So i have my mom's s2 flashed with RR remix 4.0.4 rom but she doesnt like it,can i return it to stock sammy firmware with odin and remove all the root crap.My friend said it cant be done because with all of the leaked stock samsung 4.0.4 update via odin fiasco that bricked many devices?
metko said:
So i have my mom's s2 flashed with RR remix 4.0.4 rom but she doesnt like it,can i return it to stock sammy firmware with odin and remove all the root crap.My friend said it cant be done because with all of the leaked stock samsung 4.0.4 update via odin fiasco that bricked many devices?
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Yes, 4.0.4 has the brick bug, but that should not stop you from returning to stock.
Download ICS 4.0.3 stock firmware.
Perform factory reset in your new phone
Flash via Odin.
done
Jokesy said:
Yes, 4.0.4 has the brick bug, but that should not stop you from returning to stock.
Download ICS 4.0.3 stock firmware.
Perform factory reset in your new phone
Flash via Odin.
done
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factory reset before or after flshing stock
metko said:
factory reset before or after flshing stock
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Do the factory reset in CWM recovery, before flashing stock via Odin
Jokesy said:
Do the factory reset in CWM recovery, before flashing stock via Odin
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so then i will be safe??
metko said:
so then i will be safe??
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You said you are presently running Ressurection remix right? if otherwise let me know.
If you are running Ressurection remix, You will be safe. If not, let me know
Jokesy said:
You said you are presently running Ressurection remix right? if otherwise let me know.
If you are running Ressurection remix, You will be safe. If not, let me know
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Jes thats waht RR means so im safe if returning to stock 4.0.3 with odin and would anyone be kind enough to give me a link to download stock rom and the instructions with odin
To download the firmware go to sammobile. com, login and select the firmware for your phone and country.
Then in recovery full wipe, format /system and then reboot in download mode. Connect the phone to the pc with the USB cable, wait for Odin recognising it and fhen flash it
Sent from my GT-I9100
metko said:
Jes thats waht RR means so im safe if returning to stock 4.0.3 with odin and would anyone be kind enough to give me a link to download stock rom and the instructions with odin
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1. You can download 4.0.3 firmware on here on XDA or on Sammobile. On Sammobile, you will have the option to download the stock ICS firmware for your country
2. Odin Flashing Tutorials here on XDA
ok so il do it but another question is my case somehow connected with the one that was about the leaked firmware that bricked many devices i know it is samsungs fault because of their bug but i want to be 100% sure cause its not my phone its my mom's
metko said:
ok so il do it but another question is my case somehow connected with the one that was about the leaked firmware that bricked many devices i know it is samsungs fault because of their bug but i want to be 100% sure cause its not my phone its my mom's
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1. The firmware you are downloading ICS 4.0.3 is very safe. Only 4.0.4 comes with brick bug on its stock kernel. So don't download ICS 4.0.4 firmware
2. Technically, warranty is already voided, If anybody should flash a leaked firmware, or root his phone.
Brick bug or not, Samsung is not 100% at fault if anybody should brick his device while flashing a leaked firmware or after rooting his phone.
The user has to take his own share of the blame too.
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
1. The firmware you are downloading ICS 4.0.3 is very safe. Only 4.0.4 comes with brick bug on its stock kernel. So don't download ICS 4.0.4 firmware
2. Technically, warranty is already voided, If anybody should flash a leaked firmware, or root his phone.
Brick bug or not, Samsung is not 100% at fault if anybody should brick his device while flashing a leaked firmware or after rooting his phone.
The user has to take his own share of the blame too.
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
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Yeahh i know that its not the first device that i flashed or rooted i just wanted to be sure cause i wasnt in the flashing "scene" for a while
metko said:
Yeahh i know that its not the first device that i flashed or rooted i just wanted to be sure cause i wasnt in the flashing "scene" for a while
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Ok.
Don't worry bro. Your Mom will be 100% safe with 4.0.3
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
Related
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
oinkylicious said:
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
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.
Hi I am able to flash the kernel but unable to flash any rom including stock. it stops at either factoryfs.img or cache.
Every thing started after I tried to root the official ICS update by installing a kernel Siyah-v3.4.2-nomswap-I777. help appreciated in geeting back to a stock rom
denguta said:
Hi I am able to flash the kernel but unable to flash any rom including stock. it stops at either factoryfs.img or cache.
Every thing started after I tried to root the official ICS update by installing a kernel Siyah-v3.4.2-nomswap-I777. help appreciated in geeting back to a stock rom
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More info please? What phone? Have you tried a new download?
