Hey, I'm new to the whole Android smartphone market but i bought the Samsung galaxy s2 with bell as soon as it was released (august 2011), i expected there to be potential updates along the way, since it came stocked with android 2.3.3.
HOWEVER, bell, being its lazy self, haven't pushed the official updates for its i9100M modeled gs2. So i was wondering if it was possible to root my phone in order to be able to get the official updates (2.3.5 or higher?)
and if so, can anyone help me out with a step by step process, the information provided on this site is brilliant, but can be overwhelming for a new user =/
Phone information:
Model: GT-i9100M ( android 2.3.3)
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100MUGKG2-CL371789
Build number: GINGERBREAD.UGKG2
Any help would be much appreciated. thank you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1262966
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193695
diaperboy said:
Hey, I'm new to the whole Android smartphone market but i bought the Samsung galaxy s2 with bell as soon as it was released (august 2011), i expected there to be potential updates along the way, since it came stocked with android 2.3.3.
HOWEVER, bell, being its lazy self, haven't pushed the official updates for its i9100M modeled gs2. So i was wondering if it was possible to root my phone in order to be able to get the official updates (2.3.5 or higher?)
and if so, can anyone help me out with a step by step process, the information provided on this site is brilliant, but can be overwhelming for a new user =/
Phone information:
Model: GT-i9100M ( android 2.3.3)
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100MUGKG2-CL371789
Build number: GINGERBREAD.UGKG2
Any help would be much appreciated. thank you
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I bought the phone from Bell. Root(CF-Root). Unlocked. Flash new stock rom(XXKI3/2.3.5) via Odin(Download from Original Android section). Now my GT-I9100M is just GT-I9100. Then AOSP. Now 2.3.7
Steps:
1. Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
2. Find a firmware. Any will work. Preferably non-Frankenstein but its up to you.
3. Download the firmware and Stock Kernel
4. Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
5. Find the CF-Root matching your firmware. (i.e I downloaded the XXKI3 firmware. I then found the KI3 version of CF-Root)
6. Install Kies.
7. Open Odin.
8. Reboot your phone into Download Mode. (Shut down your phone and then use the combo Volume Down+Home+Power until download mode comes up.
9. Connect to PC.
Look at this again for instructions in flashing (1st post) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
10. After flashing the firmware(after reboot and enter download mode again), click on PDA and choose the CF-Root kernel.
11. Flash.
12. Done! You are now rooted on stock rom. And now you have access to ClockWorkMod(CWM) Combo to enter CWM is Volume up+home+power.
And if you want to revert back to stock firmware and kernel(by this i mean the firmware and kernel the phone came with), here it is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
Oh and after root, you can unlock your phone too! I foolishly paid $60 to unlock my phone but you can do it for free after root!
I bought mine from Bell too and I'm on CM7 now
Sent from my ^_^ ViA TaPaTaLk
Oh thank you a lot for the step by step process. I really appreciate it I shall try following your process and let you know if I am successful thank you though.
NZed said:
I bought the phone from Bell. Root(CF-Root). Unlocked. Flash new stock rom(XXKI3/2.3.5) via Odin(Download from Original Android section). Now my GT-I9100M is just GT-I9100. Then AOSP. Now 2.3.7
Steps:
1. Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
2. Find a firmware. Any will work. Preferably non-Frankenstein but its up to you.
3. Download the firmware and Stock Kernel
4. Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
5. Find the CF-Root matching your firmware. (i.e I downloaded the XXKI3 firmware. I then found the KI3 version of CF-Root)
6. Install Kies.
7. Open Odin.
8. Reboot your phone into Download Mode. (Shut down your phone and then use the combo Volume Down+Home+Power until download mode comes up.
9. Connect to PC.
Look at this again for instructions in flashing (1st post) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
10. After flashing the firmware(after reboot and enter download mode again), click on PDA and choose the CF-Root kernel.
11. Flash.
12. Done! You are now rooted on stock rom. And now you have access to ClockWorkMod(CWM) Combo to enter CWM is Volume up+home+power.
And if you want to revert back to stock firmware and kernel(by this i mean the firmware and kernel the phone came with), here it is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
Oh and after root, you can unlock your phone too! I foolishly paid $60 to unlock my phone but you can do it for free after root!
