GT i9100 Recovery error - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Need help...
There is an error in GT i9100 stock recovery.
I can't flash custom recovery because of this error.
It says "E: failed to mount /sdcard (no such file or directory)"
Android version is 4.0.4 ice cream sandwich.
(I couldn't upload screen shots because of bad internet connection :crying: )

calvinjung said:
Need help...
There is an error in GT i9100 stock recovery.
I can't flash custom recovery because of this error.
It says "E: failed to mount /sdcard (no such file or directory)"
Android version is 4.0.4 ice cream sandwich.
(I couldn't upload screen shots because of bad internet connection :crying: )
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Hi
I would say there is no error in stock recovery.
You just can't flash any custom recovery (which one did you try?)with stock recovery except certain stock kernels with custom recovery like philz.
(And before flashing i would update to latest official 4.1.2)
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I tried philz recovery

calvinjung said:
I tried philz recovery
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Well, it has been a long time when i flashed philz.
As far as i remember it is important to choose the right one according to your device.
And i think it is also adviced to be on 4.1.2.
All this can be checked in the philz thread.
And did you in stock recovery "apply update from external sd card?
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TriboDoP said:
Well, it has been a long time when i flashed philz.
As far as i remember it is important to choose the right one according to your device.
And i think it is also adviced to be on 4.1.2.
All this can be checked in the philz thread.
And did you in stock recovery "apply update from external sd card?
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I tried to flash the right one from LineageOS tutorial.
And I did “apply update from external storage.
How should I update to 4.1.2?
I couldn’t update with Kies.
Should I flash firmware via Odin?

calvinjung said:
I tried to flash the right one from LineageOS tutorial.
And I did “apply update from external storage.
How should I update to 4.1.2?
I couldn’t update with Kies.
Should I flash firmware via Odin?
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Hi
Maybe you could try to update from the device itself via OTA using a samsung account.
(I updated a large number of s2 this way - of course some time ago). It worked in several steps from one version to next until 4.1.2. - it is easy this way just need a good wifi and patience.
If this doesn't work you could update using odin.
As you mentioned kies doesn't work - do you have drivers installed on pc for your device? Anyway if odin recognises your phone so you will be fine.
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TriboDoP said:
Hi
Maybe you could try to update from the device itself via OTA using a samsung account.
(I updated a large number of s2 this way - of course some time ago). It worked in several steps from one version to next until 4.1.2. - it is easy this way just need a good wifi and patience.
If this doesn't work you could update using odin.
As you mentioned kies doesn't work - do you have drivers installed on pc for your device? Anyway if odin recognises your phone so you will be fine.
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I couldn't update via OTA.
And I can't update with kies.
Do you have a Update tutorial?

calvinjung said:
I couldn't update via OTA.
And I can't update with kies.
Do you have a Update tutorial?
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Hi
I hope this will help:
Search here in Q&A for:
Guide/tutorial samsung galaxy s2 i9100 factory reset - how to install a stock rom (thread by nobby1960 on1.may 2017)
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---------- Post added at 01:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:43 PM ----------
btw: why could you not update via OTA? Exactly what did you do and what was the outcome?
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Related

