[Q] Rooting Samsung Galaxy s2 GT-I9100G [XWLC2] - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all,
My main objective, in the end, is to install CM9 on my Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G because i heard its the best and its really fast. Also, i am done waiting for ICS to be pushed through kies.
So first step is rooting my phone. I tried twice and twice i failed. The first time when i flashed a kernel via odin, it rebooted my phone and i didn't have Superuser. The second time i did that with a different kernel, my screen kept getting stuck at booting page where it was written "Samsung Galaxy s2" and below it a yellow exclamation mark. So i flashed my phone once again with my old 2.3.6 android pda and now its back to normal. I found out it was the wrong kernel i was flashing.
So now i want professional help. I searched the forum, i couldn't find anything.
I want to root my phone. I want to install ICS CM9 on it.
Model Number : GT-I9100G
Android Version : 2.3.6
Baseband Version : I9100GDDKL1
Kernel Version : 2.6.35.7
[email protected] #2
Build Number : GINGERBREAD.XWLC2
Ok, so thats my information. Can someone please give me the download link of what to flash in order to root my phone? All this time i have been doing the wrong thing.
I found a few threads on something called "SUPER ROM v3.1" and stuff, but i didn't try it out because i don't know what it is. Can someone please give me a detailed explanation about all this?
Also if i take my phone for servicing, can they find out in any way that i rooted by phone (even if i unroot it before taking it there)?
Highly appreciated,
Icy

resolved ??
Hey friend , m facing the same prob ... is your prob resolved ?

Lucifer
Hellp there... well i have an i9100G also and had the same problem earlier when i bought the phone... the solution was to flash a new kernel...i have tried 2 kernels the Superatmos (and by that i lost the ability of vibration on my phone) and then i found the nice kernel called Lucifer (which am currently using)...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506954 <---- in that link you can find the kernel (i have flashed it through ODIN and things are smooth)

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rhettro09 said:
unlockroot .com to simple
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didn't work for me and that's why i had to flash a kernel

That problem of the yellow exclamation on my screen i solved. I simply put my phone on download mode and flashed a 2.3.6 android pda and my phone rebooted fine.
My question is how do i root my phone? Dont give me short forms n stuff, i want a proper tutorial. I dont want to mess up this time. Gimme the download link of the kernel that will suit my phone specifications in order to root my phone! I have flashed the wrong one twice and i am scared of my phone getting bricked if i experiment anymore. I want an expert here on XDA to give me a 100% compatible link that will let me root my phone.
Also , i want to install CM9 ICS on my phone also, so if anyone could link me to that too (which i will do after i root my phone), it would be nice. Otherwise, simply telling me how to root my phone, and what to download for it, would be fine too.
Appreciated.
Icy

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icyfox26 said:
My god. Sad Xda people. Thought this was the place i could get expert advice from. Guess its just another random android site :\
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well i did tell you how i did root my mobile by simply flashing a kernel called Lucifr and it's working smoothly...hope you try it

I got that. I went to your link. Downloaded the Lucifr kernel 1.6uv 200Mhz TAR version and flashed it with odin. It failed.
How do you do it?

how to flash kernel with odin
icyfox26 said:
I got that. I went to your link. Downloaded the Lucifr kernel 1.6uv 200Mhz TAR version and flashed it with odin. It failed.
How do you do it?
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settings on mobile:
go to settings>applications>development>then check USB debugging,then connect your mobile to pc with a usb cable,then go to download mode by holding VOLUME UP BUTTON + HOME SCREEN BUTTON + POWER BUTTON,then you will go to download mode,it might first ask to go to download mode or not ,once in download mode ,connected with pc with usb,do the following:
settings ON PC:
first download odin,then go to odin and click on PDA then select the kernel file in tar/zip/.md5 extension,at the left side(of odin) check AUTO REBOOT and F. RESET TIME, dont check anything any else or you might get in trouble,now click on start and will say pass after some time and you are done,phone will reboot with kernel.
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icyfox26 said:
Hi all,
My main objective, in the end, is to install CM9 on my Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G because i heard its the best and its really fast. Also, i am done waiting for ICS to be pushed through kies.
So first step is rooting my phone. I tried twice and twice i failed. The first time when i flashed a kernel via odin, it rebooted my phone and i didn't have Superuser. The second time i did that with a different kernel, my screen kept getting stuck at booting page where it was written "Samsung Galaxy s2" and below it a yellow exclamation mark. So i flashed my phone once again with my old 2.3.6 android pda and now its back to normal. I found out it was the wrong kernel i was flashing.
So now i want professional help. I searched the forum, i couldn't find anything.
I want to root my phone. I want to install ICS CM9 on it.
Model Number : GT-I9100G
Android Version : 2.3.6
Baseband Version : I9100GDDKL1
Kernel Version : 2.6.35.7
[email protected] #2
Build Number : GINGERBREAD.XWLC2
Ok, so thats my information. Can someone please give me the download link of what to flash in order to root my phone? All this time i have been doing the wrong thing.
I found a few threads on something called "SUPER ROM v3.1" and stuff, but i didn't try it out because i don't know what it is. Can someone please give me a detailed explanation about all this?
Also if i take my phone for servicing, can they find out in any way that i rooted by phone (even if i unroot it before taking it there)?
Highly appreciated,
Icy
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ok first of all cm9 is not available for i9100g (your device),and if you give your phone is gone for servicing while it is rooted then it will be against warranty so unroot it first,and to root it you can flash an rooted kernel link is here :
http://www.mediafire.com/?0nmccnoly0ioqx3
its cranium kernel

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s2root help please

please could someone help before i bounce my phone off the wall lol ...samsung galaxy s2 running gingerbread
i have followed the instructions on here to root my phone, i have successfully used odin to flash and insecure kernal, it gives me the yellow triangle, BUT, when i go to open s2root version 1.5.1 it comes up constantly with usb device IS NOT connected, please connect and try again...i have searched for hours for help but can't seem to find any...what i have found is this...
make sure usb debugging is checked...IT IS
make sure your using a official samsung cable...I AM
make sure no kies software is running...I CLOSED IT ALL DOWN
reboot your computer... I HAVE
try a different usb port on computer.. I HAVE
i am using windows 7 and its a pretty new computer so totally capable of running all apps i throw at it, i have no idea what else i can do to get this up and running, please help, sorry if this is in the wrong section etc, but i have seemed to have been going round in circles for hours
emma129 said:
please could someone help before i bounce my phone off the wall lol ...samsung galaxy s2 running gingerbread
i have followed the instructions on here to root my phone, i have successfully used odin to flash and insecure kernal, it gives me the yellow triangle, BUT, when i go to open s2root version 1.5.1 it comes up constantly with usb device IS NOT connected, please connect and try again...i have searched for hours for help but can't seem to find any...what i have found is this...
make sure usb debugging is checked...IT IS
make sure your using a official samsung cable...I AM
make sure no kies software is running...I CLOSED IT ALL DOWN
reboot your computer... I HAVE
try a different usb port on computer.. I HAVE
i am using windows 7 and its a pretty new computer so totally capable of running all apps i throw at it, i have no idea what else i can do to get this up and running, please help, sorry if this is in the wrong section etc, but i have seemed to have been going round in circles for hours
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Use Odin to flash speed mod kernel. Place it in the PDA and flash. You can download it from his thread here on xda. Just search Google.
Steps:
1. Download the kernel
2. Put phone in download mode (down volume, home and power)
3. Open Odin and click PDA and then find the speedmod kernel found here ( http://vln01.helochat.com/tourist/speedmod-kernel-s2-k2-21-Odin.tar )
4. Flash!!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
ok you've lost me the unsecure kernal i used was the xwkl1, was that the wrong one and i should overwrite it with another, is that what you mean?
ok i have done as you suggested and flashed the file with odin, but it still won't connect to s2root??
emma129 said:
ok you've lost me the unsecure kernal i used was the xwkl1, was that the wrong one and i should overwrite it with another, is that what you mean?
ok i have done as you suggested and flashed the file with odin, but it still won't connect to s2root??
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View attachment ninphetamine-2.1.3-release.tar
just put that in pda in odin and flash
thats how i did it, its already rooted and has CWM then flash whatever rom or kernel you want if you want (that one's out dated now)
and the kernel the guy above said will be already rooted aswell so no need to use s2root
emma129 said:
ok you've lost me the unsecure kernal i used was the xwkl1, was that the wrong one and i should overwrite it with another, is that what you mean?
ok i have done as you suggested and flashed the file with odin, but it still won't connect to s2root??
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That files you flashed has root in it. Once flashed your all rooted. Speedmod is better than nemphetamine kernel
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
alcurtis93 said:
That files you flashed has root in it. Once flashed your all rooted. Speedmod is better than nemphetamine kernel
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
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Hi, I'm pretty new to this too.
Just wondering, I used "GT-I9100_XWKI8_insecure.tar" to flash my Galaxy SII, then s2root. I get superuser, but I can't find CWM.
Can I use this kernel you guys posted as well? Or is it for his specific phone?
I'm really having problems getting CWM, and I'm scared of trying stuff before getting a backup.
So if installing that kernel installs CWM as well, and works for my model too, then I'm going for it.
Thanks.
hi, i have just recently got another galaxy s2 after nicely cracking the screen on my old one :S the stats are as follows
galaxy s2
4.0.3
i9100xxlps
3.0.1519100xwlp7sl340913
i downloaded and flashed the closes kernal which was xxlp6 (this was the closest) and now it seems stuck in the start up screen, odin flashes it successfully and it starts to reboot but all i have on screen is samsung galaxys11 with yellow triangle and it just hangs there and won't go any further, i followed the instructions to the letter so i don't know whats gone wrong, i found this thread and i have found and downloaded the speedmod kernal and tried to flash that over using odin, again it says successfull but will not go past the loading screen, please help i don't know what to do or what i could have possibly done wrong
thanks in advance, emma
Here is your answer, found in 30 seconds in the stickied threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1108499
Also, download the stock ROM required from either sammobile.com or using the PC version of CheckFus.
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themadba said:
Here is your answer, found in 30 seconds in the stickied threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1108499
Also, download the stock ROM required from either sammobile.com or using the PC version of CheckFus.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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thank you, im getting myself so frustrated, i know i should have searched first but ya know what it's like when ya all up in the air and just feel like screaming? lol , thanks i'll go read it now

Cant find exact insecure kernel

HELLO GUYS
I WANT TO ROOT MY GALAXY S2 I900.
I HAVE DOWNLOADED ODIN V3 AND S2 ROOT.
PROBLEM IS I CANNOT FIND EXACT INSECURE KERNEL MATCHING MY PHONE.
WHICH DO I SELECT ??
BELOW IS THE KERNEL VERSION OF MY PHONE
[email protected]#3
If your wanting to root then I would advise [Rom] GT-I9100 Resurrection Remix JB v3.0.5[22/08][AOKP JB BUİLD-1](AROMA+OTA) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436854
here is the root you are looking for.
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
Please do not use capitals as it is considered shouting on the forum and is rude.
rickson23 said:
HELLO GUYS
I WANT TO ROOT MY GALAXY S2 I900.
I HAVE DOWNLOADED ODIN V3 AND S2 ROOT.
PROBLEM IS I CANNOT FIND EXACT INSECURE KERNEL MATCHING MY PHONE.
WHICH DO I SELECT ??
BELOW IS THE KERNEL VERSION OF MY PHONE
[email protected]#3
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Just visit this thread for easiest rooting method yet with less risks: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Instead of wasting your time with insecure kernel, and later resetting binary counter and removing yellow triangle
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Apologies for using caps.. This is my first thread on this forum.
After Rooting which ROM should i look for.
I need a Stable ROM also which provides good battery life.
How about CM9?
rickson23 said:
Apologies for using caps.. This is my first thread on this forum.
After Rooting which ROM should i look for.
I need a Stable ROM also which provides good battery life.
How about CM9?
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CM9 is good, you can try them all.
Note: Asking for ROM recommendation is forbidden on XDA, you can always switch Roms if you don't like them.
Good luck
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Can i blindly use this kernel suggested above? I'm following CNET tutorial on this link below
reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/how-to-root-your-samsung-galaxy-s2-50004972/
rickson23 said:
Can i blindly use this kernel suggested above? I'm following CNET tutorial on this link below
reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/how-to-root-your-samsung-galaxy-s2-50004972/
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If when you say "this kernel suggested above", you're talking about the one Cosmic Blue suggested - then yes. All you have to do is flash it via Odin, and you're done. Your phone will be rooted just by flashing that kernel.
That guide you linked from CNet assumes you use a different insecure kernel, which is linked in the guide, and requires the additional step of using the S2Root application from your computer. This is unnecessary if you use the CF-root kernel suggested by Cosmic Blue.
Yes the one suggested by cosmic blue.
So just flashing This insecure kernel my phone wil be rooted right?
No need to to run s2 root as mentioned in cnet.
So i should be getting the triange aftrr running Odin and loading the kernel.
Link to remove triangle?
R u sure that i dont ve to run s2 root. I'm gonna root with 15hrs
rickson23 said:
Yes the one suggested by cosmic blue.
So just flashing This insecure kernel my phone wil be rooted right?
No need to to run s2 root as mentioned in cnet.
So i should be getting the triange aftrr running Odin and loading the kernel.
Link to remove triangle?
R u sure that i dont ve to run s2 root. I'm gonna root with 15hrs
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Sigh...
Yes, I'm sure. Don't believe me? Read a bit about CF-Root yourself here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399.
You don't really need to remove the triangle unless it REALLY bothers you. It doesn't affect the operation of the phone. If it bothers you that much, search for TriangleAway in the Play Store. (You could also find it here on XDA, but buying it through the Play Store donates money to Chainfire, the developer behind both TriangleAway AND CF-Root... Both tools you would end up using.)
Didnt get about copying some zip file ti sd card?
Do i ve to do that too?
Can u please once list the steps i have to do for the cf root procedure.
(Donot mention what to tick mark in odin etc)
ctomgee said:
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Yes, I'm sure. Don't believe me? Read a bit about CF-Root yourself here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399.
You don't really need to remove the triangle unless it REALLY bothers you. It doesn't affect the operation of the phone. If it bothers you that much, search for TriangleAway in the Play Store. (You could also find it here on XDA, but buying it through the Play Store donates money to Chainfire, the developer behind both TriangleAway AND CF-Root... Both tools you would end up using.)
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Didnt get about copying some zip file to sd card as mentioned in this link?
Do i ve to do that too?
Can u please once list the steps i have to do for the cf root procedure.
(Donot mention what to tick mark in odin etc)
rickson23 said:
Didnt get about copying some zip file to sd card as mentioned in this link?
Do i ve to do that too?
Can u please once list the steps i have to do for the cf root procedure.
(Donot mention what to tick mark in odin etc)
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Dude, steps are in post 1 of the CF-root thread I already linked.
Do I have to Install Zip from SD card as mentioned in http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1103399.
Bit confused now,Can anyone list the steps I have to follow ?
Here is what i know
1.Select Debugging
2.Run Odin,put phone in download mode and connect to PC via USB
3.Select PDA and select the insecure kernel.
4.Run CF root.
totally Confused ?!!
if you are using odin. follow these steps.
1. unzip the cfroot file into a folder on your computer as you need the tar file when using odin.
2. Put the phone in download mode by turning off the phone, holding the power, menu and the down volume but at the same time until you get to the download screen, push the up volume button when it asks you to continue.
3. start odin and wait till it shows a yellow or blue light dsepending on the version you are using.
4. In the phone slot, insert the tar file you unpacked earlier by browsing to it.
5. Do not change any other settings and hit start, wait for odin to finish and reboot the phone. You will then be rooted if you have done everything properly.
the other methods is for those people who are already rooted and using CWM to upgrade their root when upgrading to 4.0.4 from older firmware, do not worry about it.
rickson23 said:
Do I have to Install Zip from SD card as mentioned in http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1103399.
Bit confused now,Can anyone list the steps I have to follow ?
Here is what i know
1.Select Debugging
2.Run Odin,put phone in download mode and connect to PC via USB
3.Select PDA and select the insecure kernel.
4.Run CF root.
totally Confused ?!!
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OMG.
The bit with instructions telling you to put the zip on the SD card is mentioned right under a bit of bold text that says: "Instructions - If you already have CF-Root". Since you DON'T already have CF-Root... ergo don't follow these. I really cannot see how this is confusing.
Cosmic Blue said:
4. In the phone slot, insert the tar file you unpacked earlier by browsing to it.
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This should say the PDA slot, not the phone slot... but otherwise this is correct.
kernel
hello guys i have the same problem and i can t find the excat kenel i need some one to help me the specs are
model code:GTi9100
android version :4.0.4
baseband version I9100XXLQ6
kernel version:[email protected] #3 smp preempt wed sep 19
build number:IMM76D.XXLPY
apollonasss said:
hello guys i have the same problem and i can t find the excat kenel i need some one to help me the specs are
model code:GTi9100
android version :4.0.4
baseband version I9100XXLQ6
kernel version:[email protected] #3 smp preempt wed sep 19
build number:IMM76D.XXLPY
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Don't you guys even read the whole thread itself before posting? Quoted from Chainfire's own thread. "
Help! Which file do I use?
Don't worry too much, just find the matching download and use it. What if there is no matching download ? You can ask me to make one, but I can tell you right now, I very very rarely make CF-Root's for kernels on request, unless it is the very latest kernel that has been released by Samsung. In the latter case, be sure to let me know. If there's no match and I'm not making one, try finding the closest match. You should treat "KG1" as a number, but instead of 1-9, we have 1-9, A-Z (where A would be 10, and Z would be 35). "KG2" is really close to "KG1", "KF1" is not close to "KG1" at all. I hope that makes sense.
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And in your case, even this is irrelevant since you shouldn't be using cf-kernel anyways. your firmware version has the emmc brickbug issue. I can safely assume you haven't read up on that either, else you wouldn't be asking this question.
Read HERE
Go to gokhanmoral.com, download the TAR version of siyah kernel v4.1.5 for the S2 and flash it via Odin the same way you would've flashed the cf-root kernel.
Or for an even simpler method, read THIS.
galaxy s 2
cant find my phone kernel version UHLPP-CL630165
german14 said:
cant find my phone kernel version UHLPP-CL630165
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[Q] Samsung Galaxy S2 won't boot. Recovery mode not accessible.

Hi all!
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 which I since a week cannot start. It get stuck on the black/white samsung logo. I cannot enter recovery mode, nothing happens when releasing the power button after pressing volumeup+home+power buttons. I can however reach download mode. I'm not sure what caused this problem, one day I just couldn't start it. I read on forums that many similar problems seem to have occurred when upgrading android but I'm not sure this is the case here (unless the phone made an automatic update while I was asleep). I'm not sure what version of android I'm running, but I'm pretty sure it is at least the ICS.
I would like to hard reset my phone if possible. It seems to be easiest through the recovery mode which I cannot get into.. I read things about Odin, connecting the phone to the computer and downloading android to the phone but haven't quite grasped it. Could anyone explain this option for me or point me in the right direction? Are there other options?
I would appreciate any help, especially since my 1-year warranty expired a month ago!
Best regards,
Marcus
marlu873 said:
Hi all!
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 which I since a week cannot start. It get stuck on the black/white samsung logo. I cannot enter recovery mode, nothing happens when releasing the power button after pressing volumeup+home+power buttons. I can however reach download mode. I'm not sure what caused this problem, one day I just couldn't start it. I read on forums that many similar problems seem to have occurred when upgrading android but I'm not sure this is the case here (unless the phone made an automatic update while I was asleep). I'm not sure what version of android I'm running, but I'm pretty sure it is at least the ICS.
I would like to hard reset my phone if possible. It seems to be easiest through the recovery mode which I cannot get into.. I read things about Odin, connecting the phone to the computer and downloading android to the phone but haven't quite grasped it. Could anyone explain this option for me or point me in the right direction? Are there other options?
I would appreciate any help, especially since my 1-year warranty expired a month ago!
Best regards,
Marcus
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Sounds like the symptoms of a NAND RW corruption. Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
Hi Marcus,
I had the same problem few days back.
If it's not broken by you trying something fancy, the best solution is to take it to service centre. If you have rooted your device, had installed some custom firmware or are not willing to visit the service centre for some other reason, please read ahead.
All I did was,
Installed USB connectivity drivers through Kies.
Installed ODIN 1.83
Ensured that Kies or any of its processes are not running in background.
Downloaded the official SGS2 firmware
Flashed the firmware through ODIN.
It took around 10 minutes for the full process and I was having my mobile up and running. Using ODIN sounds scary initially if you haven't used it. I have slowly started gaining confidence in it after using it a few times.
Please note that though the process is well proven to be safe, there is still an amount of risk involved.
Sent from my GT-I9100
Download a siyah kernel(like v4.0.1) .tar file and flash through odin.
See if that makes it boot/lets you into recovery.
Adarzannh said:
Sounds like the symptoms of a NAND RW corruption. Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
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I appreciate all of your answers!
Adarzannh: I tried the guide but when flashing using odin I get stuck on:
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
both when trying to flash the recovery package and the kernel. Any clues?
mananbdesai: where do I find the "official SGS2 firmware"?
theunderlining: is it enough just to flash a new kernel or do I afterwards need to flash ROM too?
marlu873 said:
Adarzannh: I tried the guide but when flashing using odin I get stuck on:
NAND Write Start!!
both when trying to flash the recovery package and the kernel. Any clues?
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A couple of things..ensure KIES is not running on your computer in the background. If possible delete it completely. Also ensure your phone is connected to a USB port directly on the computer and not via a hub or to a USB port on a keyboard or something. Odin is a finicky s/w..so..
Also, try different versions. If v1.85 doesn't work try v3.4
marlu873 said:
mananbdesai: where do I find the "official SGS2 firmware"?
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Go to sammobile.com or a sticky in the Original Android Development section here..has links to all the stock firmwares.
marlu873 said:
theunderlining: is it enough just to flash a new kernel or do I afterwards need to flash ROM too?
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Lol at underlining. if you flash a custom kernel like siyah, you'll be rooted and get CWM. Using that you can install a custom ROM.
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And youll be safe from the 4.0.4 brickbug if you flash siyah.
You flash a kernel for various reasons like it has emmc cap disabled,you can tweak it etc.
You can flash siyah kernel and stop there.Or you can move onto a custom rom.
Whatever,when its done-backup your efs and make a nand backup.
And yesterday I was downgrading my wifes phone onto 4.0.3.I was using odin and kept getting "failed".After 3 attempts I realised I hadnt put the phone into download mode..........how stupids that......lol
hi there, just wondering, after Flashing the stock firmware through ODIN, do you lose everything in your phone? i need to get all the notes that I have in my phone (notes from the samsung stock apps). I dont have any external sd card in the phone. thanks in advance for the reply.
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marlu873 said:
Hi all!
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 which I since a week cannot start. It get stuck on the black/white samsung logo. I cannot enter recovery mode, nothing happens when releasing the power button after pressing volumeup+home+power buttons. I can however reach download mode. I'm not sure what caused this problem, one day I just couldn't start it. I read on forums that many similar problems seem to have occurred when upgrading android but I'm not sure this is the case here (unless the phone made an automatic update while I was asleep). I'm not sure what version of android I'm running, but I'm pretty sure it is at least the ICS.
I would like to hard reset my phone if possible. It seems to be easiest through the recovery mode which I cannot get into.. I read things about Odin, connecting the phone to the computer and downloading android to the phone but haven't quite grasped it. Could anyone explain this option for me or point me in the right direction? Are there other options?
I would appreciate any help, especially since my 1-year warranty expired a month ago!
Best regards,
Marcus
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Hi there sir,
Has the problem solved ? Care to share the solution ?
Thanks.
i had the same exact problem, i tried flashing with odin n stock firmware but stuck in NAND write start, i didnt try flashing with PIT & repartition though, i couldnt be bothered anymore, so i took it to samsung service plaza, they told me the problem is in the main PCB (hardware issue), so all they did was replace that n it got fixed! i didnt pay because it's still under contract/ carrier warranty
Can you get into downloading mode? It's by hold and pressing volume down+home+power
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it seems for some strange reason the phone wont turn on now. Wheni plug it in i get the blue flashing dot but its faint. Tried download mode and nothing.
same problem
araz.rozh said:
Can you get into downloading mode? It's by hold and pressing volume down+home+power
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my phone is stuck at the bootlogo too. but mine is rooted n running on biftor rom (jellybean) pls how do i flash with odin? thanks
help pls.
Pls guys I have the same problem but like I said earlier mine occurred while I waS tRyna backup my ROM. Plss can I get a detailed guide on how to flaSh my samsung galaxy SII GT19100. ItS verion; jelly bean 4.12.Its rooted n runs on a custom ROM( biftor). Plss guys help. Thank you.
tatchero said:
Pls guys I have the same problem but like I said earlier mine occurred while I waS tRyna backup my ROM. Plss can I get a detailed guide on how to flaSh my samsung galaxy SII GT19100. ItS verion; jelly bean 4.12.Its rooted n runs on a custom ROM( biftor). Plss guys help. Thank you.
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I had a similar problem, stuck at boot with Biftor v12, which happened after I tried to update SuperSU binary through CWM/TWRP. I don't know why it stuck at boot and why it wouldn't reboot to Recovery. Download mode was still working, so I had no choice but to flash new kernel through ODIN and see if it works.
So if your symptoms sound similar to mine, here's what I did to be able to boot again:
I REPEAT, SIMILAR TO MINE. MY SOLUTION MIGHT NOT NECESSARILY APPLY TO YOURS.
1. Download a suitable kernel in tar.md5 format. I used PhilZ-cwm6 v4.93.6 for XWLSN firmware (see OP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270)
2. Download ODIN, if you don't have it, found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
3. Once installed, boot your phone in Download mode by pressing Vol Down+Home+Power together until you see a warning dialog. Press Vol UP to get into download mode.
4. Make sure ODIN is running, and NO KIES processes are running.
5. Connect your phone with USB cable to your PC.
6. In ODIN, you should see a COM port with yellow background.
7. Click the PDA button ONLY.
8. Select the kernel file you downloaded.
9. Press Start and nothing else.
10. If everything went as expected, your phone should reboot after a while with a working Recovery.
Only do the steps if you are absolutely sure. This worked for me, and I hope it gives some tips for your problem as well.
Flash-IS-Bright said:
I had a similar problem, stuck at boot with Biftor v12, which happened after I tried to update SuperSU binary through CWM/TWRP. I don't know why it stuck at boot and why it wouldn't reboot to Recovery. Download mode was still working, so I had no choice but to flash new kernel through ODIN and see if it works.
So if your symptoms sound similar to mine, here's what I did to be able to boot again:
I REPEAT, SIMILAR TO MINE. MY SOLUTION MIGHT NOT NECESSARILY APPLY TO YOURS.
1. Download a suitable kernel in tar.md5 format. I used PhilZ-cwm6 v4.93.6 for XWLSN firmware (see OP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270)
2. Download ODIN, if you don't have it, found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
3. Once installed, boot your phone in Download mode by pressing Vol Down+Home+Power together until you see a warning dialog. Press Vol UP to get into download mode.
4. Make sure ODIN is running, and NO KIES processes are running.
5. Connect your phone with USB cable to your PC.
6. In ODIN, you should see a COM port with yellow background.
7. Click the PDA button ONLY.
8. Select the kernel file you downloaded.
9. Press Start and nothing else.
10. If everything went as expected, your phone should reboot after a while with a working Recovery.
Only do the steps if you are absolutely sure. This worked for me, and I hope it gives some tips for your problem as well.
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Hi Flash-IS-Bright
I have the exact same problem with SuperSU on my rooted Galaxy S2. I updated the SuperSU app, and when I opened it, it recommended me to update the binary, I selected the CWM/TWRP option and then my phone tried to reboot but is now stuck. It can only access download mode.
In doing the process above, you only flashed the kernel? Did this totally work? And all your apps/messages were left intact on your phone?
Any help is appreciated.
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Hi Flash-IS-Bright
I have the exact same problem with SuperSU on my rooted Galaxy S2. I updated the SuperSU app, and when I opened it, it recommended me to update the binary, I selected the CWM/TWRP option and then my phone tried to reboot but is now stuck. It can only access download mode.
In doing the process above, you only flashed the kernel? Did this totally work? And all your apps/messages were left intact on your phone?
Any help is appreciated.
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when ur updating the binary u should always choose the 'Normal' thing instead of the 'CWM/TWRP' one ma8
if u flash a kernel it will not delete anything on ur phone, all u have to do is to select the right kernel like 'Philz' for example (if ur on a stock JB firmware) and flash the same through 'ODIN' and reboot ur phone
Sun90 said:
when ur updating the binary u should always choose the 'Normal' thing instead of the 'CWM/TWRP' one ma8
if u flash a kernel it will not delete anything on ur phone, all u have to do is to select the right kernel like 'Philz' for example (if ur on a stock JB firmware) and flash the same through 'ODIN' and reboot ur phone
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Thanks for your help. I've originally had Jeboo 1.2 kernel on my phone and tried to reflash that again through Odin. It passed, however I'm still encountering the same problem of the bootloop.
Would flashing a different kernel help? I'm on stock JB firmware but with a Jeboo kernel. I am happy to try another kernel (if that would not brick my phone)
Do you have any other suggestions to help me solve this?
Again thanks for your help
peshmann said:
Thanks for your help. I've originally had Jeboo 1.2 kernel on my phone and tried to reflash that again through Odin. It passed, however I'm still encountering the same problem of the bootloop.
Would flashing a different kernel help? I'm on stock JB firmware but with a Jeboo kernel. I am happy to try another kernel (if that would not brick my phone)
Do you have any other suggestions to help me solve this?
Again thanks for your help
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You could try flashing hawkerpaul's kernel wiper first and then install another stock kernel like PhilZ or Apollo, and see if that helps.
Neat Rom lite,suddenly struck in boot loop after 1 month of operation.
Dear All,
I have installed the "I9100XWLSZ_NeatROM_Lite_v5.0.1" custom rom and after 1 month of successful usage, today suddenly the phone was dead.(probably due to autoupdates over wifi) . I tried to reboot, but didnt. Tried to restart but got stuck in the logo screen with yellow triangle.
Tried to enter recovery mode, but no use. Only download mode is possible.
Tried to flash the stock rom using odin, but no use, Nand write failed.
Can somebody help me how to come out of this situation. Shall I install a different kernal and see?
Regards,
Maka11

[Q] I think I've stuffed up "Badly"!!

Hi Guys,
I'm new to this Forum and very new to Android. I have the Galaxy S2 and while attempting to install Clock Work Mod, following the instructions from GalaxyS2Root, all of a sudden the phone locked up at the Samsung Galaxy S2 sceen with the yellow exclamation mark and that's as far as I got.
With great difficulty, I can get into the recovery screen, but I haven't got a clue, what I can do from here.
Is the phone recoverable, or have I just destroyed a brand new phone? I don't have a rom zip on my sd card, so I couldn't install a new rom from the card.
I have tried everything to get it going again, but I think the more things I try, the worse it gets. I think I have now wiped the existing rom off completely and wiped the caches, all because I was panicing.
I even thought of removing my sd card, putting it into my wifes Galaxy Ace and downloading a replacement rom to it and then try to install the new rom back to my phone.
But guys, I'm really panicing here and don't know what to do!!
Can anybody please help me out, or do I now throw a brand new phone into the garbage?
Thank You.............dixie (Help Please)
dixielee said:
Hi Guys,
I'm new to this Forum and very new to Android. I have the Galaxy S2 and while attempting to install Clock Work Mod, following the instructions from GalaxyS2Root, all of a sudden the phone locked up at the Samsung Galaxy S2 sceen with the yellow exclamation mark and that's as far as I got.
With great difficulty, I can get into the recovery screen, but I haven't got a clue, what I can do from here.
Is the phone recoverable, or have I just destroyed a brand new phone? I don't have a rom zip on my sd card, so I couldn't install a new rom from the card.
I have tried everything to get it going again, but I think the more things I try, the worse it gets. I think I have now wiped the existing rom off completely and wiped the caches, all because I was panicing.
I even thought of removing my sd card, putting it into my wifes Galaxy Ace and downloading a replacement rom to it and then try to install the new rom back to my phone.
But guys, I'm really panicing here and don't know what to do!!
Can anybody please help me out, or do I now throw a brand new phone into the garbage?
Thank You.............dixie (Help Please)
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Just flash a new firmware via odin.It will be new again
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Hello,
You could try downloading the rom required and install using odin.
You will need to make sure you get the right version for your phone and use odin to flash.
I've not done exactly what you have before I got into a simple boot loop and had to re flash. Live and learn I guess!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
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Thin_Bezel said:
Just flash a new firmware via odin.It will be new again
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Thanks for your reply,
But how do I connect my phone to Odin and what menu should the phone be in, in the recovery mode?
Doesn't the phone have to be in the download mode?
I can only seem to get into the basic recovery mode, ie volume up + power + home keys.
Regards..............dixie.
Have you tried to get into download mode (volume down + home + power)?
You should be able to do that if you can get into recovery. Once in download mode, connect to your PC, start Odin and choose PDA, then select the tar that you have downloaded (it will be in zip form until you unpack it).
Read some threads about Odin/Download mode before you start and make sure you are happy to proceed.
killall said:
Have you tried to get into download mode (volume down + home + power)?
You should be able to do that if you can get into recovery. Once in download mode, connect to your PC, start Odin and choose PDA, then select the tar that you have downloaded (it will be in zip form until you unpack it).
Read some threads about Odin/Download mode before you start and make sure you are happy to proceed.
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O'k I did as you told me, but the first strange thing is, when I extract the zip file I get the following: boot.bin, cache, factory fs, hidden, modem.bin, param.lfs, Sbl.bin and zImage.............there is no exe type file!!!
However if I open odin, click on PDA and enter the whole zip file location and press start, everything goes ahead as planned.
I get a "Pass" and the phone restarts, I get the small tune and the blue moving lights on the screen, but then it just jams up, on the S Samsung Galaxy S2 screen. That's as far as the boot sequence goes.......frozen on the Galaxy S2 Screen!!
Any suggestions?
Regards......................dixie.
Pull out the battery, wait a few seconds replace and try to boot again. If that doesn't work, check you have the correct firmware to flash and try again with Odin.
Or have a look at this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
Right, for starters you need to give relevant information if you expect accurate help otherwise you're going to end up screwing your device up.
Which model of S2 do you have?
Which rom do you have? (give link)
Which guide did you follow? (give link)
If you can get into cwm its just a case of "wipe data/factory reset" and then flash custom rom of your choice from sdcard. Just go into cwm>mounts&storage>mount USB (this will mount cards onto PC if connected) so once connected copy your rom across.
I recommend the new wannam lite rom if you want new samsung JB based rom.
If you want to flash via ODIN then you should only be flashing a .tar or .md5 file in PDA section. If your extracting a zip and you get all the files you mentioned in your above reply then you have wrong file.
TheATHEiST said:
Right, for starters you need to give relevant information if you expect accurate help otherwise you're going to end up screwing your device up.
Which model of S2 do you have?
Which rom do you have? (give link)
Which guide did you follow? (give link)
If you can get into cwm its just a case of "wipe data/factory reset" and then flash custom rom of your choice from sdcard. Just go into cwm>mounts&storage>mount USB (this will mount cards onto PC if connected) so once connected copy your rom across.
I recommend the new wannam lite rom if you want new samsung JB based rom.
If you want to flash via ODIN then you should only be flashing a .tar or .md5 file in PDA section. If your extracting a zip and you get all the files you mentioned in your above reply then you have wrong file.
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O'k thank you for your reply and thank you to the others that replied.
I was using an incorrect rom to flash and an incomplete rom at that!
I downloaded a different rom, extracted the files and flashed with odin. Now I am up and running and have the phone back to full woking order.
That was pretty scarery stuff and I thought I had bricked the phone for ever, I guess a little knowledge is helpful but dangerous, if one isn't sure of what they are doing.
Thank you once again for your help, it was much appreciated. I'll contact you again no doubt, next time I create a stuff up.
Regards.................dixie.
Hi Guys, one last request. I would like to root the phone and after a considerable amount of reading/research, the root file that I require, seems impossible to find. When I do find it and download, the .rar file is empty except for a zImage file!!!
My phone is the Galaxy S2 i9100 running ICS 4.0.3 Baseband Version i9100XXLPQ Kernel Version 3.0.15-i9100XXLPQ-CL223505 Build Number IML74K.XXLPQ.
I bought this phone, while I was visiting China and it has been great, up until I managed to brick it by accident.
Anyway, I apparently need the CF Root for XXLPQ v5.4, which I have downloaded six times, from various sites and every time I extract, it's empty, except for an image file!!!
I live in Australia and use the Telstra Network.....should I change to a more suitable Firmware, or maybe a stable custom rom, or can someone give me a link, for the appropriate working CF Root file?
Much Appreciate and Thank You........dixie.
Ignore the above post guys, a little more reading and I found my mistake.
However, I am still interested in the suggestion of a Custom Rom, which would work successfully, on Australian Networks.
Cheers to All......dixie.
dixielee said:
Hi Guys, one last request. I would like to root the phone and after a considerable amount of reading/research, the root file that I require, seems impossible to find. When I do find it and download, the .rar file is empty except for a zImage file!!!
My phone is the Galaxy S2 i9100 running ICS 4.0.3 Baseband Version i9100XXLPQ Kernel Version 3.0.15-i9100XXLPQ-CL223505 Build Number IML74K.XXLPQ.
I bought this phone, while I was visiting China and it has been great, up until I managed to brick it by accident.
Anyway, I apparently need the CF Root for XXLPQ v5.4, which I have downloaded six times, from various sites and every time I extract, it's empty, except for an image file!!!
I live in Australia and use the Telstra Network.....should I change to a more suitable Firmware, or maybe a stable custom rom, or can someone give me a link, for the appropriate working CF Root file?
Much Appreciate and Thank You........dixie.
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I'm still new myself here but i'm sure ur phone is already rooted from what u said above. When u boot into recovery does stock recovery load or CWM ? if anything other than stock Samsung recovery then your already rooted.
Also u dont need to unzip the rar file its ready as is.
If ur phone is actually not rooted by far the easiest method is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
u dont need an insecure kernel and theres no risk involved even if u mess up. I was a lil hesitant to root my phone but used that method and all went fine, now i've learned so much in the past 2 weeks i'm flashing other kernels and tried lots of roms.
Peace
AnubuRe said:
I'm still new myself here but i'm sure ur phone is already rooted from what u said above. When u boot into recovery does stock recovery load or CWM ? if anything other than stock Samsung recovery then your already rooted.
Also u dont need to unzip the rar file its ready as is.
If ur phone is actually not rooted by far the easiest method is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
u dont need an insecure kernel and theres no risk involved even if u mess up. I was a lil hesitant to root my phone but used that method and all went fine, now i've learned so much in the past 2 weeks i'm flashing other kernels and tried lots of roms.
Peace
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Yes thanks for the reply. I discovered that I didn't have to extract the root file, as it was already a .tar (stupid me).
So now I have a rooted phone and the Official ICS version XXLPQ, which is working in Australia, but I have noticed, that most of the time the Network is showing "edge".
All I really have to find now, is a good, stable, custom rom, that will also work in Australia.
A couple of observations....
You don't need "a good stable custom rom that will also work in Australia". Region has nothing to do with how a rom performs/your experience with that rom. If you're having issues with connectivity/you're not happy with data speeds, flashing/trying other modems may help. I suggest you read through this thread, at various times people have discussed which modems have worked well with different carriers (particular modems seem to work well for most people using a particular carrier). You can then search for CWM flashable versions of these modems & test them out until you find one that gives you connectivity you're happy with.
The other observation is you're a bit lacking in the 'basics'. I highly recommend you take the time to read through the guides. Knowing the basics makes it less likely you'll bork your phone at some stage, and that you'll be able to solve any problems that come up in a methodical/logical way (as opposed to guessing).
........a bit!!!!!!
Since you are on 4.0 3 ,why don't you flash the official jelly bean XXLS8 update via odin? Than root it with cf root
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O'k thanks guys.:good:
Thin_Bezel said:
Since you are on 4.0 3 ,why don't you flash the official jelly bean XXLS8 update via odin? Than root it with cf root
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Use Siyah kernel v6 beta4 instead.

GT-I9300 Help!, Tried everything on here...

Hey guys,
I've spent the better half of 8 hours looking on multiple forums/downloading roms/attempting to flash my cousin's GT-I9300.
I attempted KIES update and emergency maintenance and they both start freezing.
I attemped odin with a multitude of roms with the model & serial given by kies (PDA:LLB / PHONE: LLA / CSC: LL3)
I've even downloading android commander to no avail.
I've successfully rooted and flashed my i747 multiple times so i'm somewhat familiar with the odin flash process, but this is a bit unsual.. and frustrating lol.
The phone is in reboot cycle (loops after the samsung logo animation), won't let me access recovery but will let me get into odin recovery.
Odin seems to have failed at every stock rom flash...
ANY help?
Riktar said:
Hey guys,
I've spent the better half of 8 hours looking on multiple forums/downloading roms/attempting to flash my cousin's GT-I9300.
I attempted KIES update and emergency maintenance and they both start freezing.
I attemped odin with a multitude of roms with the model & serial given by kies (PDA:LLB / PHONE: LLA / CSC: LL3)
I've even downloading android commander to no avail.
I've successfully rooted and flashed my i747 multiple times so i'm somewhat familiar with the odin flash process, but this is a bit unsual.. and frustrating lol.
The phone is in reboot cycle (loops after the samsung logo animation), won't let me access recovery but will let me get into odin recovery.
Odin seems to have failed at every stock rom flash...
ANY help?
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I assume with odin recovery you mean download mode? If so try to flash a stock ROM (maybe first a version that is from your region, you can find them on sammobile.com) via Odin and make sure that KIES is turned off (also from task manager, even better uninstall it). Do you have any error message showing up when you try to flash with Odin?
Try the flash again, and if it loops, try booting recovery and doing a reset......yes,I know you said you can't get into recovery, but just try after the flash
Also remember it can take a few minutes to boot after a flash, so be patient and give it a chance
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Also what does the Odin log say/what stage is it failing at?
chrismast said:
I assume with odin recovery you mean download mode? If so try to flash a stock ROM (maybe first a version that is from your region, you can find them on sammobile.com) via Odin and make sure that KIES is turned off (also from task manager, even better uninstall it). Do you have any error message showing up when you try to flash with Odin?
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slaphead20 said:
Try the flash again, and if it loops, try booting recovery and doing a reset......yes,I know you said you can't get into recovery, but just try after the flash
Also remember it can take a few minutes to boot after a flash, so be patient and give it a chance
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Also what does the Odin log say/what stage is it failing at?
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I've attempted to flash maybe 7-8 different roms. My cousin won the gt i9300 at a raffle overseas so thats why im unsure of what exact country it is. Is there a definitive way of finding which country exactly? I do know it was an unbranded rom and fully unlocked because he's been using it here (w/ straighttalk) for the past 6 months or so just fine i even flashed jellybean 4.1.1 when it was first released (via kies).
When I try to and get the version from kies it tells me (PDA:LLB / PHONE: LLA / CSC: LL3) but no country.. so idk if there's a definite way of finding this out. I'm downloading ICS rom and gonna try and roll back the rom as i've read some people did that and it worked.
Once i bring up download mode it says on the top (ODIN MODE) and binary download count YES (1 count) and rom as custom. I attempt to flash Odin it always fails right after system.img. never gets past i've tried to do multiple attempts(5-6) per rom but no luck yet. never gets past "downloading... do not turn off) phase.
thanks alot for the assistance guys!
CSC more or less tells you the country .
Overseas first question then is it actually I9300 look under the battery .
jje
JJEgan said:
CSC more or less tells you the country .
Overseas first question then is it actually I9300 look under the battery .
jje
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Model Number under battery says GT-I9300 same thing that's prompted during kies for emergency recovery.. which downloads but ends up not recognizing it. Odin flash on the other hand recongizes it when i plug it but keeps failing.
LL3 is from Pakistan http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9300&pcode=PAK#firmware
Try downloading any unbranded firmware cause it's pretty much it's the same thing. You can always change the csc after you flash your phone.
or Download the right firmware on the country on which you are right now.
Then follow the youtube guide here on how to properly flash it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610. You can just skip the unrooting part i guess.
EDIT:
Annandale is in UK right? On the 2nd link that i gave you the first firmware there is from UK so i think you can flash that one.
JJEgan said:
CSC more or less tells you the country .
Overseas first question then is it actually I9300 look under the battery .
jje
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SignetSphere said:
LL3 is from Pakistan http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9300&pcode=PAK#firmware
Try downloading any unbranded firmware cause it's pretty much it's the same thing. You can always change the csc after you flash your phone.
or Download the right firmware on the country on which you are right now.
Then follow the youtube guide here on how to properly flash it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610. You can just skip the unrooting part i guess.
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Yea i though it was from pain (LL3 rom listed on another thread) but i then foudn the PAK version so that's the one i downloaded but the 4.1.2 version. I downloaded 4.1.1 and 4.0 (ics) version so i'll give those a try too.
Phone specs as they appear on the back are :
Model: GT-I9300
FCC ID: A3LGTI9300A
SSN: -I9300GSMH
S/N: RF1C63KJ4RL
Okay goodluck on flashing your S3 I'm gonna sleep now lol. 12:11am here.
Gnite, gonna keep messing with this and see what happens.
Edit: Annandale. Virginia USA sry for the confusion.
Just tried the ICS and the 4.1.1 rom still fails at systems.img ... any ideas what else it could be?
Riktar said:
Just tried the ICS and the 4.1.1 rom still fails at systems.img ... any ideas what else it could be?
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see this: http://checkrom.com/threads/nand-write-start-stuck-in-odin.920/ I hope that can help you.
thanks for the info! that first problem stated on there looks the exact problem i'm having, I'll try it asap and check back in with an updated.
Riktar said:
thanks for the info! that first problem stated on there looks the exact problem i'm having, I'll try it asap and check back in with an updated.
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the pit files that was posted there was for the 64gb one if you are using the 16gb one so I've uploaded the pit files for all SIII storage models.
just take note of this:
GT-I9300_mx_20120220.pit = Galaxy S3 of 16 Gb
GT-I9300_mx_20120322.pit = Galaxy S3 of 32 Gb
GT-I9300_mx_20120329.pit = Galaxy S3 of 64 Gb
And make sure to follow the the instructions there. Likewise credits goes to the posters there and not me lol.
SignetSphere said:
see this: http://checkrom.com/threads/nand-write-start-stuck-in-odin.920/ I hope that can help you.
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SignetSphere said:
the pit files that was posted there was for the 64gb one if you are using the 16gb one so I've uploaded the pit files for all SIII storage models.
just take note of this:
GT-I9300_mx_20120220.pit = Galaxy S3 of 16 Gb
GT-I9300_mx_20120322.pit = Galaxy S3 of 32 Gb
GT-I9300_mx_20120329.pit = Galaxy S3 of 64 Gb
And make sure to follow the the instructions there. Likewise credits goes to the posters there and not me lol.
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Thanks for the follow up and thorough info! i'll make a note of that when i do this later.
I installed the pit file and it installs properly, says Reset then i put the phone back into download mode and try to upload the roms (PAK) 4.1.2 and 4.1.1 as well as the latest 4.0.4 and all fails. this time it fails after NAND Write.. so idk... >< i'm gonna try and download an older version of ICS (probably end up downloading all 5 ICS roms on samsung site. I'm looking for a stock kernel as well to follow what the additional instructions of the guy on the link posted but i can't seem to get my hand on a kernel, anyone know a link to a stock gt-i9300 kernel?
in the meantime i'll start downloading the ics roms.
Riktar said:
I installed the pit file and it installs properly, says Reset then i put the phone back into download mode and try to upload the roms (PAK) 4.1.2 and 4.1.1 as well as the latest 4.0.4 and all fails. this time it fails after NAND Write.. so idk... >< i'm gonna try and download an older version of ICS (probably end up downloading all 5 ICS roms on samsung site. I'm looking for a stock kernel as well to follow what the additional instructions of the guy on the link posted but i can't seem to get my hand on a kernel, anyone know a link to a stock gt-i9300 kernel?
in the meantime i'll start downloading the ics roms.
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Get perkas file stash from Play store, I'm sure it has stock kernel
Edit....just checked, plenty of stock kernels to choose from
Andi has some handful of kernels here http://www.boeffla-kernel.de/index.php/2012-10-31-06-13-16/viewcategory/18 I just don't know if he has the kernel you are looking for.
thanks for links guys! i'll look up one i need and download it and check back in later.
Riktar said:
I installed the pit file and it installs properly, says Reset then i put the phone back into download mode and try to upload the roms (PAK) 4.1.2 and 4.1.1 as well as the latest 4.0.4 and all fails. this time it fails after NAND Write.. so idk... >< i'm gonna try and download an older version of ICS (probably end up downloading all 5 ICS roms on samsung site. I'm looking for a stock kernel as well to follow what the additional instructions of the guy on the link posted but i can't seem to get my hand on a kernel, anyone know a link to a stock gt-i9300 kernel?
in the meantime i'll start downloading the ics roms.
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I had a similar problem, my phone just froze in the middle of a phone call, had to pull out battery, and when i tried to turn it on, it wouldn't pass the second "SAMSUNG" logo, just stayed there forever, with the blue light (Official JB 4.1.2 - not rooted)... Anyway, after 3 days of trying, downloaded bunch of firmwares, but all of them gave me the infamous "Complete(Write) operation failed". This is how I MANAGED to revive my i9300 16Gb Int:
1.Open ODIN, load ONLY the pit file corresponding to your phone (In my case i9300 16Gb Int'l - GT-I9300_mx_20120220.pit), check "Repartition" and "F.Reset Time" and hit "Start".
- If this step goes OK (All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0))
2. Click on the "Reset" button in Odin (or close and re-open it), in PDA select "recovery-cwm-touch-6.0.1.2-i9300.tar", make sure only "F.Reset Time" and "Auto Reboot" are checked, and flash it. If everything goes OK, you should now have CWM instead of Stock recovery.
3. Take any microSD card, any size, and put THIS file on the root of the microSD using a card reader or whatever you prefer - but be careful, copy the zip as it is - do not unzip it.
4. Insert the memory card in the phone, enter recovery*, and select "Install zip from External Storage" and choose the file you put on the root of the card (by the way, it's a 4.0.4 downgrade bootloader), it should flash in a second, the phone will restart, and that's it!
5. Download and flash 4.0.4 Stock FW using Odin (i used "I9300XXBLH1_OXEBLF1.zip"), everything should go OK, and the phone will be bootable again.
*(my phone didn't wanted to enter recovery the old fashioned way using 3-button combo, but i managed to enter recovery from charging mode, by connecting the charger on a switched off phone, and as soon it starts charging press Vol Up + Home + Power, and when the FIRST Logo (Galaxy S III GT-I9300) appears, let go of the power button, keep pressing the Vol Up + Home, and it enters recovery).

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