[SOLVED] I bricked my phone..urgent help needed please.. - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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"
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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] Help! How to remove CWM from S2

Hi,
I just got my Android and happened to Root it with a firmware containing CWM because I really had no clue as to what it was. Now I would want to be able to remove this icon CWM from my phone. I have tried flashing the kernel to no avail. Please help me with a step by step procedure to remove it since I'm absolutely new to Androids. My S2 runs gingerbread 2.3.6. I did check the web but am so confused with all the options provided.
Thanks in advance.
flash stock rom usin odin simple
It is strongly recommended to back up stock ROM before u give try to Custom ROM.
*#1234# - Check your Firmware version before u do Rooting and make a note some where
You can use those information to download your STOCK ROM from many website (google them)
boscos said:
Hi,
I just got my Android and happened to Root it with a firmware containing CWM because I really had no clue as to what it was. Now I would want to be able to remove this icon CWM from my phone. I have tried flashing the kernel to no avail. Please help me with a step by step procedure to remove it since I'm absolutely new to Androids. My S2 runs gingerbread 2.3.6. I did check the web but am so confused with all the options provided.
Thanks in advance.
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Since you are rooted, use any file explorer with root access and delete the cwm manager.apk.
Second option is use root un-installer and uninstall the cwm manager
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galaxys2jax said:
It is strongly recommended to back up stock ROM before u give try to Custom ROM.
use *#1234# to check some useful information before u do Rooting.
Also u can download STOCK ROM from many website (google them)
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What does this have to do, with what op wants?
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rocky23 said:
flash stock rom usin odin simple
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Simple yes, but you want him to flash whole ROM instead of removing one file.
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boscos said:
Hi,
I just got my Android and happened to Root it with a firmware containing CWM because I really had no clue as to what it was. Now I would want to be able to remove this icon CWM from my phone. I have tried flashing the kernel to no avail. Please help me with a step by step procedure to remove it since I'm absolutely new to Androids. My S2 runs gingerbread 2.3.6. I did check the web but am so confused with all the options provided.
Thanks in advance.
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in some Firmwares CWM is included in system applications, so cant simply uninstall it, you can use Titanium backup application to uninstall system apps,
But before uninstalling better you learn more about Rooting and the functions of this app and other root apps. This is a very usefull app in the rooted and Clockwork mod installed devices, for rebooting into recovery easily, kernel flashing, backing up of the Rom ect..
you can have informations from below sticky thread as well as from my signature links.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442549
Thanks guys for your prompt responses. I will try and flash the stock rom and let you know if it work. Thanks again
why do you want to remove it though? Its one of the most useable apps for a rooted phone
skimminstones said:
why do you want to remove it though? Its one of the most useable apps for a rooted phone
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I just didn't want another system application that I had no clue about. Anyways - I flashed stock and it worked. Thanks everyone for the help!
Titanium backup and freeze it. The. You still have it if you need it later
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I am using XOLO Q800 (Stock ROM), what should i do to remove CWM
rocky23 said:
flash stock rom usin odin simple
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I installed CWM to test some custom ROMs on my device. What if for some i reason i have to take my mobile to service center.
Will they charge me (even if my device is under warranty) because i have installed CWM?
Do I really need to remove CWM? If yes, how??
Do you have a 3rd stupid question to ask?
anoop1678 said:
I installed CWM to test some custom ROMs on my device. What if for some i reason i have to take my mobile to service center.
Will they charge me (even if my device is under warranty) because i have installed CWM?
Do I really need to remove CWM? If yes, how??
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Yes you will need to remove root so flash Sam firmware with mobile Odin and don't root. Now back to stock. :thumbup:
Or send it in and report bk
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It would be very helpful if you can provide a link for reference
andrewwright said:
Yes you will need to remove root so flash Sam firmware with mobile Odin and don't root. Now back to stock. :thumbup:
Or send it in and report bk
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Thanks for replying andrewwright!! (you too "theunderling"!!:angel
I haven't actually installed CWM yet and came here to clear my this doubt.
Why Sam Firmware (if Sam = Samsung) while my device is XOLO q800? Can I take a backup of my my stock firmware in some way because XOLO is not a popular brand and I won't get much support(stock firmware) over internet.
Also, I read somewhere that particular firmware corrosponds to a particular chipset(mine is MT6589), is it true??
I would really appreciate if you can provide a link for reference where I can read further or otherwise some people will keep yelling here "noob......noob"
anoop1678 said:
Thanks for replying andrewwright!! (you too "theunderling"!!:angel
I haven't actually installed CWM yet and came here to clear my this doubt.
Why Sam Firmware (if Sam = Samsung) while my device is XOLO q800? Can I take a backup of my my stock firmware in some way because XOLO is not a popular brand and I won't get much support(stock firmware) over internet.
Also, I read somewhere that particular firmware corrosponds to a particular chipset(mine is MT6589), is it true??
I would really appreciate if you can provide a link for reference where I can read further or otherwise some people will keep yelling here "noob......noob"
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First ur trying to post ur issue on the wrong section ma8
as this section is meant for Galaxy S2 I9100 and its variants M/P/T not for ur XOLO q800
try this link below for all ur query about XOLO q800
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2226308
also head over to the link below for ur XOLO q800 devlopment
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239793

