[Q] Baffled rooting the s2 - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi folks.
I've just received a nice new Galaxy S2 from Virgin in the UK. I did have an HTC Desire which was a dawdle to root and install roms on. When it comes to rooting the S2,, however, I'm baffled as to which firmware to use.
The android version is.... 4.0.3
Baseband version is... I9100XXLPS
Kernel version... 3.0.15-I900100XWLP7-CL340913
[email protected] #3
Build number... IML74K.XWLP7
Can anyone point me n the right direction for the firmware and a tutorial?
Thanks

It's just as easy on the s2!
follow these instructions !
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
It's as easy as putting the phone into download mode and flashing the firmware using odin.

ok i've pinned it down to two firmwares to use from that thread
this one
CF-Root-SGS2_DX_XTC_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
and this one
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
going by the LP7 part that is in my phone but which one do i use?

I think the top one is dxlp7 and the bottom is xwlp7.. better go for the bottom one..
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Ok... I'm in the UK but the XEN version seems to be the Netherlands so is it still ok to use it?
sorry if i'm coming across as a bit thick lol but I'd rather be sure I'm getting this right first time so that I don't screw up my phone.

tricksterdude said:
Ok... I'm in the UK but the XEN version seems to be the Netherlands so is it still ok to use it?
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Yes it's perfectly fine to use it.

Cheers... thats it done!! Its always nerve racking the first time lol.

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[Q] Help a newbie out? :/

Hey everyone, i bought my sgs2 when i was in the states. My sgs2's version is 2.3.4, baseband i9100uhki1, and build number is gingerbread.uhki2..
I researched this and found out that UH is latin america.
My question is.. Can i change the firmware to like XX or to any other?? :/ if yes, how?
Heeeeelp.
Yes you can change. Just download whichever firmware you want for the international I9100 version and flash it with Odin and then do a hard reset after to completely change it over. All instructions and files that you need can be found in the dev forum.
Mr. Intratech, thank you for the quick reply. One more thing, do i need to root my phone to do this? Thanks in advance again.
No............................
Sorry. :/ ----> noob. Thanks a lot!
The periods were to make up the 10 characters that the forum requires for a post.
Lol! Um, if i hard reset my phone, will it lock it? Coz i bought this unlocked.
No, it won't.
Hi mr. Intratech. i just flashed my sgs2 and hard reset it just as you said. android version 2.3.6 baseband version i9100xxki4 kernel version [email protected] #2 build number gingerbread.xwkk2..
is this problem normal. i cant update using kies or the software update in my phone. please help. >.<
Whats your problem?
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cant update using kies. is it normal that i cant update to a firmware anymore after flashing?
i flashed my sgs2. then i cant check for updates anymore coz my samsung account wont log in. is this normal after flashing?
Yes just update using odin or cwm much better and a wider range of roms.
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Thank you!

[Q] GT-I9100G 2.3.6 CF-Root [Build XXLB1]

