My end goal is to have CyanogenMod 7.1 stable or the RC of CM 7.2
I have AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II that is running Android 2.3.4 rooted via
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18859438&postcount=199
Current Version info is:
Model #: SAMSUNG-SGH-I777
Baseband version: I777UCKH7
kernel version: 2.6.35.7
Build# GINGERBREAD.UCKH7
I then installed Rom Manager Premium from the market and thru there installed the CWM Recovery 5.0.2.6
I downloaded the TeamHacksung CM7.2 RC I have also tried the CM7.1 stable and gets same results which are
The phone boots in CWM Recovery and when I choose ANY option I get the CWM logo and the device gets stuck there to get device back up. I have to force into into ODIN and flash the ROM I'm on which then enables me to boot back to where I was before booting into CWM Recovery.
I have searched the forums and can't find a solution to this with the ATT version of this device
Please help
Your issue probably stems from ROM manager. It does not play well with sgs2. Recommend removing that thing either way.
Secondly have you tried flashing cm then when it boots into cwm flashing it again without wiping.
Running ICScrewD ROM
jivy26 said:
Your issue probably stems from ROM manager. It does not play well with sgs2. Recommend removing that thing either way.
Secondly have you tried flashing cm then when it boots into cwm flashing it again without wiping.
Running ICScrewD ROM
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How do I flash CM w/o using CWM Recovery ? I never get to the option of being able to flash CM inside CWM Recovery mode.
Is it possible to flash CM w/ Odin or Hemidall?
EDIT: I'm reading your FAQ now and found the reply where it was suggested to use HOME for item selection . will try that and more review of your FAQ - Thank you
update: I have root + installed cwm with adb
all from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311081
but now no freaking key press combo seems to boot me into cwm recovery any ideas?
power off completely
hold volume up, down and power until SGH-i777 shows up, continue holding until it power cycles again
when that shows up for the second time, release all 3 buttons and wait. If the AT&T boot animation starts, you messed up, so try again
if successful, you will be in CWM
I do that but no love the only difference is mine shows i9100 not 777
under settings -> about phone
Model# SAMSUNG-SGH-I777
Android version 2.3.4
Baseband version I777UCKH7
kernel version
2.6.35.7
Build# GINGERBREAD.UCKH7
is this just a pebcak error on my part or something else? I do not release all 3 till the model # logo appears for 2nd time then i get att crap
Actually it should just say Samsung Galaxy SII at the initial boot up.
If it says something different, you may have an issue....
Make sure that you're keeping all three buttons pressed firmly until the SECOND TIME that the logo comes up, and when it comes up, let go of all 3 immediately.
I get
Samsung Galaxy SII
GT-I9100
and no cwm recovery love
does it / should it make any difference if usb cable is plugged in or not?
issue solved via
./adb reboot recovery
EDIT: okay good you got it solved. I still don't know WHY your boot image is different, but it's okay.
Anyways...I had the stuff below typed out already so I'll just leave it
Boot up, back up everything you would need, then do factory reset
Use that guide again
use the following steps: 2c, then 3c
Then try going into CWM. Also, your boot image should be changed back to the normal one. Might have to do with the fact that you tried to use ROM Manager initially, it causes problems on this phone
once i got into cwm recovery via adb i tried to do a backup and got
error when backing up /system
phone is now booted all the way up ..is flashing via the guide in 2c sufficient for the factory reset or do you have other method? phone currently has the 2c rom loaded plus the CWM kernel ( SGH-I777_ClockworkMod-Recovery_5.0.2.3.tar)
can't find link where I got the cwm kernel from
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EDIT: okay good you got it solved. I still don't know WHY your boot image is different, but it's okay.
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Flashing a custom kernel via Odin/Heimdall will trigger the custom kernel warning - a big yellow triangle and the boot screen saying GT-I9100.
To the OP - you say you have searched, but nearly everything you have asked is answered in the FAQ. What isn't in the FAQ is in the first post of codeworkx's CWM recovery thread. Seriously, it's NOT that hard to search, the Development forum has only four pages of threads, and the answer to some of your questions is right in the thread titles of the relevant threads.
Entropy512 said:
Flashing a custom kernel via Odin/Heimdall will trigger the custom kernel warning - a big yellow triangle and the boot screen saying GT-I9100.
To the OP - you say you have searched, but nearly everything you have asked is answered in the FAQ. What isn't in the FAQ is in the first post of codeworkx's CWM recovery thread. Seriously, it's NOT that hard to search, the Development forum has only four pages of threads, and the answer to some of your questions is right in the thread titles of the relevant threads.
