Hello folks,
I'm trying to update my Galaxy S2 to the KI3 firmware (because of recommendations concerning battery life), and a few weeks ago, I followed this tutorial and bricked my phone. (Full brick)
Now I got my phone back, everything is repaired, but the firmware is on version 2.3.3. Since my provider is still struggling with testing the 2.3.4 (which is ridiculous), I really want to update it to 2.3.5 with Odin.
I killed all kies-related processes and ran the program with administrator rights, but it keeps freezing at "<OSM> Please Wait...". Then I have to reset the phone and everything is back to the starting point. I checked "Re-Partition", inserted the PIT/Phone/PDA/CSC files all properly and tried every USB port available.
I just want the stock KI3, not a custom ROM.
Can anybody help me, please?
Edit: OS is Windows 7 64-Bit, and I'm using Odin 1.85.
cold_reading said:
I checked "Re-Partition"
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Wait, what?
If this guide is telling you to repartition, find another guide, preferably one from these forums.
I'm trying to find a stock 2.3.5 KI3 on the Original Android Development Forum, but I just can't seem to find one. Maybe I'm blind or just too stupid to find the correct search terms. :I
Edit: I found this one, but have no idea what deodexed or zipaligned could mean. I'll try it anyway.
Edit 2: Wait, I need CWM for this. Is there somewhere a KI3 for Odin?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Thank you, thank you so much!
"5. DO NOT PUT .PIT FILE AND DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT TICK REPARTITION.
Anyone ask about .pit file is a moron"
I feel guilty now.
re-partition is ok, because he has pit file..
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I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-i9100). It came with Android 2.3.3, obviously, but with Arabic support. I noticed that the battery life was a bit on the low side. I found out that it was fixed in Android 2.3.4, but it hasn't been officially released! I found the leak and downloaded it, then I followed the instructions. It worked! The problem is that it doesn't have Arabic language support.
Now, I want one of the two, both isn't bad! :
1- Android 2.3.4 with Arabic support (if that's even out yet )
2- Android 2.3.3 (obviously, with Arabic), so I can install it until the official 2.3.4 Arabic comes out.
I want the full ROM, eg. 3 ".tar" files and one ".pit" file. Or else, you can teach me how to fully flash the files you give me. I don't want to do something wrong and brick my SGSII.
check this link...follow till T. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
the latest arabic firmware is 2.3.5
JPKJ2
Firmware info
PDA:JPKJ2
PHONE: XXKI4
Date: 13/10/2011
Android 2.3.5
download from the same link & enjoy...
A bit more help please.
I mentioned that I was a newbie, right?
I don't know what a Kernel is. I do know that it's in my smartphone, my current version is "[email protected] #2". That's what it says in "About Phone" in Settings.
I downloaded the file you gave me the link to: GT-I9100_XSG_I9100JPKJ2_I9100OJPKJ1_I9100XXKI4.exe
Now, what do I do with it? It's an .exe file, I know it might be an auto-unzipper, but I want to be 100% SURE before I do anything. Can you tell me exactly what to do with the above file? Treat me as a newby, but one who catches on quickly
[EDIT]: I ran it, and I was right, it was an auto-unzipper. It gave me a 502Mb .MD5 file. What do I do with that?
[EDIT2]: I just read here that you're not supposed to put a .pit file in Odin. When I flashed 2.3.4 on my SGSII, I put .pit and it worked. What's better to do?
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Bump; I'm waiting for an answer, I don't want to do anything I don't know. Anyone, PLEASE reply.
dont use pit file....just in ODIN under pda select the file you extracted (502MB.md5) and hit start....thats it.
If I just put the 502mb .md5 file, won't that wipe everything (the modem and code files) and just put the CSC file leaving everything behind?
I'm guessing because we don't put the .pit file, there's no need to tick repartition?
[EDIT]: I just did what you said and it worked. Thanks so much!
Hi Guys,
I'm sorry for the perhaps inane question, but I can't seem to get this to work:
I need to flash back to a branded t-mobile UK rom, as my phone has stopped recognising the sim card (sim works in other devices, working sims don't work in the s2) and I need to send it back to t-mobile for a warranty repair...
I never went too far into customization, and always stayed with official roms - just the more updated ones.
Anyway, now I try to flash back using these roms (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928), and it won't work... Hangs right at the last minute of the download:
Code:
<ID:0/018> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/018>
<ID:0/018> Receive Response form LOKE
<ID:0/018> Complete(Write) operation failed.
