hello techies
i neeed your help regarding on my phone version after i key in the *#1234# keypad..
PDA : I9100ZSKG2
PHONE : I9100XXKG1
CSC : I9100ZSKG2
is my phone able to be root-ed?
and how to get the stock backup if my root process fail?
zikre2003 said:
hello techies
i neeed your help regarding on my phone version after i key in the *#1234# keypad..
PDA : I9100ZSKG2
PHONE : I9100XXKG1
CSC : I9100ZSKG2
is my phone able to be root-ed?
and how to get the stock backup if my root process fail?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Did you even look for the answer before asking for it?
It's from Hong Kong.
The firmware as been freely available since July 15 on SamFirm if you botch up your flashing attempts, and it took me roughly 15 seconds in the search bar to find that all that out.
Enjoy
i already read all of it but none of the firmware matched mine..
now i felt hesitated to root mine because i'm afraid i didnt get the original firmware back..
zikre2003 said:
i already read all of it but none of the firmware matched mine..
now i felt hesitated to root mine because i'm afraid i didnt get the original firmware back..
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You need to read and understand the basics first.
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
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Hello
My sgs2 is an unbr./unl. O2 from the Uk now working on vodafone PT, in portugal
I have read thoroughly on the given instructions on the dev forum side and was able to flash in firmware XWKE7 - baseband XXKE4 using Odin 1.85 and also root it with superoneclick (thks again guys!), this is a small victory for me as I am a total newbie to android
Just was´nt still able to put away the yellow triangle but will try again later
Maybe I missed something somewhere else and this is newbie issues, but after reading carefully on those long (gladly!) posts I could not find out how to install a CSC file, the phone returns "unknown" and the only one available to install with the command *#272*Device IMEI# is of course O2U
So my questions are:
- what CSC file should be more appropriate for this firmware setup, for PT and/or vodafone PT ?
- How can I install it ?
thks in advance
I would just install a stock XEU(=UK) firmware, seems to be the fastest to be updated, you can find the downloads in the dev section
Hi,
I'm facing a slightly similar problem of unknown CSC & I would like to know how to install the CSC specific for my region. I have SGSII with the following info:
PDA: I9100JPKG3
Phone: I9100XXKG1
CSC: Unknown
Kernel version:
2.6.35.7-I9100JPKG3-CL388633
[email protected] #2In fact, I found on a separate thread the CSC file "csc_xsg_i9100ojpkg1" & I would use Odin to install in on my device. Can anyone help on that please & explain to me the steps? Will I lose any data?
Thanks...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Instructions in post one .
jje
ninogui said:
Hello
- what CSC file should be more appropriate for this firmware setup, for PT and/or vodafone PT ?
thks in advance
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Hi ninogui,
You should go with XEU for Portugal.
Regarding the yellow triangle, I ordered a jig from amazon uk to reset the flash counter and get rid of the yellow triangle. It's unexpensive and usefull to have around.
Around €10 with shipping included to Portugal.
JJEgan said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Instructions in post one .
jje
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Thanks JJEgan,
I checked the link but I couldn't find any trace for the JPKG3 firmware! I only found JPKG2 & JPKG5. Is the JPKG3 an official firmware? Will it be OK if I flash the "csc_xsg_i9100ojpkg1" file using Oden & kept the JPKG3? Or do you recommend I update to JPKG3 entirely?
you can flash the csc only if you are happy with the firmware you have.
If you want the latest official firmware you need to upgrade to xkg5.
Hi ,
I am using SGS2 from Germany (unbranded)
My initial firmware for KE2 and I then flashed KF2.
My current phone config is
Code:
PDA : I9100XXKF2
PHONE : I9100XXKF2
CSC : I9100XAKF2
Ofcourse as always for me, Kies is not working for firmware upgrade (is it because i have it rooted?)
Anyway I was checking the fiwmare details on CheckFusdownloader and found out today that the firmware for Europe is
Code:
I9100XWKF3/I9100XEUKD1/I9100XXKE7/I9100XWKF3
After downloading the file, the TAR looks like this
Code:
I9100XWKF3_I9100XXKE7_I9100XEUKD1_HOME.TAR
My questions are:
1. How can I map the above with Phone / PDA / CSC etc?
2. Is this the new firmware than KF2?
3. IS it worth moving to this firmware?
4. Would I be able to root?
My battery life seems to be somewhat improved from KE2 to KF2.
Thanks
The newest kernel is KG1 Gingerbread 2.3.4.
Move to KG1. Forget KF3. everyone's on KG1. Fixes battery life and other things Google talk+video.
It goes in alphabetical order efg so G is the newest KG1.
and I am assuming they are in order
So PDA then Phone then CSC.
My CSC is UNKNOWN LOL, true fact.
Latest firmware is KG2 and thats 2.3.3.
KF2 is slighly older than KF3 .
KG12.3.4 is not a Samsung release its a leaked test firmware .
Root yes read the root post in dev section ..
My view wait for 2.3.4 to be released by Samsung for next upgrade if phone is working OK .
jje
1- As long as you are on stock firmware Kies won't make any difference, rooted or not.
2- AFAIK KF2 is the newer build than KF3 and the latest available for Europe.
3- Press *#1234# to see software info.
4- I'd say you should wait for official KG1 to be released. The current one is leaked and have bugs, so better avoid it.
Regards.
Sent from GT-I9100
I'd look up Lite'ning rom 2.2 if i were you...
Roots your phone, KG1 and all in there. Also Gingerbread 2.3.4.
Works perfect for me. Why wait for the official update. Modders will implement it very fast.
Good luck!
If you change to KG1 dont bother flashing the CSC, use the one you have at the moment.
I am not sure if there is much advantage to that KF3 based rom over KF2, so if you are happy with KF2 and dont want to jump to KG1 (which is working perfectly for me, I dont use stock browser) I wouldn't bother.
Yes you would be able to root btw, just use the KF3 kernel from chainfire.
Thanks guys for your feedback
BTW whats with CSC what will happen if I mess with it? phone will get bricked? lets s say if I flash CSC from another country will i be able to go back to Europe CSC?
Is this only for language?
CSC is only a few text files and xml files with lists of networks etc .
Not really needed for phone to work and a new one can easily be flashed .
jje
JJEgan said:
CSC is only a few text files and xml files with lists of networks etc .
Not really needed for phone to work and a new one can easily be flashed .
jje
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So that means i can flash any country's SGS2 firmware? Whats with baseband? have any info on that?
Baseband = modem/radio.
Yes flash any firmware and enter the networks APN manually as long as its on the same mhz it will work .
But if you flash Chinese firmware it will have Chinese keyboard etc .
PDA = firmware including kerel
Phone = modem/radio/baseband
CSC = country specifics with a list of local networks keyboard to use language to use etc .
Many firmwares are multi CSC say covering most of Europe .
jje
Thanks mate for the clarifications
one quick question. What happens if i try to update phone with multiple basebands?
galaxyII said:
one quick question. What happens if i try to update phone with multiple basebands?
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You can't, the device can only have one modem at a time.
thanks infratech, I mean more of flashing one baseband and reflashing another version. sorry too bad in explaining
galaxyII said:
thanks infratech, I mean more of flashing one baseband and reflashing another version. sorry too bad in explaining
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You will just replace the old one.
As the subject states, I'm trying to identify the right unlocked and original kernel to use with the latest [PDA:KH2 / PHONE:KH1 / CSC:KH2 (ORA)] to root the device? In case it matters, this is for an SGS2 on Orange in the UK.
Alderian72 said:
As the subject states, I'm trying to identify the right unlocked and original kernel to use with the latest [PDA:KH2 / PHONE:KH1 / CSC:KH2 (ORA)] to root the device? In case it matters, this is for an SGS2 on Orange in the UK.
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I dont really understand the post but at a guess you are trying to root your phone ???
But the topic is posted as kernel for kies update ???
Kies loads off firmware details not kernel .
latest Kies may not update non standard firmware .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
Oops, forgot the root bit
Yep, I'm trying to root the phone with the aforementioned level of firmware, but I cannot see the KH2 rooted and original around anywhere.
KH2 root no you will have to follow the instructions and use KH1 or KH3 .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Stock KH2 in the stock rom thread .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Rooting Voids Your Warranty are you rooting for a reason .
jje
I have had my galaxy s2 for 3 days now and despite following all related posts to root my handset and reading through hundreds of pages in various threads i am hitting either out of date information or conflicting information or lack of information referring to my kernal version.
My Handset is a uk orange branded handset with the following
Kernal version 2.6.35.7-I9100BVKH2-CL453351 [email protected]#2
BUILD NUMBER GINGERBREAD.BVKH2
BASEBAND VERSION I9100BVKH1
FTA HW VERSION : REV1.4
FOLLOWING THIS THREAD
08.10.2011][CF-Root v4.3] KE*, KF*, KG1/2/3/5/6/7, KH1/3/4, KI2/3/4/8 - su+bb+CWM4
I COULD NOT FIND A KH2 DOWNLOAD LINK
Also refferences to getting a jig am i right in thinking that because my handset is new it will not work for me?
I know it seems like i am asking someone to do all the hard work for me but despite managing to root my previous handsets, desire, hero, dell streak, x10 etc i really am struggling to grasp what is rellevent to my handset and firmware. please help happy to make donation to anyone who can help me out here
You wont find a KH2 link, its Orange network (BV) you need to unbrand yer phone with the XXKi or XWKi numbers. that is why you need to use that link:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
but read up on what you also need to do.
and i can unbrand without having root? (thanks for the reply )
brisuth said:
I have had my galaxy s2 for 3 days now and despite following all related posts to root my handset and reading through hundreds of pages in various threads i am hitting either out of date information or conflicting information or lack of information referring to my kernal version.
My Handset is a uk orange branded handset with the following
Kernal version 2.6.35.7-I9100BVKH2-CL453351 [email protected]#2
BUILD NUMBER GINGERBREAD.BVKH2
BASEBAND VERSION I9100BVKH1
FTA HW VERSION : REV1.4
FOLLOWING THIS THREAD
08.10.2011][CF-Root v4.3] KE*, KF*, KG1/2/3/5/6/7, KH1/3/4, KI2/3/4/8 - su+bb+CWM4
I COULD NOT FIND A KH2 DOWNLOAD LINK
Also refferences to getting a jig am i right in thinking that because my handset is new it will not work for me?
Jig will work up to KI firmware .
Why do you want to root ???
If you read the root and CWM post all is there providing you read it .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
You can unbrand without root you can root without unbranding .
Some basics .
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
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JJEgan said:
brisuth said:
I have had my galaxy s2 for 3 days now and despite following all related posts to root my handset and reading through hundreds of pages in various threads i am hitting either out of date information or conflicting information or lack of information referring to my kernal version.
My Handset is a uk orange branded handset with the following
Kernal version 2.6.35.7-I9100BVKH2-CL453351 [email protected]#2
BUILD NUMBER GINGERBREAD.BVKH2
BASEBAND VERSION I9100BVKH1
FTA HW VERSION : REV1.4
FOLLOWING THIS THREAD
08.10.2011][CF-Root v4.3] KE*, KF*, KG1/2/3/5/6/7, KH1/3/4, KI2/3/4/8 - su+bb+CWM4
I COULD NOT FIND A KH2 DOWNLOAD LINK
Also refferences to getting a jig am i right in thinking that because my handset is new it will not work for me?
Jig will work up to KI firmware .
Why do you want to root ???
If you read the root and CWM post all is there providing you read it .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
You can unbrand without root you can root without unbranding .
Some basics .
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
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i was looking to root so i could instal custom rom and wrongly thought i needed it to get rid of all the orange crap from my handset. i did not realise i could put unbranded rom on without root,
But am i right in assuming as far as custom roms go i will need root access?
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brisuth said:
JJEgan said:
But am i right in assuming as far as custom roms go i will need root access?
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No
But most custom roms require CWM 4 for flashing the rom so in effect yes .
jje
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brisuth said:
JJEgan said:
i was looking to root so i could instal custom rom and wrongly thought i needed it to get rid of all the orange crap from my handset. i did not realise i could put unbranded rom on without root,
But am i right in assuming as far as custom roms go i will need root access?
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All sorted now thanks to all for helping me see what was right in front of me
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Hey guys.
I just received a TRE (Three) Italy branded GSG 2 with the following PDA, PHONE and CSC info here:
PDA : I9100 XWKI8
PHONE : I9100 NEKI2
CSC : I9100 HUIKI1
If I install the XWKI8 Stock Kernel from here, using ODIN, will that work ? I want the same version of software, but with NO BRANDING.
Afterwards I want to upgrade my phone to ICS, but I just want to get rid of the 3 (Three) icons and bootscreen first.. Afterwards If I want to go back to the 3 (Three) version if I install the one with the info above will it work ?
Thanks a lot guys.
Stock answer is read the debranding post .
If I install the XWKI8 Stock Kernel from here, using ODIN, will that work ? I want the same version of software, but with NO BRANDING.
Afterwards I want to upgrade my phone to ICS, but I just want to get rid of the 3 (Three) icons and bootscreen first.. Afterwards If I want to go back to the 3 (Three) version if I install the one with the info above will it work ?
No as you dont have a clue and need to read the Faqs and Guides first .
Kernels are not firmware you require full firmware . Read the thread instructions .
FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
NEW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
bible
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473577
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
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Okay. Got it. read them. Ty JJe.
So from what I've read I understand that I can install whatever firmware that is available here, under the OFFICIAL FIRMWARE section, the original and current firmware that I've got being available here, under the 3 Network, under Italy.
Can I install _ANY_ firmware ? Or any other one that has the same PDA version (XWKI8) ?
Afterwards.. If I want to go back to the original FW the phone had, is flashing the firmware version above, under the 3 network, Italy everything I have to do ? If for example I've got a problem with the phone or software and want to use its warranty. Ty.
Thanks all.
cybercreep1 said:
Okay. Got it. read them. Ty JJe.
So from what I've read I understand that I can install whatever firmware that is available here, under the OFFICIAL FIRMWARE section, the original and current firmware that I've got being available here, under the 3 Network, under Italy.
Can I install _ANY_ firmware ? Or any other one that has the same PDA version (XWKI8) ?
You can install any i9100 firmware .
Afterwards.. If I want to go back to the original FW the phone had, is flashing the firmware version above, under the 3 network, Italy everything I have to do ? If for example I've got a problem with the phone or software and want to use its warranty. Ty.
Flash back your original firmware or same stock firmware via Odin .
jje
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jje
please quote the questions, all your posts are like this, hard to get whats been asked and whats been answered.
cybercreep1 said:
Okay. Got it. read them. Ty JJe.
Thanks all.
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As JJEgan told you, you can flash any firmware. Just a suggestion: After you change the firmware, reflash the NEKI2 modem. It's one of the best for 3 in italy