I have just flashed my European 2.3.3 SGS2 to the official firmware XWKI4 I've found on this site using Odin. The upgrade was fine and the system information on my device reads, that I have installed Android 2.3.4.
But when I start GTalk it is the same old version as before. I can not video chat with friends. So I believe no changes have been made?
How can I upgrade to 2.3.4 then - officially?
Should I flash back to my original XWKF3 firmware?
Are you sure there is no change, even i am using XWKF1 v2.3.3 and upgrade to XWKH3 v2.3.4 there is minor changes, do explore before saying anything.
Its normal for not having no video gtalk features in v2.3.4 as samsung decided not to include it. Btw who still use gtalk in the first place, that so not cool at all. People use google +, whatapps and skype.
phr00ta said:
How can I upgrade to 2.3.4 then - officially?
Should I flash back to my original XWKF3 firmware?
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When 2.3.4 is rolled out it will be on the Kies servers .
But as you have 2.3.4 it may not update unless you roll back .
jje
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1230690
I upgraded to KI4, rooted it via CF-root, followed the instructions on CF-root guide, installed cyanogen mod nightly build 59, but it doesn't boot into cyanogen. Is anyone else having the same problem?
Gigacross said:
I upgraded to KI4, rooted it via CF-root, followed the instructions on CF-root guide, installed cyanogen mod nightly build 59, but it doesn't boot into cyanogen. Is anyone else having the same problem?
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Did u wipe system?
avetny said:
Did u wipe system?
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Yep, wiped the system.
However, I booted back into WCM, re-installed the ROM, this time I toggled signature check, and it worked. I don't know why, but I had to install it twice. Same thing for the google apps...
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Hi, I've just gotten my galaxy ace for 3 days. I updated my fone to gingerbread using S5830XXKPE and odin from samfirmware. It's been restarting/shutting down by itself after the update so I wanted to downgrade to froyo again but I tried downloading and flashing a lot of other versions but, no luck. It hangs and stays at the "Galaxy ace" part of the boot and doesn't open. But whenever I flash it back to S5830XXKPE, it opens and works but I think it is bugged and I really cannot downgrade to other firmwares. Is anyone else having the same problem??? Help please >_<
Update:
I've successfully flashed it with S5830XXKPB but still its GB 2.3.3, I still can't flash it with froyo 2.2.1 firmwares. help pretty pleaseeeee...
Download a multipackage 2.2.1 firmware, one that when you unzip it will have several files. You probably flashed a single package .tar that caused the brick.
A single package update contains only some files to be replaced over the original 2.2 firmware and is not the full rom so you'll have to flash a multi package then update to your desired single package.
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Thanks for replying. Actually I'm using odin multidownloader 4.38 and yes, I did use the multipack not a single .tar.
Here are the list of firmware I've downloaded and used to flash my phone but unsuccessful all attempts: (and some firmware I've deleted because of anger lol) )
S5830XXJLC
S5830XXKA7
S5830XWKB7
S5830XXKC1
and now these two are the ones that boot up when I flash on my phone: (both GB)
S5830XXKPE
S5830XXKPB
I did successfully downgrade from 2.3.4 to 2.2.1 though. I believe the firmware from Samfirmware.com will have labelled "MULTI-CSC" or something like it.. I can't check now it's midnight here and sleeping time...
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okay, I'll try that too. Imma download 2.3.4 from samfirmwares then try downgrading to froyo. I'll tell ya how it goes. (crosses fingers) )
Successfully flashed to 2.3.4 but downgrading...no luck. What could be the problem...ohhhh maaaannnn!!! >_<
Try This One S5830XWKB7 Its 2.2.1 i sucessfully downgraded frm Gb To Froyo
here is the Link http://hotfile.com/dl/112095746/7fef9f5/S5830XWKB7.rar.html
imranaryan said:
Try This One S5830XWKB7 Its 2.2.1 i sucessfully downgraded frm Gb To Froyo
here is the Link http://hotfile.com/dl/112095746/7fef9f5/S5830XWKB7.rar.html
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yeah, actually I tried that exact firmware S5830XWKB7 posted above. I think I'll just have it returned to where I got it. thanks for the replies people
It was I'm ly after rooting that i had the restart issue and only when titanium backup was using super user access. After upgrading super user in the market everything was fine after that - v2.3.4 running sweet now.
