Odin crashes at Firmware Update - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi folks,
I am trying to flash the new Jelly Bean firmware onto my SGS2 but it crashes at the message "Firmware update".
I did not perform a factory reset on my phone.
I follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2226886
My S2 fortunately still works fine. Anyone knows what is going wrong?
Thanks in advance for your help!

Which variant of the S2 do u have?
Check under ur battery and tell.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
Which variant of the S2 do u have?
Check under ur battery and tell.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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II am not sure where to search, I found this:
GT-I9100 running 4.0.3
Baseband version: I9100XXLPQ

RudyL90 said:
II am not sure where to search, I found this:
GT-I9100 running 4.0.3
Baseband version: I9100XXLPQ
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Just like I thought! The thread u linked is meant for the T989 S2, not the I9100 S2. That is why it fails.
Simply download the correct firmware for ur device from sammobile.com and flash that via Odin.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II

immortalneo said:
Just like I thought! The thread u linked is meant for the T989 S2, not the I9100 S2. That is why it fails.
Simply download the correct firmware for ur device from sammobile.com and flash that via Odin.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Oh... OK!... THANKS

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[Q] Downgrade Samsung Galaxy S2 from Jelly Bean 4.1.2 to ICS 4.0.4

Hi, I recently updated my Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 from Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0.4) to Jelly Bean (4.1.2). I have been using the new OS version for a while now and don't like some of the changes that Samsung have implemented. So I was wondering if there is a way of downgrading the OS back to ICS 4.0.4 (the latest official release). Is there a way to select a custom version in Kies and simply update that way? Or am I stuck with Jelly Bean and will just have to adjust to the changes
HTC_645 said:
Hi, I recently updated my Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 from Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0.4) to Jelly Bean (4.1.2). I have been using the new OS version for a while now and don't like some of the changes that Samsung have implemented. So I was wondering if there is a way of downgrading the OS back to ICS 4.0.4 (the latest official release). Is there a way to select a custom version in Kies and simply update that way? Or am I stuck with Jelly Bean and will just have to adjust to the changes
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Download any firmware you want from sam mobile website and follow the instructions. You can downgrade to ICS easily.
Dark Emotion said:
Download any firmware you want from sam mobile website and follow the instructions. You can downgrade to ICS easily.
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Is there any official methods or do I have to use a third party?
HTC_645 said:
Is there any official methods or do I have to use a third party?
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Its called Odin. U flash firmwares with it.
Please read as much as possible and use search before u attempt anything. Feel free to ask any questions you may have.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
*gets the trowel & cement ready*
MistahBungle said:
*gets the trowel & cement ready*
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+1
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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@OP:
Since you are obviously new to rooting and flashing, may I suggest you read:
Introduction to Android and Galaxy S2
Recovery and Download modes
How to flash stock firmwares using Odin
Also read about 'eMMC Brickbug' issue on 4.0.4.
And don't forget to take an EFS backup too!!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
@OP:
Since you are obviously new to rooting and flashing, may I suggest you read:
Introduction to Android and Galaxy S2
Recovery and Download modes
How to flash stock firmwares using Odin
Also read about 'eMMC Brickbug' issue on 4.0.4.
And don't forget to take an EFS backup too!!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Ok, Thank you for your help
HTC_645 said:
Ok, Thank you for your help
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Ur welcome!
Feel free to ask any doubts you may have after reading...
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
downgrade to gingerbread
can we downgrade to gingerbread. just wanna see how it feels .its long time away from gingerbread.now on omega v22.pl reply n tell if there is chance of brick to dongrade from jelly bean 2 gingerbread.
immortalneo said:
Ur welcome!
Feel free to ask any doubts you may have after reading...
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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raaj313 said:
can we downgrade to gingerbread. just wanna see how it feels .its long time away from gingerbread.now on omega v22.pl reply n tell if there is chance of brick to dongrade from jelly bean 2 gingerbread.
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Struggling to increase ur post count mate?
Yes, u can downgrade to GB directly without risk of bricking (unless you don't know how to do it).
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
if firmware from samamobile is used will i have to re-root my phone?
R3M768 said:
if firmware from samamobile is used will i have to re-root my phone?
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Yes, you will. Because you will return to stock and hence become unrooted.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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damn, i guess the easiest way to root again without any harm is to flash an insecure kernel for my baseband from xda with odin right?(same as i did when i first rooted my phone)
R3M768 said:
damn, i guess the easiest way to root again without any harm is to flash an insecure kernel for my baseband from xda with odin right?(same as i did when i first rooted my phone)
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Depends on ur firmware version. You won't find insecure kernels for JB.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
@immortalneo
hello there
i have samsung galaxy s2 GT-I9100 4.1.2 XWLSE and i want to downgrade back to my stock GB 2.3.5 JPKJ2
the question is can i use odin normally to flash this firmware or do i have to have bootloader and pit files and where to get them ??
silyboy said:
@immortalneo
hello there
i have samsung galaxy s2 GT-I9100 4.1.2 XWLSE and i want to downgrade back to my stock GB 2.3.5 JPKJ2
the question is can i use odin normally to flash this firmware or do i have to have bootloader and pit files and where to get them ??
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Just flash via Odin using only PDA, phone and CSC files, nothing else.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
food assabit
immortalneo said:
Just flash via Odin using only PDA, phone and CSC files, nothing else.
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thanks alot i flashed back the rom using odin but i want to ask for one more favour i want to root my phone but i cant find the right kernel what to do
the firmware is 2.3.5 JPKJ2
can u help me pllllz
silyboy said:
thanks alot i flashed back the rom using odin but i want to ask for one more favour i want to root my phone but i cant find the right kernel what to do
the firmware is 2.3.5 JPKJ2
can u help me pllllz
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If u only want root and not CWM, try zergRush exploit method.
If u want CWM, post ur 'About Phone' details here and let me know.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
If u only want root and not CWM, try zergRush exploit method.
If u want CWM, post ur 'About Phone' details here and let me know.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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i already used zergRush exploit method and rooted the phone and know i need to CWM here is my status

Official JB 4.1.2 rootable ? (SOLVED)

Find attached system settings**
I recently received the JB 4.1.2 official update and installed vis WiFi on the handset gti9100.
I want to root it and have had no success so any help would be appreciated.
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
Have u thought of searching this forum about it?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
Have u thought of searching this forum about it?
cheers, very helpful.
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Will give u a tip.
Search for 'Philz kernel'.
In the thread you find, look for the XWLSD zip version.
Save it to ur external SD card.
Flash that in stock recovery..
And ur rooted!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
you could also flash siyah v6b5 via odin
noname55804 said:
you could also flash siyah v6b5 via odin
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And trip ur binary counter (if you haven't already)..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
Will give u a tip.
Search for 'Philz kernel'.
In the thread you find, look for the XWLSD zip version.
Save it to ur external SD card.
Flash that in stock recovery..
And ur rooted!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Cheers buddy, all done, got the idea when looking at your settings at the bottom of your post, so i wasn´t being moody, I really meant it when i said cheers very helpful
wizla said:
Cheers buddy, all done
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Good for u! :thumbup:
Please add [SOLVED] to the title of ur post.
May the Root be with You!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
noname55804 said:
you could also flash siyah v6b5 via odin
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tried this and didnt work ?
wizla said:
tried this and didnt work ?
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Huh? When u tried this? Thought u are already rooted...
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
Huh? When u tried this? Thought u are already rooted...
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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I´m now rooted yes, but before asking the question had tried various other ways found on the forum, this being one of them
wizla said:
I´m now rooted yes, but before asking the question had tried various other ways found on the forum, this being one of them
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Ohh.. ok..
Flashing via Odin can fail due to a number of reasons, which is why I always suggest Mobile Odin for flashing and stock recovery for rooting.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Most problems are caused by kies. Make sure all kies taks are closed by task manager

