Hi Everyone,
I was trying to root my phone using the insecure kernel and Odin but once this was flashed, my phone got stuck at the boot logo. I can get to Download mode to flash another kernel or stock ROM. I can also go into Recovery where I am getting a lot of errors such as E: can't mount /cache, can't mount /recovery log. Wiping the cache and factory reset don't seem to work as they produce more errors.
The problem is I did not note down my baseband and kernel version before rooting. So now , I don't really know which stock ROM to flash to get my phone working again. Does anyone of you know how I get know my baseband and kernel version to choose an appropriate Stock Kernel and ROM? And does anyone know what I might need to do to get the phone working again?
Thanks very much for any help, guys.
Does anyone of you know how I get know my baseband and kernel version to choose an appropriate Stock Kernel and ROM?
Your location and network is the deciding factor .
You require stock rom not plus a kernel.
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
@gungs001
Which country ?
Try to flash one from the link given by JJEgan
JJEgan said:
Does anyone of you know how I get know my baseband and kernel version to choose an appropriate Stock Kernel and ROM?
Your location and network is the deciding factor .
You require stock rom not plus a kernel.
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
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Hi jje,
Thanks for your reply.
I'm from the UK and the phone is locked to T-mobile..
I have tried flashing a stock rom for T-mobile in the UK (BOKE3:http://www.multiupload.com/GY05UJM6DQ
Firmware info: PDA:BOKE3|PHONE:BOKD1|CSC:TMUKE3) and my phone is still stuck on the boot logo and showing the mount errors in Recovery mode.
Also, I was not too sure whether to flash the stock kernel that comes with it and I did it. You're saying that I don't need to flash the stock kernel. So, now that I've already done this, will this affect my phone? Do I need to flash another stock kernel for it to work?
Thanks again for your help. I appreciate it very much.
Is it possible for us to repartition to 2 partitions only?
If it's any help I am suffering the same issue can't mount /cache when I flash any rom other than the current t-mobile (UK) 2.3.5 which I got from sammobile
Can't embed links so just download the last UK t-mobile image shown in their list
If anybody can point me towards a solution as I am more used with HTC phones as from previous experiance t-mobile will be really slow about releasing ICS (they where about 3 months behind the official HTC desire ROMs)
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Hello All,
I just changed from having a sony xperia x10 to getting a new SG2 and I am brand new to the SG2 forums. I am currently with Rogers wireless in Canada, but the phone was originally a Bell Mobility phone that was unlocked. I do see that superuser is installed on the phone (in which I assume that would be it has already been rooted) and I am able to use the phone on Rogers now.
I now want to install custom ROMs, but I do see that it is quite different than what I am used to. I see that custom kernels are all based on your existing Kernel (please forgive me if that is incorrect...), and that custom ROMS are tailored to specific kernels.
My current Kernel is
2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL161513
root(at)DELL103 #2
Model number - GT-i9100M
Android version - 2.3.3
Baseband Version - I9100MUGKF6
Am I able to change the kernel, so that I can install custom ROMs onto my phone? Or will the current firmware suffice? Thank you very much for your help, it is much appreciated!
Do you mean a kernel the full firmware or a custom rom .
kernel is upgraded with a later firmware or a custom rom .latest custom rom will usually have latest kernel or custom kernel .
Decide what custom rom you want and follow the instructions .
Rough draft to update to cognition rom latest i would
Flash a matching stock rom KG6 via Odin .
Flash matching CWM and Root Kernel KG6 .
Boot phone and set up .
Follow instructions in rom post which is usually copy to sd card boot to recovery mode and install zip via CWM .
Your Firmware is KDD thats very old now .
Only must check is Bell Canada and do you need to flash a different modem and or CSC for that area .
jje
That is a TON of help. Thank you so much, I really appreciate it
Does anyone know if the current Bell SG2 can install an EU ROM?
Yes, I've installed a custom ROM (lightening ROM) which is based off a European ROM on my Bell's SGS II.
hello all, sorry i am unable to post in the thread related to my question as i am a new member so i am trying here
i tried to debrand my phone using the guide in this thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1064894 and when i flashed with odin my phone got stuck in a boot loop. the only way i could get rid of it was pulling the battery and flashing the stock pda.
any ideas why this is happenning or is there another guide for 3uk branded phones that i missed?
my current rom is XWKF4
thanks
Debrand
Flash stock rom
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
KF4 rom or higher .
Its all a question of following instructions and flash the correct firmware .
Looks like you flashed very very old firmware from a very old post .
Boot loop
= boot loop stickie .
jje
thanks for your reply sorry for my noob questions.
so if i flashed stock firmware such as XWKI8 would this debrand my device?
and if i did would i need to wipe data etc before i did so
I have a 3uk gs2, All I did was download the CF-Root for my current firmware, flashed it via Odin (full details in CF-Root thread), then downloaded the KI4 kitchen rom, did a factory reset, then flashed the kitchen rom via CWM (Full guide in Rom Kitchen thread)... job done and no more Three rubbish on my phone
My cousin also got a 3uk gs2, did exactly the same for his phone too...
cool thanks for the info I will try that later on with the k18, much appre
ciated
Hi Guys and Gals. I am a noob trying to update my Galaxy s2 to ICS and have hit a brick wall. I received the message that an update was available and downloaded it OTA, but the install failed for some reason. When i plug in to Kies i get the " Device doesn't support software upgrades via Kies" message.
After a little searching it seems the main reason for this might be a modified Kernel. The phone is an unbranded XSA model and i have never modified it in anyway. I have no idea if the dealer did any modifications before shipping.
What i need to know is, how do i tell if it has a stock kernel or not, and do i need to re flash the entire firmware to get it.
This is all the info on the phone.
Baseband version I9100XXKI4
Kernel Version [email protected]#2
PDA I9100XWKK2
Phone I9100XXKI4
CSC I9100XSAKE3
Build Info Friday Nov 11 18:05:58 KST 2011
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated and sorry the lack of knowledge.
I believe it still is the stock kernel, also XXKI4 is a stock baseband version for Gingerbread. Looks like you didn't get updated. Best thing to do is do it on this website if you want the proper ICS experience, and not all of that Touchwiz nonsense Samsung loves.
Chris.
Unless you flash custom roms or kernels it always has Stock kernel .
Use CHECKFUS to see if their is an ICS update for your phone if not you wait or flash stock ICS roms from here .
jje
Thanks for the replies. Just wondering what the issue with Kies would be? I am a little unsure as to which ICS version to get and also, what will happen to all my data, settings etc..
Backup your data factory reset phone and trie updates again .
Fails then flash stock firmware for your location from XDA ,
jje
Get the correct official firmware version from samfirmwares.Com.
Flash using ODIN.
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So i have a problem with my s3 i bought a new motherboard for it couple of days ago and i install it and everything and i put on stock rom everything is working fine atm.
But when i try to install any custom rom i tried dokdo and miui and back to n00t and all of them i get an error that it cant find my sim but on stock 4.3 it works did anyone have a problem like this if anyone knows how to fix this pls help and yes i have imei and baseband.
Was the phone running the latest bootloader and modem before you flashed a custom rom?
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Was the phone running the latest bootloader and modem before you flashed a custom rom?
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I was running a stock rom on a stock kernel for the modem i dont know.
Sounds to me like the bootloader and modem are too old for the custom rom. Flash the latest stock rom from Sammobile.com to ensure the modem and bootloader are matched and up-to-date.
Are you sure it is an i9300 motherboard? Not a Korean or Japanese version?
You can confirm the model number by booting into Odin mode.
Yea the motherboard is GT-I9300 so its international version
I have downloaded from sammobile and tried custom rom stillno work but when i got the motherboarc it had android 4.1.3 or 4.1.2 i dk
You confirmed the model number in Odin mode? What error are you getting in the Odin log?
There is no error it says that its custom and nothing else
The Odin log comes from the app, not the Odin screen on the phone.
On the phone's Odin screen, it says gt-i9300?
On the phone it says that its gt-i9300 but when i connect my phone to odin it dosent say anything
Hi all, I don't know why this is so complex but my phone wont boot so cant get info off it to find out what rom is needed and I also can't find any live links for stock Roms they are all dead or behind a paywalls.
I attempted to use [ROM][UNOFFICIAL][10.0.0][r37][I9100] LineageOS 17.1 instead and it says failed during the first odin steps something about partition.
What direction should I be going and is there anything im missing? Just want a working phone stock or unofficial I don't mind.
Model: GT-I9100
SSN: I9100GSMH
United Kingdom
I think it's unbranded but unsure
Hi,
check "samsungsfour.com" I found there a lot oft Stock ROMs for Samsung phones.
I download the latest build from Poland and flashed it via Odin on my S2.
Afterwards my phone was ready for the install instructions of the thread you mentioned with flashing this pit file and the corresponding recovered.
Then I flashed the current recovery and the latest build (19th July).
Good luck!
BTW: my phone stuck in bootlop after flashing this stock ROM and I don't know why but nevertheless I could go straight with LOS17.
Edit: check this instead:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120761323