HELP ME! S2 crazy... maybe virus, bug, I don´t know! - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Guys, this is a question of the S2 i-9100 of my girlfriend.
Her S2 constantly turns itself off, changes the hours alone and received messages appear in the popup (go sms) but going to the inbox are no longer there ....
I flashed an alternative rom, (Omega v.23) recently hoping to solve, but still the same ....
Does anyone know how I can fix this???

Swap batteries.
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gastonw said:
Swap batteries.
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I have 2 batteries and have experienced change, but the problem continues .....
I will return to exchange to see what happens ....

Install stock rom
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Are those genuine batteries?
If yes, listen to krazy there.
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krazy1101 said:
Install stock rom
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The problems that I reported, started with the stock rom......

gastonw said:
Are those genuine batteries?
If yes, listen to krazy there.
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Yes, 2 genuine batteries samsung (1600mah) of the S2

1650.
Try to nuke it.
You gotta rule out software before you start thinking hardware.
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gastonw said:
1650.
Try to nuke it.
You gotta rule out software before you start thinking hardware.
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Sorry my stupid question, but what is nuke???

Clean wipe from all previous ROMs leftovers.
Search for "nuke scripts"
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gastonw said:
Clean wipe from all previous ROMs leftovers.
Search for "nuke scripts"
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Is this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2100558 ???

Bingo.
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gastonw said:
Bingo.
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Help me my friend in this question....
With the problems that I reported, what I have to do???
The installation shows 4 different ways to do... With my problems, what I have to flash???

You wanna flash the stock ROM option.
Now....looking at this closely I'm concerned about that "changes the time by itself" thing. Ask her if the device has been in touch with any kind of liquid (coffee, water, drink, etc).

gastonw said:
You wanna flash the stock ROM option.
Now....looking at this closely I'm concerned about that "changes the time by itself" thing. Ask her if the device has been in touch with any kind of liquid (coffee, water, drink, etc).
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I bought the S2 used.
Came with ICS 4.0.3.
Recently I flashed Omega Rom, why I need to follow the installation of Stock Rom? Because Omega is Sammy based?
So, in your opinion, I need to follow this:
"If you are installing a new STOCK ROM and want to do a Nuke/Wipe then:
1. Reboot into CWM Recovery
2. Install zip from SD card>Run GS2ROMWipe or GS2ROMNuke
3. Reboot into Download mode
4. Install your stock ROM via Odin
5. Re-root your device"
???

You're gonna flash a stock ROM after you wipe. Stock ROMs are great to see if an issue persists because, if it does, you need to start thinking about a hardware issue.
Did you ask her about the water/whatever?
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gastonw said:
You're gonna flash a stock ROM after you wipe. Stock ROMs are great to see if an issue persists because, if it does, you need to start thinking about a hardware issue.
Did you ask her about the water/whatever?
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Yes, and she told me that never came into contact with water or liquids.
So, summarizing and concluding, after doing the "[CWM UTIL] GS2ROMNuke/Wipe/Reset/Clean Scripts," I have flashing for example the official 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and then root?
Lastly, view what happens with the phone, right?

Exactly.
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gastonw said:
Exactly.
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The only kernel that I have to root is the Siyah-v3.2b8.
You advise another or this is ideal?
In a few days i´m gonna try your solution... 4 days have passed and the phone has not given problems... weird...

If it's not giving you crap don't flash anything.
You could also flash stock and see how it goes.
Give it 2 weeks.
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Help Galaxy i777

