RIP Samsung S2 - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I screwed up my S2 when testing different ROM:s
Now it is dead ... can't power it on - only download mode works.
I tried to install the original Samsung ROM ... but it didn't work.
Is there a way to kick it alive ?

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zkab said:
I screwed up my S2 when testing different ROM:s
Now it is dead ... can't power it on - only download mode works.
I tried to install the original Samsung ROM ... but it didn't work.
Is there a way to kick it alive ?
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Wipe it and then install rom from odin and after install wipe again

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Thanks ... now the sun is starting to shine again.
Just some questions.
1) How do I wipe it out ... there is no option in Odin
2) Which ROM should I take:
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_LPG-v5.5-CWM5.tar
Kernel_I9100XWLPG.tar.md5
My S2 was I9100XWLPG befor it died.

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It never died!
Learn how to use Odin
Get stock rom from www.sammobile.com
Or use checkfus down loader.

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zkab said:
Thanks ... now the sun is starting to shine again.
Just some questions.
1) How do I wipe it out ... there is no option in Odin
2) Which ROM should I take:
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_LPG-v5.5-CWM5.tar
Kernel_I9100XWLPG.tar.md5
My S2 was I9100XWLPG befor it died.
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Never get scared if anything happens to ur s2

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the best way to resurrect a s2 is to flash cm9 resurrection edition via odin on heimdall

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What do u mean with "cannot install" a new rom ? If it can go to download mode then I bet u can use Odin to flash a new rom
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA

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randomseasons said:
What do u mean with "cannot install" a new rom ? If it can go to download mode then I bet u can use Odin to flash a new rom
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
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Somehow he was not able to boot it up , that's why he just got scared .!

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zkab said:
Thanks ... now the sun is starting to shine again.
Just some questions.
1) How do I wipe it out ... there is no option in Odin
2) Which ROM should I take:
--------->CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_LPG-v5.5-CWM5.tar
Kernel_I9100XWLPG.tar.md5<---------------
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this is not a rom its a kernel thats why you cant boot up after flashing

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Thanks guys ... here is what I did:
1) Booted S2 into recovery mode.
2) Chose wipe data / factory reset
3) Auto rebooted
4) Booted into download mode
5) started Odin 1.85 (tried also 3.04, same result)
6) for PDA I took CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_LPG-v5.5-CWM5.tar which worked fine before I messed up
7) Odin went OK telling me kernel loaded & passed
8) now when I power on I only get Samsung logo and it powers off
So where did I go wrong ?
Should I use Heimdall instead of Odin ?

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If i am not wrong you are flashing kernel not the whole rom.Remember till the time download mode is accessible your s2 is alive.Dont panic and mess up more.Just download a stock rom from sammobile and flash using odin.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

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zkab said:
Thanks guys ... here is what I did:
1) Booted S2 into recovery mode.
2) Chose wipe data / factory reset
3) Auto rebooted
4) Booted into download mode
5) started Odin 1.85 (tried also 3.04, same result)
6) for PDA I took CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_LPG-v5.5-CWM5.tar which worked fine before I messed up
7) Odin went OK telling me kernel loaded & passed
8) now when I power on I only get Samsung logo and it powers off
So where did I go wrong ?
Should I use Heimdall instead of Odin ?
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If you were able to get into recovery just flash a rom. You don't have to go as far as a stock Rom if you don't want to. In download mode flash a recovery with Odin and then boot up into the recovery and flash the rom you want. That's it
Sent from my PG86100 using xda premium

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I have a problem to see the difference between a ROM and kernel when it comes to file names.
That's why I flashed the kernel in stead of the ROM ...
In 'sammobile' I can't find a ROM corresponding to I9100 XWLPG.
So where do I find the stock ROM for S2 I9100 XWLPG

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zkab said:
Thanks guys ... here is what I did:
1) Booted S2 into recovery mode.
2) Chose wipe data / factory reset
3) Auto rebooted
4) Booted into download mode
5) started Odin 1.85 (tried also 3.04, same result)
6) for PDA I took CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_LPG-v5.5-CWM5.tar which worked fine before I messed up
7) Odin went OK telling me kernel loaded & passed
8) now when I power on I only get Samsung logo and it powers off
So where did I go wrong ?
Should I use Heimdall instead of Odin ?
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Your flashing kernel not the rom ..!!
---------- Post added at 11:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:37 PM ----------
Mate should i give you a stable S2 gingerbread rom link ?
---------- Post added at 11:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:39 PM ----------
zkab said:
I have a problem to see the difference between a ROM and kernel when it comes to file names.
That's why I flashed the kernel in stead of the ROM ...
In 'sammobile' I can't find a ROM corresponding to I9100 XWLPG.
So where do I find the stock ROM for S2 I9100 XWLPG
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Here you go LPG firmware http://www.filefactory.com/file/5x6pex7dhia5/n/I9100XWLPG_I9100XXLPX_I9100NEELP4_NEE.rar

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Thanks

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Fail xD least its a easy fix
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

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Sh1t happens for an reason, nobody's perfect, but some come pretty close
Good to hear that the proper solution to your problem is being done. I had mine in an boot loop, while testing various roms. It wouldn't go pass the boot animation, just kept loading it over and over again. Then I did an "wipe data" and reinstalled rom and voila, my problem was solved as well

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Yup all is not lost until download mode is lost.
Once got scared on kernel panic mode but reflashed and BAM
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Dude, you should take a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1449771
It has everything for you, inclusive if u cannot go on recovery mode PERHAAPS you will have to re-partition if u already tryied everything with flashing new ROMs and kernels and nothing else worked...
Read that thread and you will have your SGS2 back for sure ! All download links are there too =D
Thank me if it help you !