Hey guys,
Selling my SGS2, and I want to put it back to 100% stock. It's currently running CM9, installed using the n00b-proof Odin method.
I saw this thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193695
Do I just download the Stock Firmware, and flash it via Odin? Will that undo the root, and install the correct kernel? Do I do the Triangle Away mod first?
Help would be appreciated...I've never had to put a phone back to stock before.
Flash stock rom via Odin removes root and includes the kernel .
jje
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Now that the Bell Rom/Modem/Kernel are all available. I have a question that I have not seen answered, or at least not in a way that I understand.
With my old phone I used CyanogenMod for about 98% of the time a had my phone (1.5 years). I intend to use it again with the SGS2 but not till the it is a "Stable Mod" I don't like to use the "Experimental Mod" ones.
With that said, what I'm looking to do is have my phone with the same stock OS on the phone that is on it now, but With Root Access. So that I can install Apps that need Root and Delete the Bell installed apps (or even the some Samsung ones) that I don't want. Also I just want to get the ball rolling...
My question is, can this be done? Is this what the post from "Intratech" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 is telling me how to do? With the option to install a third party ROM only "IF" I want to?
Or do I have to install a third party ROM after the phone is rooted because the Bell Stock one will not work.
Thanks,
P.S. I don't know if this matters but I do have a "Jig"
You can do it one of two ways. The easiest would be for you to flash a cf-root kernel which will install and after that you can just flash back the original bell kernel. You can also go the s2 root route by flashing an insecure kernel, running the s2 root app (might have to do it twice for it it work) and then flashing the stock kernel once again. Either way will leave you running stock with root access. The triangle will not appear if you are on the stock kernel. The jig comes in handy by resetting the flash counter.
Cf-root thread :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
S2 Root thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
Just tried http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 Guide on my (never rooted) SGS2 and didn't work...
The "Flashing Firmware with Odin" part of the instructions worked (i didn't see any thing changed on my phone, but all the checks and PASS and OK was there)
In the next part "Quick Root Guide" when I got to SuperOneClick part it just kept freezing on Part #6... I was using ver. 2.1.1 and then I tryed 2.1 then 1.95 and all did that same thing...
Looks like I'll have to try this Cf-root thing...
Well since Bell uses a KG2 kernel, just flash the CF Root JP_XSG_KG2 kernel from Chainfire's thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 and reflash the stock Bell Kernel. This is probably the closest way of staying to stock while still having root. Not sure if CWM will work, but I'm guessing you only want root with stock.
I'm not sure if Chainfire will release a CF root for the stock Bell kernel (probably will when he gets back from vacation) but if you're impatient and want to get rid of that bloatware, the JP_XSG_KG2 will give you root.
Hey any body here has the Bell Stock ROM
I need to reflash my bell Phone and I need the Bell Stock Rom again.
Thanx
lakikhatri said:
I need to reflash my bell Phone and I need the Bell Stock Rom again.
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From [ROMS]Official i9100 carrier branded firmware download for Odin Flash:
Intratech said:
Bell
Canada
Model GT-I9100M
UGKG2: http://www.multiupload.com/WHKOJ8A5FG
Firmware info: PDA: UGKG2 Phone: UGKG2 CSC: BMCKG2
UGKG2 Stock Kernel:http://www.multiupload.com/43QUKBBK47
Password is: [email protected]
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From [ROMS]Official i9100 carrier branded firmware download for Odin Flash:
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Does anyone out there have working mirrors? :C I need them too.
Hello how i can back to stock my galaxy s2? i rooted and put checkrom works nice but i want to learn how get back to stock again im confused
I didnt wrote down the pda version and kernel before install checkrom and rooted what recommend me to do?
thanks.
Just flash official firmware package from Intratech's XDA firmware thread via Odin.
Use your Product Code (sometimes found on your box) on the Chek Fus Download website to find your original PDA etc (if you're not 100% sure) or search the first couple thread posts for match.
Follow his flash instructions and you're done
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alexistkd said:
Hello how i can back to stock my galaxy s2? i rooted and put checkrom works nice but i want to learn how get back to stock again im confused
I didnt wrote down the pda version and kernel before install checkrom and rooted what recommend me to do?
thanks.
