Hi I have to ask and I've tried searching and I came up with nothing.
I recently upgraded my stock Froyo Samsung Galaxy SGH T959 which I had rooted to Gingerbread by flashing on Odin3 v1.82. The problem now is that I used the rom for a GT-I9000 instead. So, pressing the home button does nothing but move stuff to the left. Is there a way I can get my phone to run the appropriate Gingerbread rom for SGH T959?
My concerns are is it safe to immediately flash to 2.3x for the SGH T959 or is it safer instead to downgrade it to 2.2x then flash it to 2.3x?
This is the information I get from Settings>About phone
Model number: GT-I9000
Firmware version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: I9000XXJVQ
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9000XXJVQ-CL281085 [email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XXJVQ
In using Odin3 v.182 I had ticked 6 boxes "Re-Partition, Auto Reboot, F. Reset Time, PDA, PHONE, CSC. I also had used a PIT which was "s1_odin_20100512.pit"
the .tar's I used for PDA/PHONE/CSC were;
PDADA_XXJVQ_Sbl.tar.md5
PHONE: PHONE_XXJVQ.tar.md5
CSC: CSC_OXAJVQ.tar.md5
I hope whatever info I gave was relevant and I anticipate and thank you in advance for any help that you can offer.
Its your phone, but i would not do it. your about phone 19000 model shouldnt be the, and the button issues need to be addressed. If you think it will overwrite the gt, it may not,it could brick. Id start over. My opinion.
I mean stock, 2.2 may brick too, get more info.
shawnhoong said:
Hi I have to ask and I've tried searching and I came up with nothing.
I recently upgraded my stock Froyo Samsung Galaxy SGH T959 which I had rooted to Gingerbread by flashing on Odin3 v1.82. The problem now is that I used the rom for a GT-I9000 instead. So, pressing the home button does nothing but move stuff to the left. Is there a way I can get my phone to run the appropriate Gingerbread rom for SGH T959?
My concerns are is it safe to immediately flash to 2.3x for the SGH T959 or is it safer instead to downgrade it to 2.2x then flash it to 2.3x?
This is the information I get from Settings>About phone
Model number: GT-I9000
Firmware version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: I9000XXJVQ
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9000XXJVQ-CL281085 [email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XXJVQ
In using Odin3 v.182 I had ticked 6 boxes "Re-Partition, Auto Reboot, F. Reset Time, PDA, PHONE, CSC. I also had used a PIT which was "s1_odin_20100512.pit"
the .tar's I used for PDA/PHONE/CSC were;
PDADA_XXJVQ_Sbl.tar.md5
PHONE: PHONE_XXJVQ.tar.md5
CSC: CSC_OXAJVQ.tar.md5
I hope whatever info I gave was relevant and I anticipate and thank you in advance for any help that you can offer.
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You need to flash your phone back to stock JDF Rom with Odin and start over with a GB Rom made for the Vibrant.
Get the AIO Vibrant toolbox from the top of the development thread. Make sure you read the instructions first and you'll be fine. Good luck.
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bigtom624 said:
You need to flash your phone back to stock JDF Rom with Odin and start over with a GB Rom made for the Vibrant.
Get the AIO Vibrant toolbox from the top of the development thread. Make sure you read the instructions first and you'll be fine. Good luck.
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So if I flash back to stock JDF Rom with Odin using this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734475, why would I need the AIO Vibrant toolbox for? Also where can I get a GB Rom made for the Vibrant? I look around and I see unstable custom roms like cyanogen 7, etc etc. Also I tried searching for the AIO Vibrant toolbox and I can't seem to find the download code. Thanks.
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So if I flash back to stock JDF Rom with Odin using this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734475, why would I need the AIO Vibrant toolbox for? Also where can I get a GB Rom made for the Vibrant? I look around and I see unstable custom roms like cyanogen 7, etc etc. Also I tried searching for the AIO Vibrant toolbox and I can't seem to find the download code. Thanks.
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The AIO toolbox has all the JDF files included in it. That's why I suggested you use it. It is in the Development section at the top of the page. You can use the files in the link you provided also, they are the same ones that are in the toolbox. It is just easier to use it since its just one click to flash it. As for CM7, it is very stable. I have it running on my Vibrant now and have be using it for months. I get around 20 hours of battery. I would suggest using Eugene's Kernel with it also. It is in the development section under CM7 Streamline Kernel. Give it a try. You wont be disappointed.
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shawnhoong said:
Hi I have to ask and I've tried searching and I came up with nothing.
I recently upgraded my stock Froyo Samsung Galaxy SGH T959 which I had rooted to Gingerbread by flashing on Odin3 v1.82. The problem now is that I used the rom for a GT-I9000 instead. So, pressing the home button does nothing but move stuff to the left. Is there a way I can get my phone to run the appropriate Gingerbread rom for SGH T959?
My concerns are is it safe to immediately flash to 2.3x for the SGH T959 or is it safer instead to downgrade it to 2.2x then flash it to 2.3x?
This is the information I get from Settings>About phone
Model number: GT-I9000
Firmware version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: I9000XXJVQ
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9000XXJVQ-CL281085 [email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XXJVQ
In using Odin3 v.182 I had ticked 6 boxes "Re-Partition, Auto Reboot, F. Reset Time, PDA, PHONE, CSC. I also had used a PIT which was "s1_odin_20100512.pit"
the .tar's I used for PDA/PHONE/CSC were;
PDADA_XXJVQ_Sbl.tar.md5
PHONE: PHONE_XXJVQ.tar.md5
CSC: CSC_OXAJVQ.tar.md5
I hope whatever info I gave was relevant and I anticipate and thank you in advance for any help that you can offer.
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I did the same a couple of days ago. You can see my thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363535 . With GT-I9000 Rom the volume buttons of my phone swapped. Search button stopped working (infect started working as Right arrow button). media speakers of my phone also stopped working.
I used AIO tool box and it worked like charm and my phone was back to Eclair in few minutes. Just make sure you follow the instructions carefully.
Well after a whole day of testing around I soft bricked it once and managed to get it back to Eclair then back on to Froyo. Right now I still don't dare to play around and try to upgrade to Gingerbread. At least not until I back up my current rom and know how to use it properly.
Bigtom624, 20 hours of battery life is amazing! I'll definitely give CyanogenMod7 a try. What do you mean by Eugene's kernel by the way?
shawnhoong said:
Well after a whole day of testing around I soft bricked it once and managed to get it back to Eclair then back on to Froyo. Right now I still don't dare to play around and try to upgrade to Gingerbread. At least not until I back up my current rom and know how to use it properly.
Bigtom624, 20 hours of battery life is amazing! I'll definitely give CyanogenMod7 a try. What do you mean by Eugene's kernel by the way?
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Here's a link to the Kernel. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324212 After you set up your phone with CM7 download it and flash it in CWM and you'll be good to go. Since your new to all this flashing I suggest you read as much as possible before you try anything. So many people hear don't and the wind up messing up the phones. I don't mind helping anybody cause I was new once, but you have to do some things yourself if you want to learn. Let me know how you make out. If you need any advice let me know. Here's the link to the AIO Toolbox http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=954509.
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Ok can someone answer a few questions for me I have a stock vibrant with a stock 2.6.29 kernel and would like to flash a new kernel so I can begin overclocking but I would also like to flash back to my original kernel just in case can anyone explain how to make a back up or do this any help would be greatly appreciated thanks
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so you have a stock Vibrant...you wanna overclock?
Are you rooted? Im pretty sure that too run a different kernel you need a diffrent rom other than the stock JFD.
You might get more answers if you posted in the right section.
Its the ji6 I think
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dont bother giving him crap just help the guy. mods can clean it up and move it later.
ok well 1st off - know that what your about to do can potentially brick or damage your device and that myself,xda,jesus, mary and the hly ghost, the hobo behind the walmart and your aunt frank have nothing to do with this so you can only blame yourself
i would get to know ODIN real well first off. make sure you are able to get into download mode. via the hardware method OR ADB
use the Vibrant bible to find info on that.
I apologize guys I'm assuming this belongs in q&a
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jmartiuk said:
Ok can someone answer a few questions for me I have a stock vibrant with a stock 2.6.29 kernel and would like to flash a new kernel so I can begin overclocking but I would also like to flash back to my original kernel just in case can anyone explain how to make a back up or do this any help would be greatly appreciated thanks
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Not trying to be a wiseguy but:
Read the "Vibrant directory ( Bible ) and search this forum. Look for the subjects you're interested in. All questions are answered you just need to study before you start.
Learn how to use odin - if you follow the links you will have everything you need to get back to stock in an emergency.
