I got my SGS2 yesterday and I want to root it. Should I update it first via Kies or should I do it as it is with the baseband it came with?
thnaks
Baseband version:
I9100XXKE2
Kernel version:
[email protected]#2
bhagiratha said:
I got my SGS2 yesterday and I want to root it. Should I update it first via Kies or should I do it as it is with the baseband it came with?
thnaks
Baseband version:
I9100XXKE2
Kernel version:
[email protected]#2
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Hi,
Connect it first to kies to see if there is any update.If yes, then first update and then root your phone
afilopou said:
Hi,
Connect it first to kies to see if there is any update.If yes, then first update and then root your phone
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ok. Do I need to install any specific software for this phone on my computer to do those updates?
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Hey guys!
I just bought a used Galaxy S2 I9100 and I love it!
It's the "factory international" unlocked one.
Even had to buy a wall adaptor for the European plug to work in Canada.
I would like to update it and trust me, I do search, but it's ever confusing!
The previous owner already rooted it, but I would just like to unroot it and go to official latest firmware. Starting fresh.
I visited this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 and I know I have to get my downloads from there and flash with odin, but I have NO IDEA which one to download.
Here's my phone info currently:
Android Version: 2.3.3
Baseband Version: I9100XWKE1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL161513
[email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKE7
I live in Canada and I'm using Rogers as my carrier (they don't carry the I9100).
I absolute love this phone so far but I would just like to get to the latest firmware.
Can anybody point me to the firmware I want to get?
Thanks folks, and have a happy holiday!
guitarplayer16 said:
Hey guys!
I just bought a used Galaxy S2 I9100 and I love it!
It's the "factory international" unlocked one.
Even had to buy a wall adaptor for the European plug to work in Canada.
I would like to update it and trust me, I do search, but it's ever confusing!
The previous owner already rooted it, but I would just like to unroot it and go to official latest firmware. Starting fresh.
I visited this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 and I know I have to get my downloads from there and flash with odin, but I have NO IDEA which one to download.
Here's my phone info currently:
Android Version: 2.3.3
Baseband Version: I9100XWKE1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL161513
[email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKE7
I live in Canada and I'm using Rogers as my carrier (they don't carry the I9100).
I absolute love this phone so far but I would just like to get to the latest firmware.
Can anybody point me to the firmware I want to get?
Thanks folks, and have a happy holiday!
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I'd look for the baseband version associated with bell since they do sell the i9100. They use the same baseband frequencies as Rogers.
kernels are interchangeable. Always backup your current ROM before upgrading for sure just in case. I've even gone as far as trying different modem firmware to try and improve signal strength and data speeds.
As long as you have a backup of what currently works you can't go wrong really
oops...didn't read the part about unrooting. I've never gone back to un root before but I think you can flash an unrooted kernel through Odin. Sorry I can't be of more help add to which one.
I'd still look for stock Bell firmware
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
Thanks so much for your reply!
I JUST finished updating my phone by downloading this:
XWKK2
Firmware info
PDA:XWKK2
PHONE: XXKI4
Date: 11/11/2011
Android 2.3.6
XEN (Netherlands):
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Just checked my phone and it says:
Android Version: 2.3.6
Baseband version: I9100XXKI4
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKK2-CL726411
[email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKK2
So far everything seems okay.
I noticed that the Voice Talk app crashes now after I say a command.
I also got rid of that yellow half screen problem!
I think my phone is unrooted now because I didn't see a yellow triangle at boot, but the thing that's weird is I still have the superusr app and in my Kernel version it says "root".
Do you recommend me reflash my phone to Bell firmware?
If I do so, wouldn't I get all the Bell branded bloatware stuff on my phone or no?
guitarplayer16 said:
Thanks so much for your reply!
I JUST finished updating my phone by downloading this:
Just checked my phone and it says:
Android Version: 2.3.6
Baseband version: I9100XXKI4
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKK2-CL726411
[email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKK2
So far everything seems okay.
I noticed that the Voice Talk app crashes now after I say a command.
I also got rid of that yellow half screen problem!
I think my phone is unrooted now because I didn't see a yellow triangle at boot, but the thing that's weird is I still have the superusr app and in my Kernel version it says "root".
Do you recommend me reflash my phone to Bell firmware?
