Hi there, i updated my galaxys2 yesterday to android 4.0.3 carphonewarehouse through kies and now my phone is really laggy, if i go on the internet and come off all my app icons take forever to load on my home screen, i have other problems aswell but my main reason for posting is where can i get android version 2.3.4 carphonewarehouse and how do i roll it back, thanks alot for taking time to read my post.
legend_of_chaos said:
Hi there, i updated my galaxys2 yesterday to android 4.0.3 carphonewarehouse through kies and now my phone is really laggy, if i go on the internet and come off all my app icons take forever to load on my home screen, i have other problems aswell but my main reason for posting is where can i get android version 2.3.4 carphonewarehouse and how do i roll it back, thanks alot for taking time to read my post.
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links for ROM and guides for flashing is there in my signature
feel free to ask if you are not clear
EDIT : Sorry I didnt notice that your phone is branded check it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
your updated version of ICS is available here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-I9100&r=1#regiona
you can try it flasing manually from ODIN,
reported that updating through keis has been giving treble for many others too
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Alright, so I've already read the threads about Wifi Sharing dominating the SGS2's battery and it seems like updating the firmware of the phone somehow fixes this.
So heres my problem: I'm on OSX and I can't use Samsung Kies. I can actually use Kies AIR but I can't seem to figure out how to update the firmware.
Apparently my firmware is "KG2" so I'm wondering how I could update my firmware without access to a windows machine. In case I'm already on the latest firmware (which seems logical since I just bought the phone like a week ago), is there any way to stop Wifi Sharing from starting every time I enable Wifi?
I would really appreciate a solution that didn't involve Rooting.
Thank's a bunch guys!
Ryne said:
Alright, so I've already read the threads about Wifi Sharing dominating the SGS2's battery and it seems like updating the firmware of the phone somehow fixes this.
So heres my problem: I'm on OSX and I can't use Samsung Kies. I can actually use Kies AIR but I can't seem to figure out how to update the firmware.
Apparently my firmware is "KG2" so I'm wondering how I could update my firmware without access to a windows machine. In case I'm already on the latest firmware (which seems logical since I just bought the phone like a week ago), is there any way to stop Wifi Sharing from starting every time I enable Wifi?
I would really appreciate a solution that didn't involve Rooting.
Thank's a bunch guys!
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i am afraid without root you wont be able to acces or disable any system file mate.
the only way is rooting (or wait ages for update - oficialone) - if you arent sure what to do ask and u will get help. there are more apps that may produce high battery drain from stock.
So is my version the latest? Also, Why would this be fixed in a previous version but then back again in a latest?
Ryne said:
So is my version the latest? Also, Why would this be fixed in a previous version but then back again in a latest?
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i am running KH3 that is the latest firmware i know. KG2 can be the latest released by your network provider. so if u wanna keep the phone with the latest u can upgrade with ODIN or once u will flash CWM - clockworkmode u can do so with it. but u will need to root the phone ofc.
but KG2 is not the latest for unlocked simfree phone.
wifi sharing is a high battery drainer - and i have removed that form my phone also togheter with the samsung HUBS and a bit more. and i am getting more then double out of my phone compared to stock i was running before mate.
I see. Thanks for the replies!
what exactly did you remove as i see 3 thing relating to wifi sharing
guys first of all i m really sorry because its totally Noob question every one learn thing form asking questions so please will u guys explain me that
what is XXLP2 ???
NOMIOMI said:
guys first of all i m really sorry because its totally Noob question every one learn thing form asking questions so please will u guys explain me that
what is XXLP2 ???
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It is a firmware version .
XX---> Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary UK
LP2 a leaked test buggy Beta version of Android 4 ICS Not for noob phones .
More people learn by searching .
jje
one thing when i open the About phone then there is bulid number is GINGERBREAD.XWK18 .so will i can flash the XXLP2 rom on my phone????
NOMIOMI said:
one thing when i open the About phone then there is bulid number is GINGERBREAD.XWK18 .so will i can flash the XXLP2 rom on my phone????
