Ok, I have 2 problems,
1- Wifi Problems starting yesterday, It get stuck on -getting ip address--, now I can only connect with an Static IP Adress, and yeah i've tried on another routhers
2.- Can't get any adb shell command to work, all i get is
#chmod:not found
#ls:not found
Any way I know there are several post about my first problem, and some about my second one, but I think my background history could help
This is how i broke my phone (I think...) this past week
-I got my phone last week (I9100 Galaxy S II locked with Telcel Mexico).
-First I rooted with superonclick since I wanted to install Titanium backup, all good
-Then I wanted to unlock my phone, so I order a code, but they couldn't found one for me, so i came to the dark side.
-So I found de unlock by nv_data.bin by Odia, but the app didn't work(I still have my original nv_data.bin but coz problem 2 can't put it back in), then following other comments I tried Unlock Galaxy S by Helroz, didn't work.
-Then and this may be the problem, i uninstall busybox and galaxy S(yeah i use the restore option on the app before uninstall.
Any ideas of what to do would be much appreciated.
Factory reset
Or flash stock rom .
jje
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
JJEgan said:
Factory reset
Or flash stock rom .
jje
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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did it work for you cavaliere?
if your system is not running like you want go into recovery, wipe cache and dalvic cache => Flash via odin the new original Firmware, boot your device.
Then flash a kernel => cf root
go into recovery, wipe cache and dalvic cache and go into advanced => fixing permissions, and reboot
now it should work
factory reset
I tried the factory reset from the stock recovery mode, but didn't worked, I now can't root with superoneclick, it has the same problem, doesn't found any shell code.
I think i'll try to flash stock rom with odin, but yesterday Multiupload was down and couldn't get the roms
You haven't broke anything you just messed it
mod rom
do you think that if i'll try a mod rom could help? if so, what rom do you like?
you need a stock rom ill recommend you get them from this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
get the KK5 version and after that flash a custom kernel so you have root
you can get the kernel from here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
pm if you need anything else amigo
First mark *#06# to make sure your IMEI number is still the same after messing around with nv-data files.If I where you after whats happened I wouldnt be to upset about paying to unlock it for saftey reasons.Then if its O.k. Id root with a CF-Root kernel which are always the safest to use as far as Im concerned.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Once rooted make a backup of your EFS folder to make sure you dont screw-up your IMEI in the future and can get it back.Download "Release.zip"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546
After that your choice of firmware and/or custom ROM.
the right rom
cooza said:
First mark *#06# to make sure your IMEI number is still the same after messing around with nv-data files.Then if its O.k. Id root with a CF-Root kernel which are always the safest to use as far as Im concerned.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Once rooted make a backup of your EFS folder to make sure you dont screw-up your IMEI in the future and can get it back.Download "Release.zip"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546
After that your choice of firmware and/or custom ROM.
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the IMEI is the same, so I gess is good, but I'm a little confuse with all the Firmwares, and want to make sure i get the right one.
Keis tells me: PDA:KK1 / Phone:KK1 / CSC: KK1
*#1234#: PDA: UMKE1 / PHONE UHKD8 / CSC TCEKE1
RorixRebel said:
you need a stock rom ill recommend you get them from this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
get the KK5 version and after that flash a custom kernel so you have root
you can get the kernel from here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
pm if you need anything else amigo
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guess you should know my friend, but just to be sure, did you mean this:
XWKK5
Android 2.3.6
This package has: PDA: XWKK5| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: XEUKH2
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/7FKGH0Y68X
XWKK5 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/HK8G4YGXWJ
Password: [email protected]
KK5 is good and if you want it download it from here as multiloader doesnt work anymore,
http://hotfile.com/dl/146318866/aa937b4/I9100XWKK5_I9100OXXKJ3.zip.html
PASSWORD:samfirmware.com
Root with this CF_Root kernel,
http://download.chainfire.eu/54/CF-Root/SGS2/CF-Root-SGS2_XW_OXA_KK5-v5.0-CWM5.zip
I have read here on XDA that you shouldnt flash a phone if its not unlocked.Please be careful and unlock your phone first to make sure.
Keep in mind that your CSC will now change as its not a firmware for your country so you will need to flash a custom ROM which has a multi-CSC pack built-in.
Thanks for the mirror
cooza said:
I have read here on XDA that you shouldnt flash a phone if its not unlocked.Please be careful and unlock your phone first to make sure.
Keep in mind that your CSC will now change as its not a firmware for your country so you will need to flash a custom ROM which has a multi-CSC pack built-in.
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Thanks for the Mirror on the KK5, but now i'm a little scared since I can't unlock my phone, as i said I tried Odia and Helroz method, and tried with gsmliberty.net and mobifreedom.net, this last one gave me a code for an Atrix, fortunately they gave me a refound.
Now my last option is an obscure method by dertys_ at the end of Odias thread that's seams to be working. Maybe I could wait a couple of days for the stock ICS update and see how it goes.
WI-FI seams to be fine
Thanks again to cooza and RorixRebel for the help.
Just wanted to tell you(maybe this could help to someone else) that I rooted with CF-root get busybox back, so i get my original nv_data.bin back and seams that wi-fi is ok, at least at home, I'll try some other routers tomorrow but I'm really happy
Kies will still work if you are rooted so you will get the update.With the original nv-data maybe you can unlock it now.Why dont you try this.Chainfire is the guy who made the root kernel you used so maybe you could use this to unlock.
https://market.android.com/details?...sImV1LmNoYWluZmlyZS5zZ3Myc2ltdW5sb2NrY29kZSJd
This ones a bit more tricky
https://market.android.com/details?...sMSwyLDEsImNvbS5oZWxyb3ouZ2FsYXh5c3VubG9jayJd
Alredy tried
cooza said:
Kies will still work if you are rooted so you will get the update.With the original nv-data maybe you can unlock it now.Why dont you try this.Chainfire is the guy who made the root kernel you used so maybe you could use this to unlock.
https://market.android.com/details?...sImV1LmNoYWluZmlyZS5zZ3Myc2ltdW5sb2NrY29kZSJd
This ones a bit more tricky
https://market.android.com/details?...sMSwyLDEsImNvbS5oZWxyb3ouZ2FsYXh5c3VubG9jayJd
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I tried both again but same outcome, first one doesn't give code, second, says it unlocked but my other sim it just doesn't work, only Emergency calls
cavaliere06 said:
I tried both again but same outcome, first one doesn't give code, second, says it unlocked but my other sim it just doesn't work, only Emergency calls
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I read that the helroz has a second step to it but the guy didnt explain what it was and he said that it worked.Dont know what he did though but he said the same thing happened to him at first.
