new user of galaxy sII - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

hello everyone
i just bought galaxy SII and i dont know what is kernel and how to root im using gingerbread i want to upgrade to I C S and yes i want to delete some preloaded apps. please help me out
thanks in advance

Learn to use odin. You have to reed soo much....
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first thing is:
questions go in the q&a section. reported.
and as stated above, there is no need to rush into this. all the information is here and only if you are capable to read up on it, you will understand what you are doing. only then should you start flashing roms and root your phone. without the basic information you are likely to destroy your new phone.

1) you don't need to be rooted to update to ICS. Select the Samsung ICS Stock rom for your place from this link and download it. Don't worry the guide for flashing through is there in the link
2) you can then download the kernel from this link to root you phone. The guide is there for this too..
enjoy your S2 with root. It is definitely worth it..
Though fair warning.. You'll lose your warranty.

Check out the links in my signature

I'm looking for a GT-I9100 Stock 2.3.6 Gingerbread firmware.. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance.
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this is not a froum where you're spoon fed on infromation. You want to know something? Google is your friend. You want to find something? I don't see why Google wouldn't be capable of that either.
To help you along the way..
You can find all or most stock firmwares for samsung devices at http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Good luck!

Wezi said:
Check out the links in my signature
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What signature?

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[Q] Starting with Samsung Galaxy S II, need Help!

Hello guys, i bought SG 2 a week ago, there is android 2.2.
I have some questions, how i can to patch it? because i know that, there are more updated versions of android. Another question is, am i need in it?(patching)
How can i download apps, not from market? And is it safe?
P.s. Ssory for my english guys(. Need ur help.
Wrong section mate, and what do you mean by patching and no Warez talk allowed.
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patching= updating version
Kellyxoxo said:
patching= updating version
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Read the stickies, and check out Intratechs thread there is a guide in there in how to update a stock ROM, I suggest you try a stock ROM first.
It's in the original Android development thread.
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Intratechs ROM
what it means?
the simplest way to update the firmware would be to plug it into the pc and connect it via samsung Kies and it should automatically tell you that there is an update available just download and install it however please backup ure data before doing anything.

What is next ?

I'm new is S2 forum so im asking what shall i do after rooting my phone ??
ALHussein Mohammed said:
I'm new is S2 forum so im asking what shall i do after rooting my phone ??
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Read this: (Guide) (Beginners) You have rooted your phone, now what can you do, which can be found in the roll-up sticky in the General section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1592104
i downloaded cwm from rom manager what next ?
anybody suggest me rom im locked bootloader
I think you might wish to avoid doing any of this.
e.g. Samsung bootloader is not locked...
Everything you need to know is already around too.
And learn to press thanks button
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ALHussein Mohammed said:
i downloaded cwm from rom manager what next ?
anybody suggest me rom im locked bootloader
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you dowloaded cwm after rooting?
better you stay away from rom manager, root with CF-root, you will get the app CWM manager with similar functions to Rom manager, will work withall the custom kernels for SGS2
Cf root
any links ??
ALHussein Mohammed said:
any links ??
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You've been given more than enough links.
See rule #1.
Don't be lazy.
EDIT to add: I should clarify - Not I nor anyone else can tell you what you should do next to your phone. If you want to root it or otherwise modify it, the links already provided to you will (eventually) lead you to the information you seek.
You seem to be asking what people here should advise you to do to your phone. How should we know? We don't know what you want to do, or what your tastes are. Everyone likes different things. Someone's idea of a cool modification may not be my idea of a cool modification. Or yours. Understand?
you can do wat you want with it wipe your ass with it for all we care haha
START READING .
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
jje

help me please..............

help me please i buy my sgs2 from china and in this phone i cant use android market so i want to change my ics from chinese to europien one but the thing is after i do it it will able to get reguler updats from kies???? and for this i have to root my phone? and without root i can do it ?and other main and importent thing is please tell me the whole processes how to it odin and europien rom from where i get the best one and how i do it step by step please reply soon .............................................................thanks in advance
This is the 3rd thread youve created about the same thing.
The mods dont like noobs doing that and using naff thread titles like "help etc".
Have you read the rules?
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rockyrk said:
help me please i buy my sgs2 from china and in this phone i cant use android market so i want to change my ics from chinese to europien one but the thing is after i do it it will able to get reguler updats from kies???? and for this i have to root my phone? and without root i can do it ?and other main and importent thing is please tell me the whole processes how to it odin and europien rom from where i get the best one and how i do it step by step please reply soon .............................................................thanks in advance
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thyed CWD ?
rockyrk said:
help me please i buy my sgs2 from china and in this phone i cant use android market so i want to change my ics from chinese to europien one but the thing is after i do it it will able to get reguler updats from kies???? and for this i have to root my phone? and without root i can do it ?and other main and importent thing is please tell me the whole processes how to it odin and europien rom from where i get the best one and how i do it step by step please reply soon .............................................................thanks in advance
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Everything you need is here: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Notes:
- use *#1234# to confirm if your device is the original galaxy SII.
- Rooting instructions on that thread is old, you will sure find better threads. Just search.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
there is no answers what i asked for help so i used the help in thread title .........................
and same thing again no body say how can i do it and what are the ways to do this ......................................
rockyrk said:
there is no answers what i asked for help so i used the help in thread title .........................
and same thing again no body say how can i do it and what are the ways to do this ......................................
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Your first problem is, you can't read or follow simple instructions.
Goto the thread link in my previous post, go to the first page and follow the instructions carefully
You don't need root to do what you are looking for.
Good luck
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Hes basically wanting spoon fed.He abandoned his first thread,and a guy kindly offered to help him via pm in his second thread(god knows if he took up the offer).
Looks like he wants step by step instructions on how to use odin also.
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[Q] Tips/custom room/others for my S2-2.3.4

Hello,
I just bought a samsung galaxy s2 phone. I like very much this phone. But because is my first android phone i don`t know a lot of things about it. I saw on forum smth about room(guess it`s right) and how it can make your phone faster.
Which is the best to choose?
Should i do backup first?
Should i do these before updating to ICS or JB?
How can i add the S3 function with s voice on my phone? What others app should i add too?
Any adivice for a noob is welcome!
chumpy90 said:
Hello,
I just bought a samsung galaxy s2 phone. I like very much this phone. But because is my first android phone i don`t know a lot of things about it. I saw on forum smth about room(guess it`s right) and how it can make your phone faster.
Which is the best to choose?
Should i do backup first?
Should i do these before updating to ICS or JB?
How can i add the S3 function with s voice on my phone? What others app should i add too?
Any adivice for a noob is welcome!
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that is ROM for u ma8 not room
as a new member read the below link first to understand about recovery and dwnld mode which u always need in future
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
after that go thro the Guides listed in the link below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826497
I'm quite happy to leave this thread open as long as people don't start to recomend any Roms, kernels e.t.c, just advice for the other questions.
Thanks
The-Hulk
Sorry for asking the question in a wrong section.
If i`ll update to the newest version, 4, is there a way to come back to 2.3.5?
Should update be done before trying to add a custom rom? or should i add it now and after rom?
chumpy90 said:
Sorry for asking the question in a wring section.
If i`ll update to the newest version, 4, is there a way to come back to 2.3.5?
Should update be done before trying to add a custom rom? or should i add it now and after rom?
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first enjoy ur new phone with 2.3.5 for a while, then u update ur phone to android V4.0.3 from 'KIES and stay on it for a while
after that u try to explore the possibilities of rooting and installing Custom Rom/Kernel etc ma8
its a sincere advice for a new member ma8 u can take it or live it though
Sun90 said:
first enjoy ur new phone with 2.3.5 for a while, then u update ur phone to android V4.0.3 from 'KIES and stay on it for a while
after that u try to explore the possibilities of rooting and installing Custom Rom/Kernel etc ma8
its a sincere advice for a new member ma8 u can take it or live it though
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Thank you for your reply. Since idk too many things i shall do what you say.
For S3`s S voice do i need smth special?
What others app do you suggest me?
chumpy90 said:
Thank you for your reply. Since idk too many things i shall do what you say.
For S3`s S voice do i need smth special?
What others app do you suggest me?
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just visit the 'Themes and apps' section ma8, u find a lot info regarding apps including S-voice of S3 ported to S2 there
How can i remove game hub/music hub/ social hub?
chumpy90 said:
How can i remove game hub/music hub/ social hub?
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check the link below for the apps that can be removed safely
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?hl=en_US&hl=en_US&key=0AnO2-4y6yE1gdDJRekl4QmkyNmIzUmRvX2h3UDVkQXc&output=html
What is a root?
Is it normal that my phone uses 500 mb (ram) after installing Yahoo mesenger/ fb and other app??
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[Q] GT-I9300 Bootloader

Hi Guys.
Ive made a pretty stupid mistake with flashing, and now my bootloader seems to be gone, can anyone tell me where to download a working (preferably stock) bootloader for my UK GT-I9300 that I can put straight into odin?
I'd like to use either ICS 4.0.4 or JB 4.1.2..
Tidus32x said:
Hi Guys.
Ive made a pretty stupid mistake with flashing, and now my bootloader seems to be gone, can anyone tell me where to download a working (preferably stock) bootloader for my UK GT-I9300 that I can put straight into odin?
I'd like to use either ICS 4.0.4 or JB 4.1.2..
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well, if you asked this in the i9300 forum, you would indeed get the correct help, but this is the S1 forum, so most will not be able to help.
anyway go here . I will ask MOD to move you to S3 forum
Check this out! Links to useful Guides and " Banned " Documentaries ​
xsenman said:
well, if you asked this in the i9300 forum, you would indeed get the correct help, but this is the S1 forum, so most will not be able to help.
anyway go here . I will ask MOD to move you to S3 forum
Check this out! Links to useful Guides and " Banned " Documentaries ​
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Sorry, I thought I was in the I9300!!!
Stock rom from sammobile includes bootloader, but I seriously doubt you've actually broken the bootloader. If you have then you'll need more than just an odin flash to fix it.
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