Hi,
This might be a stupid question but which is the most stable GB stock ROM available out there as per your opinion? and what is the harm in installing a ROM with different CSC as to yours current?
Does doing a factory reset after installing a ROM, removes all the settings from your old ROM ? as in is it like a format on a PC?
Thanks in advance.
Xxxdevilxxx said:
Hi,
This might be a stupid question but which is the most stable GB stock ROM available out there as per your opinion?
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This is TOTALLY subjective, as you yourself stated with "as per your opinion", and usually starts a bunch of arguments. Which is why these threads tend to get closed. I expect this one to get closed shortly.
Xxxdevilxxx said:
and what is the harm in installing a ROM with different CSC as to yours current?
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You probably won't get updates via Kies anymore, if you were ever able to in the first place.
Xxxdevilxxx said:
Does doing a factory reset after installing a ROM, removes every settings from your old ROM ?
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A "factory reset" essentially restores the last ROM you flashed to how it was the moment you flashed it.
EDIT to add: to the above factory reset question... it does remove all user installed apps and data too though. So it is KIND OF like a PC format, but not exactly.
ctomgee said:
This is TOTALLY subjective, as you yourself stated with "as per your opinion", and usually starts a bunch of arguments. Which is why these threads tend to get closed. I expect this one to get closed shortly.
You probably won't get updates via Kies anymore, if you were ever able to in the first place.
A "factory reset" essentially restores the last ROM you flashed to how it was the moment you flashed it.
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Hi thanks for the reply. No i don't want to start a long thread of debates what i meant was, is the latest GB 2.3.6 better and more stable than the 2.3.5? The reason i asked about the CSC was coz 2.3.6 is not available for my region so was wondering if it is more stable than 2.3.5 i would upgrade it!
I updated my system to 2.3.5 via kies and all the software & everything else was how it was before I upgraded to it, does kies reinstall the stuff?
Xxxdevilxxx said:
Hi thanks for the reply. No i don't want to start a long thread of debates what i meant was, is the latest GB 2.3.6 better and more stable than the 2.3.5? The reason i asked about the CSC was coz 2.3.6 is not available for my region so was wondering if it is more stable than 2.3.5 i would upgrade it!
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I'm still on XXKI3, which is 2.3.5. It's perfectly stable for me. CSC only matters if you want releases through Kies. If you want to continue to receive Kies updates, then don't change anything. Otherwise, you can flash whatever CSC you want.
Xxxdevilxxx said:
I updated my system to 2.3.5 via kies and all the software & everything else was how it was before I upgraded to it, does kies reinstall the stuff?
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No. Kies updates are non-wipe, which means it won't touch the data partition, where your apps live.
Xxxdevilxxx said:
Hi thanks for the reply. No i don't want to start a long thread of debates what i meant was, is the latest GB 2.3.6 better and more stable than the 2.3.5? The reason i asked about the CSC was coz 2.3.6 is not available for my region so was wondering if it is more stable than 2.3.5 i would upgrade it!
I updated my system to 2.3.5 via kies and all the software & everything else was how it was before I upgraded to it, does kies reinstall the stuff?
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2.3.6 is better and for me still beats ICS by a narrowing margin .
jje
ctomgee said:
I'm still on XXKI3, which is 2.3.5. It's perfectly stable for me. CSC only matters if you want releases through Kies. If you want to continue to receive Kies updates, then don't change anything. Otherwise, you can flash whatever CSC you want.
No. Kies updates are non-wipe, which means it won't touch the data partition, where your apps live.
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The reason i was asking this was coz today wen i clicked on dialer and and started dialing it got hung-up on blank black screen for a few minutes then proceeded :/ tht kinda got to me..coz it happened twice!..
If i restore the old CSC will I get the Kies update functionality back?
JJEgan said:
2.3.6 is better and for me still beats ICS by a narrowing margin .
jje
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Thanks jje...which GB Rom were u using before 2.3.6? what kinda stability did u feel wen u upgraded?
Xxxdevilxxx said:
The reason i was asking this was coz today wen i clicked on dialer and and started dialing it got hung-up blank screen for a few minutes then proceeded :/ tht kinda got to me..coz it happened twice!..
If i restore the old CSC will I get the Kies update functionality back?
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Probably.
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Probably.
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one last question, when flashing a GB stock ROM which is not available in my country via KIES do i need to put the following in ODIN:
The .tar with modem in the name is the phone/baseband bit of the package
.tar with csc/multi-csc in the name is the csc bit of the package
.tar with code/PDA in the name is the PDA part of the firmware package
for that particular ROM? or is there something i shouldn't mess with?
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one last question, when flashing a GB stock ROM which is not available in my country via KIES do i need to put the following in ODIN:
The .tar with modem in the name is the phone/baseband bit of the package
.tar with csc/multi-csc in the name is the csc bit of the package
.tar with code/PDA in the name is the PDA part of the firmware package
for that particular ROM? or is there something i shouldn't mess with?
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no need to worry, any FW package you download should contain these 3 files, to select from respective sections of the ODIN
or all these in a single TAR file to select from PDA.
Xxxdevilxxx said:
one last question, when flashing a GB stock ROM which is not available in my country via KIES do i need to put the following in ODIN:
The .tar with modem in the name is the phone/baseband bit of the package
.tar with csc/multi-csc in the name is the csc bit of the package
.tar with code/PDA in the name is the PDA part of the firmware package
for that particular ROM? or is there something i shouldn't mess with?
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You've for sure got an I9100, right?
USUALLY, full firmwares are all inclusive. So they will contain modem and CSC already. So you just put it into the PDA field in Odin and leave everything else alone.
You only put modem and CSC in if the package you put in PDA doesn't have them already, or you want to overwrite the ones that are already in a package.
Make sure you don't re-partition, or include a .PIT file unless you REALLY need to, the .PIT file is FOR SURE INTENDED FOR YOUR MODEL OF PHONE, and you know what you are doing. Flashing a .PIT file for a different model of phone will completely hard-brick your phone, and there won't be anything you can do to recover it yourself unless you get your own JTag box. Otherwise, it will have to go to Samsung or a service point that has JTag.
zaheedahmed said:
no need to worry, any FW package you download should contain these 3 files, to select from respective sections of the ODIN
or all these in a single TAR file to select from PDA.
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I am upgrading with this FW, any other suggestions?
XWKK2
Firmware info
PDA:XWKK2
PHONE: XXKI4
Date: 11/11/2011
Android 2.3.6
XEN (Netherlands): Download
XSA (Australia): Download
LUX (Luxembourg): Download
TUR (Turkey): Download
XWKK2 Stock Kernel: Download
Password: [email protected]
if you select any of the CSC, you probebly get a single .7z file which can be extracted with winrar, then you will get a .md5 file, just select that one from PDA, as per the guide of the same thread....GOODLUCK
I have not tested this to comment, but used 2.3.6, its very stable...
there are firmwares released after this also..like XWLA2, LA4 etc...
ctomgee said:
You've for sure got an I9100, right?
USUALLY, full firmwares are all inclusive. So they will contain modem and CSC already. So you just put it into the PDA field in Odin and leave everything else alone.
You only put modem and CSC in if the package you put in PDA doesn't have them already, or you want to overwrite the ones that are already in a package.
Make sure you don't re-partition, or include a .PIT file unless you REALLY need to, the .PIT file is FOR SURE INTENDED FOR YOUR MODEL OF PHONE, and you know what you are doing. Flashing a .PIT file for a different model of phone will completely hard-brick your phone, and there won't be anything you can do to recover it yourself unless you get your own JTag box. Otherwise, it will have to go to Samsung or a service point that has JTag.
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Thanks bro... yeh i got I9100 for sure
zaheedahmed said:
if you select any of the CSC, you probebly get a single .7z file which can be extracted with winrar, then you will get a .md5 file, just select that one from PDA, as per the guide of the same thread....GOODLUCK
I have not tested this to comment, but used 2.3.6, its very stable...
there are firmwares released after this also..like XWLA2, LA4 etc...
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Thanks for the info bro will update here about the status once i install it.... Gonna go for XWLA4 now
Xxxdevilxxx said:
Thanks for the info bro will update here about the status once i install it.... Gonna go for XWLA4 now
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Installed firmware XWLA4 it is working like a charm and it is much much better than any before. Before i had 2.3.3 and wen i upgraded to 2.3.5 from KIES i was disappointed by the lack of stability in 2.3.5, Now when i upgraded 2.3.6 it is far far better than any other stock GB available.
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is it possible to reinstall the latest firmware with kies?
I update twice as it advised me to do but since then i seem to be getting problems. phone is heating up badly and whenever it has been turned off and i switch it back on i get an error message saying 'com.android could not be started etc and then it asks me to force close the app.
I want to re run the latest firmware but dont know how to.
ps. i have tried a master reset already and still has the same problem.
advice please
hpsauce37 said:
is it possible to reinstall the latest firmware with kies?
I update twice as it advised me to do but since then i seem to be getting problems. phone is heating up badly and whenever it has been turned off and i switch it back on i get an error message saying 'com.android could not be started etc and then it asks me to force close the app.
I want to re run the latest firmware but dont know how to.
ps. i have tried a master reset already and still has the same problem.
advice please
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Don't use Kies, use Odin, it's far less temperamental. Just download th XWKE2 firmware from samfirmware.com and flash in the PDA section of Odin
101matt101 said:
Don't use Kies, use Odin, it's far less temperamental. Just download th XWKE2 firmware from samfirmware.com and flash in the PDA section of Odin
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i have downloaded odin but using the links for latest firmware it says its going to take a day lol!
anyone got anywhere else i can get it from
hpsauce37 said:
i have downloaded odin but using the links for latest firmware it says its going to take a day lol!
anyone got anywhere else i can get it from
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Wow, that's a hell of a long time, leave it to download overnight? Mine took a while but only because it's a big file and it certainly didn't take a day! I'm sorry I don't know anywhere else to get stock firmware from apart from Samfirmware.com and the god awful Kies...
Its not posted on here by any chance using a different upload service .
jje
I have installed an unsecure kernel in my galaxy s2 (GT I9100G) but since I cannot find the original stock kernel, I wanted to roll back to the stock android version that came with s2 and thus wanted to know how could I re-install the firmware from KIES.
Thanks
Perryb said:
I have installed an unsecure kernel in my galaxy s2 (GT I9100G) but since I cannot find the original stock kernel, I wanted to roll back to the stock android version that came with s2 and thus wanted to know how could I re-install the firmware from KIES.
Thanks
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You need to reflash stock using ODIN before you can use kies, as Kies doesn't recognise custom kernels.
Ricey
ricey1986 said:
You need to reflash stock using ODIN before you can use kies, as Kies doesn't recognise custom kernels.
Ricey
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Will reflashing bring back the stock kernel and make the phone unrooted in short make it the way Samsung sold it to me?
Also, I am using Galaxy S2 I9100G build number GINGERBREAD.XWKJ2 and for it only 1 unsecured kernel was available at this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1327509
I rooted my phone without any problem but since there's no way to get back the stock kernel, I am afraid that if need be, how am I gonna claim warranty for my device.
Perryb said:
Will reflashing bring back the stock kernel and make the phone unrooted in short make it the way Samsung sold it to me?
Also, I am using Galaxy S2 I9100G build number GINGERBREAD.XWKJ2 and for it only 1 unsecured kernel was available at this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1327509
I rooted my phone without any problem but since there's no way to get back the stock kernel, I am afraid that if need be, how am I gonna claim warranty for my device.
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Yes aslong as you flash the firmware that came with it t will be like as samsung sold it. Have a look at intratech's thread he may just have the kernel if you still have the original firmware on it already.
Ricey
ricey1986 said:
Yes aslong as you flash the firmware that came with it t will be like as samsung sold it. Have a look at intratech's thread he may just have the kernel if you still have the original firmware on it already.
Ricey
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Yes, I do have the original firmware on it. Didn't have enough guts to play with custom ROM :/
I did check intratech's thread and found stock kernel for XWKJ2 but the thread titles says "Official i9100 Firmwares" whereas my phone shows i9100G. I guess this won't work.
And, when flashing to original firmware, will the kernel's be replaced to the original one's as well?
Thanks for suck quick replies Am just a n00b diving into Android
You can extract the original kernel yourself if you want it http://www.hotfile.com/dl/136857418/c144909/I9100GXWKJ2_I9100GODDKJ2_INU.zip.html
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You can extract the original kernel yourself if you want it [Link]
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Downloaded it. Now what do I do? Flash s2 with this, backup using titanium, root device and then use the stock to get rid of yellow triangle? Am I missing anything?
Thanks for your help
BTW, is there a way to get the latest available firmware in my country/region via KIES so that I can be 100% sure of being in right place
i cant post the link right now but you can google
"How to goback/use Kies update after using ODIN,Rooting or Custom Firmware : Video Guide"
and go the the dialandroid website they have a way to make it like original again
Hey happy people out there!
I hope you are doing well. Since January 29th I have got a S2 phone which is almost brilliant. It is worth the money - definitely.
Unfortunately my phone is running on 2.3.4 and there is no update available in Kies.
I would like to update because people say that the battery management is much better on 2.3.5
My phone specifications:
PDA: I9100XWKI4
PHONE: I9100XXKI1
CSC: I9100DBTKH1
Build Info: 14. Sep. 2011 KST 2011
I was searching the last two days to find the appropriate update but there are so many different types of firmwares that I am not sure which one is the right for my phone. So that I need advice of some professional people.
So thanks in advance and all the best!!
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Read and pick one for your location .
jje
jje!
Thanks for your fast response! Really nice!
That means I can install every 2.3.5 update but I have to take care of the country code?
john_kaufi said:
jje!
Thanks for your fast response! Really nice!
That means I can install every 2.3.5 update but I have to take care of the country code?
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Or even 2.3.6 and yes
john_kaufi said:
jje!
Thanks for your fast response! Really nice!
That means I can install every 2.3.5 update but I have to take care of the country code?
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I had XWKE7 (UK), which is 2.3.3 when I bought the phone, and a few months ago, I updated to XXKI3 (Poland), which is 2.3.5.
I am in the US.
So it MAY make a difference, but probably won't.
EDIT: What I meant was, it MAY make a difference what country firmware you flash, but it may not. Some have reported that flashing a firmware that includes modems specific to one country, can result in signal issues if you are in a different country, because some modems are better suited for the particular frequencies in use in specific countries. That said, if you flash a firmware for a different country, then have signal issues, you can just look at the modem thread and flash modems more suited for your country to "fix" your signal issues.
I have a XXLP6 (4.0.3 ICS) from sammobile. Its quite stable. The only issue is the radio not working but everything else is ok
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pilililo2 said:
I have a XXLP6 (4.0.3 ICS) from sammobile. Its quite stable. The only issue is the radio not working but everything else is ok
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
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Nice to know, I guess, but totally irrelevant to this thread.
Hi you cool people!
Thanks for those information!!
Really cool from you!!
ctomgee said:
Nice to know, I guess, but totally irrelevant to this thread.
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I was just telling him that 4.0.3 was pretty stable. Its not irrelevant. He is asking for opinions and advice.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
Last time I checked 4.0.3 wasn't 2.3.5 (per the OP's request) :-|
pilililo2 said:
I was just telling him that 4.0.3 was pretty stable. Its not irrelevant. He is asking for opinions and advice.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
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Somethings either stable or it's not...
john_kaufi said:
Hey happy people out there!
I hope you are doing well. Since January 29th I have got a S2 phone which is almost brilliant. It is worth the money - definitely.
Unfortunately my phone is running on 2.3.4 and there is no update available in Kies.
I would like to update because people say that the battery management is much better on 2.3.5
My phone specifications:
PDA: I9100XWKI4
PHONE: I9100XXKI1
CSC: I9100DBTKH1
Build Info: 14. Sep. 2011 KST 2011
I was searching the last two days to find the appropriate update but there are so many different types of firmwares that I am not sure which one is the right for my phone. So that I need advice of some professional people.
So thanks in advance and all the best!!
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XXKI4
Android 2.3.5
This package has: PDA: XXKI4| Modem/phone: XXKI4| CSC: XEUKH2
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/*********
XXKI4 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/*********
Password: [email protected]
this the best uk sim free software for 2.3.4 i upgraded to a beta 2.3.6 and now uk apps dont work as its not a uk based update i need to re flash back to xxki
1 but the link is down
androidmad12 said:
XXKI4
Android 2.3.5
This package has: PDA: XXKI4| Modem/phone: XXKI4| CSC: XEUKH2
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/*********
XXKI4 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/*********
Password: [email protected]
this the best uk sim free software for 2.3.4 i upgraded to a beta 2.3.6 and now uk apps dont work as its not a uk based update i need to re flash back to xxki
1 but the link is down
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Multiupload has been shut down permanently.
That looks like one of Intratech's "frankenstein" packages. You'll probably not be able to find anywhere that particular package with that combination of PDA, (XXKI4) Modem, (XXKI4) and CSC. (XEUKH2)
However, I9100XWKI4, which has PDA XWKI4, modem XXKI1, and CSC XEUKH2, is available on both samfirmware.com, and skywanker.net.
I don't really understand why wouldn't you just upgrade to the last 2.3.6
XWLA4 that is. You will lose nothing and your phone will run better.
My two cents.
Get it here.
ctomgee said:
Multiupload has been shut down permanently.
That looks like one of Intratech's "frankenstein" packages. You'll probably not be able to find anywhere that particular package with that combination of PDA, (XXKI4) Modem, (XXKI4) and CSC. (XEUKH2)
However, I9100XWKI4, which has PDA XWKI4, modem XXKI1, and CSC XEUKH2, is available on both samfirmware.com, and skywanker.net.
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i have down loaded the firm ware again but it does not have the modem only pda ive been on both of the sites only 1 file in the zip no crc and modem its normally 3 files to flash back? gaz
i currently have pda xwki4 crc xeukh2 separate files just need the xxki1 modem for odin
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victorator said:
I don't really understand why wouldn't you just upgrade to the last 2.3.6
XWLA4 that is. You will lose nothing and your phone will run better.
My two cents.
Get it here.
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1.STARTED WITH MY PHONES STOCK ROM 2.3.4 PDA XXKI4 PHONE XXKI1 CSC: XEUKH2
2.FLASHED TO #
1.CODE_I9100XXKL1_CL783870_REV02_eng_mid_ship.tar.md5
2.MODEM_I9100XXKL1_REV_02_CL1085162.tar.md5
3.GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKL1.tar.md5
XXKL1 2.3.6 CURRENT FIRMWARE MODEM CRC (ODIN)
NOW I CANT DOWN GRADE OR UPGRADE THE PHONE?
been looking for a ics packages to re flash or 2.3.4 package
pref the one i started with stock
THIS FILE IS PDA only where are the crc and modem files ?
I9100XWLP7 Download (Thanks To SamMobile!)
Base Firmware: I9100XWLP7 (4.0.3)
Region United Kingdom / Ireland
Carrier: SIM FREE (Generic)
Build Date: 3rd April 2012
Modem: XXLPS
CSC: XEULP5 (XEU)
Change List: 340913
CF-Root v5.4 LP7: Download
this is only firmware and not a package
flashed over XXKI1 TO XXKL1 TO XXLPS
the phone froze on ICS XXLPS with just the S logo why ?
Yes, it's just one file. The modem and csc are IN the tar file.
ctomgee said:
Yes, it's just one file. The modem and csc are IN the tar file.
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so i use the 1 file.tar which is a package file of all the below ? not like the md.5
where or how do i re-flash using a .tar file as Odin has 3 options and do i need a pit file to re-flash again using odin ? flashed ics but phone froze using a .tar file ??
confused
had to flash back to 2.3.6 XXKL1 using 3.md5 files ( which fixed the phone after phone crashed while flashing ics .tar file
where am i going wrong and how can i down grade or upgrade using a tar file don't want to destroy my galaxy s 2 do i use .tar in pda and pit file to re-flash help please?
1.CODE_I9100XXKL1_CL783870_REV02_eng_mid_ship.tar. md5
2.MODEM_I9100XXKL1_REV_02_CL1085162.tar.md5
3.GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKL1.tar.md5
XXKL1 2.3.6 CURRENT FIRMWARE MODEM CRC (ODIN)
where am i going wrong?
androidmad12 said:
so i use the 1 file.tar which is a package file of all the below ? not like the md.5
where or how do i re-flash using a .tar file as Odin has 3 options and do i need a pit file to re-flash again using odin ? flashed ics but phone froze using a .tar file ??
confused
had to flash back to 2.3.6 XXKL1 using 3.md5 files ( which fixed the phone after phone crashed while flashing ics .tar file
where am i going wrong and how can i down grade or upgrade using a tar file don't want to destroy my galaxy s 2 do i use .tar in pda and pit file to re-flash help please?
1.CODE_I9100XXKL1_CL783870_REV02_eng_mid_ship.tar. md5
2.MODEM_I9100XXKL1_REV_02_CL1085162.tar.md5
3.GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKL1.tar.md5
XXKL1 2.3.6 CURRENT FIRMWARE MODEM CRC (ODIN)
where am i going wrong?
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You are WAY overcomplicating things.
Do not use .pit or repartition unless you absolutely have to, and know what you you are doing.
Put the one .tar file in the PDA section, and flash. Done. Use the one victorator linked above. It will work, and is a one file package. (search the linked page for "XWLA4")
If you used a 3 part file before, that's fine. You don't NEED to use a 3 part file again to re-flash. The singular .tar file will contain all the components you need.
EDIT: Actually, above you said:
androidmad12 said:
i have down loaded the firm ware again but it does not have the modem only pda ive been on both of the sites only 1 file in the zip no crc and modem its normally 3 files to flash back? gaz
i currently have pda xwki4 crc xeukh2 separate files just need the xxki1 modem for odin
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So the PDA XWKI4, did you download it from samfirmware.com, or skywanker.net? If so, that is a 1 part file, and will contain the CSC and modem within it. Just put that in PDA and flash. Leave everything else blank.
ctomgee said:
You are WAY overcomplicating things.
Do not use .pit or repartition unless you absolutely have to, and know what you you are doing.
Put the one .tar file in the PDA section, and flash. Done. Use the one victorator linked above. It will work, and is a one file package. (search the linked page for "XWLA4")
If you used a 3 part file before, that's fine. You don't NEED to use a 3 part file again to re-flash. The singular .tar file will contain all the components you need.
EDIT: Actually, above you said:
So the PDA XWKI4, did you download it from samfirmware.com, or skywanker.net? If so, that is a 1 part file, and will contain the CSC and modem within it. Just put that in PDA and flash. Leave everything else blank.
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just flashed with GT-I9100_XEU_I9100XWKI4_I9100XEUKH2_I9100XXKI1.tar.md5
and phone does not boot ??? why does it not boot every time i re flash? works fine when i flash back to XXKL1 using 3 files ?
and i have downloaded files from both the above sites including separate crc
androidmad12 said:
just flashed with GT-I9100_XEU_I9100XWKI4_I9100XEUKH2_I9100XXKI1.tar.md5
and phone does not boot ??? why does it not boot every time i re flash? works fine when i flash back to XXKL1 using 3 files ?
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What do you mean it does not boot? Does it get stuck on the boot screen? Try a full wipe after the flash. You will lose all data, but more often then not, it will boot after this.
androidmad12 said:
and i have downloaded files from both the above sites including separate crc
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You meant CSC, not crc, right?
And take a look at the file name "I9100_XEU_I9100XWKI4_I9100XEUKH2_I9100XXKI1.tar.md5". If you notice, it has "I9100XWKI4" (PDA), "I9100XEUKH2" (CSC), and "I9100XXKI1" (modem) all in the filename.
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Hello everybody,
I'm going to install a new ROM - it was advised to me frankstain XWLA4 ROM - and I still have some question about installing that ROM:
1- which do I install first: the firmware or the kernel? And in Odin, where do I put Kernel?
2-Is it "safe" to install frankstain XWLA4 ROM? Would I have errors on my Samsung Galaxy S2?
3- how can I wipe my device (to clean all Vodafone ES "rubbish")? Should I do the wipe before or after installing the ROM and flashing my device?
4- By installing Stock ROM and CF-root I won't change the kernel right?
Thanks.
yellow simbol is not error. u get it when u put custom rom. but u can move it. chainfire make app for that.
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In fact my main question is: which do I install first: the firmware or the kernel? And in Odin, where do I put Kernel?
The others I think I know the answer but this question is essencial so I can start to install the new Firmware.
LA4 is very stable I've been running it for the last two days with no problems. If you flash a CF kernel you will have a different kernel but it will be as close to stock as possible just with a couple of extra features. You can down load the the original firmware/kernel from intratechs thread. All you need to do is flash a frankesten LA4 from intratech, it's all in one so you just use pda in odin.
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Thanks man but I don't know what's LA4 ROM... and a buddy of our on anoher thread recommended me frankstain XWLA4 ROM and so I would like to install it.
For example, in this case:
"XWLA4
Android 2.3.6
There is no carrier branding
This package has: PDA: XWLA4| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: XEUKH2
Download: http://uploadmirrors.com/download/3V...I9100XEUKH2.7z
XWLA4 Stock Kernel: http://uploadmirrors.com/download/0M..._I9100XWLA4.7z
Password: [email protected]
"
What should I install first? Kernel or the firmware? And where do I put Kernel on Odin?
Thanks.
marcadam said:
LA4 is very stable I've been running it for the last two days with no problems. If you flash a CF kernel you will have a different kernel but it will be as close to stock as possible just with a couple of extra features. You can down load the the original firmware/kernel from intratechs thread. All you need to do is flash a frankesten LA4 from intratech, it's all in one so you just use pda in odin.
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1- which do I install first: the firmware or the kernel? And in Odin, where do I put Kernel?
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Most firmwares will have kernels included. Work with that for now.
diogogomes11 said:
2-Is it "safe" to install frankstain XWLA4 ROM? Would I have errors on my Samsung Galaxy S2?
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Yes. Those "Frankenstein" packages are stock, except Intratech mixed and matched the PDA, CSC, and modems. They just won't get recognized by Kies as a valid updateable firmware because of this though.
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3- how can I wipe my device (to clean all Vodafone ES "rubbish")? Should I do the wipe before or after installing the ROM and flashing my device?
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Flash an unbranded stock firmware. Post #2 above the Frankenstein firmwares of the same thread. Or the Frankenstein ones. The only difference is the non-Frankenstein ones will probably be recognized by Kies as upgradeable, and the Frankenstein ones will probably not.
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4- By installing Stock ROM and CF-root I won't change the kernel right?
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Wrong. If you install just stock ROM, yes. CF-Root is a custom kernel, so if you install that, you ARE changing the kernel.
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diogogomes11 said:
What should I install first? Kernel or the firmware? And where do I put Kernel on Odin?
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As above, most if not all firmwares come with a kernel. If you want a custom kernel you must flash it AFTER you flash a firmware. Else if you flash a kernel first, then the firmware, then the firmware's kernel will overwrite the kernel you flashed first.
Kernels generally go in the PDA section of Odin.
EDIT: I think I see your confusion. You're wondering about the "stock kernel" link that's right below the firmware link. Right? Well that's there just in case you need it. For example, if you flashed a CF-Root kernel, and wanted to flash the stock kernel back. If you never end up flashing a non-stock kernel, then you won't need it. But I'd download it anyways, just in case you need it later.
diogogomes11 said:
Hello everybody,
I'm going to install a new ROM - it was advised to me frankstain XWLA4 ROM - and I still have some question about installing that ROM:
1- which do I install first: the firmware or the kernel? And in Odin, where do I put Kernel?
2-Is it "safe" to install frankstain XWLA4 ROM? Would I have errors on my Samsung Galaxy S2?
3- how can I wipe my device (to clean all Vodafone ES "rubbish")? Should I do the wipe before or after installing the ROM and flashing my device?
4- By installing Stock ROM and CF-root I won't change the kernel right?
Thanks.
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1.XWLA4 is 2.3.6 so if you want to install a ROM with this Firmware and you are already on 2.3.6 then you dont need to flash anything.Root and flash the ROM.You need to flash a 2.3.6 firmware if you are on 2.3.5 for example before flashing a XWLA4 ROM.
1A. A kernel goes in PDA in Odin.
2.Its safe to install any ROM as long as you follow the instuctions that the Dev provides.You will have problems if for example you are on,as I already mentioned,2.3.5 and flash a 2.3.6 ROM.Always flash a ROM thats compatable with your Firmware.Frankenstein has firmwares not ROMs.Developers have ROMs.
3.To get rid of carrier apps all you need to do is flash a Firmware or custom ROM.Thats all.After flashing a Firmware its a good idea to do a factory reset.
4.By installing a CF-Root kernel you are changing the stock kernel for a root kernel.Kies will still work with a stock Firmware and root kernel.Kies OTA updates will not work with a custom ROM nor updates via Kies.
You diserved many thanks man
EDIT: I think I understand what you're saying... As my actual firmware is 2.3.5 and I have a stock Kernel (I never touched it since I have my phone), I just have to install the 200MB file on Odin with the 2.3.6 firmware and that's ok?
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Most firmwares will have kernels included. Work with that for now.
Yes. Those "Frankenstein" packages are stock, except Intratech mixed and matched the PDA, CSC, and modems. They just won't get recognized by Kies as a valid updateable firmware because of this though.
Flash an unbranded stock firmware. Post #2 above the Frankenstein firmwares of the same thread. Or the Frankenstein ones. The only difference is the non-Frankenstein ones will probably be recognized by Kies as upgradeable, and the Frankenstein ones will probably not.
Wrong. If you install just stock ROM, yes. CF-Root is a custom kernel, so if you install that, you ARE changing the kernel.
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As above, most if not all firmwares come with a kernel. If you want a custom kernel you must flash it AFTER you flash a firmware. Else if you flash a kernel first, then the firmware, then the firmware's kernel will overwrite the kernel you flashed first.
Kernels generally go in the PDA section of Odin.
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Good work man. You said "You need to flash a 2.3.6 firmware if you are on 2.3.5 for example before flashing a XWLA4 ROM"... So, in this case I have a Vodafone ES 2.3.5 ROM so before installing XWLA4 I have to install another 2.3.6 ROM? Is this it?
There is my info about the ROM I have:
PDA: I9100BU KJ3
PHONE:I9100BU KI1
CSC:I9100 ATLKI2
cooza said:
1.XWLA4 is 2.3.6 so if you want to install a ROM with this Firmware and you are already on 2.3.6 then you dont need to flash anything.Root and flash the ROM.You need to flash a 2.3.6 firmware if you are on 2.3.5 for example before flashing a XWLA4 ROM.
1A. A kernel goes in PDA in Odin.
2.Its safe to install any ROM as long as you follow the instuctions that the Dev provides.You will have problems if for example you are on,as I already mentioned,2.3.5 and flash a 2.3.6 ROM.Always flash a ROM thats compatable with your Firmware.Frankenstein has firmwares not ROMs.Developers have ROMs.
3.To get rid of carrier apps all you need to do is flash a Firmware or custom ROM.Thats all.After flashing a Firmware its a good idea to do a factory reset.
4.By installing a CF-Root kernel you are changing the stock kernel for a root kernel.Kies will still work with a stock Firmware and root kernel.Kies OTA updates will not work with a custom ROM nor updates via Kies.
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You diserved many thanks man
Although, a friend of ours on xda said to me that XWLA4 is excellent firmware so I would like to install it, but I don't know what to install first on Odin, the Kernel or the 200MB ROM are you understanding?
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*sigh*... I'm understanding. It's pretty clear you are not.
Please read the "Edit" portion of my post above again. You don't need to install the kernel at all. That kernel is the stock kernel. It is already in the ROM. The only reason it is linked separately is if you flashed a different, non-stock kernel, and later wanted to flash back to a stock kernel.
If you DO want to flash a custom kernel, then you will ALWAYS have to flash it AFTER you flash a ROM. Because the kernel that is included with the ROM will overwrite whatever kernel is on the phone.
Savvy?
EDIT: We must've been posting at the same time.
diogogomes11 said:
You diserved many thanks man
EDIT: I think I understand what you're saying... As my actual firmware is 2.3.5 and I have a stock Kernel (I never touched it since I have my phone), I just have to install the 200MB file on Odin with the 2.3.6 firmware and that's ok?
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Yes.
Thanks man. Now I think I'm understanding too The other colleague said "You need to flash a 2.3.6 firmware if you are on 2.3.5 for example before flashing a XWLA4 ROM." So, if I want to install XWLA4 ROM I have to install another 2.3.6 first? I think that's my last main doubt ?
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*sigh*... I'm understanding. It's pretty clear you are not.
Please read the "Edit" portion of my post above again. You don't need to install the kernel at all. That kernel is the stock kernel. It is already in the ROM. The only reason it is linked separately is if you flashed a different, non-stock kernel, and later wanted to flash back to a stock kernel.
If you DO want to flash a custom kernel, then you will ALWAYS have to flash it AFTER you flash a ROM. Because the kernel that is included with the ROM will overwrite whatever kernel is on the phone.
Savvy?
EDIT: We must've been posting at the same time.
Yes.
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Thanks man. Now I think I'm understanding too The other colleague said "You need to flash a 2.3.6 firmware if you are on 2.3.5 for example before flashing a XWLA4 ROM." So, if I want to install XWLA4 ROM I have to install another 2.3.6 first? I think that's my last main doubt ?
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Not if it's stock. Depends on what he was talking about. Some custom ROMs require you to be on the same base version (i.e. 2.3.6) before flashing them.
You should be able to flash the stock XWLA4 ROM right now, if you've not updated your phone at all yet.
The Frankenstein XWLA4 ROM too?
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Not if it's stock. Depends on what he was talking about. Some custom ROMs require you to be on the same base version (i.e. 2.3.6) before flashing them.
You should be able to flash the stock XWLA4 ROM right now, if you've not updated your phone at all yet.
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The Frankenstein XWLA4 ROM too?
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Yes. As stated, the only difference on Intratech's official firmware thread between the fully stock ROMs and the Frankenstein ones is he mixed and matched CSC and modems with PDAs on the Frankenstein ones. While this doesn't necessarily affect the operation of the phone, it will keep Kies from recognizing it as an updateable phone.
OK. Thanks and sorry for sending a private message at some seconds ago about this theme but I wanted to flash my new ROM
If I can help you on another thing, I'm available.
Thanks all xda good useres like you guys.
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Yes. As stated, the only difference on Intratech's official firmware thread between the fully stock ROMs and the Frankenstein ones is he mixed and matched CSC and modems with PDAs on the Frankenstein ones. While this doesn't necessarily affect the operation of the phone, it will keep Kies from recognizing it as an updateable phone.
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OK. Thanks and sorry for sending a private message at some seconds ago about this theme but I wanted to flash my new ROM
If I can help you on another thing, I'm available.
Thanks all xda good useres like you guys.
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PM ignored, then. Good luck.
I've already installed the firmware and have made root. All OK except that I do *#272*Device IMEI# with my IMEI in order to install my CSC and it always says ATL and doesn't let me write TPH and if I click on install with ATL letters it says it needs only 3 letters!
Can you help me on this situation?
Thanks again.
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PM ignored, then. Good luck.
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I've already installed the firmware and have made root. All OK except that I do *#272*Device IMEI# with my IMEI in order to install my CSC and it always says ATL and doesn't let me write TPH and if I click on install with ATL letters it says it needs only 3 letters!
Can you help me on this situation?
Thanks again.
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I have no clue what you're talking about. So I can't help you, sorry.
EDIT: what are you trying to do, exactly?
Look at this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
On Frankenstein Firmware's it says:
"For MultiCSC packages you can change between csc by typing *#272*Device IMEI# into the dial pad and selecting the csc of your choice and press install. It will reset the device."
So I installed a Frankenstein firmware and to install my country CSC - Portugal - I have to do something else right? So I've done *#272*Device IMEI# in order to install my CSC and it always shows "ATL" and doesn't let me write "TPH" - the letters for my country - and if I click on install with "ATL" letters it says it needs only 3 letters!
I want to install my CSC so I can browse the Web and receive MMS on my Samsung Galaxy S2.
Thanks again.
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I have no clue what you're talking about. So I can't help you, sorry.
EDIT: what are you trying to do, exactly?
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That will work if you have a multi CSC pack and the Firmware that you have installed does not.You cant type in your CSC,you have to select it from the list.Not all Frankenstein Firmwares have multi-CSC packs thats why at the bottom of the page there is a list of other CSCs to flash at your own choice.If you look at the Firmware you have flashed to your phone (XWLA4) it clearly states "CSC: XEUKH2" which is for the Great Britian region.At the moment the links are down so you cant download any CSC packs so the only way to get your countries correct CSC is to flash a custom ROM that has a multi-CSC pack built in like I did.As for the ATL question...you said that you had an S2 from spain,correct?!..well ATL is the product code for Vodafone Spain.
EDIT:you can browse the web on another countries CSC although it may not be as good and MMS settings are provider set.You could flash XWKK(2.3.6) which has a CSC pack for the Netherlands but normally also a KOR one too.The KOR(KOREA) CSC works fine for Spain and Portugal.I would suggest a custom ROM to get the best out of your phone.There are a lot around.
My SGS2 won't update at all..
I've previously used Odin and one of the official original unrooted roms in here; and now my stats are today:
PDA:KI8 / PHONE:KI4 / CSC:KI2 (ODK)
(ROM with Danish language)
I really would like to get ICS, but Kies states that "this firmware is not upgradeable via Kies" ?
I have Heimdall (on my mac) and possibly access to Odin (via a windows pc) - and I'd like NOT to root my phone; but I'm just waaay to much a noob to figure this one out - but I'd like to get ICS.
I need you wise peoples help (again)
Thanks In Advance
bjarnebk said:
My SGS2 won't update at all..
I've previously used Odin and one of the official original unrooted roms in here; and now my stats are today:
PDA:KI8 / PHONE:KI4 / CSC:KI2 (ODK)
(ROM with Danish language)
I really would like to get ICS, but Kies states that "this firmware is not upgradeable via Kies" ?
That means as of yet their is no Upgrade on Kies for your phone or product codes etc match nothing on the server as its mixed up firmware .
I have Heimdall (on my mac) and possibly access to Odin (via a windows pc) - and I'd like NOT to root my phone; but I'm just waaay to much a noob to figure this one out - but I'd like to get ICS.
Strangely ICS stock roms are plastered all over the XDA development forum General section .
jje
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So.. Mixed firmware ?
How would i go about unmixing it so that everything is as it should be ?
-I mean I've only downloaded a .pit file earlier as instructed on the odin thread and running that through odin
bjarnebk said:
So.. Mixed firmware ?
How would i go about unmixing it so that everything is as it should be ?
-I mean I've only downloaded a .pit file earlier as instructed on the odin thread and running that through odin
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Do not use PIT .
Flash your original saved firmware .
jje
Not use .pit you say..
So you mean I should have had the PDA, CSC & PHONE files all seperately ?
Anyways - this just proves that we noobs shouldn't mess with this; my saved firmware got erased last year when i had a crash and failed to keep a backup ;-)
Thank you for you quick and precise answers. I'll see if I can get those files from someone :-D
not special change in ICS for SGII ah... I am unhappy
david_Zboy said:
not special change in ICS for SGII ah... I am unhappy
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??
Many of my buddies have already got their ICS on their SGS2. It's just me that have ****ed my phone up ;-)
bjarnebk said:
Not use .pit you say..
So you mean I should have had the PDA, CSC & PHONE files all seperately ?
Anyways - this just proves that we noobs shouldn't mess with this; my saved firmware got erased last year when i had a crash and failed to keep a backup ;-)
Thank you for you quick and precise answers. I'll see if I can get those files from someone :-D
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ICS single file stock roms are posted in general .
jje
..and all the files i download refuse to run under heimdall because of "malformed tar" and fail under odin for "cant write file" and both soft bricks my phone.
I've found one (1) working older file on an external drive; so for now I'm stuck with 2.3.4 and baseband XXKI4, kernel XXKH3 and build XXKH3 :-/
Okay now I have installed this Unofficial 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Kernel XXLS6 on my S2 , and couple of days ago I heard that the official Firmware is to be available on Kies in the next few weeks, so what I did is I downloaded the Stock 4.0.3 ICS through searching my country's Rom on Samfirmware.net and it was a 500+ Mbs *.tar.md5 file.. So I want to know do I just flash it on PDA through Odin? I'm having doubts because when I flashed this unofficial firmware I'm having now I actually had to use 3 files the MODEM, the CODE and the CSC. SO I just need to know is that one file just enough or not?
This is the name of the File: I9100JPLPF_I9100OJPLPC_I9100XXLPX_HOME.tar.md5
Thank you.
Yes. All you need is the md5 and flash it via PDA section.
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Yes. All you need is the md5 and flash it via PDA section.
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Are all the applications going to be wiped? and if yes, is there anyway I could get them back?
titanium back up works like a charm.
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