yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II General] Quantenkosmos:
316k worked

Hello,

thank you, you saved my phone - so I soldered my Jig (with an 316k Ohm resistor), and it worked, so I could flash it with Odin and everything worked fine! Thanks a lot,

Quantenkosmos

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Of course you can try it - it is not so difficult as it seems.

But If you have tried some time - your battery might be empty - check that (use a friend's battery or charge yours somwhere else) - the jig has no charge function, even if you only have to insert it a few seconds to force the device in the downloadmode.

Then you can easy flas it with the right firmware (but it should depend only the model(S2), not the brand(tmobile)), so something else could have went wrong...

Good luck,

Quantenkosmos.
[Galaxy S II General] SAMPPLE:
This usb jig work for 2012-present phone models? or only for Samsung Galaxy S2?
[Galaxy S II General] SapiBoelet:
Galaxy s4 and USB Jig

Hi guys,

My phone (galaxy s4) is stuck in the boot.

It keeps restarting, showing Galaxy s4 logo over and over.

As I'm new using USB jig so i refer to the instruction at the front page.

I did exactly what it says but the phone kept restarting.

So basically after i plugged the usb jig in, the phone get into Downloading mode but when i pulled it out the phone get restarted.

Even if the usb jig still plugged in, the phone keeps restarting, only 3-4 seconds in Download mode.

Any ideas would be much appreciated.

Sorry for my limited words.

Cheers,
[Galaxy S II General] xkvegans:
Really really usefull thread, and verry helpfull...

Thank you for your hardwork.
[Galaxy S II General] GeniusisHere:
Very helpful thread indeed.. i think its actually pretty important to get a jig anyways if you love flashing roms and stuff like that:eek:
[Galaxy S II General] GameX2:
Thanks for your FAQ, really useful. =)

But I wonder, how does the Jig actually work?

Hm, using the resistors, it provides an external power source to the phone that forces it to power on?

And why does the jig trigger Download Mode, rather than just booting the phone into the ROM?

Well, booting in Download Mode, that's what makes it useful, but I don't understand the idea. How can this tiny piece of electronic force Download Mode especially, rather than just booting in the system like normal?

Thanks for explaining me this, I appreciate.
[Galaxy S II General] vishal1337:
Hi,

I've a Samsung galaxy grand quattro [ gt-i8552 ] which is not booting up as well as not going to the Download mode, When I Insert the Battery it shows me Samsung logo [without pressing power button] and screen Goes Blank . And when I try to go to the Download mode using 3 button Combo it deoesn;'t even show the logo and screen goes black after screen flash.

So, My question is if this will work with my Samsung Galaxy grand quattro or not???

If not, is there any other option to get my phone back??
[Galaxy S II General] _superman:
DOES IT'LL WORK WITH GALAXY CORE I8262 ?

THANKS:):confused:
[Galaxy S II General] Jaynabh:
will it work on micromax devices

will it work on micromax devices
[Galaxy S II General] NB2A:
Verizon Note 2

Will this work on a Verizon Note 2 with a 4.3 custom rom?

Thanks
[Galaxy S II General] johanplay:
s3 mini

hi. sorry it may be a bit late to post on here but i really need help.

I have a s3 mini that i sent in for repairs now i got it back but it has another rom and cwm v5.5.0.4 installed.

the phone does not catch signal memory is only 120mb and is laggy like hell and the shop owner says it was like that and i have no proof that it was not.

i tried to get into download mode with no success even tried the jig. i rooted the phone and tried installing a new rom from cwm even tried updating the cwm but always get error status 7 in cmw. i tried uncle tools, skip soft android toolkit etc.

i don't know what els to try any help will be appreciated
[Galaxy S II General] gggg:
I built a Jig but

It works on Tab S but problems on my A5 (SM-A500FU). I am in big trouble: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3167400 .... please respond there
[Galaxy S II General] SPheDaGhost:
actually i know this is like four years later about, but there is instructions on how to use it

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would the usb jig work for any other devices? I read across and it's seems like it's mainly for the samsung devices, but it does also say it's compatible. I would definitely like to try it out on my droid bionic xt875 but i'm skeptical that it may not work. the phone is bricked completely doesn't turn on batteries are good before i had flash the firmware, i just happen to flashed the wrong one (noobish). I would definitely like to know if these usb jigs work for other devices. btw my device is hard bricked and not software brick but then again it got flashed with wrong firmware so it could be soft bricked. to clear the confusion the phone is completely dead isn't recognize by the computer or anything