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Oh and i was also wondering what you meant by "Then AOSP. Now 2.3.7" lol sorry but what does AOSP stand for? :s
Other than that, i have read through your process and THANK YOU A LOT!
lol but since im an android virgin, i'd like to ask you if these are the correct files that i have downloaded before i start the rooting/upgrading.
1) The link that you posted in your first step, i then downloaded the file (in red) under this title
"XXKI3
Firmware info
PDA:XXKI3
PHONE: XXKI3
Date: 15/09/2011
Android 2.3.5
XEO (Poland): http://www.multiupload.com/XTRG43JVEG
XXKI3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/6XT83N1LLN
Password: [email protected]"
2) And then the link that you posted in your 4th step, i downloaded this file (in red) under the title:
Even more downloads!
XW_NEE_KI4: 2.3.4
XX_OXA_KI3: 2.3.5
CE_XEN_KI2: 2.3.4, CF-Root v4.2, SU 3.0, "insecure"
XX_OXA_KI3-42: 2.3.5, CF-Root v4.2, SU 3.0, "insecure"
XW_NEE_KI4-42: 2.3.4, CF-Root v4.2, SU 3.0, "insecure"
XW_NEE_KI8: 2.3.5, CF-Root v4.3, SU 3.0.2, "insecure"
XX_XEO_KI4: 2.3.5, CF-Root v4.4, SU 3.0.5, "insecure"
(Sorry for the filename weirdness, my automated buildscript made a booboo )
Attached Files
File Type: zip CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_KI4-v4.1-CWM4.zip - [Click for QR Code] (6.01 MB, 27853 views)
File Type: zip CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KI3-v4.1-CWM4.zip - [Click for QR Code] (6.08 MB, 42061 views)
File Type: zip CF-Root-SGS2_CE_XEN_KI2-v4.2-CWM4.zip - [Click for QR Code] (6.29 MB, 12077 views)
File Type: zip CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KI3-42-v4.2-CWM4.zip - [Click for QR Code] (6.36 MB, 34717 views)
File Type: zip CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_KI4-42-v4.2-CWM4.zip - [Click for QR Code] (6.29 MB, 14185 views)
File Type: zip CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_KI8-v4.3-CWM4.zip - [Click for QR Code] (6.30 MB, 36711 views)
File Type: zip CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_KI4-v4.4-CWM4.zip - [Click for QR Code] (6.37 MB, 50878 views)"
I'd simply like to check if these are the correct files
OH and also, if i simply flash the firmware, (first downloaded file) will i have upgraded to 2.3.5? or would you recommend that i continue and root it as well? What are your thoughts on that
lol sorry, last question here, Will i lose any of my data after i flash the firmware?
diaperboy said:
Oh and i was also wondering what you meant by "Then AOSP. Now 2.3.7" lol sorry but what does AOSP stand for? :s
Other than that, i have read through your process and THANK YOU A LOT!
lol but since im an android virgin, i'd like to ask you if these are the correct files that i have downloaded before i start the rooting/upgrading.
1) The link that you posted in your first step, i then downloaded the file (in red) under this title
"XXKI3
Firmware info
PDA:XXKI3
PHONE: XXKI3
Date: 15/09/2011
Android 2.3.5
XEO (Poland): http://www.multiupload.com/XTRG43JVEG
XXKI3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/6XT83N1LLN
Password: [email protected]"
2) And then the link that you posted in your 4th step, i downloaded this file (in red) under the title:
Even more downloads!
