Clarification of stock firmware to return to - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I want to return an S2 to stock...I'm in the UK, will XWLPD be the right firmware? I must admit I'm a bit confused as to the second link there : XWLPD Stock Kernel....do I need to flash both these things?
Essentially I want to sell the phone and have it as much back to original as possible. It is rooted and has CWM on it. It's currently running CyanogenMod 9.
I can't get any Phone / PDA / CSC info, because *#1234# doesn't work.

Use CheckFus to download whatever is the proper and latest ROM for your country and operator.
CheckFus is here: http://fus.nanzen.se/
Then using Odin flash the ROM to your phone, reboot, wipe everything and the phone will be as good as new.
If that answered you, click "Thanks".

Flash just the tar.md5, its the whole package

white43 said:
I want to return an S2 to stock...I'm in the UK, will XWLPD be the right firmware? I must admit I'm a bit confused as to the second link there : XWLPD Stock Kernel....do I need to flash both these things?
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No. The full package is the first link, which has the stock kernel contained within already. The stock kernel in the second link is provided as a separate package just in case you need it, in the event you want to flash the stock kernel back after you've either flashed an insecure kernel to root, or flashed a custom kernel.

Dont forget to format the internal sd-card

Simonetti2011 said:
Use CheckFus to download whatever is the proper and latest ROM for your country and operator.
CheckFus is here: http://fus.nanzen.se/
Then using Odin flash the ROM to your phone, reboot, wipe everything and the phone will be as good as new.
If that answered you, click "Thanks".
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I've done this - but there's nothing in PDA or CSC. Phone has I9100RWAVOD
I press ok and get Invalid HIDSWVER.
EDIT : Is this because I'm running Cyanogenmod 9 nightly build?

white43 said:
I've done this - but there's nothing in PDA or CSC. Phone has I9100RWAVOD
I press ok and get Invalid HIDSWVER.
EDIT : Is this because I'm running Cyanogenmod 9 nightly build?
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Go to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
In the 3rd post scroll down to LP7 select the XEU UK CSC download
Estract the file located in the zip / rar file.
Start Odin click the PDA button and find the extracted LP7 fileand select it, put your phone in download mode, plug in the USB, once you have the yellow indicator click start and let it flash.
Once finished you will have UK generic 4.0.3 version
After that just factory reset the phone to clean it, also format the SD Card to clean thta as well.

white43 said:
I want to return an S2 to stock...I'm in the UK, will XWLPD be the right firmware? I must admit I'm a bit confused as to the second link there : XWLPD Stock Kernel....do I need to flash both these things?
Essentially I want to sell the phone and have it as much back to original as possible. It is rooted and has CWM on it. It's currently running CyanogenMod 9.
I can't get any Phone / PDA / CSC info, because *#1234# doesn't work.
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I'm thinking of reverting back to stock as well, what are your reasons? I love the customisation of the AOKP ROMs but im really picky and some features dont work such as WiFi direct which is putting me off. Non AOKP ROMs dont have this issue but they dont support live lock screens so there is always something
Very minor but I am just that picky..lol Saying that I might go back to RR 9.6 as that seemed to work well for me. I am trying FOXHOUND atm and it seems good also.

B4 you go back to stock pls try Omega v13, there is stock, ICS or Black&Blue. I use v13 Ics as it's beautiful, truly. Everything just works. If you want AOKP, he even has an Omega v3.0 AOKP that I've heard is good too
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blade30p said:
B4 you go back to stock pls try Omega v13, there is stock, ICS or Black&Blue. I use v13 Ics as it's beautiful, truly. Everything just works. If you want AOKP, he even has an Omega v3.0 AOKP that I've heard is good too
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Do you have a link to this ROM and I will look into it?
Thanks

Sure....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1489197
If that doesn't work it's in the Android dev section under Samsung GTi9100, The roms creator is called .::Indie::., you can't miss it
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thank you

ag4751 said:
Go to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
In the 3rd post scroll down to LP7 select the XEU UK CSC download
Estract the file located in the zip / rar file.
Start Odin click the PDA button and find the extracted LP7 fileand select it, put your phone in download mode, plug in the USB, once you have the yellow indicator click start and let it flash.
Once finished you will have UK generic 4.0.3 version
After that just factory reset the phone to clean it, also format the SD Card to clean thta as well.
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Thanks for this. I've done this - how long should it take to reboot? Its gone to the SG2 boot screen and pretty much has stayed there for the last 10 minutes.
EDIT : No worries, went into recovery and erased cache/wipe data - now booting.

If your trying to get to original firmware, there are a few things we need to know.
1.. What carrier/provider are you with.
2.. What original firmware did you have, ie 2.3.3, 2.3.4
Download the original firmware from Samfirmware.com
Because you were on ICS; and you are selling the phone, you need to do more than just factory reset.
1 enter recovery
2 data/factory reset.
3 ( Advanced ), wipe dalvik cache
4 ( mounts & storage ), format system. format data. Format internal storage.
Unzip original firmware once only.
Put the firmware into PDA in Odin
turn off phone and enter download mode.
Connect usb cable to phone/PC
Click start on Odin once you see yellow connection in Odin.
If I was doing this and it was my phone, I would also put the pit file in too. But i shall leave that up to you.
Wait for phone to reboot.
On dial pad phone *2767*3588#
Phone will reset then reboot.
Done.
PS.. do not install custom rom.
If the new owner then wants to upgrade via Kies, he/she can.
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«iain» said:
I'm thinking of reverting back to stock as well, what are your reasons?
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B4 you go back to stock pls try Omega v13, there is stock, ICS or Black&Blue. I use v13 Ics as it's beautiful, truly. Everything just works. If you want AOKP, he even has an Omega v3.0 AOKP that I've heard is good too
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Selling the phone. The person buying expects a Galaxy S2 - so Touchwiz it must be.

