Firmware - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello! Do I Have to back up my data for firmware update? I plan on useing kies
Also could somone shoot me a link to the best tutorial for rooting my sgs2

Kies firmware update doesn't hard reset or wipe data on the SD. However if your data is valuable it's best to back everything up in Kies first as Kies update have a habit of failing and you may need to do a full restore.
In the Development forum follow Intratech's guide for upgrading and rooting. Odin is an easier and safer tool to use for updates, it's quicker than Kies too.

In the Development forum follow Intratech's guide for upgrading and rooting. Odin is an easier and safer tool to use for updates, it's quicker than Kies too.
However you are likely to loose your official upgrade path via Kies .
Upgraded stock Samsung firmware may be rejected by phone provider under a warranty claim and phone has to go to Samsung .
jje

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[Q] how to restore kies ability to upgrade firmware

Hi guys,
right so what i did is this
flash (odin) stock xwlp7 (three italy) stock rom
rooted in order to install few mods
reset conter using triangle away
recreated stock kernel from stock rom and flashed it
now i connect the phone to kies, it does indeed connect, but it says kies is unable to upgrade firmware on my phone, how can i solve this ?
i would like to keep the phone as it is now(with my mods) but have it unrooted and kies being able to upgrade firmmware un future.
it's my wife's phone and i want it to be ok if something should go wrong and i would have to bring it in assistance.
thanks in advance
you have already got used to flashing update manually from ODIN...when future update comes do it in the same way....
While you are already on a latest firmware and there is nothing to upgrade Keis to do what?...
Kies requires original firmware with all codes matching .
or download the firmware via CHECKFUS ..
Or join XDA Developers forum and ignore Kies .
jje
JJEgan said:
Kies requires original firmware with all codes matching .
or download the firmware via CHECKFUS ..
Or join XDA Developers forum and ignore Kies .
jje
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sorry maybe i did not explain myself
what i want is the phone to be fine for insurance purpose.
so i re installed stock kernel after installing mods (status bar and crt off)
basically i installed stock firmware, obtained root to install these mod, then flashed stock kernel in order to be all stock,but apparently kies still sees something modified on my phone and says it cannot be upgraded.
all i want is the phone to be stock now without loosing my mods
wwwpuntoit said:
sorry maybe i did not explain myself
what i want is the phone to be fine for insurance purpose.
so i re installed stock kernel after installing mods (status bar and crt off)
basically i installed stock firmware, obtained root to install these mod, then flashed stock kernel in order to be all stock,but apparently kies still sees something modified on my phone and says it cannot be upgraded.
all i want is the phone to be stock now without loosing my mods
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Unless codes match Kies will not see a firmware .You will just keep going around in circles like all the other modify phone and want Kies to update posters .
A total removal of KIES and all registry entries with a fresh install may help .
SEE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1089874
Copy of original .
One original firmware download from stock or branded provider rom threads and save or use CHECKFUS to download and flash via Odin .
Easy to flash if required and no need to involve KIES .
jje

So I've rooted my phone - how about upgrading with KIES.

Hey guys,
yesterday, i rooted my phone via this method, mainly because you don't need to flash an insecure kernel.
Everything worked perfectly, and after removing lots of bloatware and changing a few things, i plugged it into Samsung KIES.
And wow, the phone is still being recognized as being on official firmware even though it's rooted. Theoretically i should be able to upgrade it via KIES.
So my question is:
Is it safe to upgrade my phone via KIES after the changes I made to the stock ROM? Should i unroot? Or is it better to flash with odin?
I would proceed flashing updates with ODIN. I never had any issues using this tool but so with KIES.
A lot of users talk about download issues while updating via KIES. This could not happen when using ODIN.
But back to your original question. I don't know if proceeding with KIES after system modifications is save anymore.
Theoretically, if you're running a rooted kernel over stock firmware, Kies should work as intended (assuming you're running firmware for your region); I.E you should still be able to get OTA firmware updates via Kies.
The real world experience on here is it seems to be about 50/50 - half people in this situation find Kies works, half don't.
To answer your questions, yes, you should be fine to have OTA updates happen. If you're running a rooted kernel with CWM, you have the added advantage of being able to do a Nandroid backup before you accept any OTA updates. Obviously if you do allow an OTA firmware update to happen, it will overwrite your existing rom & kernel and your phone will be unrooted so you'll have to re-root it.
No need for you to un-root manually beforehand, and yes, you can always just as easily flash stock firmware updates (which you can get on here, Samfirmware or via Checkfus) via Odin, which is what people who find Kies doesn't work after rooting or returning to stock firmware after running custom firmware tend to do on here.
hoffm59 said:
I would proceed flashing updates with ODIN. I never had any issues using this tool but so with KIES.
A lot of users talk about download issues while updating via KIES. This could not happen when using ODIN.
But back to your original question. I don't know if proceeding with KIES after system modifications is save anymore.
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Thanks for the reply I've used ODIN in the past, so that's not a problem. I was just impressed that my phone was still recognized after all the changes I made to it's software (removed the hubs and all that stuff, installed cwm...).
EDIT:
And thanks MistahBungle for some further clarification, I think I'll give KIES a try first then, just to see what happens And if the samsung bloatware will be reinstalled...
brittonberkan said:
Thanks for the reply I've used ODIN in the past, so that's not a problem. I was just impressed that my phone was still recognized after all the changes I made to it's software (removed the hubs and all that stuff, installed cwm...).
EDIT:
And thanks MistahBungle for some further clarification, I think I'll give KIES a try first then, just to see what happens And if the samsung bloatware will be reinstalled...
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You can usually download firmware that's on the kies server via CHECKFUS and flash that with Odin . Just needs the correct codes inputting for any firmware .
jje
You don't have to unroot. You can update via kies.
agenthack said:
so did you successfully upgraded your phone via kies even your phone is rooted?
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Isn't this thread rather old?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
You know what would be really good ? People posting to the correct forum(s) for their device. I don't care that Kies is common to all Samsung phones, if you're having problems with using Kies/want to use it with a rooted phone, post to AT&T Skyrocket Q&A.
(And yes, why necro a 12 mth old thread in forum for a completely different device ? :-/)
To the people who happen to chance upon this thread while searching, in the future:
The information in this thread relates to the Galaxy S2 international variant only. Even though Kies is a multi-device software, your results WILL vary as your device varies. Exercise precaution while going about it.
To avoid further necro-ing, this thread is now closed. Please search for a thread for your device to post in. If that is not available, create one in your device's Q&A fora.
Thread Closed.
A.cid
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[Q] My SGS III is unable to update either OTA or via KIES

Mine is already rooted with CWM and Rooted. Im currently on XXALE9 Stock. Unfortunately there is no response from Software Update on the phone and KIES is saying that Your device does not support software upgrading via Kies.
I heard from another forum site (Non-XDA) that it has something to do with the phone being rooted. I would like to know if this is true. As much as possible I am trying to avoid flashing via Odin.
Is there any possible fix for this?
As most of you might ask, the reason I am asking this is that I would like to officially get the updates for my phone. I am after those updates because those who received them had the Overheating/Warming issue with the phone fixed.
Thankyou very much!
reflash stock rom.
Question has to be has your individual phone actually got an official update .
No update no download via Kies or OTA .
jje

