[Q] Unroot S2 and install official ICS - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have a problem with my S2 phone.
Last week the official ICS was available in Norway, and I wanted to check it out.
But when I download it, it stops installing at 11%.
I have downloaded and installed the firmware for my phone, but still didn't work.
Anyone have had any similar problems with the new update?
Downloaded firmware from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278

Hello arni3, maybe you chose the wrong firmware or did something wrong on the way.
Are you still able to enter download mode ?
If Yes, follow this tutorial on how to Unroot/unbrick your Galaxy S2 to ICS.
Link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gixh_q6B_bU
If No, your phone is bricked. I suggest you bring it to Samsung.
Regards,
SotongzXc

sotongzxc said:
Hello arni3, maybe you chose the wrong firmware or did something wrong on the way.
Are you still able to enter download mode ?
If Yes, follow this tutorial on how to Unroot/unbrick your Galaxy S2 to ICS.
Link :
If No, your phone is bricked. I suggest you bring it to Samsung.
Regards,
SotongzXc
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Hello, thanks for your answer.
I have been watching that video now and it tells me to download ICS stock ROM. Is the stock ROM different from phone to phone or is it the same which one I get? I live in Norway, Europe.
Thanks!

1: if your phone says i9100 under battery, go get another rom i say la2/la4 and flash again using odin.
2: read again where to put the file.
3: if u got i9100G ur flashing wrong firmware. u need to fix that issue now.
all this if u can get download mode

arni3 said:
I have a problem with my S2 phone.
Last week the official ICS was available in Norway, and I wanted to check it out.
But when I download it, it stops installing at 11%.
I have downloaded and installed the firmware for my phone, but still didn't work.
Anyone have had any similar problems with the new update?
Downloaded firmware from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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what firmware did you flash? and what do you mean it doesn't work? bootloop perhaps?
atifsh said:
1: if your phone says i9100 under battery, go get another rom i say la2/la4 and flash again using odin.
2: read again where to put the file.
3: if u got i9100G ur flashing wrong firmware. u need to fix that issue now.
all this if u can get download mode
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correct me if im wrong, but la2/la4 is GB. right?

toinktoink said:
what firmware did you flash? and what do you mean it doesn't work? bootloop perhaps?
correct me if im wrong, but la2/la4 is GB. right?
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Sorry for being unclear, but I meant:
I have installed new firmware to 2.3.5 (had ress ICS earlier). that works, but when I try to install the official ICS through Wi-fi, it stops after 11% and gives me a message that it couldn't complete the update.
downloaded this:
XWKI8
Firmware info
PDA:XWKI8
PHONE: XXKI4
Date: 28/09/2011
Android 2.3.5
NEE (Nordic Region): Download

arni3 said:
Sorry for being unclear, but I meant:
I have installed new firmware to 2.3.5 (had ress ICS earlier). that works, but when I try to install the official ICS through Wi-fi, it stops after 11% and gives me a message that it couldn't complete the update.
Do not use WiFi is the solution .
jje
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Arni I live in Norway too and i think is that firmware that is maybe wrong ! How did u manage to unpack it anyway ? Tried 7zip and on my mac unzip, that archive has errors. odin refuses to accept it after md5 check. so something must be wrong there ...
downloaded it like 5 times. impossible to unpack with 7unzip in windows, only in mac it unzips but ..the rest is dead
arni3 said:
Sorry for being unclear, but I meant:
I have installed new firmware to 2.3.5 (had ress ICS earlier). that works, but when I try to install the official ICS through Wi-fi, it stops after 11% and gives me a message that it couldn't complete the update.
downloaded this:
XWKI8
Firmware info
PDA:XWKI8
PHONE: XXKI4
Date: 28/09/2011
Android 2.3.5
NEE (Nordic Region): Download
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how to reinstall firmware using kies