Sent from Team Pirate's Transmitter Thingy
122ninjas said:
More info please? What phone? Have you tried a new download?
Sent from Team Pirate's Transmitter Thingy
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Samsung galaxy S2 AT T.
Prior to this had official unrooted ICS update.
denguta said:
Samsung galaxy S2 AT T.
Prior to this had official unrooted ICS update.
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Pull out your battery and CONFIRM what is says for the model number of your phone. This will confirm or deny that you have the i777 Samsung Galaxy S2.
IF it has a model number of i727 which is also, kind of, sort of, a ATT samsung galaxy s2 but is considered the " Skyrocket". So PLEASE before going any further check it out before you get flamed here if you get help and you don't have the i777.
Sent from My SGH-I777 Running UCLE5 SANGRE AZUL 2 Rom
RockRatt said:
Pull out your battery and CONFIRM what is says for the model number of your phone. This will confirm or deny that you have the i777 Samsung Galaxy S2.
IF it has a model number of i727 which is also, kind of, sort of, a ATT samsung galaxy s2 but is considered the " Skyrocket". So PLEASE before going any further check it out before you get flamed here if you get help and you don't have the i777.
Sent from My SGH-I777 Running UCLE5 SANGRE AZUL 2 Rom
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SGH-I777 confirmed
denguta said:
SGH-I777 confirmed
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Have you tried redownloading the file?
OK so I'm confused. What ROM were u on before trying this. Are u saying u were ON stock ICS and wanted to root it, or that u were trying to install stock ICS ? U can use kies to install stock ICS were u trying to flash the Odin flashable file or....more info plz
Sent from my SGH-I777 using Tapatalk 2
Phalanx7621 said:
OK so I'm confused. What ROM were u on before trying this. Are u saying u were ON stock ICS and wanted to root it, or that u were trying to install stock ICS ? U can use kies to install stock ICS were u trying to flash the Odin flashable file or....more info plz
Sent from my SGH-I777 using Tapatalk 2
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I was on stock ICS. I wanted to root.
Then i flashed the siyah kernel, after that the phone booted with just samsung logo
I tried flashing a stock rom but it fails, it just halts. However installing a kernel through odin is successful.
Even kies fails to install the stock rom, it downloads the firmware but nothing installs.
denguta said:
I was on stock ICS. I wanted to root.
Then i flashed the siyah kernel, after that the phone booted with just samsung logo
I tried flashing a stock rom but it fails, it just halts. However installing a kernel through odin is successful.
Even kies fails to install the stock rom, it downloads the firmware but nothing installs.
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U tried to flash siyah kernel with Odin?
Sent from my SGH-I777 using Tapatalk 2
denguta said:
Hi I am able to flash the kernel but unable to flash any rom including stock. it stops at either factoryfs.img or cache.
Every thing started after I tried to root the official ICS update by installing a kernel Siyah-v3.4.2-nomswap-I777. help appreciated in geeting back to a stock rom
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Trying to gain root via installing another custom kernel is NOT the way to go, in fact, it's not the right way and AFAIK, it's not gonna work.
So, it was stock ICS and you want to .......... what? just root? or intend to install a custom firmware?
Either case,
FIRSTLY, rooting. Read the stickies, there are links to instructions how to root (per ROM version)
SECONDLY, in order to install custom firmware easily, strongly recommend installing CwMR first. HOW?
a. make sure it's rooted.
b. install Mobile Odin
c. flash custom kernel which includes CwMR. Be careful of flashing GB kernel to GB firmware and so on.
So go back, a question for you.
How did you manage to install Siyah kernel first place?
votinh said:
Trying to gain root via installing another custom kernel is NOT the way to go, in fact, it's not the right way and AFAIK, it's not gonna work.
So, it was stock ICS and you want to .......... what? just root? or intend to install a custom firmware?
Either case,
FIRSTLY, rooting. Read the stickies, there are links to instructions how to root (per ROM version)
SECONDLY, in order to install custom firmware easily, strongly recommend installing CwMR first. HOW?
a. make sure it's rooted.
b. install Mobile Odin
c. flash custom kernel which includes CwMR. Be careful of flashing GB kernel to GB firmware and so on.
So go back, a question for you.
