Hi,
I am actually trying to enter the world of custom roms for my new Android smartphone the Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 (unbranded) But at first I want to know how I can recover my S2 to Samsung stock firmware.
My configuration (*#1234#):
Android: 2.3.3
PDA: I9100XWKF3
PHONE: I9100XXKE7
CSC: I9100XXKF1
Build: Thu Jun 9 18:16:44 KST 2011
I perform such google searches but only find problems with the stock firmware recovery and no download links. Do anyone of you knows some download links?
Thanks in advice.
You can get branded stock ROMs from here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
Volume UP + Home + Power button = Recovery Mode
Volume Down + Home + Power button = Download Mode (for flashing firmware)
There's a forum thread full of original stock roms. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
But if you want to retain warranty you'll need a USB Jig. A little homemade device that puts the phone into download mode and resets a certain counter that counts how many times you flashed custom firmware.
You can also get official firmware from www.samfirmware.com.
Yay I found it, again thanks all for your replies!
List of firmwares: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Direct link to first german firmware: http://www.multiupload.com/8QERBJT6P7
sir, can u help me on how to revert back to my original kernel? i'm new to this. i noted down by original kernel before trying to change it into the insecure kernel, and now i want to revert back to my stock kernel. thanks
poch_1421 said:
sir, can u help me on how to revert back to my original kernel? i'm new to this. i noted down by original kernel before trying to change it into the insecure kernel, and now i want to revert back to my stock kernel. thanks
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Dev section stock kernels post .
jje
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Now, I am using the CM7.1 ROM but the camera isn't work!!! I don't want to use the CM7.1 anymore and I want to flash the the original ROM(HK official ROM).How can I get the ROM and how to do that?
I want to know 'Is the way to flash original ROM same as flash CM7.1(put the CM7.1 into sdcard and setup)?'
Can anyone help me?
Yes. The process of flashing Stock ROM is same.
Here you can find the your Stock Rom/Official Firmware...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
I have read this post before.He did that by used Odin.He didn't put the ROM into sdcard.This is the point that I don't understand.
odin do it from ur pc/laptop
cwm do it from sdcard
different file types
just dont know will he update the telecom nz firmware or not ==
have been looking for a long long time...
You means I can follow him to flash the rom?
If I need the ZSKG2,do I need to download XXKG1 too?
(I can't find XXKG1 to download in his post...)
Just download ZSKI3 from the link above:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
This is quoted from the link above, to ease you off:
ZSKI3
Firmware info
PDA:ZSKI3
PHONE: XXKI3
Date: 23/09/2011
Android 2.3.5
TGY (Hong Kong): http://www.multiupload.com/LAWZ135UF3
ZSKI3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/RH5K6JPH44
Password: [email protected]
After that, follow the steps on "Flashing Firmware with Odin" from the post.
Now I just need to down the ROM of ZSKI3 and the kernel of ZSKI3?I don't need to comprehend the XXKI3?
No. You download the official kernel if you do not have a USB jig available to you and you want to remove the yellow triangle at boot.
If you have a USB jig, skip the kernel.
Just download the big ROM file then flash it in the PDA section of Odin. It will automatically flash ZSKI3's firmware, modem and CSC into your phone.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
Thank you so much~ I also live in HK~
same
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Trying to flash stock HK firmware since encountering a boot loop
Sorry for posting in this old thread but I didn't feel comfortable starting a new thread. Hope everyone doesn't mind!
I am trying to deal with a boot loop error and wanted to get the official stock HK firmware. I didn't prep for this unexpected error properly but I don't have any info I can check under settings since I cannot get back into the main menu.
I got my phone in HK but I took it home to be on a Canada provider. I got it around Nov 2011. I am sure I had Gingerbread and I think it might have been Android 2.3.5. I DID NOT have any custom rom on my device to begin with.
I'm trying to find the difference between official firmware ZSKG2 and ZSKI3 and which one I should get. Does anyone have any insights?
Does anyone also know where I can get it?
The files became non-existent on this page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
www.samfirmware.com. register for free. Then enter your phone details, and you can get all stock roms.
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Thanks Spiralzz! I was on the samfirmware site before without registering and I cannot find anything that matches Gingerbread. The matches I found are all Android ver 4.
I will try that and if I have any questions, I will come back on this thread.
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Hey Spiralzz - I am on samfirmware and I cannot find lower than ver 4 for Android
I keyed in
Model: GT-9100 Samsung Galaxy S2
Country: Hong Kong - TGY
But it only had
Country/Carrier Date Android PDA CSC
Hong Kong 2012 August 4.0.4 I9100ZSLPP I9100OZSLPP
Hong Kong 2012 April 4.0.3 I9100ZSLPG I9100OZSLPG
Hong Kong 2012 March 4.0.3 I9100ZSLPE I9100OZSLPE
Hong Kong 2012 March 4.0.3 I9100ZSLPE I9100OZSLPE
I'm looking for the stock version I originally had, which should be Gingerbread. Would it still be okay if I used any of the above?
I was following the instructions under this thread:
[READ THIS] Got a Boot Loop? Don't post a New Thread!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1108499
Thank you all!!
I figured it all out! I got out of boot loop! No need for response. Sorry for spamming everyone...
Just wanted to say:
This page helped me to do it. I gave appropriate thanks!
[GUIDE] Fix an unflashable or soft bricked GSII (I9100G/M/P/T VERSION INCLUDED!)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458&page=1
hi guys i have a new sg2 I9100 and yes for the help of xda people and reading some forum,i did it.rooting and install
deodexed rom.
now my problem is How to Flash back to stock.(im stil confuse) =(
these are my question...
1.i need a stock firmware right.but i forgot my stock firmware can i use any firmware?
when i press *#1234# this is what i see.
PDA : I9100XWKJ3
PHONE : I9100XXKI1
CSC : I9100OXXKI2
Build info: tue Oct 25 21:10:44 KST 2011
iknow this is not like that before when i havent root and stal rom.
thats why i dont know which stock firmware i should get.
2.on odin do i need to check the re-partition tab before i start.
right now my "About phone" is
Android version= 2.3.5
Baseband version= I9100XXKI1
Kernel version:
2.6.35.7-I9100XWKJ2-CL676699
[email protected]#2
thanks. =)
I got same problem, did you get answered?
If your reason to go back to factory condition is because the phone is being returned for warranty purposes, then you need to know what ROM was on it when you got it. Warranty returns should only accept the ROM it was supplied with or official updates of the same ROM. If it was a Orange UK ROM, then they will only accept a Orange UK ROM. Branded ROMs and Samsung (unbranded) Stock ROMs are in the Original Android Development section on here. Also the Custom Counter would have to be reset.
If the reason is just to get back to a Samsung Stock, then go to the Original Android Development section on here and find the ROM that is for your region.
steve07 said:
hi guys i have a new sg2 I9100 and yes for the help of xda people and reading some forum,i did it.rooting and install
deodexed rom.
now my problem is How to Flash back to stock.(im stil confuse) =(
these are my question...
1.i need a stock firmware right.but i forgot my stock firmware can i use any firmware?
when i press *#1234# this is what i see.
PDA : I9100XWKJ3
PHONE : I9100XXKI1
CSC : I9100OXXKI2
Build info: tue Oct 25 21:10:44 KST 2011
iknow this is not like that before when i havent root and stal rom.
thats why i dont know which stock firmware i should get.
2.on odin do i need to check the re-partition tab before i start.
right now my "About phone" is
Android version= 2.3.5
Baseband version= I9100XXKI1
Kernel version:
2.6.35.7-I9100XWKJ2-CL676699
[email protected]#2
thanks. =)
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Please read Intratech's Official Firmware thread here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
At least the two first posts are relevant to you.
To check, what Firmware/ROM is officially released by Samsung for your region, you can use Check Fus Downloader from here => http://fus.nanzen.se/.
P.S.: You do not need the repartition option in Odin.
If you want to be sure to have a "clean" stock ROM on your phone, just go into recovery mode (Volume UP + Home + Power) and choose to make a factory reset after flashing the ROM.
Good luck !
It_ler said:
Please read Intratech's Official Firmware thread here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
At least the two first posts are relevant to you.
To check, what Firmware/ROM is officially released by Samsung for your region, you can use Check Fus Downloader from here => http://fus.nanzen.se/.
P.S.: You do not need the repartition option in Odin.
If you want to be sure to have a "clean" stock ROM on your phone, just go into recovery mode (Volume UP + Home + Power) and choose to make a factory reset after flashing the ROM.
Good luck !
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What do you mean by choose to make a factory reset after flashing the rom?
I have the same problem..but whenever I am flashing the official fw downloaded from Intratech's post, I got failed..I am not sure what's the problems. I tried a few roms from there, every thing just failed and my phone now show a triangle icon which cannot be booted. i Have to use the usb jig to erase the downloading information, then flash any kernel to make the phone reboot then it can be only booted into the rom before flashed.
can someone help ??
xpooz said:
I have the same problem..but whenever I am flashing the official fw downloaded from Intratech's post, I got failed..I am not sure what's the problems. I tried a few roms from there, every thing just failed and my phone now show a triangle icon which cannot be booted. i Have to use the usb jig to erase the downloading information, then flash any kernel to make the phone reboot then it can be only booted into the rom before flashed.
can someone help ??
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Try re-download the firmware with your PC antivirus off. I had trouble with Kaspersky corrupting the download (no warning either, false positive).
Then try flash with Odin again.
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Hello,
Greetings from Romania! Monster resources around here! I've started this thread because I need help in understanding some things that are not (yet!) clear to me. So, please be patient with me.
I want to install an AOSP ROM (CyanogenMod or MIUI, still not decided) and before I start to customize my SGS2, I would like to ask you a few questions.
Here is the info for my unlocked and unbranded SGS2:
*#1234#
PDA: i9100XWKI4
Phone: i9100XXKI1
CSC: i9100OXFKE1
Settings->About phone
Android: 2.3.4
Baseband: i9100XXKI1
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-i9100XWKI4-CL575468
Build: GINGERBREAD.XWKI4
So, here are my questions:
1. Does Phone=Baseband=Modem?
2. CSC is included in the firmware? If I update to XWKK2, will the phone work in my country (Romania: East Europe)?
3. What's the latest firmware? In this thread, it seems that XWKK2 is the latest. Is there a newer one?
4. The official Samsung firmware includes the stock ROM? If I update the firmware to XWKK2, will I have Android 2.3.6 Samsung stock ROM?
5. Is it recommended to update the current firmware of the phone before you start the rooting process? What are the benefits of updating the firmware?
6. Basically, is the Kernel independent from the firmware and can it be updated individually? As I can see, the XWKK2 stock Kernel can be downloaded separately.
7. Do I need to update also the Kernel to the latest version (XWKK2) before starting the rooting process? (Obviously, if I update the Kernel, when rooting according to Chainfire's guide, I will choose the correct CF-Root Kernel file: CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_KK2-v5.0-CWM5.zip)
8. After I root the phone (CF-Root 5.0), flash an ASOP ROM, do I need to/is it possible to update the firmware as soon as a new one is available from Samsung?
9. Is it possible to remove that warning triangle with an USB Jig if I have XWKK2? Or do I need to follow Chainfire's instructions found here? Which method to use? What are the differences between these two methods, besides the custom ROM count reset that the USB Jig will do?
10. The ASOP ROM that I'll flash (CM, MIUI, etc.) will have its own Kernel? If so, then there's no need to update the stock Kernel to XWKK2 in the first place? Only update the firmware before the root?
11. If Chainfire releases a new version for his CF-Root, say 6.0, do I need to update/reroot so that I'll have the new versions for Busybox, CWM?
12. After the successful rooting of my SGS2 using CF-Root, I'll make a backup of my existing stock ROM using CWM. If I need to use the warranty, I'll restore the stock ROM using CWM. Will this action remove CWM, Busybox and the associated root access so that the Samsung Service won't know what I've done (of course, also custom ROM count reset using USB Jig)?
As you can see, what I can't understand, are the relations between Firmware, Kernel and ROM! Which one includes the other ones?
Thank you! I'll really appreciate all the help I can get!
jimmyhoff said:
Hello,
Greetings from Romania! Monster resources around here! I've started this thread because I need help in understanding some things that are not (yet!) clear to me. So, please be patient with me.
I want to install an AOSP ROM (CyanogenMod or MIUI, still not decided) and before I start to customize my SGS2, I would like to ask you a few questions.
Here is the info for my unlocked and unbranded SGS2:
*#1234#
PDA: i9100XWKI4
Phone: i9100XXKI1
CSC: i9100OXFKE1
Settings->About phone
Android: 2.3.4
Baseband: i9100XXKI1
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-i9100XWKI4-CL575468
Build: GINGERBREAD.XWKI4
So, here are my questions:
1. Does Phone=Baseband=Modem?
YES = Modem sometimes called Radio and modems are interchangeable
2. CSC is included in the firmware? If I update to XWKK2, will the phone work in my country (Romania: East Europe)?
Yes if its Romanian firmware and CSC and yes if you enter network apn settings manually or flash a correct CSC .
3. What's the latest firmware? In this thread, it seems that XWKK2 is the latest. Is there a newer one?
KK5 latest in that thread .
4. The official Samsung firmware includes the stock ROM? If I update the firmware to XWKK2, will I have Android 2.3.6 Samsung stock ROM?
Stock = Samsung rom KK2 in the stock rom thread is stock .
5. Is it recommended to update the current firmware of the phone before you start the rooting process? What are the benefits of updating the firmware?
Really regards rooting to match latest firmware to latest rooted kernel
6. Basically, is the Kernel independent from the firmware and can it be updated individually?
No its part of the firmware the actual core if you like . Yes it can be updated individually from XDA .
As I can see, the XWKK2 stock Kernel can be downloaded separately.
7. Do I need to update also the Kernel to the latest version (XWKK2) before starting the rooting process? (Obviously, if I update the Kernel, when rooting according to Chainfire's guide, I will choose the correct CF-Root Kernel file: CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_KK2-v5.0-CWM5.zip)
No flash stock XWKK2 first then root with KK2 root is the simple method .
8. After I root the phone (CF-Root 5.0), flash an ASOP ROM, do I need to/is it possible to update the firmware as soon as a new one is available from Samsung?
Custom roms are not always updated via Samsung firmware route as product codes do not match whats on the server .
10. The ASOP ROM that I'll flash (CM, MIUI, etc.) will have its own Kernel? If so, then there's no need to update the stock Kernel to XWKK2 in the first place? Only update the firmware before the root?
If you flash stock KK2 you are including KK2 kernel its always part of the package .
11. If Chainfire releases a new version for his CF-Root, say 6.0, do I need to update/reroot so that I'll have the new versions for Busybox, CWM?
Not really .
12. After the successful rooting of my SGS2 using CF-Root, I'll make a backup of my existing stock ROM using CWM. If I need to use the warranty, I'll restore the stock ROM using CWM. Will this action remove CWM, Busybox and the associated root access so that the Samsung Service won't know what I've done (of course, also custom ROM count reset using USB Jig)?
No as your backup includes the CWM rooted kernel .
Simple method is flash full stock firmware to remove root etc and reset custom rom counter .
As you can see, what I can't understand, are the relations between Firmware, Kernel and ROM! Which one includes the other ones?
ROM basically the full package PDA = firmware including kernel
Phone = modem CSC = country specifics
Kernel Modem and CSC can be flashed separately and changed from original .
KK2 firmware with KK1 Firmware KH3 Modem and CSC for another area is all possible .
jje
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Many thanks JJE! You're just awesome!
Reading a lot of posts about the I9100 it looks like people are able to find the kernel version this way:
inspiredgeek.com/2011/12/08/how-to-find-download-correct-stock-kernel-firmware-for-samsung-galaxy-sii-s2
The problem is that with my I9100G, the "Settings -> About phone -> Kernel Version" thing just shows:
2.6.35.7
[email protected] #2
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There is nothing after "2.6.35.7" which can let me know what the matching kernel is (such as 2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG1-CL349526 as in the exemple in the above site).
Should it be the same as PDA version then?
PDA: I9100GXXKL5
Phone: I9100GXXKL4
CSC: I9100GXEFKL3
_AnAkIn_ said:
Reading a lot of posts about the I9100 it looks like people are able to find the kernel version this way:
inspiredgeek.com/2011/12/08/how-to-find-download-correct-stock-kernel-firmware-for-samsung-galaxy-sii-s2
The problem is that with my I9100G, the "Settings -> About phone -> Kernel Version" thing just shows:
There is nothing after "2.6.35.7" which can let me know what the matching kernel is (such as 2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG1-CL349526 as in the exemple in the above site).
Should it be the same as PDA version then?
Probably and usually .
AS long as its G firmware not i9100 firmware .DO NOT FLASH i9100 FIRMWARE to a G
jje
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The problem is that my stock kernel is not available anywhere on internet (if it's the same as the PDA version). If I flash an other kernel and want to go back to the stock one I can't.
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The problem is that my stock kernel is not available anywhere on internet (if it's the same as the PDA version). If I flash an other kernel and want to go back to the stock one I can't.
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Choice is to flash an different kernel or stay where you are .
If you want to go back to stock then you need a saved stock rom .
Why do you want a kernel ??
jje
I just want to root it. The only option seem to be to use an older or insecure kernel.
The problem is that I can't save the ROM without having it rooted from what I've seen.
Thanks to CheckFus, I was actually able to download my ROM and extract the kernel.
http://fus.nanzen.se/
I have a similar requirement
Hey _AnAkIn_
I have the same issue that you seem to have fixed. Could you help me with it?
I have rooted my device and would like to switch back to the stock kernel (same as the one you have listed a solution for) but have not found one online.
It would be helpful if you could give a a step by step guide on how you extracted the original kernel and flashed it back on your phone (If you can share the file it would be even better). Also did your device remain rooted?
Thanks in advance.
can you tell me what my kernel version is?
3.0.31-1156082
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Mon Apr 22 16:13:38
KST 2013
Hi all i am currently trying to find official roms, I am looking for
XWKF4: http://www.multiupload.com/N5RWCXT1LJ
Firmware info: PDA: XWKF4 Phone: NEKF2 CSC:H3GKF1
XWKF4 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/7Z0F6HJHJU
Password is: [email protected]
This is from this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
But the links are dead the only one that will download is ICS rom but i do not want to go ICS yet for personal reasons.
Any one know were i can still download please as i found every rom apart from the one i looking for.
Try here sammobile.com/firmware/
wrighty.uk.gorl said:
Hi all i am currently trying to find official roms, I am looking for
XWKF4: http://www.multiupload.com/N5RWCXT1LJ
Firmware info: PDA: XWKF4 Phone: NEKF2 CSC:H3GKF1
A SEARCH USING google
Or try CHECKFUS /
XWKF4 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/7Z0F6HJHJU
Password is: [email protected]
Kernel is in firmware
jje
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Cheers managed to get what i wanted and now back on stock rom.
Sorry to be a pain in the butt but last question.
Now i am back on stock if i press vol + menu and power all at the same time it load a android manual mode Is that meant to be there ? I can not rememebr being able to get into this option when i got the phone.
It look like CWM but it defently is not CWM