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yeah, actually I tried that exact firmware S5830XWKB7 posted above. I think I'll just have it returned to where I got it. thanks for the replies people
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S5830XXKA6 was what I used. But oh well it would always be better to get a fresh phone
they said they'll just call me to get the new phone when it arrives.
imranaryan said:
Try This One S5830XWKB7 Its 2.2.1 i sucessfully downgraded frm Gb To Froyo
here is the Link
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Successfully downgrade my gingerbread to froyo, although it is not the stock rom i guess..thanks to the poster.
You could still update by flashing to the new one from the older multi-package.
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Successfully downgrade my gingerbread to froyo, although it is not the stock rom i guess..thanks to the poster.
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Instead of saying thanks clicking on the thank button will be highly appreciated
Not to threadjack or anything but I did downgrade from 2.3.4 down to 2.1 XWKB7 everything works fine, Im on my correct CSC and the apn was preconfiged like it should be but when i connect to kies It says that it cant update my phone and marks my CSC as SER (wich it was with 2.3.4) but according to *272* Im using NEE
(wich is nordic as best I can gather)
Hope you guys understand this mess
Well do you have a nandroid backup of your system, data, etc?
No, I thought nandroid wasn't an option for us yet?
I have the correct csc and modem but its not the same PDA I have kb7 but stock was kc2
Just to update, kies was in a better mood today than yesterday and saw that I had the correct CSC and gave me an upgrade to stock
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not to threadjack or anything but i did downgrade from 2.3.4 down to 2.1 xwkb7 everything works fine, im on my correct csc and the apn was preconfiged like it should be but when i connect to kies it says that it cant update my phone and marks my csc as ser (wich it was with 2.3.4) but according to *272* im using nee
(wich is nordic as best i can gather)
hope you guys understand this mess
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thank you <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
ODIN 4.38 can´t flashing? (mibip or startup?)
When you have problem with downgrade or upgrade firmware thrue ODIN and you are user WIN7 ---
- You can use to flash only one firmware!!!!
(it does not matter which, !!!! BUT you must going UP and DOWN,UP,DOWN like this(2.3.4 to 2.2.1 to 2.3.4 to 2.2.1)
----No like this (2.3.4 to 2.3.4 it doesn´t work) )
- You must after every re-flash--------reboot your PC !!!!!
- Your ODIN 4.38 stop at -- download mibib or something else? It´s my problem too
- After restart everything is O.K.and NOW ODIN doing everything to
I´m used this firmwares : - S5830XXKC1 COOPER.OPS CSC - S5830SERKB3 2.2.1 2011 March 19
h.t.tp://hotfile.com/dl/111959706/1f7adaa/S5830XXKC1.rar.html (without dots)
- S5830XXKPH COOPER.OPS CSC - S5830SERKPH 2.3.4 2011 June 2
h.t.tp://hotfile.com/dl/120302147/b6ef9dc/S5830XXKPH.rar.html (without dots)
Password is samfirmware.com
Sorry my english language is bad, but I think so it´s a big problem with little solution
Bye
Hi all,
I am aware that there are some other posts about newbie and firmware questions, but I guess since I upgraded to the latest firmware - hope it is okay to ask the question.
I have recently upgrade the Android to 2.3.4 XXKG6 - but now when I connect to Kies it says that the firmware is not upgrade-able. did I do something wrong?
What is the most stable,useable, efficient firmware available?
my phone is :
Model:GT-I9100
Android Version 2.3.4
BaseBand: I9100xxKG6
Kernel : 2.6.35.7-I9100KG6-CL425236
Build Number: GINGERBREAD .XXKG6
It will be much appreciated if I someone can point me to the right direction on how to do the installation and where I can get the files.
Thanks again
i think its saying not upgradeable as thats the latest software isnt it? i believe it is so it is simply saying there isnt any further update CURRENTLY
xxkg5 was the official firmware that is upgradeable with kies.
xxkg6 is a custom that is cooked here at xda.
Cooked firmware does not work with kies as it is not recognized that is why you have to use either odin or cwm.
