When I connect my GSII to KIES to update the firmware, it is blank for the firmware section and doesn't give me an option to update.
I used to be able to before, but then I started to flash different ROM's, and trying out new beta roms, and now that I'm back to stock XWKE1, it won't show any firmware information. I even checked the about settings and it's all correct.
I also tried XWKE7 as well, and same results. Any help?
I got the same problem after flashing to 2.3.5 and then back to 2.3.4 using different methods. I had to reflash several times and repartition the phone before I was back on track. I think the main problem for me was the CSC which could be changed by entering *#272*Device IMEI# in the phone dial pad.
Since my phone at the time was wiped I didn't really care what would happen, so I don't know if this will delete stuff in it. So be careful!
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Hi All,
Have been trying to find out how to fix my SGS2 after i totally messed it up.
I bought the phone from a friend. It was locked to O2 (UK) and my O2 sim wqs recognised.
I stupidly thought i could upgrade Android and unlock the sim lock myself.
I am a newbie and thought i could follow a few threads on web to unlock and upgrade but have a made a big mess for myself.
I tried to use Galaxy S Unlock, but stupidly ran it twice. I also tried "the other" method to unlock consisting of 3 steps.
I tried loading ice cream sandwich. Used Odin back and forth trying to restore various firmware versions to how it was when i received it. Have repartitioned stupidly also.
I have factory reset using key recovery mode, and also settings/back to factory mode.
I noticed at some point in all this the phone will not recognise any SIM at all even my O2 one - just says emergency calls only.
After factory reset is done the reboot script comes up with "Can't access to 'system/csc/O2U/system. Is this because something is now missing for it to recognise there is an O2 sim in it ?
What have i done and how can i get my phone back to how it was when i received it. Think it was on WKF3 when i received it if my memory is correct.
Pls help me in easy steps if possible - i know how to use Odin and root but dont get too technical with me !
A thousand thanks.
Paul
Go to the branded provider roms post and via Odin flash the full O2 firmware ,
Carrier branded .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
Does not matter which one as long as its O2 you need to clear the mess on your phone .
jje
JJEgan said:
Go to the branded provider roms post and via Odin flash the full O2 firmware ,
Carrier branded .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
Does not matter which one as long as its O2 you need to clear the mess on your phone .
jje
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jje
thanks for your fast reply.
Looking at the carrier branded page you linked ..for O2 UK.... there is:
XWKF3: http://www.multiupload.com/9D0GC3P3N5
Firmware info: PDA: XWKF3 Phone: XXKE7 CSC:O2UKG2
XWKF3 Stock Kernel:http://www.multiupload.com/5EXK8MLNE7
Password is: [email protected]
which of these should i odin to the phone ... first or the Stock Kernel ?
Paul
hmm...next problem
I used Odin 1,85 to flash the kernel file
I9100XWKF3_Kernel.tar
, then flashed the associated firmware file:
GT-I9100_O2U_I9100XWKF3_I9100XXKE7_I9100O2UKG2.TAR
Now the Samsung screen shows, then the O2 screen, back to Samsung, back to O2 screen and so on !
oops...What now ?
pabslabs said:
I used Odin 1,85 to flash the kernel file
I9100XWKF3_Kernel.tar
, then flashed the associated firmware file:
GT-I9100_O2U_I9100XWKF3_I9100XXKE7_I9100O2UKG2.TAR
Now the Samsung screen shows, then the O2 screen, back to Samsung, back to O2 screen and so on !
oops...What now ?
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Boot phone into recovery (Vol-up+Home+Power) then wipedata/factory reset.
You don't need to flash both kernel and firmware. The kernel is included in the firmware.
The firmware you flashed isn't the latest one for O2 UK, that's XWKJ1
XWKJ1: http://www.multiupload.com/RZ91I3IIWG
Firmware info: PDA: XWKJ1| Phone: XXKI4 CSC:O2UKJ1
cannot download XWKJ1
because it points to Megaupload which has been closed down.
Can i use do the Wipe data/factory reset" and then load the XWKF3 i downloaded earlier instead of the XWKJ1 ?
