I want to root my sgs 2. Before doing that, i want to dump the currently stock rom so that i will be able to use odin to revert back afterwards if i need to.
How do i do that (no root/busybox/etc installed yet...pure stock)?
ardealul said:
I want to root my sgs 2. Before doing that, i want to dump the currently stock rom so that i will be able to use odin to revert back afterwards if i need to.
How do i do that (no root/busybox/etc installed yet...pure stock)?
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Tell us versions and country and carrier.
It will already be posted by Intratech in one of his threads
hei, I need to know the answer too.
i have pure stock now..
XWKF1
pulser_g2 said:
Tell us versions and country and carrier.
It will already be posted by Intratech in one of his threads
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i found the dumps created by intratech and my version/carrier is there but i want to know how to dump it myself so that i am 100% sure that i revert to the exact rom/partitioning/etc
Up!
I have the same need.
ardealul said:
i found the dumps created by intratech and my version/carrier is there but i want to know how to dump it myself so that i am 100% sure that i revert to the exact rom/partitioning/etc
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Intratech *only* posts official firmware versions, so you should not encounter any problems if you download/save/re-flash the firmware he's uploaded (that matches your original firmware CSC, kernel, etc).
Also, you don't want to mess with the partition when you flash a firmware using Odin. The instructions Intratech has provided are detailed but easy enough to follow for a beginner.
ardealul said:
I want to root my sgs 2. Before doing that, i want to dump the currently stock rom so that i will be able to use odin to revert back afterwards if i need to.
How do i do that (no root/busybox/etc installed yet...pure stock)?
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I would like to know this as well because Intratech was not able to find a version of my stock ROM yet.
I would like to know how as well. Would like to "backup" the stock version before rooting with VR as I just got my SGS2 tonight
These are my phone's firmware:
PDA: I9100XWKF1
MODEM/PHONE: I9100DXKF1
CSC: I9100OLBKE5
I saw intratech's thread and there is the stock firmware for XWKF1 but the version for the MODEM and CSC are different from mine. Hope to create an exact backup before rooting.
Appreciate any advice. Thank you.
desean said:
I would like to know how as well. Would like to "backup" the stock version before rooting with VR as I just got my SGS2 tonight
These are my phone's firmware:
PDA: I9100XWKF1
MODEM/PHONE: I9100DXKF1
CSC: I9100OLBKE5
I saw intratech's thread and there is the stock firmware for XWKF1 but the version for the MODEM and CSC are different from mine. Hope to create an exact backup before rooting.
Appreciate any advice. Thank you.
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You can find your firmware on Samfirmware.com. Anyway, this is your stock firmware.
So i take it no one knows how to make a dump of the stock ROM? As i would really like to know how to do this myself as well.
I had a look at Intratech's thread, and found a matching ROM of mine but i don't know which CSC version to get?
Mine says I9100YOGKE1, and there is no CSC there with YOG at all, even under different ROMS.
*confused*
you can use odin to make a dump of your rom, bottom right corner is the dump button.
desean said:
I would like to know how as well. Would like to "backup" the stock version before rooting with VR as I just got my SGS2 tonight
These are my phone's firmware:
PDA: I9100XWKF1
MODEM/PHONE: I9100DXKF1
CSC: I9100OLBKE5
I saw intratech's thread and there is the stock firmware for XWKF1 but the version for the MODEM and CSC are different from mine. Hope to create an exact backup before rooting.
Appreciate any advice. Thank you.
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It's there though and has been there for a while. It's even on it's own under XWKF1: http://www.multiupload.com/U95BI5QVDL
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djyoshii said:
So i take it no one knows how to make a dump of the stock ROM? As i would really like to know how to do this myself as well.
I had a look at Intratech's thread, and found a matching ROM of mine but i don't know which CSC version to get?
Mine says I9100YOGKE1, and there is no CSC there with YOG at all, even under different ROMS.
*confused*
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It's there now.
I used Nandroid from the CWM kernel to backup my ROM. The reason I used the plain CWM kernel is because it would not affect any of the files on my ROM (as it is not pre-rooted like the CF-root kernel so it won't add any symlinks or excutables) and after restoring the backup, I can just flash the original kernel again. By doing that it will be stock again. Oh, and I have a jig to reset the counter.
