just got a china mobile galaxy s2 (gt-i9108) how to root ? - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

hi
i got a gt-i9108
anyone know how i can root it ?
i can't go into download mode.

pull of battery and sim card, pull on baterry (dont pull on sim card) press V- power and home atthe sametime and u can enter into download mode

But apparently i9100 kernels and firmwares will NOT work on the i9108. Someone in another thread just tried an i9100 kernel in an i9108, and it did not end well for him.
Edit to add: according to this link that I found with my handy dandy googling skills, the i9108 uses the same SoC/chipset that the i9100G uses. So DEFINITELY don't use any i9100 kernels or firmwares.

Search for chainfire's Kernel and ur phone Version flash it with odin and u have root
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Kaffee4Eck said:
Search for chainfire's Kernel and ur phone Version flash it with odin and u have root
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Please re-read the posts above.
Chainfire doesn't have any I9108 kernels.
Supposedly, the I9108 and the I9100G use the same SoC/chipset, so a kernel for the I9100G MIGHT work, but I wouldn't want to actually recommend it to anyone to try.

DON'T DO IT LOL
Yes I was the one who bricked my friend's China Mobile SGS2
The USB jig I ordered ended up working...
but that arrived AFTER I took my phone to be fixed for 40$
So freaking annoying. DON'T DO IT.

hadrice said:
DON'T DO IT LOL
Yes I was the one who bricked my friend's China Mobile SGS2
The USB jig I ordered ended up working...
but that arrived AFTER I took my phone to be fixed for 40$
So freaking annoying. DON'T DO IT.
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This thread is a month old, dude.

Related

[Q] Question about brick ?

i have a question for you guys what i have not
do for to get a cell phone brick ?
i have read many threads and the only way for to get it is by using application rom manager thats right or i can get a brick cell phone in odin software.
what if by a mistake set files in a wrong order in odin software
galaxy ace cf gingerreal v1.0 kph
thanks in advance
WHY would you put the wrong files in ODIN, just read the tutorial and follow it correctly?
And to kinda answer the question, what've read is that ODIN will not brick you phone, you might be able to get a bootloop though (just reflash and it should work fine).
Read the newbie guide(sticky thread) about Rom manager, it should be supported now but be cautious, better to use CWM app instead, or just reboot your phone to CWM (dont be lazy).
People brick their phone when unlocking their phone, there should be a proper solution that works without having to brick you phone.
QNBT said:
WHY would you put the wrong files in ODIN, just read the tutorial and follow it correctly?
And to kinda answer the question, what've read is that ODIN will not brick you phone, you might be able to get a bootloop though (just reflash and it should work fine).
Read the newbie guide(sticky thread) about Rom manager, it should be supported now but be cautious, better to use CWM app instead, or just reboot your phone to CWM (dont be lazy).
People brick their phone when unlocking their phone, there should be a proper solution that works without having to brick you phone.
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thanks a lot i just want to share this information with some people and solve many questions
squallo37 said:
i have a question for you guys what i have not
do for to get a cell phone brick ?
i have read many threads and the only way for to get it is by using application rom manager thats right or i can get a brick cell phone in odin software.
what if by a mistake set files in a wrong order in odin software
galaxy ace cf gingerreal v1.0 kph
thanks in advance
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Ace break by rom manager
not know about odin if choose wrong files in wrong option as not tried yet but if i'm not wrong if you choose wrong files md5 sum not gonna correct so it shows error and not let you to flash if you choose wrong option
nims11 said:
Ace break by rom manager
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I don't know about you , it works fine for me
Forever living in my Galaxy Ace using XDA App
Samsung S5830 brick problem
Hey guys!
I have a big problem.
I have bricked my phone(original firmware, rooted and i was run ROM manager.).
Now i would like to revive it.
How can i use jig? Any solutions!
Regards
nolex90 said:
Hey guys!
I have a big problem.
I have bricked my phone(original firmware, rooted and i was run ROM manager.).
Now i would like to revive it.
How can i use jig? Any solutions!
Regards
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I give up because the stickied post on this section was stuck for nothing .
I told you to practice caution , why didn't you listen ?
Forever living in my Galaxy Ace using XDA App
EmoBoiix3 said:
I give up because the stickied post on this section was stuck for nothing .
I told you to practice caution , why didn't you listen ?
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Okay, you know it but i would like to revive my phone.
I have read all of tutorials and articles, but it doesn't work.
I have tried all combinations of buttons, and now i am testing the JIG (301 kohm).
But no result...
Sometimes i can access in the phone by usb, but odin doesn't recognize my phone.
EmoBoiix3 said:
I don't know about you , it works fine for me
Forever living in my Galaxy Ace using XDA App
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What it works????
I already beicked my phone in two week after buy cause that crap app
i not think it work on your phone well
may be its now supported or something thats why you use
im happy with cwm app
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nolex90 said:
Okay, you know it but i would like to revive my phone.
I have read all of tutorials and articles, but it doesn't work.
I have tried all combinations of buttons, and now i am testing the JIG (301 kohm).
But no result...
Sometimes i can access in the phone by usb, but odin doesn't recognize my phone.
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Go to samsung service centre
nolex90 said:
Okay, you know it but i would like to revive my phone.
I have read all of tutorials and articles, but it doesn't work.
I have tried all combinations of buttons, and now i am testing the JIG (301 kohm).
But no result...
Sometimes i can access in the phone by usb, but odin doesn't recognize my phone.
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Try a different kohm ?
Forever living in my Galaxy Ace using XDA App
nolex90 said:
Hey guys!
I have a big problem.
I have bricked my phone(original firmware, rooted and i was run ROM manager.).
Now i would like to revive it.
How can i use jig? Any solutions!
Regards
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Only way to get it fixed is by changing the mother board..experienced the same a few months ago..
Sent from my GT-S5830 using Tapatalk
I m also using galaxy ace but nothing seems to me like that, it is working properly for me.