bored_stupid said:
If your trying to get to original firmware, there are a few things we need to know.
1.. What carrier/provider are you with.
2.. What original firmware did you have, ie 2.3.3, 2.3.4
Download the original firmware from Samfirmware.com
Because you were on ICS; and you are selling the phone, you need to do more than just factory reset.
1 enter recovery
2 data/factory reset.
3 ( Advanced ), wipe dalvik cache
4 ( mounts & storage ), format system. format data. Format internal storage.
Unzip original firmware once only.
Put the firmware into PDA in Odin
turn off phone and enter download mode.
Connect usb cable to phone/PC
Click start on Odin once you see yellow connection in Odin.
If I was doing this and it was my phone, I would also put the pit file in too. But i shall leave that up to you.
Wait for phone to reboot.
On dial pad phone *2767*3588#
Phone will reset then reboot.
Done.
PS.. do not install custom rom.
If the new owner then wants to upgrade via Kies, he/she can.
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I've reinstalled a stock firmware, it all works. It wasn't ever branded and was unlocked when I got it, so to all intents and purposes, it looks like an unlocked, generic S2 now(with UK presets). There was no pit file on what I downloaded -but thanks for your input.....what I didn't do was format all before I tried to install. Once it had gotten stuck, went back into recovery and wiped all these things - now working fine.

For future ref. The pit file, you get from samfirmware.com. Its under flashprograms.
Hope you get a good price for it.
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[Q] How to revertback from rooted ICS 4.0.3 to official Android 2.3.6

Hi,
I have installed Android ICS 4.0.3 in my galaxy s2 two days back, but now i want to go back to the company provided version Android 2.3.6 for india.
I tried the official firmware given in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
but i am experiencing some problem and the mobile doesn't goes beyond the initial start up screen where it says "click on android logo to start"
Please anybody can tell me how to install properly the official firmware android 2.3.6 DDKL1 for Samsung galaxy s2.
Please let me know the exact steps to do and the link for files to download.
Thanks in advance.
The files you have should work fine. Did you flash.as shown in the pictures in the OP of the thread you linked?
If your getting to the android start screen your phone should boot fine. Did you click on the android to start?
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Yes i did click on the android logo, It doesn't do anything rather some android process is getting stopped and i am getting popups for it.
while installing 4.0.3 i included all PDA,Phone,CSC and Pit files in odin manager and there by re-partitioned also.
the official firmware link above gives me only the PDA tar file rest of the other files i searched and downloaded dunno whether it is correct. so is it possible for you to give the full set of tar files, if u have?? or direct me to some links where i can download those.
I used the 2.3.6 xila version from remorema at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1444651. Just make sure you wipe system/cache and delvik cache before you install from zip in cwm. Then it all should be fine. This presumed you have a CWM.
Hope this helps
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It's probably interfering with something if you're getting all of the process close.
I suggest a factory data reset if you can, close your phone and go to recovery (even if its a stock rom, the original android recovery will also work) and do a factory data reset and try again.
If that still doesn't work, try re-flashing again and see what happens.
mani_vic2rious said:
Yes i did click on the android logo, It doesn't do anything rather some android process is getting stopped and i am getting popups for it.
while installing 4.0.3 i included all PDA,Phone,CSC and Pit files in odin manager and there by re-partitioned also.
the official firmware link above gives me only the PDA tar file rest of the other files i searched and downloaded dunno whether it is correct. so is it possible for you to give the full set of tar files, if u have?? or direct me to some links where i can download those.
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If you have only 1 file then don't download any others. Just flash it as pda as shown in the picture of your linked thread.
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Thanks to sxi200, Bobgnarley and AShadowX
I'll try these option and let you guy know in a day.
Hi, mani_vic2rious
If U want to revert back to ginger Stock roms, then this is your place :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1444651
I recommend you to choose only from ginger ones, and remember thy are all from samsung, thus, not tweaked or anything. the only difference is that you can install them via CWM, for those who don't like to use Odin on windows PC.
Now if you want to stay in ICS 4.0.3 LP2 based rom, I recommend you Wanamlite V7.2 :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436817
U won't find more stable and functional than this.
Keys to succes in any rom installation :
1- Backup all your personal Stuff;
2- reboot into recovery (cwm) and wipe every single thing : datas, all caches (use the advance menu to wipe more things like dalvics and battery stats)
3- install your rom
4- then restore your personal stuff
As possible as you can : Always reinstall your apps from the begining and avoid restoring them from the backup you did, this always cause conflits and that's why people are always complaining, only do backup your contacts sms and other things like that.
and voilà, always stay clean as possible, and every thing will work smooth, you only need to choose the right rom.
I hope this helps!
mani_vic2rious said:
Thanks to sxi200, Bobgnarley and AShadowX
I'll try these option and let you guy know in a day.
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Also make sure you have flashed back the old Gingerbread bootloaders from that thread.
I swear this gets asked daily...
I had some issues also. Reboot to stock recovery. Data wipe. Reflash stock firmware through Odin. That seemed to work for me
Hi kimifender,
The wanamlite installation says "signature verification failed" while installing, anything to do with it??
I've flashed data and cache and reverted to 2.3.6, now it is working fine. anyhow if i can able to install wanamlite i'll try that too. Please sugest me.
Thanks for all who have helped me in solving the issue
but now the only issue is my kies is not detecting the version. anything else i have todo for this??
Hi,
Could anyone help in this issue??
The wanamlite installation says "signature verification failed" while installing, anything to do with it??
mani_vic2rious said:
Thanks for all who have helped me in solving the issue
but now the only issue is my kies is not detecting the version. anything else i have todo for this??
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You need an original firmware with matching product codes .
Kies or Odin /CWM not both .
jje
Hi guys,
Could someone help me in whether any FM Radio APP will work in [ROM][13 Fev]WanamLite V8.4 ICS 4.0.3 LPB & 14 toggles & Fast ICS Themed??
I couldn't post reply on thread as my total post is below 10.
Pls help me..
Hi friends.
I have galaxy SII and just yesterday i update to official ICS (Greece) .
I didn't see any difference so i rooted , in order to be able to install customs ROM.
So i did but i don't like it and i thought that is good to revert back to official ginger , for my country.
I download from sammobile the following firmware I9100BUKJ3 and i uploaded to my phone through Odin.Everything is uploaded fine.
But the problem begins at the boot .....The first wizard for configuration of the phone cannot executed, throws an error and the android cannot tapped.
What should i do in order to make the phone operation again?????
heavyweight80 said:
I had some issues also. Reboot to stock recovery. Data wipe. Reflash stock firmware through Odin. That seemed to work for me
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worked for me too

