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Usb jig

I was thinking bout getting a usb jig. Is it worth it?
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Auto-Android said:
I was thinking bout getting a usb jig. Is it worth it?
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I think so. It came in handy for me a couple times.
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Auto-Android said:
I was thinking bout getting a usb jig. Is it worth it?
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you could always make one if you have an old cord lying around. i agree with big. it will be a good thing to have just in case. it definitely came in handy a couple times for me as well

$1.70 from China premade - shipped to you in 2-3 wks or make your own with 3x100Kohm and a hacked old micro usb adapter...
- your choice

What is a usb jig?

Puts you're phone in download mode.
Search in YouTube infuse USB jig

qkster said:
$1.70 from China premade
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Psh. I say it's worth it. I probably have change for that laying in my computer desk right now!

jig
If you like to flash your ROM it is a great idea. It makes it a snap to get into download mode and sure beats the normal way.

jo_hammer said:
you could always make one if you have an old cord lying around. i agree with big. it will be a good thing to have just in case. it definitely came in handy a couple times for me as well
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Way simpler than you would think it is to make one yourself

I don't leave home w/o mine

I bought two because they're so cheap, haven't had to use it yet but I'm sure I will eventually and it gives me a sense of security for if something does happen
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Where did you get it?

You can buy them from ebay for so cheap and most of them are free shipping. I bought 5 of them. Just in case something happens to the others I have spares.
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The cheapest usb jig you will find ANYWHERE.
Cheap enough I think. You can thank qkster for that link. Got one coming from Amazon tomorrow. Paid 6 bucks. And there are more than enough decent guides out there too. I simply wasn't a fan of hacking up one of the two cables that I had around. Good luck. Nice job thinking ahead, don't cut it to the last minute, like I did.
Just saying.. >>>>>>

um... do all jigs reset your flash/Binary Counter? even the ebay one?

jason4962 said:
um... do all jigs reset your flash/Binary Counter? even the ebay one?
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Theyre just used to put phone in "Download Mode"

Erik_T said:
The cheapest usb jig you will find ANYWHERE.
Cheap enough I think. You can thank qkster for that link. Got one coming from Amazon tomorrow. Paid 6 bucks. And there are more than enough decent guides out there too. I simply wasn't a fan of hacking up one of the two cables that I had around. Good luck. Nice job thinking ahead, don't cut it to the last minute, like I did.
Just saying.. >>>>>>
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i looked over and it didn't say it would support infuse..
Compatibility
Samsung i9000 Galaxy S
Samsung i9100 Galaxy S2/SII
Samsung T959 Vibrant Galaxy S
Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate
Samsung Galaxy S Epic
Samsung i897 Galaxy S Captivate
Samsung Omnia 7
Samsung i896 Galaxy S Captivate
they all look alike. can't tell the difference
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jayRokk said:
Theyre just used to put phone in "Download Mode"
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i've seen some that resets your counters

Its compatible with the Infuse kid trust me i have like 4 of them lol
as for the counter i doubt it but if youre worried about it
why flash
why worry about a jig??
its pretty simple logic
no pun intented

Funny thing about this, a buddy of mine and I made one of these last week to reset the counter on his Epic Touch, worked great so i kept it. Once I flashed the new cm9 build to my phone I decided to plug it in to see if it worked the same... and it just booted my phone.
Are there different pinout/resistance combos for different phones or did my phone just go weird on me (i wasn't concerned enough to shut back down the phone and try it again)
thanks

mckooter said:
Funny thing about this, a buddy of mine and I made one of these last week to reset the counter on his Epic Touch, worked great so i kept it. Once I flashed the new cm9 build to my phone I decided to plug it in to see if it worked the same... and it just booted my phone.
Are there different pinout/resistance combos for different phones or did my phone just go weird on me (i wasn't concerned enough to shut back down the phone and try it again)
thanks
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i've read some forum and post about DIY jig and pinout/resistance combos, and if you solder 4,5 pins you'll get sgs 1 to download mode , but if you want sgs 2 you will need 3,5 pins so i don't know... i guess the point is different pins are needed to get different device to work
i bought the cheap ebay jig and see how it goes. only a buck
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jayRokk said:
Its compatible with the Infuse kid trust me i have like 4 of them lol
as for the counter i doubt it but if youre worried about it
why flash
why worry about a jig??
its pretty simple logic
no pun intented
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im weird and worrie about everything bro

Both volume buttons are not working!

Ok so I went and turned on my G2x and I was using it normally. I needed to raise the media volume since I was watching a video on youtube. Nothing happened when I pressed both volume buttons. I tried everything, pressing the buttons harder, I even let the phone open without the back cover to dry, in case it was water causing the problem. Sometimes if I'm lucky, the up button might work if i press it extremely hard. I can't even get into clockworkmod recovery because the volume buttons don't work. I can't put it in download mode either.
Is there any way to fix it myself? BTW I have stock rooted 2.3.4 GB rom. Also my carrier is Wind. Do I have to go into a warranty centre?
Also, I have 2 small marks on my phone's edge when I dropped it once. Will that stop me from getting a replacement?

Ummmm...

djvoleur said:
Ummmm...
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Darn... I've been with Wind for 4 months now. If I have to pay for my phone to get repaired, I'd rather not. Pay MORE money for an EOL'd phone, so I can use it again?
Although, I've been with Wind for 4 months now, am I able to pay off the Windtab and get an upgrade?

breadland said:
Darn... I've been with Wind for 4 months now. If I have to pay for my phone to get repaired, I'd rather not. Pay MORE money for an EOL'd phone, so I can use it again?
Although, I've been with Wind for 4 months now, am I able to pay off the Windtab and get an upgrade?
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The answer my friend is blowing in the WIND.

Core Memory said:
The answer my friend is blowing in the WIND.
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Thanks, I'll try that. Also, to be sure, you mean to blow at the volume buttons outside in the wind?

breadland said:
Thanks, I'll try that. Also, to be sure, you mean to blow at the volume buttons outside in the wind?
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Well, the top button works ok. The bottom one doesn't make a good clicking sound and seems to stay almost sideways. It needs to be pressed hard in order to work.

breadland said:
Well, the top button works ok. The bottom one doesn't make a good clicking sound and seems to stay almost sideways. It needs to be pressed hard in order to work.
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Maybe you can use Button Saviour (Root) to substitute screen buttons for the mechanical buttons. Search for Button Saviour in Google Play.
Change spelling to Button Savior in your search.
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Pay for the Pro version ($1.99) which enables customizing and you can use screen buttons to control volume up and down.
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breadland said:
Darn... I've been with Wind for 4 months now. If I have to pay for my phone to get repaired, I'd rather not. Pay MORE money for an EOL'd phone, so I can use it again?
Although, I've been with Wind for 4 months now, am I able to pay off the Windtab and get an upgrade?
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If your phone is not more than a year old, it is covered by warranty. I don't think a few scratches on the side will void your warranty. It can get scratched from keys in the same pocket as the phone. Dents may also be acceptable as long as the nothing is broken such as the circuit boards.

Ok thanks. I'll see if they accept my phone for repairs.
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Why would this happen all at once?

So outta nowhere my headset speakers fail to work. I can't hear anything in a call unless I'm on speaker phone. The keys on my keyboard won't light. And the notification led doesn't light up for text or when charging anymore. I was running newsense and switched to a different rom to see if that was the problem but it wasn't.
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toast1224 said:
So outta nowhere my headset speakers fail to work. I can't hear anything in a call unless I'm on speaker phone. The keys on my keyboard won't light. And the notification led doesn't light up for text or when charging anymore. I was running newsense and switched to a different rom to see if that was the problem but it wasn't.
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Do an RUU back to stock (don't do the OTA), if that doesn't work it is a hardware issue. All those problems at once? Sounds like it got wet, not saying it did, but you don't usually see that many problems pop at once without something major happening. Good luck.

bilgerryan said:
Do an RUU back to stock (don't do the OTA), if that doesn't work it is a hardware issue. All those problems at once? Sounds like it got wet, not saying it did, but you don't usually see that many problems pop at once without something major happening. Good luck.
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I had 3 shifts ear pieces all go out the same day. All had different owners across 2 accounts. So yeah that was the end of dealing with sprint lol
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strapped365 said:
I had 3 shifts ear pieces all go out the same day. All had different owners across 2 accounts. So yeah that was the end of dealing with sprint lol
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The ear piece on mine has always been kinda wonky on mine, it doesn't wanna switch between speaker and ear piece.

bilgerryan said:
The ear piece on mine has always been kinda wonky on mine, it doesn't wanna switch between speaker and ear piece.
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My speedy has taken serious beatings throughout this year I've had it lol The only thing wrong with it was a wonky flex cable like 2 weeks ago, but other than that everything works like brand new. :thumbup:
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jesuscash said:
My speedy has taken serious beatings throughout this year I've had it lol The only thing wrong with it was a wonky flex cable like 2 weeks ago, but other than that everything works like brand new. :thumbup:
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I'm not as fortunate, I also have a dead spot on the top quarter of my screen and it is getting annoying rotating my screen all the time to use the basic functions of my phone, nothing against the Shift at all but I can't wait to upgrade.

bilgerryan said:
I'm not as fortunate, I also have a dead spot on the top quarter of my screen and it is getting annoying rotating my screen all the time to use the basic functions of my phone, nothing against the Shift at all but I can't wait to upgrade.
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I get a deadspot that comes and goes lol whenever I decide to take it to sprint it goes away and comes back a few weeks later.
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bilgerryan said:
Do an RUU back to stock (don't do the OTA), if that doesn't work it is a hardware issue. All those problems at once? Sounds like it got wet, not saying it did, but you don't usually see that many problems pop at once without something major happening. Good luck.
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So are you saying try unrooting an re rooting again? Just wanted to make sure that's what you're saying first. And no, its hasn't been near water and I have the ottetbox case on it. This is my original shift btw, bought brand new with contract 14 months ago. Also just wanted to add, that even though the keyboard keys don't light, my shift and fn lights still work.
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Anyone have a different link to the ruu file? I keep getting redirected to this "Internet vs. Hollywood" crap site.. >.<
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toast1224 said:
So are you saying try unrooting an re rooting again? Just wanted to make sure that's what you're saying first. And no, its hasn't been near water and I have the ottetbox case on it. This is my original shift btw, bought brand new with contract 14 months ago. Also just wanted to add, that even though the keyboard keys don't light, my shift and fn lights still work.
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That is what I would do if it was my Shift

bilgerryan said:
That is what I would do if it was my Shift
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Okay so I was able to unroot and go back to stock but no luck with my issues. Any other suggestions? If nothing else atleast its unrooted and i can take it into sprint >.<

toast1224 said:
Okay so I was able to unroot and go back to stock but no luck with my issues. Any other suggestions? If nothing else atleast its unrooted and i can take it into sprint >.<
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Sounds like you'll have to take it back, It's not a software issue if the RUU didn't fix it.

bilgerryan said:
Sounds like you'll have to take it back, It's not a software issue if the RUU didn't fix it.
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I have had the same issue happen to me, for some reason the Shift is a great water magnate they apparently found some " Moisture" Build up in mine, when they came to open it up during a repair, I would keep $100.00 USD On the side just in-case you have to file an insurance claim with asurion.
Ive tried to, Unroot and back to stock, ive tried rerooting .Re-Romming and Flashing the device,
a Majority of the time issues like that are caused by the wiring in the device "Moisture" Build up and or just cause the shift wants to be a little bonkers .
But then again if your not around it, you may just luck out and get a hardware defect claim and keep 100 bucks in your pocket and two days later you get a Refurbished device ^____^ yay for you.:laugh:

I said it sounded like moisture lol:sly: Anyways, good luck... Shifts are dropping like flies round here.

Don't want to start new thread so. Will try posting this here. My shift's screen started going black whenever I open or close the keyboard. It happens whether I am in the OS, bootlader, or recovery, so idk if it is the ROM. Any ideas?

junpei1337 said:
Don't want to start new thread so. Will try posting this here. My shift's screen started going black whenever I open or close the keyboard. It happens whether I am in the OS, bootlader, or recovery, so idk if it is the ROM. Any ideas?
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I've seen prboy post about this a ton of times but what he always suggests is to see if you hear sort of a crunching sound when you close/open the keyboard. If you do, its probably the flex cable and you can buy one and replace it yourself (if you want)
I believe you can also take it in to Sprint if its in fairly good condition and they will give you a new one no questions asked
You might wanna also take a look at the questions/posts HERE or HERE
EDIT: Just FYI, but the flex cable is what connects the keyboard to the touch screen
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Yeah I have seen those posts too. Wasn't sure cause it isn't making any noise. Got this refurb after the last ota killed my phone. So its in great condition. Guess I'm unrooting and heading to sprint
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EDIT: Just FYI, but the flex cable is what connects the keyboard to the touch screen
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Lol I figured that

junpei1337 said:
Yeah I have seen those posts too. Wasn't sure cause it isn't making any noise. Got this refurb after the last ota killed my phone. So its in great condition. Guess I'm unrooting and heading to sprint
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EDIT: Just FYI, but the flex cable is what connects the keyboard to the touch screen
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Lol I figured that
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There is a very good possibility that it could be the Flex Cable. But if you plan on taking it back to Sprint, RUU first. That way you kill two birds with one stone. You confirm the issue, and you prep it for going back to Sprint.