Related
I have been researching the net on this and the posts in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.
I haven't been able to post in there as I am a new user, but if someone can help me with this, it would be great.
I'm trying to upgrade my firmware to XXKH3 - Android 2.3.4.
My current version is:
PDA: I91000XWKE7
PHONE: I9100XXKE4
CSC: I9100OPSKE4
My Galaxy S II is rooted and it's on the OPTUS network in Australia.
My question is, how should I go about it?
Do I download the XXKH3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/C4DRUIJTLL and place that in PDA and PHONE in Odin?
And for CSC do I get this: Optus OPSKG1 CSC: http://www.multiupload.com/EPWZTIMS1F and place it in CSC?
I want to be able to use the OPTUS network on XXKH3, but without OPTUS bloatware. I'm just not sure which files to get so I can be with OPTUS on an Australian firmware if that makes any sense.
My last question is, would this then wipe my data? Or not?
I appreciate any help on this.
justmiike said:
I have been researching the net on this and the posts in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.
I haven't been able to post in there as I am a new user, but if someone can help me with this, it would be great.
I'm trying to upgrade my firmware to XXKH3 - Android 2.3.4.
My current version is:
PDA: I91000XWKE7
PHONE: I9100XXKE4
CSC: I9100OPSKE4
My Galaxy S II is rooted and it's on the OPTUS network in Australia.
Why question is, how should I go about it?
Do I download the XXKH3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/C4DRUIJTLL and place that in PDA and PHONE in Odin?
And for CSC do I get this: Optus OPSKG1 CSC: http://www.multiupload.com/EPWZTIMS1F and place it in CSC?
I want to be able to use the OPTUS network on XXKH3, but without OPTUS bloatware. I'm just not sure which files to get so I can be with OPTUS on an Australian firmware if that makes any sense.
My last question is, would this then wipe my data? Or not?
I appreciate any help on this.
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you are referring to the right thread. clear instructions are given on that thread.
choose the PDA option.
CSC has nothing to do with what languages the firmware supports and it will not add keyboard language support either.
You don't have to change the kernel or root or unroot to flash a new stock firmware.
You can then flash the kernel of your choice.
If you want the CF-root KH3 kernel. refer this thread
If you want to flash stock KH3 kernel you can also do that.
as far as operator bloatware is concerned search for operator specific bloatware removal scripts which can be executed using Gscript app . or a simpler option would be to freeze or uninstall the bloatware apps using Titanium back up Pro.
Thank you for the fast reply.
So pretty much all I need to do is put the XXKH3 Stock Kernel in the PDA option and that's it. So the OPTUS network will not be affected correct?
Then root it and I'm done?
Thanks again!
justmiike said:
Thank you for the fast reply.
So pretty much all I need to do is put the XXKH3 Stock Kernel in the PDA option and that's it. So the OPTUS network will not be affected correct?
Then root it and I'm done?
Thanks again!
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Exactly. I did this yesterday.
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Excellent. Thanks.
I guess my last question is, by doing this, putting the XXKH3 in the PDA option, will this wipe my data?
Should I back up?
Back up apps with Titanium Pro
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Alright will do. Thanks for all your help guys!
let me know how you get on,am severely tempted to flash new firmware just for a change!
Hm. I just put XXKH3 Stock Kernel in PDA and flashed it but my phone still says Android 2.3.3. I used the CF-root KH3 kernel as well to root it again.
What do I need to do to get it to Android 2.3.4? Do I have to place it in PHONE as well?
The ROM is 2.3.4, just about any ROM in original development is. What you are trying to flash is kernel. Best of luck.
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justmiike said:
Hm. I just put XXKH3 Stock Kernel in PDA and flashed it but my phone still says Android 2.3.3. I used the CF-root KH3 kernel as well to root it again.
What do I need to do to get it to Android 2.3.4? Do I have to place it in PHONE as well?
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Er, Kernel is kernel and firmware is firmware. Flashing the kernel won't update the firmware, just the kernel.
Alright I think I understand now.
Downloading the package, which should do it and I guess the stock kernel is used to root/rid yourself of the yellow triangle.
jr866gooner said:
let me know how you get on,am severely tempted to flash new firmware just for a change!
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It went well, the phone is working great.
My data didn't get wiped.
Follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.
Download the XXKH3 package.
I also used Titanium to backup my apps just in case and MyBackup Pro for contacts etc. but haven't needed to use it.
After you flash that (if you want to root the phone) go to this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 and get CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KH3-v4.1-CWM4.zip. Put that in PDA and flash it.
To get rid of the yellow triangle, follow this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14283369&postcount=2.
That's it. Thanks for all your help guys!
ok so lets say I chose new stock firmware to avoid the triangle,then later wanted to be official,could i plug my phone into kies and updatd to official 2.3.4 without problems?
i would like to try oranges firmware without rooting the device and voiding my warranty!
Intratech said:
Er, Kernel is kernel and firmware is firmware. Flashing the kernel won't update the firmware, just the kernel.
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Understand now, 1 more question my stock rom 2.3.3 it is xwkf1 Singapore version thinking to flash it to the lastest 2.3.4 Europe/ USA rom does it support chinese?
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Hi,
I have downloaded UAE firmware and now i cant update my phone through kis, i am trying to revert back to a firmware that Kis can recognise.
Since i changed the firmware to UAE, the camera quality went really bad, when i spoke to Samsung, they told me its the firmware and you need to revert back and they are sure the camera quality will be better.
I am currently on
Android 2.3.5
Base version: I9100XXKI4
kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100JPK2-CL655700
Build: GINGERBREAD.JPKJ2
Any idea how Please?
Not sure why you'd want to flash anything to do with Stoke on your phone, but if you mean stock, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
oinkylicious said:
Not sure why you'd want to flash anything to do with Stoke on your phone, but if you mean stock, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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Thanks.
This is a typo, i am not trying to root my device or anything. all i am trying to do is to go back to normal UK version which Kis can understand.
the link you provided talk about rooting etc.
Clean your eyes and try reading it again.
oinkylicious said:
Clean your eyes and try reading it again.
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Take it easy man!! I am new here, dont have a lot of knowledge like you , as you can see i have made a mistake and trying to rectify it. the link you provided is full of information but i dont know which one to download.
PS: if you are are going to reply with some useless information then please don't bother
Question what firmware do you want original branded firmware or generic Samsung stock firmware .
From the link posted if you read down you come to .
XWKH4
Android 2.3.4
This package has: PDA: XWKH4| Modem/phone: XXKH3| CSC: XEUKD1
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/WWT5Q0XJAP
Its UK firmware that should update via KIES and is nothing to do with rooting .
Backup before installing and backup your EFS if you have not done so .
jje
Thanks for this.
latest firmware will do
Couple a questions. what does EFS stand for?
Also, the file appear to be an .exe extension. is this something i should worry about.
i though in order to go back to UK firmware i need to install a different Kernel or something like that.
The exe is a self extracting 7zip file which contains the firmware in tar format.
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Hello all, and sorry for my newb-ness!
I was looking around for making my SGS2 "legal" again, flashing it with entirely "old" firmware, but the firmwares i found here, are not fitting the original description i have.
my phone ran (XWKI8 before rooting and flashing new firmware to it)
but the problem is;
[ROMS]Official i9100 carrier branded firmware download for Odin Flash
The only fitting my phone and operator is from the SP (3), where mine is Telia...
I even tried getting the ones from 3, but as the download links doesnt work, im pretty lost, can someone help me?
XWKI8: http://www.multiupload.com/H975DHZQLE
Firmware info: PDA:XWKI8| PHONE:NEKI2| CSC:HTDKI1
XWKI8 Stock Kernel:http://www.multiupload.com/4O6DVGUGSU
Password: [email protected]
can i just flash either one from "telia" and then update normally via kies, or whats the best solution?
i want the SGS2 so legal that i could turn it in to my provider for service!
or any firmware for Telia
or can anyone link to me to any firmware hardcoded with telia's info?
none of the ones linked in this forum, or others are valid... downloads just doesnt work, HELP
Telia
Denmark
XWKK5:http://www.multiupload.com/Q488SAT2VT
Firmware info: PDA: XWKK5| Phone: XXKI4| CSC: OXXKJ3
XWKK5 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/HK8G4YGXWJ
Password is: [email protected]
Are you based in Denmark? If so, then this would be the latest Telia fm from that thread. KK5 is newer than KI8.
