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[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Neo-ST:
I flashed several firmwares already, including JM8 and Doc's - which was working perfectly and now this happens to me. Imagine the double facepalm I had when this occurred.

Why I went to flash JM1 ? Because it was originally on my phone when I bought it and I went to flash it and let Kies flash official Froyo because I still haven't seen official Froyo on my phone :D

So, just from curiosity.

So, steps for semi-bricking your phone:

1. Download official JM1. With it I also downloaded XFJM3 CSC because it is specific to my country and newer than JM1, but you can also use the JM1 CSC.

2. Use Odin and .512 pit file, repartition just with it, then later flash the PDA and MODEM.

3. Everything will work fine, Odin will say Passed, device will restart, pass first logo, pass second...and then the screen will go black and that's it, you're stuck. Notification lights still work though, when you touch them so it's kinda sweet and comforting to know that.

So what's the problem, just re-flash again or try with another ROM? Yeah, great idea that won't work and this is the best part: JM1 is the firmware which didn't have the 3-button combo, which means, if you flash it you lose the 3 buttons combo. It's the only part of the flashing process that actually worked, obviously and unfortunately.

Great job. I just flashed JM1 that won't boot and lost 3-button combo. I'm still thinking of heating it with hair dryer or maybe just putting it on 250°C in the f..... oven and getting over with this.

What do you think?

Oven or dryer ?

OK, I'm pissed. Sorry. Need help. Thanks.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rawat:
JM1 won't change the bootloader via ODIN. It didn't loose your 3br.

You only need to delete data/cache for your phone to boot, but you don't have that option.

Rather than using a hair dryer, or putting it in the oven, why not just make your own USB JIG cable?

Oh, and why's this in the dev forum?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Neo-ST:
Yeah, sorry, I put it in wrong forum. Must be because I lost my nerves. I'd appreciate if moderator could move it to wherever...

So what's that JIG cable, how does it work, never heard of it before? Sorry. Will Google anyway

EDIT: found it, will give it a try. Thanks

EDIT2: should I give it a try? Some have bricked it completely with that cable...
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Neo-ST:
Problem solved by using this method: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=819551

Also thanks to Rawat for mentioning the jig method, of which I've never heard before.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Neo-ST:
Can someone please tell me how do I delete data/cache, because I flashed the JM8 firmware but still 3-buttons don't work. Tried to reflash the bootloader with 3-button fix but that failed as well.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vinclar:
Deleting cache won't make any difference.

XXJM1 firmware is a low level package(contains sbl.bin and pbl.bin with disabled combo), flashing it through odin will make lose the phone hability to enter to download and recovery mode throught odin.

Solution:

With a JIG enter in download mode and flash Richthofen Aries P-SBL file.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Neo-ST:
Success, thanks.

I flashed XFJP7 Froyo and after it, flashed the bootloader, now it works, however it's 3e recovery, not 2e, is that ok ?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rawat:
Ah, I thought he flashed XWJM1.

Yes. Froyo ROMs have recovery 3e. If you want 2e, check chainfire's CF-Root topic on the dev board.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bharata212:
Hi All,

I'm using Leedroid 2.2f and latest radio. Getting consistent force close when doing the following:

- search sms

- it will give relevant queries

- tap one of it

- get the force close android.mms

Hv tried to remove all sms, then reinstall radio and leedroid, but doesn't work.

Any clues how to solve?

from my Desire + XDA App
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hispeedworm:
Rom Manager ... Fix Permissions... FCs go away for good
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bharata212:
Hmm, thats not yet solve the force close.. :(

from my Desire + XDA App
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gospodinwizard:
I am looking for an app that can automatically send calls from those not in my contacts to voicemail. I want to know they called just not necessarily talk to them. Any suggestions?
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] El Sadistico:
Mr. Number Call Block....free too!
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zdrifter:
+1 on Call Block!!!
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Atoffolo:
Since upgrading with docs rom and hardcores kernel my friends have been telling me I sound very echoy/distorted on calls. Anyone any ideas what this could be. Sound thought the 3.5 jack is fine. Very happy with the phone performance just getting complaint off people when I ring them......help.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] jjwa:
You use Doc's ROM, but do you not read his topic when you have a problem with Doc's ROM? This has been talked about several times, 5-10 pages ago or something.

It is also mentioned in post #2 of Doc's topic.

JPP (Original JPO/JPA roms, doc rom v7.x)

JPP (md5: 8d1a079cb05e310e1cea5ac17bb5e043)

Mirrors
[EVO 4G Accessories] wickerstick:
I would like to know if anyone has used them? I just came across the site today, seems to have insanely low prices on an array of products. im eyeballing these badboys can u say zee best micro usb cables? check out that gold plated-ness! better connectivity
[EVO 4G Accessories] _MetalHead_:
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[EVO 4G Accessories] vader5998:
I've bought quite a few cables from them. I have had excellent success dealing with them, and no problems with any of the items purchased.
[EVO 4G Accessories] bccbryan:
I bought a couple of these USB cables from Monoprice. They work just fine. I also bought the micro HDMI adapter from them for the EVO. Works great too! Shipping is also very cheap. If you live in California they have overnight shipment for less than $5.
[EVO 4G Accessories] dadoc04:
Great online store.....

Sent from my HTC Evo
[EVO 4G Accessories] raf051888:
I've bought a few things from them. No problems at all.
[EVO 4G Accessories] WrlsFanatic:
A) How the hell have you not heard about Monoprice before?

B) MetalHead is a moron. Their cables are awesome.

C) I never buy a single cable from anywhere else, and I have wired my entire house - long network cables, long coax cables, long HDMI cables - and have never had a single bad cable from there.
[EVO 4G Accessories] _MetalHead_:
Wow... a moron? Really? I was simply commenting on the fact that gold plated connectors mean absolutely nothing as far as the quality of a cable is concerned.

Thanks for being a jerk.
[EVO 4G Accessories] sparhawk6:
I bought 4 of those from them. They work just fine and seem to be of good quality (cord is thick and strong)
[EVO 4G Accessories] sparhawk6:
Your post insinuated that the monoprice cable was a "pile of dog ****." That is absolutely wrong.
[EVO 4G Accessories] _MetalHead_:
Actually, I insinuated that just because it is gold plated does not make it good quality. Made no comment on the quality of those specific cables. Sorry if there was any confusion.
[EVO 4G Accessories] mitchellvii:
My dog is quite proud of his ****. As a matter if fact, he ****s in my room whenever possible just to show me how terrific it is. Unfortunately, he isn't the goose that laid the golden turd ;-)

Seriously guys, its obvious you just have a misunderstanding of intent. No reason for a flame war over it. I can see what Metal was trying to say and I also see why the other guy misread it.

I agree that gold plated wire connectors are more marketing gimmick than anything else. The gold they use is probably about a molecule thick or they would have to charge $1000 for the cable. Even though the gold is on the surface, the signal still has to travel through regular old wire the rest of the way. Its just a way for them to spend 5 cents and charge you $5 for it.
[EVO 4G Accessories] mitchellvii:
I would like to find about a 50 foot DVI cable so I can run it from my computer to my theatre room. Do they sell such things at this store?
[EVO 4G Accessories] aeo 37:
I brought a Micro HDMI cable from them. Came to be a bad one. The connection was really loose and had to be held at an angle for my phone and tv would see it. Emailed them and they offered to replace it. Just haven't have the time to do it yet
[EVO 4G Accessories] badengrish:
Most monoprice stuff is very good. I have three of these cables and they work very well.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Atticustrd:
Bought a usb cigratte lighter charger and 4 micro usb cables from them under $10. Great site
[EVO 4G Accessories] wickerstick:
thanks for the replies yea i just recently found it when doing a little googling for phone accessories.

normally i buy most stuff from newegg or google shopping

fyi

Depending on who you ask, some say that gold doesn't oxidize the way other metals do so you will get lower resistance and maintain max speeds, and it's supposed to last longer because gold doesn't tarnish. I realize that the latency on those 6 foot babys are not going to show any difference, but the connection is important to me. Being in the tech field for years, my own experiences tell me that I will get longer life from these. Thanks to all that spoke up about the experiences with the site.
[EVO 4G Accessories] ausch30:
What? Have you ever bought anything from them?

I've bought all my cables from Monoprice for years and the cables and prices are great. All my cables are from Monoprice and they are no different than the $100+ Monsters, or whatever other crap Best Buy or whoever, try and sell you.

P.S. Since you've just heard of Monoprice, this is another good site for random stuff including cables

http://www.meritline.com/
[EVO 4G Accessories] twin001:
Monoprice had excellent stuff. I bought 4 of those cables and a few hdmi cables, all top notch.
[EVO 4G Accessories] _MetalHead_:
Believe it or not there is a difference between $1 cables and $100 cables. I do agree that monster is a ripoff but there are benefits to investing more than just a couple dollars into your cables. Obviously $100 is excessive for almost any basic cable, but buying a $45 HDMI cable versus a $1 is not unreasonable. I work in the A/V and home automation industry and I can tell you first hand that there are noticeable performance gains from using higher end cables, especially HDMI. Aside from that, cables with better build quality just last longer and give you less problems. I'm not saying monoprice cables are bad, because I just don't know. I've never used them. My original comment was only directed at the "gold plated" comment in the OP. I was high as hell when I posted that and seriously the only thing I even remembered about the OP after reading it was that comment. My comment is a common saying in my industry and was the first thing that popped into my head. What it means is if a cable is made with sub par materials, overly thin conductors and bad build quality, gold plated connectors won't do a damn bit of good. It is still a crappy cable. Anyways, I'm deleting that comment because this is the end of it.
[EVO 4G Accessories] bkrodgers:
I bought 8 of the micro USB cables without the ferrite core in various lengths, and they all work fantastically. I have 18", 6ft, and 10ft cables for all the various places I might need one, and all 8 cables shipped for less than Sprint would have wanted for one!
[EVO 4G Accessories] ausch30:
I do agree with the statement that gold plated crap is still crap but Monoprice cables are good cables. The only thing anyone really needs to look at is the ratings for the cables. The high speed cables at Monoprice are 1.3b cat2, these are the specs for $1.89 1.5' cable:

Connector Type: HDMI male to HDMI male

Connector Finish: Gold

Length: 1.5ft

Gauge: 28AWG

# of conductors: 19

Conductor Plating: Tin

Shielding level: Triple

Shielding type: EMI

Ferrite Cores: Yes

HDMI connector Head Measures: 20 x 11 x 37

HMDI Connector Diameter: 8mm

Net Jacket: No

Built-in Equalizer: No

Supported Resolutions: 480i to 4k x 2k

Bandwidth: up to 340 Mhz (10.2 Gbps)

Deep Color: 10-bit, 12-bit, and 3*16-bit (48-bit RGB or YCbCr) color depths. “x.v.Color™”

HDMI Certified: Yes

HDMI Spec: High Speed HDMI

Category 2 Certified: Yes

HDCP Compliant: Yes

CEC Compliant: Yes

ROHS Compliant: Yes

Compatible with all Versions of HDMI: Yes

Supports DVD Audio: Yes

Supports SACD: Yes

Supports TrueHD & DTS-HD: Yes

You're not going to find a cable any more capable at $45, $100, or any other price point. Part of the business model for retailers is to sell warranties and accessories (including cables) to pad revenues, as sales of this sort are almost entirely profit. IMHO, the most telling thing is the fact that most companies (including Monster) at no point tell you what their cables are rated for. They know that an educated consumer (someone who knows what the ratings mean) isn't likely to buy their product and by allowing uneducated consumers to have too much information about their product the retailers lose out on an opportunity to upsell.
[EVO 4G Accessories] PGRtoo:
I found Monoprice while looking for short USB cables and I think their 18-inchers are one of the slickest things they sell. You damn sure can't find them in any stores and if you could they'd cost a whole lot more than they do from Monoprice. Actually I did find a little computer repair shop that carries the 18-inchers and he buys 'em from Monoprice and marks them up about 300%.

I just ordered 2 dozen each of the 18" mini and micro USB cables and I'm going to give them away as stocking stuffers. Yeah, I'm a Scrooge but those cables will be appreciated. :)

Pete
[EVO 4G Accessories] HondaCop:
It's amazing how everyone now is an a/v or home automation expert whenever these topics pop up. If we start talking about ****, then there will be that someone who is into the septic tank business for 30 years and knows his **** (pun intended).

Sent via my EVO from the back seat of your Momma's SUV.
[EVO 4G Accessories] scoobdude:
Being in the business does not make you smarter or more knowledgable on the subject matter. For all we know you could be the one hammering the nails. Add to the fact you are not familiar with the companies products. Not trying to sound harsh, just trying to kept you from swinging weight around that has no backing.

Now on the subject of gold, its just cheap insurance. They do not corrodeand have less resistance than most metals used for connectors.

On to monoprice, I have used them several times. Their cables are nice and thick, with decent core materials and windings. Well worth the money if you ask me.

In regards to hdmi, it either works or it doesn't. Cheap. Cables might not last as long, but unless its routed through the walls, does it matter? Remember that price does not dictate quality.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Lord Delmar:
Of course, after I post, I would find the monoprice thread....*sigh*

Anyone ever seen or experienced this?

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=9402352&postcount=23
[EVO 4G Accessories] _MetalHead_:
Definitely not the one hammering the nails. Whatever though, it was a stupid comment that I made and I didn't mean to stir the nest. I really don't want to keep going back and forth with this so this will be my last comment on the matter.

I'm glad you guys have had good luck with monoprice.
[EVO 4G Accessories] DarkManX4lf:
I have bought cables from monoprice many times and I have had no issues.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Khloro:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=855372&highlight=hdmi

I got a faulty HDMI cable and seems a few others.
[EVO 4G Accessories] kamiller42:
I believe 50' is beyond what DVI can handle without amplification or some other assistance. HDMI can do it.
[EVO 4G Accessories] healeyho:
I have used monoprice.com many times and their cables are better quality than OEM.
[EVO 4G Accessories] drp1:
I've ordered literally dozens of various kinds of cables from Monoprice and never had any problems. Very fast shipping, too.

Another source is DealXtreme. They have some cables (seems fewer than Monoprice), but a *lot* more gadgets. Shipping is slower than Monoprice, though (at least in my experience).
[EVO 4G Accessories] speedracerbubba:
I think Kamiller is right with 50 feet being right around the limit for hdmi without amplification. I have a 35' flat hdmi cable from monoprice to hook up my pc to my tv and it works great. If you go with heavy cables, look into port savers (monoprice has those, too, which also work just dandy with my setup).

I have tried cheap cables from meritline when they go on sale and they are always crap. They will usually be ok for a week and then fail either from the connectors breaking within or actually falling apart as is the case with their apple cables. Monoprice cables on the other hand, have always been great for me. I tell people meritline is the cheap chinese junk and monoprice is the great chinese stuff for the price of the cheap chinese stuff.

Monoprice also has some nifty products like component switches, hdmi switches, tv wall mounts for cheap, etc..

Disclaimer: I have no idea if monoprice cables are chinese or italian, I just use it as reference.
[EVO 4G Accessories] dcmtnbkr:
http://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-P561-050-Single-Cable/dp/B000IALOX4/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Amazon has it. Free shipping and good reviews as well.
[EVO 4G Accessories] ponypowerracin:
I order all of my cables from www.firefold.com they are a local company to me but they always ship fast and have quality products. I have never had any problems with their cables.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Fazulka:
Get the gold cables. I have had both the gold plated and non gold plated from monoprice. The gold plated ones have lasted much longer. The normal ones got loose, and even after prying up the prongs so they snapped in tight would not connect.

The gold ones get looser also, but if you use a thumb tack to push up the prongs a bit they will be tight again and work. There is a noticeable build quality difference in the gold one, the wire is thicker, the rubber around the connector is slightly different and the connectors are slightly different. I think the difference is only a few cents per cable, just get the gold ones. If you want more chargers get their usb wall and car charges to go with the wires. I have two of each and all work great.

To the person looking to buy a DVI cable - I bought an HDMI to DVI cable (actually 2 of them) from monoprice by accident. I have no use for either one, but I am impressed with the build quality. The DVI connectors are very solid looking and the wire is very thick. I would order DVI cables from them over amazon.
[EVO 4G Accessories] nerv666999:
my Direct TV tech swears by them.
[EVO 4G Accessories] focbuster78:
I have been to monoprice.com a few times, they seem a LOT more legit then some other websites (dealextreme.com,focalprice.com,chinabuye.com) but with my new HD TV, I might buy a HDMI cable from mono.
[EVO 4G Accessories] r916:
I ordered mine and got it in 3 days, I like it a lot, it's thicker and doesn't feel like it could break/snap, works perfect too.

I also ordered a dvi-d to hdmi connector which works great and I have one of the thickest hdmi cables for my ps3, which works amazing.
[EVO 4G Accessories] DonRSD:
every soeaker wire, hdmi wire, etc i have in my home are bought from monoprice.com

ive been going there for 3 years and have never had an issue, complaint or even called to make a return.

i direct anyone from a forum to relatives to monoprice.com
[EVO 4G Accessories] jarjarchared:
I second the Meritline suggestion. I've bought about 10 MicroUSB and 2 HDMI to MiniHDMIcables from them and all have worked. Also bought random things like camera tripod, microfiber cloths and a few others. All are good quality. The only problem with this site is some of their inventory is in China so shipping can take up to 2 weeks on some items.
[EVO 4G Accessories] sitlet:
Guess I'll add my 2 cents. I have ordered dozens of cables from them, great products. I had a problem with the micro hdmi cable i bought when they first got them in stock. It would only work when held into the phone, seemed like a loose connection. I emailed them, and got a response back in a few hours, way better than any other customer service I've dealt with. They shipped my a new one for free, even expedited the shipping. Great customer service if you ask me.
[EVO 4G Accessories] mecampo:
i think i'll get cables from them base on your review, thanks
[EVO 4G Accessories] jeebugorn:
my turn - i am a huge fan of monoprice. i've bought 4-5 HDMI cables, 2 micro USB cables, hdtv screen cleaner, and a usb wifi stick for my pc. everything was cheap (economical) not cheap (not worth price). HDMIs were like $1.80 each (even bought an extra...just cause). hdtv cleaner was like $3, micro usbs were around $2. Haven't had a problem with anything I bought from them. highly recommend. A++++++ seller
[EVO 4G Accessories] Caanon:
Trust = hanging a $1200 40" TV on the wall using a monoprice wall mount for almost 2 years :D
[EVO 4G Accessories] superplumber_mi:
Monoprice

I've been buying from Monoprice for several years. I found them on Ebay and started buying direct. I've bought cables, gaming pads for XBox and Wii and lots of others stuff. They have every kind of cable you could ask for. Great customer service too. Don't be afraid to use them. I'm in Michigan and they ship fast.
[EVO 4G Accessories] jim_1984:
I've been using Monoprice for years, they have great prices. The quality of their cables is generally very good, and the prices are amazing, especially on HDMI cables. I highly recommend them.
[EVO 4G Accessories] droidbird:
I'm have been ordering MicroUSB cables from Monoprice since the release of the original Pre 1 and probably have ordered 10-15 from them (really like the 18" versions for charging off the laptop or in the car) and have only had 1 fail. I do always order the gold plated ones, not because I like the gold, but because someone in the Pre world said they had issues with the normal ones.

+1 to monoprice.
[EVO 4G Accessories] sparhawk6:
Heh. REAL trust is hanging a $2,000 60 inch plasma on my wall with a monoprice mount for a little over a year now.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Karl_in_Chicago:
Another happy user of Monoprice for many years. I point all my friends and family their way. I remember years ago when a good friend plunged into the world of HD - multiple new TV's, upgraded his Tivo's, etc. I asked him what he used for cables and cringed when he said the guys at Best Buy sold him a bunch. Knowing that he is a very aggressive shopper and just can't stand burning money needless I showed him Monoprice, told him to order more than he needs for the next time he picks something up that needs a cable, and take that stuff back to Best Buy for a refund. He still thanks me. :D

Monoprice, count me a fan!
[EVO 4G Accessories] geeserver:
Ebay comment. LOL.

I have my 47" steady with a monoprice $48 mount that swivels and tilts for a year.

Only had problems with a microUSB cord (but it was probably my fault).
[EVO 4G Accessories] ahavens17:
I've been buying from monoprice for a few years now. Everything is low cost and quality is on par with name brand cables. I actually ask around usually to see if theres a cable here or there that any friends or family need, usually can split shipping costs this way, and of course the cables cost get lower if you purchase enough. I've only ever had one bad cable, I bought a 10 foot USB to Micro USB cable that only works if you hold it perfectly still at a certain angle. Everything else has worked just fine.
[EVO 4G Accessories] aph:
All of monoprice's products are 100% legit.

/thread
[EVO 4G Accessories] greg.dassing:
Got mine a few weeks ago and it only works if I put pressure on the cable and press it towards the back of the phone. I'm kind of disappointed with it because the cable itself looks high quality...I'm going to completely clean the port out and hope its just a bad connection due to the pocket lent buildup...