Lol I figured that
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Yeah I thought you did, just wanted to make sure
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prboy1969 said:
There is a very good possibility that it could be the Flex Cable. But if you plan on taking it back to Sprint, RUU first. That way you kill two birds with one stone. You confirm the issue, and you prep it for going back to Sprint.
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I have 2.3.4 ruu, can I just run that from s off or should I use sparksco's guide for unrooting? First rooted phone here

junpei1337 said:
I have 2.3.4 ruu, can I just run that from s off or should I use sparksco's guide for unrooting? First rooted phone here
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There is a zip that you flash to go back to 2.3 stock out there, if I was at home I could upload it, sorry.

[Q] Screen Repair Service

I have recently cracked the screen on my HTC One XL. I ordered a new screen and lcd already assembled for replacement and was going to attempt to fix it myself. I tried and had a very hard time getting the housing off. I then realized that I had an international screen instead of the at&t one. What I am wondering is if anyone would be willing to do the replacement for me. I could order the screen replacement and send it with my phone or just send my phone and pay you for the screen. If anyone would be willing to do this that would be amazing. I just really don't want to pay $250 for "professionals" to do it when I could have someone who knows a lot more about my particular phone do it. Thank you.

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I have recently cracked the screen on my HTC One XL. I ordered a new screen and lcd already assembled for replacement and was going to attempt to fix it myself. I tried and had a very hard time getting the housing off. I then realized that I had an international screen instead of the at&t one. What I am wondering is if anyone would be willing to do the replacement for me. I could order the screen replacement and send it with my phone or just send my phone and pay you for the screen. If anyone would be willing to do this that would be amazing. I just really don't want to pay $250 for "professionals" to do it when I could have someone who knows a lot more about my particular phone do it. Thank you.
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I would say ask "18th.abn" I've seen he's very good with these phones and he has taken them apart..or ask "subarudroid"

I didn't know we were at a bus stop? Lol I threw u in front of a bus the other day omario. Sorry man I guess its my turn you've done some screen action to bro!
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subarudroid said:
I didn't know we were at a bus stop? Lol I threw u in front of a bus the other day omario. Sorry man I guess its my turn you've done some screen action to bro!
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Lololol my bad.... I just knew you have taken it apart too and were willing to make money....but my bad! I wouldn't feel comfortable doing this just incase I f'd up

I'm joking with you Buddy! I wouldn't charge for my sloppy work! I think if he ships out to Cali, or Utah from Arkansas and back its gonna set him back as much as a kiosk in the mall?
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Guys sorry for the offtopic ,but i couldn't find users who opened the HOX before.I have a totally different problem.My phone keeps on rebooting and goes in a strange mode where i can't get it to boot with the power button.To make it boot i either have to squeeze the plastic shell on the phone or copletely remove it.I am sure that some part of the hardware is getting squized.When i connect it to pc via usb it shows "qualcom download mode" or something.Any idea would be greatly appreciated.I am going to send it to HTC for repair if i don't figure it out!
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if you can answer , i oppened a new thread here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36356019#post36356019

I would have to agree, 18th.abn is a master with these phones....

[Q] Broken power button?

My power button seems to be either stuck or broken.. It bootloops quickly on the splash screen when plugged in but is otherwise useless atm. I'm not posting to try to fix it, but I wanna know if its even worth selling at this point because I already got another phone. Thanks for your opinions in advance.

FireWire22 said:
My power button seems to be either stuck or broken.. It bootloops quickly on the splash screen when plugged in but is otherwise useless atm. I'm not posting to try to fix it, but I wanna know if its even worth selling at this point because I already got another phone. Thanks for your opinions in advance.
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Definitely worth something. Post it on swappa. Pm me I may be interested in it for parts. I just trashed my screen.
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