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right when i get home i intend to update my firmware to KF2 as i here alot of people saying this doing battery life good
i just need to confirm which files i will need as i am new to android i have a rooted s2 (UK)...so i download 3files for the frankinstein version right then flash using odin?? will i have to re root after this
help is much appreciated
thanks in advance
why not just follow the directions from the thread you downloaded from?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Every time u install official ROM u need to reroot...
sorry i am just a little bit unsure as i am new to this
i have the frankenstein xxkf2 firmware and insecure kernal files what do i do with this
XEU CSC (XEUKE1): http://www.multiupload.com/Q1B368562N
Password: [email protected]
i am in uk so guessing my csc is the xeu one right???? what do i do with the csc file?
anyone able to help i want to get this done now?
Why not do what it says on this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1081368
It's fairly simple and well explained.
I'm sure you if you got stuck at any point you could look through the thread for posts from people who got stuck at the same point and if you don't find anything a you could post a question in the thread.
There's a site associated with this particular Rom too which is very helpful.
http://www.villainrom.co.uk/forum/IRC.php
It would be a similar case with any of the other custom roms. The each have their own thread filled with priceless information.
I'm using VillianRom 1.4 myself so I can heartily recommend it. Great battery and has a handy app called VillianTweaks that allows for extra customization.
right so this is for a rom only?? i dont wants rom i jus wanted the latest firmware so i cannot have kf2 update no??? i dont want a rom just want the firmware updates
SORRY FOR BEING A NOOB ABOUT IT
rikz112 said:
right so this is for a rom only?? i dont wants rom i jus wanted the latest firmware so i cannot have kf2 update no??? i dont want a rom just want the firmware updates
SORRY FOR BEING A NOOB ABOUT IT
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Hmmmm... I never realized that you might want a stock Rom.
You could try this thread then maybe
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1110160
and/or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
rikz112 said:
sorry i am just a little bit unsure as i am new to this
i have the frankenstein xxkf2 firmware and insecure kernal files what do i do with this
XEU CSC (XEUKE1): http://www.multiupload.com/Q1B368562N
Password: [email protected]
i am in uk so guessing my csc is the xeu one right???? what do i do with the csc file?
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Odin has parts labeled as PDA, Phone and CSC. If you double click on the Frankenstein package it will extract 3 .tar packages labelled with ............ PDA, Phone and CSC at the start. Just like a puzzle you put the .tar archives in the corresponding labelled section of Odin and flash. Find more instructions in the thread from where you downloaded the Frankenstein package. If you scroll down there is actually a guide for how to use Odin to Flash.
intratech thanks i understand i would flash using them 3 files but what happens to my root will i need to re root?
so let me get this straight in Odin i have the frankenstein XXKF2 i have the PDA PHONE and CSC files i use these to flash with in download mode right??
Yes. Seriously, read the first post of the thread. It has a guide with screenshots to help you.
You will have to reroot. There is also a guide there in the first post for that.
ok thanks again 1more question i think where do i get the insecure kernal to do step 4 of quick root???
i have the secure one which is the
XXKF2 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/HIKNP08JZA
which i do after insecure one ??
It doesn't really matter which insecure one you use. I still use Insecure KDD kernel to root the device and then flash back the stock kernel after.
OK just waiting for my phone to charge up abit then will do the flash thanks very very much for your help...best to have over 50% when you flash right?
have u a link for a insecure kernal? does that basically mean anyone apart from the right one?
OK i have found the one u used on my laptop thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056334&highlight=then+there+was+root
Just would like to thank you again all done nice n simple once you do know how just gets abit of getting used to
thanks again will have to see how my battery lasts on this tommorow now
right just thought i would update you all with KF2 i had a very good improvement in battery life
i have screen set to auto
background updates running 30mins for twitter
push email hotmail
gmail
3widgets
previously if i used it heavy through my working day phone was 30-40% by time i go home...i used it heavy yesterday and went home from work with 67% still thats taking of charge at 6:30am and got home 5pm
yesterday did charge again before was fully drained and got 20hours med-heavy usage
hopefully things get even better with 2.3.4
EDIT: i am only using the stock firmware and no roms
Everybody hopes that things will get better with 2.3.4. When will we get it?
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Hi there,
Total noob here, so bear with me.
I recently bought a SGS2 and flashed it with CF-Root without any problem to KJ3.
Now, I saw there's this new KK2/5, with 2.3.6, and I was thinking about updating, if possible using CWM Manager. I guess I should follow the steps in the second part of this post.
Now my questions are:
1. Do I need to flash first the stock firmware? Or can I just directly flash the new CF-Root?
2. What does "factoryfs ("system") is mandatory part at the moment. " mean?
3. I noticed there is no stock KK5 in Intratech's thread so far (just a Frankenstein, still not completely sure what that means). Does that mean I cannot use KK5 CF-Root? Should I better go with KK2?
4. Can I flash directly CF-Root kernel and the rest of the stock firmware together? Or should I first flash the full stock FW and then flash CF-Root? Would I lose root and CMW then? That would mean I'd have to flash CF-Root via Odin, right?
5. Last stupid question. Where is the thanks button??
Thanks everyone.
1. You need stock firmware, CF-Root only gives kernel.
3. As previously answered, CF-Root goes side by side with stock ROM, if there's no stock ROM available for latest CF-Root, get a lower version.
4. You should flash first stock, then CF-Root. You will loose root & CWM.
5. The thanks button is just below this answer, near the Quote button.
pancomido said:
Hi there,
Total noob here, so bear with me.
I recently bought a SGS2 and flashed it with CF-Root without any problem to KJ3.
Now, I saw there's this new KK2/5, with 2.3.6, and I was thinking about updating, if possible using CWM Manager. I guess I should follow the steps in the second part of this post.
Now my questions are:
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Firstly if you are flashing and rooting flawlessly you are no longer a noob ... i get you are trying to upgrade and root .........
1. Do I need to flash first the stock firmware? Or can I just directly flash the new CF-Root?
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I'd recommend you flash the stock firmware as there may be incompatibilities with the Kernel and existing PDA , MODEM and CSC. Plus no one just uses the newer kernel ppl flash / upgrade the entire firmware so that they can actually kernel is like the heart of the system responsible for power distribuation and stuff. PDA is the main firmware component UI sortof like the middleware .
2. What does "factoryfs ("system") is mandatory part at the moment. " mean?
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CWM is usually used to flash the kernel or zImage files. For flashing entire firmware via SD card i'd recommend Mobile Odin Pro by Chainfire which consumes the entire tar file and keeps root intact. This'll change your firmware and kernel while keeping you rooted just flash a CF-Root after that.
3. I noticed there is no stock KK5 in Intratech's thread so far (just a Frankenstein, still not completely sure what that means). Does that mean I cannot use KK5 CF-Root? Should I better go with KK2?
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Frankenstein is just a combination of different Modem/CSC(Usually Multi) and PDA of the latest firmwares which is combined for the best performance is most importantly Non-Wipe ROM. Intra usually puts in a Multi-CSC for several region's use.
4. Can I flash directly CF-Root kernel and the rest of the stock firmware together? Or should I first flash the full stock FW and then flash CF-Root? Would I lose root and CMW then? That would mean I'd have to flash CF-Root via Odin, right?
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Yeah pretty much but i'd say you give mobile Odin a try i've heard it's pretty cool. When using a computer use Stock first and then root.
5. Last stupid question. Where is the thanks button??
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Just left most button on the right side of this post is activated for a forum when you post for the first time.
Thanks Az,
I can't see the Thanks button in any other thread. Do I have to write first before it becomes available?
So, if i need the stock kernel first, what are the instructions in the post I linked (CF-Root v5.0: Upgrading your firmware) for? Flashing full firmwares that already have CF-Root included? Wouldn't that be the same as if I got the other FW files (phone, CSC) from stock and added the CF-Root kernel (pda)?
Any idea about question #2?
Thanks again.
At first follow the instructions in this thread and flash kk2 or kk5 as you want the newest ;p : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Then when you flashed a full new firmware from that guide you can proceed to the instructions of CF-root with the matching kernel (kk2 or kk5 just the same version as you chosen in the previous step) from that topic to flash and gain root and CWM.
CF-root is only a kernel that is modified, so it is only a small part of a firmware but with nice extra features added.
pancomido said:
Thanks Az,
I can't see the Thanks button in any other thread. Do I have to write first before it becomes available?
So, if i need the stock kernel first, what are the instructions in the post I linked (CF-Root v5.0: Upgrading your firmware) for? Flashing full firmwares that already have CF-Root included? Wouldn't that be the same as if I got the other FW files (phone, CSC) from stock and added the CF-Root kernel (pda)?
Any idea about question #2?
Thanks again.
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Yeah it activates in the forum/thread you write in .....
yup stock kernels are signed by samsung and hence are requred for flasing over CF_Root kernels. as they remove the yellow triangle. factoryfs simply stands for factory file system it is recommended to include in case the newer firmware has a change in the file system / tables if you don't include it while flashing firmware using CWM you might end up bricking your phone. But the FW flashing process through CWM is pretty complicated and cumbersome i use odin as it is a simple job.
Thanks, everyone. Sorry for the crosspost, digi. When I saw your answer, I couldn't edit it for five minutes because I'm too new.
Anyway, I would try Mobile Odin Pro, but the country I'm in doesn't support paid apps, so it shows as incompatible with my device...
The only reason I'd wanted to use CMW was in order to avoid the flash counter (which is stupid because it is already on 2 or 3, I guess) and the yellow triangle removal process. So I guess it is not much of a problem.
Ok, so here's another question. What is this non-wipe stuff? It means I don't need to factory reset the phone after flashing?
Also, would you guys reccommend to use the Frankenstein FW with KK5 and the CF-Rooting to KK5? If these Frankenstein FW are created for better performance, the only difference is that they're not the stock configuration and won't allow me to update via Kies, but otherwise should give a better experience, right?
Sorry for being a scary cat, I just don't want to break my phone too quickly.
digi_fort said:
Yeah it activates in the forum/thread you write in .....
yup stock kernels are signed by samsung and hence are requred for flasing over CF_Root kernels. as they remove the yellow triangle. factoryfs simply stands for factory file system it is recommended to include in case the newer firmware has a change in the file system / tables if you don't include it while flashing firmware using CWM you might end up bricking your phone. But the FW flashing process through CWM is pretty complicated and cumbersome i use odin as it is a simple job.
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digi_fort said:
Firstly if you are flashing and rooting flawlessly you are no longer a noob ... i get you are trying to upgrade and root .........
I'd recommend you flash the stock firmware as there may be incompatibilities with the Kernel and existing PDA , MODEM and CSC. Plus no one just uses the newer kernel ppl flash / upgrade the entire firmware so that they can actually kernel is like the heart of the system responsible for power distribuation and stuff. PDA is the main firmware component UI sortof like the middleware .
CWM is usually used to flash the kernel or zImage files. For flashing entire firmware via SD card i'd recommend Mobile Odin Pro by Chainfire which consumes the entire tar file and keeps root intact. This'll change your firmware and kernel while keeping you rooted just flash a CF-Root after that.
Frankenstein is just a combination of different Modem/CSC(Usually Multi) and PDA of the latest firmwares which is combined for the best performance is most importantly Non-Wipe ROM. Intra usually puts in a Multi-CSC for several region's use.
Yeah pretty much but i'd say you give mobile Odin a try i've heard it's pretty cool. When using a computer use Stock first and then root.
Just left most button on the right side of this post is activated for a forum when you post for the first time.
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Super informative
pancomido said:
Thanks, everyone. Sorry for the crosspost, digi. When I saw your answer, I couldn't edit it for five minutes because I'm too new.
Anyway, I would try Mobile Odin Pro, but the country I'm in doesn't support paid apps, so it shows as incompatible with my device...
The only reason I'd wanted to use CMW was in order to avoid the flash counter (which is stupid because it is already on 2 or 3, I guess) and the yellow triangle removal process. So I guess it is not much of a problem.
Ok, so here's another question. What is this non-wipe stuff? It means I don't need to factory reset the phone after flashing?
Also, would you guys reccommend to use the Frankenstein FW with KK5 and the CF-Rooting to KK5? If these Frankenstein FW are created for better performance, the only difference is that they're not the stock configuration and won't allow me to update via Kies, but otherwise should give a better experience, right?
Sorry for being a scary cat, I just don't want to break my phone too quickly.
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Most of the stock roms provided directly are wipe means they reset the system SD card when flashed. Intratech removes the script from the ROM specifically from the Frankenstein. About CF's Mobile Odin there are other ways to get it PM ChainFire himself for it and just give him a beer offline. Any flash of a different region via Odin will not allow you to update via KIES for that you need to flash the stock ROM of your specific region and then update it to the new ROM for your region it will as it is be provided by intratech in his thread eliminating the use of KIES entirely.
Nice, thanks. I've been reading on CF Mobile Odin, maybe I'll contact him and give it a try then.
So, any reason I should not flash the newest Frankestein FW and then root it with CF-Root?
Also, if CSC doesn't have anything to do with the supported languages, what does it do exactly? I read it is specific region settings, what if my carrier is not included? Would that be a problem? I live in China, using China Mobile.
Thanks, guys.
pancomido said:
Nice, thanks. I've been reading on CF Mobile Odin, maybe I'll contact him and give it a try then.
So, any reason I should not flash the newest Frankestein FW and then root it with CF-Root?
Also, if CSC doesn't have anything to do with the supported languages, what does it do exactly? I read it is specific region settings, what if my carrier is not included? Would that be a problem? I live in China, using China Mobile.
Thanks, guys.
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Sorry weekend pretty busy
Nope no reason why you should'nt ........ Frankenstein is pretty much stock only a bit tweaked .... personally i never flash CSC for my region ...... yea they are supposed to provide APN settings and all but for you guys there in china there have been certain issues .... i would recommend you flash the CSC after you flash the ROM your region's CSC would be available in the frankenstien section as well .... just ensure after flashing the ROM everything is in order.
Thanks digi. I almost forgot about this thread. I ended up flashing Frankenstein KK5 and then Siyah Kernel to give it a try. I didn't flash CSC, but I haven't had any problem. It seems APN settings are grabbed from the network or the SIM or something. I have no idea. What are the issues you referred to in China?
I am trying to find my way into a Chinese forum, but my limited Mandarin is making things difficult. After reading a lot, I arrived to the conclusion that most problems (battery, connectivity, gps lock...) are carrier/location related (I mean, if you flash correctly and everything seems to be running fine). So I thought I should try getting some local information. Hope I can achieve something, because I am getting really poor battery when wifi is on...
Is there any place where one can compare modem/kernel/rom/battery performance in relation to location/carrier. I think that would be sooo useful. Maybe I should give MIUI a try, since it is Chinese...
Hello how i can back to stock my galaxy s2? i rooted and put checkrom works nice but i want to learn how get back to stock again im confused
I didnt wrote down the pda version and kernel before install checkrom and rooted what recommend me to do?
thanks.
Just flash official firmware package from Intratech's XDA firmware thread via Odin.
Use your Product Code (sometimes found on your box) on the Chek Fus Download website to find your original PDA etc (if you're not 100% sure) or search the first couple thread posts for match.
Follow his flash instructions and you're done
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alexistkd said:
Hello how i can back to stock my galaxy s2? i rooted and put checkrom works nice but i want to learn how get back to stock again im confused
I didnt wrote down the pda version and kernel before install checkrom and rooted what recommend me to do?
thanks.
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you can get your stock firmware from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
It also includes instructions of using odin and flashing the downloaded firmware .... if you are rooted take a nandroid backup every time you flash custom from stock ........ that ways you'll always have a backup of the stock firmware ......
Yep, my post is rather incomplete, forgot to add the link cheers
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So I just came across this and got to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 however, I am SO lost. I don't know what firmware I'm supposed to download. Yes I'm a noob, but seriously trying to figure all of this out so help is greatly appreciated. OH and I'm trying to get back to stock in attempts to get CF root to hopefully get cyanogenmod to install rather than abort the installation.
rististien said:
So I just came across this and got to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 however, I am SO lost. I don't know what firmware I'm supposed to download. Yes I'm a noob, but seriously trying to figure all of this out so help is greatly appreciated. OH and I'm trying to get back to stock in attempts to get CF root to hopefully get cyanogenmod to install rather than abort the installation.
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Actually all the firmwares provided in the thread are stock ..........
If you are a Noob i would not recommend cyanogenmod though it is pretty good but i've heard it's for advanced users and stuff ........ why do you need to flash stock is my primary question ........... use this thread only http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
You need to update latest firmware for your region as a KIES update is there / on the way?
Find out the latest firmware for your region to flash via http://fus.nanzen.se/ it will provide you with the stock firmware your phone should have after selecting the specific region.
You need to update latest firmware irrespective of region (like Me)
Just download the latest firmware available in the 2nd or 3rd section of the thread. in this case 2.3.6 (KK2 or KK5).
In case of any more issues post back.
so I tried kk2 and kk5 and kk2 gave me no service, and kk5 failed to even install. I'm at a loss. I really want CF root, but can't install it on the stock eg30 that I've been using as my stock rom. SO what next? Any other way to figure out which stock firmware from that link will work for my phone?
hello???
Is there anyone who can help me figure this out?????
Hey guys.
im currently about to sell my gtab, and im trying to get it bk to stock unrooted.
now, i tried to install the latest UK firmware, which is: P7510XXKL2 and i downloaded it through sammobile and flashed through odin, but every time i tried to flash it through odin i got bootloop.
So in the end i downloaded :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412601 and flashed that. But now i want to unroot it... is that possible, if so, what should i do?
thanks
Adam.
Use Supersu app from play store. There is an unrooting guide somewhere here also. Search!! And don't post questions here! (in no way am I a moderator, but the rules clearly state: questions to Q and A)
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To UNroot or Not..
Any stockrom flash with PC odin will bring it back to a fresh Unrooted TAB..
Download the rom again, maybe it is damaged?
remove the MD5 extension and just flash the tar...
adamski123 said:
Hey guys.
im currently about to sell my gtab, and im trying to get it bk to stock unrooted.
now, i tried to install the latest UK firmware, which is: P7510XXKL2 and i downloaded it through sammobile and flashed through odin, but every time i tried to flash it through odin i got bootloop.
So in the end i downloaded :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412601 and flashed that. But now i want to unroot it... is that possible, if so, what should i do?
thanks
Adam.
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oh, that is no biggey. once you are done flashing, get into recovery mode and do a factory data reset. that should fix the issues. how ever, make sure that you have got a SUCCESSFUL flash with odin and no corrupted files. if that is the case, do a fresh download from samfirmware.
You have to first repartition your Tab besides flashing the stock Rom....
See this Post and follow the link Given in it....
noob1995 said:
You have to first repartition your Tab besides flashing the stock Rom....
See this Post and follow the link Given in it....
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Ignore this. This is in no way true. Btw, wrong section
Uuuuhhh..
KonstantinKeller said:
Ignore this. This is in no way true. Btw, wrong section
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So please explain, what is true or not...
For the record this should be in the Q&A section OP.
You're unrooting difficulties are probably related to the fact that you shouldn't sell you tab
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Questions go in the Q&A section
Hi, I just bought myself a Samsung Galaxy S2, specifically Gt-I9100M.
I am on the old Gingerbread software, and my phone is currently in a Stock and ROOTED Bell ROM I believe(I got Superuser).
I want to upgrade to ICS, and could you please tell me if following this extremely simple guide will work? galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-unroot/how-to-unrootunbrick-your-galaxy-s2-i9100-ics/
screenshot added.
To unroot, you need to flash the original kernel ugkg2. However, to flash it, you need to do it through Odin. Then, why flash the kernel only when you can flash the full ics firmware instead.
My suggestion, flash the full firmware instead. It's going to be quicker.
If you don't know Odin, read read and read again before doing anything. This forum is your friend.
urself25 said:
To unroot, you need to flash the original kernel ugkg2. However, to flash it, you need to do it through Odin. Then, why flash the kernel only when you can flash the full ics firmware instead.
My suggestion, flash the full firmware instead. It's going to be quicker.
If you don't know Odin, read read and read again before doing anything. This forum is your friend.
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So you are saying just follow the guide I put in the link and I should be fine? NOthing else to do?
Your link make it seem simple but itcould turn into a nightmare if you don't know what to do. Read the forum on how to use odin and what not to do and you should be fine.
Anyone?
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urself25 said:
Your link make it seem simple but itcould turn into a nightmare if you don't know what to do. Read the forum on how to use odin and what not to do and you should be fine.
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Thanks a lot for posting a reply, but based on what the guide said and what you saw my phone has, should I be fine by just using the guide? I read the forum btw about odin.
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Please someone help
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You can use the guide, but dont use the stock rom attached. Use the one for the i9100M found at sammobile.com. Just search for the i9100M rom.
Kaze105 said:
You can use the guide, but dont use the stock rom attached. Use the one for the i9100M found at sammobile.com. Just search for the i9100M rom.
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Thanks for the info!! I found many links in the sammobile webpage. Can you tell me which one to pick from that list? I looked up i9100m and there was a 4.0.3 Firmware from my carrier there(bell). Should I just download that rom, follow the guide from the link and just do what it says, I dont have to do anything else?
I know Im annoying, but Im new here
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FromiOSToAndroid said:
Thanks for the info!! I found many links in the sammobile webpage. Can you tell me which one to pick from that list? I looked up i9100m and there was a 4.0.3 Firmware from my carrier there(bell). Should I just download that rom, follow the guide from the link and just do what it says, I dont have to do anything else?
I know Im annoying, but Im new here
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Download the one for your carrier and follow the guide as said. It will install stock ICS (no root). Just in case though, I suggest you backup your data on your phone to your computer or such.
The one for our phone is UGLD3. Download it. Download also UGKG2 just in case something happen with the installation. When I tried to update my phone I had a Kernel Upload Panic Mode error. I had to reinstall UGKG2 to make my phone work again.
urself25 said:
The one for our phone is UGLD3. Download it. Download also UGKG2 just in case something happen with the installation. When I tried to update my phone I had a Kernel Upload Panic Mode error. I had to reinstall UGKG2 to make my phone work again.
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Just saw my friend updating his sgs2, IT WAS A NIGHTMARE!! ICS was not stable enough, some apps wont even work, basically VERY minor things changed, in short ICS was a disaster for the SGS2.
Do you or anyone know a way to backup my Gingerbread SGS2 in a way so that I can use that backup in case of an emergency?
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FromiOSToAndroid said:
Do you or anyone know a way to backup my Gingerbread SGS2 in a way so that I can use that backup in case of an emergency?
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As I said, download UGKG2, which is gingerbread. If anything happen, just reinstall it using ODIN. had a bad install with ICS at first and I just reinstalled UGKG2 and all my apps and setting were still there once I reinstalled UGKG2.