hello, since I have the i777 s2 galaxy want to install a custom rom. but always I have the same problem, when the screen goes ... I have to reboot the phone. sorry for my bag english.. tnx
brackman86 said:
hello, since I have the i777 s2 galaxy want to install a custom rom. but always I have the same problem, when the screen goes ... I have to reboot the phone. sorry for my bag english.. tnx
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What? The screen goes....???? What do you need help with dude?
This is off zero use to anyone who might even try to help...
More details:
What are you trying to do?
What EXACTLY (every step) have you already done?
Did you read anything from galaxyS2root? FORGET IT!
Clay
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task650 said:
What? The screen goes....???? What do you need help with dude?
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when the screen turns off. The phone too
clay101eve said:
This is off zero use to anyone who might even try to help...
More details:
What are you trying to do?
What EXACTLY (every step) have you already done?
Did you read anything from galaxyS2root? FORGET IT!
Clay
Sent from my SGH-I777 using XDA
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hi, when I do the root to mobile .. zedomax use kernel or Syan ... install a custom room, the mobile starts correctly after applying the wipes ... but when the screen turns off ... the cell phone dies and I have to reboot
brackman86 said:
hi, when I do the root to mobile .. zedomax use kernel or Syan ... install a custom room, the mobile starts correctly after applying the wipes ... but when the screen turns off ... the cell phone dies and I have to reboot
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Way to go zedomax...another problem caused by that website...
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... Wtf ...
Clay
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zedomax/galaxys2root's victims !!!
How many more time I have to say this.
This is just bad.
OP, you started off a bad kernel, possibly bad firmware package and very bad description for help.
We can help but not w/o info from your end.
Saying like that just like "oh my car, BMW, doesn't work, can't run"
brandonarev said:
Way to go zedomax...another problem caused by that website...
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yep. Zedomax doesnt seem to care that his website sucks. he steals download links from developers and uploads them to his site with no directions or links to the original threads. he needs to quit because his video are horrible also. umm quadrant this, ummm quadrant that bullsh$t. he uses quadrant of all things. that just goes to show that he knows absolutely nothing about android. he's been creating victims since day one that he's posted his websites.
Read this
It may help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286432
[Heimdall][Odin][Stock][Root]UCKH7/KK6 Return/Unbrick to Stock (or Root)
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Use the return to stock with root one click method linked above.
Then install mobile odin and flash a clockwork mod enabled kernel like entropy's daily driver or siyah, make sure you download the gingerbread version.
Now that you have cwm you can install any cwm flashable ROM (which most are).
Make sure you read all stickies and search first before asking. Enjoy!
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S2 I9100 won't start after flashing CM9 Stable