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I maybe a stupid question to ask are you sure you're holding the right keys to access the download mode on your phone? if the phone is running i should think there would be any reason for it not to be able to access the download mode. I had a similar problem with my i9100 flashing different roms to see which one was the best. I found that sometimes the button to hold for it to access the download mode is different instead of the vol up it's the vol down like that try it out and see what happens. I know this is not helpful but hopefully it can shed some light
[Galaxy S II General] ryan_giggs:
Thank you. Nice summary. Hope I can repair my phone.
[Galaxy S II General] pamaran6:
phone hard bricked did not solve use usb jig method

my phone model S II I8160P phone hard bricked any button did not work. i try USB JIG method also not response .

how to solve any idea. thanks:(
[Galaxy S II General] foalzesty:
I have accidentally bricked my Samsung galaxy Tab and it is stuck on the Samsung logo and it wouldn't shut down nor go to recovery. And problem is my battery isn't removable. So, would USB jig work while my tab is on?
[Galaxy S II General] exS7:
Hi to all. Mine Samsung S7 got water in. They rejected warranty. Now it reaches at the logo "Samsung" and it blinks. If I press volume down it restarts and does the same. Just to remind if you wanna shut it down at this point you have to plug the charger and press volume down and only then it shuts down. If there is no charger it goes loop state.

So I've made my own jig with 315K resistor with no avail. Tried all key combinations with no luck again. As I understand the phone is trash.
[Galaxy S II General] amin.no:
Is it working in a hard bricked phone? I can't turn on the phone.
[Galaxy S II General] gian20:
homemade jig works on SM-T285. but does not work on a soft/hard bricked SM-T210 (shows device Marvell EMEI (not IMEI))
[Galaxy S II General] JJEgan:
Hard brick as in hardware NO.
[Galaxy S II General] gian20:
I still detect the device in my PC, if it is hard bricked it should not be detected at all?
[Galaxy S II General] mattcfk:
i am happy to be able to help out. :D
[Galaxy S II General] screamworks:
Take a bow, you just managed to (hopefully) save many people a lot of time answering questions that have been solved dozens of times already throughout the forums. It's a really comprehensive guide, well done :)

Hopefully this means that we'll be seeing more people receive infractions for asking questions without searching now :D
[Galaxy S II General] DADER:
first of all ty for this info.

unfortunately i didnt get use of it since i made the search by myself yesterday & ended up with the same video :p

& i agree with all other members , this thread should be a sticky
[Galaxy S II General] mattcfk:
how to make it sticky? if it really helps, i should be :P
[Galaxy S II General] screamworks:
It's up to a moderator or site-administrator to sticky the thread.
[Galaxy S II General] mattcfk:
ahhh, icic. hopefully people will use the "search" function for now :D
[Galaxy S II General] screamworks:
If only :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II General] MagicMan3:
I like the triangle gone, cause I like my phone perfect. ;)
[Galaxy S II General] mattcfk:
then this guide should be able to help u :D
[Galaxy S II General] termagazis:
Hi guys happy new year.what about reset custom bin counter on galaxy Y?does this work for this model ?
[Galaxy S II General] nat510:
nice guide for ppl know more abt the jig
[Galaxy S II General] dixieuk:
thanks very much for a excelent post it has brought me more understanding and knowledge about the tools needed for my phone
[Galaxy S II General] AllSeeyinEye:
Thank you very much for this tutorial.

After updating via KIES to 2.3.6 and after that flashing numerous ROMs, in the beginning via Odin, my counter had risen to 9.

Ordered a jig, plugged it in and a few seconds later the counter is reset and the nasty triangle is gone :)
[Galaxy S II General] Bruce MJ:
Thank you for this informative guide.
[Galaxy S II General] thez3ro:
Will the usb jig work on ics? Or i have to buy a new one ?I bought it on ebay and it works with gb...
[Galaxy S II General] JJEgan:
We dont know as ICS has not been released yet .

But early leaked test firmwares suggest it wont work with the new boot loaders .

jje
[Galaxy S II General] dimov000:
Jig works for me on

Android vs 236 and with older bootloader.

Also the older bootloader made the. Spontaneous resets vanish. Perfect so.

from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
[Galaxy S II General] mattcfk:
i am glad it helps :) if official ICS not gonna work, i am gonna go with custom ICS with old bootloader (not sure it will be available or not) :p

or else, i will stick with custom ROM. :cool:
[Galaxy S II General] jonny_ftm:
Hi,

The JIG v2, that is with usb cable to flash through the JIG modified USB cable, should support new bootloaders.

