[Q] Request: Need stock Samsung ROM. - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
I Need the stock samsung rom ICS 4.0.4. (would like to install a different rom but need stock for mobileiron).
Is there any better rom I can install and still be able to work with mobileiron?
What kernel do I need?

RLTRS said:
Hi,
I Need the stock samsung rom ICS 4.0.4. (would like to install a different rom but need stock for mobileiron).
Is there any better rom I can install and still be able to work with mobileiron?
What kerenel do I need?
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No such thing as a 'kerenel'

... Thx for the informative reply

You can take a look at sammobile.com you'll find all new and old stock ROMs that you can flash with odin. Stock kernel is provided
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Only saw there stock roms by country. I'm looking for the clean samsung rom, unchanged by the cellular operators (if such thing exists).
Thanks,

Your posts arent very informative either.
1.post details about phone.
2.if you want an unbranded stock firmware........then say so
3.read threads about noobs

Take a look at this thread, I hope it would help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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[Q] Does rooting require exact same kernal? Galaxy s2

I am new to the android .and bought my first galaxy s2. I will follow the s2 one click root to root my phone. I need to know if I need the same kernal as my device? My original kernal is JPKG5. do I need jpkg5 insecure kernal and then a jpkg5 secure kernal to root my phone? Or can I change my kernal to some other kernal of my choice?
my galaxy s2 gets pretty hot if I play intense games like asphalt or star legends, it even gets hot if I use mobile internet like EDGE (i guess its 2g internet nott sure) and browse the internet. The battery life sucks. I keep wifi, gps off and it last like 7 hours if I use mobile internet. Heard a different kernal might help.
One last question, what is the purpose of titanium backup? Do I get to restore my phones original self back again easily? Like will it unroot itself and return to the original gingerbread rom if I decide to change to cynogenmod? If titanium backup does not do that, then how can I unroot my phone and then get back to my original gingerbread rom?
Thanks alot for your help...
rez1 said:
I am new to the android .and bought my first galaxy s2.
One last question, what is the purpose of titanium backup? Do I get to restore my phones original self back again easily? Like will it unroot itself and return to the original gingerbread rom if I decide to change to cynogenmod? If titanium backup does not do that, then how can I unroot my phone and then get back to my original gingerbread rom?
Thanks alot for your help...
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Welcome to Android I am not sure about the kernel. The purpose of TB is that you can backup all your apps and data and if you flash a new custom rom you can use TB to restore all the apps and data. Its a very powerful application. You can always flash the original stock rom downloaded from Intratechs thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278. Then you will have an unrooted phone. Beware of the custom counter!!
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If you are international S2 (i9100) user use CF-Root instead SOC:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Dont use CF-Root or SOC if you are AT&T user, there is specific threads on how to root AT&T devices.
CF-Root is 1 step only, this means for a non experienced user like you (as it's your first android device) less chance to screw up something.
Follow carefully the instructions.
Be sure Kies installed but NOT running (kill kies process) because kies block odin = semi bricked phone.
Takes about 30 seconds
If you need more info feel free to ask here or pm me
haghdk said:
You can always flash the original stock rom downloaded from Intratechs thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278. Then you will have an unrooted phone. Beware of the custom counter!!
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im a bit confused, all those stock kernals in that link u gave are kernels and rom? Like if I have cynogenmod rom installed in my fone and then flash my phone again using one of those stock kernels/roms, I would be flashing back from cynogenmod to gingerbread 2.3.3 (JPKG5)?
Also what is the custom counter?
Thanks
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rembrandtlnx said:
If you are international S2 (i9100) user use CF-Root instead SOC:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Dont use CF-Root or SOC if you are AT&T user, there is specific threads on how to root AT&T devices.
CF-Root is 1 step only, this means for a non experienced user like you (as it's your first android device) less chance to screw up something.
Follow carefully the instructions.
Be sure Kies installed but NOT running (kill kies process) because kies block odin = semi bricked phone.
Takes about 30 seconds
If you need more info feel free to ask here or pm me
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sorry for the multi reply post, dont know how to quote 2 messages in one reply...
Cf-root seems like it will limit me to only one kernel, is it a fact? Is it possible for a gs2 user to use any kernel he desires? because I would like to use a better kernel than jpkg5 but stick to the original gingerbread rom 2.3.3. Then mod it to stop loading the so called bloat somehow using an app. Plus I found cf-root to be a little confusing, can u help me understand this? Cf-root will use the kernel inside the phone and leave it intact plus give me root? Or will cf-root change my kernel permanently?
Thanks for all the trouble everyone, if its ok ill ask more questions if I get stuck, but will try my best to figure it out myself first...thanks again...
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rez1 said:
im a bit confused, all those stock kernals in that link u gave are kernels and rom? Like if I have cynogenmod rom installed in my fone and then flash my phone again using one of those stock kernels/roms, I would be flashing back from cynogenmod to gingerbread 2.3.3 (JPKG5)?
Also what is the custom counter?
Thanks
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If you flash one of those ROMs you will flash from cyanogen to your original. The custom counter counts how many times you flash a custom rom / kernel - it can be a problem if you have to send your phone in for repair. Read more about it.
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rez1 said:
sorry for the multi reply post, dont know how to quote 2 messages in one reply...
Cf-root seems like it will limit me to only one kernel, is it a fact? Is it possible for a gs2 user to use any kernel he desires? because I would like to use a better kernel than jpkg5 but stick to the original gingerbread rom 2.3.3. Then mod it to stop loading the so called bloat somehow using an app. Plus I found cf-root to be a little confusing, can u help me understand this? Cf-root will use the kernel inside the phone and leave it intact plus give me root? Or will cf-root change my kernel permanently?
Thanks for all the trouble everyone, if its ok ill ask more questions if I get stuck, but will try my best to figure it out myself first...thanks again...
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cf-root is an original kernel with root+cwm inserted. No it dosnt lock you to a single kernel, its just the most easy way to root your phone while keeping your stock rom. When you are rooted you then can flash any kernel or custom rom you want.
You only need to pickup the same (ex: kh3, ki4, kf1 etc..) for the root process, this to have full compatibility during root with the stock rom on your phone, but after successfull root you can flash any kernel/rom for the s2
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rembrandtlnx said:
cf-root is an original kernel with root+cwm inserted. No it dosnt lock you to a single kernel, its just the most easy way to root your phone while keeping your stock rom. When you are rooted you then can flash any kernel or custom rom you want.
You only need to pickup the same (ex: kh3, ki4, kf1 etc..) for the root process, this to have full compatibility during root with the stock rom on your phone, but after successfull root you can flash any kernel/rom for the s2
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Thanks for clearing this up! Wasn't sure about how it worked exactly! I am now
rembrandtlnx said:
You only need to pickup the same (ex: kh3, ki4, kf1 etc..) for the root process, this to have full compatibility during root with the stock rom on your phone, but after successfull root you can flash any kernel/rom for the s2
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my stock kernel is JPKG5, and i didnt find any JPKG5 in that link you gave earlier. there is one that says "JP_XSG_KG5" should i be using this to root my phone?
thanks
rez1 said:
my stock kernel is JPKG5, and i didnt find any JPKG5 in that link you gave earlier. there is one that says "JP_XSG_KG5" should i be using this to root my phone?
thanks
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find a kernel that is in your region and then follow the procedure that is on Chainfire's thread....it has all the regions in his first post in his thread and explains everything you need to know buddy......
use this link for all the info you need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
THANKS
Thanks everyone, i did it. My phone is rooted now. I used JP_XSG_KG5, since it seemed like the closest to my kernel. Its working fine so far. Thanks again

Uninstall ics 4.0.3 galaxy s2

HI GUYS,.
I NEED A tutorial how to remove ics and return gingerbrean.
Use Odin to flash back to stock. Then flash a cf root kernel.
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Yeisonp said:
HI GUYS,.
I NEED A tutorial how to remove ics and return gingerbrean.
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Firstly, this is a dev forum, Does it resemble absolutely anything like a Q&A or general forum or even a forum you should be creating a topic in?
Second, There is an abundance of data on how to flash, go check stickies etc. If you have flashed ICS then you can flash GB, its the exact same process.
thanks for your responses.
im from colombia, and my english is poor
restore your backup if you made one!!
wipe data/cache/dalvic/ restore
Just reboot in recovery, wipe everything. If you have a rom on your sdcard just flash it. If not use the restore method if you have a backup. Simple as that
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Install Kernel CF-Root, install rom from SDCard or Install Stock rom from ODIN
Instal stock rom first to back your modem version , then you can back your last backup
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I'd like the same
Could anyone offer me a link to a gingerbread stock rom. It might be the only way of getting my phone to work properly.
I have a UK unbranded GS2. In case it changes anything.
Thank you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
Search here
pope2141 said:
Could anyone offer me a link to a gingerbread stock rom. It might be the only way of getting my phone to work properly.
I have a UK unbranded GS2. In case it changes anything.
Thank you
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You'll find all stock ROM's at sammobile.com
Chris.
Thank you. However I am after an unbranded stock Gingerbread.
Any ideas?
pope2141 said:
Thank you. However I am after an unbranded stock Gingerbread.
Any ideas?
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http://hotfile.com/dl/146321681/7a0247f/I9100XXKL1_I9100OXAKL1_OXA.zip.html
Open europe version
pope2141 said:
Thank you. However I am after an unbranded stock Gingerbread.
Any ideas?
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Did you even go to the website he suggested? There are dozens of unbranded stock Gingerbread firmwares for the i9100 there.

[Q] Samsung KIES

Hi,
Is Samsung KIES still usable after I update firmware using ODIN (and after I revert back to stock firmware). Thanks !
revert to stock rom and Kies
Dear cypherlwind,
Yes it is possible to use kies after reverting to a stock rom.
Keep in mind that it needs to be a official samsung stock rom.
See the following links to obtain a stock rom:
Official stock roms on xda:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Official Provider branded roms:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
Original stock roms on sammobile
http://www.sammobile.com/
In order to update via kies the phone needs to have a stock combination of stock firmware, so a kernel, rom, csc and modem that shipped together, rather than mix and match.
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dear pal,
so is it ok now to install ICS 4.0.3 ??? Is it still buggy ?
cypherlwind said:
dear pal,
so is it ok now to install ICS 4.0.3 ??? Is it still buggy ?
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Its buggy, unstable, and no really ready for non advanced users, more than one person has managed to brick there phone flashing it without reading first.
I would stay away.

[SOLVED] I bricked my phone..urgent help needed please..

I updated my sgs2 officially yesterday from ICS to jellybean 4.1.2...it was working good but I lost root...I searched the web to root it again and foung this website..
http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s2-gt-i9100-jelly-bean-android-4-1-14-1-2/
I successfully rooted it but to my bad luck I tapped on the supersu as mentioned in the video demonstration at the website and things went wrong..the supersu asked me whether to start normally or CWM recovery, I opted for CWM recovery...Now my phone is stuck at the yellow triangle..I can go to download mode only...I reflashed the same kernel but in vain...
Please help me to recover my phone as I need it badly...many thanks in advance.
Let me tell you that I leave in middle east and as I remeber it was updated to XXls8 or something.
Re: I bricked my phone..urgent help needed please..
You can go to internet search for a rom to flash using odin
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benhu said:
You can go to internet search for a rom to flash using odin
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thanks benhu but what should I search for? which ROM?
Search for a stock rom
Re: I bricked my phone..urgent help needed please..
Search on sammobile.com
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mhoss48 said:
Search on sammobile.com
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But I didn't install any custom ROM..I only install custom kernal for rooting..Do I still need a stock ROM to flash? I need further help...and how to flash again?
Thanks everybody who is helping.
mirchichamu said:
But I didn't install any custom ROM..I only install custom kernal for rooting..Do I still need a stock ROM to flash? I need further help...and how to flash again?
Thanks everybody who is helping.
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Odin flashes stock ROMs and kernels.
Re: I bricked my phone..urgent help needed please..
STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU to flash SUPERNEXUS 2.0 it is stable
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pakhei123 said:
STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU to flash SUPERNEXUS 2.0 it is stable
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Do you recommend to flash this rom instead of stock rom? But where from download? And how to flash?
Go back to stock first; it will give you a 'clean slate'. Getting your phone working normally/usable should be your only priority/thought at this stage. You can worry about flashing other roms/kernels once you've done that.
MistahBungle said:
Go back to stock first; it will give you a 'clean slate'. Getting your phone working normally/usable should be your only priority/thought at this stage. You can worry about flashing other roms/kernels once you've done that.
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Thanks MistahBungle for your help. From where I should download stock rom and how to flash? Further help will be much appreciated.
Search Samfirmware for an unbranded one for your country (or a carrier-specific one if you prefer/if there isn't an unbranded one). Guides/tutorials are stickied in the General section (3rd post from the top from memory).
MistahBungle said:
Search Samfirmware for an unbranded one for your country (or a carrier-specific one if you prefer/if there isn't an unbranded one). Guides/tutorials are stickied in the General section (3rd post from the top from memory).
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Thanks a lot MistahBungle and all who supported me...Thanks God I finally reflashed stock ROM which I downloaded from Samfirmware and it is working well.
May I request all those geeks to guide me to root the easiest way. Further I will request you people to tell me the Best ROM which support RTL...Bundle of thanks.
Good man. You're welcome Easy way to root is to flash the Odin version of any custom kernel which works with Android version of the stock rom you're currently running (Siyah & Dorimanx are but two, there are others); read the thread devoted to the particular kernel you want to flash to work out which build you need to use. Once you flash it you'll have a rooted phone with CWM.
'Best rom' threads are not allowed here; once you have CWM installed it's really easy to flash/try a bunch of roms & find one you like, it takes 5 minutes to backup or restore, if you find you don't like a rom you try, it's easy to go back to your previous setup & try another. Generally if you need things that are a 'bit fiddly' to 'just work' without dramas, you're better off sticking with stock. But you can check the threads of various custom roms to see if they support the features you need to use. You could always dual boot if the particular features you want to use only work with stock, yet you like a particular custom rom & want to use it as a daily driver.
Re: I bricked my phone..urgent help needed please..
And one more thing...
Please add [SOLVED] to the title of ur post so that others with similar problems can get help too..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II

[Q] 4.1.2 original kernel international version

Hi I'm trying to look for the stock 4.1.2 kernel for the international version GT9300. I have the original ROM but decided to change the kernel to Yank555 but since i would like to update to 4.2 would like to do it through the samsung Kies (if you have better suggestions, they are welcome, since i dont want all the samsung crap which took very long to get rid off) Otherwise I will have to jump again in the world of looking for a ROM
on a side note, anyone knows which kernel would be best for the MIUI rom? i tried it last year but i had lags and some things didnt work.
Thank you!
Stock kernel in stock firmware from sammobile otherwise search .
JJEgan said:
Stock kernel in stock firmware from sammobile otherwise search .
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that would mean i would have to install the firmware again, is there a way to just extract the kernel?
thank you!

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