After rooting my phone everything was great but then my usb port started to malfunction so to get it repaired i needed to remove root and CWM, after flashing the stock rom (XWKI4) root still shows under kernel version and CWM and superuser still remain.
Am i doing something wrong? I have CF-root with CWM mod my phone info is...
PDA:I9100XWKI4
PHONE:I9100XXKI1
CSC:I9100CPWKH1
any help much appreciated...
Factory reset and or flash a stock kernel .
jje
I've tried factory reset and flashed stock via Odin. :-( I'm using XWKI4 pda
Then you are doing something wrong as stock flash changes kernel and removes a rooted kernel . use a different download or firmware .
jje
Should I be using just the pda section of odin or csc and phone too?
Should I try a different firmware for my phone to see if that works?
bubba949 said:
Should I be using just the pda section of odin or csc and phone too?
Follow the instructions from the relevant thread you are getting the firmware from depending upon how many parts are to be flashed .
Should I try a different firmware for my phone to see if that works?
YES
jje
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I had soft bricked my phone yesterday. Thank god I recovered finally but I'm stuck with an insecure kernel. Devs, can you guide me what should I do next?
It starts like this:
1. Updated my phone's firmware to KF3 (official) yestreday.
2. Then, Installed an insecure kernel, "GT-I9100_XXKG1_insecure" from this thread:
[KERNEL] Insecure Kernels for use with rooting
3. Rooted my SGS2. Success. (used this tutorial)
4. Now flashed the leaked 2.3.4 firmware from this thread:
Updating to 2.3.4 firmware - if you don't want to root
5. Now I needed to root again since I had just updated my firmware. The boot screen still had that yellow sign so I supposed I'm still on an insecure kernel. So I opened S2 Root and tried to root it but it was stuck in the middle of the process so I cancelled it.
6. Then, I again opened Odin and flashed a secure secure kernel from that same thread.
But instead of using Odin 1.83 as it was mentioned, I used 1.85. I don't think this could do any harm. But Odin failed to flash that kernel and my phone was stuck in a boot loop.
The phone didn't go further the boot screen with a yellow sign at the bottom. I was able to enter the download mode but NOT the recovery mode. So wiping the phone was not an option.
Then I decided to flash that 2.3.4 firmware again and this ****ed up my phone. Odin failed to flash it and my boot screen was then replaced with that infamous screen saying that the FIrmware Upgrade encountered an issue etc.
I thought I've bricked my phone but was finally I was able to recover again by flashing that insecure kernel again.
I think I created a problem in step 5 and 6. But I'm afraid to go and flash a secure kernel again. People help me?
You first flashed the insecure KG1 kernel and then the KG1 (2.3.4) FW ROM?
Wrong order AFAIK, but nothing that could harm your phone.
Try it once more, all over again from step one (this is also how I installed and rooted 2.3.4 KG1 over my (CF rooted) KE2 before CF-Root for KG1 was released):
Go to downloadmode, fire up Odin, connect everything, put the "CODE_I9100XXKG1_CL349526_REV02_user_low_ship.tar" into PDA and the "GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKG1.tar" into CSC.
doublecheck nothing else is selected (no repartition, not PIT and all that)
Hit "Start" and watch the show roll....
after the flash, the phone should reboot into recovery, do some stuff and reboot again into the OS - all userdata is wiped during this flash, so IMO no manual wipe via recovery required here
now flash an insecure kernel and apply root using SuperOneClick or similar tools, or perform the the few step required manually via adb (that's what I did) - or simply flash CF-Root for KG1 instead of a plain insecure kernel (I'd suggest CF)
if you want back to stock kernel now (if you have CF, why would you? ) flash the KG1 stock kernel via Odin
This procedure worked perfectely fine for me.
If Odin keep failing to flash in download mode, there might be some connection problem, maybe.
Try reinstalling the USB driver, connecting to a different USB port, not using a USB hub if you previously did....
@OP- Flash with CF's rooted kernel. It's a lot easy and hassle free. Why insecure kernel?
HellcatDroid said:
You first flashed the insecure KG1 kernel and then the KG1 (2.3.4) FW ROM?
Wrong order AFAIK, but nothing that could harm your phone.
Try it once more, all over again from step one (this is also how I installed and rooted 2.3.4 KG1 over my (CF rooted) KE2 before CF-Root for KG1 was released):
Go to downloadmode, fire up Odin, connect everything, put the "CODE_I9100XXKG1_CL349526_REV02_user_low_ship.tar" into PDA and the "GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKG1.tar" into CSC.
doublecheck nothing else is selected (no repartition, not PIT and all that)
Hit "Start" and watch the show roll....
after the flash, the phone should reboot into recovery, do some stuff and reboot again into the OS - all userdata is wiped during this flash, so IMO no manual wipe via recovery required here
now flash an insecure kernel and apply root using SuperOneClick or similar tools, or perform the the few step required manually via adb (that's what I did) - or simply flash CF-Root for KG1 instead of a plain insecure kernel (I'd suggest CF)
if you want back to stock kernel now (if you have CF, why would you? ) flash the KG1 stock kernel via Odin
This procedure worked perfectely fine for me.
If Odin keep failing to flash in download mode, there might be some connection problem, maybe.
Try reinstalling the USB driver, connecting to a different USB port, not using a USB hub if you previously did....
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Umm okay, I'm a beginner in rooting so I hope you don't mind if I ask you some help? Do I need to download the KF3 firmware again? I've reached my FUP and it'll take more than a day for me
Is it possible to go ahead somewhere right now? I just want to remove that insecure yellow triangle sign from the boot screen. Any secure kernel to do this job?
ithehappy said:
@OP- Flash with CF's rooted kernel. It's a lot easy and hassle free. Why insecure kernel?
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@itthehappy I followed what was written in the tutorial. So now when I'm on an insecure kernel, how should I flash with cf?
Sent from world's fastest phone.
Saketme said:
Umm okay, I'm a beginner in rooting so I hope you don't mind if I ask you some help?
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He, I'm myself only learning all this stuff as I go
Saketme said:
Do I need to download the KF3 firmware again? I've reached my FUP and it'll take more than a day for me
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No, you don't have to redownload any FW if your fine with the one you currently have.
Saketme said:
Is it possible to go ahead somewhere right now? I just want to remove that insecure yellow triangle sign from the boot screen. Any secure kernel to do this job?
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Sure. If your root is working already and you just wanna go back to stock (secure) kernel, you can find the stock kernels for most, if not all, firmwares here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Pick the right one, matching your firmware and flash with Odin - done
Saketme said:
how should I flash with cf?
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CF would be best option IMO.
First flash the CF kernel - again watch out it perfectly matches your FW.
On first CF boot it'll install it's CWM app, after that flash the stock/secure kernel to get rid of the triangle.
You can then re-flash the CF kernel with the CWM app without the triangle comming back
HellcatDroid said:
Sure. If your root is working already and you just wanna go back to stock (secure) kernel, you can find the stock kernels for most, if not all, firmwares here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Pick the right one, matching your firmware and flash with Odin - done
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I can't find KG1 in that list. Although there is KG1 listed under ZSKG2 but that's for "GT-I9100T".
Should I use the stock kernel given in this thread instead:
Android 2.3.4 for SGS2 LEAKED - Post your impressions
HellcatDroid said:
CF would be best option IMO.
First flash the CF kernel - again watch out it perfectly matches your FW.
On first CF boot it'll install it's CWM app, after that flash the stock/secure kernel to get rid of the triangle.
You can then re-flash the CF kernel with the CWM app without the triangle comming back
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This sounds the best option. But one question, before flashing with CF kernel, should I flash with stock kernel or flash CF directly on top of my current insecure kernel?
Saketme said:
Should I use the stock kernel given in this thread instead:
Android 2.3.4 for SGS2 LEAKED - Post your impressions
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Yep, that's the one for 2.3.4's KG1
Saketme said:
This sounds the best option. But one question, before flashing with CF kernel, should I flash with stock kernel or flash CF directly on top of my current insecure kernel?
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Should be fine flashing directely over whatever kernel there is at the moment, as it get completely replaced anyways.
Just make sure its the KG1 CF and no Kies crap running in the back while running Odin (use Taskmanager to kill them all).
HellcatDroid said:
Should be fine flashing directely over whatever kernel there is at the moment, as it get completely replaced anyways.
Just make sure its the KG1 CF and no Kies crap running in the back while running Odin (use Taskmanager to kill them all).
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I am going to try this option, thanks a lot dude. I'll post my reply soon.
EDIT: Woot. I succeeded doing it, thanks a lot!
hello
i rooted the phone and installed recovery , downloaded custom rom and placed it by mistake on the EXTERNAL SD instead of the internal , and i formatted the OS (without making a backup) , and then i found out that CWM doesn't support external SD on the GS2 .. so now i'm stuck without a OS..
i googled a lot and i found only 1 topic about the same problem , and the solution there was to flash stock using odin , so i looked for the stock rom that i had (Pelephone Israel) and i'm downloading it, and its taking like forever to be completed ..
my question (which i couldn't find an answer to anywhere) whats the difference between flashing a rom via CMW and Odin ? can i just flash it from Odin instead of waiting another hour or 2 till the download is done and then flash it , reroot and flash recovery then flash custom rom ?
another question, when flashing a custom rom vua CWM , does it change the kernel ? (while Odin doesn't ?)
i'm a little confused here and i would appreciate any help (by the way the GS2 is my fiend's and its the first time i try flashing one)
Flashing via odin: You can only use tar files, and it boosts your custom binary count.
Flashing via CWM: It uses zip files, which is the most popular format for most roms. And it doesn't boot your custom binary counter. It's also harder to mess up flashing.
Pretty sure that's right. Just use CWM.
Edit: CWM only changes the kernel if the kernel is within the rom's zip.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
thanks for the fast reply
do you confirm that flashing stock via Odin will solve my problem ? any worries of a brick there doing that?
what happens if i flash (via Odin) a firmware that uses a different kirnel from the 1 installed?
thanks again
as long as u're following the instructions right i'm sure you'll be fine..
if you are flashing via odin, PDA file is the ROM which usually includes a kernel.
Twiq said:
as long as u're following the instructions right i'm sure you'll be fine..
if you are flashing via odin, PDA file is the ROM which usually includes a kernel.
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the thing is that there are no instructions .. someone told the OP to flash original firmware via Odin and thats all .. i couldn't find any information anywhere thats why i got confused and i'm asking here ..
what i'm downloading is the exact original firmware i had before .. i have CWM installed but apparently its useless in my case , and i can enter download mode ..
what i'm planning to do is flash the firmware i'm downloading via Odin (its either 1 PDA file or 3 different files , thats not the case here ..) , and all i need is a confirmation that i'm safe ..
thanks
bobo122 said:
the thing is that there are no instructions .. someone told the OP to flash original firmware via Odin and thats all .. i couldn't find any information anywhere thats why i got confused and i'm asking here ..
what i'm downloading is the exact original firmware i had before .. i have CWM installed but apparently its useless in my case , and i can enter download mode ..
what i'm planning to do is flash the firmware i'm downloading via Odin (its either 1 PDA file or 3 different files , thats not the case here ..) , and all i need is a confirmation that i'm safe ..
thanks
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You're safe. Just be sure to flash the right files
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
i'm up and running again .. thanks guys
bobo122 said:
the thing is that there are no instructions .. someone told the OP to flash original firmware via Odin and thats all .. i couldn't find any information anywhere thats why i got confused and i'm asking here ..
what i'm downloading is the exact original firmware i had before .. i have CWM installed but apparently its useless in my case , and i can enter download mode ..
what i'm planning to do is flash the firmware i'm downloading via Odin (its either 1 PDA file or 3 different files , thats not the case here ..) , and all i need is a confirmation that i'm safe ..
thanks
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You can safely update the official firmware using odin and you won't bork anything by that method. I hope you have enabled the USB debugging mode in your mobile or else odin might not recognize the phone.
Hi was looking for some help with an issue.
I am running unbranded ICS 4.0.3 with root access.
IML74K.XWL7
Kernel:: 3.0.15-1900XWL7-CL340913 [email protected] #3
I have some moisture damage so cannot connect via usb to use odin pc.
I'm trying to get CF-Root kernel so I can use CWM to flash RR 2.6.1
I select the tar CF-Root file : CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5 from "open file" and then select flash firmware, it says its flashing kernel and then resets the phone as if it has worked but the kernel remains the same, it hasnt worked.
What am I doing wrong here? Never had a problem with Mobile Odin before.
koolroskii said:
Hi was looking for some help with an issue.
I am running unbranded ICS 4.0.3 with root access.
IML74K.XWL7
Kernel:: 3.0.15-1900XWL7-CL340913 [email protected] #3
I have some moisture damage so cannot connect via usb to use odin pc.
I'm trying to get CF-Root kernel so I can use CWM to flash RR 2.6.1
I select the tar CF-Root file : CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5 from "open file" and then select flash firmware, it says its flashing kernel and then resets the phone as if it has worked but the kernel remains the same, it hasnt worked.
What am I doing wrong here? Never had a problem with Mobile Odin before.
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You can try flashing a zip file in stock recovery that will give you temporary Cwm. From that you can flash any kernel you want.
And I have no idea where to get that file...
Sent from my Galaxy S2 GT i9100
koolroskii said:
Hi was looking for some help with an issue.
I am running unbranded ICS 4.0.3 with root access.
IML74K.XWL7
Kernel:: 3.0.15-1900XWL7-CL340913 [email protected] #3
I have some moisture damage so cannot connect via usb to use odin pc.
I'm trying to get CF-Root kernel so I can use CWM to flash RR 2.6.1
I select the tar CF-Root file : CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5 from "open file" and then select flash firmware, it says its flashing kernel and then resets the phone as if it has worked but the kernel remains the same, it hasnt worked.
What am I doing wrong here? Never had a problem with Mobile Odin before.
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try using a different .zip file from that of CF-Root
koolroskii said:
Hi was looking for some help with an issue.
I am running unbranded ICS 4.0.3 with root access.
IML74K.XWL7
Kernel:: 3.0.15-1900XWL7-CL340913 [email protected] #3
I have some moisture damage so cannot connect via usb to use odin pc.
I'm trying to get CF-Root kernel so I can use CWM to flash RR 2.6.1
I select the tar CF-Root file : CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5 from "open file" and then select flash firmware, it says its flashing kernel and then resets the phone as if it has worked but the kernel remains the same, it hasnt worked.
What am I doing wrong here? Never had a problem with Mobile Odin before.
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Root for i9100 running ICS
No Usb Reqd
Read This
[GUIDE] ROOT/UNROOT Stock ICS Firmware without flashing unsecure kernel
For this u don need mobile odin..
mobile odin requires root ... and ur phone is not rooted now so root it using the guide
neerajganga said:
mobile odin requires root ... and ur phone is not rooted now so root it using the guide
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He is rooted:
koolroskii said:
I am running unbranded ICS 4.0.3 with root access.
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cheers guys, i got it all sorted, not sure how but cwm appeared in my app list and i was able to install remix resurrection 2.6.1, so happy days.
I am running unbranded ICS 4.0.3 with root access.
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u r rooted ? and can't simply enter recover and flash whatever u want?!!
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Where can I find the stock recovery for I9300XXBLFB so I can do an OTA update?
vpwrf said:
Where can I find the stock recovery for I9300XXBLFB so I can do an OTA update?
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No such thing exists .
You want the non XDA Samsung update route then flash your original saved rom to wipe root ..
Or just update via Kies .
jje
JJEgan said:
No such thing exists .
You want the non XDA Samsung update route then flash your original saved rom to wipe root ..
Or just update via Kies .
jje
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I didn't know that. How do I get it so it doesn't try updating through CWM Recovery? Can I get CWM off?
vpwrf said:
I didn't know that. How do I get it so it doesn't try updating through CWM Recovery? Can I get CWM off?
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Stock rom flashed removes CWM recovery .
But you are confused CWM recovery does not update that is Samsungs OTA .
Stock roms are posted in XDA General and available via KIES if released for your phone or via CHECKFUS and flashed via ODIN .
BASICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
jje
I downloaded the I9300XXBLFB stock ROM and extracted the recovery.img file from it. I flashed it the same way as I did with CWM. It appeared to be successful but it somehow still has CWM. I have even tried the stock recovery images from the Samsung Galaxy S3 toolkit but still has CWM even though it says upload successful. What on earth is going on?? I can't use Kies because I am currently using Ubuntu because Windows on my PC is messed up.
Flash the I9300XXBLFB stock rom via odin and the stock recovery is back.
stuck on bootloop happened when i flashed a 4.1.2 rom with odin but instead of putting it in PDA i put it in Bootloader
so whenever i flash a 4.1.2 rom no matter which country's version it is and even if it's put correctly on PDA i still get bootloop
but when i flashed 4.2.2 rom the issue is gone
what can i do to flash a 4.1.2 and avoid the bootloop?
ahmedsaeed050 said:
stuck on bootloop happened when i flashed a 4.1.2 rom with odin but instead of putting it in PDA i put it in Bootloader
so whenever i flash a 4.1.2 rom no matter which country's version it is and even if it's put correctly on PDA i still get bootloop
but when i flashed 4.2.2 rom the issue is gone
what can i do to flash a 4.1.2 and avoid the bootloop?
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you have already another similar thread by you buddy. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2333271
you were asked to do factory reset. if there isn't positive result, mega wipe and flash the rom via odin.
ahmedsaeed050 said:
stuck on bootloop happened when i flashed a 4.1.2 rom with odin but instead of putting it in PDA i put it in Bootloader
so whenever i flash a 4.1.2 rom no matter which country's version it is and even if it's put correctly on PDA i still get bootloop
but when i flashed 4.2.2 rom the issue is gone
what can i do to flash a 4.1.2 and avoid the bootloop?
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Basics read first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
Critical you read the first two posts .