[ROM INSIDE] Just update 5.0 to 2.3.6 VIA Kies

In my country (Italy) samsung has released an update (12,85 Mb) from G70XXKPF to G70XXKPH
New version: 2.3.6 GINGERBREAD.XXKPH
samsung claims to have solved wifi issues
EDIT: it seems zergrush doesn't work (tested with doomlord's tool and superoneclick 2.3.3) so if you need root stay away from this update!
EDIT 1: if you want root simply install rumirand's kernel. Use superoneclick 2.3.3 on rj's kernel to root
FIST IMPRESSIONS: Wifi seems stable, added new lockscreen and new slide to unlock style, haptic feedback now is working!
BUG: can't change wallpaper on lockscreen
Here's the ROM (186,75 Mb) http://www.mediafire.com/?wkhk5p30km49sbm
Same in denmark
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Strange... Kies says that my device does not support firmware updates...
has the U.S galaxy player 4.0/5.0 received this update?
Tacsi566 said:
Strange... Kies says that my device does not support firmware updates...
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I'm pretty sure that kies won't let you update if you're using a custom rom. That's why I wont update when it hits the states.
Just wondering if anyone can perform a dump of this new EU rom? It can be a good base for custom rom.
New Firmware
In Norway this firmware is not available. Is it possible to download this firmware and install it via cwm ?
I'm just care about the issue of wifi.
Is there anything about 4.0?
WT Ho said:
Just wondering if anyone can perform a dump of this new EU rom? It can be a good base for custom rom.
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here is the rom sir!
In the first post i've linked the EU rom. And now good work for cookers!
ichindar said:
In Norway this firmware is not available. Is it possible to download this firmware and install it via cwm ?
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Simply flash the rom with odin
has the settings apk changed and does this have touchwiz 4.0?
tapioco2000 said:
Simply flash the rom with odin
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Thank you, youre the best
tapioco2000 said:
here is the rom sir!
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You are great!
i flashed the stock rom (2.3.5) but i still get that line... any ideas?
This stock rom uses .ext4 format. Ghetto lag fix already.
Use superoneclick 2.3.3 on rj's kernel to root 2.3.6
Cant flash this ROM successfully with ODIN and getting boot loops following the directions.
Reflashed but with no hope. Is this ROM only for EU INTL builds, as I have an INTL YP G70 but not EU version.
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After you flash it,you get in a bootloop right?if yes then go to recovery and wipe data then power off,and on again.
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Tacsi566 said:
After you flash it,you get in a bootloop right?if yes then go to recovery and wipe data then power off,and on again.
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After wiping data & cache, Im also bootlooping.
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Software update

I have just received a notification to update software. I downloaded the update & phone booted into recovery but failed to install update.
Could that be because I have rooted the device ? what is the solution for this ?
Because of the root you can't update normally. I'm not sure if you can take the update what your phone downloaded and flash it yourself.
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An option is to choose a custom ROM and follow its updates as they will most likely include important updates in their future versions.
You can only update with kies as your rooted, root will removed after update so you will have to re install.
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Motogp1 said:
You can only update with kies as your rooted, root will removed after update so you will have to re install.
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Do I need to install stock rom of just stop after the changes done by Triangle Away ? I am running the stock rom that shipped with the device but I rooted it......all I want now is to unroot to be able to install genuine software updates
yassero said:
Do I need to install stock rom of just stop after the changes done by Triangle Away ? I am running the stock rom that shipped with the device but I rooted it......all I want now is to unroot to be able to install genuine software updates
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The only thing stopping you installing these updates is the custom recovery, not root itself. You could use mobile ODIN to flash a stock recovery from a stock rom, and then you can get official updates.
Or like many on here, just wait for word on a new update, download it from Sam Mobile and use ODIN (or mobile ODIN) to flash
Lennyuk said:
The only thing stopping you installing these updates is the custom recovery, not root itself. You could use mobile ODIN to flash a stock recovery from a stock rom, and then you can get official updates.
Or like many on here, just wait for word on a new update, download it from Sam Mobile and use ODIN (or mobile ODIN) to flash
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I was rooted with Chainfire. All I wanted was OTA updates.
Very simply update your phone with the latest chainfire root - 6.4 i believe (just install over the existing chainfire if this is how you're rooted). Install the OTA's. Reflash again with 6.4 and you'll have your up to date OTA's and rooted. All took 10 minutes
corkie1 said:
I was rooted with Chainfire. All I wanted was OTA updates.
Very simply update your phone with the latest chainfire root - 6.4 i believe (just install over the existing chainfire if this is how you're rooted). Install the OTA's. Reflash again with 6.4 and you'll have your up to date OTA's and rooted. All took 10 minutes
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I am rooted with CF v6.1 & whenever phone reboots to recovery to install updates it fails. Why would it work with v6.4 ?!
is there a way I can download the updates only on the PC & flash them with oden ? on sammobile, they have the updates integrated in a ROM.
yassero said:
I am rooted with CF v6.1 & whenever phone reboots to recovery to install updates it fails. Why would it work with v6.4 ?!
6.4 has been reconfigured thats why .
is there a way I can download the updates only on the PC & flash them with oden ?
use CHECKFUS to download and flash vai ODIN .
jje
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JJEgan said:
yassero said:
I am rooted with CF v6.1 & whenever phone reboots to recovery to install updates it fails. Why would it work with v6.4 ?!
6.4 has been reconfigured thats why .
is there a way I can download the updates only on the PC & flash them with oden ?
use CHECKFUS to download and flash vai ODIN .
jje
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perfect solution.....will help on future updates
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[Q] How to Flashing the MJ9 OTA Firmware

Hi, i just bought my note 2 and ive already unlocked it and rooted it, i want to use a ROM that has 4.3 Jelly Bean like the N3BULA ROM, it says flash the MJ9 OTA Firmware using Odin. But on the forums there is a forum called "Once you're unlocked don't use odin to flash custom ROMs"
1. I should be able to flash the MJ9 using odin safely right because its not a custom rom right?
2. How do i flash the MJ9 update using odin?
3. Once i flash the MJ9 update can i still use non 4.3 ROM?
Question 1: You are correct.
Question 2: Download, then extract with 7zip. Put phone into download mode. Open Odin on computer and connect the phone. Place extracted md5 into the pda slot and hit start. It'll do it's thing and your phone will reboot and be done.
Question 3: Yes as long as don't take the OTA update from Samsung you will able load roms as usual
Once my phone is in download mode, odin doesn't recognize my phone. Any reason why ? I'm so frustrated
pacedrum69 said:
Once my phone is in download mode, odin doesn't recognize my phone. Any reason why ? I'm so frustrated
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Check your drivers. If you've used casual, sometimes removing those drivers will help and by also installing updated Samsung drivers.
If you've done all of the above and it's still not recognized. I recommend trying a different USB cable.
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synapsesboob said:
Check your drivers. If you've used casual, sometimes removing those drivers will help and by also installing updated Samsung drivers.
If you've done all of the above and it's still not recognized. I recommend trying a different USB cable.
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Ive tried everything :-/ ugh
whn flashing in odin will a pit file also be needed (wana flash stock mj9)
I didn't need it..
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I cannot get it to work :-/
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pacedrum69 said:
I cannot get it to work :-/
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Whats the problem? Does Odin Start doing it atleast??
pacedrum69 said:
I cannot get it to work :-/
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sometimes it happen to me to,
if driver is not the issue, then try close the odin and unplugged the cable, plug it back then start odin.
Bonkurei said:
sometimes it happen to me to,
if driver is not the issue, then try close the odin and unplugged the cable, plug it back then start odin.
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Info that may help: I searched here in xda not on this device or I'd post a link, for how to install Odin and found that for each Samsung device there are some set of Odin versions that are compatible. I used Odin just now (took less than a minute) version 3.07 for my phone. Note that my drivers were already installed and working since I unlocked the bootloader a year ago. For others: it simply rebooted afterwards and all is well.
Can anyone give me the download link for MJ9 OTA Firmware by Beans?
Thanks
Mr_Denni said:
Can anyone give me the download link for MJ9 OTA Firmware by Beans?
Thanks
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Here's a link where you can grab the MJ9 firmware provided by Beanstown106... ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578458 ). Look down on the first post of the thread for the link to "Full Firmware Package" that you need to flash in Odin...that will bring you to the Android file host where you can download Beanstown106's file-- "toltevzw_mj9_official_firmware.tar.md5.7z."
Also, here's a link to a post with more detailed instructions on how to Odin flash it after you download and unzip the file... ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50047714&highlight=unzip#post50047714 ).
Please make sure to do a thanks to BeansTown106 for the firmware file and to sithjedi333 for the helpful instructions.
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mattnmag said:
Here's a link where you can grab the MJ9 firmware provided by Beanstown106... ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578458 ). Look down on the first post of the thread for the link to "Full Firmware Package" that you need to flash in Odin...that will bring you to the Android file host where you can download Beanstown106's file-- "toltevzw_mj9_official_firmware.tar.md5.7z."
Also, here's a link to a post with more detailed instructions on how to Odin flash it after you download and unzip the file... ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50047714&highlight=unzip#post50047714 ).
Please make sure to do a thanks to BeansTown106 for the firmware file and to sithjedi333 for the helpful instructions.
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Thank you very much, bro for your links :good:
Hey guys instead of starting a new thread I thought I would ask here... I just bought a rooted note 2 on craigslist and it has the N3bula rom on it, but it is the first version. It is a little slow for me, so i wanna flash the N3bula 2 rom, but I am not sure if I have the MJ9 thing on my phone. Is there any way to check?
washburnky said:
Hey guys instead of starting a new thread I thought I would ask here... I just bought a rooted note 2 on craigslist and it has the N3bula rom on it, but it is the first version. It is a little slow for me, so i wanna flash the N3bula 2 rom, but I am not sure if I have the MJ9 thing on my phone. Is there any way to check?
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settings > about device > look the baseband version it shoud say like this I605VRUEMJ9
but since its already run on N3bula i think its already on MJ9.
MJ9 Flashing failed
I tried to flash the MJ9 firmware many times through odin , but every time it fails on the modem.bin .... any ideas ?
hazemsalah said:
I tried to flash the MJ9 firmware many times through odin , but every time it fails on the modem.bin .... any ideas ?
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Also while installing 4.1.2 VRAMC3 stock unrooted rom , the odin fails at modem.bin
I never took the 4.3 OTA
I can run the TWRP recovery and install custom roms [4.1.2 CleanROM V5] , but the baseband version is unknown and the network is not working , even i have installed VRAM3 Modem or VRALL4
Note: I have flashed the ND7 modem and MJ9ModemParam before while trying to install 4.4.2 roms
Im stuck now , and can not use the mobile network
Please Help!!
hazemsalah said:
Also while installing 4.1.2 VRAMC3 stock unrooted rom , the odin fails at modem.bin
I never took the 4.3 OTA
I can run the TWRP recovery and install custom roms [4.1.2 CleanROM V5] , but the baseband version is unknown and the network is not working , even i have installed VRAM3 Modem or VRALL4
Note: I have flashed the ND7 modem and MJ9ModemParam before while trying to install 4.4.2 roms
Im stuck now , and can not use the mobile network
Please Help!!
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Go to General Section and look at the Data Corruption thread. Directions are there for flashing a Stock Recovery. Do a factory reset with stock recovery. Try that and report back..I have a flashable modem as well so let us know..
lacoursiere18 said:
Go to General Section and look at the Data Corruption thread. Directions are there for flashing a Stock Recovery. Do a factory reset with stock recovery. Try that and report back..I have a flashable modem as well so let us know..
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I did , but still the same

Update available f0r Grand Prime

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime(SM-G530H) Receive an Update 0f 187MB.
Check for you Prime update now. :
It depend each country. 187MB is just a kikat update
I have receive an update too,but it 1gb
Still Kitkat
can someone upload the update? beacuse i need flash to update the fireware, my SGGPrime will not let me update . Thanks
In which country update is available?
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There still no update in the Philippines.
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ZenitramXdaDev said:
There still no update in the Philippines.
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I'm sorry to interrupt but I think It's the mobile country is what he referring to...
I flash a UAE Saudi Firmware just to remove the Telco Boot animation (Globe), because It sucks.... lol
I also Received 187MB update in Pakistan.. It is not Lollipop update. It is Lollipop Preparation update packing kitkat 4.4.4. So, I think we will soon receive Lollipop 5.1.1.
Received a 98.51MB update but can't install. Phone is rooted and TWRP recovery installed. After the update downloads and the phone reboots an error "recovery is not seandroid enforcing" appears on the screen and the phone boots into recovery. Is there a way to install this update ?
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chiennv19 said:
It depend each country. 187MB is just a kikat update
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when i click on update, my grand prime SM G 530H is telling that you edited your operating system by an unauthorized way, then what i do,
You mean SM-G531H NOT SM-G530H
I Checked out sammobile
reinstall stock ROM... i don't think is any solution. if you do a hardreset, the root will be there, and recovery too
(or try to unistall root, you have option in supersu settings, search stock recovery,and install via recovery... if no, do what i say up)
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reinstall stock ROM... i don't think is any solution. if you do a hardreset, the root will be there, and recovery too
(or try to unistall root, you have option in supersu settings, search stock recovery,and install via recovery... if no, do what i say up)
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Would like to go the stock rom route but would like Kies backup before doing this. Kies has refused to connect to my phone currently on 4.4.4. Have tried two laptops. The phone is rooted with TWRP recovery. Have downloaded the Russian firmware to upgrade to 5.0.0 but flashing with odin keeps failing at modem. Why can't I flash this firmware ?
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Update available for SM-G530H dual sim (INDIAN INS version) after flashing stock rom from sammobile. Update size is 306.91 MB. Anyone tell me what's it !!!

Unable to Flash any ROM on my galaxy S2 i9100

Hi,
i have a glaxy S2 i9100 that i have convert from a galaxy S2 shw-m250s (korean version)
Everythings worked perfectly but since i have convert it i am unable to flash any ROM on it using Odin. i have tried numerous tutorials and available ROMs but i got nothing
the process always stuck on <ID:0/098> zImage no matter the time i wait it don't move.
I don't know what's the problem since the phone boot and works very well.
Please i need help
galaxy S2 i9100
4.1.2 jelly Bean
Kernel XWLSD
Phone XXLS8
bikclaude said:
Hi,
i have a glaxy S2 i9100 that i have convert from a galaxy S2 shw-m250s (korean version)
Everythings worked perfectly but since i have convert it i am unable to flash any ROM on it using Odin. i have tried numerous tutorials and available ROMs but i got nothing
the process always stuck on <ID:0/098> zImage no matter the time i wait it don't move.
I don't know what's the problem since the phone boot and works very well.
Please i need help
galaxy S2 i9100
4.1.2 jelly Bean
Kernel XWLSD
Phone XXLS8
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Hi
I do not know about korean device.
But on i9100 international you have to root your device, then For installing cm13 for instance you have to repartition first and install twrp 3.x.x and cm13 and gapps which you do by flashing zip-files in recovery (Not with odin).
You should search for the developer @CNBLACK who made 5.1.1 and 6.0.1 roms for i9100 and for korean devices aswell (named 250 or similar)‘
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TriboDoP said:
Hi
I do not know about korean device.
But on i9100 international you have to root your device, then For installing cm13 for instance you have to repartition first and install twrp 3.x.x and cm13 and gapps which you do by flashing zip-files in recovery (Not with odin).
You should search for the developer @CNBLACK who made 5.1.1 and 6.0.1 roms for i9100 and for korean devices aswell (named 250 or similar)‘
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thanks for the reply
i was not able to flash any root kernel like cf-root (remember! odin always fail!) so i used kingoroot to root my phone. i successfully did it but the problem remaind the same i cannot flash twrp 3.x.x. i dont know why.
Any one else with a solution please? thanks a lot
bikclaude said:
thanks for the reply
i was not able to flash any root kernel like cf-root (remember! odin always fail!) so i used kingoroot to root my phone. i successfully did it but the problem remaind the same i cannot flash twrp 3.x.x. i dont know why.
Any one else with a solution please? thanks a lot
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On i9100 int. you can flash philz cwm6 stockkernel.zip which has root by using stock-recovery because it is a zip-file (no need for odin)
And If you flash isorec twrp it will not show up If are not on an isorec-kernel.
So after installing philz use again recovery to install latest latest cm11 20161119 by @zjq985062714 i9100.zip (has isorec kernel) and isorec twrp 3.0.2-1.zip by @the.gangster.
Again this works without odin just using recoveries.
Then you can do repartitioning and flashing cm13 of others.
This is How i do it always On my i9100 international.
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TriboDoP said:
On i9100 int. you can flash philz cwm6 stockkernel.zip which has root by using stock-recovery because it is a zip-file (no need for odin)
And If you flash isorec twrp it will not show up If are not on an isorec-kernel.
So after installing philz use again recovery to install latest latest cm11 20161119 by @zjq985062714 i9100.zip (has isorec kernel) and isorec twrp 3.0.2-1.zip by @the.gangster.
Again this works without odin just using recoveries.
Then you can do repartitioning and flashing cm13 of others.
This is How i do it always On my i9100 international.
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thanks but i don't have any CWM recovery installed. i should i flash zip files?
bikclaude said:
thanks but i don't have any CWM recovery installed. i should i flash zip files?
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Hi
Maybe you overlooked it in my Post.
I wrote you can install philz Kernel by using STOCK - RECOVERY. On switched off device press 3 buttons at the same time until stock recovery appears ( Volume up-, power- and home-button).
Then move to "apply update" and choose philz.zip from SD card (of course you have to copy it on
card first).
Reboot System.
Switch off device
Reboot in recovery using 3 buttons and you will have custom recovery to continue.
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I need to look up for my OLD SGS2, couse I see this phone cannot die!!!
Marun1982 said:
I need to look up for my OLD SGS2, couse I see this phone cannot die!!!
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True!
