[Q] updated to ics and now fone has sod and heats up - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have tried searching this problem but found no solutions. I have a non rooted phone and no warranty so can get any thing replaced unless I know the specific fault.
I got a message from Samsung wireless kies to update to ics 4.0 so did so. Their phone installed the software perfectly with no faults that I could see. However I the battery drain was off the scale. I switched the phone off and charged it. After a full charge I left the phone switched off and the charger out the phone. The battery is contentiously draining and after a few hours i will be dead. So the phone is completely off but draining battery (I have switched it off properly).
Now also I get Sleep Of Death on my phone and the phone is so hot its ridiculous. Someone please help me as its my pride and joy and I have done a security wipe and still not helped.

djhencho2002 said:
I have tried searching this problem but found no solutions. I have a non rooted phone and no warranty so can get any thing replaced unless I know the specific fault.
I got a message from Samsung wireless kies to update to ics 4.0 so did so. Their phone installed the software perfectly with no faults that I could see. However I the battery drain was off the scale. I switched the phone off and charged it. After a full charge I left the phone switched off and the charger out the phone. The battery is contentiously draining and after a few hours i will be dead. So the phone is completely off but draining battery (I have switched it off properly).
Now also I get Sleep Of Death on my phone and the phone is so hot its ridiculous. Someone please help me as its my pride and joy and I have done a security wipe and still not helped.
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What firmware version do you have?
Check in settings menu => phone info => version, and dial *#1234* into your phone.
PDA = ROM (and kernel) version is most important.
Maybe you have to flash another ICS ROM version.
Here you can find official firmware versions (non-wipe) => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
You wrote that you have already done a "security wipe".
What do you exactly meant be that?
Have you done a factory reset (wipe data) in recovery mode?
I would recommend to wipe cache partition in recovery mode (press Volume UP + Home + Power button until recovery menu appears).
If the battery drain is still remaining, install Better Battery Stats app (=> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179809) to find apps, which prevent your phone from going into deep sleep.
Here is a good thread with some nice battery saving tips => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16973603
Good luck !

1: Factory reset using the code
2: flash different modem using Odin.
3: flash some other stock ics using Odin
4: flash your GB again using Odin and let it update again and hope it won't happen again.
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Same problem to me, a factory reset (which means wiping all your data and settings) will gives you better battery life.

In regards to the questions I have
PDA:19100XWLP7
PHONE:19100xxlps
the firmware was is on 4.0.3
build number IM74k.XWLP7
I will try to flash the phone using the sammobile website. However Iam having issues with odin as it wont come up with id com just static will fix that first then give it a crack.
P.s I have done a factory reset and still no luck.

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[Q] I need some serious help/guidance!

It all started when i tried to root my Samsung Galaxy S2.
I tought it was to confusing to use the long way of rooting so i used to supercurio auto root kernel. I followed the instructions and everything went fine, but when the phone rebooted (like it said it would) it got frozen at the Yellow Triangle boot screen. After this i tried to flash many different kernels without luck, i tried to flash firmware roms aswell but that didn't work either.
The battery seems to be depleted and there is no way for me to open the Download Mode.
Im really new to the android world and i would be the happiest man in the world if i could possibly get the right answers.
P.s! When my phone actually had battery i couldn't open the Recovery Mode
No download mode then you need the USB recovery jig ebay/Google .
With a charged battery .
jje
But i can't charge it since the phone is stuck at the empty battery icon with the looping circle in it (which is stuck aswell). The phone just gets hotter when i try to charge it but i doesn't do any good at all
I think you'll just have to buy a jig and find a way to charge the battery again.
Maybe you can try a full battery from a friend?
Or charges yours in the Galaxy S II of a friend.
After that just try to reflash en wipe everything in cwm.
Good luck!
OKey, thanks for the reply but what does the USB jig really do? I have heard that it only boots the phone into download mode. But even if that works it still wont get the phone to operate as it should since i tried to flash different kernels before when i had battery left.
If i charge the phone right now, it will first show me the empty battery and then it just reboots back to the battery icon. If i press Volume down - Home - Power button it just says that i have to low battery and that it wont go into download mode. Recovery mode has not worked since the first time i tried to flash to Supercurio's auto kernel.
Plz help!
The experts should explain it better but the jig I think allows you to write data directly to the nand. There should be external chargers for the s2, you could try searching for that too.
I suppose what you should take away from this is that it pays to avoid shortcuts. I'm pretty sure it says on the cf thread that the auto root doesn't work on the phone.
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Maybe you should try once more flashing a complete stock rom with repartion and pit.
A jig just puts your device into download mode.
It is very cheap on Ebay.
I don't think it is smart to try charging.
I once had a problem like this with the original Galaxy S .
I went to shop where I bought the phone and asked for a battery.
Just try to get a full battery and jig.
I think that is your only chance...
Good luck!
Have you tried letting it charge for some while? The S2 gets a little hot when charging so thats probably not a problem, if i were you i would let it charge for an hour or so and then try to enter download mode again
Thanks but if i plug the phone in with the charger nothing really happens. On the screen it's just a empty battery and within that battery there is some kind of circle that should be swirling but it is frozen, therefor i dont think the phone is actually getting any power...
Even if i set it up with a USB jig and a new battery, what kind of kernel should i use? And should i flash it with a new firmware?
I really have no clue on this one.
The phone only reacts to the button combination regarding download mode, but whilst in there it just says "low battery !! Can't download !!" and that's it.
Any more advices? I will die of happiness if someone helps me with this!
Thanks.
Looks like you need a service centre
or flash stock rom via Odin after accessing download mode via buttons or recovery jig .
You dont want a kernel you want full new stock firmware .
jje
Yea i got that now, but i live in sweden and before all of this i tried the swedish firmware version and it just says FAIL! in Odin.. im sure it would work out if i could get the firmware to reset the phone, which it does right? I guess i should fix me a battery since it seems i can't charge it properly. Any one who could explain it more detailed? It would help me alot.

S2 refusing to turn on

Hi. i have got my s2 since 10 months and no hassle. however since yesterday, the screen wont turn off and i could not make it turn on again using the home key. finally it completely switch off and i could not switch it on(neither soft or hard reset helped).
I just left in with the wall charger. nothing on the screen but once the battery was full, it vibrated and i could switched it on. it worked flawlessly for the day but now while i was using gtalk, same thing happened and i could not switched it on.
what could be the problem? i am an international user and bought the s2 from unlocked-mobile.com.
kindly note that i made no tweaking nor any custom firmware nor installed any new software. i only reecntly removed go launccher.
kindly help me please
if download mode works then u can flash ,or in recovery mode factory wipe.....yes forgot does it show charging batt icon ,wile charging?
Charge battery .
backup data factory reset phone ..
That fails try another battery .
That fails try Samsung service centre .
Or try download mode and flash new stock firmware via Odin .
jje
ok will try flashing ics. but why would this happen? what is the cause of such problem?
ok i did flash the ics and still the same problem. help me plz
Sounds suspiciously like the "Sleep of Death". Been discussed at length in dozens and dozens and dozens of threads here.
thanks. but why suddenly i am having this?
i have not installed any new kernel, firrmware or programs.
I dont understand why people with stock not rooted phones comes here and thinks this is samsung service, since it is purely stock..go to the retailer or call samsung.
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Is my phone bricked? If so, what do I do?

I was running Lite'ning Rom (v2.7 I think) until a few days ago until I flashed to the new version of resurrection (v.2.5.3), my phone worked for the last few days but now it seems that the battery is no longer charging either from AC or from USB. The battery is now at 0% and won't enter download mode and isn't recognised by Odin/Kies/etc...what can I do? Looking for any helpful advice at all. I think the phone itself is working fine apart from the charging issue! Thanks for any advice and apologies if this is a stupid question!
Edit: When switching roms, I followed the proper extended instructions (wipe data, cache, dalvik, etc.)
trojans63 said:
Well it seems to me that it has nothing to do with the rom. I looks like to me that your phone just broke, so i would go to best buy or some other company that fixs phones and have them look at it.
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OK, I've managed to get it to turn on by leaving it connected to USB for a long period, it gets to the home screen (which is absent of icons) and then loads the android system page (which is absent of everything but the title). Then it goes off before I can do anything. Still haven't managed to get it into recovery/download mode though, it says that the battery is too low for download.
TomFoster90 said:
OK, I've managed to get it to turn on by leaving it connected to USB for a long period, it gets to the home screen (which is absent of icons) and then loads the android system page (which is absent of everything but the title). Then it goes off before I can do anything. Still haven't managed to get it into recovery/download mode though, it says that the battery is too low for download.
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mayb u have some battery issues
replace ur battery too check if it a battery issue by lending a battery from some 1 who has a i9100
if u can enter the recovery mode try flashig a custom rom or go to download mode and flash a stock rom
neerajganga said:
mayb u have some battery issues
replace ur battery too check if it a battery issue by lending a battery from some 1 who has a i9100
if u can enter the recovery mode try flashig a custom rom or go to download mode and flash a stock rom
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Ok, to update- I have reflashed resurrection rom via CWM and it is no different in terms of the problem. I have however worked out that it charges while in recovery mode which to me suggests all may not be lost...seems more like a software problem of some sort, no? I am downloading the stock 4.0.3 firmware and will flash via Odin, I'll see if that helps!
TomFoster90 said:
Ok, to update- I have reflashed resurrection rom via CWM and it is no different in terms of the problem. I have however worked out that it charges while in recovery mode which to me suggests all may not be lost...seems more like a software problem of some sort, no? I am downloading the stock 4.0.3 firmware and will flash via Odin, I'll see if that helps!
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If you have CWM try NeatROMLite
this is similar to the stock.

[Q] Battery problems post jelly bean update

hello all...m new to xda forum...i hav a problem with my galaxy s3..
i updated my s3 to jelly bean in november...after updating it has started giving me battery problems---it does not charge correctly.i.e.,i put my phone for charging at 12 am and in the morning at 6 it charges only by 10 %...plus the led on the phone has become dimmer...pls people suggest wat should i do??????????pls pls pls
akshaymehra said:
hello all...m new to xda forum...i hav a problem with my galaxy s3..
i updated my s3 to jelly bean in november...after updating it has started giving me battery problems---it does not charge correctly.i.e.,i put my phone for charging at 12 am and in the morning at 6 it charges only by 10 %...plus the led on the phone has become dimmer...pls people suggest wat should i do??????????pls pls pls
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(For stock, non rooted)
1) Backup all your data, photos etc.
2) Under settings , look for factory reset. (This will wipe all data)
3) Setup your phone etc but dont drain the battery flat.
3) Charge phone overnight ( With phone turned off )
(Rooted)
1) Go to CWM
2) Factory reset , wipe cache partition , wipe davilk cache
3) Turn on phone, let phone settle for at least 5mins
4) Setup your phone etc but dont drain the battery flat.
5) Charge phone overnight ( With phone turned off )
If all else fails... reflash another rom
Your situation is very similar to my friend's S3. Her method was painfully charge it to 100% before she unplug the phone. After that it was working fine. It's probably due to the battery stats. I think her phone's battery stats kinda screwed up after the JB update. Anyway she managed to solve it.
The battery stats will reset once charged to 90% (if I remembered correctly.) Maybe before doing all of above, you can try to charge your phone to 100% and see if there are any problems after. There'll probably be people who will tell you to wipe battery stats on CWM but pls dont listen to their [email protected]#$.
Just try what i suggested and see if it helps.
Cheers
battery problem
unholygid said:
(For stock, non rooted)
1) Backup all your data, photos etc.
2) Under settings , look for factory reset. (This will wipe all data)
3) Setup your phone etc but dont drain the battery flat.
3) Charge phone overnight ( With phone turned off )
(Rooted)
1) Go to CWM
2) Factory reset , wipe cache partition , wipe davilk cache
3) Turn on phone, let phone settle for at least 5mins
4) Setup your phone etc but dont drain the battery flat.
5) Charge phone overnight ( With phone turned off )
If all else fails... reflash another rom
Your situation is very similar to my friend's S3. Her method was painfully charge it to 100% before she unplug the phone. After that it was working fine. It's probably due to the battery stats. I think her phone's battery stats kinda screwed up after the JB update. Anyway she managed to solve it.
The battery stats will reset once charged to 90% (if I remembered correctly.) Maybe before doing all of above, you can try to charge your phone to 100% and see if there are any problems after. There'll probably be people who will tell you to wipe battery stats on CWM but pls dont listen to their [email protected]#$.
Just try what i suggested and see if it helps.
Cheers
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Hey wait yaar....im totally new to flashing also..
just one more thing ...i hav done the factory reset also...but the problem still persists..
and just now i read about ODIN...can u please tell me can i flash to other firmware without root OR just by rooting my battery problem will be solved??
ps: if u can message me ur email id...i can tell u about my problem in detail and also know about flashing n all..i really want my phone to work like it used to..so kinda desperate to rectify this battery problem..
Then I suggest u charge the phone to 100%. Yes it will take ages but that's how my friend solved hers.
I'm outside now. Ill post a link here. It explains clearly on how to root.
http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s3-gt-i9300-root-clockworkmod-recovery-95849/
And dont forget to hit the "thanks" button if I helped
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
First take backup & thn factory redet ur phone, my fried having same issue, get solved by this.:thumbup:
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[Q] Bricked I9100 - seeking expert help

Hi Guys,
I would like to pick your brain as I have run out of options here.
My I9100T stopped worked funny way.
Phone - Samsung Galaxy S2
Model - I9100T
Sammobile official unbranded Australian ROM (XSA) for I9100:
PDA: I9100XWLSH
CSC: I9100XSALSA
MODEM: I9100XXLS9
Version: Android 4.1.2
Added: 2013-02-25
Rooted - SiyahKernel S2-v6.0beta5
1. I haven't been using this spare phone for over 1 year. I have decided to I can use it for my other simcard. Phone turned on and worked perfectly. Until I have decided that I have lot of junk in it and I want to wipe it quickly with factory reset not from CWM but from the phone menu. What happened is that phone started wiping some of the files and then screen stayed black - turned off (no vibration). Since then I wasn't able to turn on the phone as but I could charge my phone. By confidence I have found out when battery is out at least 30-60 min and when I put it back I could turn the phone on. However I wasn't able to pass "Samsung I9100" logo as logo will disappear and phone will just have black screen - switch off without vibration. I left it couple of time for half day just in case but with no result. I guess this is not eMMC brick as I had 4.1.2 ROM.
I am able to access download mode same as recovery mode. I have tried flashing brand new stock ROM from Sammobile as Kies come up with some error that my device is not supported. No luck with stock.
2. Then I have tried to restore I9100T in error with my I9505 backup in CWM. I know silly. But what can you do with human error. Restore failed and situation is pretty much same. Only difference is that I can't charge the phone now.
I have tried following things which I was able to google:
- tried different battery
- flash stock ROM from Sammobile (there is some incompatible error with I9100T model in Kies so I have downloadedd ROM from Sammobile)
- flash CM10
- wipe all Dalvik cache, cache, data, system ...
- used nuke scripts to wipe everything on the phone
- through CWM created 2nd ROM and flashed stock ROM
- swapped 2nd ROM with 1st one
- tied latest stock ROM 4.1.2 but tried old stock 4.0.3 and 4.0.4
- flashed new bootloader for I9100
- used .bin files to repartition the phone
I have no luck as phone is booting up to the recovery mode. Then when I have restarted it I can't turn on the phone unless battery will be removed for approximately 1 hour.
Second variant is that I can see android logo and bar underneath so I can see that phone is initialising new ROM but after few second phone goes off to black screen (I have tried to leave it couple of times for half day). Same thing if I will try to turn on the phone I will need to remove battery for approximately 1 hour.
I am running out of options here and I am pretty much ready to try crazy stuff in order to restore the phone. Could you please share your expertise or your opinions as I am not sure if it is soft brick or hardware might be affected as well. But I still have hope hehe.
Please share your screenshots here from other smartphone for better understanding. So,
1. You are rooted right?
2. You restored factory settings from your S2 settings knowing that you are rooted, right?
3. You can access download & recovery mode?
4. Can you charge your S2? Does it show charging while dead?
Have you ever trim your device?
nhmanas said:
Have you ever trim your device?
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Thank you for suggestion but I am not really sure what do you mean by Trim the device. I have done some googling but I haven't got far. Could you please explain bit more or share some link.
syedbilal093 said:
Please share your screenshots here from other smartphone for better understanding. So,
1. You are rooted right?
2. You restored factory settings from your S2 settings knowing that you are rooted, right?
3. You can access download & recovery mode?
4. Can you charge your S2? Does it show charging while dead?
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to nhmanas:
1. No, now it's pure stock ROM.
2. If you mean if I have reset to the factory settings knowing that phone is rooted then answer is yes.
3. Yes, I can access both.
4. Yes and no. I will explain below.
Yesterday I was able to turn on the phone and it started 4.0.4 without any problem. I have done nothing with the phone since my last post. Phone works fine except reboot, charging, power functions.
- If I try to reboot the phone, 2 soft buttons (menu and back) at the bottom of the phone will light up and nothing will happen with phone. I have try to leave it for hours.
- Power off works fine.
- When I powered device off or I have try to reboot it I am unable to start it again straigh away. Battery needs to be removed for about 1 hour and then phone will start.
- Charging works but again if battery is removed for 1 hour and placed back. If I power off the device and try to charge it dosn't work.
- I have try to upgrade the official ROM 4.0.4 to 4.1.2 over OTA and KIES but it failed because after reboot screen is black and soft buttons are ligh up.
Do you have any suggestions?
Access download mode and flash a stock ROM for your S2. Find it on sammobile.com. During Download Mode, connect cable and flash it through Odin.
eemmiiss said:
Thank you for suggestion but I am not really sure what do you mean by Trim the device. I have done some googling but I haven't got far. Could you please explain bit more or share some link.
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What version of android did you use before brick?
Is it stock or aosp?
Trim is a command that delete or just trim (I dont really know one or both) your unused space. But this command is harmful for some emmc (sgs2, note1 and some more)
I am asking this for superbrick bug on official 4.0.4 kernel.
4.0.4 official kernel factory reset is a superbrick bug.
Sorry for bad english not a native speaker
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Also this links are helpful
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/EMMC_Bugs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ves/rom-brickbug-aftermath-speeding-t2843238/

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