is it possible to reinstall the latest firmware with kies?
I update twice as it advised me to do but since then i seem to be getting problems. phone is heating up badly and whenever it has been turned off and i switch it back on i get an error message saying 'com.android could not be started etc and then it asks me to force close the app.
I want to re run the latest firmware but dont know how to.
ps. i have tried a master reset already and still has the same problem.
advice please
hpsauce37 said:
is it possible to reinstall the latest firmware with kies?
I update twice as it advised me to do but since then i seem to be getting problems. phone is heating up badly and whenever it has been turned off and i switch it back on i get an error message saying 'com.android could not be started etc and then it asks me to force close the app.
I want to re run the latest firmware but dont know how to.
ps. i have tried a master reset already and still has the same problem.
advice please
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Don't use Kies, use Odin, it's far less temperamental. Just download th XWKE2 firmware from samfirmware.com and flash in the PDA section of Odin
101matt101 said:
Don't use Kies, use Odin, it's far less temperamental. Just download th XWKE2 firmware from samfirmware.com and flash in the PDA section of Odin
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i have downloaded odin but using the links for latest firmware it says its going to take a day lol!
anyone got anywhere else i can get it from
hpsauce37 said:
i have downloaded odin but using the links for latest firmware it says its going to take a day lol!
anyone got anywhere else i can get it from
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Wow, that's a hell of a long time, leave it to download overnight? Mine took a while but only because it's a big file and it certainly didn't take a day! I'm sorry I don't know anywhere else to get stock firmware from apart from Samfirmware.com and the god awful Kies...
Its not posted on here by any chance using a different upload service .
jje
I have installed an unsecure kernel in my galaxy s2 (GT I9100G) but since I cannot find the original stock kernel, I wanted to roll back to the stock android version that came with s2 and thus wanted to know how could I re-install the firmware from KIES.
Thanks
Perryb said:
I have installed an unsecure kernel in my galaxy s2 (GT I9100G) but since I cannot find the original stock kernel, I wanted to roll back to the stock android version that came with s2 and thus wanted to know how could I re-install the firmware from KIES.
Thanks
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You need to reflash stock using ODIN before you can use kies, as Kies doesn't recognise custom kernels.
Ricey
ricey1986 said:
You need to reflash stock using ODIN before you can use kies, as Kies doesn't recognise custom kernels.
Ricey
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Will reflashing bring back the stock kernel and make the phone unrooted in short make it the way Samsung sold it to me?
Also, I am using Galaxy S2 I9100G build number GINGERBREAD.XWKJ2 and for it only 1 unsecured kernel was available at this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1327509
I rooted my phone without any problem but since there's no way to get back the stock kernel, I am afraid that if need be, how am I gonna claim warranty for my device.
Perryb said:
Will reflashing bring back the stock kernel and make the phone unrooted in short make it the way Samsung sold it to me?
Also, I am using Galaxy S2 I9100G build number GINGERBREAD.XWKJ2 and for it only 1 unsecured kernel was available at this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1327509
I rooted my phone without any problem but since there's no way to get back the stock kernel, I am afraid that if need be, how am I gonna claim warranty for my device.
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Yes aslong as you flash the firmware that came with it t will be like as samsung sold it. Have a look at intratech's thread he may just have the kernel if you still have the original firmware on it already.
Ricey
ricey1986 said:
Yes aslong as you flash the firmware that came with it t will be like as samsung sold it. Have a look at intratech's thread he may just have the kernel if you still have the original firmware on it already.
Ricey
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Yes, I do have the original firmware on it. Didn't have enough guts to play with custom ROM :/
I did check intratech's thread and found stock kernel for XWKJ2 but the thread titles says "Official i9100 Firmwares" whereas my phone shows i9100G. I guess this won't work.
And, when flashing to original firmware, will the kernel's be replaced to the original one's as well?
Thanks for suck quick replies Am just a n00b diving into Android
You can extract the original kernel yourself if you want it http://www.hotfile.com/dl/136857418/c144909/I9100GXWKJ2_I9100GODDKJ2_INU.zip.html
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You can extract the original kernel yourself if you want it [Link]
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Downloaded it. Now what do I do? Flash s2 with this, backup using titanium, root device and then use the stock to get rid of yellow triangle? Am I missing anything?
Thanks for your help
BTW, is there a way to get the latest available firmware in my country/region via KIES so that I can be 100% sure of being in right place
i cant post the link right now but you can google
"How to goback/use Kies update after using ODIN,Rooting or Custom Firmware : Video Guide"
and go the the dialandroid website they have a way to make it like original again

[Q] Cannot load Android after root attempt (possible wrong firmware)

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?
1-0-1 said:
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.
1-0-1 said:
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.
ctomgee said:
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?
1-0-1 said:
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.
1-0-1 said:
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.
1-0-1 said:
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.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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

[Q] Issues with Kies... Please help!