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Hey everyone,
First post, n00b question - please be gentle.
First, I'll start with a positive. I have come from using an iPhone, and I was quiet comfortable with jailbreaking and cydia. I now have a Samsung Galaxy S 2 / II (GT-I9100T). I am from Australia, and on the Telstra network. Whoever is in the same boat would know it is quiet an adjustment, but you can root! (if you wanted to know).
I followed this persons 3 part guide and with sucess:
I cannot post the link but it is on YouTube and the video title is:
How To Root The Samsung Galaxy S II - Part 1
How To Root The Samsung Galaxy S II - Part 2
How To Root The Samsung Galaxy S II - Part 3
Username is mattj101101
I had Android 2.3.3 installed.
Second part is a question, is there any debranding roms / kernals that is ok for the GT-I9100T? I have tried the *#272*IMEI# but it only had 'Preconfig - TEL'
My phones info:
PDA: 19100TDVKF4
PHONE: I9100TDVKF2
CSC: I9100TTELFK3
My Kernal version, after the root is 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL161513root<insertATsymbol>DELL103 #2
Hopefully with these answers I can help other fellow people out with this particular model (that are sold in Australia). Also if someone has the stock Telstra rom for re-flashing (if needed for warrenty) please point me in the right direction.
Thank-you.
Hey,
Ive got the GT-I9100T from Vodafone (both can run on the telstra bandwidth now ) and have had no issues flashing most roms. Only thing you may notice is the new modems aren't as good as the stock ones you currently have, so you may need to reflash the original modem through odin to get the best support.
Before you do flash though, make sure you back up your /efs folder, it contains the bin files for your IMEI for your phone, and people have reported flashing a rom can change that, so beware! also, before you do flash, try find the stock telstra rom for your phone incase you need to reflash. There are a few threads about it all, so good luck
The i9100T can use i9100 roms, but it will change the product code to i9100.
Easiest way to root is using CF-root, match the part of the version number in bold "PDA: 19100TDVKF4"
My phones info:
PDA: The rom/kernel
PHONE: The modem/radio, responsable for signal quality and speed, you dont need to match this to rom version, and the best way to find a good one is to test different ones.
CSC: APN settings and bundles apps, no need to match this, but if you do chose to all you may have todo is enter your APN settings for internet and MMS manually.
You can flash any rom onto any SGS2 via odin, see this guide, that will debrand etc.
Also, you rooted using a very old insecure kernel, people have had random reboots with that one, I suggest you flash back your stock kernel (you will keep root) or flash a version of cf-root (you will gain clockworkmod recovery, a way to flash roms/etc from your phone, and nandroid, a whole phone backup system, like snapshots)
I would recommend flashing DarkyRom2 on your S2. Runs fast, stable and great battery life. It roots your phone as well and changes your kernel to SuperCore which has a lot of optimisations.
Instructions:
Since you're not rooted (stock firmware/kernel)
1. Flash SuperCore_1.7.tar with Odin (put in PDA and do NOT tick repartition)
2. Get DarkyROM2 Tool and Superuser from market
3. Upload DarkyROM2_XXKH3_Base_R2.zip to SD-Card (INTERNAL)
4. Open DarkyROM2 tool. Accept SuperUser access request notification (this confirms you are rooted.
4. Under the DarkyRom tab, be sure "Wipe User data" is selected AND "INSTALL MODEM" is NOT SELECTED. (this will wipe everything from your phone but keep your stock KF4 modem. Any other modem causes signal problems for our I-9100T. )
5. No need to select "Install Kernel" Since SuperCore 1.7 is already installed.
5. Go back to the General Tab and use "Flash/Install File from SDCARD" to browse to and install DarkyROM2_XXKH3_Base_R2.zip
6. Wait for the phone to reboot and flash the new firmware
Get the files here:
http://www.darkyrom.com/community/index.php?threads/rom-cwm-sgs2-darkyrom2-kh3-base.4950/
I modified the instructions given on that link and posted it above for you since it's a little different for our I-9100T phones.
more info on I-9100T here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16824749&postcount=10
Interestingly, I just purchased a SGS2 here in Thailand (I'm also an Aussie) and the model of the phone is GT-I9100T.
Unfortunately I cannot seem to find a KL2 kernel for CF-Root to patch it with... any suggestions?
Also, the site that held all the OEM kernels (MultiUpload) for download is now showing a "Shut down by the FBI" logo : )
As long as you're certain you've got a I9100T, use the KL1 CFRoot kernel. Will work fine.
ApriliaM3 said:
Interestingly, I just purchased a SGS2 here in Thailand (I'm also an Aussie) and the model of the phone is GT-I9100T.
Unfortunately I cannot seem to find a KL2 kernel for CF-Root to patch it with... any suggestions?
Also, the site that held all the OEM kernels (MultiUpload) for download is now showing a "Shut down by the FBI" logo : )
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My phone details are as follows:
Model: GT-I9100T
Android: 2.3.6
Baseband: I9100TDCKL1
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100TDCKL2-CL767350 [email protected]#2
Build: GINGERBREAD.DCKL2
This is not an Aussie phone such as the Telstra I9100T that I see spoken about.
I purchased this phone here in Thailand 3 days ago and I have a few questions.
1. Is there a way to backup the original kernel before rooting?
2. Will the KL1 kernal make me lose things such as Thai language options etc?
3. Any way to restore the KL2 kernel in the future?
Thanks for taking the time to reply!
MistahBungle said:
As long as you're certain you've got a I9100T, use the KL1 CFRoot kernel. Will work fine.
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1) Doubt it. And the only link for DCKL2/Thailand in Intra's official firmware thread is dead as it was MegaUpload, and he more than likely won't have a backup (you could always ask him tho). Search around elsewhere online, you might find a copy of this kernel somewhere.