Yeah... but the download link doesnt work!
and thats my problem, because i CANT find it anywhere
thanks for the reply though, but if you find a working download link for the KK5 it would be much appreciated!
Kayel84 said:
Yeah... but the download link doesnt work!
and thats my problem, because i CANT find it anywhere
thanks for the reply though, but if you find a working download link for the KK5 it would be much appreciated!
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http://hotfile.com/dl/136310155/64f8cc4/I9100XWKK5_I9100OXXKJ3.rar.html
Try that but not sure if same version.
Does it matter which kernel i have on the phone also?
im really a noob at this, but right now i have the NEKF2 kernel!
Kayel84 said:
Does it matter which kernel i have on the phone also?
im really a noob at this, but right now i have the NEKF2 kernel!
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You'd need the stock kernel relating to the rom, I've had no need to service so not sure, if anyone else who has had previous experience on this could help.
thought as much... and all the download links relating to the XWKK5 are busted
think im am going to try this one, until i find a legal one
http://download.chainfire.eu/54/CF-Root/SGS2/CF-Root-SGS2_XW_OXA_KK5-v5.0-CWM5.zip
Try Checkfus. There's a thread on here, search for it.
what should i do with that?
i dont need to check if there is an update, i just want either an older version kernel/firmware from Telia Denmark
which is working, so that i can update the old fashioned way!
or what was you intention with checkfus?
You can download the KI8 firmware with Checkfus. Try it & see
Kayel84 said:
what should i do with that?
i dont need to check if there is an update, i just want either an older version kernel/firmware from Telia Denmark
which is working, so that i can update the old fashioned way!
or what was you intention with checkfus?
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im currently trying a XWKK5 i found... report back, and trying the Checkfus
i thought you only could see if there was updates available on Checkfus
Thanks
Nope. You can download them. I tried it late last week & downloaded VAUKJ1 for ****s N giggles. The download/decryption of the firmware works perfectly.
Kayel84 said:
im currently trying a XWKK5 i found... report back, and trying the Checkfus
i thought you only could see if there was updates available on Checkfus
Thanks
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what to do if a Odin firmware upgrade hangs?
it hasnt been moving for a few minutes now, still stuck at the <ID:0/005> data.img part
just wait it out, or any other ideas?
can i abort it, and start over with one i know works?
Sadly... checkfus was of no help
but i got my phone running on the XWKK5 firmware, and it works ok!
but still not the best solution, i simply need the KI8 for Telia
MistahBungle said:
Nope. You can download them. I tried it late last week & downloaded VAUKJ1 for ****s N giggles. The download/decryption of the firmware works perfectly.
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Can you give me an example of how to fill out the info in CheckFus?
because its says error every time...
i've tried an exact copy of this:
Firmware info: PDA: XWKK5| Phone: XXKI4| CSC: OXXKJ3
help
In my case, in the standard tab I chose Android/GT-I9100T/Australia (Vodafone), then I clicked on check firmware. Checkfus told me KJ1 was the latest available, I clicked download, waited for it to download the firmware and at the end of the process it automatically decrypted it.
Which gave me a zip containing a tarball (just like the firmware in Intratech's thread) I can flash in Odin if I ever need to go back to stock.
See... I didnt notice if my phone is a regular GTi9100 or a -T, -N or whatever the options are, how do i find such info, because i was so smart not to make a backup of my current settings :-(
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So... now i came this far:
my phone is:
Baseband :I9100XXKI4
Kernel : I9100XWKK5
so far so good...
but i have trouble appending the predictive and T9 dictionary... are there any addons i can get for these, because i really want to be able to use dictionary in my language (Danish + German and English)
please help
Nvm---
Found the solution (or rather the Firmware)
found an unmodified version, that had multilingual
thanks for ALL the help, greatly appreciated
btw, how to thank ppl in here?
Hello everybody,
I'm going to install a new ROM - it was advised to me frankstain XWLA4 ROM - and I still have some question about installing that ROM:
1- which do I install first: the firmware or the kernel? And in Odin, where do I put Kernel?
2-Is it "safe" to install frankstain XWLA4 ROM? Would I have errors on my Samsung Galaxy S2?