We have already some nice mm-roms and our devs just cooking Nougat for our Phone!
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TriboDoP said:
Hi
Maybe you overlooked it in my Post.
I wrote you can install philz Kernel by using STOCK - RECOVERY. On switched off device press 3 buttons at the same time until stock recovery appears ( Volume up-, power- and home-button).
Then move to "apply update" and choose philz.zip from SD card (of course you have to copy it on
card first).
Reboot System.
Switch off device
Reboot in recovery using 3 buttons and you will have custom recovery to continue.
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Hi,
i have successfully install the philz recovery but the problem who came out is that my phone now hardly boot and always stuck on the samsung logo. i can some times enter the custom recovery. i don't really know what's the problem. is there any solution to that? should i continue installing CM11 (or 12.1 maybe)?
help please. i think i'm loosing my phone
bikclaude said:
Hi,
i have successfully install the philz recovery but the problem who came out is that my phone now hardly boot and always stuck on the samsung logo. i can some times enter the custom recovery. i don't really know what's the problem. is there any solution to that? should i continue installing CM11 (or 12.1 maybe)?
help please. i think i'm loosing my phone
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Hi
This is strange. Philz kernel is well known as a safe kernel which has been used by many people.
Did you look for the correct version for your device ?
I am not sure but it should be PhilZ-cwm6-XWLSD-OXX-4.87-signed.zip (or similar)
Anyway you could try to make a Backup in recovery.
Then i would flash cm11 and twrp which i mentioned before.
In case you flashed wrong kernel flash correct PhilZ kernel or cwm 6.0.4.7
Then flash cm11 and twrp.
Just want to say once more all this works fine On i9100 int. and i do not know if your device is different in any way.
Did you read the threads by @CNBLACK which i recommended?
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Okay, I checked this thread.
You must upgrade to Stock JB Firmware.
And If you already to use Stock JB, Check my SGS2 thread (u1skt).
TriboDoP said:
Hi
This is strange. Philz kernel is well known as a safe kernel which has been used by many people.
Did you look for the correct version for your device ?
I am not sure but it should be PhilZ-cwm6-XWLSD-OXX-4.87-signed.zip (or similar)
Anyway you could try to make a Backup in recovery.
Then i would flash cm11 and twrp which i mentioned before.
In case you flashed wrong kernel flash correct PhilZ kernel or cwm 6.0.4.7
Then flash cm11 and twrp.
Just want to say once more all this works fine On i9100 int. and i do not know if your device is different in any way.
Did you read the threads by @CNBLACK which i recommended?
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Eureka!!!! i have found the problem and solution!!!
as i've previously said, my phone was rooted using kingoroot. once i have installed philz, it start bugging. So i though myself maybe there was a conflict between superuser by kingoroot and superuser by philz. i tried to unistall kingoroot but i was unable tu unistall superuser (don't really know why). nevetheless i have disabled the kingoroot superuser in application manager and the problem just disappeared. now my phone is working perfectly. i have repartitionned it in 6Gb internal and 7Gb USB. i'm ready for the next step.
thanks a lot Sensei
CNBLACK said:
Okay, I checked this thread.
You must upgrade to Stock JB Firmware.
And If you already to use Stock JB, Check my SGS2 thread (u1skt).
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sorry but i'm confused. as i have mentionned in my post, my phone was originaly a SHW-M250S but i have convert it in gt-i9100 by using a pit file and flashing a new firmware. so i should continue by flashing cyanogenmod for SHW-M250S or for gt-i9100?
bikclaude said:
Eureka!!!! i have found the problem and solution!!!
as i've previously said, my phone was rooted using kingoroot. once i have installed philz, it start bugging. So i though myself maybe there was a conflict between superuser by kingoroot and superuser by philz. i tried to unistall kingoroot but i was unable tu unistall superuser (don't really know why). nevetheless i have disabled the kingoroot superuser in application manager and the problem just disappeared. now my phone is working perfectly. i have repartitionned it in 6Gb internal and 7Gb USB. i'm ready for the next step.
thanks a lot Sensei
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Glad your device is working again.
Please keep in mind that (on i9100) you have to increase the SYSTEM partition to 1 GB or more If you want to flash any cm13 or cm14 rom.
As far as i can see you increased only data (internal) partition.