How did you manage to install Siyah kernel first place?[/QUO
Siyah kernel was in tar format can be installed in desktop odin. Am I wrong?
the bottom line is now I cant flash any rom through odin or kies. It just hangs at the start. I am able to install stand alone stock kernels through odin without any problems. I guess I am clear aout what I am talking. Help appreciated. Thanks
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getting a jig to reset the counter and will try to get a replacement.
It turned out to be bad cable issue.
I brought a new micro USB cable and the rom flashed nicely
May be if kernel flash ok but not rom, one needs to change the cable. :laugh:
Hello,
I have to send my international version of galaxy for repair due to damaged screen.
I currently use omega roms with Syiah Kernel however I would like to install stock rom back on the phone before I send it to insurance company for repair.
I think custom rom may invalid claim therefore I would like to be on a safe side.
Can someone know a reliable guide of how to install stock rom over a custom one? So far I found this one.
http://www.jayceooi.com/2012/06/14/how-to-restore-stock-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s3-video/
Can someone please have a look and let me know if this guide is correct as I do not want to brick my phone.
Thanks
m112 said:
Hello,
I have to send my international version of galaxy for repair due to damaged screen.
I currently use omega roms with Syiah Kernel however I would like to install stock rom back on the phone before I send it to insurance company for repair.
I think custom rom may invalid claim therefore I would like to be on a safe side.
Can someone know a reliable guide of how to install stock rom over a custom one? So far I found this one.
http://www.jayceooi.com/2012/06/14/how-to-restore-stock-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s3-video/
Can someone please have a look and let me know if this guide is correct as I do not want to brick my phone.
Thanks
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Follow it step by step. This is exactly how you want to send your phones back to Samsung to claim guarantee or replacement.
Hello. I have a question about flashing stock ROM.
I'm on stock 4.0.4, unrooted, nothing touched, and I want flash 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.
I heard that if I flash with odin my counter will stay on 0, is that true?
I will download ROM from sammobile.
And can someone give me instructions for flashing with odin (I do it a couple of times on my Galaxy S, S2, etc, but I can't remember what I must tick)?
GTRSkyR34 said:
Hello. I have a question about flashing stock ROM.
I'm on stock 4.0.4, unrooted, nothing touched, and I want flash 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.
I heard that if I flash with odin my counter will stay on 0, is that true?
I will download ROM from sammobile.
And can someone give me instructions for flashing with odin (I do it a couple of times on my Galaxy S, S2, etc, but I can't remember what I must tick)?
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Yes.
It will stay on 0.
because those are official firmwares.
On Odin. Connect the phone in download mode, select pda and select the firmware you downloaded from sammobile.
Click start. :good:
Don't forget to reset your counter flash first!
First of all, reset your counter flash with the Triangle Away app. If you don't do this, they are going to refuse your warranty.
Then you can use this tutorial to install the last stock 4.1.2 Rom (I9300XXELL5) on your device:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610. Or choose any another rom from sammobile.com.
masterex567 said:
Yes.
It will stay on 0.
because those are official firmwares.
On Odin. Connect the phone in download mode, select pda and select the firmware you downloaded from sammobile.
Click start. :good:
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Ok, thank you.
Just one more question.
I'm from Croatia, VIPNET network today get's 4.1.2 JB, but my network (TELE2) didn't (last is 4.1.1)
My phone is bought in Tele2 network, so what will happened if I flash software from VIPNET?
GTRSkyR34 said:
Hello. I have a question about flashing stock ROM.
I'm on stock 4.0.4, unrooted, nothing touched, and I want flash 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.
I heard that if I flash with odin my counter will stay on 0, is that true?
I will download ROM from sammobile.
And can someone give me instructions for flashing with odin (I do it a couple of times on my Galaxy S, S2, etc, but I can't remember what I must tick)?
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Yes, it will stay on 0. Sources: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899.
Use this tutorial to install the last stock 4.1.2 Rom (I9300XXELL5) on your device: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610.
Why you don't root your phone? It's very easy, safe, and you can take fully avantage of your device (custom roms, ad free, better performance, better battery life, and so many things)...
anmar21 said:
Yes, it will stay on 0. Sources: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899.
Use this tutorial to install the last stock 4.1.2 Rom (I9300XXELL5) on your device: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610.
Why you don't root your phone? It's very easy, safe, and you can take fully avantage of your device (custom roms, ad free, better performance, better battery life, and so many things)...
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Yes I know, every phone I had it was rooted and on custom ROM, but I'm scared because I read S3 can be dead between 150-200 days (problem with chip) so I'm not sure yet
Thank you for help.
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: