[Q] 2.3.6 Firmware - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all,
New to Android, I following this link to upgrade it to 2.3.6 - http://www.theandroidsoul.com/update-galaxy-s2-to-android-2-3-6-xxkl1-firmware/
Since I have done this I can not connect my phone to a PC. It fails all the time, I untick the USB debugging and tick it and still does not connect.
Is there a original rom out there that I can use, or a way for it to connect.
I am in New Zealand I have a GT-I9100
Android version - 2.3.6
Baseband version - I9100XXKL1
Kernal Version - 2.6.357-I9100XXKL1-CL783870 [email protected] #2
Build number - GT-I9100-eng 2.3.6 GINGERBREAD XXKL1 test-keys
Any ideas, this is driving me mad.
Side note : Also sometimes the phone takes ages connecting to Telecom NZ XT network. Flight Mode stays on, someone here said it could be a kernal thing? Ideas?

TG09 said:
Hi all,
New to Android, I following this link to upgrade it to 2.3.6 - http://www.theandroidsoul.com/update-galaxy-s2-to-android-2-3-6-xxkl1-firmware/
Since I have done this I can not connect my phone to a PC. It fails all the time, I untick the USB debugging and tick it and still does not connect.
Is there a original rom out there that I can use, or a way for it to connect.
I am in New Zealand I have a GT-I9100
Android version - 2.3.6
Baseband version - I9100XXKL1
Kernal Version - 2.6.357-I9100XXKL1-CL783870 [email protected] #2
Build number - GT-I9100-eng 2.3.6 GINGERBREAD XXKL1 test-keys
Any ideas, this is driving me mad.
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I would flash KL1 from this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
The kernal is newer anyway.
XWKL1
Android 2.3.6
Based on official package
This package has: PDA: XWKL1| Modem/phone: XXKL1| CSC: XEUKH2
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/9EQNGCY4RV
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and also then reflash
Telecom New Zealand TNZKH1 CSC: http://www.multiupload.com/GJ9WXMEC3W
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as your on that network.

Nice one cheers for the info. Do you flash the kernal the same as the firmware with Odin application?

TG09 said:
Nice one cheers for the info. Do you flash the kernal the same as the firmware with Odin application?
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Dont worry did the kernal, will do the rest in a bit
Kernal is now - 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKL1-CL809037 [email protected] #2

I9100xxlph
I have an S2 as well & have noticed throughput has dropped on the latest 2.3.6 firmware for data, I was getting 9mb on stock S2 2.3.3 & now it is 4mb, the same as the S1 on the stock firmware, so I will revert to the stock firmware for S2 as well & check data throughput again.
I couldn't get S2 stock firmware to work, kept rebooting, so have gone to [I9100XXLPH] New ICS firmware http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1500816
seems to be pretty stable although chrome beta isn't :-(
Download 8.65Mbps on I9100XXLPH Telecom XT!
rooted working well. See speed test image below
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Samsung Galaxy S GT I9100 with ICS XXLPH Android 4.0.3
Nice Guide on Android Advices How to Update Samsung Galaxy S GT I9100 with ICS XXLPH Android 4.0.3 Firmware & How to Root Samsung Galaxy S2 GT I9100 on ICS XXLPH Android 4.0.3 Firmware

Still having a few issues. Have you got it working yet?

TG09 said:
Still having a few issues. Have you got it working yet?
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you havin issues with what? could you exlpain?

playerx95 said:
you havin issues with what? could you exlpain?
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I have the S2 on the Telecom New Zealand XT network.
It was behaving well, until a few days ago, when it decides to lose the network and say No Sim Card or stays in Flight Mode and takes a long time to reconnect.
Thinking the Modem I have is wrong, but I am not an expect on what is the latest version.

I think this is a related problem
So. Two days ago, My international Galaxy SII (I9100, running 2.3.4) informed me that there was a firmware upgrade waiting for me. So, like a total dummy (dummy, dummy, dummy), I agreed to update. when it was done, I returned to my home page, only to be informed that my micro SD card has been damaged and I need to reformat it. I do know that SD cards sometime punk out, but I also know one shouldn't believe everything one reads. So, I took the card out of the phone and put it into a card reader on my PC.] (win 7) Well, waddya know. The PC can read every file just fine. So, I copied everything on that card to a folder on my PC. Then I stuck a new 16 GB card into the phone. Phone still thinks it's the same card. (I know this because there's nothing on the new card, but the phone shows me the list of apps on the original 16 GB card.) So, I'm guessing there's nothing wrong with the micro sd card. There is something wrong with that firmware upgrade. So now, I'd like to go forward or back--just get rid of this firmware version. But, not only don't I know where to look for whatever firmware version I'm now running, but I have no idea how to find a different one and replace the evil new firmware. BTW, I was running Android version 2.3.4 before the firmware upgrade and I'm still running 2.3.4 after the firmware upgrade. Yet another thing I don't understand
Before any of this came up, I had scheduled that I'd root my phone today. Don't have to have ICS--just wanted root because I want more control over my phone than unrooted gives you. Now, I don't know whether to go on and root it, or solve the SD card problem first.
Thanks!
sfrrr
model number GT-i9100
android version 2.3.4
Baseband version i9100 XXKI1
Kernel version 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKI4-CL5755468 [email protected] 143 #2
Build number GINGERBREAD.XWKI4

TG09 said:
I have the S2 on the Telecom New Zealand XT network.
It was behaving well, until a few days ago, when it decides to lose the network and say No Sim Card or stays in Flight Mode and takes a long time to reconnect.
Thinking the Modem I have is wrong, but I am not an expect on what is the latest version.
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Does anyone have any ideas?

TG09 said:
Does anyone have any ideas?
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Check your IMEI is correct .
Try another modem
Check your CSC is correct for your location .
jje

JJEgan said:
Check your IMEI is correct .
Try another modem
Check your CSC is correct for your location .
jje
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CSC - I9100OXAKL1
IMEI - 359090048268575
Do they look right, I have no idea.

TG09 said:
CSC - I9100OXAKL1
IMEI - 359090048268575
Do they look right, I have no idea.
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Nor would anyone else for IMEI .
OXA from memory is Poland .
jje

Poland really...wow

TG, you most likely have the i9100T and you've probably flashed i9100 firmware. No problems there but you need to reflash a T modem over the top to get decent reception. There are plenty to choose from in the Aussie thread in general. From experience it doesn't really matter which provider modem you choose, so long as its for the T model.
Sent from my GT-I9100T

sxi200 said:
TG, you most likely have the i9100T and you've probably flashed i9100 firmware. No problems there but you need to reflash a T modem over the top to get decent reception. There are plenty to choose from in the Aussie thread in general. From experience it doesn't really matter which provider modem you choose, so long as its for the T model.
Sent from my GT-I9100T
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Ok I will give that a go.
By the way is there a good app that backs up my /efs folder. I have been reading that it is good to back that up first. I have a non-rooted phone so far.
There are so many threads, I am starting to get confused which one to follow.

TG09 said:
Ok I will give that a go.
By the way is there a good app that backs up my /efs folder. I have been reading that it is good to back that up first. I have a non-rooted phone so far.
There are so many threads, I am starting to get confused which one to follow.
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Not 100% sure but I think you need yo be rooted to backup the efs folder. Some custom kernals do it automatically but I use root explorer and copy/paste the folder to my external memory card then later to PC.
Also, before you do flash a T modem just confirm you have the T model. Best way is to check the sticker under the battery. The reason I say that is because if, like me you have i9100 firmware it will show as i9100 when booting and in settings/about phone. So check under the battery.
Sent from my GT-I9100T

sxi200 said:
Not 100% sure but I think you need yo be rooted to backup the efs folder. Some custom kernals do it automatically but I use root explorer and copy/paste the folder to my external memory card then later to PC.
Also, before you do flash a T modem just confirm you have the T model. Best way is to check the sticker under the battery. The reason I say that is because if, like me you have i9100 firmware it will show as i9100 when booting and in settings/about phone. So check under the battery.
Sent from my GT-I9100T
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Just checked under the battery and it is a GT-I9100 - a non T one.

Ok I have got my phone up and running got the following on it for the time being
PDA - XWKL1
Phone - XXKL1
CSC - I9100TTNZKH1

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[Q] Samsung Galaxy S2 Vodafone Australia ROOT & Firmware question

Hi All,
This might be a silly question, however here it goes.
I just recently bought a Galaxy S2 from Vodafone Australia and was wondering If I am able to install any version of the custom ROM's available given my PDA, Phone and CSC numbers are different?
I basically dont want to install a ROM and then realise that I just screwed up my phone because I used software that is not made for my region.
I come from a HTC Desire HD where it really didn't matter what radio or firmware you ran as it was all the same (mostly), however with the Samsung Galaxy S2 you have different PDA, Phone and CSC settings which is a little different I believe?
FYI - I have rooted my phone using the CF root method, however did not replace the original Vodafone software because I was worried I might screw something up by flashing another ROM.
Here are mine below:
PDA: I9100TDUKF4
PHONE; I9100TDUKF4
CSC: 19100TVAUKF4
Build Info: Wed, June 29 17:28:38 KST 2011
Thanks for your help.
Your voda rom is available in the official carrier firmware thread by intratech. DUK4 pda/phone, VAUKF4 csc, so flash on I say.
csc matters less than pda and phone, nothing wrong with mixing and matching as you can flash them all independently
How did you get on with this gekrem? I am pondering whether or not to root and flash mine. I definitely want root, but am unsure about flashing etc as I don't want an expensive brick ruining my warranty... Was the rooting process relatively straight forward?
I moved from a JBd iPhone 3GS to FINALLY get into Android (and loving it), so I am sure I am capable, but there just seems to be a lot more warnings with android about fux'n everything up then there was with real risks with the iPhone.
I am also in the unfortunate position of having a Voda GS2, and using the Telstra network - so a bit unsure of how/if that will changes things RE flashing modems and what not.
Cheers
EDIT: I have been a long time lurker in these forums, just never had anything worth posting, hence my deplorable post count
The sgs2 is pretty fool proof with regards to flashing, it's very hard to brick.
The only people who have bricked so far have flashed sgs1 aka i9000 firmware and pit's aka reformatted there storage to be like a galaxy s1.
Just stay away from the pit file and read first to make sure you are flashing something for the right phone.
Your warranty is void, but at the same time if you flash back to stock and use a usb jig to reset the flash counter you should be able to get hardware problems fixed, i haven't seen any horror story's about people being turned down for replacements due to custom roms yet but ymmv.
As far as modems again its pretty unbrick able, i have seen someone flash a galaxy s1 modem on and fix it just by flashing a Correct one again, but again be careful and make sure you know what you are Flashing before you do it.
Before you do anything its a good idea to backup your efs folder, there's guides howto and even apps that's can do it for you, this means if something goes wrong and you lose your imei its fixable.
Root is easy, just flash the correct cf root kernel with odin, the thread how a full howto.
You can start by flashing a newer stock rom, there is a thread with all of them and howto flash it.
Very easy and won't take more than 10min. Again root with a cf root kernel.
From there you can flash custom roms, there's loads in the dev section, custom kernels, and anything.
Modems are very country and area specific and you will have to find out which is best for you on your own, maybe start with the newest, kh3, and work backwards, any radio will work with any rom.
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veyka said:
The sgs2 is pretty fool proof with regards to flashing, it's very hard to brick.
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Thanks vekya - confirms everything I have read, but always apprehensive with a nice new phone
I have read over the CF Root thread, and it doesn't seem hard, but I so still have a few loose ends I wanted cleared up before I proceed with rooting. Plus I am waiting for my jig to arrive off of ebay, just in case.
And once it's rooted, I am pretty sure I would end up flashing a custom ROM (I like the look and sound of Lite'ning Rom, but need to really have a good look around. A lot of people seem to be using Villain, so that needs a looksee also
Thanks, and sorry for semi-hijack gekrem
I know how you feel, i was reading for a good week before I even got the phone!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA Premium App
To be honest, I flashed a few ROMS and ended up deciding to go back to the Stock Vodafone ROM.... 2.3.4 performed very slow compared to my friends SG2 Vodafone 2.3.3..(screen was not very responsive when tapping, lagged a little, network connection was not as strong).
With the Vodafone ROM I'm getting around 1 day and 22 hours of battery life as with the 2.3.4 I was struggling to get 18 hours...big difference so I decided to go back
What I did end up doing however was ROOTING my SG2 with the Vodafone software, that worked a treat!
gekrem said:
Hi All,
This might be a silly question, however here it goes.
I just recently bought a Galaxy S2 from Vodafone Australia and was wondering If I am able to install any version of the custom ROM's available given my PDA, Phone and CSC numbers are different?
I basically dont want to install a ROM and then realise that I just screwed up my phone because I used software that is not made for my region.
I come from a HTC Desire HD where it really didn't matter what radio or firmware you ran as it was all the same (mostly), however with the Samsung Galaxy S2 you have different PDA, Phone and CSC settings which is a little different I believe?
FYI - I have rooted my phone using the CF root method, however did not replace the original Vodafone software because I was worried I might screw something up by flashing another ROM.
Here are mine below:
PDA: I9100TDUKF4
PHONE; I9100TDUKF4
CSC: 19100TVAUKF4
Build Info: Wed, June 29 17:28:38 KST 2011
Thanks for your help.
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Would you mind posting a quick "how to" on how you rooted your Voda S2 ?
For us noobs please ?
Cheers
Graham
graham_h said:
Would you mind posting a quick "how to" on how you rooted your Voda S2 ?
For us noobs please ?
Cheers
Graham
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Check out this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Read the 1st few posts for detailed instructions. Has the rooted kernels to download. Just find the one that matches yours.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
So here's what I have
Baseband
I9100TDUKF4
Kernel
2.6.35.7-I9100TDUKH1-CL474234 [email protected] #2
BUILD
GINGERBREAD.DUKH1
PDA: I9100TDUKH1
PHONE: I9100TDUKF4
CSC: I9100TVAUKG2
Which one do I use ?
graham_h said:
So here's what I have
Baseband
I9100TDUKF4
Kernel
2.6.35.7-I9100TDUKH1-CL474234 [email protected] #2
BUILD
GINGERBREAD.DUKH1
PDA: I9100TDUKH1
PHONE: I9100TDUKF4
CSC: I9100TVAUKG2
Which one do I use ?
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NOTE: you should read as much as you can about others experience rooting the i9100t first before going ahead. I have the i9100 and have never done anything on the i9100t.
As far as I know You can mix and match kernels with roms and modems but to keep "near" stock I'd start with just the rooted kernel. the one that has KH1 in the filename on post 5. Just follow the instructions exactly using Odin and you will be rooted in just a few minutes.
Prob move onto nimpo's kernel later to allow under clocking/volting.
Edit: this is what im running but im on Optus.
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great.. root went fine
But I have no GPS lock at all.
Can you upload the original gps.conf file for voda australia please ?
Thanks
Graham
graham_h said:
great.. root went fine
But I have no GPS lock at all.
Can you upload the original gps.conf file for voda australia please ?
Thanks
Graham
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This what's in my gps.conf and I get a perfect lock indoors within about 15 seconds.
/etc/gps.conf
NTP_SERVER=north-america.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com
SUPL_PORT=7276
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thanks for the info
Doesn't fix mine though
Guess I'll have to send it back
Well I'm left to fix this issue myself
Seems the rooted Kernel has stopped the GPS working
Would a Voda Australia S2 user please post how theirs was rooted and how the GPS performs ?
Thanks
Graham
graham_h said:
Well I'm left to fix this issue myself
Seems the rooted Kernel has stopped the GPS working
Would a Voda Australia S2 user please post how theirs was rooted and how the GPS performs ?
Thanks
Graham
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Cant see how.....but if you think the kernel is dodgy why dont you flash the latest kernel from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179814
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i've tried a lot of roms after i've got the voda australia, i've settled on the criskelo rom. i would be more than happy to have CM7 but it doesn't work with a bluetooth headset which is a basic requirement for my car stereo. but yeah i had the same doubts as a few of u folks but its pretty easy, BTW dont forget to get your usb jig, its a life saver and gets rid of the golden (caution) triangle after u root.
GPS, etc. all works fine
hope this helped
PS: use the CF-root method, then get the XF3 (or ur current kernel from "about phone") from one of the rooting threads, and off u go Unlocking is free if u've bought it on a plan so dont bother using the nv_data.bin method.
If in doubt - there'z no better way then to try it out ..
Hi guys can anyone tell where to find a unsecure kernel for DUKF4 ? or can i use any ???
Also i want to get rid off vodafone apps on my I900oT (eg: demo rubbish & good food guide) with a unbranded rom from any telcos ???
Sorry if use your thread to ask this Q's....
Need Help!
Hi I am a complete noob at all of this stuff and desperately need help, I have no idea either to flash or root in order to achieve the results I want, and the firmware I have doesn't seem to be available on the intratech page.
I want to be able to remove all of the Vodafone bloatware and to be able to update my firmware as soon as they are released on the global server, is that possible? Because Vodafone have been immensely slow releasing firmware updates and it is getting unbearable.
My current firmware is:
PDA: I9100TDUKH1
PHONE: I9100TTDUKF4
CSC: I9100TVAUKG2
Please be as simple as possible and link me to the how to's I need if possible.
And sorry for being the biggest noob on this site lol, I have been with Apple for the last 3 years.
Thanks
I also a have Vodafone Galaxy S2 GT-I9100T. Details below:
My current firmware is:
PDA: I9100TDUKH1
PHONE: I9100TTDUKF4
CSC: I9100TVAUKG2
I have rooted it and have used 4 different ROMS:
Criskelo
Cyanogen
Ginger 237 and
CodecROM
All 4 gave me the same issue. Would work fine while I am connected to my wifi at home. As soon as I would leave my home and my Wifi was out of range I would start to get massive battery drain (last me half a day from full charge while phone is on idle). It's as if it was working hard trying to stay connected to the mobile network. It would also feel warm. I tried using the correct modem driver (I9100TTDUKF4), tried switching my Wifi off using Y5 Battery Saver. Tried different Kernels all with no success. Can anyone advise if they are experiencing the same issue with their GT-I9100T?
Would love to get to the bottom of this.

[Q] Which firmware should I use for At&t

Hi All,
Sorry for the noob question, I recently got a SGS2, my first Android device. I'm currently on At&t in the US. I believe the phone is unlocked since it has the yellow triangle on boot up.
The phone currently has :
PDA: I9100XWKE7
Phone: I9100XXKE4
CSC: I9100XEUKD1
I would like to upgrade the phone to Andriod 2.3.4 and not wipe any data on the phone. Which PDA, Phone, and CSC firmware should I get?
Thanks for your time.
Reheat said:
Hi All,
Sorry for the noob question, I recently got a SGS2, my first Android device. I'm currently on At&t in the US. I believe the phone is unlocked since it has the yellow triangle on boot up.
The phone currently has :
PDA: I9100XWKE7
Phone: I9100XXKE4
CSC: I9100XEUKD1
I would like to upgrade the phone to Andriod 2.3.4 and not wipe any data on the phone. Which PDA, Phone, and CSC firmware should I get?
Thanks for your time.
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the yellow trianlge means that the phone is rooted! - in other words a custom software is installed in it.
what ROM?
answer---> what would you like? stock looking? - kitchen KH3, Cognition, vilian etc
custom?--->MIUI, CM7
themed?---->litening
and you can continue like this for long time...go to the original android development mate and check the procedure how to flash and how to use CWM i think u may have one installed if there is the yellow triangle...
then check ROM's and atached screenshots - read about thems bugs and problemss and pick one...dont be afraid u can change back or for another one anytime - but i will recomend you back up EFS folder first - there is a topic how to do so in original android thread.
i hope u will find your way
Thanks for the info Hunteres. I think I want to keep my phone stock, so I was wondering which firmware from Intratech's Official i9100 Firmwares thread I should get that would work on At&t. The phone is rooted and does have CWM installed when I bought it. When I upgrade to 2.3.4, do I need to upgrade the Phone: I9100XXKE4 and CSC: I9100XEUKD1 also?
Firmware
Get the KG5 firmware. I have been using that for a few weeks on ATT USA and its perfect. Battery life is also excellent. I have an unlocked from Clove in the UK.
CC
Any rom can be used on any carrier.
If you are getting poor signal or data speed try a different modem, there is also a thread dedicated to getting the correct AT&T apn.
cc999 said:
Get the KG5 firmware. I have been using that for a few weeks on ATT USA and its perfect. Battery life is also excellent. I have an unlocked from Clove in the UK.
CC
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is the KG5 more perfect than the KG3?
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KG3 - HAS VIDEO for Google Voice - This is the only plus - some apps do not work.
KG5 - much better battery life - all apps work - very solid build, no crashes or freezes.
CC
Thanks for all the info. Would KH3 firmware be better than KG5 since it's newer? Do I need to upgrade my current baseband firmware and CSC firmware when I upgrade to a new kernel?

[Q] Cannot connect to 2G/H+/3G Internet

I have flashed this firm:-
XWKL1
Firmware info
PDA:XWKL1
PHONE: DDKL1
Date: 13/12/2011
Android 2.3.6
INU (India): http://www.multiupload.com/7K8FL86IEQ
XWKL1 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/LSO4P572C9
Password: [email protected]
with speedmod kernel.
(I should have flashed JPKJ2 gb 2.3.5 firmware, but because its outdated, flashed the kl1 2.3.6 instead)
My problem is that i cannot access the 2g or 3g internet. I have the jKay mod which turns the signal icons to green. but they dont. they just come on (grey) but dont connect.
I called the operator many times to install the settings. but still no help.
If anyone in uae, can u confirm theres a gb 2.3.6 for uae?
any advice?
I recently bought a samsung Galaxy Y, and this had 2.3.6 xxkk(?) firmware with arabic support. Can any UAE user confirm that there is a 2.3.6 official update for galaxy s2?
ProNewb said:
I have flashed this firm:-
XWKL1
Firmware info
PDA:XWKL1
PHONE: DDKL1
Date: 13/12/2011
Android 2.3.6
INU (India): http://www.multiupload.com/7K8FL86IEQ
XWKL1 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/LSO4P572C9
Password: [email protected]
with speedmod kernel.
(I should have flashed JPKJ2 gb 2.3.5 firmware, but because its outdated, flashed the kl1 2.3.6 instead)
My problem is that i cannot access the 2g or 3g internet. I have the jKay mod which turns the signal icons to green. but they dont. they just come on (grey) but dont connect.
I called the operator many times to install the settings. but still no help.
If anyone in uae, can u confirm theres a gb 2.3.6 for uae?
any advice?
I recently bought a samsung Galaxy Y, and this had 2.3.6 xxkk(?) firmware with arabic support. Can any UAE user confirm that there is a 2.3.6 official update for galaxy s2?
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Check your APNs to see if they changed or got wiped out?
ctomgee said:
Check your APNs to see if they changed or got wiped out?
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Yep, they are still there.
I installed new one by calling the helpline. they told me to restart my phone afterwards. i did, but still cannot connect.
Is it possible that marketenabler app is causing the problem? i know that when you switch sim ids (from local to US etc) u cannot connect 3g.
but even if i try to connect with local sim id it does not connect
Man, just Google for your provider apn details for android. As far as I know 3g etc should work the same on all firmwares unless your phone is not the international version.
I have the i9100t which has a different modem. When I flash any rom I reflash just the modem and all is good again. But first make sure your apn is correct and you have selected it (should have the green dot beside it).
Sent from my GT-I9100
Hi all,
First time poster, long time follower!!
I'm hoping someone can help me here because i have a real headache with my galaxy s2. I live in Rep. of Ireland.
When i got it at Christmas everything was perfect. But two weeks later i suddenly lost my 3g. Phone works fine on 2g (except for the slow speed), but i contacted my carrier 3Ireland and they said everything is fine on their end. My APN is perfect, i've tried toggling airplane mode, entering codes, data package checks. You name it and i've tried it.
When i force my phone to select 3g it looses all signal and i have to restart my phone and quickly go back into settings to choose 2g or i will loose signal again.
This is the following on my phone.
Android version 2.3.5
Baseband version I9100XXKI4
Kernel Version [email protected] #2
Build number GINGERBREAD.XWKI8
I've being reading about modem/radios lately, is that just the baseband? Could that be my problem. I'm a noob at this kinda thing.I just want my 3g to come back.
All help is greatly appreciated. Look forward to hearing from you all.
Thanks.
ProNewb said:
Yep, they are still there.
I installed new one by calling the helpline. they told me to restart my phone afterwards. i did, but still cannot connect.
Is it possible that marketenabler app is causing the problem? i know that when you switch sim ids (from local to US etc) u cannot connect 3g.
but even if i try to connect with local sim id it does not connect
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sxi200 said:
Man, just Google for your provider apn details for android. As far as I know 3g etc should work the same on all firmwares unless your phone is not the international version.
I have the i9100t which has a different modem. When I flash any rom I reflash just the modem and all is good again. But first make sure your apn is correct and you have selected it (should have the green dot beside it).
Sent from my GT-I9100
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sxi200 makes an excellent point. Make sure what your model is - GT-I9100, GT-I9100G, GT-I9100T - it WILL make a difference.
ctomgee said:
sxi200 makes an excellent point. Make sure what your model is - GT-I9100, GT-I9100G, GT-I9100T - it WILL make a difference.
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I have tried everything u all said.
made sure it is i9100 and not T or G.
Now i am going to downgrade to 2.3.5 to jpkj2. my final option.
anything i should know about?
ProNewb said:
I have tried everything u all said.
made sure it is i9100 and not T or G.
Now i am going to downgrade to 2.3.5 to jpkj2. my final option.
anything i should know about?
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Because I've flashed an international firmware, when the phone boots up it shows i9100 and in settings / about phone it also shows i9100.
The only place it shows as an i9100T is on the sticker under the battery. So remove the battery and check just in case.
EDIT: you say you flashed an Indian firmware. Aren't Indian models the i9100G. Maybe you need to flash the international firmware if you indeed have an international model.
Sent from my GT-I9100
sxi200 said:
Because I've flashed an international firmware, when the phone boots up it shows i9100 and in settings / about phone it also shows i9100.
The only place it shows as an i9100T is on the sticker under the battery. So remove the battery and check just in case.
EDIT: you say you flashed an Indian firmware. Aren't Indian models the i9100G. Maybe you need to flash the international firmware if you indeed have an international model.
Sent from my GT-I9100
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Well, i did go back and flash the jpkj2 2.3.5. and still no connection.
will try from an open place again later.
i have an issue with my internet connection too. i got an I9100(international version) and things were perfect till i switched to 4.0.3 and since then, my internet just refuses to connect although i have full signal strength and 3G or H displayed. but there is nothing going through.
it works again after i switch to airplane mode and back. i have no issues with wifi.
i have tried many modems and roms. i am currently using the KI4 rom and it still gives me issues.
please help.
update on situation
Hi guys,
just an update on my situation. Had the phone sent to Samsung twice for a check and bothe times it came back perfect with test sheets showing all was perfect. I decided to have another check done on the phone and it now says that the phone is blocked!! What the hell!. When i checked first weeks ago all was good and now it says it's blocked, but i'm getting 2g signal, surely i should be getting nothing if it's barred.
I have no idea who the origional service provider was of the phone, is there any way of finding out who the origional provider was or is there any way of removing this barring?
Thanks

ICS and factory unlocked GSII

alright. long story short i bought a factory unlocked GSII (from amazon) parallel import. it is the international version
there is no carrier bloatware. it currently has a vodafone australia SIM in it.
even though the ICS update for the GSII was released today in a few countries, does that mean i still have to wait? id check but i have to get kies to be able to sync to my phone first. working on that now
also, as far as i know, the phone was from france, and the modem firmware is for Poland. im quite interested in knowing some more info about this phone.. where it came from and info about it. here are the details
model number: GT-i9100
android version: 2.3.5
baseband version: i9100xxki4
kernel version: 2.6.35.7
cheers
rankzerg said:
alright. long story short i bought a factory unlocked GSII (from amazon) parallel import. it is the international version
there is no carrier bloatware. it currently has a vodafone australia SIM in it.
even though the ICS update for the GSII was released today in a few countries, does that mean i still have to wait? id check but i have to get kies to be able to sync to my phone first. working on that now
also, as far as i know, the phone was from france, and the modem firmware is for Poland. im quite interested in knowing some more info about this phone.. where it came from and info about it. here are the details
model number: GT-i9100
android version: 2.3.5
baseband version: i9100xxki4
kernel version: 2.6.35.7
cheers
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via kies if its original firmware .
I suspect yours is not original kernel looks to be later 2.6 and phone 2.3
jje
why would it not be a original kernel?
Just download firmware from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
use Odin for update according to the instructions in the beginning of that thread.
The standard XXLPQ-version should work fine for you (installed it myself yesterday).
There are no problem with your kernel, JJEgan is usually right, but this time I believe he replied too fast
(mixing up Linux kernel version with Android version)
And if you want root, then install correct CF-root kernel from this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
The important thing is that you have the standard international version of SGS2 (i9100), and that seems to be the case. None of the firmwares in the thread above will brick an i9100...
tjtj4444 said:
Just download firmware from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
use Odin for update according to the instructions in the beginning of that thread.
The standard XXLPQ-version should work fine for you (installed it myself yesterday).
There are no problem with your kernel, JJEgan is usually right, but this time I believe he replied too fast
(mixing up Linux kernel version with Android version)
And if you want root, then install correct CF-root kernel from this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
The important thing is that you have the standard international version of SGS2 (i9100), and that seems to be the case. None of the firmwares in the thread above will brick an i9100...
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I did the XXLPQ install based off this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
Worked perfectly.
I have an international version and flashed it with the LPQ Firmware that was released in Europe and works great for me...
How to Install Android 4.0.3 LPQ Firmware on Samsung Galaxy S II I9100
Details on updating to ICS
Hey guys...sorry for asking this noob question...but i got really more n more confused as i read through about all the ics update thread in the forum.
1) can i update manually to the ICS XXPLQ 4.0.3? (right now mine is XXKH3 2.3.4)
2) will it effect my unlocked phone? (my phone is sim free)
3) any effect on the baseband? (Mine is XXKH3)..previously im using iPhone 3Gs and when i jailbreaked including the baseband, i lost all my GPS functions ~~
(i dont want the same thing to happen to my SGS2 ~~
tq in advanve guys....sorry for my poor English.
maliiik said:
Hey guys...sorry for asking this noob question...but i got really more n more confused as i read through about all the ics update thread in the forum.
1) can i update manually to the ICS XXPLQ 4.0.3? (right now mine is XXKH3 2.3.4)
Yes
2) will it effect my unlocked phone? (my phone is sim free)
Yes you will have new OS Android 4
3) any effect on the baseband? (Mine is XXKH3)..previously im using iPhone 3Gs and when i jailbreaked including the baseband, i lost all my GPS functions ~~
(i dont want the same thing to happen to my SGS2 ~~
It will get a new baseband .
jje
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JJEgan said:
maliiik said:
Hey guys...sorry for asking this noob question...but i got really more n more confused as i read through about all the ics update thread in the forum.
1) can i update manually to the ICS XXPLQ 4.0.3? (right now mine is XXKH3 2.3.4)
Yes
2) will it effect my unlocked phone? (my phone is sim free)
Yes you will have new OS Android 4
3) any effect on the baseband? (Mine is XXKH3)..previously im using iPhone 3Gs and when i jailbreaked including the baseband, i lost all my GPS functions ~~
(i dont want the same thing to happen to my SGS2 ~~
It will get a new baseband .
jje
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Thnx mate !
btw for my question 2) - will i still be able to make phone call, sms, 3g, etc. using my current telco?...erghhhhh so afraid to update....but i still want the ICS !!!! ~~
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[Q] Help me return my phone to stock please!

Hi,
Can anyone help me please? Trying to return to stock firmware before I sell my SII.
I have followed this guide: http://www.androidnz.net/2012/01/restoring-your-samsung-galaxy-s2-back.html
Up to the stage where you flash the firmware with Odin, I have tried two different firmwares which I believe to be correct but they do not seem to be compatible with Kies so they can't be the stock firmware.
I have tried this firmware: https://androidfirmwares.net/PhoneFirmware/Download/118
I am currently on this firmware: http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=GT-I9100&pcode=CPW&os=1&type=1#firmware (UK CPW 4.0.4 PDA I9100XWLPT)
Both of which give this message in Kies:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
So I'm trying to find out which firmware I need to download, but there are so many options on the firmware thread thread I have no idea which one to use. http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1075278
I've tried CheckFus, but it says "no firmware info retrieved for given data" as below:
Please can someone tell me which firmware I need to download, all I want is the latest stock UK (preferably unbranded) firmware.
Thank you.
you can download rom for orange UK here
www.samfirmware.com
anang1979 said:
you can download rom for orange UK here
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Hmm thanks, but the current firmware I'm on is from there, but the carphone warehouse (unbranded) version rather than orange. I assume it would be the same? Might give it a try anyway..
Bump any other ideas anyone? Why would I be getting that message in Kies?
Your only option is to use the CW stock. Nothing for Orange on Checkfus, I've checked AndroidFirmwares & nothing there either. And the chances of someone with a flashable copy of Orange firmware reading this thread before it disappears into the thousands of other threads which have been posted here in the past is pretty close to zip (and bumping it every day in the hope someone will is futile).
Flash the CW firmware, wipe the phone. Sell it. Done.
You would be wanting to flash 4.0.3,then see if kies offers you 4.0.4.
So Id just use the LP7 then see if it offers LPT.
I use xeu for my unbranded phones,I dont know what cpw is.
And whats the score.Are you trying to make branded phone unbranded or what.Are you selling it on eBay unbranded,what was original software on it.
Will it stay unlocked to other networks as a guy got his phone returned to him after it was supposed to be unlocked.
theunderling said:
You would be wanting to flash 4.0.3,then see if kies offers you 4.0.4.
So Id just use the LP7 then see if it offers LPT.
I use xeu for my unbranded phones,I dont know what cpw is.
And whats the score.Are you trying to make branded phone unbranded or what.Are you selling it on eBay unbranded,what was original software on it.
Will it stay unlocked to other networks as a guy got his phone returned to him after it was supposed to be unlocked.
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I would ideally like the phone to be unbranded and unlocked. It was originally on Orange firmware (not sure of version maybe 2.3.x or similar).
I can't really remember how I unlocked the phone, I think it was using an app (It currently has a 3 SIM in it, and it works), so I think it will stay unlocked regardless of firmware.
CPW = Car Phone Warhouse, a phone shop.
I think I will do as you suggest and get the XEU firmware 4.0.3 version from SamFirmware, this one: United Kingdom / Ireland 2012 April 4.0.3 I9100XWLP7 I9100XEULP5
Thanks.
Just flash Gingerbread via ODIN (Download From SamMobile.Com) and then update via OTA or KIES , it will surely work make sure you are flashing your region's stock gingerbread ROM via ODIN It will surely work
Yeah just flash any of the gb listed or the 4.0.3.Stay away from the 4.0.4 as thats the latest....so presumably kies wouldnt offer an update if your on that(I dont use kies as no need to).
Youve not said who/where your selling the phone.Just be wary if your listing it as unlocked(unless you use spockys app and check with other sims).....lol
Mr.KiLLeR said:
Just flash Gingerbread via ODIN (Download From SamMobile.Com) and then update via OTA or KIES , it will surely work make sure you are flashing your region's stock gingerbread ROM via ODIN It will surely work
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Thanks I will try a Gingerbread version if the 4.0.3 doesn't work out.
theunderling said:
Yeah just flash any of the gb listed or the 4.0.3.Stay away from the 4.0.4 as thats the latest....so presumably kies wouldnt offer an update if your on that(I dont use kies as no need to).
Youve not said who/where your selling the phone.Just be wary if your listing it as unlocked(unless you use spockys app and check with other sims).....lol
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Not sure where I will be selling it yet but thanks for the advise, going to try flashing the 4.0.3 firmware soon I'll let you know how it goes.
Edit: Believe it or not, I just did a factory reset on the phone and now when connected to Kies it says I am on the latest firmware and no update is available. I'll stick with this firmware then. Thanks for the advice all

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