There is a warning at the beginning of the xxkg6 thread that tells you that kies will not work after installation.
Kies will pretty much never upgrade you from an odin flashed firmware, most of the time it will not recognise it as a valid version due to mixing and matching files.
Though, by the time you are odin flashing you will have gotten fed up by how slow firmware updates come anyway
But yes, KG6 is the current "best" stock firmware available.
Thank you guys.
This is a steep learning curve for me at the moment so bare with me
So, currently I have the latest Custom Firmware, is this correct?
Another questions:
* when I use the ODIN to flash the firmware to KG6 the option of "repartition" is not ticked. Do I need to re-flash it again and "ticked" the repartition option?
is there any difference with the "Repartition" option ticked and NOT ticked?
Thanks again
Sometimes a flash may carry a file called a pit file.If so the re-partition box will be automatically checked otherwise never under any circumstances should you check that box if you are not using a pit file.If it is needed the instructions will let you know otherwise never.If you are on XXKG6 and all works fine there is no need to do anything else unless you want to flash a ROM or something.That's up to you.
Sorry to be a big pain here but I am wondering if it is possible to down grade / RESTORE to the original firmware I had? (incase I want to)
it was
Android version is 2.3.3
build number is z2KG2
kernel is 2.6.35.7-I9100
I should have asked this before I did anything else.
thanks again
ardabelati said:
Sorry to be a big pain here but I am wondering if it is possible to down grade / RESTORE to the original firmware I had? (incase I want to)
it was
Android version is 2.3.3
build number is z2KG2
kernel is 2.6.35.7-I9100
I should have asked this before I did anything else.
thanks again
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Yes flash stock rom from the stock romthread .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
ardabelati said:
Sorry to be a big pain here but I am wondering if it is possible to down grade / RESTORE to the original firmware I had? (incase I want to)
it was
Android version is 2.3.3
build number is z2KG2
kernel is 2.6.35.7-I9100
I should have asked this before I did anything else.
thanks again
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Yes, reflash in Odin. List of firmwares here, hope yours is listed.
Hello again.
I have tried to restore my stock firmware zskg2 from the suggested website.after reboot my phone Judy rooting and not showing any menu.its just keep rebooting .what have i done wrong? I didn't do the kernel flash as my understanding it not neccesary .pls let me know what i have missed .
Thank you
what exactly did you flash ?
kernal flash is necessary to restore your old version.
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what exactly did you flash ?
kernal flash is necessary to restore your old version.
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I did the stock firmware as stated in the :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
What I did was downloaded the ZSKG2 firmware and using ODIN I flash the firmware. Is this way to do it to go back to official GingerBread 2.3.3?
I didn't do any Root processes.
Do I have to do the Kernel flash as stated in the tutorial? :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
My understanding is that I do not need to do the Kernel unless I want to do Root. am I correct?
*** Reason for trying to go back from 2.3.4 XXKG6 is because my WIFI signal does not look as strong as the 2.3.3 (let me know if this is incorrect)
Thanks
kernal flash is to bring to stock that mean it removes the root only.
firmwares do not change gingerbread versions from 2.3.3. to 2.3.4 or 2.3.4 to 2.3.3..
you need an offical carrier branded version that does a wipe of your phone.
Cosmic Blue said:
kernal flash is to bring to stock that mean it removes the root only.
firmwares do not change gingerbread versions from 2.3.3. to 2.3.4 or 2.3.4 to 2.3.3..
you need an offical carrier branded version that does a wipe of your phone.
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Hi Cosmic,
Thanks for your reply.
Cosmic can you please guide me to where I can get the stock firmware to put everything back to where it used to?
Much appreciated
Thanks
Hi all,
I have restart My modem and and my Phone but my WIFI is not improving at all, I am just wondering if any one can help on how to put it back to my original firmware
Thanks
Your phone has gone into whats called a boot-loop.To get out of it enter into recovery mode (menu-volume up-power button) wipe cache,wipe cache repartion,factory reset and reboot system.If that doesnt work enter in download mode and repeat the full flash following word for word the instructions and repeat if needed the recovery wipe.
use this to wipe your device and return it 2.3.3, then upgrade back to xkg2.
