Hey guys!
I just bought a used Galaxy S2 I9100 and I love it!
It's the "factory international" unlocked one.
Even had to buy a wall adaptor for the European plug to work in Canada.
I would like to update it and trust me, I do search, but it's ever confusing!
The previous owner already rooted it, but I would just like to unroot it and go to official latest firmware. Starting fresh.
I visited this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 and I know I have to get my downloads from there and flash with odin, but I have NO IDEA which one to download.
Here's my phone info currently:
Android Version: 2.3.3
Baseband Version: I9100XWKE1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL161513
[email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKE7
I live in Canada and I'm using Rogers as my carrier (they don't carry the I9100).
I absolute love this phone so far but I would just like to get to the latest firmware.
Can anybody point me to the firmware I want to get?
Thanks folks, and have a happy holiday!
guitarplayer16 said:
Hey guys!
I just bought a used Galaxy S2 I9100 and I love it!
It's the "factory international" unlocked one.
Even had to buy a wall adaptor for the European plug to work in Canada.
I would like to update it and trust me, I do search, but it's ever confusing!
The previous owner already rooted it, but I would just like to unroot it and go to official latest firmware. Starting fresh.
I visited this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 and I know I have to get my downloads from there and flash with odin, but I have NO IDEA which one to download.
Here's my phone info currently:
Android Version: 2.3.3
Baseband Version: I9100XWKE1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL161513
[email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKE7
I live in Canada and I'm using Rogers as my carrier (they don't carry the I9100).
I absolute love this phone so far but I would just like to get to the latest firmware.
Can anybody point me to the firmware I want to get?
Thanks folks, and have a happy holiday!
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I'd look for the baseband version associated with bell since they do sell the i9100. They use the same baseband frequencies as Rogers.
kernels are interchangeable. Always backup your current ROM before upgrading for sure just in case. I've even gone as far as trying different modem firmware to try and improve signal strength and data speeds.
As long as you have a backup of what currently works you can't go wrong really
oops...didn't read the part about unrooting. I've never gone back to un root before but I think you can flash an unrooted kernel through Odin. Sorry I can't be of more help add to which one.
I'd still look for stock Bell firmware
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Thanks so much for your reply!
I JUST finished updating my phone by downloading this:
XWKK2
Firmware info
PDA:XWKK2
PHONE: XXKI4
Date: 11/11/2011
Android 2.3.6
XEN (Netherlands):
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Just checked my phone and it says:
Android Version: 2.3.6
Baseband version: I9100XXKI4
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKK2-CL726411
[email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKK2
So far everything seems okay.
I noticed that the Voice Talk app crashes now after I say a command.
I also got rid of that yellow half screen problem!
I think my phone is unrooted now because I didn't see a yellow triangle at boot, but the thing that's weird is I still have the superusr app and in my Kernel version it says "root".
Do you recommend me reflash my phone to Bell firmware?
If I do so, wouldn't I get all the Bell branded bloatware stuff on my phone or no?
guitarplayer16 said:
Thanks so much for your reply!
I JUST finished updating my phone by downloading this:
Just checked my phone and it says:
Android Version: 2.3.6
Baseband version: I9100XXKI4
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKK2-CL726411
[email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKK2
So far everything seems okay.
I noticed that the Voice Talk app crashes now after I say a command.
I also got rid of that yellow half screen problem!
I think my phone is unrooted now because I didn't see a yellow triangle at boot, but the thing that's weird is I still have the superusr app and in my Kernel version it says "root".
Do you recommend me reflash my phone to Bell firmware?
If I do so, wouldn't I get all the Bell branded bloatware stuff on my phone or no?
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Root with this for your current firmware http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=799984&d=1322652810 flash this bootloader here for use with your current firmware this is the old bootloader http://www.multiupload.com/LQQBRQVJUD use PDA or Bootloader settings in odin. Have you got a USB Jig?
Nyssa1104 said:
Root with this for your current firmware http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=799984&d=1322652810 flash this bootloader here for use with firmware 2.3.5 upwards http://www.multiupload.com/LQQBRQVJUD use PDA or Bootloader settings in odin. Have you got a USB Jig?
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Actually, I was hoping to keep my phone unrooted =)
Thanks for the reply, though!
guitarplayer16 said:
Actually, I was hoping to keep my phone unrooted =)
Thanks for the reply, though!
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No problem just keep it as it is
Nyssa1104 said:
No problem just keep it as it is
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Just wondering, what baseband version are you running?
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Hi there, hope I could have a moment of your time.
I am hoping to upgrade from 3 UK 2.3.3 to Samsung Stock 2.3.4, here is my current information:
PDA: I9100 XWKF4
Phone: I9100 NEKF2
CSC: I9100 H3GKF1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF4-CL280512 [email protected] #2
Network Information: Pay Monthly 3 UK, but Unlocked
Is it possible to do this and still have a fully functioning phone, and if so which, PDA, Phone and CSC files do I require?
P.S. I have both ODIN and Kies installed and phone is currently rooted. I have attached two images with all relevant information to this message.
If your phones rooted, just grab a CWM flashable zip, boot into recovery and flash from there.
crazymonk12 said:
If your phones rooted, just grab a CWM flashable zip, boot into recovery and flash from there.
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sorry but what does this mean? Can I not just flash a firmware using odin?
Everything you need to know is here
Go for KG6 or KH3 as they are the newer 2.3.4 roms and known to work/be good.
You may have to manually enter your APN settings, from here
veyka said:
Everything you need to know is here
Go for KG6 or KH3 as they are the newer 2.3.4 roms and known to work/be good.
You may have to manually enter your APN settings, from here
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Thanks you, that's just what I was looking for
I have been researching the net on this and the posts in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.
I haven't been able to post in there as I am a new user, but if someone can help me with this, it would be great.
I'm trying to upgrade my firmware to XXKH3 - Android 2.3.4.
My current version is:
PDA: I91000XWKE7
PHONE: I9100XXKE4
CSC: I9100OPSKE4
My Galaxy S II is rooted and it's on the OPTUS network in Australia.
My question is, how should I go about it?
Do I download the XXKH3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/C4DRUIJTLL and place that in PDA and PHONE in Odin?
And for CSC do I get this: Optus OPSKG1 CSC: http://www.multiupload.com/EPWZTIMS1F and place it in CSC?
I want to be able to use the OPTUS network on XXKH3, but without OPTUS bloatware. I'm just not sure which files to get so I can be with OPTUS on an Australian firmware if that makes any sense.
My last question is, would this then wipe my data? Or not?
I appreciate any help on this.
justmiike said:
I have been researching the net on this and the posts in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.
I haven't been able to post in there as I am a new user, but if someone can help me with this, it would be great.
I'm trying to upgrade my firmware to XXKH3 - Android 2.3.4.
My current version is:
PDA: I91000XWKE7
PHONE: I9100XXKE4
CSC: I9100OPSKE4
My Galaxy S II is rooted and it's on the OPTUS network in Australia.
Why question is, how should I go about it?
Do I download the XXKH3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/C4DRUIJTLL and place that in PDA and PHONE in Odin?
And for CSC do I get this: Optus OPSKG1 CSC: http://www.multiupload.com/EPWZTIMS1F and place it in CSC?
I want to be able to use the OPTUS network on XXKH3, but without OPTUS bloatware. I'm just not sure which files to get so I can be with OPTUS on an Australian firmware if that makes any sense.
My last question is, would this then wipe my data? Or not?
I appreciate any help on this.
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you are referring to the right thread. clear instructions are given on that thread.
choose the PDA option.
CSC has nothing to do with what languages the firmware supports and it will not add keyboard language support either.
You don't have to change the kernel or root or unroot to flash a new stock firmware.
You can then flash the kernel of your choice.
If you want the CF-root KH3 kernel. refer this thread
If you want to flash stock KH3 kernel you can also do that.
as far as operator bloatware is concerned search for operator specific bloatware removal scripts which can be executed using Gscript app . or a simpler option would be to freeze or uninstall the bloatware apps using Titanium back up Pro.
Thank you for the fast reply.
So pretty much all I need to do is put the XXKH3 Stock Kernel in the PDA option and that's it. So the OPTUS network will not be affected correct?
Then root it and I'm done?
Thanks again!
justmiike said:
Thank you for the fast reply.
So pretty much all I need to do is put the XXKH3 Stock Kernel in the PDA option and that's it. So the OPTUS network will not be affected correct?
Then root it and I'm done?
Thanks again!
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Exactly. I did this yesterday.
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Excellent. Thanks.
I guess my last question is, by doing this, putting the XXKH3 in the PDA option, will this wipe my data?
Should I back up?
Back up apps with Titanium Pro
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Alright will do. Thanks for all your help guys!
let me know how you get on,am severely tempted to flash new firmware just for a change!
Hm. I just put XXKH3 Stock Kernel in PDA and flashed it but my phone still says Android 2.3.3. I used the CF-root KH3 kernel as well to root it again.
What do I need to do to get it to Android 2.3.4? Do I have to place it in PHONE as well?
The ROM is 2.3.4, just about any ROM in original development is. What you are trying to flash is kernel. Best of luck.
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justmiike said:
Hm. I just put XXKH3 Stock Kernel in PDA and flashed it but my phone still says Android 2.3.3. I used the CF-root KH3 kernel as well to root it again.
What do I need to do to get it to Android 2.3.4? Do I have to place it in PHONE as well?
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Er, Kernel is kernel and firmware is firmware. Flashing the kernel won't update the firmware, just the kernel.
Alright I think I understand now.
Downloading the package, which should do it and I guess the stock kernel is used to root/rid yourself of the yellow triangle.
jr866gooner said:
let me know how you get on,am severely tempted to flash new firmware just for a change!
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It went well, the phone is working great.
My data didn't get wiped.
Follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.
Download the XXKH3 package.
I also used Titanium to backup my apps just in case and MyBackup Pro for contacts etc. but haven't needed to use it.
After you flash that (if you want to root the phone) go to this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 and get CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KH3-v4.1-CWM4.zip. Put that in PDA and flash it.
To get rid of the yellow triangle, follow this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14283369&postcount=2.
That's it. Thanks for all your help guys!
ok so lets say I chose new stock firmware to avoid the triangle,then later wanted to be official,could i plug my phone into kies and updatd to official 2.3.4 without problems?
i would like to try oranges firmware without rooting the device and voiding my warranty!
Intratech said:
Er, Kernel is kernel and firmware is firmware. Flashing the kernel won't update the firmware, just the kernel.
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Understand now, 1 more question my stock rom 2.3.3 it is xwkf1 Singapore version thinking to flash it to the lastest 2.3.4 Europe/ USA rom does it support chinese?
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Hello everyone, Im noob at this obviously and i really need some tech support ... i did read some info, I got my att s2 a week ago, i tried to installed the nightly ICS rom and i could connect to wifi or internet at all, tried with CM7, same problem. I gave up and just restore my backup. After that, everything normal but now I cant make any calls, or listen to the dial, anything. I think it is because of the baseband version... Ill put here my info: Its been rooted
Android version: 2.3.4
baseband: I9100XXLPH
kernel version: 2.6.35.7_ZedomaxStockKernel
Gingerbread.UCKH7
I figured out that I cant have that baseband for my i777, but I dont know how to get things back, Im desperated. please help!!!!! . Should I install the firmware from sammobile? I downloaded my firmware, tried to installed thru CWM but it said aborted, dunno what to do!!
Bruno2352 said:
Hello everyone, Im noob at this obviously and i really need some tech support ... i did read some info, I got my att s2 a week ago, i tried to installed the nightly ICS rom and i could connect to wifi or internet at all, tried with CM7, same problem. I gave up and just restore my backup. After that, everything normal but now I cant make any calls, or listen to the dial, anything. I think it is because of the baseband version... Ill put here my info: Its been rooted
Android version: 2.3.4
baseband: I9100XXLPH
kernel version: 2.6.35.7_ZedomaxStockKernel
Gingerbread.UCKH7
I figured out that I cant have that baseband for my i777, but I dont know how to get things back, Im desperated. please help!!!!! . Should I install the firmware from sammobile? I downloaded my firmware, tried to installed thru CWM but it said aborted, dunno what to do!!
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If your rooted then I am assuming you know how to work Odin and I would just do a search on here or google for the right modem and flash with Odin.
jasond816 said:
If your rooted then I am assuming you know how to work Odin and I would just do a search on here or google for the right modem and flash with Odin.
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Yes , I used once Odin, please I just want my phone to be back to calls and stuff
Go here. Then find the proper modem for the version of android you are on and you can use Odin to flash. Good luck and please use the search function.
Bruno2352 said:
Hello everyone, Im noob at this obviously and i really need some tech support ... i did read some info, I got my att s2 a week ago, i tried to installed the nightly ICS rom and i could connect to wifi or internet at all, tried with CM7, same problem. I gave up and just restore my backup. After that, everything normal but now I cant make any calls, or listen to the dial, anything. I think it is because of the baseband version... Ill put here my info: Its been rooted
Android version: 2.3.4
baseband: I9100XXLPH
kernel version: 2.6.35.7_ZedomaxStockKernel
Gingerbread.UCKH7
I figured out that I cant have that baseband for my i777, but I dont know how to get things back, Im desperated. please help!!!!! . Should I install the firmware from sammobile? I downloaded my firmware, tried to installed thru CWM but it said aborted, dunno what to do!!
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Go to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1361393
Flash one of the modems listed under "Modems For Samsung Based ROMs" in ClockWorkMod Recovery.
jasond816 said:
Go here. Then find the proper modem for the version of android you are on and you can use Odin to flash. Good luck and please use the search function.
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ohhh so If i have gingerbread uckh7, i have to get this modem: i777 UCKH7 Modem_CWM? DOesnt matter if I have the I9100XXLPH baseband??
Bruno2352 said:
ohhh so If i have gingerbread uckh7, i have to get this modem: i777 UCKH7 Modem_CWM? DOesnt matter if I have the I9100XXLPH baseband??
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I. Believe when you flash the modem it will change the baseband.
Bruno2352 said:
ohhh so If i have gingerbread uckh7, i have to get this modem: i777 UCKH7 Modem_CWM? DOesnt matter if I have the I9100XXLPH baseband??
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The baseband is the modem. You are on gingerbread, so flash any of the gingerbread modems in the area I mentioned.
F1reEng1neRed said:
Go to this thread:
http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1361393
Flash one of the modems listed under "Modems For Samsung Based ROMs" in ClockWorkMod Recovery.
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Fix your link bro.
thank you guys very much!!!! i really appreciate it, i was desperated, i can make calls again!!! thanks and sorry for being such a noob , ill be better eventually hehe
jasond816 said:
Fix your link bro.
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Doh! Thx
Holy crap! What is so terrible with the stock ROM that you couldn't even go a week with it before having to flash something? What the hell is wrong with people?
Lol. Glad to hear you phone is up and running properly again.
Hi there! I hope someone can enlighten me. I've never been able to update my SII since I got it, now it's almost a year ago in Belgium (so I'm stuck with GB 2.3.3). KIES says I've got the latest firmware version, and I get the same thing via FOTA.
Now it seems as if ICS provides some battery saving, among some other features, so I'd like to update the firmware (at least for once!)
I would like to avoid rooting, flashing and so on... although it seems as that's the most practical way to follow
So, thanks a lot in advance to anyone who could help me
yo
I'm a mac user, btw.
Here's the device ifo, in case it helps:
PDA I9100XWKF3
PHONE I9100XXKE7
CSC I9100LUXKD3
Build Info: Thu Jun 9 18:16:44 KST 2011
Android version 2.3.3
Kernel [email protected] #2
GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
yogismo said:
Hi there! I hope someone can enlighten me. I've never been able to update my SII since I got it, now it's almost a year ago in Belgium (so I'm stuck with GB 2.3.3). KIES says I've got the latest firmware version, and I get the same thing via FOTA.
Now it seems as if ICS provides some battery saving, among some other features, so I'd like to update the firmware (at least for once!)
I would like to avoid rooting, flashing and so on... although it seems as that's the most practical way to follow
So, thanks a lot in advance to anyone who could help me
yo
I'm a mac user, btw.
Here's the device ifo, in case it helps:
PDA I9100XWKF3
PHONE I9100XXKE7
CSC I9100LUXKD3
Build Info: Thu Jun 9 18:16:44 KST 2011
Android version 2.3.3
Kernel [email protected] #2
GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
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check the link below it has all info regarding ICS ver region vise and also install instruction
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
your CSC is LUX, whic already recieved the ICS updated, donno wot happened in your case...
LUX = LUXEMBURG
ref: http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s2-international/523455-ics-csc-you-eligible-update.html
Sun90 said:
check the link below it has all info regarding ICS ver region vise and also install instruction
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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Thanks pal, this is the kind of stuff I've been seeing around and would like to avoid!
ZACQ8 said:
your CSC is LUX, whic already recieved the ICS updated, donno wot happened in your case...
LUX = LUXEMBURG
That's my point exactly. The update is available already in the area but for some reason my device has not been able to update the firmware since I bought it (not even for later versions of GingerBread) :S
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yogismo said:
Hi there! I hope someone can enlighten me. I've never been able to update my SII since I got it, now it's almost a year ago in Belgium (so I'm stuck with GB 2.3.3). KIES says I've got the latest firmware version, and I get the same thing via FOTA.
Now it seems as if ICS provides some battery saving, among some other features, so I'd like to update the firmware (at least for once!)
I would like to avoid rooting, flashing and so on... although it seems as that's the most practical way to follow
So, thanks a lot in advance to anyone who could help me
yo
I'm a mac user, btw.
Here's the device ifo, in case it helps:
PDA I9100XWKF3
PHONE I9100XXKE7
CSC I9100LUXKD3
Build Info: Thu Jun 9 18:16:44 KST 2011
Android version 2.3.3
Kernel [email protected] #2
GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
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Go to www.sammobile.com download a stock firmware update and flash through odin. There's lots of guides on the site about flashing steps.
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Argh
kilometers4 said:
Go to sammobile download a stock firmware update and flash through odin. There's lots of guides on the site about flashing steps.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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OK, I've tried that and odin is not recognizing my phone... The firmware is there, I'm in download mode. I've switched usb ports... This is a bloody nightmare!
Last week I told a friend of ñine to try to update hers and she did it straight away through FOTA... and she had bought it only 6 months after me! What a bunch of wankers these Koreans!
friend of mine had the same problem with his s2, i found out his problem was caused by his phone being locked to a provider and because of this he had different kernel from me. he got update several months after me...
this because of provider's own extra apps on the phone...!
Just flash via Odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
yogismo said:
OK, I've tried that and odin is not recognizing my phone... The firmware is there, I'm in download mode. I've switched usb ports... This is a bloody nightmare!
Last week I told a friend of ñine to try to update hers and she did it straight away through FOTA... and she had bought it only 6 months after me! What a bunch of wankers these Koreans!
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Make sure you have the drivers installed and Kies is closed before you open Odin
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i'd appreciate any help here
i stupidly used a root program outside the xda forum and soft bricked the phone.
afta recovering the phone its told me i need to update it, it will not update over the air and kies says its not supported for updating, can anyone help me get back to complete stock so i can start fresh???
my original details were
model- GT-I9100
android version- 4.0.3
baseband- I9100XXLPS
kernal- 3.0.15-I9100XWLP7-CL340913 [email protected] #3
build- IML74K.XWLP7
now my details are
model- GT-I9100
android version- 4.0.3
baseband- I9100XXLPH
kernal- 3.0.15-I9100XXLPH-CL118559 [email protected] #3
build- IML74K.XXLPH
obviously only the baseband, kernal and build have changed but anyone that can help me get back to complete original so i know it will update as and when needed, it will be much appreciated
Hi there,
- Have you tried to get to the Download mode ?
- Have you a JIG ?
- If so, just use ODIN to flash a proper stock ROM.
Yes, pick the laest official ROM from here for ODIN flash : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
ram3n said:
Hi there,
- Have you tried to get to the Download mode ?
- Have you a JIG ?
- If so, just use ODIN to flash a proper stock ROM.
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thanks. i can get in download mode still but dont have a jig, will that matter?
ZACQ8 said:
Yes, pick the laest official ROM from here for ODIN flash : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
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am i right in saying i need I9100XXLPS to go back to my original set up? sorry its been over a year since i did anything with an s2
sorry, misread your post, currently downloading the latest ROM and CF-Root-SGS2
tigerphil said:
i'd appreciate any help here
i stupidly used a root program outside the xda forum and soft bricked the phone.
afta recovering the phone its told me i need to update it, it will not update over the air and kies says its not supported for updating, can anyone help me get back to complete stock so i can start fresh???
my original details were
model- GT-I9100
android version- 4.0.3
baseband- I9100XXLPS
kernal- 3.0.15-I9100XWLP7-CL340913 [email protected] #3
build- IML74K.XWLP7
now my details are
model- GT-I9100
android version- 4.0.3
baseband- I9100XXLPH
kernal- 3.0.15-I9100XXLPH-CL118559 [email protected] #3
build- IML74K.XXLPH
obviously only the baseband, kernal and build have changed but anyone that can help me get back to complete original so i know it will update as and when needed, it will be much appreciated
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Why did you use a method from outside of XDA? When you posted here, I responded with google searches that would have only returned results from XDA. The first result for the root search (for me, anyway) should have been the root method for ICS that didn't involve flashing anything with Odin.
ctomgee said:
Why did you use a method from outside of XDA? When you posted here, I responded with google searches that would have only returned results from XDA. The first result for the root search (for me, anyway) should have been the root method for ICS that didn't involve flashing anything with Odin.
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i was being abit inpatient, i had found something outside xda between your msg but for the past hr i have been reading basically every page you sent through before re attempting anything
http://smartphonesgurudev.blogspot.in/2012/06/samsung-kies-how-to-update-official.html
Mizanur said:
http://smartphonesgurudev.blogspot.in/2012/06/samsung-kies-how-to-update-official.html
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some useful tool in there!!! thanks alot! i am now back on the original firmware and kies is recognising it! i'll take some time now before trying to root it to remove some stock apps