Okay so long story short I was stuck in bootloop so I restored my phone back to like 3 months ago and now when I try to upgrade it back to ICS from 2.3.6 in Kies it says I cant it gives this error:
Your device does not support software upgrading via Kies.
Current fireware version : I9100XWKI4/I900XEUKH2/I9100XXLPS/I9100XWKI4 (XEU)
Please help and tell me what I must do I am so lost
Really no one knows?!?!?! Here is some more info if it helps...
GT-I9100
2.3.4
I9100XXLPS
2.6.35.7-I9100XWKI4-CL575468
[email protected] #2
GINGERBREAD.XWKI4
*#1234#
See what you get
I think you will get Lps in phone which is modem.
Just flash the stock modem back and you will get kies working.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
atifsh said:
*#1234#
See what you get
I think you will get Lps in phone which is modem.
Just flash the stock modem back and you will get kies working.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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PDA : I9100XWKI4
PHONE : I9100XXLPS
CSC : I9100XEUKH2
Yeap you were right so which do I flash it to can you give me a link please? I been download one for about an hour now and im scared its the wrong one the file name is: I9100UMKK1_I9100TCEKK1_TCE
Yes wrong
You have to correct modem via Odin and use kies or you can flash the stock Ics whole ROM via Odin, time saving
Sent from my GT-I9100
atifsh said:
Yes wrong
You have to correct modem via Odin and use kies or you can flash the stock Ics whole ROM via Odin, time saving
Sent from my GT-I9100
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You lost me there LOL how can I fix the modem via Odin? I would also like to upgrade to ICS via Kies since the downloads are so slow over here via Kies would be a lot faster, I download at 350kbs but when I download the full files for use with Odin it only goes at 50kbs soooooo how can I fix the modem? I am downloading a firmware flash will that fix it all?
Just get the UK ICS from Sammobile and flash using Odin. Or use checkfus download.
or wait one hour, I'll post some links, on the move now
Sent from my GT-I9100
Well my phone is the international version so I really don't know which one to chose from sammobile.com :/ The only UK version without a carrier in parenthesis is: I9100XWLP7 4.0.3 2012 April I9100XEULP5 United Kingdom / Ireland
m8 jus download modem frm modem collection and flash it or use cwm ...its simple as tht.or roll back one step behind frm current firmware an then everything is stock again....cheeeerz
Link please for the modem collection? Also explain which one to use please I don't want to screw my phone up anymore then it already is :/
ANOTHER THING!!! ... I live in Dominican Republic, so if I use Check Fus and download the Dominican Republic one can I flash it and it will all change to DR and work again via Kies to upgrade to ICS? Sorry I'm such a noob
atifsh said:
Just get the UK ICS from Sammobile and flash using Odin. Or use checkfus download.
or wait one hour, I'll post some links, on the move now
Sent from my GT-I9100
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Its been an hour, I NEED YOUUUUUUU!!! LOL You're the only one who helps me! LOL I'm a little impatient sometimes xD
Griingo said:
Its been an hour, I NEED YOUUUUUUU!!! LOL You're the only one who helps me! LOL I'm a little impatient sometimes xD
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wat u want modem (gb) or ics ?
rocky23 said:
wat u want modem (gb) or ics ?
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I'm a noob I have no idea I just want my phone to work with Kies again
EDIT: Ignore what I just said, I need it for GB 2.3.4 thats what I have now
Griingo said:
EDIT: Ignore what I just said, I need it for GB 2.3.4 thats what I have now
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http://skywanker.net/download/downl...9100_XEU_I9100XWKI4_I9100XEUKH2_I9100XXKI1.7z download i think its 3 file pakage ,if yes then jus flash the modem in pda in odin....
1: if you want to save something save it on pc or external sdcard
2: dial *2767*3855# it will wipe your phone to factory defaults
3: learn how to use odin
4: download that ICS file uk/ireland thats fine
5: using odin flash it will be fine and you get ICS stock
6: after reboot dial that code again
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
you can use sammobile and checkfus
you can flash any rom for i9100 it will work
you dont waste your time for finding modem and flashing when at the end you want ICS.
atifsh said:
1: if you want to save something save it on pc or external sdcard
2: dial *2767*3855# it will wipe your phone to factory defaults
3: learn how to use odin
4: download that ICS file uk/ireland thats fine
5: using odin flash it will be fine and you get ICS stock
6: after reboot dial that code again
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
you can use sammobile and checkfus
you can flash any rom for i9100 it will work
you dont waste your time for finding modem and flashing when at the end you want ICS.
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Okay I wiped it, so anything from checkfus will work? I can download any of themM
Griingo said:
Okay I wiped it, so anything from checkfus will work? I can download any of themM
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yes as far its for i9100
atifsh said:
yes as far its for i9100
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Okay well I am going to download one from that thread link you gave me the one that says:
I9100XWLP7 Download (Thanks To SamMobile!)
Base Firmware: I9100XWLP7 (4.0.3)
Region United Kingdom / Ireland
Carrier: SIM FREE (Generic)
Build Date: 3rd April 2012
Modem: XXLPS
CSC: XEULP5 (XEU)
Change List: 340913
CF-Root v5.4 LP7: Download
Because it has no carrier it is XXLPS and XEU exactly what I have, THANKS!!! I hope this works I'll let you know after it downloads, unless you have a hotfile account I could use to download it instantly?