Please confirm or maybe discuss it in your ref.
[Galaxy S II General] xPredictable:
Thanks was just searching information for jig this helped me a lot. Tyvm
[Galaxy S II General] slig:
I have a question. I know that home + vol down + power goes into download by starting main SBL in download mode. According to Odia (HERE) active SBL is marked via "SNBL" tag - this is quite understandable. Here if we damage main SBL - we have a brick = no download mode.

BUT SGS2 has backup SBL, so my question: what algorithm is responsible for choosing SBL (main or backup) when using JIG plug ? Does JIG always load backup bootloader (the one NOT marked with "SNBL") or maybe there is some checking mechanism which SBL is undamaged ?

Regards

Slig
[Galaxy S II General] samyam2002000:
You said there was a solution for the new bootloader of the "G" version can you please provide the solution!!!!!!!!!!! thanks
[Galaxy S II General] dnsdenis:
Hi,

Just receive my USB JIG for my I9100P and it work like a charm !

-I've fist Odin flashed with old bootloader like your post and reboot

-Power Off and standby 15s

-Plug the JIG => Ok phone start up download mode and reset all counter

-Don't restart the phone and flashed odin with yours favorite kernel including cwm

=> now you get no yellow triangle modded kernel without counter and say official firmware

Quick, simple, and cheaply !

Thanks to all
[Galaxy S II General] spurs_e5:
Just got mine great tool.
[Galaxy S II General] jonny_ftm:
Well, still no clarifications over JIG cable or JIG v2?

Here's a pic on how it looks. I got one of them:

This type is the new ones that should be ok with new bootloaders, howver, I own one and didn't try yet, waiting for a new kernel release to flash and try.
[Galaxy S II General] mrm1:
Got one of these cables but still had to flash the old boot loader to rest the counter.
[Galaxy S II General] ReNeGaDoL:
OMG Im a bit scared , I started to flash the old bootloader in my S2 , after 5 min it didnt finish , what can I do? , Its still connected I dont want to disconnect it

Please help !
[Galaxy S II General] screamworks:
Would you be able to provide a link? I think I've found one, but I'm not 100% sure.

Update? What have you done since?
[Galaxy S II General] jonboyuk:
Hey just wanted to say thanks for the guide. Thought I had a faulty jig, but just turned out to be the new bootloader blocking it. Flashed the old one through ODIN, tried the jig again and it works fine!! Thanks :)
[Galaxy S II General] samsontm:
Does this bootloader apply ICS rom too? Does work on ICS one? Thanks...
[Galaxy S II General] thez3ro:
tried the "old" usb jig on ics,counter does not reset but the phone goes to download mode... ;) just that u know...

im talking bout this-
[Galaxy S II General] samsontm:
It s because of new bootloader as i can read here.
[Galaxy S II General] thez3ro:
i know,im just saying so the people dont buy them if they are updating to ics soon...
[Galaxy S II General] maddoguk:
Hi

any chance of a link to someone selling the new jigs?
[Galaxy S II General] Nexu$:
I am also interested in the new JIG - could someone PM with a link to where this can be had?

Also, very curious if anyone can confirm how JIG v2 works with the new bootloader?
[Galaxy S II General] radkor:
Look 1 page back.

mrm1 wrote:

You've got the answer.
[Galaxy S II General] rathian:
For every person out there who is reading this thread and asking about the JIG and bootloaders:

You are able to downgrade the bootloader to the old one and use the JIG to reset your counter.... EVEN IN ICS... i tried it with KP8, LP2 etc (yes, i was crazy enough to actually try).. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT on the overall system....

PS: do update the front page with this info on ICS bootloaders and JIG so ppl will know...
[Galaxy S II General] Aslan01:
The most important question, yet unanswered

Here's the scenario.

1. You've flashed a load of customs roms, kernels through CWM, Odin, Kies, all the mixture... so you have a high counter.

2. You're phone has a physical problem and needs service under warranty.

3. You need to reset the counter and have stock packaged on the phone.

4. So you flash everything back to stock. If you've used the stock roms here on xda you already have the OLD BOOTLOADER. If not you flash the OLD BOOTLOADER. (Credit to Intratech, thanks).

