OK, here it goes:
I have had my personal SGS2 for a couple of months now. Rooted, flashed, you name it. The screen appears to be showing some defects, so I need to restore it to stock and return (under warranty). I have ordered a JIG to take care of the flash counter.
As life would have it, my company just issued us with brand spanking new SGS2, so I have a "source" for my ROM - same carrier, same model, etc, etc.
How can I "clone" the stock ROM from the new (and untouched) SGS2 and later transplant it to my (rooted) SGS2? Under company rules I am not allowed to root it - is there a way to have a temp root or maybe copy the stock ROM without root?
Thanks!
Why wouldn't you simply download your stock firmware from Intratech's thread or simply download it with Checkfus ?
Seems like you're trying to make a simple process (returning your personal SGS2 to stock so you can send it in for warranty repair) more complicated than it needs to be
Edit to add - If you can't find firmware for your provider in the above thread or with Checkfus, try a country-specific stock rom from this thread
Nexu$ said:
OK, here it goes:
I have had my personal SGS2 for a couple of months now. Rooted, flashed, you name it. The screen appears to be showing some defects, so I need to restore it to stock and return (under warranty). I have ordered a JIG to take care of the flash counter.
As life would have it, my company just issued us with brand spanking new SGS2, so I have a "source" for my ROM - same carrier, same model, etc, etc.
How can I "clone" the stock ROM from the new (and untouched) SGS2 and later transplant it to my (rooted) SGS2? Under company rules I am not allowed to root it - is there a way to have a temp root or maybe copy the stock ROM without root?
Thanks!
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Nexu$ said:
OK, here it goes:
I have had my personal SGS2 for a couple of months now. Rooted, flashed, you name it. The screen appears to be showing some defects, so I need to restore it to stock and return (under warranty). I have ordered a JIG to take care of the flash counter.
As life would have it, my company just issued us with brand spanking new SGS2, so I have a "source" for my ROM - same carrier, same model, etc, etc.
How can I "clone" the stock ROM from the new (and untouched) SGS2 and later transplant it to my (rooted) SGS2? Under company rules I am not allowed to root it - is there a way to have a temp root or maybe copy the stock ROM without root?
Thanks!
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Can you not find your stock rom ??? either from the stock rom or provider roms posts .
jje
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Hey Lads,
i'm about to get my GS2 this week and i'm asking myself if it is necessary to make a backup from the stock-firmware.
I had a galaxy s before and as soon as I got it I went flashing everything I could get my hands on without doing any backaup.
So my question is if I need to make a backup to get back to stock when I for example want to send it back for service or something like that.
Or does flashing a stock-rom, from the forums, have the same effect ?
Well I think this will have the same effect but I'm not 100% sure.
greets
How do you backup the stock firmware?
But I think you can always get the original firmware throug KIES if you don't change the CSC.
Good question... I don't know exactly but I do believe there is a way that uses ADB - something fromh the android develeopment tools.
But I dont know how this is exacly done. Maybe someone could post a link to a how-to ??
Question is ; am I able to do a official update when I actually have a custom rom installed...
Question is ; am I able to do a official update when I actually have a custom rom installed...
NO nor is the phone repaired under warranty .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032437&page=5
Post 46 and save an original firmware for your brand .
jje
Hey that is a very nice app. Thanks Bro.
@warranty
I know that there will be no repairs under warranty after flashing a non-stock firmware, thats the reason why I need a "clean" firmware to flash before sending it back.
wouldn't bother trying to back up the stock firmware as this can be re-flashed. just make sure you back up your efs folder!
Rumble
I recently shifted to an android from an iphone and I am loving the experience. Unfortunately the noob I am, I didnt do my research properly and I went ahead and rooted my Samsung Galaxy S2 without making a note of which version my phone was (i.e KE1, KG3 etc etc). Now I want to shift back from Lightning ROM to the original Samsung Sense but I dont know how as I dont know which rom or kernel to download. Could you help me out. I dont have a clue of what needs to be done. Also what do I need to do to un-root my device if I ever require to do so in future.
I would be grateful and in debt to you if you could help me out.
Samsung dont have Sense .
Product code on the box or under the battery may give an indication of original firmware otherwise its guesswork .
Question was phone branded was phone from a particular area .
Stock rom post has many Samsung roms Branded rom post likewise .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
Stock rom flashed via Odin will remove root then reset custom rom counter via USB jig .
jje
First Of all I would like to thank anyone who helps me in advance.
Just received my new galaxy s2 (around 30 minutes ago). Allready I want to root the device. Although i'm looking for a point in the right direction on the following.
a)the easiest guide to rooting
b)I'm after a stock (most up to date rom) if possible as my is currently filled with bloat ware (thanks to three UK). Coming from a Nexus s which was my first android phone I'm not used to this neither do I like it. So is the a way to flash a stock rom so the phone is like it would be if I brought it sim free and unlocked.
Currently not looking at any other gains, for the time being at least although im sure the flashing roms bug will catch me.
Old phone was a Nexus s as previously stated which was rooted with CWM installed.
Also I can't believe how busy these forums are! Makes the Nexus scene look dead!
easiest guide to rooting
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
upto date stock rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17831528&postcount=60
Rooting means voiding warranty.
Wouldn't you want to try out the phone and stress test it a little under a valid warranty before you start messing with it?
I was under the impression I could just unroot the device?
Also that stock rom I was linked to will that get rid of the bloat ware?
stennett said:
I was under the impression I could just unroot the device?
Also that stock rom I was linked to will that get rid of the bloat ware?
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You can just unroot it, yes. Unfortunately, a lot of the "bloatware" is Samsung, not your carrier, so you're stuck with it (unless you read up on what you can safely get rid of). If you're looking at flashing an up-to-date firmware anyway, why not consider an AOSP ROM. It's the closest thing you'll get to a Nexus build and they're about as bare-bones as you can get!
If you are interested in that, here's a link for one...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183063
There are others, but I can only speak about that one personally because that's the only AOSP one I used before I went MIUI.
stennett said:
I was under the impression I could just unroot the device?
Also that stock rom I was linked to will that get rid of the bloat ware?
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Yes you can unroot. But every time you flash an unofficial kernel(to root), you increase the custom binary counter. Samsung will know that you have been rooted before even if you reinstall the firmware and kernel. USB Jig's reset the counter, but don't upgrade to the latest firmware(KI3) that hasn't been modified to include the old bootloader. The new firmware fixes the USB Jig counter reset.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
Trust me it's is the best rooting guide for noobs. When I rooted my device that was the only guide I could trust, because it was a step by step guide. Read it carefully, if you got any problems you can pm me and I'll help you. If you post in the thread you'll get help also but you have to reach 10 post to post in that thread.
EDIT: I also found a video that shows the same method from the thread I gave you.
http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s2/
Just in case you need visual support. But you should read the thread carefully anyway.
Thanks for the link to the video, rooting looks really easy although I'm abit sceptical about rooting at the moment due to them knowing if you have previously rooted I thought they wouldn't be able to tell.
Also things look very complicated when compared to the nexus s the galaxy s2 seems to have hundreds of different codes, firmware versions ect.
All I'm after at the moment is just get rid of the Three branding and bloat ware.
A lot more reading ahead I think!
Been doing a little reading and I think the branding is the CSC? Can I just flash the XEU file for 2.3.4 (my current version) to get rid of three's branding? If so would this void my warranty?
stennett said:
Been doing a little reading and I think the branding is the CSC? Can I just flash the XEU file for 2.3.4 (my current version) to get rid of three's branding? If so would this void my warranty?
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Samsung stock roms do not void Samsung warranty though they may or may not void Threes warranty .
Rooting or custom roms void warranty .
jje
I'm not to fussed about rooting at them moment I just want to change my csc and upgrade to 2.3.5 which I believe is the latest version. Doing this won't void my Samsung warranty? If so I'm going to have a go.
Also will flashing wipe any data?
Thanks in advance.
Hi, I recently got an international Galaxy S3 - my first Android phone. It's an unlocked Spain model (not tied to any carrier), and I upgraded it from 4.0.4 to 4.1.1 as soon as I took it out of the box. I've been rooted through Chainfire's ExynosAbuse since it was released. I've never used Kies; the only update I've had was done OTA.
I wasn't planning on messing around with ROMs for quite a while, but I considered installing a 4.1.2 ROM after seeing the Premium Suite announcement. I figured I'd wait however long it took for Samsung to release 4.1.2 to Spanish phones... but reading that the XXELLA upgrade fixes the sudden death issue - something which I've been quite worried about - I kind of want to just install it, assuming there's no adverse effects. And if the eMMC bug causes damage to the chip over time, I would like to install the hotfix as quickly as possible... (I do have the affected chip and FW rev)
I have been reading up quite a bit in the GT-I9300 sections here, and I think I've got an okay picture of how stuff goes, but I do want to make sure before I do anything with my expensive phone! There is an overwhelming amount of information and it's hard to keep track of everything. Anyway, here's what I was wondering...
- What's the best and safest way to flash the 4.1.2 ROM? It seems like I can use Odin, Mobile Odin, Heimdall or a recovery... but I assume I would need to flash the latter through one of the other three? I use Linux, so I would prefer to use Heimdall over Odin (if it's not more risky). Is a recovery required for custom ROMs, or is it just for convenience? Is it safer than the other methods?
I should also mention that if I used Mobile Odin, I would have to use the lite version as paid Play apps aren't available where I live and I don't have a credit/debit card anyhow.
- Would doing this get me the same result as installing it through Kies or OTA if it was officially released for Spain? (eg. the properly updated kernel/bootloader/modem/whatever else...) Including the famous eMMC fix...
- Are there any adverse effects to installing a ROM belonging to a different country? I think I'd probably end up going for the UK version.
- Would I keep my installed apps, settings, etc like I did with the 4.1.1 OTA update?
- I may end up installing a custom kernel later on (possibly Perseus or something of the like); is there anything I should take into account for this, like what method I use to flash it? And would I lose my data through doing this?
I hope I haven't asked anything too dumb, lol. Thanks very much!
Treeki said:
- What's the best and safest way to flash the 4.1.2 ROM?
>> follow the instructions for the firmware
? I use Linux, so I would prefer to use Heimdall over Odin
Use hEIMDALL
. Is a recovery required for custom ROMs,
Yes
Is it safer than the other methods?
No
- Are there any adverse effects to installing a ROM belonging to a different country? I think I'd probably end up going for the UK version.
Possible need to flash modem or CSC for your region / network
- I may end up installing a custom kernel later on (possibly Perseus or something of the like); is there anything I should take into account for this, like what method I use to flash it?
Follow the kernels instructions .
BASICS .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
jje
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Hello. I have a Samsung Galaxy S Advance with a Gingerbread 2.3.6 Android version installed and unrooted. The official Jelly Bean update was released in Russia a couple of days ago and I really wanna try it now. The question is, if I flash with the new stock ROM, will my device still be unrooted? Because when the update becomes available in my country I'd like to get it and still have my phone unrooted, I wouldn't like to void my warranty forever and thus would like to keep the OTA updates. Will I have to do something special or will it remain unrooted?
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Hello. I have a Samsung Galaxy S Advance with a Gingerbread 2.3.6 Android version installed and unrooted. The official Jelly Bean update was released in Russia a couple of days ago and I really wanna try it now. The question is, if I flash with the new stock ROM, will my device still be unrooted? Because when the update becomes available in my country I'd like to get it and still have my phone unrooted, I wouldn't like to void my warranty forever and thus would like to keep the OTA updates. Will I have to do something special or will it remain unrooted?
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Some of the stock roms are pre- rooted, some not. Without a link or example I can say: try it out. Same websites offer the stock roms for samsung devices - that are completely stock version without root. If the russian rom comes pre- rooted there's a way back to your unrooted stock rom.
What's wrong with root?
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Some of the stock roms are pre- rooted, some not. Without a link or example I can say: try it out. Same websites offer the stock roms for samsung devices - that are completely stock version without root. If the russian rom comes pre- rooted there's a way back to your unrooted stock rom.
What's wrong with root?
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Sorry for not providing bonus info. Wow actually xda does not want me to post outside links because I don't have enough posts yet.
However, this is the link of the ROM: sammobile . com/firmware/?page=8&view=10052 (it has some spaces)
I really don't know if it's pre-rooted, how can I find out?
And I actually don't know what's wrong with root, as I said I just don't want to void my warranty. If I have rooted phone will I still be able to receive OTA updates?
slugthrower- said:
Sorry for not providing bonus info. Wow actually xda does not want me to post outside links because I don't have enough posts yet.
However, this is the link of the ROM: sammobile . com/firmware/?page=8&view=10052 (it has some spaces)
I really don't know if it's pre-rooted, how can I find out?
And I actually don't know what's wrong with root, as I said I just don't want to void my warranty. If I have rooted phone will I still be able to receive OTA updates?
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Xda blocks links for member under 30 posts.
Sam mobile offers complete stock Roms. It's not rooted.
Another question: is it a contract phone? Sometimes the providers sell the phones with a provider customized firmware, but that's just a thought about how friendly their support team is.
Rooting won't break the ota rules on the most phones e.g.my nexus is rooted with stock ROM and I receive the normal ota but I could lose my root.
On the other hand if your actual stock ROM is on samfirmware you are nearly save to flash everything.
And just to add it again: AdamOutler made a xda news video about rooting and warranty, it could help you.
search for custom rom.. better than stock.. and no need to wait for updates