Little help please

Could do with a little advise. I have rooted in the past, most recently my HTC desire. I used to flash roms all the time.
Anyway I have decided to root my s2 and I am having problems. I root view odien and everything goes fine but when it reboots everything is the same and have no root access? any ideas?
If it helps I did the manual ics update a while back, don't know if that has anything to do with it?
Thanks
tbaxter08700 said:
Could do with a little advise. I have rooted in the past, most recently my HTC desire. I used to flash roms all the time.
Anyway I have decided to root my s2 and I am having problems. I root view odien and everything goes fine but when it reboots everything is the same and have no root access? any ideas?
If it helps I did the manual ics update a while back, don't know if that has anything to do with it?
Thanks
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You're not really explaining the steps you took to root. Flashing a CF-Root kernel through Odin would usually do the job if you want to maintain stock ROM. Otherwise, flashing a custom ROM would also give you root access as most ROMs come with it built in.
I strongly suggest you explain further what steps you took to flash. Because root view odien doesn't say much and is quite confusing.
tbaxter08700 said:
Could do with a little advise. I have rooted in the past, most recently my HTC desire. I used to flash roms all the time.
Anyway I have decided to root my s2 and I am having problems. I root view odien and everything goes fine but when it reboots everything is the same and have no root access? any ideas?
If it helps I did the manual ics update a while back, don't know if that has anything to do with it?
Thanks
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Hello I am also new to rooting,
I did my first SGS2 rooting following Chainfire's instruction in his thread and it goes OK.
Have been rooting 2 more devices since then...
Please describe your current firmware and the steps you had taken..
I have done the above tutorial and I still have the same problem? Its very strange!
tbaxter08700 said:
I have done the above tutorial and I still have the same problem? Its very strange!
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What did you do? You flashed CF-root and you still don't get root access? Really? Please discribe all steps you followed, then it will be easier for us to help you. Most important information you didn't provide is on what rom are you. Regards
tbaxter08700 said:
I have done the above tutorial and I still have the same problem? Its very strange!
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You should know by now to post the details about your phone.
I could say flash siyah-s2-v4.1.5 via odin(which gives root/perm cwm and safe kernel).
But I wont til you post the details.....
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It has always been my preference to root through a custom kernel... If you do decide to go this way, download siyah v4.1.5 and flash it through the PDA section of odin.
Also, as theunderling said, please post your phone details before flashing.
Flashing this kernel will grant you root + permanent CWM
My phone is on 4.0.3. Kernel XXLPQ. so can I just flash a custom ROM and it will root my phone. Its not like it used to be with my htc desire.
This is the tutorial I followed btw http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s2-i9100-icsandroid-4-0/
tbaxter08700 said:
My phone is on 4.0.3. Kernel XXLPQ. so can I just flash a custom ROM and it will root my phone. Its not like it used to be with my htc desire.
This is the tutorial I followed btw http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s2-i9100-icsandroid-4-0/
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Do as theunderling and poroto mentioned. Download the TAR version of siyah v4.1.5 from www.gokhanmoral.com and install it via Odin the same way as mentioned in the tutorial link you posted. (Instead of cf-root, use siyah) Do this and you will have root. Then you can flash a custom ROM.
good luck.
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tbaxter08700 said:
My phone is on 4.0.3. Kernel XXLPQ. so can I just flash a custom ROM and it will root my phone. Its not like it used to be with my htc desire.
This is the tutorial I followed btw http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s2-i9100-icsandroid-4-0/
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If you followed this tutorial you are already rooted on 4.0.3. If you want to upgrade to 4.0.4 I recommend to flash a stock 4.0.4 via odin then Cf-root (or other prerooted) kernel to have root, custom CWM recovery and be safe from brick bug. Then flash desired custom rom. Yes, custom roms come usually with root.
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HAXTREME said:
Do as theunderling and poroto mentioned. Download the TAR version of siyah v4.1.5 from www.gokhanmoral.com and install it via Odin the same way as mentioned in the tutorial link you posted. (Instead of cf-root, use siyah) Do this and you will have root. Then you can flash a custom ROM.
good luck.
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But I Will Have To Flash Clockwork Recovery First Tho Won't I?
Many40 said:
If you followed this tutorial you are already rooted on 4.0.3. If you want to upgrade to 4.0.4 I recommend to flash a stock 4.0.4 via odin then Cf-root (or other prerooted) kernel to have root, custom CWM recovery and be safe from brick bug. Then flash desired custom rom. Yes, custom roms come usually with root.
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I haven't mate. I downloaded root checker and it says I don't have it.
No you don't. Flash the TAR ( NOT zip.) version of siyah or dorimanx kernel via Odin. You don't need CWM for this. Once you install one of these custom kernels you will have root and CWM and can then install a ROM and whatever else you want via CWM.
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Ok thanks mate.
It won't let me download the tar?
Sorted it going to flash the resurrection remix ROM. Says on galaxys2 root.com that its probably the best ROM you can run on this phone. Is this true?
tbaxter08700 said:
Sorted it going to flash the resurrection remix ROM. Says on galaxys2 root.com that its probably the best ROM you can run on this phone. Is this true?
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Everything depends on what you expect from a rom. If you look at a picture in my sig you notice that I expect someting different.
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Any idea why on the first start screen where it says Samsung I bBe a yellow triangle with a ! In it?
tbaxter08700 said:
Any idea why on the first start screen where it says Samsung I bBe a yellow triangle with a ! In it?
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Yeah,Chainfire noticed that too.Thats how he created an app to remove it.
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tbaxter08700 said:
Any idea why on the first start screen where it says Samsung I bBe a yellow triangle with a ! In it?
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Theunderling is not so much patient for new members
It happens everytime you flash custom software to your phone via PC odin.
Use Triangle Away app from Google Play store to remove it. However read carefully the app instructions before you use it.
Regards
OK thanks everyone for your help.

[Q] Help rooting SGSII please...

I have read a lot of threads here... but believe me, I can not find any answer between such information... I do only want to be root and install a custom ROM, but for what i see, it is not easy issue...
I am going to give you my data in order to ask you if you can show me an updated post for being root...
Device: GT-I9100
Version: 4.0.3
Base Band: I9100XXLPS
Kernel: 3.0.15-I9100XWLP7-CL340913 [email protected]#3
Build number: IML74K.XWLP7
It's an unlock cell working with Vodafone Spain...
I'm sure you are too fed up of this kind of questions... but believe me, I Can not find the right way...
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE
Find cf kernel for your base and flash it through odin .It simple.
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xaxomis1409 said:
Find cf kernel for your base and flash it through odin .It simple.
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Thanks, but which is each one and where can i find it...?
Try here mate
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
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Or you can root by recovery using Rachmats method in my sig.
Yeah use rachmat3 way ive posted link above
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toonarmy4life said:
Try here mate
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
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Thank you,I tried that method but when I started cw in recovery mode, it didn't let me choose any option because the screen was blinking... Very strange I know... I'm going to the method in your signature and I'll tell you...thank you!
I rooted using rachmat3 way very easy guide
Perhaps I didnt download the suitable version of Clockwork, in their web I can see "download recovery" and "download touch recovery" (I took this one), but what is the difference between both? With the "touch" type (5.8.1.5) is with the one i got that screen-blinking problem...
Thank you
Download the 1st and 3rd links and use them.
The 1st link is temp cwm which lets you flash the file in the 3rd link.
Once i had reached this, could I install any custom ROM?
theunderling said:
Download the 1st and 3rd links and use them.
The 1st link is temp cwm which lets you flash the file in the 3rd link.
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What I dont understand is why I need files in sammobile when first method doesnt ask for these files anytime... you mean this? (please see attached pic)
Its the 1st and 3rd links in the ics rooting guide by Rachmat....not the 1st and 3rd links in my sig.
Ive had problems in the past using touch recovery,but it should still work.
There are other methods to root if you prefer them,one being flashing a rooted kernel via Odin.
Ok, Im gonna try!
YEAHHHHHHHH! Once it's done, I consider myself an idiot...! Thank you everybody!!! hehehehehe... and now... and almost ending my asks, where can I find info for flashing a ROM?
Thank you so much...
Hey,first use hktool to backup your efs then make a nand backup in cwm.
Then look into custom roms.Also make sure you install Odin in case you need to get out of trouble.
olestar said:
YEAHHHHHHHH! Once it's done, I consider myself an idiot...! Thank you everybody!!! hehehehehe... and now... and almost ending my asks, where can I find info for flashing a ROM?
Thank you so much...
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just go to index of ROMs in Galaxy sII android development thread. good luck n enjoy flashing :good:
or this is a link. choose as per your preference.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1531244

returning from custom rom to stock rom

hi,
I need to return to stock because am facing alot of problem with custom rom.
plz guide me to do it safe am searched alot but confused about the steps so help me plz.
am on PACMAN 4.4.2 rom
I appreciate any help ^_^
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So you obviously missed the thread stickied near the top of Q&A titled 'Flash stock firmware' then ?
The only difference is you obviously need to get I9100G firmware from Samfirmware, not I9100.
This is basics, you should already know this stuff before you start flashing custom roms, and you're certainly not going to be spoonfed it.
MistahBungle said:
So you obviously missed the thread stickied near the top of Q&A titled 'Flash stock firmware' then ?
The only difference is you obviously need to get I9100G firmware from Samfirmware, not I9100.
This is basics, you should already know this stuff before you start flashing custom roms, and you're certainly not going to be spoonfed it.
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last question :
I need to install 4.1.2 france.
the steps like this,flashing stock kernal through recovery ,unroot phone then flashing through odin stock firmware.
right or there other things.
thanks man I appreciate your response
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You REALLY should know this....
1) no need to flash a separate kernel.
2) no need to unroot.
Flash the correct firmware via Odin and your phone will be in an "as new, out of the box" condition.....
That's ALL you need to do.
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