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point taken - I have looked at so many threads and comments that I guess I overlooked some of the very answers i was / am searching for just for the record I'm not getting the yellow triangle during boot - will go back to digging
was asking here as I saw so much info was trying to get consolidated answers from folks who know more than I do and might could tell where i may have messed up
IT WORKS!! I'm finally where I want to be CyanogenMod 7.1 running !!!!! Thanks to all who helped on this thread !!!!
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Hello, sorry if this has already been answered but I did look around at similar scenarios and it seems to me that using odin to flash the stock kernel should fix it but on my device, however, it doesn't fix my problem. I beleive what I did was select update firmware from .zip in clockwork on accident. Idk if this is what you consider a "boot loop" because it doesnt restart it just sits there at the black galaxy s2 screen. Any insight would be great. I hate to have to buy a new one as it is quite alot of money. Like I said, sorry if this is already answered but after looking around for hours I still hve had no luck. Thanks in advance, Alex
Can you get into recovery (volume up+home+power) or download mode (volume down+home+power)?
I can get in to download and recovery mode both
The outlook is promising then. Without knowing what you've flashed, it's impossible to say what damage you've done, but if you don't mind losing your data, you can certainly get back to a working state by following [READ THIS] Got a Boot Loop? Don't post a New Thread!.
Before going down that route though, if you do want to keep your data, let us know what you flashed as it might be recoverable (maybe you just flashed the wrong kernel).
I can't say for sure what i flashed but I can say that i either flashed with an update or updated with a kernel??? sound right??? idk. the data isnt near as important to me as the 680 dollars my carrier will charge me for a new s2. Right now im using a junk alcatel tribe and im going through galaxy withdrawls.
Well before flashing anything else, make sure you definitely have an I9100, not some other variant (I notice you mentioned dollars). If you have a different model, you're in the wrong forums and might make things worse by following advice for the I9100.
I was pretty sure that it is the I9100 but i took the battery out and double checked. it IS the I9100
also for what it's worth when going into recovery(stock version) right after the text reading updating application it gives me an error in red. (E:install_application_for_customer:Can't unmount /preload copy application failed) and after the (Appling [yes it really spells it appling] Multi-CSC) it says Can't access to '/system/csc/TTT/system/'. However, the line after it says that it says Successfully applied multi-CSC
My first attempt to get back to a working phone without losing data would be to flash a stock kernel then, have you tried that?
Ok.. done.. but it still sits at the galaxy screen except now it has the triange due to the custom firmware
If that hasn't got you up and running then it's probably time to bite the bullet and follow the instructions from the boot loop thread linked above (which will also remove the triangle).
Maybe you can answer another question for me. When in recovery mode it says apply update from sdcard... why does it say that when it doesnt actually read from the sdcard? i have checked with the sdcard both in and out and the file directory in the recovery mode doesnt change. is it calling the usb storage an sd card?
ok when flashing a stock rom do i use the phone option in odin or the pda still
If you're flashing a stock rom from [ROM+Guide]Official i9100 Firmwares KG, KH1/2/3/4, KI1/2/3/4/8, KJ1/2 Download, then just follow the instructions from there (but usually PDA).
:'( Still wont boot.
What does happen, did any steps fail, any error messages?
Everything went smooth with no errors. No steps failed. Sitting at the boot screen is all it does though
Did you definitely wipe user data? (step 3). The final step of that thread is to try flashing a ROM which wipes, such as (non-stock) VillainROM 1.1.
well... yes i definitely wiped the user data and it was successfull when doing so. I didnt try the villian rom just because I thought that it was an optional thing but i will def. try it now that you bring it up. and hey, i really appreciate the help no matter what the outcome
(VillainROM 1.1 - XWKE7 base) I'm a UHKG7..... is this going to be a problem? just something i noticed and thought I would ask before going ahead
ANSWERED - Firmware Install - factory reset in recovery
I made a mess of a rom install rushing through rom Manager and now my phone can't get past the Samsung screen when booting, and I can't find out the version of my kernel to install the correct one without getting my phone on. I can get the phone into download mode and I have tried a number of different kernels but have had no luck. It's a UK phone so I know it's a XW or XX to start, I was wondering is their a kernel that works on any SGS2.
I have been having trouble with getting windows to recognize the phone and have found a number of fixes on this site which have worked and not worked (atm not connecting)
it's a sgs2 GT-i9100
Any advice greatly appreciated
Did you make a Nandroid backup? If so boot into recovery (vol up, power, home buttons) and restore the backup.
Can you get into recovery mode. Vol up plus home plus power. Then do a factory reset. this should get past the Samsung boot screen. Then flash another rom.
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Thanks for getting back, no unfortunately not, couldn't see recovery mode since the original failed rom install. That combination gets me to download mode now.
So as far as I can tell I need to get a firmware working properly or do a reset but I don't know which is the right firmware to use
Main thing is you can get to download mode. If you can do that, you can fix your phone 95% of the time.
You can find carrier/country specific firmware here or country-only/non-specific firmware here
owen5y said:
Thanks for getting back, no unfortunately not, couldn't see recovery mode since the original failed rom install. That combination gets me to download mode now.
So as far as I can tell I need to get a firmware working properly or do a reset but I don't know which is the right firmware to use
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Just flash any CF-root kernel and then you have recovery back. Start flashing from there on.
Lennyz1988 said:
Just flash any CF-root kernel and then you have recovery back. Start flashing from there on.
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I have tried a number of CF-root kernels and no joy. I tried a few more kernels this morning before work, including cf-root and siyahv2.6.4 and had no luck.
MistahBungle said:
Main thing is you can get to download mode. If you can do that, you can fix your phone 95% of the time.
You can find carrier/country specific firmware here or country-only/non-specific firmware here
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I actually flashed some of those kernels XWKE1 for example and a few others with no joy.
The problem started when I tried to update the Galent Miui ICS which I see you are running. I (stupidly) didn't read through the statement as I had my NYE hungover and just put the update on my sd and used recovery to update which froze the phone at the boot screen. (I didn't do re-flash and I didn't wipe the data and everything else.) I know it sometimes takes time to boot but I had left it for a half hour to see if it would and no joy. I was no longer able to get to recovery mode so I tried a half dozen kernels with the same problems before putting up a post. I'm not sure would people find it inappropriate to talk about an this problem here, I thought as it's a kernel problem now it would be a better place to find the solution although my own lazy Miui install was the cause.
Flashing just the kernels obviously didn't fix the problem. Have you flashed any of the entire stock firmwares ? Choose the most recent firmware for your carrier/country from the first link I gave you (if there's more than two listed).
owen5y said:
I actually flashed some of those kernels XWKE1 for and a few others with no joy.
The problem started when I tried to update the Galent Miui ICS which I see you are running. I (studidly) didn't read through the statement as I was hungover and just pu the update on my sd and used recovery to update which froze the phone at the boot screen. I know it sometimes takes time to boot but I had left it for a half hour to see if it would and no joy. I was no longer able to get to recovery so I tried a half dozen kernels with the same problems before putting up a post.
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MistahBungle said:
Flashing just the kernels obviously didn't fix the problem. Have you flashed any of the entire stock firmwares ? Choose the most recent firmware for your carrier/country from the first link I gave you (if there's more than two listed).
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Yes I will try that. At work currently and so can't play with the phone. I will post the result this evening.
Thanks
NP. Let us know how you get on.
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NP. Let us know how you get on.
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All good, I installed the firmware and was able to get into recovery mode from there. Did a factory reset because I was stuck in a boot loop. Going to give it a go again to upgrade to the new ics build. Any advice on the best process of getting there?
I installed the following firmware prior to the reset
UK
XWKE1:http://www.multiupload.com/15RY5CHHW9
Firmware info: PDA: XWKE1 Phone: NEKD5 CSC:H3GKD4
Yep. Given the problems you've been having, stay away from the currently alpha ICS builds that are floating around.
Frankly, that's a disaster waiting to happen.
Wait until CM (or someone else) releases something that's stable and has most things working in 4-6 weeks or so.
There's a ton of roms/kernels out there, do your research/reading & ask questions if necessary in the respective threads for those & then pick something out & try it.
And no, I don't do recommendations. Because nobody's phone come's out of the factory the same, nobody has the same phone setup & nobody uses the phone the same way.
owen5y said:
All good, I installed the firmware and was able to get into recovery mode from there. Did a factory reset because I was stuck in a boot loop. Going to give it a go again to upgrade to the new ics build. Any advice on the best process of getting there?
I installed the following firmware prior to the reset
UK
XWKE1:http://www.multiupload.com/15RY5CHHW9
Firmware info: PDA: XWKE1 Phone: NEKD5 CSC:H3GKD4
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OK, I did like the Galnet Miui ICS rom I was running although there was a few bugs with it when it died it was difficult to charge again. That's fair if you don't want to give out recommendations it's shooting in the dark over the interenet I suppose. I will have a good look through the forum and se if I find something that I would think is suiting.
Thanks for your help, and the advice is appreciated
I have a few questions about updating my phone to ICS roms,
Current setup,
CWM 5.0.2.3
Rom: serendipity 8.1
Rooted: yes
kernel: unsure
Desired setup
siyah kernel v3.2.7.2
mod: Pure ICS v7.5
CWM 5.5??
Questions
1. do I need CWM 5.5 to install Siyah?
2. What order should I install everything or does it matter.
Sry for the noob questions I just dont want to brick my phone :laugh:
thanks in advance for the help.
I think that CWM 5.5 comes with Siyah already. I'm not 100% sure. And it doesn't really matter which version of CWM you have, they all work the same way.
First, flash the ROM and then flash Siyah (so you need to download the CWM version).
Ok so Installed Pure and Siyah
BUT, now my phone is forking slow, and it keeps telling me things have crashed such as com.google. and Exchange service. I must have messed somthing up but i cant figure out what
It seems upon further inspection that i really messed up, I am getting a new rom to try and fix things, the rom i have on my phone right now will not do ANYTHING, ill update when i get somthing figured out so others can avoid my mistakes.
Ok so i got Omega Series v15
installed and working....sort of, on the bottom of the phone the menu button works like a back button, the back button and search button both do nothing.
also the screen will dim but never black out on its own. So i still have things to figure out
weaponzero said:
Ok so i got Omega Series v15
installed and working....sort of, on the bottom of the phone the menu button works like a back button, the back button and search button both do nothing.
also the screen will dim but never black out on its own. So i still have things to figure out
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You sure you have an I9100? The I9100 doesn't have a search button.
Sounds like maybe you have might have one of the US variants...
Check the label under your battery.
If the model number says:
SGH-i777, go here.
SPH-D710, go here.
SGH-T989, go here.
If it doesn't say any of those three, plug the model number it DOES say into google, followed by "site:forum.xda-developers.com" to find the forum for your device.
EDIT: a quick google of "Serendipity 8.1" reveals this as a ROM for the AT&T Galaxy S II, which is the SGH-i777. Follow the i777 link above.
I have a GS 2 I777 on AT&T that ran 4.0.4 with the latest update from AT&T. I used Odin to install Siyah version 3.4.2 and since i have, the phone is in an infinite loop when booting. I get the first screen with the yellow warning icon and the device name, then it goes to the siyah kernel logo, and then back to the device name screen. This repeats over and over.
I've tried putting different versions of Siyah back on the device: 3.2.6 and 5.0.1, but none work and leaving the battery out for 15 minutes
What can I do to fix this?
By moving this thread to your forum
Ask a mod to take it over there.
Sent from the little guy
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I have a GS 2 I777 on AT&T that ran 4.0.4 with the latest update from AT&T. I used Odin to install Siyah version 3.4.2 and since i have, the phone is in an infinite loop when booting. I get the first screen with the yellow warning icon and the device name, then it goes to the siyah kernel logo, and then back to the device name screen. This repeats over and over.
I've tried putting different versions of Siyah back on the device: 3.2.6 and 5.0.1, but none work and leaving the battery out for 15 minutes
What can I do to fix this?
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1)u are in the first place on a wrong thread (meant for I9100).
2)And foolish enough to flash a kernel meant for I9100 on ur I777 phone (which is quite Different hardware wise compared to I9100).
3)U should feel lucky that ur phone is still ON.
4) Visit www.sammobile.com and download a stock firmware meant for ur I777 AT & T version.
5)flash the same from ODIN to get rid of the mess.
6)Finally put some sanity into ur brains and Do some reading before doing anything silly
Good Luck!
Sun90 said:
1)u are in the first place on a wrong thread (meant for I9100).
2)And foolish enough to flash a kernel meant for I9100 on ur I777 phone (which is quite Different hardware wise compared to I9100).
3)U should feel lucky that ur phone is still ON.
4) Visit www.sammobile.com and download a stock firmware meant for ur I777 AT & T version.
5)flash the same from ODIN to get rid of the mess.
6)Finally put some sanity into ur brains and Do some reading before doing anything silly
Good Luck!
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That's not true those two phones are extremely similar hardware wise.
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tatesn said:
I have a GS 2 I777 on AT&T that ran 4.0.4 with the latest update from AT&T. I used Odin to install Siyah version 3.4.2 and since i have, the phone is in an infinite loop when booting. I get the first screen with the yellow warning icon and the device name, then it goes to the siyah kernel logo, and then back to the device name screen. This repeats over and over.
I've tried putting different versions of Siyah back on the device: 3.2.6 and 5.0.1, but none work and leaving the battery out for 15 minutes
What can I do to fix this?
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You may be able to fix it by flashing a version of siyah or another similar kernel which is compiled specifically for the SGH-I777. If that doesn't work, then as someone stated, you should flash back to stock, or stock plus root if you plan to modify the firmware. See the links in my signature for more information, and after you have read, feel free to ask any questions here.
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You may be able to fix it by flashing a version of siyah or another similar kernel which is compiled specifically for the SGH-I777. If that doesn't work, then as someone stated, you should flash back to stock, or stock plus root if you plan to modify the firmware. See the links in my signature for more information, and after you have read, feel free to ask any questions here.
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That did it, thanks! I following the links in your signature.
I've beeing trying to change my ROM. I'm trying to install Clockworks recovery and it doesn't work. I've tried using Rom Manager, EZ recovery and doing it manually. Each time it just goes into the default recovery. I've also tried twrp. Any help?
GT-I9200T
Andriod version: 4.1.2
I assume you mean you have an I9100T ?
1) The reason your recovery isn't sticking after you reboot is because recovery is 'baked' into the kernel on the I9100, so any recovery flashed independently will only persist until the next reboot.
2) Do not use Rom Manager with the I9100. At all. Ever.. Eventually, it will break recovery & cause your phone to reboot. The only fix is to flash stock via Odin & do a factory reset. And as most people here don't make regular backup, it sucks to be you in this situation because you lose your data.
3) Easiest way to get CWM that will stick is to flash a custom kernel; you have several options, a search will reveal your choices (PhilZ seems to be what many people use these days for simplicity's sake). From there you can then flash whatever custom rom (or kernel) you want.
If you don't have an I9100, clarify exactly what you have & we'll organise mods to move your thread.
MistahBungle said:
I assume you mean you have an I9100T ?
1) The reason your recovery isn't sticking after you reboot is because recovery is 'baked' into the kernel on the I9100, so any recovery flashed independently will only persist until the next reboot.
2) Do not use Rom Manager with the I9100. At all. Ever.. Eventually, it will break recovery & cause your phone to reboot. The only fix is to flash stock via Odin & do a factory reset. And as most people here don't make regular backup, it sucks to be you in this situation because you lose your data.
3) Easiest way to get CWM that will stick is to flash a custom kernel; you have several options, a search will reveal your choices (PhilZ seems to be what many people use these days for simplicity's sake). From there you can then flash whatever custom rom (or kernel) you want.
If you don't have an I9100, clarify exactly what you have & we'll organise mods to move your thread.
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Sorry, I've got a 19100T. My bad. As for losing data I don't mind, I've got my contacts backed up and that's all I need. It seems PhiZ is only for Galaxy S4's. :crying:
Also what about Rom Toolbox? Will that be bad aswell?
AcademyA said:
Sorry, I've got a 19100T. My bad. As for losing data I don't mind, I've got my contacts backed up and that's all I need. It seems PhiZ is only for Galaxy S4's. :crying:
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No, PhilZ is not only for Galaxy S4's. The S4 version is a recovery only, as the partition layout on the I95x phones is different (kernel & recovery are separate). PhilZ for the I9100 is a kernel with recovery built into it.
You should be able to find the thread easily; I found it in 2.3 seconds with a Google search 'I9100 PhilZ XDA' at top of results. As to which file to use, you need to take the time to read the thread to work that out for yourself. Failure to read/learn before doing leads to busted phones.
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No, PhilZ is not only for Galaxy S4's. The S4 version is a recovery only, as the partition layout on the I95x phones is different (kernel & recovery are separate). PhilZ for the I9100 is a kernel with recovery built into it.
You should be able to find the thread easily; I found it in 2.3 seconds with a Google search 'I9100 PhilZ XDA' at top of results. As to which file to use, you need to take the time to read the thread to work that out for yourself. Failure to read/learn before doing leads to busted phones.
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When finding the Kernel code, I type in getprop in terminal. I see stuff like the build number but I can't find the Kernel code anywhere. The only thing I see that is related to Kernel is ro.kernel.qemu: [0]
What are you doing in terminal ? You're overthinking this. I realise it's in the thread, but that's completely unnecessary nonsense
Phone settings/about device - build number.
My final post to this thread. You're on your own.
Alright! Everything's working now. Thanks for the help.