[Q] Unknown baseband version and IMEI, doesn't detect SIM - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello everyone,
I went from being rooted on stock ROM:
Android version 2.3.5,
Baseband version XXKI4,
Kernel version [email protected] #4,
Build number GINGERBREAD.XWKI8.
And then I flashed N.E.A.K. Kernel for I9100 (v1.4x).
I rebooted the phone and it's not detecting my SIM card, the baseband version is unknown and so is the IMEI number.
I have searched and read numerous threads but I couldn't find clear instructions - I don't want to screw up my phone further by doing panicked acts, so therefore I ask you people for advice.
Thanks in advance!

strange!so you should root again,so maybe is the solution

Just flash a different kernel and flash neak again. Usually this happens to me when flashing kernels, but it only lasts a few seconds.
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Some people prefer using scripts to clear out crap from old kernels that may conflict with the new kernels. Especially important when going from say ICS back to ginger.
http://www.celica.talktalk.net/GalaxyS2/GS2BlitzerV1.6.zip
Run that from cwm, then install your new kernel - should be all sweet.

Thank you all!
@kitchy88, I will use that in the future! Although, the problem was solved when I rebooted the phone this morning. I'll post here again if the problem persists. Thanks!

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[Q] Quick question with flashing ROMs

So last night I rooted my Samsung Galaxy S2 and I’ve got a few questions regarding various things that I havn’t been able to find through searching around on the forums. If the answers are around the forums and I have missed them I apologize and hopefully you can direct me there.
1. Since I used chainfires rooting method. I’ve used Nitrality’s app to ‘backup’ my /efs and something else it backup up. Here I’m wondering if I use a custom rom such as “Lite'ning Rom v6.1 XXKH3” will the things I backed up with Nitrality app restore my original ROM and Kernel incase something hardware wise fails and I need to send it back in to claim on my warranty.
2. The second question im asking is regarding various Custom roms, if I choose to flash ;Lite’ning rom, will I be able to since it states it’s;
based on I9100XXKH3 firmware
baseband I9100XXKH3
The baseband I’m using is XWKE7, will I be able to use this rom?
3. since the version of android I have is 2.3.3 and majority of the Roms need 2.3.4 will it work correctly? If not and I have to legitly update to 2.3.4 will it successfully update since i've rooted my phone?
Hopefully you guys can help answer my questions. Thanks.
bump because I really need help :[
- Litening ROM is based on KH3 ROM, that doesn't mean you need to have a Stock KH3 ROM. So yes, you can install it.
- As I said it doesn't matter what ROM you currently have to flash a 2.3.4 ROM.
- Don't know about the Back up issue, sorry.
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thankyou so much for your help
before I flash it will I need to upgrade my 2.3.3 to 2.3.4 though?
giga502 said:
thankyou so much for your help
before I flash it will I need to upgrade my 2.3.3 to 2.3.4 though?
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You are Welcome.
As I said, NO.
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[Q] Holistic understanding of phone.

Hi XDA Devs & Members,
I'm a new member, and I've spent hours scouring over the forum to my answers but I'm still slightly confused.
I'm currently using Galaxy SII, hence the post in this forum under Q&A
Firmware:
Android: 2.3.4
Baseband: XXKH3
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL161513 [email protected]#2
Build number: Gingerbread.XXKH3
I originally wanted to debrand the vodafail branding, and flashed the firmware of XXKH3 which is the "Frankenstein version" according to here
Then I messed up my sms by pressing the 'update' button in *#*#4636#*#* phone information menu which is another story, but I fixed that rooting the phone using Odin and SuperOneClick.
So basically, what I want now is to go back to basic, don't use one of those frankenstein firmwares, but a stock one, stay as close to stock as possible, root the phone, I know CF-Root has a made a post on this, but now that I've already rooted my phone using Odin, I don't know how to go back.
Also, I've been searching, but I haven't been able to find a comprehensive guide/information regarding how to understand the phone. I understand the individual parts, i.e. what rooting does, what roms are, what are firmwares, but I'm not able to put them together to give me a holistic understanding of the phone. Is there something I can read to understand this?
Thanks in advance. This is a great forum!
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Also, does the firmware code represent anything? I.e. KE7, KG8 and so on...
How do I find out which is the latest firmware?
Who develops these firmwares?
Gigacross said:
Hi XDA Devs & Members,
Also, does the firmware code represent anything? I.e. KE7, KG8 and so on...
Yes year month and build number K 2011 A january 7 build number 7
How do I find out which is the latest firmware?
READ XDA
Who develops these firmwares
SAMSUNG
jje
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Thanks JJe!
I have another quick question, does factory reset reverts the phone back to original settings with the folders and everything else the same? I may be paranoid, I executed busybox installer multiple times and the folders look like a mess when I connect the USB to share files. All the additional folders that came with rooting and TitaniumBackup and other apps made the entire phone look like a mess. Is it worth doing a factory reset?
Factory resets reverts to the last firmware installed wiping phone and user apps . Out of the box setup then required .
jje

