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I am trying to upgrade my samsung galaxy S with kies.
But it stuck when "preparing firmware upgrade components..."
after that nothing happends for hours.
Can someone help me with this?
Kies Mini is junk, IMO. I recommend scouring the forums for your preferred update files (PIT, TAR, and the proper Odin version).
Also, if you want help with this you'll need to post more information -- like your model of phone, carrier, etc.
Seriously, I've been using Odin 3 v1.85 with a lot of success. I had quite a bit of trouble with all the "one-key" rooting programs, tried Odin and got everything working the first time... Well... the first time after switching out my cable. (don't use the stock USB cable for flashing. Pop the extra cash for a decent name brand cable)
Also, don't freak out if you can't get the phone working properly after messing it up with Kies. As long as you can get the "download mode" up and running, you should be able to flash with Odin and fix everything.
ii Candor ii said:
Kies Mini is junk, IMO. I recommend scouring the forums for your preferred update files (PIT, TAR, and the proper Odin version).
Also, if you want help with this you'll need to post more information -- like your model of phone, carrier, etc.
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I like to update with KIES because I need to put the phone on service so I need original ROM.
First I uploaded android 2.1 from samfirmware and can't upgdare, after I put android 2.2 and it is the same.. even If I use spooffw program.
Phone is Samsung galaxy S and I need version of program with MOT.
I tryed to upgrade in 2 computers but always is the same
"preparing firmware upgrade components..."
after that nothing happends
what if you try updating to 2.3.3 and then use spoof fw to set it to MOT?
I took a look at samfirmware, i'm not sure if there's the right version.
did you make a backup of your stock rom, after having rooted?
geri.st said:
what if you try updating to 2.3.3 and then use spoof fw to set it to MOT?
I took a look at samfirmware, i'm not sure if there's the right version.
did you make a backup of your stock rom, after having rooted?
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I am almost soure that samfirmware doesn't have right version.
I didn't make backup. My friend have the same phone can I backup his ROM and restore on my phone?
I use spooffw and already set it to MOT but stil can't upgrade.
does he have a stock phone? nothing done yet? which android version!
if it is below or equal 2.2.1 u should be able to root it with superoneclick http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
then you can install rom manager from market, make a backup of his rom, and restore it on your phone.
i think this could work
I think it is below 2.2.1
I will check and try.
Is there a way that people see on service that I have rooted my phone before?
If you manage to unroot it and flash stock kernel and rom...which your friend should have, they won't!
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geri.st said:
If you manage to unroot it and flash stock kernel and rom...which your friend should have, they won't!
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What about some counter which count installed ROMS
Never heard about that before.
maybe. You should google that
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it exist only on sgs2 but it's easy to reset using the USB dongle.
To counter-act the counter, look on Ebay for a Samsung Galaxy "Jig". Make sure your model is specifically supported. It will reset the ROM counter to 0 and put the phone into download mode. (And it will restore almost any kind of bricked Galaxy S)
Please board members, correct me if I'm wrong, but using Odin vs Kies doesn't affect the ROM install. That is to say, a tech looking at the phone's data files couldn't tell if it was Odin or Kies that was used for the flash.
Look up your exact phone in the forums, go to the development subsection, look for a subject heading that says "[Odin]" and "[Stock]" that doesn't also have other ROM modifications such as "[rooted]" or [ext4].
Hey there Ace users
This thread is particularly a debate/discussion thread of:
Samsung Kies
VS
ODIN Multi Downloader
I'll start .
ODIN is more useful than Kies because it is simple to use , takes up less RAM (not like Kies , which is a resource hog) and it gives detailed information as to what is happening .
its simple really..
kies=crap
odin=lifesaver
I don't even use kies. Want to back up contacts? Use google account. Back up music? Sync to some server or keep a backup by yourself. No need for Kies at all!
KIES is good for getting latest official firmware for the country your in.
After that ODIN is the best way to flash it!
Cheers
catapult1234 said:
KIES is good for getting latest official firmware for the country your in.
After that ODIN is the best way to flash it!
Cheers
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Nice win-win explanation .
Do you mean you check with Kies if there's already a firmware update but you don't use Kies to download it, and you use Odin instead? If so, where do you go to download the the same firmware update as the one showed by Kies?
Odin is definetely better than kies
I believe Kies can sync your music/photos?
I didn't use Kies that much though.