How to switch back from I9100XXLP6 ## to 2.3.6?

Hello,
I just flashed with odin the new ICS firmware out on sammobile for sgs2 (I9100XXLP6 ##) which came with a file for PDA, for CSC and for Phone, but now that I am trying to flash again any 2.3.6. firmware I keep getting errors already at the start when associating my google account and stuff...
I assume that is because of the additional CSC and PHONE file that was included in I9100XXLP6 ## but I don´t know where to find the refering files for 2.3.6. firmwares since these only come with 1 file (for PDA)...
I would be glad for any help I can get
Hi,
Could you give more information about the errors? At what point do they occur? What errors do you get?
The csc files can be found somewhere on xda, use the search function. The file you need for the phone is called a modem, can also be found on xda.
Although I do not expect that this causes the errors, how did you restore? Did you while your phone and cache first?
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What 2.3.6 rom are u trying to flash on?
If the DL was dodgy it would cause problems, redownload and reflash
PIT: if included, also optional
PDA:Code
Phone:modem
CSC:multi csc
Did you do a full wipe?
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Make sure you are back on the GB boot loaders and that you have done a full wipe.
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htt p://1 15.com/file/dnrgfjhq
here have the rom of 2.3.6
there have pit,pda ,phone,csc
i tested it,it works
first of all,this website is come from china
you need delete the spacebar
dotdoms said:
Hello,
I just flashed with odin the new ICS firmware out on sammobile for sgs2 (I9100XXLP6 ##) which came with a file for PDA, for CSC and for Phone, but now that I am trying to flash again any 2.3.6. firmware I keep getting errors already at the start when associating my google account and stuff...
I assume that is because of the additional CSC and PHONE file that was included in I9100XXLP6 ## but I don´t know where to find the refering files for 2.3.6. firmwares since these only come with 1 file (for PDA)...
I would be glad for any help I can get
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greetings hello I commented that the same thing happened to me the only thing I do is flash with this version XWKK5
follow these steps:
1.Install again (XXLP6) completely.
2.turn off the phone and enter download mode and install the (XWKK5).
3. Once you install the XWKK5 completely. turn off the phone and go into recovery mode and perform the wipes
I hope to help and luck.
I hope you understand me and sorry but my English is a bit bad jejjee
I flashed this update, throuch odin, and now the phone will only boot into download mode or the screen that says to use kies recovery. The problem is, even though I can boot into download mode, the computer no longer recognizes my phone. No sounds when I plug it in or anything. If I plug a jig in, it will come on so it's not the port. Can someone help me?
rogermhoffmanjr said:
I flashed this update, throuch odin, and now the phone will only boot into download mode or the screen that says to use kies recovery. The problem is, even though I can boot into download mode, the computer no longer recognizes my phone. No sounds when I plug it in or anything. If I plug a jig in, it will come on so it's not the port. Can someone help me?
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Did you have KIES running while flashing?
No I did not
Did you do a full wipe ? wipe cache?
dotdoms said:
but now that I am trying to flash again any 2.3.6. firmware I keep getting errors already at the start when associating my google account and stuff...
I assume that is because of the additional CSC and PHONE file that was included in I9100XXLP6 ## but I don´t know where to find the refering files for 2.3.6. firmwares since these only come with 1 file (for PDA)...
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You need a three part firmware, with modem, csc and pda, flash with pit and repartition, to do a full wipe. I think you used a non wipe firmware, that's the reason for the bugs.
Question
When you flashed the LP6, did you flash it with the .pit file too? I suggest you flash back to your stock ROM but you also have to flash a .pit file as well. This happened to me too when I flashed the KP8 ROM. I reflashed my stock ROM but it kept giving me errors at the initial boot. So I flashed my stock ROM again this time with the same .pit file. If I'm not mistaken it's this: u1_02_20110310_emmc_EXT4.pit
dotdoms said:
Hello,
I just flashed with odin the new ICS firmware out on sammobile for sgs2 (I9100XXLP6 ##) which came with a file for PDA, for CSC and for Phone, but now that I am trying to flash again any 2.3.6. firmware I keep getting errors already at the start when associating my google account and stuff...
I assume that is because of the additional CSC and PHONE file that was included in I9100XXLP6 ## but I don´t know where to find the refering files for 2.3.6. firmwares since these only come with 1 file (for PDA)...
I would be glad for any help I can get
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Did you get the 2.3.6 firmware? If not look at this thread from Infratech: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278. Have a good look at the section marked "Individual CSC Packages". Maybe this could help if you suspect a wrong CSC being the cause of your problem.