If I do so, wouldn't I get all the Bell branded bloatware stuff on my phone or no?
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Root with this for your current firmware http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=799984&d=1322652810 flash this bootloader here for use with your current firmware this is the old bootloader http://www.multiupload.com/LQQBRQVJUD use PDA or Bootloader settings in odin. Have you got a USB Jig?
Nyssa1104 said:
Root with this for your current firmware http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=799984&d=1322652810 flash this bootloader here for use with firmware 2.3.5 upwards http://www.multiupload.com/LQQBRQVJUD use PDA or Bootloader settings in odin. Have you got a USB Jig?
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Actually, I was hoping to keep my phone unrooted =)
Thanks for the reply, though!
guitarplayer16 said:
Actually, I was hoping to keep my phone unrooted =)
Thanks for the reply, though!
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No problem just keep it as it is
Nyssa1104 said:
No problem just keep it as it is
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Just wondering, what baseband version are you running?
i get this error everytime i try to update my gs2 (failed to update firmware try again useing pc software kies)
android version 2.3.3
basband i9100xxke7
kernal [email protected] #2
any help would be greatly appriciated
Jonny112 said:
i get this error everytime i try to update my gs2 (failed to update firmware try again useing pc software kies)
android version 2.3.3
basband i9100xxke7
kernal [email protected] #2
any help would be greatly appriciated
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Umm , judging by what I'm seeing , I suppose you only ran the "Check for updates" thingy in the Settings ? It only checks if there are any updates available, you have to do the actual updating via PC with an application called Kies. Get it from Samsung official website and follow instructions to get the updates, if any.
Edit : ... or by using Kies Air, but that's something else.
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Umm , judging by what I'm seeing , I suppose you only ran the "Check for updates" thingy in the Settings ? It only checks if there are any updates available, you have to do the actual updating via PC with an application called Kies. Get it from Samsung official website and follow instructions to get the updates, if any.
Edit : ... or by using Kies Air, but that's something else.
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ive tryed with kies and all i get is this firmware is not compatible with kies ive also updated kies with no luck
forget about kies - it sucks! use stock rom + odin
were can i get stock roms from sorry for the stupid question new to this fourm ive used odin and all that jazz b4
Jonny112 said:
were can i get stock roms from sorry for the stupid question new to this fourm ive used odin and all that jazz b4
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let me check that for you... what country? do you have international SGS2 (I9100)?
golcheck said:
let me check that for you... what country? do you have international SGS2 (I9100)?
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its an o2 uk galaxy s2
Jonny112 said:
its an o2 uk galaxy s2
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so the same as mine I recommend XWKL1:
PDA: XWKL1| Modem/phone: XXKL1| CSC: XEUKH2
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/9EQNGCY4RV
It's the newest for Europe. Latest O2 branded firmware is still 2.3.5
I use XWKL1 and it's working perfectly
golcheck said:
so the same as mine I recommend XWKL1:
PDA: XWKL1| Modem/phone: XXKL1| CSC: XEUKH2
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/9EQNGCY4RV
It's the newest for Europe. Latest O2 branded firmware is still 2.3.5
I use XWKL1 and it's working perfectly
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is it official samsung software ?
Jonny112 said:
is it official samsung software ?
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yes. all of the custom roms are based on this firmware. This is the most recent and the most stable. clean and official
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and kernel if you need one:
XXKL1 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/LSO4P572C9
Password: [email protected]
thank you, you have been great help xD
Jonny112 said:
thank you, you have been great help xD
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no probs
can you tell me how to install kernal please
The same way you flash rom. Put kernel file in PDA
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
i'd appreciate any help here
i stupidly used a root program outside the xda forum and soft bricked the phone.
afta recovering the phone its told me i need to update it, it will not update over the air and kies says its not supported for updating, can anyone help me get back to complete stock so i can start fresh???
my original details were
model- GT-I9100
android version- 4.0.3
baseband- I9100XXLPS
kernal- 3.0.15-I9100XWLP7-CL340913 [email protected] #3
build- IML74K.XWLP7
now my details are
model- GT-I9100
android version- 4.0.3
baseband- I9100XXLPH
kernal- 3.0.15-I9100XXLPH-CL118559 [email protected] #3
build- IML74K.XXLPH
obviously only the baseband, kernal and build have changed but anyone that can help me get back to complete original so i know it will update as and when needed, it will be much appreciated
Hi there,
- Have you tried to get to the Download mode ?