3- how can I wipe my device (to clean all Vodafone ES "rubbish")? Should I do the wipe before or after installing the ROM and flashing my device?
4- By installing Stock ROM and CF-root I won't change the kernel right?
Thanks.
yellow simbol is not error. u get it when u put custom rom. but u can move it. chainfire make app for that.
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In fact my main question is: which do I install first: the firmware or the kernel? And in Odin, where do I put Kernel?
The others I think I know the answer but this question is essencial so I can start to install the new Firmware.
LA4 is very stable I've been running it for the last two days with no problems. If you flash a CF kernel you will have a different kernel but it will be as close to stock as possible just with a couple of extra features. You can down load the the original firmware/kernel from intratechs thread. All you need to do is flash a frankesten LA4 from intratech, it's all in one so you just use pda in odin.
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Thanks man but I don't know what's LA4 ROM... and a buddy of our on anoher thread recommended me frankstain XWLA4 ROM and so I would like to install it.
For example, in this case:
"XWLA4
Android 2.3.6
There is no carrier branding
This package has: PDA: XWLA4| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: XEUKH2
Download: http://uploadmirrors.com/download/3V...I9100XEUKH2.7z
XWLA4 Stock Kernel: http://uploadmirrors.com/download/0M..._I9100XWLA4.7z
Password: [email protected]
"
What should I install first? Kernel or the firmware? And where do I put Kernel on Odin?
Thanks.
marcadam said:
LA4 is very stable I've been running it for the last two days with no problems. If you flash a CF kernel you will have a different kernel but it will be as close to stock as possible just with a couple of extra features. You can down load the the original firmware/kernel from intratechs thread. All you need to do is flash a frankesten LA4 from intratech, it's all in one so you just use pda in odin.
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diogogomes11 said:
1- which do I install first: the firmware or the kernel? And in Odin, where do I put Kernel?
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Most firmwares will have kernels included. Work with that for now.
diogogomes11 said:
2-Is it "safe" to install frankstain XWLA4 ROM? Would I have errors on my Samsung Galaxy S2?
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Yes. Those "Frankenstein" packages are stock, except Intratech mixed and matched the PDA, CSC, and modems. They just won't get recognized by Kies as a valid updateable firmware because of this though.
diogogomes11 said:
3- how can I wipe my device (to clean all Vodafone ES "rubbish")? Should I do the wipe before or after installing the ROM and flashing my device?
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Flash an unbranded stock firmware. Post #2 above the Frankenstein firmwares of the same thread. Or the Frankenstein ones. The only difference is the non-Frankenstein ones will probably be recognized by Kies as upgradeable, and the Frankenstein ones will probably not.
diogogomes11 said:
4- By installing Stock ROM and CF-root I won't change the kernel right?
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Wrong. If you install just stock ROM, yes. CF-Root is a custom kernel, so if you install that, you ARE changing the kernel.
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diogogomes11 said:
What should I install first? Kernel or the firmware? And where do I put Kernel on Odin?
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As above, most if not all firmwares come with a kernel. If you want a custom kernel you must flash it AFTER you flash a firmware. Else if you flash a kernel first, then the firmware, then the firmware's kernel will overwrite the kernel you flashed first.
Kernels generally go in the PDA section of Odin.
EDIT: I think I see your confusion. You're wondering about the "stock kernel" link that's right below the firmware link. Right? Well that's there just in case you need it. For example, if you flashed a CF-Root kernel, and wanted to flash the stock kernel back. If you never end up flashing a non-stock kernel, then you won't need it. But I'd download it anyways, just in case you need it later.
diogogomes11 said:
Hello everybody,
I'm going to install a new ROM - it was advised to me frankstain XWLA4 ROM - and I still have some question about installing that ROM:
1- which do I install first: the firmware or the kernel? And in Odin, where do I put Kernel?
2-Is it "safe" to install frankstain XWLA4 ROM? Would I have errors on my Samsung Galaxy S2?
3- how can I wipe my device (to clean all Vodafone ES "rubbish")? Should I do the wipe before or after installing the ROM and flashing my device?
4- By installing Stock ROM and CF-root I won't change the kernel right?
Thanks.
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1.XWLA4 is 2.3.6 so if you want to install a ROM with this Firmware and you are already on 2.3.6 then you dont need to flash anything.Root and flash the ROM.You need to flash a 2.3.6 firmware if you are on 2.3.5 for example before flashing a XWLA4 ROM.
1A. A kernel goes in PDA in Odin.
2.Its safe to install any ROM as long as you follow the instuctions that the Dev provides.You will have problems if for example you are on,as I already mentioned,2.3.5 and flash a 2.3.6 ROM.Always flash a ROM thats compatable with your Firmware.Frankenstein has firmwares not ROMs.Developers have ROMs.
3.To get rid of carrier apps all you need to do is flash a Firmware or custom ROM.Thats all.After flashing a Firmware its a good idea to do a factory reset.
4.By installing a CF-Root kernel you are changing the stock kernel for a root kernel.Kies will still work with a stock Firmware and root kernel.Kies OTA updates will not work with a custom ROM nor updates via Kies.
You diserved many thanks man
EDIT: I think I understand what you're saying... As my actual firmware is 2.3.5 and I have a stock Kernel (I never touched it since I have my phone), I just have to install the 200MB file on Odin with the 2.3.6 firmware and that's ok?
ctomgee said:
Most firmwares will have kernels included. Work with that for now.
Yes. Those "Frankenstein" packages are stock, except Intratech mixed and matched the PDA, CSC, and modems. They just won't get recognized by Kies as a valid updateable firmware because of this though.
Flash an unbranded stock firmware. Post #2 above the Frankenstein firmwares of the same thread. Or the Frankenstein ones. The only difference is the non-Frankenstein ones will probably be recognized by Kies as upgradeable, and the Frankenstein ones will probably not.
Wrong. If you install just stock ROM, yes. CF-Root is a custom kernel, so if you install that, you ARE changing the kernel.
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As above, most if not all firmwares come with a kernel. If you want a custom kernel you must flash it AFTER you flash a firmware. Else if you flash a kernel first, then the firmware, then the firmware's kernel will overwrite the kernel you flashed first.
Kernels generally go in the PDA section of Odin.
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Good work man. You said "You need to flash a 2.3.6 firmware if you are on 2.3.5 for example before flashing a XWLA4 ROM"... So, in this case I have a Vodafone ES 2.3.5 ROM so before installing XWLA4 I have to install another 2.3.6 ROM? Is this it?
There is my info about the ROM I have:
PDA: I9100BU KJ3
PHONE:I9100BU KI1
CSC:I9100 ATLKI2
cooza said:
1.XWLA4 is 2.3.6 so if you want to install a ROM with this Firmware and you are already on 2.3.6 then you dont need to flash anything.Root and flash the ROM.You need to flash a 2.3.6 firmware if you are on 2.3.5 for example before flashing a XWLA4 ROM.
1A. A kernel goes in PDA in Odin.
2.Its safe to install any ROM as long as you follow the instuctions that the Dev provides.You will have problems if for example you are on,as I already mentioned,2.3.5 and flash a 2.3.6 ROM.Always flash a ROM thats compatable with your Firmware.Frankenstein has firmwares not ROMs.Developers have ROMs.
3.To get rid of carrier apps all you need to do is flash a Firmware or custom ROM.Thats all.After flashing a Firmware its a good idea to do a factory reset.
4.By installing a CF-Root kernel you are changing the stock kernel for a root kernel.Kies will still work with a stock Firmware and root kernel.Kies OTA updates will not work with a custom ROM nor updates via Kies.
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diogogomes11 said:
You diserved many thanks man
Although, a friend of ours on xda said to me that XWLA4 is excellent firmware so I would like to install it, but I don't know what to install first on Odin, the Kernel or the 200MB ROM are you understanding?
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*sigh*... I'm understanding. It's pretty clear you are not.
Please read the "Edit" portion of my post above again. You don't need to install the kernel at all. That kernel is the stock kernel. It is already in the ROM. The only reason it is linked separately is if you flashed a different, non-stock kernel, and later wanted to flash back to a stock kernel.
If you DO want to flash a custom kernel, then you will ALWAYS have to flash it AFTER you flash a ROM. Because the kernel that is included with the ROM will overwrite whatever kernel is on the phone.
Savvy?
EDIT: We must've been posting at the same time.
diogogomes11 said:
You diserved many thanks man
EDIT: I think I understand what you're saying... As my actual firmware is 2.3.5 and I have a stock Kernel (I never touched it since I have my phone), I just have to install the 200MB file on Odin with the 2.3.6 firmware and that's ok?
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Yes.
Thanks man. Now I think I'm understanding too The other colleague said "You need to flash a 2.3.6 firmware if you are on 2.3.5 for example before flashing a XWLA4 ROM." So, if I want to install XWLA4 ROM I have to install another 2.3.6 first? I think that's my last main doubt ?
ctomgee said:
*sigh*... I'm understanding. It's pretty clear you are not.
Please read the "Edit" portion of my post above again. You don't need to install the kernel at all. That kernel is the stock kernel. It is already in the ROM. The only reason it is linked separately is if you flashed a different, non-stock kernel, and later wanted to flash back to a stock kernel.
If you DO want to flash a custom kernel, then you will ALWAYS have to flash it AFTER you flash a ROM. Because the kernel that is included with the ROM will overwrite whatever kernel is on the phone.
Savvy?
EDIT: We must've been posting at the same time.
Yes.
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diogogomes11 said:
Thanks man. Now I think I'm understanding too The other colleague said "You need to flash a 2.3.6 firmware if you are on 2.3.5 for example before flashing a XWLA4 ROM." So, if I want to install XWLA4 ROM I have to install another 2.3.6 first? I think that's my last main doubt ?
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Not if it's stock. Depends on what he was talking about. Some custom ROMs require you to be on the same base version (i.e. 2.3.6) before flashing them.
You should be able to flash the stock XWLA4 ROM right now, if you've not updated your phone at all yet.
The Frankenstein XWLA4 ROM too?
ctomgee said:
Not if it's stock. Depends on what he was talking about. Some custom ROMs require you to be on the same base version (i.e. 2.3.6) before flashing them.
You should be able to flash the stock XWLA4 ROM right now, if you've not updated your phone at all yet.
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diogogomes11 said:
The Frankenstein XWLA4 ROM too?
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Yes. As stated, the only difference on Intratech's official firmware thread between the fully stock ROMs and the Frankenstein ones is he mixed and matched CSC and modems with PDAs on the Frankenstein ones. While this doesn't necessarily affect the operation of the phone, it will keep Kies from recognizing it as an updateable phone.
OK. Thanks and sorry for sending a private message at some seconds ago about this theme but I wanted to flash my new ROM
If I can help you on another thing, I'm available.
Thanks all xda good useres like you guys.
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Yes. As stated, the only difference on Intratech's official firmware thread between the fully stock ROMs and the Frankenstein ones is he mixed and matched CSC and modems with PDAs on the Frankenstein ones. While this doesn't necessarily affect the operation of the phone, it will keep Kies from recognizing it as an updateable phone.
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diogogomes11 said:
OK. Thanks and sorry for sending a private message at some seconds ago about this theme but I wanted to flash my new ROM
If I can help you on another thing, I'm available.
Thanks all xda good useres like you guys.
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PM ignored, then. Good luck.
I've already installed the firmware and have made root. All OK except that I do *#272*Device IMEI# with my IMEI in order to install my CSC and it always says ATL and doesn't let me write TPH and if I click on install with ATL letters it says it needs only 3 letters!
Can you help me on this situation?
Thanks again.
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PM ignored, then. Good luck.
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I've already installed the firmware and have made root. All OK except that I do *#272*Device IMEI# with my IMEI in order to install my CSC and it always says ATL and doesn't let me write TPH and if I click on install with ATL letters it says it needs only 3 letters!
Can you help me on this situation?
Thanks again.
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I have no clue what you're talking about. So I can't help you, sorry.
EDIT: what are you trying to do, exactly?
Look at this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
On Frankenstein Firmware's it says:
"For MultiCSC packages you can change between csc by typing *#272*Device IMEI# into the dial pad and selecting the csc of your choice and press install. It will reset the device."
So I installed a Frankenstein firmware and to install my country CSC - Portugal - I have to do something else right? So I've done *#272*Device IMEI# in order to install my CSC and it always shows "ATL" and doesn't let me write "TPH" - the letters for my country - and if I click on install with "ATL" letters it says it needs only 3 letters!
I want to install my CSC so I can browse the Web and receive MMS on my Samsung Galaxy S2.
Thanks again.
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I have no clue what you're talking about. So I can't help you, sorry.
EDIT: what are you trying to do, exactly?
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That will work if you have a multi CSC pack and the Firmware that you have installed does not.You cant type in your CSC,you have to select it from the list.Not all Frankenstein Firmwares have multi-CSC packs thats why at the bottom of the page there is a list of other CSCs to flash at your own choice.If you look at the Firmware you have flashed to your phone (XWLA4) it clearly states "CSC: XEUKH2" which is for the Great Britian region.At the moment the links are down so you cant download any CSC packs so the only way to get your countries correct CSC is to flash a custom ROM that has a multi-CSC pack built in like I did.As for the ATL question...you said that you had an S2 from spain,correct?!..well ATL is the product code for Vodafone Spain.
EDIT:you can browse the web on another countries CSC although it may not be as good and MMS settings are provider set.You could flash XWKK(2.3.6) which has a CSC pack for the Netherlands but normally also a KOR one too.The KOR(KOREA) CSC works fine for Spain and Portugal.I would suggest a custom ROM to get the best out of your phone.There are a lot around.
Hi
I am looking for a stock ICS firmware that fits my phone. I don't need it to be branded. Can someone point me to a link?
My phone specs are:
Carrier: freemobile
Country: France
Baseband: I9100XXKI4
Kernel: cf-root 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKJ3-CL647431
version: gingerbread.BUKJ3
Thank you
louisJJ said:
Hi
I am looking for a stock ICS firmware that fits my phone. I don't need it to be branded. Can someone point me to a link?
My phone specs are:
Carrier: freemobile
Country: France
Baseband: I9100XXKI4
Kernel: cf-rrrot 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKJ3-CL647431
version: gingerbread.BUKJ3
Thank you
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Do yourself a favor and flash the last gingerbread for the S2.
Unbranded. Without bugs.
XWLA4 from this thread
ODIN FLASHABLE : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
Edit : now noticed that you have flashed CF-root and rooted,
you can flash stock ICS and GB ROMs from CWM : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1292825
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ODIN FLASHABLE : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646158
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Edit : now noticed that you have flashed CF-root and rooted,
you can flash stock ICS and GB ROMs from CWM : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646158
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What? Your links just redirect to this thread. Please make sure to post the correct ones. Or is my browser bugged or something
Stock firmware in the stock rom thread you looked ??
or via CHECKFUS .
or via Sammobile.com
or via GOOGLE search .
HOLD up you will not get stock ICS with a GB baseband .You can alwzys flash the modem yourself if GB modems work on ICS .
Or are you confused regarding what baseband is ???
jje
JJEgan, checkfus cannot find me any firmware...product code displays "not activated"
Sammobile has nothing for my carrier, only for other carriers in my country...but I guess those would not work for my phone would they?
Indeed I might be confused about what baseband is, I edited the title of this thread in consequence.
Thanks ZACQ8, but I understand well I need to find the firmware file before I can flash it with CWM...my carrier hasn't made ICS available , so I don't how to do?
have you tried forums in your country ?
You are all over the place....
Learn how to use Odin
Download stock ROM ICS or GB
Flash using Odin.
Links already provided
Frozenthunder said:
What? Your links just redirect to this thread. Please make sure to post the correct ones. Or is my browser bugged or something
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Sorry for the wrong links now corrected
ODIN FLASHABLE : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
Edit : now noticed that you have flashed CF-root and rooted,
you can flash stock ICS and GB ROMs from CWM : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1292825
Thank you very much ZACQ8
this rom (the link for odin as well as the link for CWM) doesn't seem to include french langage, is there a way to add french after it is flashed?
louisJJ said:
Thank you very much ZACQ8
this rom (the link for odin as well as the link for CWM) doesn't seem to include french langage, is there a way to add french after it is flashed?
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if you are going for XWLP9, which is a Europe release, must have french supported...
Hi ZACQ8, I installed xwlp9 with CWM using the link you provided.
It is great and has French language.
Thank you very much, in the sand and in the stone.