As title says. What are those things? Every ROM has one, but what are the differences?
Know this is a pretty newbie doubt but I'm new to GS2!
Thanks guys!
Those are specific firmwares w/c a custom rom is basing their ROMs..
Sent from my GT-I9003 using xda premium
They describe the firmware version of the ROM.
The XX part changes per region.
The K means the most of the K--. A L-- would be greater than a K--.
Next of importance is the H. Once again, a KI3 is greater than a KH3, as I comes after H in the alphabet. But LH3 would be greater than KI3.
Lastly, look at the number, of which goes up in importance. KH4 is greater than KH3 for example. But, KI1 would be greater than a KH7.
I hope that helps a bit. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.
So KI3>KH4 ?
And what is the newest firmware?
FelipeRRM said:
So KI3>KH4 ?
And what is the newest firmware?
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Ki3 is the latest firmware. Any KI- is greater than the KH- firmwares.
Thanks for your help!!
Make sure to also read the Android version of the firmware if there is other versions comes with different Android version. For example: KI4 is Android 2.3.4 but KI3 is Android 2.3.5. Therefore, in this case, KI3 is the latest ROM in terms of Android version although the number is lower than KI4.
XXKH3 XXKI3
XX = depend on Country can be DC , ZS
K = Number Of year 11 is 2011 (a=1..K=11)
H,I = Month H = 8 , I = 9
very confusing nomenclature for a newbie like me.
ok...so next noobie question.
I've read up on this ROM " [ROM][2.3.5][KJ1] Simple & Clean v1.2 'Performance + Battery Friendly "
and want to get it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320328
But before I flash it, i want to know if it will work on my phone?
Right now this is my phone...
Kernel: 2.6.35.11 - ninphetamine -2.1.3
buildnumber: gingerbread.xxki3
phone: xxki3
csc: xxki3
rom: sipocatxxki3 base odex.
what makes you think it wont??
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Hey im new 1 month into rooting. Just done some research and was abit confuse.
Im on VillianRom 2.42
Kennel: Ninphet 2.1.1
Baseband Version XXKG6
Im in Australia Melbourne, Vodafone (carrier)
My original Baseband was KF4 and read that connection with internet/signal is KF4
Am i meant to flash bak original Kennel bak into my pone.
What does mean? my theory is to go xda n download the original Carrier CF Root and flash it on my phone
Noob question but quite confused..
Thx
chan9096 said:
Hey im new 1 month into rooting. Just done some research and was abit confuse.
Im on VillianRom 2.42
Kennel: Ninphet 2.1.1
Baseband Version XXKG6
Im in Australia Melbourne, Vodafone (carrier)
My original Baseband was KF4 and read that connection with internet/signal is KF4
Am i meant to flash bak original Kennel bak into my pone.
Why Kernel has nothing to do with baseband/modem .
You have a Villain rom and your dog lives in Ninphet2.2.1 .
Your modem is KG6 .
Unless you are having reception problems leave it alone .
Or if you need go to dev forum modems posts and flash whatever modem you want .
jje
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chan9096 said:
Hey im new 1 month into rooting. Just done some research and was abit confuse.
Im on VillianRom 2.42
Kennel: Ninphet 2.1.1
Baseband Version XXKG6
Im in Australia Melbourne, Vodafone (carrier)
My original Baseband was KF4 and read that connection with internet/signal is KF4
Am i meant to flash bak original Kennel bak into my pone.
What does mean? my theory is to go xda n download the original Carrier CF Root and flash it on my phone
Noob question but quite confused..
Thx
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Ill say leave it, in case it does cause incompatibility issues with the ROM. Generally speaking regardless of the baseband, since do keep in mind, these phones are supposedly globally GSM compatible (except for select few CDMAers). I am using different baseband to Vodafone NZ but no reception issues. I am not 100% if VillianROM still use CSC codes, but essentially on the stock ROMs, CSC provides carrier specific settings. Check your CSC with *#12580*369#.
Mine shows up as
PDA: I9100XXKH3
Phone: I9100XXKH3
CSC: I9100VNZKG1 (the latest from Vodafone NZ) although its not KH3 but KG1.
Hi everyone.
Have researched this to no end and have understood a few things but I have 2 more questions.
I am running 2.3.4 firmware on KG4 (North American factory unlocked)
now, can I install [KERNEL][2.3.5] SiyahKernel v1.7.7 (or .8b2) to have root and then the original to remove the yellow triangle?
after can I install a rom compatible with the KG4?
also, is it advisable to upgrade from KG4?
(actually, what is important is the kernel variation based on the baseband? i this case KG4 and not necesarily the kernel version)
--- if the baseband were to be changed to say KG5, KG6 ... KG9, KI1, then the kernel would have to be say KI1 right?---
zeta_immersin said:
Hi everyone.
I am running 2.3.4 firmware on KG4 (North American factory unlocked)
now, can I install [KERNEL][2.3.5] SiyahKernel v1.7.7 (or .8b2) to have root and then the original to remove the yellow triangle?
You then have KG4 2.3.4 firmware with 2.3.5 kernel
after can I install a rom compatible with the KG4?
also, is it advisable to upgrade from KG4?
Its your choice but i would upgrade to the same as Kernel .
(actually, what is important is the kernel variation based on the baseband?
NO
Firmware = full package KI3
Modem = Modem in that package could be KI1
Kernel = same release kernel as firmware KI3
--- if the baseband were to be changed to say KG5, KG6 ... KG9, KI1, then the kernel would have to be say KI1 right?-
WRONG modem nothing to do with |kernel
Any modem on any firmware .
jje
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thank you, this means when 2.3.5 will be out I can upgrade the firmware and just go on.
is it the case that I will ever need to change the KG4 firmware? -- I tend to think yes if major fixes and what not ... say from KG4 to KG5 and so on KG9 to KI1?
Normal to upgrade firmware each time but its users choice .
jje
Hi all..
Actually im a newbie in this kind of upgrading stuff. Anyboby know how to upgrade samsung s2 version 2.3.3 to latest one? I have a problem with the battery. Can only be used for 4 hour and after that need to charge it back for 3 hour. I heard from my friend that upgrade to 2.3.5 can improve the battery performance..
Currently my detail is:
android version : 2.3.3
baseband version : I9100DXKF1
Kernel version : 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF1-CL265340 [email protected]#2
Build number : GINGERBREAD.XWKF1
Hope someone can help me regarding this issue.. Really need to upgrade it since im tired of keep charging the battery...
Is you handset a branded one ie network brand?
Any way all you need to know is laid out here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
PS 2.3.6 is the daddie now
nevermind
10char
how i want to know it? either branded or not.. can u guide me? im really newbie in this field..
seriously im not familiar with those post.. very hard to understand.. arent there any simple one? BTW, thanks for the link..
UPDATE PATH
Via Kies that came with your phone official network/Samsung path .
Via XDA branded roms post flash at your own risk .
Carrier branded .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
Samsung Stock roms no branding .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
BRANDED means it has a network operators branding and network operators own apps .
No branding usually = stock rom .
ROM selection match country and or network required .
jje
First - sorry - I know this gets asked all the time, and yes - I have read a large chunk of IntraTech's simply indispensable thread, but... While I am more than happy with the flashing of Roms and Kernels, I can't work out which the best (Firmware/Kernel) one for my phone is
I'm on the i9100, it is an unbranded one from CarPhoneWarehouse (grrrr! ) and they kindly left me with a kernel from the stone age! I have just flashed with I9100XXKL1 from Sam which is touted as an Open Europe 2.3.6, but it turned out to be a branded 2.3.4 - I'd much rather go with one from Intra's site, but it seems like he's still trying to get his stuff back online after the Megaupload disaster.
I will obv. be looking to root the phone, initially just with CF-Root 5.2. Which Kernel is best for me? (Not looking for ICS until the 'official' Samsung one comes out)
CFRoot thread. Use the kernel that corresponds to the "baseband" details in settings/about phone.
cavemanxd said:
First - sorry - I know this gets asked all the time, and yes - I have read a large chunk of IntraTech's simply indispensable thread, but... While I am more than happy with the flashing of Roms and Kernels, I can't work out which the best (Firmware/Kernel) one for my phone is
I'm on the i9100, it is an unbranded one from CarPhoneWarehouse (grrrr! ) and they kindly left me with a kernel from the stone age! I have just flashed with I9100XXKL1 from Sam which is touted as an Open Europe 2.3.6, but it turned out to be a branded 2.3.4 - I'd much rather go with one from Intra's site, but it seems like he's still trying to get his stuff back online after the Megaupload disaster.
I will obv. be looking to root the phone, initially just with CF-Root 5.2. Which Kernel is best for me? (Not looking for ICS until the 'official' Samsung one comes out)
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i would suggest you root the phone and then flash WANAM"s xwla4 stock and unbranded.
as for the kernel it is a matter of choice and what you need battery or performance.
Siyah kernel is great and RedPill kernel(thi is what i am using)
rom thread :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1292825
Siyah kernel :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1263838
RedPill kernel :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1288850
I'm on KG4 which is not in the list - i was hoping to flash my phone with the 'best' kernel then use gthe cf-root option but can't work out which one to use
mariosraptor said:
i would suggest you root the phone and then flash WANAM"s xwla4 stock and unbranded.
as for the kernel it is a matter of choice and what you need battery or performance.
Siyah kernel is great and RedPill kernel(thi is what i am using)
rom thread :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1292825
Siyah kernel :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1263838
RedPill kernel :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1288850
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Thanks for those - I do like the look of Red Pill - I was hoping to go with the stock firmware, but if i can't track it down i may well go with Red Pill
Just realised that my Baseband (KG4) and Kernel (KG7) now don't match. How much impact will this have, and don't most of the packages normally do both?
Can anyone tell me what the latest Official unbranded Samsung Firmware is for the UK SGII?
cavemanxd said:
Just realised that my Baseband (KG4) and Kernel (KG7) now don't match. How much impact will this have, and don't most of the packages normally do both?
No modems are not matched to kernel
Can anyone tell me what the latest Official unbranded Samsung Firmware is for the UK SGII?
Stock firmware thread .
jje
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JJEgan said:
No modems are not matched to kernel
Can anyone tell me what the latest Official unbranded Samsung Firmware is for the UK SGII?
Stock firmware thread .
jje
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Thanks for the reassurance on the modem/kernel matching.
I understand that it is quite painful to answer the same questions over and over, but as I mentioned in the 1st post, I have had a good root through Intra's thread (Stock Firmware) - if that's the one you mean - and I'm still a little unsure which one is best for me, I assume that...
I need a firmware with either XX or XW (UK)
I need one of the 2.3.6 ones (near the bottom of the exhaustive list)
The Firmware will flash both the Baseband and Firmware (PDA and Phone)
I can use any one that matches the UK and 2.3.6 bits
Given all of that, I can see the following that would work for me:
XWKK2, XWKK5, XWKL1 (Official?), XWLA4 (This one as it has no carrier branding?)
That's 4 that I can see that all seem 'correct' - Please can someone either give me the missing piece of the puzzle and tell me what I'm missing, or just say "the latest official firmware for your phone is..."
Please!
So, I put the LPH tar in PDA section of Odin and flash as normal like I would with GB builds?
I will do a full wipe and a back up, but would anyone suggest returning to stock GB first or just go with the flow?
Thanks
XWLA4
Android 2.3.6
There is no carrier branding
This package has: PDA: XWLA4| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: XEUKH2
Download: http://uploadmirrors.com/download/3V...I9100XEUKH2.7z
UK CSC so should work fine for you .
jje
Perfect - thanks for that - been a real pain trying to work it out - especially as half the links were down
Sorry for highjacking the thread with my question. It was meant for Intra's thread where i shall post it again.
oops lol
No snags
All done - Flashed and Rooted - all looking good - thanks for all the help!
alright. long story short i bought a factory unlocked GSII (from amazon) parallel import. it is the international version
there is no carrier bloatware. it currently has a vodafone australia SIM in it.
even though the ICS update for the GSII was released today in a few countries, does that mean i still have to wait? id check but i have to get kies to be able to sync to my phone first. working on that now
also, as far as i know, the phone was from france, and the modem firmware is for Poland. im quite interested in knowing some more info about this phone.. where it came from and info about it. here are the details
model number: GT-i9100
android version: 2.3.5
baseband version: i9100xxki4
kernel version: 2.6.35.7
cheers
rankzerg said:
alright. long story short i bought a factory unlocked GSII (from amazon) parallel import. it is the international version
there is no carrier bloatware. it currently has a vodafone australia SIM in it.
even though the ICS update for the GSII was released today in a few countries, does that mean i still have to wait? id check but i have to get kies to be able to sync to my phone first. working on that now
also, as far as i know, the phone was from france, and the modem firmware is for Poland. im quite interested in knowing some more info about this phone.. where it came from and info about it. here are the details
model number: GT-i9100
android version: 2.3.5
baseband version: i9100xxki4
kernel version: 2.6.35.7
cheers
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via kies if its original firmware .
I suspect yours is not original kernel looks to be later 2.6 and phone 2.3
jje
why would it not be a original kernel?
Just download firmware from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
use Odin for update according to the instructions in the beginning of that thread.
The standard XXLPQ-version should work fine for you (installed it myself yesterday).
There are no problem with your kernel, JJEgan is usually right, but this time I believe he replied too fast
(mixing up Linux kernel version with Android version)
And if you want root, then install correct CF-root kernel from this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
The important thing is that you have the standard international version of SGS2 (i9100), and that seems to be the case. None of the firmwares in the thread above will brick an i9100...
tjtj4444 said:
Just download firmware from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
use Odin for update according to the instructions in the beginning of that thread.
The standard XXLPQ-version should work fine for you (installed it myself yesterday).
There are no problem with your kernel, JJEgan is usually right, but this time I believe he replied too fast
(mixing up Linux kernel version with Android version)
And if you want root, then install correct CF-root kernel from this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
The important thing is that you have the standard international version of SGS2 (i9100), and that seems to be the case. None of the firmwares in the thread above will brick an i9100...
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I did the XXLPQ install based off this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
Worked perfectly.
I have an international version and flashed it with the LPQ Firmware that was released in Europe and works great for me...
How to Install Android 4.0.3 LPQ Firmware on Samsung Galaxy S II I9100
Details on updating to ICS
Hey guys...sorry for asking this noob question...but i got really more n more confused as i read through about all the ics update thread in the forum.
1) can i update manually to the ICS XXPLQ 4.0.3? (right now mine is XXKH3 2.3.4)
2) will it effect my unlocked phone? (my phone is sim free)
3) any effect on the baseband? (Mine is XXKH3)..previously im using iPhone 3Gs and when i jailbreaked including the baseband, i lost all my GPS functions ~~
(i dont want the same thing to happen to my SGS2 ~~
tq in advanve guys....sorry for my poor English.
maliiik said:
Hey guys...sorry for asking this noob question...but i got really more n more confused as i read through about all the ics update thread in the forum.
1) can i update manually to the ICS XXPLQ 4.0.3? (right now mine is XXKH3 2.3.4)
Yes
2) will it effect my unlocked phone? (my phone is sim free)
Yes you will have new OS Android 4
3) any effect on the baseband? (Mine is XXKH3)..previously im using iPhone 3Gs and when i jailbreaked including the baseband, i lost all my GPS functions ~~
(i dont want the same thing to happen to my SGS2 ~~
It will get a new baseband .
jje
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JJEgan said:
maliiik said:
Hey guys...sorry for asking this noob question...but i got really more n more confused as i read through about all the ics update thread in the forum.
1) can i update manually to the ICS XXPLQ 4.0.3? (right now mine is XXKH3 2.3.4)
Yes
2) will it effect my unlocked phone? (my phone is sim free)
Yes you will have new OS Android 4
3) any effect on the baseband? (Mine is XXKH3)..previously im using iPhone 3Gs and when i jailbreaked including the baseband, i lost all my GPS functions ~~
(i dont want the same thing to happen to my SGS2 ~~
It will get a new baseband .
jje
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Thnx mate !
btw for my question 2) - will i still be able to make phone call, sms, 3g, etc. using my current telco?...erghhhhh so afraid to update....but i still want the ICS !!!! ~~
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