Hi,
since a couple of hours I own the S2. I already rooted it with odin.
The Kernel is SGS2_XW_NEE_KI4 and it has Android 2.3.4 on it.
As I read there is an update to 2.3.6.
I did find an update file but it says "Android 2.3.6 Open Europe Version i9100XXKL1" so it seems to be another kernel.
Is there an update file for odin for the S2 with my Kernel?
I would really appreciate a little help
Selflezz
No reason why you can't flash XXKL1 2.3.6. This package will contain a kernel which will replace your current kernel anyway. Make sure you keep a record of your current firmware somewhere/memorise it/have it tattooed somewhere on your body.
That way if you ever need to return the phone for warranty service you will be able to find your original firmware in one of Intratech's threads, flash it and then reset the flash counter with a jig so your phone will appear to be as you bought it firmware-wise.
MistahBungle said:
No reason why you can't flash XXKL1 2.3.6. This package will contain a kernel which will replace your current kernel anyway. Make sure you keep a record of your current firmware somewhere/memorise it/have it tattooed somewhere on your body.
That way if you ever need to return the phone for warranty service you will be able to find your original firmware in one of Intratech's threads, flash it and then reset the flash counter with a jig so your phone will appear to be as you bought it firmware-wise.
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Rather than tattoo it just download the firmware that device came with and stick it safe somewhere.
On every device before any Modding I'll have the device official firmware backup...
Sent from the valley of the shadows....
You make a good point. But...
How cool would "DUKJ1: Firmware info: PDAUKJ1| PHONEUKJ1| CSC:VAUKJ1" look tattooed on one's chest ?
Yes, I'm kidding
stylez said:
Rather than tattoo it just download the firmware that device came with and stick it safe somewhere.
On every device before any Modding I'll have the device official firmware backup...
Sent from the valley of the shadows....
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As I read that the mentioned package will cause several problems I flashed another Kernel and the SenseStyle Rom. And I love it
Thanks anyway!!
Related
is it possible to reinstall the latest firmware with kies?
I update twice as it advised me to do but since then i seem to be getting problems. phone is heating up badly and whenever it has been turned off and i switch it back on i get an error message saying 'com.android could not be started etc and then it asks me to force close the app.
I want to re run the latest firmware but dont know how to.
ps. i have tried a master reset already and still has the same problem.
advice please
hpsauce37 said:
is it possible to reinstall the latest firmware with kies?
I update twice as it advised me to do but since then i seem to be getting problems. phone is heating up badly and whenever it has been turned off and i switch it back on i get an error message saying 'com.android could not be started etc and then it asks me to force close the app.
I want to re run the latest firmware but dont know how to.
ps. i have tried a master reset already and still has the same problem.
advice please
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Don't use Kies, use Odin, it's far less temperamental. Just download th XWKE2 firmware from samfirmware.com and flash in the PDA section of Odin
101matt101 said:
Don't use Kies, use Odin, it's far less temperamental. Just download th XWKE2 firmware from samfirmware.com and flash in the PDA section of Odin
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i have downloaded odin but using the links for latest firmware it says its going to take a day lol!
anyone got anywhere else i can get it from
hpsauce37 said:
i have downloaded odin but using the links for latest firmware it says its going to take a day lol!
anyone got anywhere else i can get it from
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Wow, that's a hell of a long time, leave it to download overnight? Mine took a while but only because it's a big file and it certainly didn't take a day! I'm sorry I don't know anywhere else to get stock firmware from apart from Samfirmware.com and the god awful Kies...
Its not posted on here by any chance using a different upload service .
jje
I have installed an unsecure kernel in my galaxy s2 (GT I9100G) but since I cannot find the original stock kernel, I wanted to roll back to the stock android version that came with s2 and thus wanted to know how could I re-install the firmware from KIES.
Thanks
Perryb said:
I have installed an unsecure kernel in my galaxy s2 (GT I9100G) but since I cannot find the original stock kernel, I wanted to roll back to the stock android version that came with s2 and thus wanted to know how could I re-install the firmware from KIES.
Thanks
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You need to reflash stock using ODIN before you can use kies, as Kies doesn't recognise custom kernels.
Ricey
ricey1986 said:
You need to reflash stock using ODIN before you can use kies, as Kies doesn't recognise custom kernels.
Ricey
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Will reflashing bring back the stock kernel and make the phone unrooted in short make it the way Samsung sold it to me?
Also, I am using Galaxy S2 I9100G build number GINGERBREAD.XWKJ2 and for it only 1 unsecured kernel was available at this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1327509
I rooted my phone without any problem but since there's no way to get back the stock kernel, I am afraid that if need be, how am I gonna claim warranty for my device.
Perryb said:
Will reflashing bring back the stock kernel and make the phone unrooted in short make it the way Samsung sold it to me?
Also, I am using Galaxy S2 I9100G build number GINGERBREAD.XWKJ2 and for it only 1 unsecured kernel was available at this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1327509
I rooted my phone without any problem but since there's no way to get back the stock kernel, I am afraid that if need be, how am I gonna claim warranty for my device.
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Yes aslong as you flash the firmware that came with it t will be like as samsung sold it. Have a look at intratech's thread he may just have the kernel if you still have the original firmware on it already.
Ricey
ricey1986 said:
Yes aslong as you flash the firmware that came with it t will be like as samsung sold it. Have a look at intratech's thread he may just have the kernel if you still have the original firmware on it already.
Ricey
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Yes, I do have the original firmware on it. Didn't have enough guts to play with custom ROM :/
I did check intratech's thread and found stock kernel for XWKJ2 but the thread titles says "Official i9100 Firmwares" whereas my phone shows i9100G. I guess this won't work.
And, when flashing to original firmware, will the kernel's be replaced to the original one's as well?
Thanks for suck quick replies Am just a n00b diving into Android
You can extract the original kernel yourself if you want it http://www.hotfile.com/dl/136857418/c144909/I9100GXWKJ2_I9100GODDKJ2_INU.zip.html
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You can extract the original kernel yourself if you want it [Link]
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Downloaded it. Now what do I do? Flash s2 with this, backup using titanium, root device and then use the stock to get rid of yellow triangle? Am I missing anything?
Thanks for your help
BTW, is there a way to get the latest available firmware in my country/region via KIES so that I can be 100% sure of being in right place
i cant post the link right now but you can google
"How to goback/use Kies update after using ODIN,Rooting or Custom Firmware : Video Guide"
and go the the dialandroid website they have a way to make it like original again
Hello,
i would like some guidance on the rooting side of things. with every page i read im getting more and more confused.
i have installed/flashed litening rom.
ive used the sim unlock tool to unlock my phone.
im confused on all of the unsecure and secure stuff.
i would like my phone back to how i had it when i bought it, without the root access etc.
am i right in thinking that i would need the latest stock secure kernal which i would flash in exactly the same way as i flashed litening? or am i getting the wrong end of the stick.
or would i have to flash the specific three firmware (im not bothered about having all the three stuff on it but if i have to then so be it)
You need to follow Chainfire thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Don't get too much confused, its simple.
BTW- Aren't you already rooted as you are on Litening ROM!
Sent from my GT-I9100
I am rooted which was an easy process. I just can't get my head around all the different stock firmwares etc.
I would love to unlock my wife's S2 for her but want to know how to get it back to stock after.
Hope that makes sense?
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joelk2 said:
I am rooted which was an easy process. I just can't get my head around all the different stock firmwares etc.
I would love to unlock my wife's S2 for her but want to know how to get it back to stock after.
Flash a stock rom .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Firmware is labelled year K 2011 month ABC release number 123
KG3 2011 July 3rd release .
XXX XEU OXA lettering is area of use for that rom .
jje
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ok i downloaded
GT-I9100_XEU_I9100XWKF3_I9100XXKE7_I9100XEUKD1
i couldnt see the KG3 one.
where do i find the csc to go with this?
If you want to get it back to stock "back to how it was when I bought it", don't use any KG firmware unless you're from Poland or Brazil - IIRC, they're the only 2 areas that KG firmware is "official", i.e., flashable via Kies.
Sounds like you'll need a KF firmware. If you can't remember what your firmware originally was, try this:
http://fus.nanzen.se/
- will also tell you your latest available official update.
KG and KH 2.3.4
Rest is 2.3.3
Edit - see you've got KF3 - for your scenario, 99% sure it's the right choice.
ok so ive downloaded that one, it was a self extracting.exe file
i now have a tar file.
do i use odin again and put this tar in the pda part?
Anyone??
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if the package one has one .tar file then yes.
keep in mind you will not have root access after this
Brilliant thanks all
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Also after reverting back to stock roms, do your self a favor and buy a USB JIG (Samsung galaxy S JIG) from ebay for like 10 dollars. You can use this to reset the Binary Counter in Download mode, before you ship of any phone for say Warranty issues
Hello,
I've got S2 with Cognizant and Speedmod S2 Kernel. Everything works fine. I'll try to put it as "ordered" as possible.
Few doubts,
1) I'm a Rom Junkie(I came over from x10) and I don't have warranty, I see a lot of people got IMEI changed and even though they backed up "efs" partition, Nothing fixed (It's a hassle to take it to service center). Is there a proper way to safeguard "efs" partition (which contains IMEI) as per what i see on other thread.
2) I'm on a custom rom, How do I get back to official rom using KIES? Do I have to flash an official kernel or get back to official rom+kernel? How does this KIES thing work? I'm from India wondering if there is 2.3.5 update?
3) Why don't we have vodoo kernel just like GS-1? They were awesome.
4) if I flash the latest 2.3.5 will I loose the functionality to remove "yellow" triangle? Do I have to backup the bootloader or update the bootloader? Any clear info on this?
Thanks for all your help and responses, it would be appreciated.
- Neo
Neo said:
Hello,
I've got S2 with Cognizant and Speedmod S2 Kernel. Everything works fine. I'll try to put it as "ordered" as possible.
Few doubts,
1) I'm a Rom Junkie(I came over from x10) and I don't have warranty, I see a lot of people got IMEI changed and even though they backed up "efs" partition, Nothing fixed (It's a hassle to take it to service center). Is there a proper way to safeguard "efs" partition (which contains IMEI) as per what i see on other thread.
2) I'm on a custom rom, How do I get back to official rom using KIES? Do I have to flash an official kernel or get back to official rom+kernel? How does this KIES thing work? I'm from India wondering if there is 2.3.5 update?
3) Why don't we have vodoo kernel just like GS-1? They were awesome.
Thanks for all your help and responses, it would be appreciated.
- Neo
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hey buddy if you want to flash an official rom i would say do it through odin. go into the development forum original that is and find the stock rom thats in your region and follow the instructions through that thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Thanks for your answer but I would really appreciate if someone answers my questions in the order i've posted since it would be easier to understand for me as well as everyone.
Thanks for your time tho!
Neo said:
Thanks for your answer but I would really appreciate if someone answers my questions in the order i've posted since it would be easier to understand for me as well as everyone.
Thanks for your time tho!
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My apologies buddy. If i knew the answers to your other two questions i would of answered in the order you wanted. apologies and i hope you get the info you want...
I dont have all the answers but ill tell you what i know
#1-Yes its a good idea to back-up your efs file.Not hard to do really.
The easiest ways would be:Full nandroid back-up,CWM(although conflicting reports of efs back-up in folders),copying efs folder to /data in phone and not internal-sd with root explorer(apparently internal sd looses permissions when copying).There is Hellcats KTool and apps like Nutrilaty also.Those to me being the easiest
#2-Kies needs to be installed to flash via odin as installing kies installs the drivers.Kies wont bring back a stock firmware,only Odin can do that and kies wont recognize your phone with a none official firmware.It can be used with an official firmware and a root kernel without problems though.If you have an official firmware in your phone and you plug it in to kies and there is a 2.3.5 update it will automatically advise you.
#3-that one i dont know.Sorry
#4-If you flash to 2.3.5 officialy or from another site you will be stuck with the yellow triangle as far as i am aware as it contains the new bootloader and can not be re-set with the jig.You can flash it here on XDA from this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
which contains the old bootloader.Its 2.3.5 XXK13 and lets you re-set the counter and get rid of the triangle.
Neo said:
Hello,
I've got S2 with Cognizant and Speedmod S2 Kernel. Everything works fine. I'll try to put it as "ordered" as possible.
Few doubts,
1) I'm a Rom Junkie(I came over from x10) and I don't have warranty, I see a lot of people got IMEI changed and even though they backed up "efs" partition, Nothing fixed (It's a hassle to take it to service center). Is there a proper way to safeguard "efs" partition (which contains IMEI) as per what i see on other thread.
No only back it up.
I use
http://www.appbrain.com/app/nitrality/com.nfye.insanity.toolbox
2) I'm on a custom rom, How do I get back to official rom using KIES? Do I have to flash an official kernel or get back to official rom+kernel?
Stock rom Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
How does this KIES thing work?
Its the official Samsung update path you install it first .
I'm from India wondering if there is 2.3.5 update? NO
3) Why don't we have vodoo kernel just like GS-1? They were awesome.
r search its been answered at the very start of this forum .
4) if I flash the latest 2.3.5 will I loose the functionality to remove "yellow" triangle?
NO but you cannot reset custom rom counter .
Two suggestions one you start reading the FAQS and GUIDES and two you may get relevant Indian information from the Indian thread .
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
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Hi,
I have downloaded UAE firmware and now i cant update my phone through kis, i am trying to revert back to a firmware that Kis can recognise.
Since i changed the firmware to UAE, the camera quality went really bad, when i spoke to Samsung, they told me its the firmware and you need to revert back and they are sure the camera quality will be better.
I am currently on
Android 2.3.5
Base version: I9100XXKI4
kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100JPK2-CL655700
Build: GINGERBREAD.JPKJ2
Any idea how Please?
Not sure why you'd want to flash anything to do with Stoke on your phone, but if you mean stock, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
oinkylicious said:
Not sure why you'd want to flash anything to do with Stoke on your phone, but if you mean stock, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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Thanks.
This is a typo, i am not trying to root my device or anything. all i am trying to do is to go back to normal UK version which Kis can understand.
the link you provided talk about rooting etc.
Clean your eyes and try reading it again.
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Clean your eyes and try reading it again.
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Take it easy man!! I am new here, dont have a lot of knowledge like you , as you can see i have made a mistake and trying to rectify it. the link you provided is full of information but i dont know which one to download.
PS: if you are are going to reply with some useless information then please don't bother
Question what firmware do you want original branded firmware or generic Samsung stock firmware .
From the link posted if you read down you come to .
XWKH4
Android 2.3.4
This package has: PDA: XWKH4| Modem/phone: XXKH3| CSC: XEUKD1
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/WWT5Q0XJAP
Its UK firmware that should update via KIES and is nothing to do with rooting .
Backup before installing and backup your EFS if you have not done so .
jje
Thanks for this.
latest firmware will do
Couple a questions. what does EFS stand for?
Also, the file appear to be an .exe extension. is this something i should worry about.
i though in order to go back to UK firmware i need to install a different Kernel or something like that.
The exe is a self extracting 7zip file which contains the firmware in tar format.
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Well I've googled quite a few key words to see if I could get the answers to my questions and I haven't found too much yet. I have a Bell Galaxy SII that's rooted 2.3.3 Android version. I ended up flashing my kernel long ago as well which gives me the yellow triangle now I don't care about that but i want to make my phone like it was when it came out of the box. I have the original firmware and kernel. What im confused about is there is Odin to flash this and that and then there's dumping the files on your phone and using Clockwordmod. what's the difference? which should I use and what do I flash first? the original Kernel then firmware? or other way around? or does it matter? youtube is nice and all but it shows customs unroots for branded S2's not mine which is Bell im having issues with my tethering disconnecting me from my computer so I think it's best if I revert back to factory since all I do is make phone calls and tether. Thanks guys
PS more info if this helps
Model: GT-I9100M
Android: 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100MUGKG2
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100JPKG2-CL342890 [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.UGKG2
Long story short downlown firmware you want and flash in odin this will be the default firmware without any root..
Nyssa1104 said:
Long story short downlown firmware you want and flash in odin this will be the default firmware without any root..
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thanks, once I do that do I repeat the process in Odin to flash my original kernel as well ? and that should also remove my yellow triangle right?
Philminator said:
thanks, once I do that do I repeat the process in Odin to flash my original kernel as well ? and that should also remove my yellow triangle right?
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No as you have just flashed an original kernel .
Reset custom rom counter with USB Jig .
jje
the moment you flash a stock rom it will contain the stock kernel so you would lose root and all the custom stuff you had, basically what you have is an out of the box device
RorixRebel said:
the moment you flash a stock rom it will contain the stock kernel so you would lose root and all the custom stuff you had, basically what you have is an out of the box device
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perfect thanks im just messing around right now with going back stock to see if that fixes my issue with getting Disconnected when I tether now I wrote all this info down so I can go back and forth over time and experiment with different roms
most of the custom roms do not support tether which sucks, but yeah its part of the fun to flash stuff over and over
agreed with above posters, flash it over and over again until you fully understand how the flashing really work
my sgs2 download counter has reach 16 because I was affraid to use cwm flash, so i went back and forth from original rom to custom rom