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you can get your stock firmware from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
It also includes instructions of using odin and flashing the downloaded firmware .... if you are rooted take a nandroid backup every time you flash custom from stock ........ that ways you'll always have a backup of the stock firmware ......
Yep, my post is rather incomplete, forgot to add the link cheers
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So I just came across this and got to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 however, I am SO lost. I don't know what firmware I'm supposed to download. Yes I'm a noob, but seriously trying to figure all of this out so help is greatly appreciated. OH and I'm trying to get back to stock in attempts to get CF root to hopefully get cyanogenmod to install rather than abort the installation.
rististien said:
So I just came across this and got to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 however, I am SO lost. I don't know what firmware I'm supposed to download. Yes I'm a noob, but seriously trying to figure all of this out so help is greatly appreciated. OH and I'm trying to get back to stock in attempts to get CF root to hopefully get cyanogenmod to install rather than abort the installation.
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Actually all the firmwares provided in the thread are stock ..........
If you are a Noob i would not recommend cyanogenmod though it is pretty good but i've heard it's for advanced users and stuff ........ why do you need to flash stock is my primary question ........... use this thread only http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
You need to update latest firmware for your region as a KIES update is there / on the way?
Find out the latest firmware for your region to flash via http://fus.nanzen.se/ it will provide you with the stock firmware your phone should have after selecting the specific region.
You need to update latest firmware irrespective of region (like Me)
Just download the latest firmware available in the 2nd or 3rd section of the thread. in this case 2.3.6 (KK2 or KK5).
In case of any more issues post back.
so I tried kk2 and kk5 and kk2 gave me no service, and kk5 failed to even install. I'm at a loss. I really want CF root, but can't install it on the stock eg30 that I've been using as my stock rom. SO what next? Any other way to figure out which stock firmware from that link will work for my phone?
hello???
Is there anyone who can help me figure this out?????
Hi,
I am new to flashing firmwares. I needed to ask few questions regarding flashing firmware on my i9100 running on stock ROM (I9100XXKI3) . My device is not rooted and is running stock. I wanted to update it on ICS via odin. But currently there are only beta releases by samsung. As my device is stock hence I can only flash it via Odin.
My question is that can i flash Litening ROM v1.1 (Based on latest leaked ICS) directly on my device using ODIN?
As it is the only ROM that is flashable using ODIN and running quite stable as per reviews.
Secondly will i be able to revert back to any stock ROM via odin to remove the yellow triangle that appears upon flashing an in secure kernel?
Looking forward to help from you guys.
Thanks
Zaeem89 said:
Hi,
I am new to flashing firmwares. I needed to ask few questions regarding flashing firmware on my i9100 running on stock ROM (I9100XXKI3) . My device is not rooted and is running stock. I wanted to update it on ICS via odin. But currently there are only beta releases by samsung. As my device is stock hence I can only flash it via Odin.
My question is that can i flash Litening ROM v1.1 (Based on latest leaked ICS) directly on my device using ODIN?
As it is the only ROM that is flashable using ODIN and running quite stable as per reviews.
Secondly will i be able to revert back to any stock ROM via odin to remove the yellow triangle that appears upon flashing an in secure kernel?
Looking forward to help from you guys.
Thanks
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Yo're right, sammobile removed all ICS leaked Roms from the firmware page.
Lightning rom 1.1 is Odin package so you can download and flash it..
Download Stock rom for your region so that yo can flash it, if you want to revert back.. and yes it will remove yellow triangle from your phone
Thanks
I just tried flashing Litening ROM v1.1 via odin. Got stuck at factoryfs.img. Waited for 15min. nothing happened. Now restarted the phone and its working fine. The firmware is not updated. Can anyone tell me the solution?
Zaeem89 said:
Hi,
I am new to flashing firmwares. I needed to ask few questions regarding flashing firmware on my i9100 running on stock ROM (I9100XXKI3) . My device is not rooted and is running stock. I wanted to update it on ICS via odin. But currently there are only beta releases by samsung. As my device is stock hence I can only flash it via Odin.
My question is that can i flash Litening ROM v1.1 (Based on latest leaked ICS) directly on my device using ODIN?
You may lose your genuine ICS upgrade path via KIES flashing custom rom .
jje
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Hmmm.... i guess now i have to wait for the official ICS from Samsung. But still could'nt figure it out that why odin got stuck at factoryfs.img :S
Not that long to wait now anyways
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Hi,
I am on stock ICS 4.0.3 , baseband version DDLPA, kernel version XWLP7. I recently rooted my phone following instructions on XDA. Was successful in doing that. Somehow i am not satisfied with the overall experience using ICS 4.0.3 and i would like to go back to stock Gingerbread 2.3.6.
I have searched and gone through a number of posts here and i must say that they are helpful However, there are some questions for which i could not find answers, hence posting this thread.
1) What are the points i need to keep in mind before i downgrade to 2.3.6?
2)Would i be able to get a zip file for stock 2.3.6 which i can flash using CWM? I dont want to use ODIN, though its an option i would consider.
3) I read in one of the post that i would lose root. Would be better is someone confirms once again.
4) I would like to root again once am on 2.3.6 and would like to do it using CWM. Where would i get the required files?
Appreciate your help.
Thanks,
Gokul
gokul1980 said:
Hi,
I am on stock ICS 4.0.3 , baseband version DDLPA, kernel version XWLP7. I recently rooted my phone following instructions on XDA. Was successful in doing that. Somehow i am not satisfied with the overall experience using ICS 4.0.3 and i would like to go back to stock Gingerbread 2.3.6.
I have searched and gone through a number of posts here and i must say that they are helpful However, there are some questions for which i could not find answers, hence posting this thread.
1) What are the points i need to keep in mind before i downgrade to 2.3.6?
2)Would i be able to get a zip file for stock 2.3.6 which i can flash using CWM? I dont want to use ODIN, though its an option i would consider.
3) I read in one of the post that i would lose root. Would be better is someone confirms once again.
4) I would like to root again once am on 2.3.6 and would like to do it using CWM. Where would i get the required files?
Appreciate your help.
Thanks,
Gokul
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1) do choose the correct firmware(ginger bread) from sammobile.com.
2) u wont get stock GB firmware that can be flashed thro CWM for sure, so the only option for u is to use ODIN.
3) yes once u flash a stock firmware ICS or GB ur going to loose root as the firmware will unroot ur phone automatically.
4)after installing the GB rom u fallow the earlier method u used to root ur phone back and install CWm.
Mobile ODIN
I did it several times... I guess the best way is using the Mobile ODIN, cause you will not loose its root.
But if you haven't the Mobile ODIN, you must use the desktop version (pay attention cause you must apply a stock rom which contains the PIT file and check the re-partion option).
It's easy find on Google.
No need for pit file I believe. Only a PDA file and CSC (optional). Remember to format data and /system from cwm before flashing via Odin.
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andregv said:
I did it several times... I guess the best way is using the Mobile ODIN, cause you will not loose its root.
But if you haven't the Mobile ODIN, you must use the desktop version (pay attention cause you must apply a stock rom which contains the PIT file and check the re-partion option).
It's easy find on Google.
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hey buddy please do not recommend PIT file to people who arn't aware of the same, since a wrong pit file choosen will cause issue with there sdcard(internal) for sure
Hi I am able to flash the kernel but unable to flash any rom including stock. it stops at either factoryfs.img or cache.
Every thing started after I tried to root the official ICS update by installing a kernel Siyah-v3.4.2-nomswap-I777. help appreciated in geeting back to a stock rom
denguta said:
Hi I am able to flash the kernel but unable to flash any rom including stock. it stops at either factoryfs.img or cache.
Every thing started after I tried to root the official ICS update by installing a kernel Siyah-v3.4.2-nomswap-I777. help appreciated in geeting back to a stock rom
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More info please? What phone? Have you tried a new download?
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122ninjas said:
More info please? What phone? Have you tried a new download?
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Samsung galaxy S2 AT T.
Prior to this had official unrooted ICS update.
denguta said:
Samsung galaxy S2 AT T.
Prior to this had official unrooted ICS update.
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Pull out your battery and CONFIRM what is says for the model number of your phone. This will confirm or deny that you have the i777 Samsung Galaxy S2.
IF it has a model number of i727 which is also, kind of, sort of, a ATT samsung galaxy s2 but is considered the " Skyrocket". So PLEASE before going any further check it out before you get flamed here if you get help and you don't have the i777.
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RockRatt said:
Pull out your battery and CONFIRM what is says for the model number of your phone. This will confirm or deny that you have the i777 Samsung Galaxy S2.
IF it has a model number of i727 which is also, kind of, sort of, a ATT samsung galaxy s2 but is considered the " Skyrocket". So PLEASE before going any further check it out before you get flamed here if you get help and you don't have the i777.
Sent from My SGH-I777 Running UCLE5 SANGRE AZUL 2 Rom
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SGH-I777 confirmed
denguta said:
SGH-I777 confirmed
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Have you tried redownloading the file?
OK so I'm confused. What ROM were u on before trying this. Are u saying u were ON stock ICS and wanted to root it, or that u were trying to install stock ICS ? U can use kies to install stock ICS were u trying to flash the Odin flashable file or....more info plz
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Phalanx7621 said:
OK so I'm confused. What ROM were u on before trying this. Are u saying u were ON stock ICS and wanted to root it, or that u were trying to install stock ICS ? U can use kies to install stock ICS were u trying to flash the Odin flashable file or....more info plz
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I was on stock ICS. I wanted to root.
Then i flashed the siyah kernel, after that the phone booted with just samsung logo
I tried flashing a stock rom but it fails, it just halts. However installing a kernel through odin is successful.
Even kies fails to install the stock rom, it downloads the firmware but nothing installs.
denguta said:
I was on stock ICS. I wanted to root.
Then i flashed the siyah kernel, after that the phone booted with just samsung logo
I tried flashing a stock rom but it fails, it just halts. However installing a kernel through odin is successful.
Even kies fails to install the stock rom, it downloads the firmware but nothing installs.
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U tried to flash siyah kernel with Odin?
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denguta said:
Hi I am able to flash the kernel but unable to flash any rom including stock. it stops at either factoryfs.img or cache.
Every thing started after I tried to root the official ICS update by installing a kernel Siyah-v3.4.2-nomswap-I777. help appreciated in geeting back to a stock rom
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Trying to gain root via installing another custom kernel is NOT the way to go, in fact, it's not the right way and AFAIK, it's not gonna work.
So, it was stock ICS and you want to .......... what? just root? or intend to install a custom firmware?
Either case,
FIRSTLY, rooting. Read the stickies, there are links to instructions how to root (per ROM version)
SECONDLY, in order to install custom firmware easily, strongly recommend installing CwMR first. HOW?
a. make sure it's rooted.
b. install Mobile Odin
c. flash custom kernel which includes CwMR. Be careful of flashing GB kernel to GB firmware and so on.
So go back, a question for you.
How did you manage to install Siyah kernel first place?
votinh said:
Trying to gain root via installing another custom kernel is NOT the way to go, in fact, it's not the right way and AFAIK, it's not gonna work.
So, it was stock ICS and you want to .......... what? just root? or intend to install a custom firmware?
Either case,
FIRSTLY, rooting. Read the stickies, there are links to instructions how to root (per ROM version)
SECONDLY, in order to install custom firmware easily, strongly recommend installing CwMR first. HOW?
a. make sure it's rooted.
b. install Mobile Odin
c. flash custom kernel which includes CwMR. Be careful of flashing GB kernel to GB firmware and so on.
So go back, a question for you.
How did you manage to install Siyah kernel first place?[/QUO
Siyah kernel was in tar format can be installed in desktop odin. Am I wrong?
the bottom line is now I cant flash any rom through odin or kies. It just hangs at the start. I am able to install stand alone stock kernels through odin without any problems. I guess I am clear aout what I am talking. Help appreciated. Thanks
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getting a jig to reset the counter and will try to get a replacement.
It turned out to be bad cable issue.
I brought a new micro USB cable and the rom flashed nicely
May be if kernel flash ok but not rom, one needs to change the cable. :laugh: