Hi,
Sorry if I don't write correctly in english.
I never had an Android smartphone and I just bought to someone a Galaxy S2 with an operator customization.
I notice that the two sensitives buttons MENU and BACK (at the left and at the right of the HOME button) are not illuminated but they was 2 days ago.
They work perfectly but I never see the white light.
Because I'm a new Android user I don't really know if it's a customization or not so I decide to flash the S2 with a stock ROM but the problem is still here
Here is the details of the smartphone:
Android: 4.0.3
Baseband: I9100XXKPA
Kernel: 3.0.15-I9100XXKPA-CL51925 [email protected] #3
Version: ICS.XXKPA
A guess its whatever customization has been made to the phone .
No ICS release for SGS2 what has been flashed on the phone .
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Clean Slate for those that balls up the firmware .Or need to return to service or decide if its hardware/firmware problem .
Backup data first if phone is working .
Boot CWM recovery no recovery install CWM and root kernel
Mounts and Storage
Format cache data system sd card .
Remove battery
Boot to download mode
Open Odin
Install correct stock firmware .
jje
Thank you for reply
But I don't understand everything :/
You say that I should not install a version 4 because this is an ICS ROM and there is no official ICS ROM, is that correct?
Whatever, I will do what you're suggesting to me installing this ROM:
I9100XXKL1 2.3.6
Jxx7 said:
Thank you for reply
But I don't understand everything :/
You say that I should not install a version 4 because this is an ICS ROM and there is no official ICS ROM, is that correct?
You have zero knowledge ICS on this forum are leaked beta test roms .
Whatever, I will do what you're suggesting to me installing this ROM:
I9100XXKL1 2.3.6
No i suggest you install your original rom if not install a stock rom for your phone and country .
jje
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I tried to flash with a STOCK ROM 2.3.6 and there is a new problem...
Windows doesn't recognize my phone at all!
I tried everything: install Kies, uninstall and install again, nothing...
I did the same with the drivers and again with the version we can find on the Web, nothing...
I can't see the phone in the ODIN MODE either
I'm totally lost, is there a way to flash completely from the micro SD card?
Jxx7 said:
I tried to flash with a STOCK ROM 2.3.6 and there is a new problem...
Windows doesn't recognize my phone at all!
I tried everything: install Kies, uninstall and install again, nothing...
I did the same with the drivers and again with the version we can find on the Web, nothing...
I can't see the phone in the ODIN MODE either
I'm totally lost, is there a way to flash completely from the micro SD card?
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Android market >>> Mobile Odin .
jje
as for the buttons light.
did you try to go to system/display/touch key backlight.
JJEgan said:
Android market >>> Mobile Odin .
jje
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Thank you! But I have to be root and it's not free :/
Is it possible to flash with the ROM in the micro SD?
sorrowrain said:
as for the buttons light.
did you try to go to system/display/touch key backlight.
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Yep... :/ I activate the "always on" option (or something like that) and nothing...
I tried to flash in recovery mode with a Cyanogen file:
"update-cm-7.1.0-GalaxyS2-signed.zip" for Galaxy S2
I copied this file on the SD and I have a KERNEL PANIC, UPLOAD MODE :/
There is also this line in red:
RST_STAT = 0x20000000
Edit: The phone boot normally but I still can't see it on W7 and the buttons MENU and BACK are still not illuminated :/
I have a suggestion...
Please read a few posts and a lot of Howtos and FAQs. You're just messing with the phone without any clear knowledge and you'll brick it sooner or later so spare yourself a trip to the nearest service center and !stop flashing random files!.
Now for my next suggestion. Get Odin to run and/or use mobile Odin and quickly flash your stock rom. You have 15 minutes to refund and it should be plenty of time to get your phone back to stock. Then check if the lights are working and go return the phone if they still don't work.
bpivk said:
I have a suggestion...
Please read a few posts and a lot of Howtos and FAQs. You're just messing with the phone without any clear knowledge and you'll brick it sooner or later so spare yourself a trip to the nearest service center and !stop flashing random files!.
Now for my next suggestion. Get Odin to run and/or use mobile Odin and quickly flash your stock rom. You have 15 minutes to refund and it should be plenty of time to get your phone back to stock. Then check if the lights are working and go return the phone if they still don't work.
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I read a lot so now I'm testing what people with more experience than me are suggesting to me, I don't choose files randomly.
Jxx7 said:
I read a lot so now I'm testing what people with more experience than me are suggesting to me, I don't choose files randomly.
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Right. Now that you have flashed CM7 with the new bootloader, there is no choice but to re-install a stock Gingerbread firmware (or bootloader IIRC) through Odin.
Your original button backlight problem was probably with the extremely old ICS leak that you installed.
I9100XXKPA
Base Firmware: I9100XXKPA (4.0.3)
Build Date: 5th January 2012
xethor said:
Your original button backlight problem was probably with the extremely old ICS leak that you installed.
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Not so old! ^^
Do you know if the I9100XXLPH (09/02/2012) is stable?
I have the same issue; the buttons are not responding and light is off even if I set it to always light.
I have another issue which is the speaker doesn't work too!
Is there a way to find out the original soft using the phone IMEI or SN?
Thanks :good:
numediaweb said:
I have the same issue; the buttons are not responding and light is off even if I set it to always light.
I have another issue which is the speaker doesn't work too!
Is there a way to find out the original soft using the phone IMEI or SN?
Thanks :good:
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Start off with finding out what model phone you have. It's on the label under the battery.
Related
I would like help from forum members.
After doing a root using the original firmware version, available here in the forum, my GS2 stopped working.
The device connects, the splash comes from Samsung (the one where the yellow triangle appears), but after that the screen goes black and nothing appears. Imagine turning on your PC but not booting in windows!
I can access the download mode and recovery mode. But nothing I do solves. I've tried putting other firmware versions but not resolved.
The Odin recognizes the device, the Kies not.
Another problem is that I do not know what was the original version of the firmware, but I know that the device was a French version, if that helps.
Flash a stock rom via Odin .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
I tried that. It did not work. I used the XWKK2, XXKI4, and XWKI4 XWKK5. None of them worked. I can flash them as I explained in the first post, but does not work.
Service centre is your next step .
jje
So I'm fu*&$#
I'm outside the country of purchase origin and do not have the invoice.
Tabgyn said:
So I'm fu*&$#
I'm outside the country of purchase origin and do not have the invoice.
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Did you try booting to recovery and clearing data / cache ?
Yes,I tried.
I would try to install a custom rom for CWM, but can not access the sdcard to copy the files.
Tabgyn said:
Yes,I tried.
I would try to install a custom rom for CWM, but can not access the sdcard to copy the files.
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Well if you can't get it to work in any known way and you dont want to spend money to get it fixed , I'd say soft-brick it by enabling repartition in Odin and get a jig , then try again. You only lose 3-5$ that way. Don't get me wrong , it's the last thing you should try. What you probably should do is to take it to service.
I bought the usb jig must be delivered within 7 days.
But the jig is used to enter the download mode and reset the counter, right?
I can enter the download mode and recovery mode, I can even install any firmware version (official/CF). But none of that worked.
I believe it is with some corrupted file that is not connected to the firmware.
Or not!
gr4ndm4st3r_bl4ck said:
Well if you can't get it to work in any known way and you dont want to spend money to get it fixed , I'd say soft-brick it by enabling repartition in Odin and get a jig , then try again. You only lose 3-5$ that way. Don't get me wrong , it's the last thing you should try. What you probably should do is to take it to service.
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Never tick repartition. You won't be able to bring it back that way. You can try soft bricking by unplugging the phone while flashing wih Odin but i still don't recommend it if you aren't able to boot even after flashing multiple roms. Service center would be your best bet
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akusokuzan said:
Service center would be your best bet
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What I said.
gr4ndm4st3r_bl4ck said:
What I said.
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the message was directed to op rather than to you. I read and understood what you said, maybe my message just came out wrong.
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Is your phone branded? Is it I9100G?
Well I don't know.
I get this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/190579058236?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Thats a UK phone .GT-I9100LKAXEU
Clean phone Boot to recovery .
Mounts and storage FORMAT data cache system and sd card . Remove battery .
Download mode via ODIN flash stock rom as per instructions .
jje
steps:
Wipe / Factory Reset
Wipe Cache
Mounts and FORMAT data cache storage system and SD card? How do I do this?
remove battery
download Mode
Flash stock rom
I'm sorry, I'm noob
Just giving some feedback if another user go through the same problem, did the flash with the firm XWKK5 and my gs2 returned to work.
Thank you all for your help.
Well basically I been looking around the whole forum for insecure and secure DUKJ1 files and there all outdated because the hosting site went down.
My phones stats:
Android: 2.3.5
Baseband Version: I9100TDUKJ1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100TDUKJ1-CL687461 [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.DUKJ1
is it possible to root my phone?
Also I got told to use this CF-Root-SGS2_XW_LUX_KJ1-v5.0-CWM5, is that the best at the moment or is there better?
Thank you.
Yes, use the KJ1 CFRoot kernel & follow the flashing instructions in that thread. As Chainfire hosts his own files, you won't have any problems downloading this kernel.
emrebrah said:
Well basically I been looking around the whole forum for insecure and secure DUKJ1 files and there all outdated because the hosting site went down.
My phones stats:
Android: 2.3.5
Baseband Version: I9100TDUKJ1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100TDUKJ1-CL687461 [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.DUKJ1
is it possible to root my phone?
Also I got told to use this CF-Root-SGS2_XW_LUX_KJ1-v5.0-CWM5, is that the best at the moment or is there better?
Thank you.
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Wow I thought it would have been heaps more technical then that, I also ordered a USB Jig from ebay just incase. Thanks mate I really appreciate it.
Nah, pretty easy. 10 steps or so, follow those to the letter & you shouldn't have any probs & will have a rooted phone in a few minutes.
Good move getting a jig early in the piece too Makes removing the yellow boot triangle easy (you don't have to fiddle around & flash stock kernels, etc, etc) & if you ever need to send the phone in for warranty service you can reset the flash counter in seconds.
No worries Post in here if you have any dramas.
emrebrah said:
Wow I thought it would have been heaps more technical then that, I also ordered a USB Jig from ebay just incase. Thanks mate I really appreciate it.
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The root was fine, but one quick question is it possible to remove preinstalled apps off my phone? There pretty annoying..
Good. Glad the root went smoothly
Yep. You need to get an app like Titanium Pro or Gemini App Manager from the Market (there are others both free & paid). These apps enable you to freeze (which I recommend) or uninstall apps you don't want/like.
This thread is a good one which will give you an idea of what's safe to freeze/remove and what isn't. There should also be a link to a spreadsheet of same somewhere in that thread as well.
Edit to add - This thread is also a good reference for AU SGS2 users.
emrebrah said:
The root was fine, but one quick question is it possible to remove preinstalled apps off my phone? There pretty annoying..
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There is an app called quarantine or something like that which will also let you "freeze" bloatware apps. It's free but I recommend buying titanium backup.
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Hey guys,
I'm a Vodafone user in Australia and played around with my Galaxy s2 (in terms of rooting etc.) when I first got it. Since then, I decided it did what I needed it to do and haven't touched it. I have completely forgotten how this all works, so a quick reminder on where to download kernels/updates would be great! Are we still using Odin??
Here is my info:
Model: GT-I9100T
Android version: 2.3.3
Baseband version: I9100TDUKF2
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XXKF3-CL253204
[email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.DUKF2
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
wont restart
phone wont restart after flashing with odin3, any ideas?
Will reboot until Samsung logo and yellow triangle appear but then shows a blank screen
i can place the phone back into downloading mode but that is about it.
Phone is DUKj1
flashed using CF Root as in this thread.
Boot into recovery (turn phone off, hold power/home/volume up), do a wipe/factory reset). If you can't do that, have a look at the Bootloop thread. If you can't get into recovery, your best bet would be to flash a stock rom & start with a clean slate. If you do go down that path, get the PC version of Checkfus (search for it on here/Google) & download the latest Voda stock ICS rom.
spycity said:
phone wont restart after flashing with odin3, any ideas?
Will reboot until Samsung logo and yellow triangle appear but then shows a blank screen
i can place the phone back into downloading mode but that is about it.
Phone is DUKj1
flashed using CF Root as in this thread.
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MistahBungle said:
Boot into recovery (turn phone off, hold power/home/volume up), do a wipe/factory reset). If you can't do that, have a look at the Bootloop thread. If you can't get into recovery, your best bet would be to flash a stock rom & start with a clean slate. If you do go down that path, get the PC version of Checkfus (search for it on here/Google) & download the latest Voda stock ICS rom.
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First attempted wipe/factory reset and reboot, problem still remained.
Downloaded VillainROM-SGS2-V1.1.tar.md5 and used Odin3 to reflash, phone rebooted and works:good:, although now showing VillainROM 1.1 under build instead of breadcrumb, what are you thoughts about this?
i still want to root this phone, any ideas?
spycity said:
First attempted wipe/factory reset and reboot, problem still remained.
Downloaded VillainROM-SGS2-V1.1.tar.md5 and used Odin3 to reflash, phone rebooted and works:good:, although now showing VillainROM 1.1 under build instead of breadcrumb, what are you thoughts about this?
i still want to root this phone, any ideas?
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Um... downloading and installing VillianRom 1.1 made your build show VillainROM 1.1 instead of breadcrumb? Seriously? Of course it will show the version of what you flashed. And what is breadcrumb?
Also, VillianROM is pre-rooted, I believe.
If u go in to mounts and storage in cwm, and select to mount usb storage, you can access the sd card from your pc
Cheers corey
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fishingfon said:
If u go in to mounts and storage in cwm, and select to mount usb storage, you can access the sd card from your pc
Cheers corey
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This seems out of context... Did you mean to actually respond to this thread?
MistahBungle said:
Yes, use the KJ1 CFRoot kernel & follow the flashing instructions in that thread. As Chainfire hosts his own files, you won't have any problems downloading this kernel.
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My phone, also Samsung Galaxy S2 with Vodafone Australia, was originally a DUKJ1 but has been updated to the new 4.1.2 android via vodafone's official OTA updates. this has subsequently killed my GPS. I have found a solution to fix the GPS, but it requires me to root my phone (http://www.notaboutthenumbers.com/2012/01/19/samsung-galaxy-s2-gps-problem-solved/). Of course, I did not realise my GPS was broken until i went on an interstate trip this weekend - so, major inconvenience/stress there that should never have happened (modern technology, eh?).
I am confident rooting will be ok, but now that my phone has been updated, it is no longer DUKJ1, it is now LS3 and i cannot find a kernel for it (in neither XDA, Google, nor http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399). Android enthusiasts page had this to say to someone in a situation like mine: http://android.stackexchange.com/qu...-galaxy-s2-with-unconventional-kernel-version (summary: just use a 'many' method - which would be??).
Any ideas? Can i still use the DUKJ1 file, or is the difference between different versions of firmware like the difference between, say, windows XP and Vista. in essence, will it brick my phone to use DUKJ1? Is there a secret trick for finding the right kernel to download? edit: just saw this, can i use it? is it generic (a 'many' method)? > http://www.gokhanmoral.com/?cat=5 | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOaTscV92gU)
Thanks.
Yes. That version of Siyah should work just fine with the Android version you're currently running.
MistahBungle said:
Yes. That version of Siyah should work just fine with the Android version you're currently running.
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Awesome! thanks for the quick reply. Just done it (as per the sihay youtube video) and it is rooted
Now to try the GPS fix.... which is a no-go, unfortunately. I have come across the same issue as other users of that app, which is that both the 'enable' and 'disable' of static navigation are both greyed out and the model number is not detected by the app (even though mine is the same as in the market screenshots!)
Well, at least i have made the plunge into rooted S2. hopefully i can find another GPS solution soon.
Thanks!
You're welcome
There's many 'GPS fixes' on here, as to whether they work or not, I can't say as I've never had problems with it. However, this thread a couple of months back looked promising & might be a starting point.
Hi,
Just "upgraded" from an old Cyanogen ICS (didn't use the phone for more then a month) to the LPQ Samsung ICS through Odin.
I did wipe cache and dalvik.
Samsung ICS seems to work just fine, however the camera fails. Flashed back a recent Cyanogen rom (cm-9-20120318) and also here the Camera fails.
Camera worked fine when still on unrooted GB 2.3.6 last time I checked about 2 months ago, and I haven't dropped the device afaik.
My guess is that while flashing roms about 2 months ago I did something wrong somewhere... Maybe overwrote the camera firmware with something stupid?
Is there a way to get the camera to work again?
Thanks for listening..
Im not that technically minded but isnt there a firmware update for the camera on the "samsung apps"..er..bit of the phone? maybe installing that will fix it?
Thanks, installed it (on ICS) ...
But the update program crashes...
I think I am going to follow the bricked phone procedure....
Unless someone has a better idea
Well, unfortunately I can't find a original rom package with pit file and the lot (seems to me this comes most close to a very fresh install)
Thought to do this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1449771
But the rom has been deleted from hotfile
Do not use PIT file .
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jje
Did you try to flash the kernel cf kernel again?
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
JJEgan said:
Do not use PIT file .
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jje
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Why not ?, this seems the way to unbrick a phone, and the instructions to use the pit file are all over the net... I was thinking this could also unbrick my camera as part of the unbricking process...???
DaKiii said:
Did you try to flash the kernel cf kernel again?
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
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I flashed the root kernel, didn't help (if that's what you meant)
Gede said:
Why not ?, this seems the way to unbrick a phone, and the instructions to use the pit file are all over the net...
Often copied from other sites i prefer to use the FAQS and Guides on this site rather than bits and pieces from all over the place .
I would .
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Clean Slate for those that balls up the firmware .Or need to return to service or decide if its hardware/firmware problem .
Backup data first if phone is working .
Boot CWM recovery
Mounts and Storage
Format cache data system sd card .
Remove battery
Boot to download mode
Open Odin
Install correct stock firmware .
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JJEgan said:
Gede said:
Why not ?, this seems the way to unbrick a phone, and the instructions to use the pit file are all over the net...
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Often copied from other sites i prefer to use the FAQS and Guides on this site rather than bits and pieces from all over the place .
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Yes, so do I. And actually the instruction to flash with a pit file is from a guide from this site:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1449771
JJEgan said:
I would .
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Clean Slate for those that balls up the firmware .Or need to return to service or decide if its hardware/firmware problem . etc
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Like I said, I am afraid I messed something up while flashing some time ago. (got a Gnote, so didn't bother so much) Flashing a recovery won't hurt (if I can find the damned I9100XXKI3.rar with the pit and such) and I already flashed an official fw, with clean caches and so.
Do note that bricking and firmware aren't even remotely connected. What you're describing sounds like a camera firmware problem and flashing won't help you.
Call *#34971539# and check your Phone/Cam Fw version. What do you see?
Use a stock rom for your phone and try to flash new firmware via Samsung apps or take it to a service center.
bpivk said:
Do note that bricking and firmware aren't even remotely connected. What you're describing sounds like a camera firmware problem and flashing won't help you.
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Ok, Got back to official 2.3.5 (flashed with pit), Camera still doesn't work "Camera Failed".
bpivk said:
Call *#34971539# and check your Phone/Cam Fw version. What do you see?
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The Factory Test Program force closes. No info, just a crash
bpivk said:
Use a stock rom for your phone and try to flash new firmware via Samsung apps or take it to a service center.
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Installed 2.3.5, and the Camera firmware update program. This program also force closes.
Now, I'll try to flash kernel and bootloader, as in the recovery post.
Flashed Kernel and Bootloader as in the recovery post, did not help. still "camera failed", *#34971539# still crashes Factory info, Camera FW Update program still force closes.
What more can I do to get the camera working again??
(I must have messed up something while flashing some time ago, I remember also seeing a "dead" android character with his belly open while rebooting in recovery few times...)
Oh, btw, even with non rooted official firmware and kernels, Kies says it cannot update the firmware (2.3.5 and 4.0.3)
Is this because my flash counter is at 4 now, or is there another reason?
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Please anyone?
How can I get my S2 in original state again with working camera, please?
What can I flash?
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I have the same problem, and bad news is that it is not the software issue, it is a problem with hardware. I just discovered (just now ) when i press the phone hard (around simcard area) the camera works fine! Hope this is just loose connection. Going to get my screwdrivers right now...
My E4GT has been acting identical!! I also tried reinstalling EVERYTHING. After reading your posts I starting pressing around on the back of my phone with the back cover off and the camera starting working. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction...
same problem
Black screen again
Same problem again!
My phone accidentally spent some time in a bucket full of water (over a minute!). Took me almost an hour to get it working, but unfortunately the camera wasn't working again (black screen). As I have had some bad experience with the camera before, disassembled my phone, disconnected the camera, carefully cleaned everything and I put it all back together. Camera working again!
The whole process is very easy and took me about 20 minutes!
Same problem!
My phone after falling down the camera stopped working (black screen). I changed the camera did not work.
can you help me?
thanks
Hi all!
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 which I since a week cannot start. It get stuck on the black/white samsung logo. I cannot enter recovery mode, nothing happens when releasing the power button after pressing volumeup+home+power buttons. I can however reach download mode. I'm not sure what caused this problem, one day I just couldn't start it. I read on forums that many similar problems seem to have occurred when upgrading android but I'm not sure this is the case here (unless the phone made an automatic update while I was asleep). I'm not sure what version of android I'm running, but I'm pretty sure it is at least the ICS.
I would like to hard reset my phone if possible. It seems to be easiest through the recovery mode which I cannot get into.. I read things about Odin, connecting the phone to the computer and downloading android to the phone but haven't quite grasped it. Could anyone explain this option for me or point me in the right direction? Are there other options?
I would appreciate any help, especially since my 1-year warranty expired a month ago!
Best regards,
Marcus
marlu873 said:
Hi all!
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 which I since a week cannot start. It get stuck on the black/white samsung logo. I cannot enter recovery mode, nothing happens when releasing the power button after pressing volumeup+home+power buttons. I can however reach download mode. I'm not sure what caused this problem, one day I just couldn't start it. I read on forums that many similar problems seem to have occurred when upgrading android but I'm not sure this is the case here (unless the phone made an automatic update while I was asleep). I'm not sure what version of android I'm running, but I'm pretty sure it is at least the ICS.
I would like to hard reset my phone if possible. It seems to be easiest through the recovery mode which I cannot get into.. I read things about Odin, connecting the phone to the computer and downloading android to the phone but haven't quite grasped it. Could anyone explain this option for me or point me in the right direction? Are there other options?
I would appreciate any help, especially since my 1-year warranty expired a month ago!
Best regards,
Marcus
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Sounds like the symptoms of a NAND RW corruption. Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
Hi Marcus,
I had the same problem few days back.
If it's not broken by you trying something fancy, the best solution is to take it to service centre. If you have rooted your device, had installed some custom firmware or are not willing to visit the service centre for some other reason, please read ahead.
All I did was,
Installed USB connectivity drivers through Kies.
Installed ODIN 1.83
Ensured that Kies or any of its processes are not running in background.
Downloaded the official SGS2 firmware
Flashed the firmware through ODIN.
It took around 10 minutes for the full process and I was having my mobile up and running. Using ODIN sounds scary initially if you haven't used it. I have slowly started gaining confidence in it after using it a few times.
Please note that though the process is well proven to be safe, there is still an amount of risk involved.
Sent from my GT-I9100
Download a siyah kernel(like v4.0.1) .tar file and flash through odin.
See if that makes it boot/lets you into recovery.
Adarzannh said:
Sounds like the symptoms of a NAND RW corruption. Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
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I appreciate all of your answers!
Adarzannh: I tried the guide but when flashing using odin I get stuck on:
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
both when trying to flash the recovery package and the kernel. Any clues?
mananbdesai: where do I find the "official SGS2 firmware"?
theunderlining: is it enough just to flash a new kernel or do I afterwards need to flash ROM too?
marlu873 said:
Adarzannh: I tried the guide but when flashing using odin I get stuck on:
NAND Write Start!!
both when trying to flash the recovery package and the kernel. Any clues?
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A couple of things..ensure KIES is not running on your computer in the background. If possible delete it completely. Also ensure your phone is connected to a USB port directly on the computer and not via a hub or to a USB port on a keyboard or something. Odin is a finicky s/w..so..
Also, try different versions. If v1.85 doesn't work try v3.4
marlu873 said:
mananbdesai: where do I find the "official SGS2 firmware"?
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Go to sammobile.com or a sticky in the Original Android Development section here..has links to all the stock firmwares.
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theunderlining: is it enough just to flash a new kernel or do I afterwards need to flash ROM too?
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Lol at underlining. if you flash a custom kernel like siyah, you'll be rooted and get CWM. Using that you can install a custom ROM.
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And youll be safe from the 4.0.4 brickbug if you flash siyah.
You flash a kernel for various reasons like it has emmc cap disabled,you can tweak it etc.
You can flash siyah kernel and stop there.Or you can move onto a custom rom.
Whatever,when its done-backup your efs and make a nand backup.
And yesterday I was downgrading my wifes phone onto 4.0.3.I was using odin and kept getting "failed".After 3 attempts I realised I hadnt put the phone into download mode..........how stupids that......lol
hi there, just wondering, after Flashing the stock firmware through ODIN, do you lose everything in your phone? i need to get all the notes that I have in my phone (notes from the samsung stock apps). I dont have any external sd card in the phone. thanks in advance for the reply.
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marlu873 said:
Hi all!
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 which I since a week cannot start. It get stuck on the black/white samsung logo. I cannot enter recovery mode, nothing happens when releasing the power button after pressing volumeup+home+power buttons. I can however reach download mode. I'm not sure what caused this problem, one day I just couldn't start it. I read on forums that many similar problems seem to have occurred when upgrading android but I'm not sure this is the case here (unless the phone made an automatic update while I was asleep). I'm not sure what version of android I'm running, but I'm pretty sure it is at least the ICS.
I would like to hard reset my phone if possible. It seems to be easiest through the recovery mode which I cannot get into.. I read things about Odin, connecting the phone to the computer and downloading android to the phone but haven't quite grasped it. Could anyone explain this option for me or point me in the right direction? Are there other options?
I would appreciate any help, especially since my 1-year warranty expired a month ago!
Best regards,
Marcus
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Hi there sir,
Has the problem solved ? Care to share the solution ?
Thanks.
i had the same exact problem, i tried flashing with odin n stock firmware but stuck in NAND write start, i didnt try flashing with PIT & repartition though, i couldnt be bothered anymore, so i took it to samsung service plaza, they told me the problem is in the main PCB (hardware issue), so all they did was replace that n it got fixed! i didnt pay because it's still under contract/ carrier warranty
Can you get into downloading mode? It's by hold and pressing volume down+home+power
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it seems for some strange reason the phone wont turn on now. Wheni plug it in i get the blue flashing dot but its faint. Tried download mode and nothing.
same problem
araz.rozh said:
Can you get into downloading mode? It's by hold and pressing volume down+home+power
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my phone is stuck at the bootlogo too. but mine is rooted n running on biftor rom (jellybean) pls how do i flash with odin? thanks
help pls.
Pls guys I have the same problem but like I said earlier mine occurred while I waS tRyna backup my ROM. Plss can I get a detailed guide on how to flaSh my samsung galaxy SII GT19100. ItS verion; jelly bean 4.12.Its rooted n runs on a custom ROM( biftor). Plss guys help. Thank you.
tatchero said:
Pls guys I have the same problem but like I said earlier mine occurred while I waS tRyna backup my ROM. Plss can I get a detailed guide on how to flaSh my samsung galaxy SII GT19100. ItS verion; jelly bean 4.12.Its rooted n runs on a custom ROM( biftor). Plss guys help. Thank you.
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I had a similar problem, stuck at boot with Biftor v12, which happened after I tried to update SuperSU binary through CWM/TWRP. I don't know why it stuck at boot and why it wouldn't reboot to Recovery. Download mode was still working, so I had no choice but to flash new kernel through ODIN and see if it works.
So if your symptoms sound similar to mine, here's what I did to be able to boot again:
I REPEAT, SIMILAR TO MINE. MY SOLUTION MIGHT NOT NECESSARILY APPLY TO YOURS.
1. Download a suitable kernel in tar.md5 format. I used PhilZ-cwm6 v4.93.6 for XWLSN firmware (see OP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270)
2. Download ODIN, if you don't have it, found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
3. Once installed, boot your phone in Download mode by pressing Vol Down+Home+Power together until you see a warning dialog. Press Vol UP to get into download mode.
4. Make sure ODIN is running, and NO KIES processes are running.
5. Connect your phone with USB cable to your PC.
6. In ODIN, you should see a COM port with yellow background.
7. Click the PDA button ONLY.
8. Select the kernel file you downloaded.
9. Press Start and nothing else.
10. If everything went as expected, your phone should reboot after a while with a working Recovery.
Only do the steps if you are absolutely sure. This worked for me, and I hope it gives some tips for your problem as well.
Flash-IS-Bright said:
I had a similar problem, stuck at boot with Biftor v12, which happened after I tried to update SuperSU binary through CWM/TWRP. I don't know why it stuck at boot and why it wouldn't reboot to Recovery. Download mode was still working, so I had no choice but to flash new kernel through ODIN and see if it works.
So if your symptoms sound similar to mine, here's what I did to be able to boot again:
I REPEAT, SIMILAR TO MINE. MY SOLUTION MIGHT NOT NECESSARILY APPLY TO YOURS.
1. Download a suitable kernel in tar.md5 format. I used PhilZ-cwm6 v4.93.6 for XWLSN firmware (see OP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270)
2. Download ODIN, if you don't have it, found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
3. Once installed, boot your phone in Download mode by pressing Vol Down+Home+Power together until you see a warning dialog. Press Vol UP to get into download mode.
4. Make sure ODIN is running, and NO KIES processes are running.
5. Connect your phone with USB cable to your PC.
6. In ODIN, you should see a COM port with yellow background.
7. Click the PDA button ONLY.
8. Select the kernel file you downloaded.
9. Press Start and nothing else.
10. If everything went as expected, your phone should reboot after a while with a working Recovery.
Only do the steps if you are absolutely sure. This worked for me, and I hope it gives some tips for your problem as well.
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Hi Flash-IS-Bright
I have the exact same problem with SuperSU on my rooted Galaxy S2. I updated the SuperSU app, and when I opened it, it recommended me to update the binary, I selected the CWM/TWRP option and then my phone tried to reboot but is now stuck. It can only access download mode.
In doing the process above, you only flashed the kernel? Did this totally work? And all your apps/messages were left intact on your phone?
Any help is appreciated.
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Hi Flash-IS-Bright
I have the exact same problem with SuperSU on my rooted Galaxy S2. I updated the SuperSU app, and when I opened it, it recommended me to update the binary, I selected the CWM/TWRP option and then my phone tried to reboot but is now stuck. It can only access download mode.
In doing the process above, you only flashed the kernel? Did this totally work? And all your apps/messages were left intact on your phone?
Any help is appreciated.
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when ur updating the binary u should always choose the 'Normal' thing instead of the 'CWM/TWRP' one ma8
if u flash a kernel it will not delete anything on ur phone, all u have to do is to select the right kernel like 'Philz' for example (if ur on a stock JB firmware) and flash the same through 'ODIN' and reboot ur phone
Sun90 said:
when ur updating the binary u should always choose the 'Normal' thing instead of the 'CWM/TWRP' one ma8
if u flash a kernel it will not delete anything on ur phone, all u have to do is to select the right kernel like 'Philz' for example (if ur on a stock JB firmware) and flash the same through 'ODIN' and reboot ur phone
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Thanks for your help. I've originally had Jeboo 1.2 kernel on my phone and tried to reflash that again through Odin. It passed, however I'm still encountering the same problem of the bootloop.
Would flashing a different kernel help? I'm on stock JB firmware but with a Jeboo kernel. I am happy to try another kernel (if that would not brick my phone)
Do you have any other suggestions to help me solve this?
Again thanks for your help
peshmann said:
Thanks for your help. I've originally had Jeboo 1.2 kernel on my phone and tried to reflash that again through Odin. It passed, however I'm still encountering the same problem of the bootloop.
Would flashing a different kernel help? I'm on stock JB firmware but with a Jeboo kernel. I am happy to try another kernel (if that would not brick my phone)
Do you have any other suggestions to help me solve this?
Again thanks for your help
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You could try flashing hawkerpaul's kernel wiper first and then install another stock kernel like PhilZ or Apollo, and see if that helps.
Neat Rom lite,suddenly struck in boot loop after 1 month of operation.
Dear All,
I have installed the "I9100XWLSZ_NeatROM_Lite_v5.0.1" custom rom and after 1 month of successful usage, today suddenly the phone was dead.(probably due to autoupdates over wifi) . I tried to reboot, but didnt. Tried to restart but got stuck in the logo screen with yellow triangle.
Tried to enter recovery mode, but no use. Only download mode is possible.
Tried to flash the stock rom using odin, but no use, Nand write failed.
Can somebody help me how to come out of this situation. Shall I install a different kernal and see?
Regards,
Maka11
Hi everyone,
I gave it a shot at rooting my phone and upgrading it from android 4.0.3 to 4.2.1 (rootbox) but I failed miserably. Somewhere in between the phone got stuck at that warning yellow marker and it would only allow me to get into download mode. After trying 5-6 different firmware versions, I finally managed to get one of them to work with Odin and the phone works once again but this firmware version does not work with kies.
I have no idea what the original version was, but I can get all the details from an identical phone from the same operator if you tell me what would be needed. I know it is a silly question, but is there a way to download the firmware from another identical phone used by the same operator?
I want to either restore the phone to a firmware version of local Swiss operator or properly manage to upgrade the firmware to a light version of android so I won't have to deal anymore with all those useless default apps which start automatically and eat up the battery.
I welcome any and all advices.
Thanks in advance.
did you do a full wipe?
my SII is runnning on SlimBean 4.2.2.
just try it
the latest firmware for you S2 you will find at sammobile->firmwares->check your firmware
You can download stock from
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ just search for your phone and carrier then flash back to stock.
As the previous post said did you wipe first? Try a factory reset then flash the rom.
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danskiro said:
did you do a full wipe?
my SII is runnning on SlimBean 4.2.2.
just try it
the latest firmware for you S2 you will find at sammobile->firmwares->check your firmware
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Thanks a lot for the help. With this new firmware on I finally managed to install RootBox 3.8 with Android 4.2.2.
It would be great if I someone would lend a hand in fixing the following 2 small, but quite annoying issues:
1. finding a way to remove 3 of the 5 home screens - I just don't need them and its annoying.
2. finding a way to disable the vibrations that happen whenever I use the on-screen keyboard to write anything
gn82 said:
It would be great if I someone would lend a hand in fixing the following 2 small, but quite annoying issues:
1. finding a way to remove 3 of the 5 home screens - I just don't need them and its annoying.
2. finding a way to disable the vibrations that happen whenever I use the on-screen keyboard to write anything
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1. If you are on TwLauncher (original one) put two of your fingers on opposite corners or homescreen and then move both fingers to middle. Then you'll see all homescreens and just long press one and a dustbin will appear. Put the homescreens on it
2. Settings > sound > there it will be an option to have you vibrate while pressing and you can uncheck it.
This is very basic stuff, you should explore everything on your phone before asking questions. Keep in mind for next time.
Till then, cheers.
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1. If you are on TwLauncher (original one) put two of your fingers on opposite corners or homescreen and then move both fingers to middle. Then you'll see all homescreens and just long press one and a dustbin will appear. Put the homescreens on it
2. Settings > sound > there it will be an option to have you vibrate while pressing and you can uncheck it.
This is very basic stuff, you should explore everything on your phone before asking questions. Keep in mind for next time.
Till then, cheers.
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Thanks for the feedback. Be it basic or not, it simply does not work. I used the basic Rootbox as described in this thread.
1. No matter how much I move my fingers on the screen no menu appears
2. System settings >> Sound >> "vibrate on touch" is disabled yet the phone vibrates when I type on the screen keyboard which is really annoying to others if I am in a meeting ... I googled for about 6 hours for a solution and when I failed to find one I posted here. I am sure that the time of everyone here is quite precious I would never want to waste it.
Flash stock jb with mobile odin and that's that.
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gastonw said:
Flash stock jb with mobile odin and that's that.
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Thanks a lot gastonw. I am now cMIUI which should be based on CM10 and even though it is based on Android 4.1.2 instead of 4.2.2 it is still running great.
Good news then
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Stuck at samsung logo
Stuck at samsung logo
running on siyah kernel v6.5b on Samsung galaxy s2 jb 4.1.2
tried to install alliance mod rom v8 and ended up at Samsung logo
tried factory reset and also the wipe cache partition dint work erased the dalvik cache too plus tried factory reset and install a fresh stock rom the odin just gets hung and task manager marks it as not responding.what do i do now??
I have access to root..
Have i Bricked this phone??
algorithm101 said:
Stuck at samsung logo
running on siyah kernel v6.5b on Samsung galaxy s2 jb 4.1.2
tried to install alliance mod rom v8 and ended up at Samsung logo
tried factory reset and also the wipe cache partition dint work erased the dalvik cache too plus tried factory reset and install a fresh stock rom the odin just gets hung and task manager marks it as not responding.what do i do now??
I have access to root..
Have i Bricked this phone??
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If you can get to the samsung boot logo, then no. Can you access recovery? Or just download mode? If you can access recovery, then factory reset>clear cache>clear dalvik cache and flash one of the firmwares you'd have on your sd card, assuming that you used CWM to flash a zip in the first place (you said that you had cMIUI and rootbox working, go back to one of those.) If you can't get into recovery, then try download mode. You need to keep trying to flash with Odin if you can only access download mode. There's a set of troubleshooting steps to follow if you get another bad Odin flash. Search through my posts for them, I posted them a week back or so.
now trying to install a stock rom
I Can access recovery.. i did all the formatting of caches, i'm trying to install a stock rom now.. what i'm doing is correct or wrong please suggest..
algorithm101 said:
I Can access recovery.. i did all the formatting of caches, i'm trying to install a stock rom now.. what i'm doing is correct or wrong please suggest..
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If you're attempting to flash a stock ROM through CWM recovery, stop now. That'll never work. The only way to flash a stock ROM is to use Odin, Mobile Odin (which in your case won't work, requires phone to boot) or Heimdall (I've never used this personally). So if you're using recovery, DON'T flash stock. You have two options to flash a ROM at present:
1) Stock ROM using Odin
2) Custom ROM using CWM recovery.
Done and working Thanks a Lot
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If you can get to the samsung boot logo, then no. Can you access recovery? Or just download mode? If you can access recovery, then factory reset>clear cache>clear dalvik cache and flash one of the firmwares you'd have on your sd card, assuming that you used CWM to flash a zip in the first place (you said that you had cMIUI and rootbox working, go back to one of those.) If you can't get into recovery, then try download mode. You need to keep trying to flash with Odin if you can only access download mode. There's a set of troubleshooting steps to follow if you get another bad Odin flash. Search through my posts for them, I posted them a week back or so.
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I flashed into stock rom XXLSJ variant. phone is working fine but lost access to root. in order to regain recovery menu i rooted my phone.
1. Now i want to backup my ROM using titanium backup. But its stuck at Gaining Root Access Screen What do i do now?
2. Stweaks,Super User and CWM have disappeared how do i get it back??
3. Strange thing Whatsapp is not working Unable to connect using my datapack
4. Can i Software update irrespective of the JB Stock ROMs region I am from.
Good job getting it working again now, time for you to do some reading. Read about what flashing a custom kernel will do for you. Then pick one that's compatible with your firmware and flash it.
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Stuck on boot logo
Hi i just flashed the stock firmware acquired from this link:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=12748
I got all green in Odin v1.85 but it is stuck on the boot logo
I have rooted/flashed my phone many times so I'm quite confused.
Help much appreciated!!
Wipe data/factory reset?
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Which is the main stock firmware for the i9100?
Hi I am using a vodafone UK branded i9100 firmware and recently decided to cancel my contract. I would like to flash to a stock JB but im not sure which is the right one to download.
I checked the firmware on sammobile but still unsure. Please see attached file.
Wanna flash vodafone uk or any other ROM?
(Retoric)
Sent from...this is not even my S2
gastonw said:
Wanna flash vodafone uk or any other ROM?
(Retoric)
Sent from...this is not even my S2
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Can you flash any s2 stock rom? I see there is difference in the modem code for different countries...
I have
PDA: I9100XWLSH
CSC: I9100OPSLSB
MODEM: I9100XXLS9
So i belive only this ver of stock rom can be flashed???