Hello,
I live in romania and im thinking to upgrade to 404 from 403 this update is not avalaible in romania. I saw a firmware for uk that is 404 it will work good in my contry? Signal gps etc etc
I want to do a clean install. What is the best way to do a clean install?
RefiRed said:
Hello,
I live in romania and im thinking to upgrade to 404 from 403 this update is not avalaible in romania. I saw a firmware for uk that is 404 it will work good in my contry? Signal gps etc etc
I want to do a clean install. What is the best way to do a clean install?
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Just be careful with 4.0.4
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
i think 4.0.4 is slightly unstable at the moment.. (well i think stock ics is unstable )
saywhatt said:
i think 4.0.4 is slightly unstable at the moment.. (well i think stock ics is unstable )
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You got it all wrong bro.
4.0.4 is the most stable, fastest, smoothest stock ICS firmware for our GALAXY SII.
I was only telling him to be careful because of the brick bug on stock 4.0.4 kernel
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
You got it all wrong bro.
4.0.4 is the most stable, fastest, smoothest stock ICS firmware for our GALAXY SII.
I was only telling him to be careful because of the brick bug on stock 4.0.4 kernel
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Sorry, just tellin him my opinion
Sent from my GT-i9100 using my fist to your face
Thanks
one more thing how can i perform a clean install? Can i wipe data/factory reset format system and do all the other format options?
or is there an other way?
If you have insane chip then no as you will brick your phone. You can wipe safely under 4.0.3 ROM. Once at 4.0.4 change kernel to be safe.
i'm experiencing some rom bugs... facebook is bugged etc etc i want to wipe everything for my phone and do a clean install i'll flash 403 not 404
should i wipe data/factory reset and dalvik/cache only?
what about format system and all the other format options? should i do those too?
RefiRed said:
should i wipe data/factory reset and dalvik/cache only?
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this is usually enough
thanks for your help
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hello, i bought a galaxy s2 used with 4.0.4, i want to downgrade to 4.0.3
the videocall dont work for me at 4.0.4
how can i downgrade without brick?
thanks
j12j34j said:
hello, i bought a galaxy s2 used with 4.0.4, i want to downgrade to 4.0.3
the videocall dont work for me at 4.0.4
how can i downgrade without brick?
thanks
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choose the correct 4.0.3 stock rom and flash the same thro Odin
Flash through odin. I doesn't matter whether it is Gingerbread or ICS.
But do not use CWM to wipe. You will brick it.
Good luck!
sekhargreen said:
Flash through odin. I doesn't matter whether it is Gingerbread or ICS.
But do not use CWM to wipe. You will brick it.
Good luck!
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Can I wipe safely after downgrade from bugged 4.0.4 to stock 4.0.3?
vojtas14 said:
Can I wipe safely after downgrade from bugged 4.0.4 to stock 4.0.3?
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If you have successfully downgraded to 4.0.3, You are 100% safe and can therefore Wipe anything
vojtas14 said:
Can I wipe safely after downgrade from bugged 4.0.4 to stock 4.0.3?
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After changing rom just flash Siyah kernel over any stock kernel, Its much better anyway.
TheATHEiST said:
After changing rom just flash Siyah kernel over any stock kernel, Its much better anyway.
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I flashed Siyah over the stock kernel. Would it be safe to wipe in CWM now (using 4.0.4, XXLQ6)
coltsmild said:
I flashed Siyah over the stock kernel. Would it be safe to wipe in CWM now (using 4.0.4, XXLQ6)
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If you are sure you have flashed Siyah kernel (Goto Settings - About to confirm), then you are now 100% safe. You can wipe anything uhh CWM recovery without any fear
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Root M250s ICS 4.0.4
Hi I am using T Mobile Korean version of S2 with ICS 4.0.4. Please find attachment for further device info.
I really appreciate if any one could help me in rooting this particular version. I tried many ways no luck. Point out to the files to flash.
Thanks in advance
Hi
I want to try a GB ROM for some batt tests but I'm not too sure on something. (I currently have the ICS Alliance ROM 4.1& Siyah-s2-v5.0.1kernel)
Can i simply flash the GB modded ROM i have in CWM the normal way ? i ask cus i see some talk of needing bootloaders when downgrading ( i haven't a clue what a bootloader is)
Many Thx
Peace
nsandol the
Sun90 said:
choose the correct 4.0.3 stock rom and flash the same thro Odin
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Bro how to download the correct 4,0.3. rom and odin? .
and if you can please advise me step by step Downgrade procedure..many thanks.
I have just updated to 4.0.4 on my galaxy s2 and have lost root. Ive looked about the forums and am really unsure of how to root it again, being concerned over the brick bug etc.
Is there a safe to re-root? CWM has been removed from apps so presume that has gone.
Anyone help please?
Cheers in advance
Lee
Method 1 from guide in my signature. No problems at all.
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highlander317 said:
I have just updated to 4.0.4 on my galaxy s2 and have lost root. Ive looked about the forums and am really unsure of how to root it again, being concerned over the brick bug etc.
Is there a safe to re-root? CWM has been removed from apps so presume that has gone.
Anyone help please?
Cheers in advance
Lee
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Which firmware did you upgrade to? Can you give more info...
Just flash Siyah kernel and you're good to go.
Sent from my Galaxy S2 GT i9100
boki9999 said:
Just flash Siyah kernel and you're good to go.
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I have the same issue. I am using the 3.0.15-I9100XWLPT-CL941023 blah blah blah Kernal, I updated to 4.0.4 with kies and lost root
If someone could explain to me how to get it back I would be very grateful.(noob here)
EnochPowell said:
I have the same issue. I am using the 3.0.15-I9100XWLPT-CL941023 blah blah blah Kernal, I updated to 4.0.4 with kies and lost root
If someone could explain to me how to get it back I would be very grateful.(noob here)
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Download Siyah kernel (Tar for Odin!)
http://www.gokhanmoral.com/gm/2012/08/05/siyahkernel-s2-v4-0/
Kill all Kies processes in Task mnger
Open Odin (run as Administrator)
Boot phone in download mode (vol down+home+power)
Vol up to continue
Connect phone to pc, a field in Odin will turn yellow
Click PDA and select the file you downloaded
Make sure that Repartition is not ticked!!!!!!!!!
Click start
When it finishes, the field will turn green and say 'Pass!', phone will reboot
Thats it!
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kilometers4 said:
Which firmware did you upgrade to? Can you give more info...
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I was om 4.0.3 just managed to flash to siyah kernal and that went ok. Now looking to flash to neutrino rom but not sure if I should do wipe or no wipe installation.
Cheers for the help so far
highlander317 said:
I was om 4.0.3 just managed to flash to siyah kernal and that went ok. Now looking to flash to neutrino rom but not sure if I should do wipe or no wipe installation.
Cheers for the help so far
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When flashing a different rom, always do a full wipe(factory reset, wipe cache, dalvik cache) or else you'll end up in a bootloop.
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boki9999 said:
When flashing a different rom, always do a full wipe(factory reset, wipe cache, dalvik cache) or else you'll end up in a bootloop.
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SO now ive flashed to siyah kernal i cant get the brick bug is that right?
Sorry just dont wanna brick the phone so many horror stories out there
Cheers
Lee
No, you cant get the brick bug in Siyah. Its present only in Samsung kernels and ones based on it, like Cf-root.
Siyah is completely safe, dont worry.
Sent from my Galaxy S2 GT i9100
boki9999 said:
Download Siyah kernel (Tar for Odin!)
Kill all Kies processes in Task mnger
Open Odin (run as Administrator)
Boot phone in download mode (vol down+home+power)
Vol up to continue
Connect phone to pc, a field in Odin will turn yellow
Click PDA and select the file you downloaded
Make sure that Repartition is not ticked!!!!!!!!!
Click start
When it finishes, the field will turn green and say 'Pass!', phone will reboot
Thats it!
Sent from my Galaxy S2 GT i9100
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TYTYTY
I am in your dept!
boki9999 said:
No, you cant get the brick bug in Siyah. Its present only in Samsung kernels and ones based on it, like Cf-root.
Siyah is completely safe, dont worry.
Sent from my Galaxy S2 GT i9100
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Well I went ahead and flashed all looked ok but can't say that the neutrino rom was that good. Got problems with update me, saying new rom is available when 1.0.8 is install only to say 1.0.7 in about phone then simply crashes update me.