[Q] GT-i900G root guide?

Hi there (topic should say GT-i9100G)
Been searching for days to find a way to root my GT-i9100G model. I found plenty for previous builds of my kernel but nothing for this current one.
So I'm at the end of my wits and for the first time in years I'm turning to creating a thread on a forum, getting ready for the flame.
kernel: 2.6.35.7 DELL165 dpi @ # 2
Android version: 2.3.6
Build number is: GINGERBREAD.XXLA1
Baseband version: I9100GXXKL4
I had a i900 from work but after it broke my work phone was replaced with this model and I'm sick of not being able to run ICS on it.
Anyways, wanna get CWM on it, but I'm very green at the whole custom ROM scene, only thing I ever rooted was my 10.1 tab with Odin to flash AOKP's builds :\
Anyways, if anyone has any tip, don't be shy.
fladmus said:
Hi there
Been searching for days to find a way to root my GT-i900G model. I found plenty for previous builds of my kernel but nothing for this current one.
So I'm at the end of my wits and for the first time in years I'm turning to creating a thread on a forum, getting ready for the flame.
I'm on: kernel 2.6.35.7 DELL165 dpi @ # 2 running Android 2.3.6
I had a i900 from work but after it broke my work phone was replaced with this model and I'm sick of not being able to run ICS on it.
Anyways, wanna get CWM on it, but I'm very green at the whole custom ROM scene, only thing I ever rooted was my 10.1 tab with Odin to flash AOKP's builds :\
Anyways, if anyone has any tip, don't be shy.
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You DID mean GT-i9100G, right?
Need to know more, anyways. Build number?
Use super one click
Yes of course, silly me, GT-i9100G is my phone.
Build number is: GINGERBREAD.XXLA1
Baseband version: I9100GXXKL4
I've read others talk about super one click, the reports were very mixed and I think this build will not work, or am I wrong?
fladmus said:
Yes of course, silly me, GT-i9100G is my phone.
Build number is: GINGERBREAD.XXLA1
Baseband version: I9100GXXKL4
I've read others talk about super one click, the reports were very mixed and I think this build will not work, or am I wrong?
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I believe SuperOneClick requires an insecure kernel to be flashed to your phone first before using it, right? You just have to make sure the insecure kernel is for the I9100G, and not the I9100. And if you cannot find an exact match for your kernel version for an insecure kernel, you will need a copy of your secure kernel to flash back when you're done rooting.
I'm afraid I don't know where to get these things for an I9100G, however, so you're on your own to look for them. (unless someone who knows this information sees this post and is kind enough to post it to you)
EDIT to add: that said, I've heard of a few custom kernels for the I9100G that, when flashed, will root your phone for you. I don't remember what they are though, you'll have to search for them.
EDIT 2: Found one (superatmos) that has a version compatible with your build.

[Q] Rooting Vodafone SII GT-I9100

I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 from vodafone. Here are the specs:
Android ver:4.0.3
Baseband:I9100BULP6
Kernel:3.0.15-I9100BULPC-CL332484 [email protected] #3
Build nr:IML74K.BULPC
CSC:I9100VODLP8
Now running on AT&T
I want to root this phone while maintaining the stock firmware or something better. Could some help me out I can't seem to find the right kernel to use. I appreciate it (p.s I did like to unroot at a later stage).
thanx
Since you're on ICS, just use this. No kernel flashing required.
There's a pretty good guide right here:
Your kernel: 3.0.15-I9100BULPC
Look for the LPC zip file in that thread, that is the kernel you need, be sure to read the guide well.
Good luck.
ctomgee said:
Since you're on ICS, just use this. No kernel flashing required.
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Thank you for the link. I tried it out and it worked out well for me.
Hi,
I have the exact same phone as the OP:
PDA: i9100BULPC
Phone: i9100BULP6
CSC: i9100VODLP8
I've been trying to root my phone to install a custom ROM on my phone for the last few hours but I keep hitting hitches.
I've tried using the customer kernel posted by nawrejin on this thread, but when I boot up my wifi won't work (stuck on authenticating/obtaining IP); that aside I also have a problem with CWM ('cwm manager needs superuser access')?
If I flash the stock kernel for my build then the wifi problem resolves itself, but returns to being unrooted. I don't have a mini SD card so can't use the solution proposed by ctomgee (rooting without kernel flashing).
Can anyone propose a workaround or solution? I've been trying all night now with no success. And I am a newbie noob noob .
Thanks for any input,
Will
Buy an sd card for a couple bucks.
Try to get the sd card. I I hae found this method very effective. When done you could download neat rom lite by Sale and watch your phone fly.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

[Q] How to get my SII back to stock so Kies i can get OTA updates again?

Hi,
had my S2 for a while now and installed ICS through ODIN as here in NZ the updates seem to come a little slower than the rest of the world!
but id like to be on Jellybean and heard so much about unsafe Kernels etc (most of it goes over my head haha)
but i figure my best option, as i dont want a bricked phone, is to go back to stock and get my updates the old fashioned way.
what is the best way to do this? i know other phones can do this through KIES itself...(entering a serial etc), does this work with all phones?
any help would be greatly appreciated!
ICS 4.0.4 stock kernel has brick bug. If you are on stock 4.0.4 then avoid any kind of wiping. If you want to flash official JB go here
Hi friends I own Galaxy s 2 i9100....I got it from UK 3 mobile.. After coming to India I have flashed it with a ROM which is unlocked version as its is locked to 3 network...after the flashing I connected it to kies for backup and found the same message as others in this thread mentioned...so I tried reflashing it with a ROM that is compatible with Indian version and got the issue solved ...I am providing the details of the rom now I am using
PDA: I9100XWLQ2
phnoe: I9100DDLPC
CSC: I9100ODDLPD
BUILD info: Fri oct 26 16:04:15 KST 2012
But recently KIES software in my laptop got updated and when I connected my S2 it stated that my phone is not compatible to update from KIES. But, the same day when I connected wifi in my phone I got a message that an update is available and its done successfully.
Now can any body help me to get that issue sorted out when connected to KIES as it accepted before and now why it is not accepting ??
Thanks in Advance
Peaceful Droid said:
ICS 4.0.4 stock kernel has brick bug. If you are on stock 4.0.4 then avoid any kind of wiping. If you want to flash official JB go here
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thankyou! very helpful...now that i have read that entire post i just have one question....isnt that still classed as a wipe? the first thing it says to do is put your phone into recovery mode then wipe?
Flash Siyah or Dorimanx kernel first (without wiping ANYTHING). Then use the CWM that is installed with either of those to...
A) complete the wipe processes. And
B) flash your chosen stock ROM.
When you flash your ROM, you WILL overwrite the Siyah or Dorimanx kernel you previously flashed as your ROM has its own kernel (and CWM). As things stand at the moment, this is probably for the best because there have been some changes to CM10.1 that have made a lot of standalone custom kernels incompatible with the ROM..... for example, I lost my baseband when I flashed Siyah on top of CM10.1 and I'm told that there can be issues with video recording too. Which brings me to make one more point....before starting any of this...
MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP....
it's your safety net if it all goes wrong (personal experience is a brilliant teacher lol).......
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