[Q] I9300 Stock ROM, Rooted - OTA JB Update ?

I have a Samsung I9300, I'm in the US, and and on T-Mobile, it has the stock ROM, but rooted with Chainfire's CF-Root 6.4. The S3 has downloaded the OTA Jellybean update, and I have postponed it for now. My question is, can I apply the update ? and then just re-root with CF-Root, or will the update fail?
Thanks
I wouldn't apply the ota as it can fail with any root applied incl cf root. You could update through kies and reapply cf root or flash the official firmware for your phone through Odin. If ya need a hand finding out which official firmware ya need do the following:-
Dial *#1234# into your keypad and post results.
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It shows:
AP: I9300UBBLG2
CP: I9300UBLG2
CSC: I9300UUBBLG2
I believe that firmware is Brazilian but using sammobile.com to check for brazilian versions I dont see a JB update for any of the brazilian carriers handsets or the unbranded version :/
If u have kies you could do the update through it, it updates the same as if u flash through odin and wont wipe anything. You could also use "checkfus" from playstore it should identify your phone and firmware version and allow u too download.
I had a similar problem, and I thought I could try to get Jelly Bean by flashing a custom Jelly Bean ROM. Now I want to go back to stock ROM (flashed custom ROM's performance is awful), so I downloaded the corresponding stock ROM from sammobile, but what I found was a very large (1,2Gb) tar.md5 file and a SS_Dl.dll file.
So the question; is it normal for it to be that big? and, how do I flash it with odin... which thing goes where? which pit should I use? do I put the 1,2Gb file in PDA? should I tick re-partition? bootloader?? Please, help
(Current ROM is DarkyROM III v6.0, and my android phone is a spanish yoigo i9300, so according to sammobile my stock is I9300XXBLFB_I9300YOGBLF1_YOG)
Myscha said:
I had a similar problem, and I thought I would try a Custom jellyBean ROM. Now I want to go back to stock ROM, so I downloaded the corresponding stock ROM from sammobile, but what I found was a very large (1,2Gb) tar.md5 file.
So the question; is it normal for it to be that big? and, how do I flash it with odin... which thing goes where? which pit should I use? do I put the 1,2Gb file in PDA? should I tick re-partition? bootloader?? Please, help
(Current ROM is DarkyROM III v6.0, and my android phone is a spanish yoigo i9300, so according to sammobile my stock is I9300XXBLFB_I9300YOGBLF1_YOG)
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Go here - This is a guide for using Odin etc -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
badassballer said:
Go here - This is a guide for using Odin etc -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
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Much appreciated, I'll try not to break anything
Myscha said:
Much appreciated, I'll try not to break anything
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No problem! Enjoy!
OK, a slight variation on the question:
S3 I9300 on T-mobile, stock ROM, rooted w/ CF 6.4. Can I use Mobile Odin Pro to flash the JB update that the phone has downloaded (update.zip sitting in /cache) checking everoot to keep root, and do the update this way, rather than using kies to update and the re-root?
And if so, what happens to the CWM recovery that is installed, does it get over written with stock recovery?
Thanks
Hi im a noob. i got my s3 in the past 2 days, i have a problem about my battery.. it last 24 hours or less. im on stock.. how to update or root this phone? anyone could help me.
Android version: 4.0.4
Baseband version: I9300DXLH1
Kernel version 3.0.15-928452
THANKS
iamjavin said:
Hi im a noob... how to update or root this phone? anyone could help me.
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Hi nOObie, I used to be a [email protected]@b like you but there are a lot of tutorials how to root an s3. Especialy you can search it on Youtube. I followed this tutorial video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbzMHVdV_Vc and got my s3 rooted. You do the same as well.
Cheers
I'm using i9003dxlh1 (rooted) .. Wanted to upgrade to jellybean.. But.... Using software update (in the phone settings) and finish downloaded.. And install.... BUT nothing happens.... But... My message font becoming bigger.... Version of the firmware is still 4.0.4... Pls help
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Upgrade from Gingerbread>Jelly Bean-- HELP [SOLVED]

I have bought a brand new galaxy s 2 (GT-I9100G). It's currently on GB firmware I9100GXXLB1 from XEF france region as this was bought in france. I want to update to Jelly Bean. I have installed the latest version of kies and got everything set up. But,when downloading the firmware update, kies is giving me extremely slow download speeds(3mbps connection here) that's going to take forever to download JB. So, I want to flash it manually using odin 3.07 as other firmware hosting sites gives normal download speeds.I have downloaded odin and want to install the following firmware.
So, can I upgrade directly from GB to JB without any problems? Do I need any special .pit or procedure while upgrading or I can flash normally using it?
Please reply..
prime_225 said:
I have bought a brand new galaxy s 2 (GT-I9100G). It's currently on GB firmware I9100GXXLB1 from XEF france region as this was bought in france. I want to update to Jelly Bean. I have installed the latest version of kies and got everything set up. But,when downloading the firmware update, kies is giving me extremely slow download speeds(3mbps connection here) that's going to take forever to download JB. So, I want to flash it manually using odin 3.07 as other firmware hosting sites gives normal download speeds.I have downloaded odin and want to install the following firmware.
So, can I upgrade directly from GB to JB without any problems. Do I need any special .pit or procedure while upgrading or I can flash normally using it?
Please reply..
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No special requirements, that's assuming you know what you're doing with Odin (fair assumption given your post count?)
Actually,this is my first time using odin. I have never used samsung devices before. I have done a lot of reading before posting this thread just to be extra clear.
If no special requirements are needed,will I have any problems upgrading directly? Also, have I chosen the correct firmware for my GT-I9100G?
prime_225 said:
I have bought a brand new galaxy s 2 (GT-I9100G). It's currently on GB firmware I9100GXXLB1 from XEF france region as this was bought in france. I want to update to Jelly Bean. I have installed the latest version of kies and got everything set up. But,when downloading the firmware update, kies is giving me extremely slow download speeds(3mbps connection here) that's going to take forever to download JB. So, I want to flash it manually using odin 3.07 as other firmware hosting sites gives normal download speeds.I have downloaded odin and want to install the following firmware.
So, can I upgrade directly from GB to JB without any problems. Do I need any special .pit or procedure while upgrading or I can flash normally using it?
Please reply..
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As the above poster said no problem in direct jumping from gb stock to jb stock, and you don't need to touch the pit files, but sometimes(very rarely) a bootloop can occur, so in such a case just performing a factory reset from the stock recovery would fix that.
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Thank you everyone for your info.
prime_225 said:
Also, have I chosen the correct firmware for my GT-I9100G?
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Unfortunately I'm not going to comment on whether you've chosen the correct firmware. I don't own a I9100G, so have no experience choosing a firmware for it. As long as it's definitely an I9100G (as opposed to international I9100) firmware you'll be fine
Hopper8 said:
Unfortunately I'm not going to comment on whether you've chosen the correct firmware. I don't own a I9100G, so have no experience choosing a firmware for it. As long as you've read and are confident, then you'll be fine
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According to the filename it seems to be i9100g firmware, if it's from a trusted source then it's safe for the i9100g.
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