Samsung's Kies software will not connect to my phone

I get the following error message:
This device is not supported by Kies 2.0
Make sure that your device is supported and try again.
And this is using the latest version of Kies.
Any ideas on how to resolve this?
I remember it started to the proccess to root my phone, but then I wasn't very succesfull with it, so I abandoned it, but otherwise it should be stock firmware (its one of the first few steps on the xda guides).
TIA
NfScLambo said:
I get the following error message:
This device is not supported by Kies 2.0
Make sure that your device is supported and try again.
And this is using the latest version of Kies.
Any ideas on how to resolve this?
I remember it started to the proccess to root my phone, but then I wasn't very succesfull with it, so I abandoned it, but otherwise it should be stock firmware (its one of the first few steps on the xda guides).
TIA
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Kies cannot root your phone .
Probable buggered firmware if you tried something and stopped .
Initial try is to backup data and factory reset phone .
Fails then flash your original firmware via Odin .
Alternative use XDA to update by flashing stock firmware .
jje
JJEgan said:
Kies cannot root your phone .
Probable buggered firmware if you tried something and stopped .
Initial try is to backup data and factory reset phone .
Fails then flash your original firmware via Odin .
Alternative use XDA to update by flashing stock firmware .
jje
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How would I back up my contacts, most importantly, without using Kies?
NfScLambo said:
How would I back up my contacts, most importantly, without using Kies?
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Synch then with Google
Is that the only way? Because I don't want to do it that way.
Is there a way to check if my phone is rooted? Because I'm sure I didn't complete the process, but I just need to confirm that.
Also, I think I only got as far as trying the procedure for "triangle away", numerous times, but it didn't quite work for me, so I left it.
Is there a way to "untriangle away" after checking if it was done?
TIA
you can search 3rd party backup & restore application in playstore. you can try "my backup"
NfScLambo said:
I get the following error message:
This device is not supported by Kies 2.0
Make sure that your device is supported and try again.
And this is using the latest version of Kies.
Any ideas on how to resolve this?
I remember it started to the proccess to root my phone, but then I wasn't very succesfull with it, so I abandoned it, but otherwise it should be stock firmware (its one of the first few steps on the xda guides).
TIA
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Hi, I went through the same problem and fixed it.
First uninstall Kies from your PC and make sure you doesn't leave behind any files.
Uninstallation of the software and the drivers installed by Kies I suggest using Revo uninstaller to do that.
Uninstall it from your PC then make a fresh installation.
Open Kies but do not connect your phone, if it wants to update Kies, go ahead and do it.
Close Kies, connect your phone and open Kies.
That should fix it.
It happened to me when I updated Kies while my phone was connected. Do try the steps above hopefully it should help. Kies is a crappy software to be honest. Samsung should really get their act up and code a better/stable program.
If that doesn't help, then probably something went wrong while rooting. The simplest and best option would be to flash the Stock rom back on your phone. That's very simple to do.
Follow this thread to get back to stock rom [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32980712&postcount=6]
PS: The stock rom link on this thread is linked to JB if I'm not wrong, I would suggest going on www.sammobile.com/firmware and downloading the correct stock rom for your phone.
Hope I helped
dibyajyoti said:
Hi, I went through the same problem and fixed it.
First uninstall Kies from your PC and make sure you doesn't leave behind any files.
Uninstallation of the software and the drivers installed by Kies I suggest using Revo uninstaller to do that.
Uninstall it from your PC then make a fresh installation.
Open Kies but do not connect your phone, if it wants to update Kies, go ahead and do it.
Close Kies, connect your phone and open Kies.
That should fix it.
It happened to me when I updated Kies while my phone was connected. Do try the steps above hopefully it should help. Kies is a crappy software to be honest. Samsung should really get their act up and code a better/stable program.
If that doesn't help, then probably something went wrong while rooting. The simplest and best option would be to flash the Stock rom back on your phone. That's very simple to do.
Follow this thread to get back to stock rom [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32980712&postcount=6]
PS: The stock rom link on this thread is linked to JB if I'm not wrong, I would suggest going on www.sammobile.com/firmware and downloading the correct stock rom for your phone.
Hope I helped
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That worked perfectly.
Thanks.
Also, since I'm using a phone with INU region, I can't upgrade it to 4.1.1