Hello Friends,
I am in desperate need of your help.
I am a moderate user and I know how to stuffs about Rooting and flashing custom ROMs.
Today I tried to flash CM9 stable ROM for International Galaxy S2 I9100. I did it using temporary CWM.zip file and everything went just fine till the installation of ROM. But when I clicked Wipe Data, suddenly phone went off and now it doesn't start.
I tried everything, tried to enter into Download mode and Recovery mode but all was in vain.
Please help me what should I do now? And is my phone ever going to come back to life?
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satish0101 said:
Hello Friends,
I am in desperate need of your help.
I am a moderate user and I know how to stuffs about Rooting and flashing custom ROMs.
Today I tried to flash CM9 stable ROM for International Galaxy S2 I9100. I did it using temporary CWM.zip file and everything went just fine till the installation of ROM. But when I clicked Wipe Data, suddenly phone went off and now it doesn't start.
I tried everything, tried to enter into Download mode and Recovery mode but all was in vain.
Please help me what should I do now? And is my phone ever going to come back to life?
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To add into this.
I was using,
PDA: I9100XWLPT
CSC: I9100NEELP4
Version: 4.0.4
Do you know what kernal you had at the time, for the phone to go off during a wipe sounds like the brick bug but I didn't think it was present in LPT. Can other members clarify please. Does your phone charge when plugged into charger?
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satish0101 said:
To add into this.
I was using,
PDA: I9100XWLPT
CSC: I9100NEELP4
Version: 4.0.4
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I'm sorry but that's your fault.
It's being said 1 million times already, that wiping your data in CWM while running stock 4.0.4 ROM with a stock kernel will BRICK your phone.
Your inability to read might have left your phone bricked.
Read through the forum next time, ask questions if you don't understand anything and I can assure you will be luckier next time.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Yes there are many threads in this section and on xda portal warning you about the brick bug...
Almost all 4.0.4 have a brick bug... moreover it is caused when we do a data wipe. I believe you have bricked your device... sorry for that
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sachidanand444 said:
Yes there are many threads in this section and on xda portal warning you about the brick bug...
Almost all 4.0.4 have a brick bug... moreover it is caused when we do a data wipe. I believe you have bricked your device... sorry for that
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Hi, I thought the brick bug was present in only the leaked firmwares and those highlighted on samfirmware eg the Russian release LQ6 I think.
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HANDSY said:
Hi, I thought the brick bug was present in only the leaked firmwares and those highlighted on samfirmware eg the Russian release LQ6 I think.
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that's why I blamed you for this. You did not read or ask before wiping but was only guessing.
This is a sticky thread under General section warning everyone about the buck bug. Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
I and many others have also warned people about this bug but the unfortunate thing is that most of ask these kind of questions after the problem has occurred.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
that's why I blamed you for this. You did not read or ask before wiping but was only guessing.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Er I'm not the OP
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HANDSY said:
Hi, I thought the brick bug was present in only the leaked firmwares and those highlighted on samfirmware eg the Russian release LQ6 I think.
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As far as I know all 4.0.4 ROMS have MMC_CAP_ERASE enabled, so in case of having bad chip and using wipe under temporary CWM floating around you will brick your phone. Although seems the problem is only in touch version of CWM. More detailed information can be found in 1st guide in my signature where Phil was talking with Entropy512.
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Stileth said:
As far as I know all 4.0.4 ROMS have MMC_CAP_ERASE enabled, so in case of having bad chip and using wipe under temporary CWM floating around you will brick your phone. Although seems the problem is only in touch version of CWM. More detailed information can be found in 1st guide in my signature where Phil was talking with Entropy512.
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Will do thanks