[Q] gs2 back from ICS to Gingerbread HOW!!!

Someone please help i have tried and tried to root my phone but to no avail. I want to go back to Gingerbread from ICS but what ever kernel i put on says its passed but i'm still on ICS.
As i've said my phone just wont root. And Kies says my phone does not accept updates. So is there a way to go back to GB? I dont care if i loose all my apps etc. I just wanna go back to GB. (Stock) if poss
If there is a way could someone help. All the links i find for GB seem to be dead.
Oh and I am not the greatest at jargon so an idiots guide would be needed as I am an idiot.
Thanks in advance
pope2141 said:
Someone please help i have tried and tried to root my phone but to no avail. I want to go back to Gingerbread from ICS but what ever kernel i put on says its passed but i'm still on ICS.
As i've said my phone just wont root. And Kies says my phone does not accept updates. So is there a way to go back to GB? I dont care if i loose all my apps etc. I just wanna go back to GB. (Stock) if poss
If there is a way could someone help. All the links i find for GB seem to be dead.
Oh and I am not the greatest at jargon so an idiots guide would be needed as I am an idiot.
Thanks in advance
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Ok, you do not have a nandroid backup of your former GB ROM.
Restoring this backup would be the easiest way to get back.
You are on ICS now, and un-rooted.
Maybe it is best to flash a new ICS ROM, such as XWLPD or XWLPF to your phone.
Have a look at Intratech's Official Firmware thread here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
There you will find the official ROM version as non-wipe installations and a description how to flash.
This is just to get a stable base to downgrade to GB.
Then choose the GB ROM version you want (also available in Intratech's thread), and flash it to your phone - in the same way you flashed the ICS ROM before.
After flashing, you may have to do a factory reset in recovery mode.
Press Volume UP + Home + Power button till recovery menu appears.
There you can choose to wipe data/factory reset.
Then reboot the phone.
Good luck!
Go to sammobile.com
Download a GB stock ROM
Download Odin for flashing
Flash the stock ROM
Your done
Chris.
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pope2141 said:
I want to go back to Gingerbread from ICS but what ever kernel i put on says its passed but i'm still on ICS.
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Here's your problem. Flashing different kernel won't change your Android version. Flashing GB rom will. Go to sammobile, choose your phone, download whatever rom you want from the list (look at its version before downloading it) and flash it with Odin. Flashing rom includes kernel so don't worry, you can change it later.
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Hi
thank you for your response. but all i can find on that link are dead links. Can you advise of any working ones please.
Regards
Download Odin 1.85
Go to sammobile.com
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-I9100&r=1#regiona
Download 2.3.6 Open europe
Put PDA file in PDA
Put CSC file in CSC
Put Modem in Phone
Put your phone in download modus
Connect it to your pc (be sure you have installed the samsung USB drivers) and flash it and your SGS 2 is back on GB stock 2.3.6 stock
To downgrade from ICS to GB.
1.. Download from Samfirmware.com, your providers last GB firmware before ICS.
2.. Unzip the firmware once to the .tar.md5
3.. Backup your files from your internal sdcard that you want to keep to your PC/laptop, ie photos, docs etc.
4.. Make a nandroid backup.
5.. Remove your external scdard.
6.. Enter recovery. Data/factory reset. advanced, wipe dalvik cache
7.. Mounts & storage. format system. Format Data. Format sdcard.
8.. Turn off phone and remove battery.
9.. Re-inset battery and enter download mode.
10.. Connect phone to PC using original USB cable.
11.. Start Odin as administrator and wait for yellow confirmation box.
12.. Load GB firmware into PDA and press start.
13.. Once GB firmware has rebooted fully, go to dial pad and dial *2767*3855#
14.. Phone will factory reset and then re-boot into GB.
15. .Remember your phone will not be rooted at this time.
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bored_stupid said:
To downgrade from ICS to GB.
1.. Download from Samfirmware.com, your providers last GB firmware before ICS.
2.. Unzip the firmware once to the .tar.md5
3.. Backup your files from your internal sdcard that you want to keep to your PC/laptop, ie photos, docs etc.
4.. Make a nandroid backup.
5.. Remove your external scdard.
6.. Enter recovery. Data/factory reset. advanced, wipe dalvik cache
7.. Mounts & storage. format system. Format Data. Format sdcard.
8.. Turn off phone and remove battery.
9.. Re-inset battery and enter download mode.
10.. Connect phone to PC using original USB cable.
11.. Start Odin as administrator and wait for yellow confirmation box.
12.. Load GB firmware into PDA and press start.
13.. Once GB firmware has rebooted fully, go to dial pad and dial *2767*3588#
14.. Phone will factory reset and then re-boot into GB.
15. .Remember your phone will not be rooted at this time.
Good instructions the only thing I`d change is swap steps 10 and 11.
10.. Start Odin as administrator on your PC.
11.. Connect phone to PC using original USB cable and wait for yellow confirmation box in Odin on PC before pressing start.
The reason being Odin can be a bit flakey if phone is connected first. It`s only a slim chance anything would happen but why take even a slim chance.
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Why not install KitchenPro from the market?
It can install a rooted GB for you.
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jebuchanan said:
Why not install KitchenPro from the market?
It can install a rooted GB for you.
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Why is because people where trying to tell the OP the Correct way of SAFELY returning their SGS2 to GB.
Forgive but I used this one and my phone is still running fine.
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Guys my internet connection is a bit flakey nowadays with multiple disconnections so I can't download a odin gb package, I'm on ICS now but wanna go back to GB (having some network problems,just to check) I however do have a nandroid backup of the earlier gb. Now can I go back to GB by just flashing the backup over ICS? Or will that screw something up? (Diff bootloaders etc?)
It_ler said:
Ok, you do not have a nandroid backup of your former GB ROM.
Restoring this backup would be the easiest way to get back.
You are on ICS now, and un-rooted.
Maybe it is best to flash a new ICS ROM, such as XWLPD or XWLPF to your phone.
Have a look at Intratech's Official Firmware thread here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
There you will find the official ROM version as non-wipe installations and a description how to flash.
This is just to get a stable base to downgrade to GB.
Then choose the GB ROM version you want (also available in Intratech's thread), and flash it to your phone - in the same way you flashed the ICS ROM before.
After flashing, you may have to do a factory reset in recovery mode.
Press Volume UP + Home + Power button till recovery menu appears.
There you can choose to wipe data/factory reset.
Then reboot the phone.
Good luck!
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i had the baseband version XXKPA and i needed to switch to a more stable ICS so i flashed XXLPQ without doing a factory reset, now my phone is stuck at the boot screen. it can enter into download mode, but not recovery mode. I need to fix this asap. Anybody help?