2) I don't know for certain, but I don't think so. I would have thought something like language would be more firmware-related.
3) Refer to 1) I don't see why you'd need to ? In order to get warranty service from Samsung, all you'd need to do is flash the most recent firmware available for your phone (for all they know you could easily have got this from an OTA update via Kies), do a factory reset/make sure there's no apps left on your phone that could tip off whomever repairs it that the phone was rooted, and use a jig to reset the flash counter. Obviously there are no rolled gold guarantees with getting warranty service once you've voided same by rooting the phone/running non-stock firmware firmware on it, tho.
ApriliaM3 said:
My phone details are as follows:
Model: GT-I9100T
Android: 2.3.6
Baseband: I9100TDCKL1
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100TDCKL2-CL767350 [email protected]#2
Build: GINGERBREAD.DCKL2
This is not an Aussie phone such as the Telstra I9100T that I see spoken about.
I purchased this phone here in Thailand 3 days ago and I have a few questions.
1. Is there a way to backup the original kernel before rooting?
2. Will the KL1 kernal make me lose things such as Thai language options etc?
3. Any way to restore the KL2 kernel in the future?
Thanks for taking the time to reply!
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I was just worried it might stop future updates to ICS or similar via Kies.
At least I think I've managed to find another copy of the latest kernal on a site other than MegaUpload...
It's at 50% and counting : )
3) Refer to 1) I don't see why you'd need to ? In order to get warranty service
Running a CFRoot kernel over stock firmware should still allow you to receive OTA updates via Kies. If you find it doesn't, simply use Checkfus (search for it on here), it allows you to find/download the latest firmware for your phone/country that you'd normally get via Kies.
Really ? Cool Might wanna post a linky to your source over in Intra's thread. I'm sure there will be other people who might need it at some stage.
ApriliaM3 said:
I was just worried it might stop future updates to ICS or similar via Kies.
At least I think I've managed to find another copy of the latest kernal on a site other than MegaUpload...
It's at 50% and counting : )
3) Refer to 1) I don't see why you'd need to ? In order to get warranty service
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Ok so would you believe...
I ran the guide from Intra.
Installed an insecure ROM and then ran SuperOneClick and was rooted.
I restored the OEM kernel that I found online and BINGO - UNROOTED!
I repeated the procedure just to check everything again... same deal!
Phone is currently unrooted again...
MistahBungle said:
Running a CFRoot kernel over stock firmware should still allow you to receive OTA updates via Kies. If you find it doesn't, simply use Checkfus (search for it on here), it allows you to find/download the latest firmware for your phone/country that you'd normally get via Kies.
Really ? Cool Might wanna post a linky to your source over in Intra's thread. I'm sure there will be other people who might need it at some stage.
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Yeah, if you flash an original (unrooted) kernel over your rooted kernel you'll lose root.
There's a procedure for removing the yellow warning triangle at boot in the CFRoot thread & also retaining root, but I found it too fiddly when I first rooted my phone so I simply bought a jig & did it that way.
I can't speak for anything to do with SuperOneClick as I've never used it.
ApriliaM3 said:
Ok so would you believe...
I ran the guide from Intra.
Installed an insecure ROM and then ran SuperOneClick and was rooted.
I restored the OEM kernel that I found online and BINGO - UNROOTED!
I repeated the procedure just to check everything again... same deal!
Phone is currently unrooted again...
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Apparently so... now I'm confused about what the guide was trying to achieve.
Also, Kies now tells me it's not compatible with my device... Perfect!
MistahBungle said:
Yeah, if you flash an original (unrooted) kernel over your rooted kernel you'll lose root.
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As I said, I have no idea whatsoever about anything to do with SuperOneClick. If you want a rooted phone minus the yellow warning triangle at boot without fiddling around, root it with a CFRoot kernel, buy a $3 jig from eBay, done.
So far as Kies not working, you could try uninstalling/reinstalling Kies, or simply use Checkfus as I've said previously. Me, I'd use Checkfus. Quick, easy & like the paragraph above, no fiddling around.
Edit to add - Yes, obviously Kies won't work if you're running an "insecure rom" as per your post above. I presume you mean a custom rom you found somewhere on here or elsewhere ? One of my earlier posts did say Kies should (not always) work if you're running a rooted kernel over a stock Samsung rom. If you're running a non-stock rom Kies won't work.
ApriliaM3 said:
Apparently so... now I'm confused about what the guide was trying to achieve.
Also, Kies now tells me it's not compatible with my device... Perfect!
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ApriliaM3 said:
Apparently so... now I'm confused about what the guide was trying to achieve.
Also, Kies now tells me it's not compatible with my device... Perfect!
MistahBungle said:
Yeah, if you flash an original (unrooted) kernel over your rooted kernel you'll lose root.
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Ditch Kies there is a better alternative out there. MyphoneExplore, do a seach via google. You'll also need to get the app client software from the android market. I use it to synch my work Outlook Calendar to my phone. You can also back up your contacts, sms and call records.
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Edit: I tried CF-Root KL3 (wanted KL2) and it seems fine so far.
I have root and everything else seems the same (Thai language support etc.)
I'll keep you posted : )
Thanks for taking the time to deal with my issues!
Hope I can do the same for some others on this Forum in the future.
I'd not heard of Checkfus so I'll give that a try, thanks : )
There's no CF-Root to match my phone exactly but I guess there's nothing to lose now by trying something close : P
I ordered the jig almost a week before getting the phone but it seems the postage to Thailand is sloooow.
I'm running a stock ROM and unrooted but Kies is still misbehaving.
MistahBungle said:
As I said, I have no idea whatsoever about anything to do with SuperOneClick. If you want a rooted phone minus the yellow warning triangle at boot without fiddling around, root it with a CFRoot kernel, buy a $3 jig from eBay, done.
So far as Kies not working, you could try uninstalling/reinstalling Kies, or simply use Checkfus as I've said previously. Me, I'd use Checkfus. Quick, easy & like the paragraph above, no fiddling around.
Edit to add - Yes, obviously Kies won't work if you're running an "insecure rom" as per your post above. I presume you mean a custom rom you found somewhere on here or elsewhere ? One of my earlier posts did say Kies should (not always) work if you're running a rooted kernel over a stock Samsung rom. If you're running a non-stock rom Kies won't work.
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Something may have borked so far as the CSC goes (which tells Kies, the Market, etc where you are). I did say you should be able to use Kies, you're not the first person to have problems with it after rooting
Personally speaking, I've never used Kies & almost certainly won't use it. Ever. Custom roms/kernels are a piece of you know what to flash via CWRecovery (or Odin for that matter), and official firmware updates are easy to get with Checkfus & flash via Odin if I ever have to go down that path for warranty purposes or whatever.
Kies is a truly awful piece of software
Edit to add after your edit - No worries
ApriliaM3 said:
I'd not heard of Checkfus so I'll give that a try, thanks : )
I'm running a stock ROM and unrooted but Kies is still misbehaving.
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Yeah Kies is dodgy...
When I got home I plugged it into Kies on the home PC and everything was fine!
Have you experimented much with any Custom ROM's?
MistahBungle said:
Something may have borked so far as the CSC goes (which tells Kies, the Market, etc where you are). I did say you should be able to use Kies, you're not the first person to have problems with it after rooting
Kies is a truly awful piece of software
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Hello,
After reading a lot and asking for advice/thoughts/suggestions, I have decided to root my phone to install a new kernel on stock firmware to attain better battery life and performance. I like the stability of stock roms, and it was pointed out to me that any other rom will be unstable to some extent (here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21354863#post21354863)
First, my phone info:
Model: GT-I9100
Android Version: 2.3.4
Baseband Version: I9100XXKI1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKI4-CL575468
[email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKI4
At this point I think I will flash this firmware:
Code:
XILA2
Firmware info
PDA:XILA2
PHONE: XWKI1
Date: 12/01/2012
Android 2.3.6
ITV (Italy):http://www.multiupload.com/DCYIJJ47I5
XILA2 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/U7GK3FPHXF
Password: i[email protected]
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
And I will also flash whichever is the most updated version of SpeedMod
Question 1) Is this possible?
Yes. ~MistahBungle
Question 2) Would this be stable, as claimed by http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21493150&postcount=14
yes ~MistahBungle
Question 3) Is there anything special about the country specific versions of the firmware on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 ?
I.E. I am in Russia, so do I have to install the Russian one? Or can I install XX, etc.
(question was also asked here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21564834&postcount=1)
no~MistahBungle
4) Is there any way to save the apps I have now before rooting?
Not really before rooting, use speedmod to root your current rom then use titanium backup to backup *USER* apps ~veyka
5) Speedmod says that it includes root. Does that mean that I can just, using odin, skip the step for CF root, and install speedmod?
Yes ~http://touristinparadise.blogspot.com/2010/11/samsung-galaxy-s-how-to-install.html
6) Should I flash XILA2 first or Speedmod first?
Speedmod
6b) If I flash speedmod first to get root, then XILA2, do I loose SM?
when you flash the rom it will come with its own kernel, that will replace speedmod, just flash speedmod again over the top, you wont lose the rom ~veyka
7) At the end of the process below, will I still have the yellow triangle (theoretically?)
Yes, easiest way to get rid of it and keep speedmod/CWM is to buy a USB jig. ~veyka
8) On the Intratech thread, as quoted in the code box above, there are 2 links for the firmware. What is the difference? I asked the question on that thread, but have not gotten a response yet. Search is down.
2nd is full firmware
9) Where can I get ADB codes to use for zergRush?
Kies ~It_ler
10) At what points along this crazy process should I be wiping what?
If I am going to flash the kernel and/or firmware, I understand that there are many steps to take which have been outlined 100 times. I would like to list them below to make sure I have them right. If I make a mistake, can someone please comment to let me know?
1) Root phone using ZergRush
2) Nandroid Backup
3) I understand that I need to backup my EFS folder, which I plan on doing using ktool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1314719
4) Download Mobile Odin
5) Backup userapps using Ti
6) Use smsbackup+ to backup sms to gmail (doesnt need root but useful app anyway)
7) Flash XILA2 using EverRoot on Mobile Odin
8) Flash SpeedMod on MO
9) nandroid backup again
I appreciate your help and time. Any helpful answer gets “thanks”!
1) Yes.
2) Yes. Absolutely. No reason why it wouldn't be "stable", tho obviously your experience with any given rom/kernel may vary/differ from my experience of same.
3) No
4) The best backup solution for non-rooted phones I could find was MyBackup Pro, but in all honesty you're unlikely to have anything go wrong rooting your phone with CF Root. Best way to go would be to root your phone, then backup using Ti/do a Nandroid backup in CW Recovery before you do anything else, then flash any rom/kernel you want after that. This will give you a backup of your phone pretty much in its "original state" (minus your original kernel tho, obviously) you can go back to if you do find you have problems installing a new rom/if the rom doesn't work as well as you want it to.
You've done well with the steps you've outlined to get to where you want to go, they're very well planned/thought out If you follow those, I'd be surprised if you have any problems.
Edit - bit more detail
Thank you very much!
I just read that speedmod automatically installs root. I assume this means that I can use odin install speedmod on an unrooted phone?
If so, where does that leave my EFS folder?
Edit: Yes I can.
Might want to ask that one on the Speedmod thread. I used Speedmod briefly a while back but my phone was already rooted so I have no idea. I would have thought the first page of the thread would be pretty clear about any instructions.
The EFS thing is pretty simple, root your phone & use Hellcat's kTool to make a backup, store a copy of the backup on your external SD card & a copy on your PC/elsewhere.
jbarol said:
Thank you very much!
I just read that speedmod automatically installs root. I assume this means that I can use odin install speedmod on an unrooted phone?
If so, where does that leave my EFS folder?
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MistahBungle said:
Might want to ask that one on the Speedmod thread. I used Speedmod briefly a while back but my phone was already rooted so I have no idea. I would have thought the first page of the thread would be pretty clear about any instructions.
The EFS thing is pretty simple, root your phone & use Hellcat's kTool to make a backup, store a copy of the backup on your external SD card & a copy on your PC/elsewhere.
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Why did you switch from speedmod?
Doesn't work with CM/Miui There weren't enough pluses with the other roms I'd tried w/Speedmod to warrant sticking with the kernel. So I went back to Miui w/Siyah.
jbarol said:
Why did you switch from speedmod?
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jbarol said:
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4) Is there any way to save the apps I have now before rooting?
5) Speedmod says that it includes root. Does that mean that I can just, using odin, skip the step for CF root, and install speedmod?
Yes ~http://touristinparadise.blogspot.com/2010/11/samsung-galaxy-s-how-to-install.html
6) Should I flash XILA2 first or Speedmod first?
6b) If I flash speedmod first to get root, then XILA2, do I loose SM?
7) At the end of the process below, will I still have the yellow triangle (theoretically?)
If I am going to flash the kernel and/or firmware, I understand that there are many steps to take which have been outlined 100 times. I would like to list them below to make sure I have them right. If I make a mistake, can someone please comment to let me know?
1) Root phone using CF Root
2) I understand that I need to backup my EFS folder, which I plan on doing using either:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546
OR
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1314719
3) Nandroid Backup
4) Flash XILA2 to get rid of yellow triangle
5) Flash SpeedMod
6) Now I would backup again
I appreciate your help and time. Any helpful answer gets “thanks”!
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4) Not really before rooting, use speedmod to root your current rom then use titanium backup to backup *USER* apps
6a) Flash speedmod first to get root todo the following
1) use ktool to backup your EFS
2) backup user apps with titanium backup
3) make a nandroid from CWM recovery
4) Use smsbackup+ to backup sms to gmail (doesnt need root but useful app anyway)
6b) when you flash the rom it will come with its own kernel, that will replace speedmod, just flash speedmod again over the top, you wont lose the rom.
7) Yes, easiest way to get rid of it and keep speedmod/CWM is to buy a USB jig.
veyka said:
4) Not really before rooting, use speedmod to root your current rom then use titanium backup to backup *USER* apps
6a) Flash speedmod first to get root todo the following
1) use ktool to backup your EFS
2) backup user apps with titanium backup
3) make a nandroid from CWM recovery
4) Use smsbackup+ to backup sms to gmail (doesnt need root but useful app anyway)
6b) when you flash the rom it will come with its own kernel, that will replace speedmod, just flash speedmod again over the top, you wont lose the rom.
7) Yes, easiest way to get rid of it and keep speedmod/CWM is to buy a USB jig.
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Ok, nearly everything is said.
Just a "small" additional suggestion:
There is a description of how to get rid of yellow triangle after flashing an insecure kernel in Intratech's first post of his Official Firmware thread, in Chainfire's second post of his CF-Root thread, and there is another way of preventing the yellow triangle and the incrementation of the binary counter (other than using a USB Jig):
As you still have XWKI4 stock ROM, you are able to root your phone using the zergRush exploit. (You can find a short description in Intratech's first post of his Official Firmware thread and a link to the corresponding zergRush thread.)
Then you can buy (Chainfire's) Mobile Odin from the Market.
Using the paid version of Mobile Odin and having a rooted phone, you are able to flash stock ROMs (such as XILA2) with the EverRoot option, which allows you to remain root - without the yellow triangle and without an incremented binary counter.
With Mobile Odin you can easily flash custom kernels (such as SpeedMod) as well, after flashing the stock ROM you want to have (XILA2).
Good luck and don't forget to make a backup (as soon as you have rooted your phone) !
That will cost about the same as me getting a jig, and i dont have to worry about it getting lost in the mail
On the intratech thread there are 2 links for la2, which one should I be flashing?
It_ler said:
Ok, nearly everything is said.
Just a "small" additional suggestion:
There is a description of how to get rid of yellow triangle after flashing an insecure kernel in Intratech's first post of his Official Firmware thread, in Chainfire's second post of his CF-Root thread, and there is another way of preventing the yellow triangle and the incrementation of the binary counter (other than using a USB Jig):
As you still have XWKI4 stock ROM, you are able to root your phone using the zergRush exploit. (You can find a short description in Intratech's first post of his Official Firmware thread and a link to the corresponding zergRush thread.)
Then you can buy (Chainfire's) Mobile Odin from the Market.
Using the paid version of Mobile Odin and having a rooted phone, you are able to flash stock ROMs (such as XILA2) with the EverRoot option, which allows you to remain root - without the yellow triangle and without an incremented binary counter.
With Mobile Odin you can easily flash custom kernels (such as SpeedMod) as well, after flashing the stock ROM you want to have (XILA2).
Good luck and don't forget to make a backup (as soon as you have rooted your phone) !
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So I looked at the zergRush thread, and found that I need to have the ADB drivers. Using google search I found a way to get them through Super1click. Is that the way that you would reccomend?
jbarol said:
That will cost about the same as me getting a jig, and i dont have to worry about it getting lost in the mail
On the intratech thread there are 2 links for la2, which one should I be flashing?
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So I looked at the zergRush thread, and found that I need to have the ADB drivers. Using google search I found a way to get them through Super1click. Is that the way that you would reccomend?
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Feel free to use a USB Jig - as long as you have the old bootloader.
I recommend to flash Frankenstein ROMs, as they are same as stock ROMs (with old bootloader) and build to be combined with any Modem and/or CSC file.
jbarol said:
So I looked at the zergRush thread, and found that I need to have the ADB drivers. Using google search I found a way to get them through Super1click. Is that the way that you would reccomend?
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If you have the samsung phone drivers installed, you have the adb drivers, if not there is a copy in my 4shared (link in my sig, 4icon)
So I successfully rooted with zerg rush.
I backed up my EFS
I used Ti to back up my user apps
I am backing up my sms stuff now
How do I do a nandroid backup without having cw?
so i did something stupid, i think. so far i dont see any lasting damage, i dont think.
i went into the market and installed rom manager, then flashed clockwork mod, then went to do a backup but it failed because it couldnt find an update or something. i just rebooted, and my phone turned on, looks fine. how can i a) get rid of that, and b) backup my phone?
jbarol said:
so i did something stupid, i think. so far i dont see any lasting damage, i dont think.
i went into the market and installed rom manager, then flashed clockwork mod, then went to do a backup but it failed because it couldnt find an update or something. i just rebooted, and my phone turned on, looks fine. how can i a) get rid of that, and b) backup my phone?
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Uninstall rom manager first, it was what caused the problem,
sgs2 does not like or is incompatible with certain functions of rom manager.
download and flash this file using odin for cwm standalone.
Old - 4.0.1.5: http://www.multiupload.com/GEXTWB05E0 (md5: aa3929770791364ddfdc8ca23db2203f)
then go into cwm and make a back up.
Thank you all for your help!
Hello.
I have stock unrooted Galaxy S2 and I want root and put custom ROM (Turkbey ROM probably).
Android 2.3.5
Baseband version
I9100BUKI1
Kernel version
2.6.35.7-I9100BUKJ3-CL647431
[email protected] #2
Bulid number
GINGERBREAD.BUKJ3
So, wich metod I must use for rooting?
CF-Root?
I don't wanna stay on stock ROM, so it will everything works fine if I root with CF Root, make backup and then flash custom ROM? I'm asking because CF Root is a kernel, so I don't know what happens if I change ROM and kernel.
Cheers
Yep that all sounds good. Great to see you've got it all planned out
So yeah, firstly root the phone with the CFRoot kernel that matches your baseband. And then, as you said, do a Nandroid backup in CWRecovery before you flash a custom rom so you will have a copy of your setup as close to stock as possible if something doesn't go right/you don't like the custom rom you flash.
From there, you can flash whatever custom rom you want. The rom you flash will have its own kernel & will overwrite the CFRoot kernel. You can also use kernels other than the one supplied with many roms. There are quite a few kernels in the development sections you can read up on & use. You're not stuck with just using the kernel that is supplied with the rom you flash
I did mine with SuperOneClick.
Took all of 5 minutes and required no effort or input from me which = less chance for human error.
Was quite easy so I recommend that.
Thanks guys for reply!
@MistahBungle you said:
So yeah, firstly root the phone with the CFRoot kernel that matches your baseband.
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In CF Root thread says:
Go to Settings -> About phone -> Kernel Version. Note the string present there:
2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG1-CL349526
What matters most (KG1) in this case, is in bold. Try to find the matching file under downloads:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.zip
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My kernel is KJ3, so I must use KJ3 kernel from this post, right?
I just want to know one more thing.. why people remove yellow triangle (it's shows on startup)? Just because it annoying or it's something else?
Maybe one day I will must go back on stock unrooted software and reset counter.
Will it work USB Jig if I restore nandroid backup with these 2.3.5 Gingerbread, and then unroot?
You can root and unroot with superoneclick with the click of a button. Removing the fear of doing it wrong manually.
I cant post the link but if you google it you will find it easily.
But yes that is the right cfroot you picked out in your last post.
Yep that's exactly right. You can match your kernel. I've also seen people match the baseband as well. Actually, now that I remember, I matched my kernel too and it worked, so yeah definitely use KJ3.
Yes people remove the triangle because it's annoying. Makes no difference to the operation of the phone whatsoever. You can use the method in the CFRoot thread to remove it (fiddly) or use a jig.
Yep if you ever need to send the phone in for warranty purposes, go back to stock & reset the counter with a jig. You might find the jig won't work immediately with 2.3.6 in particular (not sure about 2.3.5), in that case you can flash the old bootloader (available in this thread) & then the jig will work.
I've used the jig successfully with Miui which is 2.3.7 but obviously I have the old bootloader. As above, if the jig doesn't work, flash the old bootloader. Yes, I think the jig will more than likely work if you reflash the Nandroid backup you make of your current setup before you flash a stock rom.
GTRSkyR34 said:
Thanks guys for reply!
@MistahBungle you said:
In CF Root thread says:
My kernel is KJ3, so I must use KJ3 kernel from this post, right?
I just want to know one more thing.. why people remove yellow triangle (it's shows on startup)? Just because it annoying or it's something else?
Maybe one day I will must go back on stock unrooted software and reset counter.
Will it work USB Jig if I restore nandroid backup with these 2.3.5 Gingerbread, and then unroot?
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OK, you are helped me a lot, thank you very much!
I hope someone will help me like you one day when I maybe have to back on original to get my warranty back.
Cheers!
No probs man
Yeah, if you have any dramas if you ever go back to stock, whether you do a restore of your current setup or flash a stock rom via Odin, I'm sure there will be plenty of people around to help. You did your research with the rooting/doing a backup immediately after you root which is really good on your part, so I don't think you'd have any problems going back to stock at all
GTRSkyR34 said:
OK, you are helped me a lot, thank you very much!
I hope someone will help me like you one day when I maybe have to back on original to get my warranty back.
Cheers!
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I'm rooted now!
via CF-Root, everything was fine, except this:
When I put my mobile into download mode, custom binary mode was 4!
So guy who sell me galaxy s2 was on custom ROM, but he didn't reset counter.
It's not big deal now, but I didn't know that and I could be suprised if I was on Samsung service.
Cool. Glad the root went smoothly
Really ? Yeah he's obviously had a go at flashing the phone before he sold it to you. Maybe he flashed a custom rom or two, didn't like it/then & then went back to stock ? No biggie tho, you'll be able to reset the flash counter when you get your jig.
GTRSkyR34 said:
I'm rooted now!
via CF-Root, everything was fine, except this:
When I put my mobile into download mode, custom binary mode was 4!
So guy who sell me galaxy s2 was on custom ROM, but he didn't reset counter.
It's not big deal now, but I didn't know that and I could be suprised if I was on Samsung service.
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I don't know, he nothning told me.. But it's okey now
I put Turkbey ROM, I will play some time on Gingerbread and later ICS.
I order from Ebay USB Jig, it should be for 2-3 weeks in my hands.
Now I will follow xda and help others users if I can, like you do.
Many thanks, you helped a lot.
I have a sgs3 unbranded bought in Austria I flashed it yesterday with the new UK version firmware because I read that it didn't make any difference. The flash went pretty normal and when it booted many apps stopped working most of them asking root. The CF SU app didn't work so I did the root procedure with the CF-Root v6.2, actually I tried it many times because I couldn't get my phone rooted. Another thing I noticed was ''CSC: unknown'' when you press *#1234#. I flashed it again with the original stock version the xxale8 but I still can't root it nor my apps are working and CSC status is still unknown.
Please I need help on this one guys!
Thanks,
I used this method on mine.
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/350362/20120609/root-galaxy-s3-gti9300-cf-tutorial.htm
johnboywilson said:
I used this method on mine.
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/350362/20120609/root-galaxy-s3-gti9300-cf-tutorial.htm
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And thats just a post copying the post from XDA and in fact what the OP posted he used .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
OP could try the older CF Root .
6.2 works fine for me on alf2.
jje
johnboywilson said:
I used this method on mine.
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/350362/20120609/root-galaxy-s3-gti9300-cf-tutorial.htm
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Thats the one I used too and in Odin says that the process was successful but I still have no root.I tried this process many times but with no result.
Try sgs3 toolkit.
Baxxter13 said:
I have a sgs3 unbranded bought in Austria I flashed it yesterday with the new UK version firmware because I read that it didn't make any difference. The flash went pretty normal and when it booted many apps stopped working most of them asking root. The CF SU app didn't work so I did the root procedure with the CF-Root v6.2, actually I tried it many times because I couldn't get my phone rooted. Another thing I noticed was ''CSC: unknown'' when you press *#1234#. I flashed it again with the original stock version the xxale8 but I still can't root it nor my apps are working and CSC status is still unknown.
Please I need help on this one guys!
Thanks,
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This may help, type *#272*IMEI# obviously put your IMEI number in place, then when you get to the next screen you can select a region for your phone. I selected BTU and then install. the phone reset itself and started up as a brand new unit. NOTE : BACK UP phone first as you will lose all settings.
After doing this you can then do the root v6.2.
I changed my ROM yesterday and until I set a location I had a few issues with KIES.
galaxy.S3 said:
This may help, type *#272*IMEI# obviously put your IMEI number in place, then when you get to the next screen you can select a region for your phone. I selected BTU and then install. the phone reset itself and started up as a brand new unit. NOTE : BACK UP phone first as you will lose all settings.
After doing this you can then do the root v6.2.
I changed my ROM yesterday and until I set a location I had a few issues with KIES.
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I just tried what you suggested but when it comes to installing the new sales code I get a ''Must be THREE chars.'' when there are already 3 characters in the sales code field. What did you do in this case or what do you suggest?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
I need serious help on this guys!
Now the Messaging stopped working, I also tried older versions from cf-root but still I can't root.I'm almost sure that all this is because of the ''CSC: unknown'' status.
Anyone can help me solve this problem? I would really appreciate it.
Thanks,
have you tried re downloading the BTU firmware from the other section on here, then using odin on a pc, re flash the firmware then set your CSC.
Restart the phone and then flash with CWM v6.2.
This has worked for me so should work for you.
Hey guys,
Sorry in advance for what is no doubt something that's came up a few times in the past (as is clearly evident by the posts). I've spent a long time trying to get around the issues with this thing so hopefully I can explain what I've done so far which might help.
So, basically -
My brother had an S3. The screen broke (glass only) and he asked me to repair it. This was a few months ago. Inbetween he moved to using a Windows phone and had the S3 sitting around until he eventually decided to hand me it to repair a couple of days ago.
Now, the phone was working flawlessly prior to him turning it off and switching over to the Windows phone. The S3 sat dormant for a few months, battery out.
When I went to turn it on to test the screen and buttons to ensure that's the only fault, it wouldn't get past the boot screen.
No huge deal there.
Upon checking in recovery it was unable to mount the EFS partition. I managed to get round that.
It still wouldn't boot, so I flashed a new ROM and it booted up fine however was in "Factory mode" with IMEI starting 0049.
I've done a fair amount of searching and came to a few conclusions but essentially :
How I don't know but his EFS folder was competely corrupt and essentially contained few files, none of which were IMEI related. I have no clue how this has happened but it has.
I've managed to get the phone working ALMOST flawlessly by restoring a stock EFS backup IMG using kTool, I HAVE the phone's IMEI and serial which are printed on the phone itself. Only issue now is that the phone can't connect to any networks - because the IMEI is a default.
So, I've dug around in the stock EFS backup IMG that I was able to find (which has got the phone working great, minus mobile networks) and found that the IMEI folder contained a file "mps_code.dat". Upon opening this file it's basically empty. I assume this is because it's a stock EFS I located.
Does anyone have any clue how I can input the IMEI into this file? I tried to decompile the IMG, type it into the file and save, then recompile the IMG however kTool doesn't recognise the newly created IMG file and crashes, then restores the phone. Is there a specific tool I should be using to make the IMG and can someone root into their "mpd_code.dat" and tell me the format that it needs to be in? (I don't need or want any IMEI numbers, just the format that the file is. Just open it in a text editor through Root Explorer (root\efs\imei) and star out the IMEI if you can).
Just to clarify before anyone jumps on it - I'm NOT looking for the file(s) OR the IMEI numbers on anyones phone with that request. Simply the format in which it should be in. I'm simply trying to put the IMEI for the phone ONTO the phone so it'll recognise networks and work as it should. Everything else is absolutely fine now.
So just to clarify the options I've boiled down to :
Recompile the efs.img with the correct IMEI within - if someone can tell me how that'd be great - then restore it on kTool.
OR
Edit the on-phone mps_code.dat with the correct IMEI but I need the format (if someone could peek at theirs that'd be great).
Thank you in advance all and sorry for the story! If I manage to get this to work I'll upload a tutorial with all the relevent files required which I know will help a lot of people.
Cheers
Mine mps_code.dat have 3 letters in it i-e 'TNL' which is csc i think. And imei is in efs1 and efs2 partition you can see in pit analysis thread google it if you don't know anout this thread.
Only thing which you can do is give phone to repair shop they have boxes and tools which can write imei. Or take backup of efs1 efs2 and efs of other phone and restore it in your phone.you do backup/restore using partition backup app in playstore by wanam.
Thanks for your reply. I will try to locate someone else I know with an S3 and pull their EFS - hopefully something will happen that's of benefit.
In the meantime, I'll focus on this as hard as I can to get it sorted. I've managed to go from having the IMEI reading as a random 0049 one, to "Null/Null" which means it HAS been written to (or does in my mind), just with nothing rather than the correct number.
If I get anywhere I'll update this thread, and if im successful in the repair I'll create a How-To based on what I did.
Cheers
I can repair your device. Had the same problem with my mothers phone.
The problem is that samsung changed the style of the efs format years ago and the S3 was falling in this time.
So if you need help, i can help.
konsolen said:
I can repair your device. Had the same problem with my mothers phone.
The problem is that samsung changed the style of the efs format years ago and the S3 was falling in this time.
So if you need help, i can help.
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Hey mate,
Want me to PM you?
Thanks
I had the same problem days ago and I couldn't connect to sim network.
What I did was flash stock rom using odin and then a custom modem and a custom kernel I found in the internet. At the end it gave me a normal imei number (not the [email protected]%) but it wasn't my original imei... nevertheless it can connect now without any issues .
jairolas said:
I had the same problem days ago and I couldn't connect to sim network.
What I did was flash stock rom using odin and then a custom modem and a custom kernel I found in the internet. At the end it gave me a normal imei number (not the [email protected]%) but it wasn't my original imei... nevertheless it can connect now without any issues .
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Hey bro,
Do you remember specifically what ROM, kernel and modem you flashed? Ive tried this with no luck so interested in trying your combination.
Cheers
Ok guys this is exactly what I did:
1- backup all your data.
2- download a stock 4.3 jellybean rom from sammobile (I used the Trinidad and Tobago version because I live in Mexico but that shouldn't matter), autoroot cf for i9300 4.3 from their website and twrp 2.8 recovery, again from their website.
3- download this especial kernel and this modem:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/4cawyqzg8zo1vot/Patched_XXUGMK6_kernel.zip.zip?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/tky93zds14kt1hz/Patched_XXUGMK6_modem.zip.zip?dl=0
4- Proceed to flash stock 4.3 rom using odin 3.07.
5- After stock rom is installed flash the root cf file and recovery tar using odin.
6- Now that you have a rooted stock rom with custom recovery proceed to flash both the especial kernel zip and the modem zip using twrp recovery.
7- You should now be able to connect network.
Good luck.
jairolas said:
Ok guys this is exactly what I did:
1- backup all your data.
2- download a stock 4.3 jellybean rom from sammobile (I used the Trinidad and Tobago version because I live in Mexico but that shouldn't matter), autoroot cf for i9300 4.3 from their website and twrp 2.8 recovery, again from their website.
3- download this especial kernel and this modem:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/4cawyqzg8zo1vot/Patched_XXUGMK6_kernel.zip.zip?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/tky93zds14kt1hz/Patched_XXUGMK6_modem.zip.zip?dl=0
4- Proceed to flash stock 4.3 rom using odin 3.07.
5- After stock rom is installed flash the root cf file and recovery tar using odin.
6- Now that you have a rooted stock rom with custom recovery proceed to flash both the especial kernel zip and the modem zip using twrp recovery.
7- You should now be able to connect network.
Good luck.
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Thanks bro, will try that in the morning!
Hey mate,
I started the process of this today, using a stock samsung FW that I updated to using Kies.
Unfortunately the end result is the same, 0049 IMEI number.
What I'll do is I'll download the T&T 4.3 from Sammobile and see if that makes any difference.
Thanks again,
jairolas said:
Ok guys this is exactly what I did:
1- backup all your data.
2- download a stock 4.3 jellybean rom from sammobile (I used the Trinidad and Tobago version because I live in Mexico but that shouldn't matter), autoroot cf for i9300 4.3 from their website and twrp 2.8 recovery, again from their website.
3- download this especial kernel and this modem:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/4cawyqzg8zo1vot/Patched_XXUGMK6_kernel.zip.zip?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/tky93zds14kt1hz/Patched_XXUGMK6_modem.zip.zip?dl=0
4- Proceed to flash stock 4.3 rom using odin 3.07.
5- After stock rom is installed flash the root cf file and recovery tar using odin.
6- Now that you have a rooted stock rom with custom recovery proceed to flash both the especial kernel zip and the modem zip using twrp recovery.
7- You should now be able to connect network.
Good luck.
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yetep said:
Hey mate,
I started the process of this today, using a stock samsung FW that I updated to using Kies.
Unfortunately the end result is the same, 0049 IMEI number.
What I'll do is I'll download the T&T 4.3 from Sammobile and see if that makes any difference.
Thanks again,
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Hey hey,
Right unfortunately all of the above doesnt solve any issues im having with the IMEI.
What I'm ultimately trying to do is find out a way to fix this, without having to use third-party hardware or a samsung service station.
The real reason is that I don't think the average user should have to go that extent to fix this - it's ultimately Samsung's fault.
Android is designed to be customisable allowing users to go up/down versions as they please (provided it's compatible with the hardware of their phone).
Just a thought -
is there any possible way to "bake" the old style EFS into a newer rom?
yetep said:
Hey mate,
I started the process of this today, using a stock samsung FW that I updated to using Kies.
Unfortunately the end result is the same, 0049 IMEI number.
What I'll do is I'll download the T&T 4.3 from Sammobile and see if that makes any difference.
Thanks again,
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Hey All (that are viewing this).
The above procedure didn't work. I have managed to get the IMEI to change from 0049 to NULL/NULL and back again at will using a blank EFS restore file that I've got, however can't figure out what and how to change the files WITHIN the EFS restore to the correct IMEI etc.
I'll continue my search and if I come across anything, I'll let you all know on here and create a How-To.
Cheers
Hey all - just a quick question on this.
Does anyone know how to modify the server to which a program points to check for user credits etc? There's clear reason I'm asking for this, however for obvious reasons I won't elaborate further right now.
Cheers
Hello there! Is the problem fixed? Couple of days ago i fixed someones i9300 whos having this kind of error. Pm me ill help
lyxtian said:
Hello there! Is the problem fixed? Couple of days ago i fixed someones i9300 whos having this kind of error. Pm me ill help
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I have sent you a pm.
konsolen said:
I can repair your device. Had the same problem with my mothers phone.
The problem is that samsung changed the style of the efs format years ago and the S3 was falling in this time.
So if you need help, i can help.
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I have a samsung galaxy s7 sm-G930F which is bricked. no imei anymore and no efs backup. can u help me fix it?