Read about and learn how to use one click root.
Read about and learn how to use Rom Manager to flash roms
Use Titanium backup to backup your apps
Good luck and have fun!
Ok real quick I have odin I have the stock vibrant rom from xda I am pretty good with this stuff just new to this phone I also have a few roms but kinda wanna wait for 2.2 but would like a new kernel I have rom manager and a back up of my rom but I am having a problem getting adb to work just been using the terminal apk but I need help.with this and thank you for your time
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And I do have titanium back with everything backed up
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im currently rolling TeamWhiskeys Obsidian V2
its a 2.2 Froyo based off the tmobile leak
everything works as it should and its fast and very stable.
OP you need to spend a couple hours reading and understanding several things. Most if not all you need is in the vibrant bible thread. If you can't get adb to work its almost always the driver. Must understand odin just in case something goes wrong. Its hard to truely brick this phone but not impossible.
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O I have been reading alot and its taking me several weeks to decide to do this cause I would, like to grab the ota once they release it
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aeok18109 said:
ok well 1st off - know that what your about to do can potentially brick or damage your device and that myself,xda,jesus, mary and the hly ghost, the hobo behind the walmart and your aunt frank have nothing to do with this so you can only blame yourself
i would get to know ODIN real well first off. make sure you are able to get into download mode. via the hardware method OR ADB
use the Vibrant bible to find info on that.
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In other words, take 5 min to do a little research.
Sent from Vibrant Frankin Twiz Update3 JI2 modem.bin jac kernel with voodoo lagfix on XDA app with no fc's FINALLY!
Echo,echo...read the Bible. And also the Tips and Tricks thread. Basically all the ones that are Stickies. I came from a stock blackberry with no knowledge and I've successfuly flashed at several Roms and kernels and soft bricked a few times. The stickies saved me.
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If I make a back up of my rom using manager can I flash that and go back to my old kernel
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There ask I'm really worried about
explodingboy70 said:
Echo,echo...read the Bible. And also the Tips and Tricks thread. Basically all the ones that are Stickies. I came from a stock blackberry with no knowledge and I've successfuly flashed at several Roms and kernels and soft bricked a few times. The stickies saved me.
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jmartiuk said:
If I make a back up of my rom using manager can I flash that and go back to my old
No, that only saves your data and apps. You need to save it or you can use the ones located in the vibrant library. You can always revert back to stock using odin but do so AT YOUR OWN RISK... Good luck
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The Bible is the greatest thing EVER.
Just seriously use how to use Odin. If you can learn how to get into download mode consistently and connect to odin successfully you will be fine. Then learn how to use recocery, which is very easy on the vibrant. you just install ROM manager from the market and flash clockwork mod recovery. learn how to backup and restore and you can flash things through recovery. Zips are for recovery, and Tar files are for Odin. If you want to OC i recommend "Corev2" by team whiskey (since JAC has dissapeared) which works with most ROMs and should work well with stock rooted. There is Odin files and zip files for stock kernels, jfd and ji6, which you could just flash over if you dont like it. Nandroid backups dont backup kernels, so make sure you have the right kernel on when you restore something. You can find everything in the BIBLE like everyone has told you to try. One word of the wise, if you load a Froyo 2.2 on your phone and then revert back to 2.1, make sure you flash a 2.1 kernel first before you restore. So many people think they brick after they do that.
And usually if you are waiting for official firmware, it appears here on XDA ready to flash (i flashed official ji6 before it was availible OTA) at some point. I would recommend you use a rooted ji6 ROM with Corev2 (and possibly the ji2 modem to save battery life but i like the ji6 modem) this will let you OC and UV without setcpu. this is kind of a scattered response but im just trying to help. I am running AOSP jk2 1.1 by Anderdroid and i LOVE IT.
It looks like you have everything ready on your phone.
Just learn Odin, you don't really need ADB. Make sure your phone can go into the download mode via the vol up and vol down key and connect USB cable for download mode. Its a Triangle Icon with android robot with shovel.
There you should load the Pit file and Tar file to flash back to Stock in case you brick you phone. As far as flashing ROM goes, remember this!!
If you flash a 2.1 Kernel + ROM like Fusion 1.2, and create a Nandroid backup through ClockWork. Then decided to go to a Froyo 2.2 kernel + ROM like Obsidian or MacnutR11 to try out. Do not restore Nandroid backup to 2.1, it will brick your phone requring u to ODin back to stock.
Bottom line 2.1 ROM will not work with 2.2 kernel and 2.1 kernel will not work with 2.2 ROM. Don't mix them up.
Basically if you are running a 2.1 kernel + rom, then switch to 2.2 kernel and rom. For some reason you don't like it, make sure you flash back to 2.1 kernel + rom instead of doing a nandroid restore.
hello all,
Before I being, i searched a bit in this forum and in web. But the questions i have still are not answered.
I on KE2 stock ROM. i have an unbranded SGSII. I have rooted using steps mentioned here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
I want to install any of the custom Roms or the newer ROMS mainly because the battery usage sucks. with some hour music and calls battery get drained easily.
I dont mind updating to latest stock ROM also as long as it solves the problem.
Kies dose not offer me an upgrade and its also grayed out for some reason
Here is my SGSII specs
Code:
Product Code: GT-I9100LKADBT (From RegEdit)
PDA: I9100XWKE2
Phone: I9100XXKDJ
CSC: I9100OXXKE2
Baseband: I9100XXKDJ
If I have some problem, I want to revert back to Stock rom before giving it to Samsung. I have also ordered a USB Jig. It should be on the way now. So i can reset the counter as well.
Before flashing, I want to know what all i should do. Is it just fine If i flash the firmware file? Also in Samfirmware i see something called pit files.
can anyone help me in flashing the correct rom?
thank you
All Custom ROM's give detailed installation instructions in the first couple of posts.
For what it's worth, having tried a number of different ROM's, VillainRom 1.4 has the best battery for me. 2 days with moderate use.
+ Villian rom but read and understand the instructions before you start .
jje
Cognition S2 is a good rom, full instructions for flashing.
If you look in the android development section, theres also a thread with all stock firmwares, kernals and tutorials for flashing
thank you all.
I was wondering about how to revert back in case of some problem. Also do I need to take care something about the baseband etc?
I am kind of new so thats what makes me tensed! I dont want to screw up the mobile.
Don't worry, once you have USB jib, you can reset Odin flash counter and this is a safe way to rescue you in case of brick.
In terms of baseband, ke4 or kf2 are the best ones. Kf2 kernel + kf2 base band is a good combination. You can try many ones and choose by yourself.
On xda, there are all stock firmware to rollback if needed.
Take a look at the stock rom and branded roms post in Dev section find your phone and download a copy of the rom.
That can be flashed back via Odin to original state wiping any root and stock roms .
jje
How about ROM Manager ? i read that It can install ROMS over air
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-koushikdutta-rommanager-nptD.aspx
Don't use that as far as know. My kernel wasn't supported and it took me days before my recovery mode was working as I wanted. Maybe it works with other kernels, but with my bad experience thus far I don't install that again.
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galaxyII said:
How about ROM Manager ? i read that It can install ROMS over air
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-koushikdutta-rommanager-nptD.aspx
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Please dont install rom manager. Its not fully compatible with the sgs2. Use it, and youll be back here asking for advice on how to fix another mess.
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stoney73 said:
Please dont install rom manager. Its not fully compatible with the sgs2. Use it, and youll be back here asking for advice on how to fix another mess.
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Thanks. Then i will not
Installing rom manager is not an issue... Very few custom rom are compatible with this. Afaik Cognition rom is one of them.
bgn9000 said:
Installing rom manager is not an issue... Very few custom rom are compatible with this. Afaik Cognition rom is one of them.
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You think I can install ROMS with this? no more Odin?
No this is a little bit more complicated. You need a rom compatible with this like cognition seemed to add. The main idea is to have a rom compatible with rom manager and this will allow you to change to another rom compatible with this. Unfortunately, there are not so many custom rom... Perhaps sicopat's one?
I justed wanted to say that rom manager is not dangerous to install and even to launch.
OK Thank you,
But I am still confused If i need to update the modem etc. Let me do some more search
You can upgrade modem version by Odin flash mode separately to the rest.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131950
Just download a modem.bin file or gets it from a complete firmware by unzip.
Put modem.bin into phone area of Odin and start accordingly of normal flash processing.
Thanks bgn9000
MY whole worry is whether to update modem or not. I dont want to mess with my phone as i think there is no downgrade.
Looks like I have to invest more time in understanding this flashing
I just want to root my S2 but don't want to encounter any glitches and issues that some people seem to be having with these different Kernels. My stock Kernel is UGKG2.
Bell Canada Galaxy S2 Released July 21st 2011
Model Number GT-I9100M
Android Version 2.3.3
Baseband I9100MUGkG2
Kernel version [email protected] #2
Build Number GINGERBREAD.UGKG2
Unlocked from Bell and using on Rogers.
It seems the 3 different KG2 Kernels that are currently available are:
CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip
CF-Root-SGS2_JP_XSG_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip
What one should I use? I don't want to experience network issues or any weird glitches. Will there be a stock UGKG2 coming out in the near future that I should just wait for?
Am I even asking the right question? Please excuse my newbiness. I've been reading through hundreds of posts and it's just making me more confused. I've tried SuperOneClick but it hangs at Step 5.
I'm not sure I understand this whole rooting thing. From what I gather, to root you have to use a different Kernel. And it's that Kernel that is giving you root privilege? Yet I see people saying something about CF Root. I think I'm way off somewhere...
Thanks.
Ok, let me start this off by explaining something.....
The rom letter versions are actually based upon 5 letters, not 3. There are several variants of KG2. Basically, the Samsung naming convention is as follows:
Model name: I9100M
Provider/Area: UG (Bell/Virgin/Sasktel)
Rom Version: KG2
Now, the rom version can get broken down into each letter as well...
K = 2011
G = July
2 = 2nd version that month.
All area's roms are developed completely separate from each other...
Ours is UGKG2. Which is unavailable for download from the Samsung servers, so we're not able to actually get back to stock, or make any kind of custom firmwares/kernels based upon it.
All the other ones, including ZS, JP, and XX are completely different roms and kernels than what we have on our Bell phones.
The KG2 that either of those 3 kernels are based on are either 2.3.4 roms or different 2.3.3 roms. So, matching that is no different than installing a KG1 or KG3 or any KF* CF-Root kernels. ChainFire has not made a CF-Root based upon UGKG2 yet, so no matter what one you install, it's not based upon our rom, meaning you can basically install ANY CF-Root Kernel and as long as your phone still works with it, it doesn't matter. All the roms are completely different and the naming convention has nothing to do with each other unless all 5 letters/numbers match up.
Personally, I'm waiting for our stock rom to be released for warranty return purposes before I flash one of the root kernels.
However, if you're willing to take the chance, I suggest installing a 2.3.3 kernel as that's the UGKG2 Android version.
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Thank you Electroz.
I'll wait and keep an eye out for ChainFire to come out with a stock one for us then!
Another thing that confuses me is this:
People are talking about using one of the Kernels to root and then reverting back to their backed up Kernel while still maintaining root? Is that possible?
ie.
I pick a 2.3.3 KG2 Kernel, root and then use a backup of my UGKG2 again? Then all is good? And I'm rooted? Probably not eh?
That works in theory. However there is no way to root without flashing over our stock kernel. So until our firmware is available on the Samsung servers, we cannot go back to the stock UGKG2 kernel if we overwrite it with a "root" kernel.
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I'm so glad I found this thread. My SII is my first Android device and I was looking on rooting it but I'd rather wait for a way to revert back to stock kernel before I do so. Can others who have rooted their phones please tell what kernel they have used?
Flash CWM kernel and root using SuperOneClick, or flash Dark Core 1.4. That's what I used on mine. Downside is the original kernel hasn't popped up in the net yet, so there's no going back til it does.
If you need to get rid of the yellow triangle you'll need to use the download mode jig to wipe the flash history.
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How do i unlock this device?
serioussam2004 said:
How do i unlock this device?
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I used this app with success. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.helroz.galaxysunlock&feature=search_result
Good info thanks mate
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If you can live with the yellow triangle (or can jump through a few hoops to remove it) then just flash one of the custom kernels. I'm using Niphetamine and it's been spot-on.
I just registered on this site to freaking thank you Electroz.
Your post answered pretty much all of my questions.
Wow. So did I! I'd like to add one question though. What brought me here is that I have HORRIBLE Battery life with my SG2. Had it for 1 week, and I'm usually down to 40% by lunch time. And that's with what I'd consider light to moderate use. There's definetly something wrong, and I was thinking that it was the firmware version that I had.
Probably wrong thread for battery life question, but it is somewhat related to the firmware... so can it be that, or could I have a defective battery?
I also have a Bell SGS2 with Kernel UGKG2.
Loaded an insecure Kernel and I rooted it.
Unlocked it with Galaxy S unlock app. (The Galaxy S2 unlock app didn't find the code)
Used it for 2 days on Fido's network with the insecure kernel. Battery life was horrible. It'd be completely drained by 4-5pm. (about 8-10 minutes calls, about 30 minutes internet, about 30 txt messages) Yellow triangle was there.
I also couldn't use Kies from PC. It wouldn't recognize my phone.
So, I re-flashed with stock XXKG2 kernel since ours (UGKG2) is no where to be found. I know it's not the same, but at least, it's the same build. Insecure kernel is an old build (with all those problems that are now corrected with more recent builds).
After flashing with XXKG2...Triangle gone.
Battery life is greatly improved from insecure kernel. Same usage, still have about 15-20% when it's time to sleep and recharge.
I can also connect to Kies on PC now.
I think it's the best solution for now for the people like me who absolutely need root to unlock asap.
I'll flash the stock UGKG2 once it's out.
EDIT:
By the way, re-flashing to a stock kernel after rooting (in my case XXKG2) doesn't remove root.
Just flashed my buddy's i9100m with CF-Root XXUG2 kernel and it booted with a yellow triangle in boot screen, and went into the system
I guess it worked as I can see SU on it.
thats a great explanation on the first post thanks alot, i was wondering if anyone here could make a backup with clockworkmod from a rooted galaxy s2 that still has the UGKG2 on it and post it so i could get access to the baseband file and use it as a restore, that would be very appreciated!!!
im getting the worst reception, cant even send text messages outdoors!
and forget about data.... all i can use is wifi
SL.
killer23d said:
Just flashed my buddy's i9100m with CF-Root XXUG2 kernel and it booted with a yellow triangle in boot screen, and went into the system
I guess it worked as I can see SU on it.
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could u or your friend post a backup so that i can restore from it?
I have also flashed my phone with XXKG2 Kernal, and so far so good. I am also using Canada's version of the phone. I wished that I would have read the forums better before I did as I failed to make a backup. Seeing as this is my first Andriod phone I didnt know any better. With the exception of some GPS lock issues everything has been great.
Keep up the good work XDA devs, you guys rock! I have really learned alot creeping these forums the past few days.
Thanks from Canada,
Eahaih
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KayvinM said:
I used this app with success. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.helroz.galaxysunlock&feature=search_result
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Bro I just found this thread by accident and saw your post about unlock tried it and it works Thank a lot
Confused...
I'm not a n00b but also can't call myself a pro, but I was hoping that since it's related to this thread in theory, I could get a heads up or something.
I haven't been able to figure out how to update my S2 at all, following stock build and no hacks at all on my phone and it is not rooted.
M#: GT-I9100M
vers: 2.3.3
baseband: I9100MUGKG2
kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100MUGKG2-CL371789 [email protected] #2
Build: GINGERBREAD.UGKG2
any help would be great
Domochu said:
I also have a Bell SGS2 with Kernel UGKG2.
Loaded an insecure Kernel and I rooted it.
Unlocked it with Galaxy S unlock app. (The Galaxy S2 unlock app didn't find the code)
Used it for 2 days on Fido's network with the insecure kernel. Battery life was horrible. It'd be completely drained by 4-5pm. (about 8-10 minutes calls, about 30 minutes internet, about 30 txt messages) Yellow triangle was there.
I also couldn't use Kies from PC. It wouldn't recognize my phone.
So, I re-flashed with stock XXKG2 kernel since ours (UGKG2) is no where to be found. I know it's not the same, but at least, it's the same build. Insecure kernel is an old build (with all those problems that are now corrected with more recent builds).
After flashing with XXKG2...Triangle gone.
Battery life is greatly improved from insecure kernel. Same usage, still have about 15-20% when it's time to sleep and recharge.
I can also connect to Kies on PC now.
I think it's the best solution for now for the people like me who absolutely need root to unlock asap.
I'll flash the stock UGKG2 once it's out.
EDIT:
By the way, re-flashing to a stock kernel after rooting (in my case XXKG2) doesn't remove root.
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I don't know about on the SGS2 yet as I just bought the phone about 2 hours ago. But I just came from the SGS Captivate, and I had these same kind of issues with battery on CM7.1 custom ROM.
I found that flashing a new modem greatly improved my battery life, I went from being completely dead by about supper time (with light-moderate usage), to over a full day usage.
On that note though with the custom ROMS they are missing drivers to turn apps off supposedly so I don't know if that will come into play, but it would be something to look into if the issue still persists.
Hello I have a samsung galaxy i777. I rooted my phone and used Entropy's DD_12212011.zip kernel which i grabbed from this thread . I was wondering if Im okay to flash any rom on my phone now without losing my wi-fi because I have gingerbread 2.3.6 with UUKK6 and my kernal version shows as 2.6.35.7 Please let me know if im okay to start flashing or if I should install a different kernal. Thank you so much! PS my phone is AT&T Brand
Correction I used entropy's kernel to fix my wi-fi after I rooted my phone using these steps 1. Download GalaxyS2ATTRootZedomax.zip and run odin3v1.85.exe
2. Click PDA and choose "SGH-I777-ATTGalaxyS2RootStockZedomaxKernel.tar" and hit start. Wait for phone to restart.
3. You are now rooted but wifi will not work because of zedomax kernel.
Head over to the stickies. You can flash any ROM that is available for YOUR model phone (i777). Please read until you understand what you are doing. There is more than enough info here to set your phone up as beastly as you want.
I suggest flashing a different kernel. Use Entropys DD.
Most of the ROMs available are 2.3.6 anyway
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This is a self-service forum. All the info you need is already here if you take the time to look, search and read. Asking for help should be reserved for issues not already covered. Take the time and don't do anything until you understand exactly what it is you're doing.
I recently rooted my Samsung Galaxy S IISGH-I777 from stock using Zedomax kernel. Now wireless won't enable. The last thing I did was back it up. Everything else appears to work.
Grendel2317 said:
I recently rooted my Samsung Galaxy S IISGH-I777 from stock using Zedomax kernel. Now wireless won't enable. The last thing I did was back it up. Everything else appears to work.
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Flash to Entropys kernel and that will clear it up...Zedomax's stuff isn't worth your time, it hasn't been supported in forever and is very unstable
You can find the files in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1289460
If you are running a UCKK6 build stay at 12/8 build kernel, KH7 or a I900 GB port can use the newer kernels
Not sure what I can do
yoderk said:
You can find the files in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1289460
If you are running a UCKK6 build stay at 12/8 build kernel, KH7 or a I900 GB port can use the newer kernels
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I followed those instructions. First 12/8 is not longer available, or at least I couldn't find it anywhere under that thread. To make the long story short, I'm now sitting on Kernel version 2.6.35.7, Baseband I777UCKH7.
I used the 3/7 kernel from Entropy and flashed it with Mobile Odin Lite.
Wifi will still not stay on.
I do have clockwork recovery, (even Rom Manager Premium but I know not to use it) and haven't done anything with it.
Are there radio or modem drivers I need to flash or something?
Don't use ROM manager on this phone. It will break it.
As far as the main issue is concerned. You could always attempt a return to stock. There's forum topics with more detail in the adroid developement section.
Grendel2317 said:
I followed those instructions. First 12/8 is not longer available, or at least I couldn't find it anywhere under that thread. To make the long story short, I'm now sitting on Kernel version 2.6.35.7, Baseband I777UCKH7.
I used the 3/7 kernel from Entropy and flashed it with Mobile Odin Lite.
Wifi will still not stay on.
I do have clockwork recovery, (even Rom Manager Premium but I know not to use it) and haven't done anything with it.
Are there radio or modem drivers I need to flash or something?
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The problem is 2.3.6 stock wifi gets broken when rooted. If you just wanted to root I believe you need to flash the 2.3.4 return to stock rooted file system package in the general sticky. If you don't want to stay stock just flash your new rom. I reccomend aokp 4.0.4 from the dev thread. Its bad ass. Either way your wifi will return once you flash the new rom. Flash it using cwm. Just read the return to stock thread all the info about the 2.3.6 wifi break is in there.
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I've heard talk that you have to do a factory data wipe/reset in CWM after flashing a rooted kernel that includes CWM. Don't know why but it worked for me. You loose your stuff but you retain root and you get to use your wifi.
When that happened to me I wiped data, system, cache etc., then I flashed a rom from clockwork. That solved it for me.
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