Hello:
WARNING: I am a complete newbie and know nothing about 'flashing' or 'rooting'.
From a previous post, I learned that I should download "GT-I9100_XEU_I9100XWKJ1_I9100XEUKH2_I9100XXKI3.exe" to change my firmware from Spainish to something Canadian. I have it downloaded now.
I also read that I should have Kies installed, due to the drivers that it contains, but not 'running' in any way. I installed Kies but it will not connect to my phone - maybe because of my spanish firmware? Does this matter or is just having its drivers installed the important thing?
Is there a tutorial about how I should proceed? Do I need to 'root' my phone first? Do I need additional software?
Sorry for my confusion but I am really unsure as to how to proceed?
Thanks,
Rob. (proud owner of a $700 paper-weight)
GT-I9100_XEU_I9100XWKJ1_I9100XEUKH2_I9100XXKI3.exe
XEU i would want to confirm that works in North America .
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Root faqs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1246131
jje
JJEgan said:
GT-I9100_XEU_I9100XWKJ1_I9100XEUKH2_I9100XXKI3.exe
XEU i would want to confirm that works in North America .
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Root faqs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1246131
jje
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How do I find the correct firmware for NA?
there is no correct firmware for NA, any stock firmware will work on your phone as one of the stock languages is us english.
Flash KK2/KK5.
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hi
all the firmware are here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
last one is xwkk2. download it to pc. then download odin. the post from intratech is very good and explain every step u need to do as i was a rookie too.
follow that post.
pissyhun said:
hi
all the firmware are here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
last one is xwkk2. download it to pc. then download odin. the post from intratech is very good and explain every step u need to do as i was a rookie too.
follow that post.
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thank u very much for this. the firmwares are really up-to-date.
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How do i unroot my Galaxy S2 and make it like it was from the box?
Flash back the original firmware or as near to it as you can find .
jje
Where do i get the original firmware? Is this it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 Or is that just a kernel?
There is firmware there aswell. Its the "big file" of about 300mb.. Not the small kernel.
I'm sorry...but all i can see is the unsecure kernels and stock kernels but not 'original firmware'. Please advise...i apologise if it's there and i'm just missing it but i've looked.
Original firmware you saved it ???
Or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1057535
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
No i didn't save the original firmware. So do i flash back stock kernel 7 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 ?
Ok sorry, ignore my above post i have found orginal...so i do i just flash it back using Odin? Download mode, click PDA, click on the file and then hit start? Also, my phone came with Ke1 so is it ok if i do KE7 orginal?
Could someone just confirm the procedures of how to flash back orginal stock in order to unroot?
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AS per the instructions posted .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Flash complete firmware through Odin as PDA is the usual .
jje
JJEgan said:
AS per the instructions posted .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Flash complete firmware through Odin as PDA is the usual .
jje
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Hi, i also a new user of S2... by the way, is it the same method to upgrade/downgrade android ?
let say i using the Odin method to upgrade my android version from 2.3.3 to 2.3.4
and
downgrade from 2.3.4 to 2.3.3 is the same method?
select pda,phone,csc file in 'download mode' then click start?
Upgrade downgrade stock roms instructions as per post.
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
JJEgan said:
Upgrade downgrade stock roms instructions as per post.
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
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thx for replying, but i still not very clear about that..
let say i got a friend which updated via KIES, his android version is 2.3.3, XWKF3...
but my current android version is 2.3.4, XXKG3... (Malaysia)
So, i have to download -->
'' XWKF1
Firmware info
PDA:XWKF1
PHONE: DXKF1
Date: 04/06/2011
OLB (GLB, MM1, STH, SMA, SIN, XME, XSP, XTC, XTE): http://www.multiupload.com/U95BI5QVDL
XWKF1 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/3H6NHN3PRO ''
Password: [email protected]
Thx~
Read this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 - and just want to make sure I understand the steps correctly to upgrade to XXKF2. Currently on PDA: KE7, Phone: KE4, CSC: KD1 (CPW).
Step 1
Flash this Frankenstein Firmware:
This package has: PDA:XXKF2| PHONE: XXKF2| CSC:XEUKD1.
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/6E5QF3G431
Step 2
Follow the Quick Root Guide.
I take it that it means ChainFire's insecure terminal is this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Step 3
Flash the stock XXF2 kernal.
XXKF2 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/HIKNP08JZA
Password: [email protected]
Return to KE7/CSC: CPW
Flash this:
CWP UK: http://www.multiupload.com/U1WNFZ88L0
MD5: A5A59AE6374C7FC814E8901B40F7C8AA
I'm not exactly sure what MD5 means.
Thanks a lot.
Sounds completely wrong to me and a mish mash of posts .
One flash latest stock firmware from the thread .
KF2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Two root with KF2 from the thread .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Post 2 to remove warning triangle .
Modem and or CSC can be changed after if required .
jje
Dont worry about md5, it just means it will verify its integrity.
As for the steps, if thats what it says on Intratechs guide, then those are the steps you should follow.
JJEgan said:
Sounds completely wrong to me and a mish mash of posts .
One flash latest stock firmware from the thread .
KF2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Two root with KF2 from the thread .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Post 2 to remove warning triangle .
Modem and or CSC can be changed after if required .
jje
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In Intratech's guide there seems to me that there are three sections. A stock kernal section, a Frankenstein firmware section and a rooting sections.
Which is why I thought 1) Flash Frankenstein firmware, 2) Follow the instructions in the rooting section, 3) Flash the stock kernal because the final step of the quick rooting guide says "now you can flash the Stock kernel to get rid of the yellow triangle just like how we flashed the insecure kernel above."
IllusiveGuy said:
In Intratech's guide there seems to me that there are three sections. A stock kernal section, a Frankenstein firmware section and a rooting sections.
These packages below are not official firmware packages, they are Frankenstein package created due to demand for Firmware with different CSC and modems.
Your choice if you need different modem and csc .
jje
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JJEgan said:
IllusiveGuy said:
In Intratech's guide there seems to me that there are three sections. A stock kernal section, a Frankenstein firmware section and a rooting sections.
These packages below are not official firmware packages, they are Frankenstein package created due to demand for Firmware with different CSC and modems.
Your choice if you need different modem and csc .
jje
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So I'm guessing that I can't use the official XEU firmware because my CSC is CWP rather than XEU?
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CPW is carphone warehouse with Multiple UK networks .#
XEU is Europe with multiple networks .
Use either makes no difference .
jje
When i install a custom rom will my phone automatic be rooted?
If not if i root my phone can i unroot it?
And if i install a custom rom. How can i install the normal rom again?
Thank you.
Shai38 said:
When i install a custom rom will my phone automatic be rooted?
Not unless the custom rom contains root .
If not if i root my phone can i unroot it?
Yes by flashing a stock firmware or kernel and resetting the custom rom counter to zero .
And if i install a custom rom. How can i install the normal rom again?
By flashing a stock rom
You need to start reading before flashing .
FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
NEW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Custom Rom Counter .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068522
better battery stats .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179809
jje
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phone needs to be rooted before you flash a custom rom.
have a read through the developer section and all the answers for your other questions will be answered.
first steps first though - read chainfires root and clockwork recovery thread first to see what tools you need and follow the guide to the letter - no exceptions!
.................lol or as above from JJEgan
Typically you will need to root your phone before you install a custom rom, and yes you can easily unroot. There are several guides in the development section to help you. Make sure you read thoroughly and understand what you're doing.
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Read the FAQs in this sticky roll up http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442549 and most of your questions will be answered.
Custom roms are flashed via cwm and stock are flashed by Odin. Most custom roms are pre rooted.
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I cant find this firmware original for this one:
I9100BOKJ1
I9100BOKJ2-CL635147
Thanks.
Pick the nearest for your location .
or look in the provider roms post .
Carrier branded .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
jje
I need one from Holland (Netherlands) Can you help me wich one to pick?
Shai
CE versions are netherlands .
jje
JJEgan said:
Pick the nearest for your location .
or look in the provider roms post .
Carrier branded .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
jje
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JJEgan said:
CE versions are netherlands .
jje
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I want one without carrier just a clean phone firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
I hope this works for you.
i have mistakenly updated US ICS firmware on my UK galaxy s 2( GT.I9100) and since than it is crashing and draining my battery,alongwith some issues with activating wi-fi..............any solutions plzzzzz????
doc.zeus said:
i have mistakenly updated US ICS firmware on my UK galaxy s 2( GT.I9100) and since than it is crashing and draining my battery,alongwith some issues with activating wi-fi..............any solutions plzzzzz????
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One restore your original Nandroid backup.
Two flash your original saved GB firmware.
Three flash your original firmware from the stock rom threads .
Or a bit of a read would find Stock UK ICS roms in the general thread .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
NEW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
bible
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473577
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
here's a link for latest ICS (Mid April 2012), UK SIM free upgradable via Kies.
I9100XWLP7 ICS 4.0.3
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/153177481/9861a3a/I9100XWLP7_I9100XEULP5_XEU.zip.html
or if u want and older version and update it using Kies,
I9100XWKE7 Gingerbread 2.3.3
http://hotfile.com/dl/145753462/48f885b/I9100XWKE7_XEUKD1_XXKE4.zip.html
@jje
thanx for your help....lol...but i donot have any back up and i m nt this techy, so having problem understanding ur solution...tho i really appreciate ur help..hope u dont mind if u can simplify it or juss give me a step by step tutorial
@svarma
thnx for your help...i have downloaded the file u have mentioned but how can i use it with kies????
doc.zeus said:
thnx for your help...i have downloaded the file u have mentioned but how can i use it with kies????
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You cant use it with KIES. You will need to use odin to flash it. Use the step by step guide with screen shots in the first post of this thread to find out how to flash it using odin:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
NEW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
bible
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473577
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
Hi Guys
I have my phone in Ireland Vodafone. I'm thinking about switch to unbranded rom. The problem is: there is no any unbranded rom for Ireland or I know nothing about it. So, my question is: can I download unbranded rom for UK and flash using Odin? Do I need do something before or after flash? I know there is something like CSC for every Country. Do I need do something with that?
My CSC: I9300VFGEMF1
One more thing my phone is not rooted and I do not need to root it. Can I do whole operation without root?
This is the wrong forum use Q&A.
Please read the faqs and guides first .
Roms are on sammobile.com and samsung-updates.com
UK rom can be flashed using Odin .
JJEgan said:
This is the wrong forum use Q&A.
Please read the faqs and guides first .
Roms are on sammobile.com and samsung-updates.com
UK rom can be flashed using Odin .
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Sorry about that, clould you please move thread to right place ?
karcio said:
Sorry about that, clould you please move thread to right place ?
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