- Have you a JIG ?
- If so, just use ODIN to flash a proper stock ROM.
Yes, pick the laest official ROM from here for ODIN flash : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
ram3n said:
Hi there,
- Have you tried to get to the Download mode ?
- Have you a JIG ?
- If so, just use ODIN to flash a proper stock ROM.
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thanks. i can get in download mode still but dont have a jig, will that matter?
ZACQ8 said:
Yes, pick the laest official ROM from here for ODIN flash : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
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am i right in saying i need I9100XXLPS to go back to my original set up? sorry its been over a year since i did anything with an s2
sorry, misread your post, currently downloading the latest ROM and CF-Root-SGS2
tigerphil said:
i'd appreciate any help here
i stupidly used a root program outside the xda forum and soft bricked the phone.
afta recovering the phone its told me i need to update it, it will not update over the air and kies says its not supported for updating, can anyone help me get back to complete stock so i can start fresh???
my original details were
model- GT-I9100
android version- 4.0.3
baseband- I9100XXLPS
kernal- 3.0.15-I9100XWLP7-CL340913 [email protected] #3
build- IML74K.XWLP7
now my details are
model- GT-I9100
android version- 4.0.3
baseband- I9100XXLPH
kernal- 3.0.15-I9100XXLPH-CL118559 [email protected] #3
build- IML74K.XXLPH
obviously only the baseband, kernal and build have changed but anyone that can help me get back to complete original so i know it will update as and when needed, it will be much appreciated
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Why did you use a method from outside of XDA? When you posted here, I responded with google searches that would have only returned results from XDA. The first result for the root search (for me, anyway) should have been the root method for ICS that didn't involve flashing anything with Odin.
ctomgee said:
Why did you use a method from outside of XDA? When you posted here, I responded with google searches that would have only returned results from XDA. The first result for the root search (for me, anyway) should have been the root method for ICS that didn't involve flashing anything with Odin.
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i was being abit inpatient, i had found something outside xda between your msg but for the past hr i have been reading basically every page you sent through before re attempting anything
http://smartphonesgurudev.blogspot.in/2012/06/samsung-kies-how-to-update-official.html
Mizanur said:
http://smartphonesgurudev.blogspot.in/2012/06/samsung-kies-how-to-update-official.html
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some useful tool in there!!! thanks alot! i am now back on the original firmware and kies is recognising it! i'll take some time now before trying to root it to remove some stock apps
I have a samsung galaxy s2. GT-I9100* and its curently on 2.3.4 i flash that firmware on it cuz i couldnt update it via cuz i had a costum rom in it* so i put that version so i can uprgade it via kies to the lates version.* But when i. Try to update. It say "device does not support initializinginitializing"* Idk if the firmware i install is bugged or bad or something
heres my phone info :
Android version : 2.3.4
baseband version: I9100XXLPR
kernel version: [email protected]#2
BUILD number: Gingerbread.UHK12
i honestly think i mest up my phone i just want to restore it back to normal and not mes with root or custom rom again*
How can i fix this?
Pls help
i dont have a usb jig either
Danker111 said:
I have a samsung galaxy s2. GT-I9100* and its curently on 2.3.4 i flash that firmware on it cuz i couldnt update it via cuz i had a costum rom in it* so i put that version so i can uprgade it via kies to the lates version.* But when i. Try to update. It say "device does not support initializinginitializing"* Idk if the firmware i install is bugged or bad or something
heres my phone info :
Android version : 2.3.4
baseband version: I9100XXLPR
kernel version: [email protected]#2
BUILD number: Gingerbread.UHK12
i honestly think i mest up my phone i just want to restore it back to normal and not mes with root or custom rom again*
How can i fix this?
Pls help
i dont have a usb jig either
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is ur phone currently running with the above version without any issue apart from KIES update?
I dont understant what you mean
but i upgrade. It to ics once with kies then i rooted and flash a custom rom in it but i dint like if so i wanted to restore it back so i saw a vod on you tube and they gave me that firmware im curently on so i flash it and tben upgrade. It via kies but it wont let me
first i had problems that my device doesnt support. Kies 2.0 so i reinstal it and then it reconize it but when i try to upgrade. It say "device does not support initializinginitializing"
Danker111 said:
I dont understant what you mean
but i upgrade. It to ics once with kies then i rooted and flash a custom rom in it but i dint like if so i wanted to restore it back so i saw a vod on you tube and they gave me that firmware im curently on so i flash it and tben upgrade. It via kies but it wont let me
first i had problems that my device doesnt support. Kies 2.0 so i reinstal it and then it reconize it but when i try to upgrade. It say "device does not support initializinginitializing"
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what i meant to say is that now is ur phone working with the above mentioned version of the rom as stated by you and the only problem ur facing is that ur not been able to upgrade to ICS through Kies right
Then can i upgrade to ics via kies cuz im on gingerbread atm
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what i meant to say is that now is ur phone working with the above mentioned version of the rom as stated by you and the only problem ur facing is that ur not been able to upgrade to ICS through Kies right
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Then can i upgrade to ics via kies cuz im on gingerbread atm
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Danker111 said:
Then can i upgrade to ics via kies cuz im on gingerbread atm
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ok look i highly doubt there's a way to reset the flash log unless you reflash the kernel(1/10 chance) which worked for mine, but every s2 is different, so check is u have installed the right kernel with the right rom and then try the jig, there's no other way i know.
Best of luck:good:
jgjd691995
Jgjd691995 said:
ok look i highly doubt there's a way to reset the flash log unless you reflash the kernel(1/10 chance) which worked for mine, but every s2 is different, so check is u have installed the right kernel with the right rom and then try the jig, there's no other way i know.
Best of luck:good:
jgjd691995
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How do i know witch kernal is right for my phone
my info phone info is there
Like do i have to find a kernel witch UHK12??
CUZ THATS THE BUILD NUMBER
Danker111 said:
How do i know witch kernal is right for my phone
my info phone info is there
Like do i have to find a kernel witch UHK12??
CUZ THATS THE BUILD NUMBER
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Yes, the kernel should match the Build number
Hi,
i have had my S2 a while and rooted it back on 2.3.5 using DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit
Now im wanting update but everything ive tried has failed.
Cant update through the phone menu
Cant update through Kies, i get "kies has stopped working" (tried on 3 PC's, same thing)
can anyone help, thanks
Code:
Android version: 2.3.5
Baseband Version: I900XXK14
Kernal Version: [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKJ1
thanks in advance
DEREKTROTTER said:
Hi,
i have had my S2 a while and rooted it back on 2.3.5 using DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit
Now im wanting update but everything ive tried has failed.
Cant update through the phone menu
Cant update through Kies, i get "kies has stopped working" (tried on 3 PC's, same thing)
can anyone help, thanks
Code:
Android version: 2.3.5
Baseband Version: I900XXK14
Kernal Version: [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKJ1
thanks in advance
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Are you familiar with odin? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1922461
I would suggest you flash Apolo kernel https://www.wuala.com/pedestre/Kern...N (just CWM & light version)?key=IZz8nJ7ajpFQ OP thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291756 and then try a stock based rom ie: Neatrom or Wannam
Hope this helps
What exactly are you after Delboy....stock or custom rom?.
Sent from my SM-T210 using xda premium
theunderling said:
What exactly are you after Delboy....stock or custom rom?.
Sent from my SM-T210 using xda premium
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im just wanting stock as im gonna sell it.
Just go to the Odin thread,read that and get the program.Then go to sammobile,join then fill in the 4 boxes to get the suitable firmware meant for your phone.
Have a look at a guide about say updating from GB to JB,so you know when to factory reset/script clean to avoid any conflicts,and remove sensitive data.....since your selling it.
DEREKTROTTER said:
Hi,
i have had my S2 a while and rooted it back on 2.3.5 using DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit
Now im wanting update but everything ive tried has failed.
Cant update through the phone menu
Cant update through Kies, i get "kies has stopped working" (tried on 3 PC's, same thing)
can anyone help, thanks
Code:
Android version: 2.3.5
Baseband Version: I900XXK14
Kernal Version: [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKJ1
thanks in advance
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
Everything should be there, just download the latest one. Do make sure to do a factory reset in stock recovery after you have flashed the Jelly Bean ROM via Odin :good: