Recovery problem - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi! I'm new here!
On my galaxy s2 in recovery mode I don't see "Install zip from sdcard" for example. Or "Backup and restore"
What can I do?
Mention: I want to install cm9 from sdcard and I can't because I don't see that items.

Have you rooted your phone yet?
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HANDSY said:
Have you rooted your phone yet?
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No,my phone isn't rooted

MasterQwerty said:
No,my phone isn't rooted
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Ah that's why. Please read the rolled up sticky thread in this forum on how to safely root your phone. Then you can start loading custom ROM's on to it. DON'T rush take your time, read carefully and follow the instructions exactly. There are lots of benefits to being careful and patient and expensive mistakes if you rush into this. All the best and happy flashing.
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Thank you!
Thank you for this information! You are the best!
I don't root my phone because I find clockworkmod recovery. But without you I cannot find it
Thank you again!

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[Q] Did I just brick my phone?

Well, I just received my phone today and I decided to root it by following a guide. Little did I know that firmware I was rooting was not meant for this phone. Now the phone shows the Samsung screen for a split second and then it turns off.
Is there anything I can do to restore it back to normal? I only have access to download mode right now.
Pm howtomen hrs helped someone earlier today in irc. not sure how. But you're still ok
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He helped me...long story short, there's not much we can do until a stock ROM is available.
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Ohh ok thank you both for the quick replies. This sucks, I don't have a phone now untill I can get this fixed :\
So where did the dev forum for our phone go? Is it mixed in with the other major 4 US carrier versions?
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It seems to randomly disappearing and reappearing.
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If you can get into download mode you're ok. You need to flash a stock rom and you'll be back to normal. Don't flash chainfire's root from the international thread because the kernel is not the same.
maladju said:
So where did the dev forum for our phone go? Is it mixed in with the other major 4 US carrier versions?
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Oops, guess it's just not showing in the XDA app for me.
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READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE EVER FLASHING ANYTHING :silly:
Very silly. I've been kicking myself all day.
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kensshin said:
Well, I just received my phone today and I decided to root it by following a guide. Little did I know that firmware I was rooting was not meant for this phone. Now the phone shows the Samsung screen for a split second and then it turns off.
Is there anything I can do to restore it back to normal? I only have access to download mode right now.
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have you try visiting DSC near by. they might be able to help you recover your device with the tool they have.
That was quick
junglizste said:
That was quick
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that^
Any fixes yet? I did the same thing and all I get is
Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again.
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kensshin said:
well, i just received my phone today and i decided to root it by following a guide. Little did i know that firmware i was rooting was not meant for this phone. Now the phone shows the samsung screen for a split second and then it turns off.
Is there anything i can do to restore it back to normal? I only have access to download mode right now.
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flashing the sprint clockwork recovery works! Also lets you go into recovery mode
Thank you TheSoberRussian and HowToMen. From soft brick to root thanks to you two guys. I really appreciate your help lol.
If anyone is soft bricked, there is a solution that works already!
Please elaborate. Flashing the sprint cwm allowed revovery to boot. But android wont. What is the fix for soft brick please help..
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mscott998 said:
Please elaborate. Flashing the sprint cwm allowed revovery to boot. But android wont. What is the fix for soft brick please help..
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Try flashing this It's fixed other bricks earlier.
Ty ty ty ty... worked like a charm. Someone needs to put a how to thread in the deav section for fixing soft brick
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mscott998 said:
Ty ty ty ty... worked like a charm. Someone needs to put a how to thread in the deav section for fixing soft brick
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Already done

