. Out of curiosity, what Android version are you on now?
Cooptx said:
It was the correct link, and it works. What do you have to lose? Absolutely nothing. I will take all the blame if it doesn't work, but in my experience it does work. I have no idea why it works, it just does. I just want you to have a happy working phone. Sadly, I have not been on a "stock" ROM since I joined xda, so I have no idea how to fix your problem and keep you on stock. Out of curiosity, what Android version are you on now?
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Well if your main point from that link is to go back to stock (you have mentioned to go part 3, which is just that) then it doesnt work..
Coz i flashed to froyo 2.2.1 and it did not help only thing that changed was that opposed to 00000000/05 i had 000000000/04 ...
I have also wiped the cache
Then i have flashed the GingerBread 2.3.6 kj6.
Nothing changes .. Tmobile doesnt accept phones with "0" IMEI.
im sure its possible to write it in .. just cant find it...
thanks.
Have you actually tried it yet? Anyways, I am sorry about your phone, and I haven't seen a way to write in your IMEI in all of my time on xda.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29514032
It's for the s3, but, who knows if you could make it work.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547 using xda app-developers app
champ1919 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29514032
It's for the s3, but, who knows if you could make it work.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547 using xda app-developers app
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It might , the problem is that i do not have the hidden menu .. it doesnt exist in SGS4g
I'm assuming changing the IMEI is legal.
NO... You can fix your device though to retain the same IMEI contained behind your battery
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NO... You can fix your device though to retain the same IMEI contained behind your battery
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oh! So it's like making it working again? Then why I see some videos of youtube of people getting a new IMEI?

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