so after alot of thinking and some hesitation i finally got my SGS2 few days ago and since it i couldnt stop my self from messing things and started to flash so many roms and kernels on it but i forgot to write down which firmware nor kernel i was originally on and now kies cant recognize the phone's firmware and cant update it so
1- is there away to know which firmware i was originally on ? and to get kies recognize the phone again?(i bought it from expansys UK few days ago)
2-in the dev section there is a thread about all roms and kernels and it has some CsCs . does these ones need any specific things to work properly (like specific fimrware, kernel....etc)
srry if these stuff r so common and ez but as i said i'm newbie here
thx for reply
lordvoldmort said:
so after alot of thinking and some hesitation i finally got my SGS2 few days ago and since it i couldnt stop my self from messing things and started to flash so many roms and kernels on it but i forgot to write down which firmware nor kernel i was originally on and now kies cant recognize the phone's firmware and cant update it so
1- is there away to know which firmware i was originally on ? and to get kies recognize the phone again?(i bought it from expansys UK few days ago)
If you have the Original Product Code yes .
You can flash relevant stock rom or branded rom .
2-in the dev section there is a thread about all roms and kernels and it has some CsCs . does these ones need any specific things to work properly (like specific fimrware, kernel....etc)
You flash a full firmware to either match your existing or a later one for an upgrade .
You pick CSC to match area of phone use .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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Hi Guys,
at first I have to say that I am totally new at Android. The SGS2 is my first Android phone. So read many threads and infos about SGS2 root here root there but I didn't get what the advantage of rooting really is. What does it enable me to do more with my phone?
Could anyone plz make a pro/con list of rooting or not rooting?!?
TiA
If you have the Original Product Code yes .
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how can i find this?
Original product code on the box under the battery .
Rooting opens up the OS to give more user rights means user can backup full rom and use programs that require root . But until you need root dont bother as it invalidates warranty though root can be removed .
jje
HTC_Spree said:
Hi Guys,
at first I have to say that I am totally new at Android. The SGS2 is my first Android phone. So read many threads and infos about SGS2 root here root there but I didn't get what the advantage of rooting really is. What does it enable me to do more with my phone?
Could anyone plz make a pro/con list of rooting or not rooting?!?
TiA
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Simple Answer: The first rule of rooting: if you have to ask why you should do it, don't do it.
Complex Answer: As JJEgan stated, it gives you more freedom to do what you want to do. For example manipulating system files (for themeing, firewalls, adblocking, etc), flashing custom roms and more. But with this freedom comes great responsibility. Since you can do anything, you can do anything wrong thus damaging your phone or bricking it (making it unusable). And by that we arrive again at the first rule of rooting...
On a side note: please don't take this the wrong way but you shouldn't hijack a thread that has nothing to do with your question. Search the forums if it has been asked already and then post in the appropriate thread or open a new one.
Original product code on the box under the battery .
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if you mean the one under the bar code and under it there is color:noble black then i found it
so if so what should i do with it?
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Ok guys so ive just bought a uk orange branded hero, and i dont have a clue about android or linux for that matter, so i hope you guys could answer a few questions for me, ive looked at the stickys in the android development section, and now im more confused than before lol
1) What is rooting? and what is the process ment to achieve?
2) like i said i have a uk orange branded hero, now what is the process i need to do before i can start flashing roms? it seems a little more complicated that just flashing hspl like am used to lol
root is the system administrator of a unix system. you might wanna google that if you don't know what it is.
depending on your fastboot version you need to flash the custom recovery image, from there on it is a piece of cake. if you don't need to downgrade your system then flashing the custom recovery is also a piece of cake.
mancsoulja said:
1) What is rooting? and what is the process ment to achieve?
2) like i said i have a uk orange branded hero, now what is the process i need to do before i can start flashing roms? it seems a little more complicated that just flashing hspl like am used to lol
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You might have read THIS
Also read THIS
My intention is to give balanced advice to all those who intend to modify their new Android.
Ask yourselves, what do you intend to do with root access, if you want your phone to do all simple tasks, no need to root. I would say get familiar with new OS before deciding "Root Way."
mancsoulja said:
Ok guys so ive just bought a uk orange branded hero, and i dont have a clue about android or linux for that matter, so i hope you guys could answer a few questions for me, ive looked at the stickys in the android development section, and now im more confused than before lol
1) What is rooting? and what is the process ment to achieve?
2) like i said i have a uk orange branded hero, now what is the process i need to do before i can start flashing roms? it seems a little more complicated that just flashing hspl like am used to lol
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Rooting is the process of gaining full system access to your device. This has pros and cons (you can modify anything and really tweak the guts of your system...but you can also truely fubar the whole thing a lot easier too). If you don't have a need to root, I generally advise against it.
Flashing custom ROMs are an unsupported method of customization...but it, like rooting, has some potential gains. Some ROMS give more speed, some ROMs include more features that you may or may not want. Flashing ROMs are the reasons most people root (as to flash the ROM, you need root access)
Thanx for all your help guys, i read all that info and spent the last 2 days learning lol 2day i sucsessfully downgraded my rom, routed and flashed modaco 2.9
Goodlad!
Excellent. Now please tell our forum members which road you drove to get to root, so that someone with same enthusiam can also do same. You dont have to write whole page, just majot points and references or links.
Thanks.
So today i got my brand new samsung galaxy s2 and i must admit i am completely a noob on this matter haha...
when my phone starts up, there's a ****ty presentation of my phone carrier (since its not factory unlocked)... is there any way to remove that presentation and leave the one that comes by default ?
Thanks.
PD: i tried searching a bit first and even went through the FAQ, but couldnt find a solution.
Flash a Stock ROM not branded to remove all branding bloatware/banners/etc...
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Flash a Stock ROM not branded to remove all branding bloatware/banners/etc...
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is there any tutorial around that can teach me how to do that ?
Thanks
You can find several in the sticky posts of Q&A forum and Android Developement forum.
I've just gotten my Galaxy s II 3 days ago. Its on stock firmware 2.3.3 but I want to upgrade it to 2.3.5 but it's not yet available in my country.
The question is, i've googled alot of guides but all of them are somehow different. In one, you need to tick repartition, while others you dont need to tick. Which one should I choose?
Please guide me through this, I've seen also the guide here but Im not very familiar with the terms and still very much confused.
I just got this phone and I dont want to brick it )
This thread has all you need to know: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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This thread has all you need to know: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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Im still confused. He says in this thread "All packages below this point have the old bootloader so you can safely reset the binary counter with a Jig.
If you've already flashed a full package from elsewhere or updated using KIES and cannot reset your binary counter using the Jig just flash this package in the PDA or Bootloader section of Odin to replace the bootloaders and then you can reset the counter: http://www.multiupload.com/LQQBRQVJUD
Here are the new bootloader tarball if you want to flash them back after resetting your binary counter: http://www.multiupload.com/5LNOCL7KPV"
The firmware I'll be downloading is below that point and will my warranty void? Im not gonna root it. im just gonna upgrade the firmware.
Another question, my country is not present in the firmware lists. Can I download from another country instead? If so, why did he list them as different countries?
ALL the firmwares he now uploads have the old bootloader, so you don't have to worry about that part of it. The jig just resets the binary flash counter, a.k.a. unofficial flash counter, this will come into play if you decide to root in the future. Starting with 2.3.5 firmwares the counter could no longer be reset with the jig (micro USB resistor).
The countries are the location for which the firmware was released. Assuming you have the international version of the SGSII you'll be fine with any of them; but of course you likely want the latest and "best" firmware. You're not limited to installing a firmware for your country. Research in Q&A to see what the latest firmware release is, and what people think of it. I haven't run a Samsung firmware in a while, so I'm no help there. 2.3.6 is out, some versions are better than others from the minimal reading I've done about 2.3.6
Samsung could theoretically tell you to pound sand if you needed warranty service, although you have an official firmware it's potentially not official for your area. I'm not sure what the likelihood of this is since I like voiding warranties on all my possessions, and don't try to get warranty service after I've done so.
This isn't the whole story, but should get you started.
Im so confused. There are 2 download links on the firmware on intratech's guide. Which of them should I choose?
very simple
shakra00 said:
Im so confused. There are 2 download links on the firmware on intratech's guide. Which of them should I choose?
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My 2 cents
Type *#1234#
It gives you PDA , phone and CSC details , the PDA details is what uve to look for. Mostly you can find your region in the PDA details unless your phone is locked with a carrier. I think Intratech's guide on that is pretty clear , ul need that firmware only if you want to remove the yellow triangle after root. I dont think it'll be able to update your firmware version , may be am wrong , there are guys here who know stuff much better.
Guys, Is there a chance of bricking my phone when flashing a firmware goes wrong?
shakra00 said:
Guys, Is there a chance of bricking my phone when flashing a firmware goes wrong?
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Yes
Bricking phone 1% chance not being able to recover a bricked phone 1% chance
Flashing without reading following instructions etc 70% chance .
jje
Is there a way to unbrick the phone?
honestly , yes
shakra00 said:
Guys, Is there a chance of bricking my phone when flashing a firmware goes wrong?
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You might end up with a brick slab if you choose the wrong PDA or skip steps , If upgrading and rooting your phone is the priority, here is the idea,
Root the phone first with Chainfire's kernel, his post by itself is fool proof
READ the dev forums to see if you can find a ROM which is close to stock and which is upgraded to 2.3.6.
Thats exactly what I did. I tried Wicked ROM for starters as it was pretty close to stock. Now once you do that you'll get enough courage to do the rest of the stuff.
People said you can choose any firmware as long as your phone is the international version
same chance as that of a bricking the phone
shakra00 said:
Is there a way to unbrick the phone?
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If this is your first android device , I suggest you to read a lot , because for a newbie upgrading or rooting will not be of much use.
The true purpose of upgrading and/or rooting comes into picture when u know what you want to do with your device , if you feel Chainfire's post is a little difficult to understand but still want root , try Superoneclick or DoomLord's tool
Is the KK2 firmware a good to update to?
KK5 probably better .
jje
How will I know if it's compatible with my phone?
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How will I know if it's compatible with my phone?
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If you have the International version, any of the firmwares in that thread I linked you to will work.
Edit: sounds like you're unsure if you have the International version. Model = GT-I9100 (rare cases there's a letter after this which still equals International, other cases letter = NOT international).
Go to Settings>About Phone and look at your phone model # and firmware version and report back.
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HI
anyone was a noob once including myself. my wife got galaxy s2 in octomber. first thing i recomand to you is to read galaxy threads here at xda. that's how i begun. first noob now flashaholic. if u go down this road you will become like many of us maybe. which is not bad at all. so lets resume for a noob:
1. read xda threads
2. install drivers on pc for galaxy s2- with kies
3. use intratech - xwkk5 original firmware. it's just one file about 600mb. use odin and put this file on pda. no repartition. don't worry about bootloader.
4. put the phone in download mode- connect the cable to pc and make sure u see that odin shows the phone.
5. hit start... with no fear.. wait 3-5 minutes and the phone will reboot.
6. don't panic - it will take about 1-2minute for the phone to reboot.
7. thats all- look in setting - about phone- new firmware
then its about rooting, removing bloatware, deodexed, new mods- phone recording, new themes, ics content, browsing everyday xda forum...
good luck.
p.s. - don't be afraid about bricking your phone. look for riff-jtag in your town. for 30$ your phone will live another day
ive been reading around and have seen you post a lot...if you are afraid to flash yourself then i suggest you wait for the update from kies...people here have been extraordinarily helpful and yet you still ask too many questions as if a lot owe you one...as said before READ READ and READ...if you are unsure then dont even bother much more if you are not even too interested following instructions because you want to ask more that learn yourself...im a bit irritated because we have already answered your questions in other threads with a more detailed answer and still you go your own way...this site is a group help site...if you prefer your way then i suggest you read a lot and watch youtube tutorials...my 2 cents to you
i try to change soft in phone and it was ok after 3 mounth mobile start get crazy.
so i try to put original soft back but cant find it.
I read all about my Galaxy s2 all about software i find what i need its the software nr:
I9100XWKE7/I9100XEUKD1/I9100XXKE4/I9100XWKE7
But i cand find place to download it
its S2 on tmobile uk
I try find it alone before post that here. i have no power to look for it if you dont help me i will put my mobile in the bin
PLEASE HELP
I'm on t mobile UK and cm9 in my opinion works the best. With the orange baseband
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TomCom2011 said:
i ask for help if you dont have anythink smart to say, .... off ok?
it is good place to ask its general forum. i use search thats how i gat all information.
I am new at forum and i was sure its good place to het help
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You may have mistaken this site for Samsung Support. It isn't.
Folks on here help out of a sense of community, they don't get paid for it.
The person you just told to feck off is very knowledgeable and answers a heck of a lot of questions nearly every day.
I am on the same T-Mobile UK network as you and have downloaded from here the very ROM you are looking for, although that has been updated since them. I could easily do the same search on here and point you the link, but would you know what to do with the file? Or have you already fully read the Odin flashing instructions on here?
My first time here was with the HTC Compact III, I read for at least a week all the stickies at the top of each section. When I was sure I wanted to flash a rom, I read and re-read the thread and was as well prepared as I could be.
I am deeply indebted to all those developers and the more knowledgeable on here, who turn my phone into something very special. The least I can do is search before I ask, because nearly every question has already been asked.
i know what to do
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You may have mistaken this site for Samsung Support. It isn't.
Folks on here help out of a sense of community, they don't get paid for it.
The person you just told to feck off is very knowledgeable and answers a heck of a lot of questions nearly every day.
I am on the same T-Mobile UK network as you and have downloaded from here the very ROM you are looking for, although that has been updated since them. I could easily do the same search on here and point you the link, but would you know what to do with the file? Or have you already fully read the Odin flashing instructions on here?
My first time here was with the HTC Compact III, I read for at least a week all the stickies at the top of each section. When I was sure I wanted to flash a rom, I read and re-read the thread and was as well prepared as I could be.
I am deeply indebted to all those developers and the more knowledgeable on here, who turn my phone into something very special. The least I can do is search before I ask, because nearly every question has already been asked.
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If you get me download link i will know what to do with it.
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If you get me download link i will know what to do with it.
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Here is a big clue:
Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 > Galaxy S II Original Android Development[ROMS] > Official i9100 carrier branded firmware download for Odin Flash
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Here is a big clue:
Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 > Galaxy S II Original Android Development[ROMS] > Official i9100 carrier branded firmware download for Odin Flash
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is it "I9100XWKE7/I9100XEUKD1/I9100XXKE4/I9100XWKE7"
i read on this forum that is the best one
I ask this one couse i dont know what is diferent between
BOKE3 Stock Kernel and BOKG2 Stock Kernel
i was looking for "I9100XWKE7/I9100XEUKD1/I9100XXKE4/I9100XWKE7"
you dont have to make me feel stupid
TomCom2011 said:
is it "I9100XWKE7/I9100XEUKD1/I9100XXKE4/I9100XWKE7"
i read on this forum that is the best one
I ask this one couse i dont know what is diferent between
BOKE3 Stock Kernel and BOKG2 Stock Kernel
i was looking for "I9100XWKE7/I9100XEUKD1/I9100XXKE4/I9100XWKE7"
you dont have to make me feel stupid
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The BOKE3 was the origonal firmware for the T-Mobile UK SGSII.
BOKF3, BOKG2 and BOKK1 are revised firmwares.
The stock kernels are there if you have rooted your phone with a CF-Root kernel and then reflash with the stock kernel to get rid of the warning triangle at bootup.
The one you are looking for is not a T-Mobile UK ROM, but rather a Samsung Stock ROM for Europe. Flashing that would invalidate the phone's warranty (if you had to take it back to service). That said, that ROM is really old. For newer versions of Samsung stock ROM then look * HERE *
you are good
fred_up said:
The BOKE3 was the origonal firmware for the T-Mobile UK SGSII.
BOKF3, BOKG2 and BOKK1 are revised firmwares.
The stock kernels are there if you have rooted your phone with a CF-Root kernel and then reflash with the stock kernel to get rid of the warning triangle at bootup.
The one you are looking for is not a T-Mobile UK ROM, but rather a Samsung Stock ROM for Europe. Flashing that would invalidate the phone's warranty (if you had to take it back to service). That said, that ROM is really old. For newer versions of Samsung stock ROM then look * HERE *
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I see you are good. Can i ask you what do you think? which soft is the best ?
i think i start from wrong way. i just want my phone work and no freez. i download some soft just now but will download another one after you advice me
The old links don work try getting frm samfirmware.com
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The old links don work try getting frm samfirmware.com
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"THANKS" i will go to samfirmware.com
First post, hopefully someone will be able to answer some questions I've got.
I've previously had an HTC Desire and held off rooting it as I didn't feel I needed it. Towards the end of my contract I found I was running out of space but still held off rooting it incase I messed it up and rendered it bricked.
I've got a S3 16gb coming on Tuesday from UK Network Vodafone.
I've done a fair bit of researching in the last few days on this forum but just want a few things cleared up.
I'm aware I have to make sure I root using a guide for my version of phone. How would I find that out exactly? Is it going to be a network specific version or will 'International' cover it?
Once rooted I'm going to put Omega Mod on as it seems to be the one to go for. Will I still be able able to use all the features of the phone as standard (I'm thinking more along the lines of the play store and other things that require a sign in)
If I ever get bored of it or want an 'unrooted' phone again (if I were to sell it, or claim on warrenty for example), would I be able to flash back to my standard rom?
What are the main benefits/disadvantages to rooting and installing this particular rom?
Is there anything that will no longer work after rooting/flashing Omega?
Finally, is there ANYTHING else I need to take into consideration before beginning?
Thanks alot
Here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
[Guide+ROMS]Odin Flash+Root Guide & Stock Firmwares LE4/6/8/9/F/D, LF1/2
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I will try and answer all your questions in the order you posted them.
1. Your device will be an international model so this guide will work and all the info you need to root and unroot is there http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
2. I am presuming here you mean Omega ROM and not Omega Aosp, if so Omega ROM is a stock Samsung ROM so all features that work on stock will work on omega. To find out the differences between different types of ROMs I suggest going to this thread and looking at the different ROM descriptions under different settings.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674286
3.See the link in point 1. I smashed the screen of my first S3 and had to claim on insurance and this worked for me
4. This is a question that I cannot really answer as I feel it is specific to each person, however their are plenty of threads on XDA that answer this just use google or the seach bar.
5.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1663656 It looks stable and there are no bug reports in the OP (original post) so yes everything should be working but just in case before you flash any ROM always make a nandroid backup in recovery. (if unsure on nandroid backups seach XDA and google)
I think that answers all your questions but the best advice I can give you is to read and re-read every thing you can find on rooting and such. Like you I also had a desire before my S3 and before I rooted that I spent atleast a week reading around on various different forums about what to do. You need to be confident in what you are doing before you do it and know what is going on.
That way if something goes wrong you can provide as much info as possible and and get more help!
Hope this helped