Kies and odin are for totally different task. There's no need to compare them. IMO.
I think 2.3 stock gingerbread has this setting-> about -> Update. Not sure it can do OTA update.
For me, both of them somehow s**k since they run mainly on windows.
i never used kies in my life (its lame)never works N too slow ...
odin the best no doubt
using it since i have bought galaxy ace
rating of 5 stars-
0din-*****
kies- 1/2 stars
Samsung should improve it ..
NONE...lol..I dont flash firmwares much For the history,Odin,no question
I got Kies for the SGA drivers and that was it. It's entirely useless, it wont even recognize my phone!
Didn't kies have a memory problem that could interrupt the flashing process?
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Kies is a vastly different peice of software. Its not just a flashing tool as odin is. The original kies was best, it was almost a desktop replacement. In principal though, if you use custom roms witch most on here do its a pointless to have it.
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Odin hands down.
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Suppose I'm currently on custom ROM, and I want to go back to stock.
1. I would not be able to use Kies, correct?
2. Is it because Kies is used to upgrade from old firmware to latest firmware only? It cannot install the latest firmware if the device is currently running a custom ROM, correct?
3. Suppose my device is currently running official Android 2.3.4, and I want to upgrade it to 2.3.6. It is already available through Kies, but I can also install it by downloading the EXACT 'one package' file and using Odin to flash it. I would assume using the second approach (Odin) is safer because the upgrading process won't have to rely on constant internet connection. If I use Kies, and the internet connection is suddenly cut off, that would possibly brick my phone. Correct?
4. The 2.3.6 is already available in my country through Kies. Is it exactly the same as the S5830DXKT5 for Singapore/Singtel in this website:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-S5830&r=2
and can I use it even if I don't live in Singapore?
1. If you go back to the "Official" stock ROM, yes you will be able to use Kies.
2. No, Kies does not detect and support Custom ROMs.
3. Kies downloads the firmware first, then it starts flashing it onto your phone, so a stable internet connection is not required. However, the software itself is crappy and a resource hog. But I had managed to upgrade in 2 tries using a "Netbook".
008bond, what about number 4? =)
Yes, it is the same , but I don't think you will be able to use it as teh carrier is not supported. Not too sure on this one, wait for others to reply
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Yes, it is the same , but I don't think you will be able to use it as teh carrier is not supported. Not too sure on this one, wait for others to reply
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You are wrong
They are not the same.The one being provided by Kies is official,it suits your region,like,it gives you bloatware apps that are related to your country
Flashing a firmware made for another region will not affect your phone.Theres no problem with that.I use KPH which was made for Europian regions..lol
since i use custom roms (flashing almost every custom roms..) from the 2nd day i bought my ace.. i try to update my ace in my 1st day using kies, and then its hang and my ace brick. (stuck at download text)
i try again, and it did the same thing, so i try using odin and flash the latest update, then it solved.
my opinion, kies dind't help my ace.. but odin save my ace.. ( just for me, i guess)
Just got the GT-I9100 International version for my daughter (we are on AT&T). What do I need to know before checking and installing updates? I started to check for updates but it asks for my location and I read somewhere about people who downloaded U.S. version (in the U.S.) and installed it on their non-U.S. phones and they screwed up the machine. I believe the phone is from Germany (the initial language when we turned it on was German).
Thanks.
sbi1 said:
Just got the GT-I9100 International version for my daughter (we are on AT&T). What do I need to know before checking and installing updates? I started to check for updates but it asks for my location and I read somewhere about people who downloaded U.S. version (in the U.S.) and installed it on their non-U.S. phones and they screwed up the machine. I believe the phone is from Germany (the initial language when we turned it on was German).
Thanks.
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There is no version of the i9100 sold in the US. What you probably read about is someone who flashed firmware or a ROM for the i777 (or some other different variant model) to an i9100. The i777 is the variant sold by AT&T. The i9100 is sold internationally.
As long as you stick to flashing things meant for the i9100, you should be fine.
Also, make sure of the exact model. There is also the i9100G variant, which is incompatible to the i9100 in terms of firmwares, kernels, and ROMs.
Just be careful, and if you intend on flashing anything, only use things meant for that exact model phone.
Thanks. I meant OTA update. If I check OTA update, isn't it getting updates from Samsung US or something like that?
