Hi
I come from Htc Hero and been a flash junkie on that but have a few questions about the SGS2 as it seems a bit different
1. Do you need a SD card to root ?
2. Have heard about ODIN.. If I just want to update my firmware / baseband can I do it through ODIN without rooting? Again do I need SD card? and How do I back up My Original Stock Rom In case I wanna Roll Back .
3. Download link for ODIN please
I am quiet happy with the stock rom and really don't feel the need to root, but I would want to upgrade my baseband to a newer one if possible as I have kinda dodgey signal ( It Yoyo's between E, G, H and H+ all within a half mile radius)
Am on vodafone Uk stock Rom
Base Band Version I9100BUKE1
Kernel Version - 2.6.35.7-I9100BUKE1- [email protected] #2
I have found the below two links any others which would benefit me?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928&highlight=official+kernel
tfn said:
Hi
I come from Htc Hero and been a flash junkie on that but have a few questions about the SGS2 as it seems a bit different
1. Do you need a SD card to root ?
NO
2. Have heard about ODIN.. If I just want to update my firmware / baseband can I do it through ODIN without rooting? Again do I need SD card?
YES and NO
and How do I back up My Original Stock Rom In case I wanna Roll Back .
CWM or find original stock rom .
3. Download link for ODIN please
POSTS in dev section links below you posted with ODIN in the posts . firmware upgrades stock roms rooting etc .
Am on vodafone Uk stock Rom
Base Band Version I9100BUKE1
Kernel Version - 2.6.35.7-I9100BUKE1- [email protected] #2
I have found the below two links any others which would benefit me?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928&highlight=official+kernel
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You can change your modem via the second link .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
Thanks for the reply but I actually need answers to my NOOB questions regarding SD card requirement and ODIN
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Sorry if the question is really really simple in advance!
My phone is currently
Baseband - I9100XXDJ
Kernel - I9100XWKE2
Build - Gingerbread.XWKE2
Now i've seen the various insecure kernels and a couple of roms, but the roms mention xwke7. so am I able to flash with a newer kernel or do i have to stick on the same kernel i have now. will me moving from ke2 to ke7 do anything to my phone apart from just update the kernel?
What i had hoped to do was:
- install villianrom
- install the stock ke7 kernel to improve battery life (mine is dreadful atm, i barely get 10 hours out of it in standby!)
- have new rom with root access
would i be able to do this? the phone is on O2 with the O2 boot animation and i've read its possible to flash back to o2 image if needed?
any help would be greatly appreciated
thanks
mk2media said:
Sorry if the question is really really simple in advance!
My phone is currently
Baseband - I9100XXDJ
Kernel - I9100XWKE2
Build - Gingerbread.XWKE2
Now i've seen the various insecure kernels and a couple of roms, but the roms mention xwke7. so am I able to flash with a newer kernel or do i have to stick on the same kernel i have now. will me moving from ke2 to ke7 do anything to my phone apart from just update the kernel?
You update the firmware not just the kernel its all in one package .
would i be able to do this? the phone is on O2 with the O2 boot animation and i've read its possible to flash back to o2 image if needed?
Yes but you need to have saved to O2 rom .
Luckily O2 original rom is posted in the dev section .
Gingerbread 2.3.4 is rumoured/fact to arrive by next week in which case i would not update to KE7 ..
You can mix kernels and roms even modems and roms but that would be your choice ..
jje
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thanks for the advice
so if i wait to update to 2.3.4 what options do i then have?
instead of starting a new thread thought i would post here.
I am wanting to root my SGS2 and have read through the CF-Root thread.
Im just a bit confused/aprehensive as to the firmware. My phone says -
Baseband: I9100BOKD1
Kernal version: BOKE3
do i have to stick to the same firmware for rooting so KE3 over KE3 or can i just use the KE7 firmware to gain root?
Thanks
Your chice KE7 is later firmware but 2.3.4 due anytime may pay to wait .
jje
JJEgan said:
Your chice KE7 is later firmware but 2.3.4 due anytime may pay to wait .
jje
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I believe XWKE8 is out .
stian230 said:
I believe XWKE8 is out .
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For some India yes .
jje
Hi,
I am currently using KI4 Android 2.3.4 and I want to upgrade to KI3 2.3.5.
I downloaded the firmware (but I think it was simply the stock kernel) from Intratech's post - "XXKI3 stock" and I flashed it using Odin, but it got me into a boot loop and thankfully I did a back up before in CWM4, but I had to re-install KI4, root it, go back into CWM4 to restore the phone. Again thankfully that worked otherwise I would have lost everything.
So... how should I be doing the firmware upgrade?
Also, should I download ZSKI3 instead of XXKI3? I know XX belongs to Europe, but where does ZS belong to? Does it even matter where it belongs to?
Lastly, if I decide not to use CyanogenMod, and I want to use another ROM or if I want to just simply use the stock version that came with the phone, what should I do?
Follow the instructions . Stock firmware thread .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
FULL FIRMWARE NOT KERNEL
ZS = China HK firmware .
Lastly, if I decide not to use CyanogenMod, and I want to use another ROM or if I want to just simply use the stock version that came with the phone, what should I do?
Dont make sense to me but if you want to use a rom you follow the given instructions likewise a stock rom read and follow the instructions .
jje
Thanks JJe!
I have another simple question, is there any problem with installing ROM on different firmwares? Because as I look in the forum, I have seen the ROMs having based on KI4, KI3 and so on... is it critical that I upgrade the firmware, then install the ROM?
Gigacross said:
Thanks JJe!
I have another simple question, is there any problem with installing ROM on different firmwares? Because as I look in the forum, I have seen the ROMs having based on KI4, KI3 and so on... is it critical that I upgrade the firmware, then install the ROM?
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No mostly is the answer rom modem kernel interchangeable in practice .
My preference if KI3 custom rom would be to install KI3 stock beforehand .
jje
hello all, sorry i am unable to post in the thread related to my question as i am a new member so i am trying here
i tried to debrand my phone using the guide in this thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1064894 and when i flashed with odin my phone got stuck in a boot loop. the only way i could get rid of it was pulling the battery and flashing the stock pda.
any ideas why this is happenning or is there another guide for 3uk branded phones that i missed?
my current rom is XWKF4
thanks
Debrand
Flash stock rom
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
KF4 rom or higher .
Its all a question of following instructions and flash the correct firmware .
Looks like you flashed very very old firmware from a very old post .
Boot loop
= boot loop stickie .
jje
thanks for your reply sorry for my noob questions.
so if i flashed stock firmware such as XWKI8 would this debrand my device?
and if i did would i need to wipe data etc before i did so
I have a 3uk gs2, All I did was download the CF-Root for my current firmware, flashed it via Odin (full details in CF-Root thread), then downloaded the KI4 kitchen rom, did a factory reset, then flashed the kitchen rom via CWM (Full guide in Rom Kitchen thread)... job done and no more Three rubbish on my phone
My cousin also got a 3uk gs2, did exactly the same for his phone too...
cool thanks for the info I will try that later on with the k18, much appre
ciated
Hi Frnds,
I am newbie in SGS2 Family i bought Samsung Galaxy S 2 and update my first firmware update with official update 2.3.4.
So my Latest firmware is : PDA:KI4 / PHONE:KI1 / CSC:KH1(DBT)
Now i want to update it with 2.3.6 or 2.3.7 as official firmware is taking to give update on my country and right now i m in india.
I don't know about which Rom m i have and what kernel i m using.
So kindly please please let any friend help me which kernel or rom should i upgrade with so ill be having latest firmware update on my SGS2 mobile.
Please pls help me.
If you updated via KIES, you have the stock Samsung ROM. You can see the kernel in settings -> about.
If you want something that isn't available from KIES, you have to flash a custom ROM, pick one from this list. I think the only one that is 2.3.7 is CM7 (and maybe MIUI), those are AOSP ROMs, a tad different from Samsung ROMs, so I wouldn't advise them for a newbie.
Other than this, please read around the forums, most of the questions were already answered, and no one likes lazy and stupid people asking lazy and stupid questions.
ftrack said:
Hi Frnds,
I am newbie in SGS2 Family i bought Samsung Galaxy S 2 and update my first firmware update with official update 2.3.4.
So my Latest firmware is : PDA:KI4 / PHONE:KI1 / CSC:KH1(DBT)
Now i want to update it with 2.3.6 or 2.3.7 as official firmware is taking to give update on my country and right now i m in india.
I don't know about which Rom m i have and what kernel i m using.
So kindly please please let any friend help me which kernel or rom should i upgrade with so ill be having latest firmware update on my SGS2 mobile.
Please pls help me.
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please read around the forums and then ask questions.We are always there to help in case you face problems.
Till that time enjoy this video
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA
Thanks frnd,
You can say people can be lazy but you guyz are so technically sound i can't understand that... that is reason i joint here to findout about what all this things are.. really...
Following detail i get when i say on my mobile settting->about.
Baseband : I9100XXKI1
Kernel version : [email protected] 143 #2
Build Number : gINGERBREAD XWKI4
Ok ill not go for 2.3.7 but can u pls pls help me from where i can download 2.3.6 kernel which is compatible with my phone as i have (DBT) version German.
Actually there are so many thread i just have confused what to download pls show me one way rest ill findout promise ....
Sorry if i broken any of forum rules.
thanks
At the moment for India there is no official 2.3.6/7 available and if you look at the firmware your phone has you will see that it has a german csc(DBT).The only way to get to what you want is to flash something like KK5 and then a custon ROM with a built-in multi-csc package that contains the csc for your region or one that would at least do the same job.XDA have INU as indias csc although a neighbouring countries csc will quite often do the same job.Seeing as your phone is on a german firmware(DBT) Kies will search for the latest german update unless you want to flash it.
ftrack said:
Thanks frnd,
You can say people can be lazy but you guyz are so technically sound i can't understand that... that is reason i joint here to findout about what all this things are.. really...
Following detail i get when i say on my mobile settting->about.
Baseband : I9100XXKI1
Kernel version : [email protected] 143 #2
Build Number : gINGERBREAD XWKI4
Ok ill not go for 2.3.7 but can u pls pls help me from where i can download 2.3.6 kernel which is compatible with my phone as i have (DBT) version German.
Actually there are so many thread i just have confused what to download pls show me one way rest ill findout promise ....
Sorry if i broken any of forum rules.
thanks
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Look in the development section. There you will find the things you want to know. Flashing roms involves risks, so you should start learning what everything means. It will save you a lot of problems.
Give me alteast on way or that thread link only
Lennyz1988 said:
Look in the development section. There you will find the things you want to know. Flashing roms involves risks, so you should start learning what everything means. It will save you a lot of problems.
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Thank you so much for your help
I just request you to please give me that thread link which help me to upgrade to 2.3.6 version i went through all that thread some is saying flash with odin3 and some saying not to flash with odin3 so i m bit confused with way should i go with
So little fever... pls pls just give me way inform of link ill do the rest...
Thanks.
Why do you want to update when you have just got a new phone ? You will hardly notice much, if anything, by updating. Use your phone as it is for a couple of weeks, find out what you like and what you don't like. In the mean time read about all these threads here regarding rooting, flashing methods, various ROM/themes etc.
Is it really that hard to find?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Everything you need is in that thread. Read read read.
cooza said:
At the moment for India there is no official 2.3.6/7 available and if you look at the firmware your phone has you will see that it has a german csc(DBT).The only way to get to what you want is to flash something like KK5 and then a custon ROM with a built-in multi-csc package that contains the csc for your region or one that would at least do the same job.XDA have INU as indias csc although a neighbouring countries csc will quite often do the same job.Seeing as your phone is on a german firmware(DBT) Kies will search for the latest german update unless you want to flash it.
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Thank you so so much... i really like your suggestion this what i am looking for as why i am asking so much becoz i am in india and my phone is DBT..
As per your suggestion i would like to take try update with below detail
XWKK5
Android 2.3.6
This package has: PDA: XWKK5| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: XEUKH2
Download:
XWKK5 Stock Kernel:
Shall i go ahead with this.. hehehe again asking ur valuable suggestion.
thanks
mrabcx said:
Why do you want to update when you have just got a new phone ? You will hardly notice much, if anything, by updating. Use your phone as it is for a couple of weeks, find out what you like and what you don't like. In the mean time read about all these threads here regarding rooting, flashing methods, various ROM/themes etc.
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Actually bro i have lost my warranty card while traveling and it has local warranty.. so any way i didn't get any facility on such.
i heard in 2.3.6 battery life is much better and i have 2.3.4 which is relatively good but not enough if i play, browse battery not only stay a day..
So i thought to upgrade it...! Thanks
ftrack said:
Actually bro i have lost my warranty card while traveling and it has local warranty.. so any way i didn't get any facility on such.
i heard in 2.3.6 battery life is much better and i have 2.3.4 which is relatively good but not enough if i play, browse battery not only stay a day..
So i thought to upgrade it...! Thanks
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If you dont want to flash a custom ROM you could go to the link below and flash from the "Frankinstein" section at the bottom the KK5 firmware then factory reset your phone,boot to download again and flash the India ODD KF3 CSC from the csc section given at the bottom and then when its done you need to do another factory reset again.This will give you KK5 with your local csc.Thats what I did on KH3 here in Spain to get my csc(FOP).Take into mind that these are not without risks if you dont follow the rules of flashing.A nearby countries csc will also do the job just as well so flashing KK5 and then a custom ROM with a multi csc package is always a go but its your choice.KK5 with the csc flash will be more close to stock looking and custom ROMs bring more mods and themes.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Hey guys.
I just received a TRE (Three) Italy branded GSG 2 with the following PDA, PHONE and CSC info here:
PDA : I9100 XWKI8
PHONE : I9100 NEKI2
CSC : I9100 HUIKI1
If I install the XWKI8 Stock Kernel from here, using ODIN, will that work ? I want the same version of software, but with NO BRANDING.
Afterwards I want to upgrade my phone to ICS, but I just want to get rid of the 3 (Three) icons and bootscreen first.. Afterwards If I want to go back to the 3 (Three) version if I install the one with the info above will it work ?
Thanks a lot guys.
Stock answer is read the debranding post .
If I install the XWKI8 Stock Kernel from here, using ODIN, will that work ? I want the same version of software, but with NO BRANDING.
Afterwards I want to upgrade my phone to ICS, but I just want to get rid of the 3 (Three) icons and bootscreen first.. Afterwards If I want to go back to the 3 (Three) version if I install the one with the info above will it work ?
No as you dont have a clue and need to read the Faqs and Guides first .
Kernels are not firmware you require full firmware . Read the thread instructions .
FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
NEW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
bible
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473577
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
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Okay. Got it. read them. Ty JJe.
So from what I've read I understand that I can install whatever firmware that is available here, under the OFFICIAL FIRMWARE section, the original and current firmware that I've got being available here, under the 3 Network, under Italy.
Can I install _ANY_ firmware ? Or any other one that has the same PDA version (XWKI8) ?
Afterwards.. If I want to go back to the original FW the phone had, is flashing the firmware version above, under the 3 network, Italy everything I have to do ? If for example I've got a problem with the phone or software and want to use its warranty. Ty.
Thanks all.
cybercreep1 said:
Okay. Got it. read them. Ty JJe.
So from what I've read I understand that I can install whatever firmware that is available here, under the OFFICIAL FIRMWARE section, the original and current firmware that I've got being available here, under the 3 Network, under Italy.
Can I install _ANY_ firmware ? Or any other one that has the same PDA version (XWKI8) ?
You can install any i9100 firmware .
Afterwards.. If I want to go back to the original FW the phone had, is flashing the firmware version above, under the 3 network, Italy everything I have to do ? If for example I've got a problem with the phone or software and want to use its warranty. Ty.
Flash back your original firmware or same stock firmware via Odin .
jje
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jje
please quote the questions, all your posts are like this, hard to get whats been asked and whats been answered.
cybercreep1 said:
Okay. Got it. read them. Ty JJe.
Thanks all.
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As JJEgan told you, you can flash any firmware. Just a suggestion: After you change the firmware, reflash the NEKI2 modem. It's one of the best for 3 in italy