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bikclaude said:
sorry but i'm confused. as i have mentionned in my post, my phone was originaly a SHW-M250S but i have convert it in gt-i9100 by using a pit file and flashing a new firmware. so i should continue by flashing cyanogenmod for SHW-M250S or for gt-i9100?
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Hi again
My opinion is: once the device is converted to i9100 it should behave like one.
Maybe anybody can confirm this.
If it were my device i would make a
- backup in recovery (important!)
Then i would have a go and make
- clean flash of latest cm11 + gapps + twrp 3 ( i think i mentioned the Files before).
If it works - fine! (and can think about flashing other roms).
If it does'nt work: restore the backup from recovery .
But it is your device and your decision.
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TriboDoP said:
Hi again
My opinion is: once the device is converted to i9100 it should behave like one.
Maybe anybody can confirm this.
If it were my device i would make a
- backup in recovery (important!)
Then i would have a go and make
- clean flash of latest cm11 + gapps + twrp 3 ( i think i mentioned the Files before).
If it works - fine! (and can think about flashing other roms).
If it does'nt work: restore the backup from recovery .
But it is your device and your decision.
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Hello! i'm back again:cyclops:
i have successfully install Philz but when i tried to intall the CM11, in had a fail with this message "set_metadata_recursive: some changes failed".
fortunately i have revovered the stock ROM.
so what's the problem? maybe it's the CM11 i have flash? any other help or link please?
thanks a lot
Regards,
bikclaude said:
Hello! i'm back again:cyclops:
i have successfully install Philz but when i tried to intall the CM11, in had a fail with this message "set_metadata_recursive: some changes failed".
fortunately i have revovered the stock ROM.
so what's the problem? maybe it's the CM11 i have flash? any other help or link please?
thanks a lot
Regards,
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Hi
cm11 should not make any trouble at all.
I do not know why this message turned up.
Please tell me what exact Recovery you used for flashing (e.g. philz cwm 6.0.4.7) and which cm 11 you flashed.
Maybe the Recovery should be updated to latest.
Still I wish somebody would confirm that your korean converted device can be treated as an i9100.
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Hi again
Just did some searching and a reason for this error is as I supposed:
You have to update the Recovery.
Flash in present philz Recovery the "cwm 6.0.4.7".
Then use this Recovery to flash latest cm11 + gapps + twrp 3
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@bikclaude
The file name is: philz_touch_6.48.4-i9100.zip
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TriboDoP said:
Hi
cm11 should not make any trouble at all.
I do not know why this message turned up.
Please tell me what exact Recovery you used for flashing (e.g. philz cwm 6.0.4.7) and which cm 11 you flashed.
Maybe the Recovery should be updated to latest.
Still I wish somebody would confirm that your korean converted device can be treated as an i9100.
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---------- Post added at 08:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:46 PM ----------
Hi again
Just did some searching and a reason for this error is as I supposed:
You have to update the Recovery.
Flash in present philz Recovery the "cwm 6.0.4.7".
Then use this Recovery to flash latest cm11 + gapps + twrp 3
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@bikclaude
The file name is: philz_touch_6.48.4-i9100.zip
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OK thanks,
please can you paste the philz_touch_6.48.4-i9100.zip link? i cannot find it
bikclaude said:
OK thanks,
please can you paste the philz_touch_6.48.4-i9100.zip link? i cannot find it
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Put only the exact File name in Google search and you should find it in a second .....
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hello!
thanks TriboDoP but i'm sorry i thing something went wrong for me. i have install philz_touch_6.48.4-i9100.zip as you said but after that my phone just brick. fortunately i have reinstalled it USING ODIN!!! (i had no choice and i desperately tried with odin and it worked). Now i have 2 questions: 1) why did i got a brick after installing philz_touch_6.48.4-i9100.zip??? 2) now that i see that i can flash using odin is there any safety alternative with ODIN to install android 4.4.2 or 5.1? any other suggestions will be appreciate.
really, thanks for your help. i really appreciate

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