Problems/doubts related to rooting the phone

I was going through threads on rooting, ROMs, kernels and bricking. Before reading threads about bricking I wanted to root my phone but after reading I got scared of bricking my phone which I think is difficult to debrick (unbrick).
Is it really the case that we cannot debrick the phone at home? Is it ok to root with such a consequence?
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All I can say is if you're that worried about it, don't root your phone or flash anything. Leave it on stock & enjoy it.
Is it possible to change ROM without rooting the phone?
And what are the chances of bricking the phone while rooting? And if bricked what is procedure to make it as earlier
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use this to root your S2...It is 100% risk free. However use only if u are on ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Also, read everything before u flash a rom/kernel..95% of them get bricked without reading or consulting properly
aviral1990 said:
use this to root your S2...It is 100% risk free. However use only if u are on ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Also, read everything before u flash a rom/kernel..95% of them get bricked without reading or consulting properly
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I read it, but I didn't not find anything written as it won't brick the phone. So just wanted to confirm even if I made any mistake, it won't brick my phone, right?
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Please refer to this quote...
MistahBungle said:
All I can say is if you're that worried about it, don't root your phone or flash anything. Leave it on stock & enjoy it.
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if you don't wanna brick your phone, then don't screw up in following the instructions
Look at method 1 in the link from my signature
It will not brick your phone as I now include cwm4
Phil3759 said:
Look at method 1 in the link from my signature
It will not brick your phone as I now include cwm4
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Thanks. I'll try to do it with that method. Just a last question, will it wipe my phone?
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shantanuparadkar said:
Thanks. I'll try to do it with that method. Just a last question, will it wipe my phone?
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No it won't, all it will do is root, your data will not be touched.
shantanuparadkar said:
I read it, but I didn't not find anything written as it won't brick the phone. So just wanted to confirm even if I made any mistake, it won't brick my phone, right?
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The thing is u are just installing CWM and busybox that gives you root by that method mentioned. Believe me i was also afraid and i rooted using that method..took hardly 30s lol
And it wont wipe anything..
Just go ahead..u aint flashing any inseure kernel or any rom..so there is no chance of bricking..Go ahead
aviral1990 said:
The thing is u are just installing CWM and busybox that gives you root by that method mentioned. Believe me i was also afraid and i rooted using that method..took hardly 30s lol
And it wont wipe anything..
Just go ahead..u aint flashing any inseure kernel or any rom..so there is no chance of bricking..Go ahead
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Thanks mate.
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aviral1990 said:
use this to root your S2...It is 100% risk free. However use only if u are on ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Also, read everything before u flash a rom/kernel..95% of them get bricked without reading or consulting properly
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i was trying to root my SGS2 using this method but i never found file CWM.zip file in the "apply updates from external storage" options. i tried to moving it to sdcard (main folder), creating a folder in sdcard and by moving it to folder android under sdcard (which is visible in those options) but couldn't find CWM.zip file. i use volume up + home key + power button to go to recovery mode.
plz help me regarding that why i couldn't find that file
Done with rooting.
Thanks all for the help
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Please help! Won't boot after root

Hey guys,
I've seen similar posts but can't find the answer, sorry if this is repetative!
I tried rooting my Samsung galaxy 2, gingerbread 2.3.3 on Odin. But it is not turning on now. The yellow triangle comes up. I am able to access download and recovery mode.
Any help would be appreciated!
nikkib7854 said:
Hey guys,
I've seen similar posts but can't find the answer, sorry if this is repetative!
I tried rooting my Samsung galaxy 2, gingerbread 2.3.3 on Odin. But it is not turning on now. The yellow triangle comes up. I am able to access download and recovery mode.
Any help would be appreciated!
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Did you follow the stepS carefully?i guess youre doing it wrong.. try to read firSt and search for the proper procedure before you do it.i will help you soon as i finished my work.
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nikkib7854 said:
Hey guys,
I've seen similar posts but can't find the answer, sorry if this is repetative!
I tried rooting my Samsung galaxy 2, gingerbread 2.3.3 on Odin. But it is not turning on now. The yellow triangle comes up. I am able to access download and recovery mode.
Any help would be appreciated!
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Go to www.sammobile.com download a stock firmware, flash through Odin, reroot.
*or*
Find the right siyah kernel tar and flash through odin
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I can't find 2.3.3 on sammobile only 2.3.6... does this matter? Or is there somewhere else I can find it?
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As was pointed out, it's always best to give a more descriptive title than 'Please Help'. I see you've got a few people helping you, good luck with it - it's usually a step you missed (I've done the same). Always read up and understand what you're doing before you do it, saves brain cells
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I can't find 2.3.3 on sammobile only 2.3.6... does this matter? Or is there somewhere else I can find it?
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u have very less or even outdated rooting option on GB, better to upgrade ur phone to stock ICS v4.0.3 (dwnld the stock ICS v4.0.3 firmware pertained to ur region on www.sammobile.com and flash the same using 'ODIN'.
After successfull flash and booting of ICS on ur phone, u can use Siyah kernel( .tar file for ODIN) to root ur phone by flashing the same vide ODIN
U might have corrupted ur install. If there is no VERY important data, i would recommend you to wipe data/cache and download a new STOCK rom and install using odin hope this helps. P.S. Only use odin and stock rom it has less chances of bricking the phone.
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Haha I saw this on Sh4Dy sig
Seems relevant to this situation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwleOote5M0&feature=youtu.be
Sorry for trolling :cyclops:
EDIT: Sorry OP, not meaning it is you, just thought it was funny to share this
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Haha I saw this on Sh4Dy sig
Seems relevant to this situation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwleOote5M0&feature=youtu.be
Sorry for trolling :cyclops:
EDIT: Sorry OP, not meaning it is you, just thought it was funny to share this
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Hey man,that video should be stickied,or new members should have to view it to complete their registration here.
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Hi mate, you can visit this site if you want further tutorial of rooting your phone(s2),either ics or gb, there is also a video to guide you steps by step,you can also download the pdf to serve as your manual guide so here it is enjoy hope i help you
http://galaxys2root.com
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theunderling said:
Hey man,that video should be stickied,or new members should have to view it to complete their registration here.
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I agree. Best video ever
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Yup,mate!best tutorial ever,zedomax tutorial is very helpful to me,and as well as other s2 users, i really apreciate the great contribution of zedomax in this community!kudoz for his works!:thumbup:
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technicalmetal28 said:
Yup,mate!best tutorial ever,zedomax tutorial is very helpful to me,and as well as other s2 users, i really apreciate the great contribution of zedomax in this community!kudoz for his works!:thumbup:
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If you are referring to me, I was saying that the video posted is amazing...
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kilometers4 said:
If you are referring to me, I was saying that the video posted is amazing...
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Yup!my friend i was referring to you this vids and tutorial never gone in my mind.just so good the way he explain evrything,even my grandma can root her phone with this detailed tutorial.lol
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technicalmetal28 said:
Yup!my friend i was referring to you this vids and tutorial never gone in my mind.just so good the way he explain evrything,even my grandma can root her phone with this detailed tutorial.lol
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You are confused. kilometers4 was talking about this video. You are the only one here singing praises to zedomax and his website.
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You are confused. kilometers4 was talking about this video. You are the only one here singing praises to zedomax and his website.
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A litle bit of misunderstanding here.. now can we forget my recent post?and starts new?
My bad here sorRy kilometer4.
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Root and have TWRP recovery?

Hey every one, im a new user to the Galaxy s2. Ive been a member of xda for quite a while. Im just a little confused on a way to root my phone, and put a custom recovery.
Right now its Stock on 4.0.4. Any help of guidelines would help
tobiascuypers said:
Hey every one, im a new user to the Galaxy s2. Ive been a member of xda for quite a while. Im just a little confused on a way to root my phone, and put a custom recovery.
Right now its Stock on 4.0.4. Any help of guidelines would help
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Search for creepyncrawly username, read all his signature links and you're good to go.
awesome thanks. And say i want to install slim bean (4.2.2) will i need a specific kernel (after i installed recovery of course) or juts full wipe and flash?
tobiascuypers said:
awesome thanks. And say i want to install slim bean (4.2.2) will i need a specific kernel (after i installed recovery of course) or juts full wipe and flash?
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You will need to read and learn before you act. This phone is configured differently than what you are accustomed to, judging from your statement above. You won't install recovery separately on this phone, since it is built into the kernel, for instance. Most roms have flashing instructions in the OP.
Ok. Im rooted... I unlcoked it for Tmobile. and its now on 2.3.4. When i go to recovery it juts says android recovery. Im not sure if its Clockwork mod, because i havent used clockwork since the days of the Moto backflip. SO how would i go about getting Clockworkmod and then installing Slimbean.
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Ok. Im rooted... I unlcoked it for Tmobile. and its now on 2.3.4. When i go to recovery it juts says android recovery. Im not sure if its Clockwork mod, because i havent used clockwork since the days of the Moto backflip. SO how would i go about getting Clockworkmod and then installing Slimbean.
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You have been told a few times in this thread to read before acting. You are headed right on down the 'I messed up my phone' path.
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Pirateghost said:
You have been told a few times in this thread to read before acting. You are headed right on down the 'I messed up my phone' path.
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Thanks for the help. I was just looking for some help. Can anyone else give me a clear answer?
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tobiascuypers said:
Thanks for the help. I was just looking for some help. Can anyone else give me a clear answer?
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The clear answer has already been given to you. Search for username creepyncrawly, read all the threads linked in his signature. You need to be patient, read and research for several days before attempting to flash anything. It was reckless and foolish to root before doing so.
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mattdm said:
The clear answer has already been given to you. Search for username creepyncrawly, read all the threads linked in his signature. You need to be patient, read and research for several days before attempting to flash anything. It was reckless and foolish to root before doing so.
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Well If yyou read the OP I am not just a noob. Anyway ive got. CWM on and flashing CM10.1 thanks tho
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tobiascuypers said:
Well If yyou read the OP I am not just a noob. Anyway ive got. CWM on and flashing CM10.1 thanks tho
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Anyone who switches to a new phone is a noob to that phone.
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Anyone who switches to a new phone is a noob to that phone.
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OK... all went well. I didn't really need to make a thread I guess. Thanks for the 'help'
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!!!Can't Enter CWM RecoverY!!!

PLZ HELP ME GUYS I CAN'T ENTER CWM RECOVERY
I HAVE MT6589 DEVICE (CLONE NOTE 2)
WHEN I TRY TO ENTER IT WITH ROM MANAGER IT GOES TO ANDROID
STOCK RECOVERY <3e>
ANDROID:4.0.4
Kernal:3.0.13
PLZ HELP MEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
plz help me!!!!!
Dude, first: please turn of caps lock, no one wants to answer this way. You can't boot into CWM Recovery cause you didn't install it, I think. Installing ROM Manager does not mean installing CWM.
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lets_zock said:
Dude, first: please turn of caps lock, no one wants to answer this way. You can't boot into CWM Recovery cause you didn't install it, I think. Installing ROM Manager does not mean installing CWM.
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ok first thanks for replying in my post and i turned off the caps lock
second:how to install it please
LuCaEgYpTMaN said:
ok first thanks for replying in my post and i turned off the caps lock
second:how to install it please
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Hm, I don't know. Maybe there's no root Option for you, sorry! Because China-clones aren't used very often.
EDIT: Well, look what I found right know: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2247537 maybe it's useful to you.(;
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lets_zock said:
Hm, I don't know. Maybe there's no root Option for you, sorry! Because China-clones aren't used very often.
EDIT: Well, look what I found right know: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2247537 maybe it's useful to you.(;
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look my phone is rooted what should i do?
or this root includes cwm
I don't know it's included. Check it. Maybe CWM wasn't portet yet to your device, I don't think there are ROMs anyway.
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