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[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MU24R:
i wanna know if i install twrp recovery with the fix im on the safe side??? or i have to install kernel too? cuz i dont wanna change the stock kernel !
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] craiigman:
So is there anything we can do? I checked and I am affected.. Does the 4.1.2 update fix it?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nuvolaz:
I think that only we can do is flash perseus kernel and Philz recovery for now. Couse in their log there is a reference to the sds problem fix.

Naturally if there are other kernel or recovery that seems to fix that big issue let us know in OP please.

Is that the "official" sds thread for note 2, true? There is no mirror threads?

So we can concentrate our knowledge in a place.

I made an xda search and I saw that this is the main thread about the sds. So we can continue here.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adytum:
I think all kernels here have the fix implemented now.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] owl74:
TWRP 2.3.3.2 recovery also has the fix.

It is stated in post no. 2 of the original thread here

I will update the op when I get home tonight.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] craiigman:
Okay sorry. What I meant was is there anything we can do that doesn't mean that we have to root our phones?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XeroHertZ:
Just checked...

Type: VTU00M

FwRev: 0xf1

I'm on Perseus kernel..will I still be affected??
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoBBBBBBBO:
Sorry but where is that stated, I can't read it anywhere.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoBBBBBBBO:
I thought Perseus kernel had the SDS fixed?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soljakid:
Good question sir!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paradaz:
I'm not sure why you would be charged for a phone with SDS. As far as I'm aware if a phone has the SDS then it can't be powered on full-stop (the 'D' stands for 'Death'), therefore there is no way of knowing if the phone has been rooted, has been running custom roms and whether the flash counter has increased.

If a repair centre can get this information then the chances are the phone has never had SDS, and you have basically being conned into paying out 340 euros for a repair of the phone that probably had a software issue.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kjc99:
Some sudden death cases left the phone with the unfortunate ability to check download mode which shows your binary count and system status this has been known as "half-sds" and from reading around has screwed with a lot of people's warranties
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bravo-papa:
Not sure if this is the right thread but another GNote II owner with SDS. Happened after morning alarm. Flashing red light no boot, looks familiar. In UK with O2 and just sent phone off for repair. O2 shop claims they have never heard of SDS and never had a SIII in with similar problems :(. Anyway as mush as I hated my ios device in the end I had 5 hardware/software problem less years. If someone is counting then another to the list. Not happy Samsung, I expect more than 4 months from a device. Just to add detail I was not rooted and was on 4.1.1 as there was not 4.1.2 option through O2 (both over air or Kies).
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chileno4Live:
Before the 4.1.2. update, I had problems with random reboots. However, with the update, that problem is fixed. The only times when I get a reboot is when the phone is in my pocket. That's probably caused by the power button being pressed for 10 seconds long, because it only happens when I'm bending over. Right now, I do not have freezes or other problems. I do have the insane chip 0xf1. Perhaps the 4.1.2. update did work? My phone was manufactured in 09/2012 btw.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr.ketan:
If 4.1.2 update have fixed your random reboot issue, likely chances of damage to your device is very minimal.

another thing only random reboot issue is not much associated with SDS compare to freeze. Though it's early to say device is safe now. rarely it is possible if damage on particular are is not being currenty utilized then, inspite of damage to your device it may still works fine, but it can case problem when this area of bad sector will occupy by some data in future.

Though chances are quite less.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sos_sifou:
Yes i do, it doesn't make sense, there is no syndromes, it shut it self down and never work again, suddenly! Where are the syndromes?

Best regards

Sifou

Using a Samsung N7100
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brotherman38:
Does it only happen to rooted devices

Does this affect all modals of the note 2, also does it only happen to rooted devices?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kkapoorr:
Read the OP, your questions will be answered.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] katobest:
sds syndrome

Sinse SDS notice i'm affraid to put custom roms in my Note 2. It is a crap and nothing is 100% clear...
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paradaz:
Ah OK, thanks for the clarification. Fingers crossed they can't access the download mode on mine then (I know I couldn't) otherwise I've just lost £500.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DonSpeedy7:
I feel sorry for everyone ,i know how it is...I actually turn off my device at night ,i don't let it in "sleep" ..May I be affected?

However ,i tried the eMMC BrickBug and there are my results:

Type: VTU00M

FwRev: 0xf1:eek:

But I'm running the latest stock JB from Sammy ,DMB2 and DLK7.Android 4.1.2

Can my Note 2 die..?Fingers crossed it won't..I had just one problem with it ,on Android 4.1.1 ,bought it from an authorized retailer from Romania February 22,with Samsung warranty card .It got fixed since 4.1.2 ...If I were using it ,and tried to copy something from PC to my Note 2 via the USB ,it were showing an error,couldn't find the mass storage device ,or something like that..:rolleyes:

So the question is :Is there a fix in this update?Nothing official so far ,they just change devices with SDS ,and the explanation sounds like that:"A chip from the motherboard was fried ,it turned white ,and we changed the motherboard"

Seems like any phone got it's problem...damn...
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ForbEx:
Your FW is safe to sds, because it's dlk7

Sent from Galaxy Note 2 via paid Tapatalk
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DonSpeedy7:
Not to mention that I abuse my phone everyday. Lol. Thanks, so now I can chill out, I have warranty for the next 2 years if something happen.. It would be good to add that to the OP, so others can see too. I searched a lot but I didn't find anything except a possible fix în 4.1.2:highfive:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wawalker:
My Samsung Note II N7100 has the SDS problem but I couldn't get it repaired by Samsung USA and they keep saying it is international model. My note II was shipped in Oct 2012. Does anybody know where I can get it repaired in USA?? I wish it is an iphone and I can get it replaced easily!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juanq214:
Bull****, if you have the bill and you bought it legally, they must fix it or at least provide you with the information of the store where you can get it repaired. Complain with any customer service regulation office or send a complain to Samsung directly.

Enviado desde mi GT-N7100 usando Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nochancenine:
I ran into the exact same issue with no help from Samsung USA. When I complained by reminding that it is a Samsung device, the support rep actually said this to me, "Getting support for a Samsung International phone from Samsung USA is like calling Microsoft for help with your Apple product."
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] badril81:
Giggle... :eek:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DonSpeedy7:
They MUST fix it.If you have the warranty card and so on ,they MUST fix it!So if I have the international model of Note 2 Samsung Romania won't repair my device if anything bad happens?Lol! This is crazy!Do you purchased it from other country than USA?If it's purchased in USA ,it doesn't matter if it's international AT&T or smth else.The must fix it.If not,send them a complain ,and if nothing happens you should try with the laws
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] owl74:
Where did you buy the phone? If it is in a store in USA then just go back to the store and ask them to replace or send for repair for you.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wowrlz123:
I'm using official CyanogenMod Nightly build and its with LK7 Baseband build. Also using TWRP recovery. I want to ask are Cyanogenmod roms protected from SDS or better flash 4.1.2 touchwiz rom cuz my MB is affected. Thanks in advance.

PS:Also using the stoc Cm 10.1 kernel included in the rom.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wowrlz123:
Can anyone help me?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] owl74:
maybe you need to ask in cyanogen thread
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wowrlz123:
There is no cyanogen thread in the forum i downloaded it from the cyanogenmod official site.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] [dcw]aaron:
how about here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2035673
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] winthur:
Hey guys, my note 2 LTE is like....died all of sudden 20 mins ago, well, spent the other 10 mins reading this thread. lol

so yeah, i believe its the famous SDS. just one question, my phone is rooted, used triangle away to re-set counter before. im gonna send for service tomorrow morning.

question is, will they be able to detect my rooted phone and dont wanna do the repair?

anyone?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wowrlz123:
What version on android was you using when your phone died, and no they cant find out that the phone was rooted.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] winthur:
To help contributed to the community, as far as i rem i was using Singapore (StarHub) firmware 4.1.2 released 2013 March N7105XXDMB3 N7105OLBDMC1.

My phone was bought somewhere in Oct or Nov last year 2012 as i urgently want it before i go for my Thailand trip. Like i said as far as i remember...

and tks for your confirmation that they not able to find out phone was rooted. just wish someone to support and confirm my doubts cos if they unable to even switch on the phone, i dont think they will be able to know, and since the chip is fried, i bet there will be any trace of information.

Tks mate
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] codexcodex:
hello everyone, coincidentally i am from singapore too. My phone conked out yesterday. Im getting the screen with stripes, but i can get into download mode. Recovery mode yields the same screen with stripes. The complicating factor is that I am currently in swreden for the the next 9 months and the service centers here wouldn't provide warranty for me. Does anyone think that flashing stock rom using odin will fix my phone?

My phone was unrooted and updated with the latest samsung firmware when this happened. It was bought in november last year.

the screen i see when booting up is this
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] antt00:
Seriously. I always thought LTE version have a different chipset. Did you know your emmc chip version before it died?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azyounes:
i have a question : do u know anyone that has the SDS with N7100XXDLK7 on baseband ?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] afcdon1903:
Having some problems with my Note 2 and it seems I may be suffering from this SDS. I can get into Odin mode though, is there still hope? Will they know I rooted the device at the service centre? Please see -> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2226302
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] antt00:
Baseband version is irrelevant to SDS.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tamen:
Are AOSP roms also affected? Currently 4.1.1 rooted and deciding whether to wipe so I can upgrade to 4.1.2 or switch to a stable AOSP rom like Carbon?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wowrlz123:
Only 4.1.1 suffer from SDS, problem is fixed in the 4.1.2 version.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thinkgreenn:
i'm not sure how true that is. Im running the latest firmware and have SDS symptoms. My S3 got the SDS so i kind of know whats happening with my Note 2. Running stock firmware no root
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] codexcodex:
yes, mine was also running 4.1.2
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azyounes:
Maybe its an old version of 4.1.2 i think that the roms that release on 2013 are secured specialy the ones on february and later...