[Q] Hello and need help..

Hello everyone..
Sorry if this thread is similar any other intro available here. My previous device was LG O2X, and now SGS2 (GT-I9100, Malaysia). My mind still stuck with LG's environment (ROM tools, region firmware and so on). I've tried to understand all the device properties, but still i can't understand any of it. Here is my questions:-
1) Can someone teach me how to read and understand all the numbers+alphabets in the "About Phone"? How to know my ROM is specific for
SEA region?
2) For stock firmware, is it only available at SamMobile website, or also available here (XDA Development area)?
3) Is the firmware update different with other region? Like mine is 4.0.3, but red there is 4.0.4..
Thanks in advance to whoever answer this thread. Really appreciate it. Thank you again. :angel:
ghadap said:
Hello everyone..
Sorry if this thread is similar any other intro available here. My previous device was LG O2X, and now SGS2 (GT-I9100, Malaysia). My mind still stuck with LG's environment (ROM tools, region firmware and so on). I've tried to understand all the device properties, but still i can't understand any of it.
Thanks in advance to whoever answer this thread. Really appreciate it. Thank you again. :angel:
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Here is my questions:-
1) Can someone teach me how to read and understand all the numbers+alphabets in the "About Phone"? How to know my ROM is specific for
SEA region?
U can check the build number in 'About phone' and serach on XDA to no more about the same or google it
2) For stock firmware, is it only available at SamMobile website, or also available here (XDA Development area)?
Alternatively u can dwnld the same from HERE
3) Is the firmware update different with other region? Like mine is 4.0.3, but red there is 4.0.4..
Connect ur phone to 'Kies' and see if any update is available for ur region
Thanks Sun90...
Ok, mine shown XXLPQ.. does it means "international ROM"?
ghadap said:
Thanks Sun90...
Ok, mine shown XXLPQ.. does it means "international ROM"?
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AFAIK it is a MultiCSC rom so has to be an international one
There is a thread which breaks the numbers/letters down to show countries/versions etc.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Well.. feels like having "culture shock" right now.. thanks everyone for the reply.. just want to make sure which ROM is for my region..
ghadap said:
Well.. feels like having "culture shock" right now.. thanks everyone for the reply.. just want to make sure which ROM is for my region..
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Theres dozens of variants and loads of roms.Your hit with all that and its daunting.
You just post the info you see in settings>about phone or dial *#1234# and you get faster/more accurate help.
You have loads of choices what to do next.You can just upgrade to 4.0.4 and leave it at that.Or do that and only root(means you can remove bloatware and use apps that only work on root).
Theres also a couple of things you may need to know if your planning on not solely staying on stock stuff.
eg 4.0.4 brickbug/efs backup/nand backup.
Just post if you need more info.
Now im getting really3x confused.. Attached is my phone abouts and versions, but seems i cant find my factory default firmware versions. And also my Kies says "your device does not support software upgrading via kies"..
Note: My plan is to use totally stock ICS, root, remove unused apps and services, use CPUEditor (force dual-core) and edit framework to AOSP ICS.. Firmware to look for is for SEA region (Malaysia)
Ok mate a small break down
Getting Malaysian firmware
Singapore and Malaysia both use DX for firmware. For example i am using
DXLPA
Red section stands for the region in this case Malaysia Singapore
Green stands for the firmware version there are lots e.g. LP9 LPB
The latest one is DXLPF for Malaysia.
So from what i see the one you are using is not for Malaysia so this is what you do. (THIS WILL WIPE AWAY ALL YOU APPS)
1. Check this out Flashing Firmware with Odin
2. Download Odin
3. Download Malaysia latest firmware here
4. Boot into stock recovery ( When phone is off press Home+Vol up+Power buttons )
5. Do a factory reset
6. Now take battery out and boot into download mode ( When phone is off press Home+Vol Down+Power buttons )
7. Follow the steps to use odin
8. Now when update is done phone should run the proper Malaysia firmware
9. Download this into the phone here
10. Make sure CSC is set to XME
11. Done. Now you got pure Malaysia firmware
Ok now for rooting
DO NOT USE ROM MANAGER FOR THIS PHONE!!!
Im not sure about the 2X but samsung phones are different. Think of it as the recovery and kernel as one package. Some phones the recovery is a img while the boot is a whole other img but for samsung phones its all in one. To "root" your phone you must flash a kernel which will at the same time give you CWM. (but after doing this you can no longer get official samsung updates, so i recommend you rather jump straight to custom rom)
For getting custom rom:
1. Download any version of CWM from here
2. Download your desired Rom/kernel or both
3. Place files in externel SDcard
4. Boot into stock recovery (Press Home + Power + Vol Up) when phone is off
5. Flash the temp recovery from the stock recovery
6. Do a backup
7. Wipe the usual stuff data/cache
8. Flash accordingly
9. Reboot
10. Now you got custom rom + stock rom backup
For getting root/custom kernel + CWM only:
1. Download any version of CWM from here
2. Download desired kernel
3. Place files in externel SDcard
4. Boot into stock recovery (Press Home + Power + Vol Up) when phone is off
5. Flash the temp recovery from the stock recovery
6. Flash kernel
7. Reboot.
8. Now you got root + CWM
My recommended
kernel : Dorimanx
Rom : Resurrection Remix (ICS or JB)
Thanks grift.. Now i understand.. No wonder there are lots of users using custom kernel.. Will try your methods and link tonight..
Edit: There is no way on earth to maintain the stock kernel, when i root and use CWM is it? I HAVE TO USE custom kernel, by hook or by crook. I can't just root, then install CWM from PlayStore right?
Sent from my Thoughts using Telepathy :banghead:
Rom manager is not compatible with the i9100... yes its in the app but it bricks phones. Another method... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794 no recovery but has root and BB. I never tried that before
Is it because of "Insane chip" brickbug thingy? Now Im worried what Im going to do..
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The firmware you linked for me, to use in Odin, just select at "PDA" section right?
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ghadap said:
The firmware you linked for me, to use in Odin, just select at "PDA" section right?
Sent from my Thoughts using Telepathy :banghead:
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Yes (for .tar or .tar.md5 rom files). In PC odin leave everything default (don't tick re-partition!)
Edit: It happens that a rom comes with 3 files - then PDA, PHONE and CSC should be selected accordingly.
Thanks Many40.. I have another question though..
From what I red, this Brickbug is caused by CWM that certain version is not compatible with SGS2.. This makes me feel afraid to change my rom/bb/kernel to Malaysia standard.
My plan is:-
1. Flash Malaysia rom with Odin (as
linked)
2. Root
3. CWM (this is confuse matter)
4. Bloatware removal using
RootExplorer
5. Minor tweaks (CPU Editor, init.d,
bla bla bla..)
My goal is to keep stock as possible, with my own tuning. I've played with O2X, but never heard that CWM causing total brick like this. Hope you / any experts out there can guide me about this, since Im still newbie about SGS2.
Info: The attached pics were my device firmware info (bought from a friend who doesn't know anything about SGS2 Development, and said updated ICS through Kies).
Sent from my Thoughts using Telepathy :banghead:
ghadap said:
Thanks Many40.. I have another question though..
From what I red, this Brickbug is caused by CWM that certain version is not compatible with SGS2.. This makes me feel afraid to change my rom/bb/kernel to Malaysia standard.
My plan is:-
1. Flash Malaysia rom with Odin (as
linked)
2. Root
3. CWM (this is confuse matter)
4. Bloatware removal using
RootExplorer
5. Minor tweaks (CPU Editor, init.d,
bla bla bla..)
My goal is to keep stock as possible, with my own tuning. I've played with O2X, but never heard that CWM causing total brick like this. Hope you / any experts out there can guide me about this, since Im still newbie about SGS2.
Info: The attached pics were my device firmware info (bought from a friend who doesn't know anything about SGS2 Development, and said updated ICS through Kies).
Sent from my Thoughts using Telepathy :banghead:
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Hi, Super brick bug is not caused by CWM itself but when you perform some operation from (doesn't matter) stock recovery or custom CWM recovery. This operation is eg. wipe data/factory reset.
So, you are exposed to this bug if you have a kernel based on sources where MMC_CAP_ERASE is present and your eMMC chip is insane. AFAIK all stock ICS 4.0.4 kernels are concerned.
So, if you decide to switch to ICS 4.0.4 you will be saved from the bug if you flash a kernel which has MMC_CAP_ERASE set to "0" (disabled).
Staying on stock kernel on ICS 4.0.4 is very dangerous.
In this case I recommend (still to be as close to stock as possible) to:
1. flash your rom via odin
2. just after flash this: PhilZ-CWM6 kernel via odin as well
This kernel is a stock kernel with root, custom CWM recovery and MMC_CAP_ERASE disabled (super brick bug - safe)
3. Then you can continue with point 4 and further
BTW The rom from the pictures: XXLPQ / OXALPQ it's Polish unbranded ICS 4.0.3 (not exposed to super brick bug).
With what Ive read it is you that is battling against yourself(if you see what I mean).If you want as close to stock as possible then
If the lastest stock malaysia rom is 4.0.4 then thats the one with the brickbug in it.
So to counteract that,you flash a kernel that protects you from that.
But you dont want to do that as then its not as close to stock.
You have a few options,but if you want 4.0.4,then its best to get away from stock kernel.
If you stay on 4.0.3 then you have nothing to worry about.
I dont know the benefits of going from stock 4.0.3>4.0.4 as I use GB.
I do know that a lot of people get nothing but trouble using 4.0.4.
Ok.. I understood more with this explanations.. Correct me if im wrong..
1. I've check at sammobile, latest Malaysia rom is still 4.0.3.. Does it means that this rom version is safe from "brickbug"? (for stock recovery and CWM recovery)
2. Before I begin flash, rom file from sammobile only to be used at "PDA" section, is it? At which website that gives separated rom files?
3. Is there any other methods to root, else than using Odin with custom kernel?
"Hope this post will be my last confusion matter.."
Sent from my Thoughts using Telepathy :banghead:
ghadap said:
Ok.. I understood more with this explanations.. Correct me if im wrong..
1. I've check at sammobile, latest Malaysia rom is still 4.0.3.. Does it means that this rom version is safe from "brickbug"? (for stock recovery and CWM recovery)
2. Before I begin flash, rom file from sammobile only to be used at "PDA" section, is it? Just let "repartition" uncheck, and install Samsung drivers?
3. Is there any other methods to root, else than using Odin with custom kernel?
"Hope this post will be my last confusion matter.."
Sent from my Thoughts using Telepathy :banghead:
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1) yes 4.0.3 stock ics roms are safe from Brick bug for sure ma8
2) yes u have to use the "PDA" section and leave "repartion" unchecked u have to install samsung drivers first on ur PC for it to recognise ur phone
3)rooting thro ODin with custom kernel like siyah or Dorimanx is the best way for u since they r tried and trusted
hope things are clear for u know
Lets say that I want to stay my default rom stock ics kernel.. Will I be able to root (without any other kernels) and install CWM (Rom Manager) as I've done to my previous phone? Just curious..
Edit: Sorry guys.. Such a silly questions.. Found all the answers already.. Silly me.. :screwy:
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[Q] Galaxy S2 i9100 stock firmware restore

Hi everyone,
I gave it a shot at rooting my phone and upgrading it from android 4.0.3 to 4.2.1 (rootbox) but I failed miserably. Somewhere in between the phone got stuck at that warning yellow marker and it would only allow me to get into download mode. After trying 5-6 different firmware versions, I finally managed to get one of them to work with Odin and the phone works once again but this firmware version does not work with kies.
I have no idea what the original version was, but I can get all the details from an identical phone from the same operator if you tell me what would be needed. I know it is a silly question, but is there a way to download the firmware from another identical phone used by the same operator?
I want to either restore the phone to a firmware version of local Swiss operator or properly manage to upgrade the firmware to a light version of android so I won't have to deal anymore with all those useless default apps which start automatically and eat up the battery.
I welcome any and all advices.
Thanks in advance.
did you do a full wipe?
my SII is runnning on SlimBean 4.2.2.
just try it
the latest firmware for you S2 you will find at sammobile->firmwares->check your firmware
You can download stock from
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ just search for your phone and carrier then flash back to stock.
As the previous post said did you wipe first? Try a factory reset then flash the rom.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
danskiro said:
did you do a full wipe?
my SII is runnning on SlimBean 4.2.2.
just try it
the latest firmware for you S2 you will find at sammobile->firmwares->check your firmware
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Thanks a lot for the help. With this new firmware on I finally managed to install RootBox 3.8 with Android 4.2.2.
It would be great if I someone would lend a hand in fixing the following 2 small, but quite annoying issues:
1. finding a way to remove 3 of the 5 home screens - I just don't need them and its annoying.
2. finding a way to disable the vibrations that happen whenever I use the on-screen keyboard to write anything
gn82 said:
It would be great if I someone would lend a hand in fixing the following 2 small, but quite annoying issues:
1. finding a way to remove 3 of the 5 home screens - I just don't need them and its annoying.
2. finding a way to disable the vibrations that happen whenever I use the on-screen keyboard to write anything
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1. If you are on TwLauncher (original one) put two of your fingers on opposite corners or homescreen and then move both fingers to middle. Then you'll see all homescreens and just long press one and a dustbin will appear. Put the homescreens on it
2. Settings > sound > there it will be an option to have you vibrate while pressing and you can uncheck it.
This is very basic stuff, you should explore everything on your phone before asking questions. Keep in mind for next time.
Till then, cheers.
WardenBerret said:
1. If you are on TwLauncher (original one) put two of your fingers on opposite corners or homescreen and then move both fingers to middle. Then you'll see all homescreens and just long press one and a dustbin will appear. Put the homescreens on it
2. Settings > sound > there it will be an option to have you vibrate while pressing and you can uncheck it.
This is very basic stuff, you should explore everything on your phone before asking questions. Keep in mind for next time.
Till then, cheers.
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Thanks for the feedback. Be it basic or not, it simply does not work. I used the basic Rootbox as described in this thread.
1. No matter how much I move my fingers on the screen no menu appears
2. System settings >> Sound >> "vibrate on touch" is disabled yet the phone vibrates when I type on the screen keyboard which is really annoying to others if I am in a meeting ... I googled for about 6 hours for a solution and when I failed to find one I posted here. I am sure that the time of everyone here is quite precious I would never want to waste it.
Flash stock jb with mobile odin and that's that.
Sent from the little guy
gastonw said:
Flash stock jb with mobile odin and that's that.
Sent from the little guy
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Thanks a lot gastonw. I am now cMIUI which should be based on CM10 and even though it is based on Android 4.1.2 instead of 4.2.2 it is still running great.
Good news then
Sent from the little guy
Stuck at samsung logo
Stuck at samsung logo
running on siyah kernel v6.5b on Samsung galaxy s2 jb 4.1.2
tried to install alliance mod rom v8 and ended up at Samsung logo
tried factory reset and also the wipe cache partition dint work erased the dalvik cache too plus tried factory reset and install a fresh stock rom the odin just gets hung and task manager marks it as not responding.what do i do now??
I have access to root..
Have i Bricked this phone??
algorithm101 said:
Stuck at samsung logo
running on siyah kernel v6.5b on Samsung galaxy s2 jb 4.1.2
tried to install alliance mod rom v8 and ended up at Samsung logo
tried factory reset and also the wipe cache partition dint work erased the dalvik cache too plus tried factory reset and install a fresh stock rom the odin just gets hung and task manager marks it as not responding.what do i do now??
I have access to root..
Have i Bricked this phone??
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If you can get to the samsung boot logo, then no. Can you access recovery? Or just download mode? If you can access recovery, then factory reset>clear cache>clear dalvik cache and flash one of the firmwares you'd have on your sd card, assuming that you used CWM to flash a zip in the first place (you said that you had cMIUI and rootbox working, go back to one of those.) If you can't get into recovery, then try download mode. You need to keep trying to flash with Odin if you can only access download mode. There's a set of troubleshooting steps to follow if you get another bad Odin flash. Search through my posts for them, I posted them a week back or so.
now trying to install a stock rom
I Can access recovery.. i did all the formatting of caches, i'm trying to install a stock rom now.. what i'm doing is correct or wrong please suggest..
algorithm101 said:
I Can access recovery.. i did all the formatting of caches, i'm trying to install a stock rom now.. what i'm doing is correct or wrong please suggest..
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If you're attempting to flash a stock ROM through CWM recovery, stop now. That'll never work. The only way to flash a stock ROM is to use Odin, Mobile Odin (which in your case won't work, requires phone to boot) or Heimdall (I've never used this personally). So if you're using recovery, DON'T flash stock. You have two options to flash a ROM at present:
1) Stock ROM using Odin
2) Custom ROM using CWM recovery.
Done and working Thanks a Lot
Hopper8 said:
If you can get to the samsung boot logo, then no. Can you access recovery? Or just download mode? If you can access recovery, then factory reset>clear cache>clear dalvik cache and flash one of the firmwares you'd have on your sd card, assuming that you used CWM to flash a zip in the first place (you said that you had cMIUI and rootbox working, go back to one of those.) If you can't get into recovery, then try download mode. You need to keep trying to flash with Odin if you can only access download mode. There's a set of troubleshooting steps to follow if you get another bad Odin flash. Search through my posts for them, I posted them a week back or so.
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I flashed into stock rom XXLSJ variant. phone is working fine but lost access to root. in order to regain recovery menu i rooted my phone.
1. Now i want to backup my ROM using titanium backup. But its stuck at Gaining Root Access Screen What do i do now?
2. Stweaks,Super User and CWM have disappeared how do i get it back??
3. Strange thing Whatsapp is not working Unable to connect using my datapack
4. Can i Software update irrespective of the JB Stock ROMs region I am from.
Good job getting it working again now, time for you to do some reading. Read about what flashing a custom kernel will do for you. Then pick one that's compatible with your firmware and flash it.
Sent from my GT-I9100: Powered by Dorimanx, running RootBox
Stuck on boot logo
Hi i just flashed the stock firmware acquired from this link:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=12748
I got all green in Odin v1.85 but it is stuck on the boot logo
I have rooted/flashed my phone many times so I'm quite confused.
Help much appreciated!!
Wipe data/factory reset?
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maybe your an iphone expert
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Which is the main stock firmware for the i9100?
Hi I am using a vodafone UK branded i9100 firmware and recently decided to cancel my contract. I would like to flash to a stock JB but im not sure which is the right one to download.
I checked the firmware on sammobile but still unsure. Please see attached file.
Wanna flash vodafone uk or any other ROM?
(Retoric)
Sent from...this is not even my S2
gastonw said:
Wanna flash vodafone uk or any other ROM?
(Retoric)
Sent from...this is not even my S2
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Can you flash any s2 stock rom? I see there is difference in the modem code for different countries...
I have
PDA: I9100XWLSH
CSC: I9100OPSLSB
MODEM: I9100XXLS9
So i belive only this ver of stock rom can be flashed???

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