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You could, but you'd better wait for a stable version
NOMIOMI said:
one thing when i open the About phone then there is bulid number is GINGERBREAD.XWK18 .so will i can flash the XXLP2 rom on my phone????
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Yeah you can install , since you have I9100 . Not G
But my recommendation for noob , please dnt install leaked version.
Leaked version having lot of bugs, so better you can install latest Gingerbread stock version from sammobile.com or you can find from original developer section
Please stay with gingerbread , until ICS stable version release from samsung.
Agree 100% with the last post i told you its a leaked beta test rom and its buggy .
You can flash if you so desire its up to you and likewise any problems it may bring .
Plus as its not a Samsung release you void your warranty .
jje
LP2 a leaked test buggy Beta version of Android 4 ICS Not for noob phones.
you should not set
XXLP2 - some minor issues, but all in all, moving in the right direction
Not for people who don't have a spare or test handset. This is NOT ready yet for everyday usage. Don't do it or you'll just complain and that does no-one any favours.
This release does seem slightly more buggy than the last release XXKPA. Personally finding more FC's than previous version as well. A slight step backwards, but more features in general work. It's just the forced closures of apps which previously wouldn't happen as frequently.
Also, the HSPA+ not working is still an open issue. The handset moves from 3G to HSDPA no problem, but fails to open HSPA+ still. This limits the handset to max 7Mbps when not on WiFi.
Wifi still doesn't always automatically more onto the the remembered (WPA set-up) networks if an open SSID is present, it will try to connect to that open SSID as a priority over the secured network. Have to make the phone forget the open network before it'll move onto a remembered SSID. Occasional, make it forget, move to flight mode and then flight mode of and you're in business again.
These aren't major, just tend to be little annoyances.
Keep up the good work sammy...
I have Android version 2.3.6 on my phone. I am not quite sure how I came to do that. Given the following information what would be my best way to upgrade to ice cream sandwich or should I wait?
Android version - 2.3.6
Base Band Version - I9100XXKI3
Kernel Version - [email protected]
Build Number - GINGERBREAD.XWKK5
Also, if I wanted to get back to stock how would I go about it? Does anybody recognize what program, firmware or rom that I used to get to 2.3.6. My apologies if my questions appear stupid but I have suffered brain damage from a aneurysm and stroke that have left me a former shadow of myself.
If you need to ask, you shouldn't be trying. Wait for an official release via Kies/OTA. Current Samsung I9100 ICS releases are leaked and buggy, i.e. not official.
Plenty of posts on this... please find read through a few current threads... If you still have questions come back
thanks
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I have Android version 2.3.6 on my phone. I am not quite sure how I came to do that. Given the following information what would be my best way to upgrade to ice cream sandwich or should I wait?
Android version - 2.3.6
Base Band Version - I9100XXKI3
Kernel Version - [email protected]
Build Number - GINGERBREAD.XWKK5
Also, if I wanted to get back to stock how would I go about it? Does anybody recognize what program, firmware or rom that I used to get to 2.3.6. My apologies if my questions appear stupid but I have suffered brain damage from a aneurysm and stroke that have left me a former shadow of myself.
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Hey, I will not suggest you to use ICS(Ice Cream Sandwich) for "everyday use", it's not officially out for S2, so it's still BUGGY. Latest 2.3.6 rom - XWLA4, is amazing, fast and battery friendly... but if you want just to see what's going on with ICS, you can always try and after, without problems come back to your 2.3.6(if you do everythink right =)). So I will recommend you to go to
Galaxy S II Original Android Development > [ROM+Guide]Official i9100 Firmwares KG, KH, KI, KJ, KK1/2/5, KL1/2/3, LA2,4 Download posted by Intratech
and read carefully... and GOOD LUCK =)
Here's a few pointers that might help you avoid a lot of problems people seem to have when they start out:
Always make sure that what ever you are flashing is compatible with your particular model of I9100.
Backup your EFS with hellcats kernel companion (or similar).
Perform a nandroid backup before you start flashing.
Don't use the repartition or PIT options in odin.
Take your time and read up.
If you fancy trying ICS go for a rom based on the latest build LPB, it's almost good enough to use on a daily basis, it's still a bit buggy though.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
kapebretoner said:
I have Android version 2.3.6 on my phone. I am not quite sure how I came to do that. Given the following information what would be my best way to upgrade to ice cream sandwich or should I wait?
Android version - 2.3.6
Base Band Version - I9100XXKI3
Kernel Version - [email protected]
Build Number - GINGERBREAD.XWKK5
Also, if I wanted to get back to stock how would I go about it? Does anybody recognize what program, firmware or rom that I used to get to 2.3.6. My apologies if my questions appear stupid but I have suffered brain damage from a aneurysm and stroke that have left me a former shadow of myself.
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Stick with the build you have for now until ICS is released all we have are buggy test roms .KK5 is a decent enough build .
If you upgraded its either official via Kies or you used the stock rom route below .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
thanks for the replies. I have probably read several hundred pages on 3 or different forums. I take the good advice and wait for official release of ICS.
kapebretoner said:
thanks for the replies. I have probably read several hundred pages on 3 or different forums. I take the good advice and wait for official release of ICS.
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thats what u have to do. it'll arrive to us on the 1# march (samsung told that).
so have fun waiting and have a nice day
cheers!
hello!
I have a little problem with my phone/kies. so I wanted to upgrade my OS to ICS (it says ICS is available on the gsm arena website, can't link) after hours of trying to make it connect (turns out USB debugging had to be off) I found out that apparently there is no software update available. screenshot:
OK, I can't post pictures yet, so type the imgur website and add /TsfuB.png if you want to see a screenshot.
it's rooted, and the only other weird thing is that upon booting, there is always a yellow warning triangle on the first screen, since I bought it, before root or anything. I got it "1.5 handed" (someone got it from an "unwanted upgrade", like a reward you get from a company with points and such, didn't want it, and sold it quite cheaply with it only having been turned on once. the battery was still in it's packaging)
I also have some experience from upgrading ROMs the hard way, with my Toshiba folio 100, but I'm a little more scared with this phone, witch is actually useful with its stock ROM.
current android version according to settings menu: 2.3.4. is this the latest release you can upgrade from Kies?
I hope I have provided enough info
thanks in advance!
Read the stikies guides for using Odin to flash the stock ROM. you will learn every thing to fix your phone in 1 hour max.
atifsh said:
Read the stikies guides for using Odin to flash the stock ROM. you will learn every thing to fix your phone in 1 hour max.
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thanks, but is there no way to do it with Kies? I'd prefer to use that, but if it's really necessary, I'll use Odin.
dudearent006 said:
hello!
I have a little problem with my phone/kies. so I wanted to upgrade my OS to ICS (it says ICS is available on the gsm arena website, can't link) after hours of trying to make it connect (turns out USB debugging had to be off) I found out that apparently there is no software update available. screenshot:
OK, I can't post pictures yet, so type the imgur website and add /TsfuB.png if you want to see a screenshot.
it's rooted, and the only other weird thing is that upon booting, there is always a yellow warning triangle on the first screen, since I bought it, before root or anything. I got it "1.5 handed" (someone got it from an "unwanted upgrade", like a reward you get from a company with points and such, didn't want it, and sold it quite cheaply with it only having been turned on once. the battery was still in it's packaging)
I also have some experience from upgrading ROMs the hard way, with my Toshiba folio 100, but I'm a little more scared with this phone, witch is actually useful with its stock ROM.
current android version according to settings menu: 2.3.4. is this the latest release you can upgrade from Kies?
I hope I have provided enough info
thanks in advance!
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depends of the firmware you have on that phone is correct for your region and you say upon booting you have to yellow triangle means the user has flashed something already on it as you have root already guessing it has a insecure kernel or CF Root kernel if want to flash stock roms check out Intratech thread here and if you want a custom stock rom for ics go here and use neats all is stock with root and no fancy stuff done click here!!
hope this helps p.s also kies is **** only use it to add usb drivers then remove it more hassle then its worth and can cause issues with odin
dudearent006 said:
hello!
I have a little problem with my phone/kies. so I wanted to upgrade my OS to ICS (it says ICS is available on the gsm arena website,
Are they saying an upgrade for your individual phone ????
Check your phone provider has upgraded to ICS ..
Kies failing then if the firmware is on the server use CHECKFUS to download and install .
Not on the server then your phone has not yet been upgraded ,
jje
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JJEgan said:
dudearent006 said:
hello!
I have a little problem with my phone/kies. so I wanted to upgrade my OS to ICS (it says ICS is available on the gsm arena website,
Are they saying an upgrade for your individual phone ????
Check your phone provider has upgraded to ICS ..
Kies failing then if the firmware is on the server use CHECKFUS to download and install .
Not on the server then your phone has not yet been upgraded ,
jje
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DJBoxer said:
depends of the firmware you have on that phone is correct for your region and you say upon booting you have to yellow triangle means the user has flashed something already on it as you have root already guessing it has a insecure kernel or CF Root kernel if want to flash stock roms check out Intratech thread here and if you want a custom stock rom for ics go here and use neats all is stock with root and no fancy stuff done click here!!
hope this helps p.s also kies is **** only use it to add usb drivers then remove it more hassle then its worth and can cause issues with odin
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the phone was not rooted when I got it, and I'm not sure about a custom ROM, it looks normal.
also, I live in South Africa, and apparently you need a separate ROM for that. all I found for south Africa under officials ROMs is the following:
XWKF3
Firmware info
PDA:XWKF3
PHONE: XXKE7
I have no idea what those seemingly random capital letters and numbers mean. it doesn't give the android version, so...
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Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
Hy guys
I'm new to Android and 2 months ago i bought a new phone (S G S II) with Android 2.3.6.
I decided it's time to upgrade and i did it with odin, folowing youtube video guide i instaled Android 4.0.3 with i think a new Kernel as well 3.0.15-I9100xxlph-cl118559.
Now with this update i have a problem with my location, everything that uses this facility it doesn't work (location,gps,facebook check in) and so on.Don't get me wrong at first with 2.3.6 they all worked after the upgrade they simply stoped.
What would realy help me is a sugestion of a kernel,ROM and a version of Android 4 (.0.1/2/3/4) that would fully work and indications on how to install them.
I thank you guys in advance and keep up the good work :good:
Mariusstar said:
Hy guys
I'm new to Android and 2 months ago i bought a new phone (S G S II) with Android 2.3.6.
I decided it's time to upgrade and i did it with odin, folowing youtube video guide i instaled Android 4.0.3 with i think a new Kernel as well 3.0.15-I9100xxlph-cl118559.
Now with this update i have a problem with my location, everything that uses this facility it doesn't work (location,gps,facebook check in) and so on.Don't get me wrong at first with 2.3.6 they all worked after the upgrade they simply stoped.
What would realy help me is a sugestion of a kernel,ROM and a version of Android 4 (.0.1/2/3/4) that would fully work and indications on how to install them.
I thank you guys in advance and keep up the good work :good:
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Download the latest stock firmware using CheckFus entering data for your phone and location. Flash this firmware with ODIN as you already did. Using CheckFus should make sure you get the correct firmware.
This will not lock my phone on the specific carrier (orange) right?
Lock to a carrier? No, not by just flashing a stock firmware.
And after i download the firmware that checkfus says is the last one how to i operate with odin?
Can you please tell me the steps i have to go trough? because last time i saw a video and i did exactly like there so i don't know on my onw.
Mariusstar said:
And after i download the firmware that checkfus says is the last one how to i operate with odin?
Can you please tell me the steps i have to go trough? because last time i saw a video and i did exactly like there so i don't know on my onw.
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There are many threads here that tell you how to use Odin, one of which is by Intratech. These threads will help you flashing the firmware you downloaded with CheckFus. Just read them carefully and follow the instructions. Videos are nice but in the end a written text is much better, belief me, it is worth the time of reading
Well i did as you said and it worked,finaly i can enjoy my phone fully and i discovered i have NFC
Thanks for everything