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^^Not only with touch CWM but also with "temporary CWM" wjich is what you were using.
Take it to a service center as your phone now needs a motherboard replacement..and I hope you still have warranty..!
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satish0101 said:
Hello Friends,
I am in desperate need of your help.
I am a moderate user and I know how to stuffs about Rooting and flashing custom ROMs.
Today I tried to flash CM9 stable ROM for International Galaxy S2 I9100. I did it using temporary CWM.zip file and everything went just fine till the installation of ROM. But when I clicked Wipe Data, suddenly phone went off and now it doesn't start.
I tried everything, tried to enter into Download mode and Recovery mode but all was in vain.
Please help me what should I do now? And is my phone ever going to come back to life?
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Sorry dude
You might have to send your phone to device center for repairs but if you are out of warranty or wants to try to Fix things yourself, then the advise/instructions below is for you:
-boot your phone with usb jig, if you can get to download mode, then proceed to next step
-Visit this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841099
Good luck
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Is the brick bug present in ICS? I want to upgrade from Gingerbread to ICS 4.0.3, will I be safe when flashing then?
UrbanDesigns said:
Is the brick bug present in ICS? I want to upgrade from Gingerbread to ICS 4.0.3, will I be safe when flashing then?
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Brick bug is only present on ICS 4.0.4.
ICS 4.0.3 is safe
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Thanks
Hi guys,
Thanks for all your replies.
I already figured it out that I have bricked my phone. But I was under impression that Data wipe with CM9 ROMs is not dangerous. At the time of failure I had already installed CM9.
Guess now I'll have to send the phone to Service center.
One thing I want to ask, "If the phone is hard bricked, is there any chance of them knowing that I had installed a custom ROM?"
If they can't then it might help me since my phone is still under 1 year manufacturer warranty.
Please reply and Thank you for your replies. The latest adventure of mine turned out to be painful one!!
satish0101 said:
Hi guys,
Thanks for all your replies.
I already figured it out that I have bricked my phone. But I was under impression that Data wipe with CM9 ROMs is not dangerous. At the time of failure I had already installed CM9.
Guess now I'll have to send the phone to Service center.
One thing I want to ask, "If the phone is hard bricked, is there any chance of them knowing that I had installed a custom ROM?"
If they can't then it might help me since my phone is still under 1 year manufacturer warranty.
Please reply and Thank you for your replies. The latest adventure of mine turned out to be painful one!!
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I don't think so. since you can't boot into either recovery or download mode.
Even if you have an increased binary counter, it will be cleared once your device is forced with a usb jig to boot into download mode.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
I don't think so. since you can't boot into either recovery or download mode.
Even if you have an increased binary counter, it will be cleared once your device is forced with a usb jig to boot into download mode.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Then USB Jig is my last hope and if that doesn't work then I have to send the phone to the service center.
So if you can't enter into download or recovery mode there is no way to find out if i have used any custom ROM or rooted the phone?
Correct me if I'm wrong.
And thank you for your reply. In this desperation every reply from community member is like gold.
satish0101 said:
Then USB Jig is my last hope and if that doesn't work then I have to send the phone to the service center.
So if you can't enter into download or recovery mode there is no way to find out if i have used any custom ROM or rooted the phone?
Correct me if I'm wrong.
And thank you for your reply. In this desperation every reply from community member is like gold.
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Absolutely no way. You are right
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
Absolutely no way. You are right
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Thanks buddy.
I believe I have to send the phone to Samsung Service center then!!
Jokesy said:
Absolutely no way. You are right
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Hello guys,
After receiving positive feedback from members I have finally submitted my phone to service center.
Please pray and hope they don't find out about my little adventure!!

Please help... :(

accidently i flased i897 stockrom without bootloaders with odin in my i777
now my i777 won't boot. no downloadmoad either.
i just bought a usb jig from ebayi don't have a good feeling about it. whether it is working or not ..
can you please help me with it..
I don't know why you would flash ANY bootloaders much less ones for the captivate. At this point idk what you can do except try mobiletechvideos.com
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bqudamith said:
accidently i flased i897 stockrom without bootloaders with odin in my i777
now my i777 won't boot. no downloadmoad either.
i just bought a usb jig from ebayi don't have a good feeling about it. whether it is working or not ..
can you please help me with it..
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How do you know what you flashed didn't have bootloaders? So your saying with the phone powered off holding volume + volume - keys, with the USB cable plugged in to your computer and then inserting the mini USB into the phone wont put you in to DL mode? I checked the button config for the i897 and that is it and on the i777 too....The USB jig should force the phone in to download mode then you can flash back to stock!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18576627#post18576627 Once you can get in to DL mode if you flash 2c. (if you want stock root) from this link it's the stock package just read all you can first.....
snipe2nite said:
How do you know what you flashed didn't have bootloaders? So your saying with the phone powered off holding volume + volume - keys, with the USB cable plugged in to your computer and then inserting the mini USB into the phone wont put you in to DL mode? I checked the button config for the i897 and that is it and on the i777 too....The USB jig should force the phone in to download mode then you can flash back to stock!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18576627#post18576627 Once you can get in to DL mode if you flash 2c. (if you want stock root) from this link it's the stock package just read all you can first.....
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i downloaded it from here
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1269524
thats y i said that it does not have boot loaders.
But when i flashing it , it stucked on pit in odin . after few minutes i removed the cable.
now can't boot ..
bqudamith said:
i downloaded it from here
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1269524
thats y i said that it does not have boot loaders.
But when i flashing it , it stucked on pit in odin . after few minutes i removed the cable.
now can't boot ..
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You removed the cable DURING an Odin flash? And an Odin flash of firmware meant for the captivate?
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mattdm said:
You removed the cable DURING an Odin flash? And an Odin flash of firmware meant for the captivate?
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yes . ;( i removed it because it was totally stucked.
what about usb jig? will it work? or do i have to do a jtag hard unbrick??
If there is no sign of life it is probably hard bricked.
If there is any sign of life, then there might be some hope.
If you can get your hands on a jig, it would be worth a try to see if it will come to life.
Hi, i have a little problem after installing kernel siyah 4.1.1 for galaxy s2. I'm not able to browse file system with many file manager installed. Even when i try to browse internal sd i have apps crash. I used cleaning script 2.6.5 before flash the kernel. Even photo gallery crashes... Is there anything i can do? Can i try any recovery functions without loose data? Thanks,
parola72 said:
Hi, i have a little problem after installing kernel siyah 4.1.1 for galaxy s2. I'm not able to browse file system with many file manager installed. Even when i try to browse internal sd i have apps crash. I used cleaning script 2.6.5 before flash the kernel. Even photo gallery crashes... Is there anything i can do? Can i try any recovery functions without loose data? Thanks,
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This has nothing to do with this thread, and we need more information
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Nick281051 said:
This has nothing to do with this thread, and we need more information
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HEY! Give the guy some credit, he's utilizing some "thread management" skills... albeit incorrectly
Clay
Team Pirate
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clay101eve said:
HEY! Give the guy some credit, he's utilizing some "thread management" skills... albeit incorrectly
Clay
Team Pirate
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well, i read the "magic words" s2 and help and...
so, i'm a new user and i couldn't post my question where i supposed the right post was.
Does anybody know where i can post my request? (better link).
howevere if you think you can help me the same, i can add more information:
my gs2 has siyah 4.1.1 and two roms ics 4.0.3 (stock and vk stock based);
since i used cleaning script before installing the kernel, i have file manager crashes on both roms (before i did just wipe cache and dalvik manually and never a problem).
If i have to stop write simply tell me to... and please forgive me, i'm just a baby droid 40 years old...
Thanks a lot.
Give ALL the details about your phone as you can. Someone should be able to point you in the right direction.
Clay
Team Pirate
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clay101eve said:
Give ALL the details about your phone as you can. Someone should be able to point you in the right direction.
Clay
Team Pirate
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my gs2 has siyah 4.1.1 and two roms ics
4.0.3 (stock and vk stock based);
since i used cleaning script before installing the
kernel, i have file manager crashes on both
roms (before i did just wipe cache and dalvik
manually and never a problem).
/QUOTE]
PCode: GT-I9100LKANEE
PDA: I9100XWLP4
PHONE: I9100NELP4
CSC: I9100NEELP4
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parola72 said:
clay101eve said:
Give ALL the details about your phone as you can. Someone should be able to point you in the right direction.
Clay
Team Pirate
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my gs2 has siyah 4.1.1 and two roms ics
4.0.3 (stock and vk stock based);
since i used cleaning script before installing the
kernel, i have file manager crashes on both
roms (before i did just wipe cache and dalvik
manually and never a problem).
/QUOTE]
PCode: GT-I9100LKANEE
PDA: I9100XWLP4
PHONE: I9100NELP4
CSC: I9100NEELP4
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Fix permissions. if that dont work, full wipe.
No whining about losing data. There are backup apps to backup almost everything.
O and BTW all that i9100 ****. shouldnt be there. dont flash i9100 ****.
You sure you have i777?
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parola72 said:
PCode: GT-I9100LKANEE
PDA: I9100XWLP4
PHONE: I9100NELP4
CSC: I9100NEELP4
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You are in the wrong forum. This forum is for the AT&T version of the Galaxy SII, SGH-I777. Go to the GT-I9100 forums and ask your question.
MotoMudder77 said:
parola72 said:
Fix permissions. if that dont work, full wipe.
No whining about losing data. There are backup apps to backup almost everything.
O and BTW all that i9100 ****. shouldnt be there. dont flash i9100 ****.
You sure you have i777?
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Already tried both: no success. can anybody suggest any function of the cwm recovery?
(reinstalling different kernel or older version doesn't work too)
p.s. i don't have i777, but i've been told that here i can find someone that could help me...
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parola72 said:
MotoMudder77 said:
p.s. i don't have i777, but i've been told that here i can find someone that could help me...
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Then someone told you wrong. Since we don't have your exact hardware, we can't be sure we would be giving you the correct advice. Please go to the GT-I9100 section since your phone is a varriant of that phone.
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creepyncrawly said:
Then someone told you wrong. Since we don't have your exact hardware, we can't be sure we would be giving you the correct advice. Please go to the GT-I9100 section since your phone is a varriant of that phone.
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lol, nice quote job.
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parola72 said:
p.s. i don't have i777, but i've been told that here i can find someone that could help me...
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and yea thats BS. i777 forum is not help desk for eveyone. Hell we're hard on those that actually have the device. Sure you wanna see how it gets for those that dont
Yeah man. The phones are very different in a lot of regards. Just best to always stick with the forum for your device. Good luck.
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What makes our device so special that everyone wants to post here and not their own section....
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[Q] HELP!!! My Galaxy S2 does not start after wipe

i have a samsung galaxy 2 I9100 and i updated to andorid 4.0.4 then yesterday i tray to wipe using ClockWorkMod Recovery Touch v5.8.1.5 [I9100].zip and when i select wipe data my mobile shutdown and never start again even i want to start with Odin mode or Recover Mode but nothing my phone remains off i need help please
sorry to say but your SII is bricked ..the official ICS roms had this bug and many users ended with the same fate as you....i guess you missed all the warning sign boards here.
anto.danny said:
sorry to say but your SII is bricked ..the official ICS roms had this bug and many users ended with the same fate as you....i guess you missed all the warning sign boards here.
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but there is no solution to my problem?
sir_blas said:
but there is no solution to my problem?
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Yes there is, you need to send it in to service centre and have the motherboard replaced.
Didn't you see the brick bug about that rom splashed all over the threads here???
sir_blas said:
but there is no solution to my problem?
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Samsung warranty. Or else a JTAG or whatever it is called. else board change.
drraptor said:
Samsung warranty. Or else a JTAG or whatever it is called. else board change.
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If its the infamous brick bug, which it definitely looks to be, then JTAG is useless.
NanoSurfer said:
Yes there is, you need to send it in to service centre and have the motherboard replaced.
Didn't you see the brick bug about that rom splashed all over the threads here???
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no i never see it im new at this forum thanks to all for the respouses thank you very much...
Will the device brick if I do "Factory reset" from Settings option?
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ghadap said:
Will the device brick if I do "Factory reset" from Settings option?
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Most likely if you're on stock 4.0.4.
i just test my device and its say that i have insane chip but memory test PASS without problem. Does its mean that my chip is from "damage line" but its not damage
If I have full stock firmware and kernel, and if I update phone via Kies only, Is there still brick bug possibility if I make factory reset?
Because this is scary and sick if this scenario is possible
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PINki92 said:
If I have full stock firmware and kernel, and if I update phone via Kies only, Is there still brick bug possibility if I make factory reset?
Because this is scary and sick if this scenario is possible
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Only if you have stock 4.0.4.
4.0.3. is completely safe.
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is uk s3 also prone to losing imei after flashing another rom?

hi,
I was about to root my s3 using the toolkit, i've been reading guides and stuff. I'm not new to rooting but do it just in case so that i don't take any wrong steps.
I've come across many threads where people have lost their imei after flashing roms. most of those threads were on us based carrier s3.
so just wanted to ask if international s3 - uk version is also prone to deleting its imei.. haha because i think i will avoid rooting if it is.
Battery life for me has been an issue since the start. I'm a heavy user so maybe rooting and installing another kernel, undervolting etc would give me few hours etc.
thanks :laugh:
tele27 said:
hi,
I was about to root my s3 using the toolkit, i've been reading guides and stuff. I'm not new to rooting but do it just in case so that i don't take any wrong steps.
I've come across many threads where people have lost their imei after flashing roms. most of those threads were on us based carrier s3.
so just wanted to ask if international s3 - uk version is also prone to deleting its imei.. haha because i think i will avoid rooting if it is.
Battery life for me has been an issue since the start. I'm a heavy user so maybe rooting and installing another kernel, undervolting etc would give me few hours etc.
thanks :laugh:
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Yes, just make sure you take an EFS backup. Losing IMEI is the least of the GT-i9300's problems
Philz recovery does EFS backups. I recommend you use this recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002953
great thanks for you reply... i will follow the guide!
rootSU said:
Yes, just make sure you take an EFS backup. Losing IMEI is the least of the GT-i9300's problems
Philz recovery does EFS backups. I recommend you use this recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002953
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Then whats the worse of the S3 issue's? :b
SnowPluralism said:
Then whats the worse of the S3 issue's? :b
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The wear levelling eMMC catastrophic failure bug in 0xf1 eMMC firmware, or SDS if you will.
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rootSU said:
The wear levelling eMMC catastrophic failure bug in 0xf1 eMMC firmware, or SDS if you will.
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I knew you were going to say that
And i agree
And it get me angry as hell since i have it ...
And sometimes i feel like ... "gonna try cm10.1" and then i remember that my phone can die at any time and i have to be on stock ... even they say they patched the bootloader and kernel with update 7 to fix the issue ... i dont feel safe even so ...
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SnowPluralism said:
I knew you were going to say that
And i agree
And it get me angry as hell since i have it ...
And sometimes i feel like ... "gonna try cm10.1" and then i remember that my phone can die at any time and i have to be on stock ... even they say they patched the bootloader and kernel with update 7 to fix the issue ... i dont feel safe even so ...
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you're just as safe on stock as on CM. If there's any fix in the stock kernel - it's included in all custom kernels too
Glebun said:
you're just as safe on stock as on CM. If there's any fix in the stock kernel - it's included in all custom kernels too
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Yes but service center will see the red triangle since i have the new bootloader if he stucks on bootloop
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wait, wait, let me get this straight - you're a recognized contributor on xda but you're running a fully stock non-rooted phone without a custom recovery? really?
all the evidence points to the fact that the fix is in the kernel, not the bootloader, so you can downgrade the bootloader with a simple cwm flash
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wait, wait, let me get this straight - you're a recognized contributor on xda but you're running a fully stock non-rooted phone without a custom recovery? really?
all the evidence points to the fact that the fix is in the kernel, not the bootloader, so you can downgrade the bootloader with a simple cwm flash
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Helll no xDDDD !!!
Syah kernel rooted with syah modded cwm xD
And now everything about that i just prefer to play safe until its prooven that sds is "fixed"
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phew
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i just prefer to play safe until its prooven that sds is "fixed"
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but you just said you're on Siyah. But you don't use CM because of SDS? either I misunderstood you or this makes no sense
Glebun said:
phew
but you just said you're on Siyah. But you don't use CM because of SDS? either I misunderstood you or this makes no sense
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No theres no misunderstooding ... i think its better ... if he has to die. To die in stock but that is just for know the phone is new and im 21 and it came out of my pocket so i take really good care of it ... in some time ... cm and perhaps ill make him a rom :b
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well FYI, there's no point in that. as long as you're using Siyah, CM or Stock don't have any effect on SDS. like, at all
He's right - no point.
There is a fix in the bootloader too, but this only affects your use of download mode. If you have a fixed kernel and recovery, you should be fine.
I keep an ALF6 bootloader installed to keep warranty in any OTHER situation so I have 0 flash counter (and I just avoid writing NAND from download mode).
if I get SDS, either I get FULL SDS (phone completely dead) or I get HALF SDS, when status shows as custom, even if unrooted. Having CM is no more a lose than stock.
I already had my Mobo replaced last November though. Still go 0xf1
rootSU said:
He's right - no point.
There is a fix in the bootloader too, but this only affects your use of download mode. If you have a fixed kernel and recovery, you should be fine.
I keep an ALF6 bootloader installed to keep warranty in any OTHER situation so I have 0 flash counter (and I just avoid writing NAND from download mode).
if I get SDS, either I get FULL SDS (phone completely dead) or I get HALF SDS, when status shows as custom, even if unrooted. Having CM is no more a lose than stock.
I already had my Mobo replaced last November though. Still go 0xf1
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Im on xella with red triangle can u pm a "resetable" bootloader?
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SnowPluralism said:
Im on xella with red triangle can u pm a "resetable" bootloader?
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here you go, have a look at this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2083860
mikep99 said:
here you go, have a look at this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2083860
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Thanks mate
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