Sent from GT-N7100
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paradaz:
I received a call back today from the shop in Bicester, UK. They have replaced the mainboard in my Note 2 and are shipping it back to me, so it has taken just over 2 weeks to get it fixed (although that does include the two bank holidays over Easter).

I'll report back with mainboard/chip details at the weekend when I get back home as I work in London and won't be there when the phone is delivered.

It was confirmed by the shop as having SDS so they obviously couldn't interrogate it either to find the root/custom ROM.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tamen:
Does CM 10.1 (and roms based off it) have the SDS fix?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DonSpeedy7:
There aren't any symptoms IMO.It just shuts down randomly and never boot up again.It dies.If it freezes or something like that on 4.1.2 that means:If you weren't on 4.1.2 your note 2 would die.It's like dodging a bullet.I never experienced this issue,or something similar.I had the 4.1.1 stock and also the affected chip.Now I'm on the latest 4.1.2;)They won't bother to find out if you were running a custom ROM ,or if you were rooted.There are a few cases of SDS in Romania and the phones were rooted ,and were REPAIRED ASAP...(around 2 hours for each one ,from what I read)Important notice:They were on 4.1.1 From what I read it has a biger chance to happen if you go back from 4.1.2 to 4.1.1
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paradaz:
That's interesting......checked the eMMC chip out with my phone that has just been returned to me after repair (mainboard replaced), and here goes:

Date: 10/2012

FwRev: 0xf1

Yes. Insane Chip

So it looks like I could well get the SDS again some time in the future!

Looks like I'll be rooting straight away, putting a new ROM back on and keeping my fingers crossed.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goofyitu:
i have a 4.1.2 official rom, not rooted and i assume it died 2 days ago

i dont have any other details other than 4.1.2 rom cause its dead :)

i am going to give the device to local service tomorrow

as i read 4.1.2 roms doesn't affected maybe some other problem occured ,we will see
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paradaz:
What country are you in? If UK do you have all the info/contact numbers and address etc to get it fixed?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DonSpeedy7:
4.1.2 stock?or other ROM?I never heard of SDS on the latest 4.1.2 stock.:silly:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] santoshrane:
My chip is the same as mentioned.

Yesterday I got the pcb changed and the new chip is the same.

So im guessing this is going to cone back sometime soon. Hope it comes before warranty is expired ;)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DonSpeedy7:
The new EU law says that every electronic device must have a 2 years warranty.The 1 year warranty that I received from Sammy when I bought the Note 2 is voluntary.They are forced to repair it for 2 years according to the EU law.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goofyitu:
stock 4.1.2 WWE rom

i am in Turkey ,

service says it will be repaired in a couple of days

i will write down the result in here
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adytum:
Just a thought to some of the more paranoid in this thread: Not every single case of malfunction has to be caused by sds, you know.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ForbEx:
One word : chaos!

Sent from Galaxy Note 2 via paid Tapatalk
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FloatingFatMan:
That law isn't particularly new, you know. It's been in force for several years.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ForbEx:
Search for thread google play multi dpi 3.10.14 on xda there is original play store apk. After uninstalling over titanium install apk from thread. Worked for me without problem.

Sent from Galaxy Note 2 via paid Tapatalk
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omer7:
Sorry if this question has already been asked.

Can anyone plz confirm me which note II variants are getting SDS? Like in case of SGS 3, what i know only 16Gig variants got SDS (obviously not all). But 32Gig were safe (according to many forum members).

So is it same with Note II, only 16Gig got SDS or some other variants also faced this issue.

Thanks in advance :)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aka_sirok:
Well in theory just the 16gb version (old ones) however, there are some posible cases of 32gb and the N7105 but they are unconfirmed because they mustn't have the damaged chip.

Hope i answered your question.

Bests
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omer7:
Thanks bro. So that means some 32Gig could also have damaged chip?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] naeem86:
I have VTU00M and FwRev 0xf7. I am safe rite?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djlukas1983:
I'm too on VTU00M

fwrew: 0xf7

Am I safe?

Wysyłane z mojego GT-N7100 za pomocą Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clearday:
@djlukas1983 and naeem86

Yes. The offending combination is as follows:

Type: VTU00M and FwRev 0xf1

Download eMMC Brickbug Check from GooglePlay if you want to test.