How to root GT I9100G?

Hi guys..
Is there a way to root my gt i9100g without flashing kernels? I just want to use titanium backup.. And i dont want to flash.. Im using gt i910g running 2.3.6 DZKL3.. Ive tryed zerg and superoneclick method but not working.. Please help a noob here.. Forgive my bad english.. Thanks..
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wan903 said:
Hi guys..
Is there a way to root my gt i9100g without flashing kernels? I just want to use titanium backup.. And i dont want to flash.. Im using gt i910g running 2.3.6 DZKL3.. Ive tryed zerg and superoneclick method but not working.. Please help a noob here.. Forgive my bad english.. Thanks..
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hey m8 follow the link below for the same
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1570377
Thanks but i need to flash if i use that, i dont want to flash because im afraid of bricking my phone..
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wan903 said:
Thanks but i need to flash if i use that, i dont want to flash because im afraid of bricking my phone..
Sent from my GT-I9100G using xda premium
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No flash no root your choice .
jje
wan903 said:
Thanks but i need to flash if i use that, i dont want to flash because im afraid of bricking my phone..
Sent from my GT-I9100G using xda premium
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u should have little " Lion Heart" to root ur phone flashing kernel else u now what?
no root to ur phone!!!!!!!!
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Sun90 said:
u should have little " Lion Heart" to root ur phone flashing kernel else u now what?
no root to ur phone!!!!!!!!
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so flash kernel to root is the solution m8
if something goes wrong don't worry follow the below link to set it right
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
Great ive bricked my phone!!
I've followed this guy's instruction. Got root in a few minutes with just a few clicks:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
easiest way
i rooted by using zedomax's method with zerglings.. you press like two buttons.
i have the i9100m, so not sure if it will work on "g"
he does say it will work on all varients
just search galaxys2root on google and he should be the first link
hope this helped! im a noob to the forum, but have been rooted for a month or so now
wan903 said:
Great ive bricked my phone!!
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Did you flash a G version or another version?
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mattyh77 said:
Did you flash a G version or another version?
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
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He HAS an i9100G. I hope he did flash a G version.
SMGkrome said:
i rooted by using zedomax's method with zerglings.. you press like two buttons.
i have the i9100m, so not sure if it will work on "g"
he does say it will work on all varients
just search galaxys2root on google and he should be the first link
hope this helped! im a noob to the forum, but have been rooted for a month or so now
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First, that's NOT zedomax's method. He regurgitated zergRush, which was the work of DoomLord and some other contributors - of which he was NOT one of. And I don't think he gave credit, either.
Second, I believe it doesn't work with newer releases of 2.3.6, which the OP is on.
Third, the OP already said he tried this method. (well, actually, he said "zerg". Pretty safe bet he meant this)
ctomgee said:
He HAS an i9100G. I hope he did flash a G version.
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Im very sure i flashed kernel of g version.. now i need to wait for a week for my gt i9100
wan903 said:
Im very sure i flashed kernel of g version.. now i need to wait for a week for my gt i9100
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I figured you did, you asked a question in another thread I answered, where I told you explicitly to use G kernels.
However, I don't see any attempt on your part to "unbrick" your phone. Have you tried at all? Sometimes "bricked" phones are recoverable... How is it "bricked"? Does it boot? Can you get it into download mode if it can power on?
ctomgee said:
I figured you did, you asked a question in another thread I answered, where I told you explicitly to use G kernels.
However, I don't see any attempt on your part to "unbrick" your phone. Have you tried at all? Sometimes "bricked" phones are recoverable... How is it "bricked"? Does it boot? Can you get it into download mode if it can power on?
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After i flashed kernel it wont boot but odin says PASS.. Idk why and i cant go to download.. Its a hard brick.. I already sent my phone to samsung customer care and i ask them if i can trade my g version for non g version, they gonna give my a new gt i9100 next week..
ctomgee said:
First, that's NOT zedomax's method. He regurgitated zergRush, which was the work of DoomLord and some other contributors - of which he was NOT one of. And I don't think he gave credit, either.
Second, I believe it doesn't work with newer releases of 2.3.6, which the OP is on.
Third, the OP already said he tried this method. (well, actually, he said "zerg". Pretty safe bet he meant this)
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sorry, i knew that wasn't his method, i just meant he used it to root his phone. I wasnt meaning to give him ANY of the credit for it, although he does advertise it pretty well for noobs.
And i wasn't aware that it didn't work for the newer versions, i rooted not too long ago and it worked fine, but i don't think my carrier updates firmware often..
i was just letting him know my experiences
Please Vote to get CyanogenMod on your I9100G
Guys,
Please vote the poll in the following link to get CyanogenMod on your I9100G.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1583091
You can find the poll at the top of the thread. Please spread the news.
Guys please tell me this method works on the latest lc2 version also..?