Someone else bought a phone, and I was working on it for them, and out of the box, it asked for firmware upgrade. Lucky guy!
NfScLambo said:
Is that the only way? Because I don't want to do it that way.
Is there a way to check if my phone is rooted? Because I'm sure I didn't complete the process, but I just need to confirm that.
Also, I think I only got as far as trying the procedure for "triangle away", numerous times, but it didn't quite work for me, so I left it.
Is there a way to "untriangle away" after checking if it was done?
TIA
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There are apps on the play store which can check if your phone is rooted. Search for "check root".
The triangle away procedure is optional. You don't really have to do it.
It will just reset your counter so that it seems as if you didn't make any changes.
This is useful if you have to return the phone for warranty.
To backup your contacts I would also suggest to sync them with Google.
It's easier to manage your contacts via your web browser and you always have a backup.
You can also export those contacts from Google to other formats so you can import them later on other phones/programs.
Of course there are also other options... you could copy them to your SIM or use 3th party apps.
I would suggest G Cloud.
It is an app that will backup your Contacts, SMS Messages, Call logs, System settings, Pictures, ... and a lot more
You can choose what to backup. It'll back it up in the Cloud. You have 1GB free storage which is enough.
After a factory reset or installation of a new ROM you si;ply reinstall the software and restore your backup.
I only use it to backup my SMS messages. I like to keep them all.
Good luck
NfScLambo said:
That worked perfectly.
Thanks.
Also, since I'm using a phone with INU region, I can't upgrade it to 4.1.1
Someone else bought a phone, and I was working on it for them, and out of the box, it asked for firmware upgrade. Lucky guy!
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Even I'm on INU region. Are you from India? If so, you can't upgrade to 4.1.1 yet because Samsung hasn't updated the firmware for the region as of now. Jelly Bean is expected to arrive sometime around mid of November if not earlier. And the firmware upgrade out of the box isn't 4.1 update. Its a security patch recently released by Samsung.
I'm from India, but now I'm using this phone outside of India regulary.
I was thinking of using a SIM card from India, but I would have to cut it manually, and then also I wouldn't be sure if it was cut properly.
The firmware upgrade out of the box is for 4.0.4, which is still ICS.
Can I just change INU to another country, and then get the update? And then revert it back to INU when I need to send it in for warranty?
Also, it's surprising that Samsung hasn't released an update for INU, because I'm pretty sure it was one of the launch markets, as well as one of their biggest markets.
NfScLambo said:
I'm from India, but now I'm using this phone outside of India regulary.
I was thinking of using a SIM card from India, but I would have to cut it manually, and then also I wouldn't be sure if it was cut properly.
The firmware upgrade out of the box is for 4.0.4, which is still ICS.
Can I just change INU to another country, and then get the update? And then revert it back to INU when I need to send it in for warranty?
Also, it's surprising that Samsung hasn't released an update for INU, because I'm pretty sure it was one of the launch markets, as well as one of their biggest markets.
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Yes, India is getting INU update 1st week of November or the 2nd. Samsung are market leaders here and JB updates have been confirmed.
There is a way to change from INU on your phone by changing your CSC ID. The CSC is location specific, so if you change your ID to some country where S3 has been given the JB update. You 'might' get it. Though I'm not sure of this method.
Instructions For Changing CSC:
Download Samsung Galaxy S / S2 CSC app from the Play Store
Open Samsung Galaxy S / S2 CSC app
Tap "Change CSC" button
Select the CSC for you Country
Tap "Install" button (Keep in mind changing CSC wipes your device)
I have never tried changing the CSC on my phone so I'm unsure of the credibility of the method above. Do take backup before changing it.
personally ive found kies is flawed and dont really like it

can i update thru kies 2.3.4 - to 4.1.2 if binary reads 1

i used a custom rom prerooted then acc didnt realize i was prerooted and tripped the counter using zedomax and odin
i just redid the entire thing with a no bl odin flash now reads samsung offical and binary 1
no root all oem 2.3.4 no triangle
kies reads it and wants to date can i do it or will it brick
We don't have too much experience with kies around here. From what I've seen posted in the forums, it seems that kies is a little more reliable than over the air updates, which may be why you don't see ota updates anymore. There is always the risk that something will go wrong, but if kies sees your phone and will start the update, then there is no more risk than the thousands of others who have used kies to upgrade their os.

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