Galaxy S2 Problem

Hey guys a friend of mine wanted to upgrade his phone via kies but he forgot his phone was rooted is there anyway he can fix it
On his phone he can access download mods
Some members have reported having issues upgrading via Kies while rooted.
So u have 2 options:
1. Re-flash current ROM via Odin to unroot, then update via Kies.
2. Directly flash the update via Odin (you save one step).
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
Some members have reported having issues upgrading via Kies while rooted.
So u have 2 options:
1. Re-flash current ROM via Odin to unroot, then update via Kies.
2. Directly flash the update via Odin (you save one step).
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Whats the latest version of Odin?
cobby911 said:
Whats the latest version of Odin?
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Odin v3.07
See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
Also, if ur interested, there is a mobile version of Odin that is easier and much safer (but requires root). Search for 'Mobile Odin' on XDA.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
Odin v3.07
See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
Also, if ur interested, there is a mobile version of Odin that is easier and much safer (but requires root). Search for 'Mobile Odin' on XDA.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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How would I get the official firmware for his phone
cobby911 said:
How would I get the official firmware for his phone
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www.sammobile.com
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
www.sammobile.com
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Thanks your very helpful I will be sure to hit the thanks button
cobby911 said:
Thanks your very helpful I will be sure to hit the thanks button
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Let know what happens!
Good luck!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
Let know what happens!
Good luck!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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My friend tried to flash the official firmware via Odin but it just fails :/
cobby911 said:
My friend tried to flash the official firmware via Odin but it just fails :/
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Try using a different cable and different port. Disable antivirus. And kill any running kies processes..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II

[Q] s2 GT19100 stuck at bootlogo when i tried to backup my rom using rom optimiser

hi guys, greetings to everyone.
am a noob. i got my galaxy s2 GT19100 rooted.. Had the phone running on a Biftor rom. (JB) 4.1.2.
ok. this is how it happened, i tried to back-up my ROM using a ROM optimiser, just as i pressed ok my phone rebooted and got stuck at the bootlogo. i tried to get into recovery mode to do a factory reset but couldnt. the phone only gets into download mode.
pls help me guys. . how do i use the odin to flash or recover my phone?. thank you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
confuSed
immortalneo said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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ThankS mate. But does it apply for SII? cos I think the post is for SIII.
tatchero said:
ThankS mate. But does it apply for SII? cos I think the post is for SIII.
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Yup..
Only look for the section 'Flashing firmware with odin'. Don't follow anything else or download from there.
If ur scared to do that, use this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13712988
Scroll down till u see 'Flashing firmware with Odin'.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Sorry for the lame queStions
immortalneo said:
Yup..
Only look for the section 'Flashing firmware with odin'. Don't follow anything else or download from there.
If ur scared to do that, use this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13712988
Scroll down till u see 'Flashing firmware with Odin'.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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1. Just download the firmware version you want
from the second or third posts and extract
the .tar or .tar.md5 file in the archive and save it
somewhere
Thanks a lot mate. I really appreciate. But where do I download it from..... Sammobile? Sorry for the annoying questions.
tatchero said:
1. Just download the firmware version you want
from the second or third posts and extract
the .tar or .tar.md5 file in the archive and save it
somewhere
Thanks a lot mate. I really appreciate. But where do I download it from..... Sammobile? Sorry for the annoying questions.
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Yup..
From sammobile.com
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
thanks pal
immortalneo said:
Yup..
From sammobile.com
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Hi bruv. Thanks for all the reply. Wana ask one last question. While I was tryna upgrade my phone from gingerbread to jellybean. I downloaded an official jellybean firmware. Can I use that firmware to flash with odin?
tatchero said:
Hi bruv. Thanks for all the reply. Wana ask one last question. While I was tryna upgrade my phone from gingerbread to jellybean. I downloaded an official jellybean firmware. Can I use that firmware to flash with odin?
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If it is a firmware for ur device, yes, by all means u can.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Thank you so much buddy.... My phone is back.. I owe you one.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

[Q] Galaxy S2 Internal memory is read only after JB Update

Hi,
sdcard0 is going to read only mode after few seconds when booted on my Samsung Galaxy SII I9100, which is updated to version JB 4.1.2 using Kies.
Attached mount output from the device terminal.
Baseband version : I9100XXLS8
Build number : JZ054K.I9100XWLSD
Plz help me to solve this issue as I have tried most the of the solution found from google.
Thanks,
Suhail
Even tried doing a factory reset?
If yes, re-flash the stock rom using odin.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine."
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
Even tried doing a factory reset?
If yes, re-flash the stock rom using odin.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine."
Sent from my SGS II
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Thanks for the reply...
Tried factory reset, but no luck.
To flash, where i can find the firmware for the same.
Model No.: GT-I9100
Baseband Version :i9100XXLS8
Look in sammobile.com.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine."
Sent from my SGS II

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