Hi.
I've just spent the better part of the last 2 hours downgrading from a custom JB firmware to the old original gingerbread my phone first came with. Now I've figured out that my version of the phone isn't compatible with KIES updates, which means I can not update my phone via KIES.
After messing around with odin and recovery for so long for nothing I feel like I'm going to punch someone in the face. So I really Need someone who knows this stuff to tell me how I can get an ofiicial JB rom on my phone? (the ROM i've installed, and my phone came with is this:
I9100BUKJ3_I9100SIMKI2_I9100BUKI1_HOME.tar.md5
Model number:
GT-I9100
Android version: 2.3.5
Baseband version: I9100BUKI1
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100BUKJ3-CL647431 [email protected] #2
Build muber: GINGERBREAD.BUKJ3
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Which official rom can I use? Would Android 4.1.2 DXLSD work? I've been reading this and I understand NOTHING! http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/4...fficial-android412-dxlsd-jellybean-update.htm
It says only certain countries are supported. Does that mean I cannot install it on my device?
thanks for your help.
Right...
So apparently the I9100XWLSS (4.1.2) is made for europe while the DXLSD is made for brasil.
And thanks for all the help. :good:
Lsw is the newest one so go for that. Me I would install custom neat Rom lsw as pretty much stock with nice mods added. :thumbup:
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Hello everybody,
I have a SGS2 from Bell Canada. I upgraded the stock firmware following various guides here. I managed to root it and to unlock it using Galaxy S unlock from the market.
The phone is running well now, battery life is about 2-3 days (I have Juice Defender and it helps).
I would like to upgrade to ICS but after reading a few threads I am very confused...
My first question is: will I lose my unlock?
Then, Kies does not recognize my phone any more; should I flash back to stock and wait for ICS to be available for my carrier and take it from there? Or should I go through Odin and just flash one of the ROMs released for Europe (or another region).
I am even willing to pay for Mobile Odin Pro and flash it directly from the phone, I read that it's safe and you don't lose any data, although other people were saying that it's better to just start from scratch.
Right now my phone info is the following:
PRODUCT CODE: GT-I9100LKMBMC
pda: I9100XWKK5
PHONE: I9100XXKI3
CSC: I9100XEUKH2
Model: GT-I9100 (shouldn't it have a M at the end?)
Android version: 2.3.6
Baseband version: I9100xxki3
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100xwkk5-CL754841
[email protected] #2
Build number GINGERBREAD.XWKK5
So, could anyone point me to the right direction?
Thanks in advance
I think you have the international sgs2. I have tried flashing the xxlpq ics update and then flashed a custom rom but I encountered a lot of issues. I think the ics update still has lots of bugs so I rolled back to gingerbread using checkrom revoHd v6. So as of the moment all you need to do is root your phone with Odin and CF-root kernel and wait for a stable ics rom
pedro.coba said:
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I'm also waiting for othjer members' ideas so we can all listen and learn
gixie said:
Hello everybody,
I have a SGS2 from Bell Canada. I upgraded the stock firmware following various guides here. I managed to root it and to unlock it using Galaxy S unlock from the market.
The phone is running well now, battery life is about 2-3 days (I have Juice Defender and it helps).
I would like to upgrade to ICS but after reading a few threads I am very confused...
My first question is: will I lose my unlock?
Then, Kies does not recognize my phone any more; should I flash back to stock and wait for ICS to be available for my carrier and take it from there? Or should I go through Odin and just flash one of the ROMs released for Europe (or another region).
I am even willing to pay for Mobile Odin Pro and flash it directly from the phone, I read that it's safe and you don't lose any data, although other people were saying that it's better to just start from scratch.
Right now my phone info is the following:
PRODUCT CODE: GT-I9100LKMBMC
pda: I9100XWKK5
PHONE: I9100XXKI3
CSC: I9100XEUKH2
Model: GT-I9100 (shouldn't it have a M at the end?)
Android version: 2.3.6
Baseband version: I9100xxki3
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100xwkk5-CL754841
[email protected] #2
Build number GINGERBREAD.XWKK5
So, could anyone point me to the right direction?
Thanks in advance
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Are you planning to upgrade to stock ICS firmware or any other custom ICS ROM???
gixie said:
Hello everybody,
I have a SGS2 from Bell Canada. I upgraded the stock firmware following various guides here. I managed to root it and to unlock it using Galaxy S unlock from the market.
The phone is running well now, battery life is about 2-3 days (I have Juice Defender and it helps).
I would like to upgrade to ICS but after reading a few threads I am very confused...
My first question is: will I lose my unlock?
Then, Kies does not recognize my phone any more; should I flash back to stock and wait for ICS to be available for my carrier and take it from there? Or should I go through Odin and just flash one of the ROMs released for Europe (or another region).
I am even willing to pay for Mobile Odin Pro and flash it directly from the phone, I read that it's safe and you don't lose any data, although other people were saying that it's better to just start from scratch.
Right now my phone info is the following:
PRODUCT CODE: GT-I9100LKMBMC
pda: I9100XWKK5
PHONE: I9100XXKI3
CSC: I9100XEUKH2
Model: GT-I9100 (shouldn't it have a M at the end?)
Android version: 2.3.6
Baseband version: I9100xxki3
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100xwkk5-CL754841
[email protected] #2
Build number GINGERBREAD.XWKK5
So, could anyone point me to the right direction?
Thanks in advance
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You have a whole lot of options to play with, it all depends how comfortable you feel and what do you want.
For starters, you have upgraded from KG2 to KK5, which is a firmware other then Bell, as Bell never released and update. Because of this upgrade your phone says it’s a I9100 and not I9100M. Mine says the same after I upgraded as well.
I updated my Bell KG2 to ICS (LP7) and so far I don’t have any problems with it. I did have an issue with calls going straight to voicemail, so I installed the LPQ modem, and things have been well. People have complained about battery life, but I don't think it’s bad. I would say pretty close to stock GB if not better.
What you can do is make a Nandroid backup and then upgrade to ICS. You can do it through Odin Mobile if you like, as it won't upgrade your Custom Rom Counter, if that is an item of concern to you. There are other ways to clear the custom rom counter, if you go through ODIN.
I would suggest doing a factory reset with CWM, and clear cache/dalvik cahce. This will be like setting up a new phone. You can also upgrade without the reset that and it will keep all your settings and unlock. You will lose root though, but you can re-root.
I have done it both ways, and I went with the reset in my 2nd try just for my peace of mind. I didn’t have any problems without the reset either.
If you don’t like it, you can always go back to your Nandroid backup, which is what you currently have using CWM.
If you want original bell firmware, then you have to wait until bell releases it.
In the end you are the one to decide. Hope this helps.
Once u unlocked network it won't relock after u flash/update software
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2 Beta-2
Hi everyody, thanks for the answers...
I guess I want to try the stock first and then move on to some custom roms...
I read a thread about the XEO Rom and was going to try that
What do you think about this?
@sahib - thanks, I was not aware of that...
@warhawk_la - thanks a lot, very helpful bits and pieces; what is the difference between the LP7 rom and the XEO and where did you get the files from (I see tht you flashed a different modem)
gixie said:
Hello everybody,
I have a SGS2 from Bell Canada. I upgraded the stock firmware following various guides here. I managed to root it and to unlock it using Galaxy S unlock from the market.
The phone is running well now, battery life is about 2-3 days (I have Juice Defender and it helps).
I would like to upgrade to ICS but after reading a few threads I am very confused...
My first question is: will I lose my unlock?
NO its un locked .
Then, Kies does not recognize my phone any more; should I flash back to stock and wait for ICS to be available for my carrier and take it from there?
May not work as Kies needs correct codes .
Or should I go through Odin and just flash one of the ROMs released for Europe (or another region).
Your choice but rom for your region and actual phone is always best even as a backup for warranty .
Personally i would not jump on the ICS bandwagon yet .
jje
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download odin 1.85, official XXLPQ rom, siyah kernel.
flash the lpq rom first
flash the siyah kernel second
now you have last ics and root.
Hi Guys and Gals. I am a noob trying to update my Galaxy s2 to ICS and have hit a brick wall. I received the message that an update was available and downloaded it OTA, but the install failed for some reason. When i plug in to Kies i get the " Device doesn't support software upgrades via Kies" message.
After a little searching it seems the main reason for this might be a modified Kernel. The phone is an unbranded XSA model and i have never modified it in anyway. I have no idea if the dealer did any modifications before shipping.
What i need to know is, how do i tell if it has a stock kernel or not, and do i need to re flash the entire firmware to get it.
This is all the info on the phone.
Baseband version I9100XXKI4
Kernel Version [email protected]#2
PDA I9100XWKK2
Phone I9100XXKI4
CSC I9100XSAKE3
Build Info Friday Nov 11 18:05:58 KST 2011
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated and sorry the lack of knowledge.
I believe it still is the stock kernel, also XXKI4 is a stock baseband version for Gingerbread. Looks like you didn't get updated. Best thing to do is do it on this website if you want the proper ICS experience, and not all of that Touchwiz nonsense Samsung loves.
Chris.
Unless you flash custom roms or kernels it always has Stock kernel .
Use CHECKFUS to see if their is an ICS update for your phone if not you wait or flash stock ICS roms from here .
jje
Thanks for the replies. Just wondering what the issue with Kies would be? I am a little unsure as to which ICS version to get and also, what will happen to all my data, settings etc..
Backup your data factory reset phone and trie updates again .
Fails then flash stock firmware for your location from XDA ,
jje
Get the correct official firmware version from samfirmwares.Com.
Flash using ODIN.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Hey all, I have searched a lot but didn't find proper solution
My S2 has:
Android version: 2.3.3
Baseband version: I9100DDKE4
Kernel version: [email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
I want to upgrade the phone to latest STOCK JB for INDIA.
But couldn't find any solution or process and link to official STOCK ROMS for INDIA.
Please do tell me the actual process and do provide the link for STOCK JB ROM for INDIA.
I also read about the superbrick bug, could I be affected by this bug?
Thanks in advance
please do tell the process politely. :angel:
Pls do a search...there is answer for everything....
you can use the JB from other countries like Spain, Nordics etc....and use ODIN to flash these .... also, inm y knowldge there is no official JB for India.....
"please do tell the process politely" ---> what is that????
jsatpal said:
Hey all, I have searched a lot but didn't find proper solution
My S2 has:
Android version: 2.3.3
Baseband version: I9100DDKE4
Kernel version: [email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
I want to upgrade the phone to latest STOCK JB for INDIA.
But couldn't find any solution or process and link to official STOCK ROMS for INDIA.
Please do tell me the actual process and do provide the link for STOCK JB ROM for INDIA.
I also read about the superbrick bug, could I be affected by this bug?
Thanks in advance
please do tell the process politely. :angel:
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jsatpal said:
Hey all, I have searched a lot but didn't find proper solution
My S2 has:
Android version: 2.3.3
Baseband version: I9100DDKE4
Kernel version: [email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
I want to upgrade the phone to latest STOCK JB for INDIA.
But couldn't find any solution or process and link to official STOCK ROMS for INDIA.
Please do tell me the actual process and do provide the link for STOCK JB ROM for INDIA.
I also read about the superbrick bug, could I be affected by this bug?
Thanks in advance
please do tell the process politely. :angel:
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You can always search this forum for 'stock jb firmwares' like I did, and your questions would have been answered already!
The official jb update for india has not yet been released. But you can dowload firmwares from other regions (available in this forum or at sammobile.com) and flash using Odin..
AFAIK Superbrick bug only affects phones running leaked firmwares, like some 4.0.4 firmwares. If you're updating to an official firmware, there is little chance of being affected by this bug..
Sent from my SGS II
Actully the eMMc brick bug is only on 4.0.4 stock kernel and is only triggered by backup, restore, flash etc in stack Recovery. Bottom line, you don't ave to worry.
And you are flashing via Odin so there isn't any chance of bricking your phone by the brickbug.
Hi all
Sorry for the noob question I have searched but nothing gives me quite the correct answer.
I have a Galaxy s2 GT-I9100 that i have messed about with over the last year, a mate of mine is going to buy it but would like it Stock, fully back to factory spec so he can use Kies to check for software updates and the like. I have flashed the polish 4.0.3 ics rom and all is good but when I connect to kies it says .
Your devices current firmware version is not supported to update firmware via kies
PDA:LPQ / PHONE:LPQ / CSC:LPQ(XEU)
I followed the guide on galaxys2root when I original did it using this kernel CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-v5.3-CWM5
The info from the phone is
Model
GT-I9100
Android version
4.0.3
Baseband version
I9100xxlpq
Kernel version
3.0.15-I9100xxlpq-cl223505 [email protected]#3
Build Number
IML74k.xxlpq.
I am downloading the UK/ireland XEU 4.0.4 rom at the moment if I flash this will it work or is there a stock kernel I have to load for this to work.
Many thanks for any help you can offer.
cplnobbynobbs said:
Hi all
Sorry for the noob question I have searched but nothing gives me quite the correct answer.
I have a Galaxy s2 GT-I9100 that i have messed about with over the last year, a mate of mine is going to buy it but would like it Stock, fully back to factory spec so he can use Kies to check for software updates and the like. I have flashed the polish 4.0.3 ics rom and all is good but when I connect to kies it says .
Your devices current firmware version is not supported to update firmware via kies
PDA:LPQ / PHONE:LPQ / CSC:LPQ(XEU)
I followed the guide on galaxys2root when I original did it using this kernel CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-v5.3-CWM5
The info from the phone is
Model
GT-I9100
Android version
4.0.3
Baseband version
I9100xxlpq
Kernel version
3.0.15-I9100xxlpq-cl223505 [email protected]#3
Build Number
IML74k.xxlpq.
I am downloading the UK/ireland XEU 4.0.4 rom at the moment if I flash this will it work or is there a stock kernel I have to load for this to work.
Many thanks for any help you can offer.
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Flash the latest rom for your country and you are good to go. Good luck.
cplnobbynobbs said:
Hi all
Sorry for the noob question I have searched but nothing gives me quite the correct answer.
I have a Galaxy s2 GT-I9100 that i have messed about with over the last year, a mate of mine is going to buy it but would like it Stock, fully back to factory spec so he can use Kies to check for software updates and the like. I have flashed the polish 4.0.3 ics rom and all is good but when I connect to kies it says .
Your devices current firmware version is not supported to update firmware via kies
PDA:LPQ / PHONE:LPQ / CSC:LPQ(XEU)
I followed the guide on galaxys2root when I original did it using this kernel CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-v5.3-CWM5
The info from the phone is
Model
GT-I9100
Android version
4.0.3
Baseband version
I9100xxlpq
Kernel version
3.0.15-I9100xxlpq-cl223505 [email protected]#3
Build Number
IML74k.xxlpq.
I am downloading the UK/ireland XEU 4.0.4 rom at the moment if I flash this will it work or is there a stock kernel I have to load for this to work.
Many thanks for any help you can offer.
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Try this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1650919
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
You have to flash to the stock rom, then it'll be unrooted like you just got it out of the box.
Hi,
I would like to update my Android version. I am unable to do this via Kies as Kies doesn't like the firmware I am on - Kies is terrible too - took a couple of hours for Kies to accept my phone is connected to the laptop!
Details of my phone are:
PDA: I9100XWKH1
PHONE: I9100XXKG5
CSC: I9100XEUKH1
Current Android version: 2.3.4 (would like to update to the latest official version)
Model number: GT-I9100
Baseband version: I9100XXKG5
Kernel version: [email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKH1
I know you can update to the latest Android version via ODIN, but I am a bit confused with this CSC etc.
Can someone please let me know which official firmware (only want the official one) I should download of the latest version and also the link to the step by step instructions to install it onto my phone.
Sorry, I know you will have been asked this question many times, but I don't want to mess it up! I am quite tech savvy so hopefully should be able to follow basic instructions once I have the right softwares/roms etc.
Thank you!
Nirav
EDIT: my phone is NOT unlocked
pick one version 4.1 from http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
and all the rest is in the forum
wishmas7er said:
pick one version 4.1 from
and all the rest is in the forum
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Thank you for your reply. So any 4.1 will do, regardless of my "CSC" etc?
Also, I would be grateful if you could please give me the link to the instructions (so that I don't follow any old instructions by mistake).
EDIT: my phone is NOT unlocked
dcclanuk said:
Thank you for your reply. So any 4.1 will do, regardless of my "CSC" etc?
Also, I would be grateful if you could please give me the link to the instructions (so that I don't follow any old instructions by mistake).
EDIT: my phone is NOT unlocked
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282 part Odin will show you what to do to flash
pick any unbranded ROM you like and flash