BTW, these are the specifics of this device. I am also considering rooting it. Not sure what would be the best way though (I only have experience with rooting my I777) l.
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Thanks. I meant OTA update. If I check OTA update, isn't it getting updates from Samsung US or something like that?
BTW, these are the specifics of this device. I am also considering rooting it. Not sure what would be the best way though (I only have experience with rooting my I777) l.
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I don't believe you'll get any OTA updates on the i9100 while in the US. I haven't, in over a year. Besides, you can turn it off. (OTA)
Aint the updates controlled by CSC?? From the pic it seems to be XW -> UK i guess? So you should still get UK updates ...
Rooting is simple (My guide is to skip rooting and jump straight for custom rom, but the steps to root are the same)
1. Download any version of CWM from here
2. Get desired rom (kernel too if you want)
3. Place everything in Externel SDcard
4. Boot into stock recovery (Power+Home+Vol up)
5. Use stock recovery to flash CWM
6. Backup Current stock rom
7. Wipe the usual
8. Flash Custom rom (Or just kernel)
9. Reboot
10. ?? Profit ??
Now you got Custom rom or Kernel + Full stock rom backup (can always get stock rom from sammobile if you lose it)
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Aint the updates controlled by CSC?? From the pic it seems to be XW -> UK i guess? So you should still get UK updates ...
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As I said, I have had this phone for over a year, bought from the UK, and never had an OTA update. I am in the US, and am an AT&T customer.
Thank you both!
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Aint the updates controlled by CSC?? From the pic it seems to be XW -> UK i guess? So you should still get UK updates ...
Rooting is simple (My guide is to skip rooting and jump straight for custom rom, but the steps to root are the same)
1. Download any version of CWM from here
2. Get desired rom (kernel too if you want)
3. Place everything in Externel SDcard
4. Boot into stock recovery (Power+Home+Vol up)
5. Use stock recovery to flash CWM
6. Backup Current stock rom
7. Wipe the usual
8. Flash Custom rom (Or just kernel)
9. Reboot
10. ?? Profit ??
Now you got Custom rom or Kernel + Full stock rom backup (can always get stock rom from sammobile if you lose it)
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Did I understand correctly? This is just a temporary CWM? How do I get a permanent CWM?
sbi1 said:
Did I understand correctly? This is just a temporary CWM? How do I get a permanent CWM?
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By flashing a kernel that has it included. You can do this with a CWM flashable package from within the temporary CWM. Recovery is part of the kernel package on this phone.
This is where it comes into play that you make sure you flash a kernel meant for the i9100.
Recoveryception bro
Not sure why I cannot find stock in sammobile.
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As I said, I have had this phone for over a year, bought from the UK, and never had an OTA update. I am in the US, and am an AT&T customer.
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Reason I am asking about update is that the phone keeps 'suggesting' to check for Software Update and when I start the update process it asks me to choose which country I am at. So I am wondering what will happen if I download an update OTA. I read somewhere that it comes from Samsung US and Samsung US only have updates for US models.
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By flashing a kernel that has it included. You can do this with a CWM flashable package from within the temporary CWM. Recovery is part of the kernel package on this phone.
This is where it comes into play that you make sure you flash a kernel meant for the i9100.
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Do I need specific kernel for LPI (current is I9100XWLPI), or any kernel for I9100?
sbi1 said:
Reason I am asking about update is that the phone keeps 'suggesting' to check for Software Update and when I start the update process it asks me to choose which country I am at. So I am wondering what will happen if I download an update OTA. I read somewhere that it comes from Samsung US and Samsung US only have updates for US models.
Do I need specific kernel for LPI (current is I9100XWLPI), or any kernel for I9100?
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Depends. A custom kernel like Siyah will do. I don't think OTA works on this phone in the States.
I'm not a fan of all the advice that you're getting. The advice being given to you is for those who want to run custom firmware. You mentioned wanting the OTA (which won't likely happen for you as a user residing in the US). Simply download Samsung Kies and install on your desktop.
http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/
Once it detects your phone plugged in via USB, it will tell you which firmware you're on, and what the most recent firmware for your model is. If the most recent is newer than what you have, it will prompt you to update.
EDIT: See attached image for a screenshot of my Kies w/my SGS2 i9100.
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I'm not a fan of all the advice that you're getting. The advice being given to you is for those who want to run custom firmware. You mentioned wanting the OTA (which won't likely happen for you as a user residing in the US). Simply download Samsung Kies and install on your desktop.
http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/
Once it detects your phone plugged in via USB, it will tell you which firmware you're on, and what the most recent firmware for your model is. If the most recent is newer than what you have, it will prompt you to update.
EDIT: See attached image for a screenshot of my Kies w/my SGS2 i9100.
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Well, at the end of the day I do want to root and maybe even install a custom rom (trying to convince my daughter that it's safe ). I did root and run Shostock on my I777, but I don't have any experience with the I9100.
I don't necessarily want the OTA update, I was just worried that if I try to update it (currently 4.0.3...not sure if there is a newer version at all), the OTA will put something that does not belong there. As I said, I read somewhere about Samsung US downloading US version that doesn't work with the I9100.
If you want to root and rom, this is the right place. If you or your daughter are more comfortable with a stock ROM, get Kies. It's not going to download the US firmware. Here's why.
-you plug it in and it detects the phone, literally saying, "Hey, I have an i9100 here, not an i-777!"
-It looks for your current firmware, literally saying, "Hmm, I see UK 4.0.3 here, let's see if there's more current UK firmware."
-It then finds the more current firmware for what is currently installed, "Egads! There's a 4.0.4 UK firmware!"
Anyway, there is in fact a more recent firmware for your device (4.0.4) and it contains numerous bug fixes. I'd recommend installing Kies and running that update. Then, if you haven't done much with the phone yet, factory reset it to clean out any left over garbage. It will give you a smooth experience. And for what it's worth, I've had no desire to root/rom my SGS2. On my Incredible, not only did I root/rom, but I had my own project (Liberation) that I ran on these very boards. With the SGS2, there's been no need for me to do that.
Some like the "pure google experince"
So indeed we got an update through Kies. Thank you.
BTW - it is a German phone. It came with, and re-installed with the update, some German links/apps (I removed them when we first started it). For some reason the updated stock is not shown in the Kernel version as it did before (see pic).
Question: I am using TB on my I777. Maybe I'll skip the root on her phone, she will be going to college and I won't be around to fix things if needed . Is there an app to backup user apps without root?
sbi1 said:
So indeed we got an update through Kies. Thank you.
BTW - it is a German phone. It came with, and re-installed with the update, some German links/apps (I removed them when we first started it). For some reason the updated stock is not shown in the Kernel version as it did before (see pic).
Question: I am using TB on my I777. Maybe I'll skip the root on her phone, she will be going to college and I won't be around to fix things if needed . Is there an app to backup user apps without root?
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Since you are on german firmware, I'd recommend learning how to use ODIN as your next step. Switch it over to UK firmware. All apps are in English. Once you use Odin to switch over to a different country's firmware, Kies will only detect your device as being from the new country, and only look for compatible firmware within that country. This is something that you can do that won't require root, won't risk voiding your warranty (if you follow the simple instructions), and can be a precursor to root/romming if your daughter wants to go that route.
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Since you are on german firmware, I'd recommend learning how to use ODIN as your next step. Switch it over to UK firmware. All apps are in English. Once you use Odin to switch over to a different country's firmware, Kies will only detect your device as being from the new country, and only look for compatible firmware within that country. This is something that you can do that won't require root, won't risk voiding your warranty (if you follow the simple instructions), and can be a precursor to root/romming if your daughter wants to go that route.
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Thanks jaykresge. I am familiar with Odin. As I mentioned - my I777 is rooted. What I don't know though is how/where to get the correct UK firmware to replace the one I have and "UK'ing" the device
Hi All Below I occidentally posted in the Galxy SI900 instead of here< I got the usual replies but was grateful all the same. Maybe someone might help before I revert to stock...
Hi all, I know this has been done and dusted but I am having problems with connecting to kies after rooting. I am running standard jelly bean 4.1.2 and is an Australian GT-I9100. I installed the siyah kernal root system and now all I get on kies is "connecting" Windows 7 recognises and I can access the phone via explorer on the PC. The phone after a while comes up with a message that there is no compatible software on the PC, install kies...
I have tried all the so called fixes including formatting the internal SD and memory. The only thing I did before it stopped connecting was the root and running Triangle away (paid version). I have enabled / disabled USB debugging. The only things I haven't tried is a factory reset which I don't really want to do as I am always sceptical that the backup apps will work after to restore everything.
Any help appreciated
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The thread is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45907982#post45907982
Hope someone can help...
Regards Ismael
Did you try another PC or reinstall Kies? To know if the problem is in the phone or in PC?
jiseuo said:
Did you try another PC or reinstall Kies? To know if the problem is in the phone or in PC?
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Yes, Kies definitely sees the phone as it comes up with GTI9100 loading on the left top and in the centre it just sits saying connecting. I think the phone is not seeing kies as the message on my phone always comes up only when trying to connect to kies.
I have tried 3 computers/laptops same result. Different USB cables original plus other really high end ones also. No Joy. Looks like if I want to connect to kies I must revert back to stock kernal as the firmware I never changed it is the OTA from samsung 4.1.2 and rooted the S2 only...
Also Not knowing Samsung but in the about on my Motorola Tablet/phone even when rooted when you try to check for updates they say none available, the samsung actually says "Your device has been modified, no updates available"...
IsmaelJones said:
Yes, Kies definitely sees the phone as it comes up with GTI9100 loading on the left top and in the centre it just sits saying connecting. I think the phone is not seeing kies as the message on my phone always comes up only when trying to connect to kies.
I have tried 3 computers/laptops same result. Different USB cables original plus other really high end ones also. No Joy. Looks like if I want to connect to kies I must revert back to stock kernal as the firmware I never changed it is the OTA from samsung 4.1.2 and rooted the S2 only...
Also Not knowing Samsung but in the about on my Motorola Tablet/phone even when rooted when you try to check for updates they say none available, the samsung actually says "Your device has been modified, no updates available"...
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Now I am not using KIES, because I use AOSP ROM (4.3 Slimbean), but in past, when i was using STOCK ROM (XWLSN, XWLSS) I used "PhilZ-cwm6 - Safe Stock Based Kernel" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270 to root my phone.
If I remember correctly, KIES was working with PhillZ, but it is few months ago ...
So you can try PhillZ and see If it will work.(If do not need any special feature from syiah kernel of course)
jiseuo said:
If I remember correctly, KIES was working with PhillZ, but it is few months ago ...
So you can try PhillZ and see If it will work.(If do not need any special feature from syiah kernel of course)
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Okay had a look at this, thanks. I do have a question though, my Kernel (PDA) is XWLSH, I have downloaded the 2 files but I am wondering how to install? Do I use my CW recovery or do I have to revert back to stock? A little confusing as he dowsn't really give instructions and I am pretty much an amateur when it comes to some of these things? Also I am running JB 4.1.2 he only mentions ICS 4.0.4? Help appreciated here...
Actually just re-read the post and I think I know now what to do. Correct me if I am wrong but the 2 files I downloaded are for 2 different methods of installing, the Zip file via SD card and the MD5 file by odin. Is this correct?
IsmaelJones said:
Actually just re-read the post and I think I know now what to do. Correct me if I am wrong but the 2 files I downloaded are for 2 different methods of installing, the Zip file via SD card and the MD5 file by odin. Is this correct?
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Yes. ZIP is for flashing from recovery and tar.md5 is for flashing from ODIN.
Maybe the best way will be to reflash your whole stock firmware to get correct previous state before you started flashing syiah. You can get it on Sammobile.com - (simple registration needed) and then use PhilZ recomended method - flash ZIP from stock recovery
What is your Country / operator, Try this http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/ to find right and latest oficial firmware for your country / operator version for your phone.
edit: For XWLSH it may be GT-I9100LKJXSA - unbranded australia version, or GT-I9100LKJOPS - Australia OPTUS operator customized version.
jiseuo said:
Yes. ZIP is for flashing from recovery and tar.md5 is for flashing from ODIN.
Maybe the best way will be to reflash your whole stock firmware to get correct previous state before you started flashing syiah. You can get it on Sammobile.com - (simple registration needed) and then use PhilZ recomended method - flash ZIP from stock recovery
What is your Country / operator, Try this http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/ to find right and latest oficial firmware for your country / operator version for your phone.
edit: For XWLSH it may be GT-I9100LKJXSA - unbranded australia version, or GT-I9100LKJOPS - Australia OPTUS operator customized version.
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Hi Again, solved the problem... definitely the siyah root was the culprit. I used mobile Odin to install the stock kernel, once done checked and could connect in kies and was still rooted missing busybox only. After that I again used mobile odin to install philZ, again no problems and all seems fine now. Everything working.
Thanks a million for helping and also many thanks to mobile odin developers as this is a far better tool than most and saves connecting to the PC Odin. Also seems a lot safer...
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I bought a Samsung Galaxy II GT-I9100P today and I want to update the software (currently rocking Android 2.3.6) and install Cyanogenmod. Bearing in mind that this is my first foray into the Android World (though I would say I am fairly tech savvy) would you be able to direct me to some resources for achieving this. Also please note that I only have a mac (therefore I believe I will be using Heindall) and there is no possibility of borrowing, bootcamping or emulating a Windows partition.
Thanks
poliosynthesis said:
I bought a Samsung Galaxy II GT-I9100P today and I want to update the software (currently rocking Android 2.3.6) and install Cyanogenmod. Bearing in mind that this is my first foray into the Android World (though I would say I am fairly tech savvy) would you be able to direct me to some resources for achieving this. Also please note that I only have a mac (therefore I believe I will be using Heindall) and there is no possibility of borrowing, bootcamping or emulating a Windows partition.
Thanks
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You should update your device first to the latest official firmware (4.1.2) either by using OTA updates or Kies to update your device. That way the installation process will go more smoothly.
regards, gsstudios
gsstudios said:
You should update your device first to the latest official firmware (4.1.2) either by using OTA updates or Kies to update your device. That way the installation process will go more smoothly.
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OTA does not appear to be working, the phone seems to believe that it has no available updates. Would you be able to send me some resources for updating the phone manually?
poliosynthesis said:
OTA does not appear to be working, the phone seems to believe that it has no available updates. Would you be able to send me some resources for updating the phone manually?
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Download and install Samsung kies for mac, connect your phone to your Mac, select update firmware in kies.
Please let me know if this doesn't work, so I can give you next set of instructions.
Regards, gsstudios
gsstudios said:
Download and install Samsung kies for mac, connect your phone to your Mac, select update firmware in kies.
Please let me know if this doesn't work, so I can give you next set of instructions.
Regards, gsstudios
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I downloaded Kies and finally managed to get it to connect to my phone, however the upgrade progress bar sticks at 0%. Is it possible to download the firmware independently of Kies and try to load it then? If not what do you recommend instead?
poliosynthesis said:
I downloaded Kies and finally managed to get it to connect to my phone, however the upgrade progress bar sticks at 0%. Is it possible to download the firmware independently of Kies and try to load it then? If not what do you recommend instead?
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Firmware update can not be downloaded separately in Kies. Instead, you could try using jodin (google it) to flash the firmware downloaded from sammobile.
Have a look at this post I posted earlier this week: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64214982&postcount=2
Instructions should be similar for application use. As you can tell, it's harder to flash roms in Mac OSX.
Regards, gsstudios.
gsstudios said:
Firmware update can not be downloaded separately in Kies. Instead, you could try using jodin (google it) to flash the firmware downloaded from sammobile.
Have a look at this post I posted earlier this week: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64214982&postcount=2
Instructions should be similar for application use. As you can tell, it's harder to flash roms in Mac OSX.
Regards, gsstudios.
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Managed it at last! What now?
poliosynthesis said:
Managed it at last! What now?
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Now you need to root your device using CF auto root by chainfire or Framaroot. Or you can install custom kernel like siyah kernel on your device (make sure to choose the right version otherwise your phone will bootloop).
- Download required cyanogenmod version (11 or 12.1 in this case) onto your phone
- Download Siyah kernel onto your phone
- Flash custom kernel via jodin (Select under PDA, tick auto-reboot, un-tick repartition)
- Wait for your phone to boot into OS. If it doesn't, you flash the wrong version
- After back into os, check if you have root. There should be SuperSU or Superuser app in your app drawer
- Download kitkatcompatible recovery such as Philz recovery or a kernel like DorimanX 10.XX onto your phone
- Reboot into recovery mode
- Flash kitkatcompatible recovery such as Philz recovery or a kernel like DorimanX 10.XX
- Reboot recovery (not phone, in advanced menu). If it prompts to fix root, just select yes. If it prompts to install root, select no.
- Factory reset, wipe system, cache while in new recovery
- Install cyanogenmod
- Reboot system/device
If you were unaware, if you flash any roms for the i9100 international edition, you will lose nfc.