[Q] Help How to restore i9100 to factory kernel - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys,
I am stupid. I bought my international version i9100 on ebay. I dont know what it is from. After I root it, I lost the kernel. Now, I want to restore everything including the rom, the kernel to factory. What should I do?

Flash a Stock ROM via Odin to reset the phone.

AzureusPT said:
Flash a Stock ROM via Odin to reset the phone.
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...and you can find it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278

AzureusPT said:
Flash a Stock ROM via Odin to reset the phone.
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gr4ndm4st3r_bl4ck said:
...and you can find it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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yes, but the problem is I dont know which version I should flash. I have no idea what country my phone is from.

zhaoc033 said:
yes, but the problem is I dont know which version I should flash. I have no idea what country my phone is from.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think it matters where the phone is from as long as you use Odin. If it for any reason wouldn't work you could always reflash it.

zhaoc033 said:
yes, but the problem is I dont know which version I should flash. I have no idea what country my phone is from.
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As stated above, it shouldn't really matter. On the other hand, if you really want the one for your country you could go to settings -> About phone -> scroll to the bottom...
write model number , android version, baseband version, kernel version and build number here to the forum, and I'll try my best to tell you which one you need

gr4ndm4st3r_bl4ck said:
As stated above, it shouldn't really matter. On the other hand, if you really want the one for your country you could go to settings -> About phone -> scroll to the bottom...
write model number , android version, baseband version, kernel version and build number here to the forum, and I'll try my best to tell you which one you need
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gr4ndm4st3r_bl4ck, I am a little confused. My phone is on android 2.3.4 now and I am looking to update it to 2.3.6, but kies keeps telling me there is no update for my phone. If I can flash a rom from any country, can I just grab a 2.3.6 rom for a country, say Brazil, and flash that rom?
In case you need it, these are the information I can get.
model number: GT-I9100
Android version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: I9100UHKI1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100CEKI2-CL586309 [email protected] #2
build number: gingerbread.UHKI2

zhaoc033 said:
gr4ndm4st3r_bl4ck, I am a little confused. My phone is on android 2.3.4 now and I am looking to update it to 2.3.6, but kies keeps telling me there is no update for my phone. If I can flash a rom from any country, can I just grab a 2.3.6 rom for a country, say Brazil, and flash that rom?
Yes if it does not work flash another one .
CSC and or MODEM can be changed as a separate item .
You flash the country you are in no point flashing China firmware if you are in Spain .
jje
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zhaoc033 said:
gr4ndm4st3r_bl4ck, I am a little confused. My phone is on android 2.3.4 now and I am looking to update it to 2.3.6, but kies keeps telling me there is no update for my phone. If I can flash a rom from any country, can I just grab a 2.3.6 rom for a country, say Brazil, and flash that rom?
In case you need it, these are the information I can get.
model number: GT-I9100
Android version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: I9100UHKI1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100CEKI2-CL586309 [email protected] #2
build number: gingerbread.UHKI2
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k, you have the UH version of softwrae , UH---> Latin America, The Caribbean
Code:
UHKI2
Firmware info
PDA:UHKI2
PHONE: UHKI1
Date: 05/09/2011
Android 2.3.4
VNO (Venezeula):http://www.multiupload.com/PPOL25QMPX
TPA (Panama):http://www.multiupload.com/7XDK219V1W
TTT (Trinidad and Tobago):http://www.multiupload.com/GCKN3DOB13
UHKI2 Stock Kernel:http://www.multiupload.com/YZ8ZY4EYZ7
Password: [email protected]
That's the latest UH firmware in Intratech's thread ( 2.3.4 only ), if you want the entire ROM use one of the first 3 links, or if you want only the stock kernel then use the last link there.
Also, you could just ignore that UH ROM and flash the latest XW one ( Europe Standard ) from here :
Code:
XWKK5
Android 2.3.6
This package has: PDA: XWKK5| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: XEUKH2
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/7FKGH0Y68X
XWKK5 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/HK8G4YGXWJ
Password: [email protected]
After flashing it just set the language to your liking and you'll never notice any difference.
For instance, my S2 came with 2.3.4 Serbia CSC ROM and I flashed the XWKK5 one from above and it works perfect , no need to worry
Edit : PS, Kies will never tell you that a new update is ready , because Samsung didn't make it available on Kies yet, that's why we use Odin instead
Happy flashin

gr4ndm4st3r_bl4ck said:
k, you have the UH version of softwrae , UH---> Latin America, The Caribbean
Code:
UHKI2
Firmware info
PDA:UHKI2
PHONE: UHKI1
Date: 05/09/2011
Android 2.3.4
VNO (Venezeula):http://www.multiupload.com/PPOL25QMPX
TPA (Panama):http://www.multiupload.com/7XDK219V1W
TTT (Trinidad and Tobago):http://www.multiupload.com/GCKN3DOB13
UHKI2 Stock Kernel:http://www.multiupload.com/YZ8ZY4EYZ7
Password: [email protected]
That's the latest UH firmware in Intratech's thread ( 2.3.4 only ), if you want the entire ROM use one of the first 3 links, or if you want only the stock kernel then use the last link there.
Also, you could just ignore that UH ROM and flash the latest XW one ( Europe Standard ) from here :
Code:
XWKK5
Android 2.3.6
This package has: PDA: XWKK5| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: XEUKH2
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/7FKGH0Y68X
XWKK5 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/HK8G4YGXWJ
Password: [email protected]
After flashing it just set the language to your liking and you'll never notice any difference.
For instance, my S2 came with 2.3.4 Serbia CSC ROM and I flashed the XWKK5 one from above and it works perfect , no need to worry
Edit : PS, Kies will never tell you that a new update is ready , because Samsung didn't make it available on Kies yet, that's why we use Odin instead
Happy flashin
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Thanks you so much. I just got 2.3.6. This is what I am waiting for more than a month.

zhaoc033 said:
Thanks you so much. I just got 2.3.6. This is what I am waiting for more than a month.
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Glad you got what you wanted

Keep an eye on intratechs thread. The one you were linked to. He posts all the latest stock original carrier firmware so you won't have to wait a month next time.
If you have the I9100 international version you can use nearly any of the latest firmware even if your carrier hasn't released it yet.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App

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How to get Android 2.3.4 on Indian i9100?

my current software is
Version: 2.3.3
Baseband: i9100DDKE2
Build: GINGERBREAD.XWKE8
How can i get 2.3.4 on my SGS2 and get it rooted. which firmware to install. there are so many mentioned on Official Firmware download and Root Guide. Am confused. Can i do this by using official firmware? Also which is the best custom firmware for SGS2 now? Please guide me
sorry for being a noob
Download lite'ning 3.0 (3.1 has minor issues) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1095274 and install via Odin.
This is a custom ROM designed on top of the stock ROM.
george101 said:
my current software is
Version: 2.3.3
Baseband: i9100DDKE2
Build: GINGERBREAD.XWKE8
How can i get 2.3.4 on my SGS2 and get it rooted. which firmware to install. there are so many mentioned on Official Firmware download and Root Guide. Am confused. Can i do this by using official firmware? Also which is the best custom firmware for SGS2 now? Please guide me
sorry for being a noob
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You can download the firmware from that link. NO, it's NOT official. Official version is yet to be released. And you can root it with Chainfire's kernel, both KG1 and KG2 is there.
Regards.
what about this?
XXKG2
Firmware info
PDA:XXKG2
PHONE: XXKG2
Date: 12/07/2011
OXA Poland:http://www.multiupload.com/9SY9CKXAWB
XXKG2 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/0OOHFI08Y5
Password: [email protected]
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OR
XXKG2
Android 2.3.4
This package has: PDA:XXKG2| PHONE: XXKG2| CSC:XEUKD1
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/AJRDPLOOHC
XXKG2 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/0OOHFI08Y5
Password: [email protected]
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can i flash it in my Indian SGS2 without voiding warranty?
You can clearly see that the above ones are of different region, I never like them, anyway if you can't wait flash the second one, but it will definitely void your warranty, but you can always put the Stock firmware back to get warranty/servicing.
Regards.

Odin Flash - XWKF3 to ?? (2.3.4)

Hey Guys,
I've tried all morning to find out what i should pick to flash my new phone, i've searched the forum but atm everything is kinda making me go crazy. I've understand that Different regions got different firmware, i've checked the post about all the official firmware. But now I must admit, i've given up and admit to seek help in here.
My phone:
PDA: I9100XWKF3
Phone: I9100XXKE7
CSC: I9100XXKF1
Location: Denmark
Language: Danish
Android: 2.3.3
NEW FIRMWARE:
I wish to run 2.3.4 ofc, so im looking for a firmware that enables this.
I've found by reading allot of posts in here, that this site have allot:
http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-i9100.htm
The problem is, that they have allot of different and seems to make no sense, wich one i should pick.
Here is a little list:
I9100XXKG1 ## EXT4.PIT 2.3.4 2011 July 5 MULTI - CSC - OXAKG1
I9100XXKH3 ## EXT4.PIT 2.3.4 2011 August 12 MULTI - CSC - OXAKH13
I9100XXKH1 ## EXT4.PIT 2.3.4 2011 August 1 MULTI - CSC - OXAKH1
Problem:
My phone is atm at: I9100XWKF3 and on the list there is no such thing. Only KH1-KH3-KG..
What is the risk by flashing one of them?, i mean KF and KH is not the same i guess...
Could someone please help me to find the right one for me?
Many THanks.
Well you are on KF3 firmware like me. It's an old build. Still 2.3.4 hasn't released officially yet, so only option is a leaked ROM if you wanna get 2.3.4. Just download an European firmware from this thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
There is NO risk involved, but keep in mind that it's not the Official firmware, so Kies will stop giving you any information on future firmware updates.
Regards.
KH3 latest.
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Post 3 .
Risk almost nil
jje
ithehappy said:
Well you are on KF3 firmware like me. It's an old build. Still 2.3.4 hasn't released officially yet, so only option is a leaked ROM if you wanna get 2.3.4. Just download an European firmware from this thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
There is NO risk involved, but keep in mind that it's not the Official firmware, so Kies will stop giving you any information on future firmware updates.
Regards.
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Would there be any idea in waiting for the official release?...
If not, wich one of the firmwares from the link you gave me would fit me best?..
Mikkel D. Hansen said:
Would there be any idea in waiting for the official release?...
You wait and you wait . your choice .
If not, wich one of the firmwares from the link you gave me would fit me best?..
KH3 Multi CSC if their is no CSC for your location .
jje
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JJEgan said:
KH3 latest.
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Post 3 .
Risk almost nil
jje
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XXKH3
Android 2.3.4
This package has: PDA: XXKH3| Modem/phone: XXKH3| CSC: OXAKH3.
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/P92D3CE95I
XXKH3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/C4DRUIJTLL
Password: [email protected]
This would fit?... And whenever the official release is out, i could just flash back and kies would update?!
OBS:
What is OXAKH3.??
Mikkel D. Hansen said:
XXKH3
Android 2.3.4
This package has: PDA: XXKH3| Modem/phone: XXKH3| CSC: OXAKH3.
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/P92D3CE95I
XXKH3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/C4DRUIJTLL
Password: [email protected]
This would fit?... And whenever the official release is out, i could just flash back and kies would update?!
OBS:
What is OXAKH3.??
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OXA is POLISH
Read post 3 .
jje
OXAKH3 is KH3 firmware of Europe region.
Official update should be coming soon, depends on damn Samnsung, when they will release it to Kies servers. If you want Kies updates, then as I said, you need to be on a Stock firmware, Kies won't show any updates if your device is on a Custom/Leaked firmware.
Regards.

SGS2

Hello guys,
i have got my SGS2..but when i tried to update from kies i got message like
"there is no update for your samsung..."
My android version is 2.3.3 and not rooted
baseband : I9100UHKI1
i want to update to 2.3.5
any advice ? any steps i should follow ?
Thanks.
doesnt matter
rayd16 said:
Hello guys,
i have got my SGS2..but when i tried to update from kies i got message like
"there is no update for your samsung..."
My android version is 2.3.3 and not rooted
baseband : I9100UHKI1
i want to update to 2.3.5
any advice ? any steps i should follow ?
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It means your Brazil/Argentina firmware does not have an official update yet. If you want to change to a non-official stock firmware, everything you need is here: Official i9100 Firmwares KG, KH1/2/3/4, KI1/2/3/4/8, KJ1/2 Download.
BTW, that thread implies your firmware should be 2.3.4.
hello
hello,
baseband : I9100UHKI1
kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100UHKI1-CL550245 [email protected] #2
build number: GINGERBREAD.ZSKF4
by searching for firmwares i found this
UHKI1
Firmware info
PDA:UHKI1
PHONE: UHKI1
Date: 05/09/2011
Android 2.3.4
ZTO (Brazil):
ARO (Argentina):
UHKI1 Stock Kernel:
Password: [email protected]
but don't know which one to choose brazil or argentina ?
any advice ? please
Even i am in the same problem needed help... Which is one of the latest and solid firmware for international version....

Dumb question: where to find the good official ROM

Hello fellow XDA-members,
I currently have an S2 with the following system information:
Android: 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100XXKE4
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE7-CL215725
GINGERBREAD.XWKE7
Updating through Kies won't work, as it said it did not recognise blabla (possibly due root and changed kernel).
I would like to update to the next official rom, with 2.3.5 (or 6, I'm not sure what the latest version was). I'm kind a lost in the maze of all the ROMS and stuff, so could anyone point me to the right next official ROM that I could flash & be up to date to the latest stable android?
Regards,
Paul
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Choose the one you want for your country /location 2.3.5 or 2.3.6 .
jje
So for example, I could take the following one, then pick the XEN (Ntherlands) download (I live in Holland, T-Mobile). Do you also need to pick the kernel, or only flash this XEN one?
XWKK2
Firmware info
PDA:XWKK2
PHONE: XXKI4
Date: 11/11/2011
Android 2.3.6
XEN (Netherlands): http://www.multiupload.com/PBBE9HBXTS
XSA (Australia): http://www.multiupload.com/DRS2VVATBP
XWKK2 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/7PRSFYHUWL
Password: [email protected]
Stock rom do not need another kernel .
XEN for your location .
jje
I meant, I currently have the "Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE7-CL215725", some time ago I flashed it to that kernel and applied root. I just only need to download the XEN version ROM, and just flash it, I do not need to download that specific kernel too and flash that before. (So in summary, just flash the rom, not needed to change the kernel I already had).
Thanks
Kernel is part of the firmware package not a separate item .
Kernels posted are not part of the update you flash firmware xxx and you have CSC OS APPS MODEM and KERNEL updated .
You will need to reroot use same kernel number as the one you flash .
jje

[Q] Galaxy s3 not updating...

Hi,
My samsung galaxy s3 is not getting updated to 4.3 or any other higher versions of android platform.
I am currently stuck on 4.1.2
Here are few details if you can help me out on how to update its android version but Officially
Model No: GT-I9300
Android Version: 4.1.2
Baseband Version: I9300XXEMA5
Kernal Version: 3.0.31-1287119
[email protected] - 78 #1
SMP PREEMPT Fri Jun 28 00:40:06 KST
2013
Build Number: JZO54K.I9300XXEMF6
When i dial *#1234# code, these are the following details:
AP: I9300XXEMF6
CP: I9300XXEMA5
CSC: I9300JVEMF1
I have provided every detail i could possibly give, Please help me, all people around who got s3 on the internet are using 4.3 android version, i want to use it too, If my phone does not have any official update yet, when will i get it, how much more i have to wait!!!???
Tried to update your phone with samsung Kies? See this
pvtnelson said:
Tried to update your phone with samsung Kies? See this
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No it says it is the latest version, please help, no more experts on xda developers...
update through custom firmware
if you want you can update your os through cwm try the achidroid is better than the stock rom
shawnmychal said:
if you want you can update your os through cwm try the achidroid is better than the stock rom
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I dont want to root my phone, i have searched everywhere on the web, i can't find the version XXEMA5 baseband, what region my phone belongs too
Which country did you get your S3 from? Or which carrier? Some country/carrier might not providing the update yet. Check this list to see whether your S3 suppose to be getting the update or not.
nikctsh said:
Which country did you get your S3 from? Or which carrier? Some country/carrier might not providing the update yet. Check this list to see whether your S3 suppose to be getting the update or not.
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I bought this phone in Pakistan. I have told everything in detail, please help me, why is my s3 still saying you got the latest firmware installed. XEMf6 build number, XXEMA5 is baseband...
You have the latest firmware for YOUR phone you wait for your provider to update .
That is the official update .
Alternative .
If you want to update then you flash a stock rom for your region from sammobile or samsung-updates or xda stock rom thread .
If your region has not been updated then flash any stock rom and test .
Your baseband shows as Gulf Countries origin see faqs and guides .
STICKYS FAQS and GUIDES
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
JJEgan said:
You have the latest firmware for YOUR phone you wait for your provider to update .
That is the official update .
Alternative .
If you want to update then you flash a stock rom for your region from sammobile or samsung-updates or xda stock rom thread .
If your region has not been updated then flash any stock rom and test .
Your baseband shows as Gulf Countries origin see faqs and guides .
STICKYS FAQS and GUIDES
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
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Oh no, Just installed KIES, it says too that firmware is latest installed. It shows me the following details
PDA: MF6 / PHONE: MA5 / CSC: MF1 (AFG)
It means my phone is for Afghnistan region, i am stuck, i think i will never get an update if this phone belongs from there....
If you won't follow the advice given then no, you won't.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
rameez.ahmed said:
Oh no, Just installed KIES, it says too that firmware is latest installed. It shows me the following details
PDA: MF6 / PHONE: MA5 / CSC: MF1 (AFG)
It means my phone is for Afghnistan region, i am stuck, i think i will never get an update if this phone belongs from there....
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Please read JJEgan post above you! You can flash and test other stock roms from different regions with odin (you do not need to be rooted to do this) But if you want to do a full backup (nandroid) of your current rom then you need to be rooted, if you just want to save pictures/music just copy them to pc and flash via odin >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help/guide-odin-flash-guide-t1671969 <<
rameez.ahmed said:
Oh no, Just installed KIES, it says too that firmware is latest installed. It shows me the following details
PDA: MF6 / PHONE: MA5 / CSC: MF1 (AFG)
It means my phone is for Afghnistan region, i am stuck, i think i will never get an update if this phone belongs from there....
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YOU DO NOT NEED TO ROOT TO INSTALL ANY OFFICIAL FIRMWARES JUST ENTER YOUR DEVICE GT-I9300 IN THE SEARCH BOX http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
rameez.ahmed said:
I bought this phone in Pakistan. I have told everything in detail, please help me, why is my s3 still saying you got the latest firmware installed. XEMf6 build number, XXEMA5 is baseband...
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If you can't upgrade through kies, ODIN will be your only choice, and you dont need to root your phone for that.

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