hi, im trying to upgrade to ics via kies but it gets stuck at 36% and operation timed out message keeps pissing me off!
is the only other way to use odin ? also im trying to find a stock rom .
i saw one in a thread but it says region is singpore ? or somesort.
2.3.5 im currently on. =( !! arghhhhh
thanks for coping with the noob question ^^
cellgm said:
hi, im trying to upgrade to ics via kies but it gets stuck at 36% and operation timed out message keeps pissing me off!
is the only other way to use odin ? also im trying to find a stock rom .
i saw one in a thread but it says region is singpore ? or somesort.
2.3.5 im currently on. =( !! arghhhhh
thanks for coping with the noob question ^^
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Please have a look at Intratech's Official Firmware thread => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Here you will find all what you need !
Since I found this thread, I no longer use Kies any more.
Flashing with Odin or Mobile Odin app from Chainfire.
And Intratech's ROM versions are non-wipe ... and you can combine them with any modem and/or CSC file you want/need.
It_ler said:
Please have a look at Intratech's Official Firmware thread => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Here you will find all what you need !
Since I found this thread, I no longer use Kies any more.
Flashing with Odin or Mobile Odin app from Chainfire.
And Intratech's ROM versions are non-wipe ... and you can combine them with any modem and/or CSC file you want/need.
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im having issues with his uploading sites ( due to lots be invalid )
and i think ive soft bricked my S2. craaaaaaap! arghhh wont load after being rooted. !
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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
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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?????
Hey everyone, Merry Christmas
Since the day I've brought my GSII I've been running VillainROM. It's great and I don't have any issues with it but I live in an area of exceptionally low signal. My network provider is Orange and I believe the Galaxy SII supports their UMA Signal Boost app that will allow me to connect to the Orange network via my home broadband (over WiFi) and thus give me signal for once!!
I've done some research and it doesn't seem like it's possible to just download an .apk of the Signal Boost app, so the only thing I can think of doing is completely wiping my phone and putting the latest official Orange UK/Galaxy SII ROM on it. While I love the benefits of a custom ROM, signal is more important to me (it is a phone, after all....)
I've never had to revert to stock, so could some kind soul please give me a guide on what I need to do? Where do I get the latest version of the Orange ROM? Do I flash it in the same way I would flash a custom ROM? If that's the case, so I then lose root access and recovery mode?
And finally...will my Tiny Tower game save be lost?? Or does Mobage keep game progress on their servers?? (Priorities, eh! haha)
Sorry for all the questions, any help that you can provide would be awesome.
EDIT- One final question I have just thought of. How do I also get the modem back to the original version? Will flashing everything back to stock solve this? I basically want to reset everything so that it's like I just purchased the phone from Orange.
One a mod has been posted recently ref UMA Signal Boost
Two Orange rom in the branded provider roms post flash via Odin .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
You can always flash a different modem on a custom rom .
Modems
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131950
jje
JJEgan said:
One a mod has been posted recently ref UMA Signal Boost
Two Orange rom in the branded provider roms post flash via Odin .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
You can always flash a different modem on a custom rom .
Modems
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131950
jje
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Thanks for the quick reply
Sorry for my stupidity but I still don't really know what ROM I should be flashing from the list...there appear to be three: BVKE3, BVKG3 and BVKJ4. Shall I just pick any one that I fancy?
Once I've flashed the appropriate ROM, do I then update the modem manually myself via ODIN? If so, what modem do I select? Or could I install the new ROM, hook it up to Kies and it will do the rest for me?
Many thanks
Simon
Arcalis said:
Thanks for the quick reply
Sorry for my stupidity but I still don't really know what ROM I should be flashing from the list...there appear to be three: BVKE3, BVKG3 and BVKJ4. Shall I just pick any one that I fancy?
Once I've flashed the appropriate ROM, do I then update the modem manually myself via ODIN? If so, what modem do I select? Or could I install the new ROM, hook it up to Kies and it will do the rest for me?
Start with the latest rom flash via Odin try Kies for update though rom you have may be newer than kies version .
Test phone then a modem can be flashed via Odin as Phone start again with last one and work back .
jje
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JJEgan said:
Arcalis said:
Thanks for the quick reply
Sorry for my stupidity but I still don't really know what ROM I should be flashing from the list...there appear to be three: BVKE3, BVKG3 and BVKJ4. Shall I just pick any one that I fancy?
Once I've flashed the appropriate ROM, do I then update the modem manually myself via ODIN? If so, what modem do I select? Or could I install the new ROM, hook it up to Kies and it will do the rest for me?
Start with the latest rom flash via Odin try Kies for update though rom you have may be newer than kies version .
Test phone then a modem can be flashed via Odin as Phone start again with last one and work back .
jje
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Sorry mate, I don't really understand what you just said there. I am being a bit dense, I know that, but I'm after a really clear guide as I'm mega scared to ruining my phone.
From what I gather I need to do this:
1. Download the firmware: PDA:BVKJ4|PHONE:BVKJ4|CSC:ORAKJ4, BVKJ4 Stock Kernel and the correct modem (BVKJ4)
2. Download ODIN
3. Flash the firmware through ODIN using the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
4. Flash the BVKJ4 stock kernel
5. Flash the appropriate modem.
Does that round about right?
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Actually, I've just read somewhere that flashing the firmware does the kernel and modem all in one. Is that right?
EDIT- Okay, so I bit the bullet and flashed the BVKJ4 firmware. I'm now stuck in a boot loop.
So, I found this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20656074#post20656074 which told me to flash the KI3 firmware as this will do a full wipe and THEN install BVKJ4. I'm going to give this a try now and will report back...
EDIT 2 - Okay, so the KI3 flash worked I'm now reflashing the BVKJ4 firmware in the hope that it works and I can get that blasted Signal Boost app...
Update on what's happened since my last post. I have successfully updated to what I think is the latest firmware version on Orange (UK).
Kies now says that my phone cannot be updated. Can someone let me know what I should flash in order to allow Kies to manage this for me? Noe I've gone back to stock, it's just easier to allow Kies to sort it out for me, instead of me keeping up to date with the million threads on the internet with the latest ROMs.
Thanks.
Arcalis said:
Update on what's happened since my last post. I have successfully updated to what I think is the latest firmware version on Orange (UK).
Kies now says that my phone cannot be updated. Can someone let me know what I should flash in order to allow Kies to manage this for me? Noe I've gone back to stock, it's just easier to allow Kies to sort it out for me, instead of me keeping up to date with the million threads on the internet with the latest ROMs.
Thanks.
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KIES cannot update unless the provider has given an update to the KIES server . If you have flashed Orange firmware its they who supply KIES .Ask Orange for last update .
If you have flashed various roms you may find your product codes no longer match any firmware .You need a total removal of KIES and all KIES registry settings from your PC .
jje
JJEgan said:
KIES cannot update unless the provider has given an update to the KIES server . If you have flashed Orange firmware its they who supply KIES .Ask Orange for last update .
If you have flashed various roms you may find your product codes no longer match any firmware .You need a total removal of KIES and all KIES registry settings from your PC .
jje
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Well, prior to rooting my phone in the first place, Kies was fine with updating my firmware. I got it from Phones4U on release day, so it's not carrier branded. I believe (although I'm not 100% sure) that I wouldn't have had the Orange firmware but rather the generic Samsung firmware.
The only reason I'm flashing the Orange firmware is for Signal Boost. But as I said previously, I don't want to keep checking the internet for new software versions. When ICS is ready for example, I just want Kies to manage the update for me. Could you please let me know whether completely uninstalling Kies (and registry entries) will fix my issue? It's a lot of effort if it won't and I need to install a different firmware version instead.
Thanks.
It might is the answer .
You have gone down the non standard firmware path by rooting and installing custom roms thereby changing codes .
If the codes on your phone match a KIES update then it updates its as simple as that .
Basic problem is not saving a copy of original firmware and all its codes that might have helped .Find your original firmware flash it and see if KIES will update .
jje
Hello,
I know that there are probably a couple of threads on what i will ask now, but I have a couple of questions regarding the I9100P firmware.
First of all I installed a i9100 firmware(4.03) via ODIN.Does this mean I routed my phone? Kies now tells me that i can not update my phone because my device does not support update with kies.
How can I flash it back to my 2.3.4 firmware? Must I download the firmware from sammobile.com?
Best regards.
alex_vaio said:
Hello,
I know that there are probably a couple of threads on what i will ask now, but I have a couple of questions regarding the I9100P firmware.
First of all I installed a i9100 firmware(4.03) via ODIN.Does this mean I routed my phone?
NOPE
Kies now tells me that i can not update my phone because my device does not support update with kies.
More like you have not got the firmware for your phones codes and Kies sees no match . But then agian as ICS is not yet rolled out their may be no upgrade yet .
How can I flash it back to my 2.3.4 firmware? Must I download the firmware from sammobile.com?
Yes as per all the other identical posts and or CHECKFUS ..
But why install 4.03 delete it install 2.3.4 and still have no upgrade from KIES .
jje
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JJEgan said:
alex_vaio said:
Hello,
I know that there are probably a couple of threads on what i will ask now, but I have a couple of questions regarding the I9100P firmware.
First of all I installed a i9100 firmware(4.03) via ODIN.Does this mean I routed my phone?
NOPE
Kies now tells me that i can not update my phone because my device does not support update with kies.
More like you have not got the firmware for your phones codes and Kies sees no match . But then agian as ICS is not yet rolled out their may be no upgrade yet .
How can I flash it back to my 2.3.4 firmware? Must I download the firmware from sammobile.com?
Yes as per all the other identical posts and or CHECKFUS ..
But why install 4.03 delete it install 2.3.4 and still have no upgrade from KIES .
jje
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Thank you for the answer.
So how can i delete ICS 4.03 firmware if I want? By installing an 2.3.4 firmware or is there any method? I don't really understand the method though I read a couple of threads about it.
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alex_vaio said:
JJEgan said:
Thank you for the answer.
So how can i delete ICS 4.03 firmware if I want? By installing an 2.3.4 firmware or is there any method? I don't really understand the method though I read a couple of threads about it.
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Flash stock GB rom .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Problems you may need to flash the old bootloader .
How to get an update via KIES one install your original saved firmware or find it via Checkfus .
Whenever the phone provider and Samsung have uploaded new firmware for your phone then KIES will offer it to you .
jje
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JJEgan said:
alex_vaio said:
Flash stock GB rom .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Problems you may need to flash the old bootloader .
How to get an update via KIES one install your original saved firmware or find it via Checkfus .
Whenever the phone provider and Samsung have uploaded new firmware for your phone then KIES will offer it to you .
jje
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I think i got it. I also succeeded flashing the old original 2.3.4 firmware, but i will flash the 4.03 again.
Thank you very much for your help! I appreciate it a lot!
All the best jje!
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My SGS2 won't update at all..
I've previously used Odin and one of the official original unrooted roms in here; and now my stats are today:
PDA:KI8 / PHONE:KI4 / CSC:KI2 (ODK)
(ROM with Danish language)
I really would like to get ICS, but Kies states that "this firmware is not upgradeable via Kies" ?
I have Heimdall (on my mac) and possibly access to Odin (via a windows pc) - and I'd like NOT to root my phone; but I'm just waaay to much a noob to figure this one out - but I'd like to get ICS.
I need you wise peoples help (again)
Thanks In Advance
bjarnebk said:
My SGS2 won't update at all..
I've previously used Odin and one of the official original unrooted roms in here; and now my stats are today:
PDA:KI8 / PHONE:KI4 / CSC:KI2 (ODK)
(ROM with Danish language)
I really would like to get ICS, but Kies states that "this firmware is not upgradeable via Kies" ?
That means as of yet their is no Upgrade on Kies for your phone or product codes etc match nothing on the server as its mixed up firmware .
I have Heimdall (on my mac) and possibly access to Odin (via a windows pc) - and I'd like NOT to root my phone; but I'm just waaay to much a noob to figure this one out - but I'd like to get ICS.
Strangely ICS stock roms are plastered all over the XDA development forum General section .
jje
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So.. Mixed firmware ?
How would i go about unmixing it so that everything is as it should be ?
-I mean I've only downloaded a .pit file earlier as instructed on the odin thread and running that through odin
bjarnebk said:
So.. Mixed firmware ?
How would i go about unmixing it so that everything is as it should be ?
-I mean I've only downloaded a .pit file earlier as instructed on the odin thread and running that through odin
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Do not use PIT .
Flash your original saved firmware .
jje
Not use .pit you say..
So you mean I should have had the PDA, CSC & PHONE files all seperately ?
Anyways - this just proves that we noobs shouldn't mess with this; my saved firmware got erased last year when i had a crash and failed to keep a backup ;-)
Thank you for you quick and precise answers. I'll see if I can get those files from someone :-D
not special change in ICS for SGII ah... I am unhappy
david_Zboy said:
not special change in ICS for SGII ah... I am unhappy
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??
Many of my buddies have already got their ICS on their SGS2. It's just me that have ****ed my phone up ;-)
bjarnebk said:
Not use .pit you say..
So you mean I should have had the PDA, CSC & PHONE files all seperately ?
Anyways - this just proves that we noobs shouldn't mess with this; my saved firmware got erased last year when i had a crash and failed to keep a backup ;-)
Thank you for you quick and precise answers. I'll see if I can get those files from someone :-D
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ICS single file stock roms are posted in general .
jje
..and all the files i download refuse to run under heimdall because of "malformed tar" and fail under odin for "cant write file" and both soft bricks my phone.
I've found one (1) working older file on an external drive; so for now I'm stuck with 2.3.4 and baseband XXKI4, kernel XXKH3 and build XXKH3 :-/
Hi Everyone!
The story is.....I installed ICS on my Samsung Galaxy S2 and I am having problems with it, its (ICS 4.0.3 baseband I19100XXLPQ). Can anyone explain to me in the simplest of terms how to get back to 2.3.4 and so i can properly update after through kies in the near future, i am on tesco network, I dont understand about this rooted and not rooted? and the what 2.3.4 version i need to get? I'm confused. Thank you!
Flash XWLA4 from this thread using Odin.
It's the latest and greatest gingerbread. 2.3.6
read read read
jusuk said:
Hi Everyone!
The story is.....I installed ICS on my Samsung Galaxy S2 and I am having problems with it, its (ICS 4.0.3 baseband I19100XXLPQ). Can anyone explain to me in the simplest of terms how to get back to 2.3.4 and so i can properly update after through kies in the near future, i am on tesco network, I dont understand about this rooted and not rooted? and the what 2.3.4 version i need to get? I'm confused. Thank you!
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Read read read ...
If your problems are related to some apps misbehavior you could just try to delete data related to those apps, before you consider changing firmware. I was running LPQ and had some initial problem related to Swype (sky high CPU) and another app I just uninstalled. After that just running nice and well.
If this don't help you might want to re-flash old firmware or better flash a never ICS and do a wipe. In order to do so ... read ... some of the threads written about basic things like rooting and flashing
victorator said:
Flash XWLA4 from this thread using Odin.
It's the latest and greatest gingerbread. 2.3.6
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Hi, i was told that one eats up battery plus i tried that thread and i cant seem to download anything except this silly ilivid software
Mittaa said:
Read read read ...
If your problems are related to some apps misbehavior you could just try to delete data related to those apps, before you consider changing firmware. I was running LPQ and had some initial problem related to Swype (sky high CPU) and another app I just uninstalled. After that just running nice and well.
If this don't help you might want to re-flash old firmware or better flash a never ICS and do a wipe. In order to do so ... read ... some of the threads written about basic things like rooting and flashing
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Hi,
I just want to go back to my old version so i can update through kies properly. My kies dont even recognise this ICS version. I been on computer 2 days runing and cant seem to find the 2.3.4 to download to computer so that i can use odin to flash my phone, the links that i see on here all they do is download ilivid program. ta jus thanks thou
jusuk said:
Hi,
I just want to go back to my old version so i can update through kies properly. My kies dont even recognise this ICS version. I been on computer 2 days runing and cant seem to find the 2.3.4 to download to computer so that i can use odin to flash my phone, the links that i see on here all they do is download ilivid program. ta jus thanks thou
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Here is one way to obtain what you want:
- First get root (search XDA to find out how)
- Second buy Odin Mobile from Google Play Google Play Odin Mobile
- Next register and download Samsung official firmware from http://www.sammobile.com.
- Unzip and copy file with extension MD5 to your mobiles internal SDcard.
- Use Odin Mobile to flash keeping default settings (if you don't want to keep root, un-check EverRoot option).
If you use this method (and stay rooted) you can keep flashing new Samsung stock firmwares from within your mobile when ever you want. Read this thread about Odin Mobile
Personally I'ill never use KIES anymore...
Thats it
Start at the beginning .
FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
NEW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
bible
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473577
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399