Hi guys,
Just to double check before I flash CF-Root, if I want to return to full stock including recovery, flashing a stock ROM without the PIT file will do so correct? I just want the option to return to a vanilla ROM and recovery if I choose.
I did search the forum, but it was all a bit vague.
Thanks!
rayleterleir said:
Hi guys,
Just to double check before I flash CF-Root, if I want to return to full stock including recovery, flashing a stock ROM without the PIT file will do so correct? I just want the option to return to a vanilla ROM and recovery if I choose.
I did search the forum, but it was all a bit vague.
Thanks!
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Yes
You might want to get a Jig to reset the flash count.
dragon546 said:
Yes
You might want to get a Jig to reset the flash count.
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I'm sorry, i'm new to flashing the S2. Flash count?
Samsung has now put a counter on the phone which helps sales staff and engineers to find out if the phone has been rooted of flashed before.
dragon546 said:
Samsung has now put a counter on the phone which helps sales staff and engineers to find out if the phone has been rooted of flashed before.
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Ah I see, well, I haven't had to take any of my phones back for warranty work yet. This is more for my own peace of mind, I like to be able to return to full stock, completely clean. Many thanks for the quick response!
Flash your original saved rom or flash providers rom from dev thread or flash stock Samsung rom .
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Zero custom rom counter if needed .
Custom Rom Counter .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068522
jje
Hi all - similar question as I want to (potentially) return my SGS2 to stock before I sell it. I have already rooted & flashed ROM so familiar with CWM / Odin / etc. but am unsure which firmware I should be using. Is there a difference for US / UK devices; how do I decide which one to download from Intratech's link ?
I have a USB jig so will reset the flash count afterward.
TIA
Download the firmware that matches your original firmware .
jje
JJEgan said:
Download the firmware that matches your original firmware .
jje
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That's what I was planning but can't find the bit of paper where I wrote that down
Any way of finding out by HW build / serial / etc. ? Phone was originally locked to T-Mobile but I SIM unlocked it.
I've seen on other threads that the Carphone Warehouse (CPW) firmware is unlocked so may be OK - any thoughts ?
maxip said:
That's what I was planning but can't find the bit of paper where I wrote that down
Any way of finding out by HW build / serial / etc. ? Phone was originally locked to T-Mobile but I SIM unlocked it.
I've seen on other threads that the Carphone Warehouse (CPW) firmware is unlocked so may be OK - any thoughts ?
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Yes use CPW firmware only difference is CSC is CPW and that covers most UK networks .
jje
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Hey, im new here. Does anyone know where i can download the stock rom and flash it into my phone using odin. Thank you.
Welcome. And don't forget the search button
Where are you, which carrier and post what you get when you dial *#1234#
FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
Wip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
B3311 said:
Welcome. And don't forget the search button
Where are you, which carrier and post what you get when you dial *#1234#
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Malaysia. Maxis.
PDA: I9100XXKG6
Phone: I9100XXKG6
CSC: I9100OXAKG6
Build info: Wed Jul27 20:49:42 KST 2011
Is there a way where i can reset the whole phone and get back my stock rom? I dont mind losing my apps and all
Why can you not download the stock rom ????Or at least update to the initial rom via Kies .
If you factory reset your phone it reverts to the last installed firmware .Not the firmware the phone came with .
jje
help need ...
Guys need help
I flashed Gs2 with lightening ROm v5 ... Now I want to get back to stock rom and kernel ... Although I managed to flashed my kernel with secure kernel after flashed my GS2 with lightning ROM. But now when I flash my lighting room to get back to stock rom using the method define at the start of the post, my phone reboots and keeps animating galaxy S and nothing further happens. did I do something wrong?
my info is
Saudi Arabia
PDA: I9100XXKG6
Phone: I9100XXKG6
CSC: I9100OXAKG6
Build info: Wed Jul27 20:49:42 KST 2011
i am almost the same as above poster,i have lightning rom but dont like it so i did a factory reset but it still has the rom on it and the blue theme,how can i erase this rom or go back to stock,this was my first rom so may change in the future but want stock back for now,thanks,oh im on orange uk
tonybhoy said:
i am almost the same as above poster,i have lightning rom but dont like it so i did a factory reset but it still has the rom on it and the blue theme,how can i erase this rom or go back to stock,this was my first rom so may change in the future but want stock back for now,thanks,oh im on orange uk
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Look at the links at the start of the thread
Download a stock rom
Flash with odin
Factory reset will wipe data, it wont put the rom back onto a stock rom.
veyka said:
Look at the links at the start of the thread
Download a stock rom
Flash with odin
Factory reset will wipe data, it wont put the rom back onto a stock rom.
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thanks for quick reply,silly question time,how do i know which stock one i had or do i download any one ??
k.industries said:
Is there a way where i can reset the whole phone and get back my stock rom? I dont mind losing my apps and all
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ive been trying to do that for hours but cant get rid of lightning rom,ive factory reset twice and tried to put stock rom on with no luck,is there any way to get rid of this rom from my phone without sending it to samsung
tonybhoy said:
ive been trying to do that for hours but cant get rid of lightning rom,ive factory reset twice and tried to put stock rom on with no luck,is there any way to get rid of this rom from my phone without sending it to samsung
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Download a stock rom from
here
or
here, there is also a flashing guide here.
veyka said:
Download a stock rom from
here
or
here, there is also a flashing guide here.
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cheers mate i will try and follow it to the letter and report back damn stuck on bootloader at galaxy sign/orange logo,is there a .tar file for orange uk you know of,sorry to be a pest.lol got the tar file now im just stuck at s2 sign lol...i will get this if it kills me
tonybhoy said:
cheers mate i will try and follow it to the letter and report back damn stuck on bootloader at galaxy sign/orange logo,is there a .tar file for orange uk you know of,sorry to be a pest.lol got the tar file now im just stuck at s2 sign lol...i will get this if it kills me
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Boot loop, go into recovery and do a factory reset.
Recovery
1) power off
2) press+hold vol up, home, press power
3) select factory reset
here are the branded firmwares
veyka said:
Boot loop, go into recovery and do a factory reset.
Recovery
1) power off
2) press+hold vol up, home, press power
3) select factory reset
here are the branded firmwares
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cheers again mate,i will use my nokia tomorrow as im up at six have to sleep now,thanks again
I am a compete newbie to roms flashing ect
I have a question or 2 , i recently bought a second hand sg2, i live in the UK and have found that the phone is of German origin. I updated to 2.3.3 via kies.
Im wondering if this phone has been rooted or flashed, the kernel version reads [email protected] number 2.There are no pre installed games, which iswhy i ask the question.Also if this is still a standard phone , how do i change it from German origin to Uk specs, thanks.
crazydiamond1970 said:
I am a compete newbie to roms flashing ect
I have a question or 2 , i recently bought a second hand sg2, i live in the UK and have found that the phone is of German origin. I updated to 2.3.3 via kies.
Im wondering if this phone has been rooted or flashed, the kernel version reads [email protected] number 2.There are no pre installed games, which iswhy i ask the question.Also if this is still a standard phone , how do i change it from German origin to Uk specs, thanks.
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Root will have app Superuser .
UK rom flash as per XEU = UK or CPW .
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
JJEgan said:
Root will have app Superuser .
UK rom flash as per XEU = UK or CPW .
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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Sorry i dont understand, I am new to all this .
crazydiamond1970 said:
Sorry i dont understand, I am new to all this .
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If phone is rooted you will see an application called Superuser .
If you want to root a non rooted phone you use the root link posted .
If you want to install a stock rom you use the link posted and look for a XEU or CPW rom in that post for UK use .
Generic XEU (UK)
Generic DBT (German)
CPW UK
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
Read this, carefully. It's not that hard.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13712988&postcount=1
Hi all,
A quick question on how easy to roll back (un-root) and put back the stock ROM?
My current ROM is stock Telstra ROM. (just bought the phone today)
PDA: DVKF4
PHONE: DVKF2
CSC: TELKF3
Build Info : Jun 21
I know how to roll back a HTC Desire - by installing the RUU image from HTC or use the PB99IMG.zip install method to remove "root" and put back into std ROM.
I have yet to root my SGS2. Reason to un-root and go back to stock ROM is for warranty purposes. you never know what will happen (for example, my desire decides to dies on me yesterday, had to put back stock ROM to submit for warranty claim).
thank you in advance
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Very easy basics are install stock rom removes root and use usb jig to clear custom rom counter .
jje
B3311 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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thanks for the link, however, i can't seem to find the original kernel.
JJEgan said:
Very easy basics are install stock rom removes root and use usb jig to clear custom rom counter .
jje
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if i do not install any custom rom, therefore, the usb jig is not required, right?
cad_2011 said:
if i do not install any custom rom, therefore, the usb jig is not required, right?
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Nope. Jig is only required to clear the custom Rom counter, in case you have to claim warranty and return the phone to Samsung. And also to force the phone in Download mode, if something bad happens while flashing custom ROM etc.
hey cad,
Made any headway here?
I just bought an SGS2 from Telstra as well and I have a similar phone to yours.
PDA: DVKF4
PHONE: DVKF2
CSC: TELKF3
I too would like to retain the stock kernel, firmware and csc.
If we root with an insecure kernel, how do we go back to stock kernel if it's not downloadable?
Could we just flash another kernel if we are making a warranty claim and hope they don't check?
I assume CSC is where all the Telstra crap is stored and once we get ROOT, we should be able to back this up out of \system
shayne77 said:
hey cad,
Made any headway here?
I just bought an SGS2 from Telstra as well and I have a similar phone to yours.
PDA: DVKF4
PHONE: DVKF2
CSC: TELKF3
I too would like to retain the stock kernel, firmware and csc.
If we root with an insecure kernel, how do we go back to stock kernel if it's not downloadable?
Could we just flash another kernel if we are making a warranty claim and hope they don't check?
I assume CSC is where all the Telstra crap is stored and once we get ROOT, we should be able to back this up out of \system
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nope, mine is still un-root. still waiting for the stock rom to be available. however, i have acquire the "jig".
shayne77 said:
hey cad,
I too would like to retain the stock kernel, firmware and csc.
Could we just flash another kernel if we are making a warranty claim and hope they don't check?
Usual is flash a relevant stock rom or older stock rom and update via Kies.
I assume CSC is where all the Telstra crap is stored and once we get ROOT, we should be able to back this up out of \system
CSC is a file for network settings and does not contain any customized add ons from provider .
jje
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Custom Rom
Hi all I new to all this so could someone point me in the right direction...
1. I need a noob friendly guide to explain what rooting is.
2. How to root.
3 what is odin and all the tools required to root and flash custom firmware.
Video tutorials would be healpful. Im comming from a HTC HD2 but it feels like the explanations were easier to find.
Thanks in advance.
Ebz_09 said:
Hi all I new to all this so could someone point me in the right direction...
1. I need a noob friendly guide to explain what rooting is.
2. How to root.
3 what is odin and all the tools required to root and flash custom firmware.
Video tutorials would be healpful. Im comming from a HTC HD2 but it feels like the explanations were easier to find.
Thanks in advance.
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You could have used the Search for that.
Official Firmware : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
CF-Root + Odin and Kernels : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Guide and information on various things : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
Syrellaris said:
You could have used the Search for that.
Official Firmware : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
CF-Root + Odin and Kernels : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Guide and information on various things : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
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Pity my official firmware is not listed
sent from my phone
(please excuse any typographical errors)
Hello,
Sorry if this has been answered before. But I need to flash my SGS2 back to complete stock ROMs. It was locked to Orange before I started to play with it and had all their branding on it. I have also got CWM which I will need to remove.
I have also changed the modem, I think. I have no idea which one to re-install!
Thanks for any help that is given. (It needs to be done for a warrante return)
Stock
or branded roms threads .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Carrier branded .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
Reset custom rom counter to zero with USB jig .
jje
if you had a version with the new bootloader you need to flash the old bootloader in order to be able to reset the counter with the jig.
you should have written down what your stock firmware was...
Why are people consistently sorry if a question is already answered, but still insist on asking. Surely they know to googlise it.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
I bought my phone off of ebay which already had a custom rom installed. I asked the seller and he said hes not sure. Now I want to go back to stock samsung firmware but I don't know which stock firmware I should download. Can someone help? thanks
Is there a Stock firmware I can download for my phone and make it 100% stock? If so, how do I know which one that is? Thanks.
Read the guides and faqs before you brick your phone .
Stock firmware is here you do not know what the origin of your phone is then neither does anybody else .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
JJEgan said:
Read the guides and faqs before you brick your phone .
Stock firmware is here you do not know what the origin of your phone is then neither does anybody else .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
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So since I don't know what region my phone is from, can I flash any of the firmwares listed in that link? My i9100 is international version because it has the physical home button. please tell me I don't want to brick my phone by downloading the wrong region firmware. thanks.
Yes any version providing it is a i9100 not i9100G or some other model .
jje
JoJo2211 said:
So since I don't know what region my phone is from, can I flash any of the firmwares listed in that link? My i9100 is international version because it has the physical home button. please tell me I don't want to brick my phone by downloading the wrong region firmware. thanks.
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What is your intension to going back to Stock? since you have no warantee issue..
enjoy any of the stable custom rom...
also you can check region wise firmwares releases here www.sammobile.com
You wont brick your phone by downloading the wrong region ROM. You can put any version from any country only if your phone model is I9100 and not I9100G or any of the AT&T or T-Mo ****!
Just go to about phone and see the build number and kernel and all, you'll probably find the rom and kernel.
Thank you, you two (JJEgam and frankimm) are the only ones that actually answered my question. Thanks again!
Ok, I need to sell it...I'm using kitchen ROMs since 2nd days of my phone but I bought a JIG too (In case of emergency) and my flash counter is still at 0
But I have some doubts...I don't care about warranty but now that I'm selling it I have to think about it: can I wipe everything on the phone and then flash a stock ICS Rom with Odin to restore warranty or my warranty is gone anyway..?
Thank you
If your custom counter is at 0 and you don't have the yellow triangle at start up, then flash an original stock rom for your region on to your phone using odin. This will restore your phone to stock. See the links in my signature for reference.
Hey
Jigs don't work with ICS and Triangle Away won't work on an unrooted Rom, too. Therefore you should get an official Samsung Gingerbread Rom. If you got your phone from a carrier download the rom appropriate to your carrier.
Flash this rom in Odin and afterwards set the flash counter to 0 with your jig (if needed). If this all worked you can now update your phone in Kies to ICS.
Wezi said:
If your custom counter is at 0 and you don't have the yellow triangle at start up, then flash an original stock rom for your region on to your phone using odin. This will restore your phone to stock. See the links in my signature for reference.
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Thank's..but can I flash any stock rom or only italians (in my case)?
handcremedeluxe said:
Hey
Jigs don't work with ICS and Triangle Away won't work on an unrooted Rom, too. Therefore you should get an official Samsung Gingerbread Rom. If you got your phone from a carrier download the rom appropriate to your carrier.
Flash this rom in Odin and afterwards set the flash counter to 0 with your jig (if needed). If this all worked you can now update your phone in Kies to ICS.
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Ok that's great to know..but If i flash a stock rom my counter will not increase...right?
An official stock rom by Samsung will not increse your custom counter, as its offical and not custom.
Wezi said:
An official stock rom by Samsung will not increse your custom counter, as its offical and not custom.
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Ok last question: any stock rom or only the one from the country where is my phone from?
Any should work, but it would be best to keep it authentic and use one from your region (and / or carrier if thats how your received it). There may be region specific settings such as modems which come with it and if you've got a UK firmware on an handset purchased in Italy i might look a little suspect.
Choice is yours ultimately
ok so..i don't remember which was mine..if TIM branded or no brand...or if was imported or not..any way to know it?
A quick glance on Intratechs site (last link in my sig) shows that Italian roms are marked with ITV. Oh by the way, youre using i9100 international right?
yes International, but I switched from many many roms...is there a way to know from where is my phone to restore its country firmware?...may sammobile helps me?
Not if the original purchaser does not have a clue ..
Flash local stock rom .
jje