Out of curiosity, when did you get your N7100s? What ROM do you have loaded?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] naeem86:
Hi thanks for reply. Was so scared. I just bought it. It has 4.1.2 xxdlk7 loaded.

So if my fwRev is sane..I can root it and install custom roms without worrying too much?

Edit: I am having another software update. Should I update it? Koz I read that the dlk7 was good for sds.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aka_sirok:
Well it is just an inconfirmed information, in strict theory it mustn't have it but, i think it was in this thread, someone explained that it happened to his 32gb version however it could probably be another thing or just 1 defective motherboard
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clearday:
Your FW seems to be okay. Just follow the flashing instructions for the ROM of your choice and you should be fine.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sevensaints:
my Malaysian

Note 2

which i was proud of...

mati dead now..

tomorrow going to the service centre wit a broken heart:cyclops::crying:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clearday:
Would you happen to remember the "type" and firmware revision?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] naeem86:
Yea..can u please say what type and FwRev ur phone is. And also what rom u were using? I wana know koz my note2 come from malaysia too.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] badril81:
1Malaysia service center
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lee yun khong:
Im malaysian as well. Your note2 before died was at what firmware. ? Rooted?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pitflyer:
My ten week old phone died of SDS. Since it was an imported phone (bought at DailySteals.com, new, but came from UK, I"m in US) I'm basically screwed for warranty replacement. Tried to send it to UK, where they promptly sent me a bill for $120 for VAT. Didn't pay it since I expected to have to pay it on the return (to USA) and a chance it would not be repaired / additional cost meant I would be in the hole $240 more than the $560 I already threw down the Samsung rabbit hole.

On another thread a person has found a US place that will try the emmc repair for $150. I might pay that.. because they offer a partial refund if it doesn't work and no dealing with customs. Or I might just stick with my Nexus 4 .. a good phone, no Note II, no 'wow' factor when using that phone.. but then again, bought officially from Google direct, so at least I know if it dies I'll get warranty support!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ppn7:
How can you have SDS on 4.1.2 ROM ?? Is it possible ????
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pitflyer:
I don't think it had 4.1.2. My phone was ten weeks old in March .. I got it late 2012. So I believe it still had 4.1.1. Obviously can't get in to check anymore. I normally update as soon as firmware was released, but my phone died sitting its charger before I could update and before everyone knew about this problem.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yurushi:
erm

Hey guys, I'm running Alliance ROM V2 loading XXDMB5, I've installed Abyss kernel V2.4.0 for my phone and i'm not to sure if i'm safe from SDS, I've checked using eMMC check and here are the results: Type: VTU00M

FwRev: 0xf1

Everyone is saying if you have 4.1.2 installed then you're good to go but meh, i'm confused =/

Shall I just install Perseus kernel just to be safe?

Thanks
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bahtsiz_bedevi:
eMMC Brickbug Check can check memory blocks too. Everyone should do "Check Memory" ASAP.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clearday:
Mine says "passed". Does it really mean anything if you have the SDS bug?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bahtsiz_bedevi:
It means that all your memory blocks are fine. Some people's devices' might have been corrupted before they updated their firmwares. This check ensures that your internal memory has no corruption.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clearday:
Okay thanks.

I'm still within the return period. Should I even consider exchanging it?

My phone came with 4.1.2 although I'm currently using CM 10.1 and TWRP 2.4.4- This setup should be safe from SDS right?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FloatingFatMan:
NOTE: Root is required. Not everyone has or wants to root.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] just_peachy:
I woke up one morning and flicked through my swipe patter. It was unusually slow and then all of the sudden restarted on it's own. After it restarted I flicked through my swipe patter and after that it shut off and wouldn't turn back on. Screen was blank and the LED light didn't come on either when I plugged it into the charger. Sound like SDS?

Anyways I sent it into Samsung that day which was Apr 2nd and got it back on the 18th. The completion report they sent back with it says "REPLACED PBA - NO POWER". Interestingly enough I had smashed the screen a couple weeks earlier and had just the glass portion replaced by a shop here. They must've done a good job cause it looks like the service centre didn't notice.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] naeem86:
Whats ur FwRev and type? Koz ive checked a couple of devices which came with 4.1.2 and they had 0xf7.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clearday:
Type: VTU00M

FwRev: 0xf1
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] underlines:
Woke up this morning, screen was black. Notification LED was blinking from an incoming message. So I thought it's just a Screen on bug. Turned the phone off. Whoops; No boot logo, no sound, nothing! -> SDS :'(

I've been using MIUI v5 since I'm a beta tester. Of course I use the Perseus Kernel to be safe from the SDS, because my chip is affected. An update flashed the MIUI default kernel (Samsung) and I forgot to flash the Perseus Kernel again.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MSK1:
Didnt you get the software update a couple of month's back?

Wasnt that supposed to prevent SDS?