That's the last thing I see...
I'm about to try the last of the 3 roms, but not holding out too much hope.
So, my questions are:
Will having an unbranded but official rom still invalidate the warranty?
How can I get one of these roms to work?!
Any help would be hugely appreciated.
Cheers,
Mike
Incidentally, I have tried and tried this, and searched for anyone solving the same problem (eg. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1369452), but to no avail.
And I'm still trying, somewhat desparately! I can flash some roms to get the phone booting - but none recognise the sim card (which makes me think it's a hardware problem, not software).
Again, your help would be hugely appreciated!
MikeAshelby said:
So, my questions are:
Will having an unbranded but official rom still invalidate the warranty?
How can I get one of these roms to work?!
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If the ROM you're using is a Stock ROM despite being unbranded, there shouldn't be any problem. I recently send my HTC Desire with a Stock ROM to Vodafone support and didn't said nothing about it not being a Vodafone ROM.
As for the ROMs, try to flash the same PDA version as the ROM installed to see if it works without problem.
It does sound like a hardware problem.
I'd flash T-Mobile UK BOKG2 Firmware via Odin, reset the counter with a USB jig and send it back to T-Mobile.
T-Mobile UK
BOKG2
Firmware info: PDA:BOKG2|PHONE:BOKG1|CSC:TMUKF1
Thanks AzureusPT: I'd definitely argue that there shouldn't be a problem with there being a Stock rom on there.
I'm not 100% sure what you mean by flashing the "same PDA version as the Rom installed"; could you elaborate? The last ROM I managed to get working was XWKI4 - and that was wicked (save for the lack of sim!).
Spannaa: I can't get any of those firmwares (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928) working via Odin... Am I being a complete noob?
When I flash these roms, the phone reboots, then gets stuck at the boot animation. I did notice that when it's installing it says something about being unable to write to 'system/csc/TMU' or something similar; could that have something to do with it? If so, is there anything I should be doing to make that work?!
Not sure what you're doing wrong but, after rooting my sgs2 using CF-Root, I checked I could get back to stock by flashing the above firmware via Odin (following the instructions here).
OK. I'll take you through my process, and see what you think!
I download the pair of files (firmware and kernel).
I extract these zips into a directory.
I open ODIN3 v1.85.
I put the kernel in PDA
I put the firmware in CSC (I have tried a few combinations of these)
I hit start.
Now, sometimes it gets stuck at the end of the copying process (just before the reboot). If I reboot manually it tries to install.
Other times it appears to install properly (ODIN says PASS! though the phone does have an error as above (unable to write to 'system/csc/TMU' or something similar).
Then it gets stuck on the boot animation.
It works fine with these firmwares: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278, but they're not branded to t-mobile.
I'm worried that if I send it off they will say I've voided the warranty by installing non-t-mobile firmware. I've always stuck with official firmwares to be on the safe side - but now I seem stuck with unbranded ones.
Any thoughts?
I am so sorry... I'm a complete idiot.
I seem to have completely missed the very top sticky on this forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1108499
This is the one that's helped. I'm now back on branded ROM, and all is well. Thank you one and all for your help and patience... please don't flame me!
One more question. How do I know if I need to use USB jig? As far as my phone goes I don't have the yellow triangle, and it says "Custom Binary: No" on the boot loader when flashing a rom... I've only ever installed official roms (no custom roms) - so does this mean I'm safe warranty-wise?
If I need USB jig, can this be done via software, or do I need the dongle?
MikeAshelby said:
I extract these zips into a directory.
I open ODIN3 v1.85.
I put the kernel in PDA
I put the firmware in CSC (I have tried a few combinations of these)
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**** man what are you doing???? Firmware and kernal both get flashed in the PDA section. So you can only flash 1 at a time. First firmware then kernal if required.
The firmware should already have a kernal built in.
Try again.
Edit: While I was posting it seems you got it sorted.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Thanks sxi200... Like you say, I got it sorted, but that's good to know for next time!
So the firmware has the kernel built in, so that doesn't need flashing - unless all I've done is root with an unofficial kernel - correct?
Any thoughts on the USB Jig thing?
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Thanks sxi200... Like you say, I got it sorted, but that's good to know for next time!
So the firmware has the kernel built in, so that doesn't need flashing - unless all I've done is root with an unofficial kernel - correct?
Any thoughts on the USB Jig thing?
