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Hey, I have done pretty stupid thing few days ago, I have rooted my phone, and I picked up one of the kernels on here, however I completely forgot to make a note of which kernel was this shipped with... any Idea how could I find this information?
Thanks...
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Sorry, for bumping this, does anyone knows how to help me in this? There must be some log inside of the NAND that says what the original shipment was...
The only thing I could suggest is to look for the most current 3 firmware for your region. Try http://samfirmware.com/ - it may help.
johncmolyneux said:
The only thing I could suggest is to look for the most current 3 firmware for your region. Try http://samfirmware.com/ - it may help.
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Ah, ok, a friend of mine got his SGS2 few days after me from 3 as well, so I assume it will have the same firmware? What are the chances of him getting different one than me, while I was getting it in store, but he got it delivered?
EDIT: Ok, so I got the details from a friend with same phone, so the FW should be as follows:
I9100NEKD5
2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE1-CL181974
[email protected]#2
gingerbread.XWKE1
So, now I am good again, in case something goes wrong, I know which FW to pick to unroot Thanks
Zheiko said:
Ah, ok, a friend of mine got his SGS2 few days after me from 3 as well, so I assume it will have the same firmware? What are the chances of him getting different one than me, while I was getting it in store, but he got it delivered?
50% chance different .
EDIT: Ok, so I got the details from a friend with same phone, so the FW should be as follows:
I9100NEKD5
2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE1-CL181974
[email protected]#2
gingerbread.XWKE1
Your best is to go to stock firmware and branded firmware posts in dev section and find matching firmware and download it now .
Your product code defines the original firmware .
jje
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JJEgan said:
Zheiko said:
Ah, ok, a friend of mine got his SGS2 few days after me from 3 as well, so I assume it will have the same firmware? What are the chances of him getting different one than me, while I was getting it in store, but he got it delivered?
50% chance different .
EDIT: Ok, so I got the details from a friend with same phone, so the FW should be as follows:
I9100NEKD5
2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE1-CL181974
[email protected]#2
gingerbread.XWKE1
Your best is to go to stock firmware and branded firmware posts in dev section and find matching firmware and download it now .
Your product code defines the original firmware .
jje
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Thanks, I have most likely located my FW, will download as soon as I come home, now you have mentioned that my product code will determine which FW I had originaly, Where do I find my product code, and where to check that? Also, would not product code give you details about non-branded OS, and then when phone gots branded by provider(three.ie in my case) those might have change?
Ok, seems that I got this resolved and using app called SYSTEM INFO I found most of the information I needed...
JJ, you look like you know some stuff, Hows with rooting and unrooting, is flashing back stock kernel(I have so far only flashed Kernel, nothing else was needed as of yet, this is my first Samsung, so I am trying to get slowly into it) going to remove all traces of root? Or will technicians in Samsung be able to see that its been rooted(in case of warranty repair needed)
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Check rom counter post in Dev section ,
jje
Hey guys. I recently rooted my galaxy s2 (Vodafone UK White) using the method of flashing an insecure kernel, then using one click root. My original kernel was I believe i9100BUKI1, I couldn't find the exact insecure version so I flashed i9100BUKE1. I didn't think to backup my original one so I was stuck with flashing back the secure version of i9100BUKE1. The problem I have is that now my phone has washed out colours on the screen and the battery life is shocking.
Is there any place I can get hold of the original kernel that shipped with my phone?
Thanks.
Why kernel ??? not firmware to clear the problem#
KI1 firmware and kernel below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
JJEgan said:
Why kernel ??? not firmware to clear the problem#
KI1 firmware and kernel below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
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Will that flash the right kernel along with the firmware?
If you flash XX1 firmware it always has XX1 kernel .
jje
I really think I need to have the right firmware. With the stock one my phone randomly turns off and on again. Is there anywhere I can get the BUKI firmware or kernel, I cannot find it anywhere.
I'm also having problems with a washed out screen. I rooted my s2, and noticed that the screen became really washed out, particularly noticeable on the camera and on video playback. It was originally kernel xwkdd. I decided to unroot it and went back to a samsung repair shop. They tried fixing it but it did not work. He now told me that he was waiting for the white s2 screens to come, he would try replace that and if that did not work, then he would send it into samsung. The kernel version is now xwkd6 which i've never heard of or seen on the internet. (for insecure and secure kernels) Shall I try fiddling around or just be patient and get samsung to replace it? If i were to try something, can you tell me what to do? Thanks
I think the only way I can fix mine is by getting the original firmware that I had. I cannot find it anywhere on the internet though. I really need someone to post the kernel or a backup of there rom. Please can someone do this for me?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
Look there, Near the bottom, Under Vodafone UK, Co-coincidently I just downloaded this earlier for my phone so I can send for repair
Also a direct link
http://www.multiupload.com/KHFWY2ZUOW
MacaronyMax said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
Look there, Near the bottom, Under Vodafone UK, Co-coincidently I just downloaded this earlier for my phone so I can send for repair
Also a direct link
http://www.multiupload.com/KHFWY2ZUOW
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I have tried all these firmware already, the colours are either washed out, or the phone just restarts constantly. I really don't understand how no one has ever posted this firmware. If you google it, people talk about it but it is no where to be downloaded. It needs the be the BUKI one, not the BUKE or BUKG ones. Definitley not the XX ones.
Please someone post this
just flash one of the ealier one from here and then update via kies to see if you get it back.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
or flash this version from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
cooza said:
just flash one of the ealier one from here and then update via kies to see if you get it back.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
or flash this version from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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I have tried every unbranded and every vodafone firmware now, and all of them have obscure results with my phone.
There must be another unlisted version??
Are you sure it's "washed out" Can you get pics? maybe it's a coincidental hardware fault? I mean.. It should work?
Have you tried fiddling with the display settings? There are various DNIE modes that could be the cause.
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I know that passed 6 months,I have the white SGSII Vodafone Spain stock.I have the BUKI1 version.How can I make a Backup of stock ROM and kernel if something goes wrong with rooting and installation of custom ROMS?Can somebody tell me how to backup and I will upload the stock version for this phone.
LE:This is my phone version and I think is the same as the owner of this post:
Hi All,
Nasty lines have appeared across the screen of my sgs2 Had a bit of a search but having a bit of a senior moment and cant find a link to the current official fw
Need to jig and reflash before the phone fails totally
Can anyone help please?
If its to sent to service I'm sure any relative new version of stock Vodafone should work, you don't need to have the latest in order to send it to service since the phone usually packs an older version when you open it from the shop.
Indeed I would settle for any one. Couldnt see one in the official fw thread, Im probably just being blind :/
Branded /Provider roms post Vodafone is not stock .
jje
Ah ok, so how would I go about getting a vody one?
mrdegriz said:
Ah ok, so how would I go about getting a vody one?
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Branded /Provider roms post
jje
Hi guys i recently updated my Gs2 through kies to the Ics firmware but i really don't like it much and i wanted to flash back the Gingerbread 2.3.5 that was on the phone before but all links that i have found so far with the firmware and kernel seem to be down so can someone provide me with new links?. Thanks in advance.
gennocyde said:
Hi guys i recently updated my Gs2 through kies to the Ics firmware but i really don't like it much and i wanted to flash back the Gingerbread 2.3.5 that was on the phone before but all links that i have found so far with the firmware and kernel seem to be down so can someone provide me with new links?. Thanks in advance.
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The link for SAM (Peru) in Intratech's official firmware thread is not multiload, and works.
Alternatively, you can probably find any firmware you want on samfirmware.com, or checkfus.
Does the type of firmware really matter? or will getting the Peru one make a difference in the phone, my phone uses the TTT version so i wanted to get that back, my apologies if i just asked a noobish question but this is my first time at this sort of thing. and also the Sam (peru) link isn't working either.
gennocyde said:
Does the type of firmware really matter? or will getting the Peru one make a difference in the phone, my phone uses the TTT version so i wanted to get that back, my apologies if i just asked a noobish question but this is my first time at this sort of thing.
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I honestly don't know what difference there is. Probably just the CSCs, (Country Specific Codes) which may or may not matter for you. Will probably make it so Kies doesn't recognize your phone for update. If you don't use Kies, it probably won't matter. But if you want the TTT version specifically, then, again:
ctomgee said:
Alternatively, you can probably find any firmware you want on samfirmware.com, or checkfus.
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EDIT: sorry, the link on Intratech's thread used to work. I guess it doesn't anymore. However, again, see above quote for alternatives.
Ok i found one on Samfirmware, will try it out, and thanks for the help so far.
hi,just picked up a galaxy s2 branded orange uk,its not rooted but its unlocked & the problem is all the orange uk crap on the phone & especially when ive got a tmobile sim in it,any ideas chaps whats my best route to get all this crap of the phone & if needing root then so be it & whats the top rom at the moment to put on my s2 and the best way for me to root ??
Flash unbranded firmware from here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Or root and uninstall apps from titanium backup
and always post questions in Q/A section
bloody hell mate that looks a bit confusing ? if i flash unbranded what one should i go for im in the uk & what will happen ? will i not be able to update phone with kies anymore ?
my android version is 2.3.5
build number is gingerbread bvkj4
kenf2210 said:
bloody hell mate that looks a bit confusing ? if i flash unbranded what one should i go for im in the uk & what will happen ? will i not be able to update phone with kies anymore ?
my android version is 2.3.5
build number is gingerbread bvkj4
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If u want android 4.0 flash this and use the flashing guide in the link above
U don't need kies to update because u can use odin but kies will work normal
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If u want 2.3.6 then this
hi,so thats ice cream sandwich yeah 4.0 ? and if so yes that will do me & i just use odin to put this on i dont need to root or anything ? just follow the instructions to use odin
thx for you advice buddy i appreciate it
kenf2210 said:
hi,so thats ice cream sandwich yeah 4.0 ? and if so yes that will do me & i just use odin to put this on i dont need to root or anything ? just follow the instructions to use odin
thx for you advice buddy i appreciate it
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Yes,no need to root
and remember one thing that don't tick re-partition in odin
One thing, when I debranded an Orange phone it wouldn't boot past the Samsung screen, Its better to power of then hold power, up and menu go into that menu and do a factory reset first.
hi,ive done it & it worked no problem,thanks sahibunlimited your a top man,just one last thing can i update as my phone is searching for updates ?
and what a diffrence in the phone its like night & day
its made my day
kenf2210 said:
hi,ive done it & it worked no problem,thanks sahibunlimited your a top man,just one last thing can i update as my phone is searching for updates ?
and what a diffrence in the phone its like night & day
its made my day
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Which one u installed?
4.0.3 or 2.3.6?
It will just search but won't get updates because u have latest if u are on 4.0.3
hi,the 4.0.3 is on, if future updates come i can just install yes ? and can i also update through kies ?
cant thank u enough m8 the phone is so much better
kenf2210 said:
hi,the 4.0.3 is on, if future updates come i can just install yes ? and can i also update through kies ?
cant thank u enough m8 the phone is so much better
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Install updates via ODIN = YES
Via KIES who knows all depends upon the phones codes matching a firmware on the server .
jje
The above post is the only mis-giving I have to flashing this phone.
After reading virtually all of Intratech massive thread on this I'm still the no wiser.
My basic question is the same as the one posted in this thread. If I have a UK branded phone and then flash it with "official" unbranded UK firmware will I be able to update it in the future over the air or with KES? There doesn't seem to be a black or white answer to that only a suck it and see one.
I guess I've been spoilt using Sony phones which were easy to update and got even easier when Wotan became free. You flashed them and there was never a problem updating with SEUS.
billnotben said:
The above post is the only mis-giving I have to flashing this phone.
After reading virtually all of Intratech massive thread on this I'm still the no wiser.
My basic question is the same as the one posted in this thread. If I have a UK branded phone and then flash it with "official" unbranded UK firmware will I be able to update it in the future over the air or with KES? There doesn't seem to be a black or white answer to that only a suck it and see one.
Thats the answer simply due to you changing the codes on the phone to something Kies may not recognize .
You can download your current firmware from the stock rom or branded rom posts or use CHECKFUS .
That would enable a flash back to original for a Kies update .
Not many join a developers forum to stick with official release.Its all a pain in the arse waiting for the phone provider to update and asking when its coming to my phone .
jje
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JJEgan said:
Not many join a developers forum to stick with official release.Its all a pain in the arse waiting for the phone provider to update and asking when its coming to my phone . jje
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That's a good point and I guess you're right.
Either way even if I have a problem this forum seems to have an answer for virtually all of them.
That's a problem in itself as it becomes quite daunting if you look too hard.
Makes interesting reading though.
JJEgan said:
You can download your current firmware from the stock rom or branded rom posts or use CHECKFUS .
That would enable a flash back to original for a Kies update.
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I will have to remember that just in case, thanks.