XW_NEE_KI4: 2.3.4
XX_OXA_KI3: 2.3.5
CE_XEN_KI2: 2.3.4, CF-Root v4.2, SU 3.0, "insecure"
XX_OXA_KI3-42: 2.3.5, CF-Root v4.2, SU 3.0, "insecure"
XW_NEE_KI4-42: 2.3.4, CF-Root v4.2, SU 3.0, "insecure"
XW_NEE_KI8: 2.3.5, CF-Root v4.3, SU 3.0.2, "insecure"
XX_XEO_KI4: 2.3.5, CF-Root v4.4, SU 3.0.5, "insecure"
(Sorry for the filename weirdness, my automated buildscript made a booboo )
Attached Files
File Type: zip CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_KI4-v4.1-CWM4.zip - [Click for QR Code] (6.01 MB, 27853 views)
File Type: zip CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KI3-v4.1-CWM4.zip - [Click for QR Code] (6.08 MB, 42061 views)
File Type: zip CF-Root-SGS2_CE_XEN_KI2-v4.2-CWM4.zip - [Click for QR Code] (6.29 MB, 12077 views)
File Type: zip CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KI3-42-v4.2-CWM4.zip - [Click for QR Code] (6.36 MB, 34717 views)
File Type: zip CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_KI4-42-v4.2-CWM4.zip - [Click for QR Code] (6.29 MB, 14185 views)
File Type: zip CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_KI8-v4.3-CWM4.zip - [Click for QR Code] (6.30 MB, 36711 views)
File Type: zip CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_KI4-v4.4-CWM4.zip - [Click for QR Code] (6.37 MB, 50878 views)"
I'd simply like to check if these are the correct files
OH and also, if i simply flash the firmware, (first downloaded file) will i have upgraded to 2.3.5? or would you recommend that i continue and root it as well? What are your thoughts on that
lol sorry, last question here, Will i lose any of my data after i flash the firmware?
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AOSP stands for Android Open Source Project. They are sources that are given out directly from Google. Not the source modified by Samsung or whatever brand. So its more customizable. Some sample AOSP firmwares: www.miuiandroid.com www.cyanogenmod.com
These firmwares(roms) are built from the source given out from google(AOSP) not modified versions of samsungs roms
The files you have downloaded are correct.
Ans yes if you just flash the firmware it would be 2.3.5. You don't have to root it if you want.
So if you just want 2.3.5, flash the stock firmware and done.
Now before you flash, flashing the CF-Root will void your warranty, also any other CUSTOM kernel or firmware
And our phones has a counter. Flashing something custom, no matter kernel or firmware, it will go up by one. Now people have discovered a USB jig to reset it, but AFAIK theres another counter counting the number of times the counter has been reset. But i dont know will the USB jig reset that too.
Now rooting is up to you. Rooting will open a lot of possibilities. And if you install a custom firmware and kernel, obtained from this forum, i believe they are all rooted.
And yes it will delete everything. But find an app on the Market to backup your mms and sms. Contacts are automatically backed up via your google account.
Apps will be deleted. Without root, apps cannot be backed up.
should l flash this Firmware
XEO (Poland):
and when l finish these what should ldo next
NZed said:
AOSP stands for Android Open Source Project. They are sources that are given out directly from Google. Not the source modified by Samsung or whatever brand. So its more customizable. Some sample AOSP firmwares
These firmwares(roms) are built from the source given out from google(AOSP) not modified versions of samsungs roms
The files you have downloaded are correct.
Ans yes if you just flash the firmware it would be 2.3.5. You don't have to root it if you want.
So if you just want 2.3.5, flash the stock firmware and done.
Now before you flash, flashing the CF-Root will void your warranty, also any other CUSTOM kernel or firmware
And our phones has a counter. Flashing something custom, no matter kernel or firmware, it will go up by one. Now people have discovered a USB jig to reset it, but AFAIK theres another counter counting the number of times the counter has been reset. But i dont know will the USB jig reset that too.
Now rooting is up to you. Rooting will open a lot of possibilities. And if you install a custom firmware and kernel, obtained from this forum, i believe they are all rooted.
And yes it will delete everything. But find an app on the Market to backup your mms and sms. Contacts are automatically backed up via your google account.
Apps will be deleted. Without root, apps cannot be backed up.
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should l flash this Firmware
XEO (Poland):
and when l finish these what should ldo next
momo42 said:
should l flash this Firmware
XEO (Poland):
and when l finish these what should ldo next
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Yes flash that software. and you SHOULD i believe be updated to 2.3.5
However if you own a i9100M, there should be an official ICS upgrade out through Kies very soon.
Hello,
I want to return my Samsung S3 to unrooted stock firmware, I have just reset my flash counter but I am having a few issues following this tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2343338
I have acquired the stock firmware, and booted my phone into download mode, Heindall can connect to the phone and I saved my .pits file successfully to the Desktop of my Mac.
However, wafter extracting the .md5 file the tutorial starts by loading the 'ABOOT" file in Heimdall and I don't have an ABOOT file. After extracting the stock firmware I have these files:
boot.img
cache.img
hidden.img
modem.bin
recovery.img
sboot.bin
system.img
tz.img
Can someone advise me ion how to procees flashing the custom firmware? I downloaded the latest UK stock firmware which is unbranded (as is my phone) and matched up the baseband etc so I know it's the correct version. I just want to unroot/re-lock the bootloader etc.
Thanks
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Please use the red report button to report your post this is not Q&A.
Sboot.bin is the file you are looking for. Aboot is only for Snapdragon phones, yours is Exynos.
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hy all. i need the steps and tools to extract modem.bin from the image tar for galaxy alpha.
what does the modem.bin if i install in odin? is this change my csc or m i stpid and confused, scrambling things here?
first, i need to change my csc, trough flashing via odin does not change.
and 2, i need to know what modem.bin does if i flash it trough odin separately....and how to do it?
...i think i need to go to some android proffesional school cuz every day i learn something new...and that's cool
Hi kepiro,
you can extract modem.bin from the firmware image with 7zip or WinRAR, ignore the error message and extract the file. For changing your CSC you can have a look here.
Flashing modem.bin is possible with odin.
SHA_NDY said:
Hi kepiro,
you can extract modem.bin from the firmware image with 7zip or WinRAR, ignore the error message and extract the file. For changing your CSC you can have a look here.
Flashing modem.bin is possible with odin.
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i know i can extract modem.bin but how?....the exact steps, i mean where is located modem.bin in a specific .tar image?
and after that, do i need to compress the modem.bin into something else? to flash it with odin or what?
thx
kepiro said:
i know i can extract modem.bin but how?....the exact steps, i mean where is located modem.bin in a specific .tar image?
and after that, do i need to compress the modem.bin into something else? to flash it with odin or what?
thx
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The modem.bin is located in the root of the compressed tar, here's a picture of the opened archive: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-alpha/help/lolipop-modem-t3185495.
You can take the modem.bin file untouched to flash via odin.
SHA_NDY said:
The modem.bin is located in the root of the compressed tar, here's a picture of the opened archive: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-alpha/help/lolipop-modem-t3185495.
You can take the modem.bin file untouched to flash via odin.
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k. thanks alot. found it already ....opened the image and is there.
thanks again. problem solved
How do I know which modem should be flashed??
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Hi can i extract my firmware with winrar, cos all the videos i watched they just extracted it and it became a normal file but my extracted file has the winrar logo on it. So i just wanted to ask if its ok cos it has the HOME. Tar on it.
My friend gave me an Android 2.3 Newsmy T7 pad using Rockchip RK2918, unfortunately this model have many different hardware revision and the one I got is the oldest and doesn't have any official ICS upgrade.
I tried to force flashing stock ICS rom for newer hardware revision, everything worked well except wifi, I cant switch wifi on and it says "Turning on Wifi.." forever and the wifi switch keeps off.
I have the current 2.3 rom and 4.0 rom(for other hw rev.) in .img format, is it possible to port wifi drivers from 2.3 rom to 4.0? will it be as easy as unpack->copy n paste->repack?
I am uploading the roms into dropbox, i will post a link to the roms afterwards.
Link to rom: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4zhm0hy6a933r2b/AAADrmmdf90VBHeXrsyFWlWda?dl=0
I am able to unpack those roms into boot.img, reovery.img, misc.img, kernel.img and system.img using imgRePackerRK, i could view system.img dump from 4.0 rom with ext4_unpacker but I can not do that with 2.3 system.img, show an error "Unknown File Format".
any suggestions?
tclam662 said:
Link to rom: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4zhm0hy6a933r2b/AAADrmmdf90VBHeXrsyFWlWda?dl=0
I am able to unpack those roms into boot.img, reovery.img, misc.img, kernel.img and system.img using imgRePackerRK, i could view system.img dump from 4.0 rom with ext4_unpacker but I can not do that with 2.3 system.img, show an error "Unknown File Format".
any suggestions?
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Oops forgot GB system.img uses yaffs2 and not ext4...:cyclops: