[Q] Updating official SGS2 firmware with Odin? - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys,
As you already know, Samsung started to release the new 2.3.4 firmware for SGS2.
First, should I use a XXKG2 Generic or Carrier branded firmware? I just want to make sure my service is not disrupted in any way. I like the idea not having all the extra garbage my carrier added as applications...
Second, I did a quick compatibility test with Odin and Microsoft drivers. Originally, I had issues with Kies drivers on my Win7 x64 box, so I had to reinstall Windows again in order to clean it nice. To properly install all Microsoft drivers (Windows Update), I powered down the phone first and connected the USB cable and powered back the phone in Download mode (Vol Down + Home + Power):
Then, I powered down again the phone and restarted the phone in normal mode. 4 new drivers were found and downloaded from Microsoft update:
Odin shows as being connected now:
Can you let me know what are the proper steps to update the firmware with Odin?
I would like to know also how I can backup the current firmware and settings.
Edit: I found my answers on the forums, it would not come with the search though. Thank you Google

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I think I bricked my Omnia ):

Hey guys,
When I bought my Omnia 2 with WM 6.1 on it, it worked great but when I went and installed the stupid PC studio software that came with the phone I tryed to update and now my phone has either a thing saying
"DOWNLOAD MODE!
Do not turn off.
It takes about 10 minuites."
or it will have a symbol of a phone connecting to a "!" next to a computer symbol.
I can no longer use this phone if anyone can help me it would be very much appreciated.
Thanks.
hahaha to funny bricked means it no longer turns on meaning you don't even get the download mode. its just like a useless brick. But anyways to the problem at hand, there is only one way to brick the omnia and that is if you flash the eboot which you have not done since it still works and turns on.
Unplug from USB cable and turn it of and/or take out the battery. Put the battery back in and plug it into your PC and try to update it with PC studio and see if it works it should not have an issue. Repeat the steps if it fails but this time start PC studio first and then plug in the omnia and see if that works.
If all else fails you need to get OCTANS and download the official firmware for your region or a custom firmware if you want. I'm assuming you have a I8000 which OCTANS is used to flash don't know if that is the case with other omnia 2 as well. Visit this site and look for OCTANS and all the firmware you need. Since you are flashing anyways i would recommend you flash JD3 ROMS so you have the latest. Either go official ROM or go Lite i myself am using tw2 lite ROM.
I went to that site and nothing on there says anything about "OCTANS" so could you possibly give me a link of some sort to what I need.
I've tried running PC Studio on XP and Vista with no luck on getting the computer to even see the phone anymore so I've just about given up on the whole thing.
heavywater said:
I went to that site and nothing on there says anything about "OCTANS" so could you possibly give me a link of some sort to what I need.
I've tried running PC Studio on XP and Vista with no luck on getting the computer to even see the phone anymore so I've just about given up on the whole thing.
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Here is the Octans Downloader's latest version. Just run it (If you are using Windows Vista or 7, set compatibility mode to Windows XP SP2), select the appropriate parts in various slots, click Detect Device and then turn off and plug your phone into usb cable. It will detect the phone, then just press Start and wait for the process to complete.
In addition to these steps, you might also need to update activesync drivers and install Samsung CDMA Modem drivers if you are using Windows 7 or Vista. For more details, see this thread :
http://www.modaco.com/content/b7610-omnia-pro-b7610-modaco-com/299070/tut-flashing-rom-using-octans/
I hope you get back your phone soon!
Good luck and Cheers!
same problem - cannot flash: the phone is stuck with an image of a mobile device, a pc, and a (!) sign in between.
unable to hard reset, unabe to flash - octan does not detect the phone...
any chance to save my phone?
1. get the ROMs from modaco site.
2. Start Octans and follow the ROM update guide in modao.
3. Click detect in Octans.
4. Power off phone (remove battery and insert back in ur case).
5. connect phone to PC/laptop (do not use any usb hub).
6. u shd see the download button becomes ungrey. click it to flash.
the download button remains grey......
what OS are u using?
If it's vista or win 7 and whether it is 32bit or 64bit.
The solutions are at modaco.
i read modaco.
the device is stuck: when i turn it on, the screen shows only one image:
an image of a mobiel device, a pc, and in between a (!) sign.
cannot hard reset device, cannot do anything.
am using vista, and followed all protocol from modaco (first time was able to flash - thats how the device got bricked).
octans (or the pc) does not detect the device when i connect it to the - that is the problem...
OK I now have installed the CDMA drivers and i'm running OCTANS in XP SP2 mode what OS should I download to use with the phone and how big will it be?
Thanks so much for the help guys.
And btw is there any versions that will keep the samsung virtual keypad and things like that (not the damn cube though)?
like i menchioned get a lite ROM I use tw2 ROM's Garys are good to. I like tw2 ROM because they are totally stipped ROMS except for samsung dialer and SMS and he gives cabs of all the apps so people can restore what they use. Garys is also very nice lite ROM with the basic apps that mainly everyone uses. Its your choice really what you want you can install the JD3 stock ROM as well, but why? when these lite ROM's giuve you more RAM.
As for drivers you may need to search on the site i don't have the links because there are new updated drivers for windows 7 which should work on vista too. When using octans make sure to hit detect and then plug in the phone (phone must be off) then click start. You only need to flash the PDA unless other parts messed up during the update, you won't know till you flash.
Driver installation:
1.) Turn off Phone
2.) Plug into PC
3.) Let it install the default drivers
4.) Go into device manager
5.) Go under the phone menu
6.) Update drivers and follow the steps and when asked which location point to the driver you just downloaded.
flash i8000
PROBLEM-HEPL pls..
cannot flash: the phone is stuck with an image of a mobile device, a pc, and a (!) sign in between!
unable to hard reset, unabe to flash - octan does detect the phone, but flash phone image and error (the end)
octan write: [Setup:0] PDA Device removed.
[Setup] Windows XP
[Setup] Download Ram Size :41777920 bytes,(39 MB)
OnDeviceChange \\?\USB#VID_04E8&PID_6619#5&ed04620&0&4#{25dbce51-6c8f-4a72-8a6d-b54c2b4fc835}
[Down] CSC Image.
[Down] MoviNAND Image.
[Down] Phone Image.
[CSC:0] Download start 0x0
[CSC:0] ----------------- Information of Multi CSC Image ------------------
[CSC:0] Verision:[I8000ATOIJ8]
[CSC:0] SalesCode:[ATO]
[CSC:0] Priority:[0x1]
[PDA:0] LANG_ID:[7][0405]
[Phone:0] Download to 0x0
[Phone:0] StartOffset: 0
[Phone:0] EndOffset: 16777216
[MOVINAND:0] Download start 0x0 and all!! :-(
I have win 7 32bit..driver install from modaco..octans (setting XP service pack3), restart..but cannot flash..HELP please? Soory, my bad english...

Kies

Hi I can't seem to get this working no matter what I try.used windows xp on two different pc with no luck any one help me out
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What exactly happen?
My screen just flash the usb logo
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Make sure you have your usb settings in the phone to Kies or to ask when you plug in. If you are running any launcher other then touch wiz, Kies will not recognize the device. So if you are running a different launcher, clear its defaults and go to the touchwiz home and then plug the USB in.
You probably downloaded the Kies for the I9000, it doesnt work on TMO Vibrant. There is no Kies for USA available for that model yet. Someone suggested to download the Kies from the Canadian Samsung site instead. I believe that Kies for USA will be made available when Froyo is released for the Vibrant.
I downloaded Kies for the USA yesterday and my Vibrant connects fine.
dashed said:
I downloaded Kies for the USA yesterday and my Vibrant connects fine.
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Where did you find this? On the Samsung site just now I get this message when looking for Kies on the US site:
Currently, there is no offiical version of Kies Stateside for the SGH-t959 (Vibrant).
I think he used the UK, or Canadian version but when you install it you select USA.
I used the Kies found @ http://www.samsungapps.com/about/onPc.as posted by abhiku in a similar thread. Works perfectly on win 7 64
Could you be more specific? That link redirects to http://www.samsung.com/apps/ which doesn't help much.
oh shiii, looks like they pulled the version i dl/d. thankfully, i store installers of this nature on a backup drive. uploaded to sharebee for ya: http://sharebee.com/8cf24208
Thanks, but that didn't solve the MPT USB driver failing.
what exactly is happening? like when you plug it in is it just saying "failed to install device" or is the pc recognizing it for usb mass storage, but nothing else. Some more details would be very helpful.
I have the home screen on TouchWiz
I plug the phone into the USB port
Several drivers install properly
I get the MTP screen on the phone for a few seconds and then it returns to the home screen. A dialog box on the computer says:
Device driver software was not successfully installed
MTP USB Device XFailed
I have tried 3 versions of Kies and 3 different USB drivers
I tried the I9000 version of kies... I could not figure out how to make it work with the Vibrant.
I dont use Outlook... what are the real benefits? I saw it an sync your music? Is there a basic guide/Q&A for Kies somewhere?
I tried to make it work on a rooted phone and it just fails.
First it wanted me to disable USB debugging, and when I did it failed to connect anyway - the software is a piece of rubbish.
Anyway Samsung states in their FAQ that Vibrant is not supported yet
http://ars.samsung.com/customer/usa..._ID=314807&PROD_ID=560&PG_ID=-1&PROD_SUB_ID=0
the screen on the phone just flases the mtp showing a usb plug
The version of Kies that I successfully connected the Vibrant to is 1.5.1.10074_2.
Windows did all of the driver downloading for me lol. Here is a screenshot of the SGH-T959 connected.
lqaddict said:
I tried to make it work on a rooted phone and it just fails.
First it wanted me to disable USB debugging, and when I did it failed to connect anyway - the software is a piece of rubbish.
Anyway Samsung states in their FAQ that Vibrant is not supported yet
http://ars.samsung.com/customer/usa..._ID=314807&PROD_ID=560&PG_ID=-1&PROD_SUB_ID=0
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I get the same. This software is junk. And what I saw of the interface makes it look like it was written in the 90s.
From what I am seeing on the international side, it may be that Froyo is installed using it so I was hoping to get things working in anticipation of that. Plus, it has a movie converter so its pretty simple to convert movies to the right format.

[Q] Blue Screen Error (USB problem) when using Odin @ boot.ini

Hello everyone from XDA!
I've been reading several different posts on the Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-i9100, and though many have been helpful (thank you!), I just can't seem to find the solution I'm looking for.
Not long ago I upgraded the stock firmware from Bell Canada (forget the specs) to:
Android version: 2.3.5
Baseband version: I9100XXKI4
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWJK3-CL647431 [email protected] #2
Build number:: GINGERBREAD.XWKJ3
My phone was also rooted.
Recently, however, I've been trying to upgrade to ICS but without success---and I've tried a number of ways, from the XDA forum to various websites around. I suspect the problem may be with my computer (USB related) and not the phone. I'm not sure, I'm not an expert, which is why I come to you for help, please.
The first and only attempt of ever upgrading the firmware (see above) was a success; as per directions, I used Odin: the PIT, PDA, PHONE, and perhaps CSC as well. It has been some time since the ugrade, and in the mix of trying new and different firmware (without success) I have forgotten exactly what happened.
So my problem, now, is that any time I try to upgrade to ICS (or another firmware for that matter) my computer ends up crashing when the flashing of the phone reaches the "boot.ini" stage. My computer (Windows XP Professional) crashes and a blue screen appears with an error---something to do with USB.
I just can't seem up update my phone.
The phone still works perfectly fine, but I really want ICS. I have tried with and without Kies installed. In fact, Kies even allows me to upgrade to a newer version (though it's not ICS) than I currently have. Unfortunately, though, when I try upgrading via Kies, I am also unsuccessful.
Could this just be my computer's USB? The drivers? If you have had similar experience and know the answer please help!
Hookah-Hoodlum said:
My computer (Windows XP Professional) then crashes and a blue screen appears with a USB error.
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This screams to me it's the computer.
Have you tried on a different one?
Hookah-Hoodlum said:
The phone still works perfectly fine, but I really want ICS.
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I agree it sounds like a problem with your PC. You can bypass that problem by using Mobile Odin.
As ctomgee says, a blue screen error indicates a problem with your computer, not phone.
The way you are trying to get ICS also seems strange, the current way to get it would be:
Root phone and install CWM using Chainfire kernel.
Download and put the ICS rom on your sd card.
Boot into CWM, wipe everything and install the rom.
Reboot and you have ICS.
What file were you trying to use to upgrade to ICS?
Thanks
@ ctomgee: I've considered using a friends computer but I'm worried about damaging their computer by having an error appear.
@ oinkylicious: Thanks, I never knew about mobile Odin. I'll check it out.
@Kaze105: I appreciate the steps, thank you. The new firmware is GT-I9100_XEU_I9100XXLPB_I9100XXLPB_I9100XEUKH2.tar.md5 and Kernel_I9100XXLPB.tar.md5, respectively.
If any of you have links or suggestions as to favorite roms, kernels, or the like, well I'm open to suggestions!
Hookah-Hoodlum said:
@ ctomgee: I've considered using a friends computer but I'm worried about damaging their computer by having an error appear.
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Can't hit the target if you don't take the shot...
I'm having a similar problem.
I decided to root my galaxy s2 with the CF-kernel (so this is my initial flash, and mobile odin is no alternative).
But every time I start (in Odin), my computer crashes.
I tried it on a "native" Windows XP x86 system and in a virtual machine with Windows XP x86(because I am using Linux only).
On my second machine with Windows 7 64bit, I cannot install the device drivers correctly (the CDC component fails to install), so Odin (and Kies as well) does not recognize the Device.
Is there any suggestion or alternative to Odin especially for Linux systems?
Thanks in advance!
Edit: enabling USB 2.0 for the virtual machine and reinstalling the USB-drivers did the trick (the native windows system has no USB 2.0). Now it hangs on connectionsetup, but that's another problem.

[Q] Updating an Unlocked galaxy s2

Hi can anyone help me I have unlocked my phone to all networks but have been told if I update via Kies
it will lock my handset back to previous carrier ( T Mobile )
I really want to update my os and can't find a way of doing it any help or pointers would be appreciated.
Currently running 2.3.4
kernel I900XXKG1-CL349526
Build GINGERBREAD,XXKG1
You can upgrade to ics and pay to unlock.
If it was me,Id upgrade to 4.0.3 by flashing an unbranded firmware from sammobile(for my region).
Then root,then nand/efs backup,then use one of the free unlock apps on here/play(if required).
Rachmats ics rooting
Odin
Hktool
Helroz unlock
Triangle away
Then Id stick on rootbox/dremkernel.........lol
I have already downloaded firmware from Sam's, phone is currently connected via odin flashing firmware.
This has been running for about an hour now, thou there are still signs of action on my laptop HD.
how long should this process take ?
10 mins tops.
Disable kies and try.
I hope in the last 2 hours youve done some reading about the stuff I listed rather than diving in and ballsing things up.
I have disabled kies and tried again thou it looks like it's still not having it.
Half of what I have been reading is only starting to make sense now i'm getting my head around all this.
If you flash any rom from this site or samfirmware should not lock your phone again. It will stay unlocked.
If only I could get one to load up, fortunately I haven't bricked my phone thou I appear to have an ADB driver issue.
Only noticed this when using a later version of odin, I found a guide relating to this issue, I will give this a try shortly, fingers crossed.
It would appear I have an issue with the ADB drivers.
I have done a fresh install on another laptop, installed Kies looked for updates still no joy.
Then I even tried Heimdall 1.3.1 for os x no joy there either.
Now I am looking into finding and installing the ADB drivers from another source,
I have also tried downloading drivers from sammobile no joy there either.
Can anyone give me some advice on this.
I am trying now to install drivers in compatibility mode with xp. i'm currently running vista.
I checked properties in device manager and status of ADB is > This device cannot start (code 10)
This driver only shows when phone is attached via USB, I have tried to update via device manager
Still no joy
Finally having wiped my laptop and reinstalled windows, installed drivers, odin, connected phone,
I got a pass, 3 roms a CF root later, I settled for an unbranded UK ICS 4.0.4,
rooted phone with appropriate CF kernel,restored data. Tidy, well worth the effort.

[Q] Samsung galaxy s2 GT-i9100 return to stock errors

Phone status and information:
Model number: GT-i9100; Android 4.0.3; Baseband version i9100XXLPW; Kernel version 3.0.15 [email protected] #k3-20; Build number IML74K.XXLPW
So the problems I have.
It all started when i decided that I want to return the phone to a full stock condition, as I have just bought it (not rooted, hacked etc.)
Checking a few videos on youtube I got the Idea and recommended files youtube(dot)com / watch?v=bz9gw-ZRbY4
When I entered the download mode I have encountered a problem, the PC doesn't recognize the phone when it is in Download mode. I have tried downloading drivers and changing USB ports + the cable is brand new. When ever the mobile device isn't in download mode it is recognized and I am able to transfer and review files that are on my phone.
So here I'm looking for help at you guys. How do I fix this issue and do I have the right video to follow?
Please, keep in mind I'm a Novice (I don't understand many terms and abbreviations).
If any of you would like to look in to my problem I'd be grateful.
DaveWarfare said:
Phone status and information:
Model number: GT-i9100; Android 4.0.3; Baseband version i9100XXLPW; Kernel version 3.0.15 [email protected] #k3-20; Build number IML74K.XXLPW
So the problems I have.
It all started when i decided that I want to return the phone to a full stock condition, as I have just bought it (not rooted, hacked etc.)
Checking a few videos on youtube I got the Idea and recommended files youtube(dot)com / watch?v=bz9gw-ZRbY4
When I entered the download mode I have encountered a problem, the PC doesn't recognize the phone when it is in Download mode. I have tried downloading drivers and changing USB ports + the cable is brand new. When ever the mobile device isn't in download mode it is recognized and I am able to transfer and review files that are on my phone.
So here I'm looking for help at you guys. How do I fix this issue and do I have the right video to follow?
Please, keep in mind I'm a Novice (I don't understand many terms and abbreviations).
If any of you would like to look in to my problem I'd be grateful.
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Have u downloaded and installed driver via kies?
Well all kies apps i have is kies air.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1256745
remember to CLOSE ALL KIES proccess in you PC before you start flashing with Odin.
from sii xda-ded
gastonw said:
here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1256745
remember to CLOSE ALL KIES proccess in you PC before you start flashing with Odin.
from sii xda-ded
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So as you said I checked the thread it was not new to me. I have the drivers already, but I just installed them again and still there is no connection in download mode. As I said, if the device is not in download mode I can do what ever I want, but once it enters the download mode ... poof (like there is nothing connected to the PC). I had all the others steps completed too, but yet it doesn't work. When I change the USB port windows says "Failed to install" - Gadget Serial.
I had Kies air connected once and in my PC processes there is no Kies of any kind. Even before I enter the download mode I used App Killer to shut down all apps at least for a moment.
Right now My phone is in download mode and this is the status:
ODIN MODE
Product name: GT-i9100
Custom binary download: YES (1 counts)
Current Binary: Custom
And this is its state every time when it's in download mode.
I had a similar problem but when i wanted to flash it said failed to install or something like that in odin, but then i just changed my USB port to other one and it worked, so i think that the USB i was using was getting impulses of electrisity and turned of at a time so the odin couldn't connect to a phone so he just gave an error (correct me if im wrong).
So for your problem i think you should delete the previous drivers you installed and every driver you installed for your phone and don't delete anything else just your phone drivers. Here: Uninstall Guide
or Here:Uninstall Guide
After the uninstall reboot your PC and install drivers from here, and look for your bit version of your windows (32bit, 64bit) Drivers For windows
And the reboot again, then try and report back here.
Hope it helps!
Cheers
kona144 said:
I had a similar problem but when i wanted to flash it said failed to install or something like that in odin, but then i just changed my USB port to other one and it worked, so i think that the USB i was using was getting impulses of electrisity and turned of at a time so the odin couldn't connect to a phone so he just gave an error (correct me if im wrong).
So for your problem i think you should delete the previous drivers you installed and every driver you installed for your phone and don't delete anything else just your phone drivers. Here: Uninstall Guide
or Here:Uninstall Guide
After the uninstall reboot your PC and install drivers from here, and look for your bit version of your windows (32bit, 64bit) Drivers For windows
And the reboot again, then try and report back here.
Hope it helps!
Cheers
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Thank you for your help, but I just realised that I am not running Kies on my PC. I installed Kies and here we go! The phone was recognized in download mode

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