Think ill go back to stock before trying anything else for a while, should I go back to 4.0.3 or 4.0.4?Im staying with siayh kernal
Cheers
Siyah is compatible with 4.0.3, 4.0.4 (leaked / CM9) and 4.1.1 (CM10).
EnochPowell said:
TYTYTY
I am in your dept!
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You're welcome.
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I'm currently running XWLP7 firmware and there is an upgrade to xwlpi firmware.
The question I want to ask is, does anyone know anything about this firmware? I can't find any info on it at all.
Also does upgrading through mean I will lose things on my phone like Jkay framework and supercharger tweaks etc?
I've never upgraded through kies and don't know if this upgrade is worth it or not.
Any help/info would be great
Thanks in advance
If your using a Custom ROM then don't update via kies, you'll end up in a boot loop...and even if you aren't , from what I've read updating via kies isn't recommended+is the firmware 4.0.4?
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UltimateAnas said:
If your using a Custom ROM then don't update via kies, you'll end up in a boot loop...and even if you aren't , from what I've read updating via kies isn't recommended+is the firmware 4.0.4?
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Thank you for your reply,
I'm not actually sure what the upgrade is I assume it's 4.0.4 but it doesn't say. It's tells me it's:
PDA: xwlpi (which I can't find any info on) phone:xwlpx. And Csc: lp2
If it is 4.0.4 is there any point? Do you what thanges are from 4.0.3?
I'm running stock Lp7 rom but with Jkay framework and a few tweaks and mods.
Thanks for any help
From experience and what I have read, 4.0.4 is buggy and there is also the risk of the brick bug kernel so in my opinion its not worth upgrading, stay on 4.0.3 or use a custom ROM if you want 4.0.4 although there isn't much change!
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UltimateAnas said:
From experience and what I have read, 4.0.4 is buggy and there is also the risk of the brick bug kernel so in my opinion its not worth upgrading, stay on 4.0.3 or use a custom ROM if you want 4.0.4 although there isn't much change!
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cool, thanks for the advice. I'll stay with 4.0.3 and just wait for JB
UltimateAnas said:
From experience and what I have read, 4.0.4 is buggy and there is also the risk of the brick bug kernel so in my opinion its not worth upgrading, stay on 4.0.3 or use a custom ROM if you want 4.0.4 although there isn't much change!
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-Yes, 4.0.4 has a brick bug on its kernel.
-Yes, it's not worth upgrading to it only for NOOBS who can't read or ask questions.
-presently, 4.0.4 is the most stable, fastest and smoothest stock ICS firmware for galaxy SII. I've tested and reviewed it myself
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
-Yes, 4.0.4 has a brick bug on its kernel.
-Yes, it's not worth upgrading to it only for NOOBS who can't read or ask questions.
-presently, 4.0.4 is the most stable, fastest and smoothest stock ICS firmware for galaxy SII. I've tested and reviewed it myself
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Thank you for your reply.
I probably wont bother upgrading as 4.1 JB for the S2 is just around the corner.....
You say it's not worth upgrading, but then you say it's the most stable, smoothest and fasted stock firmware?
It seems a little contradictory to me.........
Obagleyfreer said:
Thank you for your reply.
I probably wont bother upgrading as 4.1 JB for the S2 is just around the corner.....
You say it's not worth upgrading, but then you say it's the most stable, smoothest and fasted stock firmware?
It seems a little contradictory to me.........
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I said it's not worth upgrading four a NOOB who can read it follow simple instructions
For other people not in the above category, it's a must have.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
In a way, he mean 4.0.4 is good, but you need to use a safe kernel instead of original samsung kernel, otherwise you're looking for trouble.
ksilver89 said:
In a way, he mean 4.0.4 is good, but you need to use a safe kernel instead of original samsung kernel, otherwise you're looking for trouble.
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Cool I thought that's what he meant
I'll just hold tight for jelly bean then as I use the MHL output too much to use a custom kernel.
It's strange that Samsung have made kernels with the EMMC erase command. I wonder why they did that, there must be a reason, they're not stupid. Maybe they were trying to stop people playing around with the software..
Obagleyfreer said:
Cool I thought that's what he meant
I'll just hold tight for jelly bean then as I use the MHL output too much to use a custom kernel.
It's strange that Samsung have made kernels with the EMMC erase command. I wonder why they did that, there must be a reason, they're not stupid. Maybe they were trying to stop people playing around with the software..
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From what I read, the EMMC_CAP_ERASE was introduced as a feature, but too bad it doesn't work well with the controller, and ended up corrupting the nand. Having said that, the way they continue to release the bad kernel to the public despite knowing the bug is a pretty bad move IMHO.
p/s: Opps, that "thanks" is free.
ksilver89 said:
From what I read, the EMMC_CAP_ERASE was introduced as a feature, but too bad it doesn't work well with the controller, and ended up corrupting the nand. Having said that, the way they continue to release the bad kernel to the public despite knowing the bug is a pretty bad move IMHO.
p/s: Opps, that "thanks" is free.
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-Yeah, the kernel bug is bad but I'm not sure if it will brick the phone if factory reset is done in the phone and not via CWM.
-All the bricked devices reported / I've known for now, have been through factory reset or restoring backup via CWM recovery
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
-Yeah, the kernel bug is bad but I'm not sure if it will brick the phone if factory reset is done in the phone and not via CWM.
-All the bricked devices reported / I've known for now, have been through factory reset or restoring backup via CWM recovery
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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I said so because I read from this, better be safe than sorry.
Operations that are likely to cause damage when running an affected kernel:
Wiping in CWM (and likely any other custom recovery) (confirmed)
Restoring a Nandroid backup in CWM (wipes first)
Flashing another firmware in CWM (most flashes wipe first)
Wiping in stock 3e recovery (suspected, also wipes a partition)
Deleting large files when running an affected kernel (suspected but not confirmed)
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source: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/hard-brick-bug-on-galaxy-s-ii-and-note-leaked-ics-kernels/
ksilver89 said:
I said so because I read from this, better be safe than sorry.
source: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/hard-brick-bug-on-galaxy-s-ii-and-note-leaked-ics-kernels/
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Sure, it's better to be safe than sorry but the truth still remains, a regular user, who only format /reset his phone under SETTINGS-back up and restore will never hard brick his device while running stock 4.0.4.
Technically speaking, The main problem is not with the kernel but with some bad emmc chip in some phones (galaxy SII and note). We all know that some users still have normal emmc chip and will never brick their device even if they wipe in CWM recovery while running stock 4.0.4 kernel.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Hey can anyone help me at upgrading from android 2.3.3 to 2.3.6, my phone is rooted and if possible i want it to be after upgrading
i have an samsung galaxy s2 I9100
Kernel-Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XEKE2-CL187606
Build Number:GINGERBREAD.XEKE2
kristofer_gvenetadze said:
Hey can anyone help me at upgrading from android 2.3.3 to 2.3.6, my phone is rooted and if possible i want it to be after upgrading
i have an samsung galaxy s2 I9100
Kernel-Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XEKE2-CL187606
Build Number:GINGERBREAD.XEKE2
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since your phone is rooted, why don't you want to upgrade too ICS at once?
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
Hi mate if u want good gb2.3.6 u should go for cheackrom v6 very good stable fast and battery friendly rom + syiah GB kernel every good combo
1.Download ROM and copy to your internal or better to external SD
2.go to cwm vol up+home+pwr btn
3.do backup if u need or don't if u don't need
4.factory reset/wipe cache
5.then install ROM
6.install syiah GB kernel
7.reboot
And that's it
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Jokesy said:
since your phone is rooted, why don't you want to upgrade too ICS at once?
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
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i had 4.0.3 on my samsung galaxy s2 but it was a bit laggy so i think ICS would be laggier?
kristofer_gvenetadze said:
i had 4.0.3 on my samsung galaxy s2 but it was a bit laggy so i think ICS would be laggier?
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The newer ICS versions are much better.
I think you should give ICS another shot, I'll assist if you face summit issues
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
The newer ICS versions are much better.
I think you should give ICS another shot, I'll assist if you face summit issues
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
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naah i dont know but how can i update to 2.3.6 or ..7 with the phone staying rooted
kristofer_gvenetadze said:
naah i dont know but how can i update to 2.3.6 or ..7 with the phone staying rooted
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the best way is to flash a custom 2.3.6. ROM, if you desire to keep your root access
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
the best way is to flash a custom 2.3.6. ROM, if you desire to keep your root access
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
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can you give a tutorial link
It is worth to invest few bucks in Chainfire's Mobil Odin Pro from Playstore to flash any Rom (stock or custom) with EverRoot option. It is good solution for people with moderate knowledge about flashing, rooting, etc. It's also safer method for those people because there is no chance to screw up bootloader or choose inproper flash images to selected partitions.
But flashing original stock ICS and rooting it is not so hard. It's free but you need to know some basics.
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
kristofer_gvenetadze said:
can you give a tutorial link
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When you download the Rom of your choice (search under Android development section). Let me know
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Jokesy said:
When you download the Rom of your choice (search under Android development section). Let me know
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
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ok ! )
Jokesy said:
When you download the Rom of your choice (search under Android development section). Let me know
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
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dude i cant find anything
kristofer_gvenetadze said:
dude i cant find anything
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that's because development for gingerbread is dead.
I'll help you look for one, when I'm less busy
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
The newer ICS versions are much better.
I think you should give ICS another shot, I'll assist if you face summit issues
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
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Gyz if u wanna update ur firmware from gingerbread or ics 4.0.3 to ICS 4.0.4, at first u need 2 wipe ur phone factory data, catch partition & delvic catch. Don't wipe factory data/catch partition from stock recovery in ics 4.0.4. cuz its have brickbug. check if ur phone have brickbug or not by this apps "eMMC brickbug check" from Google play store. After wipe then update ur phone firmware by select PDA in odin. download latest(30/7/12) unbranded European ics 4.0.4 XWLPU stock firmware in this link:
http://db.tt/3nw1oSmr
plz backup ur all necessary document/phone numbers/mms/sms etc. after flash when phone restart & automatic install some apps. After that flash again brickbug free LPU safe kernel by select pda in odin. download brickbug free LPU kernel in this link:
http://db.tt/nmBbS5jg
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1807995
Wanna root ur by this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
U first read my step by step method then download cwm touch 6.0.1. Zip file & root super su 0.95 Busybox 1.20.2. zip file from 1st page.
-Cdaarif-
Jokesy said:
that's because development for gingerbread is dead.
I'll help you look for one, when I'm less busy
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
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okkk
SirKunon said:
It is worth to invest few bucks in Chainfire's Mobil Odin Pro from Playstore to flash any Rom (stock or custom) with EverRoot option. It is good solution for people with moderate knowledge about flashing, rooting, etc. It's also safer method for those people because there is no chance to screw up bootloader or choose inproper flash images to selected partitions.
But flashing original stock ICS and rooting it is not so hard. It's free but you need to know some basics.
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
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I agree it's an excellent program
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Hello,
I have an S2 9100 with version 4.0.4. I checked for new updates, and it seems No update is available. I have another S2 with official 4.1.2....why i dont get update ?
Use odin
AchimCristian said:
Hello,
I have an S2 9100 with version 4.0.4. I checked for new updates, and it seems No update is available. I have another S2 with official 4.1.2....why i dont get update ?
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You are not the only one with this problem, but you can flash new updates with odin
Chekhn said:
You are not the only one with this problem, but you can flash new updates with odin
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But i have insane chip and i really want 4.1.2 !!!! I dont understand why i gont get the update...my other S2 have 4.1.2 :|
AchimCristian said:
But i have insane chip and i really want 4.1.2 !!!! I dont understand why i gont get the update...my other S2 have 4.1.2 :|
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You mean you have the emmc brick bug? If so you can still use odin to upgrade as long as you don't wipe/factory reset. And you can use siyah kernel which is emmc brick bug free (will also give you root)
Chekhn said:
You mean you have the emmc brick bug? If so you can still use odin to upgrade as long as you don't wipe/factory reset. And you can use siyah kernel which is emmc brick bug free (will also give you root)
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I can confirm siyah works, i recently rooted my wifes phone using this method.
Thanks,
Chekhn is helping me out thru skype...thank you so much:victory: