OMG! Have i bricked my BRANDNEW phone? - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys,
I got my orange samsung galaxy s2 less than a week. Yesterday after rooting, flashing villianrom, i like an idiot, installed Clearglass 1.6 Theme zip via CWM. After rebooting, the phone has now gone into a boot loop. But since i had a nandroid backup (NOT A ZIP FILE!), i thought i'll simply restore...but i can't! The sdcard won't mount. So then i found THIS THREAD.
After following the instructions, i still can't mount the SD Card, yet it's fine in windows 7.
I also thought i'd try to use the ODIN method to reflash my stock fw, but i can't find the correct kernel version . FYI, i'm from uk and the details of my phone are below:-
MODEL: GT-I9100P
ANDROID VERSION: 2.3.4
BASEBAND VERSION: I9100PBVKI2
KERNEL: [email protected] #2
BUILD NO: GINGERBREAD.BVKI3
PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME! I can't be without my phone

Not sure what you are asking .
Firmware is not kernel whatever your correct firmware is that includes the kernel .
You have a 1900P whatever the P is .
Find the firmware not the kernel here .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Alternative
Clean Slate for those that balls up the firmware .
Backup data first if phone is working .
Boot CWM recovery
Mounts and Storage
Format cache data system sd card .
Remove battery
Boot to download mode
Open Odin
Install correct stock firmware .
Still problems use usb jig to set rom counter to zero .
Return to service centre .
jje

Thanks for your fast reply JJEgan. Could you please tell me which stock fw/rom i need to download as the only one that looks close to mine (KI3) is a poland one and i'm in UK.

wowandroid said:
Thanks for your fast reply JJEgan. Could you please tell me which stock fw/rom i need to download as the only one that looks close to mine (KI3) is a poland one and i'm in UK.
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No idea what your firmware is as you have fl;ashed it .
Based on OP KI3
Then use KI4 CPW UK firmware is what i would do to get back to a working phone ,
CPW (UK): http://www.multiupload.com/QROGHPRZVK
jje

Many thanks for showing me the correct version. I wasn't too sure as i didn't want to mess up the phone permanently. So i simply follow the ODIN boot loop guide?
The way it looks to me is that CWM/Phone is corrupted as i've tried everything - mount/format/unmount/re-mount sd, but it won't detect.
OH BTW! Can you please clarify something for me. I thought that since my orange stock rom said "KI3", i must always get a "KI3"....have i got that wrong? if so how can a KI4 work on a KI3 and why is it not necessary to stick with KI3?

Hey there wowandroid, the KI* is, in my humble opinion just a revision number, higher could mean better reliability in terms of signal and perhaps even battery drain
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App

thanks AJ. It's just that my i9100 is P model (i9100P) and has NFC capabilities. I've managed to flash the phone back with the ki4 rom, so big thank you to JJEgan. I just thought that because i have a p model, i might end up removing features once i flash with a ki4.
Anyway, now that i've got it working, can i go ahead and use odin to flash villianrom/checkrom back again?

wowandroid said:
Hi guys,
I got my orange samsung galaxy s2 less than a week. Yesterday after rooting, flashing villianrom, i like an idiot, installed Clearglass 1.6 Theme zip via CWM. After rebooting, the phone has now gone into a boot loop. But since i had a nandroid backup (NOT A ZIP FILE!), i thought i'll simply restore...but i can't! The sdcard won't mount. So then i found THIS THREAD.
After following the instructions, i still can't mount the SD Card, yet it's fine in windows 7.
I also thought i'd try to use the ODIN method to reflash my stock fw, but i can't find the correct kernel version . FYI, i'm from uk and the details of my phone are below:-
MODEL: GT-I9100P
ANDROID VERSION: 2.3.4
BASEBAND VERSION: I9100PBVKI2
KERNEL: [email protected] #2
BUILD NO: GINGERBREAD.BVKI3
PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME! I can't be without my phone
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Should help you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1108499

hi checkrom, nice way of upping ur post count, lol. if you hadn't noticed, i have already managed to get the phone working...i now want to know if its safe to reflash villian, since i've lost CWM.

wowandroid said:
hi checkrom, nice way of upping ur post count, lol. if you hadn't noticed, i have already managed to get the phone working...i now want to know if its safe to reflash villian, since i've lost CWM.
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Ok sure!
Best would be just flash a suitable CF Root
And then u will get CWM after that baam install Villan
(LOL 5 min wate took me so long)

cheers mate. I assume from your nick on forum that you've got checkrom? If so, could you tell me how you get a great looking theme installed after checkrom has been flashed? The last time i tried it, i messed up and none of the kitchen apps themes ever changed the looks (just boring samsung looks)

wowandroid said:
cheers mate. I assume from your nick on forum that you've got checkrom? If so, could you tell me how you get a great looking theme installed after checkrom has been flashed? The last time i tried it, i messed up and none of the kitchen apps themes ever changed the looks (just boring samsung looks)
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checkrom is compactable with every Theme out there if its built for the latest XWKK5 version which checkrom is on!
So first
1)Install ROM
2)Use there Kitchen Download only any one of the themes, and hit apply and then install (Obviously)
OR
You can Download manually from the Forums any theme or any thing for stock XWKK5
3)After a theme install u will reboot.
4)Then use there Kitchen to flash any mods etc u want
Personally i use this via Kitchen http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1310527

thanks checkrom. I don't suppose we can chat on skype/msn/yahoo? I just need some help, and could do with instant answers if i get stuck. If you can, pls PM me.
Thank You

wowandroid said:
thanks checkrom. I don't suppose we can chat on skype/msn/yahoo? I just need some help, and could do with instant answers if i get stuck. If you can, pls PM me.
Thank You
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just post here if u get suck i am available for an hour haha

thanks...the problem is that i'm fixing a DSi for the kids...i'm going to be at least an hour or two.

wowandroid said:
thanks...the problem is that i'm fixing a DSi for the kids...i'm going to be at least an hour or two.
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Just pm me i will reply asap i gt the pm

thats kool, thanks!

wowandroid said:
thats kool, thanks!
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My pleasure

hi guys,
i'm about to get started with the update. couple of questions though:-
1. What kernel do you recommend? I need a kernel which gives it the longest battery life if possible.
2. What theme do you recommend? I need a theme which is good eyecandy, but isn't too bloated. Something like this for the villianrom:- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1229723
3. Is there a rom posted that has already been customised and tweaked with popular kernels/themes? Saves me messing around.

wowandroid said:
hi guys,
i'm about to get started with the update. couple of questions though:-
3. Is there a rom posted that has already been customised and tweaked with popular kernels/themes? Saves me messing around.
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Yep look in development section .
jje

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[Q] Need to Unroot and get back to stock ROM.

Hello, Firstly i am sorry to ask as i know there is already a general topic on this in various posts, and i do have the basic jist...but i wanted to ask this so i can be CERTAIN that the info i get is correct for my setup.
So my SGS2 on Virgin mobile.....was rooted with Chainfires rooting method, then flashed with Villainrom.
Here are the infos as of now.
Android version : 2.3.4
Baseband: 19100XXKH3
Kernel: Ninphetamine 2.6.35
Villainrom 2.4.2
So basically i need to get the phone exactly how it was when it was new from the store, Unrooted and on the stock rom.
Please could somebody give me a short guide on how i can do this? i would really appreciate the help
Find carrier specific stock firmware here or if your carrier isn't listed, get country specific firmware here.
Follow the instructions & you shouldn't have any problems. If you need to return your phone for warranty service, do a factory reset & use a jig to reset the flash counter.
Baz-L said:
Hello, Firstly i am sorry to ask as i know there is already a general topic on this in various posts, and i do have the basic jist...but i wanted to ask this so i can be CERTAIN that the info i get is correct for my setup.
So my SGS2 on Virgin mobile.....was rooted with Chainfires rooting method, then flashed with Villainrom.
Here are the infos as of now.
Android version : 2.3.4
Baseband: 19100XXKH3
Kernel: Ninphetamine 2.6.35
Villainrom 2.4.2
So basically i need to get the phone exactly how it was when it was new from the store, Unrooted and on the stock rom.
Please could somebody give me a short guide on how i can do this? i would really appreciate the help
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Baz-L said:
Hello, Firstly i am sorry to ask as i know there is already a general topic on this in various posts, and i do have the basic jist...but i wanted to ask this so i can be CERTAIN that the info i get is correct for my setup.
So my SGS2 on Virgin mobile.....was rooted with Chainfires rooting method, then flashed with Villainrom.
Here are the infos as of now.
Android version : 2.3.4
Baseband: 19100XXKH3
Kernel: Ninphetamine 2.6.35
Villainrom 2.4.2
So basically i need to get the phone exactly how it was when it was new from the store, Unrooted and on the stock rom.
Please could somebody give me a short guide on how i can do this? i would really appreciate the help
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Do wipe data/cache from CWM recovery,wipe dalvik cache and flash the Stock ROM ( version that came wtih your phone ) from Intratech thread via odin.
Your phone will be in stock condition.
hope this helps!
MistahBungle said:
Find carrier specific stock firmware here or if your carrier isn't listed, get country specific firmware here.
Follow the instructions & you shouldn't have any problems. If you need to return your phone for warranty service, do a factory reset & use a jig to reset the flash counter.
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Thanks for the reply, but im still a bit confused as to which firmware is the correct one?
The first link has my carrier (Virgin) but only 2 downloads for it...Austrailia and Canada. Im in the UK.
again im sorry for being nooby, but all these different downloads confuse me and i dont want to mess this up, also i have a jig to reset the counter, thx again for your help!
ksantoshh said:
Do wipe data/cache from CWM recovery,wipe dalvik cache and flash the Stock ROM ( version that came wtih your phone ) from Intratech thread via odin.
Your phone will be in stock condition.
hope this helps!
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Thankyou for your reply and help, but im not sure which version came with my phone
Is there a way to find this out?
XWKI4 - XEU(UK) seems to be the best choice. I've also checked with CheckFus to see if there's a Virgin specific rom available (there isn't).
At the end of the day, you void your warranty the moment you flash non-stock firmware.
In saying that, as long as you re-flash stock firmware, do a factory reset to get rid of any apps that might tip off whomever fixes your phone that you've rooted it, and use a jig to reset the counter, you more than likely won't have any problems with warranty service.
If you're looking for 100% absolute guarantees of this, there aren't any.
Baz-L said:
Thanks for the reply, but im still a bit confused as to which firmware is the correct one?
The first link has my carrier (Virgin) but only 2 downloads for it...Austrailia and Canada. Im in the UK.
again im sorry for being nooby, but all these different downloads confuse me and i dont want to mess this up, also i have a jig to reset the counter, thx again for your help!
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Yup :-/
BigMrB said:
ANOTHER thread about this.... wow
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[Q] Wrong kernel flashed

Hi all, I have a brand new galaxy SII bought in Belgium. I wanted to root it but something went wrong. I used this guide:
http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s2-i9100-icsandroid-4-0/
Now I think I know what went wrong, the guide is only for a device already on ICS (i think) which was not the case. Trouble is that I do not know which kernel version was on the device before the flash and now he doesn't boot anymore. I just see the galaxy S2 logo with triangle and that's it.
Can you please help me? I'm sorry, I know I was really not careful enough...
If you can get into download mode, follow the guide here to root your phone & consider yourself lucky.
If you can't get into download or recovery mode, you're probably boned. Try a jig before you send it to a service center or have it JTAG repaired by a 3rd party.
MistahBungle said:
If you can get into download mode, follow the guide here to root your phone & consider yourself lucky.
If you can't get into download or recovery mode, you're probably boned. Try a jig before you send it to a service center or have it JTAG repaired by a 3rd party.
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Thank you for the very quick answer I can get to the download mode without a problem so I think its repairable. Also thank you for the link, problem is that I do not know which version of the insecure kernel i need since the phone doen't boot anymore and I can't see the about phone page... Any tips on that? Or will it be a trial and error game to see with which kernel the phone boots?
Thank you very much for your help!
OK. Being able to get into download mode is good. Now, finding the kernel that came with the phone...
I probably wouldn't go down the trial & error route, have a look at this thread . Don't worry about the links, what you need to do is find the matching kernel for your carrier & country. Then you can look for the matching insecure kernel in the CFRoot thread I linked you to in the previous post.
Edit to add - Linked to wrong thread in first instance, OP, make sure the link you click on takes you to 'Official I9100 Carrier Branded Firmwares'.
Thank you very much. You really are a great help I will try it tommorow morning when I have a bit more time (I don't want to screw it up again ).
No probs ;-) If you have any dramas, post in this thread again. Important thing is to make sure you find the right kernel in that carrier branded firmware thread in the 2nd post, then in the CFRoot kernel thread find the closest match.
For example, if your original kernel is --KF2, you would try and find a matching CFRoot kernel. If there is a KF2 CFRoot kernel, good. You use that. But, if there wasn't a KF2 CFRoot kernel but there was a KF1 or KF3, you could use either of those. Again, this is just an example but should give you an idea of what to look for.
I just booted succesfully. No data lost, everything just fine I did exactly what you said and it worked like a charm. I cannot thank you enough Just wanted to let you know
Really ? Got the phone rooted & all working well ? Very good No probs, glad it worked out well for you/no data loss & most importantly no borked phone
Yep all working fine now. I even put ressurection ics on it without a single problem very glad you were so helpful!
It was so unfortunate that I'm now in this position, a stuck galaxy s 2 logo with triangle on it.
Earlier today, I rooted an SGS2 of my friend on 2.3.4 using XW_NEE_KI4-42: 2.3.4, CF-Root v4.2, SU 3.0, "insecure" to correspond with the 'KI4' code. After that I flashed it with CM9 and all went well.
Seeing the success, another friend wanted me to do the same to his device. I gladly picked up the phone (which was using an official ICS ROM) and simply rooted it using the same file as above via Odin. That is the part where I did wrong. So this phone won't boot and now I have no idea what the 'code' was. Still, odin mode is accessible.
So, where do I go from here?
Should I make new thread for this? Or is the solution provided here is applicable?
The sgs2 was unbranded aka international version.
Thanks in advance.
Flash a stock rom via Odin. That will give you a 'clean slate'. Search Intratech's firmware thread, if the links don't work search Samfirmware.com for the stock firmware you need.
Alternatively, you can get the latest firmware for the phone model/carrier/country with the PC version of Checkfus (search for it on here/Google). The firmware package you download can be flashed in Odin following the instructions in Intratech's thread.
you were the one who solved OP problems n now here you are again to help me out. Seriously, thanks.. I'll definitely will give it a try soon when i got back n I'll report back.
Thanks man.
ethanmars said:
It was so unfortunate that I'm now in this position, a stuck galaxy s 2 logo with triangle on it.
Earlier today, I rooted an SGS2 of my friend on 2.3.4 using XW_NEE_KI4-42: 2.3.4, CF-Root v4.2, SU 3.0, "insecure" to correspond with the 'KI4' code. After that I flashed it with CM9 and all went well.
Seeing the success, another friend wanted me to do the same to his device. I gladly picked up the phone (which was using an official ICS ROM) and simply rooted it using the same file as above via Odin. That is the part where I did wrong. So this phone won't boot and now I have no idea what the 'code' was. Still, odin mode is accessible.
So, where do I go from here?
Should I make new thread for this? Or is the solution provided here is applicable?
The sgs2 was unbranded aka international version.
Thanks in advance.
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1. Don't panic!!
Well if your unsure which version it is you may have to try them all
download them here from chainfires post .. i'd probably start at lpq ??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20075898&postcount=8
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MistahBungle said:
Flash a stock rom via Odin. That will give you a 'clean slate'. Search Intratech's firmware thread, if the links don't work search Samfirmware.com for the stock firmware you need.
Alternatively, you can get the latest firmware for the phone model/carrier/country with the PC version of Checkfus (search for it on here/Google). The firmware package you download can be flashed in Odin following the instructions in Intratech's thread.
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I seem to be following you around lol not on purpose
I'd wouldn't flash a stock rom "straight off the bat" .. Only I would do that as a last resort!
Flashing the correct kernel will make the phone boot up with NO LOSS of data and all will be back to normal
Flashing a stock ROM will mean you have to start all over again.. (like we do anyway when we flash different custom roms)
So I'm not saying your wrong, just saying try a different kernel first!
Thanks Eudemony, I'll try kernel first. So it seems like there are 2 LPBs and 2 LPQs and all of them about 17 different kernels for ICS. Alright, I'll try LPQ first. But, is it okay to keep on flashing/Odin-ing each and every single of it? Any bad consequences of that? Or side effects? hehe, sounded like i'm trying out new drugs.
ethanmars said:
Thanks Eudemony, I'll try kernel first. So it seems like there are 2 LPBs and 2 LPQs and all of them about 17 different kernels for ICS. Alright, I'll try LPQ first. But, is it okay to keep on flashing/Odin-ing each and every single of it? Any bad consequences of that? Or side effects? hehe, sounded like i'm trying out new drugs.
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If it is the wrong kernel .. you know the result as you have just done that..
and thats what you are trying to fix
If its the right kernel .. everything should "magically" load back up
ethanmars said:
It was so unfortunate that I'm now in this position, a stuck galaxy s 2 logo with triangle on it.
Earlier today, I rooted an SGS2 of my friend on 2.3.4 using XW_NEE_KI4-42: 2.3.4, CF-Root v4.2, SU 3.0, "insecure" to correspond with the 'KI4' code. After that I flashed it with CM9 and all went well.
Seeing the success, another friend wanted me to do the same to his device. I gladly picked up the phone (which was using an official ICS ROM) and simply rooted it using the same file as above via Odin. That is the part where I did wrong. So this phone won't boot and now I have no idea what the 'code' was. Still, odin mode is accessible.
So, where do I go from here?
Should I make new thread for this? Or is the solution provided here is applicable?
The sgs2 was unbranded aka international version.
Thanks in advance.
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Seems like you're 'downgrade' your friend's S2... If AP unit then take a look at your friend's S2 box any IMEI or Warranty Card which can identified the phone origin region.. My phone AP unit no problem flashing latest open europe firmware from samfirmware website... Already rooted and no annoying yellow triangle... flash counter zero... thanks triangle away.. In your case once your friend's phone region is identified then download accordingly.. flash the correct firmware via odin... deal with triangle later.. most important ensure your friend's phone working and please avoid softbrick..
IMEI will identify aprox build date and area of release .
Try this checker
http://www.numberingplans.com/?page=analysis&sub=imeinr
jje
Lol.. succeed on the first try.. its LPQ.. phew!! thanks a bunch to both of you for helping me out of this panic attack mode. hehe
ethanmars said:
Lol.. succeed on the first try.. its LPQ.. phew!! thanks a bunch to both of you for helping me out of this panic attack mode. hehe
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Told ya not to panic!
Not a Problem m8 .. thought it would be LPQ as Malaysia was one of the first countries to get Official ICS and LPQ was the first official one released
Eudemony said:
Told ya not to panic!
Not a Problem m8 .. thought it would be LPQ as Malaysia was one of the first countries to get Official ICS and LPQ was the first official one released
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Seriously? I didnt know that. Actually, before upgrading his phone (lets call him Z), Y asked me to flash CM9 but then since his phone wasn't yet rooted with 2.3.4 on top, I decided to update using kies to see whats it like to have an official ics (youtube isnt enough, hehe) but to no avail. Kies told me the phones having the latest firmware even though I've updated kies to latest version.. hmmm..
Eudemony said:
Told ya not to panic!
Not a Problem m8 .. thought it would be LPQ as Malaysia was one of the first countries to get Official ICS and LPQ was the first official one released
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That, yes, that's what I thought too. =)

[Q] Newbie --India --Three Network mobile -- Basic Questions

Hi All,
I bought a used galaxy S2 I9100 yesterday,new to android.I have been a iphone user for 4 years and pretty aware of jailbreaking, unlocking installing custom firmwares. the terminology here in Android world is different though.
Have searched and read through different guides on the forum but still got some questions.
Model GT i900 LKAH3G
PDA i9100XWKE1
CSC I9100H3GKD4
Kernel 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL161513 [email protected] # 2
Build Number GINGERBREAD.XWKE1
Looks like it was on Three network but it is unlocked mobile as i can use my airtel sim on the phone.
I dont want the Three network related stuff on the phone so i need to debrand the phone -- how to do it? there is guide on XDA forum but it talks primarily for O2 phones or might be i did not read it correctly. (there are also some options like the network mode which are disabled on this ROM )
Once debranding is done should i be ok to use any ROM or kernel?
Which would be best ROM to be installed and will it work for me in India.
Can i install the custom ROM and would i be able to install apps from the android Market.
If these have already been answered , can you please provide the link for that thread.
Thank You
I'd advice you to try the new ics roms, you can find the instructions inside the various rom threads, flashing these roms will get rid of the three junk as well as update your phone to the latest android os a.k.a ICS ..........
there is no such thing as a best rom for a specific country, but you can try different modems to find the one that gives you the best network and battery, you can find your modem under the baseband in about phone....
google for more info
happy flashing and welcome to Android we luf you here...........
Learn how to use Odin
Download stock gb from from checkfus or sammobile.
Flash using Odin, you will be unbranded.
After that root using cfroot, now learn how to use cfroot.
Now you can flash custom roms.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
kjplasma said:
I'd advice you to try the new ics roms, you can find the instructions inside the various rom threads, flashing these roms will get rid of the three junk as well as update your phone to the latest android os a.k.a ICS ..........
there is no such thing as a best rom for a specific country, but you can try different modems to find the one that gives you the best network and battery, you can find your modem under the baseband in about phone....
google for more info
happy flashing and welcome to Android we luf you here...........
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atifsh said:
Learn how to use Odin
Download stock gb from from checkfus or sammobile.
Flash using Odin, you will be unbranded.
After that root using cfroot, now learn how to use cfroot.
Now you can flash custom roms.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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Hi KJplasma &atifsh
Thank you for the details.
can i install the below listed indian stock firmware using odin
PDA :I9100XWKE8 CSC:I9100ODDKE2
or do i need to install the firmware from UK
PDA :I9100XXKF2 CSC:MULTIOXAKF2
do i need to change the csc if i install the UK version?
Thanks
forget about csc.
if you have i9100 you can flash any region ROM and use in any country.
if you want Gb than go for la2 italy rom , iv used that and last time i check that was the fastest stock rom for GB
you can also flash ICS rom like uk lp7 too, just stay away from lp9 roms at the moment.
ad dont forget to wipe using the dialpad code *2767*3855#. [will wipe all data stored]
atifsh said:
forget about csc.
if you have i9100 you can flash any region ROM and use in any country.
if you want Gb than go for la2 italy rom , iv used that and last time i check that was the fastest stock rom for GB
you can also flash ICS rom like uk lp7 too, just stay away from lp9 roms at the moment.
ad dont forget to wipe using the dialpad code *2767*3855#. [will wipe all data stored]
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Hey Atifsh,
Thanks for the quick reply.
i am currently downloading the I9100XXLPJ_I9100XXLPJ Open Europe 4.0.3, will this be ok and also anything that i need to worry about the kernel?
Thanks a lot for all the help.
atifsh said:
forget about csc.
if you have i9100 you can flash any region ROM and use in any country.
if you want Gb than go for la2 italy rom , iv used that and last time i check that was the fastest stock rom for GB
you can also flash ICS rom like uk lp7 too, just stay away from lp9 roms at the moment.
ad dont forget to wipe using the dialpad code *2767*3855#. [will wipe all data stored]
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@ Atif
any specific reason to stay away from LP9???
I am using VK rom with LP9, working very smoother than the Omega which I tried few days back which was on LP8...
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letscheckitout said:
Hey Atifsh,
Thanks for the quick reply.
i am currently downloading the I9100XXLPJ_I9100XXLPJ Open Europe 4.0.3, will this be ok and also anything that i need to worry about the kernel?
Thanks a lot for all the help.
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My friend dont go for LPJ that is unofficial beta release,
go for anything above LPQ on the sammobile firmware list ...
or pick anyone from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487.
Thank you Zac and Atif.
I have tried to do a factory rest from the phone's privacy menu but even after everything is done,istill see some files in the gallery.
i tried the code *2767*3855# everything goes fine but i see the message "cant access to system\csc\h3g\system\" and then the phone strats as normal.
can i flash it to the OS even if i am getting this message using odin or do i need to
do something before i flash?
factory reset will not delete your user stored data on the SD card...that can be manually deleted...if you want
you can flash the OS from ODIN
thanks for the responses.
I have upgraded to I9100XWLP7_I9100XEULP, and its working fine. the only problem seems to be its heating a bit where the camera is located . will read more topics and see why this is happening.
thank You.
letscheckitout said:
thanks for the responses.
I have upgraded to I9100XWLP7_I9100XEULP, and its working fine. the only problem seems to be its heating a bit where the camera is located . will read more topics and see why this is happening.
thank You.
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You have to flash some other modem, I flashed my old GB modem and no heat issues.
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ZACQ8 said:
@ Atif
any specific reason to stay away from LP9???
I am using VK rom with LP9, working very smoother than the Omega which I tried few days back .
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Yes though the newer dxlp9 was much better, previous one had bunch of issues including sleep of death.
Also that ROM introduces the contact/dialer lag bug. Which some how got to Google account and now every time I sync contacts it get back.
I deleted all my contacts and synced again and it's all better, tried on dxlp9 and was working fine, than I switched to my regular cm9.
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atifsh said:
You have to flash some other modem, I flashed my old GB modem and no heat issues.
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Hey Atif,
really not sure which modem to flash, do we have info on that.
thanks
letscheckitout said:
Hey Atif,
really not sure which modem to flash, do we have info on that.
thanks
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For a start, if you remember your last ROM that doesn't had heat issues, flash that modem. Doesn't matter if you use GB modem on ics.
I flashed the modem of my region xxki4 which is 2.3.5 jpkj2 and had no issues of heat in ics.
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atifsh said:
For a start, if you remember your last ROM that doesn't had heat issues, flash that modem. Doesn't matter if you use GB modem on ics.
I flashed the modem of my region xxki4 which is 2.3.5 jpkj2 and had no issues of heat in ics.
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I got this device 3 days ago on the first day did not had much time to experiment or use it and the second day flashed it
Dont know if the issue existed in the old modem too.. btw is there any good modem that you can refer to which i can install on, i am in india, i hope i willl not have any signal issue on mobile or on wifi if i install this new modem.
thanks
Let zaqc8 to reply that, wait for him or any other user in India.
I can only tell you to flash GB/ics modem that belongs to Indian region
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[Q] My SGII I9100G is stuck on S logo and won't boot.

Can anyone please help, I recently upgraded to Official ICS 4.0.3 via kies in India and yesterday got root to phone and also installed CWM but unfortunately in recover I clicked on Fix Permissions, after which my phone is not coming back, though its able to boot in recovery as well as download modes.
Could anyone please suggest how can I get back to my phone, I want to install samsung official rom.
Thanks in advance.
maurm said:
Can anyone please help, I recently upgraded to Official ICS 4.0.3 via kies in India and yesterday got root to phone and also installed CWM but unfortunately in recover I clicked on Fix Permissions, after which my phone is not coming back, though its able to boot in recovery as well as download modes.
Could anyone please suggest how can I get back to my phone, I want to install samsung official rom.
Thanks in advance.
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remove the batt from ur phone wait for 5~10 minutes then replace the batt and switch ON ur phone and see it will do the trick some times
From recovery do data cache wipe.
Or
From recovery if cwm, format data system cache, dalvik and flash stock ROM using Odin.
You can download stock Indian ROM if that what you want.
Just remove the Sim and micro sdcard, before flashing ROM. I found it has issues with ics and csc if I don't on i9100
Thanks for response....I would like to have stock rom for G version of SG2 could you please help me with the links....Though as of now I have got phone running with Divine Rom but its having its restrictions which I'm not happy with.
Thanks in advance
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Search Samfirmware or use the PC version of Checkfus to get the latest stock rom for your phone model/country/carrier you'd normally get via OTA update.
Thanks
MistahBungle said:
Search Samfirmware or use the PC version of Checkfus to get the latest stock rom for your phone model/country/carrier you'd normally get via OTA update.
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Thanks mate you saved my day ''Samsung service center sucks here in India'' didn't want go there.....Downloaded firmware from Samfire and then flashed through oden and here I am back to what I had on my phone....could you also advise good ROMS for I9100G and Thanks a ton once again
No probs. Glad you got it sorted
As I don't have an I9100G, I don't know. Questions around "What's the best or a good rom for I9100<whatever>" tend to be frowned upon on here, so I'll leave that up to other people.
Generally it's best to try some roms out for yourself & see what works best for you, but make doubly sure any rom you do try is for the I9100G as you risk bricking your phone if you flash a rom for the I9100 or any other variant on your phone.
maurm said:
Thanks mate you saved my day ''Samsung service center sucks here in India'' didn't want go there.....Downloaded firmware from Samfire and then flashed through oden and here I am back to what I had on my phone....could you also advise good ROMS for I9100G and Thanks a ton once again
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Cheers
MistahBungle said:
No probs. Glad you got it sorted
As I don't have an I9100G, I don't know. Questions around "What's the best or a good rom for I9100<whatever>" tend to be frowned upon on here, so I'll leave that up to other people.
Generally it's best to try some roms out for yourself & see what works best for you, but make doubly sure any rom you do try is for the I9100G as you risk bricking your phone if you flash a rom for the I9100 or any other variant on your phone.
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Have searched couple of threads in XDA and have come across some roms....lets see how they come up....I have been Victim of flashing I9100 roms on G version and that time I had to go to Samsung for help which was pathetic...

[Q] Back to stock kernel and rom?

Hey guys,
It's been absolutely ages since I've done anything to my phone and kind of lost all my abilities to do so aswell. I'm getting my SIII next week and will give my SII to my dad. However I would like to have it running on just everything stock.
Currently still running on:
Android: 2.3.4
baseband: i9100XXKDJ
Kernel: [email protected] #Supercore_1.4 (I know old school)
build: DarkyRom2 XXKG2 ODEXED BASE R3
My question is if you guys could give me a little push in the right way. I have absolutely no clue on how to get back to stock kernel + rom
So please help. Thnx in advance
Pronezz
edit: I did do some research but didn't bring me any information :S (bad searcher aswell I must say)
pronezz said:
Hey guys,
It's been absolutely ages since I've done anything to my phone and kind of lost all my abilities to do so aswell. I'm getting my SIII next week and will give my SII to my dad. However I would like to have it running on just everything stock.
Currently still running on:
Android: 2.3.4
baseband: i9100XXKDJ
Kernel: [email protected] #Supercore_1.4 (I know old school)
build: DarkyRom2 XXKG2 ODEXED BASE R3
My question is if you guys could give me a little push in the right way. I have absolutely no clue on how to get back to stock kernel + rom
So please help. Thnx in advance
Pronezz
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Download the Stock GB firmware from www.sammobile.com then use 'ODIN' software on ur Pc to flash the same on ur phone by putting it into 'Download Mode'.
u can get lot of video guides on youtube regarding 'Flashing Firmware Using Odin Method ' which u can google for
thnx
Sun90 said:
Download the Stock GB firmware from sammobile.com then use 'ODIN' software on ur Pc to flash the same on ur phone by putting it into 'Download Mode'.
u can get lot of video guides on youtube regarding 'Flashing Firmware Using Odin Method ' which u can google for
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Thnx. seems a lot easier than back in the days I'm gonna try now
pronezz said:
Thnx. seems a lot easier than back in the days I'm gonna try now
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It worked!

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