Also, does it matter if i do the above without my O2 sim in the handset ?
Paul
pabslabs said:
because it points to Megaupload which has been closed down.
Oh how true that is .
Can i use do the Wipe data/factory reset" and then load the XWKF3 i downloaded earlier instead of the XWKJ1 ?
Yes
Also, does it matter if i do the above without my O2 sim in the handset ?
No problem .
Your main aim is to get a working connection does not matter at this point if its old firmware .
jje
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flashed XWKF3 firmware after factory reset and same old "Emergency calls only" showing when i drag the top bar down
If i put the sim into my old phone it works just fine so it is the SGS2 that i've 'bricked'.
Any other ideas very welcome.
Paul
pabslabs said:
because it points to Megaupload which has been closed down.
Can i use do the Wipe data/factory reset" and then load the XWKF3 i downloaded earlier instead of the XWKJ1 ?
Also, does it matter if i do the above without my O2 sim in the handset ?
Paul
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FYI, MegaUpload was just the first link on the multiupload page. If you scroll down, there are seven other file sharing links.
pabslabs said:
because it points to Megaupload which has been closed down.
Can i use do the Wipe data/factory reset" and then load the XWKF3 i downloaded earlier instead of the XWKJ1 ?
Also, does it matter if i do the above without my O2 sim in the handset ?
Paul
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1. There are other links in http://www.multiupload.com/RZ91I3IIWG besides Megaupload. The 'fileserve' one appears to be working OK.
2. Wipe Data/Factory Reset might let you get past the boot loop without reflashing the firmware (XWKF3 or XWKJ1). Otherwise do the wipe and then try reflashing the firmware.
3. Don't think it matters whether the sim is in or not.
If you do manage to get the firmware loaded and the phone still does not recognise the sim card then go to settings>about phone> status and see if the IMEI number matches the one on the label underneath the battery. If not then you have probably lost the contents of your /efs folder. Hopefully you made a backup of the /efs folder before you started messing with the phone - as recommended frequently in this forum!. If not then you're probably in big trouble. Fixing this, if it is possible without returning to Samsung, is way beyond my expertise. There are numerous threads/posts on the subject of a lost /efs though. I don't have the time, or inclination, to go through them as it's nearly beer o'clock.
Hope you manage to sort it.
ctomgee said:
FYI, MegaUpload was just the first link on the multiupload page. If you scroll down, there are seven other file sharing links.
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Thanks but i really need to get the sim to be recognised....theni can get the newest firmware. Was told it shouldnt matter which version i have at the moment ?
Paul
Crustyloaf said:
If you do manage to get the firmware loaded and the phone still does not recognise the sim card then go to settings>about phone> status and see if the IMEI number matches the one on the label underneath the battery. If not then you have probably lost the contents of your /efs folder. Hopefully you made a backup of the /efs folder before you started messing with the phone - as recommended frequently in this forum!. If not then you're probably in big trouble. Fixing this, if it is possible without returning to Samsung, is way beyond my expertise. There are numerous threads/posts on the subject of a lost /efs though. I don't have the time, or inclination, to go through them as it's nearly beer o'clock.
Hope you manage to sort it.
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Hi,
I think you hit the nail on the head. The firmware is all loaded...no problem...but as you suspected the IMEI's dont match:
Software in settings menu: 004999010640000
Under battery : 359585043xxxx68
oh dear....didnt even realise i needed a backup of the /efs folder. doh.
Can anyone help me now or is it back to Samsung for resetting or... ?
Damn.
Paul
Their is a restore thread or two around and some say use KTool
http://www.appbrain.com/app/ktool/net.hellcat.droiddev.ktool
jje
Ktool
As i have no EFS backup, looking at the options is this the one i need...
- Format EFS (create fresh filesystem for cases where you want to restore seperate files or a .tar backup, but the filesystem is stuck/locked in read-only due to corruption)
Seems like you need to have the necessary raw .img or .tar on the phone already which i suspect is not on my phone.
Thanks for your help guys. will check google for thread on how to get imei's to sync.
PB
Hey everyone, I was attempting to flash an iteration of cyanogen mod on my i777 last night and something went horribly wrong (I think the tutorial I used linked me to Clockwork Recovery Mod for the i9100 or something) so long story short, I flashed a stock i777 rom and reset to factory defaults. My phone is now functional but I'm trying to upgrade to the latest firmware before I try to flash another ROM. I'm running into some problems using Kies though. When I have Kies open and my phone is plugged in, it realizes that I need to upgrade firmware and ask me if I want to. A dialog box opens stating my current firmware version (PDA:KH7 / PHONE:KH7 / CSC:KH7), the latest firmware version (PDA:KK6 / PHONE:KK6 / CSC:KK6), the test "TEST1" then the update/cancel buttons. Then it prompts me to read some disclaimer information (don't disconnect your phone, back everything up, etc) and I click "Start upgrade". Immediately after this a dialog box opens that says "Notice" at the top then in the information field there is just the message "TEST2". At the bottom are the options "start" and "cancel" if I click start, the process continues to download upgrade components, then prepare upgrade components, then the upgrade process begins and I get a notification that just says "Notice" Then a bunch of (what looks like) mandarin characters (I'd post a picture but because I'm a new user I cannot reference external links.) Once I click 'OK' it acts as if the phone has been disconnected and reconnected and starts the process again.
Obviously these messages are very odd and uninformative for an end user like myself. I'm led to believe I'm doing something wrong but can't find any help online (I've tried google and searching through threads here here). Has anyone experience this before? is there an ICS rom that I can flash straight from the stock rom? What can I do to fix this?
Thanks in advance!
Wild guess. U used rom manager.
Sent from my SGH-I777 using Tapatalk 2
Not sure about the messages, but when I first decided to try the KIES update when I had restored to stock, I did the KK6 update over the air. Go to settings, then software update (I can't quite remember where software update is in gingerbread settings).
I don't know if this will help, but plugging your phone into KIES with KK6 already on thephone may work.
And, yes as mentioned above, if you used ROM manager in the past, you will have problems.
You mentioned you are back to stock with a functional phone. You also said you plan to flash a custom rom. So why bother upgrading via Kies first? Whatever upgrade you receive via kies will disappear when you flash a new ROM. If you have a functional phone, Just go ahead and flash whatever you are going to flash.
However, it sounds as if your problems started because, in the BEST case you flashed the wrong rom for your phone and, in the WORST case, you might have used ROM manager which a few minutes of browsing the stickies would have immediately told you was a bad idea. So, before you attempt anything else with your phone, it sounds as if you need to do some reading to make sure you understand what you are doing. The stickies are a great place to start.
jack man said:
Not sure about the messages, but when I first decided to try the KIES update when I had restored to stock, I did the KK6 update over the air. Go to settings, then software update (I can't quite remember where software update is in gingerbread settings).
I don't know if this will help, but plugging your phone into KIES with KK6 already on thephone may work.
And, yes as mentioned above, if you used ROM manager in the past, you will have problems.
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I tried updating over the air yesterday after I did the factory reset but it told me I was IP to date (obviously not true) and is making me wait 24 hours before I try again. I still have about 6 hours before I can try again. I'll post again with my results. I did not use ROM manager. I flashed the from via Odin mode. Thanks for the replies, guys.
I'm confused about what u did and how u fixed it. And if its fixed. But whatever the case let us know how it turns out.
Sent from my SGH-I777
Hi All,
Noob here with what I think is a soft brick issue.
Under the battery it says Model: GT-i9100, SSN: i9100GSMH
Originally Gingerbread, then I upgraded to 4.03 via official Kies firmware release.
Couple of days ago tried to upgrade to 4.04 using ODIN and got a fail at factoryfs.img. probably used the wrong firmware.
Could still get into download mode at that stage, but can't anymore. I tried to install a couple of different firmware versions of 4.04. I can still get 'added' when I connect to ODIN though.
Can somebody please help me to upgrade to either 4.04 or Jellybean? I'm willing to go fully custom, just don't know how to do it....Can I do it with ODIN? Do i need a new kernel or pit or something?
Thanks heaps, really appreciate any help.
Cheers,
Jackson
Given you can't get into download mode (and I presume the phone won't boot & you can't get into recovery either ?) it's either a JTAG or service centre job.
MistahBungle said:
Given you can't get into download mode (and I presume the phone won't boot & you can't get into recovery either ?) it's either a JTAG or service centre job.
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Hi Mistah Bungle, thanks for your reply.
So is that even though the phone shows up as added in ODIN?
J
If the phone shows 'added' in Odin (yet the phone show no signs of life whatsoever; you still haven't clarified this btw), then you might as well try flashing a stock rom & see what happens. I mean, the phone's borked. It probably won't work, but it's not like you'll bork it worse if you do try another flash.
Forget about upgrading to 4.0.4 for now. Just download a stock firmware for you phone no matter Gingerbread or ICS. Search this forum, you'll find many links. Connect your phone to Odin and try flashing the downloaded stock firmware. Once you get it up and running, you can try upgrading it.
In this situation, it wouldn't be wise to go for a custom firmware. Your best chance of bringing your phone back to life lies in successfully flashing a stock firmware.
No problem if the screen isn't showing anything. I remember Vibrant behaving like this. Just flash the firmware once Odin detects your phone. If the flashing fails, disconnect, take out the battery and start over.
Good Luck!
Hi Guys, thanks for the updates. I'll try to suss out what the correct stock option is and try my luck. and yeah, for clarification purposes - the phone doesn't respond to anything bar an Odin connection as far as I can see. Cheers again )
I have the Galaxy s2 version 2.3.3 and trying to update to 4.03 through kies.... My daughter downloads kids apps all the time and may have a bug. Anytime I turn phone on and off the all my deleted apps and messages return from a certain date. I have done a factory reset but still everything returns with nothing deleted. I have tried everything! Even thourh kies I have backed up everything and do the filmware upgrade but immedietely returns to version 2.3.3 with all the deleted stuff. Everything does work fine with phone untill I shut phone off then back on.
Please help me or is this phone done for?????
wrong forum. Try the Galaxy S2 section. YOu'll have better luck. Don't forget to do a search too.
Reported it to the mods. Should be moved quite soon.
I was happy to do this for you
LG familyguy59/Beatsleigher
You can update to 4.0.3 by going to sammobile and flashing a stock rom via Odin.
"noob ok...lazy noob not ok"
rowsell13 said:
I have the Galaxy s2 version 2.3.3 and trying to update to 4.03 through kies.... My daughter downloads kids apps all the time and may have a bug. Anytime I turn phone on and off the all my deleted apps and messages return from a certain date. I have done a factory reset but still everything returns with nothing deleted. I have tried everything! Even thourh kies I have backed up everything and do the filmware upgrade but immedietely returns to version 2.3.3 with all the deleted stuff. Everything does work fine with phone untill I shut phone off then back on.
Please help me or is this phone done for?????
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you can try installing latest JB 4.1.2 firmware using odin. you can find threads for insallation instructions.
sammobile, type i9100 in the search box of sammobile which will list all the available firmwares.
Hello guys please hear me out!
I'm new to android as well as this forum, but I hear it's a great community. I followed a lot of tuts on how to upgrade my S2 to jelly bean or ics none of them really worked.
OK my friend got me the phone from amazon it's a Samsung Galaxy S2 International Version 16gb Unlocked with 2.3.5 Gingerbread stock firmware. The following day I tried to upgrade the unrooted firmware via KIES, it told me there is no update available for my phone. Okay I decided to root it and flash it though odin. I read that it was wise to back-up the software first and boy was it! So I rooted it and backed it up with ClockworkMod to an sd card just in case. But I forgot to get the other information before I flashed: original Baseband version, Kernel and Build number.
The flashing went fine I got 4.1.2 on my phone but I lost the network service, the lock screen and the turn off key dialog (the phone would just turn off as soon as i hit the off button). Rooted it, installed a different 4.1.2 firmware, same thing. Then I tried ICS, it was worse - I had similar issues as well as the home key was not working when multitasking. So I went back to original backed up rom. Everything works fine now but the baseband version remains from the last "update". Everytime I try a new firmware and go back to the original rom the last baseband sticks.
My question is: Is it at all possible to upgrade my phone? My kernel (from backedup rom) is I9100XXKI3 and build number gingerbread.XXKI3 Imei is fine.
Also my binary data counter is up to 7, is that bad?
Any help I will greatly appreciated! I badly want to upgrade, it's the whole reason I got S2 because it was supposed to be "upgradeable"
Thank youuuu.
iceman8443 said:
I followed a lot of tuts on how to upgrade my S2 to jelly bean or ics none of them really worked.
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Read every word of a thread at least once before even attempting anything then make sure you have all the files you need ready to be used in their relevant places too and try again. When People claim to have read lots of tutorials and guides that have worked for the majority of People but can't get something to work then it's usually down to user error, i.e skimming through guides and missing a vital step that throws the whole thing off.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826497
iceman8443 said:
Hello guys please hear me out!
I'm new to android as well as this forum, but I hear it's a great community. I followed a lot of tuts on how to upgrade my S2 to jelly bean or ics none of them really worked.
OK my friend got me the phone from amazon it's a Samsung Galaxy S2 International Version 16gb Unlocked with 2.3.5 Gingerbread stock firmware. The following day I tried to upgrade the unrooted firmware via KIES, it told me there is no update available for my phone. Okay I decided to root it and flash it though odin. I read that it was wise to back-up the software first and boy was it! So I rooted it and backed it up with ClockworkMod to an sd card just in case. But I forgot to get the other information before I flashed: original Baseband version, Kernel and Build number.
The flashing went fine I got 4.1.2 on my phone but I lost the network service, the lock screen and the turn off key dialog (the phone would just turn off as soon as i hit the off button). Rooted it, installed a different 4.1.2 firmware, same thing. Then I tried ICS, it was worse - I had similar issues as well as the home key was not working when multitasking. So I went back to original backed up rom. Everything works fine now but the baseband version remains from the last "update". Everytime I try a new firmware and go back to the original rom the last baseband sticks.
My question is: Is it at all possible to upgrade my phone? My kernel (from backedup rom) is I9100XXKI3 and build number gingerbread.XXKI3 Imei is fine.
Also my binary data counter is up to 7, is that bad?
Any help I will greatly appreciated! I badly want to upgrade, it's the whole reason I got S2 because it was supposed to be "upgradeable"
Thank youuuu.
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Go to sammobile.com
Click on firmware
Type in the searchbar: gt-i9100
Search for your country or the one thats the closest to ya
Download the file
Once downloaded set your s2 in download mode by pressing volume down, home en power buttons
Plug in your s2 into your comp
Open Odin
Press the PDA button
Choose the ....home....tar.md5 you downloaded
Make shure that re-partion, f reset time and auto reboot are checked
And hit the start button
If your phone rebooted check and you must be running on 4.1.2...
After that root it... And do what you wanna do
The binary counter doesn't meane something worse... Its only a counter thats counting how manny custom roms you have flashed...
You can reset it with a usb jig or triangle away app in the playstore... ( the app doesn't work always...)
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Read every word of a thread at least once before even attempting anything then make sure you have all the files you need ready to be used in their relevant places too and try again. When People claim to have read lots of tutorials and guides that have worked for the majority of People but can't get something to work then it's usually down to user error, i.e skimming through guides and missing a vital step that throws the whole thing off.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826497
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Thank you guys for the replies however do you know anything about my weird issues, like the lockscreen not working after update, then no network service and the power off dialogue missing completely. I've tried at least 3-4 different jelly bean firmwares and always i got the same issues.
I live in Kosovo and i downloaded the Greek firmware which I'm going to try next. I'm going to go through pelpa87's thread you suggested and hopefully it will work and I will report back.
Thanks again.
Edit: thanks for the help guys, last night I installed jelly bean and it works great without any issues.