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Yep. You only really need to flash a kernal when you want a custom one like cf root, speedmod, siyah etc. These can add things like root, cwm recovery for custom rom flashing, overclocking ability etc.
As for usb / download mode jig its mainly used to remove the yellow triangle and binary counter which show after flashing unofficial kernals in Odin. Its also an easy quick way to get into download mode. I bought one off eBay for $2 delivered.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
MikeAshelby said:
Any thoughts on the USB Jig thing?
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In download mode, if there's no yellow triangle and it says
Custom Binary Download: No
Current Binary: Samsung Official
then you don't need the USB Jig.
Thank you guys! I really appreciate that! I can go back to the t-mobile shop with my head held high!
I really appreciate all your help!
Hello! I have encountered a problem regarding my newly upgraded galaxy S2.
Im gonna recap quickly:
- I went here to download ICS and find instructions
- I used ODIN to upgrade
- I forgot to backup the OS i had first
- I succeeded installing ICS on my own with few instructions
Now, after a few weeks of having ICS, i find it quite buggy, native apps bugging and closing on me making me very frustrated, and it doesnt even have the support for the HD adapter special made by samsung for it!
So I've had ENOUGH.
but when i tried to downgrade it, i faced a few problems.
- I did not have a backup of the OS.
- I cannot find any odin md5:s for the 2.3.5.
- Kies wont discover my unit, just endlessly loads.
so if anyone could give me anything of these i'd be happy:
(sorted in how glad i'd be)
1. A way to do it without the hassle of ODIN or Kies
2. ODIN package for 2.3.5.
3. A resolve for the problem with for kies.
Thanks in advance! /// ssbberggren
ssbberggren said:
Hello! I have encountered a problem regarding my newly upgraded galaxy S2.
Im gonna recap quickly:
- I went here to download ICS and find instructions
- I used ODIN to upgrade
- I forgot to backup the OS i had first
- I succeeded installing ICS on my own with few instructions
Now, after a few weeks of having ICS, i find it quite buggy, native apps bugging and closing on me making me very frustrated, and it doesnt even have the support for the HD adapter special made by samsung for it!
So I've had ENOUGH.
but when i tried to downgrade it, i faced a few problems.
- I did not have a backup of the OS.
- I cannot find any odin md5:s for the 2.3.5.
- Kies wont discover my unit, just endlessly loads.
so if anyone could give me anything of these i'd be happy:
(sorted in how glad i'd be)
1. A way to do it without the hassle of ODIN or Kies
2. ODIN package for 2.3.5.
3. A resolve for the problem with for kies.
Thanks in advance! /// ssbberggren
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http://hotfile.com/dl/130600047/b70801e/I9100XXKI3.rar.html
Here's Open Europe, 2.3.5, XXKI3. Password is samfirmware.com
Put PIT in PIT, Code in PDA, Modem in Phone and CSC in CSC. Tick the top 3 options in ODIN (re partition, Auto reboot and F. Reset), and flash.
What exactly do you need?? You obviously know how to flash etc...? how you upgrade is pretty much how u downgrade ....
Thanks very much
I tried to install an ICS ROM (I9100XXKP8_I9100OXAKP8) on my s2 but its stuck at factoryfs.img and won't proceed therefore I unplugged the phone and tried to install different firmware on my mobile but none of them installed completely.
**Now my phone is bricked with a yellow triangle appearing saying "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies &try again"
please help me to recover my phone and install eithher GB or ICS, whichever possible
I'm also having the same problem.. Please HELP !!!
Corrupt firmware download, re-download the firmware package. Or, could be Kies running in the background messing with Odin. Check task manager & make absolutely sure there's no sign of Kies or it's associated processes (Don't ask what they are, do a bit of research if you don't know).
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Corrupt firmware download, re-download the firmware package. Or, could be Kies running in the background messing with Odin. Check task manager & make absolutely sure there's no sign of Kies or it's associated processes (Don't ask what they are, do a bit of research if you don't know).
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I don't think the firmware package is corrupted but, who knows.. Anyways, can you let me know of any other stock ROM (not corrupted & checked) that I can flash.
I do know !. I've uninstalled KIES, made sure nothing of it running in the background before flashing with Odin. But, no luck...
Thanks
Right. And you know it's not corrupt how precisely ? Have you checked/tested the tar/zip in an app like 7Zip or IZArc ? That will tell you if any of the files in the package are bad.
You don't want to uninstall Kies. You need the drivers for Odin to work. You just have to make sure Kies isn't running in the background when you're using Odin, which I clearly said in my last post.
Download any of the stock firmwares from Intratech's official firmware thread (search for it).
P.S - Please don't make multiple posts in different threads about the same problem. Not cool.
computechnopro said:
I don't think the firmware package is corrupted but, who knows.. Anyways, can you let me know of any other stock ROM (not corrupted & checked) that I can flash.
I do know !. I've uninstalled KIES, made sure nothing of it running in the background before flashing with Odin. But, no luck...
Thanks
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After searching around in the forum, I have a specific question I cannot find the answer to.
I am presently on the overcome 2.2.0 Rom (P7510, XWKL1). The result of this is that, of course, it cannot be updated through KIES.
My Kies downloaded a file for upgrading my 7510, which can be found on the harddisk, and is XWKL1 stock for my Dutch region (PHN). The Overcome Rom is XAB.
In preparation for ICS (stock, coming in the next two months I hope), I would like to go back to the stock XWKL1 for PHN.
I am stuck as to the procedure though:
1) restocking with the overcome restocking will not be PHN as well, so Kies will not upgrade for PHN
2) I have found the firmware upgrade file on my harddisk, but is has no extension and therefor I do not know how to install this over overcome 2.2.0. How do I turn this file into something I can flash?
Who can give me the precise instructions here?
Hi I'm also looking for a long time to a Dutch ROM PHN csc
You'll have to use Odin and a stock firmware from samfirmware.com
You also have the flashing guide on the same site
I installed the ROM via odin but in none of the stock ROMs is the Dutch csc present.
** Bumping this **
As I have note been able to sort out what I wanted, I'll try again with this bump.
Specifically tryin to find the answer to question 2 in my OP:
2) I have found the firmware upgrade file on my harddisk, but is has no extension and therefor I do not know how to install this over overcome 2.2.0. How do I turn this file into something I can flash?
Have searched again in the forums but did not find the answer.
All files have some sort of extension. At least in my experience. It may not show but it's still got a file type/extension. On a windows machine find the file and right click on it and choose properties. It should show xxxxx.yyy where yyy is the file type/extension. Post what it is and someone will let you know what to use it with.
This is my best suggestion.
Sent from my GT-P7510 using one stinky finger.
The file really has no extension. I have showing the extensions turned on in windows, so it would show if it had one. The filename is: XWKL1PHNKK1XWKL1XWKL1 and giving it a .zip or .rar extension does not make it readable.
I'm at a loss then. I've never seen a file that didn't end with (dot)something. I'll look more into it and hopefully someone will help before it's lost.
Sorry I couldn't help.
If you see this it was sent using my GT-P7510.
When kies downloads a firmware it saves it in a file that only Kies can read, I would however suggest you just get it downloaded from sammobile site, as they have it there, you may need to register, but I do hope their file sharing issues are rectified and the links still work... Bloody SOPA.
You could however factory reset?
I could, but Sammobile does not have this firmware/CSC combination available for download. Do you know of someway to kickstart Kies into installing the firmware it has downloaded, so I can go back to a restoch and then force the install of this firmware?
Doodle said:
I could, but Sammobile does not have this firmware/CSC combination available for download. Do you know of someway to kickstart Kies into installing the firmware it has downloaded, so I can go back to a restoch and then force the install of this firmware?
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Well like I said, back then the original firmware files would consist of 3 different files, the Phone/PDA/CSC, you just need the PDA file, Apparently they've made it easier now by making sure all you need is the PDA file and just to flash that file via Odin in the *not so obvious * PDA slot, It now contains the CSC/Regional of the desired firmware and the modem.img
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When kies downloads a firmware it saves it in a file that only Kies can read
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Just a quick question, what is a Kies file format? Is it xxxx.yyy or just xxxx with yyy being a format or extention?
Or am I just completely ignorant on this?
If you can read this it was sent using my GT-P7510.
Benzoman said:
Just a quick question, what is a Kies file format? Is it xxxx.yyy or just xxxx with yyy being a format or extention?
Or am I just completely ignorant on this?
If you can read this it was sent using my GT-P7510.
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As far as I know the format is somewhat like xxxyyy it's just a dump file, I haven't gotten around to waste time and figure what app works best on opening/converting, and plus it's risky since if the normalboot.img doesn't get flashed you may end up with a brick but I'm pretty sure its in a md5 format or a tar atleast.