Hi
I got hold of a S2 and would like to know if there is a CF-Root option for this phone ... details of the updated phone:
Model: GT-9100G
Android:
2.3.6
Baseband:
I9100GXXKL4
Kernel:
2.6.35.7
[email protected] #2Build number:
GINGERBREAD.XXLB1
No. If you flash I9100 firmware (rom or kernel) on your I9100G you will brick it. Try this thread.
MistahBungle said:
No. If you flash I9100 firmware (rom or kernel) on your I9100G you will brick it. Try this thread.
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You mention your links ... but all I see there is:
GT-I9100G_DZKI1_insecure
GT-I9100G_ZCKHI4_insecure
How is this relevant to my version?
How would I know exactly what kernels are in that thread ? Have you read past the first page or searched the thread ? Thought not Have you bothered to search for yourself ? Again, I doubt it.
jopierrelerm said:
You mention your links ... but all I see there is:
GT-I9100G_DZKI1_insecure
GT-I9100G_ZCKHI4_insecure
How is this relevant to my version?
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MistahBungle said:
How would I know exactly what kernels are in that thread ? Have you read past the first page or searched the thread ? Thought not Have you bothered to search for yourself ? Again, I doubt it.
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It's nice to blast when you have the answers ... the forum is for questions ... even in the last few pages in your thread (as this is one of the latest builds) ... people are asking the same question on the version with no answers from you ... so that is why I asked the question.
If you were looking for a version and didnt know where to find it ... Im sure you would love getting a response like this? ... And I have flashed and rooted my tablet and sgs1 ... for this specific build on the s2 I didnt see it ... so perhaps if its not the biggest amount of brain-drain for you ... please could you provide a link maybe? ... It would others find it fast too ... you do have an extensive number of posts ... and a 1st page find for a new version just helps people looking for it .... what you think?
Me provide a link after that little tanty ? Um, how about no ? Not going to happen.
MistahBungle said:
Me provide a link after that little tanty ? Um, how about no ? Not going to happen.
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Bite me ... you just make your own personality super clear ... good luck in your life ... this is just stupid phone which is almost dead anyway .. and you think you are special with your little bit of info ... you're not ..
jopierrelerm said:
It's nice to blast when you have the answers ... the forum is for questions .
Nope this is a developers forum where questions may be answered or not . Rule one is to search . Rule two is to read .Rule three is dont be lazy .
jje
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JJEgan said:
jopierrelerm said:
It's nice to blast when you have the answers ... the forum is for questions .
Nope this is a developers forum where questions may be answered or not . Rule one is to search . Rule two is to read .Rule three is dont be lazy .
jje
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I actually have been searching on the build number and have not found any answer on it. I wouldn't have asked the question if I found the answer. Previously I have found all the answers for my tablet and sgs1 here with no need to ask as I could fine relevant version to flash them and root them. If I don't need to talk to anyone about it I wouldnt ... just with so many versions of phones even the sgs1, it is a risk to get hold of the wrong versions.
Anyway .. too much tıme and effort wasted already just writing the comments on this question. Thanks for showing interest
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jopierrelerm said:
Hi
I got hold of a S2 and would like to know if there is a CF-Root option for this phone ... details of the updated phone:
Model: GT-9100G
Android:
2.3.6
Baseband:
I9100GXXKL4
Kernel:
2.6.35.7
[email protected] #2Build number:
GINGERBREAD.XXLB1
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I have the same exact setup as you. Were you able to find out how to root your phone? I search all through that CF-Root thread but can't find a matching kernel... maybe we should try to do a request in that thread for XXKL4?
john6555 said:
I have the same exact setup as you. Were you able to find out how to root your phone? I search all through that CF-Root thread but can't find a matching kernel... maybe we should try to do a request in that thread for XXKL4?
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Hi .. yes I got it sorted (but not wıth the help or direction from the guys above) ... I now have the g version rooted and flashed (althought I have the yellow triangle on boot - Im not worrıed about that, root more ımportant). If you have pre v 2.3.6 then you can root it without using odin. Odin causes the triangle. If you have not udpated to yet and are on 2.3.5 or earlier let me know as there is ways to root and get the Clockworkmod Recovery loaded without using Odin, thus not increasing the binary counter.
I also have the international version which was pre 2.3.6 so I got that rooted etc all fine this way and then flashed it (from the internal SD to ICS 4.0.3 without increasing the counter).
MistahBungle said:
Me provide a link after that little tanty ? Um, how about no ? Not going to happen.
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lol u seem very frustated wid ur life it seems...
to the op search for hannys kernel and superatmos kernel...
der are also 4 custom roms u can...m currently away on vacation but wuld surely pm u d link for kernels.
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JJEgan said:
jopierrelerm said:
It's nice to blast when you have the answers ... the forum is for questions .
Nope this is a developers forum where questions may be answered or not . Rule one is to search . Rule two is to read .Rule three is dont be lazy .
jje
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as usual it is not suprising to see ur contributions in threads tat in no way need them...
keep up d good work
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jopierrelerm said:
Hi .. yes I got it sorted (but not wıth the help or direction from the guys above) ... I now have the g version rooted and flashed (althought I have the yellow triangle on boot - Im not worrıed about that, root more ımportant). If you have pre v 2.3.6 then you can root it without using odin. Odin causes the triangle. If you have not udpated to yet and are on 2.3.5 or earlier let me know as there is ways to root and get the Clockworkmod Recovery loaded without using Odin, thus not increasing the binary counter.
I also have the international version which was pre 2.3.6 so I got that rooted etc all fine this way and then flashed it (from the internal SD to ICS 4.0.3 without increasing the counter).
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Thanks for your answer. Unfortunately my phone is brand new (1 day old) and I installed the latest Samsung OTA update already (stupid, I know) so I am on 2.3.6 with kernel 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #2 and build XXLB1.
I want to get an ICS ROM running ASAP but I'm only familiar with HTC phones and not Samsung root methods. I'm not sure if I can use SuperOneClick or if I have to use Odin (and which kernel to use?) ... there's a lot of info out there but it's really hard to find someone with my exact model/rev and I don't want to brick my new baby!
It sounds like I should use Odin, but could you explain what kernel you used when you rooted? Thanks very much!!
EDIT: Not sure this matters as far as which kernels I can flash, but my baseband is I9100GXXKL4.
john6555 said:
Thanks for your answer. Unfortunately my phone is brand new (1 day old) and I installed the latest Samsung OTA update already (stupid, I know) so I am on 2.3.6 with kernel 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #2 and build XXLB1.
I want to get an ICS ROM running ASAP but I'm only familiar with HTC phones and not Samsung root methods. I'm not sure if I can use SuperOneClick or if I have to use Odin (and which kernel to use?) ... there's a lot of info out there but it's really hard to find someone with my exact model/rev and I don't want to brick my new baby!
It sounds like I should use Odin, but could you explain what kernel you used when you rooted? Thanks very much!!
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Hi ... I had the same concerns ... 1 day old and how not to brick it ... In the end I just decided to go at it and get it sorted. I downloaded the following ROM to flash with ODIN (I9100GXWKJ2_I9100GODDKJ2_INU.zip) ... you can get it from hotfile.com (http://hotfile.com/dl/147046000/0697ece/I9100GXWKJ2_I9100GODDKJ2_INU.zip.html) ... I loaded it in Odin (phone in download mode) using the PDA option (if the zip has a password, just use the following as the password: samfirmware.com) ... completed and phone is back ... go back to download mode and get the following kernel (MyGKernelV1.1.1_CWM5 i9100G) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1327509
Enjoy
just sharing on how we can remove the yellow triangle on boot of G s2..
>Assuming you have already rooted with any rooted kernel (ex: myGkernel/superatmos kernel)
>Run “HC-ktool”. Tap "Dump current kernel", then Tap "Reboot to Download Mode"
>When in Download Mode, start Odin, connect the phone and flash any stock Samsung kernel. Phone will reboot itself after that.
>Run “ktool” again Tap "Flash kernel from /sdcard/zImage" (zimage should be the zimage file of ur rooted kernel...copy this zImage in sdcard), then Tap "Reboot"...done
thanks for the info everyone, unfortunately i had issues with my gs2g (mp3 player skipping, gps not locking location well) and so i returned it. it's a beautiful phone but i thought it was too expensive for me to deal with any issues. now i'm hoping for the HTC one x soon! b
best wishes !

Samsung GT-I9100P.. Need some help

i have sgs2 gt-i9100p
i dont know from i starts
i need some kernel ,CWM, Custom ROMS
here is the information on my sgs2
Model Number--------- GT-I9100P
Android Version-------- 2.3.5
Baseband-------------I9100PXXKI3
Kernel Version---------2.6.35.7-I9100PXXKJ4-CL664063 [email protected] #2
build number----------GINGERBREAD.xxkj4
You trolling?
I thought u have cm9 on ur phone?
If u don't know i9100 = i9100P+NFC
You can flash i9100 roms on it
So uts mran can flash any thing on gt-i9100p which is for gt-i9100 like kernel rom etc
Thanks buddy
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NOMIOMI said:
So uts mran can flash any thing on gt-i9100p which is for gt-i9100 like kernel rom etc
Thanks buddy
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Yup
Did someone luckily got i9100P?
because i9100P have nfc
If u flash roms of i9100(that excludes nfc files use this thread to re-enable NFC on i9100P):http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1407808
Hey there
I'm fairly new to rooting and I was using this guide:
cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/how-to-root-your-samsung-galaxy-s2-50004972/
but I cant seem to find the kernel that is "similar" or "close to" as mine. I am currently on exact same stats as above:
Model: GT-I9100P
Android Version: 2.3.5
Baseband V: I9100PXXKI3
Kernel V: 2.6.35.7-I9100PXXKJ4-CL664063 [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XXKJ4
also I seen people mentioning NFC which I have no idea if my phone has or not, but I do know I purchased it off O2 on "contract", I was wondering if I could still root my phone and which kernel would be SAFE to use
I am willing to speak via Skype (British) to have someone walk me through the procedure if that makes anyone's life easier.
thank you for any feedback :cyclops:
- Sol
thesoldja said:
I'm fairly new to rooting and I was using this guide:
cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/how-to-root-your-samsung-galaxy-s2-50004972/
but I cant seem to find the kernel that is "similar" or "close to" as mine. I am currently on exact same stats as above:
Model: GT-I9100P
Android Version: 2.3.5
Baseband V: I9100PXXKI3
Kernel V: 2.6.35.7-I9100PXXKJ4-CL664063 [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XXKJ4
also I seen people mentioning NFC which I have no idea if my phone has or not, but I do know I purchased it off O2 on "contract", I was wondering if I could still root my phone and which kernel would be SAFE to use
I am willing to speak via Skype (British) to have someone walk me through the procedure if that makes anyone's life easier.
thank you for any feedback :cyclops:
- Sol
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NFC, just google the meaning came with your phone.
Don't follow just any root my phone tutorial on just any site. If you mess up with your phone, those guys can't help you.
The is the easiest way to root your phone, You don't even need to flash any kernel.
good luck
Jokesy said:
NFC, just google the meaning came with your phone.
Don't follow just any root my phone tutorial on just any site. If you mess up with your phone, those guys can't help you.
The is the easiest way to root your phone, You don't even need to flash any kernel.
good luck
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im sorry but i read through that post and got totally lost, i do not see any sort of structure explaining my situation - nor did i find anything to do with the i9100P-XXKJ4 model - which is what im trying to find the correct kernel for =/
the Cnet guy seems the most simplest way to me, if only i had a kernel that i was sure would work - i would have a rooted sgs2 by now.
thesoldja said:
im sorry but i read through that post and got totally lost, i do not see any sort of structure explaining my situation - nor did i find anything to do with the i9100P-XXKJ4 model - which is what im trying to find the correct kernel for =/
the Cnet guy seems the most simplest way to me, if only i had a kernel that i was sure would work - i would have a rooted sgs2 by now.
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What have you done?
You edited your post and made mine look stupid.
Anyway, now that your are still running gingerbread.
Check out CF-ROOT thread under original android development section on this forum, look four your kernel version, and follow the instructions there.
Simple
Swyped from my Galaxy SII

Can I change my ROM from villian to stock?

Hi,
Last year I rooted my SGS II, unlocked it from Orange and installed Villian ROM (which I have bee perfectly happy with). I've just ordered my new upgrade SGS III (on T-Mobile), which will be here in a few days
As a result i want to sell my SGS II, but hink it would be more attractive if it were a stock samsung ROM.
I'm a bit rusty on flashing etc as it was quite some time ago that I rooted/flashed the phone, so I just wanted to ask if I can simply download the stock ROM from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487)? and flash using Odin to replace the custom Villian ROM?
Don't really want to brick the phone!
My SGS II is as follows:
Originally Orange I9100P
PDA: I9100XXK13
Phone: I9100XXLPB
Model: GT-I9100
Kernel: 2.6.35.11-ninphetamine-2.0.5+
VillianROM 3.0
Thanks
We5ty said:
Hi,
Last year I rooted my SGS II, unlocked it from Orange and installed Villian ROM (which I have bee perfectly happy with). I've just ordered my new upgrade SGS III (on T-Mobile), which will be here in a few days
As a result i want to sell my SGS II, but hink it would be more attractive if it were a stock samsung ROM.
I'm a bit rusty on flashing etc as it was quite some time ago that I rooted/flashed the phone, so I just wanted to ask if I can simply download the stock ROM from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487)? and flash using Odin to replace the custom Villian ROM?
Don't really want to brick the phone!
My SGS II is as follows:
Originally Orange I9100P
PDA: I9100XXK13
Phone: I9100XXLPB
Model: GT-I9100
Kernel: 2.6.35.11-ninphetamine-2.0.5+
VillianROM 3.0
Thanks
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yes u can do that , but as u stated its 'Original Orange I9100P', flashing the rom from that will wrk for u san u may not use the 'NFC' function though properly
so it would be better for u to flash a proper one meant for I9100P, for NFC to wrk properly
Sun90 said:
yes u can do that , but as u stated its 'Original Orange I9100P', flashing the rom from that will wrk for u san u may not use the 'NFC' function though properly
so it would be better for u to flash a proper one meant for I9100P, for NFC to wrk properly
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Thanks Sun90, though what's NFC? and where would I find the correct I9100P ROM
Sorry to be a noob, but I guess that is because I am lol :laugh:
We5ty said:
Thanks Sun90, though what's NFC? and where would I find the correct I9100P ROM
Sorry to be a noob, but I guess that is because I am lol :laugh:
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hey NFC is for 'Near Field Communication'.
tell me what exactly is ur Model of GS2
is it I9100 or I9100P
u can check it in Systemsettings>about phone under Model number or under the battery of ur phone, do check and rewert back
Sun90 said:
hey NFC is for 'Near Field Communication'.
tell me what exactly is ur Model of GS2
is it I9100 or I9100P
u can check it in Systemsettings>about phone under Model number or under the battery of ur phone, do check and rewert back
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Thanks.
Yes it is a I9100P
I would just like to get a fairly standard Samsung ROM working on there so it has stuff like allshare and swype etc. But obviously still want it to be unlocked.
It is branded I9100P on the back cover next to the Orange logo, so I guess that is what it is. Although the phone reports it is an I9100, but I guess this could be down to what I done to unlock it (though for the life of me I can't remember how I did it).
We5ty said:
Thanks.
Yes it is a I9100P
I would just like to get a fairly standard Samsung ROM working on there so it has stuff like allshare and swype etc. But obviously still want it to be unlocked.
It is branded I9100P on the back cover next to the Orange logo, so I guess that is what it is. Although the phone reports it is an I9100, but I guess this could be down to what I done to unlock it (though for the life of me I can't remember how I did it).
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whell then i would suggest u to go for ICS v4.0.3 rather than 4.0.4(since its buggy and not stable as 4.0.3) u can find the v4.0.3 in the second post of the link u stated in your OP(original post #1), dwnld the unbranded one of v4.0.3 and flash the same thro ODIN
Sun90 said:
whell then i would suggest u to go for ICS v4.0.3 rather than 4.0.4(since its buggy and not stable as 4.0.3) u can find the v4.0.3 in the second post of the link u stated in your OP(original post #1), dwnld the unbranded one of v4.0.3 and flash the same thro ODIN
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Thanks Sun90,
So this one:
I9100BULPC Download (Thanks To SamMobile!)
Base Firmware: I9100BULPC (4.0.3)
Region United Kingdom
Carrier: Vodafone (VOD)
Build Date: 2nd April 2012
Modem: BULP6
CSC: VODLP8
Change List: 332484
CF-Root v5.4 LPC: Download
and will this mess up NFC or will it still function OK?
Cheers
Edit: Whoops I missed that it was Vodafone branded. Can't seem to find an unbranded 4.03 UK ROM
We5ty said:
Thanks Sun90,
So this one:
I9100BULPC Download (Thanks To SamMobile!)
Base Firmware: I9100BULPC (4.0.3)
Region United Kingdom
Carrier: Vodafone (VOD)
Build Date: 2nd April 2012
Modem: BULP6
CSC: VODLP8
Change List: 332484
CF-Root v5.4 LPC: Download
and will this mess up NFC or will it still function OK?
Cheers
Edit: Whoops I missed that it was Vodafone branded. Can't seem to find an unbranded 4.03 UK ROM
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u can check this one which is unbranded 'I9100XWLPG'
Is the unbranded uk one not XWLP7.
I dont know about nfc,but both my phones are unbranded and thats what they were on.
And youd probably get more dosh for unbranded.
And where are the orange logos on the phone..
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theunderling said:
Is the unbranded uk one not XWLP7.
I dont know about nfc,but both my phones are unbranded and thats what they were on.
And youd probably get more dosh for unbranded.
And where are the orange logos on the phone..
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Yep, I agree unbranded would be better.
I'll check out the quoted ROM.
Thanks
Sorry, forgot to add logo and model number are on the back of the phone next to the speaker
Is it black.Ive got a spare back housing and cover that Im not going to need/use.
Edit:-Ive just checked and if you wanted to change the rear housing,you would have to take out all the components and put them back in the other housing.
So it wouldnt be worth the hassle....
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theunderling said:
Is it black.Ive got a spare back housing and cover that Im not going to need/use.
Edit:-Ive just checked and if you wanted to change the rear housing,you would have to take out all the components and put them back in the other housing.
So it wouldnt be worth the hassle....
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Many thanks for the offer. Yeah, as you say, probably not worth the grief.
As long as I can get a standard type ROM running and unlocked I'll be happy.
My new S3 arrives Tuesday, so I'll wait unitl then before doing anything with the S2, just in case of any issues as I don't want to be left without a phone.
Just out of interest, what is a mint S2 worth roughly?
Could be around £230-260.I only keep my eye open for cracked screen/dont switch on ones.
They can go for up to £160.
Just put it on eBay for a starting price of £200 or a buy it now for what you want.....or let it roll from 99p and get your mates to bump up the price...
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Heeeeeellllllpppppppp!
theunderling said:
Could be around £230-260.I only keep my eye open for cracked screen/dont switch on ones.
They can go for up to £160.
Just put it on eBay for a starting price of £200 or a buy it now for what you want.....or let it roll from 99p and get your mates to bump up the price...
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PANIC!!!!!!!!!!
Flashed recommended ROM today using Odin and phone stuck at Samsung splash screen,........OH SHIZZLE!
I left it for about half hour, but nothing happened. Have manged to boot it to download mode, but now I'm at a loss at what to do next.
Please could someone offer some urgent advice please.
Thanks
We5ty said:
PANIC!!!!!!!!!!
Flashed recommended ROM today using Odin and phone stuck at Samsung splash screen,........OH SHIZZLE!
I left it for about half hour, but nothing happened. Have manged to boot it to download mode, but now I'm at a loss at what to do next.
Please could someone offer some urgent advice please.
Thanks
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Boot the phone into recovery mode, preform factory reset.
It should not now
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
Boot the phone into recovery mode, preform factory reset.
It should not now
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
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Jokesy, thanks.
But, I have since forgotten all that I picked up when I first rooted etc.
Please advise how to acces recovery mode. I will search in the meantime.
Thanks
We5ty said:
Jokesy, thanks.
But, I have since forgotten all that I picked up when I first rooted etc.
Please advise how to acces recovery mode. I will search in the meantime.
Thanks
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off the phone
- press volume up + home + power button, release your hands as soon as the phone lights up
It's like the opposite of download mode
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
off the phone
- press volume up + home + power button, release your hands as soon as the phone lights up
It's like the opposite of download mode
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
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Thanks, disaster averted , has now rebooted with ICS 4.03, which is what I was after. No yellow warning triangle, which is fine.
Just need to make sure it is still network unlocked, but initially looks like it is.
Can't thank you enough for your prompt and awesome advice.
Cheers,
We5ty.
We5ty said:
Thanks, disaster averted , has now rebooted with ICS 4.03, which is what I was after. No yellow warning triangle, which is fine.
Just need to make sure it is still network unlocked, but initially looks like it is.
Can't thank you enough for your prompt and awesome advice.
Cheers,
We5ty.
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[Q] Can't update to JB

Hello guys,
I bought this phone unlocked from a store in Cyprus (not from cytamobile vodafone as stated below). When I came to the UK, as I'm a student) (and inserted an O2 Sim-card) I got asked to update, which I did, but I haven't noticed anything difference and I'm still in 4.0.4. I've seen most of the people (in this forum at least) have upgraded but I still get that there is no update available for me.
So I've downloaded checkfus and the results are in the attachment... So i've searched in the checkfus website (it won't let me link it as my account hasn't got many posts) and I got some weird info and I'm trying to figure out what's going on without any luck.
As you can also see from the attachments here are the info and on the right the country results I get after searching in the checkfus website:
Product Code: GT-I9300MBDCYO (Cyprus (Cytamobile Vodafone))
PDA: I9300XXBLH1 (India, Kazakhstan (Kcell), Serbia (Vip SRB), Ukraine)
Phone: I9300XXLH1 (Kazakhstan (Kcell), Serbia (Vip SRB), Ukraine)
CSC: I9300OXFBLH1 (Serbia (Vip SRB))
So if you check the attachment you will see most of the information about my phone.
Also, please note that I've tried searching the above but haven't found anything useful. If I missed anything that has the answer I'm really sorry for creating a new thread.
Anyone knows what's going on? Is this normal? Should I flash another stock ROM (and which one)? Should I just wait?
Thank you very much for your time and I would really appreciate any helpful reply! If you need any other information please let me know as I really want a taste of the buttery update!
dude get the galaxy toolkit root and install any cooked rom they work great fluid and crispy get any famous one
muhammadshais said:
dude get the galaxy toolkit root and install any cooked rom they work great fluid and crispy get any famous one
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Hello,
Thanks for your reply, but I don't want to start rooting and adding custom ROMs yet, as the stock one (until now) works for me!
My guess is that jb updates haven't rolled out in cyprus yet. As you bought your phone is cyprus, it won't follow the uk schedule.
If you don't mind flashing, just get any official i9300 firmware from sammobile and flash.
As you mentioned you don't want to amend your phone, or the sort, you can just wait for the cyprus jb to roll out?
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xcly said:
My guess is that jb updates haven't rolled out in cyprus yet. As you bought your phone is cyprus, it won't follow the uk schedule.
If you don't mind flashing, just get any official i9300 firmware from sammobile and flash.
As you mentioned you don't want to amend your phone, or the sort, you can just wait for the cyprus jb to roll out?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
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Thank you for your reply!
Well, I don't want to mess around with the phone this early as it's only about 2 months old.
I wouldn't mind waiting but as it's kind of weird that I haven't got it yet! Do you know if it would make any difference if I flashed the UK one?
If I get the UK Universal one (is that the BTU?) and flash it through odin as a PDA will that work? Will that make the flash triangle appear?
Sorry for asking so many questions I'm kind of a newbie and a bit of scared of the flashing process and don't wanna lose the warranty!
cleanthis26 said:
Thank you for your reply!
Well, I don't want to mess around with the phone this early as it's only about 2 months old.
I wouldn't mind waiting but as it's kind of weird that I haven't got it yet! Do you know if it would make any difference if I flashed the UK one?
If I get the UK Universal one (is that the BTU?) and flash it through odin as a PDA will that work? Will that make the flash triangle appear?
Sorry for asking so many questions I'm kind of a newbie and a bit of scared of the flashing process and don't wanna lose the warranty!
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In that case leave it alone and wait for the update or contact the phone supplier or try a Samsung forum .
BASICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
jje
JJEgan said:
In that case leave it alone and wait for the update or contact the phone supplier or try a Samsung forum .
BASICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
jje
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Oh I hoped there was another solution or someone that knew what was going on...
Still, thank you and I'll have a look at the link you provided

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