Hi all
I got my Galaxy 2 this last week and wanted to know a couple of things about firmware, updates...
1.- Kies is not great... Is there any alternative? Can I update my SG2 with another software?
2.- Where can I check the latest versions of the firmware?
3.- Kies is giving me the amazing "This version of the device cannot be updated"... My phone comes straight from Samsung, so I guess I have the Samsung official ROM. Also is not rooted (for now)
Thank you all
P.S. I also got the pink crap in the lens anyone having this got it out with any firmware? I'll try to create an action for Photoshop to remove it. Let's see if my 2D skills can help the community with this path.
1) you can use odin to flash. Follow thr guide in the dev forum from intratech
Which leads to 2) latest firmware available in the same post
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Wow, quick reply, thanks tjjensen23
I heard about Odin but never tried it... I guess this is the right time!
Cheers!
You can check... Xda developers general forum, new stock roms are announced there very quickly.
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Question 2: http://fus.nanzen.se/
Thank you all :-D
Very appreciated
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Hi, not sure if this the correct section. Anyway, recently I plugged my phone into my pc to get updates seeing as my phone is v 10a, and there were none? Is it region bases? I am from south Africa so?. Anyway what can I do to get and install the updayes? Peace
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Check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865479
This thread should be closed.
Don't close it just yet! Okay well I actually read that a while back and don't really understand. Secondly, why can't I just use the updater? As in why is Update not detected?
Oh also on another note, how do I flash my kernel and are there risks involved? Well I want install mic's touch cpu fix. Thanks
Thanks
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Tried the link, doesn't help.
Page not found when changing the 10a in URL to another letter so ya. And yes I changed both the letters in the URL
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Hello guys, i bought SG 2 a week ago, there is android 2.2.
I have some questions, how i can to patch it? because i know that, there are more updated versions of android. Another question is, am i need in it?(patching)
How can i download apps, not from market? And is it safe?
P.s. Ssory for my english guys(. Need ur help.
Wrong section mate, and what do you mean by patching and no Warez talk allowed.
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patching= updating version
Kellyxoxo said:
patching= updating version
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Read the stickies, and check out Intratechs thread there is a guide in there in how to update a stock ROM, I suggest you try a stock ROM first.
It's in the original Android development thread.
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Intratechs ROM
what it means?
the simplest way to update the firmware would be to plug it into the pc and connect it via samsung Kies and it should automatically tell you that there is an update available just download and install it however please backup ure data before doing anything.
Ok so Im a noob with the android os..
I recently upgraded my firmware from the gingerbread to ICS which was posted on this forum for poland. The phone is a Samsung Galaxy S-II GT-I9100 sim free. I wanted to downgrade back to the original firmware i had on the phone and i seem to have searched all over this forum and have gotten no where as to how i can do that. I've ran into dead links and other problems as well.. Please someone help me and show me how i can get gingerbread back on my phone. PLEASE HELP! Thanks
Post ur questions in Q/A section and they will be answered
EDIT:Its moved to Q/A
Help is on the way! I just called Batman on the red line and flashed the bat signal for you!
karendar said:
Help is on the way! I just called Batman on the red line and flashed the bat signal for you!
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so funny...help if you're going to..if not don't
got to sammobile.com register their and select ur region and download the 2.3.firmware for ur country and flash it from odin
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so funny...help if you're going to..if not don't
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Hey, everyone needs a good laugh. don't be a sour noob.
First of all do you have Odin? Did you read Intratech's Odin thread? Did you even go to his thread? If not, read up here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278&highlight=stock+firmware
If links don't work for ROMs (I suggest downloading LA4 if you want Gingerbread, best Gingerbread ROM out there) then google the firmware name and look for a mirror. Ever since the whole download site crackdown, it's been hard to keep good mirrors, which is why you have so many dead links.
BATMAN-- OUT!
I have odin and i have looked at Intratech's thread and have read it multiple times trying to figure it out but not helping..the more i read, the more confusing it gets...sorry for being a sour noob...just frustrated
I flashed the phone using odin the gingerbread rom and then when i was following Intratech's guide on rooting the phone, the program he has listed both freeze and stop responding
nrz04 said:
I flashed the phone using odin the gingerbread rom and then when i was following Intratech's guide on rooting the phone, the program he has listed both freeze and stop responding
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That rooting software is outdated
See CF-ROOT original android dev section and flash the file for ur firmware using odin
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1556388
got it working..thanks for the help!
yaaay! i successfully upgrade my sgs player to 2.3.6
thanks to sir zaclimon for the help!
im thankful to have u in this section sir
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so sad, no one are helpful in this section..
i chose a wrong device, unlike in SGY people are kind and helpful...
rockerblood said:
so sad, no one are helpful in this section..
i chose a wrong device, unlike in SGY people are kind and helpful...
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Do not say that we are not helpfull man!
Maybe no one that read your post has found a solution yet!!!
I actually stopped in this thread once ready to help this guy out but he mentions he is on froyo...
MY device came with Gingerbread, so rooting is as easy as user superoneclick (heck, there is a youtube video talking about how easy it is to root on the 5 but the 4 will be able to do the same). Sadly, advising this with this froyo uncertainty might have the potential of bricking the device, so I passed by this thread saying nothing. So I'll just do this...
Did you do a OTA update through your device's settings and check if there is a Firmware update? Once in Settings, go near the bottom and click the ABOUT button and click system updates - wifi is of course needed but wifi is everywhere even Mcdonalds for free. Update your rom accordingly to get to Gingerbread at least on the device. Then check this video -
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA4bw8bU4T4
Once rooted, check this thread to choose your kernal and rom you want to flash -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720457
I highly advise Ethereal rom [or Icy Fusion], and for the kernal Terrasilent [or Klin Rev 3] . Be sure to flash the Kernal FIRST not the rom so you can have recovery features in case things go wrong.
P.S. You probably got bypassed btw due to heavy focus is being brought towards other thread s like the ICS thread for 4.0 device or everyone has a thread they particular hang out in. Or it could be that these type of threads like yours pop up so often every month that the people here just glaze over the threads like these telling themselves why don't they do a search in google (like I searched "root samsung Galaxy Player 4" and my first link above is the first one that pops up in google, which is the video i referenced to root mine the first time) or check the All in one thread in the developers section of the Samsung Galaxy Player 4/5 forum (which I linked above as well). I don't mind helping though but that might be because I'm kinda still new here...
da1writer said:
I actually stopped in this thread once ready to help this guy out but he mentions he is on froyo...
MY device came with Gingerbread, so rooting is as easy as user superoneclick (heck, there is a youtube video talking about how easy it is to root on the 5 but the 4 will be able to do the same). Sadly, advising this with this froyo uncertainty might have the potential of bricking the device, so I passed by this thread saying nothing. So I'll just do this...
Did you do a OTA update through your device's settings and check if there is a Firmware update? Once in Settings, go near the bottom and click the ABOUT button and click system updates - wifi is of course needed but wifi is everywhere even Mcdonalds for free. Update your rom accordingly to get to Gingerbread at least on the device. Then check this video -
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA4bw8bU4T4
Once rooted, check this thread to choose your kernal and rom you want to flash -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720457
I highly advise Ethereal rom [or Icy Fusion], and for the kernal Terrasilent [or Klin Rev 3] . Be sure to flash the Kernal FIRST not the rom so you can have recovery features in case things go wrong.
P.S. You probably got bypassed btw due to heavy focus is being brought towards other thread s like the ICS thread for 4.0 device or everyone has a thread they particular hang out in. Or it could be that these type of threads like yours pop up so often every month that the people here just glaze over the threads like these telling themselves why don't they do a search in google (like I searched "root samsung Galaxy Player 4" and my first link above is the first one that pops up in google, which is the video i referenced to root mine the first time) or check the All in one thread in the developers section of the Samsung Galaxy Player 4/5 forum (which I linked above as well). I don't mind helping though but that might be because I'm kinda still new here...
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a big thanks to you sir, you lighten up my brain I found that this device is far from Galaxy Y modding so i'm a bit unsure what to read and follow.. BTW THANKS A LOT SIR, this will be a big help
giving you a feedback in PM if possible ... thanks again
rockerblood said:
a big thanks to you sir, you lighten up my brain I found that this device is far from Galaxy Y modding so i'm a bit unsure what to read and follow.. BTW THANKS A LOT SIR, this will be a big help
giving you a feedback in PM if possible ... thanks again
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Dang people what's wrong with you!!! (kidding ). Hmm if you want GB I can offer you the 2.3.6 update in a separate tar and you can flash it from here. From this point, you can flash any custom rom based on stock. Dang froyo, for how much time you had this?
Can i sir? Include the tutorial too
Btw i cant see any system update under setting and about device..
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I have a YP-G1 too, but I have a Mac. I can't run super one click, so do you guys know an alternate way to root it?
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Maybe i should give up to update my device to 2.3.5 i have no Service Pack 3 on PC and no one knows even samsungsupport at twitter how can i possibly upgrade with that pc environment. Maybe flashing thru odin but until now there is no way to use odin to upgrade
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rockerblood said:
Maybe i should give up to update my device to 2.3.5 i have no Service Pack 3 on PC and no one knows even samsungsupport at twitter how can i possibly upgrade with that pc environment. Maybe flashing thru odin but until now there is no way to use odin to upgrade
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Well the 2.3.6 update is here for almost 1 year so yeah there is a way to update to 2.3.6 . I'll include the link for you to update your SGSW (I didin't forget you did I ). I'm uploading it right now.
EDIT: The update is here!!
2.3.6 Update Download
Sir can u include the installation instructions
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Still at 2.2.2 sucks. Odin doesnt detect my Galaxy Player 4.0
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You can use Samsung's Kies to upgrade to the latest firmware.
However if you have rooted and modified some stuff, there might be a chance of getting your device bricked.
Also, make sure you have pressed Power+VolDown+Home key to get into flashing mode when you use odin.
rockerblood said:
Still at 2.2.2 sucks. Odin doesnt detect my Galaxy Player 4.0
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Have you tried another usb plug? Also are you sure that your drivers are installed?
Yeah i know how to use odin and flashin like what i did to my galaxy y tried almost all custom rom. This galaxy player only gives me a hard time on flasing.
Of course i know if the device is rooter and modified or not
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zaclimon said:
Have you tried another usb plug? Also are you sure that your drivers are installed?
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At odin window click troubleshoot and then driver will install. Is that correct?
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rockerblood said:
At odin window click troubleshoot and then driver will install. Is that correct?
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Wait a minute, which odin are you using? You need odin 1.7 to flash on the YP-G1.
Yes sir i use the one in ur thread 1.7. My galaxy y detects odin but my yp is not. Maybe i should use the own yp usb cable and not the cable from sgy do u think thats the problem?
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rockerblood said:
Yes sir i use the one in ur thread 1.7. My galaxy y detects odin but my yp is not. Maybe i should use the own yp usb cable and not the cable from sgy do u think thats the problem?
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Maybe, I never saw a case where a phone is recognized and the other device isn't. The only alternative I could is is heimdall but it's longer than odin. Assuming you have tried all the usb ports on your computer. Have you tried to flash on another computer?
NOT YET SIR, maybe i should try to other PC with vista OS
heimdal is for linux os isn't?
HI,
I have recently bought Samsung galaxy S2 from Ebay. It is original Samsung galaxy S2. Surprisingly i got a note from the seller that i cannot upgrade the OS.
The current version info :
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Modul No: GT-I9100
Android version : 2.3.4
Baseband version : 9100XXKG1
Kernal Version :2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG1-CL349526 [email protected]#2
Build Number : GINGERBREAD.XXKG1
I tried using Kies software to upgrade my OS. But this software does not list any new firmware for upgrade.
So i don't know how to upgrade to the latest OS.
Also if there are any problem during up-gradation will i be able to revert back to old firmware.
Sincere thanks
Hey bro! Did u try to install it via odin?
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Not smart posting your email address (or anything else of a personal nature) to the forum when you have the PM system. You're begging to get spammed.
MistahBungle said:
Not smart posting your email address (or anything else of a personal nature) to the forum when you have the PM system. You're begging to get spammed.
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i'm sorry! i didn't knew. i edited it.
gevamran said:
Hey bro! Did u try to install it via odin?
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Hey thanks for your interest. Actually i am new to android world. If you feel this upgrade in this OS is possible then i can try using ODIN.
Do you know how to install use ODIN to upgrade. Any user guide for ODIN download and configure. Please share me the related threads so that i can see that to upgrade.
Once again thanks for your interest.
lovesamsungS2 said:
Hey thanks for your interest. Actually i am new to android world. If you feel this upgrade in this OS is possible then i can try using ODIN.
Do you know how to install use ODIN to upgrade. Any user guide for ODIN download and configure. Please share me the related threads so that i can see that to upgrade.
Once again thanks for your interest.
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go to sammobile.com and download the firmware and the odin manual , that should explain , or just google a video on youtube
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282 ... all you need to know
lovesamsungS2 said:
Hey thanks for your interest. Actually i am new to android world. If you feel this upgrade in this OS is possible then i can try using ODIN.
Do you know how to install use ODIN to upgrade. Any user guide for ODIN download and configure. Please share me the related threads so that i can see that to upgrade.
Once again thanks for your interest.
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Check the link below for Guide on how to flash stock firmware using ODIN ma8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13712988&postcount=2
Also u can dwnld the OS (stock firmware) from www.sammobile.com.
skarma103 said:
go to sammobile.com and download the firmware and the odin manual , that should explain , or just google a video on youtube
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282 ... all you need to know
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Thank you. Between i have reffered the forum link which you have sent and looks useful.
I think i have to root my phone. I am starting the process. Will let you know the update.
Sun90 said:
Check the link below for Guide on how to flash stock firmware using ODIN ma8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13712988&postcount=2
Also u can dwnld the OS (stock firmware) from www.sammobile.com.
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Hi, I actually verified sammobile link and searched for i9100.
I can see several firmware verison 4.1.2 and lesser. I am planning to download one of this one. But which country i need to select.
I purchased this phone from Ebay (honkhong seller) . I am in India. Even India FM is not playing int my phone.
I am confused which firmware to download. Can you help me
lovesamsungS2 said:
Hi, I actually verified sammobile link and searched for i9100.
I can see several firmware verison 4.1.2 and lesser. I am planning to download one of this one. But which country i need to select.
I purchased this phone from Ebay (honkhong seller) . I am in India. Even India FM is not playing int my phone.
I am confused which firmware to download. Can you help me
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Now i am in 4.1.2. I have upgraded via ODIN 1.85.
Now i have to root my phone. Any best link which i can refer for rooting ?