Please help a silver surfer :) SIM unlock problems

OK I have spent ages looking though all the threads on here and I am getting confused with all the numbers and codes
I have a Galaxy II GT-i9100
The the details are
Android Version 2.3.5
Base Version I9100NEK12
Kernal 2.6.35.7-I9100XWK18-CL616395 [email protected] #2
Build Number GINGERBREAD XWK18
I have tried to follow a few links of here to unlock it but the links they show to the 'ODIN' are dead.
All I want to do is Unlock it from the present provider (UK)3 to be able to use another SIM.
Later on I might want to change the ROM
I have Changemod 7 on my old Desire.
Could any kind soul please point me in the right directions for the files software I need.
I know this keeps getting asked over and over again but I do really find the jargon hard to follow.
Thanks again you are a great bunch.
Did you try this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092451
Try (root)Galaxy S2 sim unlock by chainfire from google play. However it does require root .
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
Ok thanks, yes did look at that and have now tried it. I need to Root the phone.
Any one click apps for that ?
Yahhhhh many thanks
Did this.
http://androidadvices.com/root-samsung-galaxy-s2-gt-i9100-gingerbread-235-xwki8-firmware/2/
Now to find out how to update the ROM, or is it the same as on the Desire ?
Try this if your on ICS..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Or this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
OK following the top link and the second link in that thread I dont see my phone listed would it be
http://clockworkmod.com/rommanager
Samsung GalaxyS2
The phone is now rooted and scanning for the SIM unlock code
Would like a stock unbranded firmware if its available.
Ohhh could not find unlock code
Have a look at the roll up sticky thread in the general section.
And here...
http://www.galaxys2roms.com/
And here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13712988
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
Opps think I broke it tried the MIUI and it froze now it only seems to boot to the MIUI logo
BorgCymru said:
Opps think I broke it tried the MIUI and it froze now it only seems to boot to the MIUI logo
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Think you really need to read the roll up sticky thread.
In the mean time.. Do this..
Turn of phone. Take out battery for a minute. Put battery back in..then..
Press volume up, main button at bottom of screen," menu button " and power button at same time and wait for phone to turn on.. You should then be in recovery.. Go down to data/factory reset and select it. Then reboot.
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Yep read that
Had to get a stock ROM tar , Using Orion to fix it now.
Wouldn't go into recovery mode
OK I can get the standard ROM back on but it won't root or install recovery
BorgCymru said:
Yep read that
Had to get a stock ROM tar , Using Orion to fix it now.
Wouldn't go into recovery mode
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That orion program sure seems pretty awesome
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Meant Odin Still can't get the SIM lock to unlock
Hi!
All you need to do is flash a standard firmware with odin.
Here is the thread for Official firmwares, with instructions.
You want:
XWLPD
Firmware info
PDA:XWLPD
PHONE: XXLPW
Date: 08/05/2012
Android 4.0.3
This is ICS and is located 2nd from bottom of third post.
Does it matter it says its for the GT ?
Thanks
any clue on SIMunlocking not working ? DO I need a SIM card in the phone ?
and do I need the Kernal and do I update it after the firmware the same way with Orion ?
Thanks
BorgCymru said:
Does it matter it says its for the GT ?
Thanks
any clue on SIMunlocking not working ? DO I need a SIM card in the phone ?
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According to your OP, you have the GT-I9100. If correct then that is the firmware required for an upgrade to ICS. You will not have any sim lock after this and just leave sim in if you like.
BorgCymru said:
and do I need the Kernal and do I update it after the firmware the same way with Orion ?
Thanks
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Let the phone boot, shut it down. Then as before, flash
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_NEE_LPD-v5.5-CWM5.zip from (unzip and extract tar to flash) here
Please be aware that this is the Official Samsung firmware and you will have Samsung's interpretation ei similar looks to GB.

[Q] Did I screwd up my phome ?

Plz help me,
I was trying to root with siyah.
i followed manual
-Installed Kies on mine Windows 7
-download ODIN and latest siyah
-started odin and browse for siyah v3.4.tar in PDA slot
- started S2 in download mode and connected via Data cable
- after reboot i have yellow triangle (warning sign)
I know that this sometimes happens after rooting
BUT WHATEVER I DO I CAN'T PASS THAT SCREEN
I try to remove battery but after i put it back and switch on SAME THING.
Cant start it in download mode
Computer don't recognize it anymore so i cant root with some other kernel.
I CANT EVEN SWITCH IT OFF!!!!!
Thing that worries me is when i connected S2 in download mode damn Windows 7 has automatically installed some driver but ODIN has recognize it after finished driver update
1) Remove the f word from your post before mods see it & ban you.
2) If you really can't get into download mode, your last chance before you send it off to Samsung is a jig. Probably won't work, but worth a try. You never know.
yrakun said:
Plz help me,
I was trying to root with siyah.
i followed manual
-Installed Kies on mine Windows 7
-download ODIN and latest siyah
-started odin and browse for siyah v3.4.tar in PDA slot
- started S2 in download mode and connected via Data cable
- after reboot i have yellow triangle (warning sign)
I know that this sometimes happens after rooting
BUT WHATEVER I DO I CAN'T PASS THAT SCREEN
I try to remove battery but after i put it back and switch on SAME THING.
Cant start it in download mode
Computer don't recognize it anymore so i cant root with some other kernel.
I CANT EVEN SWITCH IT OFF!!!!!
Thing that worries me is when i connected S2 in download mode ***** Windows 7 has automatically installed some driver but ODIN has recognize it after finished driver update
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You didn't heed this very sound advice, did you?
Ok. In order for anyone to help you, you must provide a lot more information than you do.
Model number of phone? (GT-i9100? GT-i9100G? GT-i9100M/P/T? SGH-i777? SPH-D710? SGH-T989?)
Current firmware of phone? (is it GB? ICS? Siyah 3.4 is meant for ICS. If you flashed it onto a phone that has 2.3.6 or lower, that could be your issue)
Ohhhhhh....It's that guy. I'm a clairvoyant aren't I ? I can see the future !!
ctomgee said:
You didn't heed this very sound advice, did you?
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So what you saying is that i can put mine phone in garbage.
yrakun said:
So what you saying is that i can put mine phone in garbage.
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Not necessarily. There may be hope yet.
Start with answering my questions.
ctomgee said:
Ok. In order for anyone to help you, you must provide a lot more information than you do.
Model number of phone? (GT-i9100? GT-i9100G? GT-i9100M/P/T? SGH-i777? SPH-D710? SGH-T989?)
Current firmware of phone? (is it GB? ICS? Siyah 3.4 is meant for ICS. If you flashed it onto a phone that has 2.3.6 or lower, that could be your issue)
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Phone is GT-i9100G. Now is broken GT-9100G :crying::crying:
I dont know what software ver. was on it. Thing is that i read somewhere that siyah support all versions so i decide it that i use it
It is for European market (From Slovenia)
SSN: -I9100GGSMH
FFC ID : A3LGGTI9100G
I "rooted" w/o SIM card and SD Card
yrakun said:
Phone is GT-i9100G. Now is broken GT-9100G :crying::crying:
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Ok, that is your issue. Siyah kernels are for i9100 phones. NOT for i9100G phones.
I find it hard to believe this would now prevent you from getting to download mode though.
Do this:
- take out battery
- hold vol down, home and power buttons, and keep holding
- put battery back in
This should get you to download mode.
Then flash a kernel actually meant for an i9100G. (look for one in the i9100G development subsection)
Then, here's something key for you: stick to firmwares, kernels, and ROMs ONLY MEANT for the i9100G.
i9100G has a different SoC/chipset than the i9100, so these things are not compatible between the two devices.
yrakun said:
I dont know what software ver. was on it. Thing is that i read somewhere that siyah support all versions so i decide it that i use it
It is for European market (From Slovenia)
SSN: -I9100GGSMH
FFC ID : A3LGGTI9100G
I "rooted" w/o SIM card and SD Card
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Cite where you read this information please. As stated, because of SoC/chipset differences, I don't know of ANY kernels that support both the i9100 and i9100G.
ctomgee said:
Ok, that is your issue. Siyah kernels are for i9100 phones. NOT for i9100G phones.
I find it hard to believe this would now prevent you from getting to download mode though.
Do this:
- take out battery
- hold vol down, home and power buttons, and keep holding
- put battery back in
This should get you to download mode.
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OMG, worked. i got some sign of life from mine phone
THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH
ctomgee said:
Then, here's something key for you: stick to firmwares, kernels, and ROMs ONLY MEANT for the i9100G.
i9100G has a different SoC/chipset than the i9100, so these things are not compatible between the two devices.
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There is one problem remaining. I got download screen but what now, i still can't turn in on normally ?
How to know what kernel/firmare to install when i dont have access to check current firmware version
yrakun said:
OMG, worked. i got some sign of life from mine phone
THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH
There is one problem remaining. I got download screen but what now ?
How to know what kernel/firmare to install when i dont have access to check current firmware version
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If you don't know what firmware version you were on, then I'd just start over at this point, and flash a stock i9100G firmware. This will get you back to Gingerbread.
Then you can do whatever you want, but again, make sure you stick to G-variant firmwares, kernels and ROMs.
I will try.
Tnks for helping stupid guy who try to flash android phone like Windows Mobile 6.5.3
PS.
I noticed that i9100 have much larger support then i9100G.
is it then safe to say that I9100 is better then I9100G, and i was cheated since i told in the store that i wanna buy I9100 ??
yrakun said:
I will try.
Tnks for helping stupid guy who try to flash android phone like Windows Mobile 6.5.3
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No problem.
In response to your PM (that you sent twice, for some reason...) that asked:
I noticed that i9100 have much larger support then i9100G.
is it then safe to say that I9100 is better then I9100G ??
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I wouldn't say the I9100 is necessarily BETTER than the I9100G, but I think that's a matter of opinion.
It benchmarks a little better due to the Exynos processor in the I9100 running a tad faster than the OMAP in the I9100G, but I've heard that for the most part, real world performance differences are hard to notice, and the I9100G runs cooler.
The I9100 has been available for longer, so as a result there has been more development for it, but since the I9100G has an OMAP (which is also the processor the Galaxy Nexus has), porting has somewhat recently (in the last few months) picked up for the G-variant. (CM9 is in nightlies for the I9100G)
ctomgee said:
In response to your PM (that you sent twice, for some reason...) that asked:
I noticed that i9100 have much larger support then i9100G.
is it then safe to say that I9100 is better then I9100G ??
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Sorry for spamming your mail but in sent mails/messages i don't have PM that i send you so i send it again and after i again didn't receive any rapport i was thinking that is another restriction for new members (that I can't send PM's)
yrakun said:
Sorry for spamming your mail but in sent mails/messages i don't have PM that i send you so i send it again and after i again didn't receive any rapport i was thinking that is another restriction for new members (that I can't send PM's)
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Sent messages aren't saved by default. You have to turn that option on in your Settings and Options. And seriously, it was like 2 minutes later. I'm not hanging over the keyboard to wait for your messages to arrive so I can respond to them. Have some patience, dude.
Great,
I've done it.
Is there serious danger(i mean broking up w/o posibility of easy repair)
if i screw something up by using kernel and ROM for i9100G ?
yrakun said:
Great,
I've done it.
Is there serious danger(i mean broking up w/o posibility of easy repair)
if i screw something up by using kernel and ROM for i9100G ?
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You mean the i9100 stuff on your i9100G? As long as you got it working again, you should be good. Just stick to i9100G stuff from here on that device.
I wake up & this thread is still going. Amazing.
MistahBungle said:
I wake up & this thread is still going. Amazing.
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Small wonders, dude.

S2 I9100 won't start after flashing CM9 Stable

Hello Friends,
I am in desperate need of your help.
I am a moderate user and I know how to stuffs about Rooting and flashing custom ROMs.
Today I tried to flash CM9 stable ROM for International Galaxy S2 I9100. I did it using temporary CWM.zip file and everything went just fine till the installation of ROM. But when I clicked Wipe Data, suddenly phone went off and now it doesn't start.
I tried everything, tried to enter into Download mode and Recovery mode but all was in vain.
Please help me what should I do now? And is my phone ever going to come back to life?
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satish0101 said:
Hello Friends,
I am in desperate need of your help.
I am a moderate user and I know how to stuffs about Rooting and flashing custom ROMs.
Today I tried to flash CM9 stable ROM for International Galaxy S2 I9100. I did it using temporary CWM.zip file and everything went just fine till the installation of ROM. But when I clicked Wipe Data, suddenly phone went off and now it doesn't start.
I tried everything, tried to enter into Download mode and Recovery mode but all was in vain.
Please help me what should I do now? And is my phone ever going to come back to life?
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To add into this.
I was using,
PDA: I9100XWLPT
CSC: I9100NEELP4
Version: 4.0.4
Do you know what kernal you had at the time, for the phone to go off during a wipe sounds like the brick bug but I didn't think it was present in LPT. Can other members clarify please. Does your phone charge when plugged into charger?
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satish0101 said:
To add into this.
I was using,
PDA: I9100XWLPT
CSC: I9100NEELP4
Version: 4.0.4
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I'm sorry but that's your fault.
It's being said 1 million times already, that wiping your data in CWM while running stock 4.0.4 ROM with a stock kernel will BRICK your phone.
Your inability to read might have left your phone bricked.
Read through the forum next time, ask questions if you don't understand anything and I can assure you will be luckier next time.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Yes there are many threads in this section and on xda portal warning you about the brick bug...
Almost all 4.0.4 have a brick bug... moreover it is caused when we do a data wipe. I believe you have bricked your device... sorry for that
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sachidanand444 said:
Yes there are many threads in this section and on xda portal warning you about the brick bug...
Almost all 4.0.4 have a brick bug... moreover it is caused when we do a data wipe. I believe you have bricked your device... sorry for that
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Hi, I thought the brick bug was present in only the leaked firmwares and those highlighted on samfirmware eg the Russian release LQ6 I think.
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HANDSY said:
Hi, I thought the brick bug was present in only the leaked firmwares and those highlighted on samfirmware eg the Russian release LQ6 I think.
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that's why I blamed you for this. You did not read or ask before wiping but was only guessing.
This is a sticky thread under General section warning everyone about the buck bug. Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
I and many others have also warned people about this bug but the unfortunate thing is that most of ask these kind of questions after the problem has occurred.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
that's why I blamed you for this. You did not read or ask before wiping but was only guessing.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Er I'm not the OP
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HANDSY said:
Hi, I thought the brick bug was present in only the leaked firmwares and those highlighted on samfirmware eg the Russian release LQ6 I think.
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As far as I know all 4.0.4 ROMS have MMC_CAP_ERASE enabled, so in case of having bad chip and using wipe under temporary CWM floating around you will brick your phone. Although seems the problem is only in touch version of CWM. More detailed information can be found in 1st guide in my signature where Phil was talking with Entropy512.
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Stileth said:
As far as I know all 4.0.4 ROMS have MMC_CAP_ERASE enabled, so in case of having bad chip and using wipe under temporary CWM floating around you will brick your phone. Although seems the problem is only in touch version of CWM. More detailed information can be found in 1st guide in my signature where Phil was talking with Entropy512.
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Will do thanks
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^^Not only with touch CWM but also with "temporary CWM" wjich is what you were using.
Take it to a service center as your phone now needs a motherboard replacement..and I hope you still have warranty..!
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satish0101 said:
Hello Friends,
I am in desperate need of your help.
I am a moderate user and I know how to stuffs about Rooting and flashing custom ROMs.
Today I tried to flash CM9 stable ROM for International Galaxy S2 I9100. I did it using temporary CWM.zip file and everything went just fine till the installation of ROM. But when I clicked Wipe Data, suddenly phone went off and now it doesn't start.
I tried everything, tried to enter into Download mode and Recovery mode but all was in vain.
Please help me what should I do now? And is my phone ever going to come back to life?
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Sorry dude
You might have to send your phone to device center for repairs but if you are out of warranty or wants to try to Fix things yourself, then the advise/instructions below is for you:
-boot your phone with usb jig, if you can get to download mode, then proceed to next step
-Visit this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841099
Good luck
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Is the brick bug present in ICS? I want to upgrade from Gingerbread to ICS 4.0.3, will I be safe when flashing then?
UrbanDesigns said:
Is the brick bug present in ICS? I want to upgrade from Gingerbread to ICS 4.0.3, will I be safe when flashing then?
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Brick bug is only present on ICS 4.0.4.
ICS 4.0.3 is safe
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Thanks
Hi guys,
Thanks for all your replies.
I already figured it out that I have bricked my phone. But I was under impression that Data wipe with CM9 ROMs is not dangerous. At the time of failure I had already installed CM9.
Guess now I'll have to send the phone to Service center.
One thing I want to ask, "If the phone is hard bricked, is there any chance of them knowing that I had installed a custom ROM?"
If they can't then it might help me since my phone is still under 1 year manufacturer warranty.
Please reply and Thank you for your replies. The latest adventure of mine turned out to be painful one!!
satish0101 said:
Hi guys,
Thanks for all your replies.
I already figured it out that I have bricked my phone. But I was under impression that Data wipe with CM9 ROMs is not dangerous. At the time of failure I had already installed CM9.
Guess now I'll have to send the phone to Service center.
One thing I want to ask, "If the phone is hard bricked, is there any chance of them knowing that I had installed a custom ROM?"
If they can't then it might help me since my phone is still under 1 year manufacturer warranty.
Please reply and Thank you for your replies. The latest adventure of mine turned out to be painful one!!
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I don't think so. since you can't boot into either recovery or download mode.
Even if you have an increased binary counter, it will be cleared once your device is forced with a usb jig to boot into download mode.
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Jokesy said:
I don't think so. since you can't boot into either recovery or download mode.
Even if you have an increased binary counter, it will be cleared once your device is forced with a usb jig to boot into download mode.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Then USB Jig is my last hope and if that doesn't work then I have to send the phone to the service center.
So if you can't enter into download or recovery mode there is no way to find out if i have used any custom ROM or rooted the phone?
Correct me if I'm wrong.
And thank you for your reply. In this desperation every reply from community member is like gold.
satish0101 said:
Then USB Jig is my last hope and if that doesn't work then I have to send the phone to the service center.
So if you can't enter into download or recovery mode there is no way to find out if i have used any custom ROM or rooted the phone?
Correct me if I'm wrong.
And thank you for your reply. In this desperation every reply from community member is like gold.
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Absolutely no way. You are right
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
Absolutely no way. You are right
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Thanks buddy.
I believe I have to send the phone to Samsung Service center then!!
Jokesy said:
Absolutely no way. You are right
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Hello guys,
After receiving positive feedback from members I have finally submitted my phone to service center.
Please pray and hope they don't find out about my little adventure!!

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