XWKF1
This package has: PDA:XWKF1| PHONE: XXKE7| CSC:XEUKD1.
This will wipe your device so do a backup!
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/9OTQ8C6O5D
XWKF1 Stock Kernel: Use the ZSKF1 kernel, it's the same kernel.
THANK YOU ALL!!!
I got out of the boot loop using : recovery mode (menu-volume up-power button) wipe cache,wipe cache repartion,factory reset and reboot system
Thanks Cooza for the info. I got to 2.3.3 now
Now that I am back to starting point again. I would like to hear from you guys of the plus and minus of upgarding (which I should have asked in the first place)... I am learning the hard way...
Thank you for your generosity and patient explaining to me.
Thanks
Regards
Hello, just to preface this- im not very technical, but i can follow instructions well.
Anyway, You guys were great to help me two months ago in rooting my phone. I ended up doing it through Odin and all went great. Got all the **** off my phone which was the main aim. I didn't put any custom roms on there as im a bit useless when it comes to this stuff and i felt i'd be pushing my luck after the rooting went so well.
Yesterday i used Kies and it asked me to upgrade the firmware as there was a new version available.
1. What should i do? Will upgrading through Kies reverse the rooting procedure or break my phone?
2. Should i get the newer update from this site? If so- is there any tutorial for updating the firmware after already rooting the phone through odin (chainfires method i think it was?
Thank you in advance for any advice all.
My phone details are ;
ANdroid 2.3.3
Baseband version I9100XXKE7
Kernel version; 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF3-CL276555
[email protected] #2
Build number; GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
I have used kies to update firm ware after rooting and it did not UN root my phone so you should be fine. It did however install more useless apps that I had to remove.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
thanks nuts nut
fracked said:
Hello, just to preface this- im not very technical, but i can follow instructions well.
Yesterday i used Kies and it asked me to upgrade the firmware as there was a new version available.
i would update via kies then go to chainfires post and pick root and cwm to match your new firmwares kernel .
That way you wont have to learn how to flash stock firmwares etc .,
jje
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hi jje, thanks for the reply mate.
Can i ask- do you mean that after updating through kies, i need to download something else? I already have the phone rooted and have cwm on the phone?
sorry, a bit comfused here so i am
fracked said:
Can i ask- do you mean that after updating through kies, i need to download something else? I already have the phone rooted and have cwm on the phone?
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What JJ said is to flash via Kies and then flash the CF-Root kernel from Chainfire to get root and CWM in the phone.
Hi Azeurius,
the thing is that i already have root and cwm on the phone. Ive already rooted.
So im at the point where i can upgrade the firmware through kies, but im looking for advice what i should do overall- nearing in mind the fact ive already rooted, and phone details are in Openingpost.
THanks!
Ok well I am also new here but from everything I have read my understanding is that you have rooted your device and loaded the original Kernel for your current firmware. If you upgrade through Kies then you will obviously have an upgraded firmware with the old kernel (from your 1st rooting).
So when you upgrade your firmware you just have to also upgrade your Kernel through odin so your phone will still be properly rooted.
I stand to be corrected. I only started reading about rooting today as I just got my Galaxy s2 having come from a Blackberry so new to Android but loving it!!! Best os ever!
I think I will root my phone but not going to touch the firmware as ICS should be release on Kies soon cant wait
ryanmak1 said:
Ok well I am also new here but from everything I have read my understanding is that you have rooted your device and loaded the original Kernel for your current firmware. If you upgrade through Kies then you will obviously have an upgraded firmware with the old kernel (from your 1st rooting).
Any stock upgrade removes root .
So when you upgrade your firmware you just have to also upgrade your Kernel through odin so your phone will still be properly rooted.
Correct
One big problem with Kies is that if you change firmware its possible that you lose the Kies upgrade path as phone codes no longer match .
jje
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Hello
JJEgan said:
ryanmak1 said:
Ok well I am also new here but from everything I have read my understanding is that you have rooted your device and loaded the original Kernel for your current firmware. If you upgrade through Kies then you will obviously have an upgraded firmware with the old kernel (from your 1st rooting).
Any stock upgrade removes root .
So when you upgrade your firmware you just have to also upgrade your Kernel through odin so your phone will still be properly rooted.
Correct
One big problem with Kies is that if you change firmware its possible that you lose the Kies upgrade path as phone codes no longer match .
jje
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Hello guys. Im relatively new to XDA. So I might sound stupid. My question is, as jje mentioned above "One big problem with Kies is that if you change firmware its possible that you lose the Kies upgrade path as phone codes no longer match" am i correct in saying that if I update my Galaxy s II (rooted + cwm recovery no custom rom) via kies, then I could run into problems? Also one more question. If I do update via kies, will it remove root and cwm recovery?? Thanks guys. .
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Use Odin
I think KIES forbides to upgrade on rooted firmware. Even if it allows you i think you will use your root. I suggest you if you want the latest stock rooted firmware use Odin find the stock rooted XWLSD(Nordic countries) and flash via Odin (Don't use XWLS8 it has bugs), XWLSD is super stable or XXMS1(Poland) or XWLSE(Russia) if you are not from this countries then use XWLSD. If you want custom rom with no mods and no bloatwares use Neat rom or Wanam lite rom, if you want custom rom with mods and no bloatwares use disaster, biftor, omega, alliance rom and etc.
Yeah. I dont mind losing root access. As log as I can get official ota. Btw has the exynos bug been addressed?
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Angelkom said:
I think KIES forbides to upgrade on rooted firmware. Even if it allows you i think you will use your root. I suggest you if you want the latest stock rooted firmware use Odin find the stock rooted XWLSD(Nordic countries) and flash via Odin (Don't use XWLS8 it has bugs), XWLSD is super stable or XXMS1(Poland) or XWLSE(Russia) if you are not from this countries then use XWLSD. If you want custom rom with no mods and no bloatwares use Neat rom or Wanam lite rom, if you want custom rom with mods and no bloatwares use disaster, biftor, omega, alliance rom and etc.
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It allowed updating firmware on my rooted S5, but I did lose root when it was all done.
jdmarko said:
It allowed updating firmware on my rooted S5, but I did lose root when it was all done.
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Thanks. I will be try updating my rooted i9500 and P600 via Kies. I am not sure if there is already an update for my region available for the S4 but I was prompted to update my P600 only to get a notification telling me that my device has been modified. This was for OTA updating. I really hope it works because I am really not looking forward to un-rooting these devices just for the updates since downloading the stock ROM takes forever. Will post results after trying just in case anyone is interested.
Bought an S2 today. Its a UK Orange phone.
Here's what I did.
Installed an insecure BVKE2 using Odin (original fw was same)
Rooted it, then installed CWM
Installed HyperDroid
Now when the phone booted, it has the HyperDroid rom. However, the baseband still shows the old BVKE2 version.
Does that matter? How do I change that to a newer version? Will I lose root if I flash some firmware via Odin?
Please give a detailed reply
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Bought an S2 today. Its a UK Orange phone.
Here's what I did.
Installed an insecure BVKE2 using Odin (original fw was same)
Rooted it, then installed CWM
Installed HyperDroid
Now when the phone booted, it has the HyperDroid rom. However, the baseband still shows the old BVKE2 version.
Does that matter? How do I change that to a newer version? Will I lose root if I flash some firmware via Odin?
Please give a detailed reply
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flash via CWM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131950
yes..you will lose root after flash newer firmware thru ODIN
ASKnASK said:
Bought an S2 today. Its a UK Orange phone.
Here's what I did.
Installed an insecure BVKE2 using Odin (original fw was same)
Rooted it, then installed CWM
Installed HyperDroid
Now when the phone booted, it has the HyperDroid rom. However, the baseband still shows the old BVKE2 version.
Does that matter? How do I change that to a newer version? Will I lose root if I flash some firmware via Odin?
Please give a detailed reply
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The baseband of your phone is nothing but the modem or the software that communicates with the network. It is usually flashed separately from the ROM unless it is part of the CWM update file.
All modems work differently with networks and you will need to figure out which one is best for your needs. Certain ROM's such as CheckROM come with kitchen apps that allow you to download and apply modems from within the ROM.
Check this link for more info.
Cheers!
Thanks a lot man So I am just gonna flash a new modem and that baseband will change, right?
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Thanks a lot man So I am just gonna flash a new modem and that baseband will change, right?
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Yep, you got it!
s2 problem
help me my samsung galaxy s2 build number is i9100XXLPX i tried to find a fimware for this so i think i need to change my baseband to make it able to upgrade plss help me to change it can someone make a video how to change baseband?
Make you a video ???!! Nobody's going to make you a video. Search, read, learn. Or not.
Seeing how easy it was to root my Samsung S2 with Gingerbread I tried it as well after the ICS update through Kies but after the process my phone just stays at the loading screen with the yellow triangle. I tried re-doing the steps and also tried a factory reset in recovery mode, cleared cache but it does not want to boot up. I then noticed I never looked at my firmware version and now I am unable to get this information as the phone does not start up.
Where do i start to get my phone working again. Below is all the details I could get from my phone:
Samsung GT-I9100
Serial Number: 355310040993713
I noticed when my phone was rooted with Gingerbread and I did the upgrade through KIES to ICS it removed my root access - is there a similiar way if one is not able to boot up the OS? Also recovery mode and download mode all work so I assume I do not have a brick?
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Seeing how easy it was to root my Samsung S2 with Gingerbread I tried it as well after the ICS update through Kies but after the process my phone just stays at the loading screen with the yellow triangle. I tried re-doing the steps and also tried a factory reset in recovery mode, cleared cache but it does not want to boot up. I then noticed I never looked at my firmware version and now I am unable to get this information as the phone does not start up.
Where do i start to get my phone working again. Below is all the details I could get from my phone:
Samsung GT-I9100
Serial Number: 355310040993713
I noticed when my phone was rooted with Gingerbread and I did the upgrade through KIES to ICS it removed my root access - is there a similiar way if one is not able to boot up the OS? Also recovery mode and download mode all work so I assume I do not have a brick?
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No you don't have a brick.
1: flash the stock kernel if you know what ROM version you had using Odin.
2: flash again using Odin.
Also do the code wipe after flashing. And start from scratch.
Do not restore GB backups and use correct CF-Root to get root.
Thanks for the quick reply - but that is the problem. I have no idea what my kernel version is as I did not take it down before doing the rooting.
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Thanks for the quick reply - but that is the problem. I have no idea what my kernel version is as I did not take it down before doing the rooting.
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Well that was foolhardy.
How did you try to root after you updated to ICS then? Sounds like you tried to root by flashing a kernel; how did you know what kernel to use if you didn't know what your original kernel was?
You may need to flash a full stock firmware. That will include a stock kernel too.
well in that case flash a stock latest ICS using odin
after first boot dial *2767*3855#
it will wipe your phone but will fix the problems that may come later.
Ah okay - so I can use the "[GUIDE] Fix an unflashable or soft bricked GSII" (sorry cannot post links yet) on the xdadevelopers forum?
Would this also mean I am still able to use my phone with Samsung Kies or when does Samsung Kies normally stop working?
EDIT: I also stumpled across the "[ROM+Guide]Official i9100 Firmwares KL1/2/3/LA2,4/LB2,LPE/Q/7/2/F/S/4/7 Download" thread. Would it be safe in my case to grab one of the official firmware that matches my region or is this to risky?
ctomgee said:
Well that was foolhardy.
How did you try to root after you updated to ICS then? Sounds like you tried to root by flashing a kernel; how did you know what kernel to use if you didn't know what your original kernel was?
You may need to flash a full stock firmware. That will include a stock kernel too.
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Yeah I was indeed foolhardy - I used XXKPA ICS Android 4.0.3 Firmware. I just finished downloading the main files as per the "[GUIDE] Fix an unflashable or soft bricked GSII" guide. This should cover the full stock firmware and stock kernel?
1-0-1 said:
Yeah I was indeed foolhardy - I used XXKPA ICS Android 4.0.3 Firmware. I just finished downloading the main files as per the "[GUIDE] Fix an unflashable or soft bricked GSII" guide. This should cover the full stock firmware and stock kernel?
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Both recovery packages for GB and ICS both look like full firmwares. So yes, they will also include the kernel.
Just follow the guide.
Okay - the "[GUIDE] Fix an unflashable or soft bricked GSII" fixed my issue but now Samsung KIES gives me a "Your device does not support software upgrading through KIES".
Is there something else I can do or should I start looking at the "[ROM+Guide]Official i9100 Firmwares KL1/2/3/LA2,4/LB2,LPE/Q/7/2/F/S/4/7 Download" and can I just use the region closest or supported by mine?
1-0-1 said:
Okay - the "[GUIDE] Fix an unflashable or soft bricked GSII" fixed my issue but now Samsung KIES gives me a "Your device does not support software upgrading through KIES".
Is there something else I can do or should I start looking at the "[ROM+Guide]Official i9100 Firmwares KL1/2/3/LA2,4/LB2,LPE/Q/7/2/F/S/4/7 Download" and can I just use the region closest or supported by mine?
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Kies will only update if you currently have a firmware/CSC combination that matches your region, and your region is officially supported. That is not likely now that you followed that "fix an unflashable or soft bricked" guide. Also, if you are in a non-supported region, Kies won't work for updates either. For example, I am an I9100 user in the USA, where it was never officially released, so Kies doesn't work for me for updates.
But now that you've followed that guide, you are familiar with flashing your phone yourself, and can use the Official i9100 Firmware thread to download and flash whatever version you want. No need to rely on Kies.
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Kies will only update if you currently have a firmware/CSC combination that matches your region, and your region is officially supported. That is not likely now that you followed that "fix an unflashable or soft bricked" guide. Also, if you are in a non-supported region, Kies won't work for updates either. For example, I am an I9100 user in the USA, where it was never officially released, so Kies doesn't work for me for updates.
But now that you've followed that guide, you are familiar with flashing your phone yourself, and can use the Official i9100 Firmware thread to download and flash whatever version you want. No need to rely on Kies.
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Excellent - this is becoming very interesting. My region was supported (Namibia) but I bought it in Germany. I see the latest release date firmware actually includes a German version. Those the region actually change the language of the phone as well?
I was thinking of using this one. What is the deal with the stock kernel file - do I need that as I thought the firmware is all that is needed
Code:
XWLP7
Firmware info
PDA:XWLP7
PHONE: XXLPS
Date: 03/04/2012
Android 4.0.3
SER (Russia) Multi-CSC (ALO, CAC, FTD, MBC, MSG, SEK, SER, SKZ, VHC): Download
XEN (Netherlands): Download
DBT (Germany): Download
XWLP7 Stock Kernel: Download
Password: [email protected]
Is there a way to grab the firmware of another Samsung S2 (girlfriend has one as well) and use it to flash mine?
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Excellent - this is becoming very interesting. My region was supported (Namibia) but I bought it in Germany. I see the latest release date firmware actually includes a German version. Those the region actually change the language of the phone as well?
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You can choose any language that is included in the firmware after you flash it. Most, if not all, will include English and German.
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I was thinking of using this one. What is the deal with the stock kernel file - do I need that as I thought the firmware is all that is needed
Code:
XWLP7
Firmware info
PDA:XWLP7
PHONE: XXLPS
Date: 03/04/2012
Android 4.0.3
SER (Russia) Multi-CSC (ALO, CAC, FTD, MBC, MSG, SEK, SER, SKZ, VHC): Download
XEN (Netherlands): Download
DBT (Germany): Download
XWLP7 Stock Kernel: Download
Password: [email protected]
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The stock kernel is linked in case you need it. It is also included in the full firmware package. But if you root with an insecure kernel, or flash a different kernel that auto-roots, and for whatever reason want to flash back a stock kernel, it is there for you.
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Is there a way to grab the firmware of another Samsung S2 (girlfriend has one as well) and use it to flash mine?
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I think there is, but I don't know what the method is, as I've never had to do this, and have not been curious enough about it to research it for myself.
You don't have to grab any thing! Just see what very she has and you will find it in Sammobile or Intratech's thread or general forum.
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By the way running Cyanogen Mod 9 with the latest nightly - cannot belive I did not do this earlier. Thanks all for the help!
1-0-1 said:
By the way running Cyanogen Mod 9 with the latest nightly - cannot belive I did not do this earlier. Thanks all for the help!
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because earlier it was'nt like this
for me cm9 is flawless to my needs and get me 10 12 hours on my usage