5. You reset the counter using the jig.

6. You send your phone to Samsung

7. YOUR PHONE IS DEEMED OUT OF WARRANTY AS IT HAS THE OLD BOOTLOADER ON A NEW STOCK ROM!!

So defying the entire reason to use the old bootloader to reset the counter. In other words, if your flash/binary counter is anything other than default, you're DOOMED??

That's the scenario, the question is, is this the only scenario? Wouldn't an old bootloader on your phone be detected? Are Samsung dumb enough that they overlook the bootloader version, that they can't tell you've used the old bootloader to reset the counter hence flashed customs roms/kernels etc.??

To workaround this, if you re-flash the new bootloader (raising the question where to find it) this would change the counter again wouldn't it?

So far it seems a new jig/method to reset the counter is required for further flashing if your concerned about warranty.
[Galaxy S II General] rathian:
If you have been reading n following Intratech's thread on firmwares, he posted old bootloader and new bootloader on the site... and you could also easily grab an old firmware that has the old bootloader n pass it off...

problem solved!

EDIT: flashing bootloaders will not increase ur counter... flashing insecure kernels will...
[Galaxy S II General] Nexu$:
Thank you, i did overlook this one. Still no answer to the first one though: which JIG of them all (PM if you will) - there was a member selling but was not allowed to link to his ebay profile (rules)... Anyone know who/where :)
[Galaxy S II General] NXUS:
Even after flashing old bootloader from intratech thread, my jig won't reset counter

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II General] aceofclubs:
If your flash of the old bootloader was successful and you have a I9100 model and you rebooted using the jig correctly then I would try another jig because it should work.

Try inserting the jig then simply hold the power button (not 3 buttons) until the phone restarts. It should boot into download mode and reset the counter.
[Galaxy S II General] jonny_ftm:
Sorry, overlooked this thread

Here it is:

http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230650609052
[Galaxy S II General] vjb:
CM9 Alpha

I am on latest build of CM9 Alpha will the usb Jig work or do I need to get the V2 anyone got that in australia.
[Galaxy S II General] aceofclubs:
I never upgraded the bootloader when using cm9 and didn't have any problems caused by not using new bootloader so im gonna say if the jig doesn't work for you right now then flash the old bootloader from intratechs thread.
[Galaxy S II General] Hogir:
Very nice. Thank you!
[Galaxy S II General] datsunboy:
So what is the actual reason that you'd want to reset the counter?

what is the counter used for?
[Galaxy S II General] silentwitness1:
If u read the 1st post he clearly mentions "- Reset Odin counter/Reset custom binary counter

If you flash custom ROM into your s2, the binary counter will record it, even after you unroot your phone and set everything to its original, Samsung can still keep track by referring to binary counter. No worry, USB jig will clear the counter. However, some manage to get away with it and still get a warranty, but better to be safe than sorry."

Also Thanks alot for this great article, i used the jig it did not work right away i needed to flash the old bootloader and then it worked like a charm. Samsung galaxt s2 V2.3.6.
[Galaxy S II General] flydev:
the procedure for removing the yellow triangle and reset the counter is the same or i'm wrong?

if you remove the yellow triangle you always reset the counter ...
[Galaxy S II General] vndlsm:
Galaxy Y S5360

Hi the usb jig also works for Galaxy Y S5360

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1451955

I am trying to find old bootloaders for the device since it can't reset the bin counter.
[Galaxy S II General] fred_up:
Not true. If you flash a stock kernal the triangle will be gone but the counter does not reset.
[Galaxy S II General] ponisho:
JIG Worked now!

I flashed the old boot loader and now I was able to reset counter. I am running ICS XXLP6 and couldn't reset it, now even yellow triangle is gone!

Thanks! :D:cool:
[Galaxy S II General] vichimp:
Now flash back ics bootloader if you dont want to have any trouble...your counter wont move if you flash only bootloader....
[Galaxy S II General] RLP06:
Is there a way to get the splash screen back after using the USB Jig?
[Galaxy S II General] Urbangt:
In 2.3.4 (?) the bootloader got a lock to prevent from resetting the counter

You just have to flash the old one and VOILA it works:D
[Galaxy S II General] daz1107:
It really is easy to use. I got mine for £2 on ebay, flashed the old bootloader, used the jig, flashed the new bootloader and everything is good!!

I'm a total novice at this stuff but following the instructions made is clear and straightforward.
[Galaxy S II General] rdejongjr:
Very cheap DIY jig

Hi, i want to add a very extremely cheap jig method for the ones who don't have a ~301K resistor at hand/can't colder/can't buy online/Etc..

- Cut up a micro usb cable

- remove existing wires

-Put the micro usb plug in you phone

-Hold pin 4 and gnd with your fingers (may use a screwdriver etc. for pin 4)

EDIT: Please make sure to discharge/ground yourself before touching the pins while the connector is in th phone.

Dry human skin is somewhere in the 1M ohm range, when salty and wet, it is much less.

It took al couple times licking and rubbing my fingers, but managed to reset the counter and boot in download mode without ordering a thing (no radioshack here in holland and no good local shops)

Good luck

René
[Galaxy S II General] RLP06:
Did the USB jig completely remove the splash screen for anyone else? I don't even get the SGS II screen without the yellow triangle, it's just black now...
[Galaxy S II General] CobyBE:
Got my USB jig today and was disappointed that it didn't reset my firmware counter. :(

So then I looked over here at XDA and found this thread! Flashed older bootloader and now the yellow triangle is gone and my download counter is back to 0! w00t! ^_^
[Galaxy S II General] woebetide:
Got 1 from Ebay!

Flashed new firmware with old bootloader from Infratech.

Jig did the job!!!
[Galaxy S II General] smiler51:
Works great. Thanks for the instruction. Bought my jig off eBay, too!!!
[Galaxy S II General] shayd:
Work Like A Charm!

Thank U very much for this tools and instruction.

flashed the old BL than jig it and than flashed new BL back.

No more triangle and counter back to 0 on my I9100T.

Thanks!
[Galaxy S II General] aagobbo:
It worked for me... thanks!!!
[Galaxy S II General] Iklau:
me too...

perfect guide and perfect link!!!

:)
[Galaxy S II General] MistahBungle:
Anyone have more news on the "new" jig/cable which resets the counter on a phone which has the new bootloader ?
[Galaxy S II General] JJEgan:
Chainfire has a new tool in Android Dev section .

jje
[Galaxy S II General] AzzKickah:
The Multiupload-link to the old Bootloader in the startpost is dead.

Does somebody have a working link for me? I need the old bootloader.
[Galaxy S II General] MistahBungle:
I've attached a copy to this post. Obviously, you use this at your own risk & I am not responsible for anything that might happen to your phone as a result of you flashing it.
[Galaxy S II General] Danial723:
Delete

sent from the near past
[Galaxy S II General] belerephont:
Pls post the "New" bootloader too as cannot get from intratech's thread.

Thanks
[Galaxy S II General] MistahBungle:
Because you're one of those rare people on here that actually has manners & says please/thankyou, I've attached the new bootloader to this post. Just for you ;)

As per my post with the old bootloader, you use this at your own risk & I am not responsible for anything that might happen to your phone as a result of you flashing it.
[Galaxy S II General] Bogdansutei:
Usb jig problems

hello,

I have XWKI4 2.3.4 version by Kies,

I tried old bootloader and is not working, what should i do???

When i put the usb jig into phone, nothing happens, why???

The usb jig worked 5 days ago.
[Galaxy S II General] Dzol Cp:
can this usb jig works on SE android phone?
[Galaxy S II General] fletcher1989:
Amazing, it worked, flashed old bootloader via PDA, plugged in jig done its work, then reflashed with new bootloader. Now i have reset counter and no yellow triangle. Great work :D
[Galaxy S II General] sahibunlimited:
Why do u need this on se boot loader?

Its not having the download count and u can relock bootloader by flashtool
[Galaxy S II General] Fr3lncr:
USB JIG wont work with old bootloader - Faulty JIG?

Hello,

I bought a USB JIG off of ebay.

Tried it out, but it didn't work. Read about old/new bootloader so I downloaded the old bootloader from Intratech's post.

Installed it via Odin using Bootloader box and then tried the JIG. Didn't work (just does nothing).

Tried installing it again using PDA box but still no go. Tried again one more time using Bootloader box just to make sure and again, no go.

So... I'm guessing it could be a faulty JIG but I was wondering if there were any other potential causes.

It seems there is no way to confirm which bootloader is installed as what I've read says if the JIG works, you have the old one and if it doesn't, you have the new one... but that doesn't help if you have a busted JIG.

I could spend another $2 and buy a second one but again, just wondering if there are any other things to try first.

Thanks in advance for any responses.

Cheers.
[Galaxy S II General] aceofclubs:
What process did you use with the jig!

Try putting jig in and booting phone only using power button. Not using 3 button combo.

Should boot into factory download mode.